E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 111 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 156 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010 No. 2 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 11 a.m. House of Representatives TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010

The House met at noon and was RECESS Capito Ellsworth Holt called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Capps Emerson Honda The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Capuano Engel Hoyer pore (Mr. MORAN of Virginia). ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Cardoza Eshoo Hunter declares the House in recess until ap- Carnahan Etheridge Inslee f Carney Fallin Israel proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Carson (IN) Farr Issa Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 1 Carter Fattah Jackson (IL) DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER minute p.m.), the House stood in recess Cassidy Filner Jackson Lee Castle Flake PRO TEMPORE until approximately 6:30 p.m. (TX) Castor (FL) Fleming Jenkins The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- f Chaffetz Forbes Johnson (GA) Childers Fortenberry Johnson (IL) fore the House the following commu- Clay Foster nication from the Speaker: b 1832 Johnson, Sam Cleaver Foxx Jones WASHINGTON, DC, Clyburn Frank (MA) Jordan (OH) AFTER RECESS Coble Franks (AZ) January 12, 2010. Kagen Coffman (CO) Frelinghuysen I hereby appoint the Honorable JAMES P. The recess having expired, the House Kanjorski Cohen Fudge Kaptur MORAN to act as Speaker pro tempore on this was called to order by the Speaker at 6 Cole Garamendi Kennedy day. o’clock and 32 minutes p.m. Conaway Garrett (NJ) Kildee NANCY PELOSI, Connolly (VA) Giffords Speaker of the House of Representatives. f Conyers Gingrey (GA) Kilpatrick (MI) Cooper Gohmert Kilroy CALL OF THE HOUSE Costello Gonzalez King (IA) f King (NY) The SPEAKER. The Clerk will utilize Courtney Goodlatte Crowley Gordon (TN) Kirkpatrick (AZ) the electronic system to ascertain the Kissell PRAYER Cuellar Granger presence of a quorum. Culberson Graves Klein (FL) Cummings Grayson Kline (MN) The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Members will record their presence Kosmas Coughlin, offered the following prayer: Dahlkemper Green, Al by electronic device. Davis (CA) Green, Gene Kratovil As the 111th Congress reassembles to The call was taken by electronic de- Davis (IL) Griffith Kucinich meet its constitutional commitments vice, and the following Members re- Davis (KY) Guthrie Lamborn Lance in its second session, may the pro- sponded to their names: Davis (TN) Hall (TX) DeFazio Halvorson Larsen (WA) phetic cry of Israel, from the prophet, [Roll No. 1] DeGette Hare Larson (CT) Latham be heard in the hearts of all Members Ackerman Becerra Boucher Delahunt Harman LaTourette and in the attitude of all America’s Adler (NJ) Berkley Boyd DeLauro Harper Latta Alexander Biggert Brady (TX) Dent Hastings (WA) people: Lee (NY) Altmire Bilirakis Bright Diaz-Balart, L. Heinrich As the Lord has called you Levin Andrews Bishop (GA) Broun (GA) Diaz-Balart, M. Heller Lewis (GA) for the victory of justice, Arcuri Bishop (NY) Brown (SC) Dicks Hensarling Linder I have grasped you by the hand. Austria Bishop (UT) Brown, Corrine Dingell Herger Lipinski Baca Blackburn Brown-Waite, Doggett Herseth Sandlin I formed you and set you LoBiondo Bachmann Blumenauer Ginny Donnelly (IN) Higgins Loebsack as a covenant of the people; Bachus Blunt Buchanan Doyle Hill Lofgren, Zoe a light for all the nations. Baird Boccieri Burgess Dreier Himes Accomplish great deeds in and Baldwin Boehner Burton (IN) Driehaus Hinchey Lowey Duncan Hinojosa Lucas through us, Lord, and make these days Barrow Bonner Butterfield Bartlett Boozman Buyer Edwards (MD) Hirono Luetkemeyer ´ a time of great promise and fulfilled Barton (TX) Boren Camp Ehlers Hodes Lujan blessings. Amen. Bean Boswell Cao Ellison Holden Lummis

