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The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was SCHEDULE relating to funding for a National Animal Identification Program. called to order by the Honorable MARK Mr. REID. Mr. President, following CLOTURE MOTION R. WARNER, a Senator from the Com- leader remarks, if any, the Senate will Mr. REID. Mr. President, I would now monwealth of Virginia. resume consideration of the Agri- ask that the cloture motion which is at culture appropriations bill. There will PRAYER the desk on the substitute amendment be no rollcall votes during today’s ses- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- be stated. sion. However, the two managers, Sen- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- fered the following prayer: ator KOHL and Senator BROWNBACK, Let us pray. pore. The cloture motion having been will inform all Members that they will presented under rule XXII, the Chair Our Father God, author of liberty, accept amendments, and people who who has made and preserved us as a na- directs the clerk to read the motion. have amendments should be ready to The assistant legislative clerk read tion, bless today our lawmakers who offer them today or on Monday. as follows: are called to serve the Republic by bringing order out of chaos and peace f CLOTURE MOTION out of strife. May they lift the shield of MEASURE PLACED ON THE We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the their integrity against the enemies of CALENDAR—S. 1552 Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move justice and truth at this time when the Mr. REID. Mr. President, S. 1552 is at to bring to a close debate on the substitute world’s hopes depend on character. the desk and it is due for a second read- amendment No. 1908 to H.R. 2997, the Agri- Lord, guide them with Your providence ing. culture Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year until this Nation shall gleam un- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- 2010. dimmed by tears of want and woe. John D. Rockefeller, IV, Tom Udall, pore. The clerk will read the bill by Mark L. Pryor, Edward E. Kaufman, Make our lawmakers worthy of the title for the second time. sacrifices of those who, day by day, Blanche L. Lincoln, Kent Conrad, Kay The assistant legislative clerk read R. Hagan, Mark Begich, Byron L. Dor- give their all to keep us free. Help as follows: gan, Max Baucus, Ben Nelson, Herb them to forgive and forget any memo- A bill (S. 1552) to reauthorize the DC oppor- Kohl, Daniel K. Inouye, Michael F. ries of strained relationships or debili- tunity scholarship program, and for other Bennet, Mary L. Landrieu, Charles E. tating differences. purposes. Schumer. We pray in Your loving Name. Amen. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I object to CLOTURE MOTION f any further proceedings with respect to Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have a the bill. cloture motion at the desk on the bill PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- itself. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The Honorable MARK R. WARNER led pore. Objection is heard. pore. The cloture motion having been the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: The bill will be placed on the cal- presented under rule XXII, the Chair I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the endar. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have a directs the clerk to read the motion. United States of America, and to the Repub- The assistant legislative clerk read lic for which it stands, one nation under God, cloture motion at the desk, but before as follows: indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. it is read, we need to have the bill re- ported. CLOTURE MOTION f We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- f ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the APPOINTMENT OF ACTING Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME to bring to a close debate on H.R. 2997, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Agriculture Appropriations Act for Fiscal clerk will please read a communication pore. Under the previous order, the Year 2010. to the Senate from the President pro leadership time is reserved. John D. Rockefeller, IV, Tom Udall, Mark L. Pryor, Edward E. Kaufman, tempore (Mr. BYRD). f Blanche L. Lincoln, Kent Conrad, Kay The assistant legislative clerk read R. Hagan, Mark Begich, Byron L. Dor- the following letter: AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOP- gan, Max Baucus, Ben Nelson, Herb MENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMIN- U.S. SENATE, Kohl, Daniel K. Inouye, Michael F. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, ISTRATION, AND RELATED Bennet, Mary L. Landrieu, Jon Tester, Washington, DC, July 31, 2009. AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS Charles E. Schumer. To the Senate: ACT, 2010 Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- imous consent that the cloture vote on of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby pore. Under the previous order, the the substitute amendment occur at 5:30 appoint the Honorable MARK R. WARNER, a Senator from the Commonwealth of Vir- Senate will resume consideration of p.m. on Monday, August 3; that if clo- ginia, to perform the duties of the Chair. H.R. 2997, which the clerk will report. ture is invoked, postcloture time be ROBERT C. BYRD, The assistant legislative clerk read considered to have begun as if cloture President pro tempore. as follows: had been invoked at 11 a.m.; further, Mr. WARNER thereupon assumed the A bill (H.R. 2997) making appropriations that the mandatory quorums required chair as Acting President pro tempore. for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food be waived, and that first-degree amend- and Drug Administration, and Related Agen- ments be filed at the desk by 3:30 p.m. f cies programs for the fiscal year ending Sep- on Monday. tember 30, 2010, and for other purposes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY pore. Without objection, it is so or- LEADER Pending: Kohl/Brownback amendment No. 1908, in dered. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the nature of a substitute. The Senator from Wisconsin. pore. The majority leader is recog- Kohl (for Tester) amendment No. 2230 (to Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, as we wait nized. amendment No. 1908), to clarify a provision for Members to come forward with

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I hope we could start that as group shall have specific expertise relating him for his diligence and his willing- fast as possible and we could move to the development of articles for use in the ness to keep pushing on this. through this bill expeditiously. prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of ne- Wisconsin is home to more dairy We worked very closely with the ma- glected diseases of the developing world, in- farms than any other State in the jority. I think we have a good bill. It cluding specific expertise in developing or Union. We produce 2.1 billion pounds of certainly is not perfect; no bill is. But carrying out clinical trials: Provided further, milk each month. About half the it is one for which we have done a lot That for the purposes of this section the term ‘‘neglected disease of the developing State’s $51 billion agriculture economy of work, and I do not see the issues out- world’’ means a tropical disease, as defined is directly tied to dairy. So when the standing here to the degree that I in section 524(a)(3) of the Federal Food, dairy sector hurts, Wisconsin hurts. think it would merit us putting off the Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360n(a)(3)). And I will say in no uncertain terms discussion and debate on Sotomayor. (c) The Commissioner of Food and Drugs that the pain in dairy across America So I am hopeful we can get those shall— is very acute right now. amendments coming forward. (1) submit, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, a report to From January through April, the AMENDMENT NO. 2229 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1908 price of milk paid to dairy farmers has Congress that describes both the findings Mr. President, I have discussed with and recommendations made by the review been about $4.80 per hundredweight the majority about bringing up an groups under subsections (a) and (b); below the cost of production. Dairy amendment to deal with the issue of (2) issue, not later than 180 days after sub- producers have lost $3.9 billion in eq- neglected and rare diseases. The FDA mission of the report to Congress under para- uity in 5 months. At risk is the long- funding is in this bill, and we have ne- graph (1), guidance based on such rec- term stability of the industry, the Na- gotiated an amendment with the prop- ommendations for articles for use in the pre- tion’s milk production infrastructure, er authorizing committee. So with vention, diagnosis, and treatment of rare dis- and thousands of rural communities. eases and for such uses in neglected diseases that, I ask unanimous consent to set of the developing world; and With Senator LEAHY and a number of aside the pending amendment, to call our colleagues, we have pushed to con- (3) develop, not later than 180 days after up amendment No. 2229, and ask for its submission of the report to Congress under front these challenges. In the last farm immediate consideration. paragraph (1), internal review standards bill, we extended the basic safety net The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- based on such recommendations for articles for dairy producers, and we strength- pore. Without objection, the clerk will for use in the prevention, diagnosis, and ened it with something called a ‘‘feed report. treatment of rare diseases and for such uses cost adjuster.’’ In the economic recov- The assistant legislative clerk read in neglected diseases of the developing ery bill we added credit to help pro- as follows: world. ducers survive. The Senator from Kansas [Mr. BROWNBACK] Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President and At the same time, the Secretary has proposes an amendment numbered 2229 to colleagues, this amendment goes at a worked to boost exports and provide amendment No. 1908. critical problem in the world and one more dairy products for nutrition pro- Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I we hold the key to answering. There is grams. All of these are critical steps. ask unanimous consent that reading of a lot of work that needs to be done on Together they reflect, literally, a bil- the amendment be dispensed with. disease treatment and drug develop- lion-dollar effort to address a crisis The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ment. Unfortunately, what we have that has hurt dairy producers in every pore. Without objection, it is so or- seen taking place is that the cost of de- corner of the country. dered. veloping a pharmaceutical product to But over the past several weeks, in The amendment is as follows: treat particular diseases continues to hearings and letters—and personal con- (Purpose: To establish within the Food and go up and up and up into, in some sultations I have been a part of—there Drug Administration 2 review groups to cases, billions of dollars to develop a is a growing appreciation that more recommend solutions for the prevention, particular drug for a treatment for in- needs to be done. Today the Secretary diagnosis, and treatment of rare diseases dividuals. is taking the next step. For August and neglected diseases of the developing When you are looking at disease cat- through October, he is adjusting the world) egories, now that we are getting into Dairy Product Price Support Program On page 85, between lines 16 and 17, insert finer and finer groups, you may have a in a way that will yield an estimated the following: group of, say, 50,000 people who have a $243 million in revenue increases for SEC. 7ll. (a) The Commissioner of Food particular disease, or for a neglected and Drugs shall establish within the Food dairy producers. and Drug Administration a review group disease that is in a Third World coun- I commend our Secretary of Agri- which shall recommend to the Commissioner try, you can have millions, even more culture for working with intensity and of Food and Drugs appropriate preclinical, than that, who are affected by a dis- persistence. I commend our President trial design, and regulatory paradigms and ease, but there is not a large market- for appointing a Secretary of Agri- optimal solutions for the prevention, diag- place to support the research that is culture who works with intensity and nosis, and treatment of rare diseases: Pro- necessary to develop a cure. persistence. And I want to reassure vided, That the Commissioner of Food and What we have put forward in this dairy farmers all across America that, Drugs shall appoint 8 individuals employed amendment is a review process to try by the Food and Drug Administration to to establish a new system for neglected although we do not have all the an- serve on the review group: Provided further, swers, we are committed to pressing That members of the review group shall have and rare diseases so that drug delivery forward on their behalf. specific expertise relating to the develop- can proceed, and it can proceed on an I yield the floor. ment of articles for use in the prevention, di- expedited basis and reduce the cost of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- agnosis, or treatment of rare diseases, in- doing it, so we can start to develop pore. The Senator from Kansas. cluding specific expertise in developing or drug treatments for rare diseases and Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I carrying out clinical trials. neglected diseases that happen in poor- urge my colleagues, particularly on my (b) The Commissioner of Food and Drugs er parts of the world where the econ- side of the aisle, to get their amend- shall establish within the Food and Drug Ad- ministration a review group which shall rec- omy does not support that level of re- ments and bring them forward, bring ommend to the Commissioner of Food and search. them forward this morning. It would be Drugs appropriate preclinical, trial design, The amendment establishes two re- my hope we could get this bill done on and regulatory paradigms and optimal solu- view groups within the Food and Drug Monday, early evening, so we can move tions for the prevention, diagnosis, and Administration that would recommend

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We need to nearly one of every six people world- taking place here; about the expanded look at the agricultural industry and wide—are affected by at least one ne- cost of developing drugs and the small- what it can produce for a domestic fuel glected disease. We have a billion peo- er economic category that they have to need. I am hopeful we can, over time, ple who are in this category of having hit in. I think this is in the best tradi- up the ethanol standard from 10 per- a disease for which there is little to no tions of the United States and is very cent to a higher mixed blend. I would research being done. helpful to us as a country to address. like to see us get to 15, 20 percent in Examples of well-known neglected I and my colleagues have traveled to the current vehicle fleet. I think this is diseases include malaria, tuberculosis, some of the Third World areas. We doable and the technology is there and and cholera. Africa certainly bears the know malaria hits 60 percent of the it is not harmful to anybody or any of brunt of this, as nearly 90 percent of children in Sub-Saharan Africa—60 per- the automobiles in the automobile in- the world’s neglected diseases afflict cent. Tuberculosis as well is rampant. dustry. people in this continent. We have other diseases that we haven’t A number of us signed a letter asking While this is the target category, it thought of here for a long time—sleep- that fuel blend be upped and also that the refineries be held harmless in any is my hope that what this will lead to ing sickness, river blindness—that af- up mixture of blending that might be is us developing systems and ways fect a large cross-section of individuals considered. A number of refineries are where we can reduce the cost and the with little to no effort going into it. To sensitive about the MTBE problem, time for drug delivery and development the degree we can help will be a mas- when they were pushed by Congress to so we can use that in this country. We sive good that we do. It is my funda- put in MTBE, and later were held re- can use that on rare diseases where you mental belief that we are blessed to be sponsible for difficulties associated do not have the population pool to sup- a blessing, and this country has been with that. I think we ought to hold the port as much of the research. blessed. We certainly have our difficul- refinery industry harmless but allow Neglected diseases claim roughly ties; no question about that, but here is 500,000 lives each year. They dispropor- the mixture to go up from 10 percent. an area where we can help and it helps In my State, a number of ethanol tionately affect very low-income popu- us too. plants have been built. They are cost lations in developing countries. Unfor- I hope my colleagues will see fit to effective and they continue to operate tunately, less than 1 percent of the support this amendment. I will ask at well. It is a dual-commodity business, roughly 1,400 drugs registered between the proper time that it be supported where we are looking at the com- 1975 and 1999 treated such diseases—1 and that we vote on it. modity price of oil and the commodity percent of them. I yield the floor. price of corn. We can do very well fi- Streamlining the FDA review process Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, as we said nancially, but if they move against us, to treat these diseases is not only in before this morning, we intend to com- we can do poorly. We have the capacity our country’s national interest, but it plete action on this bill Monday. We to move the blend up to the 15 or 20 is consistent with our longstanding are here today to work with Senators if percent level. tradition of caring for those who are they have amendments. We need to It is my hope that down the road that less fortunate around the world. move this bill along so we can com- will be something of consideration. I might point out that as to the pub- plete all our work as we know we wish That has been a big piece of the agri- lic opinion standing of the United to do before the August recess. So if cultural policy in this country—some- States, the continent where we have any Senators have amendments to the thing that has been supported in the the highest public opinion standing of bill, they should come to the floor so Agriculture appropriations bill, to in- the population is not even North Amer- they can be offered, debated, and con- crease research on ethanol and make ica, it is Africa, where we are helping sidered. the next generation out of cellulose or people with the PEPFAR program, I suggest the absence of a quorum. make everything a cellulosic stream, with malaria, with food, and people The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- along with a grain stream of ethanol in like you if you are helping them stay pore. The clerk will call the roll. the same ethanol plant, so we can mix alive. This continues in that, so it is The assistant legislative clerk pro- those methods of making ethanol. That good foreign policy as well and also ceeded to call the roll. is an important endeavor that we can helps us in drug delivery and develop- Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I do. ment for our rare diseases. ask unanimous consent that the order On the Energy bill, there is a renew- This amendment also addresses rare for the quorum call be rescinded. able energy standard put in it and not diseases or those diseases for which lit- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the cap-and-trade bill. I urge my col- tle market exists since so few patients pore. Without objection, it is so or- leagues, let’s work on renewable en- are affected. If this happens to be a per- dered. ergy where we can get good, strong bi- son in your family, you do not care Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, partisan support and not a cap-and- how many people are affected, you are while we are waiting on Members to trade system where it is going to hurt affected, and you want somebody to be come and present their amendments, I a number of States that are high en- developing cures for it. Rare diseases want to talk about something associ- ergy using and producing States—par- can be especially lethal since few treat- ated with agriculture in my State. It is ticularly like my own State or others ments may exist for individual patients an issue that will probably come up in the Midwest that are very dependent and time is not on their side. after the August break, and that is en- upon energy. This is a major tax on us. For these reasons, I strongly urge my ergy legislation. Energy, in our State, It taxes our electrical production that colleagues to support this amendment is inextricably linked to agriculture, is coal based. Our State is in the 60 to No. 2229, which would allow experts to where it is a big energy-using industry 70 percent electric production. If we are identify ways we can improve the Food but also one that derives a lot of in- taxing that, we are taxing people’s and Drug Administration’s ability to come for agriculture. utility bills. If we go with a renewable review treatments for rare and ne- The industry itself moved from a energy standard, we can seed and de- glected diseases. food and fiber industry to a food, fiber, velop the growth of the wind energy We worked carefully on this proposal and fuels industry, with ethanol and business throughout a lot of the coun- with a number of individuals, including biodiesel and increasingly—this is a bit try, or biomass, which is helpful to ag- Dr. Francis Collins, who is nominated of a sidebar but a connection—wind en- riculture, and not raise utility rates

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and not do it by taxing and regulating type of CO2 mitigation—just driving Bob’s contribution to the committee but, rather, by innovation and invest- the industry overseas. It is going to be was broad based and valuable. In par- ment. more polluting there than here, and ticular, his early and prolific work on Earlier this week, I met with a num- the CO2 emissions that go into the at- the issue of inflation targeting rep- ber of people from the wind energy mosphere affect everybody. It is a bad resents almost the entire body of con- business, and they were saying we have idea for us to cause that to happen in gressional analysis in this area from had a good run, but it is not going very our own legislation. 1997 to 2006. well now with this economy and with- Industries are planning on doing that During his career, Bob also con- out a renewable energy standard. The now, just building and moving the in- ducted research applying the classical one we put forward in the Energy Com- dustries to China and importing the principles of economics to tax policy. mittee has a 15-percent renewable en- products back to the United States. His research emphasized the important ergy standard; 4 percent of that can be That hurts us. That hurts our people, effects that marginal tax rates have on met by conservation and 11 percent by our job formation, and it doesn’t help economic behavior, in particular the renewable production, biomass, wind, the environment. We have another positive effects that reducing personal and even things such as algae biofuel way. We have a way, through this re- marginal rates have on creating incen- production, which is very much in the newable energy standard, that can ac- tives for healthy economic growth. We experimental stage, but it is a devel- tually work. would be wise to take Bob’s research oping technology. I ask, as we consider the Agriculture findings to heart. If we can consider that and do the re- bill and others, that we keep an eye on Yet a person’s work career is not the newable energy standard portfolio, sep- energy because it is one of the key cost only thing that defines him. Bob’s arate and distinct, and not blend it drivers within the industry. It is also work was first rate, relevant, and valu- with cap and trade, I think we can one of the key possibilities for us to able to members of the committee. But come forward with a good, bipartisan grow it in the future and grow it for Bob’s character as a man, his judge- bill that moves us forward off of our our country. That is why we put some ment, and integrity only add to the energy reliance on foreign fuels and provisions in this Agriculture appro- reasons he will be missed. into a cleaner environment. The tax priations bill that are supporting the Mr. President, I know my colleagues and regulatory structure of a cap-and- energy industry in agriculture. But on the committee, from both the Sen- trade system would be very harmful on personally—and I know others have dif- ate and the House, join me in extend- a State such as mine. ferent opinions on this—I ask that we ing a heartfelt thanks to Bob for his Senator BINGAMAN chairs the Energy don’t then hurt it with legislation later years of service and in congratulating Committee. He did a markup over a pe- on that is not complementary toward him upon his retirement. riod of 4 weeks that was one of the it. Thank you, Bob. We wish you and most impressive markups I have seen, Mr. President, I yield the floor and your family the best. You have earned where he worked with everybody to get suggest the absence of a quorum. it. Godspeed. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- this bill together on a renewable en- Mr. President, I yield the floor. pore. The clerk will call the roll. I suggest the absence of a quorum. ergy standard. We came out with a bi- The legislative clerk proceeded to partisan energy bill on a renewable en- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- call the roll. pore. The clerk will call the roll. ergy standard. Not everybody got what Mr. BROWNBACK. I ask unanimous they wanted; nobody ever does, but it The assistant legislative clerk pro- consent that the order for the quorum ceeded to call the roll. was bipartisan, and it wasn’t a cap- call be rescinded. and-trade bill, which really sends the Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I ask unan- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- imous consent that the order for the bells off for a lot of high energy using pore. Without objection, it is so or- States. That is doable, and it is what quorum call be rescinded. dered. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- we ought to do rather than what the DR. ROBERT KELEHER pore. Without objection, it is so or- House did on cap-and-trade legislation, Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, dered. which passed by the thinnest of mar- while we have time waiting to clear gins. AMENDMENTS NOS. 2234, 2225, AND 2226 TO some amendments, I am also ranking AMENDMENT NO. 1908 It was basically done completely on member on the Joint Economic Com- Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I ask unan- Democratic votes, without Republican mittee. Today is the last day serving imous consent to set aside the pending votes; whereas, the renewable energy on that committee staff of Dr. Robert amendment to call up the following standard we passed had a mixture of Keleher. I rise to recognize him briefly. amendments which are at the desk: Republican and Democratic votes and He is retiring after many years of Leahy No. 2234, Murray No. 2225, and even some Democrats voted against the valuable service in the Congress. Con- Bill Nelson of Florida No. 2226. bill in committee. It is a bipartisan gressman Jim Saxton, when he was The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- process and one that we can move for- chairman, persuaded Bob to join the pore. The clerk will report. ward with—not to mention other committee staff back in 1996, as chief The assistant legislative clerk read things. macroeconomist after an already dis- as follows: I just met with a refinery group tinguished career. Bob’s insightful The Senator from Wisconsin [Mr. KOHL] doing petroleum products—pavement mind, high standard, and extensive proposes amendments en bloc numbered 2234, and other things—in the United States. knowledge of economics made him a 2225, and 2226 to amendment No. 1908. They look to get hit with cap-and- critical component of the staff for Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I ask unan- trade legislation—to the point they many years. imous consent that reading of the will be driven out of business. But we Before joining the committee staff, amendments be dispensed with. Bob’s career, including serving as the are still going to need asphalt in this The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- senior macroeconomist of President country. pore. Without objection, it is so or- They are saying: Do you know where Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisers dered. it is going to come from? It will come in 1985 and 1986, The head of Macro and The amendments are as follows: from China and India; they will make International Economics at the Fed- AMENDMENT NO. 2234 the asphalt. Big plants are being eral Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and as a (Purpose: To provide funding for the Office of planned and built there in anticipation special monetary and economic adviser Inspector General to conduct inspections that we will do cap-and-trade legisla- to the Federal Reserve Board of Gov- of the national organic program) tion and they won’t. Their CO2 emis- ernors Vice Chairman Manuel Johnson. On page 8, line 2, before the period, insert sions are not counted and ours will be I think under anybody’s standard, that the following: ‘‘: Provided, That of the and they will sell us the product. That is a very successful career as an econo- amount made available for the Office of In- completely defeats the purpose of any mist. spector General to conduct investigations

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House-Passed Bill: (Purpose: To allow State and local govern- However, it is my understanding that Budget Authority ...... 150 ments to participate in the conservation Outlays ...... 200 reserve program) this research effort may have been mis- takenly associated with Michigan’s on- President’s Request: On page 85, between lines 16 and 17, insert going eradication efforts. Budget Authority ...... 231 the following: Outlays ...... 143 Mr. KOHL. I thank the Senator from SEC. 7ll. Section 1001(f)(6)(A) of the Note: Table does not include 2010 outlays stem- Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. Minnesota for bringing to my attention ming from emergency budget authority provided in 1308(f)(6)(A)) is amended by inserting ‘‘(other this issue. I understand the importance the 2009 Supplemental Appropriations Act (P. 1102). than the conservation reserve program es- of the joint research effort on bovine Mr. KOHL. I suggest the absence of a tablished under subchapter B of chapter 1 of tuberculosis taking place at the Uni- quorum. subtitle D of title XII of this Act)’’ before versity of Minnesota and Michigan The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the period at the end. State University. pore. The clerk will call the roll. AMENDMENT NO. 2226 I will work with Senator KLOBUCHAR The assistant legislative clerk pro- (Purpose: To prohibit funds made available to ensure that the bovine tuberculosis ceeded to call the roll. under this Act from being used to enforce joint university research program is Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I ask unan- a travel or conference policy that prohibits imous consent that the order for the an event from being held in a location addressed as the fiscal year 2010 Agri- based on a perception that the location is culture appropriations bill moves quorum call be rescinded. a resort or vacation destination) through the legislative process. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- On page 85, between lines 16 and 17, insert Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I pore. Without objection, it is so or- the following: congratulate the chairman for crafting dered. SEC. 745. No agency or department of the a strong fiscal year 2010 Agriculture f United States may use funds made available appropriations bill and thank him for MORNING BUSINESS under this Act to enforce a travel or con- his efforts to assist me on this impor- ference policy that prohibits an event from tant initiative. Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I ask unan- being held in a certain location based on a Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I rise to imous consent that the Senate proceed perception that the location is a resort or to a period of morning business, with vacation destination. offer for the RECORD, the Budget Com- mittee’s official scoring of S. 1406, the Senators permitted to speak for up to Mr. KOHL. I suggest the absence of a Agriculture, Rural Development, Food 10 minutes each. quorum. and Drug Administration and Related The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal pore. Without objection, it is so or- pore. The clerk will call the roll. year 2010. dered. The assistant legislative clerk pro- The bill, as reported by the Senate Mr. KOHL. I suggest the absence of a ceeded to call the roll. Committee on Appropriations, provides quorum. Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I ask unan- $23.1 billion in discretionary budget au- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- imous consent that the order for the thority for fiscal year 2010, which will pore. The clerk will call the roll. quorum call be rescinded. result in new outlays of $17.7 billion. The assistant legislative clerk pro- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- When outlays from prior-year budget ceeded to call the roll. pore. Without objection, it is so or- authority are taken into account, non- Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I ask dered. emergency discretionary outlays for unanimous consent that the order for AMENDMENT NO. 2234 the bill will total $24.9 billion. the quorum call be rescinded. Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, the Leahy The Senate-reported bill matches its The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. amendment No. 2234 has been approved section 302(b) allocation for budget au- BEGICH). Without objection, it is so or- on both sides, and I urge its adoption. thority and for outlays. dered. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The bill is not subject to any budget f pore. Is there further debate on the points of order. HEALTH CARE REFORM amendment? I ask unanimous consent that the If not, the question is on agreeing to table displaying the Budget Committee Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I rise the amendment. scoring of the bill be printed in the today to address a topic we have been The amendment (No. 2234) was agreed RECORD. debating for many weeks and months to. There being no objection, the mate- but especially the last couple of weeks, Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I move to rial was ordered to be printed in the and that is health care. We have spent reconsider the vote. RECORD, as follows: a good deal of time in Washington talk- Mr. BROWNBACK. I move to lay that S. 1406, Agriculture, Rural Develop- ing about the details of various provi- motion on the table. ment, Food and Drug Administration sions, the different ideas that have The motion to lay on the table was and Related Agencies Appropriations been introduced in bills and through agreed to. Act, 2010 the work of the committee. BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS I happen to be a member of the [Spending comparisons—Senate-Reported Bill (in Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I millions of dollars)] Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- seek to clarify with the chairman an General purpose sions Committee, known by the acro- effort across two States to address the Senate-Reported Bill: nym ‘‘HELP.’’ In our committee, we growing issue of bovine tuberculosis. Budget Authority ...... 23,050 spent about 60 hours in hearings and 25 I have asked the subcommittee to Outlays ...... 24,886 hours or so in discussions with our provide funds for a joint effort between Senate 302(b) Allocation: Democratic and Republican colleagues, the University of Minnesota and Michi- Budget Authority ...... 23,050 working through some ideas. We ac- gan State University in support of re- Outlays ...... 24,886 cepted about 160 Republican amend- search to prevent the spread of bovine House-Passed Bill: ments before our bill came out of com- Budget Authority ...... 22,900 tuberculosis and ultimately eradicate Outlays ...... 24,686 mittee. As you might know, the vote in the disease from cattle, deer, and other President’s Request: committee was 13 Democrats voted for wildlife. My colleagues from Michigan Budget Authority ...... 22,819 it, 10 Republicans voted against it. But and I understand the negative eco- Outlays ...... 24,743 despite that divide in the vote, there

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What if it is off by a little? bility—stability with regard to cost, when every single week 44,230 people What if it is $40 billion? That is still a lowering the cost and also controlling lose their health insurance? We could lot of savings. What if it is $30 billion? cost, and stability with regard to chart this just from the time our com- What if they are way off? That is a lot choices. I believe what we are going to mittee voted the bill out of committee of savings every year. But we are not send to the President this fall will a couple weeks ago in the HELP Com- doing that today, preventing that kind allow people to keep the health care mittee. Every week since then, more of fraud, waste, and abuse. they want to keep if they like what than 44,000 are losing their health in- Capping out-of-pocket limits. Even they have and are happy with it. But if surance. when they have the benefit of health you don’t have any health care or you This is a Pennsylvania number, care delivery, the out-of-pocket costs have a plan that costs too much or is of roughly a 3-year number. From Janu- keep going up and up. So many small poor quality, you can choose another ary 2008 to December 2010, the projec- businesses worry about this when they option. I hope the options will be both tion is that 178,520 people will lose are forced, if they want to employ peo- private plans and a public option, but their coverage. For our State, the Com- ple, to pay more and more, and forcing that is a point of contention we will be monwealth of Pennsylvania, that is people to pay more out of their own talking a lot about as well. unsustainable. We cannot grow an Finally, we want to make sure there pockets. economy with those numbers. Small businesses and individuals join is quality, at long last that we reach a Without reform—this is a State of point where we are introducing quality purchasing pools for lower rates. The Pennsylvania number—family coverage reason that is important is because all measures into our health care system. would cost $26,679 in 2016, consuming Theories and proposals and strategies the desks in this Chamber—every one 51.7 percent of projected Pennsylvania have been talked about too much and of us has health care, really good family median income. I don’t know of not enacted or put into the law. There health care, if you are a Federal em- any family in America, even a very are a lot of good examples by private ployee. Thank goodness. I am blessed wealthy family, who can pay half their companies across the country that by that health care. My wife and my income to health care, certainly not a have wellness policies, that invest in four daughters and I all benefit from middle-income family. But that is the keeping people healthy so they do not that, just like every Member of the road we are on. That is going to happen have to spend money from our health Senate and every Member of the House if we stay where we are and stay with care system treating a disease—getting and everyone who works in the Federal the status quo. And that is 7 years out ahead of a problem, so to speak. Government. That is good. Guess what. And there is prevention, with all kinds away, that is not 25 or 30 or 50 years. In The reason we have health care and of ways to save lives, to improve qual- 7 years, staying on the road we are on choice of lots of options and plans is ity, and to save money as well. means the average family in Pennsyl- because we pool all those people, mil- I wanted to walk through some provi- vania is going to have to pay more lions of Americans who happen to be sions in some detail, not to take too than half their income to health care. connected in some way to the Federal much time because I know we are at To say that is unsustainable is some- Government pool. They are in one pool, the end of our week. thing that is an assertion of an under- and that keeps costs down. Why is that First is the fundamental urgency of statement by a mile. good enough for Senators and Con- where we are now. I believe we cannot Here are some of the themes I talked gressmen, why is that available to wait. We have talked this issue to about before—stable costs, secure them but small businesses don’t have death for the last 15 years especially, choices, and quality care. These are the same plan or the same option avail- since the early 1990s. But even if you some of the themes we have to keep able to them? I think every small busi- look at it beyond that, for about 60 mentioning. ness in America should have the ben- On the lower cost issue, preventing years or so since President Truman in- efit—the cost-reduction benefit, at a illness and disease, as I said before, troduced this idea of doing something minimum—that comes from pooling does have a cost implication. It is not substantial on health care, we have their resources and their individuals. all the savings, but we know from re- talked about it. The time for action is That is part of the reform we are talk- search and experience that we will now. In my judgment, this is no longer ing about. It is not a concept, it is in have savings. just a nice thing to do. It is a necessity the bill. And that is important to em- Uncompensated care. This is a factor for our economy. We cannot even begin phasize. to imagine a strong economy over the we can consider today. People think: I Finally, if you like what you have, next decade or longer without health have health care. There are uninsured you can keep it. I said that earlier. We care reform. More American families people out there, maybe 50 million peo- should keep saying that because it is are unable to get the coverage they ple uninsured. Someone who has health important. need. So where we are now, the status care might think: I wish they could get quo, is not just unacceptable, it is eco- coverage, but I am afraid if they get Ensuring coverage even when fami- nomically unsustainable as we debate coverage, I am going to be paying lies move, lose a job, or have an ill- this issue today. more. That is a lot of the debate. But ness—why in America, if we can figure Let me go to the second chart with what we fail to realize sometimes in out so many complicated things, can’t that same concept about it being the debate is people are paying right we guarantee when someone loses their unsustainable, the status quo, staying now for the uninsured. Having unin- job they will not lose their health care? on the road we are on. Premiums have sured Americans is not free. We all pay It does not make sense that we have doubled over the last 9 years, three for that, and by one estimate, $1,000 per accepted that, tolerated that inequity times faster than wages. If we do noth- year for every American who has for so long. ing in the next 30 years, a third of our health insurance. ‘‘Gateway’’ is a word about which we economy will be spent on health care. One of the things we are trying to do have been hearing a lot. What does That is unsustainable. Health care in this legislation is to cover 97 per- that mean? It is really a marketplace. spending will increase from $2.5 trillion cent, or one bill might have it at 95 It allows people to go to a Web site and to $7 trillion in the period between now percent, but above 90 percent of Ameri- find out what they want in their health and 2025. cans is the goal for coverage. care plan, not having to read hundreds

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It provides yers in America sometimes do not un- deal with the horrific and inexcusable $636 billion for defense, and it avoided derstand. nightmare of a preexisting condition one veto fight by stripping out funding A marketplace is a gateway that al- preventing someone in America, some- for advanced procurement of the F–22 lows families and businesses to com- one who might be very sick in Amer- fighter jet, but it chose to ignore veto pare rates, benefits, plans, both private ica, from getting treatment, from get- threats over funding for an alternative and, we hope—we hope—a public op- ting the benefit of health care they engine for the F–35 Joint Strike Fight- tion. Why can you go online and learn ought to have a right to expect. er and the VH–71—incredibly, the VH– about a car or some other major pur- So when we pass this bill, we have to 71 Presidential helicopter. The House chase in your life and you can’t do the make sure people understand that is in bill provides $560 million to continue same thing for health care? It is ridicu- the bill, and that is very specific and it pursuing an alternative engine and $485 lous, in a word. That is what this would is very pointed and focused on a real million for continuation of the VH–71 allow—giving people the ability to do problem for families. helicopter. The VH–71 helicopter is the just that, just as they do for every Finally, children. One of the goals Presidential helicopter, which Sec- other major purchase in their life. here, obviously, is to make sure that retary Gates has, I think very accu- Secure choices is important. Individ- no child, especially poor children and rately, derided as one of the most out- uals will have their choice of doctors those with special needs, is worse off as rageous examples of overspending for and individualized care. Government a result of this bill. Children are dif- any system the Defense Department and insurance will not interfere in the ferent from adults. They can’t be treat- has ever acquired. The bill also pro- doctor-patient treatment decisions. I ed the same way. They need strategies vides $674 million for three C–17 cargo know there is a lot of talk about gov- and treatments that adults don’t have. aircraft, not requested in the adminis- ernment getting in the middle. It is They have different health care needs. tration’s budget. It has been deter- just not true, and people know it is not It is critical that children, especially mined time after time that there is no true. We have to make sure people un- those who are disadvantaged, who hap- need for additional C–17 aircraft. derstand that is a fundamental build- pen to be poor, who have special needs, So what did they do in return for ing block of what we are talking about. get the highest quality care, which continuation of things like a Presi- We want people to be empowered, we they deserve. That is why I have a res- dential helicopter that costs more than want them to have more choices, and olution as part of that which I have in- a 747 and all of these other porkbarrel we want them to have the choice of troduced. projects? Well, the House bill reduces both the public option and private Finally, with regard to children—no funding by $1.9 billion for our request plans as well. child worse off. Because we want them for MRAPs—for MRAPs, the vehicles I am almost done, Mr. President. My to grow into healthy and productive that are protecting young men and colleague from Arizona is here, and I adults, they need to get the highest women who are fighting in Iraq and Af- want to make sure he has his time on quality care throughout their child- ghanistan. They reduce the number Friday to speak. hood. We want them to get from this from what the administration thinks This is bill language. Sometimes we picture in a crib to that picture getting we need—5,244—to 2,000. It is remark- talk about concepts, and the American a diploma. So we want them to have able. people never get to the point of seeing the kind of quality health care that But what I really wanted to talk in front of them language from a bill will allow us to prevent disease and ill- about for a minute is the 1,100 ear- that is actually understandable and is ness in a child early enough which will marks totaling $2.8 billion. Of those, focused on the real problem. allow them to lead a productive life 540, totaling $1.3 billion, are slated to One of the biggest problems people in and get ready to contribute to our go to specific private companies with- our State and a lot of States run up great economy and to our great coun- out competition. Remarkable—$1.3 bil- against is a preexisting condition pre- try. lion. You know, the bill may have lan- vents them from getting treatment. It There is a lot to do. There is still guage saying funding should be com- is unbelievable that we have tolerated more work to do, but we need to con- peted, but in reality it is not the case that for so long as well. Why can’t we tinue to talk about what is in these when a specific company is identified say we are going to pass a law that at bills and to have a vigorous debate. We in report language. long last says a preexisting condition are a long way from getting this done, Also incredibly, there are 70 ear- will not prevent you, your son, daugh- but I believe we are on the right track. marks in the bill for former clients of ter, spouse, or loved one from getting I believe it is not only important, but the PMA Group—the people whose of- the care they deserve? We should not unless we do this, I think we are head- fices have been raided and shut down. have to do it. Insurance companies ing down a path that is unsustainable It is currently under investigation by have forced us to legislate, to make for our economy, for our country, and both the Justice Department and the this the law. especially for our families. House ethics committee. Here is the language. It is not com- Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I Concerning earmark reform, Presi- plicated. It is not mysterious. It is not suggest the absence of a quorum. dent Obama said: lawyer language: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Earmarks must have a legitimate and wor- A group health plan and a health insurance clerk will call the roll. thy public purpose. Earmarks that Members issuer offering group or individual health in- The legislative clerk proceeded to do seek must be aired on those Members’ web sites in advance, so the public and press can surance coverage may not impose any pre- call the roll. existing condition exclusion . . . examine them and judge their merits for Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask themselves. Each earmark must be open to Let me read that again: unanimous consent that the order for scrutiny at public hearings, where Members . . . may not impose any preexisting condi- the quorum call be rescinded. will have to justify their expense to the tax- tion exclusion with respect to such plan or The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without payer. coverage. objection, it is so ordered. None of that has happened. The ear- That is in the bill. It is not a fuzzy f marks in the House fail woefully in concept, it is very specific. meeting scrutiny at public hearings. As HOUSE DEFENSE BILL AND One of the reasons I and so many oth- Representative JEFF FLAKE—a man of EARMARKS ers are saying we cannot stay on the great courage and of incredible integ- path we are on, we cannot accept again Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I rise to rity—so rightfully pointed out when he and again the status quo, is because of talk for a few minutes about the ac- addressed the earmarks in the bill: that—because the status quo means tions taken by the House of Represent- These earmarks receive scant scrutiny by ‘‘may not impose any preexisting con- atives yesterday when they passed the the House Appropriations Committee. The dition exclusion’’ does not become part Defense appropriations bill. It is not a committee’s markup of the bill lasted all of

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The routers than their attendance at a February 2005 cipients of these earmarks are campaign serve as a bridge between Defense’s AHLTA Pentagon conference on the subject. contributors. The practice has created an electronic health record system, the Clinical Jim G. Ferguson IV said in an interview ethical cloud over Congress, and it needs to Data Repository that stores more than 9 mil- that he and his father ‘‘were business peo- end. lion military health records, and VA’s elec- ple’’ and had acquired the patents for build- ing an advanced airship prototype. He said Congressman FLAKE talked about the tronic health record system. that the two men are playing a supervisory ethical cloud over Congress. We know An internal e-mail NextGov obtained shows that the Military Health System role in the project and ‘‘have obtained world- about PMA. Every day, there is a new tapped Adara to provide software as well as class experts to work for us.’’ story about one of these earmarks. I hardware for a new enterprise architecture, According to a statement that Sessions in- would like to cite two quick examples. including a means of exchanging data and a cluded in the Congressional Record last Sep- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- graphical user interface to view medical tember, slightly more than half of the $1.6 sent to have printed in the RECORD an records. million earmark was to go toward research article headlined ‘‘nextgov,’’ entitled In that e-mail, Maj. Frank Tucker, chief of and engineering costs. The remainder was for overhead and administrative costs. ‘‘Software company won earmarked product development for the Defense Health Information Management System at MHS, ‘‘This particular project is focused on funds for work on military health charged he was directed to provide Adara study and analysis of the high fineness ratio records,’’ and the other article from with software source code and documenta- multimission airship for implementation and Politico entitled ‘‘Exclusive: Earmark tion, which he viewed as unethical, because deployment in support of the persistent [De- critic steered cash to blimp research.’’ this would give the company a leg-up in any fense Department] wide shortfall in intel- There being no objection, the mate- competition. ligence, surveillance and reconnaissance ca- rial was ordered to be printed in the Tucker alleged Adara was awarded a sole- pability,’’ Ferguson said in a statement. The elder Ferguson declined to talk with RECORD, as follows: source contract by the Military Health Sys- tem, but did not specify the contract’s value. POLITICO. His son would not provide details [From NextGov, July 29, 2009] Adara has not returned calls seeking com- on his professional career but did say that he SOFTWARE COMPANY WON EARMARKED FUNDS ment from NextGov for the past three days. first came to Washington in 1991 to work in FOR WORK ON MILITARY HEALTH RECORDS Cochran’s office did not respond to a request the Transportation Department under Sec- (By Bob Brewin) for comment placed Wednesday. retary Samuel Skinner. He then did advance work for the White House when Skinner be- Adara Networks, the company that is the came White House chief of staff under Presi- subject of a Defense Department employee’s [From Politico, July 30, 2009] dent George H. W. Bush. allegations that it received important soft- EXCLUSIVE: EARMARK CRITIC STEERED CASH On Federal Election Commission forms, ware code in advance of winning a sole- TO BLIMP RESEARCH Ferguson’s occupation has been listed at var- source contract to provide hardware and (By John Bresnahan) ious times as lobbyist, rancher or self-em- software for a new military electronic health Rep. Pete Sessions—the chief of the Repub- ployed investor. When asked about his ac- record system, has only between 20 and 50 licans’ campaign arm in the House—says on tivities since the first Bush administration, employees and revenues of $8 million a year, his website that earmarks have become ‘‘a Ferguson said he was ‘‘just working, doing a according to online records. But the com- symbol of a broken Washington to the Amer- bunch of different stuff.’’ pany has powerful friends in Washington. ican people.’’ He has also donated money to Sessions and Sen. Thad Cochran, R–Miss., inserted ear- Yet in 2008, Sessions himself steered a $1.6 other Republicans. FEC records show that marks in the fiscal 2008 and 2009 Defense ap- million earmark for dirigible research to an Ferguson contributed $5,000 to Sessions’s propriations measures funding work by Illinois company whose president acknowl- leadership PAC in October 2007. Overall, Fer- Adara on Defense health record systems. He edges having no experience in government guson and his father have given $18,500 to also has a pending earmark for Adara in the contracting, let alone in building blimps. GOP lawmakers over the past six years. 2010 Defense appropriations bill. What the company did have: the help of Ferguson declined to describe his relation- According to the Center for Responsive Adrian Plesha, a former Sessions aide with a ship with Plesha. Politics, Adara has paid $240,000 in lobbying criminal record who has made more than ‘‘I’ve known him for a long time,’’ Fer- fees to Gage LLC, a consulting and govern- $446,000 lobbying on its behalf. guson said. ‘‘As you know, [Washington] is a ment affairs firm whose partners include Sessions spokeswoman Emily Davis de- small town.’’ former Sen. Conrad Burns, R–Mont. The firm fends the airship project as a worthwhile use Likewise, Plesha would not comment is headed by Burns’ former chief of staff, Leo of federal funds and says it could eventually about his work with the Fergusons or about A. Giacometto. lead to thousands of new jobs in Sessions’s any interactions he may have had with Ses- The bulk of the fees, $160,000, went to Gage Dallas-area district. sions or his office concerning the earmark. last year, making Adara one of the com- But the company that received the ear- ‘‘As a policy, I never discuss anything re- pany’s biggest sources of revenue in 2008. The marked funds, Jim G. Ferguson & Associ- garding my clients other than what is al- Adara lobbying tab from Gage last year ates, is based in the suburbs of Chicago, with ready publicly available or required to be matched the fee paid to the lobbying firm by another office in San Antonio—nearly 300 disclosed by law—especially for a client such VeriSign, an Internet security company that miles from Dallas. And while Sessions used a as this where their technology is very much had revenues of $255 million in the first quar- Dallas address for the company when he sub- sought after by the larger defense and cor- ter of this year. mitted his earmark request to the House Ap- porate shipping firms,’’ Plesha said in a According to a database of federal contract propriations Committee last year, one of the statement provided to POLITICO. awards, Adara won Defense contracts valued two men who control the company says that In 1997—before going to work for Ses- at $7.2 million in 2007 and $13.7 million in address is merely the home of one of his sions—Plesha was arrested for illegal posses- 2008. close friends. sion of a handgun in Washington, after he Cochran’s earmarks steered $4 million to Jim G. Ferguson IV—the younger half of shot a man who was burglarizing his apart- Adara last year for work on what was de- the father-son team behind Jim G. Ferguson ment, according to court documents. Plesha scribed as a ‘‘next-generation networking & Associates—told POLITICO that he and claimed he had acted in self-defense, but the electronic medical records project’’ and $1.1 his father are trying to build an airship with burglar said Plesha shot him three times in million in 2009 for the Strategic/Tactical Re- a ‘‘high fineness ratio’’ that can be used in the back as he was running away. Plesha source Interoperability Kinetic Environment both military and civilian applications. pled guilty to the handgun charge, was sen- (STRIKE) project. Cochran has sought $10 Fineness ratio is the technical term for the tenced to 18 months’ probation and ordered million in Adara funding for the STRIKE relationship between an airship’s length and to do 120 hours of community service. project in the 2010 Defense appropriations its diameter; the higher the fineness ratio, Within a year, he was working as a cam- bill, which is pending in the Senate. the longer and more slender the airship is. A paign manager for Republican House can- The STRIKE project, according to Coch- blimp with a very high fineness ratio could didate Charles Ball, who was running against ran’s office, is designed to help the Defense fly faster and be able to stay aloft longer— then-Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D–Calif.). Department solve problems of interoper- the holy grail for airship designers during In that campaign, the FEC has said that ability, scalability, performance and secu- the past century. Plesha created a fake Democratic committee rity in its medical information technology Yet Ferguson acknowledged that neither to attack Tauscher. The FEC said the com- systems. he nor his father has a background in the de- mittee sent out 40,000 letters and made 10,000

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The bulk of the American people are very tired of it. 2004 news release, the FEC said that Plesha fees, $160,000, went to Gage last year, making Let me remind my colleagues again had not only ‘‘authorized and distributed the Adara one of the company’s biggest sources about PMA, of which there are some 70 fabricated letters and calls’’ but also ‘‘know- of revenue in 2008. The Adara lobbying tab earmarks. The PMA Group was a DC ingly made false statements to the FEC’’ from Gage last year matched the fee paid to lobbying firm with deep ties to Capitol about them, ‘‘denying involvement in or the lobbying firm by VeriSign, an Internet Hill and a reputation for securing lu- knowledge of this scheme.’’ security company that had revenues of $255 crative earmarks for its clients, espe- According to the FEC and court docu- million in the first quarter of this year. ments, Plesha pled guilty to lying to inves- According to a database of Federal con- cially defense earmarks. It boasted tigators in the case. He was fined $5,000, tract awards, Adara won defense contracts more than $15 million in revenue last placed on three years’ probation and ordered valued at $7.2 million in 2007 and $13.7 mil- year. PMA Group clients reportedly re- to do an additional 160 hours of community lion in 2008. Cochran’s earmarks steered $4 ceived $300 million in defense earmarks service, according to federal court docu- million to Adara last year for work on what for fiscal year 2008 and $317 million for ments. He also entered into a ‘‘conciliation was described as a ‘‘next-generation net- fiscal year 2009. PMA Group and its cli- agreement,’’ under which he was to pay a working electronic medical records project’’ ents spread around a lot of campaign $60,000 civil penalty, the FEC said. and $1.1 million in 2009 for the Strategic/Tac- contributions in an attempt to curry Lobbying disclosure records show that, be- tical Resource Interoperability Kinetic Envi- ginning in November 2005, Ferguson and ronment Project. Cochran has sought $10 favor with lawmakers. According to Plesha lobbied on behalf of Sphere Commu- million in Adara funding for the STRIKE one report, the firm had been credited nications, a division of NEC Corp., the Japa- project in 2010. with $1.8 million in contributions since nese telecommunications giant. Plesha also An internal e-mail NextGov obtained 2001, and that is just the members of worked for a time for a San Francisco-based shows that the military health system the Defense Appropriations Com- defense contractor whose employees, FEC tapped Adara to provide software as well as mittee. records show, had contributed heavily to hardware for a new enterprise architecture, Last November, the Federal Bureau Sessions and his PAC. including a means of exchanging data and a By 2006, lobbying disclosure forms show of Investigation raided PMA’s offices graphical user interface to view medical and the home of its founder, Paul that Plesha was working for the Fergusons. records. In that e-mail, Major Frank Tucker, The records show that he collected $51,400 in chief of product development for the Defense Magliocchetti. According to news re- fees from the Fergusons during the last six Health Information Management System at ports, prosecutors were initially fo- months of 2006; nearly $292,000 more in 2007; MHS, charged he was directed to provide cused on whether Mr. Magliocchetti and $64,500 in 2008. Adara with software source code and docu- used a Florida wine steward and a golf The records show that the Fergusons are, mentation, which he viewed as unethical be- club executive as a front to funnel ille- by far, Plesha’s most lucrative lobbying cli- cause this would give the company a leg up gal donations to lawmakers. The Wash- ents. in any competition. Tucker alleged Adara Sessions’s office said Plesha wasn’t given ington Post examined campaign con- was awarded a sole-source contract by the tributions reportedly given by employ- any special access to his former boss. Military Health System, but did not specify ‘‘His role is clear: He and his client pre- the contract’s value. ees of the PMA Group and found listed sented a position (i.e., briefing) to the con- in donor records ‘‘several people who gressman and his staff,’’ said a Sessions aide. There should be a full investigation were not registered lobbyists and did ‘‘As with any project request, Congressman of that. not work for the lobbying firm,’’ in- Sessions evaluates the merits of the project Quoting from the Politico story: cluding a 75-year-old California man and accordingly makes a decision to either Representative Pete Sessions, the chief of who had never even heard of the firm. support or decline the request. Based on the the Republicans’ campaign arm in the House, project’s represented merits, . . . Sessions Since then the Department of Justice says on his Web site that earmarks have be- has raided the offices of a number of decided to submit the request to the Appro- come ‘‘a symbol of a broken Washington to priations Committee for its review and de- the American people.’’ Yet in 2008, Sessions PMA clients and their business part- termination.’’ himself steered a $1.6 million earmark for ners. One former PMA client is accused And the Texas Republican still believes in dirigible research to an Illinois company of giving kickbacks to an ex-Air Force the project, his staff said. whose president acknowledges having no ex- contracting official. A Federal grand ‘‘Based on briefings that Congressman Ses- perience in government contracting, let sions and his staff have received, projected jury reportedly subpoenaed records alone in building blimps. What the company from one U.S. Representative’s con- applications of the technology include mili- did have: the help of Adrian Plesha, a former tary surveillance, fuel-efficient military gressional and campaign offices, and Sessions aide with a criminal record who has the FBI is interviewing his staffers. cargo transportation (especially into areas made more than $446,000 lobbying on its be- without adequate infrastructure) and missile half. It upsets my colleagues when I talk defense,’’ Davis, the congressman’s spokes- But the company that received the ear- about corruption in earmarking. I woman, said in a statement. marked funds, Jim G. Ferguson & Associ- know it is very painful. I do not ques- Davis also noted that Sessions has sup- ates, is based in the suburbs of Chicago, with tion the integrity of any of my col- ported a moratorium on all earmarks since another office in San Antonio—nearly 300 the start of the 111th Congress, after the ear- leagues. But when something like this miles from Dallas. And while Sessions used a mark for the Fergusons was approved. PMA situation goes on, the stories are Dallas address for the company when he sub- myriad of this influence of special in- Mr. MCCAIN. Quoting from the first mitted his earmark request to the House Ap- terests at a time where we have nearly article: propriations Committee last year, one of the 10 percent unemployment in the United Adara Networks, the company that is the two men who control the company says that subject of a Defense Department employee’s address is merely the home of one of his States of America, people not able to allegations that it received important soft- close friends. stay in their homes, people not being ware code in advance of winning the sole- . . . Ferguson acknowledged that neither able to keep their jobs. If it was ever source contract to provide hardware and he nor his father has a background in the de- unacceptable, which it always was, it software for a new military electronic health fense or aviation industries, nor any engi- certainly is unacceptable now. record system, has only between 20 and 50 neering or research expertise. At some point, the Defense appro- employees and revenues of $8 million a year. Finally, it goes on: priations bill will come to the floor of But the company has powerful friends in . . . more than half of the $1.6 million ear- the Senate. If it is anything like the Washington. Senator Thad Cochran . . . in- mark was to go toward research and engi- Defense appropriations bill the House serted earmarks in the fiscal 2008 and 2009 neering costs. The remainder was for over- Defense appropriations measures funding of Representatives passed yesterday, head and administrative costs. work by Adara on Defense health record sys- we are going to have a long process be- tems. He also has a pending earmark for This is the result—and there are cause we have to bring this practice to Adara in the 2010 Defense appropriations bill. myriad examples—of this earmarking an end.

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There is no Small business employs about 38 per- to develop strategic processes like the greater opportunity than there is now. cent of the scientists and engineers in High Performance Community Initia- I appreciate the President’s involve- America, up from only 6 percent in tive and the Enterprise Homesteading ment in ending production of the F–22, 1978. Program that help communities, espe- his involvement in saying the alternate Despite all this growth and stellar cially small communities, attract en- engine is unsustainable for the F–35— track record, small business receives trepreneurs, develop dynamic econo- continued billions of dollars of funding. only about 4 percent of Federal extra- mies, and market themselves. But the earmarks are also billions of mural research dollars. That needs to While I am happy with the Senate re- dollars of waste of the taxpayers’ dol- change. Small business has proven they authorization, I am concerned about lars. The earmarks are what bred cor- can do Federal R&D as well as or bet- some of the provisions in the House ruption and the reason we have former ter than large business, and they de- version we are trying to reconcile it Members of Congress residing in Fed- serve more space at the table. with. eral prison. It has to be stopped. No Small business is going to be the en- First, the House bill opens participa- contract should be allowed on a non- gine that pulls the country out of this tion in SBIR to companies that are ma- competitive basis to be appropriated by recession, like it has so many times in jority-owned by venture capital firms. the Congress of the United States. the past. Looking beyond the reces- I have nothing against venture capital I suggest the absence of a quorum. sion, small business will again develop companies, but the small businesses The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the innovative technologies in which that they own have already shown they clerk will call the roll. America consistently leads the world. can successfully attract capital in the The legislative clerk proceeded to The Senate bill wisely supports and ex- private market. SBIR was intended to help small call the roll. tends our support for small business’s businesses without the connections Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- role in growing a vibrant national available to do that. I think the House imous consent the order for the economy. bill is trying to fix something that quorum call be rescinded. In my own State of North Dakota, isn’t broken. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SBIR has helped fund a number of in- Second, given the long-term success objection, it is so ordered. novations, and I wanted to mention a of SBIR and STTR, I think it only Mr. REID. Mr. President, it is my un- few of them. makes sense to increase the share of derstanding we are in a period of morn- The Technology Applications Group agency funds set aside for small busi- ing business. of Grand Forks, located in the Red ness as the Senate’s bill gradually The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is River Valley Research Corridor, in- does. correct. vented the Tagnite coating system American business has changed dra- f through Army and Navy SBIR funds. matically since SBIR was created. The technology allows the military to SMALL BUSINESS/SBIR Since 1978, the share of scientists and coat magnesium alloys for parts, ships, engineers working for small businesses Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ap- helicopters and airplanes in a way that has, as I said, increased from 6 to 38 plaud the Small Business and Entrepre- is much less toxic than old processes, percent. Funding for SBIR and STTR neurship Committee for their efforts in cuts down on corrosion, and saves on needs to increase to reflect that re- putting together a thoughtful, bal- maintenance. ality. I am concerned that the House anced reauthorization of the Small Agsco of Grand Forks received an bill keeps their allocations where they Business Innovations Research— SBIR grant that led to development of have been for 27 years, despite the suc- SBIR—and Small Business Technology the SCOIL and SUN-IT II products that cessful track record of the programs. Transfer—STTR—programs. enhance crop herbicide effectiveness. Given the figures I have quoted pre- I know the committee is in negotia- Agsco turned their SBIR grants into viously, increasing the set-aside from tions with the House trying to reach a two products with a great deal of com- 2.5 to 3.5 percent is the very least we good reconciliation with the right pa- mercial impact. should do. rameters. I hope they do, so that we Dakota Technologies of Fargo has re- Small business is the core of our have these programs in place for years ceived multiple SBIR grants, including country’s economy, and we have here a to come instead of another short-term two that led to development of BEAM, program that has a strong track record extension. or ballast exchange assurance meter, of encouraging growth and innovation SBIR was set up in 1982 and requires which measures ballast water in ships in that area. I urge the program’s reau- 11 Federal departments and agencies to make sure they don’t contain harm- thorization with the principles of Sen- like the Department of Defense, the ful species or contaminants. BEAM is ate bill S. 1233. National Institutes of Health and the currently in a pilot program with the f National Science Foundation to set Coast Guard. aside 2.5 percent of their research and Back in 2002, I secured funding to de- ZERO TOLERANCE FOR VETERANS development budgets for small busi- velop telepharmacy technology to con- HOMELESSNESS ACT nesses, which is over $2 billion per nect pharmacists directly with pa- Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I wish to year. STTR sets aside another 0.3 per- tients and pharmacy technicians re- speak on the introduction of S. 1547— cent of R&D for small businesses to gardless of their location. Technologies the Zero Tolerance for Veterans Home- work in partnership with university like this have been a boon to rural lessness Act. I am very proud to be an and institutional researchers. Both communities because they allow them original cosponsor of this legislation programs have been highly successful, to compete on a level playing field and to join my good friend, Senator helping propel small business growth, with urban areas. JACK REED, along with Senators TIM and develop and commercialize the in- The USDA just awarded Telephar- JOHNSON and PATTY MURRAY, on ad- novations that are the backbone of our macy Concepts of Dickinson, ND, with dressing the tragedy of homelessness economy. an $80,000 Phase I SBIR award that will among our Nation’s veterans. My three I wanted to share a few facts about allow them to research whether tele- colleagues have been steadfast in their small business for the record. pharmacy technology could be used for resolve to address the needs of vet- According to the Small Business Ad- medication therapy management, erans, including the tragedy of home- ministration, small businesses annu- which is a way to provide patient edu- lessness, and I commend them.

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Senator REED has been a strong and to homelessness. Nevertheless, we must Indiana and Airborne School at Fort committed leader on affordable hous- continually adjust our programs to Benning, Georgia. His initial assign- ing and homeless issues and his leader- meet the changing composition of ments as a Legal Specialist were at ship played a strong role in the recent homelessness. Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and enactment of the historic Homeless Before closing, I comment on a cou- Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. He then re- Emergency Assistance and Rapid Tran- ple of other items that will help to pre- turned to Fort Bragg as a Legal Non- sition to Housing Act or HEARTH Act. vent and end homelessness among our commissioned Officer. Recognized for I am honored to join him again. Nation’s veterans. his superior performance, he then Like the HEARTH Act, the Zero Tol- First, we must improve the coordina- served in the Office of the Chief of erance for Veterans Homelessness Act tion between the Department of De- Staff of the Army, where he deployed builds on our work over the past sev- fense, DOD, and the VA. Specifically, to Kuwait. Following redeployment, he eral years by focusing on the impor- DOD, and VA can prevent homelessness served as the Chief Paralegal at the tance of permanent supportive housing. among veterans by improving dis- Fort Belvoir legal office and at the Further, it takes important steps to charge planning and coordination of United States Army Special Operations break down the barriers between the the medical programs between the two Command at Fort Bragg. In July 1998, Departments of Veterans Affairs, VA, Departments. Command Sergeant Major Glaze was and Housing and Urban Development, Second, we must find ways to im- selected as the Chief Paralegal for HUD, to ensure that veterans receive prove the integration of HUD–VASH XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, the quality services and housing they programs with services that deliver job North Carolina, where he deployed on deserve and need. training, employment, education, and several occasions to Iraq and Afghani- The most notable element of the leg- health care. Specifically, we need to in- stan to check on the welfare of his Sol- islation is the authorization of HUD– tegrate fully the Department of La- diers. VA Supportive Housing or HUD–VASH bor’s Homeless Veterans’ Reintegra- Command Sergeant Major Glaze was rental-assistance vouchers. Working tion Program and programs run by the selected to be the 10th Regimental Ser- with Senator PATTY MURRAY, new Department of Health and Human geant Major for the Judge Advocate HUD–VASH vouchers have been funded Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental General’s Corps in 2004. On the 2nd day over the past 2 years. While other HUD Health Services Administration. of October 2006, he was appointed to homeless-assistance programs serve The U.S. Interagency Council on Command Sergeant Major, the first veterans, HUD–VASH is the only per- Homelessness was reactivated to ad- Command Sergeant Major in the 234- manent housing program that is spe- dress the coordination between Federal year history of the United States Army cifically targeted to veterans and tied agencies. It is my hope that the ICH Judge Advocate General’s Corps. As to veteran-specific supportive services will work within existing authorities the Command Sergeant Major of the from the VA. to address the DOD and other service Judge Advocate General’s Corps from We have been fortunate to fund 10,000 integration issues that I have raised, March 2004 to September 2009, he was new vouchers each year but with over and come forward with specific rec- the principal advisor to the Judge Ad- 130,000 homeless veterans on any given ommendations for the Congress to con- vocate General of the Army and the night and thousands more who are at sider. I also look forward to working Deputy Judge Advocate General re- risk of becoming homeless, we must do with Senator REED and others to ad- garding all enlisted matters for a more and this bill does exactly that. dress these issues as we move this bill multi-component force. Additionally, As I noted, there are over 130,000 through the legislative process. he expertly managed the final stages of homeless veterans in America. Sadly, Again, I thank Senator JACK REED the Noncommissioned Officers Acad- veterans make up a significant and dis- for his leadership and commitment on emy at the Judge Advocate General’s proportionate amount—over 20 per- issues related to housing, veterans, and Legal Center and School, and directed cent—of the country’s homeless popu- national security. I strongly urge my the final process for professional ac- lation. Many of these veterans are from colleagues to support this bipartisan creditation. the Vietnam war. Even more sad and legislation. Command Sergeant Major Glaze’s stunning is the fact that the number of f military awards and decorations in- homeless Vietnam-era veterans is clude: Meritorious Service Medal, TRIBUTE TO COMMAND SERGEANT greater than the number of service per- Army Commendation Medal, Army MAJOR MICHAEL W. GLAZE sons who died during that war. Achievement Medal, Good Conduct But the face of homeless veterans is Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise Medal, National Defense Service changing and is not limited to those today to recognize and pay tribute to Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, who fought in Vietnam. We also are Command Sergeant Major Michael W. Armed Forces Service Medal, Humani- seeing homelessness increase among Glaze, the Regimental Command Ser- tarian Service Medal, Military Out- Desert Storm veterans and veterans re- geant Major of the Judge Advocate standing Volunteer Service Medal, turning from the ongoing conflicts in General’s Corps, United States Army, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Iraq and Afghanistan. for his many years of exceptionally Development Ribbon, Army Service In addition, recent reports are find- meritorious service to our country. Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, the ing a troubling trend of homelessness Command Sergeant Major Glaze will Kuwait Liberation Medal and he is also among female veterans. The VA esti- retire from the United States Army on authorized to wear the Parachutist mates that the number of homeless September 1, 2009, having completed a Badge. veterans who are female has doubled distinguished 32-year military career. A Soldier who embodies the very best over the past decade. And many home- We owe him a debt of gratitude for his of Army Values and the Noncommis- less female veterans carry the burden many contributions to our Nation and sioned Officer’s Creed, Command Ser- of being single parents. the legal profession, particularly dur- geant Major Glaze trained and This bill that I cosponsor sends a ing operations in support of the Global mentored a Noncommissioned Officer loud and clear message that homeless- War on Terror. Corps that truly is the backbone of the ness among our veterans is unaccept- He was born in Frankfurt, Germany Judge Advocate General’s Corps. His able and intolerable. in 1960, where his father was stationed integrity is impeccable, his counsel is As I have stated in previous speeches, at the time, his father retired from the widely sought, and he remains deeply homelessness is thankfully no longer a U.S. Army with the rank of Sergeant committed to his Soldiers and their hopeless situation. We have learned Major. He enlisted in November 1977, families. He is a leader whose honor that permanent housing tied to sup- completed Basic Training at Fort and candor were the hallmark of a ca- portive services, such as mental health Knox, Kentucky, Advanced Individual reer spent in selfless service to the care and job training, was the antidote Training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 09:23 Jan 24, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\S31JY9.000 S31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20384 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 the United States Army. I know all my animal pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, feeds, PRICES RECEIVED colleagues join me in saluting Com- farm equipment, fencing and tack. While The cliche´ that agricultural producers are mand Sergeant Major Michael W. Glaze many of these jobs are located in manufac- price takers has a solid foundation in market and his wife, Debbie, for their many turing centers, a significant number are analysis. While some inroads have been made sales and support positions in the field. years of truly outstanding service to in recent years in vertical integration As agriculture declines so do our small through retained ownership, the use of co- the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, western communities. In many small towns operatives and marketing affiliations, live- the United States Army, and our great in Wyoming the survival of local busi- stock in particular are most often sold to the Nation. nesses—the tire shop, repair service, bank, highest bidder. Thus, while some of the f grocery store—is dependent on the economic added energy costs of processing and trans- strength of the agricultural sector. I am con- porting agricultural products will flow to the CAP AND TRADE fident that this is true in many of your consumer, much of this cost increase will be Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I rise states as well. These losses in turn affect the reflected in prices received by producers. The public sector—schools, senior centers, hos- recently released analysis of the agricultural today to highlight the impact of cap pitals and clinics. The result is both a loss of and trade legislation on American agri- impacts of cap and trade by USDA fails to jobs and a loss of a culture and way of life. even address the prices received side of the culture. INPUT COSTS equation. (‘‘A Preliminary Analysis of the Mr. President, the House and Senate Agriculture is heavily energy dependent. Effects of HR 2454 on U.S. Agriculture’’, Western Caucuses yesterday hosted a While the energy needs of cultivated crop USDA, Economic Research Service, July 22, hearing entitled, Cap and Trade: Im- production are generally acknowledged and 2009). pact on Jobs in the West and the Na- serve as the basis for most studies, the en- Western cow/calf producers typically sell tion. Jim Magagna, the Executive Vice ergy costs of those engaged in livestock pro- either calves or yearlings which eventually President of the Wyoming Stock Grow- duction, in particular range sheep and cattle move to a feedlot. While we have seen grow- operations, are seldom analyzed. Livestock ing demand for ‘‘grass fed beef’’, grain fed ers Association testified at the Hear- products remains the preference of most con- ing. production and native hay production are the primary agricultural enterprise in many sumers. Thus, corn prices drive fed cattle I want to thank Jim for all he has of our western states. In Wyoming livestock prices. The dramatic increase in corn prices done for agriculture in Wyoming. I also production accounts for over 82% of total fueled by the ill-advised government man- ask unanimous consent that his state- cash receipts from agriculture. dates and subsidies for ethanol production ment from yesterday’s hearing be The overwhelming prices of diesel, gasoline have resulted in losses to cattle feeders rang- printed in the RECORD. and propane in 2008 provide us with a preview ing from $100 to $140 per head. Feeders are There being no objection, the mate- of the impacts of high energy costs. Many of facing increased costs from EPA regulatory mandates under the Clean Water Act and rial was ordered to be printed in the my members who had already taken all fea- sible steps to drastically reduce their input Clean Air Act. As feeders seek to recover RECORD, as follows: costs began to plan their exit from produc- from this blow, feeder cattle prices may TESTIMONY OF JAMES H. MAGAGNA, EXECU- tion agriculture. Fortunately, the relief in reach five-year lows this fall. Proposed cap TIVE VICE PRESIDENT, WYOMING STOCK energy prices in 2009 has given them some re- and trade legislation will only fuel this GROWERS ASSOCIATION newed optimism. The primary energy fo- trend. A analysis of crop production costs under Co-Chairmen and Members of the Senate cused input costs for agriculture include: di- rect purchases of fuels and electricity (13%); 2008 Senate energy legislation (S. 2191) using Western Caucus and House Western Caucus: scenarios from an EPA study demonstrates I am Jim Magagna, Executive Vice Presi- fertilizer & pesticide costs (7%); feed costs (25%); and transportation/storage costs (1%). that the cost of producing an acre of corn dent of the Wyoming Stock Growers Associa- could be expected to rise from $40 per acre to tion (WSGA), the 137 year old voice of the According to the latest available USDA NASS data these components constituted $80 per acre. (‘‘An Analysis of the Relation- Wyoming cattle industry. I am also a life- ship Between Energy Prices and Crop Pro- long sheep producer and former president of over 45% of total purchased inputs excluding seed and livestock. As one WSGA member re- duction Costs’’, Doane Advisory Services, the American Sheep Industry Association May 2008) The cost of transporting this corn and the National Public Lands Council. I ap- cently noted, ‘‘These costs are already sti- fling growth and regular, necessary mainte- to feedlots will increase proportionately. preciate the opportunity to appear before Transportation of livestock, crops and food you today to share my perspective on the nance items. Any additional costs imposed by government are obviously another blow products is an inherent component of U.S. impacts of cap and trade legislation on jobs agriculture. A typical calf leaving a Wyo- in the agricultural sector, particularly in the to any size business.’’ The EPA analysis of HR 2454 conserv- ming ranch may travel to a calf lot in an- West. other state for the winter, return to a sum- My comments today will focus on four pri- atively projects the impact of cap and trade legislation on energy prices for the period mer pasture in the West the following sum- mary areas of cap and trade impacts on agri- mer, then move to a feedlot before finally culture: 1) Input costs; 2) Prices received; 3) from 2015 to 2050. Price increases for elec- tricity range from 10.7% in 2015 to 35.2% in being shipped to a processing facility. The International trade and competition; and 4) added costs of transportation projected to unintended environmental consequences. I 2050. For natural gas the corresponding in- creases are 7.4% and 30.9% while impacts on accrue from cap and trade will affect the will also briefly discuss the role of proposed value of this calf at every level. agricultural offsets. In addition to providing petroleum prices are projected at 3.2% and INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND COMPETITION an analytical overview, I will attempt to put 14.6%. Agriculture simply cannot absorb a personal face on these issues by intro- these incremental increases to already rising Today most major agricultural products, ducing comments provided to me by Wyo- production costs in the light of current flat both crops and livestock, produced in the ming agricultural producers. to declining prices for many commodities. United States are dependent on global mar- Western open-range livestock operations kets. Market growth is expected to occur pri- JOBS are typically overlooked by analysts study- marily in the export arena. U.S. food prod- It is difficult to ascertain actual numbers ing overall agricultural impacts. This is true ucts are in great demand due to our high of potential lost jobs and lost new employ- for both EPA and USDA analysis of the im- quality food safety standards and environ- ment opportunities due to the impact that pacts of cap and trade legislation. While per mentally friendly production methods. How- cap and trade legislation would have on agri- acre energy costs may be almost negligible, ever, U. S. agriculture struggles to remain culture. As smaller agricultural production several factors contribute to high overall price competitive. The cumulative added enterprises succumb to the cost-price costs. Ranchers must often travel long dis- input costs at all levels that are inevitable squeeze exacerbated by the impacts of cap tances with 4-wheel drive vehicles pulling under cap and trade will further erode our and trade, farmers and ranchers will be trailers to check their livestock, pastures competitiveness. forced to enter the non-agricultural job mar- and waters. Winter feeding requires heavy If the U.S. is to remain committed to pro- ket in increasing numbers. This will particu- duty tractors and equipment. Federal land viding global market access for its agricul- larly impact our young producers—those grazing permittees face increasing energy re- tural production, we cannot make unilateral who represent a bright future for American lated costs as they implement intense rota- commitments to GHG reduction. To date agriculture. In the United States agricul- tional grazing systems requiring frequent China and India, key export markets, have tural jobs are ‘‘green jobs’’ contributing to movement of livestock and increased sources explicitly declined to commit to a reduction the sustainable management of our natural of water. In addition, livestock must often be in carbon emissions. Cap and trade legisla- resources. moved from one allotment to another using tion, if adopted by Congress, should be made A decline in the number and size of agri- either rancher owned or contract trucks. contingent on Senate ratification of an cultural enterprises has a direct impact on Similarly, hay and supplemental feeds are international commitment that imposes jobs in supporting industries. These include often trucked very long distances. comparable standards on all countries.

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UNINTENDED ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES input costs and livestock prices. As the huddled together, afraid. Cap and Trade is being offered as a re- squeeze continues and the operation can no —for L.J. and Beth longer support two or more generations, the sponse to climate change. Though the rela- f tionship remains tenuous and unproven, it is younger family leaves the farm or ranch to important to assess the broader environ- seek employment elsewhere. As a financial MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT mental impacts of this legislation. As spe- crisis approaches, the older generation ‘‘re- cifically related to agriculture, the economic tires’’ and the land is sold to developers. I Messages from the President of the costs of cap and trade will make it more dif- am sure that this scenario repeats itself in United States were communicated to ficult for some to continue and to enhance many of your states. Agriculture holds the Senate by Mrs. Neiman, one of his agricultural practices that have no proven multigenerational families together. When secretaries. environmental benefits. Two examples in the the agricultural operation ceases, these f ranching field immediately come to mind. generational ties are lost, communities dis- First, rotational grazing has been shown to integrate and a critical skill-set disappears. EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED improve forage production with benefits to Our ability to feed ourselves as a nation is the environment and wildlife, including en- diminished. This is a price that our nation As in executive session the Presiding dangered species. These management sys- cannot afford to pay for a cap and trade sys- Officer laid before the Senate messages tems require more intense management, tem that is at best an uncertain response to from the President of the United fencing, water development and regular unsubstantiated climate change concerns. In States submitting sundry nominations movement of livestock. All of these activi- the words of one successful young south- which were referred to the appropriate ties will become significantly more costly eastern Wyoming crop and livestock pro- ducer, ‘‘Even though there may be some ben- committees. under cap and trade. Second, ranchers cur- (The nominations received today are rently spend $5,000 to $10,000 per well to con- efits, dad and I both agree that we don’t have vert from generators or undependable wind- confidence in our government to successfully printed at the end of the Senate pro- mills to solar pumping. Environmental bene- implement such a system.’’ ceedings.) I look forward to your questions. fits accrue both from less use of gas engines f and less need to visit the pumping sites. f However, the cost of solar pumping conver- MEASURES PLACED ON THE sions can be expected to rise significantly in COMMENDING DAVID LUSK CALENDAR response to cap and trade. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I am The following bill was read the sec- AGRICULTURAL OFFSETS pleased to inform the Senate about a ond time, and placed on the calendar: The agricultural and forestry related off- Vermonter whose work has been a S. 1552. A bill to reauthorize the DC oppor- sets incorporated in Title V of HR 2454 have unique and meaningful contribution to the potential to benefit forestry and, to a tunity scholarship program, and for other the Burlington International Water- purposes. lesser extent, crop production. The level of front Festival, a celebration of the benefit and the practicality of administra- f tion of the program remain in question. 400th anniversary of French explorer However, there is little evidence to support Samuel de Champlain’s arrival at Lake INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND the USDA analysis that, according to Sec- Champlain. Vermont poet David Lusk JOINT RESOLUTIONS retary Vilsack, ‘‘opportunities for farmers is using his craft to recreate experi- The following bills and joint resolu- and ranchers can potentially outpace—per- ences that are inspired by the sur- tions were introduced, read the first haps significantly—the costs from climate rounding Vermont communities, the change legislation.’’ Significantly, USDA’s and second times by unanimous con- lake’s natural history, the more than sent, and referred as indicated: own analysis of carbon sequestration poten- 300 documented shipwrecks, and the tial by region, based on a carbon price of $34/ By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. rare prehistoric artifacts that lie on metric ton demonstrates virtually no poten- JOHANNS, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. tial for offsets in the Mountain Region. the lake’s floor. Mr. Lusk’s poems also LUGAR, and Mr. HARKIN): While the greatest potential is shown for the draw from maritime literature and his S. 1553. A bill to require the Secretary of Pacific Region, (over 150 million metric visits to the shipwrecks that he has the Treasury to mint coins in commemora- tons), nearly all of this is achieved through taken with guides from the Lake tion of the National Future Farmers of ‘‘afforestation from pasture’’. (Figure 4—Car- Champlain Maritime Museum. He in- America Organization and the 85th anniver- bon Sequestration Potential by Region, ‘‘A tends to create a collection of poems sary of the founding of the National Future Preliminary Analysis of the Effects of H.R. called ‘‘Lake Studies: Meditations on Farmers of America Organization; to the 2454 on U.S. Agriculture’’, USDA, Economic Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Research Service, July 22, 2009). This trans- Lake Champlain.’’ Mr. Lusk says the Affairs. lates to thousands of acres removed from poems strive to ‘‘reflect our mutual as- By Mr. HARKIN (for himself, Mr. valuable pastureland for our livestock. It is sociations with these mysteries and to FRANKEN, Mr. KERRY, and Mr. SCHU- clear to me that, in touting the benefits of suggest something of our own psycho- MER): agricultural offsets, our western states have logical complexity in the process.’’ S. 1554. A bill to amend the Juvenile Jus- been ignored. Below is a poem that Mr. Lusk tice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 A RETURN TO JOBS shared with those attending the open- to prevent later delinquency and improve the In closing I would like to return to the ing ceremony at the Burlington Water- health and well-being of maltreated infants and toddlers through the development of issue that is the primary focus of today’s front on July 2, 2009, for the celebra- hearing—jobs. Agricultural jobs range from local Court Teams for Maltreated Infants tion of the 400th anniversary of Samuel and Toddlers and the creation of a National basic manual labor to highly skilled crop and de Champlain’s explorations. I ask that livestock production positions. For many in- Court Teams Resource Center to assist such dividuals agricultural work is both a profes- the text of his poem be printed in the Court Teams, and for other purposes; to the sion and a passion. According to the 2007 Ag RECORD. Committee on the Judiciary. Census there are nearly 10,000 hired agricul- SUNSET ON MALLET’S BAY By Mr. MARTINEZ (for himself, Mr. BAYH, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. BENNET, Mr. tural workers in my state of Wyoming. Over (By David Lusk) one-half of these work less than 150 days per FEINGOLD, and Mr. TESTER): For just an instant year days at their agricultural job. These S. 1555. A bill to establish the Office of the as the sun reclines part time jobs are essential to both Wyoming National Alzheimer’s Project; to the Com- between wooly clouds agriculture and to the families that they mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and and profound, lavender help to support. They are at the highest risk Pensions. pillows of the mountains in the cost/price squeeze that will be exacer- f bated by cap and trade. a flock of sheep Wyoming’s experience shows that there is will appear to cross ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS a well-established progression in job losses the glimmering road S. 229 related to diminishing agricultural profit- of iridescent silver ability among small and medium sized oper- creasing the broad back At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the ations. First the ‘‘hired help’’ is dismissed. of the lake. name of the Senator from New Jersey This has already been occurring at a rapid See—here they come, (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a co- rate in our ranching industry due to drought, the little sheep, sponsor of S. 229, a bill to empower

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SA 1908 submitted by Mr. KOHL (for himself 423, a bill to amend title 38, United 1155, a bill to amend title 38, United and Mr. BROWNBACK) to the bill H.R. 2997, States Code, to authorize advance ap- States Code, to establish the position supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. propriations for certain medical care of Director of Physician Assistant SA 2240. Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Mr. VITTER, Mr. HATCH, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ENZI, accounts of the Department of Vet- Services within the office of the Under Mr. THUNE, and Mr. JOHANNS) submitted an erans Affairs by providing two-fiscal Secretary of Veterans Affairs for amendment intended to be proposed to year budget authority, and for other health. amendment SA 1908 submitted by Mr. KOHL purposes. S. 1304 (for himself and Mr. BROWNBACK) to the bill S. 585 At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the H.R. 2997, supra; which was ordered to lie on At the request of Mr. AKAKA, the names of the Senator from North Da- the table. name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. kota (Mr. DORGAN) and the Senator f MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of from Maine (Ms. COLLINS) were added TEXT OF AMENDMENTS S. 585, a bill to provide additional pro- as cosponsors of S. 1304, a bill to re- SA 2233. Mr. KOHL submitted an tections for recipients of the earned in- store the economic rights of auto- amendment intended to be proposed to come tax credit. mobile dealers, and for other purposes. amendment SA 1908 submitted by Mr. S. 644 S. 1428 KOHL (for himself and Mr. BROWNBACK) At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, At the request of Mr. CHAMBLISS, the to the bill H.R. 2997, making appropria- the name of the Senator from Massa- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. tions for Agriculture, Rural Develop- chusetts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. ment, Food and Drug Administration, cosponsor of S. 1428, a bill to amend the 644, a bill to amend title 10, United and Related Agencies programs for the Toxic Substances Control Act to phase States Code, to include service after fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, out the use of mercury in the manufac- September 11, 2001, as service quali- and for other purposes; which was or- ture of chlorine and caustic soda, and fying for the determination of a re- dered to lie on the table; as follows: for other purposes. duced eligibility age for receipt of non- On page 59, line 22, strike ‘‘2,995,218,000’’ regular service retired pay. AMENDMENT NO. 2226 and insert ‘‘3,230,218,000’’. S. 941 At the request of Mr. NELSON of Ne- On page 60, line 9, strike ‘‘and’’. At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the braska, the names of the Senator from On page 60, line 12, after ‘‘expended’’, in- name of the Senator from Montana Hawaii (Mr. AKAKA) and the Senator sert ‘‘; and $235,000,000 shall be derived from tobacco product user fees authorized by the (Mr. BAUCUS) was added as a cosponsor from Nevada (Mr. ENSIGN) were added Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco of S. 941, a bill to reform the Bureau of as cosponsors of amendment No. 2226 proposed to H.R. 2997, a bill making ap- Control Act (Public Law 111–31) and shall be Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explo- credited to this account and remain avail- sives, modernize firearm laws and regu- propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- able until expended’’. lations, protect the community from velopment, Food and Drug Administra- On page 60, line 14, strike ‘‘and’’, and insert criminals, and for other purposes. tion, and Related Agencies programs ‘‘, and tobacco product’’ after ‘‘generic S. 1038 for the fiscal year ending September 30, drug’’. 2010, and for other purposes. On page 61, line 12, strike (7) and insert At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the ‘‘(8)’’; after ‘‘Research;’’ insert ‘‘(7) f name of the Senator from Colorado $216,523,000 shall be for the Center for To- (Mr. BENNET) was added as a cosponsor AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND bacco Products and for related field activi- of S. 1038, a bill to improve agricultural PROPOSED ties in the Office of Regulatory Affairs;’’; and job opportunities, benefits, and secu- strike ‘‘$115,882,000’’ and insert ‘‘$117,225,000’’. SA 2233. Mr. KOHL submitted an amend- On page 61, line 15, strike ‘‘(8)’’ and insert rity for aliens in the United States and ment intended to be proposed to amendment for other purposes. ‘‘(9)’’. SA 1908 submitted by Mr. KOHL (for himself On page 61, line 16, strike ‘‘$168,728,000’’ and S. 1065 and Mr. BROWNBACK) to the bill H.R. 2997, insert ‘‘$171,526,000’’. At the request of Mr. BROWNBACK, the making appropriations for Agriculture, On page 61, line 17, strike ‘‘(9)’’ and insert name of the Senator from Washington Rural Development, Food and Drug Adminis- ‘‘(10)’’. tration, and Related Agencies programs for (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- On page 61, line 18, strike ‘‘$185,793,000’’ and the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and insert ‘‘$200,129,000’’. sor of S. 1065, a bill to authorize State for other purposes; which was ordered to lie and local governments to direct dives- on the table. SA 2234. Mr. LEAHY proposed an titure from, and prevent investment in, SA 2234. Mr. LEAHY proposed an amend- amendment to amendment SA 1908 sub- companies with investments of $20,000, ment to amendment SA 1908 submitted by mitted by Mr. KOHL (for himself and 000 or more in Iran’s energy sector, and Mr. KOHL (for himself and Mr. BROWNBACK) Mr. BROWNBACK) to the bill H.R. 2997, for other purposes. to the bill H.R. 2997, supra. SA 2235. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- making appropriations for Agriculture, S. 1066 ment intended to be proposed to amendment Rural Development, Food and Drug Ad- At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the SA 1908 submitted by Mr. KOHL (for himself ministration, and Related Agencies name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. and Mr. BROWNBACK) to the bill H.R. 2997, programs for the fiscal year ending CHAMBLISS) was added as a cosponsor of supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. September 30, 2010, and for other pur- SA 2236. Ms. SNOWE submitted an amend- S. 1066, a bill to amend title XVIII of poses; as follows: the Social Security Act to preserve ac- ment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 1908 submitted by Mr. KOHL (for himself On page 8, line 2, before the period, insert cess to ambulance services under the and Mr. BROWNBACK) to the bill H.R. 2997, the following: ‘‘: Provided, That of the Medicare program. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. amount made available for the Office of In- S. 1130 SA 2237. Mr. DODD (for himself, Mr. KEN- spector General to conduct investigations At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the NEDY, Mr. REED, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. WHITE- such sums as are necessary shall be made name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. HOUSE, and Mr. KERRY) submitted an amend- available for the inspection of the national ment intended to be proposed to amendment organic program established under the Or- ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. SA 1908 submitted by Mr. KOHL (for himself ganic Foods Production Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 1130, a bill to provide for a demonstra- and Mr. BROWNBACK) to the bill H.R. 2997, 6501 et seq.)’’. tion project regarding Medicaid reim- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. bursements for stabilization of emer- SA 2238. Mrs. SHAHEEN submitted an SA 2235. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an gency medical conditions by non-pub- amendment intended to be proposed to amendment intended to be proposed to

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(1) a controlled substance, as defined in dered to lie on the table; as follows: (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act On page 85, between lines 16 and 17, insert law, the Secretary of Agriculture shall con- (21 U.S.C. 802); or the following: sider the following communities and munic- (2) a biological product, as defined in sec- SEC. 7ll. (a) In this section, the term ipal districts to be rural areas for purposes of tion 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 ‘‘discretionary spending’’ means all amounts eligibility for community facility direct and U.S.C. 262). provided under this Act other than amounts guaranteed loans and grants under section provided for programs funded through direct 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural SA 2240. Mr. BARRASSO (for him- spending (as defined in section 250(c) of the Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)): self, Mr. VITTER, Mr. HATCH, Mr. ROB- Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit (1) The town of North Kingstown, Rhode Is- ERTS, Mr. ENZI, Mr. THUNE, and Mr. land. Control Act of 1985(2 U.S.C. 900(c)). JOHANNS) submitted an amendment in- (2) The town of Newtown, in Fairfield (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of tended to be proposed to amendment this Act, each discretionary spending County, Connecticut. amount provided by this Act is reduced by (3) The town of Windham, in Windham SA 1908 submitted by Mr. KOHL (for the pro rata percentage required to reduce County, Connecticut. himself and Mr. BROWNBACK) to the bill the total discretionary spending amount pro- H.R. 2997, making appropriations for vided by this Act to $20,721,900,000. SA 2238. Mrs. SHAHEEN submitted Agriculture, Rural Development, Food an amendment intended to be proposed and Drug Administration, and Related SA 2236. Ms. SNOWE submitted an to amendment SA 1908 submitted by Agencies programs for the fiscal year amendment intended to be proposed to Mr. KOHL (for himself and Mr. BROWN- ending September 30, 2010, and for amendment SA 1908 submitted by Mr. BACK) to the bill H.R. 2997, making ap- other purposes; which was ordered to KOHL (for himself and Mr. BROWNBACK) propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- lie on the table; as follows: to the bill H.R. 2997, making appropria- velopment, Food and Drug Administra- On page 85, between lines 16 and 17, insert tions for Agriculture, Rural Develop- tion, and Related Agencies programs the following: ment, Food and Drug Administration, for the fiscal year ending September 30, SEC. 7ll. (a) Not later than 60 days after and Related Agencies programs for the 2010, and for other purposes; which was the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, ordered to lie on the table; as follows: retary of Agriculture shall complete a State- by-State analysis of the impacts on agricul- and for other purposes; which was or- On page 85, between lines 16 and 17, insert dered to lie on the table; as follows: tural producers of the American Clean En- the following: ergy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2452, as On page 31, line 19, strike ‘‘2250a.’’ and in- SEC. 7 . Section 1506(e)(2)) of the Food, ll passed by the House of Representatives on sert the following: Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 June 26, 2009) (referred to in this section as 2250a: Provided further, That, of the funds U.S.C. 8773(e)(2)) is amended by adding at the ‘‘H.R. 2452’’). made available by this Act for the conduct of end the following: (b) In conducting the analysis under sub- activities by the Natural Resources Con- ‘‘(C) MULTIGENERATIONAL DAIRY PRO- section (a), the Secretary shall— servation Service in the State of Maine, not DUCERS.—In addition to the payment quan- (1) use a range of peer-reviewed analyses of less than $1,500,000 shall be used to carry out tity limitation for all producers on a single H.R. 2454 conducted by public and private en- irrigation activities. dairy operation established under subpara- tities, including land grant universities; graph (A), the Secretary shall establish a (2) consider a scenario in which the fer- SA 2237. Mr. DODD (for himself, Mr. separate payment quantity limitation for tilizer industry does not receive any free al- KENNEDY, Mr. REED, Mr. LIEBERMAN, each producer on a single dairy operation lowances under H.R. 2454; who, as determined by the Secretary— Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and Mr. KERRY) sub- (3) consider the impacts of H.R. 2454 on a ‘‘(i) is a lineal descendant of another pro- mitted an amendment intended to be range of fishing, aquaculture, livestock, ducer who— proposed to amendment SA 1908 sub- poultry, and swine production and a variety ‘‘(I) owns or operates the single dairy oper- mitted by Mr. KOHL (for himself and of crop production, including specialty crops; ation; and Mr. BROWNBACK) to the bill H.R. 2997, and ‘‘(II) is eligible to receive a payment sub- (4) analyze projected land use changes, making appropriations for Agriculture, ject to all or part of the payment quantity afforestation patterns, and other market in- Rural Development, Food and Drug Ad- limitation for the single dairy operation es- centives created by H.R. 2454 that may im- ministration, and Related Agencies tablished under subparagraph (A); pact food or agriculture commodity prices, ‘‘(ii) is a producer with respect to the dairy programs for the fiscal year ending including specific acreage estimates of par- operation, as determined by the Secretary in September 30, 2010, and for other pur- cels of land planted with trees in the United accordance with the standards described in poses; which was ordered to lie on the States. table; as follows: subparagraph (B); and ‘‘(iii) uses the income from the dairy oper- f On page 85, between lines 16 and 17, insert ation to support the family of the pro- the following: ducer.’’. PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR SEC. 7ll. (a) Notwithstanding any other Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I provision of law, the Secretary of Agri- Mr. VITTER submitted an culture shall consider the following commu- SA 2239. ask unanimous consent that Melanie nities and municipal districts to be rural amendment intended to be proposed to Benning from my office be granted areas for purposes of eligibility for water or amendment SA 1908 submitted by Mr. floor privileges during consideration of waste disposal grants and direct or guaran- KOHL (for himself and Mr. BROWNBACK) H.R. 2997. teed loans described in section 381E(d)(2) of to the bill H.R. 2997, making appropria- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the Consolidated Farm and Rural Develop- tions for Agriculture, Rural Develop- pore. Without objection, it is so or- ment Act (7 U.S.C. 2009d(d)(2))): ment, Food and Drug Administration, dered. (1) The unincorporated community of and Related Agencies programs for the Bourne, in Barnstable County, Massachu- fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, f setts. (2) The unincorporated community of and for other purposes; which was or- PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL Charlton, in Worcester County, Massachu- dered to lie on the table; as follows: ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE setts. On page 85, between lines 16 and 17, insert AND A CONDITIONAL RECESS OR (3) The unincorporated community of Dud- the following: ADJOURNMENT OF THE SENATE ley, in Worcester County, Massachusetts. SEC. 7ll. None of the funds appropriated (4) The North Raynham Water District, in by this Act for the Food and Drug Adminis- Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent Bristol County, Massachusetts. tration may be used to prevent an individual the Senate proceed to H. Con. Res. 172.

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Powell, of Iowa, a Career Member providing a conditional adjournment of the indicated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 624, of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Ca- House of Representatives and a conditional 3037, and 3064: reer Minister, to be Director General of the recess or adjournment of the Senate. To be brigadier general, Judge Advocate Foreign Service. There being no objection, the Senate Earl Michael Irving, of California, a Career General’s Corps proceeded to consider the concurrent Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class Col. Thomas E. Ayres resolution. of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraor- Col. Mark S. Martins Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent dinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Col. John W. Miller, II the concurrent resolution be agreed to States of America to the Kingdom of Swazi- The following named officer for appoint- and the motion to reconsider be laid on land. ment as The Judge Advocate General, United Donald Henry Gips, of Colorado, to be Am- States Army and for appointment in the the table. bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary United States Army to the grade indicated The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of the United States of America to the Re- while serving as The Judge Advocate Gen- objection, it is so ordered. public of South Africa. eral, in accordance with title 10, U.S.C., sec- The concurrent resolution (H. Con. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR tions 3047, 3064 and 624: Res. 172) was agreed to, as follows: Samuel D. Hamilton, of Mississippi, to be To be lieutenant general H. CON. RES. 172 Director of the United States Fish and Wild- Brig. Gen. Dana K. Chipman Resolved by the House of Representatives (the life Service. The following named officer for appoint- Senate concurring), That, in consonance with OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ment in the Reserve of the Army to the section 132(a) of the Legislative Reorganiza- Christine M. Griffin, of Massachusetts, to grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section tion Act of 1946, when the House adjourns on be Deputy Director of the Office of Personnel 12203: the legislative day of Friday, July 31, 2009, Management. To be brigadier general Saturday, August 1, 2009, or Sunday, August 2, 2009, on a motion offered pursuant to this IN THE AIR FORCE Col. Daniel L. York concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader The following named office for appoint- The following Army National Guard of the or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2 ment in the United States Air Force to the United States officer for appointment in the p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, or until grade indicated while assigned to a position Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated the time of any reassembly pursuant to sec- of importance and responsibility under title under title 10, U.S.C., section 12211: tion 2 of this concurrent resolution, which- 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be brigadier general ever occurs first; and that when the Senate To be general Col. Charlotte L. Miller recesses or adjourns on any day from Thurs- Lt. Gen. Gary L. North The following named officer for appoint- day, August 6, 2009, through Tuesday, August The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Army to the grade 11, 2009, on a motion offered pursuant to this ment in the United States Air Force to the indicated while assigned to a position of im- concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader grade indicated while assigned to a position portance and responsibility under title 10, or his designee, it stand recessed or ad- of importance and responsibility under title U.S.C., section 601: journed until noon on Tuesday, September 8, 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be lieutenant general 2009, or such other time on that day as may be specified in the motion to recess or ad- To be lieutenant general Maj. Gen. John E. Sterling, Jr. journ, or until the time of any reassembly Maj. Gen. Frank Gorenc The following named officer for appoint- pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent reso- The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Army to the grade lution, whichever occurs first. ment in the United States Air Force to the indicated while assigned to a position of im- SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section portance and responsibility under title 10, Majority Leader of the Senate, or their re- 624: U.S.C., section 601: spective designees, acting jointly after con- To be major general To be lieutenant general sultation with the Minority Leader of the Brig. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins, Jr. Maj. Gen. Purl K. Keen House and the Minority Leader of the Sen- The following named officer for appoint- ate, shall notify the Members of the House The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Air Force to the ment in the United States Army to the grade and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble indicated while assigned to a position of im- at such place and time as they may des- grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title portance and responsibility under title 10, ignate if, in their opinion, the public interest U.S.C., section 601: shall warrant it. 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be lieutenant general f To be lieutenant general Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin, III Lt. Gen. Philip M. Breedlove EXECUTIVE SESSION The following named officer for appoint- The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Army to the grade ment in the United States Air Force to the indicated while assigned to a position of im- grade indicated while assigned to a position EXECUTIVE CALENDAR portance and responsibility under title 10, of importance and responsibility under title U.S.C., section 601: Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be lieutenant general imous consent that the Senate proceed To be general Lt. Gen. Kenneth W. Hunzeker to executive session to consider Cal- Lt. Gen. Raymond E. Johns, Jr. endar Nos. 265, 267, 319, 329, 330, 332, 334 The following named officer for appoint- The following named officers for appoint- ment in the United States Army to the grade to and including 367, 369, and all nomi- ment in the United States Air Force to the nations on the Secretary’s desk in the indicated while assigned to a position of im- grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section portance and responsibility under title 10, Air Force, Army, and Navy en bloc; 624: U.S.C., section 601: that the nominations be confirmed en To be brigadier general To be lieutenant general bloc and the motions to reconsider be Colonel Howard B. Baker Maj. Gen. Robert P. Lennox laid on the table en bloc; that no fur- The following named officers for appoint- ther motions be in order and any state- The following named officer for appoint- ment in the United States Air Force to the ment as Deputy Judge Advocate General, ments relating thereto be printed in grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section United States Army and for appointment in the RECORD; and the President be im- 624: the United States Army to the grade indi- mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- To be major general cated while serving as Deputy Judge Advo- tion. Brigadier General Noel T. Jones cate General, United States Army to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The following named officer for appoint- grade indicated in accordance with title 10, objection, it is so ordered. ment in the United States Air Force to the U.S.C., sections 3037, 3064, and 624: The nominations considered and con- grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section To be major general firmed en bloc are as follows: 624: Brig. Gen. Clyde J. Tate, II

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The following named officer for appoint- indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: PN654 AIR FORCE nominations (2) begin- ment in the United States Army to the grade To be rear admiral (lower half) ning JESUS CLEMENTE, and ending LYNN indicated while assigned to a position of im- Capt. Clinton F. Faison, III G. NORTON, which nominations were re- portance and responsibility under title 10, ceived by the Senate and appeared in the The following named officer for appoint- U.S.C., section 601: Congressional Record of June 24, 2009. ment in the United States Navy to the grade To be lieutenant general PN742 AIR FORCE nomination of Brandon indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Maj. Gen. Michael D. Barbero T. Grover, which was received by the Senate To be rear admiral (lower half) IN THE MARINE CORPS and appeared in the Congressional Record of Capt. Eleanor V. Valentin July 13, 2009. The following named officer for appoint- PN743 AIR FORCE nomination of Stephen ment to the grade of lieutenant general in The following named officers for appoint- H. Montaldi, which was received by the Sen- the United States Marine Corps while as- ment in the United States Navy to the grade ate and appeared in the Congressional signed to a position of importance and re- indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Record of July 13, 2009. sponsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section To be rear admiral PN769 AIR FORCE nominations (131) begin- 601: Rear Adm. (lh) Mark A. Handley ning ANTONIO J. ALFONSO, and ending To be lieutenant general Rear Adm. (lh) Christopher J. Mossey SINA M. ZIEMAK, which nominations were Maj. Gen. Willie J. Williams The following named officers for appoint- received by the Senate and appeared in the The following named Marine Corps officer ment in the United States Navy to the grade Congressional Record of July 14, 2009. for reappointment as the Vice Chairman of indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: PN770 AIR FORCE nominations (140) begin- the Joint Chiefs of Staff and appointment to To be rear admiral (lower half) ning EBON S. ALLEY, and ending RICHARD Y. K. YOO, which nominations were received the grade indicated while assigned to a posi- Captain Richard P. Breckenridge by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- tion of importance and responsibility under Captain Thomas L. Brown, II sional Record of July 14, 2009. title 10, U.S.C., sections 601 and 154: Captain Thomas F. Carney, Jr. PN772 AIR FORCE nominations (52) begin- To be general Captain Walter E. Carter, Jr. ning ELISE A. AHLSWEDE, and ending Captain Scott T. Craig Gen. James E. Cartwright DEEDRA L. ZABOKRTSKY, which nomina- Captain Craig S. Faller IN THE NAVY tions were received by the Senate and ap- Captain James G. Foggo, III The following named officers for appoint- peared in the Congressional Record of July Captain Anthony E. Gaiani ment in the United States Navy to the grade 14, 2009. indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Captain Peter A. Gumataotao PN773 AIR FORCE nominations (466) begin- Captain John R. Haley To be rear admiral (lower half) ning RAAN R. AALGAARD, and ending Captain Jeffrey Harbeson GREGORY S. ZEHNER, which nominations Capt. Randolph L. Mahr Captain Randall M. Hendrickson Capt. Timothy S. Matthews were received by the Senate and appeared in Captain Robert Hennegan the Congressional Record of July 14, 2009. The following named officers for appoint- Captain Michael W. Hewitt PN775 AIR FORCE nomination of David A. ment in the United States Navy to the grade Captain Gerard P. Hueber MacGregor, which was received by the Sen- indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Captain Jeffery S. Jones ate and appeared in the Congressional To be rear admiral (lower half) Captain Matthew L. Klunder Record of July 15, 2009. Captain William K. Lescher Capt. Gretchen S. Herbert Captain Michael C. Manazir IN THE ARMY Capt. Diane E. H. Webber Captain Frank A. Morneau PN596 ARMY nomination of Michael L. The following named officers for appoint- Captain James A. Murdoch Steinberg, which was received by the Senate ment in the United States Navy to the grade Captain Gregory M. Nosal and appeared in the Congressional Record of indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Captain Ann C. Phillips June 11, 2009. To be rear admiral (lower half) Captain Joseph W. Rixey PN597 ARMY nomination of Paul W. Capt. Paul B. Becker Captain John E. Roberti Maetzold, which was received by the Senate Capt. Elizabeth L. Train Captain Kevin D. Scott and appeared in the Congressional Record of The following named officers for appoint- Captain Thomas K. Shannon June 11, 2009. ment in the United States Navy to the grade Captain Herman A. Shelanski PN598 ARMY nominations (2) beginning indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Captain William G. Sizemore, II SHERYL L. DACY, and ending JAMES M. LEITH, which nominations were received by To be rear admiral (lower half) Captain Thomas G. Wears Captain David B. Woods the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Capt. Dennis J. Moynihan sional Record of June 11, 2009. NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S Capt. Harold E. Pittman PN599 ARMY nominations (4) beginning DESK The following named officers for appoint- JAMES R. FINLEY, and ending CRAIG M. ment in the United States Navy to the grade IN THE AIR FORCE WEAVER, which nominations were received indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: PN593 AIR FORCE nominations (4) begin- by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- To be rear admiral (lower half) ning JOHN M. WIGHTMAN, and ending sional Record of June 11, 2009. SHANNON L. MCCAMEY, which nomina- PN600 ARMY nominations (39) beginning Capt. Richard D. Berkey tions were received by the Senate and ap- OSCAR T. ARAUCO, and ending D070807, Capt. David H. Lewis peared in the Congressional Record of June which nominations were received by the Sen- The following named officer for appoint- 11, 2009. ate and appeared in the Congressional ment as Deputy Judge Advocate General of PN594 AIR FORCE nominations (3) begin- Record of June 11, 2009. the Navy and for appointment to the grade ning MICHELLE BONGIOVI, and ending PN601 ARMY nominations (27) beginning indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 5149: JENNIFER A. KORKOSZ, which nomina- DENNIS K. BENNETT, and ending JOSE M. To be rear admiral tions were received by the Senate and ap- VARGAS, which nominations were received Capt. Nanette M. Derenzi peared in the Congressional Record of June by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- The following named officer for appoint- 11, 2009. sional Record of June 11, 2009. ment as The Judge Advocate General of the PN595 AIR FORCE nominations (3) begin- PN602 ARMY nominations (166) beginning United States Navy and for appointment to ning SCOTT M. BAKER, and ending DEE A. ERNEST T. FORREST, and ending WALTON the grade indicated in accordance with title WEED, which nominations were received by D. ZIMMERMAN, which nominations were 10, U.S.C., section 5148: the Senate and appeared in the Congres- received by the Senate and appeared in the sional Record of June 11, 2009. Congressional Record of June 11, 2009. To be vice admiral PN606 AIR FORCE nomination of Ira S. PN608 ARMY nomination of Philip M. Rear Adm. James W. Houck Eadie, which was received by the Senate and Chandler, which was received by the Senate The following named officer for appoint- appeared in the Congressional Record of and appeared in the Congressional Record of ment in the United States Navy to the grade June 16, 2009. June 16, 2009.

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THOMPSON, and ending FRED- June 16, 2009. W. PARKER, which nominations were re- ERICK M. KARRER, which nominations PN614 ARMY nomination of Brian G. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the were received by the Senate and appeared in Donahue, which was received by the Senate Congressional Record of June 24, 2009. the Congressional Record of July 23, 2009. and appeared in the Congressional Record of PN668 ARMY nominations (8) beginning PN809 ARMY nominations (13) beginning June 17, 2009. LUIS DIAZ, and ending MARK J. SAUER, YVONNE S. BREECE, and ending MICHAEL PN615 ARMY nominations (24) beginning which nominations were received by the Sen- J. UFFORD, which nominations were re- ROBERT L. DORAN, and ending SHEBA L. ate and appeared in the Congressional ceived by the Senate and appeared in the WATERFORD, which nominations were re- Record of June 24, 2009. Congressional Record of July 23, 2009. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the PN744 ARMY nomination of Charles R. PN810 ARMY nominations (299) beginning Congressional Record of June 17, 2009. Whitsett, which was received by the Senate DANA C. ALLMOND, and ending D070985, PN616 ARMY nominations (965) beginning and appeared in the Congressional Record of which nominations were received by the Sen- JOHN A. AARDAPPEL, and ending D071039, July 13, 2009. ate and appeared in the Congressional which nominations were received by the Sen- PN745 ARMY nomination of Dallas A. Record of July 23, 2009. ate and appeared in the Congressional Wingate, which was received by the Senate PN811 ARMY nominations (323) beginning Record of June 17, 2009. and appeared in the Congressional Record of TYRONE C. ABERO, and ending X001255, PN617 ARMY nominations (500) beginning July 13, 2009. which nominations were received by the Sen- CLARA H. ABRAHAM, and ending X1381, PN746 ARMY nominations (18) beginning ate and appeared in the Congressional which nominations were received by the Sen- HOLMES C. AITA, and ending RYAN J. Record of July 23, 2009. PN812 ARMY nominations (681) beginning ate and appeared in the Congressional WANG, which nominations were received by DAVID S. ABRAHAMS, and ending D060861, Record of June 17, 2009. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- which nominations were received by the Sen- PN618 ARMY nominations (585) beginning sional Record of July 13, 2009. ate and appeared in the Congressional ALLEN D. ACOSTA, and ending D060270, PN747 ARMY nominations (138) beginning Record of July 23, 2009. which nominations were received by the Sen- JAYSON D. AYDELOTTE, and ending ate and appeared in the Congressional D070684, which nominations were received by IN THE NAVY Record of June 17, 2009. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- PN611 NAVY nominations (18) beginning PN655 ARMY nomination of Scott A. sional Record of July 13, 2009. MATTHEW J. BELLAIR, and ending JUSTIN Neusre, which was received by the Senate PN776 ARMY nomination of Nathaniel W. WESTFALL, which nominations were re- and appeared in the Congressional Record of Johnson Jr., which was received by the Sen- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the June 24, 2009. ate and appeared in the Congressional Congressional Record of June 16, 2009. PN656 ARMY nomination of Jennifer M. Record of July 15, 2009. PN619 NAVY nominations (6) beginning PN777 ARMY nominations (3) beginning Cradier, which was received by the Senate STEPHEN W. PAULETTE, and ending ALAN JASON E. JOHNSON, and ending CARY A. and appeared in the Congressional Record of E. SIEGEL, which nominations were re- SHILLCUTT, which nominations were re- June 24, 2009. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the ceived by the Senate and appeared in the PN657 ARMY nomination of Carol Congressional Record of June 17, 2009. Congressional Record of July 15, 2009. Haertleinsells, which was received by the PN748 NAVY nomination of Johnson Ming- PN778 ARMY nominations (6) beginning Senate and appeared in the Congressional Yu Liu, which was received by the Senate RICHARD P. ADAMS, and ending MICHAEL Record of June 24, 2009. and appeared in the Congressional Record of J. STEWART, which nominations were re- PN658 ARMY nominations (2) beginning July 13, 2009. ceived by the Senate and appeared in the MICHALE L. BOOTHE, and ending MURRAY PN749 NAVY nominations (24) beginning Congressional Record of July 15, 2009. ROBERTO M. ABUBO, and ending VINCENT M. REEFER, which nominations were re- PN779 ARMY nominations (70) beginning ceived by the Senate and appeared in the E. SMITH, which nominations were received KIRSTEN M. ANKE, and ending REBECCA by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Congressional Record of June 24, 2009. A. YUREK, which nominations were received PN659 ARMY nominations (2) beginning sional Record of July 13, 2009. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- PN750 NAVY nominations (10) beginning PAUL E. HABENER, and ending MARC A. sional Record of July 15, 2009. TIMOTHY A. ANDERSON, and ending SEAN SILVERSTEIN, which nominations were re- PN780 ARMY nominations (11) beginning D. ROBINSON, which nominations were re- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the MARY C. ADAMSCHALLENGER, and ending ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 24, 2009. DAVID A. WRIGHT, which nominations were Congressional Record of July 13, 2009. PN660 ARMY nominations (3) beginning received by the Senate and appeared in the PN751 NAVY nominations (7) beginning DENISE K. ASKEW, and ending MARTHA M. Congressional Record of July 15, 2009. JACOB A. BAILEYDAYSTAR, and ending ONER, which nominations were received by PN781 ARMY nominations (15) beginning TONY S. W. PARK, which nominations were the Senate and appeared in the Congres- CHARLES C. DODD, and ending DANIEL C. received by the Senate and appeared in the sional Record of June 24, 2009. WAKEFIELD, which nominations were re- Congressional Record of July 13, 2009. PN661 ARMY nominations (2) beginning ceived by the Senate and appeared in the PN752 NAVY nominations (8) beginning LAURA NIHAN, and ending JAMES M. ROG- Congressional Record of July 15, 2009. BROOK DEWALT, and ending WENDY L. ERS, which nominations were received by PN782 ARMY nominations (106) beginning SNYDER, which nominations were received the Senate and appeared in the Congres- SHEILA R. ADAMS, and ending D060502, by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- sional Record of June 24, 2009. which nominations were received by the Sen- sional Record of July 13, 2009. PN662 ARMY nominations (2) beginning ate and appeared in the Congressional PN753 NAVY nominations (32) beginning SAMUEL A. FRAZER, and ending VINCENT Record of July 15, 2009. SOWON S. AHN, and ending SCOTT D. D. ZAHNLE, which nominations were re- PN783 ARMY nominations (38) beginning YOUNG, which nominations were received by ceived by the Senate and appeared in the JEFFREY M. ADCOCK, and ending the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Congressional Record of June 24, 2009. DENTONIO WORRELL, which nominations sional Record of July 13, 2009. PN663 ARMY nominations (6) beginning were received by the Senate and appeared in PN754 NAVY nominations (25) beginning ALAINE C. ENCABO, and ending SCOTT C. the Congressional Record of July 15, 2009. JASON B. BABCOCK, and ending ALLISA M. SHARP, which nominations were received by PN784 ARMY nominations (290) beginning WALKER, which nominations were received the Senate and appeared in the Congres- JOEL T. ABBOTT, and ending THOMAS L. by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- sional Record of June 24, 2009. ZICKGRAF, which nominations were re- sional Record of July 13, 2009. PN664 ARMY nominations (2) beginning ceived by the Senate and appeared in the PN755 NAVY nominations (22) beginning KRIS R. POPPE, and ending CASEY P. NIX, Congressional Record of July 15, 2009. BYRON V. T. ALEXANDER, and ending which nominations were received by the Sen- PN805 ARMY nomination of Jane B. MARCIA L. ZIEMBA, which nominations ate and appeared in the Congressional Prather, which was received by the Senate were received by the Senate and appeared in Record of June 24, 2009. and appeared in the Congressional Record of the Congressional Record of July 13, 2009. PN665 ARMY nominations (4) beginning July 23, 2009. PN756 NAVY nominations (15) beginning ANNE B. WARWICK, and ending ROD W. PN806 ARMY nomination of Hunt W. JOHN A. BLOCKER, and ending JEFFREY CALLICOTT, which nominations were re- Kerrigan, which was received by the Senate M. VICARIO, which nominations were re- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the and appeared in the Congressional Record of ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 24, 2009. July 23, 2009. Congressional Record of July 13, 2009.

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PN757 NAVY nominations (13) beginning ignees, with Senator BEGICH control- DEBORAH K. R. GILG, OF NEBRASKA, TO BE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA ANGEL BELLIDO, and ending BRET A. ling the first 30 minutes and the Re- FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE JOE W. STECHER. WASHBURN, which nominations were re- publicans controlling the final 30 min- TIMOTHY J. HEAPHY, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNITED ceived by the Senate and appeared in the STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF VIR- utes. Finally, I ask that following GINIA FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE JOHN L. Congressional Record of July 13, 2009. morning business, the Senate resume BROWNLEE. PN758 NAVY nominations (33) beginning PETER F. NERONHA, OF RHODE ISLAND, TO BE UNITED LEE G. BAIRD, and ending DANIEL F. consideration of H.R. 2997, the Agri- STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE IS- culture appropriations bill. LAND FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE ROBERT YOUCH, which nominations were received by CLARK CORRENTE. the Senate and appeared in the Congres- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC sional Record of July 13, 2009. objection, it is so ordered. ADMINISTRATION PN759 NAVY nominations (18) beginning f JERRY L. ALEXANDER JR., and ending SUBJECT TO QUALIFICATIONS PROVIDED BY LAW, THE FOLLOWING FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT TO THE MARIA T. WILKE, which nominations were PROGRAM GRADES INDICATED IN THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND AT- received by the Senate and appeared in the Mr. REID. Mr. President, under a MOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION: Congressional Record of July 13, 2009. previous order, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, To be lieutenant PN760 NAVY nominations (516) beginning DENISE J. GRUCCIO RYAN D. AARON, and ending DAVID G. the Senate will vote on cloture on the To be ensign ZOOK, which nominations were received by substitute amendment to the appro- the Senate and appeared in the Congres- priations bill dealing with Agriculture. CARMEN M. ALEX BRYAN M. BEGUN sional Record of July 13, 2009. f JOSEPH K. CARRIER III PN800 NAVY nominations (16) beginning JASMINE L. COUSINS JOSEPH P. BURNS, and ending BRIAN VITIATION OF EXECUTIVE DAVID B. COWAN CALENDAR ACTION ZACHARY P. CRESS STRANAHAN, which nominations were re- ALBERT E. DAVISON ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent ALICE E. DRURY Congressional Record of July 22, 2009. MATTHEW R. FORREST that the action on executive Calendar JOHANNES A. GEBAUER PN801 NAVY nominations (14) beginning No. 370 be vitiated. LAURA L. GIBSON EDDIE L. NIXON, and ending DENNIS M. LEIGH C. HEDGEPETH WEPPNER, which nominations were re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without VAN T. HELKER objection, it is so ordered. KYLE R. JELLISON ceived by the Senate and appeared in the ALEXANDER G. JOHNSTON Congressional Record of July 22, 2009. f LYNDSEY E. KEEN STEVEN T. LOY f ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, MICHAEL J. MARINO MATTHEW H. O’LEARY NOMINATION DISCHARGED AUGUST 3, 2009, AT 2 P.M. RENI L. RYDLEWICZ SARA A. SLAUGHTER Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent Mr. REID. If there is no further busi- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE that the Agriculture Committee be dis- ness to come before the Senate today, I ask unanimous consent it stand ad- DAVID EDWARD DEMAG, OF VERMONT, TO BE UNITED charged from further consideration of STATES MARSHAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT FOR PN386, and that the Senate then pro- journed under the previous order. THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE JOHN R. EDWARDS. There being no objection, the Senate, GENEVIEVE LYNN MAY, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE UNITED ceed to the consideration of the nomi- STATES MARSHAL FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOU- nation; that the nomination be con- at 12:54 p.m., adjourned until Monday, ISIANA FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE MICHAEL August 3, 2009, at 2 p.m. DAVID CREDO. firmed and the motion to reconsider be DAVID LYLE CARGILL, JR., OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, TO BE laid on the table en bloc; that no fur- f UNITED STATES MARSHAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE STE- ther motions be in order, and any NOMINATIONS PHEN ROBERT MONIER. statements relating to this matter be Executive nominations received by f printed in the RECORD; that the Presi- dent be immediately notified of the the Senate: DISCHARGED NOMINATION Senate’s action and the Senate then re- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The Senate Committee on Agri- sume legislative session. EDWARD M. AVALOS, OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE A MEM- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry was BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMODITY The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without CREDIT CORPORATION, VICE BRUCE I. KNIGHT. discharged from further consideration objection, it is so ordered. KEVIN W. CONCANNON, OF MAINE, TO BE A MEMBER OF of the following nomination by unani- THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMODITY CREDIT The nomination considered and con- CORPORATION, VICE NANCY MONTANEZ-JOHNER. mous consent and the nomination was firmed is as follows: KATHLEEN A. MERRIGAN, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE confirmed: A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COM- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MODITY CREDIT CORPORATION, VICE CHARLES F. KEVIN W. CONCANNON, OF MAINE, TO BE UNDER SEC- CONNER. RETARY OF AGRICULTURE FOR FOOD, NUTRITION, AND Kevin W. Concannon, of Maine, to be Under JAMES W. MILLER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF CONSUMER SERVICES. Secretary of Agriculture for Food, Nutrition, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMODITY CREDIT f and Consumer Services. CORPORATION, VICE MARK EVERETT KEENUM. EVAN J. SEGAL, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A MEMBER f OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMODITY CONFIRMATIONS CREDIT CORPORATION, VICE CHARLES R. Executive nominations confirmed by LEGISLATIVE SESSION CHRISTOPHERSON, JR. DALLAS P. TONSAGER, OF SOUTH DAKOTA, TO BE A the Senate, Friday, July 31, 2009: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COM- MODITY CREDIT CORPORATION, VICE THOMAS C. DORR. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ate will resume legislative session. MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD CAPRICIA PENAVIC MARSHALL, OF THE DISTRICT OF f COLUMBIA, TO BE CHIEF OF PROTOCOL, AND TO HAVE SUSAN TSUI GRUNDMANN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE CHAIR- THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR DURING HER TENURE OF ORDERS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 3, MAN OF THE MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD, VICE SERVICE. NEIL MCPHIE. NANCY J. POWELL, OF IOWA, A CAREER MEMBER OF 2009 SUSAN TSUI GRUNDMANN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEM- THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF CAREER MIN- BER OF THE MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD FOR ISTER, TO BE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE FOREIGN Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent THE TERM OF SEVEN YEARS EXPIRING MARCH 1, 2016, SERVICE. that when the Senate completes its VICE NEIL MCPHIE, TERM EXPIRED. EARL MICHAEL IRVING, OF CALIFORNIA, A CAREER ANNE MARIE WAGNER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m. OF THE MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD FOR THE COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND on Monday, August 3; that following TERM OF SEVEN YEARS EXPIRING MARCH 1, 2014, VICE PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BARBARA J. SAPIN, RESIGNED. TO THE KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND. the prayer and the pledge, the Journal DONALD HENRY GIPS, OF COLORADO, TO BE AMBAS- THE JUDICIARY of proceedings be approved to date, the SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF ABDUL K. KALLON, OF ALABAMA, TO BE UNITED THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF morning hour be deemed expired, the STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT SOUTH AFRICA. time for the two leaders be reserved for OF ALABAMA, VICE U. W. CLEMON, RETIRED. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR JACQUELINE H. NGUYEN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE their use later in the day, and there UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL SAMUEL D. HAMILTON, OF MISSISSIPPI, TO BE DIREC- then be a period of morning business DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, VICE NORA M. MANELLA, RE- TOR OF THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERV- for 1 hour with Senators permitted to SIGNED. ICE. speak for up to 10 minutes each, with DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT the time equally divided and controlled DANIEL G. BOGDEN, OF NEVADA, TO BE UNITED STATES CHRISTINE M. GRIFFIN, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEVADA FOR THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MAN- between the two leaders or their des- TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE GREGORY A. BROWER. AGEMENT.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY To be brigadier general To be rear admiral (lower half) RICHARD G. NEWELL, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE AD- COL. CHARLOTTE L. MILLER CAPT. PAUL B. BECKER MINISTRATOR OF THE ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINIS- CAPT. ELIZABETH L. TRAIN TRATION. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS WERE APPROVED SUBJECT IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE NOMINEES’ COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. To be lieutenant general To be rear admiral (lower half) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MAJ. GEN. JOHN E. STERLING, JR. CAPT. DENNIS J. MOYNIHAN KEVIN W. CONCANNON, OF MAINE, TO BE UNDER SEC- CAPT. HAROLD E. PITTMAN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT RETARY OF AGRICULTURE FOR FOOD, NUTRITION, AND IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT CONSUMER SERVICES. WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE AIR FORCE RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be lieutenant general To be rear admiral (lower half) IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- MAJ. GEN. PURL K. KEEN CAPT. RICHARD D. BERKEY CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE CAPT. DAVID H. LEWIS AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT 601: IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be general WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND AS DEPUTY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL OF THE NAVY RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: AND FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED LT. GEN. GARY L. NORTH UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 5149: To be lieutenant general THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be rear admiral LT. GEN. LLOYD J. AUSTIN III IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- CAPT. NANETTE M. DERENZI CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT 601: WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND AS THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL OF THE UNITED RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: STATES NAVY AND FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE To be lieutenant general INDICATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 10, U.S.C., SEC- MAJ. GEN. FRANK GORENC To be lieutenant general TION 5148: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT LT. GEN. KENNETH W. HUNZEKER To be vice admiral IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT REAR ADM. JAMES W. HOUCK CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND To be major general IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: BRIG. GEN. RONNIE D. HAWKINS, JR. WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND To be lieutenant general RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- MAJ. GEN. ROBERT P. LENNOX To be admiral CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE ADM. ROBERT F. WILLARD AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT 601: AS DEPUTY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL, UNITED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT STATES ARMY AND FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED To be lieutenant general STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE SERV- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ING AS DEPUTY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL, UNITED LT. GEN. PHILIP M. BREEDLOVE STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN ACCORD- To be rear admiral (lower half) ANCE WITH TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 3037, 3064, AND 624: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CAPT. CLINTON F. FAISON III IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- To be major general CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION BRIG. GEN. CLYDE J. TATE II IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED 601: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be general IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED To be rear admiral (lower half) WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND LT. GEN. RAYMOND E. JOHNS, JR. CAPT. ELEANOR V. VALENTIN RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be lieutenant general THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: LT. GEN. RICKY LYNCH UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be brigadier general THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be rear admiral COLONEL HOWARD B. BAKER IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED REAR ADM. (LH) MARK A. HANDLEY WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND REAR ADM. (LH) CHRISTOPHER J. MOSSEY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be lieutenant general IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED To be major general MAJ. GEN. MICHAEL D. BARBERO UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be rear admiral (lower half) BRIGADIER GENERAL NOEL T. JONES IN THE MARINE CORPS CAPTAIN RICHARD P. BRECKENRIDGE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CAPTAIN THOMAS L. BROWN II TO THE GRADE OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL IN THE IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- CAPTAIN THOMAS F. CARNEY, JR. UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS WHILE ASSIGNED TO A CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CAPTAIN WALTER E. CARTER, JR. POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER CAPTAIN SCOTT T. CRAIG To be brigadier general TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: CAPTAIN CRAIG S. FALLER COL. BART O. IDDINS To be lieutenant general CAPTAIN JAMES G. FOGGO III CAPTAIN ANTHONY E. GAIANI IN THE ARMY MAJ. GEN. WILLIE J. WILLIAMS CAPTAIN PETER A. GUMATAOTAO CAPTAIN JOHN R. HALEY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED MARINE CORPS OFFICER FOR CAPTAIN JEFFREY HARBESON IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED REAPPOINTMENT AS THE VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CAPTAIN RANDALL M. HENDRICKSON UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624, 3037, AND 3064: CHIEFS OF STAFF AND APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE IN- CAPTAIN ROBERT HENNEGAN DICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPOR- To be brigadier general, judge advocate CAPTAIN MICHAEL W. HEWITT TANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., CAPTAIN GERARD P. HUEBER general’s corps SECTIONS 601 AND 154: CAPTAIN JEFFERY S. JONES COL. THOMAS E. AYRES To be general CAPTAIN MATTHEW L. KLUNDER COL. MARK S. MARTINS CAPTAIN WILLIAM K. LESCHER COL. JOHN W. MILLER II GEN. JAMES E. CARTWRIGHT CAPTAIN MICHAEL C. MANAZIR CAPTAIN FRANK A. MORNEAU THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE NAVY CAPTAIN JAMES A. MURDOCH AS THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL, UNITED STATES CAPTAIN GREGORY M. NOSAL ARMY AND FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT CAPTAIN ANN C. PHILLIPS ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE SERVING AS IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED CAPTAIN JOSEPH W. RIXEY THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CAPTAIN JOHN E. ROBERTI TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 3047, 3064 AND 624: To be rear admiral (lower half) CAPTAIN KEVIN D. SCOTT To be lieutenant general CAPTAIN THOMAS K. SHANNON CAPT. RANDOLPH L. MAHR CAPTAIN HERMAN A. SHELANSKI CAPT. TIMOTHY S. MATTHEWS BRIG. GEN. DANA K. CHIPMAN CAPTAIN WILLIAM G. SIZEMORE II THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT CAPTAIN THOMAS G. WEARS IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED CAPTAIN DAVID B. WOODS CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: IN THE AIR FORCE To be brigadier general To be rear admiral (lower half) AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOHN M. COL. DANIEL L. YORK CAPT. GRETCHEN S. HERBERT WIGHTMAN AND ENDING WITH SHANNON L. MCCAMEY, CAPT. DIANE E. H. WEBBER WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JUNE 11, 2009. SERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MICHELLE TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12211: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BONGIOVI AND ENDING WITH JENNIFER A. KORKOSZ,

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WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MICHELE L. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 24, HILL AND ENDING WITH WILLIAM S. LIKE, WHICH NOMI- JUNE 11, 2009. 2009. NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH SCOTT M. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH PAUL E. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 23, BAKER AND ENDING WITH DEE A. WEED, WHICH NOMINA- HABENER AND ENDING WITH MARC A. SILVERSTEIN, 2009. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH WARREN G. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 11, 2009. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON THOMPSON AND ENDING WITH FREDERICK M. KARRER, AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF IRA S. EADIE, TO BE JUNE 24, 2009. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE MAJOR. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DENISE K. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF JAMES C. EWALD, TO BE ASKEW AND ENDING WITH MARTHA M. ONER, WHICH JULY 23, 2009. LIEUTENANT COLONEL. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH YVONNE S. AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF JACQUELINE A. NAVE, TO PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 24, BREECE AND ENDING WITH MICHAEL J. UFFORD, WHICH BE COLONEL. 2009. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JESUS ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH LAURA NIHAN PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 23, CLEMENTE AND ENDING WITH LYNN G. NORTON, WHICH AND ENDING WITH JAMES M. ROGERS, WHICH NOMINA- 2009. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DANA C. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 24, IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 24, 2009. ALLMOND AND ENDING WITH D070985, WHICH NOMINA- 2009. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH SAMUEL A. AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF BRANDON T. GROVER, TO FRAZER AND ENDING WITH VINCENT D. ZAHNLE, WHICH TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED BE MAJOR. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 23, 2009. AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF STEPHEN H. MONTALDI, TO PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 24, ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH TYRONE C. BE MAJOR. 2009. ABERO AND ENDING WITH X001255, WHICH NOMINATIONS AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ANTONIO J. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ALAINE C. WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE ALFONSO AND ENDING WITH SINA M. ZIEMAK, WHICH ENCABO AND ENDING WITH SCOTT C. SHARP, WHICH CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 23, 2009. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DAVID S. ABRA- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 14, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 24, HAMS AND ENDING WITH D060861, WHICH NOMINATIONS 2009. 2009. WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH EBON S. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KRIS R. POPPE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 23, 2009. ALLEY AND ENDING WITH RICHARD Y. K. YOO, WHICH AND ENDING WITH CASEY P. NIX, WHICH NOMINATIONS NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE IN THE NAVY PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 14, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 24, 2009. 2009. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ANNE B. WAR- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MATTHEW J. AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ELISE A. WICK AND ENDING WITH ROD W. CALLICOTT, WHICH BELLAIR AND ENDING WITH JUSTIN W. WESTFALL, AHLSWEDE AND ENDING WITH DEEDRA L. ZABOKRTSKY, NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 24, AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON 2009. JUNE 16, 2009. JULY 14, 2009. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MICHAEL F. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH STEPHEN W. AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RAAN R. BOYEK AND ENDING WITH GERALD S. MAXWELL, WHICH PAULETTE AND ENDING WITH ALAN E. SIEGEL, WHICH AALGAARD AND ENDING WITH GREGORY S. ZEHNER, NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 24, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 17, AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON 2009. 2009. JULY 14, 2009. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH WESLEY L. NAVY NOMINATION OF JOHNSON MING-YU LIU, TO BE AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF DAVID A. MACGREGOR, TO GIRVIN AND ENDING WITH ANTHONY W. PARKER, WHICH CAPTAIN. BE MAJOR. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ROBERTO M. IN THE ARMY PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 24, ABUBO AND ENDING WITH VINCENT E. SMITH, WHICH 2009. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ARMY NOMINATION OF MICHAEL L. STEINBERG, TO BE ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH LUIS DIAZ AND PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 13, LIEUTENANT COLONEL. ENDING WITH MARK J. SAUER, WHICH NOMINATIONS 2009. ARMY NOMINATION OF PAUL W. MAETZOLD, TO BE WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH TIMOTHY A. AN- MAJOR. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 24, 2009. DERSON AND ENDING WITH SEAN D. ROBINSON, WHICH ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH SHERYL L. ARMY NOMINATION OF CHARLES R. WHITSETT, TO BE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- DACY AND ENDING WITH JAMES M. LEITH, WHICH NOMI- LIEUTENANT COLONEL. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 13, NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ARMY NOMINATION OF DALLAS A. WINGATE, TO BE 2009. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 11, COLONEL. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JACOB A. 2009. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH HOLMES C. AITA BAILEYDAYSTAR AND ENDING WITH TONY S. W. PARK, ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAMES R. FIN- AND ENDING WITH RYAN J. WANG, WHICH NOMINATIONS WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE LEY AND ENDING WITH CRAIG M. WEAVER, WHICH NOMI- WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 13, 2009. JULY 13, 2009. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 11, ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAYSON D. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH BROOK DEWALT 2009. AYDELOTTE AND ENDING WITH D070684, WHICH NOMINA- AND ENDING WITH WENDY L. SNYDER, WHICH NOMINA- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH OSCAR T. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED ARAUCO AND ENDING WITH D070807, WHICH NOMINATIONS IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 13, 2009. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 13, 2009. WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE ARMY NOMINATION OF NATHANIEL JOHNSON, JR., TO NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH SOWON S. AHN CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 11, 2009. BE COLONEL. AND ENDING WITH SCOTT D. YOUNG, WHICH NOMINA- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH DENNIS K. BEN- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JASON E. JOHN- TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED NETT AND ENDING WITH JOSE M. VARGAS, WHICH NOMI- SON AND ENDING WITH CARY A. SHILLCUTT, WHICH IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 13, 2009. NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JASON B. BAB- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 11, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 15, COCK AND ENDING WITH ALLISA M. WALKER, WHICH 2009. 2009. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ERNEST T. FOR- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RICHARD P. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 13, REST AND ENDING WITH WALTON D. ZIMMERMAN, WHICH ADAMS AND ENDING WITH MICHAEL J. STEWART, WHICH 2009. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH BYRON V. T. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 11, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 15, ALEXANDER AND ENDING WITH MARCIA L. ZIEMBA, 2009. 2009. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE ARMY NOMINATION OF PHILIP M. CHANDLER, TO BE ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH KIRSTEN M. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON COLONEL. ANKE AND ENDING WITH REBECCA A. YUREK, WHICH JULY 13, 2009. ARMY NOMINATION OF ALAN K. UEOKA, TO BE LIEU- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOHN A. TENANT COLONEL. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 15, BLOCKER AND ENDING WITH JEFFREY M. VICARIO, ARMY NOMINATION OF MARTIN W. KINNISON, TO BE 2009. WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE MAJOR. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MARY C. AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON ARMY NOMINATION OF BRIAN G. DONAHUE, TO BE ADAMSCHALLENGER AND ENDING WITH DAVID A. JULY 13, 2009. MAJOR. WRIGHT, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ANGEL BELLIDO ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ROBERT L. SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL AND ENDING WITH BRET A. WASHBURN, WHICH NOMINA- DORAN AND ENDING WITH SHEBA L. WATERFORD, WHICH RECORD ON JULY 15, 2009. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CHARLES C. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 13, 2009. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 17, DODD AND ENDING WITH DANIEL C. WAKEFIELD, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH LEE G. BAIRD 2009. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND ENDING WITH DANIEL F. YOUCH, WHICH NOMINA- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOHN A. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 15, TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED AARDAPPEL AND ENDING WITH D071039, WHICH NOMINA- 2009. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 13, 2009. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH SHEILA R. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JERRY L. ALEX- IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 17, 2009. ADAMS AND ENDING WITH D060502, WHICH NOMINATIONS ANDER, JR. AND ENDING WITH MARIA T. WILKE, WHICH ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH CLARA H. ABRA- WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- HAM AND ENDING WITH X1381, WHICH NOMINATIONS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 15, 2009. PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 13, WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JEFFREY M. 2009. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 17, 2009. ADCOCK AND ENDING WITH DENTONIO WORRELL, WHICH NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RYAN D. AARON ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ALLEN D. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND ENDING WITH DAVID G. ZOOK, WHICH NOMINATIONS ACOSTA AND ENDING WITH D060270, WHICH NOMINATIONS PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 15, WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE 2009. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 13, 2009. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 17, 2009. ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOEL T. ABBOTT NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOSEPH P. ARMY NOMINATION OF SCOTT A. NEUSRE, TO BE AND ENDING WITH THOMAS L. ZICKGRAF, WHICH NOMI- BURNS AND ENDING WITH BRIAN STRANAHAN, WHICH MAJOR. NATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ARMY NOMINATION OF JENNIFER M. CRADIER, TO BE PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 15, PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 22, MAJOR. 2009. 2009. ARMY NOMINATION OF CAROL HAERTLEINSELLS, TO ARMY NOMINATION OF JANE B. PRATHER, TO BE COLO- NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH EDDIE L. NIXON BE MAJOR. NEL. AND ENDING WITH DENNIS M. WEPPNER, WHICH NOMINA- ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MICHALE L. ARMY NOMINATION OF HUNT W. KERRIGAN, TO BE TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED BOOTHE AND ENDING WITH MURRAY M. REEFER, WHICH COLONEL. IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 22, 2009.

