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SENATE BILLS REFERRED the Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 107 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 148 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002 No. 31 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was Your own way, bring all beyond their MARCH 14, 2002. called to order by the Speaker pro tem- imagining to the fulfillment of Your Hon. DENNIS J. HASTERT, pore (Mr. OTTER). promise within them. Speaker, House of Representatives, Renew America these days in a new Washington, DC. f DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- moral consciousness that will have the tify you, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER world respect us once again as the land of the House of Representatives, that I have PRO TEMPORE of the free and the home of the brave, been served with a subpoena for trial testi- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- now and forever. Amen. mony issued by the United States District fore the House the following commu- f Court for the Western District of Louisiana nication from the Speaker: in a criminal case pending there. THE JOURNAL After consultation with the Office of Gen- WASHINGTON, DC, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The eral Counsel, I have determined that it is March 18, 2002. consistent with the precedents and privileges I hereby appoint the Honorable C.L. Chair has examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and announces of the House to comply with the subpoena. ‘‘BUTCH’’ OTTER to act as Speaker pro tem- Sincerely, pore on this day. to the House his approval thereof. JENNIFER LAWRENCE, J. DENNIS HASTERT, Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Former Staff Assistant to Congressman Speaker of the House of Representatives. nal stands approved. Jim McCrery of Louisiana. f f f PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SENATE BILLS REFERRED The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The A bill of the Senate of the following Coughlin, offered the following prayer: Chair will lead the House in the Pledge title was taken from the Speaker’s Lord God of Redemption, humanly of Allegiance. table and, under the rule, referred as we are always in search for freedom. The SPEAKER pro tempore led the follows: Pledge of Allegiance as follows: Sometimes oppression comes from out- S. 2019. An act to extend the authority of side ourselves; sometimes our limita- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the the Export-Import Bank until April 30, 2002, tions are from within. Your spirit United States of America, and to the Repub- was referred to the Committee on Financial alone sets us internally free to realize lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Services. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. peace. f The Mosaic Passover and Exodus and f the Paschal Mystery of Jesus’ death MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ADJOURNMENT and resurrection help us interpret how A message from the Senate by Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without You always lead Your people through Monahan, one of its clerks, announced objection, the House stands adjourned suffering and death to the everlasting that the Senate has passed bills of the until 12:30 p.m. tomorrow for morning freedom You promise. following titles in which the concur- hour debates. Enable Members of Congress to enter rence of the House is requested: There was no objection. by faith into the approaching feasts Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 4 min- S. 1372. An act to reauthorize the Export- and experience the mysterious promise Import Bank of the United States. utes p.m.), under its previous order, the You present to us today. Guide them S. 2019. An act to extend the authority of House adjourned until tomorrow, with an integrity of life and good judg- the Export-Import Bank until April 30, 2002. March 19, 2002, at 12:30 p.m., for morn- ment to lead Your people to greater f ing hour debates. and lasting freedom. f Some people need to be freed of sick- COMMUNICATION FROM FORMER ness and hunger; some need to be freed STAFF ASSISTANT TO THE HON- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, of injustice and terrorism. Some are ORABLE JIM MCCRERY, MEMBER ETC. caught in their own patterns of preju- OF CONGRESS Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive dice and revenge; some are desperate The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- communications were taken from the because of their anger and greed. In fore the House the following commu- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: subtle yet profound ways, Lord, Your nication from Jennifer Lawrence, 5914. A letter from the Administrator, De- spirit can free people from self-inter- former staff assistant to the Honorable partment of Agriculture, transmitting the est, loneliness and compulsions. In JIM MCCRERY, Member of Congress: Department’s final rule—Cranberries Grown 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. H935 . H936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 18, 2002 in the States of Massachusetts, et al.; In- Department’s final rule—Tobacco Inspec- [FRL–7157–3] received March 8, 2002, pursuant creased Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV01– tion; Growers’ Referendum Results [Docket to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 929–3 FR] received March 6, 2002, pursuant to No. TB–00–23] received March 6, 2002, pursu- Energy and Commerce. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 5936. A letter from the Principal Deputy Agriculture. on Agriculture. Associate Administrator, Environmental 5915. A letter from the Administrator, De- 5926. A letter from the Administrator, De- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the partment of Agriculture, transmitting the cy’s final rule—National Emission Standards Department’s final rule—Dried Prunes Pro- Department’s final rule—Hass Avocado Pro- for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Solvent Ex- duced in California; Increased Assessment motion, Research, and Information Order; traction for Vegetable Oil Production [FRL– Rate [Docket No. FV01–993–3 FR] received Referendum Procedures [FV–01–706–FR] re- 7155–9] received March 8, 2002, pursuant to 5 March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ceived March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- ergy and Commerce. culture. culture. 5937. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 5916. A letter from the Acting Adminis- 5927. A letter from the Administrator, De- for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, trator, Department of Agriculture, transmit- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the transmitting the Department’s report enti- ting the Department’s final rule—Nectarines Department’s final rule—Limes Grown in tled ‘‘Country Reports on Human Rights Grown in California; Increased Assessment Florida and Imported Limes; Suspension of Practices for 2001,’’ pursuant to 22 U.S.C. Rate [Docket No. FV01–916–2 FR] received Regulations [Docket No. FV01–911–2 FR] re- 2151n(d); to the Committee on International March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ceived March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Relations. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 5938. A letter from the Director, Congres- culture. culture. sional Budget Office, transmitting the report 5917. A letter from the Acting Adminis- 5928. A letter from the Administrator, De- to waive deduction of pay requirement for a trator, Department of Agriculture, transmit- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the reemployed annuitant; to the Committee on ting the Department’s final rule—Irish Pota- Department’s final rule—Winter Pears Government Reform. toes Grown in Colorado; Increased Assess- Grown in Oregon and Washington; The Es- 5939. A letter from the Director, Fish and ment Rate [Docket No. FV01–948–3 FR] re- tablishment of a Supplemental Rate of As- Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, ceived March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. sessment for the Beurre d’Anjou Variety of transmitting the Department’s final rule— 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Pears and of a Definition for Organically Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and culture. Produced Pears [Docket No. FV01–927–1 FR] 5918. A letter from the Administrator, De- Plants; Endangered Status for the Buena received March 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment of Agriculture, transmitting the Vista Lake shrew (Sorex ornatus relictus) 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Department’s final rule—Domestic Dates (RIN: 1018–AG04) received March 6, 2002, pur- culture. Produced or Packed in Riverside County, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 5929. A letter from the Administrator, De- California; Increased Assessment Rate mittee on Resources. partment of Agriculture, transmitting the [Docket No. FV01–987–1 FR] received March 5940. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- Department’s final rule—Hazelnuts Grown in 6, 2002, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to trator for Fisheries, National Marine Fish- Oregon and Washington; Establishment of the Committee on Agriculture. eries Service, National Oceanic and Atmos- 5919. A letter from the Administrator, De- Reporting Requirements for Imported Hazel- pheric Administration, transmitting the Ad- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the nuts [Docket No.
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