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VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2010 Lungren, Daniel Pastor (AZ) Sherman PROVIDING FOR A COMMITTEE TO House shall be noon on Mondays, 10 a.m. on E. Paul Shimkus NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT OF THE Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9 Lynch Paulsen Shuster a.m. on all other days of the week. Maffei Payne Sires ASSEMBLY OF THE CONGRESS Maloney Pelosi Skelton Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I send to The resolution was agreed to. Manzullo Pence Slaughter A motion to reconsider was laid on Markey (CO) Perlmutter the desk a privileged resolution and Smith (NE) the table. Markey (MA) Perriello Smith (NJ) ask for its immediate consideration. Marshall Peters Smith (TX) The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Massa Peterson Smith (WA) lows: f Matheson Petri Snyder Matsui Pingree (ME) Space H. RES. 998 McCarthy (NY) Pitts Speier MAKING IN ORDER MORNING-HOUR McCaul Polis (CO) Resolved, That a committee of two Mem- Spratt bers be appointed by the Speaker on the part DEBATE McClintock Pomeroy Stark McCollum Posey of the House of Representatives to join with Stearns Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I ask McCotter Price (GA) Stupak a committee on the part of the Senate to no- McDermott Price (NC) unanimous consent that the order of Sullivan tify the President of the United States when McGovern Putnam the House of January 6, 2009, providing Sutton a quorum of each House has assembled and McHenry Quigley Tanner Congress is ready to receive any communica- for morning-hour debate be extended McIntyre Rangel Taylor for the remainder of the 111th Con- McKeon Rehberg tion that he may be pleased to make. Teague McMahon Reichert gress, except that House Resolution Terry The resolution was agreed to. McMorris Reyes 1000 shall supplant House Resolution 10 Thompson (CA) A motion to reconsider was laid on Rodgers Richardson Thompson (MS) and the date of May 17, 2010, shall be McNerney Rodriguez the table. Thompson (PA) used in lieu of May 18, 2009. Meek (FL) Roe (TN) f Melancon Rogers (AL) Thornberry The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mica Rogers (MI) Tiahrt APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF Tierney objection to the request of the gen- Michaud Rooney COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE Miller (FL) Roskam Titus tleman from Maryland? Miller (MI) Ross Tonko PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO There was no objection. Miller (NC) Rothman (NJ) Towns HOUSE RESOLUTION 998 Miller, Gary Roybal-Allard Tsongas Miller, George Royce Turner The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- f Minnick Ruppersberger Upton ant to House Resolution 998, and the Van Hollen Mitchell Rush order of the House of January 6, 2010, MAKING IN ORDER CONSIDER- Moore (KS) Ryan (WI) Vela´ zquez Moran (KS) Salazar Walden the Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- ATION OF VETO MESSAGE ON Moran (VA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Walz pointment of the following Members to HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 64 Murphy (NY) T. Wasserman the committee on the part of the House Schultz Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I ask Murphy, Patrick Sanchez, Loretta to join a committee on the part of the Murphy, Tim Sarbanes Watson unanimous consent that if a veto mes- Senate to notify the President of the Murtha Scalise Watt sage on House Joint Resolution 64 is Myrick Schakowsky Waxman United States when a quorum of each laid before the House on this legisla- Nadler (NY) Schauer Weiner House has assembled and that Congress Welch tive day, then after the message is read Napolitano Schiff is ready to receive any communication Neal (MA) Schmidt Westmoreland and the objections of the President are Whitfield that he may be pleased to make: Neugebauer Schrader spread at large upon the Journal, fur- Nunes Schwartz Wilson (OH) the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Wilson (SC) ther consideration of the veto message Nye Scott (GA) HOYER) and Oberstar Scott (VA) Wittman and the joint resolution shall be post- the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Obey Sensenbrenner Wolf poned until the legislative day of Olson Serrano Woolsey BOEHNER). Olver Sessions Wu Wednesday, January 13, 2010; and that Owens Sestak Yarmuth f on that legislative day, the House shall Pallone Shadegg Young (AK) TO INFORM THE SENATE THAT A proceed to the constitutional question Pascrell Shea-Porter Young (FL) QUORUM OF THE HOUSE HAS AS- of reconsideration and dispose of such SEMBLED question without intervening motion. b 1907 Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I send to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the desk a privileged resolution and objection to the request of the gen- OWENS). On this roll call, 373 Members ask for its immediate consideration. tleman from Maryland? have recorded their presence. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- There was no objection. A quorum is present. lows: f H. RES. 999 f Resolved, That the Clerk of the House in- form the Senate that a quorum of the House COMMUNICATION FROM THE THE JOURNAL is present and that the House is ready to pro- CLERK OF THE HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ceed with business. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Chair has examined the Journal of the The resolution was agreed to. fore the House the following commu- proceedings of January 5, 2010, and an- A motion to reconsider was laid on nication from the Clerk of the House of nounces to the House his approval the table. Representatives: thereof. f OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- PROVIDING FOR THE HOUR OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, nal stands approved. Washington, DC, December 30, 2009. MEETING OF THE HOUSE Hon. NANCY PELOSI, f Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I send to The Speaker, The Capitol, House of Representa- the desk a privileged resolution and tives, Washington, DC. DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- permission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the lows: gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. SMITH) tives, I have the honor to transmit a mes- H. RES. 1000 come forward and lead the House in the sage received from the White House on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 1:20 p.m., Pledge of Allegiance. Resolved, That unless otherwise ordered, before Monday, May 17, 2010, the hour of containing the returned enrollment of H.J. Mr. SMITH of Nebraska led the daily meeting of the House shall be 2 p.m. on Res. 64 and a memorandum of disapproval Pledge of Allegiance as follows: Mondays; noon on Tuesdays; and 10 a.m. on from the President. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all With best wishes, I am United States of America, and to the Repub- other days of the week; and from Monday, Sincerely, lic for which it stands, one nation under God, May 17, 2010, for the remainder of the 111th LORRAINE C. MILLER, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Congress, the hour of daily meeting of the Clerk of the House.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE January 12, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11 FURTHER CONTINUING APPRO- TO MODIFY DUTY-FREE TREAT- insight and impartiality that typified PRIATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 2010— MENT UNDER THE GENERALIZED journalism at its best. VETO MESSAGE FROM THE SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES, AND In that time, Dave’s career has been PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED FOR OTHER PURPOSES—MES- repeatedly recognized by his col- STATES (H. DOC. NO. 111–84) SAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF leagues. His honors include, among The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. others, the A.I.R. Lifetime Achieve- fore the House the following veto mes- NO. 111–85) ment Award, Maryland and Virginia sage from the President of the United The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- AP Broadcast Journalism Reporting States: fore the House the following message Awards, and induction in the Society from the President of the United of Professional Journalists Hall of f States; which was read and, together Fame. Decades of listeners have turned with the accompanying papers, referred to Dave for inside knowledge on how MEMORANDUM OF DISAPPROVAL to the Committee on Ways and Means their Congress works. The enactment of H.R. 3326 (Depart- and ordered to be printed: Along with many other Members of Congress, I am glad to call Dave a ment of Defense Appropriations Act, To the Congress of the United States: 2010, Public Law 111–118), which was friend. We share our home State of The Generalized System of Pref- Maryland and an abiding love of the in- signed into law on December 19, 2009, erences (GSP) offers duty-free treat- has rendered the enactment of H.J. stitution of the House of Representa- ment to specified products that are im- tives. And I trust that that love will in- Res. 64 (Continuing Appropriations, FY ported from designated beneficiary de- 2010) unnecessary. Accordingly, I am spire Dave’s works here for many years veloping countries. The GSP is author- to come. As he has often said, and I withholding my approval from the bill. ized by title V of the Trade Act of 1974, (The Pocket Veto Case, 279 U.S. 655 quote, ‘‘As long as I have a seat cov- as amended (the ‘‘Act’’). ering the greatest show on Earth and (1929)). In accordance with sections To leave no doubt that the bill is can witness history being made, I’m 502(f)(1)(A) and 502(f)(2) of the Act, I am going to keep reporting.’’ being vetoed as unnecessary legisla- providing notification of my intent to tion, in addition to withholding my Dave, we hope you do. You do it well. add the Republic of Maldives to the list God bless you and congratulations. signature, I am also returning H.J. Res. of beneficiary developing countries 64 to the Clerk of the House of Rep- under the GSP program and my intent f resentatives, along with this Memo- to terminate the designations of Cro- CBS’ ‘‘60 MINUTES’’ WINS LAP DOG randum of Disapproval. atia and Equatorial Guinea as bene- AWARD BARACK OBAMA. ficiary developing countries under the THE WHITE HOUSE, December 30, 2009. (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was GSP program. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ob- given permission to address the House In Proclamation 6813 of July 28, 1995, jections of the President will be spread for 1 minute and to revise and extend the designation of Maldives as a bene- at large upon the Journal, and the veto his remarks.) ficiary developing country for purposes message and the joint resolution will Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, of the GSP program was suspended. be printed as a House document. CBS’ ‘‘60 Minutes’’ is the winner of the After considering the criteria set forth Pursuant to the order of the House of Media Fairness Caucus’ highly un-cov- in sections 501 and 502 of the Act, I today, further consideration of the eted ‘‘Lap Dog Award’’ for this week’s have determined that the suspension of veto message and the joint resolution most glaring example of media bias. the designation of Maldives as a GSP are postponed until the legislative day A new book called ‘‘Game Change’’ beneficiary developing country should of Wednesday, January 13, 2010, and has brought to light comments made be ended. that on that legislative day, the House by the Senate majority leader that In addition, I have determined that shall proceed to the constitutional some people find offensive. On Sunday, Croatia and Equatorial Guinea have question of reconsideration and dispose ‘‘60 Minutes’’ featured a 13-minute each become a ‘‘high income’’ country, of such question without intervening story about the book and interviewed as defined by the official statistics of motion. its authors. Not once did ‘‘60 Minutes’’ the International Bank for Reconstruc- mention the majority leader’s com- f tion and Development. In accordance ments. Instead, they devoted 10 min- with section 502(e) of the Act, I have utes to negative comments about b 1915 determined that the designations of former Governor Sarah Palin. Croatia and Equatorial Guinea as bene- What an astounding example of bi- COMMUNICATION FROM THE ficiary developing countries under the ased journalism. It is no wonder five CLERK OF THE HOUSE GSP program should be terminated, ef- out of six Americans see the national The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- fective January 1, 2011. news media as ‘‘very or somewhat bi- fore the House the following commu- BARACK OBAMA. ased,’’ according to a recent public nication from the Clerk of the House of THE WHITE HOUSE, December 23, 2009. opinion poll. Representatives: f CBS and ‘‘60 Minutes’’ should report the facts, not engage in double stand- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ards. DAVE MCCONNELL Washington, DC, December 29, 2009. f Hon. NANCY PELOSI, (Mr. HOYER asked and was given The Speaker, The Capitol, House of Representa- permission to address the House for 1 HONORING TONY CARNEMOLLA tives, Washington, DC. minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. MCNERNEY asked and was DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: pursuant to the marks.) given permission to address the House permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to- for 1 minute.) of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- tives, I have the honor to transmit a sealed night to salute a Washington cor- Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, today envelope received from the White House on respondent, Dave McConnell, who is a I ask my colleagues to join me in hon- Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 1:41 p.m., and good friend of mine and who this oring the life of Tony Carnemolla, who said to contain a message from the President month is marking his 45th anniversary recently passed away at age 74. whereby he transmits a proclamation he has with WTOP radio. Tony made a difference in the lives of issued entitled, ‘‘TO MODIFY DUTY-FREE Since 1965, Dave has been a Wash- countless residents of our community. TREATMENT UNDER THE GENERALIZED ington radio institution; and since 1981, His active involvement as commander SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES, AND FOR he has been reporting full time from of VFW Post 75 in Danville and civic OTHER PURPOSES.’’ With best wishes, I am Capitol Hill. I dare say that every one organizations like the Exchange Club Sincerely, of us in this Chamber has had an oppor- serves as a lasting example for the resi- LORRAINE C. MILLER, tunity to talk to our friend, David dents of Danville and the San Ramon Clerk of the House. McConnell. He has reported with the Valley.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2010 At age 17, Tony Carnemolla joined lifetime of achievement. He gave peo- small and medium-sized companies. the Army to serve our great Nation ple lots of love and happiness and rea- Well, they are not doing that. They are during the Korean War. Later, he be- sons to stay together, he and Al Green. hoarding it. They are using the money came a tireless volunteer and advocate He leaves two wonderful daughters, to try to take over other banks. for his fellow veterans. He spearheaded two grandsons who became his sons, a H.R. 4414 draws on the movement the effort to renovate the Veterans Me- stepson, a musical history and a musi- that is happening right now in the U.K. morial Building in Danville and volun- cal tradition that will live on forever. and around the world, where people are teered at countless local events to ben- We will all miss Willie Mitchell and ap- waking up that if banks are not there efit veterans. preciate the fact that he came our way to help with the economy of the Na- Tony was a warm and respected lead- and helped produce the Memphis sound. tion, then they should have to pay a se- rious tax on their bonuses. er and a dear friend. He will be missed. f I ask my colleagues to join me in hon- f JOBS IN THE NEW YEAR oring the memory of Tony Carnemolla OUR FOUNDING FATHERS, THE and in sending our thoughts and pray- (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given CONSTITUTION, AND THE REVO- ers to his beloved family and friends. permission to address the House for 1 LUTION f minute and to revise and extend his re- marks.) (Mr. ROONEY asked and was given HONORING ARMY SPECIALIST Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, last permission to address the House for 1 JASON JOHNSTON week the Bureau of Labor and Statis- minute.) Mr. ROONEY. Mr. Speaker, James (Mr. LEE of New York asked and was tics released its final economic report Madison said in Federalist 45: ‘‘The given permission to address the House for 2009. Unfortunately, the report powers delegated by the proposed Con- for 1 minute.) showed the year ending on a very dis- stitution to the Federal Government Mr. LEE of New York. On December appointing note: 85,000 more jobs lost are few and defined. Those which are to 26, our Nation lost a true hero. and 10 percent unemployment for the remain with the State governments are Army Specialist Jason Johnston of month of December. numerous and indefinite.’’ Albion, New York, was killed in action It is very clear that the excessive Later codified in the 10th Amend- in southern Afghanistan while serving borrowing and spending in Washington ment, the Founding Fathers intended on his second tour of duty. He volun- is not paying off where it is needed the powers of the States to act as a teered to return, feeling a strong com- most: job creation. In fact, just this check on those of the Federal Govern- mitment to his fellow soldiers and in- week, an investigation by the Associ- ment, and the Supreme Court said, in sisting on joining them for a second de- ated Press found that large portions of 1975, that ‘‘Congress may not exercise ployment. the $787 billion stimulus plan had ‘‘no power in a fashion that impairs the Specialist Johnston was an elite sol- effect on local employment.’’ States’ integrity or ability to function dier, the top 1 percent, according to a Mr. Speaker, Americans across the effectively.’’ major general with the U.S. Army at country have already made their 2010 Mr. Speaker, time and time again, Fort Bragg, where Jason was stationed. New Year’s resolutions. Congress now this Congress over the past year has His bravery was without question and needs to make its own, and that is that forgotten the purpose of the 10th his valor beyond measure. job creation will be our number one Amendment, from hate crimes to It is because of the sacrifices that priority. health care. We either stand with the our Nation’s brave soldiers like Spe- An economic recovery without jobs is Founding Fathers, the Constitution, cialist Johnston make each and every not a recovery. I urge Congress, as we and the Revolution, or we don’t. And, if day in regions far across the globe that get back to work this month, to finally we do not, we do so at our peril. keep Americans sleeping safely at work together to enact real bipartisan f night. solutions that will give the American AMERICA MUST ANSWER THE Specialist Johnston was one of the people what they want: more jobs, CALL Nation’s finest soldiers. As his family without breaking the bank. (Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas asked said last week, he ‘‘was a hometown f hero who died serving the country he and was given permission to address H.R. 4414 loved.’’ He will be missed. the House for 1 minute.) Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. f (Mr. KUCINICH asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 Speaker, Happy New Year to America. HONORING WILLIE MITCHELL minute and to revise and extend his re- As we start this new year, I believe it (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- marks.) is important to clarify a lot of mis- mission to address the House for 1 Mr. KUCINICH. I have introduced interpretations about what the job of minute and to revise and extend his re- H.R. 4414, the Responsible Bankers Act the Federal Government is and what marks.) of 2010. Now, many of you know I voted this Congress’ responsibility is. We are problem-solvers. We work to Mr. COHEN. This past week, the city against both pieces of TARP legisla- solve the issues on behalf of the Amer- of Memphis and the world lost a great tion. ican people. And as we look at this musical producer and musical icon, It is time that America got their health care debate, which I hope will be Willie Mitchell. money back and imposed a 75 percent entirely transparent, let the under- tax on the bonuses that bankers are Willie Mitchell was laid to rest today lying premise be that 36 million people in Memphis, Tennessee. He produced a planning to pay themselves using wind- are without insurance. sound that included O.V. Wright, Syl fall profits earned from massive tax- In addition, this health care bill will Johnson, and Ann Peebles; but his payer support of the financial services generate numerous numbers of jobs and most famous find was Al Green. industry. The Responsible Bankers Act new health professional scholarships to A great horn player and a great mu- will not penalize banks for making a provide for doctors and nurses, making sician, Willie Mitchell was in Texas profit but, rather, will tax the bonus sure that you do not have a denial of and Al Green was on the bill. He told pools that are set aside. insurance because of preexisting dis- Al Green, Come back to Memphis, and As I pointed out a month ago, bank- ease. I will make you a star, and he did that. ers are preparing to pay themselves And jobs we must make. We must It happened so much in Memphis: Come record bonuses, rather than lending move forward on the jobs bill, and I am to Memphis, and I will make you a and investing in American prosperity. in particular pushing one that says if star, and it happened. They should use their profits, and they you are on unemployment insurance, Willie Mitchell was part of that great could use their profits, to do many you can continue to get training. Memphis legend and soul music. He things to improve the prospects of the Scholarships and a stipend will be was loved by people in the studio and American economy, like strengthen given to you along with your unem- by his family. He received the Trustees their capital base, reduce fees charged ployment insurance so you can train Award from the Grammys in 2008 for a to customers, or increase lending to for the new jobs.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE January 12, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H13 We have to be innovative and know pass this terrible health care bill that’s than 200 a day in 2 years to approxi- what the American people want; but, going to raise taxes and ration health mately 15 today. most of all, the government of the care and hurt seniors because it’s going I want to thank General Petraeus United States is a problem-solver. The to cause them to lose a lot of their and General Odierno, our troops, mili- people of America are hurting, and we Medicare and Medicare Advantage cov- tary families, and veterans for their must address the questions of health erage. commitment to victory in Iraq and Af- care and the underutilized ability for That’s why we shouldn’t be rushing ghanistan to protect American families Americans to be served by new health to judgment on the health care bill. at home by defeating terrorists over- care as well as new jobs. America must This is the kind of screw-up that seas. answer the call. should not take place. In conclusion, God bless our troops, f f and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. CONGRATULATING THE PENN SCHWARZENEGGER’S FOLLY Welcome, Anna Grace Wilson, born STATE UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S (Mr. MCCLINTOCK asked and was December 17, 2009, daughter of Jennifer VOLLEYBALL TEAM given permission to address the House and Alan Wilson, at Lexington Medical for 1 minute.) (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Center, West Columbia, South Caro- Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, asked and was given permission to ad- lina. California’s Governor is seeking bil- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- lions of dollars of additional Federal vise and extend his remarks.) f funds in order to fill his ever-widening Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. budget deficits. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in awe of the TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT Penn State University women’s Last April, he imposed the biggest (Mr. GOHMERT asked and was given volleyball team. We often hear in this tax increase by any State in American permission to address the House for 1 Chamber from Members who celebrate history, despite repeated warnings of minute.) a national championship or an the damage it would do to the State’s Mr. GOHMERT. We heard the Presi- undefeated team from around the coun- economy. California already had the dent—now the President—say back in a try, but rarely have I heard a record highest sales and income taxes in the debate with Hillary Clinton in 2008, equal to that of these particular Nation. He increased both. ‘‘That’s what I will do in bringing all Nittany Lions. I would just cite a few The taxes were supposed to produce the parties together, not negotiating of their accomplishments and allow $13 billion of additional revenue. But behind closed doors, but bringing all you to judge for yourself. after 9 months, California’s sales tax parties together, and broadcasting collections are down $270 million; in- This team hasn’t lost a game since 2007. They had a 101-game winning those negotiations on C–SPAN so that come tax collections are down $10 bil- the American people can see what the lion. The only major tax not raised, the streak, an undefeated season, a record 18 consecutive NCAA tournament vic- choices are.’’ corporate tax, is the only tax that is We know in the debate, when he was producing more revenue. That is up $2.4 tories, and on December 19, they beat the University of Texas Lady running against JOHN MCCAIN, our now- billion in the same period. President said, ‘‘I’m going to have all I have a modest suggestion to Gov- Longhorns for their third consecutive national championship. the negotiations around a big table. ernor Schwarzenegger: rescind the tax We’ll have doctors and nurses and hos- increase that has crushed California’s Coach Russ Rose deserves a great deal of credit for the success of these pital administrators. Insurance compa- economy and its revenues. And to my nies, drug companies—they’ll get a House colleagues, let’s not repeat Gov- young college athletes, and I can’t say enough about the team and its leaders. seat at the table, they just won’t be ernor Schwarzenegger’s folly nation- able to buy every chair. But what we ally. Megan Hodge became just the fifth player in Division I history to be will do is, we’ll have the negotiations f named first-team All-American 4 years televised on C–SPAN so that people can see who’s making arguments on behalf b 1930 in a row and also was named the Amer- ican Volleyball Coaches Association’s of their constituents and who’s making TAX CREDITS FOR GOLF CARTS National Player of the Year for 2009. arguments on behalf of the drug com- (Mr. BURTON of Indiana asked and It isn’t enough to say I’m proud of panies or the insurance companies.’’ was given permission to address the this team. I repeat that I’m awestruck We heard the Speaker say repeatedly House for 1 minute and to revise and and struggle to find the words to prop- that when she was Speaker, this would extend his remarks.) erly praise them. So I will simply say, be the most open government ever. So Mr. BURTON of Indiana. My Demo- Congratulations. it’s deeply perplexing, since we know they would never lie, why they’re pre- crat colleagues, Mr. Speaker, are going f to solve the health care problems of venting what they promised from com- this country with a 2,100-plus page bill, PROGRESS IN WAR ON TERROR ing true. and it’s going to simplify the whole (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina procedure and make everything better. asked and was given permission to ad- f But let me just give you an example of dress the House for 1 minute and to re- how things go awry. vise and extend his remarks.) COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON- We passed an amendment in this Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. ORABLE MICHAEL M. HONDA, body that deals with the Internal Rev- Speaker, on Sunday, I was pleased to MEMBER OF CONGRESS enue Code so people would buy more see The New York Times acknowledge The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- green cars that weren’t going to pol- Afghanistan and Iraq as the central fore the House the following commu- lute the atmosphere, and bioelectric front in America’s struggle against Is- nication from the Honorable MICHAEL cars. Well, John Stossel of Fox net- lamic extremism. It further cites how M. HONDA, Member of Congress: work saw where there were free golf the United States is making progress CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, carts and called up, and he found out turning security efforts over to the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, that he could get a golf cart for $6,490, Iraqi military and police forces. January 8, 2010. but because Congress screwed up with The Washington Post covered the Hon. NANCY PELOSI, the tax code, he could get all of that year-end review by General David Speaker of the House, U.S. Capitol, Wash- money back from the taxpayers of this Petraeus and General Ray Odierno and ington, DC. country, in essence, getting that golf highlighted how over the last 2 years DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: This is to notify you formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the cart for free. there’s been a 92 percent decrease in se- Rules of the House of Representatives, that I That’s how government continues to curity incidents and a 90 percent de- have been served with a subpoena, issued in screw up. And if you think that’s bad, crease in civilian deaths due to the the Superior Court for Santa Clara County, just think what’s going to happen if we surge. Attacks have dropped from more California, for documents in a civil case.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2010 After consultation with the Office of Gen- unemployment rate, which today ties, job skills, or education ahead of eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- stands above 10 percent. And with 15 these family- and employer-sponsored ance with the subpoena is consistent with million Americans looking for work, immigrants each year with no wait. the precedents and privileges of the House. we give 50,000 visas to people to enter Mr. Speaker, this legislation should Sincerely, be overturned. I have introduced legis- MICHAEL M. HONDA, the country not based upon any family Member of Congress. ties, not based upon any job skills, sim- lation to do just that. This Congress ply based upon pure luck. should bring it up for a vote. f The State Department’s Inspector There is a bipartisan effort to elimi- SPECIAL ORDERS General testified before Congress re- nate the visa lottery program. Forty- cently that it continues to believe that five bipartisan Members of Congress The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the program ‘‘contains significant have already cosponsored this legisla- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- risks to national security from hostile tion, and it has twice passed the House: uary 6, 2009, and under a previous order intelligence officers, criminals, and once under a Democrat majority in the of the House, the following Members terrorists attempting to use the pro- 110th Congress as an amendment to the will be recognized for 5 minutes each. gram for entry into the United States FY 2008 State/Foreign Operations Ap- f as permanent residents.’’ With the tool propriations bill on the House floor and once in the 109th Congress as an VISA LOTTERY PROGRAM of ‘‘legal permanent resident’’ status in hand, terrorists and spies would have amendment to H.R. 4437. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a free rein to travel and meet and plan Democrat leadership this Congress previous order of the House, the gen- terrorist activities within the borders blocked the same amendment from tleman from Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) of the United States. coming to the floor for a vote during is recognized for 5 minutes. Even if technical improvements were the consideration of the FY 2010 State/ Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, in made to the visa lottery program, Foreign Operations Appropriations bill. the news since Christmas Day has been nothing would prevent terrorist organi- The Democrat-controlled House has great concern about the security of our zations or foreign intelligence agencies not held a single hearing on the dan- country related to individuals entering from having members apply for the gers posed by the visa lottery program this country and attempting to per- program who do not have criminal during the 110th or 111th Congresses. petrate harm on our citizens. It hark- backgrounds, maybe have recently left f ens back to September 11, 2001, and all one of the madrassas in the Middle b 1945 the measures that we have taken since East and have no record of having been then to try to make our Nation a safer affiliated with a terrorist organization, WE DON’T NEED MORE TROOPS IN place. but that organization could assist AFGHANISTAN; WE NEED A NEW One of the areas where we could them in submitting their names. And if STRATEGY make it much safer and much fairer for they get a visa if their name is drawn, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a all of our citizens and for those who they don’t just get a temporary visa previous order of the House, the gentle- seek to come to the United States like the 9/11 hijackers or the fellow who woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) would be to eliminate the visa lottery just attempted to blow up a Northwest is recognized for 5 minutes. program. This is a program that airliner; rather, they get permanent Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, the awards legal permanent residence sta- residence status or a green card to live year 2009 ended 12 days ago, and many tus, or ‘‘green cards,’’ to foreign na- permanently in the United States. were glad to see it go. It was a very dif- tionals based on pure luck. Thirteen of the 14 countries over ficult year for American families as Literally, the State Department con- which the TSA is exercising greater they struggled with the recession. It ducts a random lottery. Millions of scrutiny in the wake of the attempted was also a very difficult year for our people submit their names on very Christmas Day bombing plot are eligi- brave troops in Afghanistan. The death short forms, about a half-page long, ble to participate in the visa lottery, toll was 317. That was twice as many as and then they randomly select out of including Yemen, which has become the previous year, and it made 2009 the those millions of people 50,000 winners the focus of much activity on the part deadliest year of the war. We’d all like each year who get to enter the United of terrorist organizations. to believe that this year will be safer States through the visa lottery pro- The visa lottery program is wrought for our troops in Afghanistan, but it gram. They don’t have to have any with fraud. It is common for foreign doesn’t look like it will be that way. family ties to the United States. They nationals to apply for the lottery pro- Our military leaders have already pre- don’t have to have any job skills that gram multiple times using many dif- dicted that President Obama’s decision are in need in the United States. They ferent aliases. The State Department’s to send 30,000 more troops will lead to simply, through pure luck, get to enter Office of Inspector General declared in an increase in violence this spring and this country. its September 2003 report that the visa summer. Usually, immigrant visas are issued lottery program is ‘‘subject to wide- Sadly, America’s military families to foreign nationals that have existing spread abuse’’ and that ‘‘identity fraud who have already sacrificed so very connections with family members law- is endemic, and fraudulent documents much must brace themselves for more fully residing in the United States or are commonplace.’’ as the attacks on our troops continue. with U.S. employers. However, under A 2007 Government Accountability Violent extremism is thriving in Af- the visa lottery program, visas are Office report found that the visa lot- ghanistan because of the crippled econ- awarded to immigrants at random tery program is vulnerable to fraudu- omy, the broken infrastructure, the without meeting such criteria. lent activity committed by and against lack of education and other social serv- A perfect example of the system gone applicants. The same 2007 report found ices, the breakdown in law and order, awry is the case of Hesham Mohamed that consular officers at six posts out and the belief that the central govern- Ali Hedayet, the Egyptian national of 11 reviewed reported that widespread ment isn’t doing nearly enough to help who killed two and wounded three dur- use of fake documents, such as birth their people. ing a shooting spree at Los Angeles certificates, marriage certificates, and Mr. Speaker, there is no military so- International Airport in July 2002. He passports, presented challenges when lution to these problems. That’s why was allowed to apply for a legal perma- verifying the identities of applicants I’m opposed to sending more troops to nent residence status in 1997 because of and dependents. Afghanistan. We don’t need new troops. his wife’s status as a visa lottery win- The visa lottery program is unfair to We need a new strategy. We must start ner. immigrants who comply with United using the tools of smart security to im- In fact, since this program was estab- States immigration laws. Most family- prove the lives of the Afghan people lished in the early 1990s, nearly 1 mil- sponsored immigrants currently face a and give them hope for a better future. lion people have come into the United wait of years to obtains visas, yet the One of the keys to this new strategy States regardless of the need for them lottery program pushes 50,000 random must be a civilian surge, a surge of ex- to enter this country, regardless of the immigrants with no particular family perts and aid workers who can help the