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The House met at 9 a.m. and was H.R. 3357. An act to restore sums to the Another more insidious but also seri- called to order by the Speaker. Highway Trust Fund and for other purposes. ous issue that arises from medical f f debt, and one that costs our constitu- ents a great deal of money, is the issue PRAYER WELCOMING REV. DR. IVAN RALEY of medical debt that is paid late or is Rev. Dr. Ivan Raley, First Baptist The SPEAKER. Without objection, settled eventually, but paid neverthe- Church, Byrdstown, Tennessee, offered the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. less, but has gone to collections and is the following prayer: DAVIS) is recognized for 1 minute. reported negatively on a credit report Almighty and eternal Father, we There was no objection. or a score. humbly come before You in this hal- Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Twenty-eight million Americans pay lowed place that we might seek Your Speaker, it’s an honor to thank my their medical debt off over a period of wisdom for the work of these whom friend and pastor, Dr. Ivan Raley of time. Some of those accrue debt only You have chosen to serve our Nation. First Baptist Church in Byrdstown, for because of a dispute with an insurance Father, there are many people in our joining us here today. Pastor Raley has company, some of them because of the land today who are hurting. There are served our church at home since 2002, high cost of medical care and high people this morning who are afraid. and is retired after 10 years of service deductibles or caps that have been ex- They are confused, and they are fearful as regional vice president of the Ten- ceeded in the course of the year, some of the future and what it holds. Father, nessee Baptist Children’s Homes in because of job loss. But that negative they need the help of this Congress. Brentwood, Tennessee. credit score stays with them for years While serving as pastor, Dr. Raley God, accept this prayer as our confes- to come. has traveled on mission trips to Ven- sion of faith in You and total depend- f ence on You. Forgive us where we have ezuela, Belize, Guatemala and Mexico, failed and fallen short. Father, You and in September of 2001, he went to b 0915 know the solution our Nation needs. New York to serve as a chaplain with RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVER- Teach it to these who have been chosen the police and firemen involved in the SARY OF ST. COLUMBAN ROMAN to lead our Nation so that they can 9/11 World Trade Center attack. He also CATHOLIC CHURCH know Your will as well. served with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Conven- (Mrs. SCHMIDT asked and was given Father, may future generations call permission to address the House for 1 these who are now assembled the great- tion in Rwanda during the wars there in 1994. minute and to revise and extend her re- est generation. Let them be like those marks.) who came before them, who rose to I want to thank Ivan for being here today and for serving our church fam- Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise their country’s need and were thus this morning to recognize the 150th an- called. May they say of these, they did ily for the past 7 years. I have looked to him for ministry as we continue our niversary of my childhood parish, St. their best. They are a great generation. Columban Roman Catholic Church of Father, God, we pray this in Your work in Congress to build a stronger America for our children and our Loveland, Ohio. Son’s name. God bless America. In 1859, Father John Baptist Amen. grandchildren. Through the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, and now in the midst O’Donoghue, of St. Andrew’s Parish in f of a difficult economy, I appreciate Milford, and 10 families worked to- THE JOURNAL Pastor Raley being there to join me in gether to raise enough money to pur- chase an old, one-room schoolhouse The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- search of guidance and wisdom. from the Village of Loveland on Broad- ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- On behalf of my colleagues, I wel- way Avenue. ceedings and announces to the House come Dr. Raley, and again, I thank him Like many budding parishes, the her approval thereof. for delivering our invocation here this original rectory did not meet the needs Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- morning. of the local Catholic community for nal stands approved. f very long. In 1893, St. Columban built f ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER their second house of worship on that PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRO TEMPORE site. A few years later, the first school The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. PAS- was built. This church will always hold from South Carolina (Mr. WILSON) TOR of Arizona). The Chair will enter- a special place in my heart because my come forward and lead the House in the tain up to five further requests for 1- home was built from its bricks. Pledge of Allegiance. minute speeches on each side of the As the parish was celebrating its Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led aisle. 100th anniversary, St. Columban was, the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: f once again, forced to expand to a new church at a different site. I was in at- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the MEDICAL DEBT IN AMERICA United States of America, and to the Repub- tendance that day 50 years ago when lic for which it stands, one nation under God, (Ms. KILROY asked and was given Archbishop Karl J. Alter dedicated the indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. permission to address the House for 1 new school building which housed the f minute.) church in the cafeteria. Rapid growth Ms. KILROY. Mr. Speaker, in my dis- twice required separate additions to be MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE trict, as in many districts around the built to house the church. In 2002, the A message from the Senate by Ms. country, medical debt has been a con- church finally moved out of the school Curtis, one of its clerks, announced tributing factor in bankruptcies and in and into its own building. that the Senate has passed without foreclosures. In fact, 72 million Ameri- Each year, I have the privilege to amendment a bill of the House of the cans today are affected by the issue of host the St. Columban eighth-grade following title: medical debt. students to the Capitol. I am honored

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

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God bless the United Aimar of Johnson City, Tennessee, and and local governments to aid citizens, States of America. of Greg and Marian Erickson of Beau- and there must be a fundamental f fort, South Carolina, and is brother to change in FEMA’s approach to cata- Adam Aimar. strophic disasters. COMMONSENSE LEGISLATION TO We are all tremendously proud of PROMOTE WELLNESS f Allen and Amber, and we wish them A UNIQUELY AMERICAN HEALTH (Mrs. DAHLKEMPER asked and was and their young son, Alexander Jacob CARE PLAN given permission to address the House Aimar, all the best in the years to for 1 minute and to revise and extend come. Godspeed to the Aimar family. (Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland asked her remarks.) In conclusion, God bless our troops, and was given permission to address Mrs. DAHLKEMPER. Mr. Speaker, and we will never forget September the the House for 1 minute and to revise during the upcoming August work pe- 11th in the global war on terrorism. and extend her remarks.) riod, my colleagues and I will travel f Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Mr. back to our districts to talk about Speaker, today, it is time for health meaningful health care reform that HEALTH CARE REFORM care reform. fixes what is broken and that protects (Mr. MCGOVERN asked and was Now, there are some out there who what works. given permission to address the House like to claim that we don’t need reform One of the things that does not work for 1 minute and to revise and extend now because the private marketplace is the skyrocketing costs of medical his remarks.) will take care of everything. Well, the treatment in the United States. If Con- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, as we private marketplace hasn’t taken care gress is serious about tackling the debate health care reform legislation, of anything except to increase issue, we must address the growing my Republican friends say things are deductibles, to increase premiums, and concern of chronic disease—prevent- fine just the way they are. ‘‘Take two to increase copays that cost the Amer- able conditions that account for 85 per- tax breaks and call me in the morn- ican people. Let me tell you what that cent of total health spending. Obesity ing,’’ is their prescription. This in spite means in my home State of Maryland. alone cost $147 billion last year. of the fact that premiums have doubled In 2001, if you were paying on the av- Today, I am introducing legislation in 9 years, growing three times faster erage of $600 a month for your health that will offer up to 20 percent dis- than wages; this in spite of the fact care, today, you’re paying an average counted premiums to those who make that the average American family al- of $1,000 a month for your health care. the effort to live healthier lifestyles, ready pays an extra $1,100 a year in pre- Well, I don’t know about anybody else, such as not smoking, such as achieving miums to support a broken system; but in my household, an extra $400 a and maintaining normal body mass this in spite of the fact that 46 million month is real money. It’s groceries. It’s index and working at lowering blood Americans are uninsured. an electric bill. It’s daycare. I mean, pressure and cholesterol levels. As a re- When my Republican friends say that this is an important cost to the Amer- sult, there will be an economic incen- the American people don’t deserve ican people. tive to encourage personal responsi- health reform, my response is: Are you It is time for us to enact a uniquely bility for one’s health, which will dra- kidding? American plan that doesn’t embrace matically reduce overall costs. f the insurance industry, that doesn’t As we look at health insurance re- close down the insurance industry, but KATRINA ANNIVERSARY form, we need to make sure that we that says to the insurers: you have to look at encouraging wellness. I urge (Mr. CAO asked and was given per- compete in the marketplace with a my colleagues to join me in support of mission to address the House for 1 public plan that relies on Medicare this commonsense legislation to pro- minute and to revise and extend his re- rates, that ensures that we will have mote wellness. marks.) real competition, and that is real f Mr. CAO. Mr. Speaker, August 29, change for the American people. 2009 will mark the fourth anniversary It is time for us to educate the Amer- IN APPRECIATION OF ALLEN of Hurricane Katrina. As I prepare to ican people and to get this done for the AIMAR return to the Second District, I am re- public so that we can be competitive. (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina flective not so much of the unprece- f asked and was given permission to ad- dented damage that wreaked havoc on dress the House for 1 minute and to re- the innocent but of the power of the THE BRITISH HEALTH CARE vise and extend his remarks.) human spirit that was so evident in SYSTEM IS UNHEALTHY Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. every citizen as they’ve returned to (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was Speaker, I rise today to wish a fond New Orleans to rebuild their homes and given permission to address the House farewell to a member of the Second to jump-start their communities. for 1 minute.) Congressional District staff, Allen I, too, lost everything in this storm. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, gov- Aimar. My wife and I, like so many others, ernment-run health care has been Allen first served as a field represent- were forced to start over after losing around in England for over 60 years. In ative in our Beaufort Lowcountry of- our home and business. those years, the government still fice before coming to Washington as As Katrina became the byword for hasn’t gotten it right. military legislative assistant. Allen is our Nation’s social ills and failures, In March, Britain’s Health Care Com- leaving Washington behind for his law many even questioned the logic of re- mission, which has ironically been re- school career at Capital University in building, but one only has to look named the Care Quality Commission, Columbus, Ohio. He will be joined by around New Orleans and Jefferson Par- reported that 1,200 people have died his wife, Amber, who previously served ish today to completely dispute that needlessly at two British hospitals over on the staff of the Second District and line of reasoning. New Orleans and Jef- the past 3 years. as staff to Dr. Phil Roe. ferson Parish are reemerging as the The government report said that Allen has been vital in helping con- productive areas they once were. Tour- Stafford Hospital and Cannock Chase stituents, particularly on military ism is back on the rise, and entre- Hospital have filthy conditions and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.000 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 unhygienic practices. The government House Republicans and a handful of amendment in the nature of a substitute report says government-run hospitals Democrats in Congress, the American printed in the report of the Committee on don’t have enough doctors and nurses people have been given a reprieve on Rules, if offered by Representative Garrett of New Jersey or his designee, which shall be and the doctors and nurses are poorly the Democrat plan to enact a govern- considered as read, and shall be separately trained. They don’t know how to use ment takeover of health care, paid for debatable for 30 minutes equally divided and the cardiac monitors, and the hospitals with more than $800 billion in new controlled by the proponent and an oppo- don’t even have enough of the cardiac taxes. Now, that tax increase number nent; and (4) one motion to recommit with or monitors that they don’t know how to has been disputed in the past 24 hours, without instructions. operate. The British Government re- so I thought I’d pull the stats. SEC. 2. All points of order against amend- port also says that these two govern- According to the Congressional Budg- ments printed in the report of the Com- mittee on Rules accompanying this resolu- ment-run hospitals have left patients et Office and the Joint Committee on tion are waived except those arising under with no food, no water and no medicine Taxation, the House Democrat reform clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. for up to 4 days. bill includes $543 billion in a surtax on SEC. 3. During consideration of an amend- Mr. Speaker, this is just another ex- high-income filers, $208 billion in in- ment printed in the report of the Committee ample that government-run health care creased taxes on businesses, an addi- on Rules accompanying this resolution, the has not worked. Doctors and nurses are tional set of tax increases—inter- Chair may postpone the question of adoption as though under clause 8 of rule XX. rationed; care is rationed; medicine, national tax increases which they refer SEC. 4. In the engrossment of H.R. 3269, the food and water are rationed. The Brit- to—of $37 billion, and more taxes on Clerk is authorized to make technical and ish health care plan is: ‘‘Just don’t get benefits of $2 billion. Taxes on individ- conforming changes to amendatory instruc- sick’’ because the government-run sys- uals who do not purchase bureaucrat- tions. tem can’t help you. approved health insurance—$29 billion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- And that’s just the way it is. So the total amount of tax increases tleman from Massachusetts is recog- f included in the Democrat bill, accord- nized for 1 hour. ing to official estimates, is $820.1 bil- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, for AMERICANS WILL FINALLY BE lion over 10 years. the purposes of debate only, I yield the GUARANTEED HEALTH CARE The chance for the American people customary 30 minutes to the gen- (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given to know what’s in this plan and to tleman from Texas (Mr. SESSIONS). All permission to address the House for 1 come back and to pass health care re- time yielded during consideration of minute.) form without more government and the rule is for debate only. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, today is more taxes? Priceless. GENERAL LEAVE a great day. Let the debate begin. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I ask My committee, the Energy and Com- f unanimous consent that all Members merce Committee, will report out the may be given 5 legislative days in health care reform bill today. It is very PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION which to revise and extend their re- exciting because what it means is that OF H.R. 3269, CORPORATE AND FI- marks on House Resolution 697. people will finally be guaranteed NANCIAL INSTITUTION COM- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there health care, and they’ll know that PENSATION FAIRNESS ACT OF objection to the request of the gen- they’ll have health care regardless of 2009 tleman from Massachusetts? what job they have. They won’t lose it Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, by di- There was no objection. if they go from job to job. rection of the Committee on Rules, I Mr. MCGOVERN. I yield myself such Right now, we have a lot of people in call up House Resolution 697 and ask time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 697 this country who are uninsured. They for its immediate consideration. provides for the consideration of H.R. will be provided with health insurance. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- 3269, the Corporate and Financial Insti- We have a lot of other people who are lows: tution Compensation Fairness Act of afraid they’re going to lose their jobs H. RES. 697 or who are afraid they’re not going to 2009, under a structured rule. Resolved, That upon the adoption of this The rule provides 1 hour of general be able to afford their health insur- resolution it shall be in order to consider in ance. debate controlled by the Committee on the House the bill (H.R. 3269) to amend the Financial Services. The rule makes in Again, we’ll address the affordability Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide order an amendment by Chairman issue by bringing down costs for people shareholders with an advisory vote on execu- who actually have insurance, and we’ll tive compensation and to prevent perverse FRANK, which is debatable for 10 min- utes. It also makes in order an amend- guarantee that, whether or not you incentives in the compensation practices of ment in the nature of a substitute by have a health condition and regardless financial institutions. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of Representative GARRETT, which is de- of your gender, you’ll be able to get the order against consideration of the bill are batable for 30 minutes. The rule pro- same health care; you’ll be able to get waived except those arising under clause 9 or vides one motion to recommit with or the same insurance policy, and you 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature without instructions. won’t be discriminated against. of a substitute recommended by the Com- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support This is a real opportunity for Amer- mittee on Financial Services now printed in of H.R. 3269, the Corporate and Finan- the bill shall be considered as adopted. The ica to see that this Congress can actu- cial Institution Compensation Fairness ally do the job, that we can get the job bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions of the Act. I would like to congratulate my done—that we can cover everyone and good friend and my colleague from reduce costs—so that you’ll finally bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on Massachusetts, Chairman BARNEY have the peace of mind that you’re the bill, as amended, to final passage with- FRANK, for all of his hard work on this guaranteed health insurance. out intervening motion except: (1) one hour bill. f of debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member b 0930 THE TRUTH ABOUT HOUSE of the Committee on the Financial Services; Mr. Speaker, if the last year has DEMOCRATS’ TAX INCREASES (2) the amendment printed in the report of taught us anything, it’s that the com- (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- the Committee on Rules accompanying this pensation practices of some of our larg- mission to address the House for 1 resolution, if offered by Representative est corporations have gotten com- minute and to revise and extend his re- Frank of Massachusetts or his designee, which shall be considered as read, shall be pletely out of control. Middle class marks.) separately debatable for 10 minutes equally Americans on Main Street are strug- Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, the Amer- divided and controlled by the proponent and gling to hold on to their jobs, strug- ican people know we need health care an opponent, and shall not be subject to a de- gling to pay for health care and edu- reform in this country, but thanks to mand for division of the question; (3) the cation and food and energy. They have

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One really had been promised years ago by tion necessary to ensure the intent of of the most egregious cases of this our Democrat colleagues to have an this legislation is not to create a bo- came when American taxpayers open, honest debate on the issues that nanza for trial lawyers, I offered an watched as AIG, the American Inter- are before this country. But once amendment in the Rules Committee. national Group, doled out lavish bo- again, time in and time out, here we The amendment would have clarified nuses after being bailed out of the fi- are without an open rule. that this legislation simply creates no nancial mess that they helped create. Mr. Speaker, it’s my intention today new private right of action in our Chairman FRANK is thoroughly com- to discuss the dangerous precedent courts, nor would its passage make a mitted to ensuring our financial sys- that this legislation sets forth on the compensation committee’s decisions to tem remains sound, and I am pleased to future of business in America and the uphold its fiduciary responsibilities to see this bill as the first piece of larger stranglehold that government will shareholders subject to any existing reforms by the House Financial Serv- have over the free enterprise system. private right of action. ices Committee. Additionally, I offered two amend- Without this amendment, trial law- Mr. Speaker, I would also like to ments in the Rules Committee last yers will be able to exploit a new op- voice my support for the proposed Con- night, and I will discuss those here portunity to shake down companies for sumer Financial Protection Agency. I today. One would ensure this legisla- huge payments by challenging any ac- know there has been strong pushback tion would not create a bonanza for tion deemed non-compliant from this from the industry, but I would like to trial lawyers, and the other would pro- non-binding vote. This is a common- commend my colleagues for their per- vide for the necessary transparency sense amendment that should have severance in putting these protections and disclosure for shareholders. Both been considered on the House floor in place. The bill will help to give the were rejected by the Democrats of the today, and it should be in the bill as owners of these corporations, the Rules Committee and eliminated from law. shareholders, a meaningful voice in debate on the House floor today. My second amendment would have how companies are run. Specifically, Mr. Speaker, government takeover of provided sunshine and transparency for this bill grants shareholders a say on the free enterprise system seems to be shareholders by requiring a full SEC pay for top executives by guaranteeing a common theme with this Democrat disclosure about who is financing ef- them a non-binding advisory vote on Congress and with the Obama adminis- forts to influence votes on this new their company’s pay practices. Again tration, a theme that has led to record congressionally mandated non-binding this vote is nonbinding. deficits and record unemployment. shareholder resolution. Put simply, The board of directors and the com- This underlying legislation has masked this amendment would provide share- pensation committees are free to ig- itself as a bill to restrict CEO pay by holders with access to information nore their shareholders’ wishes, but giving shareholders a nonbinding vote about who is spending money to influ- those shareholders will at least have on executive compensation. Yet in re- ence that vote. the opportunity to express their views. ality, it gives the government broad As Federal candidates, we’re obli- The bill would also strengthen the authority to review and determine ap- gated to disclose to the Federal Elec- ability of Federal regulators, namely, propriate compensation for every em- tion Commission the name, occupation, the Federal Reserve and Federal De- ployee of a financial firm. and amount given from each of our do- posit Insurance Corporation, to restrict This legislation empowers the Fed- nors. We require this because the pub- pay structures that encourage inappro- eral Government to set unprecedented lic interest is advanced by letting vot- priate risk at financial companies. If standards for annual shareholder votes ers know who funds each candidate’s regulators see a large company driving while providing broad government au- campaign. My amendment asks the itself off a cliff by employing unstable thority for regulators who will have same disclosure so the shareholders pay practices for top executives, they guidance to implement this and give know what people, what organization— should have the ability to act. authority to them over the free enter- whether they be labor unions, environ- I’m pleased that the Financial Serv- prise system. mental groups, consumer advocates or ices Committee adopted a number of We all agree that we need to curb simply a normal citizen of this coun- amendments. To note one in par- abuses of the past and to promote re- try. We need to know who is spending ticular, Mr. HENSARLING, my Repub- sponsible approaches to executive com- money on influencing this new manda- lican colleague from Texas, recognized pensation. But this bill provides un- tory, non-binding vote. the need to take the size of the institu- precedented government intervention Americans pride themselves on free tion into account. His amendment to in the free enterprise system. It is the enterprise choice and a marketplace exempt financial institutions with as- wrong solution. The goal of regulatory that works for all of us; yet today Con- sets of less than $1 billion from the reform should be to help, not hinder, gress will pass legislation that in- bill’s incentive base compensation dis- our economy’s ability to sustain eco- creases government intervention in the closure requirements and related com- nomic growth and job creation. financial markets, rations resources, pensation structure oversight was This legislation does the opposite by limits consumer choices, and dictates adopted in committee. legislating a one-size-fits-all rule for wages and prices. In a time of economic I look forward to the debate on this public companies that discourage pri- recession with record unemployment bill and on the Republican substitute vate firms from going public. This will and record deficits, Congress should be which is made in order under this rule. limit U.S. companies’ access to the enacting legislation to assist our econ- I urge my colleagues to send a strong capital markets and undermine U.S. omy. message that the misbehavior in cor- economic competitiveness. This legis- Mr. Speaker, the motives are clear. porate America must come to an end lation allows financial regulators the This administration and this Congress by supporting this bill. authority to determine wages for all are using policy and regulation to force I reserve my time. employees, not just CEOs, officers, and a government takeover of the free en- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I appre- bankers, but everyone. terprise system. ciate the gentleman from Massachu- The rank and file of community Mr. Speaker, this Congress should be setts, my friend Mr. MCGOVERN, for banks, minority banks, and credit doing things to encourage employment, yielding me the time this morning. unions could all have their compensa- to encourage people to go back to

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If you want such board, nor to create or imply any addi- the free enterprise system the chance things to change, if you want to ensure tional fiduciary duty by such board, nor shall and opportunity it deserves to flourish corporate responsibility, then please such vote be construed to restrict or limit the in America. support the underlying bill championed ability of shareholders to make proposals for in- Mr. Speaker, I encourage my col- by Chairman FRANK. clusion in such proxy materials related to execu- leagues to vote against this rule and With that Mr. Speaker, I urge a tive compensation. ‘‘(2) SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF GOLDEN the underlying legislation. ‘‘yes’’ vote on the previous question PARACHUTE COMPENSATION.— I reserve the balance of my time. and on the rule. ‘‘(A) DISCLOSURE.—In any proxy or consent Mr. MCGOVERN. We have no further I yield back the balance of my time, solicitation material (the solicitation of which is speakers at this time, and I reserve the and I move the previous question on subject to the rules of the Commission pursuant balance of my time. the resolution. to subsection (a)) for a meeting of the share- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, in clos- The previous question was ordered. holders occurring on or after the date that is 6 ing, I would like to stress that while The resolution was agreed to. months after the date on which final rules are issued under paragraph (4), at which share- my friends on the other side of the A motion to reconsider was laid on aisle claim to be protecting consumers holders are asked to approve an acquisition, the table. merger, consolidation, or proposed sale or other with this legislation, they refuse to f disposition of all or substantially all the assets protect all Americans in this legisla- of an issuer, the person making such solicitation tion from trial lawyers benefiting from b 0945 shall disclose in the proxy or consent solicita- their tax dollars, and they also voted CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL IN- tion material, in a clear and simple form in ac- in the committee against transparency STITUTION COMPENSATION cordance with regulations to be promulgated by the Commission, any agreements or under- and accountability. FAIRNESS ACT OF 2009 Mr. Speaker, as a Nation, we have standings that such person has with any named many, many, many real problems to Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. executive officers of such issuer (or of the ac- Speaker, pursuant to H. Res. 697, I call quiring issuer, if such issuer is not the acquiring deal with that require leadership and issuer) concerning any type of compensation dedication to ensure the future of this up the bill (H.R. 3269) to amend the Se- curities Exchange Act of 1934 to pro- (whether present, deferred, or contingent) that Nation. We need to provide for jobs, en- is based on or otherwise relates to the acquisi- courage economic growth and spur in- vide shareholders with an advisory tion, merger, consolidation, sale, or other dis- novation and prosperity of this Nation, vote on executive compensation and to position of all or substantially all of the assets not to hamper the free enterprise sys- prevent perverse incentives in the com- of the issuer and the aggregate total of all such tem. This is, without question, further pensation practices of financial insti- compensation that may (and the conditions government control and muzzling of tutions, and ask for its immediate con- upon which it may) be paid or become payable sideration. to or on behalf of such executive officer. the free enterprise system. Some argue ‘‘(B) SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL.—Any proxy or that this legislation is about executive The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- consent or authorization relating to the proxy or compensation; but in reality, it con- consent solicitation material containing the dis- tinues to be the government takeover ant to House Resolution 697, the closure required by subparagraph (A) shall pro- of the free enterprise system. amendment in the nature of a sub- vide for a separate shareholder vote to approve I encourage a ‘‘no’’ vote on this stitute recommended by the Com- such agreements or understandings and com- structured rule and a ‘‘no’’ vote on the mittee on Financial Services, now pensation as disclosed, unless such agreements or understandings have been subject to a share- underlying legislation. printed in the bill is adopted and the bill, as amended, is considered read. holder vote under paragraph (1). A vote by the I yield back the balance of my time. shareholders shall not be binding on the issuer Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield The text of the bill, as amended, is as follows: or the board of directors of the issuer or the per- myself the remaining time. son making the solicitation and shall not be Mr. Speaker, as we’re about to ad- H.R. 3269 construed as overruling a decision by any such journ for the August recess, I think it’s Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- person or issuer, nor to create or imply any ad- important to note that this is a Con- resentatives of the United States of America in ditional fiduciary duty by any such person or gress that accomplished a great deal. Congress assembled, issuer. ‘‘(3) DISCLOSURE OF VOTES.—Every institu- We have passed 12 of our appropria- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Corporate and tional investment manager subject to section tions bills. We passed the historic Re- 13(f) shall report at least annually how it voted covery and Reinvestment Act, which is Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009’’. on any shareholder vote pursuant to para- keeping teachers and police officers graphs (1) or (2) of this section, unless such vote SEC. 2. SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COM- is otherwise required to be reported publicly by employed, and stimulating economic PENSATION DISCLOSURES. rule or regulation of the Commission. growth throughout this country. We (a) AMENDMENT.—Section 14 of the Securities ‘‘(4) RULEMAKING.—Not later than 6 months have passed an energy bill that, if Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78n) is amended signed into law, will create thousands after the date of the enactment of the Corporate by adding at the end the following new sub- and Financial Institution Compensation Fair- and thousands of new green jobs as well section: ness Act of 2009, the Commission shall issue as free us of our dependence on foreign ‘‘(i) ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF EX- final rules to implement this subsection. oil. We have extended SCHIP, which ECUTIVE COMPENSATION.— ‘‘(5) EXEMPTION AUTHORITY.—The Commission means that more and more children ‘‘(1) ANNUAL VOTE.—Any proxy or consent or may exempt certain categories of issuers from authorization (the solicitation of which is sub- have access to health care. We passed the requirements of this subsection, where ap- ject to the rules of the Commission pursuant to propriate in view of the purpose of this sub- the Lilly Ledbetter Pay Equity Act bill subsection (a)) for an annual meeting of the to address the issue of discrimination section. In determining appropriate exemptions, shareholders to elect directors (or a special meet- the Commission shall take into account, among of women in the workplace. Yesterday ing in lieu of such meeting) where proxies are other considerations, the potential impact on we passed a food safety bill. solicited in respect of any security registered smaller reporting issuers.’’. So we did all of this in spite of resist- under section 12 occurring on or after the date (b) PROHIBITION ON CLAWBACKS.— ance and in spite of obstructionism by that is 6 months after the date on which final (1) PROHIBITION.—No compensation of any ex- many of my colleagues on the other rules are issued under paragraph (4), shall pro- ecutive of an issuer, having been approved by a side of the aisle. But I think it is an in- vide for a separate shareholder vote to approve majority of shareholders pursuant to section the compensation of executives as disclosed pur- 14(i) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (as dication that this is a Congress that suant to the Commission’s compensation disclo- added by subsection (a)), may be subject to any has accomplished a great deal. sure rules for named executive officers (which clawback except— Let me just say finally, Mr. Speaker, disclosure shall include the compensation com- (A) in accordance with any contract of such with regard to the underlying legisla- mittee report, the compensation discussion and executive providing for such a clawback; or

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This provision shall not Federal regulator the structures of all incentive- change Commission shall promulgate rules nec- be construed to require the compensation com- based compensation arrangements offered by essary to implement and enforce paragraph (1). mittee to implement or act consistently with the such covered financial institutions sufficient to SEC. 3. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INDEPEND- advice or recommendations of the compensation determine whether the compensation structure— ENCE. consultant, and shall not otherwise affect the (A) is aligned with sound risk management; (a) STANDARDS RELATING TO COMPENSATION compensation committee’s ability or obligation (B) is structured to account for the time hori- COMMITTEES.—The Securities Exchange Act of to exercise its own judgment in fulfillment of its zon of risks; and 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is amended by insert- duties. (C) meets such other criteria as the appro- ing after section 10A the following new section: ‘‘(2) DISCLOSURE.—In any proxy or consent priate Federal regulators jointly may determine ‘‘SEC. 10B. STANDARDS RELATING TO COMPENSA- solicitation material for an annual meeting of to be appropriate to reduce unreasonable incen- TION COMMITTEES. the shareholders (or a special meeting in lieu of tives offered by such institutions for employees ‘‘(a) COMMISSION RULES.— the annual meeting) occurring on or after the to take undue risks that— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Effective not later than 9 date that is 1 year after the date of enactment (i) could threaten the safety and soundness of months after the date of enactment of the Cor- of the Corporate and Financial Institution Com- covered financial institutions; or porate and Financial Institution Compensation pensation Fairness Act of 2009, each issuer shall (ii) could have serious adverse effects on eco- Fairness Act of 2009, the Commission shall, by disclose in the proxy or consent material, in ac- nomic conditions or financial stability. rule, direct the national securities exchanges cordance with regulations to be promulgated by (2) RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this and national securities associations to prohibit the Commission whether the compensation com- subsection shall be construed as requiring the the listing of any class of equity security of an mittee of the issuer retained and obtained the reporting of the actual compensation of par- issuer that is not in compliance with the re- advice of a compensation consultant meeting the ticular individuals. Nothing in this subsection quirements of any portion of subsections (b) standards for independence promulgated pursu- shall be construed to require a covered financial through (f). ant to subsection (c). institution that does not have an incentive- ‘‘(2) OPPORTUNITY TO CURE DEFECTS.—The ‘‘(3) REGULATIONS.—In promulgating regula- based payment arrangement to make the disclo- rules of the Commission under paragraph (1) tions under this subsection or any other provi- sures required under this subsection. shall provide for appropriate procedures for an sion of law with respect to compensation con- (b) PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN COMPENSATION issuer to have an opportunity to cure any de- sultants, the Commission shall ensure that such ARRANGEMENTS.—Not later than 9 months after fects that would be the basis for a prohibition regulations are competitively neutral among cat- the date of enactment of this Act, and taking under paragraph (1) before the imposition of egories of consultants and preserve the ability of into account the factors described in subpara- such prohibition. compensation committees to retain the services graphs (A), (B), and (C) of subsection (a)(1), the ‘‘(3) EXEMPTION AUTHORITY.—The Commission of members of any such category. appropriate Federal regulators shall jointly pre- may exempt certain categories of issuers from ‘‘(e) AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE INDEPENDENT scribe regulations that prohibit any incentive- the requirements of subsections (b) through (f), COUNSEL AND OTHER ADVISORS.—The compensa- based payment arrangement, or any feature of where appropriate in view of the purpose of this tion committee of each issuer, in its capacity as any such arrangement, that the regulators de- section. In determining appropriate exemptions, a committee of the board of directors, shall have termine encourages inappropriate risks by cov- the Commission shall take into account, among the authority, in its sole discretion, to retain ered financial institutions that— other considerations, the potential impact on and obtain the advice of independent counsel (1) could threaten the safety and soundness of smaller reporting issuers. and other advisers meeting the standards for covered financial institutions; or ‘‘(b) INDEPENDENCE OF COMPENSATION COM- independence promulgated pursuant to sub- (2) could have serious adverse effects on eco- MITTEES.— section (c), and the compensation committee nomic conditions or financial stability. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Each member of the com- shall be directly responsible for the appoint- (c) ENFORCEMENT.—The provisions of this sec- pensation committee of the board of directors of ment, compensation, and oversight of the work tion shall be enforced under section 505 of the the issuer shall be independent. of such independent counsel and other advisers. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and, for purposes of ‘‘(2) CRITERIA.—In order to be considered to be This provision shall not be construed to require such section, a violation of this section shall be independent for purposes of this subsection, a the compensation committee to implement or act treated as a violation of subtitle A of title V of member of a compensation committee of an consistently with the advice or recommendations such Act. issuer may not, other than in his or her capacity of such independent counsel and other advisers, (d) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section— as a member of the compensation committee, the and shall not otherwise affect the compensation (1) the term ‘‘appropriate Federal regulator’’ board of directors, or any other board committee committee’s ability or obligation to exercise its means— accept any consulting, advisory, or other com- own judgment in fulfillment of its duties. (A) the Board of Governors of the Federal Re- pensatory fee from the issuer. ‘‘(f) FUNDING.—Each issuer shall provide for serve System; ‘‘(3) EXEMPTION AUTHORITY.—The Commission appropriate funding, as determined by the com- (B) the Office of the Comptroller of the Cur- may exempt from the requirements of paragraph pensation committee, in its capacity as a com- rency; (2) a particular relationship with respect to com- mittee of the board of directors, for payment of (C) the Board of Directors of the Federal De- pensation committee members, where appro- compensation— posit Insurance Corporation; priate in view of the purpose of this section. ‘‘(1) to any compensation consultant to the (D) the Director of the Office of Thrift Super- ‘‘(4) DEFINITION.—As used in this section, the compensation committee that meets the stand- vision; term ‘compensation committee’ means— ards for independence promulgated pursuant to (E) the National Credit Union Administration ‘‘(A) a committee (or equivalent body) estab- subsection (c), and Board; lished by and amongst the board of directors of ‘‘(2) to any independent counsel or other ad- (F) the Securities and Exchange Commission; an issuer for the purpose of determining and ap- viser to the compensation committee.’’. and proving the compensation arrangements for the (b) STUDY AND REVIEW REQUIRED.— (G) the Federal Housing Finance Agency; and executive officers of the issuer; and (1) IN GENERAL.—The Securities and Exchange (2) the term ‘‘covered financial institution’’ ‘‘(B) if no such committee exists with respect Commission shall conduct a study and review of means— to an issuer, the independent members of the en- the use of compensation consultants meeting the (A) a depository institution or depository in- tire board of directors. standards for independence promulgated pursu- stitution holding company, as such terms are ‘‘(c) INDEPENDENCE STANDARDS FOR COM- ant to section 10B(c) of the Securities Exchange defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit In- PENSATION CONSULTANTS AND OTHER COM- Act of 1934 (as added by subsection (a)), and the surance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); MITTEE ADVISORS.—Any compensation consult- effects of such use. (B) a broker-dealer registered under section 15 ant or other similar adviser to the compensation (2) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. committee of any issuer shall meet standards for years after the rules required by the amendment 78o); independence established by the Commission by made by this section take effect, the Commission (C) a credit union, as described in section regulation. shall submit a report to the Congress on the re- 19(b)(1)(A)(iv) of the Federal Reserve Act; ‘‘(d) COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AUTHORITY sults of the study and review required by this (D) an investment advisor, as such term is de- RELATING TO COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS.— paragraph. fined in section 202(a)(11) of the Investment Ad- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The compensation com- SEC. 4. ENHANCED COMPENSATION STRUCTURE visers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b–2(a)(11)); mittee of each issuer, in its capacity as a com- REPORTING TO REDUCE PERVERSE (E) the Federal National Mortgage Associa- mittee of the board of directors, shall have the INCENTIVES. tion; authority, in its sole discretion, to retain and (a) ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND REPORTING OF (F) the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Cor- obtain the advice of a compensation consultant COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS.— poration; and meeting the standards for independence promul- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 9 months (G) any other financial institution that the gated pursuant to subsection (c), and the com- after the date of enactment of this Act, the ap- appropriate Federal regulators, jointly, by rule,

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Mr. take the risk pay no penalty when it (f) GAO STUDY.— Speaker, I recognize myself for such goes wrong; when they have a heads (1) STUDY REQUIRED.— time as I may consume. they win, tails they break even situa- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General of Mr. Speaker, I have encountered gaps tion; when the company loses money the United States shall carry out a study to de- between rhetoric and reality in this and the economy may suffer, but the termine whether there is a correlation between Chamber, never one as great as the decision-makers do not. compensation structures and excessive risk tak- wildly distorted description of this bill ing. Now, one of the sillier remarks we (B) FACTORS TO CONSIDER.—In carrying out that we’ve got before us. heard was this will cause us a problem the study required under subparagraph (A), the Let’s be very clear. There are dif- with international competition. In Comptroller General shall— ferences between the parties here on fact, say-on-pay, when the Republican (i) consider compensation structures used by the whole, at least as reflected in the Party overwhelmingly opposed it 2 companies from 2000 to 2008; and committee vote. I think it will prob- years ago, was already borrowed from (ii) compare companies that failed, or nearly ably be different on the floor. There is failed but for government assistance, to compa- Great Britain, the United Kingdom. nies that remained viable throughout the hous- much less difference than there used to And we were told during 2006 that we ing and credit market crisis of 2007 and 2008, in- be about one piece of it, the say-on- were losing a lot of business to Great cluding the compensation practices of all such pay. Britain, that we should cut back on companies. When the say-on-pay bill came up Sarbanes-Oxley, for instance, because (C) DETERMINING COMPANIES THAT FAILED OR previously in 2007—by the way, when people would go to England. But Eng- NEARLY FAILED.—In determining whether a com- the Republicans were in the majority land had the very proposal that they pany failed, or nearly failed but for government prior to 2007, on this, as on many other were saying was going to drive people assistance, for purposes of subparagraph (B)(ii), issues, we Democrats tried to do some the Comptroller General shall focus on— away. (i) companies that received exceptional assist- reforms, predatory lending being one— In fact, today—I will read from an ar- ance under the Troubled Asset Relief Program we got nowhere—credit cards being an- ticle from a couple weeks ago. The under title I of the Emergency Economic Sta- other. We did try, in our Committee on Prime Minister of England says they bilization Act of 2009 (12 U.S.C. 5211 et seq.) or Financial Services, to bring this up. are going to adopt plans forcing banks other forms of significant government assist- The Republicans used their majority to hold back half of all bonuses for up ance, including under the Automotive Industry not to allow it. to 5 years to discourage excessive risk- Financing Program, the Targeted Investment In 2007, when we were in the major- taking. That’s our major financial Program, the Asset Guarantee Program, and the ity, we did bring it to the floor, and it Systemically Significant Failing Institutions competitor. And the conservative oppo- Program; passed over the objection of most Re- sition is critical because it’s not man- (ii) the Federal National Mortgage Associa- publicans, and I will introduce into the datory. tion; RECORD their comments denouncing We have been in conversations with (iii) the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Cor- say-on-pay. But 2 years later, they the European Union, the United King- poration; and have moved some. So they are now for dom, with Canada, and others. This (iv) companies that participated in the Secu- reform on say-on-pay, many of them, rity and Exchange Commission’s Consolidated will be done on a coordinated basis. In Supervised Entities Program as of January 2008. although a somewhat watered-down fact, American salaries, American (2) REPORT.—Not later than the end of the 1- form. compensation has been much higher. year period beginning on the date of the enact- I should say there is a stark dif- So, no, there is no price control; no, ment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall ference between us remaining on there is no wage control; no, it is not a issue a report to the Congress containing the re- whether or not any action should be problem for international competition. sults of the study required under paragraph (1). taken whatsoever by the Federal Gov- And by the way, as to every institu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. After 1 ernment to restrain compensation tion, every credit union—you heard hour of debate on the bill, as amended, practices that inflict excessive risk on that rhetoric—the bill exempts any in- the amendment printed in House Re- the economy. We should be very clear; stitution with less than $1 billion in as- port 111–237, if offered by the gen- this assertion that this amounts to sets, and it gives the SEC the author- tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. control of all wages and prices is non- ity to even raise that so there’s even FRANK) or his designee, shall be consid- sense. There is, of course, nothing less. But here’s the nub of it: The Re- ered read, and shall be debatable for 10 about prices at all in the bill. As to publican Party has reluctantly been minutes equally divided and controlled wages, what it says is that the SEC dragged—reality sometimes has an im- by the proponent and an opponent. shall impose rules that prevent exces- pact—to supporting a watered-down Thereafter, the amendment in the na- sive risk-taking, and the reference to version of say-on-pay. ture of a substitute printed in the re- wages is only in that context. Say-on-pay, by the way, says that port, if offered by the gentleman from The amount of wages is irrelevant to the shareholders of the company can New Jersey (Mr. GARRETT) or his des- the SEC. What this bill explicitly aims vote and express their opinion. The ignee, shall be considered read and at is the practice whereby people are gentleman from Texas was upset that shall be debatable for 30 minutes equal- given bonuses that pay off if the gam- we don’t have a Federal Election Com- ly divided and controlled by the pro- ble or the risk pays off but don’t lose mission mechanism for these votes. ponent and an opponent. you anything if it doesn’t. That is, But why only these votes? Share- The gentleman from Massachusetts there is a wide consensus that this holders vote on everything. Apparently (Mr. FRANK) and the gentleman from incentivizes excessive risk for you a it’s only when the shareholders tend to Alabama (Mr. BACHUS) each will con- shorter time. If you’re the head of a fi- vote on pay that Republican sensibili- trol 30 minutes. nancial institution or you’re one of the ties are trampled. The Chair will recognizes the gen- decisionmakers or you take actions We do not, in this bill, talk about the tleman from Massachusetts. that are risky and 1 month later it amounts. We do say the shareholders GENERAL LEAVE looks like they paid off and you get should. We say, in consultation with Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. your money and then 6 months later it all the advocacy groups who represent Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that turns out it blew up, you don’t lose any shareholders and pension funds and all Members may have 5 legislative of the money you got. And if at the elsewhere, that the people who own the days on this bill to revise and extend outset you take a risk and it costs the company, the shareholders, should be their remarks and include therein ex- company a lot of money, that doesn’t able to express their opinion on the traneous material. cost you anything. compensation.

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All three are sweeping nies lose lots of money, and they lose the bonus causes great damage to your power grabs into the private sector lots of money on particular deals, but company and the economy. under the guise of the government’s the people who made those deals make Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of riding to the rescue. All three rely on money on them, that has a systemic my time. the government to fix the problem. All negative impact on this society be- Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in three promise to fix the problem, which cause it incentivizes much too much opposition to this legislation and yield to a great extent was caused by guess risk. myself 5 minutes. who? That’s right, the government and Now, what is the Republican ap- Mr. Speaker, the American people lack of regulation by the government. proach to that? Nothing. They admit are rightly disturbed by almost daily All three will create, or more accu- that these are problems. They regret reports of so-called ‘‘too big to fail’’ rately duplicate, large government bu- that these things are happening, but corporations that have received bil- reaucracies. All three represent ill-ad- their regrets won’t stop the damage. In lions of dollars in government assist- vised and in many cases incompetent the Republican substitute there is a ance and have, at the same time, paid watering down of say on pay, but they government intrusions. their employees billions of dollars in Just 3 weeks or 4 weeks ago, Gene at least acknowledge that reluctantly. bonuses. Sperling, legal counsel for our Sec- But when it comes to the practice of In response to those events, Repub- retary of Treasury, warned, Go slow. large corporations in the financial area licans have introduced legislation He said this is a very difficult subject. structuring bonuses that incentivize which gets the American people out of It needs testing. It has potential for excessive risk, my Republican friends the bailout business—that, Mr. Speak- unintended consequences. Just yester- admit that that’s the case and lament er, is our response—and prohibits the day before the Senate, the White House it and are adamant that we should do government from picking winners and nothing about it. That’s the big dif- press spokesman Robert Gibbs stated losers. We believe that’s the solution. that the Obama administration is con- ference. The legislation we have introduced We believe that the SEC—and by the cerned that the chairman’s legislation clearly establishes a structure where may give the government regulators way, as to the form, it was a Repub- failure is not rewarded and market dis- lican former Member of this body, too much say on incentive-based com- cipline is reestablished by placing re- pensation. But as the chairman said to Christopher Cox, who was Chair of the sponsibility for those who engage in SEC, proposed disclosure. He broached the Rules Committee, My legislation risky behavior squarely where it be- goes beyond what the Obama adminis- it first. He said we have an important longs, on the risk-taker, not the tax- public interest in knowing it. tration has proposed. payer. That is the Republican response. Now, if that doesn’t take your breath So we are going to take the form of The Obama administration takes a disclosure of compensation prescribed away, nothing will. different approach. It continues to em- In some ways this legislation borders by a Republican Member of this House brace the ‘‘too big to fail’’ doctrine. as Chairman of the SEC, with his col- on the classic ‘‘bait and switch.’’ It’s That’s why we’re here today. That’s being sold as giving the owners of the leagues, and let the shareholders say why we have to address executive com- yes or no. We are going to go beyond corporation the right to set pay and pensation. It appoints a pay czar to that and say that the SEC should look compensation standards. That’s the oversee compensation at the growing at this and say, you know, you have a shareholders. Chairman FRANK just list of companies receiving taxpayer- situation here where people making this week on CNBC said, Dollar funded bailouts and guarantees. the decisions will have an incentive to amounts are for the shareholders to de- Despite growing public outrage over take too much risk. If you tell people cide. It’s up to the shareholders. these companies dishing out billions of that if they take a risk and it pays off The SPEAKER pro tempore. The dollars in government-enabled bonuses, they are enriched, and if it fails miser- time of the gentleman has expired. the Obama administration and the ably, they don’t lose anything, they Mr. BACHUS. I yield myself an addi- Democratic congressional leadership will take more risk than rationally tional 2 minutes. steadfastly refuses to embrace Repub- should be taken. At the markup of this bill, he said You should not incentivize people to lican legislation or offer its own pro- say-on-pay empowers the shareholders, take risks where they can only benefit posals prohibiting further taxpayer and that’s where questions about and never suffer a penalty. That’s all bailouts. Instead, it says that these amounts would come in. True, the first this bill says. We will prevent that same corporations are simply too sig- 6 pages of the bill give the owners, the kind of thing from happening. We nificant to allow them to fail, which shareholders, a non-binding vote on the won’t set amounts. We won’t deal with not only enables but encourages these pay of top executives. But then come wage controls. We won’t do anything same corporations to continue what the next 8 pages, the switch, which else, and we exempt institutions under the Obama administration concedes is gives the regulators the power to de- $1 billion. more risky behavior. cide appropriate compensation for not So I await the Republican counter. One of the behaviors that the admin- only just top executives but for all em- Yes, they want to water down say-on- istration and Chairman FRANK identify ployees of all financial institutions pay, but they reluctantly accept it, but as risky in these systematically sig- above $1 billion in assets and all with- they have zero to offer with regard to nificant corporations is executive com- out regard for the shareholders’ prior the situation of excessive bonuses. And pensation. Today we are presented with approval. So under the guise of empow- yes, we did get some reluctant agree- a fix, a legislative response to these ering shareholders, it is, in fact, the ment that we put some limits on the bailout bonuses and the resulting pub- government that is empowered. people who are recipients of TARP lic outrage. The cure-all solution bears One lesson we have learned from the funds, but one of those who received the lofty and noble title Corporate and government’s arbitrary interventions TARP funds prospered with those Financial Institution Compensation over the past 18 months, and that is the funds, paid back the funds, and are now Fairness Act. It is in every way up to converse of ‘‘too big to fail’’ is too engaging in the same risky bonus prac- the challenge laid down by our former small to save, which, of course, is the tices they had before. colleague, Mr. Emanuel, most recently designation which applies to 99.9 per- The Republican position, at least in of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, who said, cent of businesses, which have been committee, was to do nothing about it, ‘‘Never let a crisis go to waste.’’ deemed by this administration and the

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While not significant whether the compensation structure is sions for a wide range of employees in enough to receive a bailout, they are aligned with sound risk management, thousands of financial firms across the apparently worthy of increased regula- is structured to account for the time United States, which we can all agree tion in the form of government-man- horizon of risks, and will reduce unrea- is a far cry from just capping executive dated pay regulations and new disclo- sonable incentives by such institutions pay. sure requirements in the chairman’s for employees to take undue risks. In tough economic times like these, bill. It is limited in its grant of authority we need to focus on ways to restore And, finally, on page 15, the bill des- only to structures that incentivize ex- confidence in America’s financial mar- ignates those same government enti- cessive risk. There is no mandate here kets and increase the ability of Amer- ties which are empowered to control to set wages for anybody. There is no ican businesses through responsible compensation plans that would threat- mandate to say this percentage is bo- policies that restore market discipline en the safety of financial institutions nuses and that percentage is pay. It is and discourage excessive risk. I firmly or adversely impact economic condi- a mandate only to act where the struc- believe that we cannot have a success- tions or financial stability to oversee ture incentivizes risk, as has been rec- ful economic recovery with the perma- this riskiness. Look over the list and ognized as part of the problem, very nent overreaching regulations that this see if it inspires confidence. broadly. puts in place by this legislation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The I will plead guilty to one issue, yes. I therefore urge my colleagues to join time of the gentleman has again ex- We are not in this case taking orders me in voting ‘‘no’’ on this legislation. pired. from the Obama administration. And Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Mr. BACHUS. I yield myself 1 addi- maybe having represented a party that Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to a member tional minute. took orders from the Bush administra- of the committee, the gentleman from These are the same government agen- tion, they now wish they didn’t, but Georgia (Mr. SCOTT). cies that regulated AIG, Countrywide, that’s not an example I want to follow. Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, and collectively failed to prevent the I am not here as a Member of Congress let me just start out by saying this. worst financial calamity since the or as chairman of a committee to do We’re hearing complaints from the Great Depression. If it took them 30 whatever the administration says. I am other side that we are taking over the years to catch Bernie Madoff, do you here for us to put our independent private enterprise system; we are tak- really think the SEC can do a better judgment on it. ing over the free enterprise system. The gentleman closed with the key job of identifying inappropriate risk Let me remind them that it wasn’t difference between us: the Republican than the vast majority of financial in- us that went to the private enterprise position, as he articulates it—and I stitution executives whose businesses system. It wasn’t the government that don’t think it will be the unanimous have remained solvent during these went to Wall Street. Wall Street came position—is have the Federal Govern- challenging times? Really, now, is to the government to bail them out ment take no action whatsoever to re- there any question who is better quali- from their behaviors. strain the granting of bonuses that fied or, for that matter, who ought to Now, Mr. Speaker, the American incentivize excessive risk. If they pay be responsible for setting compensa- landscape is absolutely littered with back that TARP money having bene- tion within an American corporation? company after company that has been fited from it—and, by the way, on the In closing, Mr. Speaker, this bill con- driven into the ground by executives bailout, every single bailout now un- tinues the Democrat majority’s tend- who were greedy, who were selfish, derway happened under the Bush ad- ency to go to the default solution for cared only about themselves, with ministration. But their position is, do these huge salaries, and these compa- every problem: create a government nothing to deal with this. We take the nies are left to wither on the vine after bureaucracy to make decisions better opposite position. left to private citizens and private cor- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of they have gotten their golden para- porations. That’s what we did in cap- my time. chutes and have landed elsewhere. and-trade. That’s what we did in the Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Somebody needs to say something health care proposals. And it’s this bill minutes to the gentleman from South about the American people. This is a on executive compensation. Govern- Carolina (Mr. BARRETT). free enterprise system, but it’s not just ment bureaucrats do not know what’s Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. free for top executives. It’s free for best for America. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition shareholders. It’s free for those men For those reasons, Mr. Speaker, I of H.R. 3269, the Corporate and Finan- and women who have given their lives, urge opposition to this legislation. cial Institution Compensation Fairness their blood, their sweat, and their Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Act of 2009. tears. And to see their companies in my time. Restoring confidence in our financial shambles because of excessive pay by Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. markets is crucial, Mr. Speaker, a executives who have abandoned those Speaker, I yield myself 3 minutes to component in bringing about economic companies, what about their pensions? deal with some of these comments. recovery. And I support efforts to re- What about their retirements that First of all, I am struck by the fact sponsibly address the issues that led to have gone? that the gentleman, as he indicated in the financial crisis that we’re facing No, Mr. Speaker, this is not about our markup, is sufficiently nervous today. taking over the private enterprise sys- about the political implications of op- However, H.R. 3269 does not do either. tem. Mr. Speaker, this is about saving posing this bill and having the House Instead of addressing the need for and protecting the free enterprise sys- take no action whatsoever to deal with smarter regulation, this bill represents tem so that we all can be free to par- the problem of risk-incentivizing bo- further government intrusion into the ticipate in this system. nuses but he wants to debate cap-and- private sector that could ultimately Mr. Speaker, what we have before us trade and health care. They’re not be- hinder economic recovery. If this legis- here is something because of the fact fore us. What’s before us is this bill. lation is passed, it will put in place far- that financial firms put together com- And when Members debate the bills reaching and permanent government pensation packages and bonuses that that aren’t there, it’s an indication regulations on the compensation prac- were based on incentives, that were that they’re a little shaky on the bills tices of financial institutions, crippling laden with excessive risk, that caused that are there. their ability to recruit top talent and our financial crisis and brought this Secondly, yes, it does say that they remain competitive abroad and here at economy to the edge of collapse and can deal with all wages but not in gen- home. caused us here in Congress to go and

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The second reason why I support this in place 3 years ago, we might not have This is a matter I have discussed pre- legislation: this legislation allows had this financial crisis, because we viously in the committee, and I cer- shareholders—by the way, I trust would have been able to rein in the tainly believe that we should continue shareholders. I think people who have a risky corporate behavior that brought to be the place in the world where this vested interest in something ought to about the collapse. So that’s what we type of activity occurs. have some say. I think they ought to are doing. We’re putting forward some Our amendment in no way takes be able to know what the salary struc- reasonable means here. away the other provisions of this bill ture is and say something about it. And What is more reasonable than giving regarding say-on-pay and the independ- in this case it is nonbinding. There are the shareholders a simple say, a vote? ence of compensation boards. But I am many people who are of the opinion It’s nonbinding. We are not setting the sorry that our amendment was not con- that nonbinding is not enough. But I salaries. Even the shareholders are not. sidered favorably in the Rules Com- trust the shareholders to have an opin- But don’t they have a right? Isn’t it mittee and therefore will not be consid- ion. They have but an opinion. They their company? They are the ones that ered favorable here on the floor. don’t do anything to bind the corpora- are pumping the money into it. This morning, a report from tion. The other feature about the bill, Mr. Bloomberg indicates that the White These two reasons, when combined, Speaker, that is very simple, very rea- House press secretary, Mr. Gibbs, said will help us with the safety and sound- sonable, is that we require these com- yesterday the administration is con- ness of these institutions and give the pensation committees that are on cerned that the measure may give reg- shareholders an opportunity to know these boards to be independent. Right ulators too much say on incentive pay. how the salaries are structured and now it’s a cozy relationship. The CEO I agree with that sentiment. have some say. refers to them as his board. They’re Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Finally, if we want to be a Congress handpicked. They are paid $50,000, Speaker, I yield myself 30 seconds to that acts, we have got to have courage. $100,000, $200,000 to come and sit. say on behalf of the Obama administra- These are trying times. These are dif- They need to be independent. And we tion, I welcome this very temporary ficult times. It is easy to stay with the have rules and regulations in the bill expression of deference to their views. status quo. Those who want change that allow for the regulators to deter- It will not last very long. As soon as it have got to be willing to take the risk mine what these conditions will be to is politically convenient, it will dis- of doing the right thing. make sure they’re independent. We appear. So I urge them to enjoy that The arc of the moral universe bends make sure that the consultants who brief moment of graciousness. towards justice, but it doesn’t do so by come in and help set up these com- Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the itself. It does so because of people who pensation packages are there. gentleman from Texas (Mr. AL GREEN). are willing to do the right thing under The other point that we do, Mr. Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speak- unusual and extraordinary cir- Speaker, is this, which is very impor- er, although they are not my words, we cumstances. tant: we also want to make sure that have heard that it takes an act of Con- I am going to stand with the chair- as we move forward in this, that risky gress to get many things done. I would man. I believe the chairman is emi- behavior is disclosed so that we can only add to this what I have heard, it nently correct. He has structured a prevent it. also takes a Congress willing to act. great piece of legislation. Those who It’s a very good bill, Mr. Speaker, This is our opportunity to act. This is really want change will vote for this and I urge its passage. our opportunity to do what Dr. King legislation. Those who want to see a Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 called ‘‘bending the arc of the moral better system so we don’t end up with minutes to the gentleman from New universe toward justice.’’ This piece of more headlines that read ‘‘bailed out Jersey (Mr. LANCE). legislation is just, given the cir- banks gave millions in executive bo- cumstances that we have been coping nuses,’’ notwithstanding the fact that b 1015 with. these banks have not been managed Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise out There is no dispute that many CEOs properly and could have been managed of concern for section 4 of this bill. We have had their pay structured such a lot better, these kinds of headlines had an amendment in the Rules Com- that no matter what the consequences are going to cause problems for a lot of mittee that I offered with the distin- of their actions, they were going to re- people. guished gentleman from Georgia, and ceive enormous bonuses. I think there I am going to vote with the chair- it was ruled out of order by the Rules are two good reasons to support this man. I am voting for the bill. It is a Committee. We believe that the legislation: one, it deals with the safe- good bill. It is a just bill. amendment was germane, drafted prop- ty and soundness of the banking insti- Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 erly and submitted on time. The tutions. It performs perfectly if it does minutes to the gentleman from Texas amendment dealt with section 4. just this, as far as I am concerned. (Mr. HENSARLING). Regarding section 4, I believe that it If it allows a banking regulator who Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, I is overly broad, and in particular I am sees that the structure of pay is im- thank the gentleman for yielding. concerned with the section that says, pacting the safety and soundness of the There are aspects of this legislation regarding incentive-based compensa- institution, if it allows this regulator that I certainly appreciate. All Ameri- tion, that Federal regulators can re- to take some affirmative action to pro- cans have been outraged—it is a word view that based upon other criteria as tect the safety and soundness of the in- we use frequently, and we use justifi- the appropriate Federal regulators stitution, this piece of legislation is ably—about some of the compensation jointly may determine to be appro- working. That is what it is designed to packages we have seen from failed priate to reduce unreasonable incen- do, not to structure the pay, but to pre- companies that come with tin cup in tives for officers and employees to take vent the pay from causing ordinary hand to the United States taxpayer undue risks. people to have to bail out big banks. looking for more. In my judgment, that gives too much People are expecting us to do some- This bill has some provisions that discretion to Federal regulators, and thing to prevent this from happening add increased transparency, some in- we should be specific as Members of again. If we are going to act, this is a creased accountability; and that is

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The want them to take risks which balance Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, you time of the gentleman from Texas has the upside and the downside, not which can’t just read the bumper sticker slo- expired. just look only at the upside. And I con- gan. You actually have to read the leg- Mr. BACHUS. I yield the gentleman 1 tinue to point out not in that com- islation. So we hear speech after speech additional minute. mittee, not in that 12 years they con- about these failed institutions taking Mr. HENSARLING. So I hear the trolled this place, not during this de- in all of this government money. rhetoric from the other side of the bate today, not in the Rules Com- Well, I wonder then why in com- aisle, which once again seems like a lot mittee, we have not seen a single Re- mittee on a party-line vote did we vote of recycled class warfare to me. publican proposal to deal with bonuses. down an amendment that I brought Another point I would make, Mr. Their position apparently is however that would have ensured that the bail- Speaker, is we hear that we need this the financial industry wants to struc- out recipients, that this legislation ap- in order to somehow deal with safety ture bonuses, no matter what they say, plied to them and them only. They are and soundness. We need this legislation that you get a bonus if it pays off in the poster children in this debate, yet to somehow deal with systemic risk. the short term and it turns sour in the the legislation extends potentially to Well, number one, I listened very long term. You get a bonus if it pays every public company in America that carefully to the testimony that was off, but you don’t lose a thing if it somehow is defined as a ‘‘covered fi- presented in our committee, and I am doesn’t pay off. They would leave that nancial institution.’’ sure it is theoretically possible that entirely unchanged. I think that is By the way, I would say to my there are pay structures that somehow very dangerous to the economy, and, friends on the other side of the aisle, may lend themselves to this. But, yes, there is a consensus among finan- the best way to deal with risky pay again, show me the evidence. Where is cial regulators and others that this has schemes is to quit bailing them out in the evidence? When I look at pay struc- contributed to risk-taking. the first place. My friends on the other tures among financial firms that failed We all believe in the free-market sys- side of the aisle are enshrining us as a versus those that didn’t fail, I don’t see tem and the incentives. How can it be bailout Nation. So you complain about the correlation. that you acknowledge that there is a the taxpayers picking up the tab. I Second of all, as we know, Mr. Speak- system which says to people, take a have complained about the taxpayers er, the regulators have the power to risk, because it is risk-free for you? picking up the tab. Quit bailing them regulate the liquidity and capital b 1030 out in the first place. standards of these financial firms to Again, we have to read the bill and make it commensurate with the risk. It’s risk-free for the individual. It’s not just read the slogan, because if you That is the remedy. That is the rem- risky for the company; and when you read the bill, what you find out is, edy, not to take Christmas bonuses accumulate all those risks for the com- number one, this isn’t just pay restric- away from employees. pany, it’s risky for the economy. We’re tions that go to those in the troubled Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. saying, if it’s risky for the company Wall Street firms. Again, it is almost Speaker, I yield myself such time as I and risky for the economy, it ought to every covered financial institution. may consume. be risky for the individual. We want an And guess what? If you read further There is, of course, a contradiction alignment of risks. We don’t want risk- into the bill, it doesn’t just cover the here. When we are talking about a free individuals taking big risks on be- top officers, the top executives. Every power, namely, to reduce excessive risk half of those who are going to have to single employee, every single employee incentivizing bonuses that the Repub- suffer. We have a proposal to restrain who has an ‘‘incentive-based compensa- licans want to defend, they talk about that. The Republican position on that tion plan’’ could be covered by this. the unelected bureaucrats. The is, do nothing. Let them keep going ex- We have already learned that some- unelected bureaucrats can’t be trusted. actly as they have been going. how, with a very interpretive approach Except the gentleman from Texas, of Let us return, as I said the other day, to the English language, General Mo- course, just closed by saying don’t to the thrilling days of yesteryear tors and Chrysler have been found to be worry, the unelected bureaucrats are when the lone rangers will ride again, financial institutions. This means that out there to protect us. untrammeled by any set of rules. They any employee, any employee who re- The unelected bureaucrats in the Re- will be able to continue to give them- ceives a tip, a sales commission, a publican cosmology are like the Obama selves bonuses that allow them to be Christmas bonus, could have a Federal administration: they are either conven- free of risk. That’s the deal. The com- bureaucrat take it away from them. Ho ient whipping boys or great sources of pany will face risk. The economy will ho ho. wisdom, depending on where Repub- accumulate and face risk. But the deci- That is what this legislation is all lican ideology turns to them. But the sion-makers will be free of the risks’ about. Again, don’t get sucked in by gentleman from Texas just said we negative side; they will gain from the the bumper sticker slogan. Read the don’t have to worry. We have those, as risks’ positive side; and like rational legislation. That was the problem here his colleagues called them, unelected people, they will take more risks. on the original bailout. Nobody read bureaucrats to do it. I reserve the balance of my time. the legislation. The government stim- But I am interested, I have noticed a Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 ulus, nobody read the legislation. Well, number of Members have said they minutes to the gentleman from Cali- fortunately, this isn’t a 1,000-page bill. don’t like the bonuses. Is there a Re- fornia (Mr. CAMPBELL). I think it is about 15 or 20 pages. I ac- publican proposal to deal with the bo- Mr. CAMPBELL. I thank the gen- tually took the time to read it. nuses that are being given? tleman for yielding, and I hear the And if this is just about class war- Our proposal does not empower any- chairman’s comments and remarks. fare, Mr. Speaker, why doesn’t this do body to limit the amounts. The ques- There is no argument with anyone, I anything about Hollywood stars who tion is, is there a Republican proposal think, on this floor that executive pay make $25 million for a movie, and yet that would deal with what Paul has been an issue, that there have been the movie loses money? Why isn’t it Volcker and Ben Bernanke and the fi- excesses and that there have been prob- about a third baseman for the New nancial regulators in England and War- lems that have been created in compa- York Yankees who gets $21 million and ren Buffett and many others believe is nies and the economy with executive ties his worst record for striking out in a destabilizing tendency to give out bo- compensation. I think I would argue

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But that’s an- much money as they possibly could overreaction to the current financial other issue. without any regard for the con- crisis. Like many, I am concerned that The question for me is whether this sequences; and then corporate execu- executives at a handful of large compa- is the right way to deal with it. I would tives, in turn, were looting their com- nies, like AIG, have been awarded ex- argue no, because is the only problem panies to make as much money for travagant pay packages and bonuses out there in corporate governance? Is themselves as they could. They weren’t even after the companies have faced the only thing that has created prob- doing right by the American con- failure and received assistance from lems for companies related to execu- sumers. They weren’t doing right by the Federal Government to the tune of tive pay? No. Let’s look at General Mo- their own shareholders. They were only billions of taxpayer dollars. In these tors and Chrysler and their recent looking after themselves. The idea that cases, when Federal assistance has problems. Were their problems created the corporate executives were acting in been granted, I believe the Federal because of executive pay? I’m not sure the best interests of their own share- Government does have a right to man- I’ve heard anybody argue that. But holders is simply a farce. We saw com- date the pay structure of these firms, were their problems caused, in part at pensation for executives and other top which is why I voted for an amendment least, because of excessive union con- officials who were doing very little of during committee consideration of tracts? Yes. How about with retirement any value to society. In fact, their H.R. 3269 to only apply the provisions programs that were unfundable over predatory lending practices were doing in the underlying bill to TARP recipi- time? Yes. What about other compa- much more harm than good, and it ents for the amount of time that the nies where perhaps there have been wasn’t even to the benefit of their TARP money is outstanding. Unfortu- legal settlements that have created shareholders because of the risks that nately this amendment was rejected, problems that have been fatal or re- they were creating for the corporation, leaving many financial institutions sulted in companies going bankrupt? that the short-term profits would lead who did not contribute to the current Those have occurred. How about merg- to great risk in a very short while. crisis to pay for the mistakes of others. ers and acquisitions? This bill is part of what we need to Finally, this bill undermines the pri- So what are we going to do? Are we do. It is only part of what we need to macy of State corporate governance going to have shareholders vote on pay, do. This just scratches the surface. We laws. Corporate law has typically been left up to the States, allowing this di- on mergers, on acquisitions, on union need to make sure the financial col- versity to foster competition. Passing contracts, on retirement pay, on legal lapse that we have seen in the last year this bill would eliminate these tradi- settlements, on fees to attorneys? Any never happens again. This bill is only tions, which run against the American of those arguably can bring a company part of it. down. Should the shareholders have a Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 free market ideals we have always say on that? You know, obviously the minutes to the gentleman from Dela- stood for. For this reason I support Mr. GARRETT’s amendment to allow State shareholders are the ultimate owners ware (Mr. CASTLE). law to preempt the underlying bill. of the company. If you want to give Mr. CASTLE. I thank the gentleman H.R. 3269 was introduced without a for yielding. them a say on pay, fine. Then you’d single legislative hearing to examine better give them a say on the rest of Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposi- tion to H.R. 3269, the Corporate and Fi- its far-reaching implications, despite that. But I’m not sure anybody on this numerous requests from myself and nancial Institution Compensation Fair- floor thinks that that’s the right thing other Members of the Financial Serv- ness Act. This overreaching bill, which to do. The best way for shareholders to ices Committee. I believe this legisla- is being sold as a response to the finan- express their displeasure with the man- tion may have unintended con- cial crisis, would, in effect, take away agement or operation of a company is sequences on our Nation’s businesses, the rights of individual companies to through the board of directors. That’s and I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ conduct business as they see fit. It the way it has been done, and that’s on the underlying bill. the way it should be done. places government bureaucrats in Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, charge of making key decisions about Speaker, there is a little bit of an im- I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman how businesses should be run. We can balance. I would ask if I could reserve from North Carolina (Mr. MILLER). agree that some executives in this for one more speaker while I work Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. I country are grossly overpaid; but al- something out. look forward to working with Mr. lowing government to make such de- Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 CAMPBELL on giving shareholders much terminations is counter to everything minutes to the gentleman from Geor- more power over their own corpora- that has made our country great. gia (Mr. PRICE). tions. There is much more we need to America has always been an economic Mr. PRICE of Georgia. I thank my do to reform corporate governance in powerhouse in the world, but this bill friend from Alabama for yielding me this country. It has been one of many restricts competition through govern- time and for leading on this issue. failings of our economy in the last year ment intervention in a way that in- What we hear from the other side of or so. fringes on the entrepreneurial spirit of the aisle is this famous old phrase Mr. Speaker, I don’t want to run cor- this Nation. ‘‘trust us,’’ right? Now we know that porations, but someone needs to set Section 4 of H.R. 3269 would actually folks on the other side don’t have any some rules. We need the law to set allow the government to involve itself real reluctance to have the government some rules. We need someone to pro- in the running of private businesses by run things. We’ve seen it over and over vide some oversight. We need someone empowering Federal regulators to pro- and over again. In fact, we’ve just to be a watchdog of what they are hibit compensation arrangements for heard it from one of the speakers who doing because we have found out what all employees of all financial institu- said, We don’t want to run private happens when there are no rules, when tions, including banks, bank holding companies, and then he followed that there is no oversight, when there is no companies, broker dealers, credit up and said, But this is only part of watchdog. We are now in the worst eco- unions and investment advisers. Even what we need to do. nomic downturn since the Great De- regulators under the current adminis- Mr. Speaker, the bill has language in pression, and we have been perilously tration have testified that they do not it that would, in effect, allow the Fed- close to a financial collapse that would intend to cap pay or set forth ‘‘precise eral Government to determine pay,

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But nies like CVS Caremark—that’s right, more speaker. So I am going to reserve what happened is this kind of excessive drugstores—WellCare Health Plans, the balance of my time. risk-taking went on at the biggest fi- Value Line, Textron, McGraw-Hill Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, let me tie nancial institutions of this country Companies, Medco Health Solutions, up a few—what I consider loose ends and put the entire economy at risk, put Lowe’s Corporation. about this legislation. One is the moti- the financial system at risk, and at the Mr. Speaker, this is another far reach vation. Of course we’ve heard that one end of the day, put all of the taxpayers by the Democrats in charge who be- of the motivations is that these pay in this country on the line. lieve that the government knows best, schemes and arrangements could So we all have a stake in changing not just about automobile companies, heighten risk; and then if one endorses the system. We all have a stake in not just about energy companies, not the Obama administration approach, making sure people get paid for per- just about how to spend your money, that would precipitate a bailout be- formance, and not paid by putting tax- not just about your health care— cause the government would contin- payers in the financial system at risk they’re working on that government- ually have to assure against some out- because, at the end of the day, we’re all run health care plan—but also private sized risk. As I have said, the Repub- holding the line, not just the CEO and companies across this land. They be- lican approach is, simply don’t bail not just the shareholders. lieve that they ought to be able to these companies out, and then you So, Mr. Speaker, it’s time to say, come in and say, Okay, this is what don’t have to be micromanaging every enough is enough. Let’s pass this legis- you can make, and this is what you compensation decision by a company. I lation to protect consumers, share- can’t make. think there’s another motivation, and I holders and the taxpayer. If you don’t believe it, just read the think it is a slippery slope. Chairman Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 bill. Nobody is concerned about having FRANK was on CNBC this past Tuesday, minutes to the gentleman from Illinois shareholders give their opinions, have and he asked this question: is there (Mr. ROSKAM). a say about what executives make some character defect with some peo- Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I was when shareholders own part of that ple where they get hired, they give minding my own business in my office, company. That makes a whole lot of them a prestige job, but they really and I’ve been listening to this debate sense. But what we do have concerns won’t do it right unless you give them and felt like I needed to come and just about, grave concerns, is the interven- an extra bonus? Most of us don’t need point a couple of things out, some real tion of the Federal Government into that. weaknesses of this bill. one business after another after an- So I’m wondering if one motivation First of all, I’m hearing from manu- other. This is just another example of for this legislation is so that the gov- facturers, Mr. Speaker, in my district that. It’s a terrible idea. It strikes at ernment can decide whether people who are particularly concerned about the very core of the free market prin- need a bonus or don’t need a bonus, section 4 of the bill. They’re making ciples that have made us the greatest whether they’re deserving of a bonus. their concerns known through the Na- Nation in the history of the world. Bad In fact, several pages of the bill does tional Association of Manufacturers, idea, Mr. Speaker. Vote ‘‘no’’. just that. Some people may not need and they’ve said that they are con- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Well, that bonus. Other people may. That de- cerned that this bill would give author- Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 15 seconds cision will be made by the list of gov- ity to government regulatory agencies to say I welcome the gentleman from ernment entities on page 15, not by the to review and prohibit pay arrange- Georgia to the cause of say-on-pay. shareholders even though this bill is ments for a wide range of employees When we debated this on March 22, trotted out as a shareholder bill, not and, as a result, they strongly oppose 2007, he was quite critical of it. So by the board of directors, not by the the government intervention in the in- maybe 2 years from now, he will think management who an important tool of ternal dynamics of companies. we should do something about exces- management is to offer incentives and Look, I’m the first to say that if you sive, incentivizing bonuses. to incentivize performance and took bailout money, if you took TARP I now yield for a question to the gen- achievement. But apparently now it’s money, fine, be in this category, and tlewoman from California. the government who will decide wheth- those are entities that the taxpayers Ms. SPEIER. I thank the gentleman er you need a bonus or not. That, Mr. have a right and an expectation to reg- from Massachusetts. Speaker, is scary in my mind. ulate. But when we start to use ambig- In section 4 of the bill, it defines the I reserve the balance of my time. uous terms, terms that are not well-de- term ‘‘covered financial institutions’’ Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 fined, with all due respect to the ma- to include depository institutions, minutes to the gentleman from Mary- jority, ultimately, we’re creating an broker dealers, credit unions and in- land (Mr. VAN HOLLEN). environment where there’s going to be vestment advisers but also authorizes Mr. VAN HOLLEN. I thank my col- more government intervention. the appropriate Federal regulators to league from North Carolina for his Why is it that the National Associa- designate jointly, by rule, other finan- leadership on this issue. tion of Manufacturers says, Don’t do cial institutions that are covered. Be- Mr. Speaker, in this country, we be- this to us? They’re working hard to cause this authority is granted to ap- lieve that hard work should be re- create jobs in this country and they propriate Federal regulators, can we warded, and I think most people in this haven’t been able to do it, in part, be- assume that entities not regulated by a country believe in the concept of pay cause of bad policies that they’ve seen Federal financial regulator are not in- for performance. But what we’ve seen come out of Washington, D.C., Mr. tended to be ‘‘covered financial institu- on Wall Street over the last many Speaker. And we can do much, much tions’’? years is turning that concept of pay for more. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Yes. performance on its head. We saw CEOs Look, in a nutshell, this bill is an in- As to section 4, if they are public com- and the folks in the Wall Street board- vitation for political meddling at its panies, they are covered by say-on-pay. rooms getting huge bonuses based on worst in the private confines of compa- And there may be companies not now short-term gains for their companies, nies that are trying to work hard to federally regulated that may become even while that excessive risk-taking create jobs and to create opportunities. so by decision. But as of now, if they’re put those institutions at risk. You can imagine a politician getting

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Let’s vote ‘‘no.’’ mitted to some government agency to mean the fourth section of H.R. 3269, not the Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, we have review? How are you going to report section of the U.S. Code in which this provi- only one final speaker, so we’ll reserve those bonuses? How are you going to sion may be found. the balance of our time. approve those bonuses? How long is it In addition, I would like to add into the Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, at this going to take to approve those bo- RECORD this important statement by Leo time I would like to recognize the gen- nuses? The administration, itself, has Hindery published in the Washington Note, be- tleman from New Jersey (Mr. GARRETT) warned that this bill goes too far. Inde- cause it pertains to this bill. for 11⁄2 minutes. pendent witnesses have warned that President Obama was absolutely right a Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. In a this bill goes too far. couple of weeks ago when he demanded that few moments I’ll be submitting an Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the compensation of the executives, man- amendment to this bill, but before I do self the balance of the time. agers and traders at the failed financial in- that, I just want to talk about someone Mr. Speaker, the fact that we are stitutions that received bail-out cash be scrutinized by a new ‘‘oversight council’’. He else’s comment on this bill. This is Nell here today debating this bill with such was right because these are the people who Minow of the Corporate Library, some- vociferous opposition, to me, is a com- saddled the rest of us with a staggering $2.8 one who has been influential and in- mentary on how out of whack our billion or more of trading and credit losses, volved in this issue for some period of whole system has become. and yet wanted to be paid as if everything time, as you may know, someone who First of all, this bill is a modest bill was just swell. no one would consider a conservative which gives shareholders the right to But he and especially his advisers were on this issue. And she just did a blog on make advisory votes, take advisory wrong not to impose specific limits on execu- this recently where she says, The votes on compensation. Who are these tive compensation, rather than (mostly) just guidelines. They were especially wrong not House Financial Services Committee shareholders? They’re the owners of to enact permanent limits that apply to all has recently approved this legislation. the company. They’re the owners of regulated financial institutions and all pub- She recognizes why this is coming up, the company, and somehow, the oppo- lic companies. and she says, The impulse is under- nents of this bill are trying to convince The evidence is clear that excessive execu- standable, but the standard is unwork- the public that the owners of a com- tive and management compensation lies at able. What does inappropriate mean? pany shouldn’t have the right to ex- the root of all corporate crimes and mis- What, while we’re at it, does risk-tak- press their opinion to the board about behavior, of most of corporate America’s in- attention to creating and preserving high- ing mean? And the most terrifying compensation of the officers of that quality domestic jobs and fair overall em- question is, who gets to decide what company. ployee compensation, and of almost all of they mean? And the bill specifically says, and I’m the recent massive trading and credit losses. Chairman BARNEY FRANK warned ear- reading from the bill, The shareholder In his speech, Obama also said that govern- lier this month, she reminds us, and he vote shall not be binding on the board ment’s ‘‘role is not to disparage wealth, but did so again just recently, that recent of directors and shall not be construed to expand its reach’’. He absolutely should news of compensation of Wall Street as overruling a decision of the board. have added that its role is also to ‘‘ensure wealth’s fair and equitable distribution’’. shows that some financial leaders We’re just giving them the explicit For the 35 years following the end of the yearn for the stirring years of yester- right to advise the board about com- second world war, CEOs generally viewed re- year, and demonstrates a need to adopt pensation. sponsible and fair business behavior as a legislation on executive pay. But it’s a One gentleman has said that this ap- critical component of the American dream. question of empowering the share- plies to manufacturers. It doesn’t apply And during all those years, and in fact dur- holder to decide the question of appro- to manufacturers. Section 4 doesn’t ing most of the past century, corporate lead- priate level of pay and not by the regu- apply to manufacturers. And even if it ers in the US earned 20 to 30 times as much lators. did, it would apply only to the extent as their average employees. Even today, the She concludes by saying, Who is in that they could threaten the safety and ratio of chief executive pay to average em- ployee earnings in all other main developed the best position to evaluate and re- soundness of a financial institution— countries has remained near this level. The spond to badly designed pay packages? manufacturers are not financial insti- ratio is still only about 22 times in Britain, As someone who is very proud of 8 tutions—and only to the extent that 20 times in Canada and 11 times in Japan. years of serving in government, she they could cause serious adverse effects Beginning in the 1990s, however, many US says she has the most utmost respect on economic conditions or financial executives, with the complicity of their for politicians and bureaucrats, but she stability. And that, I would submit, is boards, began to treat management as a sep- also recognizes their limits. The gov- an appropriate Federal Government arate constituency, often the primary one. Suddenly, fair executive compensation was ernment, therefore, should not be role to play, to make sure that we abandoned in hundreds of corporations and micromanaging pay. Instead, and this don’t get back into the kind of melt- financial institutions. is what Republicans suggest, remove down that we are experiencing and In America now, the average public com- the obstacles that currently prevent have been experiencing as a result of pany chief executive earns an almost unbe- oversight from those who are best greed and irresponsibility in the pri- lievable 400 times what his average employee qualified and motivated to manage the vate sector. makes, and his officers and senior managers risk, the shareholders. This is not the government taking aren’t far behind in their own compensation. Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, we reserve over the corporate sector, either in the And now we know that executives and senior managers in the financial services industry the balance of our time. financial sector or any other sector of drink just as heartily from the same frothy Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, it appears our economy. It is a statement by the trough. as if this bill is so much more than a American people that it’s time for us Obama and Congress need to enact three shareholders’ right to say-on-pay bill. to straighten up the ship. We should changes in executive and management com- We already have a czar, a pay czar. Are pass this bill today and move on. pensation practices, not just hope, as one of we going to have a consultant czar? Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to his senior advisors recently said, that some You know, we’re going to enable these clarify a point regarding H.R. 3269, the Cor- (not even all) corporations will voluntarily ‘‘assess risk induced by [their] compensation compensation consultants, they have porate and Financial Institution Compensation practices’’. to go to the agencies, they meet cer- Fairness Act of 2009. On page 17, the bill First, Congress needs immediately to grant tain criteria. Are we going to have a states ‘‘No regulation promulgated pursuant to public shareholders the right to call share- consultant czar? Are we going to need this section shall require the recovery of incen- holders’ meetings, to vote out the current

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Mr. Speaker, lobbyists, so as to put CEOs and the compa- tiple of average employee compensation— nies they run at arm’s length from con- say, 35 times—and then penalize through tax Aflac was the first publicly traded company to troversy. Not this time, Even though say-on- policies those companies that elect to pay give shareholders an opportunity to vote on pay legislation is almost a sure thing, CEOs anyone in excess of this multiple. executive compensation, commonly referred to and former CEOs contacted by USA TODAY Third, Congress should empower the Treas- as say-on-pay. Aflac CEO Daniel P. Amos ex- spoke out against it, both forcefully and in- ury to oversee the compensation practices of plained the company’s decision to voluntarily dividually. any entity that is regulated, whether or not ‘‘Say-on-pay is just another government it currently relies on government guaran- adopt the measure by saying, ‘‘Our share- holders, as owners of the company, have the regulation and intrusion into free enter- tees. This should apply to employees at the prise,’’ says Howard Putnam, former CEO of individual trader level, too. right to know how executive compensation Southwest and Braniff airlines. Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express works. An advisory vote on our compensation No one likes downward pressure applied to my concerns about H.R. 3269, the Corporate report is a helpful avenue for our shareholders their pay, and in this respect CEOs are no and Financial Institution Compensation Fair- to provide feedback on our pay-for-perform- different than professional athletes, rock ness Act of 2009, as drafted. ance compensation philosophy and pay pack- stars, union members, Social Security re- It should not come as a surprise that the age.’’ cipients—and elected officials. Howard American public is outraged at those execu- The first year of the vote, 2008, 93% of the Behar, former president of Starbucks, asks: tives who would benefit from lavish compensa- shareholders voting approved the company’s Why not let people vote on the salaries of pay-for-performance compensation policies government workers? He says government tion packages while failing to produce results. employee unions influence politicians, who Worse still are those executives who would and procedures. In May of this year, 97% of commit huge resources to pensions and deliberately place their own interests above the shareholders voting cast ballots in favor of raises to get re-elected. those for whom they are accountable. As the the compensation policies, even though the HOW SAY-ON-PAY WOULD WORK land of opportunity, America is a very forgiving stock price of virtually all financial companies Say-on-pay legislation would require com- place for risk and failure, but Americans also had declined—including Aflac’s. The results of panies to give shareholders an up-or-down believe that those who fail should take respon- both shareholder votes clearly demonstrate vote each year on the compensation of the sibility for their failures. that shareholders appreciate Aflac’s philos- top five executives of publicly traded compa- Executives of public companies should have ophy of paying for performance and the com- nies. The vote would not be binding, leaving the fiduciary responsibility to put the long-term pany’s long history of transparency. the final decision in the hands of boards of best interests of shareholders foremost in all I submit the following for the RECORD. directors. However, directors are elected by their dealings, and executive compensation [From USA TODAY, July 15, 2009] shareholders and a shareholder vote against a pay package would likely pressure direc- committees should have the same responsi- CEOS OPENLY OPPOSE PUSH FOR SAY-ON-PAY tors to rethink the package and make bility. BY SHAREHOLDERS The bill before the House, however, goes changes. (By Del Jones) The Netherlands requires binding share- too far. Section 4 of the bill is most troubling. Top executives have taken a relentless holder votes on executive pay. The U.S. law As written and amended, this bill is a signifi- public thrashing as they lay off workers and would model those in Britain, Australia, cant expansion of the power of the federal fight to keep stock prices above the floor. In Norway, Spain and France, where the vote is government to micromanage the compensa- a suffering economy, no one seems happy non-binding. Boston Common Asset Manage- tion practices for executives and employees in with leadership, and the image of CEOs has ment has been pushing shareholder say-on- all financial institutions over $1 billion. The bill sunk so low that their approval scores are pay resolutions for three years, and Wolfe also has a loosely defined definition of finan- now south of those serving in Congress. But says she doesn’t understand the CEO opposi- cial institutions, potentially opening the door to no matter how low their image sinks, nor tion, as there are only two examples in Brit- how shrill the outrage, executives have re- ain when shareholders voted a majority controlling even more companies. mained steadfast in their opposition to one Despite two requests from me and many of against a CEO’s pay: at GlaxoSmithKline in thing: They are roundly against legislation 2003 and at home builder Bellway in 2009. It my colleagues on the House Financial Serv- that would force companies to let share- may be true that most CEOs are fairly paid, ices Committee, the Chairman did not even holders vote on CEO compensation packages. she said, which means they have nothing to hold a hearing on this legislation to address ‘‘I wonder if the congressmen backing this fear. some of these questions. We were unable to legislation would propose similar laws gov- Only 24 U.S. companies have implemented inquire with federal regulators on how they erning their own compensation,’’ says Steve say-on-pay without legislation, Wolfe says. would interpret their newfound duties to judge Hafner, CEO of travel search engine Kayak. Of those, only Aflac and RiskMetrics did so if compensation is commensurate with the ‘‘I’d love to vote on congressional pay and without it first coming to a shareholder perks,’’ vague criteria of ‘‘sound risk management.’’ It vote. The Securities and Exchange Commis- EXEC PAY: PROPOSAL GIVES SHAREHOLDERS sion continues to get feedback regarding say- is thus left to the imagination how the federal NON-BINDING SAY on-pay at companies that have accepted gov- government would approve or disapprove the That executives oppose congressional ernment money under the Troubled Asset compensation packages and what other ‘‘un- noodling with their pay is unsurprising. Relief Program (TARP). reasonable incentives’’ would be banned by What is surprising is that they are willing to At Aflac, shareholders approved the pay of unelected bureaucrats. It is bewildering, but go so public in their opposition, even though CEO Dan Amos by 93% in 2008, and that ap- the United States Congress is punting enor- passage of a so-called ‘‘say-on-pay’’ law is proval rose to 97% this year when Amos did mous, arbitrary power to the unelected bu- likely, says Dawn Wolfe, associate director not accept a $2.8 million bonus even though reaucrats to decide how much money people of social research for Boston Common Asset he had met the conditions of the bonus as set by the Aflac board. can earn and whether any risk they take is Management. President Obama, who co-sponsored say- ‘‘That tells me that (shareholders) had the ‘‘unreasonable.’’ on-pay legislation while in the Senate, re- ability to look beyond the price of stocks As we debate financial regulatory reform, it mains in support, as is the Democrat-con- and understand,’’ says Amos, who supports is important that we refrain from condemning trolled Congress. Likewise the public at say-on-pay at Aflac but declines to weigh in the free enterprise system which has given us large. Focus groups have been describing on what is best at other companies. Giving the greatest prosperity in the history of the CEO pay with words such as ‘‘obscene’’ and shareholders a voice ‘‘takes away the frus- world. The rise of the corporation is integral to ‘‘immoral’’ rather than words like ‘‘exces- tration that is out there,’’ he says. ‘‘People free markets and the prosperity we enjoy. sive’’ or ‘‘overly generous’’ as in the past, just want to be heard.’’ Congress should not pass legislation so says Leslie Gaines-Ross, chief reputation Sarah Anderson, director of the global economy program for the liberal think tank sweeping as to micromanage the thousands of strategist at Weber Shandwick. ‘‘Everyone I talk to understands say-on- Institute for Policy Studies, says say-on-pay enterprises which create jobs in our commu- pay legislation to be a question of when, not is a first step but does not go far enough to nities and produce goods and services we if,’’ Wolfe says. ‘‘There is a sense in the in- rein in abuses. She cites oil executives who want. vestment community that it is inevitable.’’ had big paydays that had nothing to do with Unfortunately, the House has rushed a bill CEOs have opinions like everyone else, but personal performance and everything to do to the House floor that has not been fully vet- the public rarely sees that side because posi- with spikes in oil prices. But shareholders

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Patrick Byrne, Finally, our substitute strikes the section of sider, an online newsletter about boards of CEO of Internet retailer Overstock, says he the bill which directs government bureaucrats directors, agrees that say-on-pay does not go is more concerned about CEOs influencing to determine the compensation arrangements far enough, because it offers shareholders boards than shareholders influencing CEOs. of private companies rather than its board and ‘‘so little substance.’’ ‘‘The CEO is hired by shareholders. He shareholders. Substance or not, CEOs complain that say- works for them, just like a farmhand works No one on our side of the aisle is for free- on-pay is government intrusion into the pri- for the folks who own the ranch,’’ says wheeling pay practices or lack of oversight. vate sector. Such consensus among CEOs is Byrne, among the CEOs who support say-on- But, we are calling for balance. We support an rare because they run very different compa- pay legislation. He says CEOs ‘‘capture’’ alternative that would preserve American com- nies that can be made winners and losers on their boards, leaving shareholders unrepre- a range of sensitive issues, from energy to sented. petitiveness while ensuring real transparency health care. They lean Republican, but there Real estate developer Don Peebles, re- and disclosure over compensation packages. are signs that they are increasingly blue, cently named by Forbes as one of the 20 The majority’s legislation is sound-bite govern- and 40% supported Democrats during the last wealthiest African-Americans, also supports ance at best, extending onerous regulatory presidential primary season, according to an say-on-pay. He says CEOs who have no sig- burdens that have little more than the appear- unscientific USA TODAY survey. But when nificant ownership often have compensation ance of actual empowerment of American USA TODAY last month contacted 31 CEOs packages designed to reward them on the up- shareholders. and former CEOs of large companies, 77% side, but they suffer few consequences on the Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, many Americans were against say-on-pay. downside. are justly outraged that Wall Street firms that Are CEOs fairly compensated? Two of the ‘‘There is no real alignment of interests,’’ 31 CEOs declined to answer, but 24 of the Peebles says. came hat in hand to receive bailouts from the other 29 (83%) said yes. Five (17%) said that, But Behar says he has served on eight federal government rewarded their executives in general, CEOs are overcompensated. When boards and says directors are not stupid, and with lavish bonuses. But while holding those fi- asked if say-on-pay would influence CEO they are in control of CEOs. nancial firms accountable to the taxpayers is a compensation, 76% said yes. ‘‘How will our country be better off if CEOs laudable aim, the legislation before us, H.R. CEO median compensation at S&P 500 com- earn less than $2 million a year?’’ says 3269, goes far beyond this. panies rose 23% from 2003–2008 despite going Behar. ‘‘Are we trying to create a country This is not the first time that Congress has down 7.5% to $8 million from 2007 to 2008, ac- without the opportunity to get rich? We had meddled in matters of executive compensa- cording to Equilar, which tracks executive better be careful about the buttons we push tion, and unfortunately it will not be the last. compensation. John Castellani, president of down. We may not like the ones that pop the Business Roundtable, an association rep- up.’’ Just like Congress’ meddling with the econ- omy, each intervention creates unseen prob- resenting CEOs of companies with more than Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in op- $5 trillion in annual revenue, says share- lems which, when they crop up, are again ad- position to H.R. 3269. dressed by legislation that creates further un- holders have always had the ability to en- This misguided legislation will do nothing to force say-on-pay by using the shareholder seen problems, thus continuing the cycle ad resolution process. That makes legislation restore confidence in our financial markets infinitum. Problems with executive compensa- unnecessary, he says. and could, in fact, undermine our nation’s eco- tion cannot be addressed by further burden- The pro-business U.S. Chamber of Com- nomic recovery. some legislation. merce is also against legislation. ‘‘The deci- The bill directs federal financial regulators to The Wall Street bailouts have already given sion to allow say-on-pay votes should come, literally prohibit compensation arrangements it the federal government too much power in as it has, through a dialogue between share- deems ‘‘inappropriate.’’ But when did it be- holders, directors and management, not via a corporate boardrooms, and H.R. 3269 is yet come appropriate for the federal government another step in the wrong direction. While Washington mandate,’’ says Tom Quaadman, to take on this role? the chamber’s executive director for capital shareholder votes on compensation may be markets. How can we not expect this to stifle the non-binding now, once the precedent of gov- global competitiveness so vital to American CEOS’ ARGUMENTS AGAINST IT ernment intervention on behalf of shareholders companies? When American companies are CEOs say the legislation would open the is set, there is no reason to believe that these door to micromanagement by largely unin- subjected to rigid pay structures as set by votes will not become binding in the future. formed shareholders, who understand neither government bureaucrats and companies in Perhaps even more frustrating is that en- the competitive market forces that drive ex- other nations are free to follow the market, forcement of the provisions of this bill will be ecutive pay nor the complex incentives de- common sense tells us that America’s top tal- undertaken by overpaid bureaucrats who lack signed by experts to get the best results. The ent will go elsewhere. the skills to earn comparable salaries in the law could drive top talent to private compa- Furthermore, the bill requires an annual marketplace by providing useful products or nies and injure the ability of U.S. companies shareholder vote—a non-binding vote—on ex- services desired by consumers. People who to compete in a global market, they say. ecutive compensation, which seems terribly ‘‘You cannot run companies effectively shuttle between federal regulator and federally through the democratic process of voting on impractical and complex and may only exacer- regulated firms, trading on their political con- all things,’’ says Judy Odom, former CEO of bate problems, not fix them. We’re heading nections and epitomizing the corruption en- Software Spectrum. ‘‘Independent boards down the same road the trial lawyers have led demic to the government-managed financial should be elected, and they should do their us in the courts, and experience tells us that system, will be making decisions that affect jobs.’’ that road leads to a distorted market. every single public company in this country. While most shareholders are uninformed, We’ve heard from groups across the nation In order to understand the reasons behind some are so informed that they could use a on this—from the U.S. Chamber of Com- excessive executive compensation, we need say-on-pay law to an unfair advantage, says merce, which represents more than three mil- to take a look at the root causes. The salaries Andrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants, which operates Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s. For lion American businesses and organizations, and bonuses raising the most ire are those example, certain investors could threaten to to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters from the financial sector, the sector which di- vote ‘‘no’’ on the CEO’s pay to coerce the union. They all say that requiring them to hold rectly benefits from the Federal Reserve’s CEO into making decisions for short-term an annual shareholder vote on compensation loose monetary policy. Loose monetary policy gain, such as delaying capital investment or is overly burdensome and could actually di- leads to speculative bubbles which drive up taking on unnecessary debt. Such tactics minish proper due diligence by investors. stock prices and enrich executives who cash could temporarily boost the stock price to On average, most companies already ap- in their stock options. It makes debt cheaper, the detriment of the company’s long-term prove these packages once every three years. which encourages reckless business expan- health, he says. An argument could be made that CEO pay The Republican alternative, which I support, sion. And it shuttles money from industries is excessive and does not drive performance, would honor this real-world practice. Our sub- that produce valuable products and services to says Anders Gustafsson, CEO of publicly stitute would also allow shareholders to opt industries that are favored by the federal gov- traded Zebra Technologies, which sells print- out of the shareholder triennial advisory vote if ernment. H.R. 3269 is a well-intended but mis- ing services to 90% of Fortune 500 companies. two-thirds vote to do so. This gives the share- guided piece of legislation. Until we strike at

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In 2008, to thank my colleague Representative BARNEY tive in seeking anything but the next bonus. one man—the head of a financial firm—made FRANK for introducing this resolution, as well It was not always so—from the end of World over $700 million. Another CEO, of the Oracle as the cosponsors. War II until the mid 1990s, prominent public Company, made over half a billion dollars that I stand in support of this important resolu- and private company CEOs almost universally same year. Six energy companies paid their tion, because it is designed to address the viewed their responsibilities as being equally CEOs nearly $800 billion. All told, in 2008, perverse incentives in compensation plans split among shareholders, employees, cus- less than 10 individuals made over $2 billion, that encourage executives in large financial tomers, and the Nation. This broad sense of over 1 percent of the Gross Domestic Product firms to take excessive risk at the expense of corporate responsibility was actually so widely of my home city of Houston. their companies, shareholders, employees, and comfortably held that in 1981, the Busi- During the worst days of the financial crisis, and ultimately the American taxpayer—risks ness Roundtable, which is the key public pol- a raw nerve was struck when workers gen- that contributed to the recent financial col- icy arm of the Nation’s largest public compa- erally became aware, many for the first time, lapse. nies and their CEOs, officially endorsed a pol- of the huge salaries being earned on Wall One of the solutions it offers is practically icy that said that shareholder returns had to Street and on other streets far removed from the manifestation of common sense itself—let be balanced against other considerations. Main Street. Wherever earned, excessive ex- the stockholders of the company, the people However, just as the Business Roundtable ecutive and CEO compensation, simply by the corporate executives are supposed to be was making its policy statement, the deregula- being ‘‘excessive,’’ belies the principles of a working for, have a say in how those execu- tion and laissez-faire era that was born in the meritocracy, which is what corporations should tives should be compensated. For example, Reagan administration was starting to chip be. Managers rise to something akin to royalty the bill requires shareholder non-binding votes away at the statement’s core contention. And when their compensation is at unjustified lev- on so-called ‘‘golden parachutes.’’ It requires by 2004—even after many of the myriad scan- els and when the rewards of employment are publicly-traded corporations to allow share- dals and outright thefts that have hallmarked not more commonly and fairly shared with the holders to take non-binding votes during an- the last decade of American business had al- general employee base. nual meetings on the top five executive com- ready come to light—the Roundtable amended To conclude: This regulatory overhaul is ur- pensation packages. And it allows SEC to ex- its position. It said that the job of business is gently needed to avoid the possibility of a re- empt small companies from the nonbinding only to maximize the wealth of shareholders. peat of the recent financial disaster which vote requirement if it finds such an exemption But even that statement did not, in any nearly crippled our economy. It does so necessary. meaningful way, restrict or amend their pursuit through common sense measures to curb ex- The bill also seeks to change the incentives of personal wealth, as board members effec- for the sort of financial firms that brought our ecutive power to write their own checks, and tively wrote their own paycheck. So not only economy to the brink of collapse, so that dis-incentivizes them from taking the mad were our corporate leaders explicitly no longer those who manage the money of our country- risks that nearly brought us to ruin. It is long men are not even tempted to take us back to concerned with stakeholders other than those overdue, and becomes only more necessary that precipice. The bill authorizes the SEC, with the bottom line, they saw little concern for as time passes. And so I support the bill. along with the federal financial regulatory the long term well being of their company. A Ms. CLARKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support agencies, to develop regulations for financial well-connected man could just as easily make of H.R. 3269, the Corporate and Financial In- firms with at least $1 billion in assets that pro- sure the short term profits were inflated as stitution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009. scribe the use of employee compensation much as possible, so it would look like he was This legislation is important because it en- structures that pose a risk to financial institu- doing a good job, and jump off when the bo- courages the corporate community to address tions and the broader economy. It also specifi- nuses get handed out. the issue of excessive compensation to high cally, authorizes the regulations to restrict or We see this behavior, for example, among level executives by creating greater trans- prohibit ‘‘inappropriate or imprudently risky the companies Americans entrust their health parency and giving investors a ‘‘say on pay.’’ compensation practices’’ at these large finan- care with. In 2001, Aetna’s CEO made $3.5 Some studies have found that as recently as cial firms, and further requires financial firms million; 7 years later, it increased nearly 2003, CEO compensation was 500 times that with at least $1 billion in assets to disclose to seven-fold, to $24.3 million, making over $100 of an average worker. Even in 2008, a year of the federal regulators any compensation struc- million in the past 9 years. In 2000, Coventry significant economic decline, the median CEO tures that include incentive-based elements. paid its Chief Executive $2.2 million; appar- salary actually increased by almost 5% with The bill does not require disclosure of any ently that wasn’t enough; because in 2007 the average worker’s wages went up only individuals’ compensation information; nor they gave him nearly $15 million. In the past 2.8%. does it allow government pre-approval of any- 9 years, ten individuals—people who are in This legislation protects the interests of in- one’s compensation. Rather, the bill is the first charge of companies, whose source of profit is vestors, including pension and mutual fund step towards enacting comprehensive financial the denial of care to the people who take large participants, giving them an advisory vote on regulatory reform to make sure we never face cuts in their paychecks to give them money— executive compensation. Today’s legislation another historic financial crisis that depletes made over $690 million. comes in response to growing concerns in the the retirement savings of millions, locks busi- In 2007, several high profile corporate ex- economic community that excessive executive nesses out of much-needed credit, and threat- ecutives resigned and received multimillion compensation is helping to fuel systemic risk ens the entire economy. dollar financial packages. That year, Home in corporate America. These luminaries, in- Finally, the bill requires the compensation Depot CEO Robert Nardelli resigned and re- cluding former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker committees of the Boards of Directors of pub- ceived a severance package worth $210 mil- and the Group of 30 believe that compensa- lic companies to be made up of independent lion, which followed several other ‘‘golden tion structures were a factor in the current fi- directors. It further requires that these com- parachutes,’’ including the $122 million retire- nancial crisis. The legislation will not affect pensation consultants satisfy independence ment package for Pfizer’s former CEO, the smaller institutions such as credit unions and criteria established by the SEC. I would also $175 million package for KB Homes’ former companies that hold less than $1 billion in as- point out that this bill will, in practice, only CEO, who retired after he was found to have sets. apply to companies already sufficiently large manipulated the company’s stock, and the $85 I believe this legislation strikes the right bal- enough—it specifically allows the SEC to ex- million severance package for Viacom’s CEO ance in addressing executive compensation empt small companies from the non binding who was on the job for less than a year. while protecting the rights of the companies vote requirement if it finds such an exemption That was the year our noble body tried to that provide so many jobs and are so critical necessary. act. The House passed a bill that would have to New York’s economy. Not only is this bill common sense personi- required publicly traded corporations, begin- I urge the rest of my colleagues to support fied, it is also long overdue. Corporate culture ning this year, to allow shareholders to take a this important legislation.

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We look forward to working with you TO THE MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF eral regulator, eroding the authority of the on this and other legislation. REPRESENTATIVES board and its ability to closely tailor com- Sincerely, Re Opposition to H.R. 3269, Corporate and Fi- pensation to the company. Center for Executive Compensation, Na- nancial Institutional Compensation Fair- The Obama Administration did not ask for tional Association of Manufacturers, ness Act of 2009. such expansive authority, no doubt a result Retail Industry Leaders Association, of the interpretive and enforcement prob- U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The undersigned organizations strongly op- lems created by the poorly crafted executive pose H.R. 3269, the ‘‘Corporate and Financial compensation restrictions in the American CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE Institution Compensation Fairness Act of Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 2009.’’ We believe that the bill would result caused several companies to shift more pay Washington, DC, July 27, 2009. in substantial unintended consequences, es- to guaranteed salary, rather than reasonable Hon. BARNEY FRANK, pecially the mandatory annual vote on pay performance-based incentives, in order to Chairman, Committee on Financial Services, requirement in section 2 and the precedent- comply. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. setting authority granted to the federal gov- In addition, because our associations rep- Hon. SPENCER BACHUS, ernment over executive and employee com- resent companies across a variety of indus- Ranking Member, Committee on Financial Serv- pensation in section 4. In sum, we believe the tries, we are also extremely concerned that ices, House of Representatives, Washington, bill would result in a ‘‘one-size-fits-all’’ ap- this model of pay regulation would expand to DC. proach to compensation that would have other industries or situations, further put- DEAR CHAIRMAN FRANK AND RANKING MEM- substantial negative implications for proper ting the federal government in control of pay BER BACHUS: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, functioning of the corporate governance decisions for private companies. This legisla- the world’s largest business federation rep- process, responsible growth, and effective tion would establish a form of compensation resenting more than three million businesses risk mitigation that, when coupled with regulation for employees who interact with and organizations of every size, sector, and other proposed legislation, would extend well consumers. Rather than creating a new bu- region, believes that strong corporate gov- beyond the financial services industry. reaucracy, we believe a more effective ap- ernance is an important part of the founda- Each of our organizations fully supports ef- proach to regulating risk in incentives would tion for a vibrant and growing economy. In fective measures to increase awareness and be to establish a clear set of principles for February, the Chamber issued a Statement mitigation of excessive risk in compensa- mitigating risk against which the regulatory of Principles providing, among other things, tion. We believe that the board of directors, agencies could review pay arrangements. that executive compensation should balance acting through an independent compensation individual accomplishment, corporate per- committee, should be responsible for setting A MANDATORY ANNUAL VOTE ON PAY formance, adherence to risk management, compensation because it is so closely linked Beyond section 4 of the bill, we also oppose compliance with laws and regulations, and to business strategy and succession plan- an annual mandatory shareholder vote on the creation of shareholder value. The com- ning. While many have developed and cir- executive compensation because it does not plete Statement of Principles is attached. culated principles to improve compensation achieve the ends sought by proponents, is The Chamber opposes H.R. 3269, the ‘‘Cor- and corporate governance, companies across not sought by a majority of shareholders, porate and Financial Institution Compensa- all industries are taking steps to reinforce and would not improve clear communication tion Fairness Act of 2009,’’ because it is in- their understanding of these issues and are between shareholders and the board. While consistent with these Principles. taking action to revise practices that may we oppose the requirement embodied in H.R. Section 4 of H.R. 3269, particularly when encourage excessive risk taking. Many of 3269, there may be viable alternatives that read in conjunction with the compensation these changes, such as majority voting for were unable to be explored with the limited provisions proposed in H.R. 3126, the ‘‘Con- directors, independent compensation com- time frame taken by the House Financial sumer Fairness Protection Agency Act of mittees, advisory Say on Pay votes, elimi- Services Committee in considering this leg- 2009,’’ would establish direct government nating staggered boards, have been occurring islation. control and regulation of compensation for on a company by company basis for a long The Board of Directors has a fiduciary executives and workers alike. Employee period of time, without government man- duty for managing the company on behalf of compensation should be a decision by appro- dates. all shareholders. The board’s compensation committee is responsible for linking com- priate levels of management or the board of GOVERNMENT CONTROL OVER COMPENSATION pensation incentives to confidential business directors on a variety of factors such as We oppose Section 4 of the bill because it strategy, aligning pay with the assessment merit, promotions, or cost of living in- would give the bank regulatory agencies au- of individual executive performance, and creases. Furthermore, changes in corporate thority to set the structure and thus the using long-term incentives to support the governance should occur through a dialogue amount of executive and employee com- company’s succession planning process. An- between management, directors, and share- pensation provided in the form of incentives. nual say on pay votes would push compensa- holders, as allowed by controlling state cor- While recognizing the federal government’s tion structures away from a company-spe- porate law. The Chamber does not believe role in ensuring the safety and soundness of cific approach to ‘‘cookie-cutter’’ arrange- that the command and control regulatory our financial institutions, these provisions ments designed to ensure a high vote total. scheme set forth in this legislation would would effectively transfer authority for de- Despite the economic environment, share- lead to the economic growth and job creation termining how a substantial part of com- holder resolutions seeking a say on pay have that America desperately needs. pensation at these firms should be struc- only received a majority support at roughly The Chamber is particularly concerned tured from the Board (for executives) and the 30 percent of the companies at which they with a number of provisions in H.R. 3269 and company (for other employees) to a consor- were offered in 2009. A 2008 independent offers the following recommendations: tium of regulatory agencies. Our concerns study by a leading academic found that 1. This legislation would have federal agen- include: among large institutional investors, only 25 cies regulate the compensation of a vast The adoption of a one-size-fit all approach, percent supported a shareholder vote. number of employees of covered firms. Pur- which does not accommodate a company-spe- An annual mandatory vote requirement in suant to H.R. 3269, financial services firms cific approach to pay. The financial industry the United Kingdom has not reduced the would be required to submit practices and is expansive, and an incentive structure that overall level of compensation and has re- plans for incentive compensation for employ- may be deemed risky at one organization sulted in less of a link between pay and per- ees to their appropriate regulator. The regu- may be perfectly acceptable at another, de- formance. lator would then have the authority to ap- pending on the company’s business strategy, Congressional attempts to regulate prove or disapprove such plan, as well as the risk profile of the organization, and miti- amounts or structures of compensation have take action for violations. In many firms, be- gating elements of the total pay program. typically backfired—increasing compensa- cause incentive compensation plans range The legislation instructs the agencies to tion or changing practices in unforeseen from the CEO to the receptionist, these pro- take a one-size fits all approach by prohib- ways contrary to the intent of the restric- visions would place the federal government iting pay structures that ‘‘could threaten the tions. One need look no further then the his- in the position of regulating compensation safety and soundness of covered financial in- tory of stock options as a case study of this for all, or a vast majority of, employees in a stitutions.’’ premise. While we oppose H.R. 3269 in its cur- company. This would be particularly intru- Even if a company-specific approach were rent form, because the legislation has been sive when coupled with the provisions of taken, the federal government has neither available for only a short time, we believe H.R. 3126 which would allow the proposed

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SPENCER BACHUS, Fairness Act of 2009 as amended so far in precedented governmental intrusion into Ranking Member, Committee on Financial Serv- mark-up. matters that have historically been ad- ices, House of Representatives, Washington, dressed by private actors. NAFCU continues to oppose the bill, as DC. 2. The ‘‘Say on Pay’’ provisions can be im- amended, in its current form. While the DEAR CHAIRMAN FRANK AND RANKING MEM- proved by making the votes triennial and adoption of the Hensarling amendment, ex- BER BACHUS: On behalf of the Credit Union providing for a 5-year opt-out if approved by empting institutions under $1 billion in as- National Association (CUNA), I am writing a super-majority of shareholders. The Cham- sets from the scope of Section 4 of the legis- regarding H.R. 3269, the Corporate and Fi- ber believes that the ‘‘Say on Pay’’ provi- lation was a step in the right direction, we nancial Institution Compensation Fairness sions of H.R. 3269 can be improved. Cur- continue to urge the Committee to amend Act of 2009. CUNA represents nearly 90 per- rently, the bill requires an annual advisory this legislation so that it does not apply to cent of America’s 8,000 credit unions and vote at every company in the United States, their 92 million members. credit unions. regardless of size, industry, history, and gov- We understand the concern some have re- ernance. Rather, Congress should require As not-for-profit, member-owned coopera- garding the effect compensation structures such an advisory vote every three years, tives, credit unions were not the cause of the that encourage excessive risk-taking have on thereby tracking the typical life-span of an current financial crisis. The success of the the safety of financial institutions and the average executive compensation package. credit union industry in this regard can be economy. We applaud efforts to address these This change would give shareholders a more attributed not only to its structure and na- egregious practices. However, as the Com- informed voice in the executive compensa- ture, but to the fact that credit unions, un- mittee prepares to consider H.R. 3269 next tion policies of a company. The Chamber like for-profit entities, are singularly fo- week, we encourage you to exclude credit also believes that adding an opt-out provi- unions from the scope of the bill. The credit sion is warranted. For example, if two-thirds cused on service to their members and do not chase stock returns. In fact, credit unions do union structure combined with strong com- of shareholders vote for a 5-year opt-out of pensation regulations already in place have not issue stock at all. Furthermore, they are ‘‘Say on Pay’’ votes, small and mid-size com- resulted in credit unions being largely im- governed by a volunteer board of credit panies would be able to mitigate the undue mune from both excessive and unsafe risk- costs and distractions associated with an an- union member directors that serve generally taking and from the criticism assigned to nual vote. without remuneration and ultimately decide for-profit financial services providers; thus, 3. Federal Law should not create a pre- the compensation for key employees of the the inclusion of credit unions under H.R. 3269 emption if state corporate law contains credit union. It is therefore critical that is unwarranted. mechanisms for independent compensation non-profits be treated differently than for- committees. State corporate law has fos- As you know, credit unions are unique, profit entities. tered a diverse set of corporate governance member-owned, not-for-profit, financial co- structures that have allowed the American Quite frankly, those running for-profit en- operatives, and they simply do not have the economy to be the richest and most produc- tities, including community banks, have a same operational motives as for-profit depos- tive in world history. While the governance profit motive that can open the door for itory institutions. As a result, credit unions are risk-averse institutions operating in the structures of some financial services firms abuse. In stark contrast, not-for-profit co- best interest of their members. Further, the have been questioned, 97 percent of the more operatives quite simply have different mo- than 15,000 public companies in the United compensation structure of credit unions is tives, which substantially lessen the incen- not only less aggressive than the for-profit States have had nothing to do with the fi- tive for abuse. nancial crisis. Accordingly, the Chamber be- financial institutions, it is also more mod- lieves that the legislation should not pre- NAFCU continues to believe that the in- est. According to our most recent survey of empt state law. clusion of credit unions as covered institu- our members, the median salary for a credit The Chamber believes these recommenda- tions under Section 4 of the legislation and union CEO is approximately $71,000; the aver- tions would represent significant improve- provisions requiring NCUA to prescribe joint age salary is approximately $93,000. ments to the bill and assist in providing regulations in conjunction with other regu- The National Credit Union Administration strong corporate governance policies needed lators who supervise for-profit, stock-issuing Board (NCUA) already has compensation reg- for a growing economy. entities, does not make sense. Simply stated, ulations in place that are designed to pre- vent the types of dangerous compensation The Chamber also supports the Garrett credit unions are not guided by the profit structures that exist in other sectors. These substitute amendment to the bill, which motive or stock price manipulation to which would allow for improved Say on Pay and include Section 701.21(c) of NCUA’s Rules and this legislation is aimed. Independent Compensation Committee provi- Regulations, restricting compensation re- sions, while stripping Section 4 of the bill. It is with that in mind that we continue to lated to loans to members and lines of credit Finally, the Chamber supports the Garrett oppose the legislation in its current form to members; Section 701.33, restricting com- amendment to strike Section 4 of the bill, re- and urge the Committee to amend Section 4 pensation to credit union board members; moving those provisions that would regulate of H.R. 3269 to exempt credit unions from and Section 712.8, restricting compensation incentive compensation practices. this legislation. Without a current amend- to credit union employees or board members The Chamber strongly supports corporate ment pending before the Committee to do from credit union service organizations in which the credit union has an outstanding governance reforms in line with our State- this, we would support adoption of either the ment of Principles, but urges you to oppose loan or investment. Neugebauer or Castle amendments to strike H.R. 3269 because it is inconsistent with We believe that H.R. 3269, if applied to Section 4 of the bill. Conversely, if Section 4 these Principles on corporate governance. credit unions, would at best be duplicative of is maintained by the Committee, we would Sincerely, current regulations and at worse could in- R. BRUCE JOSTEN. urge further amending H.R. 3269 to exempt crease the cost and regulatory burden on a credit unions from Section 4 prior to consid- sector of the financial services industry that NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF eration on the House floor. If one of these neither caused the economic crisis nor en- FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS, changes were to be made, NAFCU could sup- gaged in the type of compensation arrange- Arlington, VA, July 28, 2009. port the legislation going forward. ments that this legislation seeks to address. Re Comments on H.R. 3269 as pending in NAFCU appreciates the opportunity to Therefore, we cannot support this legislation mark-up. share our thoughts on this important topic in its current form and we would welcome the opportunity to work with you and others Hon. BARNEY FRANK, and we look forward to working with you on the Financial Services Committee to Chairman, Committee on Financial Services, and your staff to address our concerns. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. amend the legislation to exclude credit Hon. SPENCER BACHUS, Should you have any questions or require unions. Ranking Member, Committee on Financial Serv- any additional information please do not On behalf of America’s credit unions and ices, House of Representatives, Washington, hesitate to contact me or Brad Thaler, their 92 million members, thank you very DC. NAFCU’s Director of Legislative Affairs. much for your consideration. DEAR CHAIRMAN FRANK AND RANKING MEM- Sincerely, Sincerely, BER BACHUS. Mr. Chairman, I am writing on FRED R. BECKER, Jr., DANIEL A. MICA, behalf of the National Association of Federal President/CEO. President & CEO.

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THE FINANCIAL As you know, the Center is a research and poses Section 4 of the legislation and be- SERVICES ROUNDTABLE, advocacy organization that seeks to provide lieves it should be removed in favor of a prin- Washington, DC, July 23, 2009. a reasoned perspective on executive com- ciples-based approach to mitigating exces- Hon. BARNEY FRANK, pensation policy and practice issues from the sive risk in incentives. Section 4 would give Chairman, Committee on Financial Services, viewpoint of the senior human resource offi- the Federal banking regulatory agencies the House of Representatives, Washington, DC. cers of large companies. The Center’s public extraordinary authority to prohibit pay Hon. SPENCER BACHUS, policy positions are developed with the help structures and arrangements for executives Ranking Member, Committee on Financial Serv- of its Subscribers to ensure a practical view and individuals as well as pass judgment on ices, House of Representatives, Washington, that is also informed by its principles. The specific compensation arrangements. Be- DC. Center believes that a Board-centric ap- cause the impact of different pay structures DEAR CHAIRMAN FRANK AND RANKING MEM- proach to developing and disclosing a clear will have different effects based on the risk BER BACHUS: The House Financial Services link between pay and performance and for profile of the organization, the time horizon Committee is scheduled to mark up H.R. mitigating excessive risk in executive com- of the products or services sold and other 3269, the Corporate and Financial Institution pensation plans is far preferable to having considerations, banning all pay structures Compensation Fairness Act of 2009, on Tues- pay set by the Federal government. across the entire industry is likely to have day morning. The Financial Services Round- Mandated Annual Vote On Pay Will Weak- significant unintended consequences and sets table supports the spirit of this legislation, en Corporate Governance. The Center op- a dangerous precedent for federal regulation and the mutual goals of promoting corporate poses mandated annual shareholder vote on of compensation in other contexts. accountability and good governance prac- executive compensation in Section 2 of the We are also concerned that the proposed tices; however, we must oppose H.R. 3269. bill because it would encourage the adoption disclosure will result in a one-size-fits-all ap- Compensation programs are an important of ‘‘cookie cutter’’ pay arrangements rather proach to compensation. There are six regu- tool in the financial services industry used than arrangements carefully tailored to the lators responsible for developing and imple- to recruit and retain skilled employees. company and is not sought by a majority of menting the prohibitions and acceptable These programs should be aligned with the shareholders. Specifically, a mandatory vote practices required in the bill. So far, they overall safety and soundness of the organiza- on pay: have not been able to agree on their respec- tion as well as shareholder interest. The Would Move the U.S. Toward a System of tive responsibilities under the forthcoming Governance by Referendum. Boards of Direc- Roundtable supports and promotes such regulatory restructuring. With this in mind, tors, acting through an independent com- goals as outlined in our Principles on Execu- it is likely that in order to come to agree- pensation committee, discharge their fidu- tive Compensation (see attached). ment on the pay practices that should be We have serious concerns about H.R. 3269 ciary duty to manage executive compensa- banned, the regulators will need to adopt a as drafted, including the requirement for tion on behalf of all shareholders by tying the standardized approach to acceptable execu- Federal regulators to determine the types of amount and form of compensation to con- tive compensation arrangements and there- compensation structures that are appro- fidential business strategy, evaluating indi- fore mute the ability of companies to set priate for financial institutions. Decisions vidual executive performance and using pay forth a reasoned and reasonable approach to regarding incentive compensation programs levers to manage the company’s succession should be designed uniquely by corporations pay for performance. planning process. A mandatory vote on pay The Center fully supports the mitigation of and their compensation committees to ac- seeks to substitute the judgment of the risk in incentives, as articulated in the at- count for respective shareholder interest; shareholders for the informed judgment of tached checklist for compensation commit- long term sustainable, firm-wide success; the Board and is likely to open the door to and the time horizon of risks. Federal regu- tees. The Center believes that mitigating more shareholder votes on other issues, such risk is a matter of balance on a number of lators currently require disclosure on the de- as where to expand or research and develop- tails and types of executive compensation ar- fronts, including balance among the type of ment decisions. metrics measuring performance, balance be- rangements, and specific to financial institu- Would Result in a Cookie-Cutter Approach tween short- and long-term compensation tions, require that such arrangements be to Pay. In order to have an informed view on and balance in ensuring incentives focus on consistent with safety and soundness guide- pay, institutional investors and others faced the time horizon of risk. These are decisions lines. The Roundtable believes the existing with an annual nonbinding vote on pay best made by the Board Compensation Com- authority currently being exercised by Fed- would be required to analyze 30–50 pages of mittee and disclosed in the annual proxy eral regulators is appropriate and in line disclosure for thousands of companies. Many statement. As you know, the SEC is in the with protecting consumer and shareholder will rely instead on the recommendation of process of enhancing its disclosures of exces- interests alike. proxy advisory services, which have their sive risk in incentives for employees and ex- We appreciate your review and consider- own views of how pay should be structured. ecutives that covers all employers. ation of these concerns as the committee In order to ensure substantial support, com- prepares to consider H.R. 3269. Please feel Finally, it is worth noting that previous pensation committees will adopt pay ar- well-intended Congressional attempts to reg- free to call on me if I can be of assistance or rangements designed to get a high vote rath- answer any questions. ulate amounts or structures of compensation er than be tailored to the company. have typically backfired—increasing com- Best Regards, Fails to Recognize That a Majority of pensation or changing practices in unfore- STEVE BARTLETT, Shareholders Have Not Supported Share- seen ways contrary to the intent of the re- President and CEO. holder Resolutions in 2009. Despite the cur- strictions. A good example is the executive rent economic environment, shareholder res- compensation restrictions included in the CENTER ON EXECUTIVE olutions asking companies to adopt an an- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, COMPENSATION, nual vote on pay have not received majority which encourage greater salaries, rather Washington, DC, July 27, 2009. support on average, with only 30 percent of than a careful pay for performance orienta- Re H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Insti- the votes receiving majority support. tutional Compensation Fairness Act of Ignores Research Results That Show the tion. Because H.R. 3269 has been available for 2009. Largest Institutional Investors Do Not only one week, we believe that more time is warranted to give the Committee and inter- Hon. BARNEY FRANK, Favor Say on Pay. A 2008 research study by Chairman, House Financial Services Committee, Cornell University Professor Kevin Hallock ested parties an opportunity to fully analyze Rayburn House Office Building, Wash- of large institutional investors showed that and discuss the potential for harmful unin- ington, DC. 50 percent opposed say on pay while just 25 tended consequences. Thank you for your consideration of our Hon. SPENCER BACHUS, percent supported it. Responses such as the views. We look forward to working with you Ranking Member, House Financial Services following were typical ‘‘It is not clear A, on this and other legislation. Committee, Rayburn House Office Building, what we are voting on and B, what others are Sincerely yours, Washington, DC. voting on. We can have a much more indi- TIMOTHY J. BARTL, DEAR CHAIRMAN FRANK AND RANKING MEM- vidual discussion and nuanced discussion’’ Senior Vice President and General Counsel. BER BACHUS: On behalf of the Center on Exec- [with the Board]. utive Compensation, I am writing to express Has Not Reduced Pay Levels in the UK An The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time the Center’s opposition to H.R. 3269 because annual mandatory vote requirement in the for debate has expired. of the far-ranging effects it will have on the United Kingdom has not reduced the overall AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. FRANK OF U.S. system of corporate governance and ef- level of compensation (the FTSE 100 experi- MASSACHUSETTS fective compensation policies. We are par- enced a 7% pay increase in 2008, while in the Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. ticularly concerned about the provisions of U.S., the S&P 500 experienced a 6.8 percent the bill that impose an annual mandatory decline) and has resulted in less of a link be- Speaker, I offer an amendment. vote on pay and direct the Federal govern- tween pay and performance. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ment to prohibit compensation arrange- Government Control Over Compensation Sets HOLDEN). The Clerk will designate the ments in the financial services industry. A Dangerous Precedent. The Center also op- amendment.

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We will try to Page 7, strike lines 1 through 14. cepted by committee. change that one word, and it will make Page 17, after line 4, insert the following: a difference to the gentleman of Geor- (f) LIMITATION.—No regulation promul- The amendment was put into the bill gated pursuant to this section shall require with the caveat that the chairman gia, but I believe that ‘‘permit’’ would the recovery of incentive-based compensa- wanted, potentially, a few changes. have been more appropriate. When we tion under compensation arrangements in ef- And I would quote from the chairman, say ‘‘require,’’ we mean that you could fect on the date of enactment of this Act, who said, The impulse to retroactivity not require the individual to give it provided such compensation agreements are is not one of our finest and ought to be back. That was it. for a period of no more than 24 months. constrained. And he said, We could I now yield 2 minutes to the gen- Nothing in this Act shall prevent or limit tleman from North Carolina (Mr. MIL- the recovery of incentive-based compensa- work together to make sure this does not derogate from the SEC prospec- LER). tion under any other applicable law. Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. Mr. Page 17, line 5, strike ‘‘(f)’’ and insert tively to say that you can’t do this ‘‘(g)’’. kind of thing. Speaker, it may be that the amend- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Well, Mr. Speaker, I’m here to tell ment was offered in good faith, but the ant to House Resolution 697, the gen- you that there weren’t any discussions explanation for the amendment had tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. before the Rules Committee met. There very little to do with what the amend- ment actually says. This amendment, FRANK) and a Member opposed each weren’t any discussions before the will control 5 minutes. amendment that we now have before us Mr. FRANK’s amendment, does accom- The Chair recognizes the gentleman was offered as the apparently good- plish the reason or the argument in from Massachusetts. faith effort to the amendment that was favor of the amendment. We don’t think that a regulator or Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield offered and adopted in a bipartisan regulation should require the recovery myself 1 minute. manner majority in the committee. of incentive-based pay where the exist- At the markup, the gentleman from And what does the new amendment ing contract doesn’t require it. We Georgia (Mr. PRICE) offered an amend- say? It says, No regulation promul- shouldn’t change contracts retro- ment, which I said we would be willing gated pursuant to this section shall re- actively, existing contracts retro- to accept subject to some further quire the recovery of incentive-based actively, but we also don’t need to un- change. We’ve talked. We have not yet compensation under compensation ar- dermine the existing law that may pro- reached agreement, and this is going to rangements in effect as of the date of vide for that. be an entirely legitimate debate. the enactment of this act. Mr. FRANK mentioned the SEC. The What the gentleman was concerned Now, what does that mean? Well, it SEC is now trying to recover money about, and I think legitimately, was means that the SEC, that is the Fed- that was paid supposedly because the possibility of a callback; that is, a eral Government, Mr. Speaker, will be transactions were profitable when, in requirement that people give back bo- able to dictate pay, dictate pay because fact, they weren’t because of the ac- nuses they’d already received. That of the language of this amendment, to counting. So we don’t want to reward would be arbitrary. Now, we hope that publicly held companies. Now, that accounting irregularities. Going for- there will be rules adopted that will set may be okay if they take tax money, ward, the regulators may well decide those rules in place, and I agree that Federal tax money, but this would be that an effective constraint on impru- there should not be people’s pay sub- publicly traded companies that don’t dent risk-taking is to require longer jected unreasonably to arbitrary retro- take a dime of tax money. horizons for incentive-based pay. active decisions. Mr. Speaker, this is a huge step in That is the purpose of this amend- But there was—and I was not aware the wrong direction. Section 4 is the ment. It is what this amendment actu- of it at the time—an SEC decision that area of this bill that we have great con- ally accomplishes. It is consistent with said that where someone had received cerns about. It puts the Federal Gov- the reasons given in committee for the the compensation and it subsequently ernment, it puts the SEC into the original amendment. turned out that the transaction was agreements for compensation for ex- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I not profitable, although it appeared to ecutives in publicly traded companies. continue to reserve the balance of my be, that a return of the money that was It cuts at the very core of our free mar- time. given because of the profitability ket system. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. might be appropriate. So our language I would urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the Speaker, if the gentleman is going to reflects that. It does not overturn that amendment. close with his remaining time, I will SEC decision. It does give some protec- I reserve the balance of my time. just take, I think, 15 seconds to say tion against arbitrary return. that I’ve talked to the gentleman from b 1100 I reserve the balance of my time. Georgia. Again, we will still have a dis- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. How agreement, but instead of ‘‘require,’’ it claim the time in opposition. much time remains? should say—and he and I have agreed The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- within the limited version here— tleman from Georgia is recognized for 5 tleman from Massachusetts has 4 min- ‘‘allow’’ them to require it. In other minutes. utes remaining, and the gentleman words, we don’t want the SEC to be Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, from Georgia has 21⁄2 minutes remain- able to make an inappropriate require- the debate on this amendment is very ing. ment. So that will be clarified. appropriate and germane to the actions Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Who I will take our remaining time to of this entire Congress. The amend- has the right to close, Mr. Speaker? say, yes, we did tentatively agree to it. ment that was offered in committee in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- There had been an SEC decision that good faith, to try to make certain that tleman from Georgia has the right to day, which I wasn’t aware of, and I did there weren’t any changes that could close. believe that the amendment as we be made retroactively to compensation Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. originally agreed—and I did say to the packages and incentive pay, was very Speaker, I yield myself 30 seconds to gentleman that I thought we would specific. acknowledge one thing that should want to make some further changes. It said that no compensation of any have been drafted better. The word ‘‘re- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Will the gen- executive having been approved by a quire’’ is ambiguous here. The word tleman yield?

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Yes. everywhere in our lives, whether it’s in ‘‘(i) TRIENNIAL ADVISORY SHAREHOLDER I would ask unanimous consent, if financial institutions, whether it’s in VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.— energy companies or whether it’s that ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A proxy or consent or that is permissible—we are in the authorization for an annual meeting of the whole House—to change line 2. Instead the American people have to pay to shareholders to elect directors (or a special of ‘‘require,’’ it will read ‘‘shall allow turn on and off their light switches. meeting in lieu of such meeting) occurring to require,’’ ‘‘shall allow the SEC to re- I just picked up the paper this morn- on or after the date that is 6 months after quire.’’ No. I take it back. Here is how ing, Mr. Speaker, and saw that there is the date on which final rules are issued I will say it: ‘‘Shall be allowed to re- an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal under paragraph (4), shall provide for a sepa- quire.’’ which talks about health reform and rate shareholder advisory vote, at least once The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the cancer and about how, if the Federal every 3 years, to approve the issuer’s execu- Government is allowed to control tive compensation policies and practices as gentleman submit that language to the set forth pursuant to the Commission’s dis- desk? health care, it may result in decreasing closure rules. The shareholder vote shall be Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Yes. innovation in the area of cancer. advisory in nature and shall not be binding The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- I would suggest, Mr. Speaker, that if on the issuer or its board of directors and tleman’s time has expired. the Federal Government is allowed in shall not be construed as overruling a deci- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. That’s this arena that what we will see is a sion by such board, nor to create or imply easy for you to say, Mr. Speaker. huge, depressing effect on the ability of any additional fiduciary duty by such board, businesses all across this land to be nor shall such vote be construed to restrict Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, or limit the ability of shareholders to make until that language has been intro- able to create the most vibrant, entre- preneurial and active businesses that proposals for inclusion in proxy materials re- duced, I will reserve the balance of my lated to executive compensation for meet- time. inure to the benefit of the American ings of shareholders at which such an advi- people, that create jobs and that allow PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY sory vote on executive compensation is not us to remain the greatest Nation in the Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I to be conducted. history of the world. It’s just little bits ‘‘(2) OPT OUT.—If not less than 2⁄3 of votes have a parliamentary inquiry. that chip away at the fabric of our Na- cast at a meeting of shareholders on a pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tion that make it so that it is impos- posal to opt out of the triennial shareholder tleman will state his inquiry. sible to continue to compete on an advisory vote on executive compensation re- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Has the lan- international basis. quired under paragraph (1) are cast in favor guage that has been offered at the desk So, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that of such a proposal, then such shareholder ad- visory vote required under such paragraph been introduced as business allows? the chairman was willing to clarify the Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. shall not be required to take place for a pe- amendment. However, it still gets to riod of 5 years following the vote approving Speaker, if the gentleman would yield the heart of whether or not we are such proposal. to me, I would ask unanimous consent going to allow the Federal Government ‘‘(3) SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF GOLDEN to amend the bill according to that into decisions that ought to be left in PARACHUTE COMPENSATION.— language which the gentleman has a free market and in a private-sector ‘‘(A) DISCLOSURE.—In any proxy or consent seen. arrangement, so I urge the defeat of solicitation material for a meeting of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the amendment. shareholders occurring on or after the date Clerk will report the modification. that is 6 months after the date on which I yield back the balance of my time. final rules are issued under paragraph (4), at The Clerk read as follows: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The which shareholders are asked to approve an Modification to amendment No. 1 offered question is on the amendment offered acquisition, merger, consolidation, or pro- by Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts: by the gentleman from Massachusetts posed sale or other disposition of all or sub- On line 2 of the matter proposed to be in- (Mr. FRANK), as modified. stantially all the assets of an issuer, the per- serted, after ‘‘shall’’ insert ‘‘be allowed to’’. The question was taken; and the son making such solicitation shall disclose The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Speaker pro tempore announced that in the proxy or consent solicitation mate- objection, the amendment is modified. the ayes appeared to have it. rial, in a clear and simple tabular form in ac- cordance with regulations to be promulgated There was no objection. RECORDED VOTE The text of the amendment, as modi- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I by the Commission, any agreements or un- derstandings that such person has with the fied, is as follows: demand a recorded vote. named executive officers (as such term is de- Page 3, line 8, strike ‘‘(a) AMENDMENT.—’’. A recorded vote was ordered. fined in the rules promulgated by the Com- Page 7, strike lines 1 through 14. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- mission) of such issuer (or of the acquiring Page 17, after line 4, insert the following: ant to House Resolution 697, further issuer, if such issuer is not the acquiring (f) LIMITATION.—No regulation promul- proceedings on this question will be issuer) concerning any type of compensation gated pursuant to this section shall be al- postponed. (whether present, deferred, or contingent) lowed to require the recovery of incentive- AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE that is based on or otherwise relates to the based compensation under compensation ar- NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. GARRETT OF NEW JERSEY acquisition, merger, consolidation, sale, or rangements in effect on the date of enact- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. other dispositions of all or substantially all ment of this Act, provided such compensa- Speaker, I have an amendment at the of the assets of the issuer, and the aggregate tion agreements are for a period of no more total of all such compensation that may (and than 24 months. Nothing in this Act shall desk. the conditions upon which it may) be paid or prevent or limit the recovery of incentive- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The become payable to or on behalf of such based compensation under any other applica- Clerk will designate the amendment. named executive officer. ble law. The text of the amendment is as fol- ‘‘(B) SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL.—Any proxy Page 17, line 5, strike ‘‘(f)’’ and insert lows: or consent or authorization relating to the ‘‘(g)’’. Amendment in the nature of a substitute proxy or consent solicitation material con- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I No. 2 printed in House Report 111–237 offered taining the disclosure required by subpara- thank the gentleman, the chairman, by Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey: graph (A) shall provide for a separate share- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- for his desire and willingness to work holder vote to approve such agreements or sert the following: understandings and compensation as dis- together on this. SEC. 1. SHORT TITLE. closed. A vote by the shareholders shall not That being said, the challenges with This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Corporate be binding on the corporation or the board of section 4 are huge. The far reach of the and Financial Institution Compensation directors of the issuer or the person making SEC and the ability of the Federal Gov- Fairness Act of 2009’’. the solicitation and shall not be construed as

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Not later than 5 of the entire board of directors. Security Exchange Act of 1934 (as added by years after the date of enactment of this ‘‘(c) INDEPENDENCE STANDARDS FOR COM- subsection (a)), and the effects of such use. Act, the Securities and Exchange Commis- PENSATION CONSULTANTS AND OTHER COM- (2) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 3 sion shall submit a report to the Congress on MITTEE ADVISORS.—The charter of the com- years after the date of enactment of this the results of the study and review required pensation committee of the board of direc- Act, the Commission shall submit a report to by this subsection. tors of an issuer shall set forth that any out- the Congress on the results of the study and SEC. 3. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INDEPEND- side compensation consultant formally en- review required by this paragraph. ENCE. gaged or retained by the compensation com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (a) STANDARDS RELATING TO COMPENSATION mittee shall meet standards for independ- ant to House Resolution 697, the gen- COMMITTEES.—The Securities Exchange Act ence to be promulgated by the Commission. tleman from New Jersey (Mr. GARRETT) of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f) is amended by inserting ‘‘(d) COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AUTHORITY and a Member opposed each will con- after section 10A the following new section: RELATING TO COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS.— trol 15 minutes. ‘‘SEC. 10B. STANDARDS RELATING TO COMPENSA- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The compensation com- TION COMMITTEES. mittee of each issuer, in its capacity as a The Chair recognizes the gentleman ‘‘(a) COMMISSION RULES.— committee of the board of directors, shall from New Jersey. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Effective not later than have the authority, in its sole discretion, to Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. I yield 270 days after the date of enactment of the retain and obtain the advice of a compensa- myself 4 minutes at this time. Corporate and Financial Institution Com- tion consultant meeting the standards for Mr. Speaker, the American public pensation Fairness Act of 2009, the Commis- independence promulgated pursuant to sub- truly should be outraged when they sion shall, by rule, direct the national secu- section (c), and the compensation committee read the front page headlines nowadays rities exchanges and national securities asso- shall be directly responsible for the appoint- with regard to bonuses and pay. ciations to prohibit the listing of any secu- ment, compensation, and oversight of the In The Wall Street Journal today, rity of an issuer that is not in compliance work of such independent compensation con- it’s a bank bonus tab of $33 billion. You with the requirements of any portion of sub- sultant. This provision shall not be con- have to read the second headline, sections (b) through (f). strued to require the compensation com- though, to realize that the $33 billion is ‘‘(2) OPPORTUNITY TO CURE DEFECTS.—The mittee to implement or act consistently rules of the Commission under paragraph (1) with the advice or recommendations of the going to the banks that received, basi- shall provide for appropriate procedures for compensation consultant, and shall not oth- cally, the taxpayer bailouts. The bot- an issuer to have an opportunity to cure any erwise affect the compensation committee’s tom line on all of this is that there is defects that would be the basis for a prohibi- ability or obligation to exercise its own judg- nothing in this legislation that would tion under paragraph (1) before the imposi- ment in fulfillment of its duties. have prohibited this from going for- tion of such prohibition. ‘‘(2) DISCLOSURE.—In any proxy or consent ward. ‘‘(3) EXEMPTION AUTHORITY.—The Commis- solicitation material for an annual meeting Now, the other side of the aisle on sion may exempt certain categories of of the shareholders (or a special meeting in the floor today repeatedly says, Well, issuers from the requirements of subsections lieu of the annual meeting) occurring on or the Republican side simply has no al- (b) through (f), where appropriate in view of after the date that is 1 year after the date of the purpose of this section. In determining enactment of the Corporate and Financial ternative; it is just the party of ‘‘no.’’ appropriate exemptions, the Commission Institution Compensation Fairness Act of Well, we know that that’s not true. On shall take into account, among other consid- 2009, each issuer shall disclose in the proxy the legislation before us today, with re- erations, the potential impact on smaller re- or consent material, in accordance with reg- gard to executive compensation, both porting issuers. ulations to be promulgated by the Commis- in committees and through Rules, the ‘‘(4) NO FEDERAL PREEMPTION.—If the law of sion whether the compensation committee of Republicans have proposed a number of the State under which an issuer is incor- the issuer retained and obtained the advice substantive proposals, which I’ll go porated provides for a procedure for the of a compensation consultant meeting the through right now, which would ad- standards for independence promulgated pur- board of directors to establish an inde- dress the underlying problems that pendent compensation committee, then such suant to subsection (c). State law shall be controlling and nothing in ‘‘(e) AUTHORITY TO ENGAGE INDEPENDENT we’re trying to address here. this section shall preempt such State law. COUNSEL AND OTHER ADVISORS.—The com- So, if you will permit me, I will now ‘‘(b) INDEPENDENCE OF COMPENSATION COM- pensation committee of each issuer, in its address the three or four main points MITTEES.— capacity as a committee of the board of di- in this substitute which would get at ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Each member of the rectors, shall have the authority, in its sole these points that, I think, outrage compensation committee of the board of di- discretion, to retain and obtain the advice of America with regard to compensation rectors of the issuer shall be a member of the independent counsel and other advisers but which do so in a fair and just man- board of directors of the issuer, and shall meeting the standards for independence pro- ner. otherwise be independent. mulgated pursuant to subsection (c), and the Firstly, in the underlying bill, it al- ‘‘(2) CRITERIA.—The Commission shall, by compensation committee shall be directly rule, establish the criteria for determining responsible for the appointment, compensa- lows for a non-binding shareholder vote whether a director is independent for pur- tion, and oversight of the work of such inde- on executive compensation every year. poses of this subsection. Such rules shall re- pendent counsel and other advisers. This pro- We propose instead that such vote quire that a member of a compensation com- vision shall not be construed to require the should occur every 3 years. Why is mittee of an issuer may not, other than in compensation committee to implement or that? All the expert testimony we’ve his or her capacity as a member of the com- act consistently with the advice or rec- heard so far says that Wall Street fo- pensation committee, the board of directors, ommendations of such independent counsel cuses too much on the short term—on or any other board committee— and other advisers, and shall not otherwise the year, on the 6 months, on the ‘‘(A) accept any consulting, advisory, or affect the compensation committee’s ability three-quarters or on the end of the other compensatory fee from the issuer; or or obligation to exercise its own judgment in ‘‘(B) be an affiliated person of the issuer or fulfillment of its duties. quarter. Why then when compensation any subsidiary thereof. ‘‘(f) FUNDING.—Each issuer shall provide packages usually go longer than 1 year, ‘‘(3) EXEMPTION AUTHORITY.—The Commis- for appropriate funding, as determined by usually go for 3 years, would we be re- sion may exempt from the requirements of the compensation committee, in its capacity quiring a vote that would once again

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So we would suggest all four points financial meltdown, and it is not Secondly, as to the shareholders and are substantive amendments to this, enough to come to this floor and say, whom we trust with these decisions, we and we would appreciate their consid- Well, it’s okay to have another Sep- suggest, if we are going to trust the eration. tember 2008 as long as we vote against shareholders to be making these deci- I reserve the balance of my time. some future bailout bill twice instead sions, should we not also trust them to Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. of once. make the decision as to whether or not Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gen- The goal is not to defeat the TARP to have such votes on executive com- tleman from California (Mr. SHERMAN). bill. The goal is to prevent the condi- pensation in the future? Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I sup- tions which caused so many to think So our amendment would suggest port the bill. I wish it went a bit fur- that it was necessary and for all of us that a substitute would allow for a ther, and I, of course, oppose Mr. GAR- to recognize that we faced a great fi- two-thirds vote of shareholders to opt RETT’s amendment. nancial crisis. out of the shareholder triennial advi- First, his amendment significantly The way to do that is to vote down sory vote if they are so inclined. We weakens the say-on-pay provisions. this amendment and make sure that know that this has been a position That’s right. It weakens a provision, some very peculiar, very pernicious in- taken by a number of institutions and which, itself, simply provides for non- centive formulas are not used to cause companies in the past because they’ve binding resolutions; but the core of the those on Wall Street to feel that if said that we do not want to have such Garrett amendment is that it elimi- they could only take the most enor- power, that we do not want to involve nates the provision in the bill which is mous risk, they can maximize their ourselves in such decision-making. designed to provide very modest re- compensation. We know that it is right now as well strictions on some very peculiar and Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. I yield because we have a letter from the pernicious compensation formulas that 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas United Brotherhood of Carpenters have been used on Wall Street. Now let (Mr. NEUGEBAUER). which points out the very real reason us look at how narrow this provision is. Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I of why this is. You know, they hold It applies only to financial institu- rise in support of the Garrett sub- something like 3,603 different compa- tions and then only to those with over stitute. This is a reasonable and nies in their portfolio. They said if $1 billion. It does not prohibit $1 mil- thoughtful substitute. Republicans on they were going to have to make this lion-dollar-a-month salaries. It does the Financial Services Committee are decision either every 1 year or every 3 not prohibit $10 million-dollar-a-month here to bring good ideas to the table to years—and considering the due dili- salaries. It allows an executive to get a try to work with the majority to en- gence that they would have to engage kajillion stock options and another sure that our markets operate with in—this commitment would be a severe kajillion shares of restricted stock. transparency and integrity. challenge to their fiduciary respon- This bill is not an overall limit on com- Our substitute includes a non-binding sibilities. So, if they want to opt out of pensation on Wall Street. shareholder vote on executive legisla- this, shouldn’t we give them that abil- What it does is it prohibits those tion. Rather than vote every year, ity if two-thirds of the voters decide to compensation formulas that provide an though, our substitute aligns the vote do so? incentive for taking extreme risks, with standard time frames of com- Thirdly, State law. The other side of risks that are bad for our economy, pensation packages and ensures that the aisle speaks about State law and risks that are bad for the company. institutional investors who represent about hypocrisy on this issue. Should Now, the Group of 30, led by Paul the shareholders in casting their votes we be preempting State law in this sit- Volcker, found and reported that there will be able to have proper time to do uation or, as to those States that have are numerous examples of misaligned the due diligence necessary to make already engaged in this area, should incentives, of incentives that con- meaningful votes. they not be able to speak up and have tribute to instability and to cyclicality The substitute allows shareholders their voices heard and not be pre- in financial markets. The crisis has who don’t want to be involved in these empted by the Federal Government? driven home the importance of align- votes to opt out. Makes sense to me. If Fourthly, and most importantly, is ing compensation practices with the I don’t want to particularly be involved section 4. This section goes well beyond incentives and controls in a firm’s risk- in that, give me the opportunity. what the administration has already management program, aligning pay Finally, the substitute ensures that talked about. The administration says with long-term shareholder interests the Federal Government cannot decide they do not really like what this sec- rather than with short-term returns to pay for employees or financial insti- tion is in the bill and that they did not that cannot be sustained and which en- tutions. Determining pay practices is propose this section. tail greater risk. not the role of government. As we work So our substitute says that we should together to reform the financial regu- be deleting section 4 of the bill, which b 1115 latory structure, debating compensa- would allow government bureaucrats So this is a provision not designed, tion practices may make some feel bet- rather than shareholders. The bottom not intended to limit the overall finan- ter, but it doesn’t fix the cause of our line on this one is: Who is it that the cial compensation in financial institu- financial crises. While we and the pub- other side really trusts to make these tions, not designed to prevent enor- lic may not like to hear about some of decisions? Is it the shareholders, as we mous bonuses. But the bonuses must the large salaries and bonuses others saw in the first three sections of this not, by themselves, be designed to un- have earned, we have to ask ourselves bill, who would make the decisions, dermine the economy or the company. how much did these compensation and that we would suggest they should Now, this is a small step that we can practices really contribute to the prob- be in the position to make the deci- take to make sure we don’t have an- lem. sions, or is it the bureaucrats whom other financial meltdown. The most important tool available to they think should be able to make Let me respond to Mr. HENSARLING regulators is the ability to set capital these decisions? Is it the same bureau- and others who came to this floor and standards for financial institutions, crats, in the past, over at the SEC, who basically said all we have to do is make not the ability to tell financial institu- totally missed the whole Madoff situa- sure there are no further bailouts. tions how they can pay or how much tion, who should be making decisions Well, I opposed the Wall Street bailout, they should pay their employees. We

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They’ve now had to acknowledge the the merits of it, but the gentleman Ohio State University finance pro- importance of say-on-pay. from North Carolina was simply, clear- fessor Rene Stulz recently released a I also would repeat when I say the ly wrong. finished study comparing bank per- Republicans have no version. They I also want to say to my friends on formance last year and CEO incentives want to weaken say-on-pay, but with the other side of the aisle, when I lis- leading up to the crisis. Professor Stulz regard to the bonus structure that ten to, again, the logic that we have to is quoted in today’s New York Times: gives people an incentive to take risks have a new Federal regulation that ‘‘It’s hard to believe that regulators because the decision-maker is risk free, somehow will regulate risky incentive will be better at devising compensation even though the company is at risk, pay structures, again, all of the rhet- plans with proper incentives,’’ he says. the Republican position is zero. There oric has to do with Wall Street. But ‘‘Properly designed capital require- has not been in any of our delibera- guess what? Read the bill. Look at the ments are a much more efficient ap- tions any Republican approach to how interpretation. proach to regulate the risk of financial you deal with the incentive to take ex- Financial institutions. Chrysler and institutions than fiddling with com- cessive risk. No way, no how. GM have been found to be financial in- pensation.’’ They have reluctantly agreed to say- stitutions. We have had testimony When we allow Federal regulators to on-pay, although they want to water it when they came looking for the tax- decide how much employees of finan- down, and that’s to the argument that payer bailout that the UAW, the cial institutions get paid, the govern- an annual vote focuses you short term. United Auto Workers, had a pay struc- ment is overreaching. Congress should Of course not. There is an annual proxy ture that was 40 percent higher than be working to encourage well-managed, vote. It goes on the proxy. It doesn’t their competitors. well-run, and well-capitalized financial require you—if you’ve got a 3-year con- So now we have a law here that will institutions. This bill does the oppo- tract, then every year it would still be allow Federal regulators, I assume, to site. approved. come in and say, Folks at the UAW, Support the commonsense Garrett So this notion that it focuses on the your incentive structure is contrib- substitute. shorter term is, of course, wholly inac- uting to the demise of Chrysler and Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield curate because it simply says you put GM. So we’re going to have to come myself 3 minutes. it on the proxy every year. Some com- down and take down your wage rates. First, I had been taking as given that panies will have annual contracts, Read the bill, Mr. Speaker. This isn’t the President’s press secretary said he some biennial, and they are voted on. restricted to the top executives. And if had some problems with the bill. I And if they are triennial, there is noth- anybody believes this is restricted to know Mr. Sperling did, and as I said, ing at issue. Wall Street, then why did Chrysler and we have the Republicans in a tem- But again, the central point is this. why did GM get coverage under a stat- porary mode of obedience to the Presi- The purpose of this amendment—there ute that described institutions? dent. A little bit of a culture gap there. are two. We can say on paper but more So, Mr. Speaker, what we have is a They thought it was still George Bush. importantly have the Federal Govern- Federal Government that is now tak- They are used to snapping to attention ment say nothing whatsoever about ing over our auto companies, telling us for President Bush. Apparently, a little the bonus structure. Those financial what kind of automobiles we can drive. of that left over for President Obama. I institutions that received TARP They’re taking over our mortgage com- think we should have been independent money and paid it back and now want panies, telling us whether or not we in both cases. to do these bonuses in ways that will can even enjoy a mortgage. They now I read the transcript of the press con- recreate the risk will be entirely free want to control access to our family ference. Mr. Gibbs said nothing nega- to do so under this amendment. doctor, and now they want to decide tive about this. He was asked if he Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. I am for millions and millions of Americans would sign this bill. He said, Well, pleased to yield 3 minutes to a leader whether or not they can ever receive a there are some pieces of it we are mov- in advocating for those free-market sales commission or a Christmas bonus ing and it will go through the Senate. principles that made this country as that they may view as too risky. And when he didn’t fully answer it, he great as it is, the gentleman from What is risky is too much got a tough follow-up question about Texas (Mr. HENSARLING.) politization of our economy. What is whether or not they were trying to Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, to risky is too much government control avoid spilling beer on the President’s quote the distinguished chairman of of our economy. We have had enough. children’s table. the Financial Services Committee, he Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. I do also want to talk about say-on- was wrong then, he is wrong now to say Speaker, just briefly, the gentleman pay, which the Republicans are now that Republicans have no program to talked about the bailout of General embracing. deal with excessive risk and compensa- Motors and Chrysler which, of course, Here’s what the gentleman from Ala- tion packages. Yes, we do have a pro- was under the Bush administration. bama, the ranking member of the com- gram: end the bailouts. End the TARP The fact that the Bush administration mittee, had to say as a prediction when program. If you quit bailing out risky decided to initiate a bailout of General we debated this in March of 2007: behavior, Mr. Speaker, you receive less Motors and Chrysler is not binding on Evidence that free-market forces are risky behavior. this legislation. They are not under fi- already at work to correct any excesses Second of all, the gentleman is also nancial regulators and wouldn’t be cov- in the system should give this com- wrong as far as the Republicans having ered under this bill. mittee real pause before it seeks to im- no program otherwise we wouldn’t I now yield 3 minutes to the gen- pose a legislative fix that could, like have this substitute that we are debat- tleman from Georgia (Mr. SCOTT). past efforts in this area, have unin- ing at the moment. I also heard the Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Let me say tended and negative consequences. gentleman from North Carolina earlier this: Mr. GARRETT’s amendment is sort In March, well over 2 years ago, the say, Well, we need to have the under- of like not having a say-on-pay but gentleman from Alabama confidently lying legislation because shareholders maybe just a little whisper. Mr. GAR- predicted that free-market forces are have no right to have a say-on-pay. RETT’s amendment goes at the heart already at work to correct pay ex- Wrong again, Mr. Speaker. Share- and the soul of this bill and that is

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this: that we must have a very strong, them with rights, but then you sort of going to cause real problems 21⁄2 years definitive say-so from the shareholders. give them a crumb, you give them a ago. And I repeat his view on pay, in Now, Mr. HENSARLING, the gentleman non-binding right to have a vote on pay March of 2007, Evidence that free mar- from Texas, pointed out about the bail- and then you follow that up with 12 or ket forces are already at work to cre- outs and how we’re to prevent this. 14 pages where you give the govern- ate any excesses should give this com- This measure that we have is designed ment all sorts of powers, powers to reg- mittee pause, but seeks to oppose a leg- to prevent this same situation from ulate pay bonuses. And you do that, islative fix that could have unintended happening again. In section 4, as he you give the shareholders the right to and negative consequences. He was pointed out, the reason we need section have a non-binding say on the top ex- talking about that insignificant say- 4—and let us remember what section 4 ecutives, but then you give the govern- on-pay. is: section 4, again, is the heart and ment, in the back door, the last 15 I yield 1 minute to the gentleman soul of this because it spells out how pages of the bill, 14 pages, you give from Indiana (Mr. CARSON). we’re going to go about preventing bo- them the right to set the pay for every Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- nuses tied to incentives that have rank-and-file employee. And you also er, today I’ve heard a number of inter- dragged down this economy and do it under the guise that these compa- esting accusations about what this leg- brought us into the financial situation nies are so big and so systemically im- islation would do if passed. I have we have. portant that they may fail. And that’s heard that the government will sit in He questions the regulators. Maybe right, they may. But then you do all board rooms and set caps on pay. But the American people might need to the other 99 percent of the companies of course my constituents are accus- know who we’re talking about. We’re that aren’t going to fail. tomed to hearing these kinds of false not talking about somebody over here Now, Chairman FRANK, last month, arguments from those who wish to inexperienced we’re just going to set invited, I think, one of his favorite wit- maintain the status quo. up. Who are these regulators? These nesses, Nell Minow, who is a leading My constituents sent me to Congress regulators are the Federal Reserve shareholder rights advocate, to testify to move beyond the status quo of a bro- Bank whose duty it is to regulate our on his say-for-pay bill. And she came ken financial regulatory structure. economy. It is the Office of the Comp- and she testified favorably. And then They sent me to enact commonsense troller of the Currency, the Federal De- he added this government say-on-pay, reforms like those included in the leg- posit Insurance Corporation that has where the government will make the islation we’re discussing today, Mr. to go in afterwards and fix banks and decisions. Well, just yesterday, we had Speaker. They know that average fami- declare bankruptcy of banks. The Of- what we call a ‘‘man bites dog’’ mo- lies have cut back, work longer hours, fice of Thrift Supervision, the National ment. She came out and she posted this and have saved their money during this Credit Union Administration Board on her Web site. She now opposes, ve- crisis. Meanwhile, Wall Street execs and the Security and Exchange Com- hemently opposes, section 4 of the bill, have acted irresponsibly and enjoy the mission and the Federal housing agen- the government say-on-pay. lavish compensation packages that cies. She states, The standard is unwork- have allowed their companies to fail. What is this awesome power we’re able. What does inappropriate mean? So I am proud to be an original co- giving to them? It’s spelled out very Boy, I agree. Deciding whatever bonus sponsor of this bill that will bring simply. What we want them to do is or whatever incentive pay or whatever about a new era of responsibility on simply we will require these regulators commission is inappropriate. She Wall Street. I encourage my colleagues to prohibit certain compensation struc- asked the same question that we asked, to do the same. tures at large financial institutions if Who is in the best position to evaluate Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. they could have a serious adverse effect and respond to badly designed pay Speaker, may I inquire as to how much on financial instability. That’s what packages? Here’s her answer, the entire time is remaining and who will be clos- we are trying to do. We’re trying to answer: ‘‘I have the utmost respect for ing? prevent the same thing from happening politicians and bureaucrats, but I also The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- again. recognize their limits. The government tleman from Massachusetts has the And then, secondly, we will require should not micromanage pay.’’ right to close. Federal regulations to write rules re- And that is what this debate is about: The gentleman from New Jersey has quiring Federal institutions to simply Are you going to let the government do 3 minutes remaining, and the gen- disclose their incentive-based pay it, the board of directors do it, or are tleman from Massachusetts has 31⁄4 plans, incentives that are tied to risk you going to let the shareholders do it? minutes remaining. behavior. Obviously, you go to the default posi- PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY tion that you went to on health care, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Par- b 1130 cap-and-trade, and now financial serv- liamentary inquiry. Mr. Speaker, what has happened that ices: Let the government decide. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- brought this on here is a simple case, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. tleman will state his inquiry. AIG. They went and they set up a little Speaker, I will take 30 seconds to say, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. As far department with 430 employees out of apparently the gentleman from Ala- as the procedure for determining who Connecticut and over into Europe and bama only has witnesses if he’s sure he closes, is it not the author of the assigned them risky behavior and will agree with everything they’ve ever amendment? signed their rewards to that risky be- said. He says it’s ‘‘man bites dog’’ be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. A man- havior for their bonuses. The company cause we had an honest witness with ager controlling time in opposition has came down. We had to bail them out. whom we agreed in some parts and dis- the right to close the debate. And you know who had to pay for those agreed on others. Apparently, the no- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Par- bonuses? The taxpayers. This bill is de- tion of having a witness that you liamentary inquiry. signed to prevent that. This amend- haven’t totally vetted for everything The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- ment is designed to gut it. she’s ever said is new to the gentleman tleman will state his parliamentary in- Vote down the amendment. from Alabama. quiry. Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. I yield I will continue to invite witnesses Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Did 21⁄2 minutes to the ranking member, that I think are useful, even if I don’t the gentleman not notice that Mr. the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. always agree with them. And I would PRICE had the right to close because he BACHUS). repeat that the gentleman from Ala- was defending the committee on the Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, we con- bama’s say on this—he was against amendment that I offered? tinue to hear this mantra that this is say-on-pay. He says it’s just not much, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. I yield all about shareholders and empowering but it was enough for him to say it was myself the remaining 3 minutes.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.000 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 Mr. Speaker, the final question, I do this in the past when they set the mortgages 4 or 5 years down the road guess, is who do we trust. Who do we issue with regard to deductibility for that caused all those mortgages to fail trust to deal with the situation of pay? executive compensation at $1 million. and companies and banks to collapse. The gentleman just spoke on the It had the unintended consequence of We’re not going to allow that any- floor with regard to protecting the in- setting $1 million as the floor, and Wall more. We’re not going to allow the tax- terests of his constituents. You know, Street then went from compensation payer to be holding the bag the way it doesn’t really matter who your con- packages greatly exceeding this. We we’ve had to hold the bag this last fall. stituents are, whether they are the may well see the same thing with this It is a time for reasonable regulation CEO at the top of the ladder, someone underlying legislation as well. to restore confidence in our financial in between, the receptionist, anywhere In the headlines that I started the system. That’s what this bill does. The along the line as far as pay scale, this hour out with, Bank Bonuses $33 Bil- substitute amendment guts that. bill will affect them and will affect lion, money that is actually coming I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the substitute their ability as far as what their com- from the very taxpayers who are and a ‘‘yes’’ vote on say-on-pay. pensation is. It will affect the ability of watching us here right now, this under- PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY the Federal Government to dictate lying legislation will not change that. Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Par- what their compensation will be. Gov- Despite the fact that the gentleman liamentary inquiry. ernment bureaucrats will be making from Texas tried to limit this legisla- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- those decisions in the future as opposed tion to try to address this legislation tleman will state his inquiry. to the people involved with the com- to situations as TARP companies, this Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Can pany. Large income or small, bureau- legislation will not solve this. Our sub- the Chair indicate how much time is crats will be the ones at hand to make stitute will. remaining? those final decisions. Our substitute will return the power The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time The odd thing about this legislation, to the individual. It will return the for debate on the amendment has ex- as we read through it and as you look power to the corporation and, most im- pired. at our amendment to try to address portantly, return the power to the Does a Member seek unanimous con- this problem, is that the underlying shareholder and take it from the gov- sent to extend the debate? Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Yes. bill gives with one hand and takes with ernment bureaucrat. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the other. As has been previously indi- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield objection to the request of the gen- cated, it gives with one hand in a tacit our remaining time to a leading mem- tleman from New Jersey? approach to say that the shareholders ber of the committee, the gentleman Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Let should be able to make these decisions, from Colorado (Mr. PERLMUTTER). me reserve the right to object. but then it takes that right back again Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I Members want to get out of here. I when it says, then, When the govern- appreciate the comments of my friend cannot be responsible for keeping ment decides that those shareholders from New Jersey, but I would say the Members here. made an incorrect decision, some bu- word that comes to mind is ‘‘amnesia.’’ Apparently there is an effort—I don’t reaucrat at the SEC or the Federal Re- My friends on the Republican side of think we ought to keep everybody in serve or someplace else will overrule the aisle have amnesia. They have am- the dark about all this. There is appar- that decision and take that power nesia over how the Bush administra- ently an effort to negotiate a unani- away from them. tion tried to deregulate everything, mous consent agreement involving an- It says in the committee, on the one tried to make government smaller and other bill, so they are asking us to hand, that States should have some say more ineffective so that we could have delay this. I am perfectly willing to do in some aspects of financial service Ponzi schemes as existed under Madoff. this as long as people know it’s not our regulation matters, such as with the That occurred under the George Bush fault. We were ready to get finished. VFPA, where they do not want to pre- administration. We had the failure There is a bipartisan leadership request empt State rights, but here they want with Katrina, and we had the biggest that we wait another 10 minutes. I am to step in and preempt those States, collapse in the banking sector ever be- perfectly prepared once people under- States that may have had a long his- cause of deregulation and a belief that stand that, but I do think this kind of tory of dealing with such situations as the free market could do anything it whisper-whisper, nobody will know is executive pay compensation, or States wanted to do. not a good way to go, so let’s be honest that may want to address it in the fu- Now, this bill is very mild. What it about it. ture, but the underlying bill says that allows, Mr. Speaker, is it allows share- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without they will preempt that. holders to have a say on what the offi- objection, debate will be extended by 5 That is why we have come up with an cers of the company make in terms of minutes on each side of the aisle. alternative. We have come up with a salary, the owners having a say on pay. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. solution. We are not the ‘‘party of no,’’ What could be more American and Speaker, I reserve my time. I have, at we are the party of reform, a party more free enterprise than that? most, one further speaker. that says we should address this on a What it does allow is the board of di- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. I yield longer period of time, a party that says rectors to overrule the shareholders if myself such time as I may consume. that we should allow the shareholders they think that’s appropriate. But we I appreciate the gentleman from to be able to decide these issues, a need to have the ownership of the com- Massachusetts for working with the re- party that says that when it comes to pany have a say on what their execu- spective parties in order to ameliorate compensation, the Federal Government tives make so that it doesn’t get out of any situation that is going on outside should not be intermeddling. line and that there is no back-scratch- of this area. And just as the gentleman Now, there was an article in The New ing going on. says, it’s nothing on your side of the York Times recently. It quoted from The second piece that my friends aisle in the Chambers today at fault, Alan Blinder, a Princeton economist complain about and that the substitute and I guess we would say the same and former Vice Chairman of the Fed is designed to gut is that the Federal thing for those who are sitting here who wrote recently for the Wall Street banking regulators have a say on the right now as well. Journal with regard to this. He said, commissions and the bonuses and the I left my last comments with the The executives, lawyers, and account- stock options that exist. And where we question of who do you trust and what ants who design compensation systems saw this most specifically was in mort- do we need to do in order to address are imaginative, skilled, and definitely gages. Lots of mortgages sold, lots of this situation. I will step back from not disinterested. Congress and govern- commissions made, lots of stock op- that for a moment to look to the larger ment bureaucrats won’t beat them at tions went straight through the roof, issue here that we are trying to un- their own game. Congress has tried to but there was a time bomb in those cover.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.000 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 20421 I commend the gentleman for the say that we have looked at this situa- for a hearing. Then we asked for a number of hearings that we have had tion, our shareholders have digested markup and they refused it. over the last several weeks to try to the information and realize it would Then in 2007 the gentleman from Ala- delve into the various matters that not be to the benefit of the corporation bama, the gentleman from New Jersey, dealt with the fiscal crisis we are cur- or the shareholders themselves, and and the others, they all opposed say- rently facing in this country. over two-thirds of those shareholders on-pay. The gentleman from Alabama told us in 2007 that the free enterprise b 1145 say that they do not want to engage in setting pay but rather would allow it system was taking care of pay excess. One of the takeaways, though, that I to return to where it has always his- He said that in March of 2007. All of the have had from those myriad of hear- torically been in this country, and that problems that we’ve had with pay in ings that we have had is that the un- is by management and by the directors, the interim apparently were figments derlying concern of the Members of the we put that in the legislation as well. of our imagination. The gentleman House on both sides of the aisle is to But, still, the underlying bill takes from Alabama had such confidence in try to get at the root cause of what was all those powers away from the share- the free enterprise system 21⁄2 years it that actually brought us to the cur- holders, from the management, from ago, he told us they weren’t going to rent financial situation that we find in the directors, and it does so without happen. And say-on-pay now, oh, it’s this country today. any evidence that they were at all a not a big deal. It was a big enough deal We have heard a number of experts cause of the problem. for them to oppose it. from think tanks, from Wall Street, Now, section 4 does, arguably, go to By the way, let me say to the gen- from across the country expound upon financial institutions, and it goes to tleman from New Jersey, here’s the where they believe what the underlying those institutions that, arguably, could problem: No, it’s not so much con- cause was. We have heard some who be, some would say, a cause of our cur- scious acts of deregulation as nonregu- said it was with regard to GSEs, rent situation. But we already had reg- lation. What happened was new things Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the fact ulation in place for most of those fi- grew up in the economy, particularly that there was excessive leverage there nancial institutions. We already had in the area of subprime mortgage and allowed this to occur. There was some- regulators who were supposed to be the way of packaging them and sending one who just spoke on the other side of doing their job. We had regulators over them around. And some of us in the mi- the aisle who is in the chair right now at SEC with regard to the Madoff situ- nority wanted to change it. There were who said that it was all due to deregu- ation. And, unfortunately, we know all party differences. lation, although I always raise the too well they failed in that job. Despite In 2004 my friend from North Caro- question whether or not they could cite the fact that there was testimony that lina (Mr. MILLER) who was here earlier, those specific actions by Congress of evidence was presented to them, hand- he spoke with people at the Center For deregulation other than the issue of ed to them, documenting why that Responsible Lending in North Carolina Gramm-Leach-Bliley with regard to de- Madoff situation was out there and who told us in 2004 trouble was coming. regulation. And we have heard other why the SEC should be involved, the By the way, trouble was coming be- areas as far as excesses both by govern- regulators missed it. cause of an excessive encouragement of ment and Wall Street. We saw it as well with regard to reg- low-income people to buy homes, not But through all those debates, I have ulators missing it over at AIG as well. from the CRA and not from liberal yet to recall anyone who could provide Those regulators had authority to reg- Democrats, but from the Bush adminis- any factual evidence, any factual proof, ulate those institutions as well, but did tration. The gentleman from Texas other than just their opinion, that the they do so? No. They missed it com- (Mr. HENSARLING) inserted an amend- underlying cause was because of exces- pletely with regard to the whole AIG ment which we adopted. In 2002 the sive pay by various corporations in this situation. Bush administration sped this up. In country. No one, certainly, brought up Now, the other side of the aisle seems 2004, over my objection among others, the idea that the problems that to say that that was then and this is the Bush Administration directed brought us here were due to excessive now, that the same regulators who Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to sub- pay outside of the financial sector. So missed Madoff, the same regulators stantially increase the number of then we have to look at the underlying who missed AIG, the same regulators subprime mortgages they were buying legislation and answer the question, who missed executive compensation and for people below income. That’s in what is it we are trying to get to here? and other problems in the past, now, the amendment that Mr. HENSARLING In the major portion of the legisla- all of a sudden, we are going to expand offered that we adopted. tion, which goes to allowing share- it even further and say we are going to And some of us saw the problem at holders’ rights to vote with regard to give those regulators even broader au- that point. I hadn’t seen a problem executive compensation outside of the thority for financial institutions, how- with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac be- financial sector, no evidence whatso- ever they may be defined in the future, fore, but I did in 2004 become worried. ever that that brought us to the situa- because this bill realizes that it may be I joined the gentleman Mr. Oxley in tion. So we ask why is that even in the expanded further. They now entrust trying to pass a bill, although I had a underlying bill? those regulators. housing problem on the floor. The gen- Now, we do try to attempt to reform We would conclude that we should tleman from Alabama voted with Mr. it, inasmuch as that is all we can do at trust the shareholders, the American Oxley and many others did. Other Re- this point, by putting on a 3-year ex- people, more than we should trust the publicans thought Mr. Oxley was too tension as opposed to a 1-year period of bureaucrats. soft, and we then got into an intra-Re- time. We also tried to reform their idea The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- publican dispute on Fannie Mae and to say that States that have already tleman’s time has expired. Freddie Mac where the House passed looked into these issues should have Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. the bill, the House under the Repub- the prerogative to continue with their Speaker, I yield myself 5 minutes. licans, supported by the overwhelming legislation, that they are more knowl- First of all, let me emphasize when majority of Republicans, every amend- edgeable, they have been more en- the gentleman from New Jersey says ment offering to toughen it up rejected gaged, they follow the trends more in ‘‘trust the shareholders,’’ that’s a con- by an overwhelming majority of Re- their States in their corporations in version. We are born-again shareholder publicans. this area. advocates, because in 2006 when the Re- And the Republican Senate had a dif- So we tried to reform and improve publicans controlled this institution, ference. Ironically, the Democrats in the legislation in that area as well. We they would not even on the Financial the Senate agreed with Mr. Oxley. The also tried to reform it in a last way to Services Committee allow it to come Republicans in the Senate agreed with say that, for those corporations that up. We had a petition under the rules Mr. Bush. No bill.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.000 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20422 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 We also tried, as I said, to do some- bill, as amended, and on the amend- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION thing about subprime lending. The gen- ment in the nature of a substitute NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY tleman from North Carolina pushed for printed in House Report 111–237 offered ADMINISTRATION legislation. The gentleman from Ala- by the gentleman from New Jersey CONSUMER ASSISTANCE TO RECYCLE AND SAVE bama, to his credit, was somewhat in- (Mr. GARRETT). PROGRAM terested in working with us on it. But The question is on the amendment (TRANSFER OF FUNDS) the Republicans were overruled by the offered by the gentleman from New For an additional amount for ‘‘Consumer then-majority leader, Mr. DeLay, who Jersey (Mr. GARRETT). Assistance to Recycle and Save Program’’ to used the rhetoric we’re hearing today: The question was taken; and the carry out the Consumer Assistance to Recy- keep the bureaucrats out of it and let Speaker pro tempore announced that cle and Save Program established by the the free enterprise system do it. That Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save the noes appeared to have it. Act of 2009 (title XIII of Public Law 111–32), was the prevailing philosophy of the RECORDED VOTE not to exceed $2,000,000,000, to remain avail- Republicans who ruled this House in Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. able until September 30, 2010: Provided, That 2004 and 2005. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. such amount shall be available for such pur- So when some of us, including the A recorded vote was ordered. pose only to the extent directed by the Presi- gentleman from Alabama (Mr. BACH- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- dent, and shall be derived by transfer from US), tried to work on legislation to re- the amount made available for ‘‘Department ant to House Resolution 697, further strict subprime lending, Mr. BACHUS of Energy—Energy Programs—Title 17–Inno- proceedings on this question will be was even chairman of the sub- vative Technology Loan Guarantee Pro- postponed. committee, and he was overruled. The gram’’ in title IV of division A of the Amer- Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, chairman of the committee, Mr. Oxley, ican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 further proceedings on the bill will be (Public Law 111–5): Provided further, That the was told, No, we don’t do that. We’re postponed. amount under this heading is designated as Republicans. We believe in free enter- an emergency requirement and necessary to prise. f meet emergency needs pursuant to sections So it was a conscious decision not to b 1200 403 and 423(b) of S. Con. Res. 13 (111th Con- do anything about—— gress), the concurrent resolution on the Mr. LEWIS of California. Will the PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY budget for fiscal year 2010. gentleman yield? SEC. 2. Section 1302(g) of Public Law 111–32 Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I yield Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. is amended by inserting the following new to the gentleman from California. Speaker, I have a parliamentary in- paragraph: Mr. LEWIS of California. I wish the quiry. (3) REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PRO- gentleman would start over. I’m find- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- GRAM BY GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OF- tleman will state it. FICE AND INSPECTOR GENERAL. Not later than ing it difficult to understand your very 180 days after the termination date described rapid speech. Will you slow down a lit- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Is there some way that I can convey to in subsection (c)(1)(A), the Government Ac- tle bit? countability Office and the Inspector Gen- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. No. I the membership that this incredible in- eral of the Department of Transportation tell you, to the gentleman from Cali- trusion on their time is in no way the shall submit reports to the Committee on fornia, he’s going to have to speed up. responsibility of the Financial Services Energy and Commerce of the House of Rep- I’m not going to slow down. But if he Committee, that we are ready to go to resentatives and the Committee on Com- waits a couple of days, there’s a very a vote and we are as much the victim merce, Science, and Transportation of the competent transcriber here. He’ll be as anybody else of this—whatever it is? Senate reviewing the administration of the able to read it, and maybe we can even The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- program. get it put into large type for the gen- tleman may seek time to address the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tleman from California. body. ant to the rule, the gentleman from And now, the gentleman’s having Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Well, I Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) and the gen- tried to interrupt me because that’s don’t want to inflict further excess on tleman from California (Mr. LEWIS) what people do when they don’t like the body. each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman what you’re saying, I will return to the f tale of how the Republicans told us not from Wisconsin. to do subprime lending. And we had SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIA- GENERAL LEAVE legislation working. If we had been TIONS, FISCAL YEAR 2009 Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- able in 2005 to get that legislation Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I mous consent that all Members have 5 done, we could have retarded the ask unanimous consent that the legislative days to revise and extend depths of the crisis. So, yes, there were Speaker be authorized on this legisla- their remarks on H.R. 3435. regulators who didn’t do their job, but tive day to entertain a motion to sus- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there there were conscious decisions not to pend the rules relating to H.R. 3435. objection to the request of the gen- regulate. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tleman from Wisconsin? There was a bill passed, by the way, objection to the request of the gen- There was no objection. in 1994 by a Democratic Congress, re- tleman from Colorado? Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- placed in 1995 by a Republican Con- There was no objection. self 3 minutes. gress, which gave the Federal Reserve Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I move to Mr. Speaker, late yesterday, it came the authority to regulate mortgages of suspend the rules and pass the bill to our attention that the cash for the kind that caused trouble. Alan (H.R. 3435) making supplemental appro- clunkers program, which went active Greenspan, supported by the Repub- priations for fiscal year 2009 for the just a few days ago, has proven even licans in Congress, refused to use that Consumer Assistance to Recycle and more wildly popular than its strongest authority. It was when he continued to Save Program. supporters had predicted. Just last month, Congress passed the refuse that some of us tried to do some- The Clerk read the title of the bill. program, which provided up to $4,500 if thing. So, yes, that’s where we got this, The text of the bill is as follows: you trade in your old gas guzzler for a because a Republican commitment to H.R. 3435 never doing anything of the sort that new car that gets better mileage. That Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- they are talking about now that let was done in the hopes of spurring some resentatives of the United States of America in new car sales and encouraging people subprime mortgages flourish. Congress assembled, That the following sums The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time are appropriated, out of any money in the to be a little more environmentally has expired. Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the friendly. We provided $1 billion in the Pursuant to House Resolution 697, fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for supplemental to get it going, enough the previous question is ordered on the other purposes, namely: for about 250,000 sales.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.000 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 20423 The program kicked off Monday, and My colleagues in the Senate, Senator With that, I yield 2 minutes to the it has already officially received 40,000 FEINSTEIN, in particular, and Senator distinguished gentleman from New requests for reimbursement, worth COLLINS, had some serious concerns York (Mr. ISRAEL). about $160 million in rebates. A survey with the House bill. Senator FEINSTEIN Mr. ISRAEL. I thank the distin- done by the National Automobile Deal- tried to negotiate some changes to im- guished chairman for the time. ers Association this week suggested prove the program but was rebuffed, as Mr. Speaker, I was one of the original that at least 200,000 deals have been I understand it, by my chairman. Basi- sponsors of the Cash for Clunkers bill. completed but not yet officially sub- cally they were told that it was his Many of us knew that it would work mitted. If that is true, and we are being way or the highway. Here we are well. Few of us realized how well it told it probably is, then the entire $1 today—not one hearing on the Cash for would work. This program has been billion is just about exhausted. So we Clunkers program in the Appropria- truly stimulative. Lots of people are have before us a bill to provide stopgap tions Committee, not one hearing on questioning whether the Congress has funding for cash for clunkers by allow- the needs of the program prior to re- passed anything that is stimulating ing the administration to transfer up ceiving funds, not one hearing on how the economy. This program has stimu- to $2 billion from the Department of the first billion dollars has been spent, lated the economy. We have doubled Energy’s Innovative Technology Loan not one hearing on how much money car sales over the past 5 days. This is Guarantee program, which doesn’t ex- the program will need to get through truly stimulative. It is creating jobs. It pect to award funding until late next the fiscal year. Instead, we find our- is creating a surge for car dealers. The year. selves on the suspension calendar for American consumer is satisfied with it, Some would call this letting the mar- the second time in 3 days, bailing out and we need to continue it. The Amer- kets work. Consumers have spoken another program, shoveling another $2 ican consumer has taken Cash for with their wallets, and they are saying billion out the door this fiscal year Clunkers on a test drive, and they want they like this program; and clearly it after we’ve shoveled $14 billion out the to continue driving Cash for Clunkers. is doing what it was intended to do, to door to bail out the highway programs They want to continue this program. spur car sales in this sluggish econ- and other related items. In fact, not only should we continue it omy. My colleagues are going to pat them- over the next 6 weeks by providing selves on the back for finding an offset b 1215 emergency funding, but we ought to for this transfer; and for that I say two This action will keep it going, hope- improve it when we return in Sep- things: first, you should have been tember. We should improve it by in- fully; and I would urge support for the finding ways to offset spending all bill. creasing the efficiency standards. We year; second, if there was an extra $2 should improve it by making used cars I reserve the balance of my time. billion in the stimulus program that eligible for the program. We should im- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- was suitable for a different purpose, prove it through a long-term program er, I rise to point out the absurdity of why did we spend the $2 billion in the because we have learned that the the situation we find ourselves in first place? How many other billions of short-term program was so successful today. In the majority’s haste to slam dollars are in the stimulus not being that we have exhausted the funds in legislation through the floor with al- spent that we can return to our tax- only 5 days. This is an example of a bi- most no consideration at the com- payers? mittee level, with no time for consider- Now many of my colleagues will say, partisan program that makes sense. We ation by the House membership in gen- This is a great program, and it is nec- need to create a bridge of funding for eral, and with absolutely no ability for essary for the revitalization of the the next 6 weeks, come back and ex- the Members of this body to amend economy and the car industry. I’m not tend it and improve it into the future. bills on the floor, we are now seeing really going to argue with those goals. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- the effects of such shortsighted martial Those are good goals, and we are look- er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlelady law tactics. ing for solutions. However, are we sure from Michigan (Mrs. MILLER). Mr. Speaker, the Cash for Clunkers this program is working like it’s sup- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. I thank program was passed on the suspension posed to? I don’t think so. How is it the gentleman for yielding. calendar so no Members were able to that we didn’t hear of this funding Mr. Speaker, I was very proud to be offer amendments. The Senate had a problem until last night? And even the Republican lead sponsor of the comparable bill with some significant then we were told there was roughly 24 original legislation that we passed a differences. The House and Senate bills hours before they were going to shut number of months ago. Cash for should have gone to full and open con- down the program. This program has Clunkers—what a fantastic success. ference so those differences could have only been up and running 1 week. If This program has exceeded everybody’s been negotiated and a conference re- that is how the government is going to expectations; and now most of the port then brought for a vote. Instead, handle billion-dollar programs affect- naysayers are even admitting that it’s the leadership of this body, without ing all Americans, I ask, Whatever will the best $1 billion in economic stim- consultation or negotiation, stuck the we do if the administration takes con- ulus funds that the Federal Govern- House version of Cash for Clunkers on trol of our health care system? I quote ment has ever spent. what was supposed to be a, quote, clean one car dealer from New York: ‘‘If they Here are a couple of today’s quotes war supplemental, a bill only for the can’t administer a program like this, from those who are directly impacted. purpose of funding and supporting our I’d be a little concerned about my First of all, the CEO of one of our Na- troops and our efforts overseas in the health insurance.’’ I say, amen. tion’s largest auto groups said, ‘‘The war on terror. They had to do that be- I reserve the balance of my time. most brilliantly conceived and most ef- cause of the mess the majority created Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- fective economic stimulus program of the conferenced bill, and I use that self 30 seconds. ever put forward by the Federal Gov- term loosely, as most of the funding I’m not going to give any political ernment.’’ levels and programs were determined speeches. We are simply trying to react Ford Motor Company says, ‘‘Huge not in a conference but by the House to one program that the public has success.’’ leadership and by my chairman. But latched onto. The demand for this was This Congress appropriated $1 billion when it came to counting votes, the so great that within 3 days of its incep- or November 1, whatever came first, leadership and the chairman had to do tion, the funds were, apparently, to- and only several days into the pro- some dancing and started loading up tally used up. That indicates that we gram, we need more cash for the Cash the war supplemental with extraneous need to do something if we don’t want for Clunkers. We can just think about and unrelated items, all of which need- the program to shut down 3 days after the tremendous economic multiplier ed to get more votes. Cash for Clunkers it begins. That’s what we’re trying to effect this is having. It is good for the was one of those items. do today. auto dealers; it is good for the auto

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So it’s open until b 1230 these old vehicles off the road, and it’s further notice. The question is whether absolutely great for consumers. this institution will shut it down or Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 Let me just read quickly. Here’s one whether it will continue to open up the minutes to the distinguished gen- letter I got from a lady in Dearborn valves. It will be good for everybody. It tleman from Michigan (Mr. DINGELL). Heights, Michigan: will be good for the national economy. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Thank you for pushing through and This isn’t just an issue for Michigan, commend the leadership and to com- helping to develop the Cash for Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois mend my dear friend, the chairman of Clunkers legislation. I am now the but for the whole Nation. This is an the Appropriations Committee, for his happy owner of an American-made 2010 issue of our national economic recov- extraordinary leadership on this mat- Ford Fusion that I will be picking up ery, and anyone who votes ‘‘no’’ on this ter. on July 30. It has been 12 years since I is saying ‘‘no’’ to an important boost The success of the CARS program in have been able to purchase a new vehi- to our economy at a critical time. just a few short days has been extraor- cle. I was able to save over $7,000, be- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- dinary. The program has been doing so fore tax, on my Ford Fusion. My old er, I am proud to yield 2 minutes to the well, in fact, that the initial $1 billion vehicle was a 1995 Ford Windstar with gentleman from Michigan (Mr. UPTON), allocated for the program is already 150,000 miles.’’ the cochairman of the bipartisan Auto running low. This is a great problem to She says, ‘‘I’m so excited for me.’’ Caucus. have in the midst of all the difficulties Well, we’re excited too. Mr. UPTON. I thank my friend from that we confront. It’s a sign that the Mr. Speaker, throughout our Na- California. program is not only working well and tion’s history—since we’ve had the I’m from the great State of Michigan the consumers are very interested, but automobile, actually—it has been auto- where our unemployment is, sadly, at it’s also proving that CARS is pro- mobile sales that have literally pulled 15.2 percent, almost twice the national viding a jolt, a meaningful upward jolt our Nation out of recession; and this average. Last night we learned from to our economic recovery efforts. time it’s going to be the same. I think the National Association of Auto Deal- This is a simple extension. It’s an in- we are seeing ourselves being placed on ers that, in fact, in just 3 days this pro- fusion of money in an area where it’s the road to economic recovery here, gram has brought about almost a quar- needed and where it’s working, and the and this road is paved by the Cash for ter of a million new car sales, yet the legislation should not get bogged down Clunkers program. cash is going to run out literally in the by calls for changing the program. I actually wrote a letter at the begin- next couple of days without an infu- That would only serve to stall the ex- ning of this week to the Speaker and to sion. It’s important that we’re not tak- tension and confuse consumers. the House leadership, saying that we ing new money. This is existing money. We cannot and should not make were going to run out of money, that This bill moves existing money from changes in an extraordinarily success- we were going to need some more other accounts, so it will not add to ful program that has only been oper- money for this program. Here we are this year’s deficit, but it is going to ating for a week. That would be irre- on Friday of the first week. We abso- run out without this legislation. sponsible. I would add that the addi- lutely need to do this, Mr. Speaker. We Here is today’s USA Today, a full tional $2 billion for the program has al- cannot leave for our August recess page ad by Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, $4,500 ready been appropriated under ARRA until we vote for this reprogramming back if you purchase a new vehicle, and will not cost the taxpayers an ad- of unspent economic stimulus funds for turn in your old one, and get some- ditional dime. this program. We need to do it. thing that’s at least 10 miles per gallon I urge passage of the bill. I commend One other thing, for those who keep better. A lot of our auto dealers can do the leadership, and I thank my dear saying that we need to get the govern- it, whether it’s the Big Three or the friend, the chairman of the committee, ment out of the automobile business, if transplants too. Nationwide, one in 10 and the other members of the com- you really want to get the government jobs are auto-related. In Michigan it’s mittee who have made it possible for us out of the pocket of General Motors or about one in four, one in five jobs. For to consider this legislation so fast. whatever, this is the way to do it, Mr. the last 3 years, auto sales have de- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- Speaker. I would urge my colleagues to clined by nearly 50 percent. There are er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman support this bill. It is very, very impor- 16 other countries that have done this. from Texas (Mr. HENSARLING). tant not just for the State of Michigan, Whether it be Germany, South Korea, Mr. HENSARLING. Cash for this is a national economic program, even Slovakia has done this. In all of Clunkers, Mr. Speaker, obviously it’s a the best thing we’ve ever done. More those 16 countries, car sales have come popular program. It’s a clever title. It cash for Cash for Clunkers. back. This country lost one in five pays people several thousand dollars to Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 13⁄4 manufacturing jobs in the last 16 trade in their old cars if they will buy minutes to the gentleman from Michi- months. If we want to keep jobs here in new cars. And yes, Mr. Speaker, people gan (Mr. LEVIN). this country, bring back some of those are hurting in the auto industry. Mr. LEVIN. The public has spoken. that we have lost, obviously it’s got to There’s no doubt about it. But I would Consumers have been going to dealer- be in the auto sector where 1 in 10 jobs also note that the taxpayers are hurt- ships. The White House is now active, are auto-related. This bill sends those ing. $80 billion to Chrysler and GM. and the issue is whether this House dominos the other way. It brings peo- And the auto industry does not have a will respond. As I see it, and I think ple back in the showroom. We’ve dem- monopoly on hard times in this econ- the public will see it, this is a test of onstrated that just this week. It brings omy. whether Congress can shed its disagree- back the call orders. We’ve heard from Recently, one of the largest poultry ments on other issues and respond to a number of dealers across Michigan producers in America, Pilgrims Pride, what the public, indeed, wants. The that they’re, frankly, running out of just a few miles outside of my congres- rush to use this program shows its cars. Guess what they’re going to do— sional district, they had to declare need. they’re going to order them back, and Chapter 11. Maybe we should have a I say to the gentleman from Cali- that’s going to bring people back to Cash for Cluckers program and pay fornia and anybody else, what else do work. people to eat chicken. Then after that,

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And hopefully build on this success which is stimu- Speaker, and it’s not humorous be- this can be a catalyst for a stronger lating our economy, keeping people cause this is an extension of a program economic recovery. It appears to be one working, helping our environment, and that has the government picking win- of the programs in the stimulus pack- helping our consumers when they real- ners and losers. Why is the auto indus- ages that have passed this House that ly, really need it. try the winner? Why is the poultry in- actually appears to be working. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- dustry the loser? This is one more step At the same time, while we are er, I would like to say to the gentle- in enshrining us as a bailout Nation. maybe euphoric about the parts of the lady who authored this bill, she has Now, people say, Well, it’s $2 billion program that are working, I think we more influence with the Appropriations that’s coming out of the stimulus pro- also have to recognize that the back chairman than most people around gram. Well, I would tell my distin- end of this program, the parts that are here. He just picked that up for her and guished colleagues that that is still $2 being handled by the Federal Govern- moved it along, expedited the process. billion that has to be borrowed from ment, have been a disaster for our deal- I am proud to yield 2 minutes to the the Chinese, with the bill sent to our ers. I have yet to have one dealer who gentleman from California (Mr. CAMP- children and grandchildren, at a time has sold a car that has gotten it ap- BELL). when the deficit has hit $1 trillion for proved by the Department of Transpor- Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. Speaker, the the first time in history. You cannot tation. The Federal Government can’t Cash for Clunkers program was bail out, borrow and spend your way process a simple rebate. inartfully drafted. It is more complex into economic prosperity. Instead, let’s I’ve got dealers that have submitted and cumbersome than it needs to be. unleash the spirit of entrepreneurial the paperwork three times and have The administration of it is not going capitalism. Let’s help small businesses gotten three rejections. The last one very well at all, but it has worked. with tax relief. Let’s grow our way out came back and it said, No reason for And, Mr. Speaker, we have passed a of this economic recession. rejection. What is a dealer supposed to number of things in this Congress this Mr. OBEY. I yield 11⁄2 minutes to the do? They’ve already destroyed the cars year intended to stimulate the econ- distinguished gentleman from Michi- that have been traded in. They have omy. The vast majority of them have gan (Mr. KILDEE). sold the car. They’re now on the hook not had that effect, but this one has, Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, when we and expecting a check for $3,500 to and it has clearly worked. passed the Cash for Clunkers legisla- $4,500 from the Federal Government For the initial $1 billion to be ex- tion last month, I said it would provide and they’re not getting it. hausted, that means that roughly a much needed boost to our auto indus- We need to get these backroom prob- 250,000 new vehicles must have been try and our manufacturing commu- lems fixed to be able to call this pro- sold in just the last week or two in nities. After just 1 week, we see the gram truly successful. It can’t just be order to exhaust all of that money. great success of this program. I’ve been the front end. It has to be the entire That is clearing inventories in car working closely with the White House, process, from selling it to the customer dealerships, which means car dealers the auto task force and my Congres- to the dealer getting the money from will be ordering more cars. sional colleagues to add additional the Federal Government. That all has When they order more cars, plants funds to the program to keep it up and to work seamlessly for this program to will begin to run again. Plants will running. This program has been an un- be an unqualified success. open up. They will be producing more precedented success, and there are no Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 cars, and people will go back to work. plans to suspend it. This program is a minute and 45 seconds to the gentle- There will be suppliers that will successful example of economic stim- woman from Ohio (Ms. SUTTON). produce supplies, various parts for ulus at work. Ms. SUTTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise those cars, steel mills producing for To continue this positive program, I today in support of this legislation those cars, and those people will go join my colleagues today to introduce that’s going to provide an additional $2 back to work. There will be trucks and legislation to redirect $2 billion from billion for the CARS Act, a bill that I trains that deliver those cars, and the economic stimulus bill to the Cash sponsored, sometimes referred to as those people will go back to work. for Clunkers program. We are poised to Cash for Clunkers. But by any name, And Mr. Speaker, the $2 billion for pass this legislation through the House this bill has been, thus far, a tremen- this is coming out of the existing fund- of Representatives today, and I urge dous success. ing, so it is not increasing the debt or my Senate colleagues to do the same as It has helped consumers purchase the deficit any more than what has al- quickly as possible. cars that they couldn’t have purchased ready been there. Mr. LEWIS of California. I yield, Mr. in this economic downturn perhaps but Mr. Speaker, I support this bill. I Speaker, 2 minutes to the gentleman which they needed. It’s going to give support this effort. It is the one thing from Michigan (Mr. HOEKSTRA). them cars and fuel savings for a long that we have done here in this Con- Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I time to come. It’s helping our auto gress that is absolutely working. It is would like to begin by thanking the companies, our auto dealers, all of the stimulating the economy. It is creating chairman of the committee and the jobs associated with that very vital jobs, and we want it to create more. ranking member of the Appropriations and important industry in this coun- Mr. OBEY. I yield 11⁄2 minutes to the Committee for moving so expeditiously try, to maintain itself, to continue and distinguished gentleman from Massa- and getting this bill to the floor of the give it the chance to grow and restore. chusetts (Mr. MARKEY). House this afternoon. The response The program also, of course, is good Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts. I from consumers to this program has for our environment because it’s tak- thank the chairman very much, and I been, as one of my dealers described it ing out those less fuel-efficient cars very much appreciate your very hard this week, he had chaos in his show- and getting them off the road and re- work on extending this program. room. It accomplished what we wanted placing them with more fuel-efficient This program is a win for consumers it to accomplish. cars. who are trading in old gas guzzlers for I was skeptical when this program This is an unprecedented success, and new hybrids, a win for the recovering passed a while back, but it has deliv- my colleague is right. We must make economy, and a win for energy inde- ered customers into the showroom and sure that it works throughout the en- pendence and the environment as the

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The rest of the must find a way of replenishing those to expect that, but that doesn’t make money would not be released until next funds as soon as possible. it any more pleasant. year, until after January. So that gave Mr. Chairman, could you work with I yield 1 minute to the distinguished us an opportunity, for the time being, me and other Members to ensure that Speaker of the House. to use $2 billion of that for this Cash the funds for this program will be re- b 1245 for Clunkers expansion. plenished? Again, I am concerned about the fact Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. OBEY. If the gentleman would that that money is taken from that ac- the gentleman for yielding, and I thank yield, I share the gentleman’s view count, but it has not cost any opportu- him for his very important and swift that the Renewable Energy Loan Guar- action to address the opportunity that nities for the program, because the antee Program is of vital importance was given to us this week. timing is such that that money would to creating a new, green economy. We As you know, my colleagues, as part be spent next year. have talked with the White House. We of the supplemental earlier this year, I do hope, whether it’s in the con- have talked with the Speaker, and I the Cash for Clunkers provision was tinuing resolution or some other step want to assure you that all of us cer- provided in it. Many people had worked along the way, that those funds will be tainly have every intention of restor- very, very hard on that for a long time, restored, because it’s not appropriate ing these funds. and we were able to have it pass on a for us to take money to do one thing Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts. I bill that was going to be signed by the for fuel efficiency out of an account thank the chairman very much. I know President. that is designed to do just that in look- that this has always been the highest I want to acknowledge Congress- ing into the future with further inno- priority for yourself, for Speaker woman SUTTON for her enthusiastic vation. So I share the concerns ex- PELOSI, and for the Obama administra- support and leadership; Congressman pressed by Mr. MARKEY, and I appre- tion, and I look forward to working INSLEE and Congressman ISRAEL of New ciate the comments made by Mr. OBEY with you in the future in order to make York, who all worked very hard on in the colloquy that they had about re- sure that we have a win-win here for this; certainly the chairman emeritus storing those funds. renewable energy and for our fuel-effi- of the Energy and Commerce Com- But, again, I think this is a pretty cient vehicles. mittee, Mr. DINGELL; the current chair- exciting day. As I said, we got the word Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- man, Mr. WAXMAN; and Mr. MARKEY as just as this news was unfolding this er, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman Chair of the Select Committee on Glob- week. Yesterday, it was determined from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE). al Warming for his leadership on this that we could go forward. The Rules Mr. FLAKE. I thank the gentleman issue for a long period of time. Committee under Congresswoman for yielding, and I won’t take 2 min- I mention all of them because this SLAUGHTER responded very positively. utes. brings together so many elements of The chairman of the Appropriations I just want to say, I thought I’d what we want to do to grow our econ- Committee, Mr. OBEY, has been trying heard it all until I came to the floor omy, to help our workers, to protect to find solutions for us, and the leader- today. Somebody said earlier, this our environment, and to do so in a very ship of the Republican Party has been bill’s a success. Ford Motor Company focused way that works, and that’s very cooperative in how we could bring loves it. I think that that’s self-evi- what is interesting about this week. the bill to the floor. dent. But I think that there are tax- In about 6 days, it is estimated that So this is a very positive, bipartisan payers around the country who are 250,000 cars were sold. On both sides of initiative to help our auto industry, to wondering why we’re taking $2 billion the aisle, people acknowledge the effec- help consumers grow our economy and more from them to decide which indus- tiveness of this initiative, and that is to do it in an environmentally sound try here is going to get a break. why yesterday—and as we were seeing way. I think it is the perfect message We decided to give out free money, what was happening this week—the for us to take home for August. and now we’re surprised when people Obama administration asked us to help Thank you all for your leadership in take advantage of it and love the pro- consumers who have yet to have the making this possible. gram. I mean, that’s the nature of opportunity to take advantage of trad- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- human nature. If you’re given free ing in their old cars for new energy-ef- er, may I inquire of the time remaining money, you like it and you want more. ficient models. When they do that, on both sides? And that’s what this program is. Why again, they strengthen the auto indus- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- are we deciding to aid this sector and try, strengthen our economy at large tleman from California has 4 minutes not another? and help preserve our environment. remaining, and the gentleman from If you’re Mr. or Mrs. Businessman What’s interesting about it, and the Wisconsin has 73⁄4 minutes remaining. across the country, you’ve got to be point that has been made by many Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- wondering if we have lost our minds speakers already, is just that every- er, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman here by saying that we’re going to con- thing has performed beyond the re- from Georgia (Mr. BROUN). tinue to give out more money just for quirements of the bill. The cars that Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I thank my this industry but not help the others. I have been purchased are much more friend from California for yielding. don’t understand this process and how fuel-efficient and the emissions stand- Mr. Speaker, Cash for Clunkers has we can bring this up this quickly. But ard much better than the bill even re- serious problems that are administra- an Appropriation Committee that can quired, and that’s good news. tive problems. I have dealers in my dis- bring a Defense bill to the floor in 18 I do share the concern that has been trict in northeast Georgia who prob- minutes for a markup that has more put forth by Mr. MARKEY—and I don’t ably are going to go bankrupt because than 1,100 earmarks, I guess, has no know if Mr. INSLEE has yet, but he of these problems. I hope, as we go for- problem doing this. will—about the source of the revenue, ward, that we’ll fix these administra- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- and that is the Innovative Tech- tive snafus that are in this problem. self 20 seconds. nologies Loan Guarantee Program. We’re throwing money into another I just want to say, Mr. Speaker, that In the recovery package in January, government program that has very se- what we have heard several times here we voted for a $6 billion initiative. It rious problems where dealers can’t get

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LEE). have indicated that the depth of the re- Certainly, we’ve sold a lot of cars be- Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, I want to cession in the last quarter of last year cause of this program, but just throw- just make a point that this program was much more severe than anyone had ing money into a program that has tre- has been spectacularly successful from estimated. This is the good news part mendous administrative, red tape prob- an environmental perspective. It was of the day: They also tell us that, in lems and other problems is not going originally criticized that we did not the first quarter of this year, the to be the long-term answer. I hope that call for high enough efficiency im- shrinkage of the economy has now the administration will straighten out provement in these cars. The people slowed considerably, which is a very these administration snafus and will have fixed this problem for us. We are hopeful sign, because the economy, evi- get the money to our dealers, money seeing average increases of efficiency dently, performed significantly better that they desperately need. of 60 percent—well, well above what than most of the economic experts had Mr. OBEY. I yield 1 minute to the was required by Congress. thought it would perform. We all wel- distinguished gentleman from New For one car company, 78 percent of come that news, but as you know, that York (Mr. MAFFEI). the cars that they’re buying are over 30 is not good enough. We need to see Mr. MAFFEI. Mr. Speaker, today, we miles a gallon and 39 percent above 30 more progress. Our dilemma is this: are faced with a rare problem. We have miles per gallon. The American people Ordinarily in a recession, when the a program that has proven to be work- have seen spectacular improvements in country is losing jobs, the Federal Re- ing, and all we need to do is to keep it efficiency and in environmental per- serve lowers interest rates, and that working. Getting gas-guzzling vehicles formance. helps the housing industry to move off the road and replaced with new fuel- I want to thank the Speaker and Mr. ahead. It helps the auto industry to efficient vehicles is helping our envi- OBEY for essentially assuring us—I’ll sell cars. Our economy is normally led ronment. It is putting money directly take it as that, almost—that we, in out of the recession by the housing in- into the pockets of middle-income fam- fact, are going to replace this money. I dustry and by the auto industry. This ilies. It is a ray of hope for auto dealers hope it is in the CR. It is necessary to time around, the situation is very dif- in this country, a ray of hope for the achieve our efficiency goals. ferent, because those two sectors have U.S. auto industry and a ray of hope Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- been basket cases for the past year and for our economy. er, I continue to reserve the balance of a half. Finally we have a bailout, not for the my time. The first glimmer of hope we’ve seen big businesses, not for Wall Street, but Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 30 in the auto industry is the news that a bailout for Main Street. seconds to the gentleman from Indiana we received yesterday from the Sec- As the lead sponsor of a bill to help (Mr. DONNELLY). retary of Transportation, Mr. LAHOOD, protect the legal rights of auto dealers, Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. Mr. who informed us that, in just 3 days’ I can tell you this is a godsend for the Speaker, I want to thank the chairman time, when the program was started, as auto dealers in my district. Don’t stall for bringing this bill to the floor. This far as they can tell, it’s already over- what’s working. Give it a fill-up, and program has been an enormous success. subscribed. That means the consumers let’s get Cash for Clunkers back on the It’s good for our environment to have like this program; it means they are road. cars with better mileage. It’s good for reacting to it, and it means that it Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- our families, who get to save some would be irresponsible of us not to try er, I will be the last speaker on our money when they make these big pur- to prevent the shutdown of this pro- side, so I reserve the balance of my chases. It’s also very, very good for the gram just 3 days after it began. time. workers of Indiana, who are back to So we’re here, trying to take advan- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 work, building these cars. tage of one of the few bright spots in minute to the gentleman from Michi- This is a win-win-win for our coun- the economy to help move the economy gan (Mr. SCHAUER). try. It’s one of the great programs to forward. We still have a long way to go Mr. SCHAUER. Thank you, Mr. create jobs, to help our environment before good news shows up on the un- Chairman. Thank you for your quick and to help our families. We’re very employment side of the ledger, but leadership on such an important issue. supportive, and we want to thank the we’ll take every bit of good news we When I ran for Congress—and I’m chairman for bringing this program can. Today, I think this is one piece of from Michigan—I pledged that I would forward. good news, and I think we need to re- fight every day for people in businesses Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- spond to it. in my community who are being hurt er, it should be noted that the Speaker, Mr. LEWIS of California. Would the by a brutal economy. The Cash for when she was presenting her views to gentleman yield? Clunkers program has breathed life the membership, indicated that, one Mr. OBEY. I would be happy to yield into a very difficult economy in com- way or another, she’d find a way to get very briefly to my friend. munities all around my district. Here this money back into the bill some- Mr. LEWIS of California. I just want is why this is important: where down the line. Between now and to say, Mr. Chairman, that, for some I’ve talked to car dealers in my dis- then, it’s pretty obvious that this bill reason or another, the gentleman who trict. They can’t keep cars on the lots. could not have been on the floor today is our Speaker pro tempore has drawn They will be ordering new cars from if it had not been for an emergency des- the short end of the stick this week. He manufacturers in my State and from ignation that would allow us to exer- has been doing wonderful work in mov- around the country. Suppliers who sup- cise ourselves in this fashion. ing the process along, and I think the ply parts for those cars will be manu- I would remind ourselves one more body should recognize his work. facturing more of them. This is very, time of the quote received from a car Mr. OBEY. I thank the gentleman. very critical, and it has been very ef- dealer in New York. Speaking of us, Mr. Speaker, I would ask for an fective in turning around our economy about how this bill was handled, he ‘‘aye’’ vote. in just a matter of days. said, If they can’t administer a pro- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, while I Mr. Chairman, thank you for giving gram like this, I’d be a little concerned strongly support the ‘‘cash for clunkers’’ con- us the opportunity to continue this about my health insurance. cept, I voted against this legislation to provide

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I’m concerned that rushing ahead continue to benefit from the program, and we gress is simply taking action to protect hard- without better understanding these issues will must ensure the financial security of existing working Americans whose dealerships are create additional problems in the future. In ad- deals between consumers and car dealer- being taken from them for no mistake of their dition, by bringing this legislation to the Floor ships. own. so quickly, we have missed an opportunity to Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. When we committed taxpayer dollars to make improvements to the program. Speaker, I am concerned over the news re- these companies, we accepted the responsi- Cash for clunkers is a much better approach ports that the Consumer Assistance to Recy- bility to make sure those monies would help to help both consumers and the auto industry cle and Save Program, or the Car Allowance Americans on Main Street—that means deal- than simply bailing out the automakers by Rebate System has run out of money. erships and not just manufacturers. Dealers throwing money at them. With this program we This program took effect approximately one deserve to be protected by these funds, and are not only helping them to modernize their week ago, and American auto dealers have al- Members of Congress should be committed to fleet, but we are taking some of the dirtiest, ready sold 8,000 cars thanks to subsidies con- effective oversight. most polluting cars off the road. tained in the legislation. Equally impressive is In a rare exhibit of bipartisanship, Demo- The fact that the program ran out of money the fact that appropriated funds have already crats and Republicans are working together to within the course of a few days shows its pop- been dispersed. This swift action by Congress save American auto dealers. Members of both ularity and its potential to help rescue and and the Department of Transportation is ex- parties agree that the closing of dealerships transform our nation’s automakers. Con- tremely encouraging. This legislation has been may violate state franchise laws designed to sumers have clearly demonstrated that they having a stabilizing effect moving forward and protect dealers from unfair and oppressive want to purchase more fuel efficient vehicles. delivers badly needed relief to the American trade practices. Action to extend the program would have auto industry. The actions of Chrysler and GM simply ig- been a good opportunity to strengthen and The Cars for Clunkers program is a part of nore these protected rights. Dealers have lost better target the provisions so they do more to the federal government’s efforts to help local their dealerships without due process or ade- improve fuel efficiency, reduce vehicle emis- dealers who are suffering financially and shut- quate compensation. Action by Congress sions and reduce our dependence on foreign ting down because of the economy, and I am could not only reinstate dealers but will also oil. thrilled by the program’s early success. revitalize the communities that depend cru- I am also concerned that in order to triple We need to fully fund the House-passed au- cially on dealerships for jobs and services. cash for clunkers, the bill takes money away thorized level of $4 billion before we leave for Simply, auto dealers are part of the solution to from another important economic recovery our August district work period. manufacturers’ problems, not a part of the program that supports renewable energy The government’s new Cash for Clunkers problem. projects. We don’t know the consequences of program took effect approximately one week Most dealers would prefer to remain in the this action and how it will impact other Oregon ago, and American auto dealers have already automobile business as GM or Chrysler priorities and job prospects in the renewables sold 8,000 cars thanks to subsidies contained franchisees, but today manufacturers are al- sector. in the legislation. I am confident that this legis- lowed to eliminate entire dealerships regard- Cash for clunkers is a program I support lation will have a stabilizing effect moving for- less of clear precedent that protects dealers’ and I think it has an important role to play in ward and deliver badly needed relief to the rights. Chrysler and GM are being allowed to our economic recovery. However, I don’t want American auto industry. Creation of the Cash operate as the ‘‘exception to the rule.’’ This is this rushed action to weaken both its effective- for Clunkers program was not the first action unfair to our communities that depend on auto ness and long-term viability. Congress has taken this year to help strug- dealers and represents a clear federal level Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support gling auto dealers. As we move forward with assault on state franchise laws. of H.R. 3435. implementation of this new program, it is im- Congress must take action to save our deal- The CARS program has proven widely suc- portant that Congress make sure previously erships, communities, and American jobs. cessful. Within five days of the program’s offi- appropriated funds are used to help auto deal- Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support cial start for electronic submission of applica- ers on Main Street and not just manufacturers. of H.R. 3435, the Consumer Assistance to Re- tions, there is concern that the original $1 bil- As a senior member of the Transportation cycle and Save (CARS) Program, or the lion in funding will soon be depleted. Committee, I work every day to help Ameri- ‘‘Cash for Clunkers’’ initiative. This means an estimated 250,000 new vehi- cans who depend on the transportation indus- This additional $2 billion in funding will help cles were sold since the start of the program. try for jobs and services. I firmly believe that promote automotive sales and protect our en- This is a great boost to our auto industry, with every mode of transportation contributes to vironment. In the past week, it is estimated reports of dealerships being unable to keep America in meaningful ways. However, no that 250,000 cars were sold. On both sides of current vehicles in stock due to the strong de- mode of transportation has shaped American the aisle, people acknowledged the effective- mand from consumers—a problem my local life as profoundly as the automobile—and that ness of this initiative. I am proud to support its dealers welcome. is why Congress needs to do everything in its extension. Preliminary statistics on the program point power to help struggling auto dealers across I also ask for special consideration and clar- to consumers gaining a 69 percent improve- America. ification on an important part of this bill. As it ment in fuel efficiency from their trade-in vehi- In good economic times, manufacturers es- currently stands, if one spouse owns the title cles, with an average annual gasoline savings tablished as many dealerships as possible in to a ‘‘clunker’’ and the other spouse holds the of $750. order to maximize profit. However, in today’s registration, that couple is not eligible to par- The goals of increasing fuel efficiency, re- recession, these same dealerships are being ticipate in the program. I believe that consider- ducing pollution, and providing a needed eco- asked to sacrifice. And those responsible for ation to married couples should be afforded nomic stimulus for our nation’s auto industry the industry’s collapse—namely the manage- more flexibility and that regardless of the reg- have all been met by the program. An addi- ment of GM and Chrysler who insisted on istration/title configuration, those married cou- tional $2 billion, transferred from the economic building bigger, gas-guzzling automobiles—are ples should be able to participate. stimulus bill, should provide enough funding the ones being propped up by federal bailout Finally, this is a very positive, bipartisan ini- for the program to sell an additional 500,000 dollars. This is hardly fair, and Congress has tiative to help our auto industry, to help con- vehicles. a responsibility to exercise oversight and en- sumers, to grow our economy, and to do it in Even ineligible consumers are benefiting as sure dealers are not punished for manage- an environmentally sound way. more foot traffic from the program will boost ment’s mistakes. Mr. OBEY. I yield back the balance automotive sales for dealerships across the Most dealerships across America are seeing of my time. country. layoffs and some have been closed altogether. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The A bipartisan group of Members and the These dealers are the bedrock of our commu- question is on the motion offered by White House are in agreement that this suc- nities; they sponsor our children’s sports the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr.

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OBEY) that the House suspend the rules Meek (FL) Rangel Speier Mr. BACHUS changed his vote from and pass the bill, H.R. 3435. Meeks (NY) Rehberg Spratt ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Melancon Reichert Stark The question was taken. Michaud Reyes Stearns So (two-thirds being in the affirma- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Miller (MI) Richardson Stupak tive) the rules were suspended and the Miller (NC) Rodriguez Sutton bill was passed. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Miller, Gary Roe (TN) Tanner The result of the vote was announced in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Miller, George Rogers (AL) Taylor Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- Minnick Rogers (MI) Teague as above recorded. er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. Mollohan Ros-Lehtinen Terry A motion to reconsider was laid on Moore (KS) Ross Thompson (CA) the table. The yeas and nays were ordered. Moore (WI) Rothman (NJ) Thompson (MS) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Moran (VA) Roybal-Allard Thompson (PA) f ant to House Resolution 697, this 15- Murphy (CT) Ruppersberger Tiahrt Murphy, Patrick Rush Tiberi CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL IN- minute vote on the motion to suspend Murphy, Tim Ryan (OH) Titus Murtha Sa´ nchez, Linda STITUTION COMPENSATION the rules will be followed by 5-minute Tonko Nadler (NY) T. FAIRNESS ACT OF 2009 votes on adoption of the Frank amend- Towns Napolitano Sanchez, Loretta Tsongas ment, as modified, to H.R. 3269; adop- Neal (MA) Sarbanes The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Turner tion of the Garrett amendment to H.R. Nye Schakowsky ant to House Resolution 697, pro- Upton 3269. Oberstar Schauer ceedings will now resume on the bill Obey Schiff Van Hollen ´ (H.R. 3269) to amend the Securities Ex- The vote was taken by electronic de- Olver Schwartz Velazquez vice, and there were—yeas 316, nays Ortiz Scott (GA) Visclosky change Act of 1934 to provide share- 109, answered ‘‘present’’ 2, not voting 6, Pallone Scott (VA) Walden holders with an advisory vote on execu- Pascrell Serrano Walz tive compensation and to prevent per- as follows: Pastor (AZ) Sestak Wamp [Roll No. 682] Payne Shea-Porter Wasserman verse incentives in the compensation Perlmutter Sherman Schultz practices of financial institutions. YEAS—316 Perriello Shimkus Waters The Clerk read the title of the bill. Abercrombie Costello Holden Peters Shuler Watson Ackerman Courtney Holt Petri Shuster Watt AMENDMENT NO. 1, AS MODIFIED, OFFERED BY Aderholt Crowley Honda Pingree (ME) Simpson Waxman MR. FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS Adler (NJ) Cuellar Hoyer Pitts Sires Weiner The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Altmire Cummings Inslee Platts Skelton Welch finished business is the question on the Andrews Dahlkemper Israel Poe (TX) Slaughter Wexler Arcuri Davis (AL) Issa Pomeroy Smith (NJ) Wilson (OH) amendment by the gentleman from Austria Davis (CA) Jackson (IL) Price (NC) Smith (WA) Woolsey Massachusetts (Mr. FRANK), as modi- Baca Davis (IL) Jackson-Lee Putnam Snyder Wu fied, on which a recorded vote was or- Bachus Davis (KY) (TX) Quigley Souder Yarmuth Baldwin Davis (TN) Johnson (GA) Rahall Space Young (FL) dered. Barrow DeFazio Johnson, E. B. The Clerk will redesignate the Barton (TX) DeGette Jones NAYS—109 amendment. Bean Delahunt Kagen Akin Garrett (NJ) Murphy (NY) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Becerra DeLauro Kanjorski Alexander Giffords Myrick Berkley Diaz-Balart, L. Kaptur Bachmann Goodlatte Neugebauer ment. Berman Diaz-Balart, M. Kennedy Baird Granger Nunes The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Berry Dicks Kildee Barrett (SC) Graves Olson question is on the amendment, as Biggert Dingell Kilpatrick (MI) Bartlett Hastings (WA) Paul modified. Bilbray Donnelly (IN) Kilroy Bilirakis Heller Paulsen Bishop (GA) Doyle Kind Bishop (UT) Hensarling Pence This will be a 5-minute vote. Bishop (NY) Dreier King (NY) Blackburn Herger Peterson The vote was taken by electronic de- Blunt Driehaus Kingston Blumenauer Herseth Sandlin Polis (CO) vice, and there were—ayes 242, noes 178, Boccieri Duncan Kirk Boehner Hunter Posey Bono Mack Edwards (MD) Kissell Bonner Inglis Price (GA) not voting 13, as follows: Boren Edwards (TX) Klein (FL) Boozman Jenkins Radanovich [Roll No. 683] Boswell Ehlers Kline (MN) Boyd Johnson (IL) Rogers (KY) AYES—242 Boucher Ellison Kosmas Brady (TX) Johnson, Sam Rohrabacher Boustany Ellsworth Kratovil Broun (GA) Jordan (OH) Rooney Abercrombie Clay Filner Brady (PA) Emerson Kucinich Brown (SC) King (IA) Roskam Ackerman Cleaver Foster Braley (IA) Engel Lance Burgess Kirkpatrick (AZ) Royce Adler (NJ) Clyburn Frank (MA) Bright Eshoo Langevin Cantor Lamborn Ryan (WI) Altmire Cohen Fudge Brown, Corrine Etheridge Larsen (WA) Carter Latta Scalise Andrews Connolly (VA) Giffords Brown-Waite, Farr Larson (CT) Chaffetz Lewis (CA) Schmidt Arcuri Conyers Gonzalez Ginny Fattah Latham Coffman (CO) Lucas Schock Baca Cooper Gordon (TN) Burton (IN) Filner LaTourette Cole Luetkemeyer Schrader Baird Costa Grayson Butterfield Foster Lee (CA) Conaway Lummis Sensenbrenner Baldwin Costello Green, Al Buyer Frank (MA) Lee (NY) Crenshaw Lungren, Daniel Sessions Barrow Courtney Green, Gene Calvert Fudge Levin Culberson E. Shadegg Bean Crowley Grijalva Camp Gerlach Lewis (GA) Dent Mack Smith (NE) Becerra Cuellar Gutierrez Campbell Gingrey (GA) Lipinski Doggett Marshall Smith (TX) Berkley Cummings Hall (NY) Cao Gonzalez LoBiondo Fallin McCarthy (CA) Sullivan Berman Dahlkemper Halvorson Capito Gordon (TN) Loebsack Flake McClintock Thornberry Berry Davis (AL) Hare Capps Grayson Lofgren, Zoe Fleming McHenry Tierney Bishop (GA) Davis (CA) Harman Capuano Green, Al Lowey Forbes McMorris Westmoreland Bishop (NY) Davis (IL) Hastings (FL) Cardoza Green, Gene Luja´ n Fortenberry Rodgers Whitfield Blumenauer Davis (TN) Heinrich Carnahan Griffith Lynch Foxx Mica Wilson (SC) Boccieri DeFazio Herseth Sandlin Carney Grijalva Maffei Franks (AZ) Miller (FL) Wittman Boswell DeGette Higgins Carson (IN) Guthrie Maloney Frelinghuysen Mitchell Wolf Boucher Delahunt Hill Cassidy Gutierrez Manzullo Gallegly Moran (KS) Young (AK) Boyd DeLauro Himes Castle Hall (NY) Marchant Brady (PA) Dicks Hinchey Castor (FL) Hall (TX) Markey (CO) ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—2 Braley (IA) Dingell Hinojosa Chandler Halvorson Markey (MA) Buchanan Deal (GA) Brown, Corrine Doggett Hirono Childers Hare Massa Butterfield Donnelly (IN) Hodes Chu Harman Matheson NOT VOTING—6 Capps Doyle Holden Clarke Hastings (FL) Matsui Gohmert Linder McCaul Capuano Driehaus Holt Clay Heinrich McCollum Harper McCarthy (NY) Salazar Cardoza Edwards (MD) Honda Cleaver Higgins McCotter Carnahan Edwards (TX) Hoyer Clyburn Hill McDermott b 1324 Carney Ellison Inslee Coble Himes McGovern Carson (IN) Ellsworth Israel Cohen Hinchey McHugh Messrs. COFFMAN of Colorado, BLU- Castor (FL) Engel Jackson (IL) Connolly (VA) Hinojosa McIntyre MENAUER and BAIRD and Ms. JEN- Chandler Eshoo Jackson-Lee Conyers Hirono McKeon Childers Etheridge (TX) Cooper Hodes McMahon KINS changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to Chu Farr Johnson (GA) Costa Hoekstra McNerney ‘‘nay.’’ Clarke Fattah Johnson, E. B.

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There are 2 minutes remain- Lynch Price (NC) Lummis Price (GA) Tiahrt Titus ing on this vote. Maffei Quigley Lungren, Daniel Putnam Tiberi Tonko Maloney Rahall E. Radanovich Turner Towns Markey (MA) Rangel Mack Rehberg Upton Tsongas b 1330 Marshall Reyes Manzullo Reichert Walden Van Hollen Massa Richardson Mr. CLEAVER changed his vote from Marchant Roe (TN) Westmoreland Vela´ zquez Matheson Rodriguez ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Markey (CO) Rogers (AL) Whitfield Matsui Ross Visclosky McCarthy (CA) Rogers (KY) Wilson (SC) McDermott Rothman (NJ) Walz So the amendment, as modified, was McClintock Rogers (MI) Wittman McGovern Roybal-Allard Wasserman agreed to. McCotter Rohrabacher Wolf McIntyre Ruppersberger Schultz The result of the vote was announced McHenry Rooney Young (AK) Waters McMahon Rush as above recorded. McHugh Ros-Lehtinen Young (FL) McNerney Ryan (OH) Watson Meek (FL) Sa´ nchez, Linda Watt A motion to reconsider was laid on NOES—244 Meeks (NY) T. Weiner the table. Abercrombie Delahunt Kildee Melancon Sanchez, Loretta Welch Stated against: Michaud Sarbanes Wexler Ackerman DeLauro Kilpatrick (MI) Miller (NC) Schakowsky Whitfield Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Adler (NJ) Dicks Kilroy Miller, George Schauer Wilson (OH) 683 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been Altmire Dingell Kind Minnick Schiff Woolsey present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Andrews Doggett Kissell Mollohan Schrader Wu Arcuri Donnelly (IN) Klein (FL) Moore (KS) Schwartz Yarmuth AMENDMENT NO. 2 IN THE NATURE OF A SUB- Baca Doyle Kosmas STITUTE OFFERED BY MR. GARRETT OF NEW Baird Driehaus Kucinich NOES—178 JERSEY Baldwin Duncan Langevin Barrow Edwards (MD) Larsen (WA) Aderholt Deal (GA) Latham The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Bean Edwards (TX) Larson (CT) Akin Dent LaTourette finished business is the question on the Becerra Ellison Lee (CA) Alexander Diaz-Balart, L. Latta amendment offered by the gentleman Berkley Ellsworth Levin Austria Diaz-Balart, M. Lee (NY) Berman Engel Lewis (GA) Bachmann Dreier Lewis (CA) from New Jersey (Mr. GARRETT) on Berry Eshoo Lipinski Bachus Duncan LoBiondo which a recorded vote was ordered. Bishop (GA) Etheridge Loebsack Barrett (SC) Ehlers Lucas The Clerk will redesignate the Bishop (NY) Farr Lofgren, Zoe Bartlett Emerson Luetkemeyer amendment. Blumenauer Fattah Lowey Barton (TX) Fallin Lummis Boccieri Filner Luja´ n Biggert Flake Lungren, Daniel The Clerk redesignated the amend- Boren Foster Lynch Bilbray Fleming E. ment. Boswell Frank (MA) Maffei Bilirakis Forbes Mack The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Boucher Fudge Maloney Bishop (UT) Fortenberry Manzullo Boyd Giffords Markey (MA) Blackburn Foxx Marchant question is on the amendment. Brady (PA) Gonzalez Marshall Blunt Franks (AZ) Markey (CO) This will be a 5-minute vote. Braley (IA) Gordon (TN) Massa Boehner Frelinghuysen McCarthy (CA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Brown, Corrine Grayson Matheson Bonner Gallegly McClintock vice, and there were—ayes 179, noes 244, Butterfield Green, Al Matsui Bono Mack Garrett (NJ) McCotter Cao Green, Gene McCollum Boozman Gerlach McHenry not voting 10, as follows: Capps Grijalva McDermott Boren Gingrey (GA) McHugh [Roll No. 684] Capuano Hall (NY) McGovern Boustany Goodlatte McKeon Cardoza Halvorson McIntyre Brady (TX) Granger Mica AYES—179 Carnahan Hare McNerney Bright Graves Miller (FL) Aderholt Burgess Emerson Carney Harman Meek (FL) Broun (GA) Griffith Miller (MI) Akin Burton (IN) Fallin Carson (IN) Hastings (FL) Meeks (NY) Brown (SC) Guthrie Miller, Gary Alexander Buyer Flake Castor (FL) Heinrich Melancon Brown-Waite, Hall (TX) Mitchell Austria Calvert Fleming Chandler Herseth Sandlin Michaud Ginny Hastings (WA) Moran (KS) Bachmann Camp Forbes Childers Higgins Miller (NC) Buchanan Heller Murphy, Tim Bachus Campbell Fortenberry Chu Hill Miller, George Burgess Hensarling Myrick Barrett (SC) Cantor Foxx Clarke Himes Mitchell Burton (IN) Herger Neugebauer Bartlett Capito Franks (AZ) Clay Hinchey Mollohan Buyer Hoekstra Nunes Barton (TX) Carter Frelinghuysen Cleaver Hinojosa Moore (KS) Calvert Hunter Nye Biggert Cassidy Gallegly Clyburn Hirono Moore (WI) Camp Inglis Olson Bilirakis Castle Garrett (NJ) Cohen Hodes Moran (VA) Campbell Issa Paul Bishop (UT) Chaffetz Gerlach Connolly (VA) Holden Murphy (CT) Cantor Jenkins Pence Blackburn Coble Gingrey (GA) Conyers Holt Murphy (NY) Cao Johnson (IL) Petri Blunt Coffman (CO) Goodlatte Cooper Honda Murphy, Patrick Capito Johnson, Sam Pitts Boehner Cole Granger Costa Hoyer Murphy, Tim Carter Jones Platts Bonner Conaway Graves Costello Inslee Murtha Cassidy Jordan (OH) Poe (TX) Bono Mack Crenshaw Griffith Courtney Israel Nadler (NY) Castle King (IA) Posey Boozman Cuellar Guthrie Crowley Jackson (IL) Napolitano Chaffetz King (NY) Price (GA) Boustany Culberson Hall (TX) Cummings Jackson-Lee Neal (MA) Coble Kingston Putnam Brady (TX) Davis (KY) Hastings (WA) Dahlkemper (TX) Oberstar Coffman (CO) Kirk Radanovich Bright Deal (GA) Heller Davis (AL) Johnson (GA) Obey Cole Kirkpatrick (AZ) Rehberg Broun (GA) Dent Hensarling Davis (CA) Johnson, E. B. Olver Conaway Kline (MN) Reichert Brown (SC) Diaz-Balart, L. Herger Davis (IL) Kagen Ortiz Crenshaw Kratovil Roe (TN) Brown-Waite, Diaz-Balart, M. Hoekstra Davis (TN) Kanjorski Pallone Culberson Lamborn Rogers (AL) Ginny Dreier Hunter DeFazio Kaptur Pascrell Davis (KY) Lance Rogers (KY) Buchanan Ehlers Inglis DeGette Kennedy Pastor (AZ)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.001 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 20431 Payne Schauer Thompson (MS) ‘‘(C) the amount of money expended on ac- This motion provides an appropriate Perlmutter Schiff Tierney tivities to influence such a vote.’’. level of transparency for shareholder Perriello Schrader Titus Peters Schwartz Tonko Mr. SESSIONS (during the reading). elections. If we believe that voters de- Peterson Scott (GA) Towns Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent serve this information, we should also Polis (CO) Scott (VA) Tsongas to have the motion considered as read. give to shareholders this same level of Pomeroy Serrano Van Hollen The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there transparency. Price (NC) Sestak Vela´ zquez Quigley Shea-Porter objection to the request of the gen- Once again, I would like to make it Visclosky Rahall Sherman Walz tleman from Texas? clear that this legislation will not ‘‘kill Rangel Shuler There was no objection. Reyes Sires Wasserman the bill,’’ as its opponents might claim. Richardson Skelton Schultz Mr. SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- It will not send the bill back to com- Rodriguez Slaughter Waters ant to the rule, the gentleman from mittee to fix its current lack of trans- Ross Smith (WA) Watson Texas is recognized for 5 minutes in parency because it allows it to be done Rothman (NJ) Snyder Watt Roybal-Allard Space Waxman support of his motion. right here, right now. Ruppersberger Speier Weiner Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I would I encourage all my colleagues to sup- Rush Spratt Welch like to preempt a common protest by port this commonsense motion to im- Ryan (OH) Stark Wexler the gentleman, my friend from Massa- ´ prove transparency for shareholders Sanchez, Linda Stupak Wilson (OH) chusetts, and let my colleagues know T. Sutton Woolsey about who is trying to influence their Sanchez, Loretta Tanner Wu that this motion will not ‘‘kill the votes. Sarbanes Taylor Yarmuth bill.’’ In fact, it will not even send it Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Schakowsky Thompson (CA) back to committee. We have the au- of my time. NOT VOTING—10 thority right here, right now to provide Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Bilbray Linder Salazar for the appropriate transparency and Speaker, I rise to claim the time in op- Gohmert McCarthy (NY) Wamp accountability just by passing this mo- position to the motion. Gutierrez McCaul Harper Pingree (ME) tion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- The legislation that the Democrat tleman from Massachusetts is recog- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE majority has brought before the House nized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore (during today forces every publicly held com- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- pany to bear the cost of administering Speaker, that speech would have been ing in this vote. a toothless, non-binding shareholder impressive—I might have disagreed b 1338 vote on pay packages during every with it—if it applied to all shareholder Messrs. CONYERS and OBEY proxy vote. votes. The recommittal motion singles changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ This motion to recommit would im- out the say-on-pay. And if you want to So the amendment was rejected. prove this interventionist legislation influence pay, you have to report ev- The result of the vote was announced by providing sunshine and trans- erything. If you want to vote on a as above recorded. parency for shareholders so that there merger or an acquisition or if you want A motion to reconsider was laid on is full disclosure about who is financ- to vote on anything else, you don’t the table. ing efforts to influence a vote on this have to do it. It’s not a uniform re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The new, congressionally mandated, non- quirement of a disclosure. It burdens question is on the engrossment and binding shareholder resolution. the say-on-pay vote and leaves every third reading of the bill. Let me give an example of a substan- other vote in the dark. If that’s so im- The bill was ordered to be engrossed tially similar disclosure requirement portant, why did we not have a broader and read a third time, and was read the that every Member of this body under- version of it? third time. stands because it’s already a current It also is quite burdensome. MOTION TO RECOMMIT practice: As Federal candidates, we are b 1345 Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I have a obligated to disclose to the FEC the motion at the desk. name, occupation, and amount given If you want to spend money to oppose The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the from each of our donors. We require large bonuses, to oppose large salaries, gentleman opposed to the bill? this because public interest is advanced to oppose a company paying 72 percent Mr. SESSIONS. I am. by letting voters know who funds each of its revenue, as recently happened, in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The candidate’s campaign. compensation, if you are a pension Clerk will report the motion to recom- My motion asks for the same disclo- fund, if you are a union, if you want to mit. sure so that shareholders know what write to your own members and say The Clerk read as follows: persons or organizations are spending this is a bad idea, if you hold shares, Mr. Sessions moves to recommit the bill, money to influence the new manda- vote ‘‘no.’’ You have to give the iden- H.R. 3269, to the Committee on Financial tory, non-binding vote. tity of all persons or entities engaged Services with instructions to report the The purpose of this motion is not to in the activity and the activities en- same back to the House forthwith with the impede the ability of organizations to gaged. following amendment: At the end of section 14(i) of the Securities influence the vote. If they hold shares It is not simply a reporting of the Exchange Act of 1934 (as added by section 2 in stock, they will be able to express amount of money. It is a very detailed of the bill), insert the following: their opinion. The point of the motion one, and it burdens only those voting ‘‘(6) DISCLOSURE OF ACTIVITIES TO INFLU- is to simply provide voters, in this case on say-on-pay. It clearly comes from a ENCE VOTE.—Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) shareholders, with access to informa- hostility of the notion of say-on-pay. or (2)(B), a shareholder’s vote shall not be tion about who is spending money and Members who opposed it 2 years ago counted under such paragraphs if the share- what are they attempting to influence can’t oppose it today, so they now have holder has spent, directly or indirectly, more than a de minimis amount of money (as de- with their vote. a new tactic. They are trying to aggra- termined by the Commission) on activities My motion tasks the SEC with set- vate it. to influence the vote under such paragraphs ting a de minimus level of spending and And while we are on the subject of of other shareholders, unless such share- with collecting important information aggravation, I hope to reduce the level holder discloses to the Commission, in ac- about anyone or any organization that here by asking people to vote ‘‘no.’’ cordance with rules prescribed by the Com- spends over that amount to influence a Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance mission— vote, including who is spending the of my time. ‘‘(A) the identity of all persons or entities engaged in activities to influence such a money, what they are spending the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without vote; money on, and how much they are objection, the previous question is or- ‘‘(B) the activities engaged in to influence spending to influence the votes of other dered on the motion to recommit. such a vote; and shareholders. There was no objection.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.001 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20432 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Boucher Hinojosa Pallone A motion to reconsider was laid on question is on the motion to recommit. Boyd Hirono Pascrell the table. Brady (PA) Hodes Pastor (AZ) The question was taken; and the Braley (IA) Holden Payne The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Speaker pro tempore announced that Brown, Corrine Holt Perlmutter question is on the passage of the bill. the noes appeared to have it. Butterfield Honda Perriello The question was taken; and the Capps Hoyer Peters RECORDED VOTE Capuano Inslee Peterson Speaker pro tempore announced that Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I de- Cardoza Israel Pingree (ME) the ayes appeared to have it. Carnahan Jackson (IL) Polis (CO) mand a recorded vote. RECORDED VOTE Carney Jackson-Lee Pomeroy A recorded vote was ordered. Carson (IN) (TX) Price (NC) Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Castor (FL) Johnson (GA) Quigley Chandler Johnson, E. B. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair Rahall A recorded vote was ordered. Childers Kagen Reyes Chu Kanjorski will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum Richardson The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Clarke Kaptur time for any electronic vote on the Rodriguez Clay Kennedy will be a 5-minute vote. Ross question of passage. Cleaver Kildee The vote was taken by electronic de- Rothman (NJ) The vote was taken by electronic de- Clyburn Kilpatrick (MI) Roybal-Allard vice, and there were—ayes 237, noes 185, Cohen Kilroy vice, and there were—ayes 178, noes 244, Ruppersberger not voting 11, as follows: not voting 11, as follows: Connolly (VA) Kind Conyers Kirkpatrick (AZ) Rush [Roll No. 686] [Roll No. 685] Cooper Kissell Ryan (OH) Sa´ nchez, Linda AYES—237 AYES—178 Costa Klein (FL) Costello Kosmas T. Abercrombie Fattah Meek (FL) Aderholt Foxx Myrick Courtney Kucinich Sanchez, Loretta Ackerman Filner Meeks (NY) Akin Franks (AZ) Neugebauer Crowley Langevin Sarbanes Adler (NJ) Foster Melancon Alexander Frelinghuysen Nunes Cuellar Larsen (WA) Schakowsky Altmire Frank (MA) Michaud Austria Gallegly Nye Cummings Larson (CT) Schauer Andrews Fudge Miller (NC) Bachmann Garrett (NJ) Olson Dahlkemper Lee (CA) Schiff Arcuri Giffords Miller, George Bachus Gerlach Paul Davis (AL) Levin Schrader Baca Gonzalez Minnick Barrett (SC) Gingrey (GA) Paulsen Davis (CA) Lewis (GA) Schwartz Baird Gordon (TN) Mollohan Bartlett Goodlatte Pence Davis (IL) Lipinski Scott (GA) Baldwin Grayson Moore (KS) Barton (TX) Granger Petri Davis (TN) Loebsack Scott (VA) Barrow Green, Al Moore (WI) Biggert Graves Pitts DeFazio Lofgren, Zoe Serrano Bean Green, Gene Moran (VA) Bilbray Griffith Platts DeGette Lowey Sestak Becerra Gutierrez Murphy (CT) Bilirakis Guthrie Poe (TX) Delahunt Luja´ n Shea-Porter Berkley Hall (NY) Murphy (NY) Bishop (UT) Hall (TX) Posey DeLauro Lynch Sherman Berman Hare Murphy, Patrick Blackburn Hastings (WA) Price (GA) Dicks Maffei Shuler Bishop (GA) Harman Murphy, Tim Blunt Heller Putnam Dingell Maloney Sires Bishop (NY) Hastings (FL) Murtha Boehner Hensarling Doggett Markey (CO) Blumenauer Heinrich Nadler (NY) Radanovich Slaughter Bonner Herger Donnelly (IN) Markey (MA) Boccieri Herseth Sandlin Napolitano Rehberg Smith (WA) Bono Mack Hoekstra Doyle Marshall Boswell Higgins Neal (MA) Reichert Snyder Boozman Hunter Driehaus Massa Boucher Hill Oberstar Roe (TN) Space Boustany Inglis Edwards (MD) Matheson Speier Brady (PA) Himes Obey Brady (TX) Issa Rogers (AL) Edwards (TX) Matsui Spratt Braley (IA) Hinchey Olver Bright Jenkins Rogers (KY) Ellison McCollum Stark Brown, Corrine Hinojosa Ortiz Broun (GA) Johnson (IL) Rogers (MI) Engel McDermott Stupak Butterfield Hirono Pallone Brown (SC) Johnson, Sam Rohrabacher Eshoo McGovern Sutton Capps Hodes Pascrell Brown-Waite, Jones Rooney Etheridge McIntyre Tanner Capuano Holden Pastor (AZ) Ginny Jordan (OH) Ros-Lehtinen Farr McMahon Taylor Cardoza Holt Payne Buchanan King (IA) Roskam Fattah McNerney Carnahan Honda Perlmutter Thompson (CA) Burgess King (NY) Royce Filner Meek (FL) Carney Hoyer Perriello Thompson (MS) Burton (IN) Kingston Ryan (WI) Foster Meeks (NY) Carson (IN) Inslee Peters Tierney Buyer Kirk Scalise Frank (MA) Melancon Castor (FL) Israel Peterson Titus Calvert Kline (MN) Schmidt Fudge Michaud Chandler Jackson (IL) Pingree (ME) Tonko Camp Kratovil Schock Giffords Miller (NC) Childers Jackson-Lee Polis (CO) Towns Campbell Lamborn Sensenbrenner Gonzalez Miller, George Chu (TX) Pomeroy Tsongas Cantor Lance Sessions Gordon (TN) Minnick Clarke Johnson (GA) Price (NC) Van Hollen Cao Latham Shadegg Grayson Mitchell Clay Johnson, E. B. Quigley Vela´ zquez Capito LaTourette Shimkus Green, Al Mollohan Cleaver Kagen Rahall Visclosky Carter Latta Shuster Green, Gene Moore (KS) Clyburn Kanjorski Rangel Walz Cassidy Lee (NY) Simpson Grijalva Moore (WI) Cohen Kaptur Reyes Wasserman Castle Lewis (CA) Smith (NE) Gutierrez Moran (VA) Connolly (VA) Kennedy Richardson Chaffetz LoBiondo Schultz Smith (NJ) Hall (NY) Murphy (CT) Conyers Kildee Rodriguez Coble Lucas Waters Smith (TX) Halvorson Murphy (NY) Cooper Kilpatrick (MI) Rothman (NJ) Coffman (CO) Luetkemeyer Watson Souder Hare Murphy, Patrick Costa Kilroy Roybal-Allard Cole Lummis Watt Stearns Harman Murtha Costello Kind Ruppersberger Conaway Lungren, Daniel Waxman Sullivan Hastings (FL) Nadler (NY) Courtney Kissell Rush Crenshaw E. Weiner Teague Heinrich Napolitano Crowley Klein (FL) Ryan (OH) Culberson Mack Welch ´ Terry Herseth Sandlin Neal (MA) Cummings Kosmas Sanchez, Linda Davis (KY) Manzullo Higgins Oberstar Wexler Dahlkemper Kucinich T. Thompson (PA) Deal (GA) Marchant Hill Obey Wilson (OH) Davis (AL) Langevin Sanchez, Loretta Thornberry Dent McCarthy (CA) Himes Olver Wu Davis (CA) Larsen (WA) Sarbanes Tiahrt Diaz-Balart, L. McClintock Hinchey Ortiz Yarmuth Davis (IL) Larson (CT) Schakowsky Tiberi Diaz-Balart, M. McCotter Davis (TN) Lee (CA) Schauer Turner Dreier McHenry NOT VOTING—11 DeFazio Levin Schiff Upton Duncan McKeon Gohmert McCaul Skelton DeGette Lewis (GA) Schrader Walden Ehlers McMorris Harper McHugh Wamp Delahunt Lipinski Schwartz Westmoreland Ellsworth Rodgers Linder Rangel DeLauro Loebsack Scott (GA) Whitfield Woolsey Emerson Mica McCarthy (NY) Salazar Dicks Lofgren, Zoe Scott (VA) Fallin Miller (FL) Wilson (SC) Dingell Lowey Serrano Flake Miller (MI) Wittman ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Doggett Luja´ n Sestak Fleming Miller, Gary Wolf The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Donnelly (IN) Lynch Shea-Porter Forbes Moran (KS) Young (AK) Doyle Maffei Sherman Fortenberry Murphy, Tim Young (FL) the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Driehaus Maloney Shuler ing in this vote. Duncan Marshall Sires NOES—244 Edwards (MD) Massa Skelton Abercrombie Baird Berry b 1402 Edwards (TX) Matheson Slaughter Ackerman Baldwin Bishop (GA) Ellison Matsui Smith (WA) Adler (NJ) Barrow Bishop (NY) So the motion to recommit was re- Ellsworth McCollum Space Altmire Bean Blumenauer jected. Engel McDermott Speier Andrews Becerra Boccieri Eshoo McGovern Spratt Arcuri Berkley Boren The result of the vote was announced Etheridge McIntyre Stark Baca Berman Boswell as above recorded. Farr McNerney Stupak

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.001 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 20433 Sutton Tsongas Watt Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts. Mr. Speak- (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs Tanner Van Hollen Waxman of Congress. Taylor Vela´ zquez Weiner er, on rollcall No. 686, I inadvertently did not vote, but intended to vote ‘‘aye’’. (b) EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES.—The spon- Thompson (CA) Visclosky Welch sor shall assume full responsibility for all Thompson (MS) Walz Wexler Stated against: expenses and liabilities incident to all activi- Tierney Wasserman Wilson (OH) Mr. LEE of New York. Mr. Speaker, on roll- Titus Schultz Woolsey ties associated with the event. Tonko Waters Wu call No. 686, had I been present, I would have SEC. 3. EVENT PREPARATIONS. Towns Watson Yarmuth voted ‘‘no.’’ Subject to the approval of the Architect of NOES—185 f the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, Aderholt Foxx Moran (KS) FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE sound amplification devices, and other re- Akin Franks (AZ) Myrick SENATE Alexander Frelinghuysen Neugebauer lated structures and equipment, as may be Austria Gallegly Nunes A further message from the Senate required for the event. Bachmann Garrett (NJ) Nye by Ms. Curtis, one of its clerks, an- SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. Bachus Gerlach Olson nounced that the Senate has passed The Capitol Police Board shall provide for Barrett (SC) Gingrey (GA) Paul without amendment a concurrent reso- enforcement of the restrictions contained in Bartlett Goodlatte Paulsen section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, Barton (TX) Granger Pence lution of the House of the following Berry Graves concerning sales, advertisements, displays, Petri title: and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as Biggert Griffith Pitts Bilbray Guthrie Platts H. Con. Res. 172. Concurrent resolution well as other restrictions applicable to the Bilirakis Hall (TX) Poe (TX) providing for a conditional adjournment of Capitol Grounds, in connection with the Bishop (UT) Halvorson Posey the House of Representatives and a condi- event. Blackburn Hastings (WA) Price (GA) tional recess or adjournment of the Senate. Blunt Heller Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Putnam f Boehner Hensarling Radanovich strong support of House Concurrent Resolu- Bonner Herger Rehberg AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL tion 171, authorizing the use of the Capitol Bono Mack Hoekstra Reichert Boozman Hunter GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL WEEK- Grounds for an event to honor military per- Roe (TN) sonnel who have died in service to the United Boren Inglis Rogers (AL) END OF REMEMBRANCE EVENT Boustany Issa Rogers (KY) States and to acknowledge the sacrifice of the Boyd Jenkins Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I ask Rogers (MI) families of those individuals as part of the Na- Brady (TX) Johnson (IL) Rohrabacher unanimous consent that the Com- Bright Johnson, Sam tional Weekend of Remembrance. Rooney mittee on Transportation and Infra- Broun (GA) Jones This concurrent resolution will permit the Ros-Lehtinen Brown (SC) Jordan (OH) structure be discharged from further Roskam use of the Capitol Grounds for a Time of Re- Brown-Waite, King (IA) consideration of the concurrent resolu- Ross Ginny King (NY) membrance tribute for military families who Royce tion (H. Con. Res. 171) authorizing the Buchanan Kingston have lost loved ones in Iraq and Afghanistan, Ryan (WI) use of the Capitol Grounds for an event Burgess Kirk including 72 Minnesota families (with 12 fami- Scalise to honor military personnel who have Burton (IN) Kirkpatrick (AZ) lies from my Congressional District). This Buyer Kline (MN) Schmidt died in service to the United States and Schock event will be held on September 26, 2009, on Calvert Kratovil to acknowledge the sacrifice of the Camp Lamborn Sensenbrenner the West Front of the Capitol and will be spon- Sessions families of those individuals as part of Campbell Lance sored by the White House Commission on Re- Shadegg the National Weekend of Remem- Cantor Latham membrance and Families United for Our Cao LaTourette Shimkus brance, and ask for its immediate con- Shuster Troops and Their Mission, a non-profit organi- Capito Latta sideration in the House. Carter Lewis (CA) Simpson zation. Smith (NE) The Clerk read the title of the con- Cassidy LoBiondo The White House Commission on Remem- Castle Lucas Smith (NJ) current resolution. brance was established by Congress in 2000, Chaffetz Luetkemeyer Smith (TX) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Coble Lummis Snyder under the National Moment of Remembrance MAFFEI). Is there objection to the re- Coffman (CO) Lungren, Daniel Souder Act (P.L. 106–579). This law directed the Stearns quest of the gentleman from Min- Cole E. Commission to unite the nation in a National Conaway Mack Sullivan nesota? Teague Moment of Remembrance, to be held at 3:00 Crenshaw Manzullo There was no objection. Cuellar Marchant Terry p.m. each Memorial Day. Since 2006, the The text of the concurrent resolution Culberson Markey (CO) Thompson (PA) Commission has also sponsored an annual Davis (KY) McCarthy (CA) Thornberry is as follows: Tiahrt Time of Remembrance ceremony to ‘‘honor all Deal (GA) McClintock H. CON. RES. 171 Dent McCotter Tiberi those who have died in service to our country, Diaz-Balart, L. McHenry Turner Resolved by the House of Representatives (the with a special tribute to America’s fallen in Af- Diaz-Balart, M. McKeon Upton Senate concurring), ghanistan and Iraq and the families they left Dreier McMahon Walden SECTION 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NA- Ehlers McMorris Westmoreland TIONAL WEEKEND OF REMEM- behind.’’ Emerson Rodgers Whitfield BRANCE EVENT. Passing this resolution will ensure that this Fallin Mica Wilson (SC) (a) IN GENERAL.—The White House Com- year’s ceremony, and a picnic to follow, will be Flake Miller (FL) Wittman Fleming Miller (MI) Wolf mission on Remembrance (in this resolution allowed to go forward on the Capitol Grounds Forbes Miller, Gary Young (AK) referred to as the ‘‘sponsor’’) shall be per- on September 26, 2009. Activities on the Cap- Fortenberry Mitchell Young (FL) mitted to sponsor a public event (in this res- itol Grounds conducted under H. Con. Res. olution referred to as the ‘‘event’’) on the NOT VOTING—11 171 will be coordinated with the Architect of Capitol Grounds to honor military personnel the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, and Gohmert Linder McHugh who have died in service to the United States Grijalva Markey (MA) Salazar and to acknowledge the sacrifice of the fami- will be free of charge. Harper McCarthy (NY) Wamp lies of those individuals as part of the Na- This ceremony is an opportunity to dem- Lee (NY) McCaul tional Weekend of Remembrance. onstrate to military families that their fellow ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE (b) DATE OF EVENT.—The event shall be Americans join them in mourning their loss, The SPEAKER pro tempore (during held on September 26, 2009, or on such other and to express our sincere and immeasurable the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- date as the Speaker of the House of Rep- gratitude for the service of their sons, daugh- ing in this vote. resentatives and the Committee on Rules ters, mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers to and Administration of the Senate jointly our nation. While we can never adequately designate. b 1409 thank those who have died for the sacrifice So the bill was passed. SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. they have made, taking time to remember The result of the vote was announced (a) IN GENERAL.—Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol these brave men and women and celebrating as above recorded. and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall their lives with their families is an appropriate A motion to reconsider was laid on be— tribute. the table. (1) free of admission charge and open to the I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- Stated for: public; and porting H. Con. Res. 171.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR09\H31JY9.001 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20434 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 The concurrent resolution was agreed The bill was ordered to be engrossed fined benefit and defined contribution plans to. and read a third time, was read the to assist them in preparing for retirement, A motion to reconsider was laid on third time, and passed, and a motion to yet many of them may not be taking advan- the table. reconsider was laid on the table. tage of employer-sponsored defined contribu- tion plans at all or to the full extent allowed f f by the plans as prescribed by Federal law; SIDNEY M. ARONOVITZ UNITED PRIVILEGED REPORT ON RESOLU- Whereas many workers who are saving for STATES COURTHOUSE TION OF INQUIRY TO THE AT- retirement in tax-preferred vehicles have ex- perienced declines in their account values as Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I ask TORNEY GENERAL a result of the recent economic downturn unanimous consent for the immediate Mr. COHEN, from the Committee on and market decline, making continued con- consideration in the House of the bill the Judiciary, submitted an adverse tributions all the more important; (H.R. 2913) to designate the United privileged report (Rept. No. 111–242) on Whereas all workers, including public- and States courthouse located at 301 the resolution (H. Res. 636) directing private-sector employees, employees of tax- Simonton Street in Key West, Florida, exempt organizations, and self-employed in- the Attorney General to transmit to dividuals, can benefit from increased aware- as the ‘‘Sidney M. Aronovitz United the House of Representatives all infor- ness of the need to develop personal budgets States Courthouse’’. mation in the Attorney General’s pos- and financial plans including retirement sav- The Clerk read the title of the bill. session relating to the transfer or re- ings strategies, and to take advantage of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there lease of detainees held at Naval Sta- availability of tax-preferred savings vehicles objection to the request of the gen- tion, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into the to assist them in saving for retirement; and tleman from Minnesota? United States, which was referred to Whereas October 18 through October 24, There was no objection. the House Calendar and ordered to be 2009, has been designated as ‘‘National Save The text of the bill is as follows: for Retirement Week’’: Now, therefore, be it printed. Resolved, That the House of Representa- H.R. 2913 f tives— Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (1) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘Na- resentatives of the United States of America in SUPPORTING NATIONAL SAVE FOR tional Save for Retirement Week’’, including Congress assembled, RETIREMENT WEEK raising public awareness of the various tax- SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask preferred retirement vehicles as important The United States courthouse located at unanimous consent that the Com- tools for personal savings and retirement fi- 301 Simonton Street in Key West, Florida, mittee on Ways and Means be dis- nancial security; shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Sid- charged from further consideration of (2) supports the need to raise public aware- ness of efficiently utilizing substantial tax ney M. Aronovitz United States Court- the resolution (H. Res. 662) supporting house’’. revenues that currently subsidize retirement the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Save SEC. 2. REFERENCES. savings, revenues estimated to be in excess Any reference in a law, map, regulation, for Retirement Week’’, including rais- of $120,400,000,000 for the 2008 fiscal year document, paper, or other record of the ing public awareness of the various budget; United States to the United States court- tax-preferred retirement vehicles as (3) supports the need to raise public aware- house referred to in section 1 shall be deemed important tools for personal savings ness of the importance of saving adequately to be a reference to the ‘‘Sidney M. and retirement financial security, and for retirement, and the availability of tax- Aronovitz United States Courthouse’’. ask for its immediate consideration in preferred employer-sponsored retirement savings vehicles; and Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- the House. (4) calls on the States, localities, schools, port of the bill, H.R. 2913, introduced by the The Clerk read the title of the resolu- universities, nonprofit organizations, busi- gentlelady from Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN), to tion. nesses, other entities, and the people of the designate the United States courthouse lo- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there United States to observe this week with ap- cated at 301 Simonton Street in Key West, objection to the request of the gentle- propriate programs and activities with the Florida, as the ‘‘Sidney M. Aronovitz United woman from Pennsylvania? goal of increasing retirement savings for all States Courthouse’’. There was no objection. the people of the United States. Judge Sidney M. Aronovitz served as a U.S. The text of the resolution is as fol- The resolution was agreed to. District Court Judge for the Southern District lows: A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. of Florida for 21 years. Aronovitz was born in H. RES. 662 Key West, Florida, on June 20, 1920. After Whereas people in the United States are f graduating from Key West High School in living longer and the cost of retirement con- WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN 1937, he went on to attend the University of tinues to rise, in part because the number of AREA TRANSIT REGULATION Florida where he was awarded a bachelor of employers providing retiree health coverage COMPACT AMENDMENTS continues to decline, and retiree health care arts degree in 1942, and a law degree, with Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- honors, in 1943. Aronovitz went on to serve as costs continue to increase at a rapid pace; Whereas Social Security remains the bed- imous consent that the Committee on a U.S. Army captain from 1943 to 1946, earn- rock of retirement income for the great ma- the Judiciary be discharged from fur- ing multiple distinctions, including a Bronze jority of the people of the United States, but ther consideration of the joint resolu- Star. was never intended by Congress to be the tion (S.J. Res. 19) granting the consent Between 1943 and 1976, Aronovitz served sole source of retirement income for fami- and approval of Congress to amend- as a lawyer in private practice in Miami, Flor- lies; ments made by the State of Maryland, Whereas recent data from the Employee ida. He also served as a City Commissioner the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the from 1962 to 1966, holding the position of Benefit Research Institute indicates that, in 2 District of Columbia to the Washington Vice-Mayor in 1965. In 1976, President Gerald the United States, less than ⁄3 of workers or their spouses are currently saving for retire- Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Ford nominated Sidney M. Aronovitz to serve ment and that the actual amount of retire- Compact, and ask for its immediate as a U.S. District Court Judge for the South- ment savings of workers lags far behind the consideration in the House. ern District of Florida. Judge Aronovitz was amount that will be needed to adequately The Clerk read the title of the joint commissioned on September 21, 1976, and fund their retirement years; resolution. served as a U.S. District Court Judge until his Whereas saving for one’s retirement is a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there death in 1997. In addition, he periodically sat key component to overall financial health objection to the request of the gen- on the U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, and and security during retirement years; tleman from Tennessee? served on the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Sur- Whereas many workers may not be aware There was no objection. of their options for saving for retirement or The text of the joint resolution is as veillance Court from 1988 to 1992. may not have focused on the importance of, Judge Aronovitz served with distinction and and need for, saving for their own retire- follows: it is fitting that we honor him today with this ment; S.J. RES. 19 designation. Whereas many employees have available to Whereas Congress in title VI of the Pas- I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2913. them through their employers access to de- senger Rail Investment and Improvement

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INCONSISTENCY OF LANGUAGE. tan Area Transit Regulation Compact have the Board of Washington Metropolitan Area The validity of this compact shall not be taken effect; Transit Authority and will faithfully dis- affected by any insubstantial differences in Whereas legislation enacted by the State charge the duties of the office upon which I its form or language as adopted by the State of Maryland (Chapter 111, 2009 Laws of the am about to enter.’ ’’. of Maryland, Commonwealth of Virginia and Maryland General Assembly), the Common- (2) Subsection (a) of section 9 is amended District of Columbia. wealth of Virginia (Chapter 771, 2009 Acts of to read as follows: SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. Assembly of Virginia), and the District of ‘‘(a) The officers of the Authority, none of This Act shall take effect on the date of Columbia (D.C. Act 18–0095) contain the whom shall be members of the Board, shall enactment of this Act. amendments to the Washington Metropoli- consist of a general manager, a secretary, a tan Area Transit Regulation Compact speci- treasurer, a comptroller, an inspector gen- The joint resolution was ordered to fied by the Passenger Rail Investment and eral, and a general counsel and such other of- be read a third time, was read the third Improvement Act of 2008 (section 601, Public ficers as the Board may provide. Except for time, and passed, and a motion to re- Law 110–432); and the office of general manager, inspector gen- consider was laid on the table. Whereas the consent of Congress is re- eral, and comptroller, the Board may con- quired in order to implement such amend- solidate any of such other offices in one per- f son. All such officers shall be appointed and ments: Now, therefore, be it SUPPORTING DESIGNATION OF Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- may be removed by the Board, shall serve at resentatives of the United States of America in the pleasure of the Board and shall perform GOSPEL MUSIC HERITAGE MONTH Congress assembled, such duties and functions as the Board shall Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- SECTION 1. CONSENT OF CONGRESS TO COM- specify. The Board shall fix and determine mous consent that the Committee on PACT AMENDMENTS. the compensation to be paid to all officers Oversight and Government Reform be and, except for the general manager who (a) CONSENT.—Consent of Congress is given discharged from further consideration to the amendments of the State of Maryland, shall be a full-time employee, all other offi- the amendments of the Commonwealth of cers may be hired on a full-time or part-time of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 12) ex- Virginia, and the amendments of the District basis and may be compensated on a salary or pressing support for designation of Sep- of Columbia to sections 5, 9 and 18 of title III fee basis, as the Board may determine. All tember 2009 as ‘‘Gospel Music Heritage of the Washington Metropolitan Area Tran- employees and such officers as the Board Month’’ and honoring gospel music for sit Regulation Compact. may designate shall be appointed and re- its valuable and longstanding contribu- (b) AMENDMENTS.—The amendments re- moved by the general manager under such tions to the culture of the United ferred to in subsection (a) are substantially rules of procedure and standards as the States, and ask for its immediate con- Board may determine.’’. as follows: sideration in the House. (1) Section 5 is amended to read as follows: (3) Section 9 is further amended by insert- ‘‘(a) The Authority shall be governed by a ing new subsection (d) to read as follows (and The Clerk read the title of the joint Board of eight Directors consisting of two by renumbering all subsequent paragraphs of resolution. Directors for each Signatory and two for the section 9): The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there federal government (one of whom shall be a ‘‘(d) The inspector general shall report to objection to the request of the gen- regular passenger and customer of the bus or the Board and head the Office of the Inspec- tleman from Missouri? rail service of the Authority). For Virginia, tor General, an independent and objective There was no objection. the Directors shall be appointed by the unit of the Authority that conducts and su- The text of the joint resolution is as pervises audits, program evaluations, and in- Northern Virginia Transportation Commis- follows: sion; for the District of Columbia, by the vestigations relating to Authority activities; Council of the District of Columbia; for promotes economy, efficiency, and effective- H.J. RES. 12 Maryland, by the Washington Suburban ness in Authority activities; detects and pre- Whereas gospel music is a beloved art form Transit Commission; and for the Federal vents fraud and abuse in Authority activi- unique to the United States, spanning dec- Government, by the Administrator of Gen- ties; and keeps the Board fully and currently ades, generations, and races; eral Services. For Virginia and Maryland, informed about deficiencies in Authority ac- Whereas gospel music is one of the corner- the Directors shall be appointed from among tivities as well as the necessity for and stones of the musical tradition of the United the members of the appointing body, except progress of corrective action.’’. States and has grown beyond its roots to as otherwise provided herein, and shall serve (4) Section 18 is amended by adding a new achieve pop-culture and historical relevance; for a term coincident with their term on the section 18(d) to read as follows: Whereas gospel music has spread beyond appointing body. A Director for a Signatory ‘‘(d)(1) All payments made by the local Sig- its geographic origins to touch audiences may be removed or suspended from office natory governments for the Authority for around the world; only as provided by the law of the Signatory the purpose of matching federal funds appro- Whereas the history of gospel music can be from which he was appointed. The nonfederal priated in any given year as authorized traced to multiple and diverse influences and appointing authorities shall also appoint an under title VI, section 601, Public Law 110– foundations, including African-American alternate for each Director. In addition, the 432 regarding funding of capital and prevent- spirituals that blended diverse elements Administrator of General Services shall also ative maintenance projects of 1 the Author- from African music and melodic influences appoint two nonvoting members who shall ity shall be made from amounts derived from from Irish folk songs and hymns, and gospel serve as the alternates for the federal Direc- dedicated funding sources. music ultimately borrowed from uniquely tors. An alternate Director may act only in ‘‘(2) For the purposes of this paragraph (d), American musical styles including ragtime, the absence of the Director for whom he has a ‘dedicated funding source’ means any jazz, and blues; been appointed an alternate, except that, in source of funding that is earmarked or re- Whereas that tradition of diversity re- the case of the District of Columbia where quired under State or local law to be used to mains today, as the influence of gospel music only one Director and his alternate are match Federal appropriations authorized can be found infused in all forms of secular present, such alternate may act on behalf of under title VI, section 601, Public Law 110– music, including rock and roll, country, soul, the absent Director. Each alternate, includ- 432 for payments to the Authority.’’. rhythm and blues, and countless other ing the federal nonvoting Directors, shall SEC. 2. RIGHT TO ALTER, AMEND, OR REPEAL. styles; serve at the pleasure of the appointing au- The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Whereas the legacy of gospel music in- thority. In the event of a vacancy in the Of- Act is expressly reserved. The consent grant- cludes some of the most memorable voices fice of Director or alternate, it shall be filled ed by this Act shall not be construed as im- and musical pioneers in the history of the in the same manner as an original appoint- pairing or in any manner affecting any right United States, such as Thomas Dorsey, ment. or jurisdiction of the United States in and Mahalia Jackson, James Vaughan, Roberta ‘‘(b) Before entering upon the duties of his over the region that forms the subject of the Martin, Virgil Stamps, Diana Washington, office each Director and alternate Director compact. Stamps Quartet, The Highway QCs, The shall take and subscribe to the following SEC. 3. CONSTRUCTION AND SEVERABILITY. Statesmen, The Soul Stirrers, Point of oath (or affirmation) of office or any such It is intended that the provisions of this Grace, Smokie Norful, Terry Woods, James other oath or affirmation, if any, as the con- compact shall be reasonably and liberally Cleveland, Billy Ray Hearns, Rex Humbard,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.001 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20436 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 Joe Ligon and The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Roberta Martin, and many more. Gospel mothers who lose a son or daughter serving Kirk Franklin, V. Michael McKay, Theola music has laid down the musical foundation in the Armed Forces; and Booker, Yolanda Adams, Edwin and Walter for legendary recording artists such as Elvis (2) urges the President to issue a proclama- Hawkins, Sandi Patty, The Winans, Kathy tion calling upon the people of the United Taylor, and Brenda Waters, Carl Preacher, Presley, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Buddy States to observe Gold Star Mothers Day Shirley Joiner of B, C & S; Holly, Whitney Houston, Ray Charles, Dolly with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Whereas many of the biggest names in Parton, Mariah Carey, Bob Dylan, and Randy The resolution was agreed to. music emerged from the gospel music tradi- Travis. A motion to reconsider was laid on tion or have recorded gospel music, includ- Gospel music has had an overwhelming in- the table. ing Sam Cooke, Al Green, Elvis Presley, fluence on American culture and this bill rec- f Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Whitney ognizes gospel music’s contributions by cele- Houston, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Buddy brating the rich heritage of gospel music and GENERAL LEAVE Holly, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey, Bob Dylan, and Randy Travis; its artists in the month of September, 2009. Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Whereas, regardless of their musical styles, I urge my colleagues to support this bill as mous consent that all Members may those artists and so many more have turned we move it to the floor for a vote. have 5 legislative days in which to re- to gospel music as the source and inspiration The joint resolution was ordered to vise and extend their remarks and in- for their music, which has blurred the bound- be engrossed and read a third time, was clude extraneous material on the meas- aries between secular and gospel music; read the third time, and passed, and a ures just considered. Whereas, beyond its contribution to the motion to reconsider was laid on the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there musical tradition of the United States, gos- table. objection to the request of the gen- pel music has provided a cultural and musi- f tleman from Missouri? cal backdrop across all of mainstream There was no objection. media, from hit television series to major b 1415 Hollywood motion pictures, including f ‘‘American Idol’’, ‘‘Heroes’’, ‘‘Dancing with SUPPORTING GOLD STAR ATTEMPTS TO DERAIL HEALTH the Stars’’, ‘‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’’, MOTHERS DAY CARE REFORM ‘‘Sister Act’’, ‘‘The Preacher’s Wife’’, ‘‘Evan Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Almighty’’, and more; (Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia asked Whereas gospel music has a huge audience mous consent that the Committee on and was given permission to address around the country and around the world, a Oversight and Government Reform be the House for 1 minute and to revise testament to the universal appeal of a his- discharged from further consideration and extend his remarks.) torical American art form that both inspires of the resolution (H. Res. 513) sup- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. and entertains across racial, ethnic, reli- porting the goals and purpose of Gold Speaker, when our friends on the other gious, and geographic boundaries; and Star Mothers Day, which is observed side of the aisle decide in advance to Whereas September 2009 would be an appro- on the last Sunday in September of oppose any health care reform bill, priate month to designate as ‘‘Gospel Music each year in remembrance of the su- Heritage Month’’: Now, therefore, be it they’re putting politics ahead of the Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- preme sacrifice made by mothers who needs of the American people. resentatives of the United States of America in lose a son or daughter serving in the Guaranteeing coverage for pre- Congress assembled, That Congress supports Armed Forces, and ask for its imme- existing conditions, which affect 45 per- the designation of ‘‘Gospel Music Heritage diate consideration in the House. cent of insured Americans, they’re Month’’ which would recognize the contribu- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- against it. Closing the prescription tions to the culture of the United States de- tion. drug doughnut hole for seniors, they’re rived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. The text of the resolution is as fol- against it. Protecting families from lows: the cost of catastrophic illness, they’re Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, against it. Half a trillion in Medicare I rise to support my bill, H.J. Res. 12, that will H. RES. 513 Whereas the American Gold Star Mothers and Medicaid savings, they’re against designate September 2009 as Gospel Music it. A plan of their own, they’re even Heritage Month and honor gospel music for its have suffered the supreme sacrifice of moth- erhood by losing a son or daughter who against that, too. valuable and longstanding contributions to the served in the Armed Forces, and thus perpet- Why, Mr. Speaker? Uniform opposi- culture of the United States. Gospel music is uate the memory of all whose lives are sac- tion to all reform, all savings, all ex- an American art form that has spanned hun- rificed in war; tended coverage? Why? The answer is dreds of generations and its musical roots can Whereas the American Gold Star Mothers simple, chilling, and deeply troubling. assist veterans of the Armed Forces and be heard throughout many musical genres that Senator DEMINT, Republican of South we love today. It is important that we recog- their dependents in the presentation of Carolina, put it bluntly: If we’re able claims to the Department of Veterans Af- nize and celebrate the vital role gospel music to stop Obama on health care, it will be has had on music history. For this reason, I fairs and aid members of the Armed Forces who served and died or were wounded or in- his Waterloo. It will break him. ask that you join me in supporting my resolu- capacitated during hostilities; At least the distinguished Senator tion expressing support for designating Sep- Whereas the services rendered to the from South Carolina is honest about tember 2009 as ‘‘Gospel Music Heritage United States by the mothers of America the Republican agenda. It’s not about a Month,’’ honoring gospel music for its valuable have strengthened and inspired Americans substantive critique. It’s about poli- long-standing contributions to American cul- throughout the history of the United States; tics, a calculated cynical strategy to ture. I would also like to thank the 6 co-spon- Whereas Americans honor themselves and derail reform of a broken health care sors who have seen fit to honor our gospel the mothers of America when they revere system, a reform that can benefit every and emphasize the role of the home and the music heritage. American family and small business. The history of gospel music can be traced family as the true foundations of the United States; f back to African American spirituals that blend- Whereas by doing so much for the home, NATIONAL THERAPEUTIC ed diverse elements from African music, me- the American mother is a source of moral lodic influences from Irish folk songs and and spiritual guidance for the people of the RECREATION WEEK hymns, and ultimately borrowed from other United States and thus acts as a positive (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania uniquely American musical styles including force to promote good government and peace asked and was given permission to ad- ragtime, jazz, and blues. among all mankind; and dress the House for 1 minute and to re- The influence of gospel music can be found Whereas the last Sunday in September, vise and extend his remarks.) infused in all forms of secular music, from rock which in 2009 is September 27, is observed as Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Gold Star Mothers Day: Now, therefore, be it Mr. Speaker, in July we celebrate Na- & roll, country, soul, R&B, and countless other Resolved, That the House of Representa- styles. The legacy of gospel music includes tives— tional Therapeutic Recreation Week. some of the most memorable voices and pio- (1) supports the goals and purpose of Gold And therapeutic recreation or rec- neers in American history, such as Thomas Star Mothers Day, which is observed in re- reational therapy embraces a defini- Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, James Vaughan, membrance of the supreme sacrifice made by tion of health, which includes not only

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These services are provided by only a portion of the actual cost for percent, a 26-year high, and over 2 mil- professionals nationally certified by the long-term care. Consequently, this lion more jobs have been lost. the National Council for Therapeutic is a huge unfunded mandate on who, It’s clear the Democrats $1.1 trillion Recreation Certification as certified Mr. Speaker? On you, the American stimulus scheme isn’t working. It’s therapeutic recreation specialists. people. clear Democrats are on the side of Every day, countless individuals face Instead, Congress should consider more government, more taxes, and rebuilding lives as a result of disease positive solutions which would make more debt. House Republicans are on and disability. These individuals ben- long-term care insurance more acces- the side of the American people, fight- efit from compassionate and cost-effec- sible by allowing it to be covered under ing for working families and small tive care of a certified therapeutic FSAs and cafeteria plans and other pa- businesses to put America back to recreation specialist. Recreational tient-centered plans. Without a doubt, work. therapy ultimately aims to improve an Americans need a plan in advance for The American people deserve real so- individual’s functioning and keep them long-term care. They should be allowed lutions for real recovery, and House as active, healthy, and independent as to work with family and trusted advis- Republicans will continue to fight for possible. ers to ensure their long-term needs are these solutions on behalf of the Amer- Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the car- covered. The government should not ican people. ing professionals of the therapeutic limit the type of long-term care Ameri- f recreation profession for the services cans may select. COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR OF and care that they provide every day. This is just another example of the COMMITTEE ON TRANSPOR- f government telling people what kind of TATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE HONORING THE LIFE OF THOMAS care they should need and may receive. MAROVICH, JR. f The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- fore the House the following commu- (Mr. MCCLINTOCK asked and was GOSPEL MUSIC HERITAGE MONTH nication from the Chair of the Com- given permission to address the House (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked mittee on Transportation and Infra- for 1 minute.) and was given permission to address structure: Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a young man who the House for 1 minute.) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- gave his life last week while fighting Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. MITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, the Backbone Fire in the Trinity Alps Speaker, we’ve had a long session of hard work, and I believe this is an ap- Washington, DC, July 30, 2009. wilderness. Hon. NANCY PELOSI, Thomas Marovich, Jr. was just 20 propriate ending to be able to honor some of America’s culture. And so I Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, years old. He was in his second year The Capitol, Washington, DC. rise today to acknowledge the passing with the U.S. Forest Service assigned DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Today, on July 30, to the Modoc National Forest. He was of H.J. Res. 12, to designate September 2009, the Committee on Transportation and training with the Chester Helitack 2009 as Gospel Music Heritage Month Infrastructure met in open session to con- crew assigned to the Backbone Fire and honor the gospel music for its val- sider three resolutions for the U.S. Army when a training accident claimed his uable and longstanding contributions Corps of Engineers, in accordance with 33 to the culture of the United States. U.S.C. 542. The resolutions authorize Corps life. surveys (or studies) of water resources needs He was born and raised in Hayward, I thank the majority leader and the Republican leadership. I thank the and possible solutions. The Committee but he had come to Northeastern Cali- adopted the resolutions by voice vote with a fornia to protect our forests, our com- chairman of the committee, Chairman quorum present. munities, and our citizens from the TOWNS, and Ranking Member ISSA of Enclosed are copies of the resolutions ravages of fire. Thomas Marovich had Government Oversight, all of those adopted by the Committee. wanted to be a firefighter since he was who have worked, along with my 16 co- Sincerely, a little boy and, by all accounts, had sponsors who recognize the value of the JAMES L. OBERSTAR. an exemplary life ahead of him. He was songs sung by the likes of Mahalia Enclosures. only able to live 20 years of that life, Jackson singing Precious Lord; Yo- RESOLUTION—DOCKET 2819—BLACK RASCAL sacrificing the rest of it for the safety landa Adams, The Battle is the Lord’s; CREEK, MERCED, CALIFORNIA of our community. And for that, we Sandi Patty; and the work that Elvis Resolved by the Committee on Transpor- owe him and his grieving family our Presley did when he sang his gospel tation and Infrastructure of the United States House of Representatives, That the eternal gratitude. songs; Israel, out of Lakewood Church; Kurt Carr with This Little Light of Secretary of the Army review the reports on f the Sacramento-San Joaquin Basin Streams, Mine; Donnie McClurkin, Just Stand; THE COMMUNITY LIVING ASSIST- California, published as House Document No. and Rev. Gregg Patrick, who is both a 367, 81st Congress, 1st Session, and other re- ANCE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS producer and a singer. ports to determine whether any modifica- ACT We have a wide vastness of musical tions of the recommendations contained (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was talent in this Nation. I’m glad we’re therein are advisable at the present time in given permission to address the House celebrating gospel music. the interest of flood damage reduction, and other related purposes in the vicinity of the for 1 minute and to revise and extend f his remarks.) Black Rascal Creek Watershed, Merced, Cali- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE fornia. there’s a health care bill that the HURTING RESOLUTION—DOCKET 2820—DEADMAN’S RUN, Democrats have proposed here in the (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- LINCOLN, NEBRASKA mission to address the House for 1 House that would have a major impact Resolved by the Committee on Transpor- on the way that health care is provided minute.) tation and Infrastructure of the United in this Nation. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, the Amer- States House of Representatives, That the One of the areas that hasn’t been ican people are hurting and losing jobs Secretary of the Army review the reports of talked about a lot is long-term care. at an alarming rate. The President and the Chief of Engineers on the Missouri River

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And who are we dependent on? the mortgage workouts. purposes in the Deadman’s Run Watershed, We’re dependent on the countries who Bear in mind, some people in this located in the vicinity of Lincoln, Nebraska. hate us, some countries in the Middle Congress and in the Obama administra- East, some countries that we know and tion decided to pay servicers to do RESOLUTION—DOCKET 2821—HYDROELECTRIC we have heard that actually the money mortgage workouts because they POWER, UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM, that we spend on crude oil that we send weren’t doing them themselves. So, ILLINOIS, IOWA, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, AND them finds its way to people who don’t WISCONSIN rather than holding them accountable like America and funds their organiza- and rather than this Congress’ holding Resolved by the Committee on Transpor- tions. tation and Infrastructure of the United them accountable, the administration States House of Representatives, That the Why do we continue to do that? Be- is paying them, and they’re still not Secretary of the Army review the report of cause we don’t take care of ourselves. doing it. We hear about clean energy, and we all the Corps of Engineers, entitled Upper Mis- Look at the rogues gallery. Bank of want to go to alternative energy, but sissippi River and Illinois Waterway System: America got $45 billion in TARP funds Report of the Chief of Engineers, dated De- we’re not there yet, Mr. Speaker. We while pulling in $2.7 billion in profits cember 15, 2004, and other pertinent reports, need to do the simple things. We need last quarter. They’re going to pay $3.3 to determine whether any modifications of to use and drill for our own natural gas billion in bonuses. Wells Fargo got $25 the recommendations contained therein are and our own crude oil, and we can do advisable at the present time in determining billion in TARP funds and turned a $2.6 that in the United States, in ANWR. the feasibility of incorporating hydroelectric billion profit, and they will pay $980 We can do that offshore, and that keeps power into the improvements of the navi- million in bonuses. JP Morgan is one of the money in the United States. It pro- gable portions of the Upper Mississippi and the worst. They got $25 billion in TARP duces jobs for Americans, and doesn’t Illinois River system, Illinois, Iowa, Min- funds, and wracked up $2.7 billion in nesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. send those jobs overseas. It keeps our profits last quarter, and they will pay oil companies and our natural gas com- f $8.9 billion in bonuses. panies in the United States. It’s a good SPECIAL ORDERS thing for America. I am introducing legislation today to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under But because of the fear lobby, we’re place a full excise tax on all of those the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- afraid to drill for natural gas and crude Wall Street bonuses, to recoup the tax- uary 6, 2009, and under a previous order oil. And that is a mistake, because it payers’ money and to direct it be used of the House, the following Members can be done safely, and it should be to do real mortgage workouts across will be recognized for 5 minutes each. done safely. The places that we drill this country on behalf of the American f offshore, it’s been proven that it can be people to get our local real estate mar- kets working again from coast to LET’S TAKE CARE OF AMERICA done safely. And we should continue to do that. So, a year from now, hopefully coast. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a we won’t be in a worse situation, de- You know, Wall Street gorges itself previous order of the House, the gen- pending on foreign countries for our on profits while unemployment is ris- tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- energy. ing across our country, while fore- nized for 5 minutes. We should do the obvious. Take care closures are rising and while pink slips Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, a of America. Drill safely, drill anywhere are rising. year ago today, when we recessed for that we have natural gas or crude oil Look at JPMorgan. Within one the August break, there were some of and help bring energy back home to week—and this happened in Ohio—on a us who stayed here on the House floor America, furnish jobs, keep that money Friday, they invited borrowers to at- and continued to talk about energy and in the United States and quit sending tend a workshop for workouts. One lit- American independence in energy. it overseas to people who don’t even tle problem: Nobody from JPMorgan Eventually, the powers that be turned like the United States. showed up until our office had to do out most of the lights, turned off the And that’s just the way it is. their work and call their staff and get microphone, turned off the cameras, them there hours late. Only five of the but we talked on that Friday, and then f original 20 borrowers who showed up to we continued to talk through most of b 1430 the meeting were left because they’d the month of August, even though a all taken off work, and they’d been formal session did not occur. And we AMERICA’S FINANCIAL CRISIS able to get sick time to go to the meet- talked about the need to be energy The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ing. Then we invited JPMorgan to a independent. previous order of the House, the gentle- workout, and they said they’d send Now we’ve gone a year from that, and woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- three staff. They didn’t. The event what has happened in that 1 year? ognized for 5 minutes. went on with one staff member, and Well, things have only gotten worse as Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, the fi- people left frustrated. far as energy independence has gone. nancial crisis has resulted in the larg- Let me give you one example. est transfer of wealth in U.S. history, This is what is going on across our In 2008 at this time, in the United from Main Street citizens to Wall country, so the Obama administration States proper we had 1,808 rigs drilling Street titans, and Wall Street insiders called the 25 servicers up to Wash- for crude oil and natural gas. A year made huge profits off the Ponzi scheme ington this week, and tried to talk later, we only have 1,128, so that means they set up that led to the real estate sweet talk to them. The New York 680 rigs fewer now than we did a year bust and to our economic demise. Times said it right yesterday. Here is ago producing oil and natural gas. As the rest of America tries to dig what they said: What has happened? Well, things have itself out from the rubble left in their Why aren’t these companies cooper- only gotten worse. wake, the New York Times reports ating? We’re enriching them, but be- We have, or this body passed, barely, today that the nine biggest banks paid yond that, ‘‘Even when borrowers stop legislation to punish energy consump- $32 billion in bonuses to their employ- paying, mortgage companies that serv- tion by the cap-and-tax bill, which ees of the $165 billion they got from us, ice the loans collect fees out of the pro- means that if you use energy in this the taxpayers; 4,793 bankers and trad- ceeds when homes are ultimately sold country, natural gas, electricity, you ers got a minimum of an additional $1 in foreclosure. So the longer borrowers

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A Florida lawyer who defends home- don’t understand how a car deal actu- Here we’ve got a health system that owners against foreclosure, Margery ally happens.’’ is in need of reform, and some people Golant, says, ‘‘It frustrates me when I This dealer went on to say that the are pushing a bill that amounts to a see the government looking to the government agency in charge of the government takeover of health care. servicer for the solution, because it Cash for Clunkers program has They like to call it a ‘‘public option.’’ will never ever happen.’’ ‘‘threatened large fines for noncompli- The Congressional Budget Office al- The tax laws favor them. So, despite ance. We are a top-10 dealer group in ready has said it would add $239 billion the Federal Government’s chicken- the country, and have gone to great to the deficit over 10 years, but as hearted efforts, the servicers will have lengths to be compliant, but it is even we’ve just seen, government programs none of it because they can make more confusing to us. It will be a nightmare have a tendency to take on a life of money with all of these bonuses and in for the many smaller dealerships their own and cost taxpayers way more letting people lose their homes. around the country.’’ than was originally estimated or envi- Look in your neighborhood. How So far, we’ve learned several things sioned. many more foreclosure signs do you see from this Cash for Clunkers program. While I’m willing to allow for some there? When America went to war in Lesson 1: Businesses and consumers margin of error in estimated costs— the early 20th century, each citizen really love free money—except when they are estimates after all—what con- sacrificed for the Nation. Now it’s all they’re the ones paying for someone cerns me is that, today, we’re starting about the big shots. It’s all about their else’s free money. Lesson 2: The gov- out with estimates for huge deficits bonuses and their power. ernment is abysmal at predicting how with this health care plan. At the same Has greed really become the top much programs will cost. Lesson 3: time, we’re paying for it out of the American value? Foreclosures are ris- Complying with Federal mandates is a pockets of America’s job creators— ing. Unemployment is rising. Ninety nightmare. small businesses. percent of the people in our country Of course, we should not overlook the If the current proposal becomes law, say the economy is not working for fact that there may very well be some are we going to be coming back to them, and Wall Street banks just can’t unintended consequences of this pro- these small businesses with another seem to help themselves. They’re gram. For instance, the New York tax increase in 5 or 10 years? With our squeezing more profits off of our peo- Times reported in April that France track record on programs like Cash for ple’s misery. had a similar program from 1994 to Clunkers, that wouldn’t surprise me What is wrong with this Congress? 1996. Guess what? It worked. Well, kind one bit. What is wrong with the Obama admin- of. There were lots of auto sales ini- f istration? What was wrong with the tially, but the program was followed by REFILE THE VOTER INTIMIDATION Bush administration that preceded it? a severe drop in auto sales in 1997 and CASE AGAINST THE NEW BLACK Somebody had better stand up for the in 1998. Isn’t that interesting? It turns PANTHER PARTY interests of the Republic. out the program was simply shifting f demand forward. What is keeping the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a U.S. Cash for Clunkers program from previous order of the House, the gen- CAN GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS doing the same thing? Nothing. tleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) is STAY WITHIN BUDGET? Let’s return to Lesson 2: Congress’ recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a inability to accurately estimate the Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, earlier previous order of the House, the gentle- cost or the effect of new government today, I sent a letter to Attorney Gen- woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) programs. eral Eric Holder, which I submit for the is recognized for 5 minutes. Based on research from Congress’ RECORD, imploring him to refile the Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, today, the Joint Economic Committee over the voter intimidation case against the House rushed through a bill that pro- years, congressional estimates of the New Black Panther Party that was vides an additional $2 billion for the so- cost of health care programs have been inexplicably dismissed in May. called Cash for Clunkers program. Ap- extremely unreliable. For example, This case was brought in January by parently, the lure of free money from when Congress was considering Medi- career attorneys in the department’s Uncle Sam provoked such a tsunami of care part A, the hospital insurance Civil Rights Division against the party clunkers that the program is already component, Congress estimated it and several of its members for deploy- broke. would cost $9 billion by 1990. The ac- ing uniformed men to a polling station Mr. Speaker, everyone loves ‘‘free tual cost in 1990 was $67 billion, 7 times in Philadelphia on election day last money.’’ The bailed-out banks loved more than Congress estimated. The November to harass and intimidate their $700 billion last fall. The bailed- 1967 estimate for the entire Medicare voters—one of whom brandished a out automakers loved their $86 billion. program in 1990 was $12 billion. The ac- nightstick to the voters. So it’s not a surprise that the initial tual cost? $111 billion. It was almost 10 The public can view video of the inci- funding for Cash for Clunkers dried up times the original estimate. dent as well as other examples of their in a matter of days. Later, in 1987, Congress estimated intimidation in a January 2009 Na- So the question is: If the government that Medicaid’s disproportionate share tional Geographic Channel documen- so underestimated the cost of this pro- of hospital payments to States would tary that is posted on the Web at gram, and if the backlog of requests cost less than $1 billion in 1992. Five www.electionjournal.org. from dealers is already so huge, what years later, the results were in. It was One of the witnesses of the election does this tell us about these types of $17 billion, which is an incomprehen- day incident, Bartle Bull—a veteran government programs—that maybe sible 17-fold increase over the estimate civil rights activist who served as they don’t always function as they from just 5 years earlier. You get the Bobby Kennedy’s New York campaign were predicted to, and that sometimes idea. manager in 1968—has publicly called they cost taxpayers much more than Today’s Cash for Clunkers example is this ‘‘the most blatant form of voter was estimated? just the latest in a long line of pro- intimidation’’ he has ever seen. He also One large dealership group in Utah grams that turned out to be dramati- reminded us that Martin Luther King had this to say about the hoops they cally more expensive than anyone pre- did not die to have people in jackboots had to jump through to avoid the fines dicted, not to mention notoriously dif- with billy clubs block doors of polling

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Given your dec- on to the polling place, but creating an in- page of the Richmond Times Dispatch. laration on July 22 that the department’s timidating atmosphere by the uniforms, the When I supported the act’s reauthoriza- Civil Rights Division is ‘‘back and open for military-type stance and the threatening tion in 2006, I was again criticized by business,’’ I would urge you to demonstrate language used. She said the complaint ap- editorial pages. My commitment to your commitment to enforcing the law above peared to be ‘sufficient to support the in- voting rights is unquestioned. political interests by re-filing. junctions’ sought by the career lawyers. Given my consistent support for vot- My commitment to voting rights is un- ‘‘The government’s predominant interest is ing rights, I was deeply troubled by a questioned. In 1981, I was the only member— preventing intimidation, threats and coer- Republican or Democrat—of the Virginia cion against voters or persons urging or aid- report in yesterday’s Washington delegation in the House to vote for the Vot- ing persons to vote or attempt to vote, she Times, which I also submit for the ing Rights Act and was harshly criticized by said.’’ RECORD, indicating that improper po- the editorial page of the Richmond Times Given that both the department’s trial litical influence by Associate Attorney Dispatch, and when I supported the act’s re- team and the Appellate Division argued General Thomas Perrelli led to the dis- authorization in 2006, I was again criticized strongly in favor of proceeding with the case, missal of this case—over the objections by editorial pages. I can only conclude that the decision to of justice career attorneys on the trial Given my consistent support for voting overrule the career attorneys Associate At- team. rights throughout my public service, I hope torney General Thomas Perrelli, or other ad- ministration officials, was politically moti- I am troubled, but unfortunately not you can understand why I am particularly troubled by the dismissal of this case. The vated. This report further confirms my sus- surprised, to learn of the existence of video evidence of the defendants’ behavior on picions that the Department of Justice under this guidance from the chief of the de- Election Day, as well as a January National your watch is becoming increasingly polit- partment’s Appellate Division, which Geographic Channel documentary, ‘‘Inside: ical. recommended that the department pro- The New Black Panther Party,’’ should leave It is imperative that we protect all Ameri- ceed with the case and obtain default no question of the defendants’ desire to in- cans right to vote. This is a sacrosanct and judgment. Despite a congressionally di- timidate or incite violence. inalienable right of any democracy. The ca- rected request, the guidance was not The ramifications of the dismissal of this reer attorneys and Appellate Division within the department sought to demonstrate the previously shared with Members of case were serious and immediate. Defendant Jerry Jackson received a new poll watcher federal government’s commitment to pro- Congress. certificate, a copy of which I have enclosed, tecting this right by vigorously prosecuting According to a summary of the Ap- on May 19, 2009, immediately after the case any individual or group that seeks to under- pellate Division guidance reported in was dismissed. Mr. Jackson faced no con- mine this right. The only legitimate course the Washington Times, ‘‘Appellate sequences for his blatant intimidation and of action is to allow the trial team to bring Chief Diana K. Flynn said in a May 13 promptly involved himself in the next elec- the case again and allow the our nation’s memo obtained by The Times that the tion. Is that justice served? justice system to work as it was intended— appropriate action was to pursue the As you will read in the enclosed memo- impartially and without bias. default judgment unless the depart- randum of opinion from the Congressional Sincerely, FRANK R. WOLF, ment had evidence the court ruling was Research Service’s American Law Division, there is no legal impediment that would pre- Member of Congress. based on unethical conduct by the gov- vent you from re-filing this case. Unlike a ernment.’’ criminal case, a civil case seeking an injunc- CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE, She goes on to say many other tion against the other defendants could be Washington, DC, July 30, 2009. things, which I’ll submit for the brought again at any time. According to the Memorandum RECORD, but she ends by saying that memo provided to me, ‘‘It appears likely To: Hon. Frank Wolf, Attention: Thomas the complaint appeared to be sufficient that the Double Jeopardy Clause would not Culligan. to support the injunctions sought by bar a subsequent civil action against the From: Anna Henning, Legislative Attorney. the career employee, stating, ‘‘The [New Black Panther] Party or most of its Subject: Application of the U.S. Constitu- government’s predominant interest is members,’’ and ‘‘second, because the United tion’s Double Jeopardy Clause to Civil States voluntarily dismissed its suit against Suits. preventing intimidation, threats and the Party and two of the three individual This memorandum responds to your re- coercion against voters.’’ members before those defendents had filed quest for an analysis of the application of Just last week, Eric Holder declared an answer or motion to dismiss the suit, the the Double Jeopardy Clause to successive that the department’s Civil Rights Di- previous action had not moved sufficiently civil suits in federal courts. In particular, it vision is ‘‘back and open for business.’’ beyond preliminary steps so as to implicate examines the clause’s potential application the Double Jeopardy Clause.’’ I question Eric Holder’s commitment in the context of a civil suit brought against I was surprised to learn from The Wash- to voting rights, and I question Eric the New Black Panther Party for Self-De- ington Times report of the existence of the Holder’s judgment. Yet where are the fense or its members, against whom the enclosed correspondence from the chief of United States had previously brought an ac- other Members of this Congress—Re- the department’s Appellate Division recom- tion for injunctive relief. In sum, it appears publican or Democrat—who want to mending that the department proceed with likely that the Double Jeopardy Clause even look at this issue? the case and the default judgment. These would not bar a subsequent civil action Given that both the department’s opinions were never disclosed to me or other against the Party or most of its members. trial team and the Appellate Division members of Congress by the department in argued strongly in favor of proceeding its previous responses to questions regarding DOUBLE JEOPARDY CLAUSE: APPLICATION TO with the case, I can only conclude that the dismissal of the case. According to the CIVIL PENALTIES the decision to overrule the career at- report: The Double Jeopardy Clause provides that torneys, Associate Attorney General ‘‘Appellate Chief Diana K. Flynn said in a no ‘‘person [shall] be subject for the same of- May 13 memo obtained by The Times that fence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or Thomas Perrelli or other administra- the appropriate action was to pursue the de- limb.’’ It has been interpreted as prohibiting tion officials was politically moti- fault judgment unless the department had only successive punishments or prosecutions vated. evidence the court ruling was based on un- that are criminal in nature. However, some HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ethical conduct by the government. penalties designated as ‘‘civil’’ by statute Washington, DC, July 31, 2009. ‘‘She said the complaint was aimed at pre- have been found to be sufficiently ‘‘crimi- Hon. ERIC H. HOLDER, JR., venting the ‘paramilitary style intimidation nal’’ to implicate double jeopardy concerns. Attorney General, Department of Justice, of voters at polling places elsewhere’ and In other words, whether a particular punish- Washington, DC. Justice could make a ‘reasonable argument ment is criminal or civil may require an in- DEAR ATTORNEY GENERAL HOLDER: In light in favor of default relief against all defend- terpretation of congressional intent and the of the troubling reports of political influence ants and probably should.’ She noted that extent to which the penalty can be charac- in the enclosed article from yesterday’s the complaint’s purpose was to ‘prevent the terized as penal in nature.

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Well, Mr. Speak- ture include: (1) ‘‘whether the sanction in- ants. er, what’s now come out is that may volves an affirmative disability or re- Second, because the United States volun- not be the case. straint’’; (2) ‘‘whether it has historically tarily dismissed its suits against the Party been regarded as a punishment’’; (3) ‘‘wheth- and two of the three individual members be- The IMAC program, or the Inde- er it comes into play only on a finding of fore those defendants had filed an answer or pendent Medicare Advisory Council, is scienter’’; (4) ‘‘whether its operation will motion to dismiss the suit, the previous ac- a proposal that is being added to the promote the traditional aims of punish- tion had not moved sufficiently beyond pre- current health care bill that would cre- ment—retribution and deterrence’’; (5) liminary steps so as to implicate the Double ate a new Presidentially appointed ‘‘whether the behavior to which it applies is Jeopardy Clause. With respect to the one board empowered to make rec- already a crime’’; (6) ‘‘whether an alter- member against whom an injunction was ob- ommendations on cost savings pro- native purpose to which it may rationally be tained, this second factor would not apply. posals. These are very, very personal connected is assignable for it’’; and (7) However, due to the likely characterization ‘‘whether it appears excessive in relation to of the injunction as a civil penalty, it re- medical decisions that we’re talking the alternative purpose assigned.’’ However, mains unlikely that a subsequent action about here, and cost savings proposals Congress’ designation of a penalty as ‘‘civil’’ would be barred. oftentimes means rationing. creates a presumption which must be over- This proposal in the health care bill b 1445 come by clear evidence to the contrary. right now would eliminate all congres- Thus, civil penalties are not typically found It is imperative that we protect all sional oversight of the Medicare pro- to be criminal in nature. For example, in Americans’ right to vote. This is sac- gram and put it in the hands of, you Hudson v. United States, the U.S. Supreme rosanct on an inalienable right of any guessed it, the White House and the Court held that monetary assessments and democracy. The career attorneys and President. It creates a new executive an occupational debarment order did not im- the appellate division within the De- plicate the Double Jeopardy Clause, because branch agency with unelected board neither type of penalty constituted a ‘‘crimi- partment sought to demonstrate the members appointed by the President to nal punishment.’’ Federal Government’s commitment to make recommendations on the reduc- Regardless of the nature of the penalty protecting this right by vigorously tions in Medicare payment levels, re- sought, the Double Jeopardy Clause does not prosecuting any individual or group imbursement for providers, potentially bar a subsequent action if no more than pre- who seeks to undermine this right. The refusing to pay for services or care pre- liminary proceedings commenced in the only legitimate course of action for the scribed by doctors as they are deemed prior action. Typically, an action must have trial team is to bring the case again reached at least the stage where jury mem- not to be ‘‘cost efficient.’’ That’s the bers have been sworn (in a jury trial) or and allow our Nation’s justice system language, Mr. Speaker. where the first evidence has been presented to work as it was intended. The bill says that the reforms must to the judge (in a bench trial). And to see it again, look for it in ‘‘either improve the quality of medical APPLICATION TO A SUBSEQUENT SUIT AGAINST your own eyes. Look at care received by the beneficiaries of THE NEW BLACK PANTHER PARTY FOR SELF- www.electionjournal.org. the Medicare program or,’’ not and, DEFENSE OR ITS MEMBERS f ‘‘improve the efficiency of the Medi- In January 2009, the U.S. Department of care program’s operation.’’ IMAC, NOT THE SILVER BULLET IT Justice filed a civil suit in a U.S. district Mr. Speaker, this is extremely con- WAS PROMISED TO BE court against the New Black Panther Party cerning. This Congress has created the for Self-Defense and three of its members. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Comparative Effectiveness Resources The suit was brought by the Department’s previous order of the House, the gen- Civil Rights Division pursuant to the Voting Board that will have the power to ra- Rights Act of 1965, 42 U.S.C. § 1973 et seq., tleman from Georgia (Mr. PRICE) is rec- tion care based on cost or quality. It which prohibits intimidation of ‘‘any person ognized for 5 minutes. would make the board’s recommenda- for voting or attempting to vote’’ and au- Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, tions binding in the absence of action thorizes the Attorney General to bring civil before I came to Congress I spent 20- by Congress within 30 days if the Presi- actions to obtain declaratory judgment or plus years as a physician taking care of dent approved the recommendation. injunctive relief to prohibit such actions. folks in the north Atlanta area, so this Now, many Members of Congress are The Department alleged that members of the whole debate about the health care concerned about payment rates in Party had intimidated voters and those aid- bill, there are many aspects of it that ing them during the November 2008 general rural parts of the country, yet this election and sought an injunction banning give me great concern. And the fact of board eliminates State and community the Party from deploying or displaying the matter is, Mr. Speaker, there are input into the Medicare program by weapons near entrances to polling places in many aspects of it that give the Nation rendering irrelevant the influence of future elections. However, after the Depart- great concern. local Medicare Carrier Advisory Com- ment obtained an injunction barring one So whether it’s the government-run munities, or MCACs, to develop and member’s future use of weapons near polling program or the takeover of health care implement policies expressly applica- places, it voluntarily dismissed its suit or whether it’s the potential for huge ble to their patient population. against the Party and the other members. mandates from the Federal Govern- For two reasons, it appears likely that the Further, it would reduce the avail- Double Jeopardy Clause would not prohibit ment, many aspects point to areas of ability of patient advocacy groups to the Justice Department from bringing a different concern for the American peo- implement new policies that would im- similar suit on the same or similar grounds ple. And one of them is the issue of ra- prove the health care of our Nation’s against at least the Party and the individual tioning, the issue of whether or not the seniors. members for whom the previous suit was dis- Federal Government should be deciding The real concern as a physician is missed. First, it is likely that a court would to what extent which Americans re- that nonmedical people will be making find that the injunctive relief sought in the ceive medical care. medical decisions. It’s a terrible idea. previous action constitutes a civil, rather So earlier this year when there was a than criminal, punishment. It’s not what the American people Although Congress’ designation of the in- proposal that was passed in this House want, and they are actually waking up junctive relief actions as a civil penalty is and in the Senate signed by the Presi- to the proposal that’s before Congress not ultimately dispositive, it is unlikely, dent for something called the Com- right now. And that’s why you see the based on the seven factors noted previously, parative Effectiveness Research Coun- numbers of support across this land de- that injunctive relief sought by the Justice cil, fancy name for a potential ration- creasing. Department would be viewed as sufficiently ing board, many people voiced concerns Let’s move in a positive direction. criminal in nature so as to overcome the pre- about that, as did I. There is a positive direction, and that sumption in favor of accepting Congress’ characterization. Most importantly, the in- And what we heard from the other is to allow quality decisions, medical junctions seem to have been primarily de- side of the aisle, the majority party, decisions to be made between patients signed to prohibit the use of guns at polling the Democrats, they said, Don’t worry and their families and caring and com- places for the purpose of implementing the about that. There will be congressional passionate physicians. It’s a simple

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Let patients health spending, $1 out of $3, or $800 bowels of that stimulus package, and doctors decide. billion a year, goes to the activities of which, by the way, was 1,100 pages long Mr. Speaker, that’s the right way. the for-profit system for corporate and Members of the House got 90 min- Mr. Speaker, that’s the American way. profits, stock options, executive sala- utes to read it so I doubt many people f ries, advertising, marketing, the cost read it—so people were embarrassed be- of paperwork; 15 to 30 percent in the cause they didn’t read the bill to find SINGLE-PAYER, NOT-FOR-PROFIT private sector as compared to Medi- out that in the bill was an authoriza- HEALTH CARE SYSTEM care’s 3 percent. tion to give the insurance company The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a This is what this fight is about in AIG, which has received more, billions previous order of the House, the gen- Washington. This is why the insurance and billions of dollars, from the tax- tleman from Ohio (Mr. KUCINICH) is rec- industry is hovering around Wash- payer, bonuses totaling $173 million. ognized for 5 minutes. ington like a flock of vultures. $800 bil- Well, then the next get ’er done came Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I’ve lis- lion a year is at stake. And so they will along—and everybody knows we have a tened to the health care debate, as all do anything that they can to be part of problem with the automobile industry Members have, for the last few months. this game so that the government can in this country. And rather than wrap- And what’s very interesting about it is continue to subsidize insurance compa- ping up their affairs and going through that in this debate, we’ve essentially nies one way or another. a bankruptcy the old fashioned Amer- talked past the single most effective One out of every $3 goes for the ac- ican way, the message from the White way to reduce costs and to provide tivities of the for-profit system. If we House was we gotta get ’er done in 40 health care for all Americans, and that took that $800 billion a year and put it days. Can you imagine a 40-day bank- is to create a single-payer, universal into care for everyone, we’d have ruptcy for Chrysler, the third largest not-for-profit health care system. enough money to cover every Amer- automobile manufacturer in this coun- Such a system is envisioned in and ican. Not just basic health care, with try and for General Motors, the larg- provided for in H.R. 676, Medicare for doctor of choice, but dental care, men- est. All, a bill that I had the privilege of tal health care, vision care, prescrip- And the get ’er done there has been a writing with JOHN CONYERS of Michi- tion drugs, long-term care, all would be lot of collateral damage. We have seen gan, a bill that is supported by 85 Mem- covered. Everything. plants all across the country closed; we bers of Congress, by hundreds of com- People say how is that possible? It’s have seen about 50,000 auto workers munity organizations and labor unions, because we’re already paying for the about to be thrown out of their jobs. by over 14,000 physicians, and a bill universal standard of care. We’re just We have seen parts suppliers not get which represents an idea whose time not getting it. paid for manufacturing and making the has come. f parts that go into the cars. And we will Some basic facts require discussion talk a little bit later about the car GET ’ER DONE when we’re speaking about our health dealers. Some brainiac decided that car care system. And that is that we spend The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under dealers were a problem in this country about $2.4 trillion on health care in the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- and so therefore we have had to get ’er America, all spending. That amounts uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Ohio done; we had to close about 3,000 auto to about 16 to 17 percent of our gross (Mr. LATOURETTE) is recognized for 60 dealerships in this country, and we’re domestic product. Clearly health care minutes as the designee of the minor- going to talk about that, too. is a huge item in the American econ- ity leader. b 1500 omy. Mr. LATOURETTE. I thank the If all of that money, all of that $2.4 Speaker for the recognition and thank But, again, just like the economic trillion went to care for people, every the minority leader for this hour. stimulus bill, get ’er done is not really American would be covered. But today, I’m going to be joined by my good a good way to run the country because not every American is covered. As a friend, Mr. NUNES, from California and the other collateral damage that has matter of fact, there are 50 million Mr. MCCOTTER, who is on his way. occurred here recently is there are Americans without health insurance I want to talk tonight, Mr. Speaker— about 50,000 people that didn’t work for and another 50 million underinsured. most folks in America recognize the General Motors, worked for companies Why is it in this country which has so picture to my left. It’s Larry the Cable like Delphi, that had their health in- much wealth in this country, which has Guy. And if you watch Larry the Cable surance through General Motors, and given so much of its wealth to people Guy, his line is get ’er done. And get ’er guess what? Nobody cared at all about at the top, we can have 50 million done is a good way to entertain some- what happens to their health care. So Americans without insurance? By and body in a movie. I would suggest it’s while some of the UAW members that large, it’s because people cannot afford not such a good way to run the United work for General Motors and Chrysler private insurance. States of America. are now secured by stock ownership in Why not? Well, it’s very simple. Sadly, since the beginning of this the new companies, these 50,000 work- When you look at the fact that an indi- year, we have had a majority in this ers don’t have any health care. vidual can pay $300 to $600 a month or House and in the other body and at the Then we came along to what at least more for a premium, when you look at other end of Pennsylvania Avenue that in my State is a pretty controversial the fact that a family can pay $1,000, has taken the attitude of just get ’er issue, the cap-and-trade legislation. $2,000 a month or more for a health done. And that can lead sadly to some Some folks on my side called it the care premium, when you consider that unfortunate consequences. ‘‘cap-and-tax’’ legislation. And basi- a family budget cannot in any way The first get ’er done was we were cally, when fully implemented, I be- countenance the kind of health care ex- told we had to have an economic stim- lieve it will drive any job that’s left in penses that most families can run into, ulus package spending $789 billion of the State of Ohio out of the State of when you understand that any family taxpayer money by President’s Day. It Ohio. can lose its middle class status with a was very important that the President But, again, there’s a way to do things single illness in that family, you come of the United States have the oppor- here. I’ve been here for 15 years, and to understand the dilemma that we tunity to sign this bill by President’s the way legislation usually works is have in America. Day. So the White House’s message to somebody has an idea. We talk about Why isn’t health care a basic right in the Congress was get ’er done. And the it. We have hearings. They bring it to a democratic society? Why do we have leadership of this House got it done. the floor. Members who have other

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And just by And just to finish up on this health bill on a Friday, and at 3 o’clock Fri- way of example, the same board over in care debate, we were told numerous day morning, in a 1,200-page bill— the United Kingdom, it’s called NICE. times by the Speaker that she had the which, again, nobody had read. They So who could be against something votes. The majority leader said they put in 309 new pages at 3 o’clock in the nice? had the votes. And now, here we are morning, and then we voted on the bill But NICE doesn’t cover drugs for peo- today. They don’t even have the votes later in the day. And, again, get ’er ple with Alzheimer’s, doesn’t cover in the Energy and Commerce Com- done. drugs for people with breast cancer, mittee, which is still meeting today in But we were told we had to get it doesn’t cover some drugs for people committee, and it seems like they’re done by July 4. So the White House with prostate cancer. And the best one not getting it done—and thankfully. called up the House, said get ’er done. was macular degeneration, which is a We don’t want them to get this done Leadership said to their troops, get ’er degeneration of the eye and can lead to because we don’t want the government done, and they got it done. But just blindness. They won’t approve the to take over our health care system, like in the stimulus bill, people are em- most effective drug. They approve the which the gentleman, I think, was barrassed, because in those 309 pages, second-most effective drug, but this pointing out. which nobody read, they have found NICE board has determined that you Mr. LATOURETTE. I thank my out that this cap-and-trade legislation, can only get treatment in one eye. And friend very much. You make a great aside from dealing with carbon emis- so if you go to Great Britain in about point, and I think I want to reinforce sions and setting up a whole new specu- 5 years, you’re going to see a bunch of that point. lative system, derivative system to folks running around that look like pi- There have been some speakers that trade carbon credits, it regulates water rates with eye patches because the have come to the floor during the last coolers. NICE board is only going to let them few days saying that somehow Repub- If you have one of those water cool- take care of one eye. licans are the Party of No and we don’t ers in your house or at the office with I will yield to my friend from Cali- want to reform health care and we’re the big jugs you’ve got to tip over, fornia. blocking this great health care pro- that’s going to be subject to regula- Mr. NUNES. I thank the gentleman posal that they have. Well, that’s not tion. If you have a hot tub or spa out- for yielding. true. There are 178 Republican Mem- side your house, that’s regulated under I know my friend has spent a lot of bers of the House of Representatives, the cap-and-trade legislation. And peo- time on these issues. We were involved 247 Democratic Members of the House ple were really surprised that Christ- in the first bailout back in the day, and of Representatives, and they can do mas lights are regulated under the cap- I remember when you and I were very whatever they want, whenever they and-trade legislation. concerned about the country, where we want. Now, listen, all of us want to deal were heading with the debt piling up. Mr. NUNES. Just to correct the gen- with climate change, but you’re going And then we got into the new adminis- tleman, 256 Democrats, I believe. to have to go a long way to convince tration with the stimulus bill, and Mr. LATOURETTE. Well, they got me that Christmas lights are somehow keeping with get ’er done, they actu- more. leading to global warming. So that’s in ally got that done, borrowed almost $1 Mr. NUNES. And how many votes the cap-and-trade bill. So get ’er done trillion, and now they have very little does it take to pass a bill out of the isn’t really a good way to run the coun- of that money spent, out the door. House? try. Unemployment was only supposed to Mr. LATOURETTE. That would be And now this week, thankfully, they go to 8 percent. Now unemployment is 218. So 47 people can leave the reserva- were not able to get ’er done on health at 10 percent. In my home State of tion and you still have a piece of legis- care. The proposal going through the California, it is well over 10 percent. In lation. committees of this House—again, the my district, it’s almost 20 percent. So So we’re not preventing them from White House said we’ve got to get ’er they got it done, but really nothing got doing anything. As a matter of fact, we done by August 1, which is tomorrow. done. have four or five good pieces of legisla- Everybody began moving around. But a And when you look at the cap-and- tion on health care that solve the prob- funny thing happened on the way to trade bill or the cap-and-tax bill, that lems of the doughnut hole and Medi- get ’er done. Some conservative Demo- was another example of getting it done care part D, take care of the uninsured crats, Blue Dog Democrats, said, We and really getting nothing done, be- in this country that don’t have insur- don’t think the government should be cause ultimately, in their bill, if it be- ance. in the business of running the health comes law, it won’t take any CO2 out of And not only that, it’s a sad situa- care system and we should have a the air because you’re going to have tion that leads to a lot of cost shifting United States health care policy in this China and India continuing to build for people who do have insurance, deals country. coal-fired power plants. In fact, your with making sure that you can’t be ex- And the previous speaker, Mr. PRICE, home State of Ohio I know pays 3 cents cluded from health care if you have a was talking. This bill, again, get ’er a kilowatt for its electricity because preexisting condition. But nobody will done won’t take care of it because you use one of the greatest resources in talk to our side of the aisle. And the there are some scary things in this leg- America, which is coal. attitude since the beginning of this islation. One piece of it is, for the first And if you look at California today, year has been, we’ve got 258 votes, and time in our Nation’s history under the in California we’ve passed, basically, we’re going to do what we want when national policy, end-of-life counseling cap-and-trade legislation through the we want, and when we want your ideas, will be available. Well, that’s good. I State legislature. And I don’t know if we’ll ask you. And it’s unfortunate happen to be a big supporter of hospice the gentleman knows this already, but that we haven’t been asked. and all the wonderful work they do at in California we’re paying 17 cents a But we are certainly not blocking the end of a person’s life. kilowatt for electricity. So it’s no won- what it is they’re attempting to do. But the problem with end-of-life der that California’s unemployment They are, at the moment, having a counseling in this bill is that to get the rate continues to go up, costs to Amer- fight amongst themselves. You have cost savings that they want to achieve, icans continue to go up. conservative Democrats versus liberal you have to control cost. And so many And so the Democrat Congress defi- Democrats, and they can’t figure it of the models are taken from Great nitely is trying to get something done, out. And once they’re all on the same

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Will the gen- the Democrat leadership and this Con- House working in conjunction with the tleman continue to yield? gress blaming the Republicans for not Democrat-controlled House that passed Mr. LATOURETTE. I’m happy to having a plan. And as the gentleman the first bailout. And I think one of the yield to the gentleman. pointed out, first of all, they’ve never things we’re going to talk about later, Mr. HOEKSTRA. This Cash for wanted to work with us. Second of all, as we transition into, I think, some of Clunkers program, I’ve talked with they’ve never asked us for our plans. the things we want to talk about is four of my dealers in the last couple of And third, the Republicans have very AIG. hours, they’ve sold a total of about 150 good plans, some plans that myself and Mr. LATOURETTE. I do. cars over the last 5 days. And all we’re PAUL RYAN from Wisconsin have Mr. NUNES. I think you really have doing is processing a rebate, right? It’s worked on and we’re going to continue to look at where that money that went either a $3,500 check or a $4,500 check. to work on over the break. first to AIG and then somehow got to, Out of those 150 sales, zero, exactly The good thing, the best thing about guess where? Goldman Sachs. zero rebates have been approved, al- the plan that we’ve put together, that Mr. LATOURETTE. Right. The gen- though the paperwork has been filed. the Republicans have put together, is tleman is absolutely right. But if you Some of the paperwork has been filed that we deal with the Medicaid prob- take the $700 billion from the Bush ad- three times. lems in this country. And one thing we ministration, $789 billion from the The paperwork is 21 pages—this is have to look at over the long run is stimulus package, you take the auto from one of my dealers. They sent in 21 that debt continues to pile up. And we bailout—which is tipping $60 billion, pages, and here’s what the sales guys have three major problems in this $70 billion—you take the budget that wrote: Each of these pages have to be country that no one wants to talk the President sent up here that the ma- scanned in and must be saved with the about, and that’s the unfunded liabil- jority passed of $3.5 trillion, you really attached file names, and each page ities that this country has. We have are talking real money. must be uploaded separately. You can- the unfunded liabilities of Medicaid, And a lot of folks come to the floor not save anything until the end. So if unfunded liabilities of Medicare, un- and talk about, well, this is a debt the Web site crashes, you get to start funded liabilities of Social Security. that’s going to be passed on to our chil- over. The sad part about the Democrat dren and our grandchildren. That’s b 1515 plan is that they want to put more and true. But even those of us in our mid- If the Web site works, it takes ap- more people on Medicaid. And now in dle age are going to have a problem proximately 1 hour per deal? my district, only 22 percent of the doc- with this because we have to borrow it, Mr. LATOURETTE. Wow. tors will see Medicaid patients. And so and you have to borrow it from places Mr. HOEKSTRA. That’s the paper- the Republican plan that we’ve put for- like China, and you borrow it at higher work. ward actually deals with the Medicaid and higher interest rates. And so it’s Mr. LATOURETTE. Reclaiming my problem that we have in this country not only a debt that needs to be repaid time, it’s my understanding that the and actually gives people better health some day, the interest on the debt is Web site has crashed at least twice. care. And that is, I think, something eventually going to strangle this budg- Mr. HOEKSTRA. Yes. And it crashed that needs to be done. et. again this morning. Mr. LATOURETTE. I thank the gen- Mr. NUNES. And if the gentleman Then they get the rejection notice. tleman. would yield again, I want to make one And to one of my dealers, I said, Well, And the gentleman is hiding his light important point back to the point that you know, you file it the first time, under a bushel basket because the you’re making, and that is that the you get a rejection, and it comes back, other thing that his piece of legislation Congress, for many years, has spent too and you fill it out appropriately the does that this piece of legislation much money. There is no question second time like it’s filling out taxes, that’s being debated now does not do is about that, Republicans and Democrats these 21 pages. that you bend the cost curve. have spent too much money. But if you And he said, PETE, I’ve had a number Two of the reasons that we’re having look at the budgets that have been put of these things come back for a third a health care debate in this Congress forward with the stimulus bill and the time. He said, I’ve just had one come are, one, to get better quality health bailouts and the government takeover back. care and take better care of people in of companies, you look at the unfunded This is what happens from the people this country, but two is to rein in the liabilities, the Obama administration who want to run our health care sys- cost. potentially could triple or quadruple tem, The voucher you have submitted Now, one of the reasons that we don’t the debt by the time President Obama with invoice number da da da has been have a bill this week and that they is out of the Presidency. That doesn’t rejected for the following reason: No couldn’t get ’er done was that the Con- include that the Obama administration reason provided. gressional Budget Office came back could pile up more debt than all pre- The next line says, The voucher can and scored it, at one point, that this vious Presidents combined. be resubmitted if the reason for rejec- didn’t save money. It was actually Mr. HOEKSTRA. Would the gen- tion can be corrected. going to add $1.6 trillion to the debt. tleman yield? Now, what is this dealer supposed to And to be completely bipartisan, be- Mr. LATOURETTE. I would be happy do? Go back and submit exactly the cause my friend brought up the Wall to yield to my friend from Michigan. same 21 pages that he did before? Be- Street bailout, that was George W. Mr. HOEKSTRA. We’re from Michi- cause the reply came back and said, Bush. That was Hank Paulson, his gan. We think in smaller numbers. And The reason you’ve been rejected is ‘‘no Treasury Secretary, that came to Cap- I know that my colleague has been reason provided.’’ Under this program itol Hill with a three-page bill—can very interested in what’s been hap- before you file, you’ve already de- you imagine, a three-page bill—and pening with dealers, automobile deal- stroyed the car. You’ve had to ruin the said, you’ve got to give us $700 billion ers. But as we talk about a $787 billion engine, and the guys are now riding to go to Wall Street or the world is stimulus plan, as we talk about the around in their new car. The dealer going to come to an end. So you take bailout, as we talk about the cap-and- can’t get their rebate check. So we that $700 billion, you take the $700 bil- trade bill—I’m not sure exactly how can’t even handle a billion-dollar pro- lion— big that is going to get in new taxes— gram.