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His un- that terrible time and will look back certainly know that it’s a good idea. wavering dedication and commitment on it, and they’ll say that they’ll vote However, the last supplemental ap- can be seen rippling through the lives for anybody on the ballot, absolutely propriations bill, which I voted of everyone who has played under him anybody on the ballot with one excep- against, lacked significant funding for or served alongside him. And after all tion, except if that person happens to the civilian surge, and President this, Coach Butler still continues to be Republican. Obama only mentioned it once in his serve his school today, as a member of f address on Afghanistan at West Point. the Board of Regents. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a The numbers on the ground tell the Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure previous order of the House, the gen- story, Mr. Speaker. When I questioned to share with this great body a small tleman from Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY) Ambassador Eikenberry last month at story of someone who gave so much to is recognized for 5 minutes. a Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, so many. Ranger College and all of its (Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia ad- he indicated that there will be 1,000 ci- alumni owe a great debt of gratitude to dressed the House. His remarks will ap- vilians in Afghanistan by the end of this man, and it is my honor to thank pear hereafter in the Extensions of Re- this month, but we will have 100,000 Coach Butler publicly tonight. marks.) troops there soon. That’s a ratio of 100 f to 1. So we aren’t getting the civilian f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a surge that we were promised. The cur- previous order of the House, the gen- THE CLIMBING DEBT BURDEN rent strategy, in fact, of relying on the tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is military option ignores what will real- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a recognized for 5 minutes. ly work in Afghanistan: A real commit- previous order of the House, the gen- (Mr. DEFAZIO addressed the House. ment to economic development, hu- tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is His remarks will appear hereafter in manitarian aid, and social services, recognized for 5 minutes. the Extensions of Remarks.) better law enforcement to disrupt ter- Mr. BURTON of Indiana. You know, rorist networks, and better governance f Mr. Speaker, I get a big kick out of my and systems of justice. The Afghan colleagues from the other side of the REMEMBERING THE BUSH aisle who continue to beat on the Bush people desperately need a better future ADMINISTRATION and a reason to reject violent extre- administration. I mean, we’re not in mism. They need hope for a positive fu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the Bush administration. We are in the ture. previous order of the House, the gen- Obama administration. And the Obama Mr. Speaker, winning in Afghanistan tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON) is administration this year has outlined a is about winning the hearts and minds recognized for 5 minutes. $3.55 trillion budget. They always seem of the Afghan people. Smart security is Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I was to come down when they talk about the way to do that. surprised to hear a few days ago Rudy President Bush and his administration, Giuliani, the former mayor of New some of the shortcomings—and there f York, say that there were no terrorist has never been an administration that RON BUTLER DAY attacks during the Bush administra- didn’t have some shortcomings—but The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tion on U.S. soil. He later corrected they don’t talk much about what’s hap- previous order of the House, the gen- that remark to say that there were no pened since they took power. tleman from Texas (Mr. CONAWAY) is terrorist attacks on U.S. soil while When the Democrats took over Con- recognized for 5 minutes. President Bush was leading the coun- gress less than 3 years ago, the na- Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise try—except for just 9/11, only the ter- tional debt was under $9 trillion. It today to salute Ron Butler, the long- rorist attack on 9/11. And I realized went from $9 trillion to $10 trillion to time coach and athletic director of that I was witnessing the birth of a $11 trillion to over $12 trillion. That’s Ranger College in Ranger, Texas. This new form of political discourse from just in the last 3 years. They’re spend- past Saturday, the school honored him the right wing in this country: The ex- ing money like it’s going out of style. with Ron Butler Day to thank him for ception. The exceptional exception, the They have increased the national debt his years of service to their commu- exception that proves the rule or dis- limit five times in just the last 3 years, nity. Ron worked at Ranger College proves the rule, as the case may be. and the increase of $3.4 trillion is 38 from 1964, when he was hired, until his So I’m expecting that in the future, percent-plus over what the national retirement in the year 2000. During his we’ll hear from the right wing the debt was when they took control of tenure at the college, he filled many claim that no cities drowned under the this Chamber and the other Chamber. roles. He was the head coach of both Bush administration—except for New It really bothers me when they talk the men’s and women’s basketball Orleans. And that there were no wars about all this in retrospect and they teams, head coach of the softball team, that were started by mistake under the don’t pay any attention to what’s assistant coach and head coach of the Bush administration—except for the going on now and what should be going football team, and also the athletic di- war in Iraq. And that the Bush admin- on in the future. rector. istration added nothing to the Federal They’re talking about a national Throughout much of his tenure, he debt—except for $4.5 trillion, which health care plan now that is going to held many of these jobs at the same works out to $15,000 for every man, cost, I believe, $3 trillion over the next time. Most remarkable about Coach woman, and child in this country. And decade, and they’re behind closed Butler’s time at Ranger were the un- that they respected all of our constitu- doors, trying to ram that thing qualified achievements the school had tional rights as Americans—except through without really having even a in athletics. In almost every sport, when they didn’t. I think that we’ll conference committee. They’re doing it Coach Butler’s teams found success and hear the Republicans claim that the with just the leaders, and they’re doing championships. For a college as small Bush administration managed the it in a smoke-filled room with—well, as Ranger, this is a big deal. It is not economy quite well—except when they maybe they don’t smoke. But they are a stretch to say that Dr. Bill Campion, brought it to the brink of national doing it in a closed room where nobody the president of Ranger College, was bankruptcy. can see—not even C–SPAN, even right when he said, ‘‘I singlehandedly In fact, they’ll claim that the Bush- though they promised that they would. give credit for the reputation and suc- Cheney administration was a complete Now let’s just look at what’s hap- cess of Ranger College to Ron Butler.’’ success—except for the fact that it was pened since they took power with the

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They’ll losing their homes, losing their jobs, which was not supposed to go over 8 be able to spend more to buy cars and losing the quality of their investments. percent, went over 10 percent. Now it’s refrigerators and everything else. And And it is said that the economy is re- at least 10 percent. And that bill was as a result, the economy turned covering. $1.16 trillion when you include interest. around, and we had a 20-year expansion What is going on in America? What is Also in February, they passed the of the economy, which was unparal- going on is the banks have taken enor- Consolidated Appropriations Act, leled in my lifetime. mous power during the last few years, which was $410 billion. When you add Yet we haven’t learned from John F. and they have received that power interest to it, it’s $625 billion. Then in Kennedy, and we haven’t learned from from the Federal Government in the June of 2009, they passed the defense President Reagan. We’re doing exactly form of bailouts. I voted against the supplemental, which was not a bad deal the opposite. We’re spending money bailouts. I don’t think the government because we had to do something about like it’s going out of style and coming should be picking winners and losers in our military personnel in combat up with new government programs the economy. And I also don’t think around the world, protecting our free- which are going to cost jobs and dig us that the government should serve as an engine to take the wealth of the Nation doms. But in addition to what we were into a debt that we’re never going to and accelerate it upwards, because that doing for our military personnel and get out of. It’s going to cause inflation is exactly what has happened. Whether defense, they had all kinds—I think and higher taxes. What we should be it has been a Republican or Democrat they had 3,000 or 4,000 pork barrel doing right now, as I have said on this administration, that process of accel- projects stuck in there. Then in De- floor many times, is we should go back eration of the wealth is continuing. cember, they passed a consolidated ap- to the Reagan and John F. Kennedy Now U.S. banking companies have propriations bill for fiscal year 2010 formula and cut taxes, give this econ- been the beneficiaries of unprecedented which was $3.554 trillion. omy a real shot in the arm by letting government money in the form of mul- Now the President has said just in people keep more of their money, and tiple, ongoing, taxpayer-financed Fed- the last couple of days, we have to do you will see us create jobs. We won’t eral Government bailouts and sub- something about spending. Man, that is have 10 percent unemployment in a sidies, virtually unlimited access to really, really a great statement. I wish year or two or three. It will be down. It money at near zero rates of interest, he’d thought about that about a year will be going down. It will be going Federal purchases of impaired assets, ago when he first took office. But nev- down fairly rapidly once this starts to low-cost loans, open-ended guarantees, ertheless, it’s better to be aware of it take hold. all in the name of restoring normalcy now than to not do anything about it But as long as we just keep spending to U.S. financial markets. at all. But he’s talking about cutting and spending and spending and digging In the coming days, banks are ex- spending by between 3 and 5 percent on ourselves into a deeper hole by coming pected to begin paying out substantial discretionary spending, and that’s up with new programs like this crazy bonuses to top executives. The total going to amount to—oh, maybe $150 health care bill they’re talking about, amounts rival the payouts at the peak billion. But he’s spending $3.55 trillion. we’re never going to solve our problem. of the real estate bubble in 2007 and are So you’re still going to have about $3.4 And our kids and our grandkids and the set against a clear commitment of pol- trillion, even if we were to cut spend- posterity of this country are going to icy to strengthen the underlying ing by about 3 to 5 percent. look back and say, Why did you do this health of the banking system by ena- The spending is completely out of to us? Why did you do this to us? bling banks to recapitalize. The bo- control. The health care bill they’re f nuses being paid out could and should talking about is not going to start pro- b 2000 be directed primarily toward enhanc- viding coverage, benefits until 2013, and ing the capital base of the banking sys- yet the taxes start right now, which The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tem. Banks could also use the profits means simply that the $1 trillion they previous order of the House, the gen- to deal with unrecognized losses from are talking about being the cost of that tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. PAT- real estate transactions and other im- health care plan is not going to be $1 RICK J. MURPHY) is recognized for 5 prudent investments to reduce outsized trillion; it’s going to be at least $1.5 minutes. fees charged to struggling consumers, trillion. And if it’s anything like other (Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Penn- to increase lending to small- and me- government programs that they have sylvania addressed the House. His re- dium-sized businesses, and for a variety rammed through in the past, it will marks will appear hereafter in the Ex- of other purposes that would provide double that. And I really believe we are tensions of Remarks.) struggling Americans with a more vi- going to see a $3 trillion cost to the f brant and beneficial financial system. health care bill in this next decade if Today, banks are earning outsized TAX BANKERS’ BONUSES they pass it. profits, not by lending or investing in I’m very hopeful that the Senate— The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the American economic prosperity, but some Senator, at least one or two—will previous order of the House, the gen- by trading interest-free dollars taken see the light and realize the American tleman from Ohio (Mr. KUCINICH) is rec- from the Federal Reserve for other fi- people simply don’t want that. The ognized for 5 minutes. nancial assets in the U.S. and around overwhelming majority of Americans Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, it is the world. And rather than use these don’t want anything coming between said that one out of every three Amer- profits to enhance the capital of the them and their doctor, especially gov- ican homeowners is underwater with banks, they are being taken out in the ernment. They don’t want socialized their mortgage, meaning that they owe form of bonuses to benefit certain indi- medicine, and they don’t want all this more on their mortgages than the viduals, corporate banking executives spending. They want to do what Ronald house in which they live is worth. One who have been more lucky than smart. Reagan did back in the early 1980s out of every three Americans. Now in order to staunch this leakage when he came in, and the situation was We know that this year there could of corporate profits from bank reserves even worse then. We had 12 percent un- be at least 8 million Americans actu- and shareholder capital, I have intro- employment. We had 14 percent infla- ally losing their homes. We know there duced H.R. 4414, The Responsible Bank- tion, a misery index of 26 percent— are 15 million Americans unemployed. ing Act, that would tax banks for the that’s what they called it. There have been record numbers of windfall bonuses they pay to their And Reagan came in, instead of rais- foreclosures and also record numbers of management, and the tax would be at ing taxes, as many of his advisers said business failures. There has been a 75 percent. We cannot let banks crush

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We are pose some fiscal discipline onto these dent pledged to do. going to give you a second opinion banks that think that they can get The President, of course, made that today about that. And, indeed, we are away with giving themselves mega-bo- pledge in Chicago at the annual meet- going to roll the tape on health care nuses while the rest of America is suf- ing of the American Medical Associa- doublespeak as we look at these slides. fering and starved for capital. tion, an association that represents Mr. Speaker, let me just start off by Support H.R. 4414. maybe a fifth, 20 percent, of the doc- saying and calling the attention of my tors across this country, that has lit- colleagues to this first slide: Where is f erally given their endorsement to the the transparency? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a President’s bill, but asks in return for Our President, then candidate, Sen- previous order of the House, the gentle- some relief of the reimbursement under ator Obama, in January 2008 on the woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- Medicare to the physicians, elimi- campaign trail, and we all know what a ognized for 5 minutes. nation of this flawed formula that year great communicator President Obama (Ms. KAPTUR addressed the House. after year after year forces the doctors and then-Senator, candidate Obama Her remarks will appear hereafter in to take these deep cuts so they lit- was, the best speaker, the best commu- the Extensions of Remarks.) erally can’t afford to continue to see nicator, I think, that this country has f Medicare patients. possibly seen since the Great Commu- And of course the request, Mr. Speak- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a nicator himself, Ronald Reagan. Here er, at that particular meeting back in previous order of the House, the gen- is what candidate Obama said in Janu- Chicago, probably last May or June of tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) is ary of 2008, talking about health care: 2009, that there be some meaningful recognized for 5 minutes. ‘‘I would put my plan forward and I medical liability tort reform. The CBO (Mr. MORAN of Kansas addressed the would welcome input, but these nego- in fact estimated that would save $54 House. His remarks will appear here- tiations would be on C–SPAN so the billion. Just that one issue would save after in the Extensions of Remarks.) public will be part of the conversation $54 billion the CBO says over the next and will see the choices that are being f 10 years, and I respectfully suggest made.’’ Presidential candidate Obama The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a that is a most conservative estimate made that remark to the San Fran- previous order of the House, the gen- on their part. I think there would be a cisco Chronicle in January of 2008, al- tleman from Texas (Mr. CONAWAY) is $54 billion savings each and every year most 2 years ago. recognized for 5 minutes. over the next 10 years. Continuing on the campaign trail, Mr. CONAWAY addressed the House. In any regard, I am blessed tonight candidate Barack Obama said about 8 His remarks will appear hereafter in to be joined by a number of the mem- months later in August of 2008 as the the Extensions of Remarks.) bers of the GOP Doctors Caucus, and primaries were getting hot and heavy: we are going to talk about the main f ‘‘We will have the health care negotia- theme of tonight and that is the issue tions televised on C–SPAN so we can WHERE IS THE TRANSPARENCY? of transparency. I want to get into that see who are making arguments on be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under in just a second because nothing could half of their constituents and who are the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- be more important, particularly at this making arguments on behalf of the point, this 11th hour, when a bill is uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Geor- drug companies or the insurance com- about to be presented. I say ‘‘pre- gia (Mr. GINGREY) is recognized for 60 panies.’’ That was at an Obama town sented,’’ really I mean, Mr. Speaker, minutes as the designee of the minor- hall meeting in August of 2008. Once forced upon the 435 Members of this ity leader. again candidate Obama, now President body and the 100 in the other body, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Obama, saying it’s time for the Amer- when the American people don’t want er, I thank our leader for allowing me ican people to see what’s going on, see it; but more about that later. to spend this time this evening in talk- it with their own eyes, hear it with MOMENT OF SILENCE RECOGNIZING COBB COUNTY ing to our colleagues about some very their own ears, use their own common TRAGEDY important matters dealing with health sense to figure out, to connect the Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speak- dots, to see why one group or another care reform and the pledge of trans- er, I would like with your approval to parency. That will be the focus of the group might be supporting something take just a moment because a tragedy that on the surface seems almost in- hour. I have a number of colleagues occurred, and I was just notified by that will be joining me who are part of credulous that they would. Almost in- email just a few minutes before I start- credulous that they would. an organization within the House of ed, that in my district, the 11th Con- Representatives called the GOP Doc- So I would say to President Obama gressional District of Georgia, Cobb today, as I said to him, or at least tors Caucus. We have about 13 members County in one of its townships, Ken- of the GOP Doctors Caucus, most of through the television set I said to nesaw, part of my nine-county district him, right on, Mr. Candidate, you are whom are medical doctors. We have an of northwest Georgia, there was a trag- optometrist, we have a clinical psy- absolutely right. The American people ic, tragic shooting in my district, in need to know. They need to have this chologist Ph.D., and a couple of dental the city of Kennesaw today, where two doctors in the caucus. opportunity of transparency. people lost their lives and three people Where is the transparency? Where is And for the last year literally in the are in critical condition. it? entire year 2009, I think my colleagues I would like to ask my colleagues on President Obama, and he went on and on both sides of the aisle know that the floor tonight to join me for just a we all know now ran a great, great this GOP Doctors Caucus has been moment of silence to remember the campaign and beat a tough opponent in working diligently, working diligently families of the deceased and the vic- the primary and a war hero in the gen- to try to have some input in regard to tims that are in critical condition and eral election, certainly a well-deserved health care reform, making some sug- their families as well. We will take just victory for President Obama. And then gestions, writing and cosponsoring a moment of silence before we con- shortly after inauguration, January 21, comprehensive legislation such as H.R. tinue. 2009, about a year ago, President 3400, an alternative approach. Mr. Speaker, I thank you for allow- Barack Obama said this: Members of this caucus, Mr. Speaker, ing us to do that, and I thank my col- introduced individual bills on certain leagues for joining me in their prayers b 2015 subject matter that the President has for those of my district who have been ‘‘My administration is committed to pledged that would be in the health killed and injured. creating an unprecedented level of

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And indeed, Then it goes over to the Senate, and you, Mr. President. Unfortunately, we we are at the eleventh hour. the same thing. We had the Senate are not seeing it. We are not seeing it. Let me first recognize my good friend Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- Such a disappointment for the Amer- from Texas, my classmate, a fellow OB/ sions Committee mark up the bill in ican people. GYN physician. I think between us we June. Then it went to the Senate Fi- Well, here we are, colleagues on both have probably delivered about 8,000 ba- nance Committee. They never had a sides of the aisle, here we are. We don’t bies. And I know I have 26 years at it, bill. They debated talking points, but know exactly what is going on. Cer- and I know he has 17 years at it, so I then they did a bill. And then the final tainly we members on the Republican will call on the gentleman from Texas, product was written in secret, in secret side, even leadership in the House and OB/GYN doctor and great member of in Majority Leader REID’s office with a Senate on the Republican side, ranking this body, Dr. MICHAEL BURGESS. heavy input, a heavy hand from the members on the committees of juris- Mr. BURGESS. Well, I thank the gen- White House, and then came to the diction on the Republican side, they tleman for yielding, and I thank him Senate floor, and famously was laid out are not meeting with anybody. They for bringing this hour to the floor of for the Senators right before they left may be symbolically named as con- the House tonight. I think it is impor- for Christmas Eve. ferees at some point, if indeed we have tant to talk about this issue. It is im- So it has been a process that has a conference. My colleagues can talk portant to talk about opening the been draped and cloaked in secrecy about that. Maybe we won’t have a doors, opening the windows on this really since it left the committee proc- conference. Congress, on this health care legisla- ess July 31. The American people But it is one thing to shut Members tion. haven’t had a chance to see it, rank of Congress out and not allow them to We have seen this bill now take sev- and file Democrats haven’t had a represent their people. Almost 50 per- eral forms over the past 12 months chance to see it, rank and file Repub- cent of the people are shut out by vir- since the President was inaugurated. licans have had no chance to see it. tue of not including the minority party And certainly the bill that we had in None of us who are the so-called back in any deliberations henceforth and to committee, and Dr. GINGREY and I benchers on both sides of the aisle, this point and to the final delibera- serve on the Committee on Energy and none of us had any part in drafting this tions. And there are some serious Commerce, and we had this bill for sev- legislation, or carrying this, or modi- issues, Mr. Speaker, that need to be re- eral days in what is called a markup in fying this legislation after it left the solved, that need to be resolved. The committee. That was covered on C– committee. And that is important to American people want to see this. They SPAN. People got to see us argue, and remember. want to know. They want to have the Republican members attempt to amend The Rules Committee met here in the opportunity. the bill. Not many of those amend- House late into the night. One amend- I am sure, Mr. Speaker, that my wife ments were accepted, unfortunately. ment, one amendment was accepted, is not the only spouse in this United But nevertheless, it was an open proc- famously the one by BART STUPAK from States House of Representatives who ess. And HENRY WAXMAN, the chairman Michigan, a Democrat, that dealt with loves to watch C–SPAN at all hours of of that committee, to his credit, did the issue of abortion, funding of abor- the day and night, because they are so allow a relatively lengthy discussion tion in the bill. But one amendment unbiased, and they cut to the chase, on that legislation. out of the many hundreds that were of- and they treat people fairly, and they However, when we left for August and fered during the course of that time it take questions from Democrats, and went through the very famous August was in the Rules Committee, one Republicans, and independents. And it recess and August town halls, we came amendment was made in order. is no nonsense. It is just the facts, back to Congress, I thought we would Many, many amendments we could ma’am, sir. C–SPAN televises many of hit the pause button, I thought we talk about that had merit, that should the things that we do in this Chamber would hit the resets button, I thought have had an airing here on the floor of and in the other Chamber and the com- we would hit the rewind button on this the House were never even considered. mittees process. Brian Lamb, who has legislation, but no such luck. The So we have a process that has been been with C–SPAN, I guess he is presi- President came and talked to us here cloaked in secrecy. And so when it dent and CEO, probably been there 20 on the floor of the House and said this came out that, well, there is going to years, an icon, really, wrote a letter was going forward, it was going for- be some sort of reconciliation process, just recently to the President of the ward rapidly, there was no time to whether it is a formal conference or United States. lose, no time to stop and study what we whether it is what is famously referred And, Mr. Speaker, here is the letter had done. We were simply going to to now as a ping-pong match between from C–SPAN to the House and Senate push ahead. the House and the Senate, there is leadership. ‘‘C–SPAN requests that you So between that date, which was the going to be some coming together of open all important negotiations, in- middle of September, and the very first these two very different pieces of legis- cluding any conference committee part of November, another bill was lation. And it is important. meetings, to electronic media cov- written. It was a different bill from So why not, at least at this point, erage,’’ so the American people can see, what we had in the committee. It was open it up and open it up to the cam- can connect the dots, can understand a different bill than what Dr. GINGREY eras, the C–SPAN cameras. They are about the Louisiana Purchase, can un- and I attempted to work on in com- not there with commentary. They are derstand about the Nebraska Com- mittee. It was a bill that was essen- not there with an editorial agenda. promise, or is it the Cornhusker Com- tially written in secret. It was written They are simply there with their cam- promise, in which it seems to I think a in the Speaker’s suite of offices, heavy, eras to show the give and take. And the lot of people out there on Main Street heavy input from the White House. President, when he was running for of- that maybe Nebraska got the corn and But none of us saw the bill. And I fice, thought this was so important he everybody else got the husks. mean to say none of us, none of us Re- wanted to show the American people That is why we need openness and publicans, nor in fact no Democrats which representatives, which Members sunshine. And that is why Brian Lamb who weren’t in leadership, who weren’t of Congress stood with the American and C–SPAN are making this request. part of this process, this secret process people and which stood with the special And that is what we are here to talk in the Speaker’s suite, none of them interests. In fact, I would like to know about tonight. And as I say, I am knew what was in this bill. So as a con- that very thing myself, but we are pre- pleased, Mr. Speaker, to have some of sequence, we had a bill come forward, vented from knowing that.