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So they appointed and they are already under a tremen- saw the President on television. He conferees. The Senate sent some guys dous amount of stress and strain. And, said, I’m shocked. We had people on the and gals over; we sent some people remember, these folks can’t implement floor on this side of the aisle, I’m over. No Republicans were included, by a $1 billion program that all it does is shocked. the way. And they said, Let’s resolve provide a rebate. That’s all it does, is it Well, you shouldn’t be shocked. If these two bills. Well, by resolving the provide a rebate. And they want to run you had done the bill in the way that two bills, the Snowe-Wyden language our health care system. the Founding Fathers intended it to be was taken out, I mean physically taken And I asked him how hard is it to do done and if you gave people more than out, and this new paragraph protecting a rebate through Ford or GM or Chrys- 90 minutes to read 1,100 pages, they the bonuses was put in by somebody. ler? He said, That’s not a problem at wouldn’t have been shocked. They We are talking a little bit about all. They handle it just like that. They would have known and they would have Larry the Cable Guy and ‘‘get ’er send it in, and we get it done just like had a choice: Do you want to authorize done.’’ This was one of my favorite that. $173 million for bonuses? If you do, vote games when I was growing up, the These guys can’t process a voucher, ‘‘yes.’’ If you don’t, why don’t you fix game of Clue, and with apologies to and then we’re asking them to plan the thing? Hasbro, the problem is we have asked, wages, plan salaries, and all these Mr. NUNES. Will the gentleman yield since that news came out, who put that other kinds of things. for just a point of clarification? paragraph in? It shouldn’t be that hard. Mr. LATOURETTE. I thank the gen- Mr. LATOURETTE. Sure. Who put that paragraph in? Nobody tleman. Reclaiming my time, the gen- Mr. NUNES. For the folks who don’t tleman has just indicated why they will own up to it. But it didn’t, you quite understand this, this clause that know, come from the heavens. Obvi- can’t ‘‘get ’er done.’’ They want to get you have in front of you was in the all these things done, but the fact of ously somebody took a pencil or an stimulus bill, and this basically ap- eraser and took out the Senate lan- the matter is they’re not getting them proved the bonuses to AIG. done. And the figures that I saw, there guage and put in that offending para- Mr. LATOURETTE. Yes. graph, but nobody will tell us who did are 16,000 dealers across the country Mr. NUNES. I just have a question it. And we’ve asked and asked and that have entered into this program; so for the gentleman. Do you know how asked. you’re not talking about millions of many Republicans voted for the stim- applications that need to be processed. So here’s Clue, and basically we ulus bill? think that we have it narrowed down You’re talking about 16,000 dealers, and Mr. LATOURETTE. No Republicans to these folks. If you played Clue, you even if the entire billion was ex- voted for the stimulus bill, and 11 know you have to figure out what room hausted, that’s 200,000 cars, and they Democrats also did not vote for the it takes place in, what the weapon is, can’t get it done. stimulus package. So if this health care thing gets out But it’s worse than that because and who’s the perpetrator. We know of here where the government runs when the bill left the House, it didn’t that the weapon was a pen. It might health care, I really don’t want to have have this paragraph in it. When it left have been a computer, but I’m going to any heart problems, because you might the Senate, it didn’t have this para- say it was a pen. And these are the wind up with a ’57 Chevy engine in your graph in it. As a matter of fact, the rooms here in the United States Cap- chest. Senate bill on the stimulus package itol, the Banking Committee, the Mr. HOEKSTRA. The reason for your had an amendment that was adopted Speaker’s office, the Senate Leader’s denial of care is ‘‘no reason provided,’’ the old-fashioned way, in a bipartisan office, the conference room where these but you’re not getting it. fashion, with a Democratic Senator folks met, the lobby—I don’t think it happened in the lobby—the Ways and Mr. LATOURETTE. That will be com- from Oregon, Mr. WYDEN, and a Repub- Means Committee, the lounge, library, forting. lican Senator from Maine, Ms. SNOWE. I want to get back to AIG for just a And they drafted legislation because and the Appropriations Committee. second because that was the first ‘‘get Now, we’ve been asking this since nobody liked this, handing out billions ’er done,’’ the stimulus package. Folks March of this year, and since March of of dollars to AIG and Wall Street and were embarrassed that they actually this year, we have excluded the gen- seeing these executives who have found out that they had authorized, by tleman down here in the lower corner. failed. I never understood a bonus. A voting for the stimulus bill, these exor- That’s CHARLES RANGEL, Democrat of bonus is supposed to be because you did bitant bonuses going to AIG execu- New York, who’s the distinguished a good job. I have yet to meet anybody tives. And just a week ago Saturday, chairman of the Ways and Means Com- in any of the jobs that I had that said, it’s been like 3 weeks now, this was the mittee. He actually emerged from this Steve, you did a really crappy job; headline in the Washington Post: ‘‘AIG conference and sort of threw up his here’s a bonus. Plans Millions More in Bonuses. Trou- I yield to the gentleman. hands, according to press reports, and bled Insurer is in Talks With U.S. Over Mr. NUNES. Another clarification. said, The government’s being run by Another $250 Million in Bonuses to During the bailout and before the bail- three people, and I’m frustrated. And Their Executives.’’ out, how much money had AIG already he left. So we don’t think Charlie Ran- And why it’s important that we fol- received from the Federal Govern- gel did it. low things like regular order, and peo- ment? Mr. NUNES. But that could be an im- ple say nobody pays attention to proc- Mr. LATOURETTE. I stopped count- portant clue. I’m on the Ways and ess here, but why you can’t have an ing it at about $125 billion. It may be Means Committee, and we did not put 1,100-page bill filed at midnight and ex- more. that language in there. So Mr. RANGEL pect people to know what’s going on Mr. NUNES. A hundred and—— claimed that there were three people and why goofy things happen is be- Mr. LATOURETTE. A hundred and that were writing the bill. cause that’s not the way we are sup- twenty-five billion dollars. Mr. LATOURETTE. Basically. That posed to govern. ‘‘Get ’er done’’ is not Mr. NUNES. So then we went on to was his quoted statement in the press. a way to govern. award bonuses. So the other folks, and we know this So in the stimulus bill, this chart Mr. LATOURETTE. We went on to individual was in the room. This is shows the paragraph that was included award bonuses, and here’s how it hap- Rahm Emanuel, our former colleague

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.001 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20446 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 from Illinois who now serves as the around. Just tell us who did it. And he things. You and I each represent about President’s Chief of Staff. This is Mr. set up a number of meetings with the 700,000 people, you in California and I Orszag, who is the OMB Director. Mr. Treasury Department. My staff went to in Ohio. I had no input in this bill, not DODD, Senator from Connecticut who is the meetings. I went to the meetings. because I didn’t want to. I’ll bet you the chairman of the Banking Com- The last contact that we have had from had no input in this bill. It’s just not mittee. At the top the honorable the Department of Treasury, and I just the way to run the thing. Speaker of the House, Ms. PELOSI of want to get it because it really is re- b 1530 California; and Senator HARRY REID of markable, we got a call, the banking Nevada, who is the leader over on the staff got a call from a fellow who’s in And when you run it this way, you other side. Government Relations at the Treasury get embarrassed, and when you get em- And I put the question mark down Department and said that, Well, you barrassed, you should own up to it. there, and this really angers me, be- know, we really didn’t like that meet- That is where I was going next. Rath- cause somebody had to authorize it, ing because it was too political and we er than owning up to it and saying take but some of the statements have been think our lawyer has said we can’t an- the language out, let’s not permit this that staff did it. Listen, there’s some- swer your question. to happen, it was a mistake, the major- thing seriously wrong if a nonelected Now, what the heck? It’s not like we ity, rather than bringing the resolution official or appointed official in the case are dealing with somebody from the of inquiry to the floor, brought a bill to of the OMB Director can change legis- mob and the lawyer says take the fifth. the floor to tax these bonuses which lation. So they clearly had to have au- We are talking about the United States they authorized at 90 percent. thorization. A lot of eyes were on Sen- Department of the Treasury, which is I have to tell you, I don’t think these ator DODD and the Department of the responsible for administering these bil- people should have gotten these bo- Treasury. lions and billions of dollars, and nuses. But when you begin to use the But here’s what’s frustrating. We’re they’re telling the United States Con- Tax Code to punish people that you asking that question, and it’s a pretty gress that a lawyer has said they can’t don’t like and say, you know, today it simple question: Who did it? And tell us who authorized $173 million in is the AIG guys, we are going to tax maybe you had a great reason for it. bonuses for people who work at AIG? you at 90 percent; tomorrow it could be Just tell us why you did it. But they And then they tried to compound the truck drivers, we are going to tax you won’t. So we have had to go to not only crime because, as I said, a lot of people at 90 percent; we don’t like the guys come talk about it on the floor, but we were embarrassed. They went home to that do talk radio, we are going to tax have had to take other action here their districts. Even Senator DODD, you at 90 percent, it is a very dan- since March to try to figure it out. So there was a news article about people gerous precedent; and it is not only I filed something known as a resolution screaming at him at a town meeting, dangerous, it is stupid. And it is stupid of inquiry, which asked the Depart- How could you do that? How could you because the head guy, the biggest ment of the Treasury, Hey, who said do that? bonus-getter, the biggest bonus-getter take out the one and put in the other? Mr. NUNES. If you would yield just at AIG got $6.4 million. Just tell us who it is. That’s a pretty for clarification, because I know that Now, if you don’t think you should simple question. there are folks just now coming in. get a bonus, why do you let him keep 10 And I’m going to say something They are here on their vacations and percent? And 10 percent is $640,000. It about the chairman of Financial Serv- they may have missed the beginning of takes 16 years for somebody in Ohio ices, BARNEY FRANK of Massachusetts. this. But what we are talking about making $40,000 a year to make $640,000. He took the resolution of inquiry. They here is that well over $100 billion has So, again, it is not only a misuse of the got more votes than we do. He could been given to AIG. We had the House Tax Code; it is stupid. It was a fig leaf, have killed it. He did not. He voted it bill that every Member of Congress ad- because people were embarrassed, and, out of his committee 63 or 64–0, and it’s mitted that they didn’t read. As a mat- sadly, sometimes when people get em- been sitting at the Speaker’s desk ter of fact, Mr. BOEHNER sat right there barrassed around here, rather than since the end of April, the beginning of where you are, Mr. LATOURETTE, and doing the right thing, they do the po- May. asked if anyone had read it, and no one litically expedient thing. Now, again, the Speaker knows this, said they had read it. He dropped the So they all went home. And, thank but the way the legislation gets to the bill right there on the floor. And the god, the Senate didn’t pass that bill, floor is that the majority has to sched- language that you talked about that and thank goodness President Obama ule it. And for whatever reason, the awarded the bonuses was not in the bill said—he didn’t say it was stupid, but distinguished majority leader, Mr. at that time. he pretty much said it was stupid. HOYER of Maryland, has chosen not to Mr. LATOURETTE. Right. Mr. NUNES. If the gentleman will schedule this piece of legislation for Mr. NUNES. So the Senate bill and yield, he has done that recently. floor activity. So even all of the Demo- the House bill come together, and sud- Mr. LATOURETTE. Yes, well, he has crats on Financial Services that want denly that’s put in its place, and now done that. to know the answer to the question we are sitting here with legislation. Mr. NUNES. If the gentleman will will not get the answer to the question After giving well over $100 billion to yield again, you have a long history be- because we can’t get the bill to the AIG, now we are going to give these fore you came to Congress. You worked floor. So we’ve gone a step further. folks bonuses, millions of dollars in bo- for the people of Ohio. You were in- There is a provision in the House nuses, and no one knows who’s done it. volved as a district attorney, and I rules that if they won’t act, you can Mr. LATOURETTE. Right. That’s a know that you had prosecuted many file something called a discharge peti- fair summation of where we are. And people and upheld the law. And so as tion. We filed the discharge petition. that’s troubling to me. we are beginning to go through this It’s right over there by the attractive Mr. NUNES. Just for clarification and beginning to look at who is out lady in the tan suit. And we have asked again, Larry the Cable Guy didn’t do there, who possibly did it, we still, here Members to sign it so we can bring it it, right? we are, what, almost 6 months after we to the floor and talk about it. To date, Mr. LATOURETTE. Larry the Cable passed the stimulus bill, and no one every Republican has signed it, and we Guy didn’t do it. He’s not on the chart. knows where this language has come don’t have yet a Democratic Member But, again, this goes back to Larry from. who has signed it, but that’s the only the Cable Guy, however. That’s why Mr. LATOURETTE. We can’t get an way we’re going to get to it. ‘‘get ’er done’’ cannot be the way to answer, which is really shocking, that But Chairman FRANK did something run the United States of America, be- the United States Congress can’t get else commendable. He called up the cause people get embarrassed. People an answer to a pretty simple question, Treasury and he said, Quit horsing will not have the opportunity to read Who did it?

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.001 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 20447 I want to move on, with my friend’s day. We have saved Chrysler, or will In response to a question from Congress- permission, to the get ’er done and the through this bankruptcy. Jobs won’t be woman Moore regarding the future of the Ke- car companies. We were told we had to lost. As a matter of fact, because nosha Plant, I mistakenly conveyed the sta- have an expedited bankruptcy pro- tus of the Phoenix investment in Trenton, Chrysler is going to enter into a deal MI. The facts I described were accurate for ceeding, first with Chrysler and then with Fiat, the Italian car manufac- Trenton and not Kenosha, WI. I recognize with General Motors because that was turer, we have great news: we think this has added further confusion to an al- going to save the car industry in this Fiat is going to bring 5,000 more jobs to ready difficult situation. country and we have to move forward. the United States. I would like to take this opportunity to As a matter of fact, on April 30, the So, silly me, I got off the call and clarify the Phoenix Engine Program produc- President gave a press conference when watched the President of the United tion status. Chrysler went into bankruptcy, and In 2006, DaimlerChrysler started a program States. And then there is another call. for a new V6 engine family. Based on indus- this is his exact quote, that nobody When the President was done, we had try volumes and forecasted demand, the ini- should be confused about what a bank- another conference call with the guy tial planning volumes were 1.76 million ruptcy process means. It will not dis- that was the head of Chrysler then, units. In order to achieve this level of pro- rupt the lives of the people who work Robert Nardelli. duction, a site selection process was initi- at Chrysler or live in the communities Mr. Nardelli was basically reiterating ated that included four new locations in that depend on it. Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and Mexico. the things that occurred during the Before site selection was finalized, the en- Now, I was pretty heartened by that, course of the President’s announce- and I was heartened because in gine volume planned for the combined com- ment, and then he took questions, pany was reduced when the common engine Twinsburg, Ohio, we have for the mo- which was nice. And the very first tele- program with Daimler was redefined as a ment, won’t have soon, a stamping phone call that he took was from Gov- Chrysler only engine. This reduced the num- plant for Chrysler. About 1,200 people ernor Granholm of Michigan, the ber of production sites to three. work there. Democratic Governor of Michigan. Ob- These three sites would have the capability In the days leading up to the bank- viously in Michigan they have got a lot of producing 1.3 million V6 engines. Early in 2007, for a variety of reasons, the Corpora- ruptcy announcement, the company of concern about auto manufacturing. went to the Chrysler employees, the tion was required to reduce its capital in- And she said, you know, Great job. vestments in all programs which required a UAW employees, and said, In order to Way to go. But I just have to ask you make this work, you have to enter into new production strategy for the Phoenix en- a question. The President in his an- gine. Therefore, Chrysler decided to reduce a new contract and you have to give up nouncement said this deal will save the number of greenfield plant locations to some stuff. You have to give up wages, 30,000 jobs. I just want to make sure two. In May and June of 2007 the Company benefits, some health care, some vaca- that that wasn’t code for something chose those two sites and announced the tion. else, because there are 39,000 people in greenfield investments of $730 million in The day before the bankruptcy an- Trenton and $570 million in Saltillo and nouncement, the auto workers in the country that work for Chrysler. broke ground on the construction of the fa- Mr. Nardelli said no, no, no, no, he Twinsburg, Ohio, went to their union cilities. The greenfield decisions were based hall and cast their ballots on giving up was just rounding down and there on the adjacency of the proposed plants to stuff, and 80 percent of them, over 80 aren’t going to be any difficulties, the point-of-use assembly locations. In February of 2007, Chrysler notified the percent of them, said, We are going to which, of course, wasn’t true. Later in the call, one of our col- State of Wisconsin and Kenosha officials do it so we can keep our jobs, and we that a greenfield site was no longer viable, are going to do it so we can make sure leagues from Wisconsin, GWEN MOORE, Democrat from Milwaukee, she had, but rather that a retool of the existing Keno- that the company we work for con- sha Engine Plant was under consideration. tinues to survive. used to have, an engine plant in a town The Kenosha retooling plan resulted in nec- That took place all across the coun- called Kenosha, Wisconsin. And she essary capital savings; however, it required try. And the contract, not surprisingly, specifically asked, she said, 800 people the Kenosha site to continue to produce its was approved. work there. Where in your restruc- current engines through 2013. Well, then a funny thing happened, turing do you envision the Kenosha In late 2007 and 2008, deterioration in in- dustry volume resulted in a drop of the 1.3 and the funny thing that happened was plant being? She was told, We love Kenosha. Keno- million unit demand to 880,000. This reduc- that afternoon, when all the documents tion in volume and the need for Kenosha to were filed in the bankruptcy case, sha is safe. Kenosha is going to be fine. produce its current engines resulted in the there is an affidavit from a guy, his Those 800 people don’t have to worry. company deciding to defer the retooling name escapes me, Robert, I will think So, silly me and silly Representative strategy. of it in a minute, but that basically in- MOORE and silly Governor Granholm, Chrysler kept Kenosha Area Business Alli- dicates that no, no, no, there are going we all sent out press releases praising ance updated on the status of the retool to be disruptions. We are closing the President, praising the task force through 2008. As the market began to col- lapse through late 2008 and 2009, a decision plants. We are throwing people out of and the work that they were doing, only to find out that my plant was was made to idle the Kenosha Engine Plant work. in December of 2010. This and other restruc- Specifically, eight plants, eight closed and Ms. MOORE’s plant in Keno- turing actions were included in the Chrysler plants in cities all across America were sha, Wisconsin, was closed. LLC February 17, 2009 Viability Plan submis- told, Hey, auto worker, even though Now, obviously that caused some sion to the United States Treasury and the you voted to give up some stuff to stay concern with the folks in Wisconsin President’s Auto Task Force. The specific employed, we are shutting you down. and the folks in Ohio, so the Governor plant actions, including Kenosha Engine Nationwide, it was close to 10,000 peo- of Wisconsin, Ms. MOORE also and the Plant, were not made public because it would ple were told they weren’t going to mayor of Kenosha, sent a letter to Mr. have been presumptuous to assume that the Nardelli and said, Why did you do that? plan was going to be approved and inappro- have jobs anymore. priate to communicate prior to thorough dis- The interesting thing is before the Madam Speaker, I include the letter cussion with the United Auto Workers union. President went to the microphones, he for the RECORD. On April 3, 2009, Chrysler officials met with went to talk and give this press con- CHRYSLER LLC, the Kenosha Task Force and reiterated the ference at noon on April 30. At 11 Auburn Hills, MI, May 7, 2009. need to defer the Phoenix Program. Upon o’clock that morning the White House Hon. Governor JIM DOYLE, emergence from Chapter 11, plans are to con- was very helpful in setting up a con- East State Capitol, tinue to produce the current engine families ference call with Members of Congress, Madison, WI. through December of 2010 at the Kenosha En- DEAR GOVERNOR DOYLE: I want to start by gine Plant in order to support our current Governors, other people that were in- expressing my sincere apologies about the products. The Trenton Engine site has been terested in this issue, and with his task confusion surrounding comments I made on completely facilitized and will launch when force, his unelected auto task force. a conference call with you and other elected we exit from Chapter 11. The Saltillo Engine The task force members got on and officials about the Kenosha Engine Plant on site has also been facilitized and is scheduled said, This is a great day. This is a great April 30, 2009. to launch mid-to-late 2010.

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It is expected that vir- tually all employees associated with Keno- means they get paid before anybody elected task force that doesn’t know sha and the other closures announced in our else gets paid. anything about the car industry said, Chapter 11 filings will be offered employment Mr. Lauria was advocating on behalf You know what? Toyota sells an awful with the new company. of the teachers of Indiana and saying, lot of cars in this country and they While the company continues to address You cannot just get rid of us. You have don’t have as many car dealers as difficult market conditions, we expect that to compensate these people who have Chrysler or General Motors, so there- the Chrysler Fiat alliance will ultimately invested $27 billion in Chrysler. But the fore the car dealers must be the prob- provide customers and dealers a broader response from the task force is that competitive line of fuel-efficient vehicles lem. They are the ones that are cre- and technology, and will result in the preser- these people were acting like terror- ating this problem. vation of more than 30,000 jobs in the United ists. So they basically gave—we had a car States along with thousands of employees at Mr. NUNES. If the gentleman will dealer from Michigan, I think it was, dealers and suppliers. yield for another point of clarification, just at Chrysler’s direction, was told to Again, please accept my sincere apologies you referred several times to this put $7 million into his building to for the confusion. We will continue to work unelected task force, auto dealer or make it attractive and all this other with the people of Kenosha to ensure an or- auto company task force. And we have stuff. He didn’t get paid for that. He derly transition. Sincerely, seen these czars that have been ap- got a letter saying, You are no longer BOB NARDELLI, pointed by the President. We have 30- a Chrysler dealer. Chairman and CEO. some or 40-some czars, I don’t know. The car dealers basically came to The response they got back, Madam Every day we add a new czar. town, and there were pretty amazing Speaker, on May 7 he wrote to Gov- Is there a difference between the stories about some of these car dealers ernor Jim Doyle and he said, I know I czars and the automotive task force? and the way they were treated. Was there a czar of the auto task force? said Kenosha was safe, but I just need b 1545 to tell you I was confused. I thought Mr. LATOURETTE. There was a czar. But, you know, it’s not just the 3,000 Kenosha, Wisconsin, was Trenton, The President of the United States ap- men and women that own these auto Michigan. pointed the auto czar, the head of the dealerships, it’s the 200,000 people, the Now, if I had a nickel for every time task force. He has recently gone back mechanics, the salespeople, the clerks, I got in the car and tried to go to Keno- into private business. It is now headed they’re out of a job. So I don’t know sha, Wisconsin, and ended up in Tren- by a fellow by the name of Ron Bloom, how you recover the economy by hav- ton, Michigan, that would be some- whom we will get to in just a second. ing less stores. thing. But, you know, a funny thing hap- Mr. NUNES. If I remember my geog- pened on the way to the task force too, Mr. NUNES. If the gentleman would raphy correctly, there is a lake that because when they began making these yield, one of the important points here separates Wisconsin and Michigan, cor- decisions, people began to say, Well, that you’ve made is that this task rect? who are these folks and what is their force, this unelected task force that Mr. LATOURETTE. Now the gen- background? Were they in the manu- has no experience in running anything tleman is nitpicking. facturing business? Did they make to do with cars—in fact, some of them Mr. NUNES. Maybe they were going cars? Did they sell cars? Did they man- don’t even own cars—have now made to take a boat. ufacture parts for cars? And The Wall this unilateral decision to close these Mr. LATOURETTE. Even the day be- Street Journal actually did a study of dealerships, and the way that they fore, and now I remember the guy’s the members of the task force and were able to do that is because the gov- name, His name is Robert Manzo, Rob- found that most of them don’t even ernment has now taken over ownership ert Manzo is the consultant that Chrys- own cars, and those that do own cars of the car companies. ler hired to help sort of take them own foreign cars, the majority of them. Mr. LATOURETTE. The gentleman is through this thing. The day before the Mr. NUNES. How many people were absolutely right. filing, he sent this email exchange, on the task force? I will tell you that initially the auto which has been in all the newspapers, Mr. LATOURETTE. I think it was 12 task force ran from this dealer issue to the President’s task force saying, or 16. And then we also had one of our like a scalded cat, and they were really Maybe we don’t have to go this way. colleagues from Ohio, Mr. JORDAN, who quick to put out a press release saying, Maybe there is another way. Basically serves on the Judiciary Committee, We’re not micromanaging the car com- he said, I hope you think it is worth and the Judiciary Committee had a panies. We don’t know enough to run giving this one more shot, that is, to hearing with a panel that asked that Chrysler and General Motors. This was not have all these horrible things hap- question, How many people on the task the car companies. This was General pen through the bankruptcy. force have any experience at all in the Motors, and this was Chrysler. They And here is the response from Mr. car industry? And the answer was none. made the decision. They are the bad Feldman, the attorney on the Nobody. But despite that fact, they ones who decided they were going to unelected task force, who basically have made decisions. throw all of these people out of work. said, We are done, and indicated that Now, the second decision I want to A couple of things run counter to he wasn’t going to be treated to an- talk about is the decision that they that. The first was, just like I think other terrorist like Lauria. made that somehow we needed to close it’s an interesting business model that Now, I should explain. Lauria is the car dealerships all across America, and you are going to sell more cars with lawyer who represented the bond- in Chrysler’s case it was 789 and Gen- less dealers, the auto task force in the holders. These are people that invested eral Motors it is about 2,600. Chrysler bankruptcy, according to an in Chrysler, and they were told that According to the National Associa- article in the Automotive News, didn’t they had secure creditor status, and it tion of Automobile Dealers, about 60 want Chrysler to advertise their cars was $27 billion. people work at each dealership. So if during the pendency of the bankruptcy. Mr. Lauria represented some of them, you multiply that by the number of When somebody, apparently, told them and the some of them that he rep- dealerships that were instructed to how stupid that was, they said, Okay, resented was the Teachers Retirement close, you are north of 200,000 people; you can spend half of it. It was $134 System of Indiana. So people who had 200,000 people. And let’s get this million. So, again, this unelected task taught the children of Indiana for straight about car dealers. Most of force apparently thinks that you can years and had retired, in order to maxi- them own their own buildings, they do sell more cars if you don’t advertise

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.001 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 31, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 20449 and if you have 3,000 less stores across agreements are not being assumed, which dent George W. Bush; the President of the country. should have the additional benefit of easing the United States; Larry Summers, the The other thing that sort of gets in the hardships attendant to the dealership President’s economic adviser; and down their way is Fritz Henderson, who is closings. there is Robert Nardelli, the former the president and the CEO of General Mr. LATOURETTE. Madam Speaker, head of Chrysler I was talking about. Motors, old and new, gave an affidavit could you tell us how much time we Again, the same scenario. This is a to the bankruptcy court in New York. have left? pretty simple question: who decided to I would like to insert that into the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. take the ax to those 20 plants, those al- RECORD as well. EDWARDS of Maryland). The gentleman most 300,000 people and shut ’er down? UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT SOUTH- from Ohio has 11 minutes remaining. I mean it’s no longer get ’er done. It’s ERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, INREGENERAL Mr. LATOURETTE. I thank the Chair shut ’er down. I think we should find MOTORS CORP., ET AL., DEBTORS very much. out, but nobody will fess up. Nobody AFFIDAVIT OF FREDERICK A. HENDERSON, In this affidavit, Mr. Henderson indi- will say who did it. PURSUANT TO LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULE 1007–2 cates that the idea of shutting all these Mr. NUNES. So nobody knows who State of New York, County of New York dealerships—in their case, 2,600—wasn’t did the AIG bonuses; no one knows who his idea. The purchaser rejected their Frederick A. Henderson, being duly sworn, put that legislation in; and now no one hereby deposes and says: plan. Does the gentleman know who knows who shut down the automotive 1. I am the President, Chief Executive Offi- the purchaser of General Motors is? It’s plants, the auto dealers. We’re sitting cer, and a Director of General Motors Cor- the United States Government. here with 300,000 people out of work in poration, a Delaware corporation (‘‘GM’’), Mr. NUNES. It’s us. It’s the people. which together with its wholly-owned direct the largest democracy in the world, Mr. LATOURETTE. It’s the task subsidiaries, Chevrolet-Saturn of Harlem, which is supposed to be a deliberative force. So they rejected Chrysler’s plan. Inc. (‘‘Chevrolet-Saturn’’) and Saturn, LLC body where the Congress is supposed to They rejected General Motors’ plan. (‘‘Saturn’’), and GM’s wholly-owned indirect make the decisions, and we have no an- subsidiary Saturn Distribution Corporation They said, Go back to the drawing swers. (‘‘Saturn Distribution’’), are the debtors in the board. Mr. Rattner, who was the head above-captioned chapter 11 cases (collec- of the task force, said, You have got to Mr. LATOURETTE. The gentleman is tively, the ‘‘Debtors’’). I submit this affidavit come up with a new plan; and Mr. correct. I just want to conclude, unless (the ‘‘Affidavit’’) pursuant to Rule 1007–2 of Bloom testified in front of the Senate the gentleman has another thought. the Local Bankruptcy Rules for the South- that they rejected the plans because Mr. NUNES. I just want to thank the ern District of New York (the ‘‘Local Rules’’) gentleman for bringing this to the peo- to assist the Court and other parties in inter- they didn’t find the car companies’ est in understanding the circumstances that plans to be aggressive enough when it ple’s attention. This is really the only compelled the commencement of these chap- came to shutting down plants, throw- avenue that you now have is to come ter 11 cases and in support of (i) the Debtors’ ing people out of work, and closing car before the people, to come before the petitions for relief under chapter 11 of title dealerships. So again, just like when whole world, and you have laid out a 11, United States Code (the ‘‘Bankruptcy people were shocked about the AIG bo- very compelling case that, quite frank- Code’’); filed on the date hereof (the ‘‘Com- nuses, people running around town ly, we’re not getting anything done. In mencement Date’’), (ii) the relief requested in here saying, I’m shocked. Well, you fact, we don’t know who’s doing what the motions and applications that the Debt- around here. I am troubled by this, ors have filed with the Court, including, but shouldn’t be shocked. You told them not limited to, the ‘‘first day motions,’’ and what to do. You didn’t say that you what you’ve brought to the floor of the have to close 10. You didn’t say that House; and I hope that you will con- * * * * * tinue your effort to figure out and get 93. The Company, however, is not assuming you have to close one in Cleveland and and assigning to New GM all of its existing one in California; but you did say you to the bottom of who did this. dealer franchise agreements. The Company’s have to close a bunch; and you can’t Mr. LATOURETTE. Well, I will. And vast dealer network, consisting of approxi- walk away from that responsibility. I thank the gentleman for partici- mately 6,000 dealerships, developed over an And now there’s legislation. I pating in this. I want to thank Larry extended time period in which the Com- thought that the gentleman from New the Cable Guy for making a cameo ap- pany’s market share was growing and was far York was still in the Chair. The gen- pearance during the course of this. We greater than it is now, and when there was want to be bipartisan. We want to get far less, or even no meaningful foreign com- tleman from New York (Mr. MAFFEI) is petition. Consequently, and precisely be- the lead Democratic sponsor of a piece things here. But get ’er done by a date cause there are now far more dealerships of legislation that says, You’ve got to certain, no matter what the details than the Company’s market share can sup- deal with these people fairly, these are, when you drop 300 pages at 3 port, including, in some cases, multiple deal- 200,000 people that you’ve tossed out of o’clock in the morning, when you drop ers in a single contracting community and work. So he has proposed legislation. I 1,100 pages at midnight, when you work dealerships that have become poorly situated have proposed legislation. But Mr. in private and in secret to draft legisla- as a result of changing demographics, the Rattner, before he left, in response to tion to do things like cap-and-trade Purchaser is not willing to continue all deal- and health care legislation, it really is erships. Among the dealerships the Pur- the legislation, the administration op- chaser is not willing to continue, for exam- poses the legislation to force the re- not the way that the government is ple, are those approximately 400 dealers who opening of Chrysler dealers and prevent supposed to work. sell fewer than fifty cars per year, and those General Motors from closing dealers. We know, on our side of the aisle, as approximately 250 dealers who sell fewer So I don’t know how much more they Republicans, that we did such a lousy than 100 cars per year. Approximately 630 could be involved. job that the voters replaced us in 2006. other dealerships are not being continued be- That brings us to Clue, the Travel We understand that. But by the same cause they are dealers who, in whole or sub- Edition. The task force has said that token, there are a lot of bright people stantial part, sell brands that are being dis- continued. they’re not responsible for 20 auto on our side, a lot of bright people on 94. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the 363 plants closing and about 50,000 auto that side; and I would believe that we Transaction does not contemplate an abrupt workers being thrown out of work. could come together on all of these im- cutoff of nonretained dealerships. In pursuit They’re not responsible for the 50,000 portant issues and give the American of the maximization of New GM’s ability to, Delphi workers who don’t have health people some legislation that they can among other things, maintain consumer con- insurance today. They’re not respon- have confidence in because Members of fidence and goodwill, provide ongoing war- sible for the 200,000 people that work at both parties participated. People are ranty and other services, and preserve resale the dealerships across the country that very suspicious of Washington. They and trade-in values, the Company not only is giving approximately 17 months notice, but are now going to be out of business. So say, It’s so partisan. They’re always also will offer to enter into, and New GM will who is? Around this chart we have Mr. fighting with each other. A giant step assume ‘‘deferred termination agreements’’ Bloom. This is the Secretary of the toward solving that would be to work with most of the dealers whose franchise Treasury, Mr. Geithner; former Presi- these things out in a bipartisan way.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.001 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20450 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 I thank the gentleman, I thank the the Federal Government, waivers that read news accounts, would see that this Chair, and I yield back the balance of Republican and Democratic adminis- bipartisan, humane, important legisla- my time. trations alike have always granted, ex- tion giving more choice to seniors and f cept for the Bush administration and their families for being able to make the Republicans in the latest round sure that their needs are met the way ISSUES FACING AMERICA over the last 8 years. They denied that they wanted, that was hijacked. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under right for the people in California to We saw, sadly, on the Web page of the the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- move forward and deal with it. Denied Republican minority leader that uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Or- the opportunity to save energy, to cre- they’re claiming that this is somehow egon (Mr. BLUMENAUER) is recognized ate new jobs. It’s I think, frankly, em- leading us down the path of eutha- for 60 minutes as the designee of the barrassing. nasia. We heard a Republican on the majority leader. Most recently we’ve had a chance to floor this week claim that their ap- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Thank you, watch up close and personal the de- proach is better because it would pro- Madam Speaker. bates that are taking place dealing tect senior citizens from the govern- I always enjoy listening to my good with health care. Frankly, I have got ment taking their life. Absolutely out- friend, the gentleman from Ohio, with some personal experience with this be- rageous and shameful, inaccurate whom I have worked on a number of cause I tried to do exactly what my statements designed to inflame, con- projects. I have the greatest respect for previous two friends were talking fuse and, frankly, gum up the works. him. But I don’t always agree with his about, and that was to have serious ef- I find no small amount of irony, be- analysis. It’s interesting to listen to forts for bipartisan legislation to im- cause what my Republican friends were people who are claiming that they’re prove America’s health care. You claiming they wanted to be involved, concerned that they’ve been shut out know, you wouldn’t know it, listening they were involved. They agreed with of the process or that they are irrele- to some of the rhetoric that comes it. And yet we’re finding people, for po- vant. I do think there is some real from leadership; but there are actually litical purposes, trying to mislead and question about the relevance of some of areas of broad bipartisan agreement. scare families across America. my friends on the other side of the One deals with the notion that our sen- It’s ironic, because the only provision aisle, but that is a decision that they ior citizens and people and their fami- that I know that would have been man- and their leadership have made con- lies who are facing extraordinarily dif- datory was actually offered up by a Re- sciously. ficult circumstances, dealing with end- publican Senator, who’s a friend of Now I don’t think that my good of-life situations, that these citizens mine, from Georgia, who had offered friend from Ohio falls into the descrip- and their families ought to be able to the proposal. It wasn’t accepted. It was tion of what his fellow Ohioan has de- have their doctor help them under- later withdrawn, but the proposal was clared that Republican legislators stand what they’re facing, what their that before somebody enroll in Medi- should be. Minority Leader BOEHNER choices are; and most importantly, care, that they have to fill out a form has said, They shouldn’t be legislators, have them be able to tell their family telling people what they want rather they should just be communicators, be- and their doctor what they want done. than having people guess about it. Not cause their job is more of a political Sadly today, Medicare, although it will a bad idea to consider. one, not being involved with the proc- pay for all sorts of tests and proce- But in this climate where people are ess. That is why their budget plan was dures, 7,000 different categories, I think trying to poison the discussion, stifle not a budget plan, but it was a press re- is the count, it won’t pay for a senior’s the debate, and prevent us moving to- lease. In fact, I was kind of embar- doctor or nurse or some other trusted wards health care reform, it would rassed for them when they announced health professional to sit down and have, sadly, been toxic. It’s ironic that it with great fanfare and the press have that conversation with them. I had one of my Republican doctor col- asked, Well, where are the details? Madam Speaker, when we worked on leagues tell me that he has conversa- You’re giving us a press release. Sadly, the Ways and Means Committee, we tions like this often, but he said that sitting on the Budget Committee, we found that Republicans and Democrats he wishes that it wasn’t in the last found that our Republican friends were alike agreed that that was wrong, hours before a major operation or be- not involved with a serious alternative agreed that this was an area, when we fore it was too late; that people ought that would deal with our Nation’s prob- were talking about health care reform, to think about it, and we ought to do it lems. that we should change. We should have in reasonable fashion, like we proposed We have enacted, for the first time in Medicare and any reform effort that we under our bipartisan legislation. history, a significant, comprehensive brought forward help seniors and their Madam Speaker, this is an example piece of legislation that’s passed the families prepare for the most difficult of where I think our Republican friends House to deal with carbon pollution, decision any of us will face. really need to take a deep breath and climate change, global warming, and We had bipartisan legislation. I am decide whether they are going to be the fact that the United States simply proud to say that we discussed it ex- communicators or they’re going to leg- can no longer continue to waste more tensively in committee. In fact, some islate, whether they’re going to join us energy than any other country in the of the most heartrending stories for in trying to solve these problems. world. The Republican response, the the need for this legislation did not There are amazing opportunities. tone has sort of in part been set by the come from our witnesses. They came One of the things that has been inter- Senator from Oklahoma who has de- from members of the committee, in- esting, even the most hardened C– clared that global warming is a hoax. cluding Republican members, who SPAN junkies of late have probably We have not seen a Republican re- talked about why this legislation was been a little embarrassed when they sponse that puts forth a comprehensive important. Well, that is why I was hear Republicans coming to the floor effort. In fact, the previous 8 years of proud that this legislation we’ve been braying like donkeys asking, ‘‘where the Bush administration, Republican working on, that I cosponsored, that I are the jobs?’’ interrupting otherwise control, were characterized by global have had Republicans join me in co- semicoherent speeches with a refrain warming denial, interference with sponsoring, was incorporated into the over and over again, ‘‘where are the States that were trying to do some- House reform legislation, House bill jobs?’’ like somehow the Democrats thing. Remember the State of Cali- 3200. and President Obama have taken them fornia and nine other States who want- and hidden them. But I give them cred- ed to put in place more effective en- b 1600 it for finally asking an important ques- ergy protections for automobiles, high- But, you know, people who’ve tion; although, without any context er standards? California has this right watched C–SPAN and the news over the and without any answer, looking as under the law. It requires a waiver for course of the last week, people who’ve though they had no clue.

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It can, in fact, administration where the Republicans portant than the short-term strategy, sometimes feel like it crowds every- were actually in control, almost abso- because in a large and growing coun- thing else out, and no wonder. Ameri- lute control of Congress, and they were try, we need to be able to provide for cans want economic security for them- in control of the White House? The the needs of workers, young and old, selves, their family, and ultimately for Bush, the second Bush administration, with a variety of interests and skills the country. If we’re not economically created only 58,000 jobs per month. It’s all across the country. This suggests secure, we can’t deal with cleaning up the lowest average monthly job cre- that it is time for my friends on the the environment, with education and ation rate since the Eisenhower admin- other side of the aisle to reconsider health care. istration when the country was almost their opposition to infrastructure in- Unfortunately, my Republican col- half as small. It was the lowest average vestment and unyielding support for leagues are losing an opportunity, not yearly job creation since Herbert Hoo- more and more tax cuts, especially for just to ask themselves a question, but ver. And it got worse as it went along. those who need them the least. That’s to deal with these critical, long-term The economy lost half a million net the same formula that the Republicans economic questions because, in a dy- jobs in 2008. Now, remember, this is an were offering which, essentially, helped namic, free market economy like the administration, 5 million jobs in the create the problem. United States, the job creation process Bush administration, 22 million jobs in For 8 years, they had unprecedented is a continuous one. the Clinton administration, and those control, not just of the executive but Every day in America jobs are being are just private sector jobs. the legislative branch. They resisted In the Bush administration, 21⁄2 mil- created and jobs are being lost. The robust infrastructure investment. Even lion people were added to unemploy- real question is what is the balance be- when it appeared a year ago that the ment, and there were a smaller propor- tween job growth and job loss. What’s tion of Americans who were working economy was teetering, when we were the nature of the jobs, and how do we when Bush left office than when Clin- starting to see actual job loss, Presi- improve it for the future. I understand ton left office. But that trend was actu- dent Bush and his Republican allies my Republican friends starting to pay ally quite disturbing because, for 10 would only agree to a tax cut-only so- more attention to this because, can- consecutive months as the Bush admin- lution. didly, the Republican record, since istration was wrapping up, we were see- We implored, we begged, put unem- 1940, is not exactly stellar in this re- ing job loss. And they continued early ployment insurance into the equation, gard. in the new year. put food stamps into the equation. This Since 1940, Republicans have been in Now, I think even my most partisan is money that all the economists agree charge of the United States more years Republican friends would agree that will have more stimulative effect. This than Democrats, 36–33. But, despite you don’t take a massive economy like is something that will help people most that fact, in terms of actual job cre- the United States and turn it on a in need, and they’ll spend it right ation, you can go back and look at the dime. The fact that Barack Obama be- away. These are people who are living Department of Labor’s statistics, for came President January 20 didn’t turn on the edge. And for heaven’s sake, those 33 years, Democrats created 64.2 around. The jobs that were being shed work with us to spend a little money percent of the jobs in this country. Re- and lost were a result of the previous 8 rebuilding and renewing America, be- publicans were responsible for 35.8 per- years of activity. And so, much of the cause these not only create construc- cent of the jobs. last 10 months of job loss, plus what tion jobs, engineering jobs across Now, I’m not saying this was all has happened earlier in this year is cer- America, but it also improves our long- President Kennedy or President John- tainly not the fault of the Obama ad- term productivity by protecting the son or President Truman, and I’m not ministration. environment, by stopping congestion saying that there weren’t things that The Obama administration has inher- and pollution. They refused. The only President Eisenhower and President ited the worst financial collapse in thing they would agree to was a pack- Reagan did that were important and American history since the Great De- age of tax cuts, including tax cuts for useful. It isn’t always the partisan pression, with the effects that are still many people who, frankly, didn’t need makeup that is determinative. But being felt on the State and local level them. there is a very interesting pattern that and will continue to ripple throughout Well, that changed with the election should count for something. the economy even after it’s turned of President Obama and strengthened When my Republican friends come to around. It would be premature, at best, Democratic leadership in Congress. We the floor braying, ‘‘where are the to render a verdict on the Obama ad- produced an economic recovery pack- jobs?’’ they ought to look at the ministration, although I am actually age, and it was passed in a few days in record, and the record is that Demo- pleased that my Republican friends the new Congress, that met broad crats have a better history of job cre- who remained silent in the midst of the needs across the country. As a gesture ation. And you don’t have to go back to anemic job performance of the Repub- to Republicans, as an effort to get Re- Truman and Eisenhower to look at lican administration under George publican support, the largest single that. It has, in fact, been a rather dra- Bush and actually went into negative portion of that recovery package was matic difference just in the period of areas, I’m glad that they’ve found their tax cuts. Now, we’re not hearing, as the time that I’ve been in Congress. We’ve voice and are starting to speak out. Republicans come to the floor asking had 16 years, 8 years of the Clinton ad- Now it’s time to engage their brains in in a confused way, ‘‘where are the ministration, 8 years of Bush, where these important long-term questions. jobs?’’ they ignore the fact that an im- there’s a pretty stark difference. The fundamental nature of the job portant part of this recovery package The Clinton administration produced market is, in fact, changing in this is their favorite solution, tax cuts, $288 22 million jobs in the period of time. country. Employers are slower to re- billion. They averaged 237,000 jobs per month, place jobs. Assumptions about guaran- despite the predictions of some of my teed employment and benefits are b 1615 Republican friends, many of whom ac- being challenged as economic models Now, we limited the tax cuts to the tually are still in Congress, that the have been turned upside down. We bottom 95 percent. We’re not giving it policies, the economic policies, the tax ought to be working on two different to the wealthiest Americans but to the policies of the Clinton administration levels. Americans who need it the most. By

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.002 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 the way, it fulfills a campaign pledge torting. I’m sorry that they, in the the vitality of their inner cities. It’s of President Obama’s. Every working past, haven’t been concerned about job not just older industrial cities that one family in America who is in the bottom creation. It has not been an issue until thinks of, like Detroit or Buffalo, but 95 percent has enjoyed a reduction in recently when they’ve thought they cities around the country, from Cin- their tax rates and a reduction in their could make political mileage out of it. cinnati to my hometown of Portland, withholdings, which is having some ef- Mr. Speaker, this is serious business, Oregon. People are concerned about fect on the economy. It was a gesture and the American public deserves a what’s happening in the inner cities. to the Republicans. Ironically, as for Congress that will treat it seriously, You know, it’s not just the inner city. the Republicans who come to the floor not one that comes to the floor, It’s that first and second tier of sub- who say they want to be involved, we braying ‘‘Where are the jobs?’’ or one urbs around them. We need to be think- put this in to address their concerns that ignores legislation that they have ing about these metropolitan areas, and to engage them. before them that talks about what in- about making strategic investments How many Republicans in the House vestments have been made in health that are going to strengthen local voted for the package? Zero. Even care, in education and in infrastruc- economies and are going to create though almost half of the package was ture. more jobs, which will enable us to revi- their favorite prescription and it was In fact, just this week, we had over 60 talize the neighborhoods that Ameri- going to 95 percent of the American Republican legislators vote against cans live in. public, there was not a single Repub- filling a hole in the Highway Trust There is also a question about what lican vote, and there were only three in Fund. If they’d had their way, it would we’re going to do with jobs for the fu- the United States Senate. have meant that we would have ture. Even if we’re able to get the auto We went beyond that. We added $144 stopped issuing important transpor- industry back on its feet—and some of billion to State and local fiscal relief. I tation projects this summer, which my friends have heard our colleagues don’t know what it’s like in your com- make a difference all over America. recently talking about their concerns munity, but I’ll tell you that, if our Mr. Speaker, I will conclude by just about whether or not the auto bailout State legislature hadn’t received sev- making some reference to job inten- was effectively targeted. Well, I think eral billion dollars for Health and sity. We’ve had a program that speaks we don’t want a collapse of the Amer- Human Services, a half billion dollars to job creation and to trying to keep ican automobile industry in the United for education, over a third of a billion the jobs that we’ve got. It speaks to States. It would not just affect the dollars for transportation infrastruc- trying to help State and local govern- upper Midwest. It would send a ripple ture, the unemployment rate in my ments and the private sector move for- effect across the country, affecting all State would be even higher, and our ward. Our energy legislation that of those dealerships and the many auto legislature would tie itself in knots passed the House, if it were to pass in suppliers. Even if it works, it’s very trying to figure out what to do. the Senate and be enacted into law, unlikely that we’re going to have the You know, it’s interesting. Some of would make a huge difference for jobs high level of automotive activity that the Republican Governors made a big in the future within the energy busi- we’ve had in the past. We’ve got a lot show that they weren’t going to accept ness—everything from wind and solar of inventory. Things are being scaled this money for unemployment insur- to more energy-efficient construction. down. ance. Hello. They had to be forced in It is time for us to use the tools to de- What will be the source of new job growth in the future if we’re able to States like Texas and in South Caro- velop more and better jobs and to hold onto the auto industry that we lina by Republican legislators to stop think about how we spend dollars that have? grandstanding and accept money to will create the most jobs: job intensity. Another area that we’ve had has been Many of the smaller-scale projects in help the poor and unemployed in their the homebuilding and development in- transportation, in community liv- States. dustry that, since World War II, has Mr. Speaker, it’s interesting all of ability and in rehabilitation carry mul- been a source of dramatic growth and those people who voted against the eco- tiple benefits. Last Sunday’s New York activity, especially in the last 20 years. nomic recovery and who voted against Times was filled with stories of de- Its construction, finance and home the infrastructure. It’s interesting cayed roads in the metropolitan New sales have employed all sorts of people looking at a list of them who are show- York area, in Connecticut, in New all along the food chain, which has ing up to be on the platform when the York, and in New Jersey. Yet these ar- propped up the economies in southern ribbon is cut when the projects are an- ticles could have been written about California, Florida, Las Vegas, and nounced. I find it ironic that the Re- places all across the country—from De- Phoenix. Now these same boom areas publican leaders who voted against it troit, to Decatur, to Davenport, to are in a collective swoon, and look to are claiming credit in their press re- Denver—where investment, if it hap- have significant development over sup- leases for important projects that are pens at all, really hasn’t been invested ply for years to come. being funded in their States. They’re in the ways that will create the most We’re going to see a rebalance in the communicating, but it’s a curious com- jobs. future in the type of housing. Smaller munication—claiming credit, blaming Going out to some suburban area and families are going to be the norm. By Democrats because it doesn’t happen building a new road in a newly devel- 2040, there will be more single-person instantaneously, not being part of for- oped area rather than fixing decayed households than families with children. mulating the solution. existing infrastructure does not create With another 100 million Americans, It is, I think, frankly, embarrassing as many jobs as fixing it first. Fixing it who will be here by the mid-century, watching the spectacle. The most em- first is a winner because it will help to we are going to be changing dramati- barrassing thing about what’s going on restore damaged communities. It will cally—where we live, how we live, how in South Carolina is not whether some not add an inventory of more and more we move. We’re going to move forward politician was hiking the Appalachian roads that will have to be maintained in restructuring communities. Trail or not but the fact that it took when we can’t even maintain our We also need to think differently their legislature to take a State that roads, bridges and transit systems about job creation. We need, as I say, has one of the highest unemployment right now. Fixing it first is much more to be looking at the job density for the rates in the Nation and accept money labor-intensive. There are more jobs to rehabilitation and for the location of to help impoverished people. That’s be created in fixing existing infrastruc- infrastructure. There’s going to be an what’s embarrassing. ture that is falling apart than in mak- explosion of needs to upgrade our infra- Well, I am pleased that we actually ing new infrastructure that will have structure for sewer, for water, for the did enact this. I’m sorry that Repub- to be maintained in the future. smart grid. licans decided not to support it. I’m It also strengthens mature cities. Future jobs will focus on enhanced sorry that they are attacking and dis- Many in America are concerned about efficiency, on new energy supplies, on

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Maybe we Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas) is celebrate it. should start cleaning that up and put- recognized for 22 minutes as the des- So I am very pleased to have done ting people to work repairing the envi- ignee of the majority leader. this for a second time and to recognize ronmental damage and then recycling Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Thank the importance of the many artists and that land for park and open space, for you very much, Mr. Speaker, and I the many different influences, includ- housing and industrial development. thank my good friend from Oregon for ing country western music on gospel We’ve got lots of opportunities, Mr. giving such a detailed presentation of music. To recognize Thomas Dorsey, Speaker, to be able to redirect the the enormity of the work that we have and Mahalia Jackson, the Stamps economy—to deal from health to en- generated in collaboration with this Quartet, the Statesmen, The Soul Stir- ergy. That is what the administration administration and what ‘‘change’’ ac- rers, James Cleveland, Ray Hearn, Rex and the leadership in Congress are at- tually means. Humbard, the Mighty Clouds of Joy, tempting to do. Sometimes the television news bites Kirk Franklin, the late Brenda Waters The bottom line is that we are going and other activities that, by the very and Carl Preacher and Shirley Joiner, through a major restructuring. It’s nature of our Nation, which is so di- The Winans, and Kathy Taylor, and so hard. The administration has inherited verse, may draw upon our thinking, we many others. the most damaged economy since the don’t get to the bottom line of the And then those who went on from Depression. It’s not going to turn on a kinds of opportunities that we’ve seen gospel like Al Green and Elvis Presley dime. It’s going to be a struggle for the over the past 8 months, 7 months, of and Aretha Franklin, Alan Jackson, next year or two, but it’s going to be hard work from the time that Presi- Dolly Parton that had a gospel influ- redirected faster. We’re going to re- dent Barack Obama was sworn in as ence. cover faster, and it’s going to be sus- President of the United States and So in this place that is the people’s tainable if we are able to move in the Congress was sworn in for the 111th House, we likewise attempt to be sen- right direction for the future. Congress. Our work is not yet finished. sitive to items of joy, and I’m very I’ve talked about energy, about re- And we want to continue that work in proud that we will have an event in newable resources, about using Federal dialogue with our constituents. September, on September 12, at the resources more wisely, about being So I wanted to speak today some Kennedy Center honoring gospel music able to invest in critical infrastruc- with a little lightheartedness and some heritage, and I hope my friends will do ture. I’m hoping that this is one area with enormous sincerity and serious- so. in which our Republican friends will ness. But as we do that, we recognize that join us to reverse the policies of the I want to acknowledge the passing of there are painful experiences so many Bush administration, which have, the mother of the mayor of Acres of our constituents are having. So I frankly, prevented us from passing the Home, Willie Baker in my congres- rise today to thank my colleagues for transportation reauthorization for 2 sional district. I offer them my deepest joining me in sponsoring H.R. 3450. years. We had 12 short-term extensions, sympathy. I rose to the floor yesterday That is the Automobile Dealers Fair and we were forced to accept a funding to acknowledge the passing of Vermel Competition Act of 2009. level that even the Bush Transpor- Cook. A pioneering surgical nurse who We expect that because of the bank- tation Department said was almost worked with Dr. Michael E. Debakey ruptcies of GM and Chrysler that we $100 billion lower than what we needed. and Dr. Michael Cooley. These are We have got an opportunity to re- are in direct line of losing some 200,000 issues that members address as Federal build and to renew America. We have jobs—I believe some 40,000, some 10,000 Representatives in the people’s House. got an opportunity to work together. I in the State of Texas—from the closing So to those families, the Cook and am hopeful that the American public of automobile dealerships. Not only Baker families, I offer my deepest sym- will weigh in on these issues. Nothing that, we realize that automobile deal- pathy. is more critical, and nothing will bring erships, many of them, were the an- It seems then relevant to suggest about, I think, a little more grown-up chors of our community, the sup- that in addition to the many issues behavior here on the floor of the House porters of little leagues. Some of them, that we confront, I had the privilege of than if the American public indicates of course, gave us the best deals of our that they’re watching and if they ask joining the Senate in having passed life. Maybe some of them didn’t give the hard questions. today by unanimous consent H.J. Res. you the best deal or the deal you want- As Members of Congress return to 12, which, for many of my colleagues, ed, but they are your neighbors. their districts this next month for 61 of them who cosponsored, many of Dealerships in the 18th Congressional meetings and for townhalls with busi- them recognized the cultural richness District hire people. They’re like fam- ness, with media, with students, with of America, particularly in music ily. They provide cars for our law en- churches, and with civic organizations, which I happen to be a fan of and I be- forcement, our city government. They having Americans asking these pointed lieve it’s so much a part of the Amer- make a difference. And by the closing, and direct questions will help us get on ican character whether it’s country we know that they’re closing small track. western or whether it’s jazz, whether businesses. According to estimates, all I am convinced that, ultimately, it’s pop or whether it is gospel. termination actions combined could with the help of the American public, a So H.J. Res. 12 acknowledged today lead, as I said, to the loss of 200,000 di- new administration and a Congress along with the United States Senate rect jobs and many, many productive that is focusing on what is most impor- that we would designate September small businesses will be destroyed. tant, we will be able to deliver on this 2009 as Gospel Music Heritage Month We also know that this termination promise: That we will have a better and it would honor the gospel music for has been in contrast to the contractual Federal partnership, that we will its valuable and longstanding contribu- relationship called a franchise that the strengthen the livability of our neigh- tions to the culture of the United different dealerships had with GM and borhoods and that we will make our States. I hope that those who are mem- Chrysler. families safer, healthier and more eco- bers of various faiths throughout this So what does H.R. 3450 do? The bill nomically secure. Nation will take the time during their deals with automobile dealers by giv- Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield back religious services to celebrate gospel ing them, if you will, the ability to the balance of my time. musicians, gospel singers, gospel pro- have antitrust protection. They can

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Don’t let those scare tactics of closing of automobile dealerships anti- So, Mr. Speaker, I’m hoping that my you lose your insurance or it will ac- competitive? colleagues, as they return from the Au- celerate beyond belief, because we have So in this bill, the bill will provide gust break working in their districts, cost control in this bill. enforcement teeth to this right by giv- will look at H.R. 3450 so we can like- In addition, don’t let anyone mis- ing dealers in an expedited court proc- wise move that forward as quickly as direct their anguish at physician- ess to enforce the restraint of trade possible. owned hospitals. They are valuable. Do rights. Now, Mr. Speaker, I would like to you realize that doctors come together The bill is, in essence, giving them emphasize the importance of good and save hospitals from closing? They the right to protect themselves by health care: health care for all Amer- do that in Texas with Saint Joseph’s going to court. This would deem deci- ica, health care with a public option. Hospital. They want to do that in my sions by auto manufacturers, specifi- And for some reason, we think that district with ATH Heights Hospital. cally the Automobile Dealers Fair this is something strange, but every Some of my colleagues have told me Competition Act of 2009, would deem single policy that has asked the ques- about rural hospitals that are closing decisions by auto manufacturers not to tion, Would you favor or oppose cre- but doctors who care about the Hippo- grant franchise extensions to old GM ating a public health insurance option cratic oath believe that they’re there and Chrysler dealers provided they can to compete with private health insur- to be caregivers, and they run and they demonstrate that they are still oper- ance, not closing down private health provide the saving grace by putting ating as a viable operation, that they insurance, you can see the increasing money into investing in those hospitals can provide or they can show that that strong numbers: 65 percent, 83 percent, and saving them and keeping them is an illegal restraint of trade. 76 percent and 72 percent. from closing. In addition, the bill will provide en- One of the highest, I believe, indi- b 1645 forcement teeth to this ride by giving cated that this would not close any- They, too, should be allowed to take dealers an expedited court process to one’s private health insurance. In fact, in patients under this health care re- enforce the restraint of trade rights. If it said: public plan option creating a form. And I’m fighting to make sure new GM or Chrysler doesn’t grant a re- new public health insurance plan that that that happens because they’re not placement franchise to a growing con- anyone can purchase. Some of the double-dipping. We want the quality to cern within 90 days, the dealer can pe- other polls say: ensuring that you can be high. We want to regulate it. But tition to Federal court, district court continue in your own choice. anyone that knows a doctor that has and ask the court to refer the case to a And so I’m very proud that I support interest in a hospital by way of owner- special master who will be required to the public health insurance option that ship, small amount kept regulated, you hear the case and make a ruling within allows people to have insurance to stay know that that hospital, if it’s a gen- 90 days. where they are, but it allows all the eral acute hospital, can give good care, We don’t want these dealerships to be small businesses to be able to provide if it’s a specialty hospital, can give closed, particularly those that are via- themselves with insurance so they can good care. And so I am looking forward ble and are working in our community, do their business right. to the opportunity to again begin this as many have been, who have provided What about leaving a job, getting debate because I believe it is impor- an economic engine to the community. fired and wanting to be a sole propri- tant. It is our belief that there is empirical etor? You won’t have to worry about Mr. Speaker, I also want to acknowl- evidence and quantitative analysis being covered with good quality health edge the critics that say that the stim- that can be done to determine the im- insurance. Preexisting disease, you ulus package has not worked. Well, I pact of GM’s mass dealer terminations won’t have to be worried about being will tell you that Houston Metro in to GM’s market share. covered by good health insurance. The Houston, Texas, as a new start trans- If you close dealerships and you leave idea that you’re not old enough for portation system, is going to be eligi- open Honda and Toyota and Lexus and Medicare, you won’t have to worry ble for stimulus dollars as we move for- other foreign-made car dealerships, are about good public insurance. ward. I only use the 18th Congressional you impacting the competitive nature Let me give you an example—and District because it is right at my fin- of our manufacturers and car dealers this is happening in districts around gertips. by giving them a noncompetitive edge America. In the 18th Congressional Dis- But there are jobs being created. Just because you have shut down competi- trict, for example, up to 14,600 small alone in my district, housing and urban tive dealerships trying to sell Amer- businesses could receive tax credits to development, we’ve had $13.6 million in ican cars and you’re leaving the other provide coverage to their employees; stimulus dollars; education, $42.5 mil- guys—which we welcome here in the 5,300 seniors would avoid the doughnut lion in stimulus dollars. And we want United States; we’re open to oppor- hole in Medicare part D, 480 families to continue to raise a question for our tunity—but you let the foreign-made would escape bankruptcy each year due Governor to take out the $3.2 billion cars have the higher number of dealer- to unaffordable health care costs; that is in the Rainy Day Fund in the ships and therefore you deny jobs, you health care providers would receive State of Texas and utilize those stim- deny the manufacturers a forum for payment for $49 million in uncompen- ulus dollars to put teachers back to selling their cars. It’s just not right. sated care each year. Ask your hos- work. So I ask my colleagues to join me in pitals. They do not get reimbursed We were able to ensure that every supporting H.R. 3450 to provide for the when they are the Good Samaritans teacher in Texas will get an $800 salary Automobile Dealers Fair Competition and take people into their emergency increase the day they start work when Act of 2009. It is H.R. 3450. We’re de- rooms or take people who are sick. the new school year starts. Those are lighted to already have a number of Once they’re in the emergency room, stimulus dollars that came through the sponsors. It is bipartisan. We believe it they admit them. working of the Democratic Congres- can be another legislative initiative, Uncompensated care in my district sional delegation of the State of Texas, and I am on many, to protect and pro- alone will get $49 million and 184,000 $800 increase in their salary. $22 mil- vide for automobile dealers and say to uninsured individuals would gain ac- lion in Social Security, and Small the car manufacturers, our good cess to high-quality health care. Business Administration, $8.5 million. friends in GM and Chrysler, we care How can we beat this? Help the small That means in loans to our small busi- about the suppliers, the car dealer- business, individuals who have ideas, nesses that are receiving monies from ships, and all of the workers that may want to get out and show their entre- this important generating of jobs. now look to unemployment because preneurship, want to be a sole propri- And so we have been able to fix our those dealerships are closing. Those are etor. Maybe they have two employees courthouse with $807,000. We have been

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Under They have received dollars. Northwest of them homeless veterans, will be able the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Assistance Ministries has received dol- to have a better quality of life because uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Iowa lars. stimulus dollars were utilized. (Mr. KING) is recognized for 60 minutes. This is one district, but multiply it So, Mr. Speaker, I believe that we Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I ap- for the needs across your community. have come to the end of a portion of preciate the privilege to be recognized We have been able to keep nonprofit the 111th Congress, and I am very here on the floor of the United States workers to help those people who have proud that we passed an SCHIP bill House of Representatives. And having been unemployed. I think that is a far that enrolled more children in health had an opportunity to listen to some of cry. Cleme Manor Apartments, new care, that we increased the minimum the dialogue that went on previously, construction, substantial rehabilita- wage, that we provided for parity for I’m glad that I have a chance to raise tion. Garden City Apartments, new women in working, that their income these issues. construction, substantial rehabilita- or their salary is competitive with On the front of everybody’s mind in tion. men, that, as well, we have begun to this country is the situation of our Mr. Speaker, we are putting people to stand down in Iraq. And our Defense health care and our health insurance work. They are working on the con- Appropriation bill speaks to helping for 306 million people in the United struction and rehab of those apart- move the defense of Iraq to the Iraqi States. And I would point out that if ments where individuals live. They are National Forces. we look at the size of this economy and giving individuals a cleaner, safer, bet- I offer my deepest sadness and reflec- the size of this population, it is a huge ter quality of life by improving their tion on those lives that have been lost, endeavor to think that we would take apartments. our soldiers on the front line, those 17.5 percent of the American economy, What I would ask my colleagues to that are now being lost in Afghanistan, 17.5 percent of our gross domestic prod- do and those who may be listening, go and we will work hard to stand down uct and switch it over to a govern- to your local city halls. It’s public there to ensure that the country of Af- ment-run plan, and do so in almost the knowledge. Ask them to print out for ghanistan can stand up. But we’ve been blink of a legislative eye, and do so you a list of the stimulus dollars that working hard to ensure that that hap- without the full deliberation of the have already come. More are going to pens. floor of the House of Representatives come. Those will be grant dollars. It I’ve been working hard to help the or without the American people having means that any of the nonprofits in people of Pakistan. We passed a Paki- an opportunity to weigh in. your States or cities or counties can stan relief bill, in essence, out of For- I am glad that this process has been apply for dollars that will put people to eign Affairs so that they can stand up, slowed down—however great the price work. so they can help with social programs, has been—so that there is an oppor- Right now, we have the ability to they can help economically, that we tunity now for some of the legislation utilize some $700 million in what we can help those who are in the camps that has been more closely refined, call ‘‘green’’ jobs. Of course, you can’t because of the violence that was per- shall we say, in its 1,100 or so-page see it overnight. You couldn’t see it in petrated, that we can show the respect form to be available to the public, a March. You couldn’t see it possibly in for the soldiers in Afghanistan, their public that has more access to this in- February. Maybe you didn’t see it in own soldiers in Afghanistan, Afghanis formation that is going on in the House April or May because, yes, processing and the Pakistanis, who have lost sol- than ever before because of being able is important, documenting your dol- diers themselves fighting terrorism. to access this information now by the lars, where are your tax dollars going, We passed H.R. 2200, the bill I au- Internet. And all of us in this Congress making sure we have the right report thored, helping to secure transpor- have Web sites, and I would think there is correct. tation—airports, trains, busses—to em- is at least one link on every Member of In Houston, I am very proud to have phasize more training for flight attend- Congress’ Web site that will help you worked on the stimulus dollar legisla- ants, to provide more resources for the access this information on where we tion providing language to ensure that Transportation Security Administra- are with bills that are being delib- minority- and women-owned and small tion, to ensure that America is safe. erated here in this Congress. businesses would be recipients of those And so this House has been busy. And And as I look at where we are today dollars in the appropriate manner so as we go home to our districts, we will and what’s out there, I’m very inter- that we don’t leave out small busi- not run away from the idea of good ested in the entire month of August nesses who would have the ability to health plans. Because, my friends, I and I’m very interested in the first legitimately be receiving stimulus dol- don’t know what my friends on the week of September. Those are the lars through a government process and other side of the aisle have, a bunch of times when the American people will work that they would be doing. question marks about the health plan have had a chance to read the bill, talk And construction dollars for all of that my friends on the other side of the to the people within their profession or the construction workers out there. aisle have offered. whatever their interest group is that Rehabilitation is a right way to work. I want them to join us. I can articu- have read the bill, weigh their ideas, do I’m glad that the Houston Heights late what we have done. I realize that this across the backyard fence and do Tower received some $95,000—those are we’ve made great strides. I know that this at the coffee table at work, and be where a lot of my senior citizens live— the people want, if you will, good able to give us the benefit of the wis- for new construction and rehabilita- health care. dom of the American people to weigh tion. I remember going to the Heights And so as I close, I want to thank the in on all the components that have Tower during Hurricane Ike. Speaker. And I just want to leave you been created here that are promised to And so it is important to refute some with this forceful message: We’re going come at us and perhaps have a vote on of the negative commentary that the to get the job done. We’re going to get a final passage; not here, not any stimulus dollars don’t work. They do. health care for all Americans, and the longer this week or next week or in the Settegast Heights, again, $877,000 have stimulus is going to work for you. And month of August, but perhaps in the gone to my city of Houston in the 18th celebrate Gospel Music Heritage Month first or second week in September, and

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It is a model that transforms will have to accommodate themselves said that this is a government-run the entire health care system in the to the new qualifications that will be health care plan that they’re pro- United States. written by a health insurance czar to posing. Today we have more than 1,300 pri- be appointed by the President later, They have tried to censor us here in vate health insurance companies com- and regulations that are not in the bill, the United States. They have actually peting for premium dollars, And they but regulations that would grant that effectively to a degree censored Mem- do so by providing the best value for health insurance czar the power and bers of Congress who wanted to simply the dollar and marketing that best the authority to set the standard. mail out the flow chart, the schematic, value for the dollar and trying to ad- So he might rule that every health if you will, of what this proposed just those policies to meet the demands insurance policy in America has to pay health insurance plan or this health of the American people. Over 1,300 pri- for abortion. He might rule that every- care policy looks like. vate health insurance companies, and one has to pay for mental health. He And I would take the people in this among them they offer, in the aggre- might rule that everyone has to pay for country back, Mr. Speaker, to this lit- gate, perhaps as many as 100,000 dif- all pharmaceuticals, or maybe only ge- tle chart right here. This is a chart ferent health insurance options. And neric pharmaceuticals. that hung on my office for probably a the President of the United States has decade starting in 1993, when Hillary b 1700 said he just wants to offer one more op- Clinton came to town and became the tion, 100,001 policies now for everybody Whatever he may decide, he’ll be secret master of the reform of the in America to choose from if this bill looking at the costs of the premium, health care and the government take- should pass. the percentages of copayments, and the over of health care in the United And this extra government option regulations will be written so that the States. A lot of people remember, as I that he would offer, as if there wasn’t public option, which is so carefully de- do, those were intense times. I was enough competition out there among fined and that language that’s deter- watching my freedom being marketed the 1,300 health insurance companies mined to be defended by the Democrats away day by day in secret meetings. I and the roughly 100,000 policies that in this Congress—so that the public op- don’t know if they actually kept min- are there, how can anyone presume tion can compete with all of these 1,300 utes, but I know they weren’t available that one more policy that would just private health insurance companies to the public. I know the press wasn’t compete with the other policies out that have competed in the marketplace allowed in the room. The public wasn’t there would result in anything other for years and found their niche in the allowed in the room. There weren’t than one one-hundredth more options market and done it the American way. Members of Congress representing for the people of the United States? Now, if somebody thinks that there’s their constituents. There were people I would submit that there is a lot too much money in the health insur- like Ira Magaziner and others who were more afoot here, Mr. Speaker, there is ance business, why don’t they get in handpicked by Bill and Hillary Clinton a lot more afoot here. The people that that business and provide that health to devise a plan. are advocating for this public option, insurance and lower the premiums and And the idea of this was, put these the people that are advocating that the cut down on the administrative over- smart people in a room, have them de- Federal Government should run their head and take some money and take vise a plan, don’t let anybody weigh in own health insurance policy in order to some profit out of it? on that, no kibitzers on this plan, be- compete against the private sector are That’s how this works in the free cause if that happens, then the Amer- the people who sometimes they will market system. If there’s something ican people would start to grumble, leak it into the media, sometimes they out there in the marketplace that has and if they start to grumble, they will shout it out in a private meeting, too much profit in it, you don’t need might start to talk out loud, and if but in their soul they want a single- government to come in and do it for they talk out loud, they might start to payer, government-run, socialized med- you. You need to take a look and deter- yell, and if they start to yell, they icine, one-option government plan for mine is it a monopoly? If it’s a monop- might come to town and tell us that everybody. And they want to run every oly, then Teddy Roosevelt rides again. they don’t want to have a government- private health insurance company out Let’s bring him in and let’s bust the run health plan in the United States, of business and take the 100,000 options trust. But if you have 1,3000 health in- that they don’t want to have their pri- that the American people have with surance companies and 100,000 health vate plans taken over. them. That is their agenda. insurance policies, you don’t have any- Well, that’s what they finally did. And I can put together a string of thing that looks at all like a monop- They finally said they are not going to quotes from the very liberal Members oly. You see something that looks like tolerate it, and the American people of this Congress that find themselves the maximum amount, or nearly the scared enough Members of Congress in powerful positions in this Congress, maximum amount, anyway, of com- and enough United States Senators gavels in hand, that are determined to petition in the marketplace. that they were going to lose their seat take away the private health insurance So that argument is specious, the if they supported this monstrosity that options and turn it into one govern- idea that we need to create one more this monstrosity finally was pulled ment plan. company, unless it is the intent of the down. This was a time when United Even the President of the United proponents to create socialized medi- States Senator Phil Gramm said that States believes in that, however much cine—one size fits all, take away the this health care policy will be over his lip service he has paid to the idea of American people’s individual policies cold, dead political body if they pass telling the American people, well, if and give them a government policy or something like this. He stood there. He you like your health insurance that a facsimile of a government policy that meant it. They held their ground. Peo- you have today, then you get to keep would be their former private health ple in this House held their ground. it. That’s one thing that I cannot ac- insurance company that has had to And people like Dick Armey held their cept that the President believes when adapt to the new rules written by gov- ground. In fact, Dick Armey was in- he says it. He is a very smart man. He’s ernment and offer a qualified plan. strumental in helping to form this got to understand that if it says in the Now, why am I suspicious of this? I chart, this black and white chart that bill—and it does, section 102 of the am more than suspicious. I’m con- is the schematic that shows all the

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They didn’t very high percentage of senior citizens, back it up just further clouds this de- pass the Hillary plan. then the percentage of that Medicare bate and makes it harder for us to And when I call it a ‘‘schematic,’’ I that they’re providing is less than 80 make progress. don’t know that one might think today percent, and one of the reasons is be- This chart, by the way, this chart that that’s pejorative, but in here they cause we have some of the highest- that we have called government-run actually do call their own plan a quality care. In the State of Iowa, if health care, we have called this—well, ‘‘scheme.’’ Someplace in this chart it people go there, Mr. Speaker, they can it is. It’s the organizational chart of addresses at least some of the compo- expect that they will receive quality the House Democrats’ health plan, and nents in it as a ‘‘scheme.’’ Well, I call care in the top five of all of the States this ‘‘scheme-attic’’ that has 31 new it a ‘‘schematic’’ or maybe more appro- in the country year after year after agencies, I would just direct, Mr. priately a ‘‘scheme-attic,’’ Mr. Speak- year. And with that high-quality care, Speaker, your attention and the er. Iowa sits at the lowest Medicare reim- public’s attention down to these boxes But it has here an ombudsman who is bursement rate. right here on the bottom: supposed to broker the deals between So we’re looking at this and won- This white box here that says ‘‘tradi- government because people can’t get dering if it is the majority’s, and that tional health insurance plans,’’ that’s through government bureaucracy; so means the Democrats’ and that means where the 1,300 companies are. That’s you create an ombudsman. Well, we the President’s idea, that we are going where the 100,000 policies are, in this have to change the name of that be- to fund the cost of this $1 trillion to $2 square box right here; 1,300 companies, 100,000 policies in traditional health in- cause now people know what an om- trillion health care ‘‘scheme-attic’’ surance plans. According to the bill, budsman is. We have the HMO provider that we have here, and we’re going to section 105, all of these plans, every plan that doesn’t show up in the other fund it, in part, by reducing the fund- single health insurance plan in Amer- chart that I can see. HMOs have slid ing that is going to Medicare by rough- ica, would have to run through—they down in their popularity. ly $500 billion when Medicare funding would be here in this white box. They Here we have the global budget. In that is already inadequate at best pays couldn’t function after 5 years unless 1993 a global budget for a health care 80 percent of the costs, and they’re they met the qualified health benefits plan. All of these squares and boxes are going to cut these costs and fees going plans here in this purple circle right created as new affiliations with the ex- into the States to come up with enough here. In order to be qualified, they ception of the executive office of the money to pay for this? would have to meet the new govern- President. A few others, but generally So what it means is, Mr. Speaker, is ment standards that are not yet writ- speaking, this scheme, and they call it this: If you take $500 billion out of ten. These new government standards a ‘‘scheme,’’ does scare the American Medicare in order to fund a national would be written by the Health Choices people. health care plan, that means you’re Administration right here. Now, Mr. Speaker, I would point out taking it right out of the health care Health Choices Administration would that as scary as this chart looks, we for the senior citizens in the United be run by the HCA, Health Choices Ad- have another chart here that is far States of America across the board. ministration, Commissioner. Now, he’s more scary. This is the color-coded, The health care access for senior citi- a commissioner, or she, because Amer- modern-day, software-driven, pack- zens will be diminished. The services ica is up to here with czars. We have 32 aged-up plan that is a very accurate will be diminished. Presumably the czars. We do have more czars than the facsimile of what actually is taking quality will be diminished because the Romanovs, and they’re less account- place in the Democrat bill here in the doctors and nurses and providers will able than the Romanovs. They’re not House of Representatives. This is 31 have to spend less time per patient, ac- held up to any kind of confirmation. new agencies, and there are subagen- celerate their time with them, and that They’re not answerable to Congress. I cies and other responsibilities that are means less quality care. And it means don’t know that we have subpoena behind it. fewer services to our seniors. power to even bring them before Con- But just to look at the chart, Mr. So this $500 billion, a half-trillion gress to ask them what they did when Speaker, one can look at all these dollars, taken out of Medicare, right they were managing the car industry, white boxes here. If they’re not col- out of the Medicare services, the health for example. We know we had a Car ored, if they’re white and they have care services for our senior citizens, in Czar that had never made a car nor black letters in them, they’re existing order to find a way to do a pay-for for sold one. I presume he’d driven one, government agencies. These are al- a $1 trillion to $2 trillion National probably never fixed one. ready hoops that people have to jump Health Care Act. And President Obama But he was running the car business through. And then when you look at has said we’re going to pay for all of in America and on the phone some- the colored boxes, the orange and yel- this. We’re going to find a way to pay times multiple times a day with Presi- low and the green and the blue and the for it. Well, that’s the problem that dent Obama’s appointed CEO of Gen- purple, those are all new agencies. CHARLIE RANGEL has run into in the eral Motors. The Car Czar wasn’t doing These are all new hoops for the Amer- Ways and Means Committee. But it too well. He got replaced. Now we have ican people to jump through. These are looks like some of it comes out of not a new Car Czar, and that new Car Czar untried. They are untested. the pockets of our senior citizens that says, well, the Federal Government When you create new government are accessing their health care; it would like divest themselves eventu- agencies, you run a little beta test be- comes out of services to them. ally of General Motors and perhaps the cause you don’t know how it’s going to And the arguments I’ve heard were Chrysler stock, but there’s no defini- act, how it’s going to function, and you behind closed doors, the derogatory tive plan, just kind of a general goal. don’t know how people are going to comments that have been made about Well, it looks to me like the general react. All you can do is guess how peo- doctors and nurses and providers and goal has been to nationalize huge in- ple will react. And you don’t know if the allegations made, for example, by dustries in America rather than divest you can actually manage this. the President of the United States that the Federal Government from those But I will suggest this: We don’t do we have doctors that are removing ton- and let the free market prevail. that good a job of managing the health sils because it pays rather than be- So if this bill passes, we will end up care that we pay for out of this Federal cause they need to be removed. I think with a health insurance czar. He will be

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There was ‘‘commi-czar-issioner,’’ but he will be ably has helped and it has no doubt a threat to take over the steel industry calling the shots for all of these 1,300 helped millions of them, and other mil- in that era as well. We managed to pro- health insurance companies that exist lions have stood in line and they prob- vide private sector industry that today and writing the regulations so ably at this point don’t have a concept turned out bombers and battleships that they could become qualified of what it is like to have the freedom and the things that we needed to be health benefits plans coming out of we have to go out and purchase a pol- successful in that war. there. So 100,000 qualified health bene- icy or be an employer to negotiate and But if our industry had been de- fits plans from 1,300 companies would select from the policies we want and do stroyed, if the spirit of the people had have to qualify under new standards the best we can working with our em- been hammered as hard as it was on a written by the new ‘‘commi-czar- ployees and being an agent for our em- percentage of its population as it was issioner’’ of the Health Choices Admin- ployees to put the best packages to- in Great Britain, we might have been istration. gether, or for individuals to purchase looking for security. We might have Now, if you had a few million dollars individual policies. decided that we needed to do some- invested in a health insurance com- In Germany it works this way: you thing with government to supplant pany, Mr. Speaker, would you really be can buy a private plan there. They are what was being so efficiently provided interested in investing more money in pretty proud of being able to have pri- in the private sector. that company on the odds that that vate plans in Germany, even after more For whatever the reason, Great Brit- new ‘‘commi-czar-issioner’’ would write than a century of socialized medicine. ain passed their National Health Care some regulation that lets you stay in But today it is this, Mr. Speaker: nine- Act in 1948. And I read, Mr. Speaker, business, when the people that are ty percent of the plans in Germany are through a whole stack of Collier’s mag- writing this regulation want to take the public option. Ninety percent. And azines from that era, and each of them you out of business and they say so, the 10 percent are the private options. featured the socialized medicine that people like the chairman of the Finan- Now, the private options, they only was being implemented in the United cial Services Committee, BARNEY exist as the company is functioning Kingdom at that time. And they FRANK, who on tape says that he be- and selling health insurance in Ger- showed pictures of long lines at the lieves there has to be a public option? many in order to cater to those people doctors’ offices, lines that went outside The public option is this purple circle who are reasonably well off, those that the clinic, and they interviewed doc- right here, the public health plan. believe they can get a little bit better tors and showed doctors that were hag- Chairman FRANK believes there has to quality of care, even though they have gard and frazzled and tired, and they be a public option. to pay a premium for that better qual- lamented that they could not do that ity care, because they don’t want to be doctor-patient relationship in the fash- b 1715 in the government line. They want to ion that they had before, that they had This is because that public option is try to find a way to take care of their to limit the time per patient and they the path to a single-payer plan. A sin- care and health means too much to had to move from room to room and gle-payer plan is code word for social- them to let the government run it. they had set up more rooms so they ized medicine, one-size-fits-all, the gov- That is the bottom line in Germany. could get the patients in the room and ernment runs it all, and every one of Ninety percent on the pubic option, 10 get them ready for exams so they could these plans here that were in the pri- percent on the private option, mostly walk in, do the exam, order what was vate sector will all be swallowed up, self-employed and independently to happen and go on to the next one. they will all be squeezed out, and even- wealthy people. Not regular common And doctors that are hurried like tually this purple circle becomes the people, very rare, not people that are that make mistakes. So does any whole and everything else is swallowed generally working for someone else for human being. But a human being up and diminished. a wage, not punching the time clock, should not be treated like they are on I think this happens if this bill hap- not paid a salary so much. It is self-em- an assembly line. That was already pens, because it is the goal of the lib- ployed people and often independently what was taking place in the United erals in this Congress to end private wealthy people that carry their private Kingdom in 1948. health insurance and eventually end health insurance in Germany. That is The stories that are in those Collier’s private health care and eventually about 10 percent. Ninety percent the magazines from that era are the same have every doctor working for the gov- public plan, 90 percent socialized medi- stories that we hear in the modern ernment or else for a government pre- cine. That is Germany. version of socialized medicine that ex- fixed price, and the nurses and the clin- The United Kingdom passed their Na- ists in the United Kingdom today. ics doing the same thing. They might tional Health Care Act in 1948. There They are not a lot different than the be billing fee-for-service or fee-for-pa- they were recovering from the Second stories you read and hear about in tient, but they won’t be running their World War. They were a nation that other countries in the European Union, own clinic; they won’t be working com- was nearly broke. Nobody had any including Germany. petitively anymore. money, their industrial base had been For example, I ran into an immigrant When I look around the world, I will destroyed by the bombing from Ger- from Germany, actually it was in a give you examples of why I believe many, and they had used all of their re- Menards Store some months ago, and this. The oldest example is Germany. sources to save their country. he told me that he had a hip replace- Now, Germany has had its ups and God bless them, they were a great ment done. It had gotten very bad and downs over the last century, but the ally and it is a great thing for the he could hardly walk, and he had to last century and a decade, about that world that the Allied Powers were suc- wait, and he waited a long, long time far back, they passed their first na- cessful in World War II and we turned in line. Finally he decided that he tional health care plan. That was back back the level of tyranny that was would try to get himself in more than before we had modern medicine and threatening to swamp the world. one line so that he had the best chance certainly didn’t have anything that But Great Britain was broke post- of getting it over with so he could get looks like modern medicine today. World War II, and they were looking on with his life. And so he got in a line, But the German plan was passed for anything that provided them secu- and the shortest line that he could get under Otto von Bismarck. And as I rity, and they believed that they could into was the line in Italy.

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But to have to go to another country the shots, not the doctors, in Canada. You want to get on with your life. So to have the surgery done, it begs the Now, that sounds like anecdote. Well, let’s just say travel agency companies question. It must be a lot of what it is it is a real live human being case, and are a natural to tie up together with like to be a Canadian, to go to another I am confident that I could trace that health care providing companies, peo- country to get your surgery done. And back and name the individual, and I am ple that know things about health thinking of the Canadians and those confident I am likely to get that indi- care. kinds of surgery, I could give an exam- vidual to come here and try to talk to You might be able to go into a com- ple on that. the thicker skulls that exist on this pany in Canada and contract to come We had a presentation done that was side of the aisle. down to, let’s say, the Mayo Clinic at a little over a week ago by a doctor But suffice it to say that here is the Rochester, Minnesota, and they will from Michigan, and this was at the data that supports this individual that turnkey that. They will say, we have Policy Committee on a Thursday some might allege is an anecdote. And got you an airplane ticket. Here is the night, a week ago last Thursday, if I it is this: the average waiting time for hotel you go to. Here is the shuttle bus, recall. hip surgery to replace a hip in Canada, the transportation from the airport to He has practiced medicine in Canada the average waiting time is 196 days. the hotel. You will up show up at the and in the United States. In one of his Once you are approved for surgery, you clinic tomorrow morning or on the earlier forays into providing medicine wait in the line, in the queue, 196 days. morning following your flight. You will and services in Canada, he was working A lot of people with bad hips are on be examined that morning. If it is what in the emergency room and a patient crutches—196 days. I think it is, you will go right into sur- came in, a younger man, who had torn If you are waiting for a knee replace- gery the same day or the next day. up his knee playing sports. He had a ment, Mr. Speaker, you wait for 340 They will give you the rehab that torn meniscus, a torn ACL, an anterior days on average in Canada. Outrageous you need, take care of you to get you cruciate ligament, and his knee was a delays, loss of human productivity. back out to the airport, fly you back mess. This doctor in this emergency And there isn’t anybody’s chart that home to Toronto. All of that for, write room in Canada examined the knee and calculates the loss to the GDP, the one check, hand over your debit card or said, You need surgery and you need it gross domestic product of Canada, lost your credit card, and have access to right away. I will schedule you for sur- work time, the loss to their economy, the best health, reconstructive surgery gery in the morning. because people who would otherwise be in the world, right down here in the Apparently the doctor wasn’t famil- productive are hobbling around on United States of America. iar with the standards of qualifying for crutches or sitting in a wheelchair be- Why is that? Do the people on the reconstructive surgery care, and he cause they can’t get the services until other side that propose this scary sche- found out after he made that promise that delay is over. matic, this color-coded, it will be to the patient that he had to first get Mr. Speaker, that is what goes on in quotas. There will be 31 new agencies, him scheduled for the specialist who Canada. do they think that the best health care approved the surgery. So he did his Furthermore, there are companies in in the world that brings people from best to get that patient covered, be- Canada that when they offer their em- not just Canada, but all over the world cause the patient was in a lot of pain. ployment, they set it up as part of the to access this best health care, do they They had to put him in a knee brace. employment package that the worker think that it just kind of randomly He was on crutches. And they sched- has an opportunity to come to the spawned itself out of American soci- uled him finally to be examined by the United States if he needs reconstruc- ety? Or do they think that there is real specialist who approves for the sur- tive surgery. reasons that we have the best health gery, and he was examined 6 months If, let’s say, for example, it is heart care system in the world? I think there later. surgery that would be necessary, it is are reasons for that. He was not operated on the next day, written into the policies. In some of One is health care is important to us not operated on 6 months later, but on the policies in Canada, if you have a and the American people are willing to crutches and with a knee brace on, un- good job and you have a good benefits pay for high-quality health care be- able to work, 6 months later examined package, they will have it set up so cause our health is the most important by the surgeon, the specialist, who ap- they will package it up. Say you need thing that we can protect with the cap- proved the surgery. The surgery was bypass surgery, they can put you on a ital that we have in this country. approved. Well, that was an obvious plane, fly you to Houston for heart sur- thing to the doctor who looked at him gery, and give you the heart surgery, b 1730 the first night, and 6 months later they get you back on the wellness side of We’re a country that’s comparatively did the surgery. this thing, get a little rehab, and then very, very wealthy. We’ve dem- Now, Mr. Speaker, I have to go back send you back home again and set that onstrated our commitment to health and reiterate, because it sounds im- all up, and it is turnkey. It is turnkey care by committing a lot of our wealth plausible. A young man with the knee provided there because they know that to health care. We should not begrudge torn up, a torn meniscus, a torn ACL. people can’t wait in line in Canada. Ev- the people that are making our lives He needed surgery the next day. In the erybody is not going to be alive at the longer and more enjoyable for making United States of America he would end of their waiting period. a profit at it. We should not begrudge have had surgery the next day. Instead, But in the United States, it is a dif- them for that. If we think they’re mak- the exam to approve his surgery, which ferent story. We get people in imme- ing too much money, we should get in is required in Canada, took place 6 diately. We bring them in immediately the business, compete against them, months after the injury, and the sur- because it is lifesaving. In Canada they gather in some of that profit, and then gery itself took place 6 months after make provisions to get out of the coun- lower our prices. Competition lowers the exam. try and come to the United States. prices. That, we know. Adam Smith Almost a year to the day the surgery There are companies that are set up wrote about that in 1776 in Wealth of took place to reconstruct the knee. in Canada for the very purpose of pack- Nations; and it’s been true well before And we know what happens. He lost aging up health care access into the he recognized it; and it’s been true

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Here’s the don’t want us to show this chart, there in western Iowa and in many places model of what they have done. This must be a lot of truth here that they across this country, and go to them a chart shows 31 agencies. It shows how surely don’t want to have to face, and month ago and say, Explain to me with every American who has a health in- they surely don’t want to see the regard to health insurance what is a surance policy will have to watch as American people come to their town public option. I can only imagine what that policy submits to the new regula- hall meetings and fill up that room and kind of answers we would get if we tions that are written by the health in- ask them how they’re going to defend asked people what that meant. But I surance czar and qualify under new swallowing up 17.5 percent of America’s will suggest that most of those answers rules that will be written by that gross domestic product, our health would not have been accurate. They Health Choices Administration com- care, and turning it into government would not have said, Oh, a public op- missioner. They will watch every pol- run. tion. Let me see. That’s what President icy change in America or else watch Have we done that good a job with Obama wants to make sure everybody the qualifications be adapted to a few Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Have we has. That would be government-run policies in America that the Federal done that good a job running General health care. If they were going to de- Government wants to allow to com- Motors and Chrysler? Have we done scribe what a public option is, a reg- pete. People understand this chart. that good a job with anything the gov- ular man or a woman on the street But here’s what’s going on over the ernment is doing other than, let’s just with common sense couldn’t describe head of the Franking Commission, I be- say, our military, for example, who’s what a public option was, if they un- lieve. It’s been prohibited for Members done a great and fantastic and noble derstood what it was, without describ- of Congress to send this chart out in job and has achieved victory in Iraq? ing it as, Oh, government-run health our mail to the American people, Mr. Does anybody have confidence that the insurance. They would have to describe Speaker. I don’t think there’s ever any Federal Government can run health it as government-run or they couldn’t comparable job of censoring Members care better than the American people, even describe it at all. This phrase is of Congress than what’s going on here. working with their private health in- far more descriptive and honest than They have decided this chart can’t go surance companies, negotiating for public option. Public option is Orwell- out in the mail, paid for under the their own policies? I say not, Mr. ian gobbledygook for the eventual Fed- franking privilege that any other chart Speaker. I think the American people eral Government monopoly on health can go out. We saw mail go out under understand what this is. I think they insurance. We just say government- President Obama’s stimulus plan that understand that when something is run. The President wants us to say advocated in a partisan way for how censored, it’s not profane. Democrats public option. They want to censor the stimulus plan was going to solve want to fund the National Endowment government-run. I say, I’m going to our economic problem. Democrats in for the Arts, which is funding millions say it over and over again. It’s govern- this Congress used the franking privi- of dollars to produce profanity in ment-run. Don’t say single payer. A lege to try to convince the American America. They’re not offended by all of single-payer system means socialized people that the stimulus plan was the the profanity that goes out from the medicine. So we can’t say single payer. only way to go, and it’s clear to every- National Endowment for the Arts. How do you describe that? Ask a com- body in America today that the stim- They’re offended by the truth about monsense person on the street, What is ulus plan has failed, with the exception their bill about health care; and so a single payer for a health insurance of the gentlelady from Texas who I they censor it because they have the public option? Well, let’s see. They heard a little bit ago say that it had majority here in this Congress, and would have to say, A single payer is succeeded, and it had created jobs. She they decide which staff people get a when only one entity pays for all of the hasn’t shown me where they are yet. paycheck and which ones don’t, in health care that an individual might So I will reserve my judgment on the some cases. They also have the benefit receive. So let me describe how that accuracy of that statement until I ac- of the President, I believe; and there works. Mr. Speaker, let’s use that hip tually see some jobs created by the are people in this Capitol building and replacement because that’s an easy stimulus plan. in this complex of offices around who thing to describe. Somebody went into Mr. Speaker, my point is, in a par- are more interested in pleasing the the clinic and said, I’m in terrible pain tisan fashion, Democrats in this Con- President, I think, than they are in here. I don’t think I can hobble along gress used the franking privilege to put preserving the fundamental integrity any longer. What can you do, Doc? A the virtual stamps on their mail to tell of the franking privilege or objective doctor would do that examination. He the American people that the stimulus debate. This is objective debate. would likely do an x-ray. He would plan was necessary or the economy was Here are some of the subject matters evaluate the x-ray. If he was satisfied going to collapse. That went on. This that the Democrats don’t want us to that he knew what was there, he might chart is not pie-in-the-sky threats that use when we describe this national prescribe that there be reconstructive scare people. This chart is just stomp- health care plan. Mr. Speaker, these surgery done that would put a new hip down accurate, and it has withstood are all objectionable phrases, the seven joint in that individual, put him the test of the criticism of even the dirty words or phrases you’re not sup- through some rehabilitation and hand Democratic staff in the Ways and posed to use to describe the leading him a cane that could be handed away Means Committee, the Energy and Democratic health care proposal. It later on and get him back out to the Commerce Committee and the Joint says, ‘‘you can’t use,’’ but I’m going to square dance. All of those things are Committee on Taxation. They’ve tried use them. These are the words that, in going to take place. There would be to blow holes in it, and yes, there’s a part, brought about the censorship of billing that would come from the clin- little tweak there, but it’s not sub- this color flow chart of the 31 new ic, billing that would come for the stantive. It’s simply specious to make agencies that swallow up people’s pri- service of the surgery, billing for the that single little point, and it doesn’t vate health care in America. We can’t anesthesiologist, the operating room, change the score of this bill. call it a government-run plan. They the hospital bed, the gauze, the Ty- Bottom line—31 new agencies, other want to amend that. They have an- lenol, and whatever else there might obligations that are behind these other word for that. I think it is the be. Who would pay for all of that? Well, squares, added to all of these white public option, rather than the govern- it might be the patient today, and it

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And this, to single-payer, socialized medi- cause there are private individuals that I don’t want this thing to be run over cine, because there will be government- will pay for it all out of their pocket. the top of Senator Phil Gramm’s cold, mandated care for everybody, whether So the entity they’re talking about is dead, political body either. I don’t you can hang on to your private plan the Federal Government paying for all know who has put a stake out there in or whether you can’t. of the health care services. That is so- the United States Senate that’s taken Government-mandated care is an- cialized medicine. That’s taxpayer- that kind of stand, that’s gotten that other term that we’re not supposed to funded government doing it all single much press out of it. But I hope they’re use because they think it’s pejorative, payer. But if you’re not versed in the there, and I hope they’re strong, and I but this chart, the color-coded chart of vernacular of the Orwellian gobbledy- encourage them to speak up. the 31 new agencies schematic is full of gook, when they use the term single This was HillaryCare in 1993. We are all kinds of government mandates. payer, you might think something en- not supposed to declare this to be That’s what they are. They’re man- tirely different. I don’t think a normal ObamaCare in 2009 because this has dates, Mr. Speaker, almost all of them. person on the street can describe what been censored by the Democrats in this You’re not even supposed to say keep a single payer means. We say single Congress who think that these terms your change care. Well, I don’t know payer. Democrats think it’s pejorative, that are on this chart are pejorative. that you get to keep your change. I that it is biased against the single- Pejorative terms, government-run. don’t use that phrase very much, but payer plan, for example. So using the What about a government-run United it’s one of the things that they’ve terms that describe what they want to States Marine Corps? That makes me raised as objectionable. do is pejorative, and they are, presum- feel good. I like government-run Air So in the end, in real summation of ably, forbidden, and it shouldn’t show Force. I like government-run Navy. I this issue of the national health care up on a color chart. We shouldn’t send like government-run Army. We cover plan that is almost completely crafted it out and can’t send it out on our those four branches. Government does here in the House of Representatives frank mail, otherwise they will bill us some things good. Government-run is and probably poised to go before this back for the costs out of our own pock- not pejorative. But it tells you what is House on a vote sometime after Labor ets. We can’t say socialized medicine. I going on if they are going to run health Day, presuming that there are enough already slipped into that in describing care. Single payer—hmm. Single payer Members of Congress still standing single payer. Socialized medicine does does tell you that government will be after the public shows up at their town describe what they’re talking about, calling all the shots because of the hall meetings, at their offices, at their maybe not in the first phase because golden rule. Whoever has the gold house, wherever they might be able to they won’t do like Canada eventually makes the rules. The government will encounter their Member of Congress or did and outlaw the health insurance have all the gold, and they will write their staff, presuming that there are policies of everyone in America. If you all the rules for everybody’s health in- enough Members of Congress still will- apply the Canadian plan today, the Ca- surance policy in the United States of ing to walk this path, we’re likely to nadians outlawed private health insur- America. That’s in the flow chart see a vote here on the floor, and the re- ance. They did so incrementally in the that’s behind here that’s been sult will be all of these things that provinces over the years, and then they censored. And if it’s single payer, it is we’re not supposed to say now. did so in a Federal fashion. I would socialized medicine. To declare it to be If it passes, it will be a government- have to guess, but I think the year was ObamaCare, it is pretty accurate. I run, single-payer, socialized medicine, 1964 when that happened. It may have haven’t heard whether the President ObamaCare, rationed care, govern- been after that. So Canadians have so- disagrees with the liberals in this Con- ment-mandated care. If not the first cialized medicine. They have single gress or the liberals in the United day, it will be over time when payer. They have government-run. States Senate. I have heard the Presi- everybody’s health insurance has to re- We know what’s going on up there, dent talk about all kinds of socialized qualify and be run through the quali- don’t we? There is a 196-day wait for a medicine programs. All he has said fications that will be drafted by the hip, 340-day wait for a knee. They have that defends the private market is if new health insurance czar, the commis- government-run, single-payer social- you like your policy, you get to keep sioner, the comiczarissioner of health ized medicine. They just don’t have it. That is simply not true, Mr. Speak- insurance in America. That’s where we ObamaCare. You can’t say ObamaCare er. When you look at the chart, when are, Mr. Speaker. because that aligns the President with you look at the language, and you un- And so I will quote Congressman a policy that is becoming ever more derstand that every single policy would JOHN SHADEGG who articulated this as unpopular. We use shorthand around have to qualify under rules yet to be well as anyone in this Congress when here to describe things, and this is why written by President Obama’s ap- he said, if you like your health insur- the American version of the English pointee, the health insurance, czar- ance that you have today, get ready to language has been such an effective issioner. lose it. That’s what will happen. The language to communicate because it’s b 1745 American people understand that it is fluid, and it picks up new meanings, Would we get rationed care? Indeed. their freedom, that their discretion is and it conveys those meanings. I think We’re only paying 80 percent of the at risk, and there are people who want that we can paint the picture of this Medicare today of what it costs to de- to create a complete nanny state, who society and this culture very effec- liver it. have privatized—excuse me—who have tively because our language adapts, it They propose to take $500 billion out nationalized eight huge entities here flows, and it moves. This is one of of the Medicare funds that are stream- and moved us on a leftward lurch off those words in our language that—back ing there now. How are they going to the abyss into socialism in the private in 1993, everybody knew what do that? They’re going to have to cut sector; three huge investment banks, HillaryCare was. HillaryCare was the down on services, cut down on sur- AIG, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, General black-and-white schematic that we had geries for seniors, cut down on access Motors, Chrysler, all now under the then. No one wondered. It wasn’t pejo- to health care in order to come up with control of the White House. And this rative then. This chart got mailed out the $500 billion. All of that spells ra- White House now wants to take over by franking mail, by Members of Con- tioned care. all the health care in America, eventu- gress in ’93. It was devastating to those Care has been rationed in every Na- ally. And we understand that was that wanted socialized medicine. We tion that has a single-payer, socialized President Obama’s original policy. He

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has just moved to try to set up health because they want to spend $1 trillion Mr. WOLF, for 5 minutes, today. insurance in such a way that he can to $2 trillion. Ms. FOXX, for 5 minutes, today. promise you you get to keep it. Now, if we’re spending too much Mr. PRICE of Georgia, for 5 minutes, And I promise you that it will not money on health care in America, and today. look like anything you have today if we are, why do we need to dump an- (The following Member (at his re- the government’s going to write new other $1 trillion to $2 trillion into it to quest) to revise and extend his remarks regulations that it has to qualify for. fix it? If we’re going to fix it, we should and include extraneous material:) And I will submit that Republicans be able to fix it and save money, not fix Mr. KUCINICH, for 5 minutes, today. have good solutions to this. I’ll submit it and dump trillions of dollars into it f also that what we’re trying to fix here and raise taxes and cut funding that HOUSE BILLS AND JOINT RESOLU- is this. Here’s where I agree, Mr. goes into Medicare and deny health TIONS APPROVED BY THE PRESI- Speaker. care services to our seniors, all of that DENT I believe that we have a very, very wrapped up in the name of fixing some- difficult economic situation to work thing that’s not broken, just changing The President notified the Clerk of our way out of. I believe that it may be and transforming America. the House that on the following dates as serious as anything that we have We socialized three large investment he had approved and signed bills and seen since the Great Depression, but banks, AIG, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, joint resolutions of the following titles: I’m not certain of that because I lived General Motors and Chrysler. They’re April 21, 2009: through the eighties during the farm H.R. 1388. An Act entitled The Edward M. nationalized today. This is about the Kennedy Serve America Act, an Act to reau- crisis and the other, the housing crisis nationalization of the best health care thorize and reform the national service laws. that we had and the banking crisis that system in the world, and 171⁄2 percent of May 7, 2009: we had during that period of time. We it, and taking away the freedom of the H.R. 1626. An Act to make technical lost 3,000 banks in the eighties. Those American people to go out and pur- amendments to laws containing time periods were tough times. I want to measure chase a health insurance policy that affecting judicial proceedings. this after it’s over and look back before they choose. May 12, 2009: I would commit that this is the worst H.R. 586. An Act to direct the Librarian of I want to expand the health savings Congress and the Secretary of the Smithso- time since the Great Depression. But accounts and I want to provide 100 per- nian Institution to carry out a joint project it’s not a very good time. It’s a bad cent deductibility for everybody’s at the Library of Congress and the National time. health insurance premium. And I want Museum of African American History and And we have our challenges ahead of to reduce the medical malpractice li- Culture to collect video and audio recordings us, and we have to fix this economy. ability that’s out there by capping the of personal histories and testimonials of in- With that, I agree with the President. liability claims so people get whole dividuals who participated in the Civil But the President says that health care again but trial lawyers don’t get rich. Rights movement, and for other purposes. in America is broken. I don’t agree. I May 22, 2009: We can do all of those things and more, H.R. 627. An Act to amend the Truth in don’t believe it is broken. I believe that besides. Lending Act to establish fair and trans- we can improve it, and we should. But And by the way, there’s only 4 per- parent practices relating to the extension of the President declares that we can’t fix cent of America that are chronically credit under an open end consumer credit the economy without first fixing uninsured, 4 percent, 10 to 12 million plan, and for other purposes. health care. people, depending on whose study you June 2, 2009: Now, if health care—and that encom- look at. That’s 4 percent. And we would H.R. 131. An Act to establish the Ronald passes health insurance and the health Reagan Centennial Commission. upset 100 percent of the health care June 19, 2009: care that’s provided through our clin- system in order to fix an expensive H.R. 663. An Act to designate the facility of ics and our hospitals and the whole health insurance program only if you the United States Postal Service located at breadth of the health care that we compare to other countries that don’t 12877 Broad Street in Sparta, Georgia, as the have. If health care is broken, there have the quality that we have. I think ‘‘Yvonne Ingram-Ephraim Post Office Build- must be a service out there that’s not that would be a colossal mistake, and ing’’. adequate compared to some other we could never get back from that co- H.R. 918. An Act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at country in the world. lossal mistake because it creates 306 I’ll submit health care is not broken. 300 East 3rd Street in Jamestown, New York, million people that would be dependent as the ‘‘Stan Lundine Post Office Building’’. We have the best health care in the upon the government-run, single-payer, H.R. 1284. An Act to designate the facility world. It costs too much money. I’ll socialized medicine, ObamaCare, ra- of the United States Postal Service located agree with the President on that. tioned care, government-mandate care. at 103 West Main Street in McLain, Mis- About 141⁄2 percent of our GDP, and And I reject it. I hope the American sissippi, as the ‘‘Major Ed W. Freeman Post some of the costs that you see in the people do. Office’’. rest of the industrialized world are H.R. 1595. An Act to designate the facility f of the United States Postal Service located around 91⁄2 percent of GDP. They ration SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED at 3245 Latta Road in Rochester, New York, health care. They have socialized medi- as the ‘‘Brian K. Schramm Post Office Build- cine. They don’t have the research and By unanimous consent, permission to ing’’. development that we have. We have the address the House, following the legis- H.R. 2675. An Act to amend title II of the best in the world. lative program and any special orders Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement We lead the world in development of heretofore entered, was granted to: and Reform Act of 2004 to extend the oper- pharmaceutical and surgery tech- (The following Members (at the re- ation of such title for a 1-year period ending June 22, 2010. niques, and we lead the world in sur- quest of Ms. KAPTUR) to revise and ex- June 22, 2009: vival after cancer diagnosis. And we tend their remarks and include extra- H.R. 1256. An Act to protect the public also lead the world, I believe, in the di- neous material:) health by providing the Food and Drug Ad- agnosis of cancer itself. All of those Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. ministration with certain authority to regu- things are at risk today. But if we have Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, late tobacco products, to amend title 5, to, according to the President, change for 5 minutes, today. United States Code, to make certain modi- 100 percent of the health care system Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. fications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the that we have in order to declare we Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, for 5 min- Civil Service Retirement System, and the have fixed it so we can declare we’re utes, today. Federal Employees’ Retirement System, and for other purposes. fixing the economy, I will submit that (The following Members (at the re- June 24, 2009: that statement cannot be valid. It can- quest of Mr. POE of Texas) to revise and H.R. 2346. An Act making supplemental ap- not be defended or sustained in open extend their remarks and include ex- propriations for the fiscal year ending Sep- public debate or any kind of analysis traneous material:) tember 30, 2009, and for other purposes.

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An Act to designate the Federal pensation for veterans with service-con- Committee on Agriculture. building and United States courthouse lo- nected disabilities and the rates of depend- 2979. A letter from the Chief Counsel, cated at 306 East Main Street in Elizabeth ency and indemnity compensation for the FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, City, North Carolina, as the ‘‘J. Herbert W. survivors of certain disabled veterans, to transmitting the Department’s final rule — Small Federal Building and United States codify increases in the rates of such com- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations Courthouse’’. pensation that were effective as of December [Docket ID FEMA-2008-0020; Internal Agency H.R. 837. An Act to designate the Federal 1, 2008, and for other purposes. Docket No. FEMA-B-1059] received July 28, building located at 799 United Nations Plaza S. 615. An Act to provide additional per- 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the in New York, New York, as the ‘‘Ronald H. sonnel authorities for the Special Inspector Committee on Financial Services. Brown United States Mission to the United 2980. A letter from the Director, Regula- General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. Nations Building’’. tions Policy and Management Staff, Depart- July 1, 2009: H.R. 2344. An Act to amend section 114 of ment of Health and Human Services, trans- title 17, United States Code, to provide for S. 614. An Act to award a Congressional mitting the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule agreements for the reproduction and per- Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service — Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in formance of sound recordings by webcasters. Pilots (‘‘WASP’’). Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and July 1, 2009: f Transportation [Docket No.: FDA-2000-N-0190 H.R. 1777. An Act to make technical cor- (Formerly Docket No. 2000N-0504)] (RIN: 0910- rections to the Higher Education Act of 1965, ENROLLED BILL SIGNED AC14) received July 28, 2009, pursuant to 5 and for other purposes. Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- July 27, 2009: House, reported and found truly an en- ergy and Commerce. H.R. 2632. An Act to amend title 4, United 2981. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media States Code, to encourage the display of the rolled bill of the House of the following Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- flag of the United States on National Korean title, which was thereupon signed by sion, transmitting the Department’s final War Veterans Armistice Day. the Speaker: rule — Amendment of Section 73.622(i), Final July 28, 2009: H.R. 3357. An act to restore sums to the DTV Table of Allotments, Television Broad- H.J. Res. 56. A joint resolution approving Highway Trust Fund and for other purposes. cast Stations. (Amarillo, Texas) received the renewal of import restrictions contained July 29, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. f in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and of 2003, and for other purposes. SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Commerce. f 2982. A letter from the Acting Assistant The Speaker announced her signa- Secretary for Export Admnistration, Depart- SENATE BILLS AND JOINT RESO- ture to an enrolled bill of the Senate of ment of Commerce, transmitting the Depart- LUTIONS APPROVED BY THE the following title: ment’s final rule — Addition and Removal of PRESIDENT S. 1107. To amend title 28, United States Certain Persons on the Entity List: Addition of Persons Acting Contrary to the National The President notified the Clerk of Code, to provide for a limited 6-month period for Federal judges to opt into the Judicial Security or Foreign Policy Interests of the the House that on the following dates United States; Removal of Persons based on he had approved and signed bills and a Survivors’ Annuities System and begin con- tributing toward an annuity for their spouse ERC Annual Review and Removal Requests; joint resolution of the following titles: and dependent children upon their death, and and Entry Modified for Purposes of Clarifica- April 23, 2009: for other purposes. tion [Docket No.: 090414651-91046-01] S. 520. An Act to designate the United (RIN:0694-AE59) received July 28, 2009, pursu- States courthouse under construction at 327 f ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee South Church Street, Rockford, Illinois, as BILL PRESENTED TO THE on Foreign Affairs. 2983. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- the ‘‘Stanley J. Roszkowski United States PRESIDENT Courthouse’’. ment of Defense, transmitting the report on April 24, 2009: Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq, S. 383. An Act to amend the Emergency House reports that on July 31, 2009 she pursuant to Section 9204 of the Supplemental Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (division presented to the President of the Appropriations Act for 2008, Pub. L. 110-252 and Section 1508(c) of the Department of De- A of Public Law 110–343) to provide the Spe- United States, for his approval, the fol- cial Inspector General with additional au- fense Authorization Act for 2009, Pub. L. 110- thorities and responsibilities, and for other lowing bill. 417; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. purposes. H.R. 838. To provide for the conveyance of 2984. A letter from the Acting Senior Pro- May 7, 2009: a parcel of land held by the Bureau of Pris- curement Executive, GSA, Department of S.J. Res. 8. A joint resolution providing for ons of the Department of Justice in Miami Defense, transmitting the Department’s final the appointment of David M. Rubenstein as a Dade County, Florida, to facilitate the con- rule — Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the struction of a new educational facility that Case 2008-009, Prohibition on Contraction Smithsonian Institution. includes a secure parking area for the Bu- with Inverted Domestic Corporations [FAC May 8, 2009: reau of Prisons, and for other purposes. 2005-34; FAR Case 2008-009; Item II; Docket S. 39. An Act to repeal section 10(f) of Pub- 2009-0020, Sequence 1] (RIN: 900-AL28) re- f lic Law 93–531, commonly known as the ceived July 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ‘‘Bennett Freeze’’. ADJOURNMENT 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Oversight May 15, 2009: and Government Reform. S. 735. An Act to ensure States receive Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, pur- 2985. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- adoption incentive payments for fiscal year suant to House Concurrent Resolution fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- 2008 in accordance with the Fostering Con- 172, 111th Congress, I move that the anic and Atmospheric, transmitting the Ad- nections to Success and Increasing Adop- House do now adjourn. ministration’s final rule — Fisheries of the tions Act of 2008. The motion was agreed to; accord- Northeastern United States; Northeast May 20, 2009: ingly (at 5 o’clock and 54 minutes Multispecies Fishery; Modification of the S. 386. An Act to improve enforcement of Yellowtail Flounder Landing Limit for the mortgage fraud, securities and commodities p.m.), the House adjourned until Tues- U.S./Canada Management Area [Docket No.: fraud, financial institution fraud, and other day, September 8, 2009, at 2 p.m. 080521698-9067-02] (RIN: 0648-XP50) received frauds related to Federal assistance and re- f July 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); lief programs, for the recovery of funds lost to the Committee on Natural Resources. to these frauds, and for other purposes. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 2986. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- S. 896. An Act to prevent mortgage fore- ETC. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- closures and enhance mortgage credit avail- Under clause 2 of Rule XXIV, execu- ability. worthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Mod- May 22, 2009: tive communications were taken from els Arriel 1E2, 1S, and 1S1 Turboshaft En- S. 454. An Act to improve the organization the Speaker’s table and referred as fol- gines [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0681; Direc- and procedures of the Department of Defense lows: torate Identifier 2008-NE-13-AD; Amendment

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A letter from the Paralegal Spe- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ting the Department’s final rule — Special mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- worthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Oper- Local Regulation, Maggie Fisher Memorial worthiness Directives; General Electric Com- ations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 Air- Great South Bay Cross Bay Swim, Great pany CF6-80A, CF6-80C2, and CF6-80E1 Series planes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-0644; Direc- South Bay, NY [Docket No. USCG-2009-0302] Turbofan Engines [Docket No. FAA-2008-0925; torate Identifier 2007-NM-321-AD; Amend- (RIN: 1625-AA08) received July 29, 2009, pur- Directorate Identifier 98-ANE-49-AD; ment 39-15659; AD 2008-18-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Admendment 39-15816; AD 2009-04-10] (RIN: received June 4, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2120-AA64) Received June 4, 2009, pursuant to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ture. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. 2988. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. 3005. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 2997. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Zone; Harborfest 2009, Parade of Sail, Eliza- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model beth River, Norfolk, VA [Docket No.: USCG- worthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Can- CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) 2009-0405] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received July 1, ada PW206A, PW206B, PW206B2, PW206C Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0130; Direc- 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the PW206D, PW206E, PW207C, PW207D, and torate Identifier 2008-NM-225-AD; Amend- Committee on Transportation and Infra- PW207E Turboshaft Engines [Docket No.: ment 39-15817; AD 2009-04-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) structure. FAA-2007-0219; Directorate Identifier 2007- received June 4, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2989. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- NE-46-AD; Amendment 39-15806; AD 2009-03- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting 05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 4, 2009, tation and Infrastructure. 3006. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Naval Training, San Clemente Island, CA mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- [Docket No.: USCG-2009-0455] (RIN: 1625- ture. worthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas AA00) received July 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 2998. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Model DC-9-14, DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Airplanes; and Model DC-9-20, DC-9-30, and Transportation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule — IRF DC-9-50 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- 2990. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments 2008-0736; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-102- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- [Docket No.: 30653; Amdt. No. 479] received AD; Amendment 39-15804; AD 2009-03-03] (RIN ting the Department’s final rule — Draw- June 4, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 2120-AA64) received June 4, 2009, pursuant to bridge Operation Regulations; Raritan River, to the Committee on Transportation and In- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Arthur Kill and their tributaries, Staten Is- frastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. land, NY and Elizabeth, NJ [Docket No. 2999. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 3007. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- USCG-2009-0202] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- July 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- to the Committee on Transportation and In- worthiness Directives; Construcciones worthiness Directives; BURKHART GROB frastructure. Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), Model C-212 DF LUFT — UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG 2991. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2008-1360; Direc- G103 Series Gliders [Docket No.: FAA-2008- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- torate Identifier 2008-NM-075-AD; Amend- 1078 Directorate Identifier 2008-CE-051-AD; ting the Department’s final rule — Estab- ment 39-15791; AD 2009-02-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Amendment 31-15814; AD 2009-04-08] (RIN: lishment of Suspension and Revocation Na- received June 4, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2120-AA64) received June 4, 2009, pursuant to tional Center of Expertise [Docket No.: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on USCG-2009-0314] (RIN:1625-ZA22) received tation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. July 29, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3000. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 3008. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- tation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2992. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, worthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Com- worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- pany Models 182Q and 182R Airplanes [Dock- -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes ting the Department’s final rule — Special et No.: FAA -2008-1205; Directorate Identifier [Docket No.: FAA-2008-1199; Directorate Local Regulation for Marine Event; Tem- 2008-CE-062-AD; Amendment 39-15811; AD Identifier 2008-NM-207-AD; Amendment 39- porary Change of Dates for Recurring Marine 2009-04-05] (RIN:2120-AA64) received June 4, 15781; AD 2008-24-51] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Event in the Fifth Coast Guard District 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the June 4, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); [Docket No.: USCG-2009-0252] (RIN: 1625- Committee on Transportation and Infra- to the Committee on Transportation and In- AA08) received July 29, 2009, pursuant to 5 structure. frastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 3001. A letter from the Program Analyst, 3009. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 2993. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule — Part mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 121 Pilot Age Limit [Docket No.: FAA-2006- worthiness Directives; General Electric Com- ting the Department’s final rule — Consumer 26139; Amendment Nos. 61-123 and 121-344] pany CF6-80C2 and CF6-80E1 Series Turbofan Price Index Adjustments of Oil Pollution Act (RIN: 2120-AJ01) received July 28, 2009, pursu- Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2007-28413; Direc- Of 1990 Limits of Liability — Vessels and ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee torate Identifier 2007-NE-25-AD; Amendment Deepwater Ports [Docket No.: USCG-2008- on Transportation and Infrastructure. 39-15826; AD 2009-05-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- 0007] (RIN:1625-AB25) received July 29, 2009, 3002. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ceived June 4, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mitting the Department’s final rule — Revi- tation and Infrastructure. ture. sion of class D and E Airspace; King Salmon, 3010. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2994. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, AK [Docket No.: FAA-2008-1162; Airspace cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Docket No. 08-AAL-33] received June 4, 2009, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ting the Department’s final rule — Special pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300, Local Regulations; Summer Marine Events, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- A310, and A300-600 Series Airplanes [Docket Coastal Massachusetts. [Docket No. USCG- ture. No.: FAA-2008-0657; Directorate Identifier 2009-0448] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received July 29, 3003. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2007-NM-296-AD; Amendment 39-15787; AD 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 2009-01-08] (RIN: 2120-A64) received June 4, Committee on Transportation and Infra- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the structure. worthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Committee on Transportation and Infra- 2995. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB- structure. ment of Homeland Security, transmitting 145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, 3011. A letter from the Assistant Secretary the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; AND -145EP Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- for Communications and Information, De- Access Destinations Fireworks Display, San 2008-0271; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-267- partment of Commerce, transmitting the De- Diego Bay, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2009-0513] AD; Amendment 39-15784; AD 2009-01-05] (RIN: partment’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule — Broadband

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Technology Opportunities Program (RIN: By Mr. OBEY (for himself, Mr. ISRAEL, of 1985 to establish discretionary spending 0660-ZA28) received July 13, 2009, pursuant to Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. SUT- caps for each of fiscal years 2011 through 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Commit- TON, and Mr. BRALEY of Iowa): 2013; to the Committee on the Budget. tees on Energy and Commerce and Agri- H.R. 3435. A bill making supplemental ap- By Mr. CLEAVER: culture. propriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Con- H.R. 3443. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- sumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Pro- enue Code of 1986 to modify the private ac- f gram; considered and passed. tivity bond rules to except certain uses of in- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON By Mr. CUMMINGS: tellectual property from the definition of PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 3436. A bill to require chief executive private business use; to the Committee on officers of certain financial institutions that Ways and Means. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of receive assistance under title I of the Emer- By Mr. FARR: committees were delivered to the Clerk gency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.R. 3444. A bill to establish Pinnacles Na- for printing and reference to the proper under the 3rd undesignated paragraph of sec- tional Park in the State of California as a calendar, as follows: tion 13 of the Federal Reserve Act, or from unit of the National Park System, and for the Secretary of the Treasury or the Federal other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Mr. OBERSTAR: Committee on Transpor- Deposit Insurance Corporation under any Resources. tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 2913. A bill to other provision of law to submit financial By Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ (for designate the United States courthouse lo- disclosures under the Ethics in Government herself and Mr. MEEK of Florida): cated at 301 Simonton Street in Key West, Act of 1978 to the Secretary of the Treasury, H.R. 3445. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Florida, as the ‘‘Sidney M. Aronovitz United and for other purposes; to the Committee on enue Code of 1986 to allow baby formula to be States Courthouse’’ (Rept. 111–240). Referred Financial Services, and in addition to the reimbursed under a health flexible spending to the House Calendar. Committees on Oversight and Government arrangement if the mother has had a mastec- Mr. OBERSTAR: Committee on Transpor- Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be tomy and is medically unable to breastfeed; tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 2053. A bill to subsequently determined by the Speaker, in to the Committee on Ways and Means. designate the United States courthouse lo- each case for consideration of such provi- By Ms. RICHARDSON: cated at 525 Magoffin Avenue in El Paso, sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 3446. A bill to provide for a competi- Texas, as the ‘‘Albert Armendariz, Sr., committee concerned. tive program making grants to seaport gov- United States Courthouse’’ (Rept. 111–241). erning bodies for the acquisition of fuel effi- By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi: Referred to the House Calendar. H.R. 3437. A bill to amend the Post-Katrina cient and low emission equipment and sys- Mr. CONYERS: Committee on Judiciary. Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 tems at port facilities; to the Committee on House Resolution 636. Resolution directing to direct the Administrator of the Federal Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science and the Attorney General to transmit to the Emergency Management Agency to develop Technology, for a period to be subsequently House of Representatives all information in lifecycle plans and tracking procedures for determined by the Speaker, in each case for the Attorney General’s possession relating housing units provided to individuals and consideration of such provisions as fall with- to the transfer or release of detainees held at households to respond to disaster-related in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into housing needs, and for other purposes; to the the United States, adversely (Rept. 111–242). cerned. Committee on Transportation and Infra- By Ms. RICHARDSON: Referred to the House Calendar. structure, and in addition to the Committee Mr. OBERSTAR: Committee on Transpor- H.R. 3447. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- on Homeland Security, for a period to be enue Code of 1986 to implement on-going ap- tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 2651. A bill to subsequently determined by the Speaker, in amend title 46, United States Code, to direct propriations for withdrawals from the Har- each case for consideration of such provi- bor Maintenance Trust Fund, and for other the Secretary of Transportation to establish sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the a maritime career training loan program, purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- committee concerned. tation and Infrastructure, and in addition to and for other purposes (Rept. 111–243). Re- By Mr. ISSA: the Committee on Ways and Means, for a pe- ferred to the Committee of the Whole House H.R. 3438. A bill to amend title 5, United riod to be subsequently determined by the on the State of the Union. States Code, to establish a national health Speaker, in each case for consideration of Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California: Com- program administered by the Office of Per- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- mittee on Education and Labor. H.R. 2989. A sonnel Management to offer Federal em- tion of the committee concerned. bill to amend the Employee Retirement In- ployee health benefits plans to individuals By Mr. PITTS (for himself, Mr. REH- come Security Act of 1974 to provide special who are not Federal employees, and for other BERG, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. OLSON, Mr. reporting and disclosure rules for individual purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and CRENSHAW, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. BAR- account plans and to provide a minimum in- Government Reform, and in addition to the RETT of South Carolina, Mr. FLEMING, vestment option requirement for such plans, Committee on Ways and Means, for a period and Mr. PAULSEN): to amend such Act to provide for inde- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- H.R. 3448. A bill to establish an expedited pendent investment advice for participants er, in each case for consideration of such pro- schedule for the issuance of a Combined Con- and beneficiaries under individual account visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the struction and Operating License for nuclear plans, and to amend such Act and the Inter- committee concerned. reactors that meet certain conditions, and nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide transi- By Mr. LEWIS of Georgia (for himself, for other purposes; to the Committee on En- tional relief under certain pension funding Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. PASCRELL, ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the rules added by the Pension Protection Act of and Mr. MORAN of Virginia): Committee on Natural Resources, for a pe- 2006; with an amendment (Rept. 111–244, Pt. H.R. 3439. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- riod to be subsequently determined by the 1). Ordered to be printed. enue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on Speaker, in each case for consideration of f certain proceeds received on SILO and LILO such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- transactions; to the Committee on Ways and tion of the committee concerned. TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED Means. By Ms. SHEA-PORTER (for herself, Mr. BILLS By Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. WALZ, Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII the ROSKAM, Mr. ADLER of New Jersey, Mr. HOLT, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. HALL of New York, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. following action was taken by the Mr. LANCE, and Mr. CANTOR): H.R. 3440. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- HONDA, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. WOOLSEY, Speaker: enue Code of 1986 to allow dealers in real es- Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. BLU- H.R. 2868. Referral to the Committees on tate to use the installment sales method; to MENAUER, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. CARNA- Energy and Commerce and the Judiciary ex- the Committee on Ways and Means. HAN, Ms. GIFFORDS, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. tended for a period ending not later than By Mr. ARCURI (for himself, Mr. MAF- LOEBSACK, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of September 30, 2009. FEI, Mr. SIRES, Mr. MASSA, Mr. BOC- California, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. H.R. 2989. Referral to the Committee on CIERI, Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of MICHAUD, Mr. JONES, Mr. HARE, Ms. Ways and Means extended for a period ending Pennsylvania, Mr. KAGEN, Mr. TSONGAS, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Mr. not later than October 16, 2009. MINNICK, and Mr. FILNER): JOHNSON of Georgia, and Ms. H.R. 3441. A bill to provide for automatic f WASSERMAN SCHULTZ): enrollment of veterans returning from com- H.R. 3449. A bill to mandate minimum peri- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS bat zones into the VA medical system, and ods of rest and recuperation for units and members of the regular and reserve compo- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public for other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- erans’ Affairs. nents of the Armed Forces between deploy- bills and resolutions of the following By Mr. HODES: ments for Operation Iraqi Freedom or Oper- titles were introduced and severally re- H.R. 3442. A bill to amend the Balanced ation Enduring Freedom; to the Committee ferred, as follows: Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act on Armed Services.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.002 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20466 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas (for H.R. 3458. A bill to amend the Communica- By Mr. CAO: herself, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. tions Act of 1934 to establish a national H.R. 3466. A bill to amend the Robert T. FUDGE, Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan, broadband policy, safeguard consumer Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- Ms. CLARKE, Mr. HARE, Mr. POE of rights, spur investment and innovation, and sistance Act; to the Committee on Transpor- Texas, Mr. MASSA, Mr. COHEN, Mr. for related purposes; to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. BERRY, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. Energy and Commerce. By Mr. CARNEY: TONKO, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. REYES, Ms. By Mr. BAIRD: H.R. 3467. A bill to amend title 38, United CORRINE BROWN of Florida, and Mr. H.R. 3459. A bill to provide comprehensive States Code, to provide for a monthly hous- ROTHMAN of New Jersey): reform regarding medical malpractice; to the ing stipend under the Post-9/11 Educational H.R. 3450. A bill to prohibit certain re- Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in Assistance Program of the Department of straints of competition adversely affecting addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, Veterans Affairs for individuals pursuing automobile dealers; to the Committee on En- for a period to be subsequently determined programs of education offered through dis- ergy and Commerce. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- tance learning, and for other purposes; to the By Ms. WATERS: ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 3451. A bill to amend the Real Estate risdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. CASTLE (for himself, Mr. GER- Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to require By Mr. BILBRAY (for himself, Mr. INS- LACH, and Mr. LOBIONDO): mortgagees for mortgages in default to en- LEE, Mr. DREIER, Mr. HUNTER, Mrs. H.R. 3468. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- gage in reasonable loss mitigation activities, DAVIS of California, Mr. CALVERT, enue Code of 1986, the Public Health Service and for other purposes; to the Committee on Mrs. BONO MACK, Mr. ISSA, and Mr. Act, and the Employee Retirement Income Financial Services. TEAGUE): Security Act of 1974 to promote the use of By Ms. KAPTUR: H.R. 3460. A bill to amend the Clean Air prevention and wellness programs; to the H.R. 3452. A bill to impose a tax on Wall Act to include algae-based biofuel in the re- Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in Street bonuses received from TARP recipi- newable fuel program and amend the Inter- addition to the Committees on Ways and ents and direct revenue to mortgage work- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to include algae- Means, and Education and Labor, for a pe- outs; to the Committee on Ways and Means, based biofuel in the cellulosic biofuel pro- riod to be subsequently determined by the and in addition to the Committee on Finan- ducer credit; to the Committee on Ways and Speaker, in each case for consideration of cial Services, for a period to be subsequently Means, and in addition to the Committee on such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- determined by the Speaker, in each case for Energy and Commerce, for a period to be tion of the committee concerned. consideration of such provisions as fall with- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Ms. CASTOR of Florida (for herself, in the jurisdiction of the committee con- each case for consideration of such provi- Mr. BERMAN, Mr. BISHOP of New cerned. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the York, Mr. BOCCIERI, Ms. BORDALLO, By Mr. SCALISE (for himself and Mr. committee concerned. Mr. BOREN, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. BRADY CAO): By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself, of Pennsylvania, Ms. CORRINE BROWN H.R. 3453. A bill to amend the Robert T. Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. ISRAEL, of Florida, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. BUR- Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- and Mr. HEINRICH): GESS, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CARDOZA, sistance Act to make improvements in the H.R. 3461. A bill to amend title 23, United Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. provision of Federal disaster assistance, and States Code, to provide grants and technical CHILDERS, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. CON- for other purposes; to the Committee on assistance to restore orphan highways; to NOLLY of Virginia, Mr. COSTELLO, Transportation and Infrastructure. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. DELA- By Mr. SULLIVAN (for himself, Mr. structure. HUNT, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. DONNELLY of BOREN, Mr. COLE, Mr. LUCAS, and Ms. By Mr. BRADY of Texas (for himself, Indiana, Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland, FALLIN): Mr. CONAWAY, Ms. SUTTON, and Mr. Mr. ELLISON, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. H.R. 3454. A bill to amend title XVIII of the CULBERSON): FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. FARR, Ms. Social Security Act to reform payments and H.R. 3462. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- FUDGE, Ms. GIFFORDS, Mr. GONZALEZ, coverage for hospice care under the Medicare enue Code of 1986 to encourage the use of cor- Mr. GORDON of Tennessee, Mr. GRAY- Program; to the Committee on Ways and rosion prevention and mitigation measures SON, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. Means, and in addition to the Committee on in the construction and maintenance of busi- GRIJALVA, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. HARE, Energy and Commerce, for a period to be ness energy-related property; to the Com- Mr. HILL, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. HINOJOSA, subsequently determined by the Speaker, in mittee on Ways and Means. Mr. HOLT, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. JACKSON of each case for consideration of such provi- By Mr. BRADY of Texas (for himself, Illinois, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Mr. HERGER, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of KAGEN, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KENNEDY, committee concerned. Texas, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan, Mr. By Mr. RYAN of Ohio (for himself, Mr. CANTOR, Mr. LINDER, Mr. NUNES, Mr. KISSELL, Mr. KLEIN of Florida, Mr. MCCOTTER, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. BOCCIERI, TIBERI, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of LANGEVIN, Ms. LEE of California, Mrs. Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. KILROY, Mr. WIL- Florida, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Mr. LOWEY, Mr. LYNCH, Mrs. MALONEY, SON of Ohio, and Ms. KAPTUR): REICHERT, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. HELL- Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts, Mr. H.R. 3455. A bill to make available funds ER, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. MASSA, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. MCGOVERN, from the Emergency Economic Stabilization PENCE, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. PITTS, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. Act of 2008 for funding a voluntary employ- and Mr. LUCAS): MEEK of Florida, Mr. MEEKS of New ees’ beneficiary association with respect to H.R. 3463. A bill to make the repeal of the York, Mr. MICHAUD, Ms. MOORE of former employees of Delphi Corporation; to estate tax permanent; to the Committee on Wisconsin, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. the Committee on Financial Services, and in Ways and Means. NYE, Mr. OLVER, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. addition to the Committee on Education and By Mr. BRALEY of Iowa (for himself, PAYNE, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Labor, for a period to be subsequently deter- Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. BOS- Mr. ROSS, Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jer- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- WELL, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. KING of sey, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. RUP- sideration of such provisions as fall within Iowa, Mr. REHBERG, and Mr. KAGEN): PERSBERGER, Mr. RUSH, Mr. SAR- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 3464. A bill to require the Secretary of BANES, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. SCOTT of Vir- By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas: the Treasury to mint coins in commemora- ginia, Mr. SIRES, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. H.R. 3456. A bill to designate the facility of tion of the National Future Farmers of SPACE, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. the United States Postal Service located at America Organization and the 85th anniver- THOMPSON of California, Mr. THOMP- 1900 West Gray Street in Houston, Texas, as sary of the founding of the National Future SON of Mississippi, Mr. WALZ, Ms. the ‘‘Hazel Hainsworth Young Post Office Farmers of America Organization; to the WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. WATSON, Building’’; to the Committee on Oversight Committee on Financial Services. Mr. WEXLER, Mr. WILSON of Ohio, Mr. and Government Reform. By Mr. BUTTERFIELD (for himself, WU, and Mr. YOUNG of Florida): By Mr. ABERCROMBIE (for himself, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. DAVIS of H.R. 3469. A bill to amend title II of the So- Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. MICHAUD, and Mr. Illinois, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, cial Security Act to provide that disability PERRIELLO): Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. RUSH, and Mrs. determinations under such title on the basis H.R. 3457. A bill to amend the Truth in LOWEY): of hearings by the Commissioner of Social Lending Act to provide coverage under such H.R. 3465. A bill to direct Federal agencies Security are made on a timely basis and to Act for credit cards issued to small busi- to transfer excess Federal electronic equip- require the Commissioner to establish a pro- nesses, and for other purposes; to the Com- ment, including computers, computer com- gram for monitoring each year the number mittee on Financial Services. ponents, printers, and fax machines, to edu- of disability determinations which are in re- By Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts (for cational recipients; to the Committee on consideration; to the Committee on Ways himself and Ms. ESHOO): Oversight and Government Reform. and Means.

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KING of Iowa): clean, affordable power for the American By Mr. COHEN (for himself, Mr. HODES, H.R. 3477. A bill to direct the Architect of people; to the Committee on Natural Re- Mr. STARK, Mr. FILNER, Mr. KUCINICH, the Capitol to acquire and place a historical sources. and Mr. GONZALEZ): plaque to be permanently displayed in Na- By Mr. HELLER: H.R. 3471. A bill to repeal title II of the tional Statuary Hall recognizing the seven H.R. 3483. A bill to reform the medical li- REAL ID Act of 2005, to reinstitute section decades of Christian church services being ability system, improve access to health care 7212 of the Intelligence Reform and Ter- held in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, which for rural and indigent patients, enhance ac- rorism Prevention Act of 2004, which pro- included attendees James Madison and cess to affordable prescription drugs, and for vides States additional regulatory flexibility Thomas Jefferson; to the Committee on other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and funding authorization to more rapidly House Administration. and Means, and in addition to the Committee produce tamper- and counterfeit-resistant By Mr. GOHMERT: on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be driver’s licenses, and to protect privacy and H.R. 3478. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in civil liberties by providing interested stake- enue Code of 1986 to modify rules relating to each case for consideration of such provi- holders on a negotiated rulemaking with health savings accounts, to provide pay- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the guidance to achieve improved 21st century ments for a health savings account and for a committee concerned. licenses to improve national security; to the high deductible health plan instead of enti- By Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN (for her- Committee on Oversight and Government tlement to benefits under Medicare, Med- self and Mr. BOOZMAN): Reform, and in addition to the Committee on icaid, and SCHIP, to give more control and H.R. 3484. A bill to amend title 38, United the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- coverage to patients, to lower health care States Code, to extend the authority for cer- quently determined by the Speaker, in each costs through increased price transparency, tain qualifying work-study activities for pur- case for consideration of such provisions as and to require immigrants to have a health poses of the educational assistance programs fall within the jurisdiction of the committee savings account and high deductible health of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the concerned. coverage at time of admission; to the Com- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. By Mrs. DAHLKEMPER: mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition By Mr. HIGGINS (for himself and Mr. to the Committees on Energy and Com- CROWLEY): H.R. 3472. A bill to provide for health insur- merce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be H.R. 3485. A bill to amend title 38, United ance coverage premium discounts for subsequently determined by the Speaker, in States Code, to provide that monetary bene- healthy behavior and improvements toward each case for consideration of such provi- fits paid to veterans by States and munici- healthy behavior; to the Committee on En- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the palities shall be excluded from consideration ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the committee concerned. as income for purposes of pension benefits Committees on Ways and Means, and Edu- By Mr. GORDON of Tennessee: paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; to cation and Labor, for a period to be subse- H.R. 3479. A bill to eliminate duplicative the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. quently determined by the Speaker, in each Government programs, and for other pur- By Mr. HIGGINS (for himself, Mr. case for consideration of such provisions as poses; to the Committee on Oversight and MCHUGH, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Government Reform. Mr. LEVIN, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. concerned. By Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself, Mr. PETERS, Mrs. DAHLKEMPER, Mr. By Mr. DAVIS of Alabama: CAMPBELL, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Ms. LATOURETTE, Mr. MASSA, Mr. COSTA, H.R. 3473. A bill to direct the Presidential DELAURO, Mr. NADLER of New York, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. KAGEN, and Mr. Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. POSEY): designee under the Uniformed and Overseas GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. H.R. 3486. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Citizens Absentee Voting Act to carry out DOYLE, Mr. HARE, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to exempt certain shipping pilot programs to permit States to test the BLUMENAUER, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. from the harbor maintenance tax; to the feasibility of using alternative methods, in- BERMAN, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mrs. Committee on Ways and Means. cluding the use of advanced electronic tech- CAPPS, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, By Mr. HOLT: nologies and the Internet, to enable absent Mr. HOLT, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. SERRANO, H.R. 3487. A bill to require the Secretary of uniformed services voters to register to vote Mrs. MALONEY, Ms. LEE of California, State and the Attorney General to take cer- and vote in elections for Federal office, and Mr. COHEN, Mr. KUCINICH, Mrs. tain actions against specified foreign nation- for other purposes; to the Committee on CHRISTENSEN, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. als involved in actions relating to inter- House Administration. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. national child abduction, regardless of By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Ms. ROS- MARKEY of Massachusetts, Mr. SHER- whether a country is a party to the Hague LEHTINEN, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Mr. MAN, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Convention on the Civil Aspects of Inter- SCOTT of Virginia): and Mr. FARR): national Child Abduction, and for other pur- H.R. 3474. A bill to amend the Juvenile Jus- H.R. 3480. A bill to conserve global bear poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. tice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 populations by prohibiting the importation, By Mr. ISRAEL (for himself, Mr. KIRK, to prevent later delinquency and improve the exportation, and interstate trade of bear Mr. SULLIVAN, Mrs. BONO MACK, Mr. health and well-being of maltreated infants viscera and items, products, or substances BOREN, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. DELAHUNT, and toddlers through the development of containing, or labeled or advertised as con- Mr. KLEIN of Florida, Mr. HIGGINS, local Court Teams for Maltreated Infants taining, bear viscera, and for other purposes; Mr. BARTLETT, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. and Toddlers and the creation of a National to the Committee on Natural Resources, and MORAN of Virginia, Ms. MOORE of Court Teams Resource Center to assist such in addition to the Committees on Foreign Wisconsin, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. HOLT, Court Teams, and for other purposes; to the Affairs, and Ways and Means, for a period to Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. Committee on Education and Labor. be subsequently determined by the Speaker, SIRES, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. INSLEE, By Mr. FORBES: in each case for consideration of such provi- Mr. WELCH, Mr. TONKO, Ms. SUTTON, sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Mr. MASSA, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. SCOTT H.R. 3475. A bill to amend the Public committee concerned. of Virginia, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Health Service Act to double the amount of By Mr. GRIJALVA: Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. ENGEL, and Mrs. funds authorized to be appropriated to the H.R. 3481. A bill to provide for the protec- CAPPS): National Institutes of Health for medical re- tion of the quality of water in the Lower Col- H.R. 3488. A bill to direct the Secretary of search with the greatest potential for near- orado River and the development and imple- Energy to carry out the Clean Cities pro- term clinical benefit; to the Committee on mentation of a comprehensive plan for the gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- Energy and Commerce. prevention and elimination of pollution in mittee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey (for the Lower Colorado River and the mainte- By Mr. JACKSON of Illinois (for him- himself and Mr. CARNEY): nance of a healthy Lower Colorado River self, Mr. WATT, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. ZOE H.R. 3476. A bill to reauthorize the Dela- ecosystem; to the Committee on Transpor- LOFGREN of California, Mr. CAPUANO, ware Water Gap National Recreation Area tation and Infrastructure, and in addition to Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. DAVIS of Ala- Citizen Advisory Commission; to the Com- the Committee on Natural Resources, for a bama, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. mittee on Natural Resources. period to be subsequently determined by the SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. NADLER of

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New York, and Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- nications Act of 1934 to permit satellite car- be subsequently determined by the Speaker, fornia): riers to retransmit the signals of certain in each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 3489. A bill to amend the Help Amer- noncommercial, educational broadcast sta- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the ica Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit State elec- tions outside their local markets, and for committee concerned. tion officials from accepting a challenge to other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- By Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California an individual’s eligibility to register to vote diciary, and in addition to the Committee on (for himself and Mr. ROONEY): in an election for Federal office or to vote in Energy and Commerce, for a period to be H.R. 3505. A bill to increase the supply of an election for Federal office in a jurisdic- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in American made energy, reduce energy costs tion on the grounds that the individual re- each case for consideration of such provi- to the American taxpayer, provide a long sides in a household in the jurisdiction which sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the term energy framework to reduce depend- is subject to foreclosure proceedings or that committee concerned. ence on foreign oil, tap into American the jurisdiction was adversely affected by a By Mr. MAFFEI: sources of energy, and reduce the size of the hurricane or other major disaster, and for H.R. 3499. A bill to amend the Trademark Federal deficit; to the Committee on Natural other purposes; to the Committee on House Act of 1946 to allow civil actions against per- Resources, and in addition to the Commit- Administration. sons who use trademarks that are misleading tees on Ways and Means, Energy and Com- By Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois (for him- as to the origin of goods in certain cases; to merce, the Judiciary, and Science and Tech- self and Mr. ABERCROMBIE): the Committee on the Judiciary. nology, for a period to be subsequently deter- H.R. 3490. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. MAFFEI: mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- enue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives H.R. 3500. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- sideration of such provisions as fall within for employer-provided wellness programs; to enue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. the Committee on Ways and Means. benefits available in empowerment zones and By Mr. PAULSEN (for himself, Mr. By Mr. KAGEN (for himself and Mr. other tax-incentive areas; to the Committee ROSKAM, and Mr. MOORE of Kansas): FRANK of Massachusetts): on Ways and Means. H.R. 3506. A bill to amend the Gramm- H.R. 3491. A bill to amend title 38, United By Mr. MCCOTTER: Leach-Bliley Act to provide an exception States Code, to establish a presumption of H.R. 3501. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- from the continuing requirement for annual service connection for certain cancers occur- enue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for pet privacy notices for financial institutions ring in veterans who served in the Republic care expenses; to the Committee on Ways which do not share personal information of Vietnam and were exposed to certain her- and Means. with affiliates, and for other purposes; to the bicide agents, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. MCDERMOTT (for himself, Mr. Committee on Financial Services. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Ms. By Mr. PAULSEN (for himself and Mr. By Mr. KANJORSKI: WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. JOHNSON of WALZ): H.R. 3492. A bill to assure quality and best Georgia, Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsyl- H.R. 3507. A bill to amend title 38, United value with respect to Federal construction vania, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Ms. ESHOO, States Code, to provide for an increase in the projects by prohibiting the practice known Mr. KIRK, Mr. ADLER of New Jersey, rates of survivors’ and dependents’ edu- as bid shopping; to the Committee on Over- Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. cational assistance payable by the Secretary sight and Government Reform. THORNBERRY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on By Mr. KANJORSKI: Mr. THOMPSON of California): Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 3493. A bill to amend title 5, United H.R. 3502. A bill to amend the Public By Mr. PAULSEN (for himself, Mr. States Code, to limit the number of local Health Service Act to establish an Office of AKIN, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. BROWN of wage areas allowable within a General Mitochondrial Medicine at the National In- South Carolina, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD- Schedule pay locality; to the Committee on stitutes of Health, and for other purposes; to GERS, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. Oversight and Government Reform. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. BRADY of Texas, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. By Ms. KAPTUR: H.R. 3494. A bill to amend title 10, United By Mr. MCDERMOTT (for himself, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. PRICE of States Code, to authorize the availability of PETRI, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. GEORGE Georgia, Mr. KIRK, Mr. ROSKAM, Mrs. appropriated funds for international partner- MILLER of California, Mr. MARKEY of BIGGERT, Mr. MCCARTHY of Cali- ship contact activities conducted by the Na- Massachusetts, Mr. MORAN of Vir- fornia, Mr. CASSIDY, Mrs. LUMMIS, tional Guard, and for other purposes; to the ginia, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Committee on Armed Services. Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. FARR, Mr. OLVER, Mr. LANCE, Mr. PENCE, and Mrs. By Ms. KAPTUR: Mr. STARK, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. KENNEDY, BACHMANN): H.R. 3495. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Ms. DELAURO, Ms. LEE of California, H.R. 3508. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Social Security Act to ensure access to qual- Mr. NADLER of New York, Mr. HONDA, enue Code of 1986 to provide for improved ity home health services for all Americans, Mr. BERMAN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. WEX- treatment of HSA account provisions, and and for other purposes; to the Committee on LER, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. KILDEE, Ms. for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- ESHOO, and Mr. GORDON of Ten- Ways and Means. mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- nessee): By Mr. PETERSON (for himself, Mr. riod to be subsequently determined by the H.R. 3503. A bill to ensure that proper in- LUCAS, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. GOODLATTE, Speaker, in each case for consideration of formation gathering and planning are under- Mr. ELLSWORTH, Mr. MORAN of Kan- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- taken to secure the preservation and recov- sas, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. SMITH of Ne- tion of the committee concerned. ery of the salmon and steelhead of the Co- braska, Mr. KRATOVIL, Ms. MARKEY of By Mr. LATTA: lumbia River Basin in a manner that pro- Colorado, Mr. CONAWAY, Ms. JENKINS, H.R. 3496. A bill to authorize and request tects and enhances local communities, en- Mr. MURPHY of New York, Mr. the President to award the congressional sures effective expenditure of Federal re- KISSELL, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Ms. Medal of Honor to Arthur Jibilian for ac- sources, and maintains reasonably priced, re- HERSETH SANDLIN, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. tions behind enemy lines during World War liable power, to direct the Secretary of Com- WELCH, Mr. MASSA, Mr. BRIGHT, Mr. II while a member of the United States Navy merce to seek scientific analysis of Federal POMEROY, and Mr. CHILDERS): and the Office of Strategic Services; to the efforts to restore salmon and steelhead listed H.R. 3509. A bill to reauthorize State agri- Committee on Armed Services. under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, cultural mediation programs under title V of By Mr. LEVIN (for himself, Mr. VAN and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987; to the HOLLEN, and Mr. MCDERMOTT): Transportation and Infrastructure, and in Committee on Agriculture. H.R. 3497. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- addition to the Committees on Natural Re- By Mr. PRICE of North Carolina (for enue Code of 1986 to provide that indebted- sources, and Energy and Commerce, for a pe- himself, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. VAN HOL- ness incurred by a partnership in acquiring riod to be subsequently determined by the LEN, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. SAR- securities and commodities is not treated as Speaker, in each case for consideration of BANES, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. acquisition indebtedness for purposes of de- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- MCDERMOTT, Mr. CONNOLLY of Vir- termining the unrelated business taxable in- tion of the committee concerned. ginia, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. come of organizations which are partners By Mr. MILLER of Florida: HODES, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. PLATTS): with limited liability; to the Committee on H.R. 3504. A bill to provide for a 2 percent H.R. 3510. A bill to establish a scholarship Ways and Means. rescission of unobligated funds previously program to encourage outstanding graduate By Mrs. LUMMIS (for herself, Mr. appropriated under the American Recovery students in mission-critical fields to pursue THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. SHEA- and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to be used by a career in the Federal Government; to the PORTER, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. ADERHOLT, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire Committee on Education and Labor, and in and Mr. PRICE of North Carolina): claims processors; to the Committee on Ap- addition to the Committees on Oversight and H.R. 3498. A bill to amend section 119 of propriations, and in addition to the Com- Government Reform, and Ways and Means, title 17, United States Code, and the Commu- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to for a period to be subsequently determined

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A bill to increase the maximum itor facility to fulfill the purposes of the Speaker, in each case for consideration of mortgage amount limitations under the FHA Marianas Trench Marine National Monu- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- mortgage insurance programs for multi- ment, and for other purposes; to the Com- tion of the committee concerned. family housing projects with elevators and mittee on Natural Resources. By Mr. SMITH of Nebraska (for him- for extremely high-cost areas; to the Com- By Mr. SCALISE: self, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. BACA, Mr. mittee on Financial Services. H.R. 3512. A bill to amend title 18, United CONAWAY, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. LATHAM, By Mr. WEINER: States Code, to prevent misrepresentation of Mr. LUCAS, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. H.R. 3528. A bill to establish a grants pro- their ages by on-line predators as a means MASSA, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. ROGERS of gram to assist States and units of local gov- for the enticement of children; to the Com- Alabama, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. SCHRA- ernments to establish and expand programs mittee on the Judiciary. DER, Mr. WALZ, Mr. THORNBERRY, that employ global positioning system tech- By Mr. SCALISE: Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. nologies as alternative sentencing options, H.R. 3513. A bill to amend title 18, United SCHOCK, and Mr. LATTA): and for other purposes; to the Committee on States Code, to strengthen penalties for H.R. 3519. A bill to amend the National Ag- the Judiciary. child pornography offenses, child sex traf- ricultural Research, Extension and Teaching By Mr. WELCH (for himself, Mr. SHU- ficking offenses, and other sexual offenses Policy Act of 1977 to establish a grant pro- STER, Mr. MASSA, Ms. BORDALLO, and committed against children; to the Com- gram to promote efforts to develop, imple- Ms. PINGREE of Maine): mittee on the Judiciary, and in addition to ment, and sustain veterinary services, and H.R. 3529. A bill to amend the Small Busi- the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a pe- for other purposes; to the Committee on Ag- ness Act to increase the maximum loan riod to be subsequently determined by the riculture. amount under the Express Loan Program, Speaker, in each case for consideration of By Mr. SMITH of Nebraska (for him- and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- self, Mr. ROHRABACHER, and Mr. By Mr. WELCH: tion of the committee concerned. LANCE): H.R. 3530. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. SCHRADER: H.R. 3520. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- enue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal in- H.R. 3514. A bill to amend the Columbia enue Code of 1986 to exclude capital gains on come tax credit for the purchase of certain River Gorge National Scenic Area Act; to sales and exchanges of residences purchased nonroad equipment; to the Committee on the Committee on Natural Resources. in a foreclosure sale; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. SHERMAN (for himself, Mr. Ways and Means. By Ms. WOOLSEY (for herself, Ms. MANZULLO, and Mr. SMITH of Wash- By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: CLARKE, Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan, ington): H.R. 3521. A bill to encourage States to ex- Mr. HONDA, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, and H.R. 3515. A bill to make improvements in pand the protections offered to victims of sex Mr. POLIS): the electronic filing of export data, to offenses who are not in a familiar or dating H.R. 3531. A bill to provide protection for strengthen enforcement authorities with re- relationship with the perpetrators of such of- children affected by the immigration laws of spect to the Export Administration Regula- fenses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. the United States, and for other purposes; to tions, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. SPACE (for himself and Mr. the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addi- mittee on Foreign Affairs. RYAN of Ohio): tion to the Committee on Ways and Means, By Mr. SHERMAN (for himself, Ms. H.R. 3522. A bill to direct the Secretary of for a period to be subsequently determined ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. KIRK, Mr. AL Veterans Affairs to provide grants and as- by the Speaker, in each case for consider- GREEN of Texas, Mr. HOLT, Mr. KLEIN sistance to States to conduct outreach to ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- of Florida, Mr. ADLER of New Jersey, veterans regarding hardship and priority risdiction of the committee concerned. Mr. ENGEL, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, under the Department of Veterans Affairs By Mr. WU (for himself and Mr. Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. NADLER of New patient enrollment system; to the Com- HONDA): York, Mr. GRAYSON, Ms. BERKLEY, mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 3532. A bill to amend the Chinese Stu- Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. HAS- By Mr. TEAGUE (for himself and Mr. dent Protection Act of 1992 to eliminate the TINGS of Florida, Mr. WEINER, Mr. BILBRAY): offset in per country numerical level re- COHEN, Ms. KILROY, and Mr. HALL of H.R. 3523. A bill to direct the Secretary of quired under that Act; to the Committee on New York): Energy to provide for the establishment of the Judiciary. H.R. 3516. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- accreditation standards relating to biofuel By Mr. ISSA (for himself and Mr. enue Code of 1986 to provide for rollover of engineering, to provide support for under- SMITH of Texas): gain from divesting certain qualified securi- graduate and graduate degree programs that H. Con. Res. 174. Concurrent resolution ex- ties of business entities engaged in Iran or create the engineering skills necessary to pressing the sense of the Congress that the Sudan discouraged activities; to the Com- support biofuel production, and for other President should recognize the importance of mittee on Ways and Means. purposes; to the Committee on Science and auto dealerships to communities across the By Mr. SIRES (for himself, Mrs. Technology. country by encouraging remedies for those NAPOLITANO, and Mr. CARNAHAN): By Mr. THOMPSON of California (for franchises eliminated during recent car man- H.R. 3517. A bill to amend titles 23 and 49, himself and Mr. SALAZAR): ufacturer bankruptcies; to the Committee on United States Code, to enhance employer in- H.R. 3524. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Energy and Commerce. volvement in transportation planning and to enue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion By Mr. DINGELL (for himself, Mr. create and expand commuter benefit pro- from the gross estate for certain farmlands BUYER, Ms. NORTON, Ms. KILPATRICK grams, and for other purposes; to the Com- and lands subject to qualified conservation of Michigan, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. KILDEE, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- easements, and for other purposes; to the Mr. EHLERS, Mr. PETERS, Mr. CAMP, ture. Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mrs. MILLER of Michi- By Ms. SLAUGHTER (for herself, Mr. By Mr. THOMPSON of California (for gan, and Mr. ROGERS of Michigan): BLUMENAUER, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. himself and Mr. HELLER): H. Con. Res. 175. Concurrent resolution ex- CONYERS, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. HINCHEY, H.R. 3525. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- pressing the sense of the Congress that a Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KING enue Code of 1986 to provide for the treat- postage stamp should be issued to com- of New York, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. PAS- ment of bonds issued to finance renewable memorate the War of 1812 and that the Citi- CRELL, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Ms. energy resource facilities, conservation and zens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should rec- SCHWARTZ, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. SESTAK, efficiency facilities, and other specified ommend to the Postmaster General that Mr. SIRES, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. THOMP- greenhouse gas emission technologies; to the such a stamp be issued; to the Committee on SON of California, Mr. WU, Mrs. Committee on Ways and Means. Oversight and Government Reform. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. PIN- By Ms. WATSON: By Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California GREE of Maine, Mr. TONKO, Mr. CAR- H.R. 3526. A bill to provide definitions of (for herself, Mr. HONDA, and Mr. CAR- NEY, Mrs. DAHLKEMPER, Mr. MCGOV- terms and services related to community- DOZA): ERN, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. WELCH, and Mr. based gang intervention to ensure that fund- H. Con. Res. 176. Concurrent resolution ex- ARCURI): ing for such intervention is utilized in a pressing the sense of the Congress that sec- H.R. 3518. A bill to amend the Comprehen- cost-effective manner and that community- ondary schools should begin the school day sive Environmental Response, Compensa- based agencies are held accountable for pro- no earlier than 9:00 in the morning; to the tion, and Liability Act of 1980 to provide viding holistic, integrated intervention serv- Committee on Education and Labor.