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Well, and the good will bring all the leaders in energy into that were made. $2 trillion in excess news is that this is information that the White House and I will open it up has been wrung from our health care we need as legislators, the American to C–SPAN.’’ I don’t recall him saying system by the insurance companies, people need to see to make up their that. He never promised to open it up the pharmaceutical companies, my minds as to whether or not this is good to C–SPAN. AMA, the American Hospital Associa- legislation or not. We have a tool at Now, President Obama, when he was tion, AdvaMed, the medical device our disposal. The tool is called a reso- running, had referenced the Clinton ad- manufacturers, and the Service Em- lution of inquiry. And a resolution of ministration and some of the missteps ployees International Union, all of inquiry can be filed at the committee when they attempted to take over those six groups got together at the level. And a resolution of inquiry has health care and the 500 people who White House and gave up, they came to to be, after it is filed, has to be dealt were locked in a room to produce a bill. the White House to give up something with in 14 legislative days. He thought that was wrong. He to get this bill the momentum it would I filed a resolution of inquiry for thought that was a problem that the need. But none of that information has these documents down at the White bill had because it was conceived in se- then subsequently been made available House, that were arrived at down at cret, and it should have been conceived to us. the White House in May and June. I in the full openness of sunlight in the And thus you had situations occur, filed a resolution of inquiry right as we legislative process. I agree with that. I, such as in the Senate Finance Com- left December 17. The resolution is H. for one, am looking forward to the day mittee, when a Senator asked legiti- Res. 983 for anyone who might want to that we elect a President who has the mately, ‘‘Well, I thought we could tax look that up on Thomas. And our Com- courage to stand up and say to the this on the hospitals, but the hospitals mittee on Energy and Commerce will American people that he is going to say that wasn’t part of the deal that have 14 legislative days to deal with put 500 doctors in a room and make they struck at the White House.’’ Well, this. them come up with a way to pay law- what is that deal that they struck at b 2030 yers and he’s not going to let them out the White House? We are the legisla- Now, my expectation is that the com- until they come up with something. I tors. We should be privy to that very mittee will simply quash it. That may would like to see that happen. information so that when we write the be, but at the same time I feel it is our I do thank the gentleman for bring- legislation we can do so with the full obligation, as dutiful members of the ing this issue up. It’s an important knowledge. minority, to bring to the American issue, and I know there are other peo- Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. If the gen- people some of these discrepancies. ple who wish to speak on it. tleman would yield. Now, part of the good news there is I yield back to the gentleman from Mr. BURGESS. Yes. when I filed this, an article that was Georgia. Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. I thank written in The Hill the day that we left Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. I thank the gentleman. Certainly carrying town in December talked about this the gentleman. along that same theme is an example, Resolution of Inquiry and had some in- Mr. Speaker, at this point, I would the Big Pharma, a willingness to con- teresting quotes from our chairman, like to yield time to a fellow member tribute $80 billion toward the success of HENRY WAXMAN, on the resolution. And of the GOP Doctors Caucus and actu- this program to reduce the cost of the quoting from an article by Molly Hoo- ally a member of the Georgia Caucus, a doughnut hole for those who have Part per in The Hill on December 17, Mr. fellow physician who has a practice, a D prescription drug part and they get WAXMAN said, ‘‘If there are such docu- doctor who actually makes house calls, in that donut hole. The question needs ments, Burgess should get them. I the gentleman from Athens and Au- to be asked and the American people don’t know if there are such docu- gusta, Georgia, Dr. PAUL BROUN. need to understand, well, what does Big ments. I think some of the things he Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Thank you, Pharma get in return for that? The wants are not written down, and dif- Dr. GINGREY, for yielding. gentleman from Texas said the same ferent people have different ideas of I have a 19-year-old son. His name is thing in regard to the American Med- what was agreed,’’ WAXMAN told The Paul Collins Broun III. We affection- ical Association and the 250,000 mem- Hill on Wednesday before Congress ad- ately call him ‘‘Bear.’’ Collins and his bers of that organization. What in ef- journed. friends have a peculiar type of lan- fect do they get by endorsing this pro- I don’t know either whether anything guage. They talk about something gram? And the American Health Insur- was written down, but the Resolution being ‘‘bad.’’ Well, to me, if it’s bad, ance Plans and the American Hospital of Inquiry is there for a reason. I have it’s bad, but when they say something’s Association and on and on and on. been informed by House legislative bad, they really mean that it’s good. AARP, the American Association of counsel that they cannot recall having Well, we’ve developed a similar kind of Retired Persons, that represents 40 done a Resolution of Inquiry on a language here in the leadership of this million people in this country, you health care subcommittee, but this is House, in the leadership of the Senate, would think that when you have got a important. This is important stuff. as well as the leadership down Pennsyl- health program, Mr. Speaker, in both So this is one more tool at our dis- vania Avenue at the White House. the House version and the Senate posal. The committee has to act on it. When they say something is trans- version that is cutting $500 billion out Probably it will mature sometime in parent, they mean opaque. When they of the Medicare program, which al- early February. We are working so few say that there is a new era of openness, ready has an unfunded liability over days in January, the 15 legislative days that means secrecy. That is exactly the next 75 years of $35 trillion, why in likely will take us into February. It what we’re seeing. It’s unfair to the the world would an organization who is will either be forwarded from the com- American public. It’s unfair to their supporting seniors who depend so much mittee to the floor of the House or it representatives, both Democrat and on Medicare support a program that is will be quashed in committee, which is Republican alike. going to cut that program to the bone what I expect will happen. But never- We have a newspeak here in Wash- 10 percent per year, Mr. Speaker, over theless, it is one of those things that ington. It’s a newspeak where trans- the next 10 years and 17 percent per we should be talking about because it parency actually means opaque and ob- year on the Medicare Advantage pro- is our obligation to bring some of these scure, where the American people are gram? Why would that organization? things to the floor on this discussion. being kept in the dark, where major So again, these are rhetorical ques- Before anyone criticizes me by say- policies are being proposed that are tions. And as the gentleman from ing, ‘‘Well, why didn’t you speak up going to radically change how health

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H20 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2010 care—as well as every aspect of life in I will make one other comment be- to take over the health care system. America—is going to be done, and it’s fore yielding back to my friend, and It’s not here. I challenge any Democrat not fair. The American people need to that is that the Speaker herself—Mr. to show me in the Constitution where stand up and say no. They need to say Speaker, you’re in her stead in the we have the authority to pass this no to this newspeak. They need to say, chair this evening, but the Speaker, health care bill that they’re taking. Mr. President, NANCY PELOSI, Madam back in 2006 on the campaign trail They won’t find it. It’s not there. Speaker, HARRY REID, Mr. Majority when your party did indeed take over The American people can demand Leader, we want openness. We want the majority, Mr. Speaker, Madam from their elected representatives transparency. We want a new era of Speaker—minority leader at the time— within the House or the Senate some- open government so that the American said to the American people, You give thing different than we have today. people can understand what’s going on us an opportunity to take back over Former U.S. Senator Everett Dirksen up here in Washington. control of the leadership of this Con- once said when he feels the heat, he It’s absolutely critical that the gress, this House of Representatives, sees the light. What he means by that American people stand up and speak to and you will see the most open process is when the people who elect him, or the leadership and demand something you have ever seen. It will be a breath reelect him, contact him and say, different, that the American people de- of fresh air. That sun will be shining You’re headed in the wrong direction. mand that nothing is passed, particu- in. The American people will come up You need to head in a different direc- larly on health care, that is going to and the children will sit around as I’m tion, when enough people contact him, radically change the economic future sworn in and they will be right there at that’s putting heat upon the elected of our country, that is going to radi- my knee and I will be patting them on representative. The elected representa- cally change the way people live be- the head, Mr. Speaker, she said. And it tive, if he wants to be reelected, will cause anything and everything can be will be wonderful. Happy days are here start paying attention to enough of brought under the aegis of health care. again. Well, when you say something those phone calls, emails, faxes, and I think probably we are going to see like that—and I think my colleagues visits and will start seeing the light. We need to shine the light of day. way beyond the things that are going agree with me, Mr. Speaker—you need The American people can control the on today where government is trying to deliver. to control what we eat, how we live, Now, she could have said, back in light in their hand right now today by getting on the telephone, getting on what kind of car we drive. 2006 on the campaign trail, These rot- Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. If the gen- ten Republicans who have run this their computer, by calling their Rep- resentatives, by calling their Senators, tleman will yield. place for 12 years and they haven’t their district offices or their offices up Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Certainly. given us a fair shake. Man, you give us here, and saying no to this government Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speak- an opportunity, put us back in, when takeover of health care, saying no to er, even so, we’re talking about one- we get there, we are going to roll them this obscure, secretive process that sixth of the whole economy of this at every opportunity. Well, she would NANCY PELOSI, HARRY REID, and Barack great country of ours, and it’s going to have been speaking the truth, Mr. Obama are undertaking, and saying yes expand. Speaker. Madam Speaker would have to the openness and transparency we I yield back to the gentleman. been speaking the truth. That’s what have been promised by Ms. PELOSI as Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Well, this is she should have done because that’s not about health care. It’s about the well as Mr. Obama. what she did. We have no openness Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Reclaim- government. It’s about government here. It’s kind of like our current ing my time, and I thank the gen- control. It’s about government telling President said, you know, a change you tleman, I want to continue in just a people how to live, government making can believe in. second and introduce our next speaker, decisions for us. It’s taking away our Mr. Speaker, I don’t think this is the the gentleman from Tennessee and a liberty. And we see right now New change the American people were ex- fellow OB/GYN physician, Dr. PHIL York City is trying to control the pecting, and they certainly don’t be- ROE. But the gentleman from Athens, amount of salt in everybody’s food. lieve in it. Georgia, is absolutely right. And as he This health care plan can tell us I yield back to my colleague. pulled out his pocket Constitution— what kind of car to drive, whether we Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Well, Dr. and I’m so proud of him for keeping it can own guns or not to protect our- GINGREY, thanks for yielding back. with him at all times because there are selves and our home, whether we can And you are exactly right, the Amer- things in this bill that we think, Mr. ican people were promised many things teach our children the way that we, as Speaker, and I think the American peo- by this Speaker: transparency, open- parents, believe that our children ple feel are unconstitutional, that are ought to be taught. ness, the new era of a clean govern- unconstitutional. I hope Dr. ROE will ment with a prosecution of corruption. This is the largest takeover of liberty speak of that. These issues are so im- Nothing could be further from the and freedom this country has ever portant at this 11th hour to not let the seen. The American people need to truth. This Speaker has not fulfilled American people see the process for stand up and say no to this obscure, those promises to the American people. Madam Speaker and the Democratic The American people need to stand opaque, secret process that this leader- leadership and the President. I showed up and understand that they are really ship of this House and the Senate you all the quotes at the outset of the in control. The Constitution of the across the other side of the Capitol and hour, Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, the administration, the Obama admin- United States, which I believe in as it and you know he said it, she said it. istration, and the leadership are doing, was originally intended, starts off with It’s time to deliver. because it is totally, totally against three very powerful words. In fact, I I yield to my good friend from Ten- everything that this country stands have a copy in my pocket. I carry a nessee. for. copy all the time. It starts off with Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Thank you, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. If the gen- three powerful words, ‘‘We the people.’’ Dr. GINGREY. tleman will yield, Mr. Speaker, just for This is the government that is sup- A little over a year ago, I stood on a second. posed to be for the people, by the peo- this House floor and was sworn in for The American people—and I think ple, as President Lincoln said. the first time in the 111th Congress, that my colleagues would agree with The people have the power. They one of the proudest days of my life. It me—the American people have spoken, have the power to demand openness. goes up there with my marriage, the haven’t they? They have the power to demand trans- birth of my grandchildren and children. Mr. BROUN of Georgia. They really parency and stop this secrecy and stop It was a very proud day to be here. have. the veil that’s going on up here. In I came from a background of local Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Over 60 fact, I challenge any Democrat in this government, and in Tennessee, where percent of them are vehemently op- House or in the Senate to show me we’re from, I was the mayor of Johnson posed to this government takeover anywhere in this document that we City, Tennessee, and was a city com- that Dr. BROUN is talking about. have the authority, constitutionally, missioner and local official. In that

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE January 12, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H21 State, we have a sunshine law. Every- The people of Ohio do. The people of As you go through this bill, the peo- thing that is discussed is discussed in California do. The people of Maine do. ple who do get it are our seniors. I saw the open. It cannot be discussed in our This is something that should not be a lot of senior patients, as did you, and local city government. We have five of- there. When the sun shines on this, this as I went home and spent these last ficials. We cannot discuss anything be- will not happen. That is why it is ex- couple of weeks over the break meeting tween ourselves unless we are in the tremely important for the sun to shine with hundreds, if not thousands, of peo- open. That means an open, scheduled on this process. ple during that time and talking to meeting that has been published or You mentioned a moment ago, when them one on one, let me tell you what with a TV camera on. you peel this onion back and when you they do get: Let me tell you what happens, Mr. begin to read this bill—and I’ve read They do get the fact that you’re Speaker. When that happens, you get a every page of the House bill. I have not going to take in the next 10 years al- better government and you get a better read the 2,700 pages of the Senate bill— most $500 billion out of a Medicare plan product when the sun shines on it. we look at the AARP. When you sell, that does not pay its premiums in 2017. there will be an insurance exchange, Seven short years from now, it will not b 2045 and on this insurance exchange, if a pay for the obligation that we have I will tell you that one of the great company trades on there—and this is a now, and we are going to add 3 to 3.5 disappointments I have had is when I private company—their CEO will be million seniors beginning in 2011 when woke up near Christmas Eve and found limited to a $500,000 salary, which is the baby boomers hit. So that’s 30 to 35 that one of the Senators had voted for tax deductible. That’s fine. That com- million more people with $500 billion a health care bill to exempt a State pany ought to be able to decide what it less money. Let me explain to you that other States are going to have to pays its CEO. If you pay more than three things that will happen. obey on. I was absolutely nauseated that, you have to pay corporate taxes One is you will decrease access. And with that. It is the most unbelievable of 35 percent plus ordinary income when you decrease access, you will de- thing. It made me ashamed to be a taxes of 39 percent. So, for anything crease quality. Third, you are going to Member of this great body, and I over $500,000, the government will get increase the cost for our seniors. They shouldn’t be. I should be proud. Every three-fourths of it—except if you are get it. They do understand that, and Member should be proud and honored the CEO of AARP. If you are the CEO they understand they’re going to pay to belong here. We lecture Hamid of AARP, you make $1.55 million a more for needed care that they may Karzai in Afghanistan about corrup- year. The average Social Security re- not be able to get. That’s the other rea- tion. Let him turn around and look at cipient receives about $12,000 a year. son. As people begin to understand our government and say, Wait a That’s their business, but they are ex- what is in this bill, they push back. minute. For enough money, you can empted from this bill. They are not in- Just today, Dr. GINGREY, as I was get your vote bought off to do some- cluded in this bill. So guess what hap- leaving home—and this has been con- thing. If that health care bill had had pened? AARP endorsed this bill. I can sistent throughout my district—a poll legs, it should have stood on its own. go on and on. was published in the local newspaper Let me explain to you what that means Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. If the gen- that showed in our district, the First for other States, and let me explain to tleman will yield—— District of Tennessee, that 79 percent Mr. ROE of Tennessee. I will yield. the American people what that means of the people did not want this current Mr. GINGREY of Georgia.—I want for the State of Tennessee. bill, this current legislation. This is 8 him to go on and on because he has got Right now, we have 50 fewer State out of 10. We’d better start listening to troopers than we had in 1977, and we a lot of facts to present. The point, Mr. Speaker, is about the people of this Nation. They have have 2 million more people. For the AARP and other organizations and been screaming as loudly as they can. safety of our State, we can’t afford about wanting the people to have the They want to be heard. I am afraid, Medicaid, which this bill in the Senate opportunity to see for themselves with right now, we are not listening to does. If it is accepted without going their eyes and to listen to the debate them. They want meaningful health back to the Senate and goes straight to with their ears and to figure it out care reform; 435 Members of this body the President, we will have 15 million with common sense and to connect the want meaningful health care reform. more people who will have Medicaid. dots. I mean, AARP, you know, do they We don’t want to interfere with the With that comes an obligation from make some money off the deal? doctor-patient relationship, and we can the State to pay for that. We don’t I do want to make one point, before do that. We should be able to discuss have any money to pay for it in Ten- yielding back to the gentleman from that openly, and the cameras and the nessee. Right now, our colleges do not Tennessee, recognizing the good people lights should shine upon those deci- have one capital improvement project of Nebraska—the Corn Husker State— sions. on a single college campus—the Uni- and coach Tom Osborne, who is a I yield back, Mr. Speaker. versity of Tennessee and all of the 26 former Member of this body, a great Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. I thank board of regents colleges—not one dor- colleague, a friend of ours who is now the gentleman. mitory, not a library, not a chemistry the athletic director at the University I wanted to also mention a couple of department, not anything. Right now, of Nebraska. It’s a great, great State. responses from the White House in re- we can’t add any more people to our To their great credit, the Governor gard to the present CEO of C–SPAN re- local Medicaid and Medicare plans. said, We don’t want it. We don’t want questing that the negotiations, what- Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. If the gen- this sweetheart deal. This is not right. ever they are—whether there is a ping- tleman will yield—— I commend him, and I commend the pong back and forth between the House Mr. ROE of Tennessee. I will. State of Nebraska for understanding, and the Senate or a mini conference or Mr. GINGREY of Georgia.—Mr. Mr. Speaker, the inequity, the realiza- a full conference, whatever the deal is, Speaker, I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if tion that the sweetheart deal for them for goodness sakes, let the American some of the teachers in the great means crumbs and bacon bits for every- people see it. Even if they shut us Re- State, the volunteer State, are having body else. They understand that. Of publicans out, let the American people to take furloughs and leaves of ab- course, now the Senator who was able have the opportunity. C–SPAN said, sences and are having to work short to effect this sweetheart deal is saying, Look, we will provide all of the equip- days and that kind of thing. No, let’s not rescind the deal. Let’s just ment—the digital—just as they do in I yield back. give the deal to everybody. Then this Chamber. Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Where do we what’s going to be the true cost? In- On the Sunday Morning show, Mr. go? Do we cut K through 12? We’re al- stead of $1.2 trillion, it will be $2 tril- Speaker—and I’m sure most of us ready in the 40s in education. lion; but anyway, I digress a bit. watch it. I watch it every Sunday— Here is another unfunded mandate Let me yield back to the gentleman here is what the press secretary, the that comes to the State of Nebraska, from Tennessee. Honorable Robert Gibbs, said on Janu- and the people in Nebraska don’t have Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Thank you, ary 5, 2010. The reporter asked: Did the to pay for that. The people of Texas do. Dr. GINGREY. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. President regret making that earlier

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H22 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2010 promise to broadcast meetings on C– isiana Territory in current dollars. said, What is going on with the health SPAN? Robert Gibbs’ response: The UCONN: $100 million for Connecticut’s care bill? And I told them, You know President’s number one priority is get- support. I guess that’s Mr. CHRIS DODD as much as I do. Because we are in the ting a bill through the House and the of the Obama health reform. Gatorade: dark just as you are. And that is not Senate. 800,000 seniors in Florida get to keep the way it ought to be. Yes, Mr. Speaker, we get that. their Medicare Advantage. Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. I thank Let’s get ourselves out of this hole What about the other 10.2 million the gentleman from Tennessee. I thank that we’ve dug at any cost, with any seniors in the rest of the country? the gentleman from Texas. I thank the sweetheart deal, whatever we have to What about the 175,000 in my great dis- gentleman from the great State of do to get 60 votes. Let’s pass this trict, the 11th District of Georgia? Georgia. darned thing so that I can stand up What happens to them? Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, we thank all for the op- here at the State of Union and declare they get pushed under the bus. That’s portunity for the members of the GOP victory. We can all pound our chests what’s happening to them. It’s not Doctors Caucus to spend some time to- and do the high fives and the knuckle right. night to explain to our colleagues on to knuckle, or however you do that Well, here is what the American peo- both sides of the aisle what our con- these days, and declare victory and, for ple think. Here is what they think. I cerns are. I think we did it in a very goodness sakes, move on to something know the President knows this, and I fair way. We did it in a way that is not else because this is killing us. know the Democratic majority knows a personal attack on any individual, Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, if and this, and I know that’s why they want any Member of this body, any member when that happens, it is going to kill to pass this thing in the dark of night. of the administration. We are just ask- the American people. I have great con- They don’t want C–SPAN looking in. ing to give the American people a fair cerns, and my colleagues do as well. They don’t want Republicans looking shake. I yield back to the gentleman from in. They don’t want the American peo- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Athens, Georgia. ple looking in. They want to get out of of my time. that hole and get out of town. That’s Mr. BROUN of Georgia. I thank the f gentleman for yielding. what their plan is. As you and our colleague from Ten- Obama’s health care marks hit a new HEALTH CARE BILL nessee, Dr. ROE, were talking about the low as 54 percent disapprove of The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Senate bill and as you went on, it just Obama’s handling of health care and QUIGLEY). Under the Speaker’s an- occurred to me that I spoke just earlier only 36 approve. Look at his overall ap- nounced policy of January 6, 2009, the about the Newspeak in the leadership proval rating going back to February gentleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) is in Washington—in the House and the of 2009, Mr. Speaker, when it was 61 recognized for 60 minutes. Senate as well as in the Presidency— percent. Let’s just fast-forward here Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I would and about how ‘‘transparency’’ now over on this slide to January of 2010, like to continue much as we have done means being obscure and opaque and and we are talking about 46 percent. over this past hour, talking about this how ‘‘openness’’ means being in secret. Scary times for the majority party. same issue, the health care bill that is As to the deals that are being struck, Scary times for this President. But now before the House and Senate, even from everything we understand in my scarier times for the American people. though none of us have seen the fin- language, when people are threatened We hear this expression all the time. ished product, and what has happened with harm if they don’t go in a certain Mr. President said it himself: It is time on the issue of transparency over these direction, that’s called ‘‘extortion.’’ If to press the reset button in dealing past several weeks since the House ad- somebody is offered a perk or money or with Vladimir Putin, the Russian journed in the middle of December. something for going in a particular di- President. It is time to reach out with I am going to talk a little bit more rection, that’s called a ‘‘bribe’’ if one an unclenched fist to Ahmadinejad, about the resolution of inquiry because accepts it. this dictator over in Iran, who is trying I believe that is an important tool that Mr. Speaker, we’re having a lot of ex- to develop a nuclear weapon despite all is available to the minority Members tortion and a lot of bribery going on in of our pleadings and reaching out with of the House. And I think it is a tool this process. I will repeat that. There is an open hand. It is time to push the that we need to use, a tool that we a lot of extortion and bribery going on reset button with Kim Jong Il in North need to exercise in order to get the in this process, and the American peo- Korea. American people the information that ple deserve better. The American peo- b 2100 they are going to need to make up ple deserve more. They need to stand Well, Mr. Speaker, I suggest this their minds about this bill. up and reject this process of secrecy, of time to push the reset button with the If time permits, we will talk a little obscurity, of opaqueness, of broken American people, and give them a fair bit about some of the structural issues, promises, and of everything that we see shake and be honest with them and tell some of the procedural issues that still going on in this House. them what is in this bill, these 2,500 are yet to occur if this bill indeed Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. If the gen- pages that they can’t understand. They passes and is signed into law: What are tleman will yield back to me, I want to could if they had time or if they had an the ramifications thereof? When will point out to my colleagues, Mr. Speak- opportunity, and C–SPAN is trying to things happen? What will occur at the er, that I realize our time is limited. give them that opportunity to shine level of the Federal agency at the De- As we conclude our hour, the gen- the light of day on this process. partment of Health and Human Serv- tleman didn’t mince any words. We That is what it is all about. That is ices? know that, my colleagues, and I love what Madam Speaker promised. That But I thought, first, it might be use- him for that. He speaks plainly; he is is what this President promised. It is ful just to do a brief recap of where we blunt; and you can understand him un- time for them to deliver. have been this past year. like the typical politician, but what he Mr. Speaker, I want to yield a few As most of us know, it has been not is talking about are things like—and more minutes, whatever time remains, quite a year since the inauguration we mentioned it—the Corn Husker to my good friend from Tennessee, Dr. took place here in January of 2009, a kickback. We’re having fun with these ROE. historic day. A record number of people names. Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Very quickly, came and stood to watch the inaugura- One-hundred million dollars for Ne- Mr. Speaker, I think what the Amer- tion and to hear the speeches that oc- braska’s support of Obama health care. ican people want for us to trust is curred that day. I credit the Governor of Nebraska who transparency. The people have to trust We had a very spirited campaign dur- says, No, we don’t want it. God bless us for us to govern, and they can’t ing the fall. We had the appearance, for him. The Louisiana purchase: $300 mil- trust us if they don’t know what is the first time, of some rather stark lion to purchase the Louisiana vote. going on. economic news that hit the headlines That’s about 12 million more dollars I know, Mr. Speaker, you went home, and perhaps dictated some of the than it cost to purchase the whole Lou- I went home for the holidays; and they course of the campaign, and certainly

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The was really the first glimpse that the the health care policy aspects of that stock market was in free-fall in those American people had of what this new campaign, I was, frankly, surprised. days shortly after the inauguration, administration and what this new Con- When the campaign came to a conclu- and there was a sense of urgency to do gress was going to do as far as health sion and the votes were counted and something about the economy. care policy, and it was startling. It was the President won, I was surprised that I think the wrong decisions were a startling revelation because the cost there was not a bill that was almost made in February. But, in all honesty, and coverage numbers that came out of ready to come to either the Senate Fi- I think the wrong decisions were made the Congressional Budget Office were nance Committee or one of the com- in September and October of 2008, when some of those first passes through the mittees of jurisdiction on the House President Bush put forward the eco- Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- side. nomic stabilization plan and Secretary sions Committee in the other body, I rather expected that to be the Sen- Paulson, then-Secretary of the Treas- some of the cost and coverage numbers ate Finance Committee, because in Oc- ury, put forward the economic sta- were quite startling. bilization plan that they proposed in tober of 2008, Senator BAUCUS, the The cost was quite high, the coverage chairman of the Senate Finance Com- late September of 2008. I thought those numbers were quite low, still leaving mittee, convened several stakeholders ideas were wrong. I thought the stim- many people in this country uninsured; over in the Library of Congress in the ulus bill was wrong in February. and there was quite a scramble to try In fact, when you look back over this Members’ briefing room there, had a to adjust things, try to pull the costs year and you look at the expenditure of day-long session, and took testimony down and try to bring the coverage political capital on that stimulus bill, numbers up. In fact, we saw that evolve and began, for all the world, to look had the health care bill been ready to over the next several months, not just like he was crafting a health care bill; go, had there been anything more than in June, as the Senate Health, Edu- produced a white paper shortly there- just rhetoric during the campaign, and cation, Labor, and Pensions Committee after that, for all the world, looked had there actually been legislative lan- dealt with the bill, but on into the like it was going to be a health care guage laid down or at least legislative summer when the three committees in bill. principles developed from which legis- the House who have jurisdiction over So after the election, I thought that lative language could be developed; if the bill, as they dealt with the bill, and we would see, relatively quickly, the we had taken that health care bill up then finally the Senate Finance Com- introduction of at least some draft lan- in February, because of the enormous mittee for the last part of the bill. We guage as to what this health care bill popularity that the President enjoyed saw quite a bit of maneuvering and was going to—what form it was going in those early days after the inaugura- some magic numbers occurred. to take now that the election was over. tion, I think that the President could We have got to keep the cost under $1 We all remember the election. Sen- have pretty much gotten whatever he trillion. I think $900 billion is where ev- ator MCCAIN had his ideas on health wanted during those early days. But eryone generally agrees they want to care. We might come back to those in the decision was made, for whatever keep that number. And if you exclude just a moment, because some of that, reason, not to do that, but to go for- people who are in the country without we are back to the future now with ward with the stimulus; and that is the the benefit of a Social Security num- some of those same tax issues that are legislation that came out of February. ber, we have got to insure in excess of now being raised by the Democrats as a We also had a bit of a disconnect 90 percent, perhaps 93 or 94 percent. means to pay for the Democratic with the nomination for the Cabinet Bearing in mind that 85 percent are in- health care bill. They are talking Secretary position for Health and sured today, we want to get that num- about using some of the same proce- Human Services and the name origi- ber up to 90, 92, 93 percent for that cost dures that Senator MCCAIN was talking nally put forward. In fact, that indi- of nearly $1 trillion over 10 years. about during the fall of 2008. So that is vidual had cleared through the Senate So there was a lot of maneuvering a little bit of irony, when they spent so committees that were necessary to around cost and coverage. Cost and much money blasting the Presidential confirm that individual. But then, for coverage really hadn’t been a discus- candidate on the Republican side over problems that no one could have fore- sion during the campaign of 2008. Cost his approach to health care. seen, that individual withdrew his and coverage really wasn’t a discussion But we heard President Obama’s ap- name from consideration, and we went around the time of the inauguration. proach. He said there was going to be a for several months without an agency But cost and coverage really stole the mandate to cover children. He said head at Health and Human Services. show during the summertime. there was not going to be an employer And I think you can see during that in- Now, that was complicated because mandate nor would there be an indi- terval that the agency did suffer from we had just gone through a terribly, vidual mandate, but that anyone who not having anyone at the helm at that terribly difficult budgetary process in didn’t have insurance would be able to point of that organization, because, ob- the House and in the Senate, and the have insurance just as good as a Mem- viously, Secretary Leavitt left upon deficit numbers were higher than any- ber of Congress under a program like the completion of the Bush Presidency, one ever thought possible, that anyone the Federal Employee Health Benefits and there was no name at that point thought that they would ever see in Program. even to be confirmed by the Senate. So their lifetime. So we were already deal- So those were the issues that were it was problematic that there was not ing with a budget that was literally discussed and the platform that the a Cabinet Secretary named for Health bursting at the seams, and then we President produced during the cam- and Human Services. And I think, in found a $1 trillion price tag on this bill paign. Then we had the election. I fairness, that did cause some of the that came out of the Senate. again was surprised that no bill came delay on the health care front. And then, for reasons that I just sim- forward. I thought perhaps that Christ- We had, of course, as will always hap- ply cannot explain, the leadership of mas of 2008 we might see from perhaps pen during the course of our legislative the House of Representatives decided one of the Senators or from someone year here, we had things that happened in June, while all this drama was un- on the House side, again, at least a around the world, things that happened folding with the Senate, Well, we will draft or an outline or some structure of in this country. We had a novel flu, just do the cap-and-trade bill. We will what this bill was ultimately going to H1N1, that came on the scene that took just do this energy bill and raise taxes resemble. a lot of attention and time and discus- on energy, and maybe that will help us Then everyone came back to town for sion. We still had problems with the offset some of the cost of this health the swearing in in early January of economy. No bill was produced during care bill. It was the darnedest thing I 2009. We stayed around for the inau- all this time. had ever seen.