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A resolution recognizing the try and expressing support for designation of By Ms. CASTOR of Florida (for herself, 70th anniversary of the Soviet and Nazi inva- October 1, 2009, through October 3, 2009, as Mr. ADLER of New Jersey, Mr. BOYD, sion of Poland and the pivotal role Poland ‘‘Celebrate Safe Communities’’ Week, and Mr. BUCHANAN, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. CAS- has assumed at freedom’s edge since gaining October as ‘‘Crime Prevention Month’’; to SIDY, Mr. CASTLE, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- independence; to the Committee on Foreign the Committee on the Judiciary. fornia, Mr. DELAHUNT, Ms. DELAURO, Affairs. By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself and Mr. DICKS, Mr. FRANK of Massachu- By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Mrs. Mr. HOEKSTRA): setts, Mr. HALL of New York, Ms. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. WAXMAN, H. Con. Res. 178. Concurrent resolution ex- HARMAN, Mr. HOLT, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. MAT- pressing the sense of the Congress that we KOSMAS, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. LARSEN SUI, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. WEXLER, and honor, commemorate and celebrate the his- of Washington, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. DELAURO): H. Res. 716. A resolution recognizing Gail toric ties of the United States and the Neth- Mr. LOBIONDO, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment Center, erlands by recognizing the Quadricentennial LYNCH, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. MACK, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on celebration of the discovery of the Hudson MARKEY of Massachusetts, Mr. the Judiciary. River and the settlement and enduring val- MCGOVERN, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. By Ms. LEE of California: ues of New Netherland which permeate MELANCON, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of H. Res. 717. A resolution supporting the American society up until today; to the California, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. goals and ideals of ‘‘National Passport Committee on Foreign Affairs. PALLONE, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. PIERLUISI, Month’’; to the Committee on Foreign Af- By Mr. FOSTER (for himself, Mr. Mr. POSEY, Mr. PUTNAM, Mr. ROONEY, fairs. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. By Ms. MATSUI (for herself and Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. JACKSON SARBANES, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. SCOTT of KING of New York): of Illinois, Ms. BEAN, Mr. JOHNSON of Virginia, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. H. Res. 718. A resolution recognizing Sep- Illinois, Mr. KIRK, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. SIRES, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. STARK, Mr. tember 11 as a ‘‘National Day of Service and MANZULLO, Mr. ROSKAM, Ms. SCHA- WITTMAN, Mr. WU, Ms. ROYBAL- Remembrance’’; to the Committee on Over- KOWSKY, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. HARE, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, sight and Government Reform. SCHOCK, Mrs. HALVORSON, and Mr. Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. BILI- By Mr. TIAHRT: GUTIERREZ): RAKIS, and Mr. SERRANO): H. Res. 719. A resolution commending Russ H. Res. 703. A resolution congratulating H. Res. 710. A resolution supporting the Meyer on his induction into the National Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox on goals and ideals of ‘‘National Estuaries Aviation Hall of Fame; to the Committee on pitching a perfect game on July 23, 2009; to Day’’; to the Committee on Natural Re- Transportation and Infrastructure. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- sources. By Ms. WATSON (for herself, Mr. ment Reform. By Mr. DAVIS of Illinois (for himself ROHRABACHER, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. By Mr. FILNER: and Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas): MCDERMOTT, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. FRANK H. Res. 704. A resolution deploring the on- H. Res. 711. A resolution calling on the of Massachusetts, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN going violence by Iraqi security forces United States Government and the inter- of California, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. against the residents of Camp Ashraf in Iraq; national community to address the human GRAYSON, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. rights and humanitarian needs of Sri BLUMENAUER, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. CON- By Mr. MINNICK (for himself and Mr. Lanka’s Tamil internally displaced persons YERS, Mr. BACA, Ms. WOOLSEY, Ms. WOLF): (IDPs) currently living in government-run SHEA-PORTER, Ms. EDWARDS of Mary- H. Res. 705. A resolution condemning hard- camps by supporting the release of such land, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. GARY labor prison camps in the Democratic Peo- IDPs, implementing and facilitating an inde- G. MILLER of California, Mr. COSTA, ple’s Republic of Korea as an egregious viola- pendent oversight of the process of release Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. PALLONE, tion of human rights; to the Committee on and resettlement, and allowing foreign aid Ms. SUTTON, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. ESHOO, Foreign Affairs. groups to provide relief and resources to Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. SIRES, Ms. By Mr. ISSA (for himself, Mr. RAHALL, such IDPs; to the Committee on Foreign Af- VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. fairs. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. CARNAHAN, Ms. KAPTUR, and Mr. By Mr. FILNER (for himself, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. SPEIER, Ms. DELAHUNT): GRAVES, Mr. WILSON of South Caro- CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. ISSA, H. Res. 706. A resolution congratulating lina, and Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee): Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. the people of Lebanon on successfully con- H. Res. 712. A resolution commending the DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. LEE ducting free, fair, and democratic parliamen- people of Iraqi Kurdistan for reaffirming in of California, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. tary elections on June 7, 2009; to the Com- the July 25, 2009, parliamentary elections the BALDWIN, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. HONDA, Ms. mittee on Foreign Affairs. region’s dedication to democratic ideals and JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. KIL- By Mr. POLIS (for himself, Mr. GUTH- congratulating all the political slates and PATRICK of Michigan, Ms. CLARKE, RIE, and Mr. ALEXANDER): candidates that participated in the elections, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. BISHOP H. Res. 707. A resolution expressing support and for other purposes; to the Committee on of Georgia, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. for designation of the week of September 13, Foreign Affairs. KUCINICH, Mr. HOYER, Mr. HARE, Mr. 2009, as Adult Education and Family Lit- By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas (for him- CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. KILDEE, eracy Week; to the Committee on Education self and Mr. HENSARLING): Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, and Ms. and Labor. H. Res. 713. A resolution recognizing the HARMAN): By Mr. SCHOCK (for himself and Ms. significant contributions of United States H. Res. 720. A resolution commending SCHAKOWSKY): automobile dealerships, and expressing the Serena Williams for her victory in the 2009 H. Res. 708. A resolution congratulating sense of the House of Representatives that in Wimbledon Women’s Singles Championship Nancy Goodman Brinker for receiving the the interest of equity, automobile dealers and the 2009 Wimbledon Doubles Champion- Presidential Medal of Freedom; to the Com- whose franchises have been terminated ship; to the Committee on Oversight and mittee on Oversight and Government Re- through no fault of their own be given an op- Government Reform. form. portunity of first consideration once the f By Ms. CASTOR of Florida (for herself, auto market rebounds and stabilizes; to the MEMORIALS Mr. BURGESS, Mr. GENE GREEN of Committee on Energy and Commerce. Texas, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. By Mr. INGLIS (for himself, Mr. DEFA- Under clause 4 of Rule XXII, memo- BORDALLO, Mr. GONZALEZ, Ms. NOR- ZIO, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. BILBRAY, rials were presented and referred as fol- TON, Mr. MASSA, Mr. KIRK, Ms. ROY- Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. lows: BAL-ALLARD, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. RUSH, COBLE, Mr. RADANOVICH, and Mr. 155. The SPEAKER presented a memorial Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. LAMBORN): of the Senate of the State of Tennessee, rel- BOSWELL, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. MOORE H. Res. 714. A resolution expressing the ative to SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. of Kansas, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. sense of the House of Representatives that 352 urging the United States Congress to DELAURO, Mr. TOWNS, Ms. SCHA- any interest or dividends repaid to the gov- enact H.R. 1633 of the 111th Congress, the KOWSKY, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. SARBANES, ernment through the Troubled Asset Relief ‘‘Honor the Written Intent of our Soldier He- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, and Ms. EDDIE Program should be used solely for debt re- roes Act’’; to the Committee on Armed Serv- BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas): duction, consistent with the authorizing leg- ices.

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156. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the TOCK, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. GARY G. MILLER of H.R. 1351: Ms. LEE of California, Mr. BOU- State of Louisiana, relative to SENATE California, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, CHER, Mr. FILNER, and Mr. BARTLETT. RESOLUTION NO. 145 memorializing the Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. H.R. 1352: Mr. ARCURI and Mr. PLATTS. Congress of the United States to protect BACHUS, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. H.R. 1362: Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Louisiana consumers and competition by op- HENSARLING, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. OLSON, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. posing efforts to interfere with free markets Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. THOMPSON of California, H.R. 1428: Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. EDWARDS in order to artificially regulate payment sys- Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. ROGERS of of Texas, Mr. MITCHELL, and Mr. GUTIERREZ. tem interchange fees; to the Committee on Michigan, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. BOCCIERI, and H.R. 1441: Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Financial Services. Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 1454: Mr. ARCURI. 157. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the H.R. 644: Mr. HOLT and Mr. POLIS. H.R. 1470: Ms. SPEIER. State of Louisiana, relative to SENATE H.R. 646: Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. H.R. 1478: Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. HOLT, and Mr. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 106 memo- H.R. 658: Mr. MCCLINTOCK. JOHNSON of Illinois. rializing the Congress of the United States H.R. 666: Mr. BISHOP of New York. H.R. 1490: Mr. ELLISON, Mr. SHERMAN, and to consider appropriate legislation that H.R. 667: Mr. WU, Mr. MCCOTTER and Mr. Mr. HARE. would require the Federal Communications BOSWELL. H.R. 1526: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Commission to regulate auditory volume H.R. 676: Ms. CHU. H.R. 1551: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa and Mr. HIG- standards for commercial advertisements H.R. 690: Mr. QUIGLEY and Mr. WELCH. GINS. broadcast on television; to the Committee on H.R. 708: Mr. TURNER and Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 1608: Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Energy and Commerce. H.R. 718: Mr. BUTTERFIELD. H.R. 1616: Mr. LANGEVIN. 158. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- H.R. 744: Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 1618: Mr. LATOURETTE. resentatives of the State of Texas, relative H.R. 750: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. H.R. 1646: Mr. AKIN, Mr. JOHNSON of Illi- to H.R. No. 1085 urging the United States H.R. 775: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. DANIEL nois, and Mrs. DAHLKEMPER. Congress to enact legislation facilitating the E. LUNGREN of California, Mr. AKIN, Mr. H.R. 1670: Mr. DOGGETT. ability of cities to access appropriate financ- TONKO, and Mr. TIBERI. H.R. 1681: Mr. DEFAZIO. ing for critically needed municipal projects; H.R. 795: Mr. VAN HOLLEN and Mr. CON- H.R. 1684: Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- NOLLY of Virginia. ida. ment Reform. H.R. 802: Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Penn- H.R. 1686: Mr. MASSA, Mr. HOLDEN, and Ms. 159. Also, a memorial of the General As- sylvania. ROYBAL-ALLARD. sembly of the State of Indiana, relative to H.R. 811: Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 1700: Ms. FUDGE and Ms. CASTOR of SENATE RESOLUTION SIXTY-TWO encour- H.R. 836: Ms. KOSMAS, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. Florida. aging the Indiana Congressional Delegation JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, and H.R. 1740: Mr. COOPER, Mr. GUTHRIE, and and Senators to oppose legislation that Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. BLUMENAUER. would impede states’ rights; to the Com- H.R. 847: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 1774: Mr. WEXLER. mittee on the Judiciary. H.R. 868: Mr. MOORE of Kansas and Ms. H.R. 1791: Mr. QUIGLEY. 160. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the DEGETTE. H.R. 1800: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. State of Louisiana, relative to SENATE H.R. 953: Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 1815: Mr. BROUN of Georgia. CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32 memo- H.R. 1020: Mr. SERRANO. H.R. 1826: Mr. RANGEL and Mr. TONKO. rializing the Congress of the United States H.R. 1034: Mr. SHULER and Mr. PLATTS. H.R. 1829: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. to review the GPO and the WEP Social Secu- H.R. 1053: Mr. CANTOR. H.R. 1831: Ms. TITUS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. rity benefit reductions and to consider elimi- H.R. 1074: Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- GRIFFITH, Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. nating or reducing them by enacting the So- ida, Mr. WALDEN, and Mr. GOODLATTE. LUJA´ N, Mr. LEE of New York, Mr. SAM JOHN- cial Security Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 235 or H.R. 1075: Mrs. BLACKBURN. SON of Texas, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, and Ms. R.S. 484) or similar instrument; to the Com- H.R. 1079: Mrs. BLACKBURN. SPEIER. mittee on Ways and Means. H.R. 1103: Ms. BERKLEY. H.R. 1835: Mr. BONNER. f H.R. 1117: Mr. INGLIS. H.R. 1844: Mr. ALEXANDER and Mr. COURT- H.R. 1132: Mr. TANNER, Mr. HODES, Mr. NEY. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS BUTTERFIELD, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. BISHOP of H.R. 1846: Mr. ORTIZ. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Georgia, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. ELLS- H.R. 1849: Mr. HILL, Mr. ARCURI, Mr. WEX- were added to public bills and resolu- WORTH, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. BUYER, Mr. LER, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. RICHARD- tions as follows: HARE, Mr. HALL of New York, Mr. PETERS, SON, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Ms. CASTOR of Flor- Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. DANIEL E. ida, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan, H.R. 13: Ms. WATERS. LUNGREN of California, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. CREN- Ms. CLARKE, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mrs. H.R. 39: Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. STARK, and Mr. SHAW, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mrs. BONO MACK, CAPPS, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. CHANDLER, Ms. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. BRIGHT, Mr. PENCE, Mr. PAUL, Mr. WALZ, WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. COHEN, Mr. CAPU- H.R. 197: Mr. ROHRABACHER and Mr. DAVIS Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. ETHERIDGE, ANO, Mr. SHULER, Mr. TANNER, Mr. MORAN of of Tennessee. Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. KLEIN of Flor- Kansas, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. DAVIS of H.R. 204: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. DELA- ida, Mr. FORBES, Mr. PERRIELLO, Mr. MCCAR- Tennessee, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. MELANCON, Ms. HUNT, and Mr. DEFAZIO. THY of California, and Ms. FOXX. ZOE LOFGREN of California, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, H.R. 211: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 1162: Mr. HEINRICH. MS. BALDWIN, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. HIGGINS, H.R. 235: Mr. HEINRICH, Mrs. BACHMANN, H.R. 1179: Mr. RYAN of Ohio and Mr. Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. DRIEHAUS, and Mr. CASSIDY. WELCH. Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. WAMP, Ms. FALLIN, Mr. H.R. 270: Mrs. BLACKBURN. ARSEN RALEY OMEROY H.R. 272: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. H.R. 1194: Mr. L of Washington, Mr. B of Iowa, and Mr. P . H.R. 294: Mrs. BLACKBURN. BAIRD, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. CAR- H.R. 1881: Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 303: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. ROTHMAN of DOZA, Ms. FOXX, and Mr. SAM JOHNSON of H.R. 1894: Mr. DEFAZIO. New Jersey, Ms. KAPTUR, and Mr. JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 1908: Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. Georgia. H.R. 1201: Mrs. HALVORSON. H.R. 1925: Mr. HEINRICH. H.R. 333: Mrs. BLACKBURN and Mr. AKIN. H.R. 1203: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and H.R. 1956: Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 413: Mr. KING of New York, Mr. SUL- Mrs. BACHMANN. H.R. 1977: Mr. HOLT. LIVAN, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. ROONEY, and Mr. H.R. 1204: Mr. BRIGHT. H.R. 1987: Mr. MCCOTTER. ROGERS of Michigan. H.R. 1205: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. H.R. 2000: Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. H.R. 442: Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. BERRY, Mr. REICHERT, and Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. OBERSTAR, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Ms. PINGREE of DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART H.R. 1207: Mr. OBERSTAR. Maine, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. MILLER of North of Florida, Mr. WALDEN, and Mr. TIM MURPHY H.R. 1208: Mr. WOLF. Carolina, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. MOORE of Kan- of Pennsylvania. H.R. 1215: Ms. CHU. sas, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. LANCE, Mr. SCOTT of H.R. 501: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 1250: Mr. SOUDER, Mrs. BONO MACK, Virginia, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, H.R. 510: Ms. DELAURO and Mr. ENGEL. Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. WAMP, and Mr. SAM JOHN- Mr. WATT, Mr. ROSS, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, and H.R. 544: Mr. BILIRAKIS. SON of Texas. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. H.R. 571: Ms. TITUS, Mr. SIRES, Ms. H.R. 1283: Mr. WATT. H.R. 2006: Mr. KUCINICH. SCHWARTZ, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, and Mr. LEE H.R. 1289: Mr. HODES. H.R. 2024: Mr. FILNER. of New York. H.R. 1302: Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 2054: Mrs. MALONEY and Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 593: Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 1321: Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. H.R. 2055: Mr. KIND, Mr. HONDA, and Ms. H.R. 606: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 1326: Mr. ARCURI. BORDALLO. H.R. 621: Mr. MELANCON, Mr. NADLER of H.R. 1346: Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- H.R. 2057: Ms. FUDGE, Mr. PERRIELLO, and New York, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. MCCLIN- ida. Mr. SIRES.

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H.R. 2058: Mr. TERRY, Mr. ISSA, and Mrs. H.R. 2520: Mr. SESSIONS and Mr. SHIMKUS. H.R. 3099: Mr. DELAHUNT. BLACKBURN. H.R. 2542: Mr. FATTAH and Mr. BOUSTANY. H.R. 3106: Mr. HOLT. H.R. 2067: Mr. FATTAH and Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 2553: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 3116: Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- H.R. 2089: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 2556: Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. FRELING- ida. H.R. 2095: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. HUYSEN, Mr. MCHENRY, and Mrs. MCMORRIS H.R. 3126: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. H.R. 2102: Mr. HEINRICH. RODGERS. H.R. 3127: Mr. KUCINICH. H.R. 2106: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. H.R. 2561: Mrs. BLACKBURN and Mr. CARSON H.R. 3140: Mr. WAMP, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, H.R. 2125: Mr. ADERHOLT. of Indiana. Mr. NUNES, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. SHIMKUS, H.R. 2139: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. H.R. 2563: Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. COLE, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Mr. ROHR- H.R. 2149: Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. H.R. 2579: Mrs. DAVIS of California. ABACHER, Mr. MCCARTHY of California, Mr. H.R. 2190: Mr. DELAHUNT and Mr. HINCHEY. H.R. 2586: Mrs. BLACKBURN. FORTENBERRY, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. H.R. 2193: Mr. ALEXANDER. H.R. 2593: Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, SENSENBRENNER, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. HOEKSTRA, H.R. 2194: Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. BRIGHT, Ms. Mr. REYES, Mr. GONZALEZ, and Mr. CARTER. Mr. GRAVES, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, KILROY, and Mr. CHANDLER. H.R. 2607: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. CULBERSON, and Mr. HUNTER. H.R. 2195: Mr. PAULSEN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. H.R. 2614: Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 3144: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. RICH- H.R. 2626: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 3146: Mr. PERLMUTTER. ARDSON, Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. AUSTRIA, Mr. H.R. 2669: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 3147: Mr. HIMES. CAO, and Mr. MASSA. H.R. 2676: Mr. SHULER. H.R. 3149: Mr. HONDA. H.R. 2213: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. H.R. 2690: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 3150: Mr. ALEXANDER and Mr. NYE. H.R. 2222: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 2698: Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 3164: Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. ALEX- H.R. 2243: Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. ROGERS of H.R. 2699: Mr. PETERSON. ANDER, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, and Mr. PAT- Michigan, Mrs. BLACKBURN, and Mr. HEIN- H.R. 2709: Ms. Chu. RICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. RICH. H.R. 2727: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. H.R. 3165: Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. COURTNEY, H.R. 2246: Mr. TONKO and Mr. PERLMUTTER. H.R. 2733: Mr. TERRY. Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. CHANDLER, Ms. GIFFORDS, H.R. 2248: Mr. MORAN of Kansas. H.R. 2737: Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. BLU- and Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. H.R. 2254: Mr. MANZULLO, Ms. JACKSON-LEE MENAUER, Mr. COBLE, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. H.R. 3166: Mr. SESTAK. of Texas, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, FATTAH, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 3178: Mr. QUIGLEY and Mr. TONKO. Mr. BURGESS, Mr. JONES, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ- Georgia, Mrs. BONO MACK, Mr. MCCOTTER, H.R. 3184: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. BALART of Florida, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. CON- Mr. WOLF, Mr. WU, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. RAHALL, H.R. 3186: Mr. KUCINICH. AWAY, and Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, and Mr. POE of H.R. 3199: Mr. NYE. H.R. 2256: Mr. CULBERSON and Mr. MITCH- Texas. H.R. 3202: Mr. GRIJALVA. ELL. H.R. 2743: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois and Mr. H.R. 3217: Mr. BILIRAKIS and Mr. SESSIONS. H.R. 2258: Mr. LATHAM. CHAFFETZ. H.R. 3218: Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. ROGERS of Ala- H.R. 2259: Mr. BRIGHT. H.R. 2746: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of bama, Mr. CULBERSON, and Mr. FORBES. H.R. 2266: Ms. MARKEY of Colorado, Mrs. Texas, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. COHEN, Mr. BOS- H.R. 3223: Mrs. BLACKBURN. BIGGERT, and Mr. CARNAHAN. WELL, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. CARNEY, H.R. 3232: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 2267: Ms. MARKEY of Colorado, Mr. Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. HOLT, and H.R. 3238: Mr. SABLAN. CARNAHAN, and Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. CAPUANO. H.R. 3242: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 2269: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. H.R. 2759: Mr. KUCINICH. H.R. 3245: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa and Mr. H.R. 2275: Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, H.R. 2781: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. WU, and JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. OLVER, Mr. MEEKS Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 3246: Mr. FOSTER. of New York, and Mr. WU. H.R. 2785: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. H.R. 3247: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 2287: Mr. ALEXANDER and Mr. ROYCE. H.R. 2786: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. H.R. 3248: Mr. HUNTER. H.R. 2288: Mr. PERLMUTTER. H.R. 2802: Ms. TSONGAS. H.R. 3257: Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 2296: Mr. ROYCE, Mr. MARIO DIAZ- H.R. 2818: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. H.R. 3271: Mr. SIRES, Ms. KILPATRICK of BALART of Florida, Mr. JONES, Mr. FORBES, H.R. 2819: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia and Michigan, Mr. HOLT, Mrs. CAPPS, and Mr. Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. Mr. KUCINICH. CONNOLLY of Virginia. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. WALDEN, H.R. 2824: Mr. REICHERT. H.R. 3276: Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. MCHENRY, and Mrs. H.R. 2842: Mr. REHBERG. H.R. 3277: Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. CARSON of BIGGERT. H.R. 2855: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. AL Indiana, and Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 2305: Mr. DEFAZIO. GREEN of Texas. H.R. 3286: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. FRANK of H.R. 2329: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 2857: Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Massachusetts. H.R. 2345: Mr. LEE of New York, Mr. H.R. 2894: Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. BRALEY of H.R. 3287: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN and Ms. KIL- GEORGE MILLER of California, and Mr. GUTH- Iowa, and Mrs. DAHLKEMPER. PATRICK of Michigan. RIE. H.R. 2932: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. H.R. 3294: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H.R. 2350: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. SPEIER, H.R. 2935: Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 3295: Mr. ORTIZ and Mr. SNYDER. and Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Georgia, and Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 3308: Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado and Ms. H.R. 2360: Mr. QUIGLEY. H.R. 2941: Mr. MITCHELL and Mr. ALEX- FALLIN. H.R. 2382: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, and ANDER. H.R. 3310: Mr. BLUNT. Mr. TONKO. H.R. 2942: Ms. JENKINS and Mr. MORAN of H.R. 3312: Mrs. MALONEY, Ms. LINDA T. H.R. 2396: Mr. ROHRABACHER. Kansas. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. LEE H.R. 2408: Mr. HALL of New York, Mr. H.R. 2964: Mr. ALEXANDER. of California, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. LARSON of MCMAHON, Mr. ARCURI, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. H.R. 2969: Mr. FARR. Connecticut, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. KING of New H.R. 2974: Mrs. BLACKBURN and Mr. BILI- ISRAEL, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, York, Mr. NADLER of New York, Mr. ENGEL, RAKIS. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Ms. KAPTUR, and Mr. MURPHY of New York. H.R. 2992: Mr. PETRI and Mr. WOLF. Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. H.R. 2413: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 2999: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, H.R. 2419: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. H.R. 3017: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. LEVIN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. KLEIN of Florida, and Mr. WALZ. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. HARE, Mr. KIND, PAUL, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. HOLT, and Mr. STU- H.R. 3025: Mr. FOSTER. Mr. INSLEE, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. PAK. H.R. 3033: Mr. QUIGLEY. CHANDLER, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. HIGGINS, Mrs. H.R. 2420: Mr. ROSKAM. H.R. 3039: Mr. FILNER. CAPPS, Mr. HIMES, and Ms. SUTTON. H.R. 2452: Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. KLEIN of Flor- H.R. 3042: Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. H.R. 3315: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- ida, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, and Mr. ARCURI. fornia. TITUS, and Mr. HONDA. H.R. 3044: Mr. HINOJOSA. H.R. 3322: Mr. HIGGINS. H.R. 2456: Mr. BOSWELL. H.R. 3045: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. PIERLUISI, and H.R. 3328: Mr. BACHUS. H.R. 2483: Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Penn- Mr. ISRAEL. H.R. 3336: Mr. PETERSON. sylvania and Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 3046: Mr. LATTA and Mr. CONAWAY. H.R. 3338: Mr. KRATOVIL and Mr. CUMMINGS. H.R. 2492: Mr. KILDEE, Mr. FRANK of Massa- H.R. 3053: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 3356: Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. WITTMAN, chusetts, Mr. MCINTYRE, and Mr. VAN HOL- H.R. 3068: Mr. TONKO. and Mr. SOUDER. LEN. H.R. 3074: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. H.R. 3361: Mr. ROSKAM. H.R. 2493: Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. H.R. 3077: Mr. ELLISON and Mr. FILNER. H.R. 3365: Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. MEEK of Flor- H.R. 2517: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 3085: Mr. SHERMAN. ida, Mr. KLEIN of Florida, and Mr. RODRI- H.R. 2519: Ms. KILROY. H.R. 3092: Mr. DOGGETT. GUEZ.

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H.R. 3367: Mr. BARTLETT and Mr. CARNA- H. Res. 648: Mr. JONES, Mr. WILSON of appropriated pursuant to an authorization HAN. South Carolina, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, under this Act or such amendments, shall be H.R. 3371: Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, and Mr. TERRY. withheld from any Indian tribe or member of H.R. 3379: Mr. CARNAHAN. H. Res. 660: Ms. LEE of California. an Indian tribe based on the fact that the In- H.R. 3380: Mr. PAUL, Mr. POE of Texas, and H. Res. 679: Mr. DOYLE, Mr. KRATOVIL, Mr. dian tribe was federally recognized on or Ms. KAPTUR. MASSA, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. after June 18, 1934. H.R. 3381: Mr. RANGEL, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. TERRY, Mr. WILSON of Ohio, Mr. WOLF, Mr. H.R. 2708 KIRK, and Mr. TONKO. MCCLINTOCK, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. GINGREY OFFERED BY: MR. COLE H.R. 3392: Mr. HELLER and Ms. BERKLEY. of Georgia, Mr. WALZ, Mr. BRADY of Texas, AMENDMENT NO. 2: Page 318, line 16, before H.R. 3400: Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. ADERHOLT, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Ari- ‘‘after’’ insert the following: ‘‘before, on, or’’. Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. PITTS, Mr. FRANKS of Ari- zona, Mr. MANZULLO, and Mr. MINNICK. H.R. 2708 zona, Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina, Mr. H. Res. 686: Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. FARR, Mrs. FFERED Y R OLE LINDER, and Mr. BARTLETT. CAPPS, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. HODES, Mr. GRI- O B : M . C H.R. 3404: Mr. LANGEVIN and Mr. DEFAZIO. JALVA, Mr. FILNER, Mr. COOPER, Mr. BLU- AMENDMENT NO. 3: After section 714 of the H.R. 3408: Mr. HALL of New York, Ms. MENAUER, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. ELLSWORTH, amendment added by section 101 of the bill, LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. DEFA- Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. LARSEN add the following new section (and amend ZIO, and Ms. PINGREE of Maine. of Washington, Ms. FALLIN, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. subsequent sections and the table of con- H.R. 3416: Mrs. DAVIS of California and Mr. MICA, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. BACA, Mr. tents accordingly): GONZALEZ. SERRANO, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. JOHN- SEC. 715. TESTIMONY BY SERVICE EMPLOYEES IN CASES OF RAPE AND SEXUAL AS- H.R. 3421: Ms. TITUS, Mr. HARE, Mr. JACK- SON of Georgia, Mr. ARCURI, and Ms. MARKEY SAULT. SON of Illinois, Ms. MATSUI, and Mr. CARSON of Colorado. of Indiana. (a) APPROVAL BY DIRECTOR.— f H.J. Res. 47: Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director shall ap- H.J. Res. 61: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mrs. DAVIS PETITIONS, ETC. prove or disapprove, in writing, any request of California, Mr. KIRK, and Mr. HOLT. or subpoena for a sexual assault nurse exam- H. Con. Res. 42: Ms. FUDGE. Under clause 1 of Rule XXII, iner employed by the Service to provide tes- H. Con. Res. 43: Ms. FUDGE. 64. The SPEAKER presented a petition of timony in a deposition, trial, or other simi- H. Con. Res. 49: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. The Village Council of the Village of Yellow lar proceeding regarding information ob- H. Con. Res. 139: Mr. SCALISE. Springs, Ohio, relative to RESOLUTION tained in carrying out the official duties of H. Con. Res. 144: Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. BERMAN, 2009-20 affirming its support for President the nurse examiner. and Mr. MITCHELL. Obama and his efforts to seek reform of our (2) REQUIREMENT.—The Director shall ap- H. Con. Res. 157: Mr. ALEXANDER. National Health Care System through Con- prove a request or subpoena under paragraph H. Con. Res. 160: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. MOLLO- gressional action on legislation currently (1) if the request or subpoena does not vio- HAN, Mrs. BONO MACK, and Ms. WASSERMAN being debated by Congress; which was re- late the policy of the Department to main- SCHULTZ. ferred to the Committee on Energy and Com- tain strict impartiality with respect to pri- H. Con. Res. 167: Mr. KUCINICH. merce. vate causes of action. H. Con. Res. 168: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. f (3) TREATMENT.—If the Director fails to ap- MCGOVERN, and Mr. PETERSON. prove or disapprove a request or subpoena by H. Con. Res. 169: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. DISCHARGE PETITIONS— the date that is 30 days after the date of re- H. Con. Res. 170: Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. BART- ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS ceipt of the request or subpoena, the request LETT, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. GUTHRIE, or subpoena shall be considered to be ap- The following Members added their Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mr. KINGSTON. proved for purposes of this subsection. H. Res. 89: Ms. KAPTUR, Mrs. BLACKBURN, names to the following discharge peti- (b) POLICIES AND PROTOCOL.—The Director, and Mr. WITTMAN. tions: in coordination with the Director of the Of- H. Res. 111: Mr. JONES, Mr. FRANKS of Ari- Petition 3 by Mr. LATOURETTE on House fice on Violence Against Women of the De- zona, Mr. WELCH, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, and Resolution 359: Don Young, Christopher H. partment of Justice, in consultation with In- Mr. NYE. Smith, Frank R. Wolf, Edward R. Royce, dian Tribes and Tribal Organizations, and in H. Res. 175: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Patrick T. McHenry, Randy Neugebauer, conference with Urban Indian Organizations, H. Res. 231: Mr. CAMP. Dana Rohrabacher, Anh ‘‘Joseph’’ Cao, David shall develop standardized sexual assault H. Res. 264: Mrs. BLACKBURN. G. Reichert, Harold Rogers, Peter Hoekstra, policies and protocol for the facilities of the H. Res. 267: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Paul Ryan, Timothy V. Johnson, Robert B. Service. H. Res. 291: Mr. MINNICK and Mrs. BLACK- Aderholt, Brian P. Bilbray, Ginny Brown- H.R. 2708 BURN. Waite, and Joe Barton. OFFERED BY: MR. COLE H. Res. 363: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Petition 4 by Mr. BURTON on House Reso- AMENDMENT NO. 4: After section 817, add H. Res. 376: Mr. CAMP, Mr. UPTON, Mr. lution 460: John Campbell, Harold Rogers, the following new section (and amend subse- YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. CARTER, and Mr. Leonard Lance, Lynn Jenkins, Howard quent sections and the table of contents ac- BILBRAY. Coble, Christopher H. Smith, Frank R. Wolf, cordingly): H. Res. 398: Mrs. BLACKBURN. Zach Wamp, Virginia Foxx, Randy Neuge- SEC. 818. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS. H. Res. 408: Mr. TURNER, Mr. SMITH of bauer, Dana Rohrabacher, John Boozman, No funds authorized under this Act, or the Washington, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. KRATOVIL, Steve Buyer, Aaron Schock, and Tom Cole. amendments made by this Act, or appro- Mr. CONAWAY, and Mr. HARE. Petition 5 by Mrs. BLACKBURN on H.R. priated pursuant to an authorization under H. Res. 416: Mr. BLUMENAUER. 391: Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Pete Olson, this Act or such amendments, shall be with- H. Res. 443: Mrs. BLACKBURN. John Campbell, F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., held from release to or expenditure for the H. Res. 447: Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. LIPINSKI, Harold Rogers, Paul C. Broun, Howard Coble, benefit of any federally recognized Indian Mr. CHILDERS, Mr. ARCURI, Mr. PASCRELL, Ander Crenshaw, David P. Roe, John Linder, tribe based on the pendency of litigation; and Mr. WALZ. Nathan Deal, Virginia Foxx, Peter J. Ros- provided, that this limitation shall not be ef- H. Res. 487: Mr. HARPER. kam, Ralph M. Hall, John Boozman, Rob fective if a temporary order or temporary in- H. Res. 491: Mrs. BLACKBURN. Bishop, Steve Buyer, John Kline, Robert B. junction is in effect during the pendency of H. Res. 494: Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Aderholt, Tom Cole, and John B. Shadegg. litigation or there is a settlement agreement H. Res. 513: Mr. BOSWELL and Mr. WITTMAN. f which effects the end of litigation among the H. Res. 554: Mr. BOSWELL. adverse parties. H. Res. 571: Mr. PAULSEN. AMENDMENTS H.R. 2708 H. Res. 577: Mr. COBLE. H. Res. 592: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- OFFERED BY: MR. COLE H. Res. 605: Mr. SIRES, Mr. JOHNSON of Illi- posed amendments were submitted as AMENDMENT NO. 5: Add at the end of the nois, and Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. follows: bill, add the following new title (and amend H. Res. 619: Mr. POSEY, Mr. PENCE, Mr. H.R. 2708 the table of contents accordingly): BUCHANAN, and Mr. WILSON of South Caro- TITLE IX—LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OFFERED BY: MR. COLE lina. METHAMPHETAMINE ISSUES IN INDIAN H. Res. 627: Mr. SMITH of Texas and Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 1: After section 104, add COUNTRY the following new section (and amend the DAVIS of Alabama. SEC. 901. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING LAW H. Res. 630: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. AL table of contents accordingly): ENFORCEMENT AND METHAMPHET- GREEN of Texas, and Mr. TIERNEY. SEC. 105. CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS. AMINE ISSUES IN INDIAN COUNTRY. H. Res. 634: Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. BERKLEY, No funds or services authorized under this It is the sense of Congress that Congress Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. TONKO, and Mr. HIGGINS. Act, or the amendments made by this Act, or encourages State, local, and Indian tribal

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:16 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H31JY9.002 H31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20474 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 law enforcement agencies to enter into Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on (17) Indian tribes have actively influenced memoranda of agreement between and their epic journey from St. Louis, Missouri, the public life of the United States by con- among those agencies for purposes of stream- to the Pacific Coast; tinued cooperation with Congress and the lining law enforcement activities and maxi- (9) Native Peoples and non-Native settlers Department of the Interior, through the in- mizing the use of limited resources— engaged in numerous armed conflicts in volvement of Native individuals in official (1) to improve law enforcement services which unfortunately, both took innocent Federal Government positions, and by lead- provided to Indian tribal communities; and lives, including those of women and children; ership of their own sovereign Indian tribes; (2) to increase the effectiveness of meas- (10) the Federal Government violated many (18) Indian tribes are resilient and deter- ures to address problems relating to meth- of the treaties ratified by Congress and other mined to preserve, develop, and transmit to amphetamine use in Indian Country (as de- diplomatic agreements with Indian tribes; future generations their unique cultural fined in section 1151 of title 18, United States (11) the United States forced Indian tribes identities; Code). and their citizens to move away from their (19) the National Museum of the American H.R. 2708 traditional homelands and onto federally es- Indian was established within the Smithso- nian Institution as a living memorial to Na- OFFERED BY: MR. COLE tablished and controlled reservations, in ac- tive Peoples and their traditions; and AMENDMENT NO. 6: Add at the end of the cordance with such Acts as the Act of May 28, 1830 (4 Stat. 411, chapter 148) (commonly (20) Native Peoples are endowed by their bill, insert the following new title (and Creator with certain unalienable rights, and amend the table of contents accordingly): known as the ‘‘Indian Removal Act’’); (12) many Native Peoples suffered and per- among those are life, liberty, and the pursuit TITLE IX—APOLOGY TO NATIVE PEOPLES of happiness. ished— OF THE UNITED STATES (b) ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND APOLOGY.—The (A) during the execution of the official United States, acting through Congress— SEC. 901. APOLOGY TO NATIVE PEOPLES OF THE Federal Government policy of forced re- UNITED STATES. (1) recognizes the special legal and polit- moval, including the infamous Trail of Tears (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— ical relationship Indian tribes have with the and Long Walk; (1) the ancestors of today’s Native Peoples United States and the solemn covenant with (B) during bloody armed confrontations inhabited the land of the present-day United the land we share; States since time immemorial and for thou- and massacres, such as the Sand Creek Mas- (2) commends and honors Native Peoples sands of years before the arrival of people of sacre in 1864 and the Wounded Knee Massacre for the thousands of years that they have European descent; in 1890; and stewarded and protected this land; (2) for millennia, Native Peoples have hon- (C) on numerous Indian reservations; (3) recognizes that there have been years of ored, protected, and stewarded this land we (13) the Federal Government condemned official depredations, ill-conceived policies, cherish; the traditions, beliefs, and customs of Native and the breaking of covenants by the Federal (3) Native Peoples are spiritual people with Peoples and endeavored to assimilate them Government regarding Indian tribes; a deep and abiding belief in the Creator, and by such policies as the redistribution of land (4) apologizes on behalf of the people of the for millennia Native Peoples have main- under the Act of February 8, 1887 (25 U.S.C. United States to all Native Peoples for the tained a powerful spiritual connection to 331; 24 Stat. 388, chapter 119) (commonly many instances of violence, maltreatment, this land, as evidenced by their customs and known as the ‘‘General Allotment Act’’), and and neglect inflicted on Native Peoples by legends; the forcible removal of Native children from citizens of the United States; (4) the arrival of Europeans in North Amer- their families to faraway boarding schools (5) expresses its regret for the ramifica- ica opened a new chapter in the history of where their Native practices and languages tions of former wrongs and its commitment Native Peoples; were degraded and forbidden; to build on the positive relationships of the (5) while establishment of permanent Euro- (14) officials of the Federal Government past and present to move toward a brighter pean settlements in North America did stir and private United States citizens harmed future where all the people of this land live conflict with nearby Indian tribes, peaceful Native Peoples by the unlawful acquisition reconciled as brothers and sisters, and har- and mutually beneficial interactions also of recognized tribal land and the theft of moniously steward and protect this land to- took place; tribal resources and assets from recognized gether; (6) the foundational English settlements in tribal land; (6) urges the President to acknowledge the Jamestown, Virginia, and Plymouth, Massa- (15) the policies of the Federal Government wrongs of the United States against Indian chusetts, owed their survival in large meas- toward Indian tribes and the breaking of cov- tribes in the history of the United States in ure to the compassion and aid of Native Peo- enants with Indian tribes have contributed order to bring healing to this land; and ples in the vicinities of the settlements; to the severe social ills and economic trou- (7) commends the State governments that (7) in the infancy of the United States, the bles in many Native communities today; have begun reconciliation efforts with recog- founders of the Republic expressed their de- (16) despite the wrongs committed against nized Indian tribes located in their bound- sire for a just relationship with the Indian Native Peoples by the United States, Native aries and encourages all State governments tribes, as evidenced by the Northwest Ordi- Peoples have remained committed to the similarly to work toward reconciling rela- nance enacted by Congress in 1787, which be- protection of this great land, as evidenced by tionships with Indian tribes within their gins with the phrase, ‘‘The utmost good faith the fact that, on a per capita basis, more Na- boundaries. shall always be observed toward the Indi- tive Peoples have served in the United States (c) DISCLAIMER.—Nothing in this section— ans’’; Armed Forces and placed themselves in (1) authorizes or supports any claim (8) Indian tribes provided great assistance harm’s way in defense of the United States against the United States; or to the fledgling Republic as it strengthened in every major military conflict than any (2) serves as a settlement of any claim and grew, including invaluable help to other ethnic group; against the United States.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION Rollcall No. 655, on Agreeing to the Resolu- HONORING ANDREW TINGWALL tion, as Amended H. Res. 685, I would have HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT voted ‘‘yea.’’ HON. HARRY TEAGUE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Rollcall No. 656, on the Motion to Table H. OF NEW MEXICO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Res. 690, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 30, 2009 Rollcall No. 657, on the Motion to Suspend Thursday, July 30, 2009 Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. 2749, Mr. TEAGUE. Madam Speaker, today I Speaker, unfortunately I missed some re- I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ would like to honor a very special New Mexi- corded votes on the House floor on Friday, Rollcall No. 658, on the Motion to Suspend can, Andrew Tingwall of the New Mexico State July 24, 2009. the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. 1665, Police. Sergeant Tingwall served our country I ask that the RECORD reflect that had I I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ and my home state with distinction and honor been present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on roll- for almost two decades, beginning with his call vote No. 638 (On motion to table appeal Rollcall No. 659, on the Motion to Suspend tenure in the United States Marine Corps, of the ruling of the chair), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. 3357, where he was a Jump Qualified Reconnais- No. 639 (On Ordering the Previous Question I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ sance Marine. Sergeant Tingwall then went on to H. Res. 673), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 640 Rollcall No. 660, on the Motion to Suspend to join the New Mexico State Police, where he (On Agreeing to H. Res. 673), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall the Rules and Agree to, as Amended, H. Res. became the youngest pilot on the force. Dur- vote No. 641 (On Agreeing to the Obey of 496, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ ing his time with the State police he was Wisconsin amendment to HR. 3293), ‘‘aye’’ on named the 2008 Officer of the year by the rollcall vote No. 642 (On Agreeing to the f New Mexico Sheriffs and Police Association Souder of Indiana amendment to H.R. 3293), for his lifesaving efforts of a man that had fall- ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 643 (On Agreeing to EARMARK DECLARATION the Pence of Indiana amendment to H.R. en into an arroyo in Albuquerque. On several occasions, Sergeant Tingwall 3293), ‘‘aye’’ on Rollcall vote No. 644 (On risked his own life to save others. He did so Agreeing to the Wittman of Virginia amend- HON. DOC HASTINGS without any thought of personal gain. The only ment to H.R. 3293), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. OF WASHINGTON 645 (On motion to recommit with instructions driving force for him was his mission to serve to H.R. 3293), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 646 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and protect and sadly that discipline cost him (On passage to H.R. 3293). his life when Sergeant Tingwall flew his last Thursday, July 30, 2009 mission earlier this year in an attempt to find f Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Madam lost hikers in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. HONORING BRITTANY BASS AND Speaker, to provide open disclosure, I am Andrew did all he could, but in the end, this KIRSTEN MUELLER UPON RE- submitting the following information regarding mission was his last. CEIPT OF THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD projects that I support for inclusion in H.R. Throughout his career in public service he AWARD 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health and exemplified the attributes that make both the Human Services, and Education, and Related New Mexico State Police and the United HON. STEVE ISRAEL Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010. States Marine Corps premier organizations OF NEW YORK that defend liberty and security of Americans Amount: $600,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and New Mexicans. Account: U.S. Department of Health and Thursday, July 30, 2009 f Human Services—Health Resources and Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today Service Administration ENERGY to acknowledge two young women in my Entity receiving funds: Central Washington hometown of Dix Hills, Brittany Bass and Hospital located at 1201 South Miller Street, HON. BETSY MARKEY Kirsten Mueller. OF COLORADO Brittany and Kirsten will receive the Girl Wenatchee, WA 98807. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scout Gold Award on August 3, 2009. Their Description: These funds will be used to ex- project included teaching younger girls how to pand Central Washington Hospital’s medical Thursday, July 30, 2009 stay healthy by collecting new and used sport- campus so that the hospital can continue to Ms. MARKEY of Colorado. Madam Speaker, ing equipment, food for local pantry and meet the health care needs of North Central I rise today to remind my colleagues to con- sneakers for the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Founda- Washington. This region is currently facing a tinue the dialogue on the American Clean En- tion. I wish to commend them for their commu- shortage of hospital beds. ergy and Security Act over the August recess. nity service. Amount: $400,000 I supported this legislation because I believe f Account: U.S. Department of Health and western states like Colorado stand to gain PERSONAL EXPLANATION Human Services—Health Resources and much from this energy bill. Renewable energy Service Administration companies like Abound Solar and Vestas Wind Systems are already creating jobs and HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY Entity receiving funds: Pacific Northwest driving economic development in northern and OF NEW YORK University of Health Sciences located at 111 eastern Colorado. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES University Parkway, Suite 202, Yakima, WA I believe the House-passed bill will help Thursday, July 30, 2009 98901. farmers and ranchers reap great benefits in Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Madam Description: Funds will be used to help the America’s renewable energy economy. I Speaker, yesterday, I missed 7 votes. Had I new College of Allied Health and Sciences worked hard with my colleagues on the Agri- been present, I would have voted as follows. and Postgraduate Studies develop and imple- culture Committee to ensure the concerns of Rollcall No. 654, on Ordering the Previous ment new programs to teach medical special- America’s farmers and ranchers were ad- Question on the Amendment to and Resolu- ties where there are doctor shortages in the dressed. By developing cleaner energy here at tion H. Res. 685, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ region. home and using the vast domestic resources

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BOB BARKER ASKS CHEROKEES TO END NORTH f Mr. McIntosh assumed public office when CAROLINA BEAR PIT ATTRACTIONS he was elected Sheriff of Yancey County in (From The Canadian Press, July 29, 2007) HONORING THE MEMORY OF 1986. From 1999 to 2005, he served on the ASHEVILLE, N.C.—Former game show host OSCAR OLCHYK Board of Directors of the Yancey County De- and longtime animal rights activist Bob partment of Social Services, spending a por- Barker has made a personal appeal to the HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN tion of his tenure as Chair. For many years, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina to stop exhibiting bears in pit-like OF FLORIDA Mr. McIntosh has been an active community enclosures at three local zoos. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES volunteer for the Lions Club and Meals on The Asheville Citizen-Times reported that Wheels. Thursday, July 30, 2009 Barker met Tuesday with Principal Chief Mr. McIntosh has worked for years to edu- Michell Hicks and five members of the Tribal Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, I cate Yancey County youth on the importance Council. He called the bears’ conditions in- would like to take this opportunity to honor the of civic engagement and community involve- humane and asked that they be turned over memory of one of my fellow South Florida ment. He has acted as a mentor for the Young to a sanctuary in California. constituents, Oscar Olchyk. Oscar passed Democrats organization of Yancey County, en- ‘‘To think that with as advanced as our away peacefully on Thursday, July 23 at the couraging young people to be politically active. civilization is now that there is any place in I commend his outstanding contributions to the United States were bears are kept in pits age of 82, surrounded by his loving family. is just unbelievable,’’ said Barker, who is Oscar spent his life completely and whole- the Democratic Party. In April 2001, he was part American Indian and grew up on the heartedly dedicating himself to his family, in- named Mountain Democrat of the Year and Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Da- cluding his wife of 50 years, Marta, his chil- also served as Yancey County Democratic kota. ‘‘Just picture yourself, if your life, 24 dren, Sonia and Samuel, his grandchildren, Party Chair throughout the years. He has hours a day, seven days a week, month after Abram and Ross, his brother Bernardo, and served as Precinct Chair for both Jacks Creek month, was in a pit.’’ his sister Mary. He also held an immense de- and Burnsville Townships, and he is currently The bears are displayed in walled enclo- votion for his mother and father-in-law, his the Burnsville Township Chair. sures set into the ground at three local at- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join tractions that bill themselves as zoos and daughter-in-law, Debbie, and his brother-in- theme parks. law, Boris. me in honoring Mr. Clyde McIntosh and recog- Barker will discuss the meeting at a news Born in Havana, Cuba in 1927, Oscar spent nizing his service to Yancey County, North conference Wednesday morning in Asheville. his first 33 years in Cuba, where he became Carolina. Hicks told the Asheville Citizen-Times a Certified Public Accountant and a Professor f that the tribe follows federal regulations in of Accounting at the University of Havana. It caring for the bears. BOB BARKER’S LIFELONG PASSION Collette Coggins, who owns one of the at- was also in Cuba where he met the love of his TO PROTECT ANIMALS tractions, the Cherokee Bear Zoo, with her life, Marta, and where they were married and husband, Barry, said the bears don’t stay in started a family together. Oscar and Marta, the pits all day, every day. ‘‘We love our ani- along with their son Samuel, fled Cuba for a HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG mals,’’ she said. ‘‘They are like our pets.’’ OF FLORIDA new life in the United States after the Castro f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES takeover. Oscar spent most of his life in Dallas, Thursday, July 30, 2009 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Texas, where he continued to raise a family Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam Speaker, with his wife. In addition to his family, he de- Bob Barker is a household name who is HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT voted himself to pursuing a higher education, known nationally and internationally as the be- OF SOUTH CAROLINA serving his community, and his accounting loved host of the Price is Right. While he has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES practice. Oscar and Marta spent the last dec- retired from his career in television, he has re- Thursday, July 30, 2009 ade enjoying their retirement in beautiful South doubled his lifelong efforts to protect animals Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam Florida and near their family. They both had around the world. Speaker, unfortunately I missed recorded the opportunity to travel around the world and I first met Bob Barker a number of years votes on the House floor on Monday, July 27, spend their 50th anniversary with their grand- ago when he was here in the Capitol in sup- 2009. son, Abram. port of legislation to stop the inhumane treat- I ask that the RECORD reflect that had I My greatest sympathy goes to all of his lov- ment of animals. We quickly became good been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on ing family and friends whom he treasured so friends and my wife Beverly and I have come rollcall vote No. 647 (on motion to suspend deeply throughout his life. to respect not only his commitment to animals the rules and agree to H. Res. 593); ‘‘no’’ on f but also his unwavering support for our men rollcall vote No. 648 (on motion to suspend and women who serve in uniform. the rules and agree to HR. 1376); and ‘‘aye’’ HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE Bob Barker is a great American with a very AND COMMUNITY ACTIVISM OF on rollcall vote No. 649 (on motion to suspend unique background. He grew up on the Rose- the rules and agree to H.R. 1121). MR. CLYDE MCINTOSH OF NORTH bud Indian Reservation in South Dakota and CAROLINA was a Navy fighter pilot at the end of World f War II. INTRODUCING THE TAX EQUITY HON. HEATH SHULER Yesterday Beverly joined Bob Barker for a FOR MEAL REPLACEMENTS AND OF NORTH CAROLINA press conference about another case of the SUPPLEMENTS ACT OF 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mistreatment of animals that was brought to his attention and which he has in turn called Thursday, July 30, 2009 HON. EARL BLUMENAUER to the attention of our nation. Following my re- OF OREGON Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today marks, I would like to include for the benefit of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to honor an outstanding public servant and my colleagues an Associated Press report dedicated volunteer in Yancey County, North about that event. While I wish I could have Thursday, July 30, 2009 Carolina. Mr. Clyde McIntosh of Burnsville has been there with Bob to show my support for Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, there dedicated his life to service and activism. After his work and lifelong passion, I had to be here are small, common sense steps everyone can graduating from Burnsville High School in in the House as we debated the rule and take to improve their health, save money, and 1950, Mr. McIntosh proudly served four years began consideration of the Defense Appropria- reduce unnecessary visits to the doctor. Nutri- in the United States Navy. Upon completion of tions Bill. tional supplements can significantly improve

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It was designed * Per customer specifications, to simulate ments Act of 2009, which will make it easier to significantly reduce the number of radios in- performance in end applications. for our constituents to make healthy choices correctly removed from vehicles where it was No matching funds are required for this De- and improve their health and well-being. This later determined to have no trouble found. partment of Defense project. legislation allows employees to purchase cer- The Marine Corps pays about $10,000 for B–52 TACTICAL DATA LINK PROGRAM tain dietary supplements and meal replace- each tester, with a requirement for 1600 units. The Department of Defense Appropriations ment products with pre-tax dollars already re- This funding will go to procurement of the test- Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $6,000,000 for served for health needs. ers to meet this requirement. B52 Tactical Data Link (TDL) Program in the The prevention of disease is a key factor in No matching funds are required for this De- Air Force, Research and Development ac- limiting health care expenditures. A 2007 partment of Defense project. count. This project is for The Boeing Corpora- study conducted by The Lewin Group showed RADIO PERSONALITY MODULES FOR SINCGARS TEST tion located at P.O. Box 7730 MC K71–33, that the appropriate use of select dietary sup- SETS Wichita, KS 67277–7730. plements over a five year period would im- The Department of Defense Appropriations The B–52 Combat Communications Network Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $3,000,000 for prove the health of key populations and save Technology (CONECT) Capabilities Descrip- Radio Personality Modules for SINCGARS the nation more than $24 billion in healthcare tion Document (CDD) identified mission area Test Sets in the Army, Other Procurement Ac- capability gaps that supplied rationale for Line- costs. count. The entity to receive funding for this Among the findings, that report noted that if of-sight (LOS) Tactical Data Link (TDL) com- project is Aeroflex at 10200 West York Road, munications. These mission area capability 11.3 million of the 44 million American women Wichita, KS 67215–8999. gaps continue to exist for missions that the B– who are of childbearing age and not taking The funds will fund Radio Personality Mod- 52 has been tasked to perform. Current folic acid, began taking 400 mcg. of folic acid ules for SINCGARS Test Sets which capital- planned B–52 CONECT Phase A capability, on a daily basis, neural tube defects could be izes upon existing radio test sets by making slated for IOC in 2011, relies on low-speed prevented in 600 babies, saving as much as them up to 10 times more capable than they data links that are not jam-resistant and will $344 million in the first year. Over five years, were before. Presently, the GRM–122 test set not meet specific mission area goals. To meet taking into account the cost of the supplement, diagnoses only one type of radio—the mission goals within theater operations (300 $1.4 billion could potentially be saved. SINCGARS. After the proposed upgrade, the nautical miles or less), a jam-resistant, low-la- The report also highlighted the potential very same tester will be able to test multiple tency tactical data link capability is required. five-year savings in health care expenditures radios in common use, including: UHF radios, Original B–52 CONECT program effort in- resulting from a reduction in the occurrence of VHF radios, high frequency radios, intercoms, cluded the integration of a LOS TDL capability coronary heart disease, CHD, among the pop- survival vest radios, and four different types of per the CDD requirements. During FY2005, ulation over age 65. Through a daily intake of navigation radios installed in aircraft on the the LOS TDL component and associated fund- approximately 1800 mg of omega-3, the oc- flight line. This efficient program saves both ing was removed from the program. The cur- currence of this disease can be reduced, sav- time and money. Time, because the technician rent B–52 CONECT program includes a two ing $3.2 billion. Approximately 374,301 hos- performing the test will have the entire test phase delivery with the initial capability (Phase pitalizations and associated physician fees suite he requires at his immediate disposal on A) providing low-speed BLOS and LOS com- due to CHD could also be avoided. the flight line; and money because the Avia- munications that are not jam-resistant followed I look forward to working with my colleagues tion Intermediate Maintenance locations by an additional phase that adds the Family of to pass this commonsense legislation. equipped with Radio Personality Modules for Advanced BLOS Terminals (FAB–T) Airborne f SINCGARS Test Sets will not need to acquire Wideband Terminal (AWT) for enhanced jam- EARMARK DECLARATION nor carry entire test suites of disparate equip- resistant BLOS reach-back capability to the B– ments. 52. The initial phase of the program provided This funding is for procurement of these test significant computing hardware integration and HON. TODD TIAHRT sets. The cost of each test suite is $157,946— infrastructure as the basis for future commu- OF KANSAS there is a need for about 80 test sets in all. nications data link integration on the B–52. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The anticipated source of funding for the dura- Full integration of a LOS TDL on the B–52 Thursday, July 30, 2009 tion of the project is funding from the govern- involves significant effort to design, test, and ment; the customer is the US Army. certify the system for operational use. The Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, in accord- No matching funds are required for this De- original B–52 CONECT program solution set ance with the Republican Earmark Standards partment of Defense project. involved integrating the MIDS JTRS terminal Guidance, I submit the following in regard to DIRECTED ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR UAV PAYLOADS that has been under development since the Fiscal Year 2010 Department of Defense The Department of Defense Appropriations FY2004. This architecture involved integration Appropriations Act found in H.R. 3326: Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $1,000,000 for of the legacy Link–16 Tactical waveform. Nu- PORTABLE MILITARY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TEST SET Directed Energy Systems for UAV Payloads in merous platforms have integrated the Link–16 The Department of Defense Appropriations the Defense-wide, RDT&E Account. The entity Waveform capability to participate in a LOS Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $1,500,000 for to receive funding for this project is ARC tactical environment. Portable Military Radio Communications Test Technology at 13076 NW 120th St., White- Since that time, new technologies and con- Set in the Marine Corps, Procurement Ac- water, KS 67154. cepts of operation have been assessed by the count. The entity to receive funding for this ARC anticipates that federal funds will com- DoD community. Assurance will need to be project is Aeroflex at 10200 West York Road, plete the research and development of this established as to whether the Link–16 wave- Wichita, KS 67215–8999. technology. This technology enables both of- form is the proper transport of choice or if al- The Portable Military Radio Communications fensive and defensive capabilities from UAV ternate waveform transports will be required. Test Set was developed with the military in platforms that are either controlled or autono- When developing Network-Centric architec- mind with its portability, rugged build, and mous. Targets of interest include remotely tures, robust system engineering efforts will weight. The technician can easily perform controlled devices, communications systems, need to be performed to establish and obtain maintenance checks of radio systems (includ- computers, electronics, radar systems, infrared agreement on concepts of operations and ing antennas & cables); perform diagnostics or and acoustic sensors, and GPS jammers. The operational needlines and timelines for inter- troubleshooting of faulty radio systems in FY 10 funding addresses additional integration operability (i.e. establish who we are talking order to repair or restore the radio systems. issues, range extension, packaging issues, with and how). Effort will need to be expended The test set is portable, weighing in at only and customer performance verification for in- to determine these interoperability solutions. 8.5 lbs (including the battery). It operates from corporation into specific delivery platforms. Proposed Project Activities: a rechargeable battery with about 5 hours op- BUDGET FOR UAV PAYLOAD DIRECTED ENERGY SYSTEMS Develop DoD architecture products within erating time. With the additional capability to Materials—5% an Information Support Plan (ISP) to provide

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It is in the national best inter- needlines This project leverages the successes of the est for the government to provide, and fund, Develop candidate requirements/architecture COHORT/ACIMS I & II projects that devel- programs which have as a purpose to lower definition utilizing original B–52 CONECT TDL oped the Armed Forces Medical Analysis and this rate. Disabled individuals employed under architecture as a basis for integration and en- Collaboration Tool (AFMAC) using the Spin the Demonstration Project are able to live sure stakeholder concurrence through design Business Framework (SBF). AFMAC was de- independent lives and are able to pay their review. signed by an AF/SG physician epidemiologist share of employment taxes and income taxes. Perform aircraft installation trade studies to to analyze and track ‘‘Injured Airmen’’ as a These individuals, when employed, contribute identify any potential issues with integration proof of concept. Both tasks are necessary to to the growth of our economy. As a result of (size, weight, power, cooling, antenna per- fully realize the power of putting actionable in- the Demonstration Project for Contractors Em- formance) formation in the hands of doctors and nurses ploying Persons with Disabilities, the U.S. Air Perform lab demonstration of capability carrying for our sick and injured. Force Printing Office has engaged in an ongo- using government-supplied LOS terminal as- Task 1: Enterprise Medical Management ing relationship with Envision Corporation in sets in the Wichita B–52 SIL Framework. Wichita, Kansas. This relationship has been Deliver draft SSS modifications and System This funding is to develop a clinical busi- very successful in accomplishing not only the Design modifications that will provide the basis goal of furthering employment opportunities for for a follow-on proposal to complete integra- ness intelligence and ‘‘bedside’’ case manage- ment support tool for nurses and doctors using the blind, but also in providing the U.S. Air tion of a LOS TDL capability Force Printing Office with funding and man- Project Estimates: the SBF–AFMAC framework. This tool will pro- vide access to real-time, consolidated health power it would otherwise not have. To date, Requirement integration with existing information and hands-on tools to assist them the U.S. Air Force has advised of the need for CONECT architecture ($1.8M—8 folks for 6 in coordinating care for wounded warriors and additional work totaling approximately $8 Mil- months (about $1.4M to contractor with $0.4M other MHS patients. These tools will assist lion. to customer) with case management, care coordination, As a result of the Demonstration Project for Prototype design in SIL ($3.7M—12 months Contractors Employing Persons with Disabil- for 10 folks ($3.2M to contractor with $0.5M to team collaboration, workflow management, se- cure messaging, notifications and alerts, docu- ities, the U.S. Air Force Office of Personnel customer) and Management has engaged in an ongoing Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) mentation creation and management, metrics, dashboards and forecasting. Our clinical relationship with The Cerebral Palsy Research Equipment—$0.5M (Two TDL Terminals and Foundation in Wichita, Kansas. This relation- ancillary equipment) teams are missing these tools, which have been identified by the AF/SG’s Family Health ship has been very successful in accom- At the completion of the project effort, a pre- Initiative as essential to success. The AFMS plishing not only the goal of furthering employ- liminary requirements definition and architec- has advised the need for additional work in ment opportunities for the severely disabled, ture design understanding will be established the amount of $1.8M. but also in providing the U.S. Air Force Office between the government and Boeing. This Finance Plan: Labor—57%, ODC—5%, Ma- of Personnel and Management with funding would serve as the basis for a follow-on Re- terials (Enterprise License/Hardware)—38%. and manpower it would otherwise not have for quest for Proposal (RFP) for the full SDD de- the purpose of digitizing all paper records of velopment effort to integrate the LOS TDL ca- Task 2: Real-Time Data Delivery. its personnel. To date, the U.S. Air Force has pability on the B–52. In addition, the effort will This funding is to develop a modern solution advised of the need for additional work totaling establish an Information Support Plan which to provide a quick, efficient, standardized and approximately $11 Million. supports and validates the CDD requirements secure mechanism for delivering data from The United States Air Force Personnel com- and addresses mission area gaps that would centralized information systems and data- munity is undergoing the most extensive re- be filled with a LOS TDL capability. bases into the hands of the doctors and engineering effort in history. This effort in- No matching funds are required for this De- nurses at the bedside and in the clinic. Pro- cludes streamlining processes and centralizing partment of Defense project. viding a near-real time data delivery system where it makes sense to do so by leveraging CIVIL AIR PATROL (CAP) AIRCRAFT will take full advantage of valuable but sepa- technology, and shifting the service model to The Department of Defense Appropriations rate data systems and put the information in a greater reliance on self-service. A key en- Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $7,426,000 for the hands of clinicians, medical technicians abler to achieving the desired end state is a Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Aircraft in the Air Force, and health administrators without delay, dupli- shift from paper-intensive personnel transitions Aircraft Procurement Account, of which cation or redundancy. Real-time data delivery and document storage to a near-paperless en- $5,000,000 is a Congressional add. The entity will save manpower and resources in the IT vironment as spelled out in the AF/A 1 E- to receive funding for this project is Cessna community in addition to improving health and Records Strategy document. A key milestone Aircraft Company at 3 Cessna Blvd, Wichita, saving lives. The AFMS has advised the need in achieving an E-Record environment is con- Kansas 67215. for $1.2M in additional work in this area. version of current paper document repositories The CAP provides the least expensive air- Finance Plan: Labor—82%, ODC—5%, Ma- into a centralized digital repository. There are borne emergency services and Homeland Se- terials (Enterprise Licenses/Hardware)—13%. approximately 13 million pages of paper curity services of any agency at approximately No matching funds are required for this De- records that need to be scanned. Currently we $100 per flying hour. The CAP budgets partment of Defense project. are operating in option year three of a five through the USAF for acquisition of new air- DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR CONTRACTORS year plan. craft to modernize the fleet, maintain oper- EMPLOYING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES No matching funds are required for this De- ational readiness, and contribute to the Home- The Department of Defense Appropriations partment of Defense project. land Security. The additional funding will pro- Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $4,000,000 for LASER PEENING FOR FRICTION STIR WELDED AEROSPACE cure additional aircraft for CAP. Demonstration Project for Contractors Employ- STRUCTURES No matching funds are required for this De- ing Persons with Disabilities in the Air Force, The Department of Defense Appropriations partment of Defense project. Operation & Maintenance. The entities to re- Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $2,000,000 for DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR COHORT/ACIMS: COM- ceive funding for this project is Cerebral Palsy Laser Peening for Friction Stir Welded Aero- POSITE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND OPERATIONAL Research Foundation located at 5111 East space Structures in the Department of the Air RISK TRACKING SYSTEM/ADVANCED CONCEPT INFOR- 21st Street Wichita, Kansas 67208 and Envi- Force, RDT&E Account. The entity to receive MATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM sion located at 2301 South Water, Wichita, funding for this project is Curtiss-Wright Metal The Department of Defense Appropriations Kansas 67213. Improvement Company at 1618 Ida, Wichita, Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $3,000,000 for The program is authorized under H.R. 1588; Kansas 67211. Demonstration Project for COHORT/ACIMS: Demonstration Project for Contractors Employ- The program will demonstrate the benefits Composite Occupational Health and Oper- ing Persons With Disabilities. The purpose of of laser peening on subscale components with

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The entity to receive funding for this material and operational savings for the mili- training that support DoD, DHS, and State project is Wichita State University at 1845 tary. mission requirements. The AT–6B is an afford- Fairmount St, Wichita 67260. Funding will support the following activities: able, sustainable and responsive aircraft tai- This program will provide a breakthrough in Engineering and Planning—$90,000 lored to the NetCentric intelligence, surveil- technology integration and will achieve signifi- Test Article Design & Analysis—$280,000 lance and reconnaissance (ISR) and light at- cant cost and cycle-time reductions in new Test Article Fabrication—$310,000 tack missions. The AT–6B meets the needs of material insertion through (a) data-sharing Test Article Welding—$80,000 top level US National Strategic Guidance, in- among multiple users, (b) statistical continuity Test Article Laser Peening—$120,000 cluding recent Quadrennial Defense Review from one length-scale to another and (c) re- Test Article Fatigue Testing—$400,000 recommendations, at a fraction of the cost and Engineering Applications for Aircraft com- duced testing via increased capability and use ponent Evaluation—$270,000 a fraction of the infrastructure requirements of of numerical/analytical simulation tools. Antici- Analysis & Reporting—$220,000 conventional jet fighters. The AT–6B offers the pated benefits include reductions in non- Overhead & Administration—$220,000 US Air Force and Air National Guard an asset recurring and recurring program qualification No matching funds are required for this De- tailored to increase airman-to-airman engage- costs and introduction of multiple sources of partment of Defense project. ment with partner Air Forces vital to meeting new advanced material forms. Unlike struc- C–130 ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION SYSTEMS US national security objectives. It is a cross- tures that use metallic materials in the manu- The Department of Defense Appropriations cutting enabler critical to expanding foreign facturing process, the material properties of a Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $3,000,000 for partnerships and expanding partnership air- composite are manufactured into the structure C–130 Active Noise Cancellation Systems in power capacity. as part of the fabrication process. Therefore, it Estimated cost of the AT–6B capabilities the Department of the Air Force, Aircraft Pro- is essential to ensure that critical parameters flight demonstration is approximately $21 mil- curement Account. The entity to receive fund- lion. Approximately $14 million = Industry pertaining to composite materials and their ing for this project is Global Aviation Tech- costs to build and provide a mission system production processes are identified to facilitate nologies, located at 2629 W May, Wichita, equipped AT–6B demonstrator aircraft. Hawk- adherence to standards in the final engineered Kansas 67213. er Beechcraft will provide this portion of the part. Presently, each original equipment manu- Justification of federal funding: ANCS is a total cost. The capital investment required to facturer (OEM) is responsible for this assur- program of record, and federal funds have deliver an operational flight demonstration air- ance, creating ‘‘customized’’, nonstandard pro- been appropriated each year since the FY–06. craft also leverages a significant corporate cedures for quality and safety assurance. The ANCS System is included in the Air Na- IR&D investment made to develop the AT–6B DoD aircraft repair and modification efforts tional Guard FY–09 Weapons Systems Mod- aircraft which is not included in the $14 million are extremely important because (a) difficulty ernization Requirements desired capabilities industry contribution. In addition to the actual in this area can lead to the rejection of a list. The C–130 Active Noise Cancellation capital investment in building the aircraft, the structural or material concept in the prelimi- (ANC) is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) contractor also intends to provide sensors and nary design phase, (b) they form a significant product that will reduce crew fatigue and asso- other mission equipment on loan to the Air part of the total ownership cost and can drive ciated hearing loss by greatly reducing the Force in support of the demonstration, thereby fleet life-cycle decisions, (c) they provide op- unhealthy noise levels in the C–I30 cockpit. further reducing government costs. Approxi- portunities to insert new material concepts Over 700 ANC systems are in use throughout mately $7 million = Government costs to fund quickly and at minimal cost, and (d) the type the world in commercial airline applications, government-run flight test, including: govern- and level of engineering effort for repair/modi- and the system has been fully tailored for the ment program management costs, range in- fication qualification in large military and com- C–130H with no additional non-recurring inte- strumentation costs, aircraft operating costs, mercial transport aerospace applications gration work required. The system has been Air Force directed mission equipment integra- closely equates to that of full-design efforts. proven highly reliable in commercial use and tion costs, and contractor engineering and This program will seek to provide the DoD requires no scheduled maintenance. C–130 support services in support of demonstration. with a solution to this problem and eliminate cockpit noise exceeds 100 decibels, a noise No matching funds are required for the De- the costly material insertion that exists for new level at which it is difficult to communicate partment of Defense program. programs or retrofitting materials used on leg- clearly, and which causes fatigue and loss of DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVED LIGHTER-WEIGHT IED/EFP acy aircraft as well as enable United States crew coordination. Additionally, this noise level ARMOR SOLUTIONS aerospace leadership. This program is also is well above the permanent hearing loss The Department of Defense Appropriations supported by the aviation industry and com- threshold (established by OSHA at 85 deci- Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $2,000,000 for posite material supplier industry and has over bels). The Ultra ANC system cancels noise by Development of Improved Lighter-Weight IED/ a 1:1 leverage factor. introducing equal amplitude/opposite phase EFP Armor Solutions in the Department of the Financial Plan: sound into the cockpit via a distributed speak- Army, RDT&E Account. The entity to receive Labor (salary and fringes)*—41% er system. A sophisticated control system funding for this project is Leading Technology Travel*—2% samples the noise throughout the cockpit sev- Composites at 2626 West May, Wichita, KS Materials & supplies*—20% eral times a second and drives the speaker 67213. Laboratory testing—37% outputs to provide maximum quieting. The an- This funding is to develop and field Light- Equipment—0% ticipated installed price will be $260K per C– weight IED/EFP Armor Solutions for the US Percent and Sources of Matching Funds: 130 aircraft. Military. These improved solutions will reduce No matching funds are required for the De- weight, increase payload and maneuverability, 10%—State of Kansas; 60%—Aviation In- partment of Defense program. and defeat the current battlefield threats. Inno- dustry; 60%—Composite Material Suppliers; AT–6B CAPABILITIES DEMONSTRATION FOR THE AIR vative solutions to reduce current system 10%—FAA; 5%—NASA. No matching funds NATIONAL GUARD weights result in increased payload, maneu- are required for the Department of Defense The Department of Defense Appropriations verability. program. Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $7,000,000 for Finance Plan: AGING AIRCRAFT FLEET SUPPORT AT–6B Capabilities Demonstration for the Air Materials—40% The Department of Defense Appropriations National Guard in the Air Force, RDT&E—Ac- Processing—10% Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $2,000,000 for count. The entity to receive funding for this Test and Analysis—30% Aging Aircraft Fleet Support in the Department project is Hawker Beechcraft Corporation at STE—5% of the Navy, RDT&E Account. The entity to re- 9709 E Central Ave, Wichita, Kansas 67201. Labor—15% ceive funding for this project is Wichita State The funding would be for the development No matching funds are required for the De- University at 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita of an AT–6B. The Air National Guard (ANG), partment of Defense program. 67260.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:19 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR09\E31JY9.000 E31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20480 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 Most of the aging research being conducted these small dents require that the blades be PAYING TRIBUTE TO MICHIGAN presently is focused on metallic structures. In replaced. The Composite Small Main Rotor STATE UNIVERSITY’S IMPACT addition to the ongoing research in aging me- Blade takes advantage of the inherent ballistic 89FM RADIO STATION tallic structures, the requested appropriation tolerance of composite construction, advanced will permit NIAR to partner with the NAVY and aerodynamic design, and state-of-the-art ero- investigate the effects of aging on composite sion-resistant materials and will significantly HON. MIKE ROGERS structures as well as composite/metallic hybrid improve the safety, reliability, performance— OF MICHIGAN structures. As more composite components and survivability—of the aircraft. Specifically, are being certified and used on primary and the blades will increase damage tolerance, en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘flight critical’’ secondary structures, a future hancing survivability in hostile environments, Thursday, July 30, 2009 need of the military and commercial aviation and improve hover performance, increase op- industry will be the investigation of these com- erating ceiling, increase maximum forward Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Madam Speaker, posite structures and the assurance of the air- speed, all adding to the aircraft’s maneuver- I rise to honor the accomplishments of the stu- worthiness of composite components. NIAR ability and performance envelope. The com- dents and staff of Michigan State University’s already has a background in this through part- posite blades will also improve erosion resist- WDBM ‘‘Impact 89’’ FM Radio Station on the nerships with the FAA by investigating Boeing ance, experience better field reparability, and occasion of the station being named the Col- 737 composite tail structures which flew com- reduce the cost and logistics burden related to lege Radio Station of the Year by the Michi- mercial service for over 20 years and by ex- premature metal blade replacement due to amining the first of all composite certified air- damage. gan Association of Broadcasters and Broad- craft recently taken out of service, the Funds are requested to fabricate production cast Music Inc. Beechcraft Starship. Lessons learned from this tooling, fabricate FAA certification blades, and MSU’s Impact 89 FM has received this research will provide insight into the aging as- conduct FAA certification ground and flight prestigious honor nine of the past 10 years, pects of other composite aircraft structures testing required to create Commercial-Off-The- making the station a standout among all the and influence the use of advanced materials Shelf acquisition capability for the military. college radio stations in the entire Great Lakes on new aircraft being proposed for military Composite Small Main Rotor Blades will (1) region. The 2009 Gold Record Award was service as well as maintenance of the existing make the A/MH–6 Little Bird helicopter more presented at the Great Lakes Broadcasting fleet. survivable in hostile environments; (2) expand Conference in March. The biggest concerns with aging aircraft are the flight envelope of the aircraft; and (3) re- the unknowns that emerge with little or no duce logistics burden and cost associated with Judging for the awards is by professional warning, raising the concern that an unex- supporting the legacy blade. radio and television broadcasters in Michigan. pected phenomenon may suddenly jeopardize No matching funds are required for the De- In addition to winning the overall college an entire fleet’s flight safety, mission readi- partment of Defense program. station of the year award, Impact staffers also ness, or support costs. The DoD can benefit earned first place in four of seven individual f from the direct application of the research re- categories, including Jon Erickson for air sults into fleet management strategies as well EARMARK DECLARATION check; Wes Holing for talk show; Nate Gray as proactively provide strategies that will re- for promotional announcement; and the team duce the cost of maintenance for advanced of Jeremy Whiting and Brock Elsesser for the materials used on military aircraft. HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. OF TENNESSEE station activities report. Financial Plan: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Other staffers receiving individual awards Labor (salary and fringes)*—32% Thursday, July 30, 2009 were Mike Weber, Doug Neal, Corrina Van Travel*—2% Hamlin, John Simpkins, D’Destin Kaufmann, Materials & Supplies*—9% Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, I submit the Lindsay Machak, Emily Fox, Brandon Jaksim, Laboratory Testing—39% following. Autumn Maison, Dan Dugger, Jamal Spencer, Equipment—18% Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN Ed Glazer and Jesse McLean. Percent and Sources of Matching Funds: DUNCAN 25%—FAA; 10%—Aviation Industry. No Account: OP—Army The Impact 89 team is led by Gary Reid, matching funds are required for the Depart- Project Amount: $5,000,000 Distinguished Senior Specialist with the MSU ment of Defense program. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: TN Army Department of Telecommunication, Impact 89 COMPOSITE SMALL MAIN ROTOR BLADE National Guard, Houston Barracks, 3041 FM General Manager, and Associate Director The Department of Defense Appropriations Sidco Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37204 of the Quello Center for Management and Act, 2010, H.R. 3326, contains $3,000,000 for Description of Request: The funding would Law, named after long-time FCC Commis- development of a Composite Small Main Rotor be used to allow Army National Guard trainers sioner, James H. Quello. (both fielded and yet-to-be procured) to net- Blade in the Department of the Army, RDT&E As someone who worked on the college Account. The entity to receive funding for this work together on a Combined Arms virtual battlefield. radio station at my own alma mater, I have project is Kaman Aerostructures at 1650 great respect for the professionalism and com- South McComas Street, Wichita, KS 67213. f petitive spirit of the Impact 89 FM team and It is my understanding that the funding their manager and mentor, Gary Reid. would be used to continue development on HONORING SCOTT JOSEPH BURGER the Composite Small Main Rotor Blade which UPON ATTAINING THE RANK OF In 2009, Impact 89 FM is celebrating its would replace the legacy main rotor blade on EAGLE SCOUT 20th anniversary and the thousands of stu- the US Army’s A/MH–6 Little Bird helicopter. dents who have worked there and gone on to The Little Bird, flown by the U.S. Army’s 160th HON. STEVE ISRAEL successful careers throughout the country. Special Operations Aviation Regiment, has OF NEW YORK Impact 89FM has been a leader in creative, been heavily modified to better meet oper- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES diverse programming and adoption of new ational needs; however, the main rotor blade, Thursday, July 30, 2009 technology. WDBM was the 132nd among a critical dynamic component, has not been nearly 14,000 radio stations in the country to upgraded to modern standards. Constructed of Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today be licensed by the FCC to make the transition metal, this blade is highly susceptible to dam- to acknowledge a young man in my district, to High Definition broadcasting in 2004. age and fatigue, and since metal lacks ballistic Scott Joseph Burger. tolerance, the blades leave the aircraft espe- Scott will be celebrating his Eagle Court of Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join cially vulnerable to enemy weapons in hostile Honor on August 2, 2009. For his community me in honoring the students and staff of action. Moreover, when gunners fire their service project, he designed and facilitated the WDBM ‘‘Impact 89’’ FM for their dedication to weapons from the aircraft, expended shell construction of two lecterns for Walt Whitman excellence. They are truly deserving of our re- casings can cause minor skin dents, and even High School in Huntington Station, New York. spect and admiration.

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Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology though the world is full of suffering, it is also Requesting Member: Congressman JOE and Oceanography. He has also earned a full of the overcoming of it.’’ Madam Speaker, BARTON Master of Science degree in International Re- Hellen Keller made this observation about life Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- lations and Strategic Studies from the Naval and today I’d like to share the inspiring story fense Appropriations Bill War College, and a Master of Science degree of Taylor Christine Hunt. A little baby who I Account: Army RDT&E in Business Management from Salve Regina like to call the Miracle Baby. Her story is a Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Federal University in Newport, Rhode Island. moving reminder that prayer, faith, hope, and Technology Group Rear Admiral Hering’s initial sea assignment Address of Receiving Entity: 2421 Thomas love can and do overcome the challenges of was aboard USS Santa Barbara (AE 28), Rd., Haltom City, TX 76117 life. where he served as 1st and 2nd Division Offi- Description of Request: I have secured Born at 27 weeks and weighing just one cer and Assistant First Lieutenant. Upon com- $1,500,000 in funding to be used to develop and a half pounds little Baby Taylor beat the pletion of Department Head School in 1980 he and produce an application called ‘‘reactive odds. Last fall my staffer, Nicole Hunt and her was assigned to the commissioning crew of materials,’’ which is a system designed to de- husband Jeff Hunt shared their excitement USS Fahrion (FFG 22) as Ship’s Control Offi- feat Improvised Explosive Devices, thus pro- with me as they announced they were expect- cer and later as Combat Systems Officer. He tecting America’s war fighter. ing their first baby at the end of May. In Janu- had command of USS Aries (PHM 5) from ary of this year they found out they were hav- f January 1989 to January 1991 and USS Doyle ing a girl. We all rejoiced at the news. How- EARMARK DECLARATION (FFG 39) from July 1995 to March 1997. ever, on March 1, 2009, due to pregnancy Doyle was a member of the Vinson Battle complications, little Baby Taylor was born HON. DOC HASTINGS Group in Desert Strike; the ship earned the three and a half months premature. Battle ‘‘E,’’ all possible departmental awards, OF WASHINGTON Taylor was immediately admitted to the the 1996 Chief of Naval Operations LAMPS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and placed on a Safety Award, and two TYCOM Safety ventilator to help her breathe. She remained Thursday, July 30, 2009 Awards. on the ventilator for nearly a week as doctors Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Madam His assignments ashore include duty as op- kept a close watch on her. Nicknamed the ‘‘lit- Speaker, to provide open disclosure, I am erations and plans officer to Commander, De- tle spitfire’’ by doctors and nurses because of submitting the following information regarding stroyer Squadron TWELVE; aide and adminis- her sassy and stubborn attitude towards all of projects that I support for inclusion in H.R. trative assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval their poking and prodding, Taylor would not let 3288, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Operations for Naval Warfare; Action Officer, anything keep her down. Development Appropriations Act of 2010. Pacific Command Branch J–33, Joint Oper- Early on doctors detected an irregularity Amount: $750,000 ations Directorate, Joint Staff; 1st Battalion Of- with her heart and took prompt medical action Account: Federal Highway Administration— ficer and Ethics Instructor, U.S. Naval Acad- to correct it. Thankfully they were successful. Transportation and Community and System emy, Annapolis, Maryland; Commanding Offi- In the first few months of her life doctors also Preservation cer of Naval Base San Diego; Commander, discovered that Taylor had an eye disorder Entity receiving funds: City of Pasco, lo- Naval Surface Group Pacific Northwest; Com- that primarily affects premature babies. Mirac- cated at 525 North Third Avenue, Pasco, WA mander, Navy Region Northwest, and pres- ulously, it was there one day and gone the 99301. ently Commander, Navy Region Southwest. next. Today Taylor has perfect vision. Slowly, Description: These funds will be used to re- Rear Admiral Hering’s personal awards in- as Taylor’s body matured, she learned to place the Lewis Street railroad undercrossing clude (2) Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious breathe on her own, take food, and maintain with a four-lane overpass to improve the safe- Service Medal, (4) Meritorious Service Medals, her body temperature. ty of motorists and pedestrians, while improv- and various other personal achievement, serv- While Jeff and Nicole sat by her bedside ing freight mobility and response times for ice awards and ribbons. day and night, they also rallied a huge group emergency services. He and his wife Sharon have three boys. of supporters to pray for Taylor. Taylor even Amount: $500,000 STS1 Lee Hering, USN, Tim, and Christopher. had her own website called ‘‘Pray Taylor Account: Federal Transit Administration— On the occasion of his retirement and on Home’’ and literally thousands of people all Buses and Bus Facilities behalf of the people of the United States over this country and the world prayed for her Entity receiving funds: Link Transit of 2700 whom he has served with courage and honor, recovery. Euclid Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801. we commemorate the service of Rear Admiral On June 2, 2009, after 94 days of hos- Description: Funds will be used to replace Leendert R. Hering. pitalization, hundreds of tests, dozens of spe- old buses and ensure that Link Transit can continue to provide current services. cialists, 3 blood transfusions, and one ambu- f lance ride, Taylor was finally well enough to f RECOGNIZING ROSE ANN go home. HONORING THE CAREER OF REAR Today Taylor has been home for about two GALLETTA CORIGLIANO UPON ADMIRAL LEENDERT R. HERING, HER 80TH BIRTHDAY months and is thriving. She is almost 8 SR., UNITED STATES NAVY pounds and is developing beautifully. It has been a pleasure to see this little Miracle Baby HON. DARRELL E. ISSA HON. BRIAN HIGGINS beat the odds and I am proud to share her OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW YORK story with this Chamber today. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Edith Wharton, a famous novelist, once wrote: ‘‘There are two ways of spreading light: Thursday, July 30, 2009 Thursday, July 30, 2009 to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.’’ Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I stand here Taylor is that candle—spreading hope and honor and pay tribute to an individual whose today to recognize the life of Rose Ann teaching all of us that we must never give up. dedication and contributions to the United Galletta Corigliano as she prepares to cele- And that’s just the way it is. States Navy are exceptional. brate her 80th birthday on August 8, 2009.

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In 1963, Rose and James founded Rosina will reduce hazards to personnel engaged in Garland’s L–3 Electro-Optical Systems Divi- Food Products, a small sausage business small arms training and operation, enable DoD sion employs 336 people at the Garland facil- James named after his wife, which serviced to utilize ranges that might otherwise not be ity and 202 at the Dallas site. Currently, it is small meat markets, supermarkets and res- available due to federal and local restrictions not possible for a Marine to use Night Vision taurants in the local Buffalo area. on heavy metal content in training ammunition, Devices (NVDs) and Thermal Weapon Sights With Rose’s family meatball recipe, Rosina and supports training and readiness require- (TWSs) at the same time. This causes a de- Foods flourished. Within a short time, Rosina ments. crease in awareness and puts the Marine at Foods saw immense success, moving towards f greater risk. Through research, the industry selling their products nationally. has developed technology to fuse the two sys- Today, Rose and James have handed the EARMARK DECLARATION tems, enabling a Marine to see a night scene family business down to their sons, Russell and thermal imagery, targeting lasers and tar- and Frank, who now serve as President and HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH geting information all through the helmet- Executive Vice President. Russell and Frank OF NEW JERSEY– mounted NVD. The RASOR program is devel- have made some major acquisitions, including IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oping a kit to retrofit the existing NVD that will that of two labels which allows Rosina’s to sell enable the user to receive the imagery and Thursday, July 30, 2009 many frozen pasta items throughout the targeting data from the thermal weapon sight. United States. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, (3) The entity to receive funding is Mustang Rose still serves as the inspiration behind pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- Technology, 400 W. Bethany Dr., Ste 110, the enormously successful and ever growing ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- Allen, Texas 75013. This $1M request is funded through the Rosina Food Products, Inc. and the company lowing information regarding earmarks I re- Navy RDT&E, Power Projection Advanced regularly gives back to local organizations in ceived as part of H.R. 2996: Making Appro- Technology account. Mustang Technology the community. priations for Interior and Environment for Fis- Group, of Allen, aims to improve the radar I would like to congratulate Rose for reach- cal Year 2010. system for the Navy. The Navy lacks an all- ing this important milestone. It is my pleasure Requesting Member: Rep. CHRISTOPHER H. weather airborne unmanned air vehicle (UAV) to recognize Rose’s many contributions to her SMITH surveillance capability to detect and track high family, friends and community. I wish Rose Bill Number: H.R. 2996 value targets that move, stop for a while, and many more years of continued success and Account: Save America’s Treasures then move again (Move Stop Move: MSM). happiness. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Georgian Not having this capability allows terrorists that f Court University– Address of Requesting Entity: Georgian stop and plant mines and IEDs along the EARMARK DECLARATION Court University, 900 Lakewood Avenue, shoreline to evade surveillance. The MTI Lakewood, NJ 08701 Scout radar hardware is designed to support MSM but requires additional work to develop, Description of Request: The $200,000 in HON. SAM GRAVES integrate, and test the MSM mode software. funding would be used to help preserve the OF MISSOURI The light weight and low power of the MTI Mansion at Georgian Court University, a build- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scout radar make it ideal for many other air- ing on both the State and National Registers borne manned and unmanned surveillance Thursday, July 30, 2009 of Historic Places. The building is used by platforms, like the Predator, Fire Scout, and Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, pursuant to over 23,000 New Jersey residents each year MC–12W. the Republican Leadership standards on ear- while attending various programs offered (4) The entity to receive funding is marks, I am submitting the following informa- through the University’s Department of Con- Raytheon, 2501 West University Drive, McKin- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of ferences and Special Events. ney, TX 75071–2813. H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appro- f This $2M request is funded through the priations Act, 2010: EARMARK DECLARATION Army RDT&E, Combat Vehicle Improvement Congressman SAM GRAVES (MO–6) Programs account. Raytheon’s Active Protec- Department of Defense, Air Force, Oper- tion System division employs approximately 35 ations and Maintenance ANG—$465,000 for HON. SAM JOHNSON people full time in McKinney. APS is an exter- the 139th Airlift Wing, ANG for force protection OF TEXAS nally mounted vehicle protection system that and training equipment (705 Memorial Drive, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES identifies, discriminates and intercepts rocket St. Joseph, MO 64503–3388) Thursday, July 30, 2009 propelled grenades (RPGs), mortars, antitank Federal funds will be used to purchase ex- guided missiles and artillery projectiles after plosive/hazardous materials SABRE 4000 de- Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam they are launched toward a combat vehicle. It tection devices, procure training equipment, in- Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- provides 360 degree surveillance and protec- cluding UHF and Automated Access System, ship standards on earmarks, I, Sam Johnson, tion against multiple simultaneous threats. and reinforce defensive infrastructure. These am submitting the following information re- This funding will allow insertion of reduced funds will increase the 139th AW’s capability garding earmarks I received as part of H.R. cost electronics and modifications to the radar for future missions, enhance effectiveness of 3326, the Department of Defense Appropria- for Stryker integration, as well as software and current missions, and improve efficiency. tions Act of 2010. hardware development for system command Congressman SAM GRAVES (MO–6) (1) The entity to receive funding is Microfab and control, including the human-machine Department of Defense, Army, Procurement Technologies, Inc., 1104 Summit Ave., #110, interface. of Ammunition—$5,000,000 for the Lake City Plano, Texas 75094. (5) The entity to receive funding is Army Ammunition Plan for small caliber am- This $1M request is funded through the SVTronics, 3465 Technology Drive, Plano, munition production modernization (PO Box Army RDT&E, Medical and Technology ac- Texas 75074. 1000, Independence, MO 64501) count. MicroFab Technologies Inc., located in This $3.4M request is funded through the Federal funds will be used for ammunition Plano, is working to develop a portable bio- Navy RDT&E, Medical Development account. production and ballistic test range upgrades. printer/skin printing system to repair life threat- SVTronics in Plano employs 120 people. The Due to increased regulations by the EPA and ening battlefield burn injuries with biologic U.S. Marine Corps has been developing a DoD prohibiting the use of heavy metals in skin. This will allow military medical personnel lightweight, self-contained, Mobile, Oxygen, ammunition production and use, the DoD has to promptly respond and manage burn injuries Ventilation, and External Suction (MOVES) undertaken an initiative to eliminate heavy on site using a printable allograft, a graft using system in support of the En Route Care Sys- metal compounds from priming mixtures as cells from a variety of individuals. tem. The MOVES system uses ambient air to

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Madam Speaker, pursuant to ment for High Power Military Laser Application are integrated in a single system that can run the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Recipient: LGS Innovations, 15 Vreeland on its own power and easily connect to a pa- marks, I am submitting the following informa- Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932 tient litter for transport. MOVES reduces the tion regarding earmarks I received as part of The purpose of this program is to meet the cube and weight of the present En Route Care H.R. 3326, The FY 2010 Department of De- High-Energy Laser Joint Technology Office System by over 60%, and eliminates the haz- fense Appropriations Act: (HEL–JTO) need for revolutionary high power, ards associated with pressurized oxygen cyl- Agency: Army high efficiency, electrically-driven laser tech- inders in the field. Account: RDT&E nology that can be turned into a ruggedized Amount: $3,150,000 system for use by all branches of the military. f Project: Conversion of Municipal Solid Agency: Defense-wide Waste to Renewable Diesel Fuel Account: RDT&E EARMARK DECLARATION Recipient: Covanta Energy 40 Lane Rd, Amount: $2,000,000 Fairfield, NJ 07004 Project: Secure, Miniaturized, Hybrid, Free The purpose of this program is to convert Space, Optical Communications HON. JOHN FLEMING military solid waste to diesel, resulting in Recipient: LGS Innovations, 15 Vreeland >10% savings and stabilize the long-term cost Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932 OF LOUISIANA The purpose of this program is to provide a of fuel. This conversion will also enable the fully operational secure, miniaturized, RF op- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES military to exercise unprecedented control over tics hybrid wireless communications system raw material (waste feedstock) generation and Thursday, July 30, 2009 meeting the specific volume, weight, and supply. power constraints required for secure, covert Mr. FLEMING. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Agency: Army defense-related communication applications the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Account: RDT&E marks, I am submitting the following informa- Amount: $2,000,000 for the Department of Defense. tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Project: Dermal Matrix Research f H.R. 3326, the ‘‘Department of Defense Ap- Recipient: LifeCell Corporation, One Millen- EARMARK DECLARATION propriations Act, 2010.’’ I have requested nium Way, Branchburg, NJ 08876 funding for the following projects in Fiscal The purpose of this program is to continue HON. DOC HASTINGS Year 2010: development of an off-the-shelf transplantable OF WASHINGTON graft from porcine tissue for combat casualties Nuclear Enterprise Surety Tracking, Ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES count: RDTE, AF. Recipient: United States Air with full-thickness burns and other skin and Force, Global Strike Command (Barksdale dermal deficits prior to their evacuation from Thursday, July 30, 2009 AFB, Louisiana). In support of AFGSC at the theater of operation. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Madam Barksdale AFB, funds would support the Air Agency: Army Speaker, to provide open disclosure, I am Force’s efforts to reinvigorate the Nuclear Sur- Account: RDT&E submitting the following information regarding ety Mission by combining a suite of tech- Amount: $2,000,000 projects that I support for inclusion in H.R. nologies and applications on a bio-metrically Project: Printed and Conformal Electronics 3326 the Department of Defense Appropria- secure handheld computing device to enable for Military Applications tions Act, 2010. the real-time tracking of nuclear warheads and Recipient: FlexTech Alliance, 84 W. Santa Amount: $3 million nuclear bombs across all USAF installations. Clara St., Suite 630 San Jose, CA 95113 Account: Army Research, Development, The funding would be used to develop and Test and Evaluation Reconstitution of B–52 Nuclear Capability manage a supply chain and prototype devel- Study, Account: RDTE, AF. Recipient: United Entity receiving funds: Army and General opment program for printed and conformal Dynamics located at 9256 Randolph Road NE, States Air Force, Global Strike Command electronics. (Barksdale AFB, Louisiana). In support of the Moses Lake, WA 98837. Agency: Army Description: The U.S. military has stated 2nd Bomb Wing and Headquarters, Eighth Air Account: RDT&E that it needs a compact, low-cost accuracy kit Force at Barksdale AFB, FY10 funds would Amount: $2,500,000 to place on existing mortar and rockets. This provide for a comprehensive study of nuclear Project: Standard Ground Station—En- funding will be used to develop this technology vulnerabilities to assure the B–52 bomber can hancement Program for the U.S. military. meet its nuclear mission. Project will support Recipient: Sarnoff Corporation, 201 Wash- Amount: $1.5 million the USAF/Global Strike Command mission to ington Road, Princeton, NJ 08540–6449 Account: Army National Guard, Operations reinvigorate the Air Force nuclear enterprise. The purpose of this program is to allow the and Maintenance The goal is to produce a prioritized list of rec- Standard Ground Station (SGS) to be used in Entity receiving funds: Army National Guard ommendations that will enhance the B–52 other locations outside of Iraq by developing and the HAMMER facility, located at 2890 fleet’s capability to execute its nuclear role in methodologies that can be applied to, and de- Horn Rapids Road, Richland, WA 99354. support of USSTRATCOM commitments. ployed in, multiple terrains and topographies— Description: These funds will be used to en- Consistent with the Republican Leadership’s coastal, mountainous, forested—to extend the sure that Army National Guard units receive policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the SGS’s geographic primacy and protect Joint the training needed to respond to weapons of best of my knowledge, this request: 1) is not Warfighters as they prosecute the global war mass destruction attack. directed to an entity or program that will be on terror. Amount: $1 million named after a sitting Member of Congress, 2) Agency: Army Account: Army Research, Development, is not intended to be used by an entity to se- Account: RDT&E Test and Evaluation cure funds for other entities unless the use of Amount: $1,000,000 Entity receiving funds: Army and Infinia, lo- funding is consistent with the specified pur- Project: Tactical Metal Fabrication (TacFab) cated at 6811 West Okanogan Place, pose of the earmark, and 3) meets or exceeds Recipient: SeaBox, Inc., 450 Black Horse Kennewick, WA 99336. all statutory requirements for matching funds Lane, No. Brunswick, NJ 08902 Description: These funds will be used to where applicable. I also hereby certify that nei- The purpose of this program is to provide a provide the Army with a small, efficient, reli- ther I nor my spouse has any financial interest containerized, mobile foundry to the U.S. able way to equip American troops with both in this project. Army, allowing deployed forces to produce electricity and hot water.

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Amount: $2 million Address of Requesting Entity: 4400 MLK Requesting Member: TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON Account: Research, Development, Test and Boulevard, P.O. Box 10119, Beaumont, TX Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Fiscal Year 2010 Evaluation Defense Wide 77710 Defense Appropriations bill Entity receiving funds: Battelle Northwest lo- Description of Request: I have secured Account: Research, Development, Test and cated at 902 Battelle Boulevard, Richland, WA $4,000,000 in funding for Lamar University’s Evaluation—Navy 99352 and Heritage University located at 3240 Advanced Fuel Cell project to continue to de- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University Fort Road, Toppenish, WA 98948. velop an efficient and clean advanced renew- of Illinois Description: These funds will be used to able energy source to meet urgent U.S. Army Address of Requesting Entity: College of provide a security protected collection of tech- space and missile defense battlefield require- Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana- nical reports, scientific studies, and reference ments. The Advanced Fuel Cell project con- Champaign, 1308 West Main Street, Urbana, documents on chemical and biological warfare tinues to develop, test and validate advanced Illinois 61801 available to the U.S. intelligence community. fuel cell technologies necessary to enable Description of Request: $1,500,000 for the This supports the intelligence community’s lightweight, power efficient, environmentally University of Illinois to establish the Center for mission to make all relevant documents avail- clean, and cost-effective renewable energy Assured Critical Application and Infrastructure able to intelligence analysts. technology and products for Army space and Security (CACAIS) which will address the de- f missile defense systems including: sensors, velopment of trust validation tools for critical radars, weapons, and communications. Project computer infrastructures of particular impor- EARMARK DECLARATION could also be used in border, port, and chem- tance to the nation, namely defense applica- ical facility surveillance. tions, financial systems, and electrical power, HON. JIM GERLACH f to ensure public confidence in these systems. OF PENNSYLVANIA It is my understanding that of this amount IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EARMARK DECLARATION $1,000,000 is for equipment, facilities, and lab- Thursday, July 30, 2009 oratory costs; $375,000 for personnel; $75,000 HON. BOB INGLIS for technology transfer; and $50,000 for com- Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, pursuant OF SOUTH CAROLINA puter costs. to the Republican Leadership standards on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Requesting Member: TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Fiscal Year 2010 mation regarding earmarks I received as part Thursday, July 30, 2009 Defense Appropriations bill of H.R. 3326 the Department of Defense Ap- Mr. INGLIS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Account: Research, Development, Test and propriations Act, 2010. the Republican leadership standards on ear- Evaluation—Army Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) COTS Tech- marks, I am submitting the following informa- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. nology for Space Command and Control, tion regarding an earmark I received as part of Army Engineer Research and Development Exton, PA—$2 million to refine existing COTS H.R. 3326, Department of Defense Appropria- Center, Construction Engineering Research technologies to make them completely appli- tions Act, 2010. Laboratory– cable for space command and control pro- Requesting Member: Congressman BOB Address of Requesting Entity: 2902 grams. The funds will enable development and INGLIS Newmark Drive, Champaign, Illinois 61826 demonstrations of various COTS technologies Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- Description of Request: $2,500,000 for the for integrated space command and control. fense Appropriations Act, 2010 U.S. Army Engineer Research and Develop- Arkema, King of Prussia PA—$2 million to Account: 17 DARPA 0602715E Materials ment Center, Construction Engineering Re- develop lightweight, breathable clothing resist- and Biological Technology search Laboratory to field validate large-scale ant to chemical and biological agents. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Milliken Bally Ribbon Mills, Bally PA—$3 million to and Company Zinc-Flow electrical energy storage to improve develop a technology and machine to produce Address of Requesting Entity: 920 Milliken the energy security, fossil-fuel consumption 3D bias woven composite structures for aero- Road, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304 and carbon-footprint of our military bases. It is space applications. Description of Request: This project con- my understanding that of this amount Cerus Corporation, Bala Cynwd, PA—$3 tinues work that began in July 2007 under $950,000 is for energy storage systems; million requested for blood safety and decon- Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Cooperative $400,000 is for equipment, installation, test, tamination technology development. Agreement #W911NF–07–2–0074. An annual and data acquisition; $975,000 for personnel; Morphotek, Exton PA—$1 million for potent program plan was mutually developed for $175,000 for administration. human monoclonal antibodies against BoNT three years with the Cooperative Agreement f A, B and E suited for mass production and Manager at the onset of the award. The scope EARMARK DECLARATION treatment of large populations. of the effort will be to leverage the past work Rajant, Malvern PA—$3 million for portable to fabricate a full-scale molded part that is mobile emergency broadband systems. suitable for use on an existing tactical vehicle HON. HOWARD COBLE OF NORTH CAROLINA f platform. Milliken will work with ARL and a designated U.S. DOD prime vehicle contractor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EARMARK DECLARATION to select, fabricate and test the specific com- Thursday July 30, 2009 ponent, such as a hood, quarter panel or Mr. COBLE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to HON. TED POE underbody hull component. The amount is the Republican Leadership standards on ear- OF TEXAS $2,800,000 and it would go to Milliken and marks, I am submitting the following informa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Company. tion regarding earmarks I am requesting as Thursday, July 30, 2009 f part of H.R. 3326, the Defense Appropriations Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, pursu- EARMARK DECLARATION Act of 2010. ant to the Republican Leadership standards Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON ARD COBLE formation regarding earmarks I received as OF ILLINOIS Bill Number: H.R. 3326 part of H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Account: Army RDTE Ballistics Technology Appropriations Act, 2010: account (PE 0602618A) Thursday, July 30, 2009 Requesting Member: Congressman TED Legal Name of Requesting Entity: PPG In- POE Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, dustries Bill Number: H.R. 3326, the Department of pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 949, Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 ards on project funding, I am submitting the Lexington, NC 27293 Account: RDTE, A following information regarding project funding Description of Request: The bill provides Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lamar I requested as part of Fiscal Year 2010 De- $2,000,000 for Advanced Composite Armor for University fense Appropriations bill—H.R. 3326: Force Protection at PPG Industries (PPG).

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Building on the prior work on and tailored to defeat evolving ballistic and Im- steel, including CSS–42L, for use in the bear- the project, this request addresses the chal- provised Explosive Devices (IED) fragmenta- ing, as well as the introduction of new ball and lenges in using this key technology to imple- tion threats. The research program will de- retainer materials in the final bearing design ment solutions for the Navy’s advanced RF velop both non-transparent and transparent (such as silicon nitride balls, and a lightweight systems needs. solutions. As PPG has begun initial research carbon-carbon composite material for the re- RFMD Defense and Power Business Unit on this project, a variety of composite designs tainer material). The hybrid bearing tech- will be the recipient of the funding and use the have demonstrated success in laboratory test- nology, which includes a variety of material funds to accelerate development and adoption ing. Solutions will utilize new high strength and coating technologies, is being incor- of RFMD GaN technology. The Defense and glass fibers and will resist a wide range of porated into the Joint Strike Fighter engine, Power Business Unit was created specifically threats, including ballistic, blast and IED. Fur- and other platforms. to tailor RFMD technology to serve the needs ther, the project directly supports research ob- The Air Force has been working on this of the defense community. The project will be jectives at PPG facilities in Lexington, North project since 2003 with the Timken Company. led from the lead design and fabrication facility Carolina, to develop composite ballistic panel From prior year funding, 80% of the tech- in North Carolina. solutions designed to meet specific identified nology requirements set forth by the Air Force Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- threat levels. As threats continue to evolve, to bring the project to the point of final testing/ ARD COBLE advanced soldier and asset protective material placement into weapon platforms has been Bill Number: H.R. 3326 technologies are crucial to the U.S. Army. completed, including full engine tests. If fully Account: Marine Corps Operations and Technologies such as PPG’s fiberglass com- funded, the project should be completed in Maintenance Operational Forces account posite research are of national interest as we calendar 2010. (1A1A) Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Saab Bar- seek better protection for our soldiers in the Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- racuda USA, LLC field today and look ahead to our defense ARD COBLE Address of Requesting Entity: 608 East needs to come. Bill Number: H.R. 3326 McNeill Street, Lillington, NC 27546 Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- Account: Navy RDTE Integrated Surveil- Description of Request: The bill provides ARD COBLE lance Systems account (PE 0204311N) $3,500,000 for the Ultra Lightweight Camou- Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: General flage Net System (ULCANS) at Saab Barra- Account: Air Force RDTE Basic Research Dynamics Advanced Information Systems— cuda USA, LLC. ULCANS is the next genera- Materials account (PE 0602102F) Greensboro Legal Name of Requesting Entity: RF Micro Address of Requesting Entity: 5440 Mill- tion camouflage system. ULCANS increases Devices stream Road, McLeansville, NC 27301 survivability against advanced multi-spectral Address of Requesting Entity: 7628 Thorn- Description of Request: The bill provides visual, infrared (IR), and radar (RF) threats, dike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409 $2,000,000 for the Autonomous Anti-Sub- providing reduced probability of visual detec- Description of Request: The bill provides marine Warfare Vertical Beam Array Sonar tion, enhanced thermal and radar signature $2,000,000 for the Gallium Nitride Microelec- project at General Dynamics. The Autono- suppression, and improved background tronics and Materials project at RF Micro De- mous Anti-Submarine Vertical Beam Array matching. ULCANS ‘‘Marine friendly’’ features vices. Gallium Nitride-based microelectronics (VBA) is a stationary, acoustic array system include a more durable and snag-resistance is the next generation of semiconductor tech- that helps protect surface ships and sub- design. The funding requested would provide nology. It is of critical importance to the devel- marines against submarine-launched tor- ULCANS for one Marine Expeditionary Force. The ULCANS will greatly enhance the ability opment of many advanced defense systems, pedoes and anti-ship cruise missiles by de- for combat troops and support units to conceal in particular radar, communications and elec- tecting and reporting quiet diesel and nuclear military target signatures of weapons, vehicles tronic warfare systems. This technology also powered submarines. The VBA Sonar is and semi-permanent positions in situations has the potential to open up entirely new deployable from Trident guided missile sub- where the natural cover or concealment may areas of commercial wireless infrastructure ap- marines (SSGN), the Littoral Combat Ship be absent or inadequate. ULCANS can also plications. This Navy research project focuses (LCS) and other surface ships. The VBA be used as an aid in the concealment of per- on the development of advanced GaN RF Sonar can be used to protect an established manent prominent objects in a fixed pattern or power devices with enhanced performance Sea Base or Global Fleet Station in deep array, which present obvious targets. The and reliability. Building on prior research and water or in the littorals. Once positioned, it United States Marine Corps has an Unfunded development, this request will enable the transmits submarine contact information back Requirement (UFR) for ULCANS. Saab Barra- RFMD Defense and Power Business Unit to to the deploying platform’s combat system for cuda, LLC, in Lillington, North Carolina, is the accelerate development and adoption of classification, localization, tracking and en- industry leader in development, testing and RFMD GaN technology. The Defense and gagement. production of multi-spectral camouflage and Power Business Unit was created specifically Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- heat-reducing systems. The company pro- to tailor RFMD technology to serve the needs ARD COBLE duces 3,500-plus ULCANS systems per of the defense community. Bill Number: H.R. 3326 month. A supplier in my district, Glen Raven, Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- Account: Navy Research, Development, provides manufacturing support for this prod- ARD COBLE Test and Evaluation (RDTE) RF Systems Ap- Bill Number: H.R. 3326 plied Research account (PE 0602271N) uct. Account: Air Force RDTE Advanced Mate- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: RF Micro f rials for Weapons Systems account (PE Devices EARMARK DECLARATION 0603112F) Address of Requesting Entity: 7628 Thorn- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Timken dike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409 HON. JOHN R. CARTER Company Description of Request: The bill provides OF TEXAS Address of Requesting Entity: GNE–01, $2,000,000 for the Gallium Nitride (GaN) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1835 Dueber Avenue, S.W., P.O. Box 6928, Power Technology project at RF Micro De- Canton, Ohio 44706 vices. Gallium Nitride-based microelectronics Thursday, July 30, 2009 Description of Request: The bill provides is the next generation of semiconductor tech- Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to $1,000,000 for the Hybrid Bearing project at nology. It is of critical importance to the devel- the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Timken Company. Standard aerospace bear- opment of many advanced defense systems, marks, I am submitting the following informa- ings are not adequate for the demands of the in particular radar, communications and elec- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Joint Strike Fighter engine, or many other en- tronic warfare systems. This technology also the Department of Defense Appropriations Act gines. As a result, the Air Force has been has the potential to open up entirely new for Fiscal Year 2010.

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Due to the age of Account: RDT&E Navy Project Description: Dedicated resources the M939 vehicle fleet, a lack of a support pro- Project Recipient and Address: Teco Wes- are needed to rehabilitate Fort Hood lands de- gram for major sub-assemblies, and parts ob- tinghouse Motor Company, 5100 North IH 35, graded by over 60 years of training with tanks solescence, the M939A2 Repower program is Round Rock, TX 78681 and other military vehicles. Substantial reha- a critical program to maintain the M939 series Amount Provided: $1,000,000 bilitation can be achieved over the next five 5-ton trucks the U.S. Army will have in its in- Project Description: The megawatt power on years with an integrated program that reduces ventory until 2035. Navy future ships is estimated to be six times soil erosion and compaction, increases desir- Benefit to Taxpayers: The M939 series vehi- greater than that of existing surface combat- able vegetation, supports woody vegetation cles are fielded in all 54 states and territories ants. The emergence of superconductor mo- management, and provides appropriate tank and are used extensively in Homeland Secu- tors have the potential to make propulsion trails, stream-crossings, and hilltop access rity, disaster relief, emergency response, and packages smaller, more powerful, more en- points for tactical vehicles. Texas AgriLife Re- training missions. This program benefits cen- ergy efficient, and quieter than their standard search will work with Fort Hood Integrated tral Texas (Killeen/Ft. Hood area) from a work counterparts. The cost of superconductor mo- Training Area Management (ITAM) and other force and supplier perspective. Approximately tors, however, must be reduced if they are to collaborators to plan, implement, execute, and 48 production employees and support staff are be affordable for Navy ship applications. This verify the effectiveness of these rehabilitation involved in the M939A2 Series 5-ton Repower development effort is for the purpose of dem- efforts. Program in Killeen, TX. onstrating that bulk high temperature trapped Benefit to Taxpayers: The project improves Spending Plan: $5 million to install vehicle field magnets can be used rather than wire to training land for Fort Hood soldiers using re- repower kits for aging Army National Guard reduce the cost of superconducting motors by search proven reclamation practices. The M939 Series 5-ton trucks utilized in homeland one-third, produce twice the power, and in- practices installed through the project have defense and national security missions. Ap- crease safety of the crew and ship by being saved both time and money, while achieving proximately 90 percent of funding is for mate- able to turn the magnets off during fault condi- training area restoration. The local economy rial, including engine, transmission, cooling tions. also benefited as local contractors were em- package, electronics, and other vehicle com- Benefit to Taxpayers: Will help sustain the ployed for soil ripping, gully plug construction, ponents, with the remaining 10 percent for 391 jobs at TECO-Westinghouse in Round and other work. manufacturing labor. Rock and create 4 new jobs. Once the pro- Spending Plan: $700,000 is for brush clear- Project Name: High Volume Manufacturing gram moves from development to production ing and endangered species maintenance pro- for Thin-film Lithium Stack Battery Tech- phase, it would have direct impact on 40 to 50 grams. Of the remainder, approximately 90% nologies jobs. The benefit to the U.S. Navy is that it goes to Fort Hood-ITAM programs for imple- Account: RDT&E Army would have a powerful, affordable, reliable, mentation of training lands restoration vali- Project Recipient and Address: Applied Ma- and safe motor to support advanced weapon dated practices and 10% goes to Texas terial, 1300 N. 17th St., Suite 1040, Arlington, systems and radars on future ships in meeting AgriLife Research for assessment of these VA 22209 the Navy’s requirements stated in its Next programs and development of new practices. Amount Provided: $1,000,000 Generation Integrated Power System Road- Project Name: Techniques to Manage Non- Project Description: The war fighter is reliant map. compressible Hemorrhage Following Combat on dependable power for electronics and Spending Plan: If fully funded, the $6 million Injury weapons to assure superiority in battle. The requested in FY10 combined with the $2 mil- Account: RDT&E Army power sources must have energy available to lion appropriated in FY09 is expected to com- Project Recipient and Address: National power the electronics and weapons and be plete the development effort. The breakout is Trauma Institute, 16500 San Pedro Avenue, small, light and affordable. Applied Materials as follows: $920,000 for program management Suite 350, San Antonio, TX 78232 will develop cost effective domestic mfg. sys- and support; $3,500,000 for engineering labor; Amount Provided: $2,500,000 tems for next generation thin-film lithium bat- $290,000 for manufacturing labor; $1,290,000 Project Description: Traumatic injury is a na- teries that provide a solution to these chal- for testing. tionwide problem with severe consequences lenges that meet current and projected future f for our military and civilians. Noncompressible DOD requirements for high power, lightweight, TRIBUTE TO KELSEY DENNIS hemorrhage from injuries to the torso is the small size and low-cost. Successful develop- leading cause of potentially survivable deaths ment of the proposed mfg. systems will ad- of American troops and its mitigation is the dress the DoD power source technology re- HON. TOM LATHAM OF IOWA highest priority of U.S. military trauma sur- quirements such as energy and power density, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES geons and researchers. NTI’s goal is to de- life cycle, shelf life, discharge and charge velop simple, rapid and field-expedient tech- rates, form factor, safety and cost for the Thursday, July 30, 2009 niques for non-surgeons to stop truncal hem- needed military applications such as sensors, Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today orrhage. To secure advances in this field will fuses and man wearable soldier battery de- to recognize and congratulate Kelsey Dennis, require additional federal funding. Currently, vices. a student at Ames Middle School in Ames, trauma research is significantly underfunded Benefit to Taxpayers: This project estab- Iowa, on being selected as a winner of the Li- compared to illnesses which do not cause lishes in the U.S. innovative manufacturing brary of Congress’s 2009 Letters About Lit- nearly the same level of mortality as trauma. technologies for a strategically important mili- erature Competition. Benefit to Taxpayers: Increasing trauma re- tary and commercial field—thin-film energy The Letters About Literature Competition is search is likely to lead to the reduction of mor- storage technology. It will strengthen the com- a reading and writing program sponsored by tality and complications from noncompressible petitive edge of Applied Materials and enable the Library’s Center for the Book in partner- hemorrhage and improve outcomes. This will U.S. based companies to provide high-tech ship with Target Stores and in cooperation affect soldiers as well as civilians from the next generation domestic sources of thin film with affiliate state Centers for the Book located 31st and every congressional district. lithium batteries for military and commercial across the country. Kelsey’s letter was one of Spending Plan: Personnel, 54%; Materials & applications. approximately 55,000 entries nationwide se- Supplies, 8.4%; Equipment, 4.2%; Patient Spending Plan: The total project cost is lected from students in grades four through Care Costs, 16.8%; Administrative Costs, $30.5 million of which Applied Materials has twelve. Her letter was written to Jerry Spinelli, 16.2%. requested $3.0 million from Congress. Applied the author of Stargirl. Project Name: Army National Guard Materials will match the federal contribution I consider it a great honor to represent M939A2 Repower Program dollar for dollar: Personnel Salaries/Wages, Kelsey Dennis and her family in the United

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States Congress, and I know that my col- Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Description of Request: The funding of $1.5 leagues join me in congratulating her. I wish ROGERS million will be used to accelerate the adoption Kelsey continued success in her future edu- Bill Number: H.R. 3326 of sustainable manufacturing for small and cation and career. Account: OM, A medium enterprises in the U.S. Department of f Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Phoenix Defense supply base. The program will serve Products, Inc. as a pathway to find and utilize resources that EARMARK DECLARATION Address of Requesting Entity: 106 Bethford can be of value to the defense manufacturing Road, McKee, KY 40447 industrial base. HON. HAROLD ROGERS Description of Request: The funding of $2.5 Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD OF KENTUCKY million will be used to retrofit U.S. Army UH– ROGERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 60 transmission drip pans. Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Account: RDTE, A Thursday, July 30, 2009 ROGERS Legal Name of Recipient: Morehead State Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, Bill Number: H.R. 3326 University pursuant to the House Republican standards Account: OM, ARNG Address of Recipient: 150 University Boule- on congressionally-directed funding, I am sub- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Phoenix vard, Morehead, KY 40351 mitting the following information regarding Products, Inc. Description of Request: The funding of $2 funding included in H.R. 3326—Department of Address of Requesting Entity: 106 Bethford million will be used for the development of ad- Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 Road, McKee, KY 40447 vanced power technologies applicable to Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Description of Request: The funding of $2.5 nano-satellites, which will help meet tactical ROGERS million will be used to retrofit U.S. Army Na- warfighter requirements. The program will look Bill Number: H.R. 3326 tional Guard UH–60 transmission drip pans. at increasing the power available from solar Account: OM, A Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD cells through innovative mechanical structures Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Outdoor ROGERS that increase surface area. This effort is in di- Venture Corporation Bill Number: H.R. 3326 rect support of the Army’s mission in devel- Address of Requesting Entity: 2280 S. High- Account: DPA oping nano-satellites to meet tactical way 1651, Stearns, KY 42647 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Aspen warfighter requirements. Description of Request: The funding of $6 Compressor, LLC Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD million will be used to address U.S. Army Address of Requesting Entity: 825 Chap- ROGERS modular command post tent needs. pell’s Dairy Road, Somerset, KY 42503 Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Description of Request: The funding of $4.5 Account: DRUGS ROGERS million will be used to produce miniature com- Legal Name of Recipient: Kentucky Depart- Bill Number: H.R. 3326 pressors for electronics and personal cooling ment of Military Affairs Account: OM, A systems. Address of Recipient: Boone National Guard Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Outdoor Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Center, 100 Minuteman Parkway, Frankfort, Venture Corporation ROGERS KY 40601 Address of Requesting Entity: 2280 S. High- Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Description of Request: The funding of $3.5 way 1651, Stearns, KY 42647 Account: RDTE, A million will be used to support law enforce- Description of Request: The funding of $3 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Tier 3 ment in the eradication of marijuana across million will be used to address U.S. Army air- Data and Web Services the Commonwealth of Kentucky through the supported temper tent needs. Address of Requesting Entity: 1708 Forest use of military equipment and personnel. Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Lane, Suite 105, Corbin, KY 40701 Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD ROGERS Description of Request: The funding of $2 ROGERS Bill Number: H.R. 3326 million will be used to provide the Defense Lo- Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Account: RDTE, N gistics Agency (DLA) with an interface system Account: OP, A Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Progeny to the Army’s Product Lifecycle Management Legal Name of Recipient: Kentucky Depart- Systems Corporation (PLM) system. This system will reduce manu- ment of Military Affairs Address of Requesting Entity: 155 Valley facturing and repair potential costs and bridge Address of Recipient: Boone National Guard Oak Drive, Suite B, Somerset, KY 42503 the communications gap by exchanging prod- Center, 100 Minuteman Parkway, Frankfort, Description of Request: The funding of $2.5 uct technical data between engineering and KY 40601 million will be used for the development of a reprocurement. Description of Request: The funding of $6 biometrics-based submarine access control Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD million will be used for the procurement of system to automate and simplify secure sys- ROGERS generators for the Kentucky Army National tem access. Properly configured biometrics Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Guard. This will increase the capabilities of the systems, engineered into tactical system Account: RDTE, A Kentucky National Guard to effectively carry workstations and ship infrastructure, offer the Legal Name of Recipient: University of Ken- out its Defense Support to Civil Authorities ability for systems to reliably recognize users tucky Research Foundation mission by providing adequate power genera- without user intervention, resulting in rapid and Address of Recipient: Room 1 Kinkead Hall, tion to its 54 National Guard armories and secure system access. Lexington, KY 40506 rapid, transportable emergency power genera- Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Description of Request: The funding of $2 tion to critical life-saving and emergency re- ROGERS million will be used for a lethal cancers early sponse facilities throughout the Common- Bill Number: H.R. 3326 detection and awareness program. This pro- wealth in emergency situations. Account: RDTE, N gram can provide the Department of Defense Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Boneal with health information to identify high risk fac- ROGERS Incorporated tors and exposures to cancer in military envi- Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Address of Requesting Entity: 6962 U.S. ronments, and provide a model for early can- Account: AP, A Highway 460, Means, KY 40346 cer detection and screening. Legal Name of Recipient: Kentucky Depart- Description of Request: The funding of $5 Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD ment of Military Affairs million will be used for the development of ex- ROGERS Address of Recipient: Boone National Guard perimental low-cost, expendable autonomous Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Center, 100 Minuteman Parkway, Frankfort, underwater vehicles (AUVs). AUVs provide Account: RDTE, DW KY 40601 support for a variety of mission including intel- Legal Name of Recipient: University of Ken- Description of Request: The funding of $2 ligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, deploy- tucky Research Foundation million will be used for the one-time procure- ment of mine counter measures, and assist- Address of Recipient: Room 1 Kinkead Hall, ment of advanced civil support radio systems ance of anti-submarine warfare. Lexington, KY 40506 to be installed on Kentucky Army National

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As a result it is unable to cool and heat Bough and Finch; whose family members Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD the building sufficiently throughout the year. have been making outstanding contributions to ROGERS Earmark: Repair Heating, Ventilation, Air the Territory of the U. S. Virgin Islands for Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Conditioning System in National Simulations more than four generations. Account: RDTE, A Center Raymond Finch is a product of the Virgin Is- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Ensign Requesting Member: Congresswoman LYNN lands public school system and a graduate of Bickford Aerospace and Dynamics JENKINS the Christiansted High School in 1958. He Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 219, Bill Number: H.R. 3326 completed, on schedule, his Bachelor of Arts State Route 175, Graham, KY 42344 Account: OM,A in Political Science, Minor in Economics, from Description of Request: The funding of $3 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Fort Howard University in 1962; and his Juris Doc- million will be used to provide for the for- Leavenworth, KS tor Degree in 1965, from the Howard Univer- warding and optimization of current Reactive Address of Requesting Entity: 881 McClel- sity School of Law. Armor (RA) solutions to reduce weight, defeat lan Ave, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 Entering in the U. S. Army as a First Lieu- emerging threats, develop multi-threat capa- Description of Request: Provide an earmark tenant in 1966, he served honorably for three bility enhancements, and increase overall of $1,785,000 to correct air quality problems in years, adjudicating claims of U.S. personnel safety. the three-story, 93,000 SF National Simulation and Vietnamese nationals. He was also an Advocate before the Elimination Boards, Arti- f Center located in Building 45. Originally built in 1882, this former barracks was remodeled cle 15 Hearings and in Article 32 investiga- EARMARK DECLARATION 15 years ago into a secure training facility, tions. His exemplary service was awarded with which due to its mission, could not have any the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commenda- HON. LYNN JENKINS windows. It houses a large amount of informa- tion Medal, and a Certificate of Appreciation from General William C. Westmoreland and OF KANSAS tion technology which is used in conducting the Army Chief of Staff. simulations. The number of personnel using IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Having served previously as a Law Clerk in the building during training simulations has in- Thursday, July 30, 2009 the Municipal Court of the Virgin Islands, he creased substantially over the last several worked as a Law Clerk upon his return to the Ms. JENKINS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to years. The HVAC system must be upgraded the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Territory, in the firm of Hodge and Sheen. He to handle the requirement to properly ventilate was admitted into the Virgin Islands Bar in marks, I am submitting the following informa- and cool the building given the larger heat tion regarding earmarks I received as part of 1970 and became a partner in the law firm of load generated by the automation equipment Hodge, Sheen, Finch and Ross in 1971. For the FY2010 Defense Appropriations Bill, H.R. and the high number of personnel. The exist- 3326: more than a dozen years he was an instructor ing HVAC equipment was installed during the at the University of Virgin Islands and the Earmark: Army Command and General Staff last remodel and has reached its useful life College Leadership Training Program American Banking Association. expectancy. It is no longer capable of sup- In 1976, then Virgin Islands Governor, Cyril Requesting Member: Congresswoman LYNN porting the mission. E. King, appointed him Judge of the Municipal JENKINS Earmark: 190th Air Refueling Wing Squad- Court of the Virgin Islands. On September 1, Bill Number: H.R. 3326 ron Operations Facility 1994, after being nominated by President Clin- Account: OM,A Requesting Member: Congresswoman LYNN ton, Raymond Finch took the oath of office as Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Fort JENKINS Judge of the District Court of the Virgin Is- Leavenworth, KS Bill Number: H.R. 3326 lands, and became Chief Judge of the District Address of Requesting Entity: 881 McClel- Account: OM,ANG Court in August, 1999. lan Ave., Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Kansas Raymond Finch the Law Clerk, to retiring Description of Request: Provide an earmark Air National Guard District Court Judge Finch, has seen the re- of $2,000,000 to continue a partnership with Address of Requesting Entity: 5920 SE Coy- markable evolution of the Virgin Islands Judi- Kansas State University to provide an M.A. ote Dr., Topeka, KS 66619 cial system. The Municipal Court that he first and Ph.D. in Security Studies, and an M.S. Description of Request: To provide an ear- served as a Law Clerk was the same Court to and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership to mili- mark of $1,000,000 to remodel and upgrade which he was first appointed as a Judge. Dur- tary students and faculty at the Command and the current Squadron Operations Facility to ef- ing his judicial tenure, the Municipal Court be- General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth. The fectively meet the day-to-day requirements of came the Territorial Court, where it achieved program was developed in close coordination the 190th ARW, which has increased in size its jurisdictional autonomy and recognition as with senior faculty at CGSC. This program re- and mission for the KC–135R tanker oper- the highest local court in the Territory and it is sponds to a need identified by Fort Leaven- ation. now the Superior Court. During Judge Finch’s worth in an area of expertise at Kansas State f District Court tenure, the Supreme Court of University. the Virgin Islands was established. Earmark: Repair Heating, Ventilation, Air HONORING THE SERVICE OF Accordingly, Finch’s judicial career also Conditioning System at Ft. Leavenworth JUDGE RAYMOND LAWRENCE evolved through his serving as Acting Pre- Requesting Member: Congresswoman LYNN FINCH, TO THE FEDERAL AND siding Judge, Territorial Court of the Virgin Is- JENKINS VIRGIN ISLANDS JUDICIAL lands; Judge, Appellate Division, U. S. District Bill Number: H.R. 3326 BRANCHES AND TO THE COMMU- Court of the Virgin Islands; by Special Des- Account: OM,A NITY OF THE U.S. VIRGIN IS- ignation as Judge of the U. S. District Court of Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Fort LANDS the Virgin Islands; U. S. District Court Judge Leavenworth, KS and Chief District Court Judge for the Virgin Address of Requesting Entity: 881 McClel- HON. DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN Islands. During Judge Finch’s tenure on the lan Ave, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Bench, he was served by a group of Law Description of Request: Provide an earmark IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Clerks, many of whom have gone on to distin- of $2,796,000 to replace a failing HVAC sys- guished and illustrious careers. tem in the Community Center located in Build- Thursday, July 30, 2009 His demeanor has always been one of quiet ing 318. This is a 41,000 SF building, built in Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Madam Speaker, I reserve. He is one of those rare individuals 1940. This building provides a unique location rise to pay tribute to Judge Raymond Law- that will listen attentively. There have been oc- for a variety of community support events rence Finch, a Jurist extraordinaire, who has casions where a court room participant miscal- throughout the year that often involve large served the Virgin Islands legal and judicial culated with uttering a statement, uncomfort- numbers of people, such as town hall meet- communities with diligence, competence and ably finding themselves in the vise of a first

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He has mastered the un- In 2007, Congress passed the Virginia Storm. canny ability to clearly and concisely follow the Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, McCarthy told of the final tribute, the military dictates of law, weaving and intermingling, which aims to stop these senseless accidents. rites at the graveside of a veteran, the presen- with the African West Indian derived customs, In addition to encouraging the use of bar- tation of the American Flag under which they of Danish and American cultural and jurispru- riers, such as fencing to prevent children from served and then TAPS was played by a 6th dential influence. No easy task. His pride and wandering unsupervised into the pool, this law grade student. The program ended with the understanding of the Virgin Islands culture, increases safety at public swimming pools and singing of God Bless America! heritage and its people, resulted in out- spas by requiring anti-entrapment drain cov- Osage American Legion Post 278 and Sa- standing interpretations and implementations ers. And yet even with these protections, we cred Heart School are indebted to the Joe of law that appealed to all the adversaries. must remind parents to be vigilant and know Foss Institute for making this program pos- His numerous community and professional where their children are at all times. sible.’’ involvements have been demonstrated On behalf of the citizens of Pembroke f through membership in the Virgin Islands Bar Pines, I thank officers Parsons and Cuba for Association; Court of Appeals for the Third their heroic efforts and hope that we can learn INTRODUCTION OF THE JERU- Circuit; American Law Institute; American an important lesson from this near-tragedy. SALEM EMBASSY AND RECOGNI- TION ACT OF 2009 Judges’ Association; American Bar Associa- f tion; National Bar Association, and the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commis- TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN LEGION HON. DAN BURTON AUXILIARY UNIT 278 OF OSAGE, sion. His wise acumen was sought as or con- OF INDIANA IOWA tributed to, the Task Force Member of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Criminal Code Revision Project; Committee on Thursday, July 30, 2009 Model Criminal Jury Instructions, Third Court HON. TOM LATHAM of Appeals; Supervisory Board of Juvenile OF IOWA Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, Justice & Prevention of Delinquency Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forty-two years ago, during the Six Day War of 1967, Israeli troops reunified the city of Jeru- mittee; the Democratic Party of the Virgin Is- Thursday, July 30, 2009 lands; and Board of Directors of Boy’s Club, salem. Since then, people of all religious faiths St. Croix Division. Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today have been guaranteed full access to holy sites At the recent unveiling of his official District to recognize the American Legion Auxiliary within the city, and the rights of all faiths have Court Judge portrait, he showed a profound Unit 278 of Osage, Iowa. The Unit facilitated been respected and protected. sensitivity when he thanked all that had gath- the Veterans Inspiring Patriotism program as a In 1995, the U.S. Congress declared that it ered. part of the Joe Foss Institute, and I am hon- is the official position of the United States that Judge Finch has one son and two daugh- ored to submit into the CONGRESSIONAL Jerusalem is, and rightly ought to remain, the ters; through marriage, an additional son and RECORD the following commentary from the undivided capital of Israel. Since that time, the daughter. program in Osage. Congress has repeatedly and overwhelmingly The Virgin Islands and its people have been ‘‘Osage American Legion Post 278 Presents adopted multiple resolutions reaffirming this privileged to witness the passing of one that program at Sacred Heart School: commitment to Jerusalem’s continued status touched many, thereby making the world a Betty McCarthy of Osage American Legion as a unified, undivided city. President Obama better place. Auxiliary Unit 278 was the facilitator of the Joe has also pledged his personal support for Je- f Foss Institute’s program ‘Veterans Inspiring rusalem as the capital of Israel. On June 4, Patriotism’ for Sacred Heart students grades 2008, while still serving as a United States HONORING DENNIS CUBA AND K–6th. Joe Foss achieved international fame Senator, President Obama said that: ‘‘Jeru- DAVID PARSONS as America’s top Marine fighter pilot in World salem will remain the capital of Israel, and it War II with a record of more than 60 missions must remain undivided.’’ HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ in the South Pacific and shooting down 26 Despite this apparent unanimity, however, OF FLORIDA Japanese Zeroes. His bravery in combat the United States has inexplicably never acted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES earned him the Congressional Medal of to move the United States Embassy from Tel Honor. Aviv to Jerusalem. United States officials do Thursday, July 30, 2009 Joe’s many lifetime achievements are told in conduct diplomatic meetings and other busi- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam his autobiography ‘A Proud American.’ ness in the city of Jerusalem in de facto rec- Speaker, I rise to recognize two heroic police In 2001, he founded the Joe Foss Institute ognition of its status as the capital of Israel, officers from my district and to reinforce the as a non-profit organization with its mission of but the Embassy remains firmly grounded in importance of swimming pool safety. promoting Patriotism, Public Service, Integrity Tel Aviv. On the evening of Tuesday, July 7, City of and an Appreciation for America’s Freedoms. Every sovereign country has the right to Pembroke Pines police officers Dennis Cuba, The ‘Veterans Inspiring Patriotism’ is designed designate its own capital and the United a seven-year force veteran and David Par- for school children from grades K–12. Through States maintains its Embassy in the func- sons, a 25-year force veteran, arrived within this program, American Flags for the class- tioning capital of every country. The one ex- one minute of receiving a call about a boy room and replicas of the United States Con- ception is Israel, a great friend and ally to the whose arm was entrapped in the drain of a stitution and the Bill of Rights are made avail- United States. The President of Israel, the hot tub. able at no cost to be presented along with the Knesset—Israel’s Parliament—and the Israeli There is no doubt that the quick response program. Supreme Court are all located in Jerusalem; and professionalism of the Pembroke Pines An age appropriate video was part of the and that is where the Embassy of the United Police Department saved five-year old Miguel presentation which helped the students under- States rightfully should be as well. Marin’s life. stand the freedoms established by the Con- I rise today to introduce the ‘‘Jerusalem Em- Officers Parsons and Cuba were able to re- stitution and the Bill of Rights. Following the bassy and Recognition Act of 2009’’ which vive Miguel, but only after several attempts to video, John Ross, member of Osage Legion mandates the relocation of the U.S. Embassy free him from the brute force and suction of Post 278, told of his service in the military and to Jerusalem, and reaffirms U.S. policy that the spa drain—the result of a faulty drain what it means to be a patriot. This was fol- Jerusalem must remain the undivided capital cover. lowed by questions from the students. of Israel; for two reasons. First, passing this Unfortunately, not all of these stories have a The presentation ended with John Ross pre- bill and immediately relocating the United happy ending. Drowning is the leading cause senting American Flags as well as the lami- States Embassy to Jerusalem will, in my opin- of unintentional death to children under the nated copies of the Constitution and Bill of ion, send a strong message to the Iranian re- age of five. Rights to 5 students, each of whom were gime that the United States stands in strong

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Madam Speaker, I rise today to backing away from. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II. They were the first For example, Presidential Determination Thursday, July 30, 2009 2009–19, which was transmitted by the Ad- women to fly military aircraft for the United ministration to Congress just a couple of Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I States and deserve to be commended for their bravery. months ago, renewed a legally required waiver rise today to introduce a resolution recognizing which allows the Administration to continue to From 1942 to 1944, these women flew in one of the national capital area’s most unique various non-combat missions, allowing male delay the May 31, 1999 deadline for moving and cherished wetland and wildlife preserves the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to pilots to be deployed into combat. Their suc- and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Jerusalem. While the renewal of the waiver cess in flying fighter, bomber, transport, and was not unexpected or unusual, the actual text legislation that was enacted to ensure its sur- training aircraft eventually led to the integra- of the waiver message did contain a surprise. vival. tion of female pilots into the United States The Obama Administration neglected to in- In 1959, the U.S. Congress passed legisla- Armed Services. There were 1,102 female WASP trained clude a key sentence that the previous Admin- tion designating Fairfax County’s Dyke Marsh during World War II, and 300 survive today, istration had included in previous determina- as a protected ecosystem, for the purpose of tions; specifically: ‘‘My Administration remains two of whom currently reside in Virginia’s 10th promoting fish and wildlife development and Congressional District. Joan Lemley of committed to beginning the process of moving preserving their natural habitat. Until that time, our embassy to Jerusalem.’’ Purcellville and Barbara Ross of Warrenton the Dyke Marsh, which is the largest remain- are two of these brave pilots who served their Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope that the ing freshwater tidal marsh along the Potomac country during World War II. crucial omission in Presidential Determination River shoreline in this area, was in danger of On July 1, President Obama signed S. 164 2009–19 was an inadvertent oversight. Even if disappearing as a result of commercial dredg- into law, which awards our nation’s highest it was, I believe it is well past time to revisit ing and dumping operations. honor—the Congressional Gold Medal—to the Jerusalem Embassy Act and close, once each of these women pioneers of World War One of the key driving forces behind this and for all, the ludicrous waiver loophole that II. They will finally receive the recognition they has continued to allow the diplomatic embar- legislation was our very own Honorable JOHN deserve for their wartime military service to rassment of not having our Embassy located DINGELL of Michigan. His leadership, deter- our country. I was pleased to be an original in the capital city of Israel to continue for ten mination, and dedication to conservation and cosponsor of the House version of this meas- years. I strongly urge my colleagues to dem- habitat preservation were essential to ensuring ure, which was introduced by Congresswoman onstrate their support for the people of Israel that the Dyke Marsh was not destroyed at the ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN. by co-sponsoring this important bill. expense of further dredging and filling activi- I ask that my colleagues join me today in ties. Representative DINGELL, along with the commending Barbara Ross, Joan Lemley and f late Honorable John P. Saylor of Pennsylvania the other women pilots for serving their coun- try in World War II. EARMARK DECLARATION and the late Honorable Henry S. Reuss of Wisconsin, are to be commended on their ef- f forts in championing this legislation 50 years TRIBUTE TO RYAN NOVAK HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER ago, and one purpose of this resolution is to OF TEXAS do just that. HON. TOM LATHAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Dyke Marsh was formed over 5,000 OF IOWA years ago and today provides a delicate, yet IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 30, 2009 critical, habitat for a diverse array of more Thursday, July 30, 2009 Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, pur- than 6,500 species of plants and animals, in- Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today suant to the Republican standards on member cluding some that are threatened or endan- to recognize and honor Ryan Novak, a native requests, I am submitting the following infor- gered. Thanks to this insightful legislation and of rural Decorah, Iowa and current University mation regarding a congressionally directed continued restoration efforts since that time, of Iowa student. Ryan is riding his bicycle appropriation project I sponsored as part of the value of Dyke Marsh today extends be- across the United States this summer to raise H.R. 3326, FY 2010 Department of Defense yond its role as a preserve and protected eco- money for people with disabilities. Appropriations Act. system; it provides natural flood control, stem- Ryan is participating in the Journey of Hope, Agency/Account: Department of the Army— ming of shoreline erosion, water quality en- a 64-day, 4000-mile bicycle ride from San RDT&E hancement, and aesthetic and recreational en- Francisco, California to Washington, DC to Amount: $1,500,000 joyment for people of all ages. benefit Push America. Push America was founded in 1977 through Pi Kappa Phi as a Requesting Entity: Texas Tech University, Please join me in celebrating the 50th anni- way for undergraduate fraternity brothers to The Institute of Environmental and Human versary of this legislation, in recognizing the experience leadership development through Health (TIEHH), 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX importance and significance of the local treas- serving people with disabilities. 79409 ure that the legislation protects, in reaffirming During this bicycle ride, Ryan is not only The funding for the Zumwalt National Pro- our commitment to protecting our precious raising money but educating people about the gram for Countermeasures to Biological and threatened wetlands, and in honoring three in- needs of those with disabilities. He is also Chemical Threats is requested to further the dividuals whose leadership and commitment to stopping at local organizations and a variety of understanding and ability of operational mili- environmental stewardship were instrumental community events to meet people with disabil- tary forces to identify, prevent, and mitigate ities and to tell his story and promote the in the Dyke Marsh’s preservation. any threats war fighters may face from biologi- cause. cal and chemical weapon agents in any envi- I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- I know that my colleagues in the United ronment at any time. tion. States Congress join me in commending Ryan

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Project Name: Hybrid Power Generating EARMARK DECLARATION and the private sector; better economics by re- System placing parts on an on condition inspections Amount Received: $2,000,000 HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON basis instead of a ‘life limited’ basis; and the Account: Advanced Electronics Tech- OF IDAHO ability to successfully apply NDT techniques to nologies Account in the Department of De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES composite materials. Currently, no commer- fense RDT&E Recipient: M2E Power, Inc. Thursday, July 30, 2009 cialized NDT technique works on composite materials. Recipient’s Street Address: 845 West Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, in accord- Project Name: Domestic Manufacturing of McGregor Court, Suite 150, Boise, Idaho ance with the policies and standards put forth 45nm Electronics (DOME) 83705 by the House Appropriations Committee and Amount Received: $2,000,000 Description: Research at the Idaho National the GOP Leadership, I would like to list the Account: Advanced Spacecraft Technology Laboratory resulted in a breakthrough tech- congressionally-directed projects I have re- Account in the Air Force RDT&E nology using compressed magnetic fields quested in my home State of Idaho that are Recipient: American Semiconductor, Inc. which can generate power. M2E Power is ex- contained in the report of H.R. 3326, the Recipient’s Street Address: 3100 South panding on this research to develop high den- FY2010 House Defense Appropriations Bill. Vista Avenue, Suite 230, Boise, Idaho 83705 sity generators based on breakthrough con- Project Name: 3–D Technology for Ad- Description: Funding for this program will figurations of permanent magnetic material, vanced Sensor Systems deploy a new foundry capability to address the coil designs and advanced power electronics. Amount Received: $2,000,000 most critical electronics sourcing issue faced With further development efforts, M2E Power’s Account: Electronics Technology Account in for secure supply of advanced DOD integrated technologies will enable lightweight, compact the Department of Defense RDT&E circuits in 2012 and beyond. DOME is an power sources and highly power-dense com- Recipient: Boise State University AFRL-sponsored initiative to implement a ponents that will significantly reduce the logis- Recipient’s Street Address: 1910 University 45nm state-of-the-art wafer fabrication capa- tics burden, while increasing the survivability Drive, Boise, Idaho 83725 bility to meet current and future system re- and lethality of the warfighter. The continued Description: The 3–D packaging approach quirements for fabrication of specialized inte- research, development, testing and validation offers the promise of a dramatic decrease in grated circuits in a broadly available foundry of the technology should result in mission ex- the system weight and volume, together with capacity to serve DOD. Microelectronics capa- tension for dismounted soldiers and consider- increased system performance. This project bility for defense applications requires ad- able savings by reducing the reliance on dis- will provide funding to continue to develop 3– vancement of technology for each generation posable batteries. In addition, the technology D processing techniques on silicon and LTCC of new defense system. Defense system re- will substantially increase the overall efficiency platforms. These include technologies for die- quirements are often highly specialized and in- of motors, generators and propulsion systems and wafer-scale bonding and 3–D intercon- clude capability beyond that of standard com- used defense-wide. nects. These techniques will be applied to cre- mercial devices due to their unique operational Project Name: Integrated Passive Electronic ate 3–D integration and packaging solutions environments. An advanced and sustainable Components applicable to a general category of high per- defense microelectronics supply solution is re- Amount Received: $1,700,000 formance sensor systems. The military has a quired that can provide parts in low volume at Account: Advanced Spacecraft Technology need for new three-dimensional (3–D) pack- reasonable costs and be fabricated on-shore in the Air Force RDT&E aging of electronic systems, particularly sensor to meet security requirements. This advanced Recipient: University of Idaho systems for portable (i.e., on-soldier) applica- process technology enables higher speed, Recipient’s Street Address: 820 Idaho Ave., tions. 3–D integration and packaging of sen- lower power electronics that are of vital impor- Morrill Hall 109, Moscow, ID 83844 sors will result in smaller electronics with ex- tance to the military and intelligence commu- Description: Spacecraft are critical for co- panded capability, allowing the soldier in the nities. The DOME program will deliver the ca- ordinating modern military operations, particu- field to be more effective. pability to manufacture semiconductors at the larly for intelligence gathering, battle-space Project Name: Accelerator-Driven Non-De- most advanced technology node currently in communications, resource deployment (e.g. structive Testing production, 45nm, at an American run on- Global Positioning System), and targeting. Amount Received: $2,000,000 shore facility optimized for DOD/IC business. More accurate and timely information enables Account: Support Systems Development Ac- Project Name: Hybrid Energy Systems De- more effective deployment, but requires en- count in the Air Force RDT&E sign and Testing hanced sensing, communications and com- Recipient: Idaho State University Amount Received: $2,000,000 puting, which require more power. Limited en- Recipient’s Street Address: 921 South 8th Account: Military Engineering Advanced ergy sources and cooling capacity aboard Avenue, Stop 8007, Pocatello, Idaho 83209 Technology Account in the Army RDT&E spacecraft restrict increased processing capa- Description: The Idaho Accelerator Center Recipient: Idaho National Laboratory bility. Power consumption has become a lim- (IAC) will develop a research, education and Recipient’s Street Address: 2525 Fremont iting factor in the performance electronic and commercialization program that takes non-de- Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83415 computing technologies. Microchip designers structive testing techniques developed at the Description: The Hybrid Energy Systems have addressed rising power consumption by IAC and advances their development. The Development and Testing Program will provide reducing the voltage levels of the power deliv- penetrating and non-destructive techniques the Army transformational technologies that ered to the chips, with excellent results. How- that are under development include new tech- advance Army leadership in global energy se- ever, this creates a new problem of how to de- niques in positron annihilation spectroscopy curity and carbon reduction. Hybrid energy liver clean low-voltage power to the chips. with accelerator-based gammabeams, the use concepts provided through this program could This research will develop the technologies to of mono-chromatic x-ray beams and the use allow the Army to simultaneously address en- enable low-voltage power regulation to be in- of photon activation (via photonuclear reac- ergy supply (electrical grid and fuel supply) se- tegrated onto the same piece of silicon that tions) for trace element analysis of materials curity and surety, environmental (CO2) foot- holds the computing circuits, thus making and manufacturing processes. The develop- print reduction, and provide national economic ultra-low-power microelectronics practical. The ment of practical non-destructive testing (NDT) benefits. This project will leverage unique as- key to this technology is integrated passive techniques will help the U.S. Air Force reduce sets at the INL, such as its Hybrid Testing components. In addition, this research will aircraft downtime necessary for inspection and Lab, engineering-scale energy test beds, produce a new range of component options enhance turn-around times by more quickly supercomputing capabilities, and hybrid sys- for analog circuit designers, enabling greater identifying needed repairs through spectros- tems design teams, and nuclear technology ability to program and increasing flexibility of copy and the use of x-ray. The development designs, to develop, validate, and assess hy- on-board electronic systems.