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People were stepping around mittee of Energy and Commerce, the deals with a bill that affects most of it. No one wanted to actually address Committee on Ways and Means, Com- my friends back home who are physi- this cap-and-trade bill. mittee on Education and Labor. cians. No. I wanted to be involved in Then, suddenly, it was brought to Those three committees were going that process, but we never were. life, brought back from the dead, lit- to take up identical bills, work We were never asked. We were never erally, and passed within less than a through them, pass them out of their consulted. We were vilified along the week’s time here on the House floor. committees, and then we were going to way that we had no ideas and that we And we passed it late in the day right bring the health care bill to the House would not offer ideas. I had 50 amend- before we left for the 4th of July recess. floor, vote on it right before the Au- ments—50 amendments that I offered After the news shows and the news gust recess, was the plan, and then we in committee, in the Energy and Com- cycle was over for that weekend, we would all go home for the August re- merce Committee. Now, some of them passed that cap-and-trade bill. cess having passed this massive health were great amendments, some of them I remember walking out of this care bill. were relatively modest amendments, House. It was a scant number of votes. b 2115 but every one designed to improve There really were not a lot of the ex- what I thought was a bad bill. Now, it Well, it didn’t work out like that. cess votes that the Speaker had for was still likely to be a bad bill at the Now, the time for the markup in com- that cap-and-trade bill. And I remem- end of the process, I was likely to vote mittees was significantly condensed. ber walking out of here, and this was against it, but at least it would be a Although, no, we’re not supposed to not a good feeling of what the House better bad bill as it came out of com- talk about process too much, I will tell just did. mittee than it would have been had you this is the type of legislation that I have got to tell you, when I got there been no input. home to my district on Saturday morn- really, yeah, it’s going to take months. Now, in fairness, the committee did ing, just 12 hours later, the people in My understanding is—I was not here in ultimately accept several of my my district were up in arms about 1990 when the Clean Air Act was amendments, and several of my amend- what the House had done. Even though passed, but it was my understanding it ments were put in the House bill as we I had voted against the cap-and-trade was a months-long markup process in passed it out of committee July 31. Un- bill, there was a lot of anxiety and, in Energy and Commerce. That’s the way fortunately, those all left the bill some fact, anger in my district because I it should be. time after that when the bill went to hadn’t stopped this legislative travesty This is complicated legislation. It’s the Speaker’s office to be rewritten. from coming forward. And what in the going to affect a lot of aspects and a But I appreciate the fact that the com- world did Congress think it was doing lot of people’s lives. There really was mittee was able to or was willing to ac- with passing this type of energy tax not a reason to rush this through un- cept at least a few Republican ideas. when the country was faced with this less you didn’t want anybody to know severe a recession? what you were doing. And that’s the Then the bill goes to the Speaker’s We just had a summer before where impression that the American people office. A great deal of mystery sur- gasoline prices had gone through the got from this Congress, that we were rounding it. Where is the health care roof. We perhaps got a little bit of re- trying to do it fast so we could sneak bill? No one knows. No one knows lief there, but it was only because the something through before anyone real- what’s going to happen to it. Are we economy had faltered, but at least en- ly realized what had happened to them, going to get it the first of October, are ergy prices were down. And, now, you just as we did with cap-and-trade. But we going to get it the middle of Octo- are going to raise taxes on energy to because we did it with cap-and-trade, ber? Remember, the President came put us right back where we were the the American people said, Aha, not so right here to the House of Representa- year before? I don’t think so. fast, and you saw Members begin to tives and spoke to a joint session. It So a lot of Members came back here waver. And they wavered just enough had the Senate and the House, both from that July recess significantly set so that the bill did not pass out of all sides. You may remember there was back by what their constituents had three committees until we were right some excitement that night because of told them during the recess over the up against the August recess. some debate that occurred on the floor July 4th weekend. The bill passed out of my Committee during the President’s speech. But the You can just imagine, Mr. Speaker, of Energy and Commerce, which was President said, I welcome ideas from walking in your 4th of July parade. the final of the three committees to both sides. I want Republicans to offer You are somewhere behind the Amer- mark the bill up. I think we got more ideas. But when we offered ideas, the ican Legion, in front of the Cub Scouts. time than any of the other committees. sound of crickets chirping. And as you are walking down Main Some just had a single day, a 24-hour The President said during July that, Street in one of the cities in your dis- period, to mark up this complex and You know what, I’ll invite any Repub- trict, people are yelling at you from complicated legislation. We had at lican Member to come down to the the side about this bill that you passed. least had several days, though there White House and go through this bill And nobody read the bill. That had were several of those days that we line by line so they will understand been over the news. And people were didn’t actually work while the Demo- what I’m trying to do. I said, Great, yelling: Next time, read the bill, and cratic leadership tried to fine-tune the Mr. President. Fired a letter off. Made even adding adjectives to those exhor- bill and take some of the rough spots a call down to the White House. That tations. out of it. But we did have at least a pe- was around the time of the famous beer So many Members of Congress came riod of time in our committee to read summit that you might remember. I back a little bit shaken by what they the bill, become familiar with it, and said, I don’t drink beer, but I’ll bring had encountered in their districts be- then it passed. Diet Coke if that will help pass the cause of some of the actions that Con- One of the myths that I should dispel time. But I would appreciate the oppor- gress had taken. is that the Republicans were not in- tunity of going through this bill line People thought nobody would notice volved in the process. Republicans have by line. Again, never heard a word. Did about us passing a cap-and-trade bill been involved in the process from day see something quoted indirectly in one late on a Friday afternoon or late on a one. Number one, I was involved in the of the newspapers on the Hill that the Friday night right before a holiday campaign in 2008. I talked to the tran- White House really was not interested break, but the American people were sition team right after the election and in speaking with me on that subject.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE January 12, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H25 The President then offered during ever was going to happen next in the manly arena over in the Senate, but that speech in the middle of Sep- House with the passage of this bill. As that’s the way the Founders designed tember, the President said, I will sit people learned more about the bill, it. So there’s always likely to be some down with anyone. It’s interesting. The they got more and more uncomfortable differences between the House and the President will sit down with about it. Senate bill. That’s not a problem. Ahmadinejad and Hugo Chavez without What occurred next was we passed The House and the Senate have a way preconditions, but he’s not sure about this bill on the floor of the House late of reconciling that. They get the two congressional Republicans. But that on a Saturday night after we’d been together and let’s call a conference night at least he said, I’ll sit down and kept up here all week and all weekend committee. Conferees are appointed by meet and talk with congressional Re- to pass this bill. It passed by a slim, the Democrats in the House, the Re- publicans about this bill. Again, great slim number of votes. In fact, just a publicans in the House, the Democrats many ideas to offer, Mr. President. I few votes changing one way or the in the Senate, Republicans in the Sen- even produced a summary of the 50 other and the bill would not have ate. The conference committee meets amendments that I’d introduced in passed. and works out the differences. It might committee, many of the health care It was interesting that the Cable pass on a party-line vote. Of course, bills that I’d introduced during the News Network, CNN, produced a poll there are more Democrats on the con- course of this year, and said, Let’s talk the morning that we voted on the bill. ference committee than Republicans about some of these ideas down at the And I don’t remember the precise num- but, hey, they won the election, and White House. Again, no answer back bers, but it was approximately 26 per- that’s what elections are all about. for that. cent of the American people liked the But the conference committee is not In October, kept trying to get infor- bill the way it was and wanted us to going to happen because—it’s not going mation out of my committee chair- pass it just the way it was. A larger to happen because this debate now has man—the Subcommittee on Ways and number, perhaps 35 percent, wanted become an internal debate on the Means—Mr. STARK, my subcommittee major changes in the bill before it was Democratic Party. We will continue to chairman, Mr. PALLONE. When can we passed. A similar number, about 25 per- be blamed on the Republican side for see a bill? We’re going to get this bill cent, felt that Congress shouldn’t even obstructing this bill, but please under- and we’re going to take some time to be doing this, that we were overstep- stand there is nothing that we can do. read it and understand it. When can we ping our authority by even working on We lack the numbers to stop this bill— see this bill? health care. And then a smaller num- supermajority in the House, a 60-vote Well, you’ll have plenty of time. ber was simply disinterested. majority in the Senate. All the Repub- Don’t worry about that. It will be com- So you had 26 percent of the Amer- licans can stay together and the bill ing along at some point. Maybe it’s too ican people thought we were doing the still passes because we just simply do complicated to read before we vote on right thing that day when we passed not have the numbers. it. that bill. So it’s no great surprise that The arguments that are going on That bill left our committee July 31, after that bill passed that, again, many right now are arguments entirely with- in excess of a thousand pages. We went Members have heard from their con- in the Democratic conference. And it is home to our August town halls during stituents and, again, there’s a great a conference committee, if you will, of the summer and people didn’t like a deal of angst and anxiety out there in the Democratic conference where thousand-page bill changing their the country over what has happened. they’re trying to work out the dif- health care. They said, Members of But, undaunted, they picked it up in ference the Democrats have with Congress won’t read it. You won’t ac- the Senate and let’s go forward. Let’s Democrats over the bill, and ignore the cept the insurance for yourself, so we get this bill done. And you heard it dis- Republicans—blame them, to be sure, don’t want it either. A thousand-page cussed in the last hour. because they’re useful to blame as bill upset people. That was actually a I’ve told people now for several weeks being obstructionists, but realistically revelation for me during the summer. I what we’re doing up here has really no Republican is obstructing or slow- thought the Republicans ought to have nothing to do with health care. When’s ing down this bill. We can’t. We would their own bill to counteract the Demo- the last time you heard anyone talk like to, but we can’t. cratic bill, but, in fact, what people about a vaccination rate, or when’s the Now, actually, there is perhaps some- were telling me is, We’d like to see you last time you heard anyone talk about thing that might happen. We talked a do something specifically with pre- something to reduce hospital-acquired little bit earlier about sometimes existing conditions. I’d like to see some infections? No, we’re not talking about events that happen, change things here specifics on increasing competition by that. We’re talking about how many in the Chambers, events that happen being able to buy across State lines. Medicaid dollars do we need to give out of the country. There is going to be We’d like to see something specific away in Louisiana in order to secure a a special Senate election in one of the about holding down health care costs Senate vote. It’s an arithmetic equa- States in the next week’s time. In fact, by offering some sensible liability re- tion. The first one to 60 wins. And, as a week from today there’s going to be form, which we don’t see in this bill. it turns out, the Senate majority lead- an election from the Senate. If that These were the things that the Amer- er and the Senate Democrats have 60 Senate seat were to change from Demo- ican people wanted us to see. Perhaps votes, and they were able to collar in crat to Republican, that would shift you might even argue that seven small every one of those and pass the bill the balance from 60 Democrats to 59 bills might have been better than one right before they left on Christmas Democrats. I’m sorry, 58 Democrats large bill. Eve. So Santa Claus may have put coal and two Independents that vote with What happened next was after that in the stocking of many Americans the Democrats for a functional 60-vote bill left our committee at a thousand- who were expecting something worth- majority in the Senate. But they could plus pages, it went over to the Speak- while to come out of the House and lose one of their votes. What happens er’s office, and then in secret, with the Senate this year, but he left the Senate then? Can we rush this bill through be- White House participating, no Repub- floor on Christmas Eve and now is our fore that new Senator can be sworn in licans, and I submit no back-bench first blush back in the Chambers to to stop things? I don’t know. It will be Democrats were involved in that proc- deal with the aftermath. interesting to see what the plans are, ess either, the bill comes out at the end Now what has caused all the flap what people try to do. But that could of October, the first of November, and since then is normal process is the be a game changer that no one would it’s 2,000 pages. Well, if a thousand- House passes a bill, Senate passes a have anticipated a month ago as we page bill upset people some, a 2,000- bill. There’s going to be differences. left out of these Chambers, that a Sen- page bill really upset them. As a con- The House is a different structure than ate seat that has historically been in sequence, we heard from our constitu- the Senate. The House has a 2-year Democratic hands for years and years ents. In my office, the phones were term. There are more of us in the and years could possibly change. ringing off the hook day and night, House. We tend to be a little more But such is the angst of the Amer- calls almost uniformly against what- rough-and-tumble than the gentle- ican people over what they’ve seen us