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Madam Speaker, Account: RDT&E, Army Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) in accordance with the Republican Conference Legal Name of Receiving Entity: BAE Sys- Recipient: Premier Technology Inc. standards regarding Member initiatives, I rise tems today to provide a description for how funds Address of Receiving Entity: 1101 Wilson Recipient’s Street Address: 1858 West appropriated in response to my requests sub- Blvd., Suite 2000, Arlington, VA 22209 Bridge Street, Blackfoot, Idaho 83221. mitted to the House Appropriations Committee Description of Request: Provide $2,000,000 Description: Premier Technology Inc. will will be allocated. In making those requests, I for the Paladin Integrated Management for work with the Idaho National Lab, Navy PEO submitted a financial certification letter to work to be completed in Anniston, AL. The FY Submarine (PMS 399), U.S. Special Oper- Chairman OBEY which accompanied my re- 10 President’s Budget contains funding for re- ations Command, Naval Special Warfare quests, and included the following information: search and development Army funds to assist Command and the Navy Office of Naval Re- I hereby certify that to the best of my knowl- in making the M109A6 Paladin and its com- search to provide material, design and fabrica- edge these requests (1) are not directed to panion vehicle the Field Artillery Ammunition tion solutions for ASDS external structural any entity or program that will be named after Support Vehicle (FAASV) sustainable through components allowing those components to a sitting Member of Congress; (2) are not in- the year 2050. The changes to this vehicle will withstand severe hydrodynamic, hydrostatic tended to be used by any entity to secure incorporate the Bradley’s drive train and sus- and shock loading while maintaining significant funds for other entities unless the use of fund- pension components that will reduce the logis- resistance to corrosion in situations where the ing is consistent with the specified purpose of tics footprint thereby reducing operational and support costs. This funding is needed for this ASDS is attached to the submerged host sub- the earmark; and (3) meet or exceed all statu- program be reinstated to its original schedule marine operating at high speeds. Candidate tory requirements for matching funds where applicable. I further certify that should any of (the program was Congressionally reduced by components include the host submarine pylon the requests I have submitted be included in that same amount during the FY09 budget assembly, ASDS lower hatch (buttress the bill, I will place a statement describing how process). Procurement funds to initiate low threads) and ASDS shaft line components. the funds in each of the included requests will rate initial production are in the FY 10 pro- The goal of this project is to assist the U.S. be spent and justifying the use of federal tax- curement budget. The Army intends to fund Navy in bringing ASDS to its fullest oper- payer funds. this program through completion. This is a na- ational capability by addressing challenges In order to fully comply with these stand- tional defense program which provides fire- that it faces in key material issues. ards, Madam Speaker, I hereby submit a de- power to our troops engaged in combat. Project Name: Radiation Hardened Cryo- scription of how the funds appropriated in the Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE genic Read Out Integrated Circuits Department of Defense Appropriations Act for ROGERS (Alabama) Amount Received: $2,000,000 Fiscal Year 2010 will be used for the projects Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- to follow. fense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010 Account: Defense Production Act Purchases Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE Account: RDT&E, Army in Department of Defense Procurement ROGERS (Alabama) Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Electric Recipient: ON Semiconductor, Inc. Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- Fuel Battery Corporation (Arotech Subsidiary) fense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010 Address of Receiving Entity: 354 Industry Recipient’s Street Address: 2300 Buckskin Account: RDT&E, Army Drive, Auburn, AL 36832 Road, Pocatello, Idaho 83201 Legal Name of Receiving Entity: SCRA, In- Description of Request: Provide $2,500,000 Description: Readout integrated circuits stitute for Solutions Generation (funding will for the Novel Zinc Air Power Sources for Mili- (ROIC) are the foundation of thermal imaging benefit the Anniston Army Depot) tary. This funding will develop Zinc-Air battery systems. These systems have forever Address of Receiving Entity: 5300 Inter- technology that will provide the soldier with a changed modern warfare and surveillance. national Boulevard, N. Charleston, SC 29418 high energy density power source that signifi- The United States Air Force and the Missile Description of Request: Provide $2,500,000 cantly reduces battery carry weight. Previous Defense Agency have been investigating ways in funding for the Highly Integrated Production advances in the technology have helped to cut to improve manufacturing capabilities and im- for Expediting RESET. This funding was re- warfighter battery carry weight in half. Contin- prove cryogenic and radiation performance of quested by the Calhoun County Chamber of ued development of body-worn energy dis- these circuits. The thermal imagers of the fu- Commerce to benefit the Anniston Army tribution systems, coupled with further devel- ture will operate in harsh environmental condi- Depot, located at 7 Frankford Avenue, Annis- opment of Zinc-Air battery technology, prom- tions for longer periods of time and will have ton, AL 36201. A critical readiness issue fac- ises to cut warfighter battery carry weight fur- increased resolution (through increased pixel ing the military today is repairing and restoring ther, while reducing battery quantities carried count) than the detectors of today. Maintaining military equipment that has been damaged or on long missions. Reducing battery type and a domestic source of this technology, as well worn out in battle. Resetting small arms and count lowers operational risk by reducing the as working to enhance the manufacturing ca- crew served weapons is particularly chal- need for re-supply. In addition, Zinc-Air bat- pabilities of this critical technology, are as lenging, given their sheer numbers and the tery’s intrinsic safety (cannot combust or ex- equally important as increasing the yield. The fact that, there is a growing incidence of non- plode even when penetrated by hot projec- DPA Title III Readout Integrated Circuit conforming parts used to support reset oper- tiles) enhances warfighter safety. Lithium-Air (ROIC) program will continue the improvement ations there. In addition, under the current battery technology is in its infancy but has the system, a lot of time and cost are required to efforts to develop technology that includes a highest possible energy density of any battery design and apply product improvements dur- larger stitched die, smaller feature size (< system promising a quantum leap in the ing reset. HIPER ensure a quick and efficient 0.35um), improved yields, and reduced cycle warfighter mission length. RESET turn-around for weapons to the the- Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE times will enable a domestic U.S. source for ater. The requested funding will drive down- ROGERS (Alabama) ROIC manufacturing to meet our national de- stream efficiencies in manufacturing and qual- Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- fense needs. ity inspection by enabling the utilization of fense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010 I appreciate the opportunity to provide a list laser scanning technology to significantly Account: RDT&E, Army of Congressionally-directed projects in the re- shorten the time and lower the cost for reset- Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Auburn port accompanying the FY 2010 Defense Ap- ting and modernizing the military’s small arms University propriations bill on behalf of Idaho and provide and crew-served weapons. This funding will Address of Receiving Entity: 102 Samford an explanation of my support for them. provide for integration, collaboration, scanning Hall Auburn, AL 36849

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System at- throughout the country. tributes to be optimized include: overall effi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ciency, fuel flexibility, activity maintenance and f Thursday, July 30, 2009 poison tolerance of the various catalysts, start- EARMARK DECLARATION up/shutdown time-scales, process robustness, Mr. DELAHUNT. Madam Speaker, I rise reliability/ruggedness, safety, thermal/acoustic HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. today so that my colleagues in the House of signature and integration, and reductions in OF TENNESSEE Representatives can join me in honoring the overall weight and volume. Additional efforts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service of U.S. Marine Corporal Nicholas G. will be conducted to design and adapt fuel Xiarhos—a loving son and brother, exception- processor/fuel cell systems to appropriate Thursday, July 30, 2009 ally dedicated soldier, and a constituent of electrical loads with respect to voltage, cur- Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, consistent mine. rent, AC/DC operation, peak power require- with House Republican Earmark Standards, I On July 23, Nick died after being injured by ments versus average power and overall au- am submitting the following earmark disclo- a roadside explosive while serving in the tonomy time. More efficient forms of energy sure information for project requests that I conversion and power production are of key made and which were included within H.R. Garmsir District, an area in the volatile region importance to the Army and can be leveraged 3326, ‘‘Making appropriations for the Depart- of southern Afghanistan. If ever there was an many times as a gallon of fuel or a pound of ment of Defense for the fiscal year ending individual who went above and beyond to an- food is transported from its point of origin to a September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.’’ swer the call of service to his country, Nick forward deployed base of operations. For rea- Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN was that man. He returned from a tour of duty sons of inter-operability, the Army must utilize DUNCAN in Iraq this past October only to change battal- existing and readily available fuel sources Account: RDTE—Air Force ions so that he could be redeployed to Af- such as JP–8 and diesel. Project Amount: $2,000,000 ghanistan in May. At the time of his death, Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University Nick was serving with the 2nd Battalion, 8th ROGERS (Alabama) of Tennessee, 328 Ferris Hall, 1508 Middle Marine Regiment, and was scheduled to re- Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 turn home around Christmas. fense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010 Description of Request: The funding will be Account: OM, Army Beloved and admired by his family, peers, Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Intergraph used for design, testing, and evaluation of sys- fellow men and women in uniform, and his Corporation tems needed for the harvesting and storage of hometown community of Yarmouth, Massa- Address of Receiving Entity: 170 Graphics green energy. The need for the nation to de- chusetts, 21-year-old Nick was the epitome of Drive, Madison, AL 35758 sign, implement, and test systems and proc- a true American hero. He eschewed being sin- Description of Request: Provide $5,000,000 esses capable of producing renewable energy gled out for his achievements and admirable at a large scale is vital for the U.S. military for the Fort Benning National Incident Man- sacrifices, telling others that he was no dif- and the nation as a whole. agement System (NIMS)-Compliant Installation ferent from the thousands of other Marines Operations Center. In January 2009, the De- f who shared the same mission. As he told his partment of Defense (DOD) released an in- parents only two weeks before his death, he TRIBUTE TO DONNIE D. CHIZEK struction sheet (NUMBER 6055.17) on the In- was living his dream while serving in Afghani- stallation Emergency Management (IEM) pro- stan despite the physical and emotional toll gram to establish policy, assign responsibil- HON. TOM LATHAM that combat takes on even the most seasoned ities, and prescribe procedures for developing, OF IOWA soldiers. implementing, and sustaining IEM programs at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DOD installations. IEM directly supports the Six feet tall, athletic, and muscular, Nick had Homeland Security Presidential Directive Thursday, July 30, 2009 a heart of gold that instinctively drew others to (HSPD)–5, which orders the Secretary of Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today him. During his years at Dennis-Yarmouth Re- Homeland Security to develop and administer to recognize Mr. Donnie D. Chizek as a mem- gional High School, he was dubbed ‘‘the a National Incident Management System ber of Troop A, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored mayor of DY’’ for his outgoing, amiable, friend- (NIMS). A NIMS-compliant installation oper- Cavalry Regiment. This military unit was re- ly nature and popularity. As a senior, he re- ations center provides a unified approach to cently awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. ceived the ‘‘Does Most For Others’’ title—a incident management, standard command, This rare and prestigious citation honors the well-deserved moniker that embodied how and management structures, as well as cre- Unit’s courageous actions in the Republic of Nick approached relationships, his military ates an emphasis on preparedness, mutual South Vietnam. service, and life in general. Upon returning aid, and resource management. Without this In 1970 Troop A, 1st Squadron, 11th Ar- from Afghanistan, Nick’s goal was to attend system in place, it is very difficult for respond- mored Cavalry Regiment distinguished itself college and—following in his father, Lieutenant ers from different jurisdictions to communicate through a series of serious combat missions Steven Xiarhos’, footsteps—to become a po- and work together effectively. Because Fort over a period of several months. The Presi- lice officer. Benning extends across the Alabama-Georgia dential Unit Citation has been awarded less Nick’s life was one of immense promise, border, the implementation of a NIMS-compli- than 100 times since its inception in 1941. I tragically ended too soon. As he is laid to rest ant installation operations center directly sup- am very pleased with the Department of De- tomorrow, I want to extend my deepest condo- ports HSPD–5 by providing interoperability fense’s review and recommendation to recog- lences to the Xiarhos family—his parents, Ste- and cross-jurisdiction capabilities among local nize this unit with this esteemed honor. ven and Lisa; his younger brother, Alexander; and multi-state response agencies. The re- The bravery and sacrifice displayed by and his twin sisters, Ashlynne and Elizabeth. quest will allow Fort Benning to create a Donnie Chizek during his service to our Nation NIMS-compliant state-of-the-art operations goes above and beyond what we are asked of While he will be truly missed by all those center. This system will provide Fort Benning as citizens of this country. I know that Mem- whose lives he touched, Nick’s memory and with the critically needed capability to track bers of the House of Representatives join me the sacrifice he made for our country will for- and protect new incidents and existing activi- in congratulating Donnie on his well deserved ever live on. ties. The final solution will integrate first re- award and wish him the best in his future en- Thank you, Nicholas Xiarhos, for your serv- sponder force protection and the fire fighting deavors. ice. May you rest in peace.

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Madam Speaker, I would like will pay the contribution rate of 3.5 percent of Thursday, July 30, 2009 to recognize the city of Leander and its staff their retirement salary. for their great work within the community for Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, Additionally, the bill would authorize Federal the Adopt-a-Unit Program. The city of Leander judges to voluntarily increase their contribu- I rise today to acknowledge the immense spir- adopted troops from the 4th Infantry Division itual achievement of Watchman Nee, a great tions to JSAS in order to enhance the value of out of Fort Hood, Texas, through the Adopt-a- their survivors’ annuities. pioneer of Christianity in China. Unit program. The city offered support to the According to the Congressional Budget Of- Christianity Today magazine recently hon- troops and their families with supplies, care fice, this bill would carry a negligible cost as ored Watchman Nee as one of the 100 most packages, and moral support during their de- any impact on the JSAS system by the new influential Christians of the twentieth century. ployment to Iraq over the last year. enrollees would be entirely borne by the new Watchman Nee died over thirty years ago but I appreciate the work and dedication of the enrollees. his life and work continue to influence millions city of Leander staff and commend them for Congress has previously authorized such a of Protestant Christians in China. Today more their commitment to the soldiers of the United JSAS open season three times: in 1976, 1985 than three thousand churches outside of States Army. and 1992. It has been seventeen years since It is an honor to recognize the city of Lean- China, including several hundred in the United the last open season, and this bill is but a der for their great work. States, look to him as one of their religious small step towards lightening what is often the and theological leaders. f financial burden of judicial public service. The Senate unanimously passed this impor- Watchman Nee was an astonishingly de- PROTECTING THE SURVIVORS OF OUR JUDICIAL OFFICIALS tant legislation. I am proud to join the Senate voted and energetic man, which I think can be and send this important measure to President seen from a capsule summary of his life. He Obama. became a Christian in 1922. In the 1930s, he HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. f traveled to Europe and North America, where OF GEORGIA he delivered sermons and speeches. Later his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING AND RECOGNIZING THE sermons were collected and published as Thursday, July 30, 2009 PASSING OF MR. YOSEMITE, NIC books. By the late 1940s, Nee had become Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, FIORE the most influential Chinese Christian writer, I am honored to bring to the floor the Judicial evangelist, and church builder. In 1952, the Survivors Protection Act of 2009. The bill HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Chinese government imprisoned Nee and would provide a limited six month period for OF CALIFORNIA many other Christian leaders for their faith. incumbent Federal judges to opt into the Judi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nee was never released, though during the cial Survivors’ Annuities System (JSAS) and Thursday, July 30, 2009 1960s and 1970s several of his books contin- begin contributing toward an survivors’ annuity ued to grow in influence and popularity, par- for their spouses and dependent children. Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise ticularly in the United States, and his best- The JSAS is a critical optional benefit for today to pay honor and respect to one of my known book, The Normal Christian Life, sold Federal judges. Currently, unlike the survivors friends and heroes, Mr. Nic Fiore, who lived a over one million copies world-wide and be- of other Federal employees, judges’ spouses full 88 years of life, and passed away on June came a twentieth-century Christian classic. In and dependent children receive no survivor in- 16, 2009 from pneumonia. 1972 he died at the age of 71 in a labor farm; come benefits unless the judge elects to par- Nic was a legendary ski instructor and com- munity leader who taught nearly 140,000 peo- his few surviving letters confirm that he re- ticipate. In addition, the judge must have spe- ple to ski at Yosemite’s Badger Pass Ski Area. mained faithful to God until the end. cifically elected JSAS for a spouse to continue health insurance coverage under the Federal Nic served in several different capacities in Madam Speaker, it is estimated that China Employees Health Benefits program after the Yosemite for 57 years after first coming to Yo- has more than one hundred million Christians, judge’s death. semite in 1947 from his hometown in Mon- and millions of them consider themselves the The judges of our Federal judiciary fre- treal, Canada. Nic originally came to Yosemite spiritual heirs of Watchman Nee. Millions more quently give up lucrative jobs with many bene- for one season but fell in love with the are rightly proud of the contribution Watchman fits for the honor and privilege of serving on crowned jewel of America’s national parks and Nee made to global Christianity—he was the our judiciary. Allowing a JSAS open season is stayed for the rest of his life, building commu- first Chinese Christian to exercise an influence a small way to allow judges to provide for their nity, friendship, and family in the area. He is on Western Christians—and indeed of his con- families despite the financial sacrifice of ac- survived by his daughters, Cindy and Nicole, tribution to world spiritual culture. It is sad that cepting a Federal judgeship. and eight grandchildren. the works of Watchman Nee are officially Judges are bound by their initial decision re- In describing his experience moving to Yo- banned in China—even as they are being dis- garding contributing to JSAS for the remainder semite from Canada in 1947, Nic said, ‘‘I had covered afresh by a new generation of West- of their career. However, circumstances never been in love, but the feeling hit me like ern Christians. It is my hope that Watchman change, and while initially judges may have a ton of bricks. Like a bolt of lightning. Right Nee’s collected works can be freely published chosen not to opt into the program due to fi- then and there, down deep, in the corner of and distributed within China. nancial pressure at the time, conflicting prior- my heart, I said to myself, ‘I doubt you’ll ever ities such as the need to pay the expense of leave this place.’ And I never have.’’ After Watchman Nee’s death, when his a dependant education, or simply the failure to In 1956, Nic was named director of the Yo- niece came to collect his few possessions, plan ahead, this leaves the survivors of forty semite Ski School, and in 1963 he was ap- she was given a scrap of paper that a guard percent of Article III and non-Article III judges pointed director of the Yosemite High Sierra had found by his bed. What was written on at risk. Camps. During this time, Nic also managed that scrap may serve as Watchman Nee’s tes- Currently only sixty percent of Article III and the Wawona and Glacier Point hotels among tament: ‘‘Christ is the Son of God Who died non-Article III judges participate in JSAS. This other concession facilities. for the redemption of sinners and was resur- bill would provide those forty percent of active Many of the aspects of Yosemite and Badg- rected after three days. This is the greatest or senior Federal judges, who did not initially er Pass Ski Area that are most beloved by truth in the universe. I die because of my be- enroll in JSAS, a limited open season to enroll myself and families everywhere who have the lief in Christ. Watchman Nee.’’ in the program. privilege to visit and enjoy Yosemite National

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Just as Congress and leagues have said about Nic’s generosity of Hall has traditionally housed Hawai‘i’s most Treasury have attempted to measure what is heart, his ability to make everyone who met sacred and beloved artifacts. With its volcanic legitimate in debt transactions between affili- him feel as though they were his best friend, stone exterior and extensive use of native koa ates, there have been previous attempts to and his mastery of Yosemite. Nic had a spe- wood, Hawaiian Hall is considered a address the problem of excessive reinsurance cial ability to share his passion and enthu- masterwork of late Victorian museum design. between related entities. Unfortunately, as re- siasm for skiing, and recreation with genera- With this important renovation, hundreds of cent data shows, those attempts have been tions of visitors to Yosemite as well as the thousand visitors and local residents will enter unsuccessful. permanent Yosemite community. the world of Hawai‘i. They will hear the oral Since 1996, the amount of reinsurance sent The list of Nic’s accomplishments is long. In tradition of oli and mo ‘olelo. They will experi- to offshore affiliates has grown dramatically, 2006, Nic was chosen by the Yosemite Fund ence Hawai‘i’s deep connection between its from a total of $4 billion ceded in 1996 to $33 as their person of the year, and was des- natural and cultural worlds. Bishop Museum billion in 2008, including nearly $21 billion to ignated as ‘‘Yosemite’s Ambassador-at- has served as an essential repository and Bermuda affiliates and over $7 billion to Swiss Large.’’ In January 2009, Nic was inducted education institution for over a century. affiliates. Use of this affiliate reinsurance pro- into the California Outdoors Hall of Fame, an In honor of this important anniversary and vides foreign insurance groups a significant enshrinement award presented by the Sports- the major restoration of Hawaiian Hall, Con- market advantage over U.S. companies in men’s Exposition. To be considered for this gressman ABERCROMBIE and I introduced H. writing direct insurance here in the U.S. We considerable award, nominees must have in- Res. 541, which we are hoping will pass the have seen in the last decade a doubling in the spired thousands of Californians to take part in House in the near future. I urge my colleagues growth of market share of direct premiums the great outdoors and must have taken part to join me in commending the important efforts written by groups domiciled outside the U.S., in an overriding range of adventures. I person- of the Museum and in celebrating the 120th from 5.1 percent to 10.9 percent, representing ally cannot think of a more qualified individual anniversary of its founding with the restoration $54 billion in direct premiums written in 2006. to fit that description than Nic. and reopening of its Hawaiian Hall. Mahalo! Again, Bermuda-based companies represent Nic held the position of executive director of f the bulk of this growth, rising from 0.1 percent the Professional Ski Instructors of America to 4 percent. And it should be noted that dur- (PSIA) Western Divison. He was recognized BILL TO CLOSE OFFSHORE ing this time, the percentage of premiums as the ‘‘Most Valuable Ski Instructor’’ of PSIA REINSURANCE TAX LOOPHOLE ceded to affiliates of non-U.S. based compa- in 1971. Nic also received the ‘‘Charlie Proctor nies has grown from 13 percent to 67 percent. Award’’ in 1986, which honors individuals who HON. RICHARD E. NEAL Bermuda is not the only jurisdiction favorable have made outstanding contributions to the OF MASSACHUSETTS for reinsurance. In fact last year, one company sport of skiing in Northern California and Ne- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES moved from the Cayman Islands to Switzer- vada. It is the highest award given by the Si- Thursday, July 30, 2009 land citing ‘‘the security of a network of tax erra Chapter of the North American Ski Jour- treaties,’’ among other benefits. nalists Association. Additionally, in 1987, Fiore Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Madam Speak- Congress first recognized the problem of ex- was nominated for the U.S. Ski Hall of Fame, er, today I am pleased to come before the cessive reinsurance in 1984 and provided spe- as well as received the ‘‘Outstanding Contribu- House to introduce legislation ending the use cific authority to Treasury under Section 845 tions to the Sport of Skiing’’ award. of excessive affiliate reinsurance by foreign in- of the tax code to reallocate items and make In addition to all of these accomplishments, surance groups to strip their U.S. income into adjustments in reinsurance transactions in Nic was also an author, writing a best selling tax havens, avoid tax, and gain a competitive order to prevent tax avoidance or evasion. In book, ‘‘So You Want to Ski’’ along with a advantage over American companies. In the 2003, the Treasury Department testified before newspaper column titled ‘‘Ski Tips by Nic past, I have offered a number of bills to limit Congress that the existing mechanisms were Fiore.’’ offshore tax avoidance. Today’s bill follows on not sufficient. In 2004, Congress amended this Again, Madam Speaker, I rise in recognition that trend but focuses specifically on one area provision to expand the authority of Treasury of my friend and Yosemite community builder of the financial services sector. to not only reallocate among the parties to a Mr. Yosemite, Mr. Nic Fiore. Nic will be The financial services industry has, like all reinsurance agreement but also to recharac- missed by many. His legacy in the Yosemite us, experienced a tough year with the eco- terize items within or related to the agreement. community will live on, as will his passion and nomic upheaval. As businesses realign, Congress specifically cited the concern that enthusiasm for the sport of skiing. merge, and in some cases, cease operations, these reinsurance transactions were being f the advantages of a no- or low-tax jurisdiction used inappropriately among U.S. and foreign from which to operate is tempting. The bene- related parties for tax evasion. Despite this CELEBRATING THE 120TH ANNI- fits of being headquartered in a tax haven can grant of expanded authority, Treasury has still VERSARY OF BISHOP MUSEUM be quite significant for a company with invest- been unable to stem the tide moving offshore. ment income over long periods of time. Use of Recently, a coalition of U.S.-based insur- HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO affiliate reinsurance allows foreign-based com- ance and reinsurance companies has been OF HAWAII panies to shift their U.S. reserves and their in- formed to express their concerns to Congress. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vestment income overseas into tax havens, With more than 150,000 employees and a tril- thereby avoiding U.S. tax. lion dollars in assets here in the U.S., I believe Thursday, July 30, 2009 The President has recently suggested a it is a message of concern that we should Ms. HIRONO. Madam Speaker, August, number of proposals tightening tax rules for heed. Last month, they wrote to the leadership 2009 marks the 120th anniversary of Bernice U.S.-based companies operating overseas. of the House and Senate tax-writing commit- Pauahi Bishop Museum, the State of Hawai‘i’s Those proposals deserve a thorough review to tees urging passage of my bill because, as Natural and Cultural History Museum. Found- assess their merits. But before we consider they wrote, ‘‘This loophole provides foreign- ed more than a century ago, in the memory cracking down on the foreign earnings of U.S. controlled insurers a significant tax advantage Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop by her hus- companies, we should make sure we are tax- over their domestic competitors in attracting band, Charles Reed Bishop, Bishop Museum ing the earnings of foreign groups that do capital to write U.S. business.’’ has contributed to the world’s understanding business in the United States the same way That is why I am again filing legislation to of the natural and cultural history of the Pacific we do for those based here. Ending the tax disallow deductions for excess reinsurance and Hawai‘i. It has collected and preserved advantage for foreign-based insurance groups premiums with respect to U.S. risks paid to af- nearly 25 million scientific animal and plant from use of affiliate reinsurance was even a filiated insurance companies that are not sub- specimens and 2.4 million cultural objects that platform issue for candidate Obama last year. ject to U.S. tax. The excess amount will be

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More than 29 mil- Project Name: Alice Road taxpayer with respect to the income from affil- lion Americans are saving through long-term Amount Provided: $750,000 iate reinsurance. Thus, the bill merely restores mutual funds held in taxable accounts, either Account: FHWA TCSP—Transportation & a level-playing field, treating U.S. insurers and to supplement their employers’ retirement Community & System Preservation foreign-based insurers alike. The legislation plans, or because they do not have access to Recipient: Iowa Dept of Transportation provides Treasury the authority to carry out or such plans. Seventy-six percent of mutual Recipient’s Street Address: 800 Lincoln Way prevent the avoidance of the provisions of this fund investors say that their primary financial Ames, IA 50010 bill. goal is to save for retirement. At the same Description: This funding would be used for My colleagues may be thinking that this time, almost half—about 76.2 million of 158.1 the constructing of a 6-lane arterial blvd. as sounds similar to another provision in the million workers—are not offered any form of part of a north-south economic development code, and they would be right. The tax code pension or retirement savings at work. corridor. currently tries to limit the amount of earnings Meanwhile, the costs once in retirement are Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, stripping—that is, sending U.S. profits offshore growing. For example, the Employee Benefit Housing and Urban Development, and Related through inflated interest deductions—by dis- Research Institute estimates that, depending Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 allowing the interest deduction over a certain on their source of health insurance coverage Project Name: Ames Intermodal Facility threshold. In the reinsurance context, U.S. af- and their comfort level with having a 50-per- Amount Provided: $350,000 filiates of foreign based reinsurance entities cent, 75-percent, or 90-percent chance of hav- Account: FTA—Buses & Bus Facilities may be sending offshore excessive amounts ing enough savings to cover health insurance Recipient: Ames Transit Agency of reinsurance to strip those premiums out of premiums and out-of-pocket health care ex- Recipient’s Street Address: 1700 University the purview of the U.S. tax system. My bill lim- penses in retirement, men retiring at age 65 in Blvd. Ames, IA 50010 its the deduction for those premiums to the ex- 2019 will need between $114,000–$634,000, Description: This project would construct an tent the reinsurance to a related party exceeds while needed savings for women range from intermodal transportation facility that would the industry average. $164,000–$754,000. consolidate three essential transportation func- I hope that in the coming weeks, my col- Mutual fund investors who automatically re- tions in Ames, IA. within a single, intermodal leagues and experts in the industry will care- invest are doing the right thing. They are sav- facility (intercity bus operations, public transit fully review this new proposal and provide ing for the longer term, contributing to our na- and parking law enforcement). The funds constructive commentary on it. A fuller tech- tional economy, and building up their own re- would accommodate the design phase of this nical explanation of the bill will be posted on tirement nest egg. These Americans should be project, in support of a multi-modal and my website, which will provide some back- encouraged to save not punished for doing so ‘‘green’’ transportation resource. Funding ground on the industry as well as a technical through a tax on automatic reinvestments. The would move the project forward. description of the bill. Madam Speaker, I ap- tax code needs to help, not hinder, saving for Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, preciate the opportunity to address the House retirement. I urge my colleagues to join us in Housing and Urban Development, and Related on this important matter and I assure my col- this effort and cosponsor this legislation. Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 leagues that I will continue my efforts to com- f Project Name: Ames Transit Facility Expan- bat offshore tax avoidance, regardless of what sion RECOGNIZING THE GREATER LE- industry is impacted. Amount Provided: $500,000 ANDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE f Account: FTA—Buses & Bus Facilities Recipient: Ames Transit Agency THE GENERATING RETIREMENT HON. JOHN R. CARTER Recipient’s Street Address: 1700 University OWNERSHIP THROUGH LONG- OF TEXAS Blvd. Ames, IA 50010 TERM HOLDING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description: The current bus storage facility Thursday, July 30, 2009 is built for 25 vehicles; the facility now houses 70 vehicles on the same site, crowding both Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like storage and maintenance operations. The new HON. PAUL RYAN to recognize the Greater Leander Chamber of facility would be built on the existing site or a OF WISCONSIN Commerce for its great efforts within the com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES satellite site. munity and serving as a helpful resource for Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, Thursday, July 30, 2009 the Adopt-a-Unit Program in Leander. The city Housing and Urban Development, and Related Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, I, of Leander participated in adopting troops Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 from the 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, along with Congressman ARTUR DAVIS and Project Name: Earthworks Engineering Re- Texas. The Program provided soldiers and Congressman JOSEPH CROWLEY, re-introduce search Center—EERC today the Generating Retirement Ownership their families back home with supplies, care Amount Provided: $500,000 Through Long-Term Holding (‘‘GROWTH’’) Act packages and moral support during their de- Account: Transportation Planning, Re- of 2009. At a time when our economy is strug- ployment to Iraq over the last year. search, and Development I appreciate the hard work and commitment gling to recover, this bipartisan bill would pro- Recipient: Iowa State University vide a valuable tool to hardworking Americans of the Greater Leander Chamber staff and Recipient’s Street Address: 1750 saving for retirement and other financial goals. look forward to what great things it will do in Beardshear Hall Ames, IA 50011 Mutual fund investors are overwhelmingly the future. Description: The EERC is an effort that It is an honor to recognize the Greater Le- middle-income Americans investing for the does research in the area of geo & construc- ander Chamber of Commerce and its staff. long term. For many of these investors, mutual tion engineering approaches to U.S. civil infra- funds provide a low-cost, professionally man- f structure needs. The research initiatives are aged, diversified opportunity in which they can EARMARK DISCLOSURES aimed at finding better ways to evaluate those save for their own retirement. Currently, inves- technologies and techniques used in earth tors who buy shares in a mutual fund and hold HON. TOM LATHAM moving related to new and improved transpor- them for the long term find themselves taxed OF IOWA tation infrastructure. This project is all the as they go—even though no fund shares were more relevant as we approach solutions to in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sold and no cash was received. This legisla- frastructure needs. tion allows mutual fund shareholders to keep Thursday, July 30, 2009 Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, more of their own money working for them Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Housing and Urban Development, and Related longer by deferring capital gains taxes until the new House Republican standards on ear- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:19 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR09\E31JY9.000 E31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 31, 2009 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 20497 Project Name: Iowa Highway 92 Recon- Account: FHWA TCSP—Transportation & will be a battlefield-ready Army Battle Com- struction Community & System Preservation mand System that integrates information col- Amount Provided: $750,000 Recipient: Iowa Dept of Transportation lected using a wide range of methods (recon- Account: FHWA TCSP—Transportation & Recipient’s Street Address: 800 Lincoln Way naissance imagery, direct surveillance, sen- Community & System Preservation Ames, IA 50010 sors, etc.) to create virtual representations of Recipient: Iowa Dept of Transportation Description: This project is oriented toward a given area, providing an operational picture Recipient’s Street Address: 800 Lincoln Way safety improvement with the reconstruction of for all mission phases. The request will pro- Ames, IA 50010 Industrial Park Road, including the widening of vide funding needed to proceed with field-test- Description: The project would consist of im- this heavily traveled road, and planned con- ing and evaluation of the system, the next provements to Iowa Highway 92 located in struction of a railroad overpass. Funding is stage of development with the U.S. Army. Warren County, Iowa. Project would begin needed for reconstruction of Industrial Park Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- approx. 1,000’ west of Warren County Road Rd, in anticipation of overpass construction. fense Appropriations Act, 2010 R63 and extend east for approximately 1.3 The overpass grade separation will allow safe Project Name: Wireless Medical Monitoring miles to the city of Indianola. This project is crossing over a busy railroad switchyard, im- System (WiMed) necessary because the existing highway no proving safety and environmental impacts. Amount Provided: $3,000,000 longer meets current roadway design stand- Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, Account: Research, Development, Test and ards, and has areas of limited passing and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Evaluation—Army sight distance. The area has an above aver- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Recipient: Athena GTX age crash rate. Project Name: West Grand Avenue Exten- Recipient’s Street Address: 3630 SW 61st Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, sion Street, Suite 395 Housing and Urban Development, and Related Amount Provided: $750,000 Description: The purpose of the project is to Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Account: FHWA TCSP—Transportation & greatly improve casualty care in combat situa- Project Name: Jefferson, Iowa Streetscape Community & System Preservation tions, where medics are unable to effectively Amount Provided: $385,000 Recipient: Iowa Dept of Transportation monitor injured soldiers’ conditions. Current Account: HUD EDI Recipient’s Street Address: 800 Lincoln Way medical triage monitors and vital signs data Recipient: City of Jefferson Ames, IA 50010 tracking tools are complex, heavy, and have Recipient’s Street Address: 220 Chestnut Description: This project is comprised of numerous wires with bulky connections. St. Jefferson, IA 50129 three roadway segments that will be part of Wounded soldiers in Iraq will see care within Description: This is phase I of a multi-phase the transportation infrastructure in SE Dallas one hour, and in Afghanistan the time may ex- streetscape initiative that includes under- County, IA. The roadway corridor improve- ceed four hours. There are often extensive ground wiring for signal controls, sidewalk re- ments will provide access from I-35 to a tech- delays in air evacuations during fire fights and facing and general improvements from the nology park and, ultimately, connect to I-80 a definitive lack of medical state monitoring. back of curbs to building fences in a four-block and the SW Beltway in Madison County, IA. The Wireless Medical Monitoring System en- area around the Greene County Courthouse. The funding in the bill is for necessary plan- sures that medical triage can be performed ef- Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, ning and environmental reports. fectively by medics on the battlefield, and that Housing and Urban Development, and Related Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- medical information about the casualty is re- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 fense Appropriations Act, 2010 tained to improve treatment following evacu- Project Name: Jet Engine Technology In- Project Name: Portable Rapid Bacterial ation. The system includes a stick-on sensor spection to Support Continued Airworthiness— Warfare Detection Unit that integrates pulse oximetry, blood pressure, JET Amount Provided: $4,000,000 temperature, skin humidity, and electrocardio- Amount Provided: $700,000 Account: Research, Development, Test and grams into a single unit. Information from Account: Research (FAA) Evaluation, Defense-Wide these units is broadcast to a single monitoring Recipient: Iowa State University Recipient: Advanced Analytical Tech- screen used by the medic, using Wi-Fi tech- Recipient’s Street Address: 1750 nologies, Inc. nology. The U.S. Army and the National Trau- Beardshear Hall Ames, IA 50011 Recipient’s Street Address: 2901 South ma Institute are currently conducting com- Description: The JET program at Iowa State Loop Drive, Ames, IA 50010 prehensive clinical trials across numerous Univ. develops advanced inspection tech- Description: The project objective is to de- Level 1 Trauma Centers using this system. niques for jet engine components to enable velop portable instrumentation that provides Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- the use of more fuel efficient engine tech- biological warfare identification in drinking fense Appropriations Act, 2010 nologies, and to ensure that new material & water samples in hours or minutes instead of Project Name: HyperAcute Vaccine Devel- design approaches do not compromise safety. days. This technology provides the rapid re- opment Aviation safety is important to the industry, sponse needed to protect our troops from ex- Amount Provided: $4,500,000 particularly as new materials are driven close posure to harmful agents on the battlefield, Account: Research, Development, Test and to margins of safety. and could also have homeland security appli- Evaluation—Army Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, cations. For example, early bird flu virus iden- Recipient: BioProtection Systems Corpora- Housing and Urban Development, and Related tification in remote areas could help avert a tion Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 pandemic flu scenario. This technology would Recipient’s Street Address: 2901 S. Loop Project Name: Marshalltown Bus Replace- provide for the rapid detection of biological Drive, Suite 3360, Ames, IA 50010 ment warfare agents both domestically and inter- Description: The project objective is to de- Amount Provided: $315,000 nationally. velop anti-viral vaccines for use against Ebola, Account: FTA—Buses & Bus Facilities Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- Crimean Congo and other biological warfare Recipient: City of Marshalltown fense Appropriations Act, 2010 agents. Although millions of dollars have been Recipient’s Street Address: 24 N. Center St. Project Name: Shared Vision spent on Biological Defense over the past sev- Marshalltown, IA 50158 Amount Provided: $3,000,000 eral years, only a handful of vaccines/medica- Description: The City of Marshalltown is Account: Research, Development, Test and tions have been developed to counter known seeking to replace one ‘‘low-floor’’ bus that is Evaluation—Army threats. Unfortunately, most have proven to be 17 years old. The funding is needed to assist Recipient: Mechdyne Corporation. weak and impractical to administer because in the purchase of a replacement bus for use Recipient’s Street Address: 11 East Church they require multiple doses for protection or as part of the city public transportation fleet. Street, Marshalltown IA 50158 treatment. Importantly, these vaccines would Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, Description: The project objective is to de- not protect against genetically engineered bio- Housing and Urban Development, and Related velop software and hardware to achieve a ca- logical weapons, which are relatively easy to Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 pability to provide all levels of military com- produce. The vaccine technology is being de- Project Name: Roger Snedden Dr. Exten- mand with access to real-time, visual informa- veloped to (1) enhance current vaccines, mak- sion/Grade Separation—Phase 1 tion about a battle space, for use in mission ing them more effective and practical for use, Amount Provided: $1,000,000 planning and after action review. The result (2) generate vaccines for known threats where

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JOSEPH CANNON and has received funding through the National interference, jamming, and spoofing. HOUGHTELING Institutes of Health, and the Defense Threat f Reduction Agency. Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘MEDICAL HON. ANNA G. ESHOO fense Appropriations Act, 2010 DEBT RELIEF ACT OF 2009’’ OF CALIFORNIA Project Name: Advanced Live, Virtual, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Constructive (LVC) Training Systems HON. MARY JO KILROY Thursday, July 30, 2009 Amount Provided: $3,500,000 OF OHIO Account: Research, Development, Test and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a Bay Area icon, Joseph Can- Evaluation—Army Thursday, July 30, 2009 Recipient: Iowa State University non Houghteling, who passed away at his Recipient’s Street Address: 1750 Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, today I intro- home on June 23, 2009, in San Francisco, Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011–2035 duce legislation, the ‘‘Medical Debt Relief Act California, at the age of 84. He was a distin- Description: The Virtual Reality Applications of 2009,’’ which would protect those hard- guished American, a dedicated publisher, and Center (VRAC) located at Iowa State Univer- working Americans who play by the rules, pay a devoted husband, father and grandfather. sity has a scientific team leading research in or settle their medical debts, yet find their eco- Joe Houghteling was born in San Francisco the development of advanced software proto- nomic well-being and their credit scores ad- and attended Phillips Academy in Andover, types that utilize immersive virtual warfighting versely affected for years due to medical debt, Massachusetts. He graduated from Yale in environments, in collaboration with the U.S. large or small, that has gone to collection. 1947 and throughout his life lived in Palo Alto, Army. Keeping up with the unique demands of The ‘‘Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009’’ Los Gatos, Atherton and Portola Valley. urban combat and ever-changing environ- would prohibit all consumer credit agencies In the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, Joe ments in counterinsurgency warfare requires and creditors from using paid off or settled Houghteling and his partners published a flexible and adaptive training systems that can medical debt collection in assessing a con- string of newspapers that included the Los be modified rapidly and deployed effectively in sumer’s creditworthiness. Gatos Times-Observer, The Sunnyvale Stand- Medical debt is unique. Americans don’t the field. This project is intended to help the ard, The Mountain View Register-Leader, The choose when accidents happen or when ill- Department of Defense meet its training objec- Gilroy Dispatch, and The Pleasanton Times. ness strikes. Medical debt collection issues af- tive to ensure soldiers can improvise and He was a California delegate to the Demo- fect both insured and uninsured. adapt to emerging challenges. cratic Conventions in 1956, supporting Adlai According to credit evaluators, medical debt Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- Stevenson, and in 1960, supporting John F. collections are more likely to be in dispute, in- fense Appropriations Act, 2010 Kennedy. consistently reported, and of questionable Project Name: Multi-Utility Materials for He was Northern California Treasurer of the value in predicting future payment perform- Army Future Combat Systems 1960 Kennedy campaign and he actively par- ance because it is atypical and non-predictive. Amount Requested: $1,000,000 ticipated in many other campaigns, including Nevertheless, medical debt that has been Account: Research, Development, Test and those of Governors Pat and Jerry Brown, Sen- completely paid off or settled can significantly Evaluation—Army ator John Tunney, Senator DIANNE FEINSTEIN damage a consumer’s credit score for years. Recipient: Iowa State University and former Congressman Pete McCloskey. He As a result, consumers can be denied credit Recipient’s Street Address: 1750 also served on the State Park Commission, or pay higher interest rates when buying a Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011–2035 the State Highway Commission, the San Fran- home or obtaining a credit card. Description: This initiative is designed to en- cisco Bay Conservation and Development The issue of medical debt affects millions. In able Iowa State University, in partnership with Commission, and the Metropolitan Transpor- fact, according to the Commonwealth Fund, Florida A&M University and the South Dakota tation Commission. medical bill problems or accrued medical debt School of Mines & Technology, to support the Joe Houghteling was President of the Na- affects roughly 72 million working-age adults U.S. Army in developing and evaluating weap- tional Maritime Museum Association in San in American. For 2007, 28 million working-age ons and protective armor materials, with em- Francisco from 1992–1994 and served on the American adults were contacted by a collec- phasis on survivability. This includes the de- boards of many distinguished nonprofits in- tion agency for unpaid medical bills. velopment of new materials and non- cluding Stanford Hospital, California Tomor- destructive techniques to assure that the ma- f row, the Planning and Conservation League terials have the desired properties to provide RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF ROUND Foundation, the Coro Foundation, Peninsula the best and most reliable physical protection ROCK, TX School and the California Newspaper Pub- to the soldier. lishers Association. Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- HON. JOHN R. CARTER Joe Houghteling lived his life beautifully, gracefully, and full of commitment and our fense Appropriations Act, 2010 OF TEXAS country and our community are immensely Project Name: Low Cost GPS Receivers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Amount Provided: $4,000,000 better because of him. I was blessed to know Account: Defense Production Act Thursday, July 30, 2009 him, to have had his wise counsel and to have Recipient: Rockwell Collins Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I would like his loyal support throughout all the years of Recipient’s Street Address: 400 Collins Rd., to recognize the city of Round Rock and its my public service. Cedar Rapids, IA 52498 staff for their great work within our area with Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Description: This initiative is funded under the Adopt-a-Unit Program. The city of Round me in extending our deepest sympathy to Mr. the ‘‘Defense Production Act,’’ which ensures Rock adopted soldiers from the 4th Infantry Houghteling’s wife, Signa Judith Irwin that certain products are manufactured in Division, Fort Hood, Texas. The city provided Houghteling, his daughters, Anne of Palo Alto, America—for national security reasons. The troops with supplies and support over the last Elizabeth of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and primary objective of the program is to bring year during their deployment to Iraq. Jill Good- Mary of Berkeley, and his grandson, Philip production of the ‘‘substrate’’ used to construct man and Eric Whitfield were key players in the Cannon Houghteling Balboni of Cambridge, military GPS microchips back to the U.S. from city’s operation to offer support to these sol- Massachusetts. Joseph Cannon Houghteling overseas. The funding will also further devel- diers and their families. gave our country a lifetime of service and we opment of the next generation military GPS re- I appreciate the work and dedication of the are a grateful nation for all he did throughout ceiver, which will be smaller, more accurate, city of Round Rock staff and citizens and look his special life.

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I applaud Virginia Garcia’s commitment new hybrid system will also reduce vehicle OF TEXAS to providing important health care services to weight, which will add to vehicle performance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the residents of the 1st Congressional District and allow for vehicles to carry increased Thursday, July 30, 2009 and stand by its mission to eliminate barriers armor or supplies. to access. 2. University of Michigan Center for the Ge- Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today It is an honor for me to recognize the Vir- netic Origins of Cancer to publicly celebrate 30 years of service in law ginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and its Account: Research, Development, Test and enforcement by Chief Richard A. Jamison. special partners for their contributions to Evaluation—Army Richard Jamison joined the Converse Police health in Oregon. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Uni- Department on August 23, 1979. Within just 1 f versity of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer year, he was promoted to Corporal in Patrol. Center Through his hard work and dedication to the EARMARK DECLARATION Address of Requesting Entity: 1500 E Med- job of protecting the citizens of Converse, Mr. ical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI Jamison was promoted to Chief of Police on HON. FRED UPTON Amount: $2,500,000 April 24, 1999. OF MICHIGAN I am supporting Rep. JOHN DINGELL’s re- He has shown such a devotion to Converse IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quest for funding for the University of Michi- that he does more than just act as Chief of gan’s Center for the Genetic Origins of Can- Thursday, July 30, 2009 Police; he also serves his community. Chief cer. The goal of the Center for Genetic Origins Jamison was voted citizen of the year by the Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, pursuant to of Cancer is to accelerate the discovery of Converse Lions Club 2003–2004, for his many the Republican Leadership standards on ear- molecular signatures of cancers and rapidly service contributions to the community. marks, I am submitting the following informa- develop personalized treatments for cancer He has also supported Project Graduation tion regarding earmarks I received as part of patients. This initiative’s purpose is to deliver at Judson High School for 21 years, to protect H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appro- the right treatment to the right patient at the our high school graduates from the dangers of priations Bill for fiscal year 2010. right time. Specifically, the funding will be drunk driving. He has been instrumental in 1. Advanced Digital Hydraulic Drive Sys- going to three things: integrative fundraising efforts to support this program. tems oncogenomics, which would identify novel Madam Speaker, it is a great honor to rec- Account: Research, Development, Test and gene fusions in tumors of the breast, prostate, ognize 30 years of service from Chief Richard Evaluation—Army lung, and colon; unique animal models, which A. Jamison. I am proud to be here today to Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Eaton would use recent breakthroughs in gene fu- publicly honor this great citizen of the 28th dis- Corporation sion research in animals to mimic tumors in trict of Texas. Address of Requesting Entity: 26201 North- humans; and lastly, to study the functional f western Highway, Southfield, MI genomics of cancer stem cells, which are be- HONORING THE VIRGINIA GARCIA Amount: $2,500,000 lieved to be the cells that actually start the MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER Description of Request: The objective of this growth of tumors. This is very exciting re- project is to develop and demonstrate a hybrid search, and it could very soon benefit thou- hydraulic drive system on military 4x4 vehi- sands of my constituents, and millions of folks HON. DAVID WU cles, This compact drive system will enable OF OREGON across the country. vehicles to be operated more safely and effec- Funding Breakdown: The DOD funding will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tively on even the harshest terrains, and also account for roughly 18 percent of funds for Thursday, July 30, 2009 save a substantial amount of fuel. Having this program. 36 percent of the funding will go Mr. WU. Madam Speaker, I rise today to seen firsthand the challenges vehicles cur- toward research costs, 30.5 percent of this recognize the significant and enduring con- rently face with respect to immobilization, roll- funding will go toward equipment and cores, tributions of the Virginia Garcia Memorial over or forced-slow speeds due to weight, the 23.5 percent will go to miscellaneous needs, Health Center and all community health work- value of such a system is very apparent. The including a sequencing machine, cell sorter, ers in Oregon. additional weight of important armor results in and auto starter. Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center was increased problems with maneuverability, so f founded in 1975 following the tragic death of the reduced weight of the new hybrid system 6-year-old Virginia Garcia. Accompanying her addresses this problem. In addition to reduc- HONORING RECIPIENTS OF THE parents from Texas to Oregon to work in the ing the weight of the drive system, this project 2009 THIRD DISTRICT EXCEL- strawberry fields, an untreated foot wound will also increase fuel efficiency by roughly 60 LENCE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOP- turned deadly when Virginia couldn’t get basic percent. The increased fuel efficiency will pro- MENT AWARD medical treatment because of linguistic and vide clear logistical benefits by increasing ve- cultural barriers. In an effort to prevent similar hicle range and decreasing vehicle re-fueling HON. ADRIAN SMITH tragedies from occurring, the community came requirements. This is not at the expense of ve- OF NEBRASKA together to establish the Virginia Garcia Me- hicle performance, however, as the reduced IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES morial Health Center. weight will actually add to vehicle traction and As we celebrate Migrant Farmworker Health performance. Thursday, July 30, 2009 Day and recognize our special partners— Funding Breakdown: Funding for Phase III Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I Providence Health System, Marie Napolitano, of this program will be used specifically to (1) rise today to honor ten individuals, organiza- and Rosalia Ginsberg—it is important to take develop and demonstrate a laboratory-scale tions and businesses from Nebraska for re- a moment and reflect on how far we’ve come. advanced digital hydraulic system and (2) cre- ceiving the 2009 Third District Excellence in Today Virginia Garcia employs 300 people ate and demonstrate a retrofit-kit prototype in- Economic Development Award. and provides high-quality, comprehensive, and serted onto a demonstrator vehicle. Approxi- Nebraska, like many rural states, unfortu- culturally appropriate services to more than mately 10 percent of the funds will be use for nately has seen a ‘‘brain drain’’ in recent years 30,000 patients a year in Washington and high pressure component and system reli- and, now more than ever, needs entre- Yamhill counties. It operates four primary care ability testing, 10 percent will be used to de- preneurs and innovators. clinics, three dental offices, and two school- velop drivetrain-specific parametric models In May, I called for nominations for individ- based health centers, as well as providing out- from vehicle drive-test data, 35 percent to de- uals, businesses, and organizations which reach to schools, community centers, and mi- velop the retrofit kit and 45 percent to develop have helped strengthen Nebraska commu- grant and seasonal farm workers through its the lab-scale system integrating advanced nities. These entrepreneurs do more than just mobile clinic. components. build successful businesses. They host charity

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All of the nomi- process to provide affordable housing to those Bill Number: H.R. 3326 nees have shown they are striving to help with low to moderate income. His main goal is their home towns succeed into the future. to provide assistance to community and eco- Account: Air Force—Research, Develop- Steve Brown, of Thedford, began an entre- nomic development using education and vol- ment, Test, and Evaluation preneurial scholarship for graduating seniors if unteerism while keeping a profitable and envi- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Accenture they return to the community and begin a ronmentally-friendly business process. Address of Requesting Entity: 200 Federal business, which was matched by the Custer Finally, Xpanxion LLC of Kearney is an Street, Suite 300, Camden, NJ 08103 County Chief. He is also the president of the international software development company Thedford Area Community Foundation board. which has placed a priority on hiring Nebras- Description of Request: Provide an earmark The TACF has held a banquet for the past 5 kans, has opened a quality assurance center of $4.0 million for Distributed Mission Inter- years and has brought in close to $25,000 in Kearney, and has focused on working operability Toolkit (DMIT). DMIT is a suite of every year. They then have given up to closely with the University of Nebraska- tools that enables an enterprise architecture $15,000 back to the community for repairs and Kearney. Xpanxion’s has already created 16 for on-demand, trusted, interoperability among improvements. full-time jobs and 4 part-time positions, and and between mission-oriented C4I systems. Since 1977 Adam Broughton has helped plan to add more jobs in the future. Xpanxion This spending will build on funding from pre- promote the City of York, saved jobs, and es- has helped curb the ‘‘brain drain’’ by hiring vious years to allow DMIT to be extended to tablished and expanded a number of busi- employees back to rural Nebraska from places Joint and coalition requirements, and address nesses. He has served with the York Chamber outside of Nebraska. current weaknesses in Air Force management of Commerce, the York County Development I am proud to be able to recognize all of the years ahead of current schedules. Adoption by Corporation, and Sertoma. He was instru- honorees today and I thank them for their major programs and commercial entities would mental in obtaining two $500,000 grants for service to Nebraska. lead to savings in the $100 millions on current and future DOD programs. the community of York, one for Gerber Foods f Corporation and the other for Great West Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK Teeuwissen Corporation. Those grants have HONORING KIMBERLY BRAZIER LOBIONDO (NJ–02) UPON RECEIPT OF THE GIRL helped keep over 40 jobs and the businesses Bill Number: H.R. 3326 in York. Adam helped to start Crystal Lake SCOUT GOLD AWARD Account: Navy—Research, Development, Foods, which processes food products for the Test, and Evaluation United States and Asian Rim countries. HON. STEVE ISRAEL Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Absecon In less than 4 years, Clark Swihart of Co- OF NEW YORK Mills Inc. lumbus has built a company employing 14 Ne- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES braskans and is a rapidly growing e-commerce Address of Requesting Entity: Vienna and Thursday, July 30, 2009 company, specializing in unique promotional Aloe Avenues, PO Box 672, Cologne, NJ products—such as custom silicone wristbands, Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today 08213 t-shirts, and more. He has created a unique to acknowledge a young woman in my district, Description of Request: Provide an earmark service, jobs, and revenue. Kimberly Brazier. of $2.5 million for Force Protection—Non Tra- Began as a combined effort of Twin Valleys Kimberly will receive the Girl Scout Gold ditional Weaving Application for Aramid (Bal- Public Power District in Cambridge, Southwest Award on August 3, 2009. For her project, she listic) Fibers and Fabrics. By re-evaluating Nebraska RC&D in Cambridge, and Trail Blaz- made two decorative wall quilts for the Hun- standard Industry design and manufacturing ers RC&D in Red Cloud, the Furnas/Harlan tington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilita- techniques for force protection technology, we Partnership of Arapahoe is striving to build a tion for senior citizens there to enjoy. I wish to believe Non Traditional weave designs of unified vision for economic development in commend Kimberly for her community service. Aramid (ballistic) fiber coupled with new appli- Furnas and Harlan counties. The Partnership f cations of microwave plasma treatments can works with individual communities to help pro- EARMARK DECLARATION enhance the strength of the fiber and result in mote the surrounding communities and edu- enhanced individual mobility, ease of medical cate residents to help further their careers. access, reduced weight, increased ballistic GROW Nebraska of Holbrook is a non-profit HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO protection, cost effective savings and weight organization which has helped hundreds of OF NEW JERSEY reduction of ballistic materials currently used. small businesses and entrepreneurs in Ne- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES braska for more than 10 years. From training Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK Thursday, July 30, 2009 sessions to networking and access to new LOBIONDO (NJ–02) markets through cooperative ads, GROW has Mr. LOBIONDO. Madam Speaker, as per Bill Number: H.R. 3326 helped Nebraska business grow and succeed. the requirements of the Republican Con- Account: Air Force—Advance Procurement ference Rules on earmarks, I secured the fol- Recently GROW Nebraska was selected as a Legal Name of Requesting Entity: L–3 Com- lowing earmarks in HR 3326: finalist for the eBay Seller’s Challenge. GROW munications Systems has also introduced a Flavors Project. The Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK project gives people ‘‘GROW bucks’’ and al- LOBIONDO (NJ–02) Address of Requesting Entity: 1 Federal lows them to use them at various participating Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Street, Camden, NJ 08103 locations just like cash. Account: Army—Research, Development, Description of Request: Provide an earmark Rich and Kellie Patterson, owners and oper- Test, and Evaluation of $3.0 million for Senior Scout COMINT ators of Hometown Hardware in Kimball, have Legal Name of Requesting Entity: (1) Drexel (Communications Intelligence) Capability Up- made a name for themselves through their University, (2) Waterfront Technology Center grade. As part of the Senior Scout ongoing dedication to customer service and devotion to Address of Requesting Entity: (1) 3141 mission, there is an immediate need to add community. The young couple have been de- Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (2) improved COMINT capability to detect and scribed as an ‘‘anchor of our downtown’’ and 200 Federal Street, Suite 300, Camden, NJ characterize new, modern, low-power radio in just 2 years have already expanded their 08103 signals at extended standoff ranges in the store. Description of Request: Provide an earmark presence of interference. The current systems Though only in high school, Ryan of $3.8 million for Applied Communications are not able to detect these specific signal Grossnicklaus of Aurora owns and operates a and Information Networking (ACIN). ACIN en- sets, which limits intelligence collection capa- lawn mowing company in Aurora and was re- ables the warfighter to rapidly deploy state-of- bilities.

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KILPATRICK tive in the local community, serving for the 1954, LTJG Edwin North was honorably dis- OF MICHIGAN past 4 years as Public Relations Chair on the charged from active duty after eleven years of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Board of Directors for Coles Little League in service in the United States Navy. In more re- Manassas, Virginia. cent times, Lieutenant junior grade North Thursday, July 30, 2009 In thanking and wishing the continued grace served as a volunteer with distinction in the Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Madam of God to Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri, I also Michigan Governor’s Home Guard. Speaker, I rise today to say thank you and extend the same to her family. Rebecca is On behalf of the Fourth Congressional Dis- wish continued blessings of God upon U.S. married to COL John Leggieri, also in the trict of Michigan, I am honored today to recog- Army LTC Rebecca Leggieri. Lieutenant Colo- United States Army and from New York State. nize LTJG Edwin North in gratitude for his nel Leggieri served as a 90-Day Military Fel- John and Rebecca were married 16 years eleven years of service to our country. I hope low in the office in my 13th Congressional Dis- ago, on July 24, 1993. They have two chil- the years to come will bring him health, happi- trict Office of Michigan in Washington, DC, dren, 14-year-old Olivia, who is entering high ness, and special memories with family and and is due to report to the Pentagon’s Office school this fall and 11-year-old Gabriel, who friends. We are thankful for his dedication to of Public Affairs in a few days as she con- will be entering middle school. this nation, and wish him and his family the tinues her service to our Nation. Thank you Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri for best. Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri was invaluable your continued public service to the people of f in her ability in educating the office about the the 13th Congressional District of Michigan, to valued role that America’s servicemembers our Nation, and to the world. May you, your CONGRATULATING THE PARTICI- perform every day to protect our freedom. As family and all of America’s military have God’s PANTS OF THE HOUSE FELLOWS a mother, Army warrior and patriot, Lieutenant continued good grace and infinite blessings. PROGRAM Colonel Leggieri offered a unique perspective f on the impact and effect of the decisions that HON. JOHN B. LARSON Congress, in general, and the House Appro- TRIBUTE TO LTJG EDWIN NORTH OF CONNECTICUT priations Committee on Defense, in particular. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am proud that, in the United States of Amer- HON. DAVE CAMP Thursday, July 30, 2009 ica, women who have ability, character and OF MICHIGAN quality can advance to the upper levels of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam military as Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the par- Thursday, July 30, 2009 Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri was born in ticipants of the House Fellows Program. The Schenectady, New York to Joseph V. Mr. CAMP. Madam Speaker, I rise today to House Fellows Program, run by the Office of Palowich and the late Monica Palowich. She pay tribute to LTJG Edwin North in recognition the House Historian, is a unique opportunity graduated from Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons of the 11 years of honorable service in the for a select group of secondary education High School in Schenectady, New York where United States Navy during and after World American history and government teachers to she excelled at basketball, track and swim- War II. experience firsthand the inner-workings of ming. Today, Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri is Edwin North started his military career in the Congress. These educators have dem- still involved in athletics with her children and U.S. Army ROTC at Michigan State University. onstrated excellence in the classroom, are continues to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In 1943, he decided to join the U.S. Navy dedicated to educating our Nation’s youth and Rebecca graduated from Saint Lawrence where he served with distinction on various are truly deserving of our recognition. University in May 1989 with a bachelors of ships in the Pacific Theater, including the One of the goals of the House Fellows Pro- arts degree in English Writing and Govern- heavy cruiser USS Tuscaloosa. He also gram is to develop curriculum on the history ment. Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri was a 4- served as captain of a Landing Craft Tank, and practice of the House for use in schools. year Army Reserve Officers Training Corps LCT, where amongst his other duties, he During the program, fellows prepare a brief (ROTC) scholarship student at Saint Lawrence ferried sailors, rescued from the sinking of the lesson plan on a congressional topic of their University and was commissioned as a Sec- USS Indianapolis, from the USS Doyle to the choosing, which is then shared with the other ond Lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps island of Peleliu for treatment. On his LCT he fellows. These plans will become part of a upon her graduation from college. She served performed other tasks like transporting equip- larger teaching resource database on the in command and staff positions in Quarter- ment ship-to-shore, and transporting slave House. During the school year following their master and Logistics units in New York, Vir- labor survivors, who had been rescued from participation in the House Fellows Program, ginia, Nebraska and Arkansas before being Japanese capture, from Peleliu Island to reset- each Fellow is responsible for presenting his assigned to Washington, DC. She later earned tlement on Koror Island. or her experience and lesson plans to at least a masters degree in Public Communications In addition, Lieutenant junior grade North one in-service institute for teachers of history from American University in May 2004. served with great honor and distinction in nu- and government. Rebecca began her career in Army Public merous other activities in the Pacific Theater, Since the House Fellows Program began in Affairs at the Pentagon in 2002 as the performing reconnaissance missions and de- 2006, 63 teachers from across the country Speechwriter for the Chief of the Army Re- liveries ship-to-shore on his LCT, mostly in have participated in this innovative program, serve. Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri then served areas of potential danger to life and craft that with 12 more enrolled for this summer. With as the Public Affairs and Media Officer at the were still under Japanese control. In another plans to select a teacher from every congres- White House Office of National Drug Control instance, Lieutenant junior grade North was sional district over the next several years, the Policy from June 2004 until June 2005. She is handpicked to be an observer in the turret of House Fellows Program will impact thousands currently serving as the Community Relations an amphibious PBY observation plane. He of high school teachers and their students and Public Affairs Officer for the Army’s Chief of performed these duties calmly and coura- will energize thousands of students to become Public Affairs in the Pentagon. geously, gaining praise for his surveying and informed and active citizens. While Lieutenant Colonel Leggieri has observation skills in the midst of a high level As a former U.S. history teacher, I believe served for the last 3 months on Capitol Hill as of danger while reconnoitering active Japa- strongly in the importance of civic education. an Army Fellow in the Army Congressional nese emplacements and other potential Naval We must continue our efforts to get our youth Orientation Program, ACOP, and assigned to targets on New Guinea. Lieutenant junior involved in the political process in districts me, Congresswoman CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK, grade North was seriously injured in a fire re- across the country. Educating teachers about I have learned much about the contributions of sulting from the collision of his combat ship the ‘‘People’s House’’ is one of the best ways

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Venable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fair housing and the movement to bring (BARTON, TX–6); Ms. Cheryl Anderson and Mr. Thursday, July 30, 2009 equal opportunity in the real estate markets David Martin (LEWIS, GA–5); Ms. La-Shanda Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I am are intertwined with our nation’s history. The West (ROS-LEHTINEN, FL–18); Ms. Rhonda submitting this statement to express congratu- federal government has both been a part of Rush and Ms. Jessica Newman (BACHUS, AL– lations and gratitude to Clarence ‘‘Cal’’ W. the problem and an integral part of its solution. 6); Mr. Michael Feldman (CASTLE, DE–AL); Marsella on the occasion of his retirement as Every branch of the federal government has Mr. Don Woods (HALL, TX–4); Mr. George General Manager of the Regional Transpor- played a key role in our national progress to- Blackledge (TAYLOR, MS–4). tation District (RTD). wards fair housing. It is fitting that we com- Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues Under Mr. Marsella’s leadership, RTD built memorate not only the passage of the Fair to join me in thanking the Office of the Histo- partnerships with local, state and federal offi- Housing Act, but also the history of our na- rian for sponsoring this program. Thanks to cials to realize a vision of an innovative public tion’s path towards equal opportunity in hous- Dr. Robert Remini and Dr. Fred Beuttler for transit system that meets the unique needs of ing. their outstanding leadership, and Dr. Thomas our region. THE NATION’S BEGINNING Rushford, Dr. Charles Flanagan, Mr. Dave During his tenure with RTD, Mr. Marsella The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution es- Veenstra, Mr. Anthony Wallis and Mr. Ben- oversaw the successful completion of three tablishes a right to own private property that jamin Hayes for providing the crucial staff sup- new light rail lines, including the T-REX light the government cannot take without just com- port. Thank you also to the Office of the Histo- rail project that opened November 17, 2006. In pensation. Early immigrants sought a place rian interns: Mr. Maurice Robinson, Mr. Parker 2004 metro area voters overwhelmingly ap- where they could own and transfer real estate Williams, Ms. Kaitlin Utz and Ms. Debbie proved the FasTracks transit expansion pro- without the arbitrary interference of the gov- Kobrin. gram for the eight-county metro area. This ernment. That right was not universal. Slavery represents the largest transit-only voter ap- denied basic rights to a whole class of Ameri- f proved program in the United States. With Mr. cans based on race, and reduced some of our Marsella’s determination, progress on the people to the subhuman status of property. HONORING JOHN AND GINNY FasTracks program has moved ahead swiftly, Among the effects of slavery was the denial of MCELENEY and construction is currently underway on the the right to own and use real property. West Corridor which runs from downtown POST CIVIL WAR Denver to Golden, Colorado. The Civil War and the constitutional amend- Mr. Marsella began his transportation career HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY ments ending slavery were accompanied by in the highway engineering division of the OF IOWA laws that gave all citizens the same rights as State of Connecticut Department of Transpor- white citizens to own and use real property. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tation in 1974. He now serves on the National The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was our nation’s Academy of Sciences Transportation Re- first ‘‘fair housing’’ law. Subsequent years saw Thursday, July 30, 2009 search Board and regularly lectures at the that law ignored and severely limited by court University of Denver and the University of Col- Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, I decisions, culminating with the philosophy of orado masters degree programs in Transpor- rise to commend John and Ginny McEleney ‘‘separate but equal’’ in the Plessey v Fer- tation and Public Administration. He also for their dedication to the City of Clinton and guson case. In addition, Congress and some speaks to numerous groups on the benefits the State of Iowa, and for their leadership in states passed laws that restricted access to and nuances of public-private partnerships. He the U.S. auto industry. private property ownership and use by Latinos was selected by the American Public Trans- and Asian Americans. John and Ginny McEleney are third genera- portation Association as the Outstanding Pub- In the early 20th century, social scientists tion automobile dealers and their children are lic Transportation Manager in 2006 and, under and leaders within the real estate community continuing this tradition. John became a deal- his leadership, RID was selected as the Out- established guides for neighborhood desir- er-operator when he was only 24 years old. standing Transportation Agency in North ability based on racial composition. Homo- Today, he is President of McEleney America in 2003 and 2008. geneous communities for white, northern Eu- Autocenter Inc., in Clinton, Iowa, and I congratulate and extend my sincere grati- ropean background residents were seen as McEleney Autoplex, Inc., in Iowa City, Iowa. tude to Cal Marsella for his service to the best investment for homeowners and others. Denver region. I wish him continued success John is a past chairman of the Iowa Auto- Some early zoning laws sought to limit, by and all good fortune in his work ahead. mobile Dealers Association and has served on race, people who could live in certain commu- multiple national dealer councils. In 2003, he f nities, as did some practices of the real estate was elected to the National Automobile Deal- INTRODUCTION OF THE FAIR sector. Although the Supreme Court, in its ers Association (NADA) Board of Directors HOUSING COMMEMORATION BILL 1917 decision in Buchanan v. Worley, struck and he is currently chairman of the NADA. OF 2009 down these racial restrictions, these racial bi- Over the past months the international auto in- ases were incorporated into FHA rules and dustry has experienced unprecedented HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON formed the basis for many private agreements change. Throughout this period John to segregate and form racially restrictive cov- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA McEleney has been a tireless and effective enants. advocate for his colleagues and the thousands IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WW II of Americans who work in auto dealerships. Thursday, July 30, 2009 Following the Second World War, returning He has fought to protect jobs and chart a prof- Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today I rise GIs, through the GI bill, were offered a path to itable course for the industry in the future. to introduce The Fair Housing Commemora- homeownership. African Americans and other The McEleney family and their businesses tion Act of 2009 to commemorate The Fair minority group members were excluded from have made Clinton and communities across Housing Act (FHA), enacted in April 1968, the these GI bill benefits in many communities. Iowa better places to live and work. Madam last of the three great civil rights acts of the The great migration of the middle class to sub- Speaker, I join the Iowa Automobile Dealers 1960’s, with a monument in the Nation’s Cap- urbs was largely a white phenomenon, cre- Association, the National Automobile Dealers itol. The Fair Housing Commemorative Foun- ating segregated white suburbs and large iso- Association, and the entire Clinton community dation is raising funds and is working with the lated urban minority communities. There was in thanking John and Ginny McEleney for their National Capital Memorial Advisory Commis- little response by the government or the generosity and leadership. sion (NCMAC) to adhere to the requirements courts. Most notable, was the Supreme Court

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The team members Martin Luther King, Jr.’s work in Chicago, During the time his children were in the are able to quickly read, discuss, and ex- brought renewed attention to housing discrimi- Celina schools he served for 13 years as a change information before finalizing an an- nation. The federal government, first through trustee of the Celina Independent School Dis- swer. executive order then through the Civil Rights trict. He was also a member of the Quarter- According to Major (Ret) John Napoli, Jr., Act of 1964, banned discrimination in federally back Club for many years, serving as captain who serves as the Director of Army Instruction funded housing. By 1961, seventeen states in 1973. for the Plano Independent School District, ‘‘we had passed fair housing or open housing laws. His civic involvement includes serving on are proud of the academic accomplishments It was not until April 1968, following the assas- the Celina City Council for 2 terms during of all our students. This bowl is one of many sination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that which the first Comprehensive Plan was ways we challenge our students on a daily, Congress passed the Fair Housing Act. formed, and recently he served on the com- weekly, and monthly basis. Our foremost pri- Also in April 1968, the Supreme Court ruling mittee for the current comprehensive plan ority in JROTC is to the academic and profes- in Jones v. Mayer held that the Civil Rights which is in its final stages. Seeing the need for sional development of all our students. In the Act of 1866 prohibited discrimination in private a public park, he was instrumental in securing last two years alone our graduating seniors real estate transactions. That law lacked an the land and negotiating the purchase of more have earned over $4.5 million in college schol- effective government enforcement mechanism, than 40 acres, where a wonderful park was arship monies.’’ and covered racial and religious discrimina- dedicated in 2006 to the City of Celina. In The cadets and the Plano East Senior Army tion. Gender discrimination was prohibited in 2002 he and his wife, Jane, were awarded the Instructor LTC (R) Bernard Aikens are shining 1974. In 1988, in response to growing aware- Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cham- examples of the future leadership and military ness of the housing issues faced by families ber of Commerce ‘‘in recognition of their con- excellence that you can only find in America. with children and persons with disabilities, the tinuous service and support.’’ In July of 1976 f adoption of the Fair Housing Act Amendments he was recognized by The American Revolu- established effective government enforcement tion Bicentennial Commission of Texas for his PERSONAL EXPLANATION and extended protections to families with chil- participation in celebrating the Bicentennial. dren and persons with disabilities. Billie Ray has been a member of the First HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY Madam Speaker, in light of this long battle Baptist Church in Celina since 1951 and has OF MASSACHUSETTS for fair housing, I ask that the House pass this served as a deacon for 53 years. He has been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bill. such an important and influential member of Thursday, July 30, 2009 f the Celina community, and his many friends Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts. Madam RECOGNIZING BILLIE RAY today join his family in wishing a wonderful Speaker, on rollcall No. 460, I inadvertently HUDDLESTON 80th birthday to this great citizen, Billie Ray Huddleston. did not vote, but intended to vote ‘‘yes.’’ HON. RALPH M. HALL f f OF TEXAS CONGRATULATING THE PLANO SEVERELY INJURED VETERANS’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EAST AND PLANO WEST JROTC BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT Thursday, July 30, 2009 ACADEMIC TEAMS OF 2009 Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, Billie Ray Huddleston was born in Celina on August HON. SAM JOHNSON HON. STEVE BUYER 23, 1929. His love for church, family, school OF TEXAS OF INDIANA and community continues even as he cele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brates his 80th birthday. Thursday, July 30, 2009 Thursday, July 30, 2009 Billie Ray has lived his entire life in Celina, where he attended Celina High School and Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Mr. BUYER. Madam Speaker, today I join graduated in 1946. He then attended North Speaker, congratulations are in order. This my good friends and colleagues, MIKE Texas State College, now known as the Uni- June, the Plano East JROTC Academic team MICHAUD of Maine and HENRY BROWN of versity of North Texas, and graduated in 1950 placed fifth in a competition from schools South Carolina, in introducing the Severely In- with a Bachelor of Science. He taught math around the globe in Washington, D.C. Out of jured Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of for 10 years until deciding to farm full time, 1,645 Army JROTC programs, 72 teams (24 2009. This bill will provide increased benefits first with his father and then with his son, and academic/48 leadership) from around the to our most severely injured veterans. continues to help his son and grandson as globe competed in Level III of the 2009 U.S. Madam Speaker, as servicemembers are needed. Army JROTC Academic and Leadership Bowl returning from the Global War on Terror with During his farming years, Billie Ray served competition, the final level of the Army JROTC more severe and complex injuries than in pre- on the Celina Cooperative Gin Board for 37 Academic and Leadership Championship. vious conflicts, the services and benefits that years. He has been a longtime director of the Plano East JROTC deserves special recogni- the Department of Veteran Affairs provides Collin County Farm Bureau and for six years tion for their achievement. must change as well in reflection of their served as a director of the Texas Farm Bu- In addition, on March 5th, the Plano East needs. reau. During part of this time he served on the and Plano West Senior High School JROTC This bill recognizes this need and provides Southern Farm Bureau Insurance Boards and Academic Teams earned 1st and 3rd place significant increases for these veterans and continues to be involved in federal and state honors, respectively, out of 198 teams/ their families. The bill increases compensation legislative affairs. He also served on the schools, in the U.S. Army JROTC 5th Brigade for catastrophically injured veterans who are in Project 2000 Committee for long-range plan- portion of the 2009 U.S. Army JROTC Aca- need of regular aide and attendance by fifty ning to carry Texas Farm Bureau into the next demic and Leadership Bowl competition. percent. Qualifying veterans would receive a century. He has been the recipient of many The Panther JROTC Academic Team is monthly payment of $7,552, and those in need awards, including the Collin County Conserva- comprised of: Team Commander c/1LT Zen of the highest level of care would receive tion Farmer of the Year, Denton Wise County Ren upcoming Senior, c/CSM James Untiedt $8,642. Conservation Farmer of the Year, Collin Coun- upcoming Senior, c/1SG Amber VanHecke up- We are all aware of the impact of attending ty Farmer of the Year and the Collin County coming Junior, c/SSG Sabrina Gibson upcom- to daily personal needs such as bathing and Farm Bureau Pioneer Award. ing Junior. The two alternates were Plano eating can have on family caregivers. Increas- In 1955, Billie Ray married Jane Merritt and East Senior cadets Mary Walker and Harrison ing the rate of the aid and attendance benefit they have four children: Charles and his wife Stone. for veterans would support family caregivers

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It would per- country. or pressures ought to be favored instruments mit these veterans in need of constant super- This hearing comes at a moment in Su- for changing the behavior of the Sudanese vision and assistance to remain in their resi- dan’s history fraught with danger and poten- regime, the Darfur rebels, and the GOSS. It dences rather than being institutionalized. tial. There is no effective peace process for is the view of this panel and the activist or- More servicemembers of Operation Endur- Darfur, but one could be built with U.S. lead- ganizations that comprise the Darfur move- ing Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom are ership. The CPA is on the brink, but could be ment that the way forward should involve salvaged if U.S. engagement deepens. Next deeper diplomatic engagement that is rooted surviving blast head injuries cause by an IED year’s elections are at risk, but could be- in multilateral pressures and the credible explosion than in any previous war. These come an important opportunity to strength- threat of significant consequences for poli- servicemembers and veterans may not have en opposition parties and democratic struc- cies or actions by Sudanese parties that un- any physical disabilities, but may suffer ex- tures crucial for the referendum and for Su- dermine peace efforts and lead to worsening treme cognitive disabilities as a result. A vet- dan’s political future. The referendum itself humanitarian conditions. In the absence of eran with severe TIM can require constant su- is doubtful, but its prospects could be en- these pressures, and if incentives are all that pervision and assistance to perform all activi- hanced with a credible international road- are put forward, then failure is guaranteed. ties of daily living. However, current law does map. Success will also require the construction The major unknown variable that will help of credible and effective processes that allow not provide veterans with severe TBIs with the determine whether the dangers or the oppor- for the achievement of U.S. policy goals. same level of compensation that is available tunities get maximized is the unresolved in- First and foremost, the glaring lack of an ef- to veterans with severe physical disabilities. ternal debate over the direction of U.S. pol- fective peace process for Darfur calls out for Further, the bill codifies a U.S. Court of Ap- icy towards Sudan. In the absence of any greater U.S. leadership in constructing from peals for Veterans Claims ruling that protects agreement on the policy, U.S. diplomatic en- the existing elements a revitalized process non-service connected pension payments for gagement has been energetic, for which Spe- that has the chance of ending Darfur’s war. elderly, indigent, and severely disabled or cial Envoy Gration should be credited. But Secondly, the U.S. should intensify its early house-bound American veterans. The bill also the substance of this robust engagement has efforts to revive the CPA and back these ef- been fraught with missteps, lack of internal forts with the construction of clear multilat- increases this benefit by ten percent. coordination, and an overall aversion to eral consequences for violations or non-im- It would also authorize veterans with severe pressuring the ruling National Congress plementation of key elements of the deal. burns to receive specially adapted auto grants. Party (NCP). Sustained pressure leveraged U.S. policy must be shaped by the fact that Lastly, the bill honors the recipients of our by meaningful and focused sticks is the prin- these complex conflicts have a common core: nation’s highest award for bravely by doubling cipal tool that has moved the NCP to change Flawed governance by a center that exploits the monthly pension given to Medal of Honor its behavior during the 20 years of its author- and marginalizes an underdeveloped periph- Recipients to $2,000. itarian rule. This substantial track record of ery. Not only does the CPA provide a road- Madam Speaker, this bill makes all of these empirical evidence of the value of pressure map for resolving the longest and bloodiest makes the direction of U.S. diplomacy all of these conflicts, but it also offers a frame- needed improvements without new increases the more questionable. work for the kind of democratic, structural in direct spending. I urge my colleagues to join There is also a broader inconsistency in transformation necessary to alter the root me in improving the lives of these veterans by U.S. foreign policy when it comes to Sudan. cause of Sudan’s many recurring conflicts. co-sponsoring this bipartisan bill. The Obama administration has resolutely The successful model of the CPA could and f worked to craft more formidable inter- should be replicated in a revitalized Darfur national coalitions to isolate North Korea peace process. The U.S. cannot afford to SUDAN: U.S. POLICY AND and Iran for important U.S. policy objec- allow the CPA to fail, nor can it allow the IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CPA tives. However, the U.S. is not doing the continuation of an ineffective Darfur process same for Sudan, despite the existence of a re- that obstructs any real possibility of peace. HON. FRANK R. WOLF gime there that is responsible directly or in- PRIORITIES FOR CPA IMPLEMENTATION directly for the loss of two and a half million The troubling reality is that Sudan’s OF VIRGINIA lives in the South and Darfur. North-South peace remains precarious at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. GOALS IN SUDAN AND HOW TO ACHIEVE best. Given the mounting tensions between Thursday, July 30, 2009 THEM the North and South and the spate of vio- In the context of its policy review, the U.S. lence in the South in recent months, deeper Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I would like to should spell out clear goals: international engagement is required. Re- share with our colleagues testimony that John (1) U.S. leadership in constructing a more newed Sudanese civil war could bring whole- Prendergast, co-founder of the Enough effective Darfur peace process, using as a sale violence on a terrible scale while further Project, gave yesterday before the House For- model the process that led to the CPA in- destabilizing the entire region. I will focus eign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa and Glob- volving a lead role for the U.S. and a multi- the remainder of my testimony on the key al Health on the critical issue of U.S.-Sudan lateral support structure that provided priorities for the U.S. Government in CPA international leverage, expertise, and sup- implementation. policy, specifically as it relates to implementa- port; I am encouraged by recent positive steps tion of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (2) U.S. leadership in supporting the imple- by the Obama administration to prioritize (CPA). During the Clinton administration John mentation of the CPA, continuing the trend CPA implementation and to revitalize inter- was director of African Affairs at the National of deeper engagement over the last few national efforts to urge the Sudanese parties Security Council and special advisor at the months but structuring clear penalties for to work on an array of outstanding provi- Department of State. I respect his views given non-implementation of any of the key provi- sions in the agreement in the remaining year his long-time involvement in Africa and Sudan. sions; and a half. These new efforts should be fol- (3) U.S. leadership in supporting the demo- lowed up with an approach that penalizes SUDAN U.S. POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF cratic transformation of Sudan by sup- failure of one of both of the Sudanese parties THE CPA porting the electoral process, providing in- to implement key provisions of the agree- Thank you Congressman PAYNE and mem- stitutional support to opposition parties and ment. The hard work begins now. It is time bers of this subcommittee for the oppor- civil society organizations, and building the for the administration to pursue specific pri- tunity to testify on a topic that will help de- capacity of the Government of Southern orities in order to meet the key benchmarks termine the future of millions of people from Sudan; in the crucial final stages of CPA implemen- Sudan and the surrounding region. (4) U.S. leadership in preparations for the tation. At this subcommittee hearing, members South’s referendum in 2011, which will be a The U.S. must direct renewed energy and will hear a very different message than that make-or-break process for the future of both commitment toward the following strategic which will be communicated at tomorrow’s North and South. priorities: Senate Foreign Relations Committee hear- The essential word that repeats through- 1. Protect the People: Due to a worrisome ing. Today, this subcommittee’s members out all these goals is ‘‘leadership.’’ U.S. lead- upsurge in intercommunal violence, the will hear a bipartisan critique of the current ership—multilaterally and when necessary death toll in the South this year now exceeds direction of U.S. policy towards Sudan. Rich unilaterally—will be an enormously influen- the number of violent deaths in Darfur in the

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However, last Agreement requires a comprehensive ap- Integrated Units, or JIUs, whose presence week’s legal decision on the boundaries of proach to Sudan rather than reactive crisis has often led greater violence, instability, Abyei—an oil-rich, contested region along management. The U.S. must lead the inter- and civilian casualties. The U.S. should take the disputed North-South border within national community in working now to en- two specific measures to help improve secu- Sudan—is a crucial litmus test of the par- sure that the CPA does not collapse and rity and decrease the risk of further violence ties’ will to implement the CPA moving for- spark a devastating new round of conflict in in communities throughout the South: ward. Now that the ruling on Abyei has been Sudan. With a significant diplomatic rein- Work with the U.N. Security Council to en- accepted by both parties, the U.S., the U.N., vestment in the CPA that prioritizes pro- sure that the United Nations Mission in and the rest of international community tecting civilians, building peace in the Sudan (UNMIS) has the necessary capacity must follow through on its commitments to South, and defusing tensions between the to fulfill its mandate and protect civilians. help implement the ruling and monitor the North and South, the U.S. can help prevent The United States should lead efforts within status of the demarcation of the Abyei the catastrophic consequences of a potential the U.N. Security Council to strengthen boundaries. collapse of the CPA. UNMIS’ ability to support the CPA, but this Encourage negotiations between the NCP support must be matched with clearer stra- and SPLM on long-term wealth-sharing ar- f tegic vision by UNMIS on how it can best al- rangements before the 2011 referendum. HONORING DARRELL ‘‘SHIFTY’’ locate its resources to operationalize its Track-two diplomatic efforts can get both POWERS mandate amidst ongoing security threats parties to consider various scenarios for throughout the South. Other guarantors of wealth sharing after the referendum and the CPA can support UNMIS’ efforts by con- mitigate the likelihood that these discus- HON. RICK BOUCHER tributing to coordinated programs such as sions will short circuit into a zero-sum game OF VIRGINIA security sector reform within the SPLA. leading directly to conflict after the ref- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Encourage the Government of Southern erendum. Discussions of access to land for Sudan (GoSS) to take leadership in pro- populations with diverse needs and liveli- Thursday, July 30, 2009 moting local peace-building initiatives to hoods and planning for mutually beneficial Mr. BOUCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise defuse tensions between communities that development of oilfields in the contested bor- today to honor a southwest Virginia resident have taken up arms against each other. der region could ease current tensions over 2. Build the ‘‘peace dividend’’: Since the border demarcation and generate momentum whose service to this Nation will long be re- signing of the CPA, progress has been slow in for further cooperation. membered. On June 17, 2009, Darrell ‘‘Shifty’’ providing basic infrastructure and services Urge passage of the referendum law before Powers, a distinguished World War II veteran, to the peripheral areas of Sudan. Insecurity the elections. Applying pressure on Sudan’s passed away. I would like to take this occa- and underdevelopment remain a fact of life Government of National Unity to urge the sion to recognize his many contributions for most Sudanese. As long as that is the National Assembly to review and pass the through his military service to our great Na- case, the southern government will have dif- law on the southern referendum before the tion. Mr. Powers, who was portrayed in the ficulty consolidating the peace and holding elections could reduce tensions between the HBO documentary film ‘‘Band of Brothers,’’ is together an ethnically divided South with parties after the elections and enable prep- competing political visions. The GoSS has arations for the referendum to begin now. a true American hero from southwest Virginia. also been hit hard by the financial crisis, and Once the law is passed and the Referendum A native of the Dickenson County, Town of is in need of significant economic support, Commission is created, potential disputes, Clinchco, Virginia, Mr. Powers volunteered for but this support should be aimed specifically such as questions over whether or not cer- the United States Army during the early at capacity building efforts that can tain populations—such as southerners in stages of the Second World War in 1942. He strengthen the fledgling government. Addi- Khartoum—are eligible to vote, can be ad- was quickly assigned to the newly formed tional investments in agriculture and micro- dressed before tensions escalate in the imme- 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment and began credit would make a difference on the ground diate run-up to the referendum. training at Camp Toccoa, Georgia. Each day, for the people of southern Sudan, more than 4. Prevent a return to war: The likelihood the new recruits would train by running 6 miles two million of whom have returned home to of a return to war between the North and very little after decades of war. South, or of conflict breaking out within the up and down the Curahee Mountain. As a re- 3. Defuse North-South tensions: A number South, is real. An arms race between the sult of the steadfast dedication of Mr. Powers of contentious issues between the North and Northern and Southern government is just and the other members of what came to be South must be resolved in next year and a one warning sign of a tenuous situation that known as Easy Company, the regiment was half, all of which necessitate robust support could explode into outright conflict. Several quickly transformed into one of the Army’s from the international community in order preventive measures can mitigate the risks toughest fighting units. to keep the negotiations and processes on of violence in the run-up to the 2010 general In 1943, after completion of parachute track. The U.S. should direct renewed energy elections and the 2011 referendum: school at Ft. Benning, Georgia, the 2nd Bat- and commitment toward the following stra- Enhance efforts to professionalize and tegic priorities: modernize the SPLA. The SPLA has strug- talion of the 506th Parachute Infantry was at- Urge meaningful reforms from the Suda- gled to transition from a guerilla movement tached to the 101st Airborne Division and was nese parties before the 2010 elections. The to a formal army, a process complicated by transferred to England, where they would United States and other key actors, oper- attempts to integrate southern militias that spend a year preparing to invade the Euro- ating on a tight timeline, need to lower their opposed the SPLA during the war. To ensure pean continent. expectations for the election and develop a that the south is stabile and the GoSS can At about 1 a.m. on June 6, 1944, Mr. Pow- multilateral strategy to press the Govern- deliver a peace dividend, the SPLA must ers and the other members of Easy Company ment of National Unity—the ruling National continue to modernize through a well-sup- boarded a plane which transported them Congress Party in particular—to enact ported process of security sector trans- meaningful reforms regardless of who wins in formation that improves discipline, com- across the English Channel in order to para- 2010, revitalize CPA implementation, and es- mand and control, capacity, and com- chute into Normandy behind German fortified tablish a framework for talks in Darfur that petency. Toward this end, the Obama admin- positions. Shortly after landing, Mr. Powers are consistent with the power-sharing provi- istration should explore the sale of an air de- and 2 fellow soldiers realized that they were a sions of the CPA. There also has to be a clear fense system to the GoSS. Although intro- day’s walk from their intended drop zone. The and unified international posture with re- ducing new weapons systems into a volatile Airborne troops spent almost a week fighting gard to addressing the issue of Darfur, given military environment could be interpreted German soldiers before they were sent back the near-impossibility of holding a free and as contrary to donors’ responsibility to to England to prepare for an invasion of Hol- fair ballot there. make unity attractive, it is in the interests Keep the parties on track in the dual proc- of lasting stability that the GoSS spend land. esses of implementing the legal ruling on the money on defense wisely. Unlike the afore- In September 1944, Mr. Powers’ unit, along boundaries of the Abyei region and demar- mentioned refurbished tanks, an air defense with Polish and English divisions, parachuted cating the North-South border. Two crucial is non-offensive and helps level the playing into Holland to secure a road for tanks and issues regarding contested borders between field by neutralizing the north’s major tac- supply shipments to prepare for a push across

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Mr. non-service-connected conditions at VA med- Gangs, drug abuse, stabbings, shootings, bul- Powers and the rest of Easy Company spent ical facilities. lying, unnecessary harm and heartache the following 3 months fighting for control of Today, there are veterans who have earned plagues schools and communities from Atlanta the same road, laying low during the day and VA health care benefits with their service to to Chicago and in unsuspecting urban, rural, moving at night. our country, as well as Medicare benefits, by and suburban areas all around and in be- After securing the road and moving out of paying into the Social Security system during tween. In response to this alarming trend, I in- Holland, Easy Company was then ordered to their working years. Even though these indi- troduced the SAFETY through Nonviolence defend the town of Bastogne, Belgium, when viduals have clearly earned both of these ben- Act, a bill that would teach the doctrine of non- they learned that German troops had counter- efits, current law unfairly prohibits them from violence in thought, words and actions to stu- attacked along the Adrennes forest. For nearly using their Medicare benefits at VA facilities dents, educators, local police, and community a week, the undermanned and under-supplied even though they may feel more comfortable leaders. In reality, Madam Speaker, violence, Easy Company fought off a much larger Ger- seeking care among their fellow veterans from human rights abuses, discrimination, unprece- man force. Easy Company lost 16 men during VA providers who specialize in caring for vet- dented poverty, and terrorism are devastating that week of fighting at Bastogne, and 34 erans. every corner of our globe, and despite so more during fighting at Normandy and Hol- This is also inconsistent with the authorities much progress, much work remains. land. granted to other Federal entities such as the In February, I led a congressional delega- A little more than a month after Hitler’s Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Depart- tion with my good friend, the Gentleman from forces were pushed back in mid-January, ment of Defense’s (DoD) TRICARE for Life Alabama (Mr. BACHUS) to India to commemo- General Dwight Eisenhower met with Mr. Pow- that are allowed to bill Medicare. IHS and DoD rate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther ers’ unit in France and awarded them the Dis- are able to augment their resources with Medi- King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King’s visit to tinguished Unit Citation for holding Bastogne. care collections and reinvest the extra funding the country. With an official send-off from Sec- Soon after, Mr. Powers earned enough back into their programs and services. H.R. retary Clinton, the delegation was welcomed combat points to step away from the front 3365 would provide equity in such billing prac- by the Indian government and Indian people. lines of battle and return home to southwest tices among the Federal entities. In other Martin Luther King, III, his wife, Mrs. Arndrea Virginia. Mr. Powers was on his way out of words, the VA would be able to access an im- Waters, and outstanding musicians from the combat when the truck he was riding in col- portant new source of revenues from Medicare Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz also cele- lided head-on with another Army truck, killing which may be reinvested to further strengthen brated this historic visit with concerts, meet- one soldier and badly injuring Mr. Powers. the VA’s health care system. ings, and ceremonies across the country. After recovering from these injuries he re- In detail, this legislation requires the Secre- The congressional delegation also met with turned home to work for Clinchfield Coal Com- taries of VA and HHS to establish a Memo- Indian government officials, business leaders, pany in Dickenson County, Virginia, for 33 randum of Understanding (MOU) no later than and non-governmental organizations on issues years. Mr. Powers rarely spoke of the horrors six months after the date of the enactment of of terrorism, democracy, human rights, child of the combat he faced until producers came the Act. The MOU must establish such pro- labor and trafficking, poverty, and international to him with the ‘‘Band of Brothers’’ HBO mini- gram elements as the frequency of reimburse- conflicts. Each of us returned to the United series idea. After the success of ‘‘Band of ment, the billing system, the data sharing States inspired and determined in our own Brothers,’’ Mr. Powers often would receive agreement, and the payment rate. way to see how we could apply our experi- countless expressions of support and thanks H.R. 3365 also provides some guidelines on ences, our shared history, and the legacies of for the role he and his combat unit played in setting the payment rate so that the terms that these two great men to some of the issues World War II. Upon Mr. Power’s passing his contributed to the failure of the Medicare DoD facing the international community. How can online obituary received comments from peo- Subvention Demonstration Project are not re- we build a new generation that understands ple across the Nation and several individuals peated again. For example, this legislation the benefit of peace? from Europe paying tribute and expressing prohibits setting a reimbursement rate which is This legislation responds to that question. deep appreciation for the sacrifices he made less than 100 percent of the amount that The Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative to help free Europe during World War II. In his Medicare would pay a participating provider. It Act of 2009 would create an undergraduate, later years, Mr. Powers dedicated a great deal also prohibits annual caps on reimbursement graduate, and post-graduate student exchange of time to speak to current soldiers stationed and does not allow for a maintenance of effort program in which students would travel to sig- or returning from Iraq and Afghanistan about requirement, which refers to the requirement nificant sites of the American Civil Rights his experiences in war and life. that VA maintain a certain level of spending Movement and the Indian Independence The outstanding dedication and sacrifice before they can be reimbursed from HHS. Movement. They would then develop pro- that Mr. Darrell ‘‘Shifty’’ Powers displayed dur- Finally, H.R. 3365 requires an annual report posals on how to apply the philosophies of ing his time with the United States Army will to Congress providing program data, as well Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. be remembered not only by countless citizens as a triennial GAO report assessing the pro- to modern issues such as human rights, in my congressional district in southwest Vir- gram impact. peaceful conflict resolution, civil rights, and de- I urge the support of all Members for this ginia but also by citizens across this country mocracy. important legislation. and across Europe. The effects of his service The second initiative created by this bill is a to our country will be forever lasting. I want to f professional training module for international honor the passing of a great Virginian and a THE INTRODUCTION OF THE GAN- state, local and national government employ- great American. DHI-KING SCHOLARLY EX- ees from conflict regions to develop inter- f CHANGE INITIATIVE ACT OF 2009 national conflict solutions based on Gandhian principles. MEDICARE VA REIMBURSEMENT HON. JOHN LEWIS Last but not least, the Gandhi-King Schol- ACT OF 2009 arly Exchange Initiative Act would develop an OF GEORGIA annual public diplomacy forum to be held al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BOB FILNER ternately in the United States and India which Thursday, July 30, 2009 OF CALIFORNIA will focus on the philosophies of Mahatma IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. in the reso- am proud to introduce the Gandhi-King Schol- lution of global conflicts. Thursday, July 30, 2009 arly Exchange Initiative Act of 2009. The pur- I believe that each person must ask them- Mr. FILNER. Madam Speaker, I recently in- pose of this legislation is to create three inter- selves how we can make this little piece of troduced H.R. 3365, the Medicare VA Reim- national initiatives that take the philosophy and real estate that we call Earth, a little cleaner, bursement Act of 2009. This legislation author- examples of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin a little greener, a little safer, a little more izes the establishment of a Medicare VA reim- Luther King, Jr. and apply them to current day peaceful. Gandhi once said that, ‘‘If we are to bursement program where HHS reimburses issues. reach real peace in this world, and if we are

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Madam Speaker, in accordance armor and armor integration. with House Republican Conference standards, This request is consistent with the intended f and Clause 9 of Rule XXI, I submit the fol- lowing member requests for the record regard- and authorized purpose of the U.S. Air Force- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ing H.R. 3327, Department of Defense Appro- Other Procurement account. If funded in full, priations Act, 2010. this is a one-time funding request with the Project: Hyperspectral Imaging for Improved goal of the Air Force using internally budgeted HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT Force Protection (HYPER–IFP) funding to continue fielding the system to air- OF SOUTH CAROLINA Account: Department of Defense, Army, crew personnel. RDT&E (CERDEC, NVESD, Special Projects) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Clean f Thursday, July 30, 2009 Earth Technologies, LLC. Address of Requesting Entity: 13378 Lake- A TRIBUTE TO TUMBLEWEED Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam front Drive, Earth City, MO, USA SMITH Speaker, unfortunately I missed recorded Description of Request: To provide votes on the House floor on Tuesday, July 7, $2,000,000 for the Hyper-IFP (Hyper spectral 2009. Sensor for Improved Force Protection) Pro- HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER Had I been present, I would have voted gram. The introduction of a Hyper-IFP in FY08 ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 478 (on motion to is allowing the detection and recognition of hu- OF TEXAS suspend the rules and pass H. Con. Res. mans (with a near zero false alarm rate) and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 135), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 479 (on motion providing indication of other certain physio- to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1129). logical triggers that can indicate that a person Thursday, July 30, 2009 is under extreme stress such as contemplating Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I f ‘‘bad’’ behavior. To date successful develop- ment, test and evaluation has been done in would like to take this time to recognize distin- HONORING MS. JANE MARKHAM the lab, though these systems have not been guished writer, speaker, and entertainer, Bob fully optimized for theatre operation or for Lewis, better known as Tumbleweed Smith. costs. The continued funding of Hyper-IFP will Tumbleweed Smith is both creator and pro- HON. MIKE QUIGLEY operationalize and integrate the knowledge ducer of the renowned radio program The OF ILLINOIS gain in the lab and apply it in a true-fielded Sound of Texas. August 1, 2009 will mark the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES application at an affordable cost. The Hyper- celebration of 40 prosperous years on the air, IFP system will also be environmentally hard- making The Sound of Texas the longest run- Thursday, July 30, 2009 ened to allow field deployment and allow inte- ning syndicated radio program in Texas. Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today gration with other FP sensors in the last quar- In his 40 years of interviews, Tumbleweed in honor of Ms. Jane Markham, a dedicated ter of 2009. Hyper-IFP is focused on the mis- Smith has accumulated the largest private col- sions of Perimeter Security, Suicide Bomb De- member of my district office staff. Jane’s last lection of oral history in the United States. His tection and Urban Route Recon. Utility will be day as a Congressional Aide and District Rep- one-man shows have been performed all over resentative in our office will be August 1, demonstrated through an evaluation in both the Southwest border and contingency mission Texas, as well as six other states, and three 2009, and she deserves our wholehearted ap- other countries. preciation for her work. in Southwest Asia. This effort will require leveraging the current Force Protection sensor Jane Markham began her career working for In addition to being an influential entertainer, suite designs for the missions sites to maintain Congress in 1997 as District Director and Tumbleweed Smith has won international rec- interoperability. In the end, this request fo- Field Representative for Congresswoman Dar- ognition for his advertising and production cuses on both achieving data verification, and lene Hooley and in 2003 she came to Chi- work. His honors include two CLIO advertising the delivery of sufficient hardware to validate cago, Illinois to work for Congressman Rahm awards, the Governor’s Award for Tourism, the Technical Data package for re-procure- Emanuel, serving as a Congressional Aide the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Cul- ment as well as demonstrate the system’s and District Representative. She was instru- tural Achievement award and two Freedom ability to deploy to DoD/DHS users for the mental to my transition into Congress and has Foundation awards. missions described. The Night Vision Elec- served the needs of countless constituents of tronic Sensors Directorate, Ft. Belvoir Virginia, The Texas House of Representatives has the 5th District. is very supportive of this project. recognized Tumbleweed ‘‘for creating a price- While Jane’s dedication and integrity will be Project: Aircrew Body Armor and Load Car- less resource of Texas folk tales, lore and wis- sorely missed, her infectious personality and riage Vest System dom.’’ He was honored by the Texas House of jovial attitude will be irreplaceable. Her sense Account: Other Procurement—U.S. Air Representatives in 1999 for his outstanding of humor and vivacity are her trademark and Force communication skills and radio service to our district staff will be at a loss without her Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Eagle In- West Texas. In 2008 he was recognized by unfaltering ability to make a person smile. dustries the Texas State Senate for celebrating his Jane’s family has always been a priority in her Address of Requesting Entity: 1000 Biltmore 10,000th program of The Sound of Texas. life. She and her husband David Cameron are Drive, Fenton, MO 63026 the proud parents of their children, Mira and Description of Request: To provide Mr. Lewis resides in Big Spring, TX with his Julia. $3,000,000 to issue the Aircrew Body Armor wife Susan and they have two sons, two We thank Jane for her time in our office, Load Carriage Vest System, an integrated daughters-in-law, and four grandsons. He both as a co-worker tirelessly dedicated to body armor vest system, to aircrew personnel. writes a syndicated weekly news column and constituent services and as a friend. We wish The system provides fire retardancy and bal- teaches radio production in the Permian her all the best in the future knowing wherever listics protection from a wide array of threats Basin. Tumbleweed Smith is a true gem to that she may be, Jane will be going there with including small arms fire, fragmenting shrapnel West Texas. I am proud to honor his achieve- a confidence and liveliness that will be felt by and spall, while decreasing the heat stress ments and look forward to more of his unique all. and weight burdens faced by airmen. Cur- and entertaining work in the future.

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After graduating from the University of Ken- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Treena quickly became known as a friendly and helpful assistant to the veterans who tucky in 1965 with a focus in journalism, Mr. Thursday, July 30, 2009 came to the clinic for services. Throughout her Hawpe began his career as a reporter for the Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, earlier career, she has proved herself to be a com- Associated Press and then moved to the The today I introduced legislation—the Taxpayer passionate ally of those who have bravely St. Petersburg Times in Florida, where he was Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency served their country and now are in need of an editorial writer. Act. The aim of this legislation is to reverse medical care. By contributing her time and tal- In 1969, he came back to his home state the growing trend of the misclassification of ents, Treena has ensured a brighter future for and took charge of the Hazard bureau of The employees as independent contractors. Inde- our veterans. Courier-Journal in Eastern Kentucky, and in pendent contractors serve a legitimate pur- It is not enough for Treena to assist in 1972, he moved to the Louisville home office. pose in our workforce, our economy, and in meeting the needs of veterans during office Mr. Hawpe held many positions, including edi- many business models. These contractors are hours. She always makes time from home to torial writer, assistant regional editor, man- important to our economy and often provide help fill out paperwork, answer questions, and aging editor and editor of The Courier-Journal the flexibility that many businesses need. remind of appointments. Because it is often and also served as city editor of the former Some employers, however, are using a loop- difficult to remember all the questions while in afternoon newspaper, The Louisville Times. Through his decades of reporting, Mr. hole that exists in the Internal Revenue Code the doctor’s office, Treena welcomes calls at Hawpe’s influence can be seen in nearly every to treat workers that are actually employees home to clarify issues the veteran may have corner of the state. as contractors in order to reduce their own tax regarding his or her care. He covered the Hyden mine disaster in liability and avoid federal and state labor law. The son of one veteran tells of Treena call- 1970, bringing to light the many hazards and When employees are misclassified as contrac- ing in the evening to make sure his father was realities of coal mining. In later years, he tors, responsible companies lose business, alright, as he had missed his appointment that played a significant role in strengthening laws workers lose rights and protections, and the day. Another vet said he spent several hours and regulations governing the mining industry, federal and state governments lose out of bil- asking questions at Treena’s kitchen table on and attacked abuses related to the broad form lions of dollars in much-needed revenue. a Saturday. deed and strip mining. This legislation is similar to the measure I Although the drive from Malad to Pocatello Through his reporting and advocacy, he introduced last year, along with Representa- is difficult, Treena makes it to the clinic unless helped bring about new regulations of toxic tives RICHARD NEAL, and JOHN TIERNEY. I am the winter roads become truly impassable. chemicals, improved school bus safety, better pleased we have joined together again this In keeping with her commitment to make enforcement of drunk driving laws, and reform Congress to reintroduce this initiative. Our ef- positive contributions to her community and in the medical license system. forts to construct this bill were informed by in- her sincere willingness to serve, Treena has Through his and his colleagues’ legislative formation obtained through public hearings on recently been appointed to the Oneida County coverage, Mr. Hawpe and his coworkers lit- this issue in the House Committee on Ways Hospital Board. erally helped reshape the Kentucky General and Means and the House Committee on Edu- Madam Speaker, I am proud to have a con- Assembly—my home state’s legislative body— cation and Labor. stituent in my district who is dedicated to im- into a more influential, co-equal branch of The Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, proving the lives of our veterans and who de- state government. In conjunction with formi- and Consistency Act would close the tax loop- votes her time in selfless service to others. dable investigative reporting, Mr. Hawpe also hole that allows employers to misclassify em- f played a critical role in the momentum to re- ployees as contractors at will. It aims to put all write Kentucky’s campaign finance laws. employers on a level playing field, protect PERSONAL EXPLANATION And also, very notably, Mr. Hawpe has been workers, and reduce the federal budget deficit. instrumental in the reform of Kentucky’s public The intention of the bill is not to deny busi- HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT education system. Through his direction of re- nesses the ability to use legitimate inde- OF SOUTH CAROLINA lentless and informed reporting, he helped pendent contractors; instead it is to ensure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES convince the public that Kentucky was in need that laws that determine what an employee or Thursday, July 30, 2009 of meaningful, extensive higher education re- independent contractor is are evenly applied. form, which paved the way for the 1997 Ken- They are not today. Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam tucky Higher Education Reform Act. He has I recognize that this issue is one that has Speaker, unfortunately I missed some re- been credited by many, including a former vexed the Congress for some time and that corded votes on the House floor on Wednes- governor and key policy makers, with being forging the necessary degree of consensus to day, July 29, 2009. the main force behind this historic legislation. address this problem will be difficult. I intend Had I been present, I would have voted In light of these achievements, it should be for the legislation introduced today to serve as ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 655 (on agreeing to no surprise the newspaper won four Pulitzer a basis for discussion and look forward to H. Res. 685), ‘‘present’’ on rollcall vote No. prizes under his direction. working with many stakeholders to perfect the 656 (on motion to table the Boehner Privileged Mr. Hawpe is a member of the Kentucky bill and help push for its passage. Resolution). Journalism Hall of Fame and has long been a f f strong advocate for ethics and diversity initia- tives. A Nieman Fellow at Harvard, he was RECOGNIZING TREENA TUBBS HONORING MR. DAVID HAWPE also prominent in national news organizations, having served as president of the Associated HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON HON. BEN CHANDLER Press Managing Editors Association. OF IDAHO OF KENTUCKY Through Mr. Hawpe’s editorials and col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES umns, he has been called ‘‘the voice and con- science of The Courier-Journal’’ and, in my Thursday, July 30, 2009 Thursday, July 30, 2009 opinion, in many ways, he has been the voice Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mr. CHANDLER. Madam Speaker, I rise and conscience of reform and good policy in to pay tribute to Treena Tubbs of Malad, today in recognition of one of Kentucky’s pre- the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Idaho. Treena is celebrating her twentieth year mier journalists, a man who has shaped Over the years, he has held individuals and of work for the U.S. Government. She began countless events and policies in the Common- institutions accountable for their actions, her career with the USDA–FSA in the Malad wealth of Kentucky for decades, Mr. David reined in unfair practices, and been an unwav- office. After three years, she was recruited to Hawpe. After 40 years of public service jour- ering advocate for the underprivileged. Mr.

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Results crops on rice grain yield and soil physical con- f of research and education outreach conducted dition is not well understood and requires within this request will benefit the State of more research. Cotton and corn production EARMARK DECLARATION Louisiana and the rest of the nation in com- are major components of the agricultural econ- bating the spread of the Formosan Subterra- omy in northeast Louisiana. Reduced tillage HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER nean Termite and in educating the public re- practices and herbicide tolerant crops are OF LOUISIANA garding its control. being adopted to sustain soil productivity and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER reduce surface water contamination and are Thursday, July 30, 2009 H.R. 2997 improving production efficiency. However, con- ARS servation tillage systems provide a favorable Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, pursu- USDA Sugarcane Lab, 5883 USDA Road, microenvironment for insect populations, which ant to the Republican Leadership standards Houma, LA have the potential to limit economic value. on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- ARS Sugarcane Research $3,654,000. The Basic biological information is needed on in- formation regarding earmarks I received as domestic sugarcane industry and others are sect population dynamics in reduced tillage part of the Commerce, Justice Science, and interested in developing cellulosic opportuni- systems. The animal waste management com- Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, ties to reduce our dependence on foreign ponent of this project will develop data and H.R. 2847. sources of fossil fuel. The ARS’s Sugarcane systems that allow proper use of waste prod- Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER Research Laboratory (SRL) scientists at ucts and dairy lagoon effluent in two areas of H.R. 2997 Houma are involved in a multidisciplinary team the state. The dairy industry in southeast Lou- ARS effort to develop superior varieties of sugar- isiana and the poultry industry in north Lou- Louisiana State University located at 156 cane, for both sugar production and for the isiana will benefit from research on pasture Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 bio-energy industry that is evolving across the runoff, background indicator organisms, opti- Formosan Subterranean Research— southeast. Additionally, the SRL is developing mum land disposal rates for poultry litter, and $2,600,000. The Formosan subterranean ter- production practices needed for profitable pro- new uses for poultry litter particularly as it re- mite has infested 32 of the 64 parishes in Lou- duction of sugarcane for both sugar and en- lates to forest productivity. Treatment alter- isiana, with the most severe infestations in the ergy. The current facilities are not designed to natives that generate additional revenue to the New Orleans and Lake Charles areas. This in- handle an expanded program and lack many dairy and poultry operator will also be ex- sect has caused millions of dollars worth of of the safeguards (environment, employee, plored. Critical environmental concerns relative damage including over $300 million in New and security) required by current federal to agriculture and forestry production practices Orleans alone. Clearly, it is the most costly standards. on water quality will also be addressed. En- pest in the state and the management of this Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER hanced research on Best Management Prac- termite is essential to Louisiana’s economic H.R. 2997 tices (BMPs) will help reduce both point and well-being. For the last seven years, the LSU NIFA SRG non-point source discharges associated with AgCenter has participated in the USDA/ARS Louisiana State University located at 156 crop, animal, and timber production activities. project, Operation Fullstop. The AgCenter is Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER the lead agency in management programs for Aquaculture $150,000. Louisiana contains H.R. 2997 this termite in the French Quarter and 16 pub- one of the most diverse aquaculture industries NIFA SRG lic schools in Orleans and Jefferson parishes. in the U.S. The state continues to lead the na- Louisiana State University located at 156 The AgCenter has received approximately tion in production of crawfish, oyster, alligator, Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. $10.4 million since the initial appropriation in and pet turtle sales. Catfish production has Wetland Plants $188,000. Since the 1930s, FY 1998. Sixty-six percent (66%) or declined in recent years but is still important. 1,000,000 acres of Louisiana wetlands have ($6,874,724) of these funds has been pass- The total farm-gate value of aquaculture pro- been lost by human activities and natural through money to the pest management pro- duction in 2007 exceeded $281.6 million. Re- forces such as the hurricanes of 2005. This di- fessionals (PMPs) and thirty-four percent search is needed to: 1) enhance crawfish har- rectly affects U.S. security, navigation, energy (34%) or ($3,520,606) has been used to con- vesting technology and efficiency and to im- consumption, and food supply. The potential duct research and extension educational pro- prove crawfish broodstock reproduction, 2) to for loss of life, industry, ecosystems, and infra- grams. During the past year, the AgCenter re- further develop tools to facilitate genetic im- structure is enormous. The Coastal Plants ceived $750,000 for research and extension provement of cultured finfish, 3) to determine Program (CPP) represents a major commit- activities. Plans for 2010 include expansion the economic potential and effective culture ment to focus proven scientific technologies from 77 blocks currently to the entire French techniques to facilitate the development of a and outreach capabilities on issues critical to Quarter (95 blocks), funding permitting. Ter- marine baitfish industry, 4) to further refine restore the coastal wetlands of Louisiana. This mite numbers in the French Quarter have finfish nutrition and feeding practices so that program combines the expertise of AgCenter been reduced 75% in Part 1 blocks and 50% feed cost is reduced and water quality is im- plant breeders, ecologists, and other plant and in other blocks after two years in the program. proved, 5) to further protect cultured aquatic soil scientists to facilitate the development and Plans for 2010 also include an education pro- species from disease, and 6) to develop new utilization of improved native plant resources gram with residents in New Orleans to de- value-added aquaculture food products and to preserve remaining marshes and stabilize velop neighborhood programs, in which resi- waste by-products. those that are being re-created. This project dents would receive education, inspections, Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER will develop strategies for genetic improve- and program evaluation from the AgCenter. H.R. 2997 ment leading to the economic and rapid estab- Significant numbers of property owners out- NIFA SRG lishment of critically important wetland plant side the program are adopting the French Louisiana State University located at 156 species over large areas of threatened and re- Quarter model of the program. Research Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 claimed coastal wetlands. Native populations would include use of molecular methods Tillage Silviculture $188,000. This special will be characterized and a genetic improve- (mainly microsatellite genotyping) to determine grant addresses critical environmental con- ment program conducted to develop superior colony affiliations of termites. This permits cerns in Louisiana. Alternatives to traditional varieties/populations with enhanced value in tracking of colony movement and permits as- tillage in southwest Louisiana rice production the restoration and protection of wetlands. sessment of colony elimination after treatment are needed to improve floodwater quality, re- Plant cloning and molecular biology will facili- and floods (Katrina), i.e., are colonies detected duce soil erosion, and reduce production tate genetic characterization and genetic im- after treatment survivors or new colonies. Re- costs. Stand establishment and early-season provement and provide superior plant mate- search would also include use of molecular plant density have been shown to be critical rials to Louisiana’s developing commercial

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OF 2009 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service f Louisiana State University located at 156 Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 HON. JOHN LEWIS HEREFORD WWII POW CHAPEL Blackbird Management $94,000. Blackbird OF GEORGIA depredation of rice is a serious economic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER problem facing rice producers in Louisiana. OF TEXAS Thursday, July 30, 2009 Depredation of rice occurs at planting and just IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prior to harvest; however, the most serious Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I Thursday, July 30, 2009 problem is depredation of rice seed and seed- am proud to introduce the Look-Back Elimi- lings at planting. Yield losses due to blackbird nation Act of 2009. Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I rise depredation have been estimated to vary from I am proud to serve on the Ways and today in recognition of the rededication of a 77 million pounds in 1995 to slightly over 93 Means Committee Subcommittee on Income Texas Historical Landmark, Camp Hereford million pounds in 2002. Economic losses as- Security and Family Support led by Chairman Italian Prisoner of War Camp memorial chap- sociated with blackbird damage have been es- MCDERMOTT. I would like to thank Chairman el. This World War II monument has survived timated to average $9.3 million annually from MCDERMOTT, my good friend, the Gentle- more than 64 years as a symbol of the shared 1995 to 2002. Damage does not occur uni- woman from Nevada (Ms. BERKLEY), and all of history that binds Texas, the United States, formly across the state; consequently, severe my colleagues on the Subcommittee for their and Italy together. During World War II, the Hereford POW economic losses may be experienced by hard work in the areas of child welfare and camp stretched across 800 acres in Castro some producers due to the concentration of foster care. and Deaf Smith counties in West Texas. It blackbirds in a given area. The use of DRC– Today, American families are struggling in was the second largest United States POW 1339 has resulted in reducing the extent of ways not seen since the Great Depression. camp built during World War II. An estimated damage and the magnitude of economic loss. Rising unemployment, health care costs, and 5,000 Italian POWs were held at the site be- DRC–1339 is a selective avicide specific to a struggling economy are all taking their toll, tween February 1943 and June 1946, when blackbirds, grackles, and starlings. As a result, and children in the foster care system must the last of the POWs were repatriated. reduction in blackbird damage to rice is not be forgotten during these very difficult In 1945, the Italian POWs received permis- achieved with little or no effect upon other bird times. sion from the U.S. military to pay for and build species. When Congress passed welfare reform leg- a chapel within the camp to serve as a marker Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER islation in 1996, they eliminated the existing for the burial site of their fallen soldiers. In H.R. 2997 Aid to Families with Dependent Children honor of their five comrades who died while Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (AFDC) program, which was a cornerstone of Louisiana State University located at 156 President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, interned, skilled artisan Italian prisoners con- Thomas Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 and replaced it with the Temporary Assistance structed the thirteen-foot-square chapel. After Best Management Practices $267,000. Of for Needy Families program, or TANF. At the the war, the deceased were exhumed and re- more than 2,600 agricultural producers trained same time, Congress locked the income eligi- turned to Italy, leaving the chapel abandoned through Louisiana’s Master Farmer program, bility requirement for federal foster care and and vulnerable to deterioration. n 1988, former POWs donated money, origi- 92 have completed the third tier of the pro- adoption assistance benefits at the various ex- nal sketches, and photographs for the first gram which ends with certification from the isting 1996 income thresholds established by major restoration of the chapel. The project Louisiana Department of Agriculture and For- States under the now nonexistent AFDC pro- was completed in time for a reunion held in estry. This represents a high benchmark in gram. This is known as the look-back stand- Hereford in June, 1989. In 1992, the Texas performance, which requires completion of ard. Historical Commission declared the chapel a eight hours of classroom instruction, participa- Since that time, the federal law has not Recorded Texas Historical Landmark. tion in a Model Farm field tour, and develop- been changed, and despite changing eco- In spite of its historical significance, the ment and implementation of an NRCS Re- nomic realities like inflation and wage growth, chapel was severely vandalized in 2008. source Management System plan to address states cannot update their income eligibility re- Thanks to financial support from the Com- potential or occurring pollution. With the as- quirements. As a result thousands of children mittee for Italians Living Abroad and the volun- sistance of USDA programs and other tech- in foster care and adoption assistance pro- teer effort of Castro and Deaf Smith county nical assistance, these producers have in- grams are ineligible to receive federal benefits. residents, the chapel has once again been re- stalled research-based BMPs to address envi- Last year Congress passed and the Presi- stored to its original beauty. The Castro Coun- ronmental issues. These certified producers dent signed legislation to phase out the look- ty Historical Commission and Committee for manage more than 16,000 acres of Louisiana back standard for children in the adoption as- Italians Living Abroad will co-host a rededica- farmland, all within a 50-mile radius of 303d sistance program. The bill I am introducing today would assist the other children affected tion ceremony Saturday, August 8, 2009. listed impaired state waters. In addition, multi- The restoration of this monument stands to by the look-back standard—those in the foster state collaboration has resulted in the develop- preserve the history of the mutual regard that care system. We need to help these children, ment of a template by the Louisiana Master developed between the prisoners and their and we need to help them now. Farmer Program that can be used by other captors in rural Texas, and I congratulate the The look-back standard sets the income states to develop similar programs, focusing community for preserving this piece of history. on curriculum development, implementation limit for eligibility at thirty-one percent of the and lessons learned. Land area impacted by federal poverty level—a level so low that even f targeted programs is 1,020,507 acres. a parent’s part-time job at minimum wage HONORING MRS. ERNESTINE Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER could render a family ineligible. As a result, NEITZEL H.R. 3082 states are prohibited from using federal funds Army to assist those most in need. In my home HON. DAVID WU Fort Polk, LA 71459 state of Georgia almost sixty percent of chil- OF OREGON Multipurpose Machine Gun Range dren in the child welfare system cannot re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $6,400,000. Construct a standard design ceive federal IV-E assistance. Thousands MPMG Range, required to train and test sol- more foster care children across the country Thursday, July 30, 2009 diers on the skills necessary to zero Squad are ineligible to receive benefits. This is Mr. WU. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Automatic Weapon, Machine Guns, 40mm wrong; it is just plain wrong. pay tribute to a woman who has made a very

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generous contribution to Oregon’s coastal Requesting Member: Congressman JOE Amendment No. 4 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on health and to the recovery of Pacific salmon BARTON rollcall vote No. 629 (on agreeing to the Flake and steelhead. Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Department of De- of Arizona Part B Amendment No. 7 to H.R. Mrs. Ernestine Neitzel has spent almost all fense Appropriations Bill 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 630 (on her life living in the Necanicum River valley Account: Navy RDT&E agreeing to the Flake of Arizona Part B within the first congressional district of Or- Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Carbon- Amendment No. 8 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on egon. She moved to Oregon from Colorado in Carbon Advanced Technologies (C–CAT) rollcall vote No. 631 (on agreeing to the Flake 1925 at the age of four. Her father had pur- Address of Receiving Entity: 4704 Eden of Arizona Part B Amendment No. 9 to H.R. chase some farmland on the edge of the Road, Kennedale, TX 76060 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 632 (on Necanicum River where they grew vegetables Description of Request: I have secured agreeing to the Flake of Arizona Part B to be sold at local stores in Seaside, Oregon. $4,000,000 in funding to be used for the con- Amendment No. 10 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on In 1945, Ernestine married Mr. Herbert tinuation of the fabrication development proc- rollcall vote No. 633 (on agreeing to the Flake Neitzel, who had recently returned from serv- ess by refining the design and of Arizona Part B Amendment No. 11 to H.R. ing in World War II. Together, they purchased manufacturability, improving the necessary 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 634 (on an additional 25 acres of farmland adjacent to subscale hardware durability and finally, con- agreeing to the Hensarling of Texas Part C the existing farm and expanded it to include ducting a full scale demonstration of the Amendment No. 3 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on dairy cows. During this time, Ernestine also hypersonic weapons system at an approved rollcall vote No. 635 (on agreeing to the Hen- delivered bread to the soldiers stationed at test facility as it relates to the Strike Weapon sarling of Texas Part C Amendment No. 4 to Fort Lewis, Oregon and worked in several Propulsion (SWEAP) system. H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 636 (on stores in Seaside. f motion to recommit with instruction to H.R. In the fall of 2008, Ernestine made the deci- 3288), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 637 (on pas- sion to give her family farmland back to the HONORING BRIANNA LIND AND sage to H.R. 3288). ERIKA SCHREIBER UPON RE- Necanicum River. Before being cultivated, this f land was prime estuarine and rearing habitat CEIPT OF THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD for Pacific salmon and steelhead. Now, she is AWARD EARMARK DECLARATION working with individuals and organizations within the state of Oregon to restore the land HON. STEVE ISRAEL HON. DON YOUNG to its pre-developed state. Upon completion, OF NEW YORK OF ALASKA this new wetland and estuarine habitat will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help strengthen runs of migratory Pacific salm- Thursday, July 30, 2009 Thursday, July 30, 2009 on and steelhead as well as resident rainbow Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today trout. pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- to acknowledge two young women in my dis- Ernestine and the Neitzel family have a long ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- trict, Brianna Lind and Erika Schreiber. history in the Necanicum River Valley and lowing information regarding earmarks I re- Brianna and Erika will receive the Girl Scout have dedicated their lives to enriching the sur- ceived as part of the FY 2010 Department of Gold Award on August 6, 2009. For their rounding communities. With this contribution, Defense Appropriations Act. she leaves a legacy of environmental con- project, they put together a project to inform Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Research, Devel- servation and dedication to the restoration of the public on global warming, global climate opment Test & Evaluation, Air Force. a natural resource that is an essential compo- change, and risk management. Legal name and address of entity receiving nent to our way of life in the Pacific Northwest. f earmark: Fairbanks North Star Borough, 809 f PERSONAL EXPLANATION Pioneer Road, Fairbanks, AK 99701. Description of how the money will be spent EARMARK DECLARATION and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT justified: Funding will be used to undertake HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. OF SOUTH CAROLINA necessary follow-up engineering studies of a OF TENNESSEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES synthetic liquid fuels facility at/or near Eielson IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 30, 2009 Air Force Base. These studies will address the Thursday, July 30, 2009 environmental, technical and economic feasi- Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam bility of a facility benefits, technical and eco- Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, I submit the Speaker, unfortunately I missed some re- nomic feasibility of a synthetic liquid fuels facil- following. corded votes on the House floor on Thursday, ity and the environmental benefits and eco- Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN July 23, 2009. nomic and technical feasibility of the transpor- DUNCAN Had I been present, I would have voted tation and sequestration of carbon dioxide to Account: RDTE—Defensewide ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 620 (on agreeing to enhance crude oil recovery in northern Alaska. Project Amount: $2,000,000 the Hensarling of Texas Part A Amendment This project will supply the U.S. Air Force Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lentix, No. 2 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. and other military branches a secure supply of 800 South Gay Street, Suite 1625, Knoxville, 621 (on agreeing to the Latham of Iowa Part synthetic fuels to operate fighters, bombers Tennessee 37929 A Amendment No. 3 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘no’’ on and other aircraft and military equipment. It Description of Request: The funding will be rollcall vote No. 622 (on agreeing to the will help the Air Force to achieve its stated used for the development of a very high reso- Frelinghuysen of New Jersey Part A Amend- goal of certifying its fleet of aircraft on a syn- lution benchmarking vision system for long- ment No. 7 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall thetic fuel blend and purchasing 50 percent of range surveillance with focus on SOCOM and vote No. 623 (on agreeing to the Blackburn of its fuels in the form of a synthetic fuel blend Navy tracking needs. Tennessee Part A Amendment No. 8 to H.R. by 2016. f 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 624 (on Description of matching funds: Funding will agreeing to the Jordan of Ohio Part A Amend- go to supplement funds from P.L. 110–329. EARMARK DECLARATION ment No. 10 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall Appropriated Amount: $3,000,000. vote No. 625 (on agreeing to the Neugebauer Project Name: Synthetic Liquid Fuels. HON. JOE BARTON of Texas Part A Amendment No. 11 to H.R. Detailed Finance Plan: Of the $3 million, all OF TEXAS 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 626 (on will go to the Fairbanks North Star Borough to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agreeing to the Stearns of Florida Part A be expended to study the technical, economic Amendment No. 12 to H.R. 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on and environmental feasibility of the transpor- Thursday, July 30, 2009 rollcall vote No. 627 (on agreeing to the Flake tation and sequestration of carbon dioxide to Mr. BARTON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I of Arizona Part B Amendment No. 1 to H.R. enhance crude oil recovery in northern Alaska rise today to submit documentation consistent 3288), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 628 (on produced by a synthetic fuel facility located in with the Republican Earmark Standards. agreeing to the Flake of Arizona Part B the vicinity of Fairbanks Alaska.

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Madam Speaker, in accord- justified: Kachemak Research Development, suant to the Republican Leadership standards ance with the February 2008 New Republican Inc. is a woman owned, HUBZone, 8(a) entity. on member requests, I am submitting the fol- Earmark Standards Guidance, I submit the fol- AutoScan, an under vehicle inspection system lowing information regarding the earmarks I lowing in regards to H.R. 3288, the Fiscal developed by KRD, is a stationary system that received as part of the FY10 Defense Appro- Year 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban captures the entire undercarriage image of ve- priations Bill: Development, and Related Agencies Appro- hicles, ranging in size from passenger vehicles Requesting Member: Congressman JEFF priations Act. to semi-trucks. Because of the unique capa- FORTENBERRY FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION—NATIONAL INSTI- bilities of AutoScan, vehicles do not need to Bill Number: H.R. 3326, FY10 Defense Ap- TUTE FOR AVIATION RESEARCH (NIAR) WICHITA maintain a constant speed as they travel propriations Bill STATE UNIVERSITY across the system. Funding will be used for Account: RDT&E, Army/Medical Tech- H.R. 3288, the Fiscal Year 2010 Transpor- product enhancement and beta testing of nology/Program Element #: 0602787A/Line tation, Housing and Urban Development, and AutoScan generation 2 and 3 architecture. As Item #: 28 Related Agencies Appropriations Act contains part of the inspection protocol at every military Project Name: Understanding Blast-Induced $1,000,000 for facilities and equipment to ex- base, CONUS and OCONUS, the under- Brain Injury pand the capabilities of its National Institute carriage of every delivery vehicle must be in- Amount: $3,000,000 for Aviation Research (NIAR) to conduct Ad- spected. Standard inspection protocols have Name and Address of Requesting Entity: vanced Materials Research in support and im- been comprised of a mirror-mounted stick or University of Nebraska-Lincoln located at 302 provement of its ongoing aviation safety re- search pits. AutoScan makes it possible for in- Canfield Administrations Building, Lincoln, Ne- search in the areas of metallic and nonmetallic spection personnel to maintain a safe stand- braska 68583 structures, crashworthiness, and aging aircraft off distance. Additionally, it stores images for Description: Most of the head and brain inju- effects. The entity to receive funding for this later comparison and analysis if needed. And ries occurring in current combat situations re- project is Wichita State University located at it provides one, complete, clear image of any sult from roadside explosions, but there is cur- 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, Kansas, 67260. vehicle’s under-side in real-time and capabili- rently only limited understanding of blast-in- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION—NATIONAL INSTI- ties that no similar system is able to provide. duced traumatic brain injury. This funding TUTE FOR AVIATION RESEARCH (NIAR) WICHITA would be used to model how blast waves from STATE UNIVERSITY Description of matching funds: KRD profit is explosions cause short- and long-term brain H.R. 3288, the Fiscal Year 2010 Transpor- reinvested back into the company to provide injury to warfighters and to develop devices tation, Housing and Urban Development, and facilities that are needed to perform the work. and equipment to mitigate the damage. This Related Agencies Appropriations Act contains KRD investment exceeds $750,000 to-date. research will lead to devices for improved de- $1,000,000 for technical personnel, facilities Appropriated Amount: $3,000,000. tection and optimized equipment designs to and equipment at the National Institute for Project Name: Under-Vehicle Inspection protect against multiple insults to the brain Aviation Research to provide a comprehensive System. from the blast impact and blast waves. education and training initiative for composite Requesting Member: Congressman JEFF airframe maintenance and airworthiness Detailed Finance Plan: Of the $3M, roughly FORTENBERRY awareness. The entity to receive funding for 25% will go to administrative support within Bill Number: H.R. 3326, FY10 Defense Ap- this project is Wichita State University located OSD and the contracting agency. The remain- propriations Bill at 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, Kansas, 67260. ing 75% of the funding, $2.25M, will cover Account: RDT&E, Air Force, University Re- labor: $1,290,000; materials (including equip- FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION—INTERSTATE search Initiatives, PE 0601102F, Line 2 MAINTENANCE DISCRETIONARY—CITY OF WICHITA, ment and fabrication) $238,000; benefits Project Name: Safeguarding End-User Mili- KS: INTERSTATE 235/US 54 AND I–235/CENTRAL AV- $262,000; OH $214,000; technical consulting tary Software ENUE INTERCHANGE $112,000; $31,000 travel; $95,000 installation Amount: $1,500,000 H.R. 3183, the Fiscal Year 2010 Transpor- and beta testing of generation 2 and 3 Name and Address of Requesting Entity: tation, Housing and Urban Development, and AutoScan before fielding. University of Nebraska-Lincoln located at 302 Related Agencies Appropriations Act contains Canfield Administrations Building, Lincoln, Ne- $750,000 for preliminary engineering and f braska 68583 right-of-way costs for the reconstruction of the Kellogg (US–54) and Central interchanges on HONORING YVONNE DESOUSA Description: Military software increasingly is I–235 in western Wichita. The entity to receive UPON RECEIPT OF THE GIRL being created by ‘‘end-user programmers,’’ funding for this project is the City of Wichita, SCOUT GOLD AWARD who use programming tools such as spread- sheets, military planning systems, and Matlab located at City Hall, 455 North Main, Wichita, simulations to create software. This KS 67202. HON. STEVE ISRAEL unvalidated software runs critical day-to-day FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION—SURFACE TRANS- operations and often is not dependable. The PORTATION PRIORITIES CITY OF WICHITA, KS: 21ST OF NEW YORK funding would be used to develop advanced STREET NORTH RAILROAD OVERPASS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES software engineering safeguards that can be H.R. 3183, the Fiscal Year 2010 Transpor- embedded in software programmed by military tation, Housing and Urban Development, and Thursday, July 30, 2009 personnel to help them prevent and detect er- Related Agencies Appropriations Act contains rors and produce more dependable military $500,000 for an elevated roadway overpass Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today systems that save lives and money. Prototype along 21st Street North from Broadway to I– to acknowledge a young woman in my district, safeguards implementing algorithms and 135 in order to eliminate the lengthy vehicular Yvonne Desousa. mechanisms will be built and validated through traffic delays and vehicle entrapment issues Yvonne will receive the Girl Scout Award on carefully designed studies. These safeguards associated with multiple at-grade rail crossings August 3, 2009. For her project, she put to- will be convenient for users and help them located along this segment of a busy east- gether sewing squares decorated by younger reason through the dependability of software west arterial city street. The entity to receive girl scouts for children at Huntington Hospital. as they develop it, protecting programmers funding for this project is the City of Wichita I wish to commend Yvonne for her community and operators from errors and saving millions located at 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, Kan- service. of dollars in programming development costs. sas, 67260.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:19 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR09\E31JY9.001 E31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 31, 2009 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 20513 COMMEMORATING THE VOTING pand preventative care, to end the practice of discriminatory formula that funds Medicare RIGHTS ACT OF 1965 denying coverage for pre-existing conditions, continues to penalize Minnesota tax payers and to improve access to quality, affordable and patients, doctors, hospitals, counties and the entire health care sector which is pro- HON. DANNY K. DAVIS care. viding high quality, low cost care. In hearing I heard over and over again that OF ILLINOIS If the health care reform legislation mov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the current flawed Medicare reimbursement ing through Congress simply extends the ex- formula is harming Minnesota. The people of Thursday, July 30, 2009 isting out-of-date Medicare reimbursement Minnesota want health care reform that ad- system into the future—rewarding high cost, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, as dresses the three major challenges in health low quality states while continuing to penal- we enter into the month of August, I would like care reform—cost, quality, and access—none ize Minnesota—then this is not reform. to take this opportunity to commemorate the of which can be addressed without fixing the Even worse, if this flawed Medicare reim- anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965. Medicare reimbursement formula. I support bursement formula is extended as the basis On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon John- moving towards a system that ensures that all of a public insurance option this will not only penalize Minnesota, it will undermine son signed the Voting Rights Act into law. The patients will receive evidence-based, quality and deteriorate the very success our state date marks a pivotal moment in our country’s care as the standard. has attained in delivering quality, low cost progress in extending equal membership in OPENING STATEMENT BY CONGRESSWOMAN care. the political processes to every American. The BETTY MCCOLLUM In Congress, I have been outspoken about right to vote is a fundamental principle of all FEDERAL HEALTH CARE REFORM: OPPORTUNI- Minnesota’s unfair treatment among the democracies. Yet, in our great nation whose TIES AND CHALLENGES FOR MINNESOTA leaders of the Democratic Caucus and Chair- founding fathers and documents boasted of its Good morning. Thank you all for joining men Waxman, Rangel and Miller who are creation to promote equality, there was a sub- me for this morning’s hearing. writing the bill. stantial period of history during which minority My goal today is to hear from a distin- I have distributed a letter I sent to Demo- cratic leadership, signed by 19 other Demo- men and women were barred from that very guished and diverse group of Minnesota ex- perts on the subject of health care reform in crats. Let me read from the letter: right. The Fifteenth Amendment to the Con- Washington. I want to hear not just a view of ‘‘We represent states in which the quality stitution guarantees the right to vote for every the need for national reforms—but more spe- of care exceeds the national average and per- citizen, but the discriminatory practices of Jim cifically—the opportunities, challenges, beneficiary fee-for-service Medicare costs are Crow in the antebellum south used taxes, lit- costs, and consequences for Minnesota as we substantially lower than the national aver- eracy tests, gerrymandering, and language reform our nation’s health care system. age. Our ‘‘low-cost, high quality’’ states are discrimination to prevent Blacks from voting Let me start by saying I support President setting the national standard for Medicare, and taking part in the government. Without the Obama’s goal of reforming health care with a yet we are penalized by the current Medicare focus on reducing cost, increasing access, right to vote, many African Americans were reimbursement formula. Furthermore, any and ensuring quality care for all Americans. public insurance option that is based on subject to intolerable injustices and appalling The current system is not sustainable for Medicare’s current reimbursement formula prejudice. our families, businesses, tax payers, or the would only result in an unacceptable further The Voting Rights Act represents a culmina- providers of health care. In addition, almost penalization of our states.’’ tion of the great efforts of civil rights organiza- 50 million Americans are uninsured and too I was pleased to have Congressmen Walz, tions and activists to inform the nation of the often left to access care in the emergency Ellison, and Oberstar join me on this letter extensive disenfranchisement taking place room where it is too expensive and too late. because we got the attention of the leader- throughout the country. The anniversary of the As we look ahead I want to maintain a sys- ship. tem where people can keep their doctors and enactment of this historic law provides an op- The next day I was invited by Speaker private insurance plans if they are working Pelosi to a meeting with leadership and the portunity to acknowledge these activists. Most well for them. notably, their tremendous dedication and un- three committee chairman—Chairmen Wax- I support a public insurance option that man, Rangel, and Miller and Majority Leader compromising pursuit of equality took the form will expand the opportunity for coverage and Steny Hoyer to discuss this issue. In the of peaceful marches from Selma to Mont- create a competition in the marketplace to meeting a study of the Medicare reimburse- gomery that were met with vicious attacks by keep premium costs down and ensure quality ment formula was offered ... and quickly re- state and local police forces. These events care. jected. I made it clear that we don’t need to I believe we have both an opportunity and caught the attention of the President and Con- study this problem; it has been studied to an obligation to ensure every child in Amer- death. Now is the time to fix the formula. gress, contributing to a commitment to new ica is not only covered by insurance but able I’m committed to working with President civil rights legislation to counter the resistance to access the care they need to grow up Obama and leaders in Congress to pass and discrimination laws within the states. The healthy, safe and successful. health care reform that works to make our We can do all of these things, but I have a enactment of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 al- system meet the needs of all Americans. But concern—a major concern. Comprehensive lowed African-Americans across the country to this doesn’t mean I will allow Minnesota to health care reform in my opinion must mean finally have a say in the functioning of the be left behind or disadvantaged because we that all 50 states move forward under any country. Today, I celebrate the anniversary of are a leader. legislation passed by Congress and signed by this law as a reflection of what our country President Obama. In other words—I want a Our group of twenty Democrats will again represents: a nation pledged to representing bill in which no state is left behind—and be meeting tomorrow. My message to leader- the views, values, and beliefs of all the people that means Minnesota. ship is clear—I want to pass health care re- it serves. In Minnesota we are doing a lot of things form but I will not vote for a bill that hurts Minnesota while benefiting other states. f right. And, each and every one of the people testifying today is contributing to making That is not reform, but rather a recipe for HEALTH CARE health care in Minnesota successful. We are disaster. not perfect and I want to see even greater In closing, this is the most important leg- strides forward here at home, but when com- islation I’ve worked on in my nine years in HON. BETTY McCOLLUM pared to many other places across the U.S. Congress. OF MINNESOTA we are doing a good job. It must meet Minnesota’s needs and if it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In Congress health care reform is domi- does not it will be difficult for our delegation to support it. Thursday, July 30, 2009 nating the agenda and we are at a crucial time. In my first year in Congress—2001—edu- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, on July Minnesota’s successes must not only be ac- cation reform legislation was passed called 20th, I held a health care hearing in the Min- knowledged, they should be rewarded. In- ‘‘No Child Left Behind.’’ It was championed nesota State Capitol to discuss the challenges stead, the legislation currently proposed has as a bill that would transform public edu- and opportunities for health care reform pre- the real potential to actually harm Min- cation—except for one thing—I was sure it was going to hurt Minnesota and set back sents for Minnesota. Representatives from pa- nesota’s delivery of health care and that is simply unacceptable. the reforms we already had in place. I was tient advocate groups, health plans, hospitals, About fifteen years ago while serving here the only Democrat on the Education Com- health plans, County Commissioners, and in the Minnesota House of Representatives I mittee to vote against ‘‘No Child Left Be- State House Representatives were in attend- worked on the issue of geographic disparities hind’’ and eventually 8 of the 10 members of ance. The speakers discussed the need to ex- in Medicare reimbursement. The flawed and the Minnesota delegation voted against it.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:19 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\E31JY9.001 E31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20514 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 I want health care reform but I will not citizens deserve, and create a long and denied. Everytime complex regulation and put my constituents and the State of Min- healthy future for both the American people policy put into place. That wall continues to nesota at a disadvantage or perpetuate a sys- and the American healthcare system. rise to the point the care my son needs may tem that penalizes the excellent health care Congresswoman McCollum, you have been no longer be available. we deliver in our state. fearless in your efforts to address the geo- My son and I are caught in a never-ending I feel a sense of urgency as I return to graphic inequity in Medicare and these un- circle. He gets sick, he misses days of school, Washington this afternoon. Your testimony derlying problems in our payment system. I am unable to go to work. If we can access today I hope will reinforce the need for re- Thank you! Please keep fighting and please the best pediatric effective, high quality, form and the need to ensure Minnesota’s best let us know what we can do to provide help safe care that Children’s provides, he can re- interests are reflected in any legislation that and support in your efforts. cover return to school and live up to his full is considered by Congress. TESTIMONY OF MELISSA WINGER, CHAIR OF potential and I can continue to work without Thank you and I look forward to hearing FAMILY ADVISORY COUNCIL, CHILDREN’S being emotionally and financially ruined. your testimony. HOSPITALS AND CLINICS OF MINNESOTA I know these are tough times and difficult decisions need to be made. But I urge you I am the current Chairperson of the Fam- TESTIMONY FROM BROCK NELSON, REGIONS not to make decisions about health care that ily Advisory Council at Children’s Hospital HOSPITAL, CEO will effect the care my son so desperately and have been involved with the Council for needs and deserves. Thank you Congresswoman McCollum for 11 years. Through the council I have met the opportunity to be here today and share many families who have a similar story as TESTIMONY OF ALAN L. GOLDBLOOM, MD, our thought on health care reform legisla- mine. tion currently being debated by the United Thirteen years ago my son Devin was born PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, States House of Representatives. with a complex chromosome disorder: he is CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS OF MIN- My name is Brock Nelson. I am the CEO of missing 45 genes on chromosome number 4 NESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MN Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Regions Hos- and has an extra 30 genes on chromosome 6. I wish to thank Representative McCollum pital is part of the HealthPartners family of Devin has 17 medical conditions involving for inviting me to testify on behalf of Chil- non-profit health care organizations. all organ systems. This has required over 40 dren’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. I Let me start by stating clearly, We whole- surgeries and procedures and double that of appreciate the opportunity to give a voice to heartedly support President Obama’s call for hospitalizations all at Children’s Min- children in the health care debate. healthcare reform, and agree with his posi- neapolis. This is an exciting time in America. We tion that ‘‘the status quo is the one option He sees over a dozen pediatric specialists have an unprecedented opportunity to re- that is not on the table’’. We applaud Con- who have all been able to treat his unique form the health care system and expand cov- gress and the White House for their ongoing needs. erage to all. We applaud Congress for work- efforts to obtain universal coverage for all All of his care has been coordinated and ing toward this goal, but also want to remind Americans. family centered which is something that lawmakers that expanding health insurance Legislation in the House is bold in its ef- Children’s value with ALL their families and coverage doesn’t automatically guarantee fort to obtain universal coverage through ex- patients. access to quality care. No matter what we do panded subsidies and requirements on both We are currently treating a virus in his on the coverage side, if we don’t also address individuals and business to provide coverage. bone marrow and a deficiency in the immune Medicaid reimbursement levels, many pa- Bold action is necessary if you want to ad- system and he is getting IVIG infusions. He tients will still find it hard to get the care dress the problem of 50 million Americans also had a Brain Aneurysm in his carotid ar- and services they need. who currently lack health coverage. tery repaired and needs to have annual test- Thus far, much of the debate has focused Unfortunately, these efforts to provide ing involving high tech imaging to make on Medicare. I will focus more on Medicaid. coverage for all will ultimately fall short un- sure the aneurysm continues to be stable. He Medicaid is the single largest insurer of chil- less Congress takes equally bold action to also receives genetic testing to be able to dren in the United States. Throughout the address how we pay for health care in this pinpoint potential problems before he even country, children, and the children’s hos- country. Our system currently rewards vol- starts to have symptoms pitals that treat them, are particularly vul- ume over value, and poor outcomes over If Children’s could no longer provide this nerable to the impact of inadequate Med- good outcomes. We must change that equa- care for him, I am not sure he would survive. icaid reimbursement. At Children’s of Min- tion if we want to make health care afford- The aneurysm could return or his immune nesota, we served more than 42 thousand able in this country. system could fail to respond to common in- children on Medicaid in 2008. We urge you to insist that reform legisla- fections. Children’s is the state’s largest provider of tion includes a method that pays for value I have my son today because of Children’s. care to children with cancer, heart disease, and quality, rather than the quantity of Through the outpatient rehab clinics he severe prematurity, and complex surgical medical procedures. Currently, Medicare learned to walk, communicate, and manage conditions. We pride ourselves on superb out- pays the most to less than one-half of the table foods so he is no longer fully dependent comes, and are committed to turn no child health care markets in a minority of states on his feeding tube. He goes to school and away, regardless of insurance status. that generally provide poorer outcomes, performs in music shows and enjoys every Medicaid represented 40 percent of our rev- safety, and service at higher cost, and much minute of it! enue last year. Six years ago it was 30%. For less to most of the country where providers I worry about my son, what if he gets sick? most adult hospitals that number is closer to demonstrate generally better outcomes, What if his bleeding disorder becomes too 10 percent, and often less. Yet Medicaid pays safety and service at lower cost. We believe much to handle? What if he has difficulty only 80% of our cost. Moreover, while the that insertion of a measurement of value with his respiratory condition? I am in- number of children relying on Medicaid in- into the payment system is a critical step to stantly reassured that Children’s is just a surance seems to increase each year, we have change provider behavior throughout the few miles away with everything needed to seen the reimbursement rates erode year by country and ‘‘bend the cost curve’’ in U.S. care for him and make him well again. year, usually because of state budget cuts. health spending without compromising There are hundreds if not thousands of As the gap between cost and reimbursement health. families in this state who have depended on increases, our ability to provide necessary Much of the discussion in Washington has the specialty care that Children’s provides care is increasingly threatened. focused on a ‘‘public option’’ and the devel- when their child needed medical attention Much of the health care reform debate has opment of an ‘‘exchange’’ or ‘‘gateway’’ to like my little Devin. Children’s has never focused on reimbursement rates for Medi- help deliver that option. We are not opposed given up hope for Devin, I have certainly care—coverage for our seniors. It is gen- to these mechanisms and in fact they could never given up hope and at the end of the day erally 20–30% lower than private plans. The provide a benefit for parts of the market. I hope that our lawmakers won’t give up on fact is that Medicaid rates are 30% lower But any new federal mechanism to provide my son. than Medicare! Across the country, on aver- coverage must operate under the same rules I may hear one day ‘‘that there is nothing age, Medicaid pays about 71% of the cost of and market controls that exist today. A pub- more we can do for Devin,’’ as hard as that care, if you exclude disproportionate share lic option, like the current House proposal, sounds I will have to somehow accept that. (DSH) payments. If you include those DSH that is based off of Medicare payments or an However if that statement starts with ‘‘be- payments it gets up to 77%. If coverage is ex- exchange that tilts the rules in favor of the cause of budget cuts there is nothing more panded, but the rates continue to reimburse public plan are bad choices and potentially we can do for Devin,’’ I will never be able to below the cost of care, then it will be even devastating for local, non-profit health care accept that. harder to assure appropriate access to care. markets like Minnesota. I see things as a wall going up between my Here in Minnesota, we have an additional ‘Pay for value’ is the only tactic that will son and the care he needs at Children’s. problem. The hospitals in our state have ‘‘bend the cost curve’’ in U.S. health spend- Everytime there is a Cut to Medicare fund- justly earned a reputation for providing ing, improve the quality of care that our ing. Everytime a service or prescription is some of the highest quality and lowest cost

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The simple would be reviewed for possible consolidation. more than 2750 flights daily to more than 260 message to Minnesota appears to be: After reading the testimony and the GAO re- destinations on five continents. ‘‘Thanks for leading the nation in keeping port for this hearing, and after hearing from They have been named for the fifth time, in costs down and providing the highest quality my constituents, I have several concerns. I as many years, as the Best Airline in North care. As a reward for those efforts, we are am concerned that final decisions regarding America at the OAG Airline of the Year going to cut your reimbursement even fur- each branch under consideration for consoli- Awards; ther!’’ dation will be made without full community In addition, Continental has been rated as If health care reform is going to ensure participation and input. I am concerned that real access to health care for children, Con- people in my community and communities the top airline on Fortune magazine’s annual gress needs to address a number of issues. across the country will face a significant and industry list of World’s Most Admired Compa- First, health care reform bills must in- unnecessary reduction in access to crucial nies for six consecutive years. clude provisions to set Medicaid reimburse- services. I have concerns about the private I would like to congratulate Continental and ments at a rate that is at least comparable sector taking over the services that these fa- their employees on their 75th anniversary and to Medicare. Ideally, Medicaid should cover cilities provide—because privatization of a look forward to many more years of flying to the true costs of care. The America’s Afford- public need like postal service rarely goes come. able Health Choice Act of 2009 does propose well. The review process must be done at the to increase primary care physician payments local level and must consider the unique de- f under Medicaid to 100% of Medicare by 2012. mands on each individual facility to ensure HONORING THE LIFE OF NEW But that won’t be sufficient. To ensure true that the concerns of the community, cus- YORK STATE SENATOR OLGA A. access to care, Medicaid must reimburse spe- tomer, postal workers and effects on the ´ cialists and hospitals at this level as well. local economy are fully considered. MENDEZ For the sickest children, access to specialist Mr. Small, can you please address those care in children’s hospitals is essential. concerns? Specifically, how does the Postal HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Second, we need to protect Dispropor- Service ensure community participation in OF NEW YORK tionate Share Hospital payments, which help the decision making process? How does it use expand access to care by closing the gap be- demographic and socio-economic data in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tween Medicaid reimbursements and actual making the recommendation to consolidate Thursday, July 30, 2009 costs. If more people are covered, but the re- or close any postal facility? How do I know imbursement rates remain significantly that any reduction in facilities will not Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today below cost, then the need for DSH payments allow private companies to take over the to ask my colleagues to take some time out to will in fact be even greater. services that will be lost? honor an incredible community leader and im- Finally, health care reform needs to help (he will give an answer that will likely not portant figure on the national stage, Olga A. eliminate disparities, and address the unique be sufficient to address the concerns) Me´ndez. health and developmental needs of children Mr. Small, I thank you for your answer but Me´ndez, who passed away Wednesday, including coverage for the Early Periodic I remain very concerned. I have here a letter July 29 after a long battle with breast cancer, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment addressed to you asking specific questions was the first Puerto Rican woman elected to (EPSDT) Program. about the postal service’s decision-making The investment in children’s health makes process. I would like to respectfully ask your state legislature in the mainland United States, a difference that lasts for 70 or 80 years, not cooperation in providing the answers. May I serving in the New York State Senate from only in productive lives, but in avoidance of count on your help? 1978 to 2004. She was a passionate leader long term health costs. No other health care f and legislator that fought for not just the peo- expenditure has that kind of return on in- ple of her beloved East Harlem, but for all vestment. The needs of children must be PERSONAL EXPLANATION people of humble backgrounds. We became front and center in this debate. good friends working for our constituents and Again, thank you for allowing me to speak while we may not have seen eye-to-eye on all before you today. I am happy to answer any HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO questions you may have. OF CONNECTICUT issues over the years, there was never a doubt that she gave everything she had to f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public service. HEARING ON ‘‘MAKING SENSE OF Thursday, July 30, 2009 Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico in 1925, IT ALL: AN EXAMINATION OF Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, due to the Olga earned a bachelor’s degree at the Uni- USPS’S STATION AND BRANCH death of a close friend, I missed a series of versity of Puerto Rico and eventually earned OPTIMIZATION INITIATIVE AND votes on the FY10 Department of State, For- her a doctorate in education from Yeshiva Uni- DELIVERY ROUTE ADJUST- eign Operations, and Related Programs Ap- versity after she moved to New York in the MENTS’’ propriations Act and also two suspension 1950s. She soon became involved in commu- bills—H. Con. Res. 127; and H. Con. Res. nity issues and politics, going from being a HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH 131. Democratic convention delegate in 1972 and a deputy commissioner of the Agency for Child- OF OHIO Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on the following rollcall numbers: 511; hood Development in New York City to the of- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 512; 513; 514; 515; 516; 519; 521; 523; 525. fice of the New York State Senate in 1978. Thursday, July 30, 2009 I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall numbers: The first Puerto Rican woman elected to Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I submit 517; 518; 520; 522; 524. state legislature in the mainland United States, the following statement I made in the Sub- f Olga was soon on the frontlines of numerous committee on the Federal Workforce, Postal battles to make sure that people were given Service, and the District of Columbia. CONGRATULATING CONTINENTAL the resources and opportunities to improve the AIRLINES ON ITS 75TH ANNIVER- [Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal lives of their families and their communities, Service and the District of Columbia, July SARY no matter where their country of origin or their 30, 2009] background. At a time when so few women HEARING ON ‘‘MAKING SENSE OF IT ALL: AN HON. PETE OLSON occupied positions of power on any level, she EXAMINATION OF USPS’S STATION AND OF TEXAS smashed stereotypes and opened doors so BRANCH OPTIMIZATION INITIATIVE AND DE- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that a new generation of leaders could be LIVERY ROUTE ADJUSTMENTS.’’ more diverse and open-minded. (By Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich) Thursday, July 30, 2009 In her 26 years in Albany, Olga brought in As an ardent supporter of the Post Office, Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I would like thousands of dollars in state funds to her dis- I am deeply concerned about USPS’ financial to recognize Continental Airlines on their 75th trict. We became good friends, collaborating

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Thursday, July 30, 2009 reached out to developers on initiatives that Me´ndez provoked many criticisms, some would create jobs and expand opportunities valid. She opposed abortion rights and was Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I for local business. Those seeds are continuing accused of making homophobic statements was unable to cast votes on the following leg- to bear fruit, most recently in projects like the about a political opponent. Controversies islative measures on July 27, 2009. If I were East Harlem Automall and East River Plaza, a like her party switch contributed to her present for rollcall votes, I would have voted facility along the river on E. 116 St. that will eventual political demise. yea on each of the following: soon open with tenants Home Depot and In 2002, she registered as a Republican in a Roll 647, July 27, 2009: On Motion to Sus- Costco. The fact that she was willing to risk bid to bring resources to her district, a ma- pend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H. neuver that today seems to be acceptable de- Res. 593, Recognizing and celebrating the her standing late in her political career to ´ pending on who is making the move. Mendez 50th Anniversary of the entry of Hawaii into switch parties was just another example of her complained that Democrats were taking willingness to do anything for her constituents. Latinos for granted and saw herself as han- the Union as the 50th State; Madam Speaker, I will be among many in dling the business of her district. Roll 648, July 27, 2009: On Motion to Sus- New York and across the Nation that will miss For her faults, the legendary senator, who pend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H.R. Olga’s passion and straight from the hip com- was widowed early and had no children, sac- 1376, Waco Mammoth National Monument mentary. I know that she will be leading the rificed a family life for the political commit- Establishment Act of 2009; and cheers in heaven when we see our native ment she made. She used her rich back- Roll 649, July 27, 2009: On Motion to Sus- daughter, Judge Sonia Sotomayor, finally con- ground in education, her political experi- pend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H.R. ence, and above all, her passion for her com- firmed as a Supreme Court Justice. Thank- 1121, Blue Ridge Parkway and Town of Blow- munity to help many people. ing Rock Land Exchange Act of 2009. fully, Olga’s legacy can be found in her nu- Me´ndez never minced her words. Anyone f merous legislative victories, including our state who came into contact with her was left minimum wage, various worker protection laws with a lasting impression. But it would be a EARMARK DECLARATION and in the dozens of education, health and af- mistake to remember Me´ndez as simply a fordable housing projects that she helped colorful personality instead of who she truly fund. And it will certainly be remembered as was—a fierce politician who did not back HON. TODD TIAHRT OF KANSAS we see a new cadre of Latinas ascend into away from a bare-knuckled fight. our Nation’s leadership circles, their achieve- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments built on the foundation of expectations f Thursday, July 30, 2009 she helped create. HONORING THE DEATH OF MAT- Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, in accord- I am submitting a July 30, 2009 tribute edi- THEW GLOMB, A RESIDENT OF ance with the February 2008 New Republican torial from New York’s premier Spanish-lan- GREATER PRINCE WILLIAM, VA Earmark Standards Guidance, I submit the fol- guage newspaper, El Diario/La Prensa which lowing in regards to H.R. 3293, the Fiscal describes Olga’s career and importance to our Year 2010 Labor, Health and Human Serv- community. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY ices, and Education Appropriations Act: [From www.eldiariony.com, July 30, 2009] OF VIRGINIA Department of Education (DOE)—Arkansas A LEGENDARY PIONEER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES City Public Schools As New York stands ready to celebrate one H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, of its daughters joining the Supreme Court, Thursday, July 30, 2009 Health and Human Services, and Education it also mourns the loss of one of its most Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- Appropriations Act contains $250,000 for Ar- fearless leaders. kansas City Public Schools, Arkansas City, Yesterday, former New York State Senator er, I rise today to recognize the lifelong com- Olga Me´ndez died at the age of 84 after a long mitment to public service of Matthew Glomb, a KS, for technology upgrades, professional de- battle with cancer. Me´ndez represented El devoted father and husband, a loyal friend to velopment, and development training/technical Barrio and sections of the South Bronx in his colleagues, and an admired member of assistance in the Fund for the Improvement of the Senate until 2004, after serving for 13 greater Prince William, VA. Education (FIE) Account. The entity to receive consecutive terms. Mr. Glomb pursued a career in the U.S. funding for this project is Arkansas City Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Me´ndez Schools, Unified School District 470, at 2545 understood well the challenges Judge Sonia Coast Guard’s Corps of the Judge Advocate General, serving at one point as a Military Greenway, Arkansas City, KS 67005. Sotomayor has faced and will continue to This funding will allow for the purchase of face as a Hispanic woman. The judge with- Judge. Following his tenure with the Coast stood grilling from white, male conserv- Guard, Mr. Glomb continued his service to our additional technology to be used by both stu- atives and she will become one of only two Nation in the Aviation-Admiralty Office of the dents and teachers, provide for professional female justices on the Court. U.S. Department of Justice, where he special- development and teacher training in the use of In 1978, Me´ndez made history as the first ized in maritime law. this technology, and technical assistance. Puerto Rican woman elected to a state legis- No matching funds are required for this De- Tragically, Mr. Glomb was fatally struck by lative office in the United States. Her vic- partment of Education project. tory in representing Puerto Ricans and a dis- lightning on Monday, July 27, 2009, at the age Department of Education (DOE)—Augusta trict the state neglected should have landed of 49. He was jogging along the beach of Public Schools the wide respect of her colleagues. Instead, Southern Shores, NC, in the Outer Banks H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, Me´ndez, one of only a few women then in the while vacationing with his son at their family state senate, found herself wrestling with Health and Human Services, and Education beach house. He died instantly, leaving behind Appropriations Act contains $250,000 for USD the boys’ club politics of New York. his wife and two children. Me´ndez was brash, bold and aggressive be- 402, Augusta, KS Public Schools for tech- cause she had to be. She cut her teeth in the Mr. Glomb is remembered by those closest nology upgrades in the Fund for the Improve- Senate and became a battle-ready politician. to him as a man of deep faith who imme- ment of Education (FIE) Account. The entity to And she balanced what few politicians were diately cared about everyone he met, and he receive funding for this project is USD 402, able to do well—an on-the-ground constitu- will forever be revered as having an unparal- Augusta Public Schools, 2345 Greyhound ency services with the ability to achieve leled sense of humor, and an unwavering Drive, Augusta, KS 67010. critical legislative negotiations. This, in a commitment to serving others. Senate that was controlled by Republicans This funding will allow for the purchase of during the entire 26 years she served. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join additional technology to be used in class- Despite all of the disadvantages, Me´ndez me in recognizing the accomplishments of this rooms across the district. successfully fought for an increase in the dedicated public servant and in expressing our No matching funds are required for this De- state’s minimum wage, ushered in legisla- condolences to the entire Glomb family. partment of Education project.

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The entity to receive funding model, render and interact with 3–D objects in for this project is Independence Unified School Thursday, July 30, 2009 the fields of architecture, bio-medicine, engi- District 446, at P.O. Drawer 487, 517 N 101h, Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, mention Independence, KS 67301. neering, manufacturing, and unmanned aircraft systems. John Carver’s name on the San Francisco Pe- This funding will allow for the purchase of ninsula and, odds are, you will be met with a technology to be used in math and science No matching funds are required for this De- smile. The long-time resident, business execu- curriculum across the district, and provide for partment of Education project. tive and philanthropist has helped more peo- teacher training in the use of the technology. Department of Education (DOE)—Coffeyville ple than even he is aware and has shaped his No matching funds are required for this De- Community College community through his generosity, his leader- partment of Education project. ship and his time. Department of Education (DOE)—Newton H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, Public Schools Health and Human Services, and Education John was born in Oakland and moved to the H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, Appropriations Act contains $500,000 for Cof- Peninsula with his family as a boy. After grad- Health and Human Services, and Education feyville Community College, Coffeyville, KS, uating from Stanford University, he married Appropriations Act contains $250,000 for USD for their Native American Center, including the the love of his life, Susan Haigh Carver. To- 373, Newton, KS, Public Schools for tech- purchase of equipment, in the Higher Edu- gether, they raised three children, Thomas, nology upgrades in the Fund for the Improve- cation account. The entity to receive funding Amy and Jonathan and have since been ment of Education (FIE) Account. The entity to for this project is Coffeyville Community Col- blessed with seven grandchildren: Jessica, receive funding for this project is USD 373, lege, 400 West 11th, Coffeyville, KS 67337. Matthew, Christian, Ian, Caleb, Danika and Newton, Kansas Public Schools, at 308 East This funding will provide for equipment and Liam. This year, John and Susan will cele- 1st Street, Newton, KS 67114. technology, travel and operating expenses brate fifty years of marriage. This funding will allow for the purchase of necessary to plan, establish, train educators, To know John Carver is to be in awe of him. technology to be used in the district’s Distance recruit students, and fundraise for the Native His sense of humor is legendary and, while I Learning Lab, and high school library. American Center and scholarship program. did not know him as a young man, seeing No matching funds are required for this De- John at 75 makes me only wonder what en- No matching funds are required for this De- partment of Education project. ergy and passion he must have exhibited in partment of Education project. Department of Education (DOE)—Wellington his twenties and thirties. Public Schools Department of Health and Human Services John worked in retail most of his profes- H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, (HHS)—University of Kansas Medical sional career, serving stints at Macy’s, JC Health and Human Services, and Education School—Wichita Appropriations Act contains $250,000 for USD Penney and Bullock’s. But John’s home and 353, Wellington, KS Public Schools for tech- H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, heart was with the Gap, helping build the lo- nology upgrades and teacher training in the Health and Human Services, and Education cally-based retailer into the global powerhouse Improvement of Education (FIE) Account. The Appropriations Act contains $500,000 for the it is today. For more than 25 years, John entity to receive funding for this project is USD University of Kansas School of Medicine, served in a variety of positions and it is 353 Wellington, at 221 S. Washington, Wel- Wichita (KUSM–Wichita) for development of through his work at the Gap that so many lington, KS 67152. the Clinical Skills Simulation Laboratory, in- came to know his generosity, good-nature and This funding will allow for the purchase of cluding curriculum development and purchase phenomenal leadership abilities. in-classroom technology and teacher training of equipment, in the Health Resources and Madam Speaker, I have come to know John and technical assistance in the use of that Services Administration—Health Facilities and well in recent years, being privileged to serve technology. Services account. The entity to receive fund- with him on the board of the Philanthropic No matching funds are required for this De- ing for this project is KUSM–Wichita, 1010 Ventures Foundation, an organization that is partment of Education project. North Kansas, Wichita, KS 67214. responsible for pumping more than $70 million Department of Education (DOE)—Butler No matching funds are required for this De- into worthy causes and non-profits around the County Public Schools partment of Health and Human Services Bay Area. But John’s community involvement H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, project. hardly stops there. He has also given his time, Health and Human Services, and Education resources and knowledge to organizations as Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act contains $250,000 for USD diverse as the Thacher School, Mills-Penin- (HHS)—World Impact Good Samaritan Clinic 490, Butler County, KS, for technology up- sula Hospital Foundation, Family Service grades and teacher training at the El Dorado, H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, Agency of San Mateo County, Hillsborough KS school system in the Improvement of Edu- Health and Human Services, and Education Beautification Foundation, SF Jobs for Youth, cation (FIE) Account. The entity to receive Appropriations Act contains $1,000,000 for the Coyote Point Museum, American Cancer Soci- funding for this project is USD 490, Butler World Impact Good Samaritan Clinic in Wich- ety, and A Better Chance. County, KS, at 124 West Central, El Dorado, ita, KS, for facilities and equipment, in the John’s greatest impact, however, might very KS 67042. Health Resources and Services Administra- well be the thoughtful and patient mentoring This funding will allow for the purchase of tion—Health Facilities and Services account. he has provided for dozens of Bay Area men technology to be used in conjunction with the The entity to receive funding for this project is establishment of a student technology pro- and women. Whether it is career advice, help World Impact’s Good Samaritan Clinic at 3701 in making an important decision, or just shar- gram at the district middle school, and related E. 13th Street, Wichita, KS 67208. teacher training. ing the wisdom of a man who has done it all, No matching funds are required for this De- The funding would be used to expand and John is eager to help and always more than partment of Education project. renovate its facilities to address the dramatic generous with his time. Department of Education (DOE)—Butler growth in medical and dental needs of the im- Madam Speaker, I am privileged to call Community College poverished. John Carver my friend and fortunate to rep- H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, No matching funds are required for this De- resent him in the United States Congress. My Health and Human Services, and Education partment of Health and Human Services only wish is that our earth was blessed with Appropriations Act contains $500,000 for But- project. more John Carvers.

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HONORING MARTHA DODD I am honored to place in the RECORD the Every time I drive by that softball field in BUONANNO’S LIFE extraordinary eulogy of her beloved brother, West Hartford, Connecticut, I can’t help but think back to the day I officially, and for- Senator CHRIS DODD, which captures her spirit ever after was dazzled by my big sister. HON. NANCY PELOSI and honors her life. Nothing Martha ever did was shy or ten- OF CALIFORNIA A TRIBUTE TO MY FABULOUS SISTER MARTHA tative. When she was just a toddler, during IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (By Christopher J. Dodd) World War II, she once devoured our entire family’s monthly ration of butter. And when Friday, July 31, 2009 Before sharing some brief comments about my sister Martha, I want to observe that our father wrote home from Nuremberg, Ger- Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I rise today anything I say will only pale in comparison many, in 1945, he always made sure to ask to pay tribute to a beloved friend of mine and to the incredible comments of Martha and how ‘‘Miss Butter’’ was doing. many in this body, Martha Dodd Buonanno. Bernie’s children, and the outpouring of love Over the years, Martha never lost her love Martha Buonanno would best like to be re- and friendship that over 3,000 people shared of a good meal, but the most important part for over 7 hours at last evening’s wake. of any meal, any occasion for that matter, membered as a mother, grandmother, and was always the company with which she en- wife. She died after a brief illness on July 6, It was obviously a great tribute to Mar- tha—but it is also a great tribute to all who joyed it. 2009. Her five children, Helena, Bernard, waited for hours to say good by to this If Martha were your dinner partner, you Carolyn, Jody, and Margaret, and 17 grand- bright, shining lady. never had a better or more enjoyable time in children surrounded their father Bernard Now, let me begin with the obvious: My your life. She was that much fun. Buonanno crying and laughing as they cele- sister Martha is one fabulous gal! Like most people with a vibrant spirit and brated the life of this remarkable woman. And so we gather today to celebrate the a contagious personality, she made a lot of friends in her life. Her love of family and children led her to life of a spectacular wife, a devoted mother, an over-the-top grandmother, a trusted If you asked her, she’d tell you that our volunteer for many worthy organizations in sister Carolyn was her best friend in the Rhode Island. She was a mentor in Provi- friend, a tireless community activist, a po- litical confidant, an amazing spark plug of a world. Martha had a lot of great friends, be- dence public schools with the VIPS program; woman, and the best sister a sibling could cause when she made friends, she kept them she served on the boards of the Providence ever hope to have. forever. Preservation Society and the RI Association of When most people lose loved ones, they in- I.want to acknowledge the presence of sev- the Blind. She was proud to chair the research stinctively wish they could have had just a eral of my Senate colleagues who were with little more time with them. The Dodds and us last evening and today. center at the University of Connecticut that Speaker Nancy Pelosi is here with us the Buonannos were lucky enough to be with had been named in honor of her father: Thom- today. She and Martha became friends in col- Martha constantly in the last days of her as J. Dodd. lege, and have been close ever since. life. Martha and I became friends more than 50 I have never known two people who were And those last days were beautiful. Even better friends to their friends than my sister years ago at Trinity College in Washington, as I say these words, they sound so inher- Martha and her friend Nancy D’Alesandro DC. We shared in common that we both came ently contradictory. Pelosi. from political families—in fact, when we first Yet for a little more than a week, my sis- I want to also thank my good friend, and a ter insisted on spending time alone with met, both of our fathers were running for Sen- Martha Dodd Buonanno fan, Vice President, each of her five children and their spouses, ate. Joe Biden, for making the effort to be with each of her 17 grandchildren, each of her five But our friendship grew over many years us yesterday. because we had so much more in common: siblings, as many of her close friends as were Here also with us today are friends from Martha loved to travel, she loved to laugh, and available, and, of course, Bernie. high school, friends from college, friends she How many of us have lost someone without made during her 45 years in Rhode Island, always, Martha loved Democratic politics. In ever having a chance to say goodbye, or the fact, Martha volunteered on every single one and friends she accumulated at every stop chance to tell them how much they meant to along the way. of her brother, Senator CHRISTOPHER DODD’s, us? Martha was fiercely loyal and compul- campaigns. She adored all her siblings: CHRIS, Martha left us with remarkable dignity, sively competitive. Tom, Carolyn, Jeremy, Nick. grace, and courage. She had the incredible She was a natural politico. She was in- Martha Dodd Buonanno had a strong con- gift of deep, deep faith. She was truly at volved and present in every part of every nection to this House, where her father and peace. campaign I ever ran for Congress or the her brother served. She lived and raised her And even though Martha has left us, we re- United States Senate. She was my unflinch- main brightly lit by the incandescent life she family in Providence and was admired by our ing advocate, my unyielding supporter. led. Frankly, as sad as we are today, it’s And when I ran for President—a very brief colleagues PATRICK KENNEDY and JIM LAN- hard not to be overwhelmed with joy and run, you may recall—she showed up all over GEVIN, and Senators JACK REED and SHELDON love when we think about a life filled with South Carolina, Iowa, and New Hampshire— WHITEHOUSE. Her roots were in Connecticut such vitality and vigor, curiosity and com- and anywhere else there was a debate or and Congresswoman ROSA DELAURO and passion. forum or town hall meeting. Congressmen JOHN LARSON, JOE COURTNEY, Martha was a few years older than me. At No matter where we were, she put the hard and CHRIS MURPHY join me in expressing con- least, that was the case until about twenty sell on anyone she encountered. dolences to the Buonanno and Dodd families. years ago. I was always the younger brother Even as her health was failing last week, until one night at the Dunes Club in Narra- she promised me that she would tear into It is a fitting tribute to Martha’s life that more gansett, when she introduced me as her than 3,000 people attended her wake, lining any opponents I might have from wherever older, white-haired brother. she was. the streets for more than seven hours. Her fu- But, for most of our lives, she made for one And in light of my present political cir- neral mass was moved from her parish to an- heck of a big sister. cumstances, I told her there’d be no lack of other simply to be able to accommodate ev- I learned early how special my sister Mar- opportunity to use her talents. eryone. Those who came to pay their last re- tha was. However, along with Martha’s loyalty spects to Martha included Vice President One summer afternoon, decades ago, we came the requirement that you stay true to were about to head off for a family vacation. BIDEN, United States Senators, and a Gov- yourself. So, she had no problem calling me Our bags were packed, the station wagon was ernor; but Martha would have been equally anytime to tell me in no uncertain terms full, and all of us were itching to get out of when I was screwing up. proud to know that children that she tutored, town—but Martha’s 8th-grade championship Once, she called me and practically jumped neighbors from her block, and friends from softball game was running late. So we all through the phone. ‘‘Why did you vote with growing up joined that day. As I know well, waited together and watched. Jesse Helms?’’ she asked. when Martha made a friend, she stayed In the bottom of the ninth, with the bases I asked her, ‘‘Well, what issue are you friends with them forever. loaded and her team behind, my sister Mar- talking about?’’ Although Martha was always a sparkling tha hit a grand slam home run to win the ‘‘I don’t care WHAT the issue is! I just personality, she became even more so when game and the championship. can’t believe you voted with Jesse Helms!’’ As I sat next to her on that car trip for our It is important to point out that Martha she met Bernie. Their love, and their children family vacation, I was filled with the kind of could be non partisan in her outrage. She and grandchildren, are her lasting legacy. awe you only feel when you’re a fourth-grad- had a similar outburst once when I voted I hope it is a consolation to her family that er with the requisite dreams of being a with my friend Bella Abzug! all of her classmates at Trinity College loved sports hero and you’ve just watched your When she was in her last days in the hos- her for more than 50 years, and will miss her. twelve-year-old sister win the big game. pital in Boston, I received a very kind phone

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call from President Barack Obama, who was And there was going to be a lot of laughter, economy. I thank Chairman OBEY, the House concerned about her failing health and want- raucous debate, conversation, and the sheer leadership, and my colleagues on the House ed me to pass along his and the First Lady’s joy of each other’s company. Appropriations Committee for their hard work thoughts and prayers. Her favorite holidays, by far, were Christ- After the call, I walked back into Martha’s mas Eve, the Fourth of July, and Thanks- on this legislation. hospital room, and said in the presence of giving. A transition to clean, renewable sources of her family that I had just received a very im- In fact, she never let anything get in the energy is critical for America’s national secu- portant phone call—but I didn’t want to be a way of bringing her family, including her rity, economic prosperity, and environmental name-dropper. siblings, closer together—not even the law. stewardship. One of the most effective strate- Martha opened one of her blue eyes, and Now, what I’m about to tell you could gies for reducing America’s dependence on said in a voice we could all appreciate, ‘‘Oh, never happen in my State of Connecticut. foreign oil and polluting fossil fuels is to de- go right ahead and drop the name.’’ Martha once started building a structure on crease our energy consumption. This bill in- their property in Narragansett which, as far When I told her who had called, and what vests $2.25 billion in Energy Efficiency and the message was, she opened the other blue as the local zoning commission knew, was a eye, laughed, and said, ‘‘You know, you tool shed. Renewable Energy programs at the Depart- shoulda beaten that guy.’’ She managed to avoid suspicion, even when ment of Energy, a 14 percent increase over I told President Obama that story when he the tool shed started to get way too big to be fiscal year 2009. This funding will enhance the called from Italy on Tuesday to express his plausibly intended for just tools. development of next-generation vehicle tech- condolences. The President roared with Martha got even more brazen with time, as nologies, support research on conservation laughter at Martha’s reaction. the tool shed acquired extra rooms. technologies for buildings and industry, and Martha and Bernie have been such a mag- And, really, the jig should have been up when she added plumbing to that tool shed. help struggling families save money and en- ical couple—which, of course, doesn’t mean ergy through the weatherization assistance they always had the same tastes. Which may But Martha was nothing if not bold, and have had something to do with the magic. she got away with building that guest house program. Martha, as you all know, loved to travel, for our sister Carolyn to stay in when she’d Improvements in energy efficiency must be which you’d expect of someone with such an come and visit. Once it was clear that the coupled with the development of new, 21st adventurous spirit. zoning commission was not about to mess century energy technologies. This bill invests Her favorite spot was the Dominican Re- with Martha Dodd Buonanno, she even put $4.9 billion for the Office of Science—funds public, but there wasn’t anywhere in the up a sign calling it ‘‘Aunt Kitty’s Cottage.’’ that will support development of new energy world she wouldn’t explore. Martha was so proud of our brother Tom’s years at Georgetown, and his time as our technologies to modernize America’s economy For Bernie, on the other hand, as Martha and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. As loved to say, ‘‘foreign travel’’ meant going ambassador in Costa Rica and Uruguay. from Providence to Westerly. And a trip to She never ceased in her amazement of her we develop these new energy technologies, see the Red Sox, the Celtics, or the Patriots best friend, my sister Carolyn’s achieve- our country must have a modern energy grid was a voyage on par with space travel. ments reviving American Montessori, and equipped to transport clean energy across the So, as all of you know, Martha would trav- her forty years of teaching. country. This bill provides $208 million—52 el on occasion by herself—to India, to Ire- The photos chronicling the growth of her percent over 2009—for modernization of our wonderful family, taken by our brother Jer- land, to Mexico and Europe. energy grid. This will allow wind energy pro- On one occasion, she became fascinated emy, which hang in their home, reflect Mar- tha’s respect, admiration, and love of her duced in my state of Minnesota to be trans- with the Lewis and Clark expedition, and de- ported to areas across the country that have cided to follow their trail west—with a group brother. of complete strangers. Or, at least, they were And the tales, travels, and exploits of our high energy demand but fewer or less acces- complete strangers when they started out. brother Nick kept her, in Martha’s words, sible renewable energy resources. It didn’t take long for them to become life- laughing and breathless for years. While this bill is very strong overall, I have I already miss my charismatic, funny, live- long friends, one of whom is here with us concerns that it could do more to move our ly, beautiful sister. today. But she touched so many people so deeply country toward a permanent storage solution Even with all the energy she devoted to that I don’t think she’ll ever really be gone. for our accumulating nuclear waste. After campaigning and to the many, many efforts I’m going to see her in the faces of her chil- spending 20 years and billions of dollars on she made in this community, Martha would dren and grandchildren. Yucca Mountain, the federal government is always say, ‘‘My sole ambition is my fam- I’m going to hear her voice whenever I’m ily.’’ about to suspend this project and start over. on the campaign trail or casting a vote in In one of those wonderful, quiet moments Finding a long-term solution to America’s nu- the Senate—particularly when she would dis- last week, when she knew the end was near, clear waste storage problem is the federal agree with me. she said to me, ‘‘My ambition has always government’s responsibility, and I urge this And I’m going to feel her presence every been my family, and I have fulfilled every time we celebrate a holiday, every time we Congress and this Administration to make this ambition.’’ share a meal, every time I drive by that soft- issue a priority. Martha and Bernie have been remarkable ball field in West Hartford and remember The Energy and Water Development and parents, and the proof exists in their chil- just how incredible it was to grow up with Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010 dren. They are all frighteningly bright. They Martha. is a significant step toward a clean, secure en- are all remarkably successful. They are all Since moments like this never give you a unbelievably well-balanced. And those were ergy future for America. I urge my colleagues chance to express all of your emotions, let to support passage of this bill. their mother’s descriptions when she was me just say, on behalf of all of us, thank you, being modest. Martha, for everything. f Now, children can be gifted intellectually All of us love you, all of us miss you, and EARMARK DECLARATION and athletically just by winning the genetic all of us were so lucky to be touched by your lottery—but when children grow up with de- generous spirit. cency, kindness, and humanity, you know HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY that’s a direct result of great parenting. f OF CALIFORNIA These five young men and women are the ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mirror reflection of their parents. And noth- MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES ing, absolutely nothing, gave my sister Mar- Friday, July 31, 2009 tha greater satisfaction than their goodness. Together, these five children are raising 17 HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, I submit the terrific children of their own. OF MINNESOTA following. When our parents passed away, Martha was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Requesting Member: Congressman BRIAN the magnet that kept us all in the same BILBRAY orbit. As we all know, once our parents have Friday, July 31, 2009 Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Department of passed, it can be hard to get the family to- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise Transportation, and Housing and Urban Devel- gether. That didn’t happen with us, because we all today in support of the Fiscal Year 2010 En- opment and Related Agencies Appropriations knew that if there was a holiday, there was ergy and Water Development and Related Act, 2010 going to be a get-together at Martha’s house. Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3183). This Account: Department of Transportation, There was going to be good food, and a lot Appropriations Act makes important invest- Federal Highway Administration, Interstate of it. ments to move America toward a clean energy Maintenance Discretionary

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BILL POSEY Legal Name of Requesting Entity: S.R. 56 in San Diego, significantly improving OF FLORIDA Soneticom, Inc. mobility of goods and people. The I–5 corridor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Address of Requesting Entity: Soneticom, is the primary north-south link between South- Inc., located at 1045 South John Rodes Bou- Friday, July 31, 2009 ern California—San Diego, Los Angeles, Or- levard, West Melbourne, Florida 32904 ange County—and Mexico, and S.R. 56 is one Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Description of Request: The funding will be of the few east-west freeways serving the San the Republican Leadership standards on ear- used to enhance currently installed systems Diego region. The vicinity of the interchange marks as well as in accordance with Clause 9 for continued operations. project experiences extensive, recurrent traffic of Rule XXI, I am submitting the following in- Consistent with Republican Leadership’s congestion, with average daily counts of formation regarding earmarks for my Congres- policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the 261,000 vehicles (including 10,000 trucks), sional District as a part of H.R. 3326 Depart- best of my knowledge this request (1) is not projected to reach 430,000 vehicles daily with- ment of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010. directed to any entity or program that will be in 20 years. Environmental and design work Requesting Member: Congressman BILL named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) for the project is complete, and additional con- POSEY and Congresswoman CORRINE BROWN is not intended to be used by an entity to se- struction funding is programmed in current Re- Project Funding Amount: $3,000,000 cure funds for entities unless the use of the gional and State Transportation Improvement Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- funding is consistent with the specified pur- Plans for future federal, state, and local high- fense Appropriations Act, 2010 pose of the earmark; and (3) meets or ex- way funding allocations. Local and State Account: OM,A ceeds all statutory requirements for matching sources will finance at least 20 percent of the Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Florida funds where applicable. total project cost. The project addresses the Manufacturing Extension Partnership. f Address of Requesting Entity: Florida Manu- authorized purposes of the Department of TEXAS S. CON. RES. 22 Transportation Interstate Maintenance ac- facturing Extension Partnership located at count, which includes funding for the addition 1180 Celebration Boulevard, Celebration, Flor- of new interchanges. ida 34747. HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY OF TEXAS f Description of Request: The funding will be used by the Florida Manufacturing Extension IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON ARMY AND AIR Partnership for the Defense Job Creation and Friday, July 31, 2009 NATIONAL GUARD Supply Chain Initiative. This project will create or retain defense manufacturing jobs in Florida Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- HON. DAVID G. REICHERT while providing Department of Defense re- quest of the Secretary of State of the State of sponse capability to demand surges and re- Texas, I am officially entering Senate Concur- OF WASHINGTON rent Resolution 22, as passed by the 81st IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duced risk of supply-chain disruptions. Consistent with Republican Leadership’s Legislature, Regular Session, 2009 of the Friday, July 31, 2009 policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the State of Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, today I best of my knowledge this request (1) is not RECORD. rise in honor of the members of the Wash- directed to any entity or program that will be SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22 ington National Guard, including the 81st Bri- named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) Whereas, The Medal of Honor is the na- gade Combat Team that began returning from is not intended to be used by an entity to se- tion’s highest decoration for valor in combat serving in Iraq on July 29, and thank them for cure funds for entities unless the use of the awarded to members of the United States armed forces; generally presented to recipi- their tireless and brave service in defense of funding is consistent with the specified pur- ents by the president of the United States on our nation. pose of the earmark; and (3) meets or ex- congress’s behalf, it is often called the Con- Coming from all communities, backgrounds ceeds all statutory requirements for matching gressional Medal of Honor; and and professions of Washington State, mem- funds where applicable. Whereas, First authorized in 1861 for bers of the Army and Air National Guard of Requesting Member: Congressman BILL United States Navy and Marine Corps per- Washington continuously serve this country at POSEY sonnel and for United States Army soldiers home and abroad. The 81st, headquartered in Project Funding Amount: $935,000 the following year, Medals of Honor are Seattle, mobilized on August 18, 2008 and is Bill Number: H.R. 3326, Department of De- awarded sparingly and bestowed only on those individuals performing documented composed of 2,478 citizen-soldiers from fense Appropriations Act, 2010 acts of gallant heroism against an enemy Washington, helped by an additional 843 sol- Account: OM,A force; and diers from the California Army National Guard, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Florida In- Whereas, Since congress authorized the eighty soldiers from the Texas Army National stitute of Technology award, 70 Medals of Honor have been accred- Guard and twelve soldiers from the Montana Address of Requesting Entity: Florida Insti- ited to the State of Texas, yet other Texans Army National Guard. While deployed, the tute of Technology, located at 150 West Uni- have similarly distinguished themselves by 81st served as convoy security, force protec- versity Boulevard, Melbourne, Florida 32901. acts of courageous gallantry in combat no tion, and conducted provincial reconstruction Description of Request: The funding will be less deserving of such recognition; one such individual is Marcelino Serna, a native of and base operations missions. Previously, the used to provide new, upgraded training space Mexico whose unflinching and selfless brav- 81st served in Iraq from March, 2004 to for Army and Army National Guard Reserve ery and acts of uncommon valor on the bat- March, 2005. Officers Training Cadet Corps. tlefields of World War I made him one of As the 81st continues its journey home over Consistent with Republican Leadership’s Texas’ most decorated heroes; and the next few weeks, I pray for their safety and policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the Whereas, Born in the Mexican state of Chi- their transition back to civilian life. The service best of my knowledge this request (1) is not huahua in 1896, he came to the United States all the men and women of the Washington directed to any entity or program that will be as a young man in search of a better life, Army and Air National Guard provide abroad named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) working various jobs in Texas, Kansas, and Colorado; and and at home engenders hope, faith and secu- is not intended to be used by an entity to se- Whereas, In 1917, Mr. Serna was working in rity in the people of Washington. Therefore, as cure funds for entities unless the use of the Colorado when the United States, unable to a representative of the 8th District of Wash- funding is consistent with the specified pur- remain neutral any longer while war raged ington and along with the rest of the Wash- pose of the earmark; and (3) meets or ex- in Europe, declared war on Germany; later

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In Whereas, Included in this group, Mr. Serna ment in time, an extraordinary hero whose chose not to wait for such verification and remarkable feats of bravery under fire ele- 1994, the city council called for a crime sum- instead volunteered for service in the United vated him into the pantheon of American he- mit between the officers and the residents of States Army; after only three weeks of roes; and Jackson. The result was the establishment of training, 20-year-old Private Serna was Whereas, In 1993, Texas Congressman Ron- the Community Policing Program, which has shipped to England, where he was assigned to ald D. Coleman introduced a measure in the allowed for the relationship between the offi- the 355th Infantry of the 89th Division, a unit 103rd Congress to waive certain statutory cers and the community to continue to grow, that was to see action in some of the most time limits on awarding the Medal of Honor something in which Chief Staples takes tre- arduous campaigns of the war; and and thus bestow on Marcelino Serna the mendous pride. proper recognition he so richly deserves; un- Whereas, By the time the unit arrived in In addition to his service to the Jackson Po- France, Private Serna’s status as a noncit- fortunately, the measure did not receive a izen had come to light, and he was con- proper hearing, thereby denying the legacy lice Department, Chief Staples has volun- sequently offered a discharge from the army; of Mr. Serna its proper place in history; now, teered as a Critical Incident Debriefer for the given the opportunity to return home, Pri- therefore, be it Tennessee Public Safety Network as well as a vate Serna refused the discharge, choosing to Resolved, That the 81st Legislature of the personal security guard for celebrities at high- stay with his unit as it began its advance to- State of Texas hereby respectfully urge the profile, local events such as the Cerebral ward the Meuse River and Argonne Forest in Congress of the United States to reopen con- Palsy Telethon and the Miss Tennessee Pag- northeastern France; and sideration of this case to posthumously eant. award the Medal of Honor to World War I Whereas, At Saint Mihiel, Private Serna’s Chief Staples’ retirement is not an end to unit was moving through thick brush when a hero Marcelino Serna; and, be it further German machine gunner opened fire, killing Resolved, That the Texas secretary of state his service to the public. He has found a new 12 American soldiers; with his lieutenant’s forward official copies of this resolution to challenge, accepting a position with a security permission, Private Serna, a scout, contin- the president of the United States, to the firm located in Baghdad, Iraq. I trust that he ued forward, dodging machine-gun fire until speaker of the house of representatives and will perform his new job with the same dedica- he reached the gunner’s left flank; and the president of the senate of the United tion, professionalism and perseverance as he Whereas, Having come through a hail of States Congress, and to all the members of has in his current position. bullets unscathed, despite being hit twice in the Texas delegation to the congress with Madam Speaker, I have long been proud to the request that this resolution be officially the helmet, Private Serna got close enough call Ricky Staples my friend. I thank you and to lob four grenades into the machine-gun entered in the Congressional Record as a me- nest, killing six enemy soldiers and taking morial to the Congress of the United States our colleagues for joining me in expressing into custody the eight survivors, who quick- of America. gratitude for his service protecting West Ten- ly surrendered to the lone American soldier; f nessee families, congratulating him on his re- and tirement, and wishing him the best as he be- Whereas, This encounter was followed HONORING JACKSON POLICE CHIEF gins an exciting and important opportunity. shortly by an even more astounding feat RICK STAPLES f when, during his second scouting mission in the Meuse-Argonne campaign, Private Serna IN MEMORY OF JAY CRISCIONE captured 24 German soldiers with his Enfield HON. JOHN S. TANNER rifle and grenades, an episode that began OF TENNESSEE when he spied a sniper walking on a trench IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOE WILSON OF SOUTH CAROLINA bank; and Friday, July 31, 2009 Whereas, Although the sniper was about IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today 200 yards away, Private Serna shot and Friday, July 31, 2009 wounded him, then followed the wounded to honor Rick Staples, a long-time public serv- German’s trail into a trench, where he dis- ant who will retire as Chief of the Jackson Po- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam covered several more enemy soldiers; open- lice Department on September 18. Under Speaker, on July 29th, South Carolina and ing fire, Private Serna killed three of the Chief Staples, the Jackson Police Department Lexington County lost a long time friend and enemy and scattered the others in that ini- has dedicatedly served our community, and leader with the passing of Jay Criscione. Our tial burst; and community has been enhanced as world-class Whereas, Frequently changing positions, his leadership has proven to be an example Private Serna fooled the enemy into think- for both veterans and new officers alike. due to his vision on behalf of young people ing they were under fire from several Ameri- Rick Staples was born and raised in Madi- and our senior citizens. cans, keeping up the ruse until he was close son County, which I am honored to represent Joey Holleman of The State newspaper in enough to lob three grenades into the Ger- in this Chamber. After graduating from Jack- South Carolina has thoughtfully penned the man dugout; in about 45 minutes of furious son High School in 1970, he attended college following tribute to Mr. Criscione. action, Private Serna managed to kill 26 at Jackson State Community College before [From the State] German soldiers and capture another 24, graduating from the prestigious Northwestern LEXINGTON RECREATION LEADER DIES whom he held captive by himself until his unit arrived; and University Police Administration training pro- (By Joey Holleman) Whereas, Enduring several months of com- gram. Jay Criscione, who directed the Lexington bat action largely unharmed, Private Serna Following his graduation from the North- County Recreation and Aging Commission was shot in both legs by a sniper four days western University Police Administration train- through more than two decades of rapid before the Armistice; while he was conva- ing program, he attained the rank of lieutenant growth, died Wednesday after a battle with lescing in an army hospital in France, Gen- and worked his way up through the ranks cancer. He was 61. eral John J. Pershing, commander-in-chief of until, on October 12, 1989, Rick was promoted Criscione started with the recreation agen- the American Expeditionary Forces, deco- to Chief of Police, a position he has held ever cy in 1973, soon after he graduated from rated Private Serna with the Distinguished Clemson. He took over as executive director Service Cross, the second highest American since. in 1986. combat medal; and During his tenure serving West Tennessee, Criscione steered the agency toward Whereas, Private Serna also received two our law enforcement professionals have seen projects that drew from large geographic French Croix de Guerre with Palm medals, sweeping changes, from the computerization areas—the four leisure centers, the Oak the French Medaille Militaire, the French of records to the complete restructuring of the Grove and Pine Grove softball complexes, Commemorative Medal, the Italian Cross of department. Chief Staples has managed a and a national-caliber tennis center. He rea- Merit, the World War I Victory Medal, the staff of 253 employees, an annual budget of soned that the softball and tennis projects Victory Medal with three campaign bars, the more than $15 million and been responsible would give the county double benefits. Local Saint Mihiel Medal, the Verdun Medal, and for providing police services to a population of players could use the facilities, and local two Purple Hearts; and businesses would benefit from regional and Whereas, Discharged from the army in more than 62,000 residents. He helped create national tournaments held at the venues. 1919, Marcelino Serna settled in El Paso, the Gang Task Force and Violent Crimes Task ‘‘He was a pioneer in the softball craze of where he became a United States citizen, en- Force as well as start the first Citizen’s Police bringing in national tournaments,’’ said Jim tered the civil service, and lived out his re- Academy in Tennessee. Headley, director of the S.C. Recreation and

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Criscione landed state grants that paid most For 13 years, Mr. Golder was a member of of the construction cost for a horse arena in EARMARK DECLARATION the PIAA District Four Board of Directors and South Congaree and multiple senior centers. was chairman of that organization for three He also helped convince County Council to HON. MARY FALLIN years. approve multimillion-dollar construction OF OKLAHOMA After serving as principal of Bloomsburg bonds. ‘‘He had a vision for the county,’’ said IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES High School for 14 years, he retired in 1975. Larry Mack, longtime chairman of the recre- Friday, July 31, 2009 During his remarkable basketball coaching ation commission. ‘‘He worked real hard to career, Mr. Golder endeared himself to hun- Ms. FALLIN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to supply the needs of the people for recre- dreds of aspiring young athletes with his dis- the Republican Leadership standards on ear- ation.’’ ciplined approach to the importance of learn- marks, I am submitting the following informa- In recent years, Criscione had been slowed ing the fundamentals of the sport and his rep- by multiple bouts with various cancers. He is tion regarding earmarks I received as part of utation as a coach who inspired excellence survived by his mother, Juanita R. Criscione H.R. 3288, the FY 2010 THUD Appropriations through a calm, reasoned, approach. of Chester, a daughter and son-in-law, bill: Ramsey and Trent Goodman of Lexington, a The Bloomsburg Press Enterprise described I, Congresswoman MARY FALLIN, requested sister, Paulette Criscione of Lexington, and him as an extraordinary gentleman and a fine and received $1,000,000 for Bus Facility Ren- two grandchildren. coach when including him as one of the top ovation to The Central Oklahoma Transpor- local sports figures of the 20th century in f tation and Parking Authority located at 300 1999. He was inducted into the Bloomsburg UNITED STATES NUMBERED SW 7th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma University’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1988. HIGHWAY SYSTEM 73109. This funding will be used for to repair Mr. Golder continues to reside in and replace water cooling tower and correct Bloomsburg with his wife, Myra. The couple drainage problems at historic Union Station. HON. EARL BLUMENAUER has one daughter and two grandchildren. Improve the lighting and exhaust systems at OF OREGON Madam Speaker, please join me in con- the maintenance garage and upgrade the oil IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gratulating Mr. Golder on this wonderful occa- and lube room facilities. Friday, July 31, 2009 sion. For his entire life, Frank Golder has f Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, the demonstrated the highest ideals for a role United States Numbered Highway System— CONGRATULATING MR. FRANK model and he encouraged his students to rise from US 1 to US 830—was the first set of na- GOLDER ON THE OCCASION OF to excellence both on and off the field of com- tionally recognized highways in the country. HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY petition. His contributions to generations of our During the Great Depression, federal and citizens have greatly improved the quality of state governments put people to work improv- HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI life and his legacy lives on with those he has ing and extending the nation’s roads and high- OF PENNSYLVANIA inspired. ways. The U.S. numbered highways carried IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f the bulk of intercity vehicular traffic and people migrating west. These highways helped our Friday, July 31, 2009 IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF country win the Second World War, allowing Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF MAR- great flexibility in ferrying soldiers and mate- today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues GUERITE JOHNSON rials across the nation, supplementing the na- in the U.S. House of Representatives to pay tion’s fixed rail system. tribute to Mr. Frank Golder, of Bloomsburg, HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN Communities all across America sprung up Columbia County, Pennsylvania, on the joyous OF VIRGINIA around these numbered highways, which occasion of his 100th birthday celebration that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES came to serve as Main Streets in many of will occur on August 8. Friday, July 31, 2009 these towns. The system reached its apex in Long a legendary figure in the fields of edu- 1956, but with the creation of the Interstate cation and athletic development in north- Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise System and subsequent growth of suburban eastern and central Pennsylvania, Mr. Golder today to honor and recognize Marguerite communities, many of these once great high- has distinguished himself as a mentor and a Johnson of Fredericksburg, Virginia, as she ways have decayed. As a result, many of the role model to generations of young Pennsylva- celebrates her 90th birthday. U.S. numbered highways can be characterized nians who looked to him with respect and ad- Mrs. Johnson has touched many lives as ‘‘orphan highways,’’ receiving little or no miration. through teaching, volunteering, and as a lead- federal investment. These highways, however, After graduating from Bloomsburg High er in her church. As a former teacher and prin- continue to serve local areas with critical School in the 1920s where he developed his cipal of more than twenty-six years, Mrs. connectivity and economic links, and are often love for basketball and baseball, Mr. Golder Johnson understands that a strong education the heart of Main Street America. went on to star in those sports from 1927 to is the key to success and instilled this in her To create an assistance program that is tai- 1931 during his years at then Bloomsburg students. She also demonstrated the impor- lored to the redevelopment of community Main Normal School, later Bloomsburg University. tance of community service and citizenship, Streets which are or were part of the United He went on to become a teacher and an encouraging her students to volunteer and States Numbered Highway System, I have in- athletic coach at Hughesville High School dur- help those in need in the community. After re- troduced the Orphan Highway Restoration Act. ing which he earned his master’s degree from tiring in 1984, Mrs. Johnson continued her This legislation creates a new program to pro- Columbia University. commitment to education by volunteering as a vide Federal funds to assist states and local His teams won two West Branch League ti- teacher’s assistant for special needs students governments in their efforts to rehabilitate or tles at Hughesville. at Tree of Life Christian Preparatory School in repair the Main Street sections of the orphan Mr. Golder moved to Bloomsburg High Fredericksburg. highways running through their towns. The bill School in 1937 where he was named head Mrs. Johnson was a 4–H Club and Girl provides a needed boost to state and local basketball coach. In 19 seasons in charge of Scout leader devoted to promoting the impor- transportation departments by committing im- the basketball program, his squads won 10 tance of citizenship, leadership and strong val- portant new resources to revitalize local Susquehanna Valley League crowns and, dur- ues. She was also a Pathfinder leader in her economies and communities. It creates rede- ing one three-year stretch, he won 40 con- church. As a Master Guide, the highest rank- velopment opportunities that benefit local busi- secutive league games. His team, The Pan- ing position in Pathfinders, Mrs. Johnson pro- nesses and labor, improve safety on our thers, also captured four District Four cham- moted youth leadership, encouraged commu- roads, and creates jobs. pionships. nity involvement, planned outreach activities

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Current medical triage mon- Address of Requesting Entity: 140 Sylvester Pike National Forest, Mount Rushmore Na- itors and vital signs data tracking tools are Road, San Diego, California 92106 tional Memorial, Redwood National Park, and complex, heavy, and have bulky connections. Funding Secured: $3,000,000 the Grand Canyon National Park. Mrs. John- They are also large, costly, and difficult to use. Description of Request: In the United son also enjoys the Shenandoah National Using proven technology, the WiMed provides States, prostate cancer is the most common Park where she recently celebrated her 90th increased capability at a much lower cost. By cancer in men, with an incidence rate of 16 birthday surrounded by family and friends. streamlining casualty care and providing pa- percent of the general population. The primary Mrs. Johnson has touched many lives in her tient trend data, life saving decisions lead to treatment of prostate cancer usually includes lifetime. She truly loves her family and has an earlier interventions and improved outcomes. radical prostatectomy surgery, which provides unwavering faith in God. Her generosity has Prototypes have demonstrated WiMed’s ability a good management of the local tumor in encouraged and strengthened the faith and to improve critical care by linking all patient most of the patients. Unfortunately, in 15 to 40 lives of family, friends and members of her care within the same wireless systems and percent of patients, recurrent prostate cancer church and local community. platforms already in service. Once placed on is possible within five years of surgery. Madam Speaker, I am honored today to rec- a patient at the point of wounding, WiMed Though recurrent prostate cancer following ognize Mrs. Johnson in celebration of her 90th stays with that patient throughout triage and failure of local control is not curable, patients birthday. I hope the years to come will bring care. WiMed works with standard blood pres- with recurrent cancer are perfect candidates her health, happiness and special times with sure cuffs or a simple highly mobile forehead for immunotherapy, a new approach that is family and friends. stick-on sensor and integrates many inputs, in- still under clinical investigation for oncology f cluding: pulse oximetry, blood pressure, tem- applications. The U.S. Navy, through its Naval perature, skin humidity, and electrocardio- Health Research Center in San Diego, Cali- EARMARK DECLARATION gram. The patient’s state is broadcast via Wi- fornia, is in a unique position to advance Fi technology to any number of users with immunotherapeutic approaches for prostate HON. GARY G. MILLER linked platforms anywhere in the world at any cancer that have so far shown efficacy in ani- OF CALIFORNIA time and they can receive vital signs informa- mal models. With Fiscal Year 2009 funding, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion on any number of casualties that have the the U.S. Navy Cancer Vaccine Program imple- Friday, July 31, 2009 WiMed monitoring equipment placed on them. mented a Phase 1A/1B clinical trial of its de- Continued funding for this project will greatly Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Madam veloped vaccine for prostate cancer patients at improve combat casualty care outcomes. the Veterans Medical Center. Forty-eight U.S. Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- Requesting Member: Congressman GARY ship standards on earmarks, I am submitting military veterans who have received previous G. MILLER treatment (surgery, radiation or radioactive the following information regarding earmarks I Bill Number: H.R. 3326 received as part of the FY 2010 Defense Ap- Account: Navy—Research, Development, seed implants) and now have a rising PSA propriations Bill. Test, and Evaluation participated in the study. With proof of minimal Requesting Member: Congressman GARY Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Sabtech toxicity of the PSA vaccine in the Phase 1A G. MILLER Address of Requesting Entity: 17320 Dahl- clinical trial, a second clinical trial of patients Bill Number: H.R. 3326 gren Road, Dahlgren, Virginia 22448 with rising PSAs and nonpalpable biopsy con- Account: Navy—Research, Development, Secondary Address: 23231 La Palma Ave- firmed prostate cancer would be initiated with Test, and Evaluation nue, Yorba Linda, California 92887 Fiscal Year 2010 funding. This program will Legal Name of Requesting Entity: L–3 Funding Secured: $5,000,000 have direct benefits for the health care options Power Paragon Description of Request: The United States of our nation’s active Armed Forces, retired Address of Requesting Entity: 901 E. Ball Navy’s Aegis ship modernization plan includes veterans, and the general American popu- Road, Anaheim, California 92805 modernization of the ships’ basic hull, me- lation. Funding Secured: $2,000,000 chanical, and electrical equipment, and mod- f Description of Request: This project is a de- ernization of their combat systems. In both sign build prototype for a hybrid electric drive areas, the Navy plans to install new systems INCLUSION OF THE HARVARD (HED) for the CG 47 Class Cruisers for the or components that are more capable than the KENNEDY GRADUATE SCHOOL U.S. Navy. This project contributes to the fu- ones they are to replace. Some of the planned BULLETIN, WINTER 2009, HON- ture of environmentally sound, fuel-efficient changes are intended to permit naval ships to ORING WARREN I. CIKINS propulsion. The Navy believes that this im- be operated with a smaller crew, thereby re- provement would realize a significant savings ducing their annual operation and support HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY per year per ship. This HED for surface com- costs. Planned changes to the ships’ combat OF VIRGINIA batants such as the CG 47 would significantly systems are intended to, among other things, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES begin shifting their Aegis computers and soft- reduce fuel costs, increase ship endurance Friday, July 31, 2009 and range, produce less environmental emis- ware to a more open architecture meaning, in sions, increase ship survivability through re- general terms, an arrangement that uses non- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- duce signatures, and provide increased overall proprietary computers and software. The Navy er, I rise today to include into the RECORD the ship electric power generation capacity. This believes that moving to an Aegis open archi- Harvard Kennedy Graduate School Bulletin for installation would leverage advances in lighter tecture will permit the Aegis system to be up- Winter 2009, honoring the public service of weight and more efficient electric propulsion dated over the remainder of the ships’ lives Warren I. Cikins. Warren has spent 50 years technologies that have resulted from the Office more easily and less expensively, using con- as a dedicated public servant. He started out of Naval Research investments over the last tributions from a variety of firms. This funding in this body, as a legislative assistant to several years. will be used to conduct a demonstration to re- former Congressman Brooks Hays of Arkan- Requesting Member: Congressman GARY move existing Legacy NTDS computer inter- sas. His public service spanned stints in the G. MILLER faces found in Baseline 7, Cruiser Moderniza- Kennedy White House, with the Commission Bill Number: H.R. 3326 tion, and Aegis Modernization. This request on Civil Rights, with the U.S. Agency on Inter- Account: Army—Research, Development, was also submitted to the House Armed Serv- national Development, with the Equal Oppor- Test, and Evaluation ices Committee in order to secure authoriza- tunity Commission, and with Chief Justice Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Athena tion statutes in the Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Warren Burger. Warren also was one of my GTX Authorization Act. predecessors on the Fairfax County, Virginia, Address of Requesting Entity: 10291 Trade- Requesting Member: Congressman GARY Board of Supervisors, ably serving his con- mark Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 G. MILLER stituents.

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In it, Warren is quoted as saying, ‘‘I was many programs he created there, a highly the Federal Family Education Loan Program committed to making a difference.’’ Madam successful annual seminar on the adminis- has not only provided loans but also created Speaker, I have known him for many years tration of justice, which sought to resolve many jobs in the state, and it has become a and I can proudly attest that Warren Cikins differences between the three branches of significant economic engine through its has indeed made a positive difference in his government, and the Newly Elected Members focus on education completion and job cre- community and in our nation. of Congress seminar, an effort that helped ation; as the need for an educated workforce HARVARD KENNEDY GRATUATE SCHOOL BULLETIN bring new members of Congress up to speed. has increased in Texas, this public-private WINTER 2009 Towards the end of his career at Brookings, partnership has been at the forefront of edu- he devoted much of his energy to bringing cation financing; and Warren Cikins MPA 1954 remembers how greater attention to improving criminal re- Whereas, The not-for-profit and for-profit his decision to attend the Kennedy School— habilitation. lenders in the Federal Family Education then the Littauer School—was met with In his 2001 class report marking the 50th Loan Program have led in educational out- skepticism by peers and mentors alike. His anniversary of his graduation from Harvard, reach efforts to the state’s most disadvan- closest friends from his undergraduate days Cikins wrote that he considered his work in taged populations through programs that at Harvard were going into medicine, busi- improving the criminal justice system, in co- seek to encourage academic achievement, ness, and law. His father had dreamed of his operation with Supreme Court Chief Justice promote financial literacy, and provide in- becoming an engineer, and one of his govern- Warren Burger, one of his greatest accom- formation on making college affordable; ment professors wondered aloud; ‘‘Why go plishments. Quoting Dostoyevsky, Cikins such assistance has enabled more Texans to here? Make a lot of money, then go into pub- noted in his memoir, ‘‘Civilization will be fulfill their goals of achieving a better life, lic service.’’ while enriching the state in the process; and But he never doubted his career choice. His judged by how it treats its wrongdoers.’’ Cikins’s personal life reflects these same Whereas, The Federal Family Education ambition, he says, began as a boy, living in values. He remains close to his friends from Loan Program ranks as the most successful Dorchester, Massachusetts, listening to high school at Boston Latin, many of whom and popular education loan program in the President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on the went on with him to Harvard. Recently with state and nation; in Texas, more than 94 per- radio talk to the American people. cent of student loan dollars are delivered ‘‘It was always my intent to serve the pub- his wife of 44 years, Sylvia, Cikins celebrated through the program and over 85 percent of lic; I was committed to making a dif- the 80th birthday of his longtime Kennedy secondary education institutions have cho- ference,’’ says Cikins, 78, who grew up in a School friend, Mark Cannon MPP 1953, a sen to participate in the program; nation- devout Orthodox Jewish household. Nothing, Mormon and political conservative. And ally, more than 81 percent of student loan it seemed to him, could be more important Cikins regarded Hays, whose Baptist faith dollars are delivered through the program; than the work of the public servant. ran as deep as Cikins’s did in Judaism, as and Looking back, Cikins says he has no re- one of the most influential and inspirational Whereas, For over four decades, the Fed- grets. His career, spanning more than 50 people in his life. They remained close until eral Family Education Loan Program has years and including work with all three Hays’s death in 1981. promoted local participation in the edu- branches of government, overlapped with Of the many accolades recognizing his con- cation of our citizens, and this successful many of the country’s pivotal events. In his tributions to public service that he’s re- partnership between government and the pri- first full-time job after the Kennedy School, ceived over the years, from prominent fig- vate sector serves a vital function in deliv- he served as legislative assistant to Arkan- ures that include Supreme Court Justices ering financial aid to Texas citizens and sas Congressman Brooks Hays when Hays in- Burger and William Rehnquist, a letter he making significant contributions to our tervened in Governor Orval Faubus’s at- recently received from former New York Congressman and Harvard alumnus Amo economy; now, therefore, be it tempt to block the integration of Little Resolved, That the 81st Legislature of the Rock’s Central High School—an effort that Houghton, a Republican, says it most suc- cinctly: State of Texas hereby respectfully urge the would later cost Hays his seat. United States Congress to maintain the Fed- Cikins served with Hays in the Kennedy ‘‘You were the role model; you’re the per- son who constantly tried to bring us back to- eral Family Education Loan Program and White House after first serving as Hays’ as- continue to refine and improve this crucial sistant when he was appointed Assistant ward the center, and I thank you for it . . . you’re a great example.’’ public-private partnership; and, be it further Secretary of State for Congressional Rela- Resolved, That the Texas secretary of state tions. At the Commission on Civil Rights in f forward official copies of this resolution to 1964 Cikins helped bring about the enactment TEXAS H. CON. RES. 73 the president of the United States, to the of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He followed speaker of the house of representatives and with stints at the United States Agency for the president of the senate of the United International Development (USAID), where HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY States Congress, and to all the members of he sought to attract highly qualified minori- OF TEXAS the Texas delegation to Congress with the ties, and at the Equal Employment Oppor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES request that this resolution be officially en- tunity Commission (EEOC). tered in the Congressional Record as a me- A self-described moderate liberal, Cikins Friday, July 31, 2009 morial to the Congress of the United States fought throughout his career for those who of America. had no voice. And he did it, he says, by look- Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- quest of the Secretary of State of the State of DAVID DEWHURST, ing for the similarities he shared with his President of the Sen- colleagues rather than the differences. In his Texas, I am officially entering Senate Concur- ate. 2005 memoir, In Search of Middle Ground, rent Resolution 73, as passed by the 81st JOE STRAUS, Cikins writes, ‘‘My style was always one of Legislature, Regular Session, 2009 of the Speaker of the House. outreach. I believed in bipartisanship, State of Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL PATSY SPAW, bridge-building, compromise, and civility. RECORD. Secretary of the Sen- Confrontational approaches were an anath- ate. ema to me.’’ SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ROBERT HANEY, Whereas, In 1965, President Lyndon B. He put this advice to great use and success Chief Clerk of the Johnson signed into law the Higher Edu- as a two-term elected member of the Fairfax House. County (VA) Board of Supervisors, on which cation Act establishing the Guaranteed Stu- Approved: Rick Perry, Governor. he served from 1975 to 1980. Local politician dent Loan Program; although this program Gerry Hyland, who worked with Cikins, has undergone many changes through the f noted in a profile in the local newspaper: years, including the adoption of a new name, EARMARK DECLARATION ‘‘Warren is viewed as a person who cares and the Federal Family Education Loan Pro- who works toward consensus. The will of the gram, it has consistently served the State of group is going to prevail above his own point Texas as the most important method of de- HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY of view.’’ livering financial aid to students and fami- OF CALIFORNIA It is in the compromises, he says, that the lies; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES work gets done, repeating often a truism he Whereas, The Texas Guaranteed Student Friday, July 31, 2009 attributes to Hays, his former boss and men- Loan Corporation, established as the state’s tor: ‘‘Half of something is better than all of guarantor in 1979, has delivered nearly 14 Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, I submit the nothing.’’ million loans to students and families at no following.

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Requesting Member: Congressman BRIAN Sammamish is moving ahead without leaving $150,000 to create the Entrepreneurial Lead- BILBRAY responsible habits behind. As evidence, ership Center, which will sponsor faculty-lead Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- Sammamish recently received Standard and teams of students to provide the expertise fense Appropriations Act, 2010 Poor’s highest bond rating—AAA. start-up small businesses need to succeed; at Account: USAF, Research and Development I am proud to represent such a city in Con- the same time, students will learn the skills Legal Name of Requesting Entity: General gress and look forward to continue working they need to become entrepreneurs. The Atomics Aeronautical Systems with Sammamish residents and elected lead- project will encourage the development of Address of Requesting Entity: 14200 ers to continue to make it one of the best emerging small businesses. Kirkham Way, Poway CA 92064 places to live long into the future. Working co- f Description of Request: I was able to secure operatively, the residents and leaders of $1,500,000, for the Predator C. In July 2008, Sammamish have created an exceptional TRIBUTE TO RUTH L. TUCKER I took a trip to Iraq and Afghanistan to assess place to live and visit in a short period of time. the current conditions on the ground. In a I congratulate Mayor Don Gerend, the city HON. TOM LATHAM meeting with General David D. McKiernan, council and staff and residents of Sammamish OF IOWA former Commander of International Security for creating such a wonderful place to live for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Assistance Force (ISAF) and former Com- long-time residents and newcomers, alike. Friday, July 31, 2009 mander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan (USFOR–A), f he emphasized that the most important tools Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today needed to successfully conduct operations are RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF JIM to congratulate Ruth L. Tucker on the celebra- more ‘‘eyes in the sky,’’ also known as un- MCCANN tion of her 100th birthday on July 22, 2009. manned aerial vehicles (UAV). Most impor- Ruth was an aspiring writer and a teacher at tantly, this request will help save lives through HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI Pisgah country school. Her reputation as a better intelligence gathering and greater strike OF OHIO quality teacher and writer has been recog- capabilities. Furthermore, Predator C means IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nized at Winterset High School where the more jobs contributing to San Diego’s local Friday, July 31, 2009 Ruth L. Tucker Writing Award scholarship has economy. Predator C will provide the USAF been established in her honor. Ruth is known Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, with great and other customers with an additional covert for her hospitality and being an excellent cook. pleasure I rise to recognize the distinguished capability, enhanced by much higher oper- She is also a member of the United Methodist career of my constituent, Jim McCann. ational and transit speeds for quick response Church in Winterset, Iowa. For several decades, Jim served the Central and quick repositioning for improved mission There have been many changes that have Ohio community as the principal of Westerville flexibility and survivability. occurred during the past one hundred years. North High School, passionately dedicating f Since Ruth’s birth we have revolutionized air himself to the education of thousands. We all travel and walked on the moon. We have in- THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH should strive to make a difference in this vented the television and the Internet. We world, and Jim brought a remarkable level of have fought in wars overseas, seen the rise energy and decency to his job, winning admi- and fall of Soviet communism and the birth of HON. DAVID G. REICHERT ration from the community for his commitment OF WASHINGTON new democracies. Ruth has lived through to ‘‘The Warrior Way.’’ eighteen United States Presidents and twenty- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After retiring, Jim continued to give back to two Governors of Iowa. In her lifetime the pop- Friday, July 31, 2009 the youth of Central Ohio by serving as a ulation of the United States has more than tri- chairman of my academy selection board. Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, as the pled. From that position, Jim took an active role in Representative of the Eighth Congressional I congratulate Ruth Tucker for reaching this mentoring applicants, often staying in touch District of Washington, it is my privilege to milestone of a birthday. I am extremely hon- with them years after their first interview. To serve a vibrant cross-section of citizens in ored to represent Ruth in the United States this day, Jim continues to serve his community both rural and urban settings. And in some Congress and I wish her happiness and health in a number of civic committees, while also cases, I represent residents who are making a in her future years. still educating and guiding many youths in the swift transition between the two. This is espe- f cially true of Sammamish, a city of 40,000 that Westerville and Central Ohio area through his was recently named by Money magazine as home school program. RECOGNIZING MS. ABIGAIL ALLEN, the 12th ‘‘best place to live’’ in the entire coun- Through commendable volunteer work and MY FIRST NOMINEE TO THE try. civic leadership, Jim stands as a pillar of the HOUSE PAGE PROGRAM I rise today to congratulate Sammamish on Westerville, Ohio community. Therefore, I am this great and well-deserved achievement. very pleased to thank him for all he has done HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER Nestled neatly on the eastern shore of Lake for our area. I offer my congratulations to Jim McCann for OF MISSOURI Sammamish and surrounded by a mix of a career spent in service to others. I hope the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES urban, rural and beautiful open spaces, spirit he daily brings forth in his life and work Sammamish is as beautiful as it sounds. Friday, July 31, 2009 continues to inspire us to action and a re- Some of the qualities noted for their newly- Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I proudly newed commitment to our country. awarded distinction include the excellent rise today in recognition of Ms. Abigail Allen, schools, safe neighborhoods and beautiful nat- f a young woman who has served as my first ural setting of the city. Of course, since I often EARMARK DECLARATION nominee to the House Page program. She is have the opportunity to visit Sammamish, I a resident of the Fifth District of Missouri, can definitely attest to that truth. Historically a HON. JIM GERLACH which I am honored to represent. On July 5, 2009, Ms. Allen began her Page place of timber and agriculture, Sammamish, OF PENNSYLVANIA barely ten years old, has impressed the entire duties. This Saturday, August 1, 2009, Ms. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pacific Northwest region with its rapid, elegant Allen will return to her home town of Lee’s and responsible development. The quality of Friday, July 31, 2009 Summit, Missouri, with a wealth of knowledge life, the political leadership and the energy of Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, pursuant that she learned as a participant in the House its residents make Sammamish a very special to the Republican Leadership standards on Page Program which I hope she will share place. earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- with her family and friends. Perhaps most impressively, Sammamish mation regarding earmarks I received as part Ms. Allen is a student at Blue Springs South has invested heavily in infrastructure and an of H.R. 3170, the Financial Services and Gen- High School in Blue Springs, Missouri. She is expanding menu of city services without un- eral Government Appropriations Act, 2010. a member of the cross country team, track dermining its financial footing. Through careful West Chester University’s Entrepreneurial and field team, Young Democrats and most budgeting and long-term planning, Leadership Center, West Chester, PA— importantly a member of the National Honor

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Since Billy Post had operated heavy machin- 101 when none of their clinic patients needed, Madam Speaker, please join me in express- ery almost all his life and could fix just about or carried, ‘‘affordable health insurance.’’ ing our appreciation to Abigail, as well as all anything, he did much of the initial grading At Piedmont Hospital where I was a resi- the other Pages that have served in this work for the new Inn. Opened in 1992, the dent, the hospital took care of all of the hos- chamber, for they are truly the future leaders Post Ranch Inn has developed into one of the pital expenses of the unwed mothers from of our country. top spa resorts in the world known particularly the Florence Crittenden Home. I was also told that none of them had ‘‘health-insur- f for its innovative architecture that embraces ance.’’ I can tell you this. As far as the TLC the dramatic beauty of its coastal Big Sur set- IN HONOR OF BILLY POST (Tender Loving Care) given to the ‘‘clinic-pa- ting. Much of this grew from Billy Post’s own tients’’ and the ‘‘private patients,’’ the personal vision. To the end of his life, he re- treatment from the staff and the nurses was HON. SAM FARR mained a regular fixture around the Ranch identical. The care was always excellent. OF CALIFORNIA grounds, making it a point to join guests at I hope if you ever get to meet the genius who invented ‘‘affordable health care,’’ that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES breakfast at the Inn’s Sierra Mar restaurant you will remember to ask this question, Friday, July 31, 2009 several times a week to share lore about Big ‘‘Does charity have a place in today’s health- Sur’s land and people. Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to care?’’ The ‘‘Obama Bidens’’ don’t want, or He was preceded in death by his daughter need, your charity. They insist on asking ev- honor the memory of Billy Post, a remarkable Nancy Downing. He is survived by his beloved erybody, including the jobless, the helpless American who died last Sunday after nearly wife Luci, three daughters, Linda J. Lee, Gayle and the hopeless, to pay cash for their own 89 years in Big Sur. He was a renaissance Forster, and Rebecca Post; seven grand- ‘‘health-care’’ even if the cash has to be a man, who both helped build Big Sur into one children, Pamela Patterson, Gregory Paley, personal loan from the government. of the planet’s premier visitor destinations, and Just to show their good intentions, if those Anna Vargas, Gabriel Forster, and Richard, indigent groups can’t repay their ‘‘medical preserve its wild landscapes, vibrant commu- Shane and Daniel Forster; and seven great- nity, and unique history. But over and above care’’ loans, the great socialist government grandchildren. will identify and prosecute them, for the all of his life’s accomplishments, he stood out Madam Speaker, I would like to extend our crime of ‘‘unpaid debts.’’ Aren’t medical as a profoundly humble and gentle man with nation’s deep gratitude for Billy Post’s brave science and ‘‘health-care,’’ when mixed with a keen sense of old fashioned sense of cour- service to the United States Marine Corps, Socialism, wonderful? tesy and manners. All of us who had the and to his own community. I know I speak for f pleasure of meeting Billy came away awed by every Member of Congress in offering our EARMARK DECLARATION this man of history. condolences to Luci, his three surviving Billy Post was born in Big Sur before the daughters, his seven grandchildren, and all highway was built that connected Big Sur to Post family members and friends upon this HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY Carmel. His great-grandfather, William great loss. OF CALIFORNIA Brainard Post, came from Connecticut as one IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f of the first American settlers of Big Sur in the Friday, July 31, 2009 1860s. His great-grandmother, Anselma ‘‘WHAT HAPPENED TO MEDICAL Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, I submit the Onesmio, was a native Costanoan from Car- CHARITY OF YEARS PAST?’’ following. mel Valley. I once heard Billy tell the story that Requesting Member: Congressman BRIAN his great-grandmother’s great-grandmother HON. PHIL GINGREY BILBRAY had seen the first Spanish ships to approach OF GEORGIA Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Department of the Monterey Bay and thought they were giant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Transportation, and Housing and Urban Devel- white birds. Billy Post grew up on his family’s opment and Related Agencies Appropriations Friday, July 31, 2009 original homestead ranch, rising every morn- Act, 2010 ing at 4:00 to tend livestock and milk cows be- Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, Account: Federal Highway Administration, fore heading to school. He attended UC Davis I submit the following: Transportation & Community & System Pres- for a time but WWII cut short his dreams of [From the Marietta Daily Journal, July 28, ervation becoming a veterinarian. Billy joined the Ma- 2009] Legal Name of Requesting Entities: City of rine Corps and spent time in the Pacific at WHAT HAPPENED TO MEDICAL CHARITY OF Escondido, California/City of San Marcos, Okinawa, Saipan, Tinian, and was one of the YEARS PAST? California first Americans to see Nagasaki following the (By Cecil Toole, MD (Ret.)) Address of Requesting Entities: 201 North atomic bomb attack. Re Bill Kinney column, ‘‘Cobb’s sick getting Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025/1 Civic Cen- Once Billy Post returned home he helped well, thanks to Good Samaritan,’’ July 19 ter Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069 build the Rancho Sierra Mar cafe and camp- MDJ Description of Request: I received $500,000 ground that his family ran on the ranch. He In 1961 or 1962, I met the original ‘‘Good to widen the Nordahl Bridge where it inter- also worked many years for Caltrans as a Samaritans’’ of Marietta and Cobb County, sects SR–78. This widening project is a key to highway electrician, paying close attention to when I joined their group as a visiting resi- the greater SR–78 infrastructure/capacity im- the natural world around him, the wild crea- dent in obstetrics from Piedmont Hospital in provement project that is decreasing conges- tures and plants and especially horses. He Atlanta. All of them were on the staff of a tion in both San Marcos and Escondido in forgotten Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, combined these passions by offering pack where they conducted many free pre-natal preparation for the new public Palomar trips on horseback into Big Sur’s wilderness clinics, free medicines for eligible patients, Pomerado Hospital. backcountry. He married in his mid-thirties and and free deliveries for those same patients in The Cities of San Marcos and Escondido had two daughters named Gayle and Re- a hospital that agreed to not charge ‘‘clinic have requested funding for the project, and becca. His marriage later ended and he raised patients’’ for hospital service. the project is supported by the San Diego As- his two daughters as a single father. In 1969, Those mysterious and economically foolish sociation of Governments and CALTRANS. Billy married Luci Lee, the love of his life and services were done by charitable doctors Funding assistance will provide a sensible, mother of two daughters from a previous rela- such as Dr. Meaders, Dr. Reilly, Drs. George long-term solution to the interchange by wid- and Murl Hagood, Dr. Remer Clark, Dr. tionship. Together, they built a life with their Colquitt, Dr. Mussara, Dr. Pete Inglis, Dr. ening and lengthening the existing overpass four girls, and eventually moved into a new Mainor, Dr. Parker, Dr. W.H. Perkinson, Dr. bridge structure at Nordahl Road and SR–78 house on the Ranch nearby. Looper, Dr. Clingbell, Dr. Stafford, Dr. to accommodate capacity improvements Over the years, it grew difficult to hold onto Mitchell, Dr. McClure and Dr. Clonts, to planned for SR–78 while also addressing con- the old style of ranching. In the early 1980s, name a few, without ever sending a bill to gestion on local streets.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:19 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR09\E31JY9.002 E31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 31, 2009 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 20527 $5,000,000 will be obligated in FY 2010, War of Independence,’’ was a defining conflict evaluating military applications of Arctic Fire and will fund preliminary engineering, environ- in our Nation’s history that today is often over- Freeze. Arctic Fire Freeze is a fire suppres- mental review, right-of-way acquisition and looked. sant product that has been used by the steel construction costs for the project. The regional Today, I am introducing the War of 1812 industry for approximately 10 years. Funding project is the #1 priority for both the City of Commemorative Stamp Act, a resolution provided by this request will be used to con- Escondido and the City of San Marcos and is which urges the United States Postal Service duct rigorous military testing and evaluation. not only the subject of a MOU between the cit- (USPS) to issue a postage stamp commemo- The use of Arctic Fire Freeze in military vehi- ies, but also a draft cooperative agreement rating the War of 1812. With the bicentennial cles and equipment and by ground troops with Caltrans District 11. It is supported by the of the War of 1812 just three years away, could significantly reduce burn-related injuries region’s metropolitan planning organization, issuing such a stamp is a fitting tribute to and fatalities. the San Diego Association of Governments those who heroically defended our Nation’s Project: High Density Power Conversion and and is included in the San Diego Regional borders and secured a lasting independence Distribution Equipment Transportation Plan. from Great Britain. Project Amount: $1,500,000 f Much of our popular American culture is a Account: RDT&E Navy product of the War of 1812. It inspired the Star Legal Name of Requesting Entity: HONORING THE TENTH ANNIVER- Westwood Corporation, L–3 Communications SARY OF THE CHILDREN OF THE Spangled Banner, the first appearance of Uncle Sam, and the phrases ‘‘Don’t Give up Address of Requesting Entity: 12402 East VILLAGE NETWORK OF SUMTER 60th Street, Tulsa, OK 74146 COUNTY, ALABAMA the Ship,’’ ‘‘Remember the Raisin,’’ and ‘‘We have met the enemy and they are ours.’’ Description of Request: Navy power switch- The War of 1812 also has a great signifi- board technology has remained essentially the HON. ARTUR DAVIS cance to the 15th Congressional District of same for nearly 50 years. This technology is OF ALABAMA Michigan and the citizens of Monroe, Michi- passed largely on past Navy applications (with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gan. Located in Monroe is the River Raisin lower power needs) and commercial practices Friday, July 31, 2009 Battlefield, the site of a major engagement (which are less volume and weight sensitive). Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I that occurred during the American campaign The Navy’s power needs (e.g., sensors, weap- rise today to honor the achievements of the in the winter of 1813 to retake Fort Detroit ons, house loads) have escalated and the Children of the Village Network, a non-profit from the British. The Battle took the lives of newest power architecture designs have organization based in my District, in Sumter nearly a thousand American Regulars and Mi- added additional concerns (e.g., higher fre- County, Alabama. I commend the Children of litia in what was then known as Frenchtown. quencies), but the size and weight of the the Village Network on their 10th Anniversary This bloody event, arguably the largest land power distribution equipment are still limited. and would like to underscore the positive im- engagement of the War of 1812, gave birth to The inline switchboard technology simplifies pact that this organization has had on my Dis- the emotional rallying cry ‘‘Remember the Rai- the switchboard arrangement to greatly de- trict. sin,’’ which prompted thousands to volunteer crease size, weight, and lifecycle cost. In sum- The Children of the Village Network was es- for General William Henry Harrison’s spring mary, this will provide the Navy with tech- tablished by District Judge Tammy Mont- 1813 campaign. nology that will result in $0.25 M/per year per gomery based on the time honored premise The people of Monroe dedicated themselves destroyer/cruiser in maintenance savings plus that ‘‘it takes a whole village to raise one for years to restore the integrity of the battle- an additional $1 million per ship in overhaul child.’’ This network has created a family re- field in hopes of turning it into a national park savings. Additional savings are estimated in source center for residents of Sumter County and a place where history-lovers across the size and weight at 50 tons per ship and a that provides life skills training, parenting country could come to commemorate this space savings of 1000 sq.ft . Fuel savings due classes, job readiness training, a food bank landmark battle. In a show of its commitment, to the decreased weight are anticipated to be and educational scholarships. The organiza- Monroe turned over the land to the federal significant given the cost of fuel. tion drives home the importance of academic government for free. Finally, after years of Project: Lightweight Composite Structure excellence for the youth of Sumter County, work, we were able to pass legislation to turn Development for Aerospace Vehicles awarding 13 scholarships since 2000 and pro- this important site into the River Raisin Na- Project Amount: $3,000,000 viding for additional enrichment activities to tional Battlefield Park. Account: RDT&E Navy promote independence and incentivize aca- Madam Speaker, I’m certain there are simi- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Advanced demic achievement. lar sites throughout the country that represent Composites Group After ten years of commitment to the resi- part of our American history. I urge my col- Address of Requesting Entity: 5350 South dents of Sumter County, the success of the leagues to join me in my efforts to give the 129th Street, Tulsa, OK 74134. Children of the Village Network has been War of 1812 the recognition it deserves. Description of Request: Funding would im- prove, qualify, and test advanced composite widely recognized for its success in contrib- f uting significantly to improving the quality of materials. The military has a demonstrated life in Sumter County. Thank you, Madam EARMARK DECLARATION need for a domestic source of new advanced Speaker and may God bless the Children of carbon fibers and testing protocols. Second- the Village Network and Judge Montgomery HON. JOHN SULLIVAN source qualification of composite materials with continued success. OF OKLAHOMA only currently available from foreign suppliers f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will allow military suppliers to have access to lower cost domestic sources of composite ma- Friday, July 31, 2009 –EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE terials. CONGRESS THAT A POSTAGE Mr. SULLIVAN. Madam Speaker, consistent f STAMP SHOULD BE ISSUED TO with House Republican Earmark Standards, I COMMEMORATE THE WAR OF 1812 am submitting the following earmark disclo- IN HONOR OF MR. GENE COX AND THAT THE CITIZENS’ sure and certification information for three STAMP ADVISORY COMMITTEE project funding requests that I made and were HON. ALLEN BOYD SHOULD RECOMMEND TO THE included within the text of H.R. 3326, the De- OF FLORIDA POSTMASTER GENERAL THAT partment of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SUCH A STAMP BE ISSUED Project: Fire Suppression System Friday, July 31, 2009 Project Amount: $1,425,000 Account: RDT&E Army Mr. BOYD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to HON. JOHN D. DINGELL honor and pay tribute to an individual whose OF MICHIGAN Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Global dedication to the youth of our Nation and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Safety Labs Address of Requesting Entity: 4129 South whose contributions as a highly successful Friday, July 31, 2009 72nd E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74146 high school football coach in Florida meant so Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, the War of Description of Request: This initiative will much to generations of young men. He pre- 1812, also referred to as ‘‘America’s Second provide financial resources for testing and pared hundreds of young men to face the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:19 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR09\E31JY9.002 E31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20528 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 world and taught them discipline, excellence, Whereas, For veterans who must go to San TESTIMONY OF EZEKIEL LOL GATKUOTH HEAD and the desire to strive to be the best they Antonio several times a month, the time lost OF THE GOVERNMENT OF SOUTHERN SUDAN could be in life. We have been very fortunate to travel can make it difficult to hold a job; MISSION TO THE UNITED STATES BEFORE THE the demands of such a trip also place a great TOM LANTOS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION to have Gene Cox as a strong, dedicated, per- burden on family members who have to take (TLHRC) severing, and committed leader. time off from work, and possibly arrange for Honorable Co-Chairman Frank R. Wolf, Coach Cox passed away on Monday, March child care, to drive a veteran to San Anto- Honorable Co-Chairman James P. McGovern, 30, 2009, in Tallahassee, and he is being hon- nio, and who may need to make such trips and Members of Tom Lantos Human Rights ored by the establishment of the Gene Cox for many years; the cost of gas and meals, in Commission, thank you for organizing this Memorial Football Scholarship at Leon High addition to the expense of lodging, if that is Hearing at this important juncture in Su- School, which will provide continued support required, substantially exceeds the pre- dan’s history and in the quest for peace and of deserving youth. scribed travel allowance; and stability through the full implementation of Gene Cox grew up in Lake City, Florida, Whereas, The current facilities for vet- the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), moved to Leon County in 1963, and became erans health care in the Valley are mani- and thank you for inviting my testimony. festly inadequate; the VA presently operates Since its inception in 1983, the SPLM Vi- one of the nation’s most successful football several outpatient clinics in the region, but sion was and continues to be that of a new coaches. He even served as my football these do not offer the full range of services, Sudan built on a new basis. A Sudan unlike coach briefly in my younger days. Not only including testing and therapy, available in the old Sudan, that is based on equal citizen- was he a great coach, he was a veteran of the San Antonio; moreover, the VA has failed to ship regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or Army National Guard and an active member of pay the bills of many veterans who have had gender, where all citizens share rights to eq- East Hill Baptist Church. His long term leader- to seek emergency care at a local hospital; uitable political, social, economic and cul- in addition, although there are plans to con- tural development. A Sudan built on the his- ship in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes torical diversity of its peoples and experi- showed many the true foundations of living tract with area hospitals to provide some in- patient veterans care, the medical personnel ences, and one that accords its citizens the and serving. He was also the loving husband in those facilities are unlikely to have the right to self-determination. to Patsy, father to three sons and a daughter, necessary expertise in treating the injuries This vision was and is still a vision of and grandfather to five. and psychological trauma sustained by com- transformation, for after 42 years of war in a Gene Cox had a tireless passion and inten- bat veterans; and span of 54 years, the fact remains that the sity to his role as coach and mentor to our Whereas, In recent years, local veterans or- only way for Sudan to be at peace with youth. I am proud to commend this man who ganizations have formed the Veterans Alli- itself, the region and the world, is by the ance of the Rio Grande Valley to help raise democratic transformation of its systems of meant so much to north Florida and to the governance, and the steering of its political many young men throughout this country who awareness of this issue; and Whereas, Veterans who live in the Valley, and cultural dispensation towards accept- he coached and led. veterans from out of state who make their ance of its realities and the diversity of its f home in the Valley during the winter people. This vision of transformation is in large months, and U.S. veterans who reside in TEXAS H. CON. RES. 86 part embodied in the 2005 accord, the CPA. Mexico all sorely need and clearly deserve a The gap that exists between what was envis- fully staffed, full-service veterans hospital in aged by the SPLM and what was ultimately far South Texas; now, therefore, be it HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY agreed upon is mainly because of concessions Resolved, That the 81st Legislature of the OF TEXAS made in the spirit of compromise that gov- State of Texas hereby affirm its support for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erns mediated negotiations of peace settle- the establishment of a veterans hospital in ments. However, the main drive towards the Friday, July 31, 2009 the Rio Grande Valley; and, be it further democratic transformation of Sudan remains Resolved, That the Texas secretary of state Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- intact. Its elements are enshrined in the con- forward official copies of this resolution to quest of the Secretary of State of the State of ditions of the implementation of the CPA Texas, I am officially entering House Concur- the president of the United States, to the and consequently in the Interim National secretary of the U.S. Department of Vet- Constitution of the Sudan and the provisions rent Resolution 86, as passed by the 81st erans Affairs, to the speaker of the house of Legislature, Regular Session, 2009 of the of the CPA implemented thus far. representatives and the president of the sen- The National Congress Party/National Is- State of Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL ate of the United States Congress, and to all lamic Front (NCP/NIF) by signing the CPA, RECORD. the members of the Texas delegation to the had committed itself to: the principle of HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 86 Congress with the request that this resolu- peace through the democratic trans- Whereas, The men and women who have tion be officially entered in the Congres- formation of the Sudanese Government and served in this nation’s armed forces are enti- sional Record as a memorial to the Congress State apparatus at all levels, even through a tled to ready access to the best possible med- of the United States of America. general elections; the right of self-deter- ical care; and f mination for the people of Southern Sudan Whereas, For the more than 100,000 vet- and Abyei; and the right to popular consulta- erans living in the Rio Grande Valley, the TESTIMONY GIVEN BY EZEKIEL tion for the people of Nuba Mountains and nearest U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs LOL GATKUOTH REGARDING THE Blue Nile. hospital is in San Antonio, as much as 300 COMPREHENSIVE PEACE ACCORD However, four years into the interim pe- miles and a five-hour trip away, and the lack (CPA) IN SUDAN riod, the deliberate non-compliant and ob- of a VA hospital in the Valley has long im- structionist posture of the NCP with regards posed great hardships on veterans in that re- to some of the CPA’s most transformative gion and on their families; and HON. FRANK R. WOLF and significant provisions represent a great Whereas, Veterans requesting appoint- OF VIRGINIA obstacle to the achievement of peace, and is ments at the facility in San Antonio typi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a dangerous abandonment of the partnership cally wait months to be seen, even for seri- with the SPLM that requires a shared com- ous conditions; for those who cannot drive Friday, July 31, 2009 mitment to the spirit and letter of the CPA. themselves, or who cannot afford to drive, Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I would like to This is a perilous trend that makes the van transportation is provided by veterans share with our colleagues testimony that Eze- threat of war—an all encompassing war is service groups; the lengthy trip, however, likely to ignite throughout the marginalized adds to the patients’ physical distress; no kiel Lol Gatkuoth, head of the Government of areas of Sudan, a much more realistic possi- ambulances are available to convey veterans Southern Sudan Mission to the United States, bility than that of the promise of peace to San Antonio, which makes the journey es- gave yesterday before the Tom Lantos Human through transformation. pecially difficult for those who are bed- Rights Commission regarding the importance I will not attempt to list out all the ridden; and of full implementation of the Comprehensive unimplemented provisions of the CPA, but Whereas, Once veterans arrive in San An- Peace Accord (CPA) in Sudan. rather refer you to the Mid-Term Evaluation tonio, they often wait hours for an appoint- His perspective is invaluable as a diplomat Report of the Assessment and Evaluation ment that may take only 15 minutes, or they Commission (AEC) which chronicles about 35 may find that their appointment has been and Southern Sudanese leader who experi- recommendations for the parties (the NCP canceled; they may also discover that they enced firsthand the horrors of the twenty-plus and the SPLM) to be in compliance with the need to stay overnight, which adds to the year civil war between the North and the CPA. It is worthy to mention here, however, time-consuming nature of their trip and to South which left more than 2 million dead in the AEC highlighted the following as ‘‘crit- its expense; and Southern Sudan. ical for the sustainability of the CPA and

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Therefore, it is crucial that the two grated Units (JIUs) and Disarmament, De- is embedded in the Interim National Con- mobilization and Reintegration (DDR). stitution of Sudan. parties commit themselves to the conduct of Human rights abuses during the Sudanese There have been considerable human rights a free and fair general election on the dates Civil war are documented and can be abuses, human loss and displacement since set by the National Elections Commission; summed up in mentioning the 2.5 million the recent Darfur conflict begun in 2003. The and for the National Elections commission dead and 5 million displaced through direct people of the United States have to be com- and all of its instruments to be supported bombardment and military action, and mended for raising their voices in solidarity and funded to conduct all necessary prepara- mainly through the proxy militias used by with the people of Sudan in Darfur. However, tions on a timely fashion, the GONU should the government to kill, rape and displace ci- there is a need for all to realize that the con- fulfill its Elections financial responsibilities vilians, and who also employed tactics such flict in Darfur is a political problem that per the CPA, and the international commu- as the deliberate poisoning of water sources could only be solved with a political resolu- nity should avail the resources it had and burning of crops. In addition to that, tion, and the CPA provides the model that pledged for elections support. The resolution there were the countless inhumane methods would address the root causes of the conflict of the census dispute is of paramount impor- used by the State and its proxies to discrimi- in Darfur. Additionally, the CPA also pro- tance to the conduct of elections, for which nate against and exploit those who are vides the instruments of democratic trans- the parties with the help of the international forced into displacement residing in other formation that if there is a cessation of hos- community must work earnestly and expedi- parts of the country, and strip them from the tilities in Darfur could begin to address the tiously to reach. citizenship rights, basic human rights and base of the problems of marginalization, i.e., In conclusion, the malady of Sudan since dignity. the upcoming elections of 2010. It was the belief of the SPLM that human There is an important link between the independence is not only that it is a nation rights abuses would subside after the signing CPA and Darfur, the developments in and state because of a border imposed on its peo- of the CPA, because of the countless meas- around the issues of Darfur have political ples and nations, but also because of an in- ures it provides for the safeguarding of the implications for the CPA and the obstruction stalled government that doesn’t reflect its rights of all the citizens of Sudan. However, of the implementation of the CPA leaves no peoples’ diversity, represent their aspira- because of the control the NCP continues to hope for a peaceful resolution to Darfur. tions, or serve their interests, nor did it ever refuse to relinquish over the state apparatus, The SPLM and the people of Southern attempt to do so. Alternatively, the state especially the national security organs, and Sudan are in solidarity with the cause and discriminated against its newly found citi- its refusal to allow the liberalization of the suffering of the Darfuri people. That is why zens in policy and action and chose to sup- National Security Act and the removal of the SPLM is committed to playing the role press their valid claims to equity of political Media Censorship, many citizens have been afforded to it by history and experience to and cultural representation, and socio-eco- subjected to unlawful harassment, arrest, unite the movements of Darfur to a small nomic development, by extreme force and and/or detention for long periods of time number that would have a consolidated posi- genocidal tactics and wars. Therefore, the without due process and for reasons of polit- tion for peace in Darfur. We have made con- process of ‘making unity attractive’ is im- ical suppression and disregard to freedoms of siderable progress in this endeavor and are portant to the spirit of the right to Self-de- speech and assembly. Moreover, the rights of seeking the support of the international termination reflected in the CPA, because Non-Muslims in the capital city, especially community members who are committed to only then will the people of Southern Sudan Non-Muslim women who don’t comply with peace in Darfur. have two viable choices one of a united the Muslim dress code, is continuously cur- The United States of America, the Trokia Sudan under new basis, and the other of a tailed and abused with impunity. (United States, United Kingdom and Nor- separate nation-state. It is imperative that In Southern Sudan, there have been three way), the Inter-governmental Agency for De- the unity that has not been made attractive incidents (of many others) I will mention velopment (IGAD) and other Countries wit- in the last 4 years of the interim period of here, that were in stark violation of the CPA nessed, engaged in the process of negotia- the CPA, be made attractive, otherwise, the that led to massive loss of life and countless tions of, and signed as guarantors, the CPA. people of Southern Sudan will have only one human rights abuses; these are mainly the The United States played a pivotal role espe- option, to opt for secession, choosing to Malakal Incidents of 2007 and 2009 and the cially in the deadlocked issue of Abyei, mak- build a new state that would fulfill their Abyei Incident of May 2008. Firstly, these ing it possible for the CPA to be signed. It is quest for a transformed governance system; were a result of the failure of the DDR, al- important that the international community equity of citizenship, political representa- though completed in the South, to hold, and the US especially understand that peace tion, and socio-economic development; and mainly because of the continuous rearming in Sudan is of strategic interest to them, be- of civilians and proxy militias by the NCP, cause of its regional, continental, and global respect for their basic human rights. to be deployed within the borders of South- importance, and because of the implications It is imperative that while a serious at- ern Sudan to create instability and conflict. that resumed conflict would bring to the tempt to ‘make unity attractive’ is under- Secondly, it is a result of the lack of the in- fore. Peace is indivisible, and war knows no taken, the parties to the CPA and the inter- tegration and joint training of the JIU com- boundaries, and so, the only way for peace to national community led by the United ponents of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) be achieved in Sudan is through the demo- States, IGAD and the Trokia commit them- and the (Sudanese People’s Liberation Army cratic transformation of the country’s sys- selves the timely conduct of the referendum (SPLA), to become the nucleus of the future tem of governance, which is possible only and to respecting its outcome, whatever it Army of a united Sudan, as envisaged by the through the full implementation of the CPA. is. It is also important that the parties and CPA. There is a need for the recommitment of the international community envisage the The JIUs were to be funded by the Govern- the parties to the spirit and letter of the post-referendum challenges and opportuni- ment of National Unity (GONU), but to date, CPA, first by restoring some confidence and ties—especially across the oil and security no funding has been disbursed for that pur- trust between themselves as partners by tak- sectors; political issues like border access pose. Furthermore, the SAF component of ing good faith measures to address some right for nomads and seasonal migrants; eco- the JIUs is problematic because it is mainly issue of great concern to the other party; and nomic issues like national assets and debts; made up of militias used by the NCP during second by working towards fulfilling the and international issues like treaties around the civil war, now usurped into SAF. ’making unity attractive’ objective of the the Nile water—and begin to set plans to ad- In keeping with the dangerous trend of the CPA through fostering North-South links dress them. destabilization of the South, and in an at- and projects of development along the North- tempt to rally support against the conduct South Border. As it stands today, unity has Sudan is at cross-roads; one road would of the referendum, the NCP has intensified not been made ‘attractive’ for the people of lead to either a united New Sudan on a new its arming of civilians and groups hostile to Southern Sudan, and the people of Abyei. basis, or two democratic nation-states, and the Government of Southern Sudan, and es- According to the National Democratic Insti- another would lead to war and devastation pecially those hostile to the SPLM to insti- tute’s (NDI) reports on its focus group re- with major regional and international impli- gate conflict and create instability. There search in Southern Sudan and the three cations. It is up to the two parties and the have been prevalent incidents in Southern areas, it is forecasted that 90% of Southern Sudanese people to decide what is to become Sudan, the Nuba Mountains, Blue Nile, and Sudan would opt for secession, and the peo- of Sudan and the help and engagement of the surprisingly in even in Southern Kordofan, ple of Nuba Mountains and Blue Nile in over- international community is crucial during leading to confrontation with local law and whelming numbers confuse the right to pop- the next few months to come.

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Madam Speaker, I rise HONORING THE LIFE OF SALLY correct vote on the Tierney amendment to the today to honor the Chester County Council of CROWE FY 2010 Department of Defense Appropria- Boy Scouts of America, which is celebrating tions Bill. I intended to vote ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall its 90th Anniversary. vote No. 663. Founded in 1919, the Chester County Coun- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY cil began with 15 Troops and approximately OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f 300 scouts. During the last 90 years, the Council has helped enrich the lives of boys Friday, July 31, 2009 RECOGNIZING THE 60TH WEDDING and young men through activities geared to- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- ANNIVERSARY OF JOHN RICH- ward building character, developing leadership er, I rise today to honor the life of Sally ARD AND MABEL WARREN skills and instilling a commitment to serving Crowe, the longtime House of Representatives others. Members Dining Room hostess. Sally passed The Council has a stellar history with long- away this July 12th at the age of 92. She HON. JEFF MILLER standing traditions, including camping at the began working as a cashier in the Longworth OF FLORIDA Horseshoe Scout Reservation and the Sunday cafeteria in 1951, moving to the Members’ chapel service ‘‘overlooking the valley of the Dining Room in the 1960s, where she re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Octoraro.’’ mained ever since. In 2003, Sally received the Friday, July 31, 2009 The Council has thrived for nine decades John W. McCormack Annual Award of Excel- due to dedicated volunteers, leaders and lence in recognition of her outstanding service Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on alumni who graciously commit countless hours to the House. behalf of the United States Congress, it is an mentoring and leading the youth of Chester Sally was extraordinarily devoted to her job honor for me to rise today in recognition of Dr. County. And the exceptional support from and to the institution of the House of Rep- John Richard and Mrs. Mabel Warren on the community and business leaders combined resentatives. I first met Sally thirty years ago. occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. with tremendous programs and facilities make She was a warm, engaging individual who in- Dick and Mabel Warren first met in 1948 as the Council one of the premiere scouting orga- fused this House with Irish wit and wisdom. students at Stetson University in DeLand, Flor- nizations in the nation. She was a wonderful example of the talented, ida. Dick Warren served his country faithfully Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues professional and dedicated federal employees in World War II as an Army Signal Corpsman join me today in congratulating the Chester who serve their country with distinction and during the France and German invasions. County Council of Boy Scouts of America on honor. After returning home, he began his studies at reaching a very special milestone and offering Madam Speaker, I would like to offer my Stetson, where he was the founding President best wishes for continued success in men- sincerest condolences to the family and of the school’s Lambda Chi Fraternity chapter. toring generations of local youth and building friends of Sally Crowe, as well as my greatest He graduated in 1949 with a bachelor of arts a stronger community and nation. appreciation for her many years of service. in French. Mabel first attended Mount Berry f f College in Georgia, and then moved to HONORING THE LIVES OF SPEC. EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO Stetson after two years, where she met her fu- DANIEL P. DREVNICK, SPEC. JAMES PAUL LATTURE III ture husband. She graduated from Stetson JAMES D. WERTISH, AND SPEC. with a bachelor of arts in Elementary Edu- CARLOS E. WILCOX IV HON. JOHN S. TANNER cation. OF TENNESSEE Teaching has always been a part of the HON. BETTY McCOLLUM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Warrens’ lives, and both Dick and Mabel went Friday, July 31, 2009 on to earn master’s degrees in the field of OF MINNESOTA Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today education. In 1973, Dr. and Mrs. Warren set- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to acknowledge Paul Latture III, who has tled in Niceville, Florida where they have re- Friday, July 31, 2009 served as the President and CEO of the Jack- mained ever since. Dr. Warren became part of Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise to son Area Chamber of Commerce since May the faculty of Okaloosa Walton Community remember three servicemen from the Min- 2002. Paul is leaving the position next week College, now known as Northwest Florida nesota National Guard’s 34th Red Bull Infantry for a new opportunity in Rutherford County, State College, where he retired as Dean of Division and to pay tribute to their lives. The Tennessee. Paul has helped expand West Humanities in 1997. Mrs. Warren taught ele- deaths of Spec. Daniel P. Drevnick of Tennessee’s industrial base, including the re- mentary education for 34 years and spent the Woodbury, Spec. James D. Wertish of Olivia, cruitment of companies such as Bodine Alu- last 21 years of her teaching career at and Spec. Carlos E. Wilcox IV of Cottage minum/Toyota, and by working with existing Longwood Elementary School in Shalimar, Grove are a tragedy for our entire country. industries to encourage expansion. Florida. Both Dick and Mabel continue to be They lost their lives in a missile attack near Paul is a graduate of the University of Mis- an active part of the Northwest Florida com- Basra, Iraq on July 16, 2009. sissippi, where he received a Bachelor of Arts munity, giving their time and service to others. Specialists Drevnick, Wertish, and Wilcox in Marketing. Before joining the Jackson Area Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United served this nation with honor and courage. Chamber, he served as Assistant Commis- States Congress, I am proud to recognize Mr. They departed from Minnesota in February sioner for the Tennessee Department of Eco- and Mrs. Warren on their 60th wedding anni- with more than 1,000 Minnesota National nomic and Community Development, Execu- versary. My wife Vicki and I would like to wish Guard soldiers. In Iraq, their duties included tive Vice President for Economic Development all the best to Dick and Mabel, as well as their providing logistics and communications for for the Clarksville-Montgomery County Indus- children, Barbara, Richard, and Mary Jane, more than 16,000 U.S. and multi-national coa- trial Development Board, and Director of Mem- and their nine grandchildren. They are truly an lition forces. bership Development and Governmental Af- outstanding family from the First District of Daniel, James, and Carlos are Minnesotan fairs for the Memphis Regional Chamber of Florida. and American heroes. We will be forever Commerce.

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He is past nity gather to recognize the selfless acts of president of the Tennessee Chamber of Com- neighbors and friends, let us recognize the Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly merce Executives (TCCE), past president of voluntary daily acts of kindness here in Wood- rise today to recognize Marissa Kahn. On July West Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Ex- stock and throughout America that strengthen 16, 2009, Marissa received a Gold Medal ecutives, and serves as vice president for the our foundation. Madam Speaker, it gives me while competing at the National Family, Ca- Tennessee Industrial Development Council reer and Community Leaders of America Na- great pleasure to recognize the volunteers of (TIDC). tional Leadership Conference. This is the high- Woodstock, New York as they celebrate the Paul and his wife Jennifer have two daugh- est award in the nation for her FCCLA event. ters, Abby and Claudia. Fifth Annual Woodstock Volunteers’ Day. She has been very active with her local Madam Speaker, I hope you and our col- chapter and has contributed greatly to her leagues will join me in thanking Paul Latture III f area through her service. Not only has she for his service and wishing him and his family distinguished herself through her involvement, EARMARK DECLARATION all the best. she has earned the respect of her family, f peers, and community. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join A TRIBUTE TO THE VOLUNTEERS HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY me in commending Marissa Kahn for her ac- OF WOODSTOCK, NEW YORK OF CALIFORNIA complishments with the National Family, Ca- reer and Community Leaders of America and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY for her efforts put forth in achieving the high- OF NEW YORK Friday, July 31, 2009 est distinction in the National Leadership Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ference competition. Friday, July 31, 2009 Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, I submit the f following. Mr. HINCHEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today EARMARK DECLARATION to pay tribute to the volunteers of Woodstock, Requesting Member: Congressman BRIAN New York, which is part of the 22nd Congres- BILBRAY HON. MARY FALLIN sional District that I proudly serve. Once a Bill Number: H.R. 3326—Department of De- OF OKLAHOMA year, the Woodstock community joins to honor fense Appropriations Act, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those members who have given their time and Account: OPAF, Line 12 energy to help others. This year, I am proud Friday, July 31, 2009 to commemorate the Fifth Annual Woodstock Legal Name of Requesting Entity: California Ms. FALLIN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Volunteers’ Day. In the American tradition of National Guard the Republican Leadership standards on ear- ‘‘lending a hand,’’ I am delighted to recognize Address of Requesting Entity: 9800 Goethe marks, I am submitting the following informa- this community’s activist history and continued Road, Box 42, Sacramento, CA 95826 tion regarding earmarks I received as part of commitment to altruism. Description of Request: I received H.R. 3170—Financial Services Appropriations Although people began settling in its moun- $6,000,000 to upgrade the Eagle Vision III Act and Amendments I submitted and re- tainous land long before the American Revolu- ceived the following funding. system which is operated by the 147th Com- tion, Woodstock was officially named a town- I, Congresswoman MARY FALLIN, requested bat Communications Squadron, in San Diego, ship in 1787. At the turn of the twentieth cen- and received $1,000,000 for The Oklahoma tury, Woodstock was a quaint, farming town California. Eagle Vision is a mobile commer- City National Memorial Foundation located at and an upstate escape for artists and cial satellite imagery collection and processing 620 N. Harvey Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK craftspeople. Since those early days, Wood- system which has proven itself as a resource 73102. This is the installment of a congres- stock has maintained a notable relationship in the war on terror and a homeland defense sional authorization of which $3 million was between artists and non-artists, enabling peo- asset. The Eagle Vision III system has sup- appropriated in Pub. L. 108–447 enacted 12/ ple of all generations to work hand-in-hand for ported missions with AFNORTH, 8/04 (H.R. 4818) for FY 2005. The authoriza- the sake of the community. A Woodstock his- NORTHCOM, the Federal Emergency Man- tion for the present request was passed by torian writes, ‘‘More recently, the artists and agement Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Geo- Congress in H.R. 2673 and signed into law local people have worked together to better logical Survey Agency (USGS) during natural January 23, 2004, which amended Pub. L. the town, joining in efforts to support the li- disasters, CALFIRE/CaIEMA, and the Army 105–58 to match non-federal funds raised/re- brary, local planning, local schools, and gov- Strategic Command (ARSTRAT). In fact, it di- ceived by the Foundation for a permanent en- ernments. Woodstock has become truly a rectly and indirectly supported 2009 Midwest dowment. The purpose of the endowment is to melting pot of a tremendously diverse group of flooding, and Hurricanes Fay, Gustav, and Ike ensure the financial stability of the Foundation people working together for a better way of and has participated in numerous military ex- for future operation and maintenance of the life.’’ ercises. By providing the One-meter Electro- Memorial and Museum and to execute out- The Fifth Annual Woodstock Volunteers’ optical CARTOSAT 2 and the 2.5 meter reach and educational programs. Day will pay homage to a number of volun- CARTOSAT 1 and One-meter SAR system f teers and volunteer organizations, including (RADARSAT II) upgrades, Eagle Vision III will the Woodstock Rescue Squad, Meals on HONORING THE MEMORY OF have the same capabilities as newer versions Wheels, Family of Woodstock, Woodstock Fire CAROL BROOKS CASEY Companies No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, as well as of the system. The upgrades will provide the their Auxiliaries, the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen, direct downlink of two separate imaging sat- HON. JO BONNER ellites allowing operators access to satellites the Woodstock Food Pantry, all volunteers for OF ALABAMA with different orbitologies, and more frequent the Town of Woodstock, Friends of the Li- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brary, the Woodstock Historical Society and access to imagery during each day. Also, with the Boards of the various arts organizations a one-meter capability, imagery analysts will Friday, July 31, 2009 with the Woodstock Arts Consortium. be able to identify specific information regard- Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the city of There is an unparalleled value in the act of ing roads, bridges, dams and other critical in- Mexia and indeed all of Monroe County re- giving oneself voluntarily. Volunteerism pro- frastructure which is very important to ‘‘first re- cently lost a dear friend, and I rise today to vides an appreciation for community, instills a sponders’’ during disaster situations. honor her and pay tribute to her memory.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:19 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR09\E31JY9.002 E31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20532 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 Carol Brooks Casey was a beloved citizen colon cancer. I extend to all of her friends and I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring with a long and distinguished record of com- family my deepest sympathy for their loss. Jean Krupa and her husband Edwin Krupa on munity service. According to the Rowlett Lakeshore Times, the occasion of their 50th wedding anniver- Carol, a renowned radio announcer, began ‘‘She took a medical leave of absence from sary. her 32-year broadcasting career in 1977 at the chamber earlier this year but did not speak f WMFC station in Monroeville. Although she publicly about her condition. Ethridge’s daugh- initially professed a disinterest in radio, Carol ter, Laura Morris, said her mother was a con- A CENTURY OF SERVICE: possessed self-confidence, determination, and stant source of encouragement. ROBBINSDALE FIRE DEPART- graciousness that earned her the affectionate ‘‘ ‘My mother was my best friend and my in- MENT, ROBBINSDALE, MN title ‘‘The Voice of Monroe County.’’ Her radi- spiration in life and spirituality,’ Morris said. ant presence brought joy to those with whom ‘There was no challenge too big. If someone HON. KEITH ELLISON she worked and earned her ‘‘star status’’ told me no, my mother taught me to find a OF MINNESOTA among her frequent listeners. way to make it yes, but always with grace and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A leader for a host of philanthropic causes, dignity. She taught me that friendships are Friday, July 31, 2009 Carol was honored by the local Kiwanis Club one of the greatest gifts a person can give an- Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, I rise today as its ‘‘2008 Citizen of the Year.’’ She served other person, and that one can never have too to recognize the extraordinary services pro- as chairwoman for the Chamber of Commerce many friends.’ vided by the Robbinsdale Fire Department Christmas Parade, was one of the organizers ‘‘Ethridge served as the executive director of throughout the past 100 years. Established in of Excel’s Pioneer Days, established a Christ- the Rowlett chamber for more than 20 years, 1909; the Robbinsdale Fire Department has mas toy drive for children, and helped promote and she helped the chamber grow from a one- dutifully responded to fire calls, assisted the national Angel Tree organization. She was room office to its current building along Main neighboring communities, extinguished struc- also an active member in a number of civic or- Street. She helped develop the Leadership ture fires, grass fires, vehicle fires, responded ganizations, including: the American Cancer Rowlett program and the annual casino night to gas leaks, hazardous material spills, and Society, Peddlin’ for a Cure, the American fund-raiser. advocated fire prevention through inspections Red Cross, Kiwanis Club of Monroeville, and ‘‘Chamber board member Staci Mauldin said and community education. The members of the Monroeville/Monroe Chamber of Com- she will never forget Ethridge’s unwavering the fire department are residents of merce, among others. She also organized the commitment to the community. ‘I’ll most re- Robbinsdale who serve and protect their fami- first Veteran’s Day Parade in Monroe County member her for her dedication to the chamber lies, friends, and neighbors 365 days a year, in 2007. and the business community here,’ Mauldin Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join said. ‘It was something that was very near and regardless of the perilous nature of their work. I applaud their dedication and service to me in remembering a dedicated community dear to her heart.’ their community. The professionalism of the leader, a generous friend, and an inspirational ‘‘Besides working at the chamber, Ethridge Robbinsdale Fire Department is an inspiration voice for Monroe County and Southwest Ala- also enjoyed gardening and enjoying her to those they serve. Their commitment to pub- bama. Carol will be dearly missed by her fam- home. She and her husband, Robert, were lic service is honorable and I encourage all ily—her husband, Mike Casey; her son, Calvin married about 40 years. Ethridge was also in- who encounter past, present or future mem- Casey; her daughter, Adrienne Casey; her volved with the Alpha-Nu Sorority, Keep bers of the Robbinsdale Fire Department to three sisters, Helen Tucker, Land Watford, Rowlett Beautiful, Crimestoppers, and the thank them for their selfless service to their and Wanda Brooks; and her brothers, Mike Rowlett Arts and History Foundation. city. On behalf of the residents of Minnesota’s Brooks and Cliff Brooks—as well as the count- ‘‘Above all, Ethridge enjoyed a good laugh. Fifth Congressional District, I commend the less friends and devoted listeners she leaves ‘‘ ‘The one thing that will always be with me members of the Robbinsdale Fire Department behind. will be her contagious laugh and beautiful for their hard work and sacrifice and wish Our thoughts and prayers are with them smile,’ Morris said. ’We loved to make each them well in their next century of service. during this difficult time. other roll with laughter. I miss her deeply al- Madam Speaker, I ask that the following ready.’ ’’ f While representing the wonderful community poem—written by Reverend Wayne McMillian, TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT E. of Rowlett, I had the honor of getting to know pastor of the Mexia Baptist Church, as a trib- KELEHER ute to Carol—be entered into the CONGRES- Mary Alice. She touched many of us in such SIONAL RECORD: a positive way that her life will never be forgot- ten by those of us who had the privilege to HON. KEVIN BRADY A VOICE IN THE WIND know her. Mary Alice was an outstanding indi- OF TEXAS The Morning Dove arose with the dew IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Her voice on the wind like pigeon flew vidual and she will be dearly missed. I ask all Bringing music, joy, and laughter she knew Members, please join me in honoring the dis- Friday, July 31, 2009 Would brighten a dull and somber world. tinguished memory of Mary Alice Ethridge. Mr. BRADY of Texas. Madam Speaker, I She knew us well, that voice on the wind f rise today to offer a tribute to Dr. Robert The hand she held of many a friend HONORING EDWIN AND JEAN Keleher of the Joint Economic Committee, Through concerts, charities and raffles send who is retiring this week from government Help to the needy in this crippled world. KRUPA ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY service. Bob has been a valued member of Now the Morning Dove from here has flown the committee staff since 1996, when he Her voice on the wind, in a celestial dome joined our staff as Chief Macroeconomist. Yet the Waves she rode right here at home HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI Bob’s keen mind, deep knowledge of econom- Will be her legacy in that perfect world. OF ILLINOIS ics, and high research standards have made f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES him a tremendous asset to the committee for IN MEMORY OF MARY ALICE Friday, July 31, 2009 many years. ETHRIDGE Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today After receiving his Ph.D. in economics from to honor Edwin and Jean Krupa on the occa- Indiana University and a position as a bank HON. SAM JOHNSON sion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Jean economist, Bob joined the Federal Reserve OF TEXAS worked in my Congressional District Office for Bank of Atlanta, rising as a research officer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years, and her dedicated service and hard and senior economist to become Head of work made her both a valuable asset and Macro and International Economics. In addi- Friday, July 31, 2009 someone who is a pleasure to know. tion to his research in monetary economics, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam The love and dedication required through 50 Bob also conducted research applying clas- Speaker, I rise today in memory of, Mary Alice years of marriage are truly worth celebrating. sical principles of economics to taxation, em- Ethridge, 61, the executive director of the I am pleased to recognize them on this mile- phasizing the importance of reducing marginal Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, who passed stone, and wish them a continued life of ad- personal tax rates to create incentives for away recently after a two year battle with ventures and fond memories. healthy economic growth.

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He then cently admitted its computer system was must implement systems that better vali- moved on to become a special monetary and ‘‘hacked’’ and that the 48 files breached con- date digital identities to protect us as indi- tained the names and Social Security num- viduals and companies. economic advisor to Vice Chairman Manuel bers of more than 45,000 employees. ‘‘Just as the government was wrong in al- Johnson, Board of Governors of the Federal ‘‘While it is critical that the government’s lowing loose self-regulation of the financial, Reserve. Leaving the Federal Reserve in information networks be protected from ter- automotive and mortgage industries, it also 1991, he became Chief Economist of Johnson rorists and hackers alike, it is equally im- has been far too lax in ensuring protection Smick International. portant that the administration’s review for consumers and companies that use pay- Bob joined the committee in 1996 under also focus on ways to better protect every ments cards of any type on the Internet. Chairman Jim Saxton and continued his re- American’s digital identities, especially ‘‘As a direct result of these conditions, we search in many areas including international when they use credit cards or the Internet. have seen a precipitous increase in reported ‘‘Digital identity misuse or theft leaves and domestic monetary policy. Bob’s early and credit card and Internet fraud. All users are victims exposed to fraud that could lead to at risk, but it is our children who are most prolific work on inflation targeting composes physical, emotional and financial harm. Peo- vulnerable. the body of almost all Congressional analysis ple from all walks of life have been victim- ‘‘The upcoming review of cybersecurity has of this policy in the 1997–2006 time period. ized with those least able to absorb the pun- the immediate responsibility to provide The significance of Bob’s research was en- ishment among the hardest hit. broadly defined protection. In addition to hanced even more as the Federal Reserve ‘‘A recent survey by Jupiter Research con- improving how to better protect our infra- moved toward a policy of more explicit infla- cluded a total of 10 million Americans were structure from potential homeland security tion targeting over the last five years. Bob’s victims of identity fraud in 2008, at an aver- breaches from those with ill intent toward age cost of $496. Of these, 19 percent were de- work on international monetary policy contrib- the United States, the administration should frauded while conducting online trans- address how to use validated digital identi- uted to important reforms of the International actions. ties to prevent the abuses that have caused Monetary Fund. ‘‘Millions of other Americans have suffered significant harm to individuals and busi- In addition to his expertise in the field of ec- financial losses when their credit cards have nesses.’’ onomics, Bob also distinguished himself as a been compromised. In addition, thousands of f fine person of great integrity and judgment. I merchants have lost merchandise or funds know I can speak for all of my colleagues on when credit cards have been misused or sto- TEXAS H. CON. RES. 183 the Joint Economic Committee in congratu- len cards presented to make a purchase. On- line merchants lost more than $10 billion in lating Bob upon his retirement and thanking 2007 due to identity fraud. HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY him for his service to the United States Con- ‘‘The misuse of prepaid cards presents yet OF TEXAS gress. another massive problem. Millions of stored IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f value cards (gift cards, payroll cards, prepaid cards) have no Federal Deposit Insurance Friday, July 31, 2009 STOPPING IDENTITY THEFT Corp. protection when they are stolen and Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- thus thieves can spend them as easily as quest of the Secretary of State of the State of HON. HOWARD COBLE cash, depleting the true owner of their hard- earned savings. Texas, I am officially entering House Concur- OF NORTH CAROLINA ‘‘Most Americans do not realize that debit rent Resolution 183, as passed by the 81st IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cards, which often carry the insignia of a Legislature, Regular Session, 2009, of the Friday, July 31, 2009 credit card, do not offer the same protection State of Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL Mr. COBLE. Madam Speaker, as a longtime as regular credit cards, and may only learn RECORD. this when the cards are stolen. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION member of the House Judiciary Committee, I ‘‘Unfortunately, the dangers go far beyond am deeply concerned about the urgent need potential financial loses. A recently well- Whereas, The oil and natural gas explo- to protect Americans from rampant identity publicized case involved a 14-year-old girl ration industry has been a significant part of theft. During my six years as Chairman of the who committed suicide when an adult pre- the state’s economy since the early 20th cen- subcommittee that dealt with intellectual prop- tended to be a boy on MySpace and then tury; today, Texas is the leading producing state for oil and natural gas in the country, erty matters, we often addressed issues af- dumped her in a degrading way. ‘‘Another example of the misuse of digital accounting for 21.3 percent and 27.8 percent fecting this criminal activity. of total U.S. production, respectively; and Identity theft occurs when someone is able identities occurs when already overworked 911 call centers get ‘‘swatted’’ by prank call- Whereas, Texas producers provide more to use another person’s identifying information, ers able to imitate another number. These than 200,000 jobs for Texas citizens, with an including their name, Social Security number, types of ‘‘pranks’’ severely limit first re- average pay that is almost three times high- or credit card number, without that person’s sponders’ ability to act in times of crisis, er than the average paid by all other indus- permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. It which places the entire community at risk tries; during fiscal year 2008, Texas producers is even a threat to our national security. when real emergencies require responses by paid over $5 billion in taxes and fees to the The Federal Trade Commission announced fire or police departments. state’s general revenue fund; and on February 26 that identity theft was the most ‘‘The upcoming review by the Obama ad- Whereas, Natural gas is a highly valued, clean fuel that has become a mainstay of reported complaint in 2008. The FTC esti- ministration should also address the sad truth that many of the so-called protections electricity production and other industrial mates that as many as nine million Americans are inadequate to the dangers. For example, operations in Texas, while oil continues to have their identities stolen each year. PINs or passwords often offer relatively lit- constitute the backbone of the state’s indus- Our government has begun a review that tle identity validation or protection. And trial sector and fuels virtually all of the puts the focus on protecting the nation’s digital most people have so many different pass- state’s transportation system; and infrastructure against cyber-attacks. I com- words they frequently write them down and Whereas, Renewable energy sources offer mend the Obama Administration for recog- keep them with their cards, so when one is great promise for Texas’ long-term energy nizing this major problem and for beginning to stolen the protection is often gone with it. needs, but the technology that would make ‘‘Professional hackers can easily steal these sources abundant is in its infancy, and take constructive steps to deal with it. until that technology is adequately devel- If you are interested in learning more about credit card information from individuals as well as from larger systems. More than 100 oped, renewable energy sources will remain this important matter, I urge you to read a col- million credit card accounts were exposed dispersed and unable to deliver base load ca- umn that was written by Michael J. Schultz for when Heartland Payment Systems had its pacity; and the Washington Times on February 20. data centers breached in December 2008, ena- Whereas, Conservation can help satisfy the ‘‘President Barack Obama named Melissa bling the thieves to subvert any current state’s energy needs, and action to reduce Hathaway to lead a major review of this na- anti-fraud technology present. TJX Corp. customer demand is the quickest way to tion’s cybersecurity. Her selection reflects had millions of credit card accounts exposed meet energy needs in the short term, but a the administration’s desire to protect the when they had their data centers breached. growing economy and population will require government’s information technology sys- ‘‘RBS WorldPay, one of the largest pay- more energy than can be saved through more tems from security threats. ment processors in the world, also had mil- efficient energy use; and ‘‘The General Accounting Office character- lions of accounts stolen when their data cen- Whereas, To keep pace with increased de- ized the government’s computer system as a ters were breached. mand, independent producers completed

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One pe- creased the production of natural gas in opment of Texas oil and natural gas; and, be diatrician I spoke to said that he would ‘‘just Texas by more than 12 percent; and it further Whereas, In addition to generating high- Resolved, That the Texas secretary of state like to practice medicine without feeling like a quality jobs, independent producers help to forward official copies of this resolution to lawyer was looking over my shoulder all the reduce America’s dependence on Middle East the president of the United States, to the time.’’ The anxiety that our physicians face oil by exploring for domestic resources and speaker of the house of representatives and from confronting potential lawsuits seriously providing stable supplies of cost-effective en- the president of the senate of the United affects the doctor-patient relationship. Addi- ergy to consumers; and States Congress, and to all the members of tionally, it drives up the cost of health care by Whereas, Independent producers rely on the Texas delegation to Congress with the encouraging the practice of ‘‘defensive medi- longstanding tax provisions to plan their ac- request that this resolution be officially en- cine.’’ The AMA estimates that defensive med- tivities and to explore for new wells to offset tered in the Congressional Record as a me- declining production from older ones; with- morial to the Congress of the United States icine adds somewhere between $84—$151 out the development of new wells, energy of America. Billion per year in health care costs to our sys- supplies would decline and the costs to con- DAVID DEWHURST, tem. As another doctor I met with said, ‘‘I can sumers would rise; and President of the Sen- waste money like you’ve never seen. When Whereas, President Barack Obama’s initial ate. someone comes into my hospital and needs budget includes provisions deleting the in- JOE STRAUS, treatment, I can order every test, every proce- tangible drilling costs deduction, percentage Speaker of the House. dure known to man, simply to protect myself depletion allowance, geologic and geo- ROBERT HANEY, from a lawsuit.’’ physical costs deduction, and domestic pro- Chief Clerk of the Even President Obama, in his recent ad- duction activities deduction, and the elimi- House. nation of these provisions would cripple this PATSY SPAN, dress to the AMA has admitted that medical li- state’s energy jobs, reduce small businesses’ Secretary of the Sen- ability is a serious issue. But despite the sup- access to capital, and harm royalty owners; ate. port of the President, the medical establish- and Approved: RICK PERRY, Governor. ment, and the overwhelming majority of Ameri- Whereas, Intangible drilling costs (IDCs) f cans, of the 1,018 pages of H.R. 3200, the typically include expenditures for physical America’s Affordable Health Choices Act, items with no salvage value, as well as other MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORM there is not a single page on medical liability costs associated with preparing and com- reform. pleting a well for the production of oil, gas, or geothermal steam or water; producers HON. SCOTT GARRETT Madam Speaker, this issue is simply too im- have long been able to deduct IDCs as cur- OF NEW JERSEY portant for us not to address. Any serious at- rent business expenses, rather than depre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tempt to reform our health care system must ciate or amortize them over the life of the Friday, July 31, 2009 reform medical liability. well; IDCs are actually similar to research f and development costs, for which most man- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam ufacturing businesses are able to take a tax Speaker, I rise today to discuss one aspect of GOOD NEWS IN NEWARK credit, rather than a deduction; and health care reform that, unfortunately, has not Whereas, The percentage depletion allow- received a lot of attention by the Democrat HON. DONALD M. PAYNE ance, also known as the small producers ex- majority. That is the issue of medical liability OF NEW JERSEY emption, was created in the 1920s to encour- age oil and natural gas exploration, which is reform. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Recently, I spent a couple of days in my an inherently high-risk venture; the exemp- Friday, July 31, 2009 tion is available only to the smallest pro- district in New Jersey touring hospitals, physi- ducers and allows them to deduct 15 percent cian group practices, and long-term care facili- Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, like all urban of their gross income from oil and gas prop- ties. When talking to the physicians at these centers, my home city of Newark faces many erties; and facilities, I asked them, ‘‘What issue would you challenges. We are working hard to improve Whereas, Geologic and geophysical (G&G) most like to see addressed in health care re- the quality of life for residents by moving for- costs relate to the surveys that producers form legislation?’’ In every single facility I vis- ward in the area of affordable housing and conduct or commission in order to locate and ited, medical liability reform was either at or health care, better schools, child care, and develop oil and natural gas reserves and to services for seniors. We are also proud of the minimize unnecessary drilling; G&G costs near the top of the list. may be amortized over the first 24 months of We know that the surge in malpractice law- fact that Newark welcomes visitors not only the life of a well; and suits over the past 30 years has had a pro- from other parts of our state, but also from Whereas, The domestic production activi- foundly negative impact on the practice of around the nation and the world. As we con- ties provision allows businesses a tax deduc- medicine. And while, obviously, I feel that pa- tinue our successful economic development tion for qualified production activities that tients should be compensated for gross neg- efforts, I would like to draw to the attention of are based in the United States; the deduction ligence by physicians, there is little doubt that my colleagues here in the U.S. House of Rep- helps to preserve American jobs and Amer- our current tort system is broken. More than resentatives an article which highlights the ican small businesses; and good news for Newark. Whereas, Major integrated companies are 60 percent of liability claims against physicians not eligible for the IDC deduction, percent- are dropped, withdrawn, or dismissed without NEWARK AT NIGHT: IT’S NOT A SURPRISE ANY- age depletion allowance, or domestic produc- payment. In 2007, the average cost of defend- MORE THAT THE CITY IS ALIVE AFTER DARK tion activities deduction, and they are sub- ing these claims was $18,000 per case. (Posted by Philip Thomas, Lawrence P. ject to a seven-year amortization schedule This has pushed the cost of liability insur- Goldman and Jeff Vanderbeek/Star-Ledger for G&G work; consequently, ‘‘big oil’’ is not ance through the roof. The American Medical Guest Columnists, July 09, 2009) impacted by the proposed budget changes; Association (AMA) has listed my home state Not too long ago, something you wouldn’t and of New Jersey as a ‘‘crisis state’’ for medical necessarily have thought of happened in Whereas, President Obama has stated his Newark. It was extraordinary. intention to support the development of jobs, liability. Doctors face liability insurance pre- On a crisp November evening, a sold-out promote the use of clean-burning energy, and mium increases that far outpace the already house of 2,800 people filled Prudential Hall at reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil, high rate of medical inflation. Some high-risk the New Jersey Performing Arts Center for a yet his budget proposals would lessen the specialties, such as obstetrics or emergency, stunning concert by The 5 Browns, a family ability of independent producers to help face annual premiums of over $100,000 per of Juilliard-trained, young virtuoso pianists, meet those three goals: Now, therefore, be it year. According to a survey conducted by the along with the New Jersey Symphony Or- Resolved, That the 81st Legislature of the American College of Obstetricians and Gyne- chestra. State of Texas hereby respectfully urge the Just down the street, another 19,000 people United States Congress to reject the provi- cologists (ACOG), the lack of affordable liabil- were doing something that happens in every sions of President Barack Obama’s budget ity insurance forced 70 percent of OB/GYNs to great American city, but hadn’t in Newark that would eliminate the intangible drilling make changes to their practice. Liability con- for quite some time—attending a major costs deduction, percentage depletion allow- cerns also forced between seven to eight per- league sporting event; in this case, a rousing ance, geologic and geophysical costs deduc- cent of OB/GYNs to stop practicing obstetrics. hockey game where the New Jersey Devils

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:19 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\E31JY9.002 E31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD July 31, 2009 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 20535 skated past the Toronto Maple Leafs by a participating in Newark’s second annual res- marks, I am submitting the following informa- score of 3–2. taurant week this month—and entertain- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of It was just a few days after the Prudential ment venues that dot the area around H.R. 3133, the Energy and Water Develop- Center opened in downtown Newark and it NJPAC and the Prudential Center, but we was the city’s first test of how it would move are not finished. ment and Related Agencies Appropriations multiples of thousands of people through Cities are meant to be filled with all kinds Act. I requested $2,300,000.00 and received downtown streets. Newark passed with flying of people coming together to celebrate, $250,000.00 for the Statewide Comprehensive colors. And it was the first of many electri- relax, revel and enjoy one another. That’s Water Plan at the Oklahoma Water Resources fying nights with multiple venues alit and now happening big time in Newark today. Board located at 3800 North Classen Boule- Newark abuzz with activity. And that’s very good news for all of us in vard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118, which New Jersey. Just recently, Newark Symphony Hall is a multi-year study to provide technical as- played host to a daylong conference on re- f sistance to the state of Oklahoma in updating imagining its future. What became clear through the day is the unmistakable rebirth TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND LEG- the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan. of Newark at night. There can no longer be ACY OF DR. A.D. PINKNEY, The OWRB envisions that, combined with fed- any doubt. Newark is alive and kicking up FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE IN- eral cost-shared funds, the OWRB could work its heels at night and on the weekends. DIANAPOLIS NAACP with local water suppliers in evaluating their For quite some time, the Newark Museum system conditions, long-term needs, and de- and Symphony Hall were in a lonely van- ´ velop a strategy to meet their needs over a guard. There was little life in the downtown HON. ANDRE CARSON OF INDIANA 50-year time horizon. The plan would also ad- core and Newark’s lingering reputation from dress the long-term needs of other water use years past did not help. Too many office IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sectors. workers raced out of the city at night, al- Friday, July 31, 2009 most never touching city sidewalks because f Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I of the hermetically sealed tubes between the HONORING DR. MODESTO ‘‘MITCH’’ towers, the parking decks and Penn Station. rise today to pay tribute to the life and legacy Happily, though, much has changed in the of Dr. A.D. Pinkney, former president of the In- MAIDIQUE last decade. Like Cleveland and Pittsburgh, dianapolis National Association for the Ad- two similar cities formerly down on their vancement of Colored People. He passed HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART luck, we have seen real change in Newark away this month, at the age of 85. OF FLORIDA and it is exciting to be a part of it. Dr. Pinkney was an iconic civil rights leader IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since opening night, NJPAC has attracted who brought visionary changes that forever al- some 6 million visitors, the vast majority in tered the racial landscape of Indianapolis, Indi- Friday, July 31, 2009 the evening and on weekends. As we like to ana. Under his leadership, the NAACP say, ‘‘That’s 6 million people coming to the Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. building that wasn’t going to be built in the brought two landmark cases before federal Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a true city that no one was going to come to.’’ courts, which were instrumental in forcing the leader, activist, champion of education and a Similarly, since opening less than two city to desegregate. The first ruling forced dear friend, Dr. Modesto ‘‘Mitch’’ Maidique, years ago, Prudential Center has drawn near- black students from the Indianapolis Public President of Florida International University in ly 3 million visitors to Newark, virtually all Schools area to be bused to township system Miami, Florida. at night or on the weekend. As we like to schools. The second ruling by federal courts Dr. Maidique is the longest serving univer- say, ‘‘That’s 3 million people coming to the forced suburban townships to expand public sity president in the State of Florida and the Rock that couldn’t be built in a city that no housing options for people of color. one would dare come to.’’ second longest serving research university Through great courage and dedication, Dr. president in the country. For more than two In fact, even in the worst economy in three Pinkney opened the doors for our generation generations, Devils attendance is up almost decades, he has dedicated his life to FIU, its 15 percent from their best year in the to come forward and serve our community as students, faculty and staff, and has trans- Meadowlands. Perhaps more important is proud and honorable citizens. He was instru- formed it into one of our nation’s leading insti- how long their fans are staying—on average mental in breaking down ethnic and racial bar- tutions of higher education. As he prepares to over an hour longer than they did at the riers, so that people of color may live a pros- retire next week, it is a privilege to pay tribute Meadowlands. That means they are dining at perous life of liberty and equality. to this visionary and extraordinary leader. Newark restaurants and spending more His passing is a great loss to the Indianap- He began his service to FIU in the College time—and money—in the city. olis area community. I ask my colleagues to Newark Symphony Hall is poised to experi- of Business Administration as a professor of join me in honoring Dr. A.D. Pinkney for his management and in 1986 was named FIU’s ence a resurgence. The recent conference was service. a promising start. Its vibrancy is essential to fourth President. Under his leadership, enroll- enlivening the south Broad Street end of f ment at FIU has more than doubled, growing Newark and creating stability for not only PERSONAL EXPLANATION to more than 38,000 students and today ranks the visitors, but for the people who reside in among the 20 largest universities in the United the neighborhood as well. States. The university added 22 doctoral pro- This bodes well for the housing and com- HON. JOHN H. ADLER mercial development that is picking up OF NEW JERSEY grams and 18 undergraduate programs during steam and for continued economic invest- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Maidique’s presidency. It serves not only Floridians, but students from across the nation ment in this part of the city. If Newark is to Friday, July 31, 2009 sustain its momentum, the entire length of and world and has cultivated successful alum- Broad Street must become the centerpiece of Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speak- ni and leaders in our community. significant redevelopment to elevate Newark er, due to a meeting at the White House on His tenacity and perseverance led to the es- to the next level of visitor interest. Friday, July 30, 2009, I missed two votes. I tablishment of the College of Law, College of Combined, last year nearly 2 million visi- would have voted as follows: Motion to recom- Engineering and the School of Architecture tors came to spend an evening in Newark at- mit on H.R. 2479—‘‘no’’; final Passage of H.R. tending events at the three venues. But and most recently, the historic opening of the 2479, the Food Safety Enhancement Act of new FIU College of Medicine, one of only there is more we must achieve. 2009—‘‘yes.’’ In Cleveland, for example there are now six three medical schools established in the last successful theaters in Playhouse Square and f 25 years. The university also added a Division the Quicken Arena brought LeBron James EARMARK DECLARATION I–A football team in 2002. FIU’s sponsored re- and the Cavaliers from the suburbs to the search funding has also grown from $6 million city. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has en- to nearly $110 million and the institution’s en- ticed tourism from far beyond Cleveland. HON. MARY FALLIN dowment experienced exponential growth from What was once a desolate downtown is now OF OKLAHOMA less than $3 million to more than $105 million. delightful. Hotels, office development and re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Prior to his tenure at FIU, Dr. Maidique co- tail followed. Friday, July 31, 2009 That’s what we are aiming for in Newark. founded Analog Devices Inc., Semiconductor We have world-class facilities. We have fine Ms. FALLIN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Division. He also served as CEO of Collabo- restaurants—many of them brand new and the Republican Leadership standards on ear- rative Research, now Genome Therapeutics,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:19 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR09\E31JY9.002 E31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20536 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 and as senior partner in Hambrecht & Quist ried Margaret Zoll in 1953 and joined his fa- who would lead Americans into one of the Venture Partners. He was also the past chair- ther’s funeral business. most tumultuous times in our history. man of The Beacon Council, Miami’s eco- In addition to serving as president of the In 1964, the reported Gulf of Tonkin incident nomic development authority and has testified Kansas Funeral Directors Association and resulted in a Congressional Resolution that al- before Congress on the issues of energy con- president of the State Board of Embalmers, lowed President Lyndon B. Johnson to wage servation and energy financing. President Gene was an active member of the Shawnee war without a formal declaration. By 1965, the George H.W. Bush appointed him to the Presi- Chamber of Commerce, the Shawnee Histor- conflict heightened and more Americans were dent’s Educational Policy Advisory Committee ical Society, the Shawnee Optimist Club, and subject to the draft. Casualties escalated from and he served in a similar capacity for Presi- Optimist International, where he served as 17,000 to 35,000 a month. In January of 1968, dent George W. Bush. He later served on the president and district governor. He was a the North Vietnamese launched the Tet Offen- Secretary of Energy’s Advisory Board and has member of Merriam Christian Church, serving sive, though Americans were able to obtain a served for eight years as a member of the as a deacon, elder and chairman of the board. military victory and recapture most of the area. Commission on Presidential Scholars. The Additionally, he served as president and mem- However, politically the tide of support was Hispanic Business Journal has named him ber of the Delaware Crossing Chapter of the turning in the United States, and the draft con- among America’s 100 Most Influential His- Sons of the American Revolution. He often tinued as protests became louder. Richard panic Leaders. spoke to groups on the history of Shawnee, Nixon was elected President and began covert He received his B.S., M.S., E.E. and Ph.D. politics, the funeral business and family re- bombing of Cambodia in 1969. By 1973 the degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of search, and he taught genealogy at Johnson last American troops left Vietnam. As our American military was sent to do bat- Technology and completed the Harvard Busi- County Community College. In 2007, he was tle in a civil war, they had no idea of the life ness School’s Program for Leadership Devel- named Shawnee Citizen of the Year by the altering experience that would change them opment. He is also a contributing author to ten Knights of Columbus Council 2332. He also and their country forever. Vietnam Veterans books and has co-authored a New York Times was a charter member of the Ancient Form are the children of the greatest generation. bestseller. Masonic Lodge, and was a member of Scot- And like their fathers and mothers they did I have always considered Florida Inter- tish Rite Bodies, Abdallah Shrine, Beatrice their job for their country, engaging the enemy national University to be one of the funda- Chamber, and Order of the Eastern Star. on land, in the air, and on water—many fight- mental pillars of South Florida. During my As a member of the Kansas House of Rep- ing to their death. In battle survival depended years in the Florida State Legislature, and now resentatives, Gene served on the education, on each other. They became numb from the in Congress, I have enjoyed working closely public health and agriculture committees. Ac- constant threat of the war, witnessing their with Dr. Maidique in the efforts to create the cording to the Kansas City Star, when the friends injured or killed. Brave medics in the College of Law, the Engineering Campus, ex- Kansas Legislature approved a resolution ear- field and the doctors, nurses and corps men at panding the library and research capabilities, lier this year recognizing Amos, lawmakers re- hospitals worked tirelessly and risked their and securing millions in federal funding, called his humor: ‘‘One legislator told how lives to save countless soldiers. There was lit- among other accomplishments. I have wit- Amos would pass out business cards to fellow tle time to mourn those that died because no nessed the work of this great leader first hand committee members who he said appeared one knew what tomorrow would bring. How and today I thank him for his service. His leg- lifeless. He once took the pulse of a sleeping bravely they answered the call only to be acy will endure generations and is sure to be legislator and said he was looking for a new scorned by many of their fellow countrymen felt for decades to come. client. Then the mood in the legislative cham- and women when they returned home. My dear friend Mitch Maidique exemplifies ber that day turned more somber, according to Now fifty years later, we have a better un- the true meaning of public service and has put a transcript of the proceedings. Frank Weimer, derstanding of the extraordinary sacrifice the needs of the University, our community’s who served with Amos as a state representa- made by this generation of patriots. We ques- University, above all else. Madam Speaker, I tive, spoke of Amos’ honor, generosity and in- tion, how then could we as a nation fail to un- ask that you join me in celebrating his legacy tegrity. ‘There isn’t a man on this earth I re- derstand that the soldier follows the orders of and career, thanking him for his invaluable spect more than Gene Amos,’ Weimer said.’’ the Commander-in-Chief. To disagree is our service and wishing him well in the years to Madam Speaker, Gene Amos is survived given right but to fail to support our troops come. by: his wife, Margaret; son, Gregg Amos; who are sent to battle should never happen f daughters, Joni Pflumm and Amy Ruo (John); again. Over 58,000 Americans died in Viet- sister, Paula Ramona Upton; six grandchildren TRIBUTE TO THE LATE EUGENE nam; 14,095 were just 20 years of age and and one great grandson. I have known Gene several of them were my college classmates. AMOS for many years and considered him a good Those men and women had their dreams and friend. I join his many friends, neighbors and names forever etched in stone as a reminder HON. DENNIS MOORE professional colleagues in celebrating his life that their sacrifice was their life. Even those OF KANSAS and mourning our loss. that survived did not return unscathed. Many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f returned home with physical and emotional pains of war to a country that had turned a Friday, July 31, 2009 RECOGNIZING THE BRAVE MEN deaf ear to their needs. Those Vietnam Vet- AND WOMEN WHO SERVED IN Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I erans, like the generation before, came home THE VIETNAM WAR AND HON- rise today pay tribute former Kansas State to raise their families and continued to con- Representative Eugene ‘‘Gene’’ Amos, who ORING THEIR SERVICE TO THE tribute to our country. Many have passed died on July 24th. NATION away, but all have left their imprint on their Gene Amos, the owner of the Amos Funeral families and our nation. Home, served in the Kansas House of Rep- HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER For those families still waiting for the return resentatives from 1987 to 1993, representing OF MISSOURI of their soldiers, it has been a long, mournful a district that was centered on the city of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time. Recently John Adam was returned home Shawnee. Earlier this year, he received the Friday, July 31, 2009 after missing for 41 years. On May 22, 1968, Shawnee Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime twenty-year-old Air Force, Senior Master Ser- Achievement Award for advancing the inter- Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I rise geant John Adam disappeared while serving ests of Shawnee, which bears the imprint of today in recognition of the brave men and in Vietnam. His remains were located near his ‘‘good deeds, kind words and solid val- women who served in the Vietnam War. It has Laos and identified through DNA. Now one ues’’, the Chamber stated. Born in Liberal, been 50 years since our first casualties. In family has closure; however, many of our vet- Kansas, he moved to Shawnee with his family 1959, Major Dale Richard Buis and Master erans remain missing and the prayers con- in 1945, attended Shawnee Mission Rural Sergeant Chester M. Ovnand were ambushed tinue. High School and graduated from Kansas City and killed by Ho Chi Minh Vietnamese. By So, on September 12, 2009, fifty years after Missouri Junior College and the Kansas City 1963, 100 advisors had lost their life in Viet- the first casualty in Vietnam I, as the United College of Mortuary Science. After serving in nam. After President Kennedy’s assassination, States Representative of Missouri’s 5th Dis- the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, he mar- history would be left to President Johnson, trict, will host a Town Hall event at the Truman

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Madam Speaker, please join me in Resolved, That the 81st Legislature of the the United Nations High Commissioner on thanking and appreciating the sacrifices of a State of Texas hereby memorialize the Con- Refugees, moved to Washington, D.C., and great generation of American Patriots, our gress of the United States to make eradi- joined the Save Darfur Coalition. It is my privi- Vietnam Veterans. cation of the fever tick in South Texas a pri- lege to share his testimony with my col- ority and continue to provide appropriate f leagues. funding and resources for this effort; and be SAVE DARFUR COALITION—TESTIMONY OF it further TEXAS H. CON. RES. 120 AMIR OSMAN Resolved, That the Texas secretary of state forward official copies of this resolution to Good afternoon. Chairman McGovern, HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY the president of the United States, to the Chairman Wolf, thank you very much for in- viting me to testify today on this very im- OF TEXAS speaker of the house of representatives and portant issue before this very important IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the president of the senate of the United States Congress, and to all members of the commission. I appreciate the opportunity to Friday, July 31, 2009 Texas delegation to Congress with the re- talk about the critical issues currently fac- quest that this resolution H.C.R. No. 120 be ing my home country of Sudan. Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- It was a difficult decision for me to flee quest of the Secretary of State of the State of officially entered in the Congressional Record as a memorial to the Congress of the Sudan in 2003. I left because my work on Texas, I am officially entering House Concur- United States of America. human rights had put my life at risk. As a refugee living in Egypt, I continued to advo- rent Resolution 120, as passed by the 81st GUILLEN GONZALEZ cate for peace, justice, and democracy in Legislature, Regular Session, 2009 of the TOUREILLES LEIBOWITZ, Sudan at the American University in Cairo State of Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL King of Zavala. and the Cairo Institute for Human Rights DAVID DEWHURST, RECORD. Studies. I specifically focused on the geno- President of the Sen- HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION cide in Darfur during those years. ate. Whereas, South Texas is on the front line After being resettled to the United States JOE STRAUS, of the battle against the fever tick, a pest in 2006 through the UNHCR, I moved here to Speaker of the House. that threatens to inflict catastrophic losses Washington and joined the Save Darfur Coa- ROBERT HANEY, on the beef industry should it continue to lition to aid its international advocacy ef- Chief Clerk of the spread beyond a permanent quarantine zone forts. As co-senior director of policy and gov- House. established along the Rio Grande in 1943; and ernment relations, I help design and imple- I certify that H.C.R. No. 120 was adopted by ment the coalition’s international policy, Whereas, Historically, the fever tick the Senate on May 27, 2009, by a viva-voce ranged across the entire southeastern United advocacy and outreach to foreign govern- vote. ments, and international partner organiza- States, reaching as far north as Maryland PATSY SPAU, and Pennsylvania; the tick can carry and tions in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Secretary of the Senate. I also focus on the human rights situation in transmit a parasite that causes cattle tick APPROVED: June 19, 2009. Rick Perry, Sudan and the peace processes in Darfur and fever, which kills up to 90 percent of infected Governor. cattle; in 1893, the Texas Animal Health South Sudan. f Commission was founded to fight this During the past decade, President Omar al- Bashir and his inner circle have transitioned scourge, and in 1907 the United States De- CRITICAL ISSUES FACING SUDAN partment of Agriculture established the Na- from an ideologically driven regime to one tional Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Pro- whose primary aim is self-preservation. The gram; by then, the tick had already caused HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN regime now makes human rights com- direct and indirect economic losses esti- OF MASSACHUSETTS promises when it feels compelled to do so. The regime’s continued abuses have been mated to equal more than $1 billion in to- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES well-documented by human rights organiza- day’s dollars; and Friday, July 31, 2009 tions. Regular warnings have been issued Whereas, The eradication program had suc- about illegal detentions, unfair trials, press cessfully contained the fever tick to an 852- Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, Sudan censorship, and the routine harassment of square-mile quarantine zone by 1943; the tick has been ravaged by intermittent civil war for journalists. In addition, current laws do lit- was never eliminated in Mexico, however, four decades. Over the last 20 years, more tle to protect victims of gender-based and personnel from the USDA Tick Force than two million people have died in Southern crimes. have maintained a high level of vigilance to Sudan due to war-related causes and famine, The most urgent human rights challenge fight continuous reintroduction; after the and millions more have been displaced from in Sudan today, however, continues to be the pest was detected beyond the zone in 2007, their homes. In January 2005, after two and a crisis in Darfur. Three million displaced ci- five temporary preventive quarantine areas half years of negotiations, the Sudan People’s vilians continue to suffer as a result of the were established, covering more than one Liberation Movement (SPLM) of the South and genocide that began in 2003. While the sys- million acres in Starr, Zapata, Jim Hogg, tematic destruction of villages has largely Maverick, Dimmit, and Webb Counties; and the Government of Sudan signed a final peace agreement known as the Comprehensive ended, the people of Darfur continue to live Whereas, In March 2008, the Texas Depart- in a lawless, dangerous environment, where ment of Agriculture requested some $13 mil- Peace Agreement (CPA). According to the rape continues to be a daily terror. lion to fight the spread of fever ticks; the United Nations, U.S. officials and Sudan ob- On March 4th, the Sudanese government USDA released $5.2 million, and in January servers, the implementation of the CPA has demonstrated its ability to cut off humani- 2009 it committed another $4.9 million in been selective and at times deliberately slow. tarian aid at any moment from the 4.7 mil- emergency funds, but sustained funding over With national elections scheduled for April lion Darfuris who depend on it. the long term is essential; moreover, the Na- 2010, the implementation of the CPA is critical The mass violence committed by the Suda- tional Fever Tick Eradication Strategic Yesterday, on Thursday, July 30, 2009, the nese government several years ago has been Plan, developed and approved by the USDA replaced with the harassment, detention, in 2006, has never been implemented and Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission held a torture, and murder of Sudanese civil society funded, and Dr. Bob Hillman, the state vet- hearing on ‘‘Ensuring the Human Rights of the leaders. This violence led a significant num- erinarian and executive director of the Texas People of Sudan: Implementation of the 2005 ber of the Sudanese human rights defenders Animal Health Commission, has warned that Comprehensive Peace Agreement.’’ The dis- to flee the country shortly after March 4th. fever ticks are a national livestock threat tinguished witnesses testifying before the Such abuses must be stopped. that requires an all-out assault; and Commission were Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, Head The suffering in Darfur resembles in many Whereas, The fever tick has gained sub- of Mission, Government of South Sudan Mis- ways the war in Southern Sudan. Both stantial ground in this state, but the Texas sion in the United States; Roger Winter, Darfuris and Southern Sudanese have experi- Department of Agriculture, the Texas Ani- enced the bombing of villages and mass civil- mal Health Commission, and the USDA Tick former Special Representative on Sudan, De- ian displacement. The Sudanese govern- Force continue working diligently with cat- partment of State; John Norris, Executive Di- ment’s use of humanitarian aid as a weapon tle owners to save a key component of the rector, the ENOUGH Project; and Amir of war and its divide and rule tactics Lone Star State’s agricultural economy and Osman, Senior Director of Policy and Govern- amongst Southern rebels have also been re- prevent the battlefront from extending to ment Relations, Save Darfur Coalition. peated in Darfur.

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The speakers discussed the need to ex- of care they provide. culation turned out to be largely correct. pand preventative care, to end the practice of 2. Encourage care coordination through a Bashir’s favorite tactic is to delay true re- denying coverage for pre-existing conditions, medical home model that improves access to forms by creating crises that distract the and to improve access to quality, affordable primary care. international community, allowing Bashir to care. 3. Establish a system of accountability for never actually fulfill any of his promises. In the hearing, I heard over and over again the total cost of care through bundled care The international community enables Bashir that the current flawed Medicare reimburse- pricing. by focusing on the crisis of the moment rath- Without similar, or even more aggressive er than a comprehensive solution. The NCP ment formula is harming Minnesota. The peo- ple of Minnesota want health care reform that payment reforms in Medicare, our health is using cooperation on the implementation care system’s growth will be unsustainable. of the CPA as leverage to resist inter- addresses the three major challenges in Medicare’s participation is essential in order national pressure on Darfur. And it is work- health care reform—cost, quality, and ac- to create a critical mass of payers in the new ing. cess—none of which can be addressed with- system. Providers in Minnesota have spoken The United States and the international out fixing the Medicare reimbursement for- up regarding the disincentives in the current community have failed to develop policies mula. I support moving towards a system that payment system to develop new strategies to suited for dealing with a regime which lacks provide more efficient forms of health care. a fundamental willingness to transform into ensures that all patients will receive evidence- based, quality care as the standard. For instance, in Minnesota a number of the democratic state envisioned by the CPA. health care systems have initiated new ap- Sudan issues will not be resolved satisfac- I would like to enter the testimony from the hearing witnesses from this event into the proaches to managing chronic conditions in- torily between just the NCP and SPLM or cluding congestive heart failure, hyper- the NCP and the Darfuri rebels. All of Suda- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. tension and diabetes. While their patient nese civil society must be empowered to par- TESTIMONY OF REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS outcomes have dramatically improved and ticipate in these processes. HUNTLEY they have seen reductions in hospitalization, The United States must understand that Good morning Rep. McCollum. I commend these systems have consistently lost money Sudan’s crises cannot be managed forever or you for holding this hearing on the need for because the current Medicare-based payment resolved individually. Only when the inter- national health care reform. structures do not reimburse for non-office national community demands serious judi- Minnesota is one of the nation’s healthiest visit treatment. cial and democratic reforms will there ever states with one of the highest insured rates Similar reforms are also being discussed in be a chance to resolve South Sudan and in the nation. Investments in coverage for Congress. A Call to Action released by Sen- Darfur and move towards lasting peace. Pol- low-income families, strong public health ator Baucus in November outlined the need icymakers have too often focused on the initiatives, and a primarily non-profit insur- for pilot programs around accountable care South to the detriment of Darfur, or Darfur ance system have all contributed to our organizations in Medicare as a way of testing to the detriment of the South. But Darfur state’s reputation for a health care system new payment structures. Similarly the and South Sudan are not separate problems; that provides high-quality care at a rel- House Tri-Committee bill authorizes the they are the result of a single problem: the atively low-cost compared to other states. Secretary of Health and Human Services to undemocratic, centralized, and abusive na- Yet due to rising costs, our state’s current develop new cost containment methodologies ture of the ruling regime. Only when this system is unsustainable without substantial including accountable care organizations problem is addressed will peace be forth- payment reform at the federal level. and medical homes. In Minnesota we have al- coming. In 2008, health care leaders from around ready started down this path and should be There is an urgent need for a coherent and the state collaborated on comprehensive rewarded for our innovation. comprehensive strategy to guide Sudan to a health care reform legislation that mirrors Representative McCollum, I know you are more democratic and peaceful future. Such a many of the proposals being discussed at the aware of the situation health care providers strategy requires that important and dif- federal level: an individual insurance man- face in Minnesota. I want to thank you, as ficult choices be presented to the NCP. The date, investment in prevention, insurance well as Minnesota Representatives Oberstar, Sudanese government must be forced to market reforms, and care coordination in- Paulsen, Walz and Ellison, for your recent choose between cooperation and confronta- centives for providers. One of the central letter on this issue. As the health care re- tion. components of the legislation—and the one form bill moves through the House, I know If they cooperate by ending the violence in that has the most potential for cost-sav- you will be a strong voice for the change we Darfur, ensuring accountability through co- ings—was payment reform. There was a bi- in Minnesota deserve. I fear that if Congress operation with the ICC, and fully implement partisan consensus that transforming the waits to enact real payment reform that we the CPA, they may be allowed to reap the health care system must start with changing all will pay the price. benefits of becoming a responsible member the way we pay for health care. Without sub- of the international community. If they con- As we all know there is no silver bullet to stantial cost containment at the state and solving our nation’s health care crisis. We tinue to delay implementation of the CPA federal levels, neither Minnesota, nor the and continue to attempt to divert and dis- must work together to achieve the kind of United States, can hope to afford the costs of health care system we all deserve. The con- tract the international community by using universal coverage. one conflict as leverage against the other, sequences of doing nothing will leave us with The underlying payment structure fails to an impossible situation. We must begin to they must face real consequences. adequately meet the care needs of patients While we here in Washington sit and de- change the system we have into a system and undermines health care providers’ at- that works. This is a unique opportunity to bate policy, the people of Sudan continue to tempts to provide high quality health serv- suffer. This policy debate should not be com- make a difference; a point in time that will ices. Our entire health care system’s pay- not last forever. plicated. The United States and its allies ment regimen is built on Medicare standards President Obama made the case in his Feb- must force Sudan’s hand and then commit to that emphasize a ‘‘tyranny of the visit’’ phi- ruary Address to Congress this year stating seeing this through. We have played Bashir’s losophy which pressures providers to in- ‘‘... a century after Teddy Roosevelt first game too long to be fooled any longer. crease volume, does not value quality, and called for reform, the cost of our health care prioritizes specialty care at the expense of f has weighed down our economy and the con- primary care. In too many instances, the re- science of our nation long enough. So let MINNESOTA HEALTH CARE sult is inappropriate care provided to pa- there be no doubt: Health care reform cannot tients which does nothing more than in- wait, it must not wait, and it will not wait crease total health spending. HON. BETTY McCOLLUM another year.’’ In order to begin to contain costs, Min- OF MINNESOTA nesota’s legislation included a number of re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forms that restructure the payment system, TESTIMONY OF REPRESENTATIVE ERIN MURPHY Friday, July 31, 2009 moving us away from Medicare-based stand- Good morning. My name is Erin Murphy. I ards and toward a system that promotes am a registered nurse and a State Represent- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, on July quality-care and transforms the way health ative from district 64 A in St. Paul. Thank 20th, I held a health care hearing in the Min- care is delivered and received. The payment you for holding this hearing in Minnesota nesota State Capitol to discuss the challenges reform included three components to both and for the invitation to testify today.

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We must reform health care in America. In disease and invested in care that will keep TESTIMONY OF SHANE DAVIS, SECRETARY- the middle of the debate, it may seem impos- those with chronic conditions healthy and TREASURER, SEIU HEALTHCARE MINNESOTA sible to traverse the sharp policy and polit- out of the hospital. Good Morning Representative McCollum: ical questions before us but we must. The PAYMENT REFORM At this critical moment, while Congress is status quo is unsustainable and unaccept- Current payment is weighted to specialists deciding to pass quality affordable able. While individuals expect and often re- and procedures and away from interventions healthcare for all, I want to sincerely thank ceive excellent care and cure, American to maintain health. For example, a surgeon you for this opportunity to testify. I would lacks a coherent system of care delivery and is paid more for the amputation of a diseased also like to publicly acknowledge your good payment. The result is a highly fragmented diabetic limb than is a primary care provider work in supporting the principles of system delivering fragmented episodes of for disease management preventing the loss healthcare reform, put forward by Health care. Too little attention is paid to the ulti- of the limb. Care for America-Now, an important coali- mate goal of health. Medicare sets the standard in payment. I tion SEIU is proud to support. Americans are paying a high price for urge the inclusion of large scale payment re- My name is Shane Davis; I am the Sec- underwhelming individual and population form such as accountable care organizations retary-Treasurer of SEIU Healthcare Min- outcomes. We are in that rare moment of op- or a total cost of care model. Without simi- nesota. We represent more than 17,000 portunity to change course. We must change lar, or even more aggressive payment re- healthcare workers around the state of Min- course. forms in Medicare, our health care system’s nesota. Our Members, by the thousands, I am delighted to have the opportunity to growth will be unsustainable. Medicare’s work every day and night for companies cur- share with you a perspective from Min- participation is essential in order to create a rently recognized nationally as models of nesota. As you well know, Minnesota is an critical mass of payers in the new system. high-quality, low-cost healthcare, such as innovator and has long led the nation’s ef- Short of large scale change, I urge state Allina, HealthPartners, and the Mayo Clinic. forts in health policy, value and reform. flexibility in Medicare payment. A Min- The Minnesota recipe for high-quality, low- Along with our upper Midwestern neighbors, nesota or upper Midwest demonstration in cost healthcare includes workers having a we are a high value low cost state. payment will permit us to demonstrate the real voice on the job. This encourages labor We must reform the nation’s health care Congress and the nation the means to deliver and management to work in partnership; in- delivery and payment systems to set the high quality care for a better price. creasing productivity and putting patient foundation for continued innovation and Achieving significant health care reform in care experiences and health outcomes first. demonstration in Minnesota. We must embed this country has for decades been a uniquely Those of us who bargain contracts have what we know is working in Minnesota and challenging and complex issue. The grind be- first-hand experience in how badly we need the upper Midwest to deliver high value for tween dogged political frames has proved in- health care reform. The ability to bargain lower relative cost across the Country. Fi- surmountable for policy makers. Entwined for higher wages, for training funds to up- nally, we must ensure that every American state and federal policy and funding, limits grade the skills of our members, for higher is covered so they get the right care at the state policy reform efforts and calls for fed- pensions so that workers can look forward to right time for a good price. eral action. The urgency of growing costs a secure and dignified retirement has been and shrinking access compels our action. 40 COVERAGE deeply compromised by escalating health years ago, America put a man on the moon, care costs. We’ve heard that the CEO of For many years we have focused on cov- a seemingly unachievable goal. We did that— erage as a primary solution. That so many Starbucks complains that he spends more and we will do this too. We must. money buying health insurance for his em- Americans lack coverage for needed care is Thank you for your courage and hard wrong, plain and simple. That health care is ployees than he does buying coffee beans. work. I stand with you in your efforts to Well, in our industry, as health care work- so expensive that necessary treatment of dis- enact federal reform while promoting and ease is financially out of reach for so many ers, it’s not coffee bean prices that are out- protecting the value the care delivered in stripped by the cost of health insurance, it’s is wrong, plain and simple. Relying on the Minnesota. emergency room as the primary point of care training and upgrade funds, for instance, that would help our members move up career for the uninsured is wrong, plain and simple. TESTIMONY OF REPRESENTATIVE MARIA RUUD ladders, just so that we can hold on to health Getting everyone into coverage is impera- Good morning Rep. McCollum. Thank you tive, morally and financially. An individual insurance. for holding this hearing on federal health Our members’ stories about how badly mandate and guaranteed issue of coverage, care reform. I appreciate the opportunity to regardless of preexisting condition will yield they need health care reform are much like be here today. the stories of many other Minnesotans. Last more coverage with shared responsibility be- I have been a Nurse Practitioner for 21 month, Pam Bundy told us about her son, a tween individuals and insurers. A public op- years and am serving my third term in the former construction worker who was diag- tion will give Americans a choice between Minnesota House of Representatives. private coverage and a publicly backed cov- Health care reform can only occur if we nosed with liver cancer. After months of ill- erage. enact true payment reform. With the current ness and treatments, he lost his job, ex- A public option provides opportunity to system there is a disincentive to provide the hausted his COBRA benefits, maxed out his further drive delivery and payment reforms. care needed. Paying for more tests, more credit card with co-pays for treatment, was If the public option cements the status quo procedures, and more visits rewards waste told he needed to pay cash when he came in in terms of payment and delivery, it will and inefficiency. The focus needs to change for chemotherapy, and ultimately lost his compound the problems with which we are from reimbursement based on volume to re- home to foreclosure because of the crushing already struggling. But if the public option imbursement based on outcome. debt-load that was inevitable. Our members serves to propel reforms, it enhances efforts Part of the reason our health care system cannot wait for health care reform. Millions to deliver better care for a better price. has been able to function for as long and as like Pam’s son cannot wait for healthcare re- Minnesota has worked over two decades to well as it has is because there are a number form. We urge you to reject the siren song of assure coverage employing Medicaid, Min- of individuals who are deeply committed to delay and pass a bill. SEIU believes that a public plan option is nesota Care and General Assistance Medical serving their patients well. But our current an essential and necessary component of real Care. The Governor’s line item veto of Gen- payment system is making it increasingly health care reform. It provides an alter- eral Assistance Medical Care has undermined difficult to deliver effective care. native to private insurance and applies com- 20 years of effort in Minnesota. I ask that For example, pay for production—pay for petitive pressure to the rest of the insurance Congress consider this as it contemplates the number of patients seen or procedures industry. Research by the Commonwealth any state maintenance of effort. Mainte- performed—drives costs up and is a disincen- Fund shows that including the public option nance of effort is an important means to bal- tive to provide the appropriate care at the with other health care reform measures can ance state and federal efforts. Allowing state appropriate time. help save another 77 billion to 1.8 trillion flexibility in policy reform while maintain- We have evidence-based medicine to inform dollars over the next ten years. We are en- ing access provides state policymakers with providers, about what the most effective op- couraged that a public plan has been in- the tools necessary for continued innovation. tion is for the patient to achieve a healthy outcome. Access to preventative care and cluded in health care reform legislation DELIVERY REFORM screenings, early and consistent manage- passed by the Senate HELP committee, the Our fragmented delivery system is pro- ment of chronic health conditions. House Ways and Means committee, and the viding fragmented care and we are paying a It comes down to providing the incentives House Education and Labor committee. high price. Care for those with chronic condi- that will help us achieve the goals we seek— SEIU has strongly supported votes to ap- tions such as diabetes and heart disease ac- well-being and healthy outcomes. prove these bills. counts for upwards of 60 percent of all Min- Now is the time to be bold. To align the in- Once Congress has met the challenge of nesota’s health care costs. This stark fact centives with the outcomes we desire. Pro- producing a final bill that includes a public has served as a focal point in Minnesota. We viders want to do it—it is their calling to plan option, then Congress has the oppor- must pursue policies to prevent the onset of provide the most effective care possible. tunity to structure the best possible public

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Vivian, who will turn 85 Rights Act. The act opened up more free and tient per year, while here in Minnesota, that years old on July 30, 2009. fair access to the ballot box for all African figure is $7,000, less than half the reimburse- Born in 1924, Vivian grew up in Macomb, Il- Americans, as well as other Americans of ment, with no difference in patient outcome. linois and was raised by his mother and color, and it resulted in the election of literally We must change how health care is paid for, grandmother. Even though Illinois was not thousands of black elected officials in subse- so that we reward quality outcomes rather segregated by law, C.T. Vivian was keenly quent years, including the first African Amer- than quantity of services. If such changes aware that the customs and traditions of rac- ican president of the United States, Barack are incorporated into a strong public plan Obama. option, it should reduce the overall cost to ism and discrimination pervaded his life. As a taxpayers and produce improved care across young man Vivian wanted to find a way to Following the death of Martin Luther King the nation. Our task is to make the most of make an impact on society, so after leaving Jr., Vivian formed an organization dedicated to this opportunity for payment reform, while college he began working with youth at Carver the training of African American youth called still meeting the immediate challenge of Community Center in Peoria, Illinois. As a Vision, which ultimately became known as Up- passing real healthcare reform, including a young man deeply influenced by the church ward Bound, an educational program that pro- public plan option. and the visionary faith of his grandmother and vides college students with scholarships. After Thank you very much for holding this mother, Vivian recognized the power of non- working with SCLC, Vivian organized cam- hearing to ensure that Minnesota’s voice is paigns against racism and advocated for racial heard in this debate on health care reform. violence as a tool for social change. He joined a successful non-violent movement in Peoria justice. He has worked to found other organi- f in 1947 to integrate restaurants in the city, zations, including the Black Action Strategies IN RECOGNITION OF JIM which brought down barriers in all public eat- and Information Center, the Center for Demo- HAMILTON ing establishments throughout the city. cratic Renewal, and the C.T. Vivian Leader- In 1955, C.T. Vivian was called to the min- ship Institute, all based in Atlanta. In 2008 he HON. JOE WILSON istry and enrolled in what would some years led the Yes We Care campaign, which contrib- OF SOUTH CAROLINA later become my alma mater, American Bap- uted over $500,000 to Morris Brown Univer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tist Theological Seminary in Nashville, Ten- sity, a fiscally challenged historically black uni- versity in the city. He is the author of Black Friday, July 31, 2009 nessee. That same year, he began working with a new subdivision of Martin Luther King Power and the American Myth. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Jr.’s organization established by the Rev. Kelly The Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian has served as an Speaker, I wish to recognize Jim Hamilton of Miller Smith called the Nashville Christian inspiring leader, an electrifying minister, and a Columbia, South Carolina, for his 46 years of Leadership Conference. The NCLC began force for good in our society. As a participant service as airport manager of the Columbia training Nashville college students in the dis- in the modem-day Civil Rights Movement, he Owens Downtown Airport. cipline and philosophy of non-violence and successfully implemented the discipline and Jim has been an active member of our com- was involved in organizing the first student sit- philosophy of non-violent social resistance that munity—participating in many diverse organi- ins and marches in the city in 1960. helped to transform America forever. For this zations and working to educate the community Vivian’s experiences in Peoria helped pro- role, C.T. Vivian must be seen as one of the on aviation, the dangers of drug abuse, and vide leadership for student organizers in Nash- authors of a new chapter in American history supporting efforts to transport children with ville, and in 1961, he joined the Freedom that hastens the advent of a society based on disabilities and those suffering from severe Rides, after the Congress for Racial Equality simple justice that values the dignity and the burns to Shrine hospitals throughout the coun- (CORE) had suspended their efforts. One bus worth of every human being, or the Beloved try. He has even volunteered his time as an had been set on fire in Anniston, Alabama. Community. For his eloquence, insight, vision, emergency standby pilot for flights to transport Freedom Riders had been surrounded by an persistence, determination and courage, we transplant candidates and critically ill patients. angry mob in a church in Montgomery, Ala- commemorate the service of C.T. Vivian on For 13 years, Jim has driven a bus each bama. Attorney General Robert Kennedy had his 85th birthday. Wednesday morning to bring elderly individ- called in the National Guard to protect riders f uals to shop for groceries and even success- traveling from Montgomery to Jackson, Mis- fully convinced some of his fellow citizens to HONORING PASTOR BRENDA sissippi. CORE suspended its efforts to test TIMBERLAKE contribute refreshments for the bus ride. On the desegregation of interstate transportation. behalf of the Columbia Owens Downtown Air- In spite of these dangers, Vivian joined a new port, Jim has fought to secure funding for a re- attempt to renew the rides on a bus trip from HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD OF NORTH CAROLINA construction and redesign of the airport as Nashville to Jackson. Martin Luther King Jr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES well as safety upgrades. asked Vivian to join the executive staff of his In recognition of his tireless service to the organization, the Southern Christian Leader- Friday, July 31, 2009 community, Jim has been honored twice with ship Conference. He worked with SCLC cam- Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise the Order of the Palmetto by two separate paigns in St. Augustine, Florida; Danville, Vir- to recognize Pastor Brenda Timberlake’s deep governors—the state’s highest civilian honor— ginia; and Chicago, Illinois. Vivian was in Bir- commitment to improving the lives of others as well as numerous other honors and mingham in 1963, participated in the Mis- and the community. On September 18, 2009, awards. sissippi Freedom Summer Project in 1964 and I commend Jim Hamilton for his service to friends, family and well wishers will gather in came to Selma in 1965. our community and his dedication to his fellow Cary, North Carolina to celebrate Pastor Tim- In Selma, he worked with the voter registra- citizens. berlake’s 60th birthday and her 30 years of tion efforts that the Student Non-Violent Co- ministry. f ordinating Committee already had in progress, Over the years, Pastor Timberlake and her HONORING THE REV. DR. C.T. and would serve as a lead protestor, persist- late husband, Bishop Mack Timberlake, en- VIVIAN OF ATLANTA ently confronting Sheriff Jim Clark on the gaged in a great number of important efforts steps of the Selma, Alabama courthouse at and projects that continue to help and serve HON. JOHN LEWIS the head of a band of non-violent marchers the community. Among the many successful endeavors un- OF GEORGIA seeking to register and vote. He was arrested dertaken by Pastor Timberlake include: estab- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and jailed in Selma several times. In February 1965, Vivian was a speaker at lishing the Christian Faith Center Academy to Friday, July 31, 2009 a non-violent, peaceful night-time rally meant provide Christian-based education to students Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, to support protestors jailed in Marion, Ala- from kindergarten through 12th grade; con- today I rise to honor a warrior for civil rights bama. The marchers were ambushed by a structing the Royal Pavilions of Creedmor, a

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The disadvantaged; collaborating with the North disagreements came when the Yankees and studies authorized by the bill will help us de- Carolina Department of Public Health to re- the Indians played each other. termine the consequences of dam removal not duce infant death rates and provide assistance Mr. Infante will always be remembered, as only for Northwest salmon, and but also for to single mothers through the Family First of his high school yearbook proclaimed, ‘‘Never transportation, energy, and irrigation in the re- Granville County program; and establishing Failed a Friend and Never Feared a Foe.’’ gion. the Raven’s Nest Food Bank. f Like other Pacific Northwest residents, I Madam Speaker, these are but a few of have a deep interest in coming to a resolution Pastor Timberlake’s many efforts. I ask that INTRODUCTION OF THE SALMON on salmon recovery. The stress and uncer- my colleagues join me in recognizing her ac- SOLUTIONS AND PLANNING ACT tainty created by illegal biological opinions and complishments as her friends and family cele- the involvement of the judicial system not only brate her birthday, ministry and achievements. HON. EARL BLUMENAUER harms fish, but also the farmers, fishermen, Pastor Timberlake continues to serve as ex- OF OREGON Tribes, ports, union members, and others ceptional community leader. Please join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whose livelihood depends on the Columbia expressing gratitude for her service to the Friday, July 31, 2009 River system. community and in wishing her continued suc- This legislation is an important step in hav- cess as she celebrates her birthday. Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, few ing the facts about our options for restoring f issues are more controversial or contentious self-sustaining, fishable populations of North- than the issue of dam removal on the Snake west salmon. TRIBUTE TO MR. RALPH J. River system. Some have argued because f INFANTE they don’t like certain possibilities that they don’t want to know about them. This whistling PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. TIM RYAN past the graveyard is both unrealistic and un- OF OHIO wise. Things we don’t like sometimes are op- HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions, and we should know the facts. OF NEW YORK That is why I am pleased to co-sponsor the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, July 31, 2009 Salmon Solutions and Planning Act with my Friday, July 31, 2009 Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise colleagues JIM MCDERMOTT and TOM PETRI. this evening in recognition of Mr. Ralph J. This is an important piece of legislation that Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Madam Infante of Niles, Ohio. Mr. Infante passed will provide policymakers in the Pacific North- Speaker, yesterday and today, I missed 26 away May 26, 2009. Mr. Infante was a life- west and around the country with additional in- votes. Had I been present, I would have voted long resident of the Mahoning Valley. He formation necessary to aide in the recovery of as follows. leaves his wife, Angeline Ragozine Infante, Columbia Basin salmon. Rollcall No. 661, on Agreeing to the Murtha whom he was married to for 60 years. He also The legislation requires the Army Corps of Amendment to H.R. 3326, I would have voted leaves 4 sons, 2 daughters, a sister, 2 broth- Engineers, Department of Transportation, De- ‘‘Yea.’’ Rollcall No. 662, on Agreeing to the Flake ers, 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, partment of Commerce, and Department of Amendment to H.R. 3326, I would have voted and many friends from around the valley. Energy to study the environmental, infrastruc- ‘‘No.’’ Mr. Infante worked for many years in the ture, and economic issues associated with re- Rollcall No. 663, on Agreeing to the Tierney Mahoning Valley. He graduated from Niles moving the four Lower Snake River dams. The Amendment to H.R. 3326, I would have voted McKinley High School in 1947 after serving in bill also includes language authorizing the ‘‘No.’’ World War II. Mr. Infante was a Veteran of the Secretary of the Army to remove the dams. Rollcall No. 664, on Agreeing to the Flake United States Navy, who served in the South This language is intended to clarify that lower Amendment #1 to H.R. 3326, I would have Pacific Theater during World War II. He re- Snake River dam removal is within the Corps’ voted ‘‘No.’’ ceived an Honorable Discharge from the authority. It is important to note this bill con- Rollcall No. 665, on Agreeing to the Flake Naval Service of the United States of America tains no ‘‘trigger language’’ that would man- Amendment #258 to H.R. 3326, I would have on the 29th day of April, 1946 at the U.S. date dam removal. voted ‘‘No.’’ Naval Personnel Separation Center, Great Salmon are a significant ecological, eco- Rollcall No. 666, on Agreeing to the Flake Lakes, Illinois. He served with honor and dis- nomic and cultural resource for the Northwest Amendment #389 to H.R. 3326, I would have tinction during his time of service in the U.S. and indeed the entire country. These fish once voted ‘‘No.’’ Navy. supported the world’s most productive salmon Rollcall No. 667, on Agreeing to the Flake Mr. Infante was employed as a die setter at watershed. Unfortunately, wild salmon and Amendment #432 to H.R. 3326, I would have Faull and Son Tool and Die Co. for 26 years. steelhead in the Columbia and Snake Rivers voted ‘‘No.’’ He was also employed for the City of Niles as have been in decline for decades, with thirteen Rollcall No. 668, on Agreeing to the Flake a Municipal Court Bailiff and worked for the stocks now listed under the Endangered Spe- Amendment #439 to H.R. 3326, I would have waste water treatment plant for 15 years, retir- cies Act. Not only has this decline had nega- voted ‘‘No.’’ ing in 1990. He was also very active in local tive impacts on the watersheds of the Pacific Rollcall No. 669, on Agreeing to the Flake politics, serving as Niles 3rd Ward Councilman Northwest, it wreaks havoc on salmon-de- Amendment #449 to H.R. 3326, I would have for 5 years. pendent communities and local economies. voted ‘‘No.’’ Mr. Infante was truly a great part of the Since coming to Congress, I have supported Rollcall No. 670, on Agreeing to the Flake community. He was an honorary lifetime mem- funding for habitat restoration, reforming Amendment #553 to H.R. 3326, I would have ber of the Niles Men’s Democratic Club and hatchery practices, and re-examining our har- voted ‘‘No.’’ the Italian Fraternal Home of Girard. He was vest practices, all measures that can con- Rollcall No. 671, on Agreeing to the Flake a charter member of the Italian American War tribute to salmon recovery. However, with Amendments En Bloc to H.R. 3326, I would Veterans Post 39 in Girard and The Bagnoli salmon populations continuing to decline, it’s have voted ‘‘No.’’ Irpino Club, as well as a lifelong member of clear that what we have been doing for the Rollcall No. 672, on Agreeing to the Camp- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in past 20 years has not been working. I have bell Amendment #1 to H.R. 3326, I would Niles. called for an approach that evaluates all have voted ‘‘No.’’ Mr. Infante was an avid Cleveland Browns science-based recovery options, including dam Rollcall No. 673, on Agreeing to the Camp- fan and enthusiast of The Ohio State Univer- removal. This legislation represents an impor- bell Amendment #8 to H.R. 3326, I would sity. Although his beloved wife, Angeline, was tant piece of that analysis. have voted ‘‘No.’’ a Cleveland Indians fan his beloved team was Some have equated knowing the facts with Rollcall No. 674, on the Motion to Recommit the New York Yankees. His six children would actually triggering the process to remove the with Instructions to H.R. 3326, I would have be split down the middle (3 New York Yankee dams. My support for this legislation is not voted ‘‘No.’’ fans and 3 Cleveland Indian fans) which made support for dam removal. My position over the Rollcall No. 675, on Passage of H.R. 3326, for interesting family dinner conversations and years on this has been consistently to support I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 12:19 Jan 26, 2012 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR09\E31JY9.002 E31JY9 erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with BOUND RECORD 20542 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 155, Pt. 15 July 31, 2009 Rollcall No. 676, on Agreeing to the Resolu- After her retirement, she worked with her Whereas, The Laredo Police Department tion H. Con. Res. 172, I would have voted dad and husband in Beasley Furniture Store has increased vigilance over border activity ‘‘Yea.’’ until it closed in 1979. since the attacks of September 11, 2001, and Rollcall No. 677, on Agreeing to the Resolu- Inis and Paul Puckett were married on April confronts an escalating threat from violent international drug traffickers, who have tion H. Res. 691, I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ 12, 1934. Paul died on their 60th wedding an- been linked to terrorism; the fire department Rollcall No. 678, on the Motion to Suspend niversary. Inis’ sight began to deteriorate in responds to a wide range of emergencies the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. 2728, 1981. She has had 13 surgeries on her eyes along the Rio Grande, from the rescue or re- I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ with little success. covery of individuals who have attempted to Rollcall No. 679, on the Motion to Recommit In her lifetime she has enjoyed many activi- cross into the United States to bomb with Instructions to H.R. 2749, I would have ties such as gardening, baking and still enjoys threats; and voted ‘‘No.’’ playing the organ. Due to the failure of her Whereas, The emergency response system Rollcall No. 680, on Passage of H.R. 2749, eyesight, she has memorized 56 selections. in Laredo requires a higher level of funding Her present residence has been her home to ensure public safety and meet homeland I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ security imperatives; for instance, the city Rollcall No. 681, on the Motion to Suspend for 67 years. has only one hazardous materials response the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. 1752, I ask that my colleagues rise and join me unit, purchased in 1991 and long overdue for I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ today in wishing Inis a happy birthday as she upgrades; it lacks a detection system for Rollcall No. 682, on the Motion to Suspend continues to grace us with her rich, full pres- chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, the Rules and Pass, H.R. 3435, I would have ence in Tennessee. and high-yield explosive weapons, as well as voted ‘‘Yea.’’ f for quick assessment and management of in- Rollcall No. 683, on Agreeing to the Frank dustrial accidents; among other urgent needs TEXAS H. CON. RES. 79 are enhanced police staffing, improved radio Amendment to H.R. 3435, I would have voted coverage in remote areas, and construction ‘‘Yea.’’ of a secure regional emergency operations Rollcall No. 684, on Agreeing to the Garrett HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY center where safety personnel and local, Amendment to H.R. 3435, I would have voted OF TEXAS state, and federal government officials can ‘‘No.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES coordinate decisions and resources in a cri- Rollcall No. 685, on the Motion to Recommit Friday, July 31, 2009 sis; and with Instructions to H.R. 3435, I would have Whereas, With an estimated population of voted ‘‘No.’’ Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- 217,000, Laredo is a much smaller city than quest of the Secretary of State of the State of other major United States ports; its own Rollcall No. 686, on Passage of H.R. 3435, budget is accordingly limited, and at the I would have voted ‘‘Yea.’’ Texas, I am officially entering House Concur- rent Resolution 79, as passed by the 81st same time, its size has been an impediment f Legislature, Regular Session, 2009 of the in the pursuit of federal assistance; home- land security funding formulas currently use A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY MESSAGE State of Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL census figures rather than threat risk in de- TO MRS. INIS PUCKETT OF TEN- RECORD. termining eligibility for such programs as NESSEE HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION the Urban Areas Security Initiative and Tar- Whereas, Border communities, such as La- geted Infrastructure Capability Grants Pro- HON. LINCOLN DAVIS redo, contend with heightened responsibil- gram, and, as a land port, Laredo is likewise ities in the world today, and since the advent ineligible for the Port Security Grant Pro- OF TENNESSEE of the North American Free Trade Agree- gram, even though it processes more inter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment in 1994, Laredo has become the busiest national shipments than such grant recipi- Friday, July 31, 2009 United States port of entry from Mexico and ents as Mobile, Alabama, and Lake Charles, the sixth-largest customs district in the Louisiana; and Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, country, with more than $167 billion in total Whereas, Laredo, as the nation’s second- I rise today to honor and celebrate the life of trade in 2007; while the heavy flow of inter- busiest land gateway, shoulders unique law Inis Puckett on the occasion of her 100th national commerce is a boon to the local enforcement, public safety, and national se- birthday. economy, it presents tremendous challenges curity burdens far out of proportion to the Inis Beasley Puckett, the oldest of six chil- to the first responders who protect the state size of its population; increased federal fund- ing is necessary to strengthen first response dren, was born to E.J. and Lecie Fly Beasley, and the nation as well as their own commu- nity; and where local agencies with strained budgets on August 12, 1909, on a farm in Primm Whereas, The Bureau of Transportation are responsible for protecting our nation’s Springs, Tennessee. She moved to Centerville Statistics calculated that more than 1.5 mil- critical infrastructure and addressing inter- with her family when she was 16 years old. lion trucks and 300,000 rail containers national threats; now, therefore, be it The family quickly became active members crossed through Laredo in 2006, and accord- Resolved, That the 81st Legislature of the of the Centerville Church where her father ing to Texas Department of Transportation State of Texas hereby respectfully urge the served as Bible school teacher, treasurer, estimates, truck tonnage will increase by United States Congress to refine Department Sunday school superintendent, song leader some 250 percent by 2030; about half of this of Homeland Security policy to consider risk levels as well as population size in assessing and Elder for 30 years until his death in 1958. cargo includes hazardous material, and more than 60 million square feet of warehouse the financial needs of first responders in bor- Her mother died in 1981. space in the city also contains significant der communities along the international Inis has been a member of the Centerville amounts of hazardous materials, creating a boundary created by the Rio Grande; and, be Church for 82 years. She has taught many tempting target for terrorists and enormous it further Sunday classes, Vacation Bible Study classes, potential for a disaster that could not only Resolved, That the Texas secretary of state and served as supervisor of the primary de- endanger public health but also disrupt forward official copies of this resolution to partment for 20 years. major transportation systems and negatively the president of the United States, to the Inis graduated from Hickman County High impact the national economy; and speaker of the house of representatives and Whereas, Relatively isolated on its side of the president of the senate of the United School and George Peabody College. Her the border, Laredo is 150 miles from the States Congress, and to all the members of teaching career, spanning 43 years, began at nearest sizable U.S. city, and its police, fire, the Texas delegation to the congress with Bon Aqua teaching third and fourth grades, and public health personnel are the primary the request that this resolution be officially then to Little Rock for all eight grades, then to emergency responders for a region of more entered in the Congressional Record as a me- McFarlan for all eight grades. There, she rode than 3,000 square miles; this includes a long morial to the Congress of the United States the bus to Five Points, walked two miles and stretch of the Rio Grande, which is the pri- of America. built the fire in the wintertime. After school, mary drinking water source for Laredo, DAVID DEWHURST, she walked back to the highway, and after Nuevo Laredo, and other communities in the President of the Sen- Rio Grande Valley, making swift response to ate. dark, caught the bus home. She was trans- any contamination extremely critical; in ad- JOE STRAUS, ferred to Haley’s Creek with all eight grades dition, the United States-Mexico Border Speaker of the House. for 5 years. She then moved to Centerville El- Health Commission has recognized the re- ROBERT HANEY, ementary School where she taught first grade gion as among those most vulnerable to per- Chief Clerk of the for 32 years. ils such as bioterrorism and epidemics; and House.

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ROSKAM Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and combined sewer overflow discharges. This Renewable Energy, Building Technologies ac- OF ILLINOIS system has been enormously effective in count for a Green Roof for the DuPage Coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES achieving its goal as evidenced by the elimi- ty Administration Building. The entity to re- nation of 85 percent of the combined sewage Friday, July 31, 2009 ceive the $250,000 in funding for this project pollution in a 325 square mile area. Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, pursuant to is DuPage County, 421 N. County Farm Road, Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM: H.R. 3183, Republican standards on disclosure for Mem- Wheaton, IL 60187. It is my understanding Army Corps of Engineers, Construction ac- ber project requests, I am submitting the fol- that the funding would be used to replace a count for the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal lowing information regarding projects I support roof in need of repair with one that is environ- Dispersal Barriers. The entity to receive the for inclusion in H.R. 3183, the Energy and mentally friendly and energy efficient. The ob- $7,275,000 in funding for this project is the Water Development and Related Agencies Ap- jective for implementation of Green Roof U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago Dis- propriations Act of 2010. Technology is to reduce energy costs for trict, 111 N. Canal Street, Suite 600, Chicago, Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM: H.R. 3183, county campus facilities and to promote and IL 60606. It is my understanding that the fund- Army Corps of Engineers, Construction ac- implement new environmental technology. The ing would be used to operate Barrier I, com- count for the continuation of work on the Des Jack T. Knuepfer Administration Building roof plete construction of Barrier II, and prepare Plaines River, IL. The entity to receive the is currently leaking and is in great need of re- designs for making Barrier I permanent, as au- $3,300,000 in funding for this project is the pair. The roof has been identified to be struc- thorized by the Water Resources Development U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago Dis- turally sound to support a low profile vege- Act of 2007 (Public Law 110–114). Historically, trict, 111 N. Canal Street, Suite 600, Chicago, tated Green Technology roof system. With the the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River IL 60606. It is my understanding that the fund- installation of a green roof, the R value, or were separated naturally by a landmass, but ing would be used to continue work on the thermal resistance will increase, thereby con- since the completion of the Chicago Sanitary Des Plaines River projects authorized by the tributing to cooler roof temperatures in the and Ship Canal, aquatic species can move Water Resources Development Act of 1999 summer months, decreasing solar loading ef- freely between the two water systems. This (Public Law No. 106–53). Funding for this fects which transfer heat into the building, ulti- dispersal barrier is needed to keep the project would be used to continue Phase I of mately resulting in considerable energy sav- invasive species Asian Carp from reaching the authorized Des Plaines River Project. Spe- ings, which is good for the environment and Lake Michigan and infesting the larger Great cifically, construction will move forward on the taxpayers. Lakes ecosystem. A temporary dispersal bar- expansion of Big Bend Lake and lowering the Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM: H.R. 3183, rier (Barrier I) has been operating for nearly normal lake level to obtain an additional 587 Army Corps of Engineers, Construction ac- seven years, and construction of a permanent acre-feet of storage. Material excavated from count for the McCook and Thornton Res- barrier (Barrier IIA) will be completed this year. the expansion must be removed from the site. ervoirs, IL. The entity to receive the Funding in the amount of $5.0 million is need- Two storm sewer lines, which currently empty $25,000,000 in funding for this project is the ed to operate Barrier I, complete construction into Big Bend Lake, a 96-inch and 24-inch, will U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago Dis- of Barrier II, and prepare designs for making be rerouted directly to the Des Plaines River. trict, 111 N. Canal Street, Suite 600, Chicago, Barrier I permanent. Recurrent flooding along the Des Plaines IL 60606. It is my understanding that the fund- f ing would be used to continue ongoing design River causes an estimated average annual IN HONOR OF COLONEL THOMAS F. damage of more than $25 million (69 percent and construction of the McCook Reservoir, as MACLEISH traffic damages, 20 percent residential dam- authorized under the Water Resources Devel- ages, 8 percent commercial/industrial/public opment Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–676). damages, 3 percent emergency services The McCook Reservoir is currently under con- HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE costs). Statutory authorization for this project struction, and when completed will have a OF DELAWARE is provided in the Water Resources Develop- total capacity of 10 billion gallons, provide IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment Act of 1999 (Public Law 106–53), and a more than $90 million per year in benefits to Friday, July 31, 2009 Project Cooperation Agreement has been 3.1 million people in 37 communities, pro- Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with signed by the Army Corps of Engineers and tecting 1,240,000 million structures. The Dis- great pleasure that I rise today to recognize the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. trict is proceeding with planning, design and Colonel Thomas F. MacLeish. On July 1, Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM: H.R. 3183, ultimately construction of the Thornton Res- Colonel MacLeish retired from his position as Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and ervoir under the Section 211 provision of the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police Renewable Energy, Solar Technology account 2007 WRDA. This provision will allow the Dis- after more than 30 years of service to the resi- for Solar Lighting for the Forest Preserve Dis- trict to complete the project, seek reimburse- dents of Delaware. trict of DuPage County. The entity to receive ment for the federal share, and bring the flood A graduate of Wilmington University and the the $300,000 funding for this project is the protection and CSO storage benefits to F.B.I. National Academy, Colonel MacLeish Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, 556,000 people in 15 communities by 2014. joined the Delaware State Police in 1977 and 3S580 Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL 60189. It Completing the McCook and Thornton Res- quickly rose through the ranks. During his ten- is my understanding that the funding would be ervoirs and bringing them fully on-line is cru- ure as Superintendent, Colonel MacLeish was used to install an on-grid solar panel energy cial to local communities, the health of Lake tasked with overseeing 671 troopers and over collection system to provide power for lighting Michigan and its tributaries, and to the eco- 200 civilian employees. The Delaware State of one of the entire Danada Forest Preserve nomic development of the region. Without Police flourished under Colonel MacLeish’s Campuses. The Danada Forest Preserve is a timely completion of the project, communities leadership as he stressed law enforcement high visibility public facility that is used for will face decreased drinking water allocations, with an attitude of professionalism and com- meetings, wedding events, youth equestrian significant decreases in water quality and passion. programs and a soon to be visitor center with thousands of homes will be vulnerable to The State of Delaware saw many accom- native plant demonstration gardens. This cam- flooding. In fact, this project will provide more plishments under the leadership of Colonel pus is home to the Danada House, an eques- than $130 million per year in benefits to over MacLeish. Some of these include the creation trian facility, and staff offices. The lighting 3 million Illinois residents and once complete of the Delaware Information & Analysis Cen- project is necessary to facilitate night program- will protect over 1.3 million structures from ter, the initiation of the Child Predator Task ming while improving safety and security. The flooding. The McCook and Thornton Reservoir Force, the formation of the Sex Offender Ap- solar lighting project would be an educational projects are a key component of the Chicago prehension and Registration Unit, and moving

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ProCure is currently economic security necessary to raise their group is to enlighten police officers in various completing construction of a multi-million dol- families. matters of diversity. Additionally, during his lar, proton treatment facility in Oklahoma City, Along with providing economic security, tenure with the State Police, Colonel MacLeish dedicated to the treatment of cancer. It will Chanhassen’s 11 freshwater lakes and 34 served on many councils and organizations allow access to world-leading technology for parks offer a pristine wilderness retreat that such as the Council on Police Training, the patients in the central region of the United epitomizes the land of 10,000 lakes. Delaware Police Chiefs Council, the Inter- States and is the first of several such centers With its strong economy and Minnesota national Association of Chiefs of Police, Camp planned by ProCure throughout the country in beauty, it is no surprise Chanhassen was Barnes—which provides underprivileged chil- the coming years. We propose to place Okla- named the second best small town in Amer- dren the fun, quintessentially American experi- homa at the forefront of proton cancer treat- ica. ence of attending summer camp at no cost to ment by establishing a world-class, research Congratulations, again, to the entire commu- the camper or their family—and others. and education center at OSU, in partnership nity of Chanhassen for earning this prestigious I thank Colonel Thomas MacLeish for his with ProCure, in order to train accredited per- distinction. You are second in the nation, and many years of tireless effort in keeping Dela- sonnel in this next-generation cancer treat- first in our hearts. wareans safe. While Colonel MacLeish has ment modality. Scientists at the world-re- f been an asset to the State of Delaware and nowned Radiation Physics Laboratory at OSU his dedication will be sorely missed, I am con- have been conducting research in the charac- EARMARK DECLARATION fident that even in retirement he will continue terization and monitoring of proton beams to be a pillar of integrity and diligence in our used in cancer therapy for over fifteen years. HON. WALLY HERGER community. The OSU group has recently teamed with Pro- OF CALIFORNIA f Cure to establish a research and training pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram at OSU. The requested federal funding Friday, July 31, 2009 EARMARK DECLARATION will build from the existing private funding to establish a leading national center of excel- Mr. HERGER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to HON. MARY FALLIN lence. Establishing a proton therapy center in the House Republican standards on earmarks, OF OKLAHOMA the middle of Oklahoma will be of tremendous I am submitting the following information re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES benefit to the citizens of this state and sur- garding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3183, the Energy and Water Development and Friday, July 31, 2009 rounding states. There are estimated to be over 250,000 cancer patients nationwide, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Ms. FALLIN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to over 3,000 each year in a 250 mile radius of Requesting Member: Congressman WALLY the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Oklahoma City, many of whom can benefit HERGER marks, I am submitting the following informa- from proton radiation therapy. Bill Number: H.R. 3183 tion regarding earmarks I received as part of I requested and received $300,000.00 for Account: Army Corps of Engineers, Con- H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health Oklahoma State Health Mobile Clinic and struction General and Human Services, and Education, and Re- Medical Response at Oklahoma State Univer- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. I re- sity, Center for Health Systems at 1111 West California, Department of Water Resources quested and received $200,000.00 for Oper- 17th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107. This Address of Requesting Entity: 1416 9th ation Servicemen Success at the Oklahoma project seeks to do two things: (1) expand and Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 City Community College located at 7777 enhance the OSU Center for Health Science’s Description of Request: Provide an earmark South May Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma health information technology system, includ- of $15,000,000 for the Sacramento River Bank 73150. This program will provide additional ing its telemedicine and distance learning as Protection Project. This project is located with- personnel to support Veterans and service well as electronic medical records network, in the limits of the existing Sacramento River members attending OCCC, through a full time and (2) bring diagnostic and medical services Flood Control Project (SRFCP) in Northern Coordinator of Veterans Services, a special to geographic regions in Oklahoma where California. The integrity of various sections of population licensed counselor, career advi- even telemedicine is not yet feasible or rea- Sacramento River and tributary levees has be- sors, clerical support and tutoring services. sonably located by use of a mobile clinic. The come seriously eroded, so much so that the Expansion of services for service members mobile clinics will be available to provide med- State of California issued a statewide emer- enrolled in classes at OCCC should be pro- ical services in response to natural or man- gency declaration to address the levee defi- moted to these students by the Veterans Serv- made disasters. ciencies. Much progress has been made to ices Office functioning as a centralized source correct the system’s weak points, due to sup- f of information and referral. To succeed in col- port from Congress, the Administration, and lege, it is critical that veterans have a suc- RECOGNIZING CHANHASSEN, MIN- the State of California. Additional federal and cessful transition from the military into campus NESOTA, FOR BEING NAMED ONE state funding is required to continue corrective life. The aim of this program is to provide in- OF THE TOP 5 ‘‘BEST PLACES TO work throughout the Sacramento River sys- tensive transitional and support services for LIVE IN AMERICA’’ BY MONEY tem. $163,000,000 of the total project cost military veterans as many veterans have a dif- MAGAZINE ($510,700,000) will be borne by the non-fed- ficult time readjusting to civilian life and trans- eral sponsors. lating their military service into applicable col- HON. JOHN KLINE Requesting Member: Congressman WALLY lege and career goals. This service provides OF MINNESOTA HERGER enhanced and specialized support services to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill Number: H.R. 3183 military veteran students from the time they Account: Army Corps of Engineers, General commit to attending the OCCC through the Friday, July 31, 2009 Investigations end of their education and beyond. Mr. KLINE of Minnesota. Madam Speaker, I Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Reclama- I requested and received $350,000.00 for rise today to congratulate the community of tion District 2140 the Proton Cancer Therapy Research and Chanhassen, a town I am proud to say is part Address of Requesting Entity: PO Box 758, Education Center at Oklahoma State Univer- of Minnesota’s Second Congressional District. Hamilton City, CA 95951 sity in Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078. Oklahoma In naming Chanhassen one of the top 5 Description of Request: Provide an earmark State University and ProCure Treatment Cen- ‘‘Best Places to Live in America,’’ Money mag- of $400,000 to enable the Corps of Engineers ters Inc. have formed a public-private partner- azine confirmed what many of us in the great to complete Preconstruction Engineering and ship for training, education and research in state of Minnesota already knew; Chanhassen Design (PED) for this ecosystem restoration proton therapy for the treatment of cancer. In is an outstanding city. and flood control project. The Hamilton City,

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CA flood damage reduction and ecosystem project will provide the highest levee of flood Requesting Member: Congressman WALLY restoration project (P.L. 110–114, Sec. protection for any community in California’s HERGER 1001(8)) will provide significantly enhanced Central Valley. Bill Number: H.R. 3288 flood protection to 2,600 area residents and Requesting Member: Congressman WALLY Account: Federal Highway Administration, nearby agricultural lands, and will restore ap- HERGER Federal Lands (Public Lands Highways) proximately 1500 acres of riparian habitat Bill Number: H.R. 3183 along the Sacramento River. Account: Army Corps of Engineers, General Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Butte Requesting Member: Congressman WALLY Investigations County Association of Governments HERGER Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of Address of Requesting Entity: 2580 Sierra Bill Number: H.R. 3183 California, Department of Water Resources Sunrise Terrace, Suite 100, Chico, CA 95928 Account: Army Corps of Engineers, General Address of Requesting Entity: 1416 9th Description of Request: Provide an earmark Investigations Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 of $2 million for the Forest Highway 171 wid- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of Description of Request: Provide an earmark ening project. This project will upgrade a 9.6 California, Department of Water Resources of $150,000 to investigate the feasibility of in- mile section of roadway that crosses federal Address of Requesting Entity: 1416 9th creasing the level of flood protection for the lands between communities of Inskip and Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 urbanized area in the City of Woodland, and Butte Meadows from a one-lane gravel road to Description of Request: Provide an earmark possibly some nearby unincorporated lands in a paved two-lane route. These improvements of $1,100,000 to enable the Corps to complete Yolo County, from a 1 in 10-year level of flood are necessary to provide an emergency evac- the Sutter feasibility study and allow state and protection to greater than 1 in 100-year level uation route for Upper Ridge residents who local interests to initiate corrective work identi- of flood protection. The non-federal sponsors are surrounded by federal forest lands that fied by the Corps’ study using state and local will share 50% of the total project cost. have not been properly managed to mitigate funds. The non-federal share of the total f the threat of catastrophic wildfire. The need for project cost (estimated $8,258,000) is esti- IN RECOGNITION OF THE 103RD this project is greater than ever considering mated to be $4,100,000. the Humboldt Fire and Butte Lightning Com- Requesting Member: Congressman WALLY BIRTHDAY OF MRS. PAULINE M. ELLIOTT plex Fires that swept through the ridge and HERGER surrounding areas last summer destroying Bill Number: H.R. 3183 homes and forcing thousands of people to Account: Army Corps of Engineers, Con- HON. MIKE ROGERS evacuate the area. The project will also in- struction General OF ALABAMA crease the chances for effective efforts to con- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trol instances of wildfire by cutting in half the California, Department of Water Resources response time for fire backup support serv- Address of Requesting Entity: 1416 9th Friday, July 31, 2009 ices. The total project cost is approximately Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, $21,000,000. The county is using its State Description of Request: Provide an earmark I would like to request the House’s attention Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) of $600,000 to be coupled with dedicated today to pay recognition to the special life of dollars (approximately $2,665,000) for the State of California funds and enable the Corps Mrs. Pauline Elliott of Anniston, Alabama. project. It has received a $5,000,000 grant of Engineers to complete the project’s Limited The daughter of Lena Geneva Rosamond from the Federal Highway Administration’s Reevaluation Report and continue construction Morrison and James Edward Morrison, Pau- Federal Lands Highway Program, $5,800,000 and mitigation work for this flood protection ef- line Morrison Elliott was born on August 13th, in SAFETEA–LU, $980,000 and $998,450 in fort. This important project includes levee re- 1906. Pauline is the first of six children, and the FY08 and FY09 appropriations bills. pair and reconstruction along the Sacramento today is the sole survivor of her siblings. Mrs. and Feather Rivers, specifically consisting of Pauline Morrison Elliott was married to Mr. f installation of landside berms with toe drains, William Hoyt Elliott of Rome, Georgia for sixty- ditch relocation, embankment modification, seven years. VOLUNTEERING IN AMERICA 2009 and slurry cut-off walls to address seepage Mrs. Elliott was an active member in the and levee boil issues which threaten the per- Broadmoor Church of God serving as the formance of flood control structures that pro- clerk, a Sunday school teacher, and a mem- HON. JASON CHAFFETZ tect close to $100 million worth of public infra- ber of the choir. Because of the Elliotts’ dedi- OF UTAH structure and private property. cated service, Broadmoor Church of God Requesting Member: Congressman WALLY added a new wing to the church in honor of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HERGER Hoyt and Pauline Elliott. Friday, July 31, 2009 Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Since joining Harvest Church of God, this Account: Army Corps of Engineers, Con- past Mother’s Day Mrs. Elliott was honored Mr. CHAFFETZ. Madam Speaker, volun- struction General with an award for being the eldest mother in teering in America 2009 found that a total of Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Yuba their congregation. She resides with one of 61.8 million Americans volunteered through an County Water Agency her three nieces, Ms. Helen Chastain Bennett, organization in 2008. Address of Requesting Entity: 1220 F in Anniston, Alabama. For the fourth year in a row, Utah was the Street, Marysville, CA 95901 Today I would like to wish Mrs. Pauline El- top volunteer state with a volunteer rate of Description of Request: Provide an earmark liott a very Happy 103rd Birthday. 43.5%. With a whopping 62.9% volunteer rate, of $1,000,000 to strengthen the federal levee f Provo, Utah again led the nation in volun- system up to a 200-year level flood protection teering rates from mid-sized cities. for communities in Yuba County, California. To EARMARK DECLARATION Every day millions of Americans are helping date, local interests and the State of California to solve some of our toughest challenges. In- have invested $246,500,000 in the project and HON. WALLY HERGER stead of turning inward, Americans are re- the related, advanced improvements. These OF CALIFORNIA sponding to tough times by reaching out to interests anticipate an additional expenditure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help others in need. of up to $118,200,000, for a total estimated non-Federal investment of $364,700,000. With Friday, July 31, 2009 Volunteering is a great way to address total project costs estimated to be approxi- Mr. HERGER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to pressing community needs and the people of mately $445,000,000, the only anticipated fed- the House Republican standards on earmarks, Provo, Utah are demonstrating that on a daily eral construction contribution will be I am submitting the following information re- basis. $33,000,000 for improvements to the garding earmarks I received as part of H.R. During this prolonged economic recession, Marysville ring levee, a figure that is well 3288, the Transportation, Housing, and Urban the need of volunteers is growing. I am proud below the authorized 65–35 percent cost- Development, and Related Agencies Appro- of the many Provo city residents who are share ratio. When completed, the Yuba River priations Act, 2010. pitching in to help.

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Specifically, this legislation would au- Mr. LUCAS. Madam Speaker, I am pleased prominence, and allowed us to move our man- thorize the U.S. Environmental Protection to commend the service of my constituent Dr. ufactured goods efficiently to all corners of the Agency to establish a waterfront brownfields Sanku S. Rao, M.D., who recently completed country. However, that legacy also includes pilot demonstration program to provide local- a one-year term as President of the American many decades of environmental contamination ities and other eligible entities with up to Association of Physicians of Indian Origin on the waterfront. Abandoned factories, dilapi- $500,000 to assess and cleanup waterfront (AAPI). dated mills and underutilized ports can be brownfields. The bill would also establish an Dr. Rao has practiced Gastroenterology and found along the shores of many metropolitan interagency taskforce on waterfront Internal Medicine in Enid, Oklahoma at St. areas. As localities seek to reconnect with brownfields restoration to identify barriers and Mary’s Regional Medical Center since 1979. their waterfronts and revitalize their down- potential solutions to waterfront brownfields re- He is a member of the American Society of In- towns, brownfield barriers threaten to derail vitalization, and seek methods for federal ternal Medicine, serves as Chairman of the community efforts to create jobs, promote rec- interagency collaboration on such projects. Oklahoma Blood Institute, is President-Elect of reational opportunities, restore the ecology, in- As cities across the country struggle to the Garfield County Medical Association, and crease tourism, and grow their tax base. thrive in a changing global economy, and as is Board Certified by the American Board of Waterfront brownfields present challenges our domestic manufacturing continues to di- Internal Medicine. beyond typical environmental assessment and minish, it is imperative that Congress do all Dr. Rao was elected President of AAPI for cleanup projects. Hydrology, water quality, that it can to help these cities redevelop and 2008–2009. AAPI has entered its 28th year, wetlands, endangered species, habitat, succeed. Industrialization and manufacturing and with 15,000 members, it is one of the dredged materials, flooding, environmental in- helped make this country the power that it is largest ethnic medical associations in the na- frastructure, navigation, and other consider- today, but as manufacturing has moved over- tion. Dr. Rao is truly committed to the Indian ations must be carefully addressed so as not seas it has not only taken jobs and changed American community and serves as a vital link to exacerbate existing site contamination. the economic base of many industrial cities, it between the medical communities in the U.S. Typically, waterfront brownfields require the in- has also left behind decades of contamination. and India. As President of AAPI, Dr. Rao or- volvement of multiple governmental agencies. This legislation will give these cities the sup- ganized the Indo-U.S. Healthcare Summit in As such, waterfront brownfields require special port they need to redevelop in an environ- New Delhi, India in January 2009. Medical attention and resources to overcome their mentally safe way, and utilize their waterfront specialists from the U.S., India, and the UK larger hurdles. as an incredible economic asset. discussed prevention, treatment and the man- In my own district, the city of Rochester, NY f agement of six major diseases including heart is currently working to revitalize its beautiful HONORING THE MEMORY OF disease, diabetes, infectious diseases, HIV, tu- waterfront, while attempting to cope with the HALLIE BOTTER WYNNE berculosis, and allergies, and promoting better unique challenges that waterfront brownfields maternal child health care. Dr. Rao estab- present. The city is undertaking a major com- munity revitalization strategy to redevelop its HON. JO BONNER lished a free endoscopy clinic at a hospital in OF ALABAMA port and waterfront area into a mixed use de- Hyderabad, India and has assisted young In- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dian American physicians to secure residency velopment, which will include housing, com- positions in the U.S. mercial, retail, and educational uses, en- Friday, July 31, 2009 Dr. Rao exemplifies the success story that hanced recreation, new parks and open Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, the city of has made Indian American physicians so vital space, and improved public access to Lake Mobile and indeed all of South Alabama re- to our health care system. He graduated Val- Ontario, the Genesee River and the sur- cently lost a dear friend, and I rise today to edictorian of St. Paul’s High School in rounding ecosystem. However, because the honor her and pay tribute to her memory. Hyderabad and received his medical degree Port of Rochester was used extensively for in- Hallie Botter Wynne was a beloved citizen with distinction from the Institute of Medical dustrial purposes from the late 1800s into the who, for 97 years, lived a spirited life dedi- Sciences in Hyderabad. He completed his first half of the 20th century, significant envi- cated to her family, friends, and a multitude of medical residency and fellowship in New York ronmental remediation will be required prior to community endeavors. and has been a longtime resident of Okla- redevelopment. Hallie Wynne loved life. Her adult years homa. He lives in Enid with his wife, Dr. Initial investigations have found that more were characterized by her vivacious pursuit of Sanku Rohini, and has two children, Archna than ten acres of the site contain up to several countless interests, the evidence of her rich and Ameet Rao. feet of slag from a former iron works. Portions life. When she graduated from Murphy High I want to congratulate my constituent Dr. of the site are impacted from petroleum re- School in 1930, she had lettered in several Sanku Rao for his able service as the national leases and unsuitable fill materials. Old Gen- sports and distinguished herself as a varsity President of the American Association of Phy- esee River deposits on the site and bank sedi- basketball standout. Soon after, she co- sicians of Indian Origin. ments have been shown to contain high levels founded the Ladies Auxiliary of the Gulf Fish- f of heavy metals cadmium and silver as well as ing and Boating Club in Mobile. The active life pesticides and furans. The marina must also Mrs. Wynne began as a young woman contin- INTRODUCTION OF THE WATER- be dredged. Before the waterfront reuse can ued into her adult years; she became an avid FRONT BROWNFIELDS REVITA- proceed, the Port of Rochester must first ad- sailor out of the Buccaneer Yacht Club along- LIZATION ACT dress an estimated $500,000 in environmental side her husband of 51 years, Red Wynne, Sr. assessment issues related to contaminated In all of her recreation, she excelled: she was HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER sediments, beneficial reuse of sediments, recognized as a champion skeet shooter and OF NEW YORK groundwater contamination, and waste charac- known to friends as a formidable poker player. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES terization related to the construction of the ma- Her energy and spirit overflowed to the rina—and an unknown level of remediation. community, and Mobile came to know Mrs. Friday, July 31, 2009 Madam Speaker, Rochester is not alone in Wynne as a respected businesswoman. As Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, today I facing these types of complicated and expen- general manager of Chin Laundry and Dry- am proud to introduce the Waterfront sive challenges to redevelopment. Cities all cleaners, she beautifully served the commu- Brownfields Revitalization Act. This bill will au- across the country are dealing with similar nity of Mobile until the birth of her children. thorize a much needed grant program to as- roadblocks as they try to engage incorporate She and her husband owned nationally-recog- sist communities that are overcoming the waterfront real estate into their redevelopment nized Wynne’s Kennel where they bred and

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Born one of eight aircraft that work to ensure the safety of virtually impossible for countless United children and married 51 years, Mrs. Wynne ground personnel and prevent unplanned States Navy and United States Air Force certainly understood family. And as an enthu- events including fratricide and wrong target veterans to pursue their claims for benefits; siastic Alabama football fan, she made certain hits. This capability will allow more information many who had landed on Vietnamese soil that each of her children and grandchildren at- to be transmitted to the aircraft, such as an in- could not produce proof due to incomplete or tended the University of Alabama. In the com- jured soldiers’ medical record, or to the ground missing military records; moreover, per- sonnel who had served on ships in the ‘‘Blue pany of those most dear to her, she graciously forces, such as real-time enemy locations. Water Navy’’ in Vietnamese territorial entertained guests, and friends knew her as Project name: Marine Mammal Detection waters were, in fact, exposed to dangerous the epitome of a hospitable, Southern lady. It System to Support Navy Training airborne toxins, which not only drifted off- is said that rarely a day went by that she did Account: Research, Development, Test and shore but also washed into streams and riv- not welcome visitors into her home. Evaluation, Navy Account ers draining into the South China Sea; and Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Integrated Whereas, Warships positioned off the Viet- me in remembering a gracious host; a devoted Systems Solutions, Inc. (ISSI) namese shore routinely distilled seawater to family figure; and a respected woman of Mo- Address of Requesting Entity: Naval Air obtain potable water; a 2002 Australian study Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Route 547, found that the distillation process, rather bile. Hallie will be dearly missed by her fam- than removing toxins, in fact concentrated ily—her daughter, Hallie Wall; her son, William Building 195/Hangar 6, Lakehurst, NJ 08733 dioxin in water used for drinking, cooking, W. Wynne, Jr.; her son, Phillip Andrew Description of Request: Providing the Navy and washing; this study was conducted by Wynne, Sr.; her granddaughters, Nancy with new technology to track marine mammals the Australian Department of Veterans’ Af- Wynne Wall and Hallie Elizabeth Wynne; her in coastal training areas from the air—pro- fairs after it found that Vietnam veterans of grandson, Phillip Andrew Wynne, Jr.; a sister, viding habitat protection, offering environ- the Royal Australian Navy had a higher rate Evelyn Botter Biretta Wilson; and a number of mentally enhanced tracking alternatives and of mortality from Agent Orange-associated nieces, nephews, and great nieces and neph- saving training time and money. The funding diseases than did Vietnam veterans from other branches of the military; when the ews—as well as the countless friends she will be allocated as follows: $1,618,477 for sal- aries; $148,715 for expendables such as avia- United States Centers for Disease Control leaves behind. and Prevention studied specific cancers Our thoughts and prayers are with them tion fuel; $83,800 for direct travel; $107,864 among Vietnam veterans, it found a higher during this difficult time. for direct material such as sensors and other risk of cancer among United States Navy f electronic equipment; and $41,144 for support veterans; and equipment vehicles. Whereas, Agent Orange did not discrimi- EARMARK DECLARATION f nate between soldiers on the ground and sail- ors on ships offshore, and legislation to rec- HON. JIM GERLACH TEXAS H. CON. RES. 38 ognize this tragic fact and restore eligibility for compensation and medical care to United OF PENNSYLVANIA States Navy and United States Air Force IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY veterans who sacrificed their health for their Friday, July 31, 2009 OF TEXAS country is critical; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, When the Agent Orange Act Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, pursuant Friday, July 31, 2009 passed in 1991 with no dissenting votes, con- to the Republican Leadership standards on gressional leaders stressed the importance of earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- responding to the health concerns of Viet- mation regarding earmarks I received as part quest of the Secretary of State of the State of nam veterans and ending the bitterness and of H.R. 3183, the Energy and Water Develop- Texas, I am officially entering Senate Concur- anxiety that had surrounded the issue of her- ment and Related Agencies Appropriations rent Resolution 38, as passed by the 81st bicide exposure; the United States Congress Act, 2010. Legislature, Regular Session, 2009 of the should reaffirm the nation’s commitment to the well-being of all of its veterans and di- The Electric Power Research Institute, Palo State of Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL Alto, CA—$1 million to develop ultra fast rect the United States Department of Vet- RECORD. erans Affairs to administer the Agent Orange power processor for Smart Grid. Silicon Power SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Act under the presumption that herbicide ex- located in Malvern, PA is a partner on this Whereas, During the Vietnam War, the posure in the Republic of Vietnam includes project. United States military sprayed more than 19 the country’s inland waterways, offshore f million gallons of Agent Orange and other waters, and airspace; now, therefore, be it herbicides over Vietnam to reduce forest Resolved, That the 81st Legislature of the EARMARK DECLARATION cover and crops used by the enemy; these State of Texas respectfully urge the Con- herbicides contained dioxin, which has since gress of the United States to restore the pre- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH been identified as carcinogenic and has been sumption of a service connection for Agent linked with a number of serious and dis- Orange exposure to United States Navy and OF NEW JERSEY abling illnesses now affecting thousands of United States Air Force veterans who served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES veterans; and on the inland waterways, in the territorial Friday, July 31, 2009 Whereas, The United States Congress waters, and in the airspace of the Republic of passed the Agent Orange Act of 1991 to ad- Vietnam; and, be it further Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, dress the plight of veterans exposed to herbi- Resolved, That the Texas secretary of state pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- cides while serving in the Republic of Viet- forward official copies of this resolution to ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- nam; the Act amended Title 38 of the United the president of the United States, to the lowing information regarding earmarks I re- States Code to presumptively recognize as speaker of the house of representatives and ceived as part of the FY 10 Energy and Water service-connected certain diseases among the president of the senate of the United Development Appropriation Act. military personnel who served in Vietnam States Congress, and to all the members of Requesting Member: Rep. CHRISTOPHER H. between 1962 and 1975; this presumption has the Texas delegation to the congress with provided access to appropriate disability the request that this resolution be officially SMITH Bill Number: H.R. 3326 compensation and medical care for Vietnam entered in the Congressional Record as a me- veterans diagnosed with such illness as Type morial to the Congress of the United States Project name: Intelligence, Surveillance and II diabetes, Hodgkin’s disease, non-Hodgkin’s of America. Reconnaissance (ISR) Simulation Integration lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, DAVID DEWHURST, Laboratory multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, res- President of the Sen- Account: Research, Development, Test and piratory cancers, and soft-tissue sarcomas; ate. Evaluation, Army Account and JOE STRAUS,

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Bill Number: H.R. 3183 In addition to his work with the county as an HONORING JULIE REICHERT Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ In- elected official, Joe made a lasting impression vestigations account on the greater Central Ohio community. Driven HON. SAM GRAVES Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- by his deep faith, he has made service a pri- OF MISSOURI tity: Harris County Flood Control District at ority throughout his life. Serving as an adjunct IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9900 Northwest Freeway, Suite 220, Houston, professor at The Ohio State University, and a Friday, July 31, 2009 TX 77092. founder of a local charter school, Joe spent Description of Request: Provide an earmark much of his free time helping provide a quality Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly of $100,000 for the Harris County Flood Con- education for area students. Joe also founded rise today to recognize Julie Reichert. On July trol District. It is my understanding that the a local non-profit which helps to locate, ren- 16, 2009, Julie received a Gold Medal while funding would be used for oversight of a flood ovate and restore veteran gravesites going competing at the National Family, Career and damage reduction project aimed at reducing back to the Revolutionary War, ensuring that Community Leaders of America National the loss of life, injury, and property destruction all veterans are remembered for their sacrifice. Leadership Conference. This is the highest in the Buffalo Bayou in Harris County, Texas. This sense of service and level of commit- award in the Nation for her FCCLA event. Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN ment has made Joe a highly-respected figure She has been very active with her local CULBERSON in our community. While the Auditor’s office chapter and has contributed greatly to her Bill Number: H.R. 3183 and the taxpayers of Franklin County will cer- area through her service. Not only has she Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ tainly miss his principled leadership, I know he distinguished herself through her involvement, Construction General account will continue to assist many in Central Ohio she has earned the respect of her family, Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- through his service as a private citizen. peers, and community. tity: Port Authority of Houston, P.O. Box 2562, For his years of service to Franklin County Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Houston, TX 77252. and consistent hard work toward the better- me in commending Julie Reichert for her ac- Description of Request: Provide an earmark ment of Central Ohio, I commend Joe Testa complishments with the National Family, Ca- of $500,000 for the Port Authority of Houston. upon his retirement. reer and Community Leaders of America and It is my understanding that the funding would f for her efforts put forth in achieving the high- be used to add capacity for dredged material est distinction in the National Leadership Con- disposal sites along the Channel. NAACP CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION ference competition. Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN f CULBERSON HON. SILVESTRE REYES EARMARK DECLARATION Bill Number: H.R. 3183 OF TEXAS Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Operations and Maintenance account Friday, July 31, 2009 HON. JOHN ABNEY CULBERSON Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- OF TEXAS tity: Port Authority of Houston, P.O. Box 2562, Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Houston, TX 77252. congratulate the NAACP on their 100th anni- Friday, July 31, 2009 Description of Request: Provide an earmark versary. As the nation’s oldest and largest Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, pursu- of $15,063,000 for the Port Authority of Hous- grassroots civil rights organization, I commend ant to the Republican Leadership standards ton. It is my understanding that the funding the NAACP for their landmark accomplish- on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- would be used for operations and mainte- ments as well as their ongoing efforts to re- formation regarding earmarks I received as nance of the Channels, including dredging ac- move all barriers of racial discrimination in our part of H.R. 3183, the FY 2010 Energy and tivities. nation. Water Development and Related Agencies Ap- f Founded on February 12, 1909, the NAACP was established by a diverse and determined propriations Act. RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN small group of brave men and women whose OF JOSEPH W. TESTA AS AUDI- CULBERSON stated goal was to secure for all people the TOR OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, Bill Number: H.R. 3183 rights guaranteed by the 13th, 14th, and 15th OHIO Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Over Construction General account the span of 100 years, the NAACP’s trail- Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI blazing work with federal and state legislators tity: Harris County Flood Control District at OF OHIO as well as in courthouses across the country 9900 Northwest Freeway, Suite 220, Houston, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES transformed the organization into an instru- mental force in the movement for political, TX 77092. Friday, July 31, 2009 Description of Request: Provide an earmark educational and economic equality. As we of $11,018,000 to the Harris County Flood Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, it is my pleas- begin the 21st century, the NAACP continues Control District. It is my understanding that the ure to recognize Joseph W. Testa for his serv- to pursue these important goals while remain- funding would be used for construction of a ice to the people of Franklin County, Ohio. ing focused on promoting voter empowerment flood damage reduction project along Brays Joe Testa has been a tireless advocate for initiatives as well as closing the economic and Bayou in Harris County, Texas. good government, first serving as Franklin educational disparities that continue to plague Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN County Recorder from 1985 to 1992, and minority communities. CULBERSON since then, as Franklin County Auditor. In my hometown of El Paso, Texas, the Bill Number: H.R. 3183 Throughout his career as an elected official, local NAACP branch has a distinguished and Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ In- Joe acted as a resounding voice of fiscal re- rich history of civic participation, as this branch vestigations account sponsibility. is the oldest in the State of Texas. Established Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- Joe’s career also showcased the finest level in 1915, the El Paso Branch was led by one tity: Harris County Flood Control District at of professionalism. For more than 17 years, of its pioneer charter members, Dr. Lawrence 9900 Northwest Freeway, Suite 220, Houston, he ran one of the most effective and innova- Aaron Nixon. Dr. Nixon worked tirelessly for TX 77092. tive county offices in the State of Ohio, and nearly 20 years to remove the legal barriers

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I am proud of this history as we enter into the month of August, I would like well as the ongoing efforts that the local Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to take this opportunity to commemorate the branch continues to spearhead in El Paso. to honor and pay tribute to an individual anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965. On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon John- While much progress has been made in our whose dedication and contributions to the son signed the Voting Rights Act into law. The community of Ontario, California were excep- nation over the past 100 years, there is un- date marks a pivotal moment in our country’s questionably a lot of work that remains to be tional. Today I ask that the House of Rep- progress in extending equal membership in done. It is my belief that the NAACP will re- resentatives honor and remember an incred- the political processes to every American. The main in the forefront in creating positive ible man and American patriot, Paul Ballou right to vote is a fundamental principle of all change and that through the combined efforts Hofer, Jr. Paul was a dear friend of mine and democracies. Yet, in our great nation whose of all people, the promise of America can be I was deeply saddened by his passing on July founding fathers and documents boasted of its reality for all. 8, 2009. creation to promote equality, there was a sub- Paul was born to Paul Ballou Hofer and stantial period of history during which minority f men and women were barred from that very Frances Morgan Hofer on January 23, 1921 at right. The Fifteenth Amendment to the Con- IN MEMORY OF LOMPOC MAYOR the family ranch in Ontario, California. He at- stitution guarantees the right to vote for every DICK DEWEES tended Mountain View Elementary School, citizen, but the discriminatory practices of Jim Chaffey High School and the University of Crow in the antebellum south used taxes, lit- Southern California. A natural athlete, at eracy tests, gerrymandering, and language HON. ELTON GALLEGLY Chaffey he played varsity basketball for four discrimination to prevent Blacks from voting OF CALIFORNIA years and was a halfback on the football and taking part in the government. Without the team, receiving dual scholarships to USC for right to vote, many African-Americans were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES both sports. subject to intolerable injustices and appalling Friday, July 31, 2009 During World War II Paul served in the U.S. prejudice. The Voting Rights Act represents a culmina- Navy, commissioned as a Naval Aviator, with Mr. GALLEGLY. Madam Speaker, I rise in tion of the great efforts of civil rights organiza- memory of Lompoc, California, Mayor Dick several thousand hours of flight time. In 1944 tions and activists to inform the nation of the DeWees, who passed away last night from Paul married his high school sweetheart, extensive disenfranchisement taking place complications related to a prior medical condi- Laura Jean Belcher, who preceded him in throughout the country. The anniversary of the tion. death. They had three sons, Paul III, John and enactment of this historic law provides an op- Dick DeWees was more than a legislative Brett who grew up in the same house in which portunity to acknowledge these activists. Most colleague. He was an ally and personal friend. their father was born. Along with his brothers notably, their tremendous dedication and un- The relationship we built over the years great- Morgan, also deceased, and Phillip, Paul was compromising pursuit of equality took the form ly benefited our mutual constituencies. a fourth generation vineyard farmer at Hofer of peaceful marches from Selma to Mont- Ranch which was founded by his family in gomery that were met with vicious attacks by I will miss his leadership and friendship. 1882. Paul always believed that the lessons state and local police forces. These events Dick and his wife of more than 30 years, learned from lifetimes of farming, hard work caught the attention of the President and Con- gress, contributing to a commitment to new Jane, moved to Santa Barbara in 1974 and to and determination, coupled with the deeply Lompoc in 1987, where Dick quickly became civil rights legislation to counter the resistance held and abiding belief that land is what en- involved in the community. In addition to serv- and discrimination laws within the states. The dures, have been the anchor that has guided ing as mayor, Dick served on the Santa Bar- enactment of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 al- bara County Local Agency Formation Com- the family through seven generations on the lowed African-Americans across the country to mission and is its past chairman, and was the ranch. finally have a say in the functioning of the City of Lompoc’s representative on the Santa In addition to ranching, Paul was a man of country. Today, I celebrate the anniversary of Barbara County Association of Governments. many interests. He had a great love of the this law as a reflection of what our country Dick also served on numerous local non-profit outdoors, with a passion for fly fishing and represents: a nation pledged to representing organization boards. wing shooting. Paul was a member of the Ma- the views, values, and beliefs of all the people it serves. As owner of a local advertising agency, sons, and also of the Republican Party. He DeWees & Company Media Services, which collected antique farm and winery equipment, f specializes in electronic media, Dick was the proudly adding to the collection at Hofer TRIBUTE TO TRINITY UNITED recipient of the Sam Walton Business Leader Ranch. In addition to his three sons, Paul is METHODIST CHURCH Award. In addition, he taught a public speak- survived by his brother, Phillip, and his family; ing course at the Lompoc Valley Center of his grandchildren, Jason Hofer (Christina), HON. DIANA DeGETTE Alan Hancock College. Jacklyn Hofer Winton (Jeremy), Morgan Hofer OF COLORADO Jane and Dick met while they were per- and Laura Hofer; his great-granddaughter, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Elizabeth; and other family members. forming Summer Stock Theater together in Friday, July 31, 2009 Michigan. Their two married children, Nathan Paul’s passion for his ranch, his family, and Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker. I would and Anna, also live in Lompoc, as does their his community has contributed immensely to first grandchild, Emma Chastain. like to recognize the remarkable history and the betterment of the Ontario, California. I was invaluable contributions of an extraordinary Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join proud to call Paul a fellow community mem- church and congregation in the 1st Congres- me in sending our condolences to Jane, their ber, American and good friend. I hope his sional District of Colorado. It is fitting that we children, their grandchild, and all their family family knows that their father, brother, and recognize this outstanding institution for its in- and friends. grandfather, and the goodness he brought to spiring history as the City of Denver’s ‘‘First Godspeed, Dick. this world, will always be remembered. Church’’ and for its enduring service to the

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This growth contin- In the spring of 1859, only months after the blessed with numerous children, grandchildren ued into the 1950s with Roberts Regional mining camps of Auraria and Denver City and great grandchildren. Lucile’s secrets to a Park’s swimming pool, baseball field, and pic- were precariously settled along the banks of long life are to keep active, take power naps nic areas. Cherry Creek, the Kansas-Nebraska Con- and remain positive. She always followed Between 1968 and 1987, the District added ference of the United Methodist Church sent these directives with a great sense of humor. 32 new regional parks and preserved 43,000 out members to set up churches in the already Lucile currently lives at the Good Same Care acres of the East Bay’s most scenic parkland. rowdy mining camps of the newly established Center in Indianola, Iowa. During the period 1988–2008, the District Pikes Peak region. On August 2, 1859, frontier There have been many changes that have added 15 new regional parks and an addi- minister William H. Goode and 23-year-old occurred during the past one hundred years. tional 34,000 acres of open space. There were Jacob Adriance established the Auraria and Since Lucile’s birth we have revolutionized air increased volunteer opportunities and ex- Denver City Methodist Episcopal Mission, travel and walked on the moon. We have in- panded communication tools, such as the Dis- known today as Trinity United Methodist vented the television and the Internet. We trict’s website. District staff also built and Church. In 1864, a new Trinity United Meth- have fought in wars overseas, seen the rise opened Camp Arroyo, a state-of-the art envi- odist Church was built at 14th and Lawrence and fall of Soviet communism and the birth of ronmental education and youth camp. Streets to serve a burgeoning congregation. new democracies. Lucile has lived through The Park District describes itself as a work The ‘‘Lawrence Street Church’’ served the eighteen United States Presidents and twenty- in progress as it struggles to acquire and op- community well. However, after arrival of the two Governors of Iowa. In her lifetime the pop- erate regional parks and trails to serve the railroads to Denver, the City expanded greatly ulation of the United States has more than tri- Bay Area population. Regardless of future spreading the church’s congregation further pled. challenges and opportunities, the East Bay out into the growing city. By 1888 a new I congratulate Lucile Goodhue for reaching Regional Park District is committed to pro- church rose at 18th and Broadway in Denver this milestone of a birthday. I am extremely viding East Bay residents with recreational op- to accommodate the congregation’s growing honored to represent Lucile in the United portunities and open space reserves close to members. For over a century Trinity United States Congress and I wish her happiness home. Methodist Church has remained at this loca- and health in her future years. I join the community in celebrating the East tion. The church was regarded by its architect, f Bay Regional Park’s 75th Anniversary and Robert S. Roeschlaub, as the crowning send best wishes for many more successful achievement of his extensive career. Built of HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVER- years of service. SARY OF THE EAST BAY RE- local sandstone and materials the sanctuaries f ornate and carefully considered carvings and GIONAL PARK DISTRICT architecture are a testament to the commit- IN TRIBUTE TO CHARLES HOBBY ment of the church to its members and com- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK STRIPLING, SR. munity. Its 184 foot spire was one of the tall- OF CALIFORNIA est stone towers in 1888 and remains a dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JIM MARSHALL tinctive feature. Inside reside soaring stain Friday, July 31, 2009 OF GEORGIA glass windows and solid brass pulpit along IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to with a custom crafted 4,202 pipe organ which Friday, July 31, 2009 brings parishioners to prayer. pay tribute to the 75th Anniversary of the East Today under the banner of ‘‘We’re Here for Bay Regional Park District, headquartered in Mr. MARSHALL. Madam Speaker, it is with Good!’’ over 50,000 church members share in Oakland, California. The story of the EBRPD great pleasure I rise today not only to honor weekly worship. In honor of its 150th Anniver- is an inspirational one in which citizens, during Hobby Stripling for his continuing contributions sary and in continuation of the church’s serv- the toughest of economic times, had a mis- to the State of Georgia and the United States ice to our community and fellow humankind, sion. In the late 1920s, thousands of acres of of America, but also to congratulate him on the congregation has laid out four ambitious surplus watershed land were available for de- the next chapter in his career as he joins the missions; planting a new church for those on velopment. Far-sighted civic leaders sought to U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service the margins of society; completing construc- preserve this land and retain a balance of rec- Agency as the State Executive Director for tion of the John Wesley School in Guatemala; reational and wilderness features. Georgia. partnering to reduce infant, child, and maternal With 65 parks, over 1,100 miles of trails, As many of you know, Hobby most recently mortality in Liberia; upgrading the interior to be campgrounds, visitor centers, historic sites, served as my District Director. There aren’t greener, safer, and more welcoming. lakes and shorelines, the mission of the East many people in Georgia politics who don’t rec- Please join me in commending Trinity Bay Regional Park District is to provide rec- ognize Hobby’s name. His longstanding rela- United Methodist Church for its 150 years of reational opportunities, ensure the natural tionships with civic and political leaders invaluable service to our community and our beauty and cultural history of the land, and throughout the state are nothing short of leg- nation. It is the commitment and dedication protect wildlife habitat. endary. His wealth of knowledge has helped that Trinity United Methodist Church and In 1934, during the depths of the Great De- many Georgians improve their communities members of its congregation exhibit on a daily pression, members of a grassroots land pres- and his wise counsel has untangled many basis which continually enhances our lives ervation movement placed a measure on the seemingly insoluble problems. Hobby reminds and builds a better future for all of our people. ballot. It passed by a resounding 71% and the me of those old E F Hutton ads. When he f first regional park agency in the nation, the speaks, I listen and almost always follow his East Bay Regional Park District, was created. advice. Georgia’s farmers and rural commu- TRIBUTE TO LUCILE GOODHUE At the outset, the Park District included only nities will be well served by Hobby. My loss is seven Alameda County communities and no their gain. HON. TOM LATHAM parks. By 1936, it was able to purchase Madam Speaker, prior to joining my staff in OF IOWA enough land to create three parks. The first 2002, Hobby was District Director for Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES three parks were opened with great fanfare on gressman SANFORD BISHOP and ran the cam- October 18, 1936. The opening of Redwood paign for former Ambassador, Mayor, Con- Friday, July 31, 2009 Regional Park in 1939 soon followed. gressman and Civil Rights activist Andy Young Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today In the 1940s, Pearl Harbor and the start of in his 1990 bid to become Georgia’s governor. to congratulate Lucile Goodhue on the cele- World War II halted the District’s growth. Much Hobby also worked for many years as a bration of her 100th birthday on August 26, of Tilden Regional Park was turned over to the local business owner, Mayor and Municipal 2009. U.S. Army Defense Command. At the end of Court Judge in Vienna, Georgia. He has

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Development Authority. provide annual operation and maintenance of Consistent with Republican Leadership’s Madam Speaker, I am confident my col- the channel at Port Canaveral, Florida. policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the leagues will join me in recognizing the accom- Consistent with Republican Leadership’s best of my knowledge this request (1) is not plishments of this great Georgian and great policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the directed to any entity or program that will be American and in congratulating him as he best of my knowledge this request (1) is not named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) starts this next chapter of his career. directed to any entity or program that will be is not intended to be used by an entity to se- f named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) cure funds for entities unless the use of the is not intended to be used by an entity to se- funding is consistent with the specified pur- EARMARK DECLARATION cure funds for entities unless the use of the pose of the earmark; and (3) meets or ex- funding is consistent with the specified pur- ceeds all statutory requirements for matching HON. JIM JORDAN pose of the earmark; and (3) meets or ex- funds where applicable. OF OHIO ceeds all statutory requirements for matching f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES funds where applicable. IN RECOGNITION OF JAMES J. Friday, July 31, 2009 Requesting Member: Congressman BILL BRUNO FOR HIS YEARS OF POSEY Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, pur- SERVICE TO THE KANKAKEE Project Funding Amount: $900,000 TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION suant to House Republican Conference stand- Bill Number: H.R. 3183, Energy and Water ards on earmarks, I submit the following infor- DISTRICT AND THE KANKAKEE Development and Related Agencies Appro- CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT mation regarding a project included at my re- priations Act, 2010 quest in H.R. 3326, the Fiscal Year 2010 De- Account: Corps of Engineers, Investigations partment of Defense Appropriations Act: Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Canaveral HON. DEBORAH L. HALVORSON Requesting Member: Congressman JIM JOR- Port Authority. OF ILLINOIS DAN (OH–04) Address of Requesting Entity: Canaveral IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill: H.R. 3326 Port Authority, 445 Challenger Road, P.O. Box Friday, July 31, 2009 Account: Army Research, Development, 267, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920. Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E)—Combat Vehi- Mrs. HALVORSON. Madam Speaker, on Description of Request: This funding will be August 14, 2009, friends, family, and col- cle and Automotive Advanced Technology used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Requesting entity: Joint Systems Manufac- leagues of James J. Bruno will gather to cele- Port Canaveral has completed a Section 203 1 turing Center, 1161 Buckeye Road, Lima, brate his 27 ⁄2 years of service to the Kan- report, which has been submitted to the Corps Ohio kakee Township Fire Protection District and for consideration. The Corps can then start Project title: Friction Stir Welding Program the Kankakee City Fire Department. Today I Preconstruction, Engineering, and Design Description: With federal assistance in fiscal join the chorus of praise for Jim’s service. (PED), which is cost-shared with the non-Fed- years 2005, 2006, and 2009, the government- After the unfortunate death of his father of eral sponsor 75/25. The non-federal sponsor owned Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in a heart attack, Jim took the opportunity to de- is prepared to provide their 25% match. The Lima, Ohio, has developed better methods of vote himself to saving lives by joining the Kan- recommended improvements to the channel fusing metals used in large combat vehicle kakee Township Fire Protection District. Just 6 are urgently required to provide adequate manufacturing. These methods are proving to years after becoming a firefighter, he rose to channel capacity and safety. be stronger than results achieved through tra- the rank of Lieutenant and was the first para- Consistent with Republican Leadership’s ditional arc welding, resulting in stronger su- medic in the department. In 1988, Jim joined policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the perstructures. The $3 million included for this the Kankakee City Fire Department. In 1990, best of my knowledge this request (1) is not program in H.R. 3326 will help perfect friction Jim received the Distinguished Service Award directed to any entity or program that will be stir welding technology for current and future for his role in rescuing a heart-attack victim named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) vehicle production, reducing procurement from her burning home. With the help of his is not intended to be used by an entity to se- costs to the government. partner, Steve Born, Jim entered a blazing cure funds for entities unless the use of the home, located the woman, hoisted her on his f funding is consistent with the specified pur- shoulders, and carried her to safety. She EARMARK DECLARATION pose of the earmark; and (3) meets or ex- made a full recovery. This was an obvious act ceeds all statutory requirements for matching of heroism. What is less obvious, but no less HON. BILL POSEY funds where applicable. important, are the lives Jim saved through Requesting Member: Congressman BILL OF FLORIDA countless inspections he conducted of homes POSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and businesses as well as the education pro- Project Funding Amount: $600,000 grams he participated in that prevented fires. Friday, July 31, 2009 Bill Number: H.R. 3183, Energy and Water Prevention efforts like the ones Jim partici- Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Development and Related Agencies Appro- pated in have been highly effective. Since the Republican Leadership standards on ear- priations Act, 2010 1982, deaths due to fires in the home have marks as well as in accordance with Clause 9 Account: Corps of Engineers, Construction decreased 36 percent. Firefighters like Jim of Rule XXI, I am submitting the following in- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Brevard have made our communities much safer. formation regarding earmarks for my Congres- County, Florida. Jim has been an active labor leader for over sional District as a part of H.R. 3183, Energy Address of Requesting Entity: Brevard 20 years. He has performed many roles in the and Water Development and Related Agen- County, Florida, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Kankakee Firefighters Union including Chap- cies Appropriations Act, 2010 Way, Building A–219, Viera, Florida 32940. lain and Executive Board Secretary. He com- Requesting Member: The Administration Description of Request: This funding will be pleted many labor trainings on how to partici- and Congressman BILL POSEY used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to pate in productive grievance and arbitration Project Funding Amount: $4,600,000 begin construction of the first phase of renour- hearings. Jim has been an effective advocate Bill Number: H.R. 3183, Energy and Water ishing the Mid-Reach section of the Brevard for hard-working firefighters. Development and Related Agencies Appro- County Storm Damage Protection Project. The Jim is also a compassionate father and hus- priations Act, 2010 federal, state, and county governments have band. Jim is a proud supporter of his wife, Account: Corps of Engineers, O&M already completed the Northern and Southern Captain Stacey Ann Bruno, who will begin her Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Corps of section of this project. This funding will help second tour of duty in Iraq in September. He Engineers. provide the federal portion of funding toward is a loving father of three teenage children.

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This project began almost a year ment. for Research, Education, Students and Teach- ago by deploying community health workers f ing (NCREST) at Columbia University, ISA fa- using all manual processes. This activity will cilitates the implementation of these principles automate the process of data collection, infor- EARMARK DECLARATION through coaching and professional develop- mation sharing and increased communications ment. Additionally, ISA provides technical as- with the clients to reduce inappropriate utiliza- HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER sistance, administrative guidance, and forma- tion, improve access and reduce costs, all OF LOUISIANA tive student assessments in writing and math- while helping them to better care for them- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ematics which inform instructional practice, selves. Internal funding is lacking due to com- Friday, July 31, 2009 program advocacy and program assessment. peting priorities. Funds will be used for invest- Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER ing in core infrastructure needs that will be- Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, pursu- H.R. 3293 come operating costs in future years but at a ant to the Republican Leadership standards Department of Health & Human Services much lower level. on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER formation regarding earmarks I received as (CMS)—Research & Demonstration. H.R. 3293 part of the Departments of Labor, Health and PACE Greater New Orleans, 4201 North Department of Health & Human Services, Human Services, and Education, and Related Rampart, New Orleans, LA 70117. Health Resources and Services Administration Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, H.R. 3293. PACE Greater New Orleans, for facilities (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Services. Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER and equipment; $500,000. This project is for CHRISTUS Health System, 9830 Jennifer H.R. 3293 $4 million to allow PACE Greater New Orle- Lane, Shreveport, LA 71106. Department of Education, Elementary & ans, Franciscan PACE and CHRISTUS Health CHRISTUS Health System for a rural health Secondary Education (includes FIE) to expand and develop additional PACE serv- initiative; $350,000. School-Based Health Cen- Ouachita Parish School Board located at ices and space on the Westbank of Jefferson ters (SBHCs) enable CHRISTUS Health to 701 St. John Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Parish as well as in Monroe and Alexandria so provide primary and preventative health care The Northeast Louisiana Family Literacy they may be able to serve more elderly and services to children and adolescents in Lou- Interagency Consortium; $400,000. The North- offer them an alternative to institutionalized isiana, many of whom are among the working east Louisiana Family Literacy Interagency care. Expansion of service personnel and ca- poor. Besides immunizations and physical ex- Consortium (NELFLIC). NELFLIC is requesting pacity could allow PACE New Orleans to aminations, SBHCs provide well-child care, funding so that more families can continue to serve 150 more elderly, PACE Monroe ap- dispensation of over-the-counter and pre- be served, and served more effectively, by se- proximately 124 and PACE Alexandria ap- scribed medicines, routine lab tests, manage- curing staff and resources. NELFLIC is deter- proximately 125. The Program of All-Inclusive ment of chronic conditions, and initial care for mined to enhance its services to provide flexi- Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a capitated acute illnesses and injuries. The centers pro- ble, year-round hours and to target special benefit authorized by the Balanced Budget Act vide mental health services including indi- populations more intensely than ever before. of 1997 (BBA) that features a comprehensive vidual, family, and group therapy. SBHCs em- The English as a Second Language services service delivery system and integrated Medi- phasize prevention as well as early identifica- to be offered in Union and West Carroll par- care and Medicaid financing. The program is tion and treatment of physical and mental ishes can double the number of participants in modeled on the system of acute and long term health concerns. Prevention programs con- each site. Serving the incarcerated population care services developed by On Lok Senior centrate on proper nutrition, dental hygiene, in Richland parish incurs significant expenses Health Services in San Francisco, California. exercise, and the elimination of substance due to the dynamics of the program and to en- The model was tested through CMS (then abuse, use of tobacco, teenage pregnancy, vi- sure that children can participate sufficiently in HCFA) demonstration projects that began in olence, and suicide. CHRISTUS Health spon- appropriate services. In order to serve the the mid-1980s. The PACE model was devel- sors and operates 25 of the 62 SBHCs in Lou- high school population in Lincoln parish, the oped to address the needs of long-term care isiana. With earmark funds of $350,000, these Even Start center must have highly qualified clients, providers, and payers. For most par- centers could address such critical health personnel available to work with the children ticipants, the comprehensive service package issues as childhood and adolescent obesity. from 7:20 to 3:35 five days per week. Funding permits them to continue living at home while The money could also help the centers pro- is requested to retain the staff at each site and receiving services rather than be institutional- vide more dental services and expand mental to provide transportation and other support ized. Participants must be at least 55 years health services. services to accommodate the flexible sched- old and be certified as eligible for nursing Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER ules and growing population of participants. home care by the appropriate State agency. H.R. 3293 Expanding services or the service area will However the average age of a PACE recipient Department of Health & Human Services, help to empower families to gain literacy skills, is 75. The PACE program becomes the sole Health Resources and Services Administration build strong families, earn a living wage, and source of services for Medicare and Medicaid (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Services. move toward self-sufficiency. eligible enrollees. Richland Parish Hospital, 407 Cincinnati Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER Street, Delhi, LA 71232. H.R. 3293 H.R. 3293 Richland Parish Hospital for facilities and Department of Education—Elementary & Department of Health & Human Services, equipment; $1,025,000. This request would in- Secondary Education (includes FIE) Health Resources and Services Administration crease access to vital preventive and diag- Institute for Student Achievement, One Hol- (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Services. nostic health care services in Northeast Lou- low Lane, Suite 100, Lake Success, NY 11042 CHRISTUS Health St. Francis Cabrini Hos- isiana through the use of one-time funding to Institute for Student Achievement; $150,000. pital, 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA purchase Digital Mammography and 16-Slice ISA is requesting $150,000 in funding to con- 71301. Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan ma- tinue its partnership with the Point Coupee CHRISTUS Health St. Francis Cabrini Hos- chine and a Mobile Unit to transport the equip- Central Prep High School located in the Point pital for an electronic medical records initia- ment throughout the region. This will particu- Coupee Central High School building. Point tive; $400,000. CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini larly impact the low-income, under- and unin- Coupee Central Prep High School opened in has undertaken an initiative to lower the cost sured residents of the most rural areas of the September, 2008 with a cohort of grade nine of care by leveraging communication and region, who so many times do not have the students. It will grow one grade per year until health information technology, with an empha- resources to travel to the larger urban areas to it serves students in grades 9 to 12, at which sis on using these tools to improve access obtain these services. Currently, a resident time the Point Coupee Central High School and lower costs for the under- and uninsured. must travel at least to Monroe to obtain these will be phased out. ISA will remain in partner- The project will reduce inappropriate use of services, which is over 60 miles away from

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If they are able to search, development, and testing of tech- serve as the basis for further funding from obtain this equipment, they will be able to nologies that can significantly reduce or elimi- multiple agencies. transmit these tests to the specialists at nate the threat of reverse-engineering or soft- f LSUHSC–S. Many of the low-income, under- ware extraction from the guidance/avionics and uninsured patients are referred to package of military aircraft and missiles. We TEXAS H. CON. RES. 39 LSUHSC–S for specialty care. Due to the lack will initiate the R&D of specific technologies of resources, patients may very well forego that can be used to prevent tampering of avia- HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY treatment until the condition is much more se- tion and missile systems, initiate the develop- OF TEXAS rious. ment and instrumentation of techniques that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER can be used to test the vulnerability of missile Friday, July 31, 2009 H.R. 3293 systems before and after insertion of the tech- Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, at the re- Department of Health & Human Services, nology, and test the initial technology pro- quest of the Secretary of State of the State of Health Resources and Services Administration duced by this program. Technologies devel- Texas, I am officially entering House Joint (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Services. oped will prevent the extraction, disassembly, Resolution 39, as passed by the 81st Legisla- University of Louisiana at Monroe, 700 Uni- and reuse of U.S. aviation and missile Critical ture, Regular Session, 2009 of the State of versity Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209 Technology/Critical Program Information hard- Texas, into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. University of Louisiana at Monroe for facili- ware and software. The DoD is currently A JOINT RESOLUTION ties and equipment, including purchase of a aware of how vulnerable its weapons systems Post-ratifying Amendment XXIV to the Con- mobile dental unit; $840,000. The University of are to reverse-engineering, and this effort will stitution of the United States prohibiting Louisiana at Monroe College of Health develop measures to decrease or eliminate the denial or abridgment of the right to vote Sciences Department of Dental Hygiene pro- this vulnerability. for failure to pay any poll tax or other tax. poses the purchase of a mobile dental unit for Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLA- use throughout the northeastern portion of the H.R. 3326 TURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: State of Louisiana. The use of this mobile unit RDTE, AF SECTION 1. The 87th Congress of the United States, on August 27, 1962, in the form would enhance the teaching capabilities of the Louisiana Tech University, 700 W California of Senate Joint Resolution No. 29, proposed dental hygiene program and would provide a Ave, Ruston, LA 71272 to the legislatures of the several states an critically needed service to patients unable to Remote Language-Independent Suspect amendment to the Constitution of the access regular dental/dental hygiene care. Identification $3,200,000. Louisiana Tech Uni- United States, and by a proclamation dated The mobile dental unit would serve the delta versity seeks funding for research in remote February 4, 1964, published at 29 Federal Reg- area of Louisiana which has been designated language-independent suspect identification. ister 1715–16 and at 78 Statutes at Large 1117– an economically and socially depressed area, Our researchers have developed technologies 18, the Administrator of General Services, which in the past has been approved for fed- that use mathematical models for identity Bernard L. Boutin—in the presence of native Texan, President Lyndon Baines Johnson— eral development funding. The mobile unit verification. Aspects of this work have been declared the amendment to have been rati- would benefit underserved patients who lack commercialized in the private sector. The Uni- fied by the legislatures of 38 of the 50 states, the financial resources and/or transportation to versity has worked with the Air Force and in- thereby becoming Amendment XXIV to the obtain proper dental care. The unit would be dustry partners in further development of the United States Constitution, pursuant to Ar- staffed by a dentist, dental assistant, dental algorithms and software for military applica- ticle V thereof, and reading as follows: hygienist and dental hygiene students who tions. These funds will support our faculty and ‘‘AMENDMENT XXIV. would work with local public health offices to partners identified by the Air Force in extend- ‘‘SECTION 1. The right of citizens of the coordinate services. ing the development of these algorithms. United States to vote in any primary or Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER other election for President or Vice Presi- H.R. 3170 H.R. 3326 dent, for electors for President or Vice Presi- SBA RDTE, AF dent, or for Senator or Representative in Louisiana Tech University, 700 W California Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by Grambling University, 400 Main St., Gram- the United States or any State by reason of bling, LA 71245 Ave, Ruston, LA 71272 failure to pay any poll tax or other tax. The primary goals of the Greater North Lou- Cyber Security Research Program ‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress shall have isiana Community Development Corp are to: $1,500,000. Louisiana Tech University seeks power to enforce this article by appropriate a) stimulate creation, attraction, retention and funding to initiate programs in the recently legislation.’’ expansion of business and industry in North funded Cyber Security Laboratory to support ‘‘SECTION 2. While the congress was still Louisiana, b) provide access to financial cap- new research and educational efforts in cyber deliberating on the poll tax amendment in August of 1962, President John Fitzgerald ital, c) promote the growth of ‘‘homegrown’’ security. This laboratory is a key component of Kennedy urged the United States House of business using technology to provide rural iso- the Center for Secure Cyberspace (CSC), a Representatives to follow the lead of the lated entrepreneurs with access to information, collaboration between Louisiana Tech Univer- Senate and propose the amendment for the technical assistance, professional services and sity and Louisiana State University. Funding consideration of the state legislatures ‘‘ . . . expertise. The Rural U.S. is home to over 56 for the CSC, totaling $8 million, has been pro- to finally eliminate this outmoded and arbi- million Americans who live in some of the vided by the Louisiana Board of Regents and trary bar to voting. American citizens country’s poorest regions. As nationally pub- the two universities. Researchers are devel- should not have to pay to vote.’’ And in wit- licized by all mediums, the state of Louisiana oping core research foundations in evolvable nessing the issuance of Amendment XXIV’s certificate of validity 17 months later, Ken- is involved in a long-running battle to find solu- sensor hardware/software and corresponding nedy’s successor, President Johnson, noted tions to poverty and combating literacy (see transformational technologies for the early pre- that abolishing the tax requirement ‘‘ . . . attachments A & B—GNLCDC Service Area diction, detection, and control of anomalous reaffirmed the simple but unbreakable Demographics and Maps). The primary em- behavior in cyberspace. The CSC has built theme of this Republic. Nothing is so valu- ployers in the targeted parishes are light man- strategic collaborative relationships between able as liberty, and nothing is so necessary ufacturing companies. It is expected that man- national and international academic and indus- to liberty as the freedom to vote without ufacturing jobs will continue to decline in the trial partners, with the Air Force Cyber Com- bans or barriers. . . . A change in our Con- 21st Century, therefore diversification is critical mand (P), Air Force Research Laboratory, and stitution is a serious event. . . . There can now be no one too poor to vote.’’ to the stimulation and survival of rural commu- other state and federal agencies. Many of SECTION 3. Although Amendment XXIV nities. these partners have provided input into the has been the law of the land since 1964, some Congressman RODNEY ALEXANDER design of the CSL. The proposed funding will 13 years following its effective date, it re- H.R. 3326 enable us to configure, test and validate the ceived symbolic post-ratification in 1977

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Tango Networks, Inc. sional Record of June 6, 1989, which printed The Tech Titans gala also raises funds to TECH INNOVATOR AWARD CATEGORY the full text of North Carolina’s post-ratifi- support a scholarship program for students at Austin Crowder, CEO and Founder, Alpha cation; and nearly 13 years after that, the local universities who are pursuing degrees in Med-Surge, Inc., dba L.I.T. Surgical amendment acquired its most recent post- math, science, engineering and technology, as ratification in 2002 from the Legislature of Dr. Harold ‘‘Skip’’ Garner, PO’B Mont- the State of Alabama, as reflected in the well as high school teachers who teach in gomery Distinguished Chair, Professor of Bio- Congressional Record of September 26, 2002, these disciplines. Founded in 1994, the chemistry and Internal Medicine, University of which printed the full text of Alabama’s Metroplex Technology Business Council Texas Southwestern Medical Center post-ratification. (MTBC) is a non-profit organization composed Dr. Bruce Li, President and CTO, 21-Cen- SECTION 4. The Legislature of the State of of approximately 300 members that include tury Silicon, Inc. Texas—one of only five states still levying a technology businesses and providers from Dr. Frank Lu, Professor of Mechanical and poll tax by 1964—has never approved Amend- across the DFW Metroplex. The MTBC pro- Aerospace Engineering, Director of the Aero- ment XXIV to the Constitution of the United duces numerous events, including the Man- States, but precedent makes clear the oppor- dynamics Research Center, University of agement in High-Tech Luncheon Series, the tunity of Texas to post-ratify the amend- Texas at Arlington ment in a manner similar to the actions of Technical Luncheon Series, Tech Week in lawmakers in Alabama, North Carolina, and Austin and the Tech Titans and Fast Tech TECH ADVOCATE AWARD CATEGORY Virginia. Awards. Rep. Dan Branch, Texas State House of SECTION 5. The Legislature of the State of Recently, the Economist, a reputable inter- Representatives Texas, as a symbolic gesture, hereby post- national magazine, featured a special in-depth North Texas Enterprise Center for Medical ratifies Amendment XXIV to the Constitu- section showcasing the wonders of Texas for Technology, Larry Calton tion of the United States. SECTION 6. Pursuant to Public Law No. business. The MTBC is a shining example of North Texas Regional Center for Innovation 98–497, the Texas secretary of state shall no- the face of the future for Texas. Make no mis- & Commercialization, Mike Lockerd tify the archivist of the United States of the take, the MTBC is making great things happen TECH Fort Worth, Darlene Ryan action of the 81st Legislature of the State of for the Lone Star State—and the world. TECH ADOPTER AWARD CATEGORY Texas, Regular Session, 2009, by forwarding ‘‘The Tech Titans Awards and Fast Tech to the archivist an official copy of this reso- provide the premier recognition of fast-grow- Chesapeake Energy Corporation lution. ing, highly innovative companies that con- North Texas Tollway Authority SECTION 7. The Texas secretary of state tribute to the vibrancy of the North Texas Smart Hospital at the University of shall also forward official copies of this reso- lution to both United States senators from economy and make our region an exciting Texas at Arlington Texas, to all United States representatives place to live and work,’’ said Cindi Keith, part- Travelocity Business from Texas, to the vice president of the ner/technology marketing industry leader, COMMUNITY HERO AWARD CATEGORY United States in his capacity as presiding of- PricewaterhouseCoopers, and co-chair of the Corey Kirkendoll, Solutions Architect, 2009 ficer of the United States Senate, and to the MTBC’s Tech Titans steering committee. ‘‘We National Society of Black Engineers Alumni, speaker of the United States House of Rep- look forward to showcasing the true leaders in Extension Pre-College Initiative for Region V, resentatives, with the request that this reso- our industry and celebrating their hard work Cisco Systems lution be printed in full in the Congressional and creativity.’’ Record. Besides the MTBC, other supporters of the Paul Klocek, General Manager, ELCAN Op- DAVID DEWHURST, tical Technologies President of the Sen- Tech Titans Awards and Fast Tech event are ate. PricewaterhouseCoopers, TechAmerica (for- Jo-ann Olsovsky, Vice President, Tech- JOE STRAUS, merly American Electronics Association), nology Services and CIO, Burlington Northern Speaker of the House. Deloitte, Dallas Business Journal, KBA Group and Santa Fe Railway Company ROBERT HANEY, LLP, Time Warner Cable Business Class, Gurvendra Suri, Chief Clerk of the GSCS Inc., Farstar Inc., and AVMG. CEO, Optimal Solutions Integration, Inc. House. Congratulations one and all. I salute you. TECH TITAN OF THE FUTURE UNIVERSITY LEVEL PATSY SPAW, Secretary of the Sen- The 2009 Tech Titan Finalist names and the Challenging Algorithmics and Mathematics ate. categories follow: in Problem Solving (CHAMPS) The University HOPE ANDRADE, CORPORATE CEO AWARD CATEGORY of Texas at Dallas—Jonsson School of Engi- Secretary of State. Bruce Ballengee, CEO and Co-Founder, neering and Computer Science f Pariveda Solutions, Inc. Military Programs of the Dallas TeleCollege SALUTING THE NOMINEES OF THE Timothy Gallagher, CEO, Electronic Trans- Dallas County Community College District 2009 TECH TITANS FINALISTS action Consultants Corporation UTeach Dallas, The University of Texas at Dale Sohn, President, Samsung Tele- Dallas HON. SAM JOHNSON communications America Venture Innovation Partnership, The Univer- Charlie Vogt, President and CEO, sity of Texas at Arlington OF TEXAS GENBAND TECH TITAN OF THE FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EMERGING COMPANY CEO AWARD CATEGORY Friday, July 31, 2009 Steve Steinheimer, CEO, SSG Ltd Daniel Brown, Hillcrest High School, Dallas Independent School District Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Nina Vaca, CEO, Pinnacle Technical Re- Dr. George J. Hademenos, Richardson High Speaker, I rise to congratulate the finalists for sources, Inc. School, the 2009 Tech Titans Award presented by Paul VanMeter, President and CEO, Metroplex Technology Business Council, the Colo4Dallas Richardson Independent School District largest technology trade association in Texas. Alastair Westgarth, President and CEO, Wesley Kirpach, Plano West Senior High On August 28th, the winners will be an- Tango Networks, Inc. School, Plano Independent School District nounced in categories designed to showcase CORPORATE HORIZON AWARD CATEGORY Jacqueline Lewis, Williams High School, the most cutting-edge technologies and the Electronic Transaction Consultants Corpora- Plano Independent School District brightest talent emerging from the North Texas tion TechAmerica region at the 2009 Tech Titans Awards and Entrust TEXAS LEGEND AWARD, Jim Von Ehr, Fast Tech gala. The event will also reveal the Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. President and Founder, Zyvex Corporation.

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Madam Speaker, I rise today I wish to commend the NJATC’s National center currently under construction will provide to pay tribute to Bruce G. McAttee as he re- Training Institute for what they do for working new bus shelters and improve the city’s main tires from his position as CAP Coordinator for men and women across the country. I believe intersection, benefiting commuters, pedes- UAW Region 1C. A retirement party is they serve as an example of the good work trians and bicyclists. planned for August 28th in Lansing, Michigan. labor unions have done for this country. I think In true Pacific Northwest tradition, New- Bruce McAttee began his career working for it is entirely appropriate that the 20th annual castle also boasts a vast array of accessible General Motors in August 1976. In 1982 he completed his Electrician Apprenticeship and National Training Institute will be held in Michi- natural resources and outdoor activities. Lake ran for Committeeman in November of that gan, the state that most have deemed the Boren Park, the city’s best known location in year. He was elected and held the position birthplace of the American labor movement. its parks and trails system, offers walking until 1990. He was elected Financial Secretary This is a point in which I take great pride, as trails, tennis and basketball courts, playground Treasurer of UAW Local 652 in June 1990. Michigan has long had a history of looking out equipment for children and is home to special During this time he also was elected Vice for our workers and supporting the growth and events: the Fourth of July fireworks celebration Chair of Region 1C Skilled Trades Council success of our labor unions. and Newcastle’s summer series of ‘‘Concerts and Chairman in 1986. This made him the The partnership of the National Electrical in the Park.’’ Of course, I must mention New- youngest person to ever serve on the UAW Contractors Association and the International castle’s wonderful golf club; perhaps the city’s International Skilled Trades Advisory Com- Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is unique most marketable asset as well as a terrific mittee. In 1994 he accepted a position on the and it has led to a special training institute that place for civic engagement and community UAW International Staff and was assigned to puts a value on skilled trade and allows ap- fundraising. The course is truly beautiful and UAW Region 1C as CAP Coordinator one prentices to ‘‘earn while you learn.’’ This is attracts attendees from all over the Pacific year later. critical for those in Southeast Michigan and Northwest. Bruce’s interest in politics was sparked at across the country, as they start their second Newcastle is a beautiful city filled with a the age of 13 when he worked on his first po- career, or even begin their first. Skilled trades great mix of small town charm, big city access litical campaign. He went to Wolverine Boys provide our families with respectable and fair and natural, fantastic neighborhoods and open State during his high school years and he wages, benefits that will provide for their fami- spaces, and is very well-deserving of this served as an intern with the Michigan House lies and training that will allow them to suc- award to of one of America’s best small towns of Representatives. Since that time he has cessfully complete various jobs within the in the country. I look forward to continuing to worked on numerous campaigns including the electrical industry. support the goals and ideals of Newcastle campaigns for every Democratic Presidential As the National Joint Apprenticeship & residents and its elected leaders. candidate since Jimmy Carter ran for office in Training Committee enters its 68th year, I f 1976. He has served on the Michigan Demo- would like to once again commend them for cratic Party’s State Central Committee for the their fine work and congratulate them for the AMERICA’S AFFORDABLE HEALTH past 14 years. He has served as delegate to more than 350,000 apprentices which they CHOICES ACT the Democratic National Convention in 2000 have skillfully trained. I look forward to their and 2004. In 2004 he served as a Presidential 20th National Training Institute and I am so HON. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ Elector for the 8th District casting his ballot for pleased that they will be holding this special OF CALIFORNIA JOHN KERRY. The Clinton County Democratic event in Michigan’s 15th Congressional Dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Party honored him with their 2009 Phil Hart trict. Friday, July 31, 2009 Award. f In addition to his work with the UAW and Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. the Democratic Party, Bruce is active with CITY OF NEWCASTLE Madam Speaker, I rise in support of real Cancer Society, the Martin Luther King Holi- health care reform for the American people. day Commission and the Red Cross Great HON. DAVID G. REICHERT As a member of the Committee on Ways and Lakes Regional Board of Directors. The Lan- OF WASHINGTON Means, I have been working hard to develop sing Area APRI Chapter recognized him ear- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a bill that really makes health care better. lier this year as a Role Model for his work in What stands out to me the most from my Civil Rights and the community. Friday, July 31, 2009 work are the stories I hear from my district in Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise California. Neighbors like Blasa Ochoa, who resentatives to rise with me and applaud the today to congratulate the city of Newcastle, lost her insurance when her employer went work of a dear friend, Bruce G. McAttee. For Washington, which was recently ranked sev- bankrupt, and who has been unable to get an- many years an important member of my own enteenth by Money Magazine on their list of other policy because she has a pre-existing campaigns, I consider Bruce a dear friend and ‘‘America’s Best Small Towns.’’ I’m proud to condition. skilled analyst. I value his capable, proficient represent Newcastle, a city that affords resi- Or Denise from Lakewood who told me that expertise on a broad variety of subjects. I wish dents a unique opportunity to live near the doctors treat her special-needs son like a him the best as he enters this next phase of ‘‘hustle and bustle’’ of everyday life while re- number and not a person. his life. treating into a rural small town setting. The other night, I spoke to several hundred f It is fitting that Money Magazine released its of my neighbors during a telephone town hall, CONGRATULATING THE NATIONAL rankings the same week that Newcastle held and they told me about the problems with the JOINT APPRENTICESHIP TRAIN- a ribbon-cutting ceremony on a multi-year, current system: high costs, exclusions for pre- ING COMMITTEE ON THEIR 20TH multi-phase public works project that shows existing conditions, and the flat out inability to NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE the city’s true colors: leadership, patience and find a plan for those 60 and older. encouragement. Although I couldn’t be at the I’m working so hard on this issue because HON. JOHN D. DINGELL celebration personally, I once again congratu- I know health care reform is what my neigh- late them on the expansion of the Coal Creek bors back home in California want and need. OF MICHIGAN Parkway, to help alleviate the flow of traffic for America’s Affordable Health Choices Act will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its businesses and citizens. fix these problems and more. Friday, July 31, 2009 Newcastle has grown by leaps and bounds, But sadly, there are still many misconcep- Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today developing and offering new attractions and tions out there. to congratulate the National Joint Apprentice- conveniences for citizens and businesses So let me clear some things up.

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Madam Speaker, I rise in HON. JACKIE SPEIER its, have been unsuccessful in controlling the strong support of the Fiscal Year 2010 Depart- growth in healthcare costs. Their idea of con- ment of the Interior, Environment, and Related OF CALIFORNIA Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 2996). This trolling costs is denying care! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES important bill makes timely investments to pro- But a robust public plan, like the one in this tect and preserve our country’s natural re- Friday, July 31, 2009 bill, will give the private plans real competition sources, enhance climate change research and persuade them to change their ways. This and adaptation efforts, empower Native Amer- Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I pay tribute makes health care cheaper for you. ican communities, and support the arts. I today to a man of God who dedicated his life A strong public plan will show how investing thank Chairman OBEY, Chairman DICKS, my to improving the lives of those less fortunate. in comprehensive, high-quality care, including colleagues on the Appropriations Committee, Father Floyd Lotito, the heart and soul of St. preventive care, will make Americans healthier and the House leadership for their hard work Anthony’s Dining Room, left our world on July and save money at the same time. on this legislation. 14, ending his long and valiant struggle with This legislation upholds America’s leader- An NBC/Wall Street Journal Poll from earlier Parkinson’s disease. ship in environmental stewardship. It includes this year showed that 76 percent of American an 8 percent funding increase for the National Born in Los Angeles, as Alfonso Joseph voters want a public health plan option. And I Parks Service and a 6 percent increase for the Lotito, he took Floyd as his religious name am proud to have worked on a bill that gives National Wildlife Refuges. I am pleased that when he entered the Franciscan Order in them just that. the bill includes my language for the first ever 1953, prior to being ordained into the priest- But the public plan option is not the only national, comprehensive study to identify best hood seven years later. He received his Bach- standout provision in this bill. practices to protect and preserve the Mis- elor of Sacred Theology from Old Mission This bill will protect small businesses and sissippi River, America’s greatest waterway. Theological Seminary in Santa Barbara and their employees. Additionally, by passing this bill, Congress is his Masters in Speech and Communication investing in tackling the urgent challenge of Arts from Marquette University. This bill is going to help small businesses global climate change. The bill provides over Before joining the St. Anthony Foundation in offer health insurance to their employees— $178 million for climate change programs in 1968, Father Floyd spent time as a high something most small employers want, but the Department of the Interior, $80 million for school teacher in Santa Barbara and as a par- can’t afford to do right now. climate change planning and on-the-ground ish priest in communities all across our coun- Currently, small businesses pay an average conservation efforts at the Fish and Wildlife try. of 18 percent more for health coverage than Service, and $31 million for climate change large businesses. adaptation activities at the Bureau of Land When I think of Father Floyd, I remember a Management, the National Park Service, and man who knew everyone’s name, yet called But with the America’s Affordable Health Bureau of Indian Affairs. Climate change is us all ‘‘brother’’ or ‘‘sister’’ as a sign of re- Choices Act, small businesses will have ac- happening now, and Congress must invest to spect. He went out of his way to make people cess to the new Health Insurance Exchange, adapt to its impacts on America’s lands and feel special and was known locally for his an- giving them the benefits of lower rates that economy. only large businesses now enjoy. The ex- nual Blessing of the Taxi Fleet and the Bless- My state of Minnesota is blessed with fresh ing of the Animals. change will also give small businesses more water resources, including over 10,000 lakes plans to choose from. and the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Father Floyd’s wisdom and eloquence gar- The bill also creates a new tax credit—worth This legislation provides $667 million—$507 nered him invitations to give the benediction at up to half the cost of health insurance pre- million over FY2009—in much-needed invest- the 1984 Democratic National Convention in miums—to assist small employers who want ments to promote and protect our nation’s San Francisco, the opening of Pacific Bell to offer coverage. great water bodies. This includes $475 million Park in 2000, and many others. for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Finally, small businesses will be exempt The St. Anthony Foundation has ministered which will involve the coordination and col- from the ‘‘pay or play’’ requirements that will to the poor and down-on-their-luck for more laboration of 16 Federal agencies, the States than 40 years, in large part due to Father apply to large employers. Small businesses of the Great Lakes Region, local government, Floyd’s ability to reach people of all types in with a total payroll of $250,000 or less—that’s and citizens groups in an effort to restore the profoundly personal ways. He did not see rich $250,000 in employee payroll, and doesn’t source of 20 percent of the world’s fresh sur- count the owner’s take home pay—will be ex- face water. This bill also directs EPA to invest or poor, he only saw those who could help empt from ‘‘pay or play.’’ in essential research on the human health and and those who needed help. Altogether, the bill makes it easier for small environmental impacts of endocrine disrupting Father Floyd held many positions at St. An- businesses and their employees to afford high compounds and other contaminants in our thony’s, but nearest to his heart was the St. quality care while protecting their bottom line. water supply. Anthony Dining Room. Opened in 1981, it is This bill makes important investments to I encourage my colleagues in both cham- now the leading free-meal program in the city, empower our country’s Native American com- bers and on both sides of the aisle to stop the providing more than 2,500 meals a day to San munities and enhance support of the arts. It bickering—and stop spreading misconceptions Francisco’s poor. Earlier this year, Father provides $6.8 billion for programs at the Bu- that are delaying this much-needed reform bill. Floyd served his 35 millionth meal. reau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Americans cannot wait any longer. They’re Service, including almost an almost $7 million Madam Speaker, our community is fortunate counting on us to get this done. We need to increase in funding for the Urban Indian to have been blessed with Father Floyd. He pass reform that lowers cost, promotes choice Health Program. And finally, H.R. 2996 in- leaves our community better than he found it and provides care for all, no matter where cludes funding increases for the National En- and it brightens my heart to know that San they work or how large—or small—their pay- dowment of the Arts and the National Endow- Francisco has yet another angel to help guide checks. ment for the Humanities. I strongly support us.

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That joy and prosperity may reign for- moving target sets to conduct real world train- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I ever.’’ Lastly, I wish that throughout their won- ing which mirrors Global War on Terror re- rise today to extend my best wishes to two derful life together, Michelle and Michael will quirements. Acquisition of ground moving tar- young Americans who are starting their new always have an abundance of what St. Paul gets, and development of a sensor training life together. On Friday, June 4, 2009, wrote of in his letter to the Corinthians, ‘‘faith, area/instrumented target area within the Barry Michelle Lynn Falkenthal and Michael David hope, and love; and the greatest of these is M. Goldwater Tactical Range addresses the Nichols were joined in matrimony surrounded love.’’ operational requirements which F–16 and fu- by their loving family and friends at the Earl f ture pilots (F–35) will face in defeating urban Burns Miller Japanese Garden located on the and moving targets with high precision. campus of California State University, Long EARMARK DECLARATION (4) Proposed Recipient: Advanced Ceramics Beach. Budget Designation: $2,000,000 Michelle Falkenthal was born in West Co- HON. TRENT FRANKS This funding request supports efforts at the vina, California on December 24, 1979. Her OF ARIZONA U.S. Army Battle Command Battle laboratory mother, Evelyn Bobbitt, is an accounting tech- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at Ft. Huachuca to aggressively pursue experi- nician for the County of San Bernardino, and mental deployment efforts and spiral develop- Friday, July 31, 2009 her stepfather, David Bobbitt, is a director of ment of sensor and micro-transponder tech- audits for Riverside Community College. Her Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Madam Speaker, nologies using the Silver Fox and Manta un- father is Robert Falkenthal, an attorney in pri- pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- manned aerial systems (UAS). Silver Fox and vate practice, and her stepmother is Jennette ards on budget requests, I am submitting the Manta systems’ uniquely compact size and Falkenthal, a homemaker. Michelle graduated following information regarding budget des- stealth technology coupled with the use of ad- from Colton high school and is currently em- ignations I received as part of H.R. 3326: FY vanced sensors and transponders enable ployed as a billing agent for Cox Communica- 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill. them to detect, track, and isolate the smallest tions. (1) Recipient: Robertson Aviation enemy movements, including the emplace- Michael Nichols was born in Arcadia, Cali- Budget Designation: $3,000,000 ment of improvised explosive devices (IEDs)— fornia on December 12, 1980. His mother, This designation funds the procurement of the enemy’s weapon of choice against our Linda Nichols, is a secretary at Arcadia High internal 200 gallon A-kits and B-kits for instal- troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. School, and his father, Ken Nichols, is a gen- lation on UH–60 Black Hawk helicopters oper- f eral contractor. Michael attended Arcadia High ated by the Army National Guard. The Internal School and Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univer- Auxiliary Fuel Tank System is a crashworthy, RECOGNIZING THE EXTRAOR- sity in Prescott, Arizona. He is employed as ballistically self-sealing, single-point pressure DINARY SERVICE OF THE an independent contractor pilot. refuelable internal auxiliary fuel system that UNITED STATES COAST GUARD In this constantly developing age of elec- has been developed and fielded to H–60 heli- AND THE ‘‘JERSEY BOYS OF THE tronic communications, it’s no surprise that the copters operated by the U.S. Army Special USCGC MUNRO’’ young couple first met via the Internet. After Operations, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force several weeks of getting acquainted online, Combat Search and Rescue, and certain units HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN Michelle and Michael had their first date on of the U.S. Army National Guard. Having this OF NEW JERSEY June 5, 2007. They were engaged fifteen system installed on an H–60 helicopter saves IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES months later on September 14, 2008. The lives by reducing the risk of post crash fires by Friday, July 31, 2009 couple enjoys spending time with family and using military standard crashworthy self seal- friends, going to Big Bear Lake, bike riding, ing bladders integrated into rugged aluminum Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. Madam and remodeling their new home, among other honeycomb fiberglass outer containers. The Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the activities. Their many friends say Michelle and resulting system provides ballistic protection United States Coast Guard, and the dedicated Michael are very well suited for each other, for aircrews operating in hostile environments service-men and women who provide invalu- and their families already consider each of and crashworthy protection for all operations. able service to our country. I would especially them a member of the family. The newlywed (2) Recipient: Southwest Gas Corporation like to recognize Lieutenant Junior Grade Paul couple will make their home in the city of Budget Designation: $3,000,000 Windt of Paramus, Lieutenant Junior Grade Chino Hills in Los Angeles County. This funding request is for a Gas Engine Lee Crusius of Hackensack, Boatswain’s Mate Michelle and Michael were joined in their Heat Pump (GEDAC) demonstration. GEDAC 3rd Class Daniel McGrath of West Milford, and wedding celebration in Long Beach by guests provides essential peak electric and winter gas Electronics Technician 2nd Class Lorin Fisher from across town and across the country. load reduction. GEDACs not only provide in- of Jersey City, whose efforts during a heroic Family and friends traveled from Maryland, creased energy efficiency, reduced peak elec- rescue on March 28, 2008 saved the lives of Washington, DC, Sacramento, Oxnard, tricity demand, costs savings to the U.S. mili- 42 fishermen in the Alaskan Sea. These 4 Newberry Park, the Inland Empire, and from tary, resource reductions (water), and reduc- brave crew members of the Coast Guard Cut- across southern California. Special partici- tion of greenhouse gas emissions, it also di- ter Munro, who go by the name ‘‘The Jersey pants in the wedding ceremony included the versifies energy sources and provides the Boys of the USCGC Munro,’’ are New Jersey maid of honor Casandra Holiday, the brides- foundation for grid independence in electricity natives and deserve recognition and com- maids, Sally Lara and Evie Bobbitt, the bride’s production. This type of energy independence mendation for their brave and selfless actions niece and sister respectively, and the is invaluable to a military installation, or other that day. groomsmen Travis Amezcua, Ryan Benigno, facility of national interest, that has to continue Following in the Coast Guard’s rich tradition Caleb Gray, and Dustin Mullins. Leading the to function in the event of a national emer- of service to the American people, these bridal party and assembled family and guests gency. young men, away from their homes and fami- in the wedding celebration and officiating the (3) Proposed Recipient: USAF, Air Edu- lies on Easter morning of 2008, were called to vows was the Reverend Doctor Paul Yestebo cation and Training Command action to rescue the crew of a sinking ship. of the New Hope Community Church in Hun- Budget Designation: $1,500,000 They battled minus 24-degree weather and a tington Beach. This funding request is for Air Education & pitching sea which threatened to throw them Madam Speaker, I offer my best congratula- Training Command (AETC) aircraft range up- overboard, while transporting the freezing tions to the Bobbitt, Falkenthal, and Nichols grades, specifically Barry M. Goldwater Range crew of the sinking ship aboard the Munro. families, and their friends and guests on this (BMGR) improvement projects. Air Education Thanks to the heroics of these brave men, 42

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In addition, H.R. 1293, the Disabled Vet- OF VIRGINIA f erans Home Improvement and Structural Alter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GENERAL SUPPORT OF VETERAN ation Grant Increase Act of 2009, will increase Friday, July 31, 2009 BILLS FOR WEEK OF JULY 27 the amount of authorized grants the Depart- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- ment of Veterans Affairs can pay for improve- er, I rise today to recognize the bravery and HON. MAXINE WATERS ments and structural alterations for homes of fortitude of a very special and courageous OF CALIFORNIA veterans with service-connected disabilities of constituent of mine, Brittany Leap; and her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 50 percent or more. Accordingly, this bill will mother, Sandy, and father, Richard. In Feb- Friday, July 31, 2009 provide much needed assistance for veterans ruary 2006, Brittany was diagnosed with a de- to make any necessary improvements they bilitating and degenerative disorder— Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, I rise in are otherwise unable to fix on their own. As Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumula- strong support for the veterans’ bills consid- many may suffer from service-connected tion (NBIA). ered on the floor this week. I am very pleased physical disabilities impeding their normal life NBIA is a very rare and devastating neuro- that we have reached a point where we can activities, this bill would authorize the VA to in- logical disorder that only gets worse over begin to address the many institutional prob- crease their financial assistance to veterans. time—resulting in constant muscle cramping, lems our returning soldiers endure under the an inability to control one’s body, difficulty with Department of Veteran Affairs. While some of This measure will greatly supplement the bill we passed last Congress, the Homes for He- speech, a loss of peripheral vision, and even these issues can be attributed to administra- blindness. No cure or specific means of treat- tive deficiencies, many of the department’s roes Act, H.R. 3329. Where that bill expanded the supply of permanent housing for veterans, ment currently exists for NBIA, and scientists problems can be helped by increased federal are still baffled by the factors that influence H.R. 1293 will provide the grants to make im- support. These brave men and women de- the disease. provements for veterans’ current homes. serve our support as they risk their lives in Imagine waking up one morning having lost combat. This support should be reflected in Moreover, H.R. 2270, the Veterans Non- the ability to walk, or talk, or even eat. In Brit- appropriate legislative action to ease the bur- profit Research and Education Corporations tany’s case, however, this is no dream. This is dens they confront upon returning home. (NREC) Enhancement Act of 2009 will amend a very real challenge that Brittany faces every While many of us in Congress may disagree federal provisions regarding the establishment day of her life. To make matters worse, one of on our military strategy and presence in Iraq at the Department of Veterans Affairs medical the few laboratories dedicated to researching and Afghanistan, we can all agree that our re- facilities of nonprofit and research and edu- her disease is at risk of having to close its turning veterans deserve far more than what cation corporations (NRECs) to allow an doors because of a lack of funding; doors that they have received upon returning home from NREC to facilitate the conduct of research or upon closing will forfeit the hope of Brittany, combat. education, or both, at more than one VA med- her family, and the thousands of other people Although the Bush Administration initiated suffering from NBIA, that a cure may one day the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, it failed to ical center. This will greatly benefit the VA so that they can have readily available resources be realized. provide for critical veterans’ health care bene- Brittany is determined to continue fighting fits and programs that would have helped to to help them confront challenges facing our veterans. this disease and the potentially devastating reorient our returning troops into society. How- consequences of what will happen if the re- ever, under a new administration and as evi- And H.R. 3155, the Caregiver Assistance search to develop a cure is suspended. She is denced by the bills considered this week, Con- and Resource Enhancement Act will provide unwavering in her pursuit to raise the funds gress is working diligently to introduce and federal assistance to individuals providing non- necessary to keep hope alive, not only for her, pass critical legislation that will provide our institutional extended care to disabled vet- but for everyone else with NBIA. Brittany has veterans with long overdue support and effi- erans. These valuable services include edu- taken it upon herself, with the help of her lov- cient access to medical resources. Therefore, cational and teaching caring techniques; strat- ing parents—and so many others across this I am pleased to support all of the veterans’ egies and skills; nursing care, and mental and great nation—to raise $250,000 by year’s end bills on the floor this week, and I commend my health services. to keep the search for a cure alive. colleagues in Congress for their commitment Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join And finally, H.R. 1803, the Veterans Busi- to our nation’s troops. me in wishing Brittany and her family and all ness Center Act of 2009 will amend the Small A New York Times report published last fall others with NBIA our heartfelt regards for their reported that the nation’s newest veterans, Business Act to direct the Administrator of the efforts to bring an end to this devastating ill- particularly the wounded, are paying an ex- Small Business Administration (SBA) to estab- ness, and I ask they give their support in any ceptionally high price for their service to our lish within the SBA a Veterans Business Cen- way possible to help Brittany in her efforts. I country. According to various veterans’ advo- ter program to provide entrepreneurial training am inspired by Brittany’s determination and I cacy groups, the combination of injury and un- and counseling to veterans. This will create am honored to bring her story to the floor of employment coupled with the long VA dis- yet another resource to benefit our returning this Chamber. ability claims process has forced many vet- veterans who may have trouble finding em- f erans into foreclosure and other financial hard- ployment. ships. Thus, the legislation on the floor this EARMARK DECLARATION Madam Speaker, these are incredibly impor- week will provide for beneficial assistance tant bills, providing our veterans with the fed- through federal appropriations, employment HON. DOUG LAMBORN and housing resources, and improved vet- eral resources so they may have efficient ac- cess to much needed medical assistance, job, OF COLORADO– erans’ medical insurance programs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 3219, the Veterans’ Insurance and and housing support. As a strong advocate for Health Care Improvements Act of 2009 will ex- veterans’ rights, I am pleased to add my voice Friday, July 31, 2009 pand veterans’ insurance and provide much of support for all of these measures. More- Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I recently needed healthcare improvements. Additionally, over, I will be working with my colleagues to submitted a member request declaration for this measure establishes permanent VA au- make sure we continue to provide the nec- the RECORD. In that declaration, I stated that thority to provide hospital care, medical serv- essary resources towards protecting our vet- my requests were in H.R. 2647. It should have ices, and nursing home care to Vietnam-era erans’ rights and ensuring fair and just access read that these requests were in H.R. 3326 as herbicide-exposed veterans and Persian Gulf to their rightful benefits. noted below.

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Requesting Member: Representative DOUG enemy occupation. It was a day of commemo- the enormity of the task that we simply LAMBORN, CO–05 ration and celebration as we recalled the sac- wouldn’t have been able to do it. Our naivete´ Bill Number: H.R. 3326 rifices made for our freedom by our elders then worked to the Japanese’s advantage. Account: RDTE Navy, Line 27, PE We got the job done simply because we didn’t who survived this brutal occupation and of the know that we couldn’t! 0603216N servicemembers who landed on our beaches As we were finishing the airstrip, it was Legal Name of the Requesting Entity: Glob- to liberate us from the oppression of the not possible to simply dismiss it as some- al Near Space Services enemy during war. My predecessor, General thing we were forced to do. Surprisingly, Legal Address of the Requesting Entity: Ben Blaz, penned a narrative about the history most of us looked at it with a kind of pride 8610 Explorer Dr, Ste 140, Colorado Springs, of the Tiyan airfield on this occasion. Today, of proprietorship. It was ours. We made it— CO 80920 the Tiyan airfield is the site of the Antonio B. not only the construction but survived the Description of the Request: Requesting $6 Won Pat Guam International Airport and Gen- incredibly taxing ordeal. This was possible million funding for the Lighter-Than-Air Strato- because of the older men in our forced labor eral Blaz’ narrative was printed in this year’s groups who rose to lead us. There were many spheric UAV for Persistent Communications Liberation Day Special Edition of the Pacific such men but I remember two of them in Relay and Surveillance. This project will de- Daily News. I submit this narrative for print in particular because they were my immediate velop a lighter-than-air, unmanned aerial vehi- the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. It helps us con- leaders—Frank D. Perez and Nito Cristobal. cle (UAV) that will fly at 85,000 feet for three nect the past with the present. It also helps us We worked together, we prayed together and, to four months, providing low cost, persistent gain an appreciation for the history of the on occasion, we laughed together. It was 1944 surveillance, high bandwidth and over the hori- landscape that continues to serve today as an and I was 16. zon communications needed to effectively fight important transportation link for our island. Evidently, American reconnaissance terrorism, achieve maritime domain aware- planes noticed that the airstrip was nearing This is one story of many through which we completion and it became a daily target for ness, protect critical infrastructures and secure can understand and interpret the period of oc- bombing. Seeing the American planes bomb national borders. cupation, and the trials experienced and en- the airstrip in daylight was a tonic beyond Requesting Member: Representative DOUG dured by the Chamorro people. description even though we knew we had to LAMBORN, CO–05 NIHI TA TASSO ... repair the runway that same night guarded Bill Number: H.R. 3326 Time and tide have eroded and buried rem- by soldiers angered similarly beyond descrip- Account: RDTE Air Force, Line 8, PE nants of the barricades and trenches on the tion. One of the ironies of our forced labor 0602201F beaches of our island. The verdant jungle has was how it played against one of the most Legal Name of the Requesting Entity: Colo- reclaimed the old concentration camp sites cherished of Chamorro traditions, adalak, over the past six and a half decades. Heavy whereby neighbors helped one another build rado Engineering, Inc houses or prepare fields for crops. We partici- Legal Address of the Requesting Entity: foliage and buildings now camouflage pill- boxes and fortifications anchored along ex- pated in adalak willingly and from our 1310 United Heights, Suite 105 Colorado pected landing sites to obstruct the advance hearts in keeping with our custom and tradi- Springs, CO 80921 of liberating forces. tion. The closest English translation of the Description of the Request: Requesting $3 In contrast, a modest landing strip, built word is ‘‘happy labor.’’ This was not so when million funding for the Unmanned Sense, at Tiyan under extreme duress and a perva- we were digging caves, constructing barri- Track, and Avoid Radar (USTAR) for low rate sive sense of personal insecurity by the cades and felling the jungle to build an air- initial production of an advanced radar system Chamorros during the occupation in World strip. for the Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle War II, has risen from the ashes of war, a la In an incredible twist of fate, on June 20, 1944, during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, platform to detect and track large and small the legendary Phoenix. It continues to grow with each passing year and now accommo- the Japanese lost more than 400 planes in a targets. USTAR will allow the UAV to identify dates millions of visitors and handles thou- resounding defeat in air combat which U.S. potential collision risks and increase maneu- sands of tons of food and cargo so vital to the Naval aviators referred to as the Great Mari- vering capability in controlled airspace and im- island’s economy. Remarkably, Tiyan is the anas Turkey Shoot. A month later, Guam prove operability in adverse weather condi- Chamorro word for stomach and the airfield was liberated by U.S. Marines, soldiers, sail- tions. there serves as Guam’s breadbasket. Visitors ors and airmen. Following the capture of the Requesting Member: Representative DOUG from Asia, North America, and elsewhere as Tiyan airstrip, we watched with astonish- ment and great delight as U.S. Navy Seabees LAMBORN, CO–05 well as local citizens routinely arrive and de- widened, extended, and surfaced the runway Bill Number: H.R. 3326 part from the airport, seemingly oblivious to how dearly we paid, with blood and tears, to with remarkable efficiency in but a few days. Account: RDTE Defense-wide, Line 89, PE carve its foundation out of a jungle for the Seeing U.S. planes land and take off from 0603898C enemy. ‘‘our’’ airstrip to continue the war against Legal Name of the Requesting Entity: Not The latte stones of antiquity enjoy a spe- Japan made grown men cry. And teenagers, Applicable cial place in our history. Considering the cir- too. Legal Address of the Requesting Entity: Not cumstances under which the original landing Poetic justice comes to mind. Applicable strip was built and its indispensability to the f Description of the Request: Requesting island’s future, it has attained memorial $500,000 funding for an Independent Advisory stature at least among those who wielded IN MEMORY OF MANETTE SEADY the primitive tools to build it. It makes a Group to review Ballistic Missile Defense worthy companion to the latte stone which, (BMD) Education and Training Needs and rec- interestingly enough, was also used as foun- HON. MARCY KAPTUR ommend a BMD education and training solu- dation stone, among others, by our ances- OF OHIO tion to include a recommendation of roles and tors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES responsibilities, organizational structure, and/ The airport today dwarfs what we achieved Friday, July 31, 2009 or resources and facilities for integrated mis- during the occupation but it was built with sile defense training. earth movers, bulldozers, backhoe, and Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, from biblical steamrollers. If, during the occupation, we times, each of us can recall images of strong f had known the wonders that modern tech- women carrying heavy water jars—bringing NIHI TA HASSO, UNHAPPY nology could perform, we might have said that what was being asked of us was impos- the precious, essential liquid of life to family, LABOR—A HISTORY OF THE sible. And, having decided that, we might to friends, to community. Water takes a spe- TIYAN AIRFIELD, GUAM never have completed the airstrip. We would cial place in the Catholic Mass, recalling the never have been able to overcome the psy- holiest moments of Christian celebration. HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO chological barrier that we would have cre- Jesus blessed the water and then blessed the ated between us and the job’s completion. OF GUAM people with that water. The women who car- There would have been nothing that the Jap- ried water would gather at the well. Others IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES anese could do to make us get the project would be drawn to conversation with them, Friday, July 31, 2009 done. It would not be that we would have worked more slowly. In the actual construc- and from their gatherings, community came to Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, on July tion, our lack of enthusiasm translated to a be built, gently and progressively, conversa- 21, 2009, our community on Guam marked snail’s pace in any event. Rather, we would tion, one by one. Ancient history rarely re- the 65th anniversary of our liberation from have been so daunted by our perception of corded women’s words. We know now, it

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She made her and—as we all know now, courageous—car- staff here today: Steve, Sue, Theresa and passage with grace and coverage. At twilight rying her water jar with sparkling eyes, a Karen among them. on the day of her passage, her cousin recalls broad smile, humor and generosity. She gave Theresa has written: she saw a rainbow through the trees, but you an extra portion. Her wisdom, born of It is just so hard to imagine life without there had been no rain. Truly, Manette was a faith, hard work and ethnic and gender sensi- our Manette . . . the Fulton County Fair ‘‘Blessed Woman At the Well.’’ tivity was an endless fountain for those who (she loved the ribbon chips and getting tacos could appreciate it. from J & A Taco Wagon from Defiance), hav- f She ministered to all who crossed her path. ing dinner at Byblo’s and looking at Christ- And importantly, she plowed her own path to mas lights (Manette asked Sue and me to be HONORING KELLI REICHERT seek those who others might not know. She mystery judges for the Chamber’s Christmas did so unselfishly, with a rare spirit of self-giv- light contest) . . . none of that will be the HON. SAM GRAVES same. She loved her community, her family, ing. She worked hard, at every worthy task OF MISSOURI and had such a warm heart. she undertook. She was a laboring woman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who labored with love. Now, I have met thousands upon thousands As a child at her father and mother’s side, of people in my own life. But there has been Friday, July 31, 2009 she would rise at 4 am to accompany her dad only one Manette, my sister-friend, The Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly as he opened the family restaurant called ‘‘Blessed Woman of Delta with the Water Jar’’. rise today to recognize Kelli Reichert. On July Najaim’s and then Manette’s. She hated that There is much I did not know about her family. 16, 2009, Kelli received a Gold Medal while early rise but she learned to fill water glasses I was reminded yesterday, her father ran for competing at the National Family, Career and of countless people of all ages and stations. the Mayor of Delta, Of course, Manette ran for Community Leaders of America National No one was a stranger at the Seady fountain. the Fulton County Recorder. Each took rep- Leadership Conference. This is the highest She learned about community at a young age. resentative government a step forward. award in the nation for her FCCLA event. She was comfortable with people, most espe- As a representative of our Congressional of- She has been very active with her local cially from Delta. She never wanted to leave fice in Fulton County, she stayed in touch with chapter and has contributed greatly to her them. She reminisced last week about the hundreds of people. She let us know what area through her service. Not only has she beauty of Delbert Dunbar’s gardens, the their concerns were. She took her duties very distinguished herself through her involvement, Democratic women’s club, St. Casper’s and seriously. She practiced the route to events she has earned the respect of her family, Father Ed. When I asked her, ‘‘Manette, what twice the day before. She planned every mo- peers, and community. especially did you want me to share with ment at every event. She left nothing to Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join those who will gather to celebrate your life?’’ chance. She always worked hard, a laboring me in commending Kelli Reichert for her ac- She replied: ‘‘Tell them how we worked to woman who provided her own sustenance, complishments with the National Family, Ca- help the seniors.’’ The idea for creating for our cared for her parents, working 28 years at reer and Community Leaders of America and country The Senior Farmer’s Market coupons Aunt Jane’s Foods, and upon its closure, as for her efforts put forth in achieving the high- was formed here, where it now serves 23,000 an Administrative Assistant at the Fulton Mill est distinction in the National Leadership Con- seniors in northwest Ohio, well as millions Service. ference competition.

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