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H26 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2010 do. And because we’ve done so much of SPAN to the American people? People ernment. C–SPAN is good governance. it, so much of it in secret in the Speak- are watching tonight on C–SPAN. C– C–SPAN is sunshine on the process. er’s suite of offices, again, with the SPAN is like a window into Congress. Sure, there’s a value in opacity. Any- heavy hand of the White House applied It’s impartial. It doesn’t have an edi- one can tell you that. But if you’re at all times; the Majority leader’s of- torial objective. It doesn’t come with able to kind of get, you know, some of fice over in the Senate, with the heavy an agenda. Sometimes it can be fright- the guys together in secret and kind of hand of the White House applied at all eningly boring, but at the same time, work things out amongst yourselves, times, why shouldn’t—okay, fine, lock it is what the American people have and then you come to the House floor the Republicans out. identified as their way to keep an eye and say, Well, here’s what we think the on Congress. My predecessor, the American people want. No, it’s what b 2130 former House Majority Leader Dick these guys decide by themselves behind We lost the election. Maybe we de- Armey, when he was deciding to run closed doors. Nobody wants that. Re- served to be locked out, but don’t lock for Congress that first time back in publicans lost the majority because the the American people out. Which kind 1983 or 1984, said that he watched the then minority leader NANCY PELOSI of brings us back to the issue of C– proceedings on C–SPAN, and it trou- said that the Republicans were crafting SPAN and Brian Lamb’s letter to the bled him, and he thought he could do bills in secret with the special interest President. We have all heard. We saw better. groups, writing the legislation. on the news shows a couple days ago. You know what? The same thing ap- Well, guess what, folks: Nothing’s We saw the multiple clips that were up plies to me. I watched C–SPAN from changed. It’s just different special in- on various Web sites of the President labor and delivery on the little tele- terest groups today than perhaps there during the campaign saying over and vision that the hospital provided. And I were 5, 6 or 7 years ago. The way to en- over, I want this process to be open. I would see things happen, like the sure that this process is fair and above want the ideas to be brought in. I just House vote on an increased expansion board is to keep the cameras on, not to ask that we do this out in the open, of the debt limit, and I would get frus- include the Republicans in the room. I around a big table. Bring the C–SPAN trated and upset. C–SPAN has been a think we should be in the room, by the cameras in so all can see. If your Mem- way to invite the American people way. But that’s not necessarily the key ber of Congress would rather stand back into the people’s House, and that to the transparency. The key is to let with the special interests than stand has been an important aspect of what the American people in the room if with the American people, I want you has happened with C–SPAN. But think they choose to do so. If they’re unin- to see that. back for just a minute. Why did C– terested, if there are other things going Mr. President, I think you got it SPAN happen? It wasn’t just some- on, if there are football playoffs, Final right. I want to see that. That’s the thing that got created on the eighth Four, beauty pageants, and the Amer- reason I filed the resolution of inquiry. day because they were running out of ican people are not interested and Because if a Member of Congress is things to do. C–SPAN happened be- don’t want to watch the goings-on on going to stand with a special interest— cause of Watergate. C–SPAN happened C–SPAN, so be it. They had the oppor- and not all special interests are Repub- because the Watergate hearings that tunity. They chose to do other things. lican special interests, bear in mind. were held were covered by 24-hour con- No one to blame but themselves if they Some of them may be a union special tinuous, live television coverage. don’t like the final product. interest on the Democratic side. We Television executives said, Nobody is But at least they had the option of heard another discussion tonight by going to watch that stuff. That’s so turning on that channel and watching the AARP. Who knows where the spe- boring, no one’s going to watch that. the proceedings. Our committee hear- cial interests are? The American peo- It’s like watching your grass grow, ings, our committee markup was cov- ple know, and the American people watching your grass die in wintertime. ered on C–SPAN hour after hour after need to be able to watch that and make But people watched, and they were fas- hour, and many of us would sit there those decisions for themselves. This is cinated by the process. As a con- and write in little Twitter messages a big deal. sequence, the C–SPAN cameras then about what was going on now in the The first President Bush, during the came on, and they have not been committee process. And the three peo- campaign for President, famously said turned off from Watergate until this ple who are interested in what I send that the Democrats are going to come day. And the American people get that. out on a Twitter feed were grateful to to me with tears in their eyes and say, C–SPAN is synonymous with good gov- get that little bit of information, that Raise our taxes. And he said that I’ll ernment and good governance. little kernel of information. Then they turn to them and say, read my lips, no So if you’re not proud enough of your go turn on C–SPAN and say, Yeah, sure new taxes. And then he walked back work to put it up there on C–SPAN, enough they’re talking about commu- from that pledge, and it cost him. It what have you got to hide? Why have nity organizers in health clinics now. cost him in the next election. It cost a we developed the major House legisla- Well, the American people ought to lot of credibility on the Republican tion completely in secret? Why have we have that option, and the fact that side for a President to walk back on developed the major Senate legisla- they don’t, the fact that we will not that pledge. So if you have a President tion—which now, by the way, is up to give it to them then raises the question who said that this is going to be such 2,700 pages. Why have we developed in their minds, What do we have to an open and aboveboard process that that completely in secret? I say the hide? You’ve got a big bill, now 2,700 I’ll put the cameras in the room, you’ll White House was involved. We all know pages. We don’t think you’re reading be able to see which Members of Con- that people from the White House were it. We don’t think you’ll take the in- gress are aligning with the American here in the Capitol building the days surance that it produces for yourself, people and which Members of Congress that those bills were worked on. But for your families. Why should we be are aligning with the special interests, since we couldn’t watch it on C–SPAN, satisfied about what you’re doing to— who’s taking up for the insurance com- we don’t know who from the White we heard it quoted earlier—one-sixth of panies, who’s taking up for the drug House was sitting in, what they were the American economy? Why should we companies, who’s taking up for the saying, whether they were simply be satisfied that you’re going to change unions, who’s taking up for this special standing there with their arms folded, the health care arrangement that 85 interest group or that special interest or were they participating? Were they percent of the country says they are ei- group? You will be able to see that on part of the give-and-take, Hey, if do ther satisfied or very satisfied with? C–SPAN, and the President has now you this, we’ll do this. We’ll try to help Why are we going to change that ar- walked back from that pledge. In fact, you with this. We’ll try to protect you rangement simply to bestow additional his press secretary wouldn’t even open- here. political power on a select group of ly acknowledge that they were walking We don’t know because none of that, Members of Congress and Senators? back from that pledge. none of that has been available to the Because remember, this bill has Well, let’s stop and think for a American people. But the American nothing to do with health care any minute. What is the symbolism of C– people do get this. C–SPAN is good gov- longer. If you don’t believe me, watch—

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And goodness knows We can’t let you read it. We can’t wait. in this country. Yeah. There is going to that any one of us might do things a We’ve got to do it in a hurry. And oh, be a pretty big fight over in the Sen- little bit differently in setting up the by the way, the benefits that are going ate, and there should be because it is Medicare system if we could roll the to come to you off of this bill actually going to be a very, very powerful posi- clock back to 1965 and start over, but start in 2014. Your taxes will start next tion. we can’t. We have what we have with week. So we certainly don’t want to rush that program. And it becomes—as The American people get that. That’s someone through like we’ve seen with you’ve heard over and over again on a problem. It’s a 2,700-page bill—or at some of the other Federal agency heads the floor of this House—it becomes least the one that they passed on the in this past year and have someone in very, very difficult then to take big Senate floor was. Goodness knows what that job who doesn’t fit the bill. We chunks of it away. We are going to it will look like. Whatever happens to want someone who is competent. We take $500 billion out of Medicare. it, it’s going to be a big bill. There is want somebody maybe who has run an That’s going to hurt some people. going to be a lot of legislative lan- integrated delivery system at some b 2145 guage. Well, what happens to legisla- point along the line. We want someone tive language after the bill becomes who has some experience in dealing It is not going to be without pain for law? The President signs it down at the with not just the creation of health some people to do that. There are going White House, a big signing ceremony. care policy but the actual delivery to be constituencies that are benefited, People from all over gathered around side, putting the meat on the bones, if and some that are upset. Such is the him, a great day is had by all, a won- I can use that analogy, someone who nature of doing those types of things. derful photo op. What happens then to has actually worked in the trenches in Well, you can just imagine if you have this signed piece of legislation, this the whole health care bill and now you public law that has now been created health care. I think that would be an enormously are trying to do that kind of major sur- through this very flawed process? gery on that bill after the fact, it is Well, it goes over to the Federal important first step. But again, we don’t even know who that individual is going to be very, very painful, indeed. agency, the Department of Health and So I would submit that as many Human Services. And there the rules at this point. Since the acting adminis- near-death experiences that this bill and regulations are written that will trator left at the end of the Bush ad- has had and as many times as it has dictate what happens in health care to ministration, it has basically been been resuscitated literally off the floor everyone in the country. Those rules filled by agency personnel who are ca- of the House and brought back to life, will be written, and they’ll be written reer bureaucrats, and their ability to perhaps we would all be better off if in secret as well. To be sure, there will deal with a 2,700-page bill is anyone’s one of these times this bill did not sur- be a notice of proposed rulemaking. guess. I’m not being critical of the De- There will be thousands and thousands partment of Health and Human Serv- vive, and we went back and tried to do and thousands of pages generated in ices. That’s just the way it is. Right the right thing. Again, I enumerated the Federal Register of this notice of now you’ve got people who are acting those a moment ago. proposed rulemaking and the rules and in that capacity, but they are not di- What I heard repetitively in the town regulations that come out of this 2,700 rect Presidential appointees. halls I did this summer and this fall: page bill. I would submit that those So there is not that accountability. we are scared of what you are doing. rules and regulations will probably There has not been advice and consent We don’t think that you are competent number in the tens of thousands of from the Senate, as is required under to do the things you have said you are pages once it gets through the goings- the Constitution for a Presidential ap- going to do, but we would like to see on over at Health and Human Services. pointment. This is not a czar, after all. something done about people who, But here is something that’s kind of This is an actual administrator of one through no fault of their own, lose em- strange about all of that. One of the of the agencies within the Department ployer-sponsored insurance, have had a big arbiters of those decisions is an in- of Health and Human Services. So tough medical diagnosis and now find dividual who is in charge of a part of there are a lot of moving parts yet to that they are frozen out of the insur- the agency of Health and Human Serv- happen. ance market, they are on the outside ices, the Centers for Medicare and Med- Now we’ve seen this bill have more looking in, and it becomes very dif- icaid Services. CMS we call it. CMS has than its share of near-death experi- ficult for them to get back into a con- an administrator. The administrator at ences. Maybe it would be the best thing dition of insurance. CMS is going to be the one in charge of if one of those near-death experiences We would like to see some of the pro- writing a lot of those rules and regula- actually stuck and forced us to go back tections that are out there for the tions. and craft something that would actu- ERISA-administered plans, we would Well, now, who is the administrator ally be useful for the American people. like to see those out in the individual at the Centers for Medicare and Med- Now I’m not talking about delaying. market. And we would like to see more icaid Services? Let’s stop and think for Remember, it’s 2014 before any of these flexibility for COBRA plans, for people a minute. Well, there isn’t one because good and great and wonderful programs who lose their job and then lose their a year into this administration, no are going to come to a town near you. employer-sponsored insurance; and, oh, name has been put forward to the Sen- There is no urgency about imple- under COBRA, you can keep it for 18 ate for confirmation for the adminis- menting any of the great things that months but you have to pay not just trator of the Centers for Medicare & have been talked about in conjunction your premium but the two-thirds that Medicaid Services. And yet we’re in a with this bill. They are going to lan- the employer was kicking in during the rush to get this bill passed. We’ve got guish by the wayside. time of your employment. And guess to get this thing done. Time’s a wast- So since we have that gift of time, what, you have just lost your job so ing. People are hurting. We’re going to why not try to get it right? Because I that is a very difficult payment to pass this legislation. It’s going to go will tell you this: I’ve heard people say, maintain. I know, I saw patients with over there to an empty auditorium Well, let them pass their bill, and then this when I was in practice. until that position is filled. It’s not the perhaps the Republicans can fix it and But we could do things to allow more Senate that is blocking a Presidential repeal the parts they don’t like. No, it flexibility within the COBRA plan so nomination. Don’t fall for that. There doesn’t work like that. It doesn’t work that it didn’t have to be an identical has been no name put forward in a like that. Once you start collecting insurance plan that person carried year’s time. taxes from people for a yet-to-be re- under COBRA. It could be a plan that

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A CNN brought something to the table to say never had an opportunity to have a poll, CNN which generally tends to be we can give you this much in savings if give and take between the right and very favorable to programs proposed by you will help us with whatever if there the left over what that might look this President, generally tends to be is a problem. We don’t know what was like. very favorable to Big Government solu- offered up by the groups that were Preexisting conditions, we talk about tions to social problems, 26 percent of meeting at the White House, and we things like risk pools and reinsurance. the people polled by CNN said, hey don’t know what was offered back by Maybe there is a way to do that. The Congress, we like what you are doing, the people in attendance at the White CBO scored one proposal that cost $25 go get them. The other 75 percent said House. billion over 10 years. Well, that is ex- slow down and do things differently or Chairman WAXMAN was quoted as pensive; but it is a whole lot less than you shouldn’t even be working on it at saying: If there are such documents, $1 trillion. If that is the main problem all, or we don’t know what you are BURGESS should get them, but I don’t the American people want to see fixed, doing and we don’t care. But only 26 know if there are such documents. I why not work on that. Perhaps there is percent endorsed the activities of this think some of these things that he some place we can get that $25 billion House of Representatives. And that is wants are not written down, and dif- without adding to the deficit. Maybe consistent with the numbers that you ferent people have different ideas of that would be a legitimate use for some see even tonight that are reported by what was agreed. of the moneys in the Medicare slush the various reporting agencies, Web Well, fair enough. Maybe there fund, but we don’t know because we sites and cable news services who re- wasn’t anything written down. It is a never tried. We never had the hearing, port around 55 to 58 percent of the little hard for me to believe that a $2 and we never seriously addressed how American people don’t like what they trillion agreement would be reached on do we do anything other than take it see us doing with health care. nothing more than a handshake. But if all over, which is what we have done That brings me back to the resolu- indeed that is the way it went down, with this bill. tion of inquiry which was filed on De- then someone should at least tell me. Liability, the Congressional Budget cember 17. A resolution of inquiry is a I sent a letter to the White House Office has said there is $50 billion of tool that the minority has or in fact a September 30 talking about this very savings over 10 years or more. Some Member on the majority has in order issue and asking for specifics as they people say that is a drop in the bucket to ask for information that they be- came out of those meetings and as yet with health care costs. Maybe so, but it lieve is being withheld from them that have gotten no answer from the White is a start. And it is a pretty big drop, they need in order to make an in- House. If the answer is, we have no doc- and it is one that we can ill afford to formed legislative resolution. It is H. uments, that there never were any doc- just ignore. Why don’t we have those Res. 983, introduced on December 17 uments produced, we did all of this $2 discussions, and why don’t we have just as we left town for the Christmas trillion of savings simply on a wink those hearings. Why don’t we do the break. It requires 14 legislative days to and a nod and a handshake, fine, just right thing for the American people mature at which time it must be either tell me that. and not just continue to protect a spe- voted on in committee or discharged But at the present time, you are left cial interest group who may have a sig- from the committee to the House floor with situations as developed in the nificant interest in keeping the liabil- where it becomes then what is called a Senate Finance Committee when a tax ity laws the way that they are. privileged resolution to ask that that was suggested on some of the hospital We have had some big changes down information be delivered. charges and the hospital association in Texas, and it has improved things Now, I know we don’t have the num- said, wait, that wasn’t part of our deal. for people. It has brought more prac- bers to pass anything on the Repub- Well, if that wasn’t part of the deal, ticing physicians into the State. It gets lican side. I know a resolution of in- what was the deal? Can you give us a lot of criticism because prices and quiry introduced in the Committee on some of the details on what was agreed costs have not come down, but that Energy and Commerce, if the chairman to? Again, as legislators trying to does take time. A journey of a thou- wants to simply quash it, he has the write this legislation so it won’t con- sand miles starts with the first step, votes to do that. He will ask his side to flict with anything that has been and you have got to take that first vote with him on voting ‘‘no’’ on the agreed to by the White House, it seems step, which is liability reform, before resolution of inquiry, and that’s where it would make good common sense that you are ever going to get any of those it stays. they would want to share that with us. other benefits. But, indeed, costs have But I was encouraged by a newspaper I frankly don’t understand why that in- come down. The cost of insurance has article that appeared on the day that formation has not been forthcoming. come down. The number of doctors the resolution was filed. It appeared in Now this resolution was introduced available for delivering the care has in- one of the newspapers up here in Wash- on December 17. Sometime likely to- creased, and we all know the laws of ington called The Hill, and in it Chair- ward the end of the first week of Feb- supply and demand: if you increase the man WAXMAN was quoted as saying, ruary or at the beginning of the second number of doctors in a community, and remember this resolution of in- week in February, it will have to come costs will diminish. People will have quiry was requesting documents from to a vote in the committee. We will see more open appointment slots, and they the White House that were produced in what they do with it. Again, the chair- are anxious to fill them. If there is ex- meetings last May and June when the man may say, look, nice try, but we cess capacity to fill in their clinics, White House invited six parties to par- are not interested in pursuing that they are going to want to fill those ap- ticipate in talks down at the White right now and vote it down; or it may pointment slots. So perhaps they are House. come to the floor as a privileged reso- willing to take someone who will pay They came up with $2 trillion in sav- lution. over time, or perhaps they will offer a ings over 10 years that they were going But at least over that period of time discount to get more people in. That’s to then use to pay for this health care we have the opportunity to talk about the way things work. bill. Those were representatives of the this. We have the opportunity to talk Instead, we have this massive govern- pharmaceutical industry, the American about these secret deals that were ment overlay that is going to control Medical Association, the American struck down at the White House, and every aspect of your doctor’s and pa- Hospital Association, an association of then it ties in very much with the tient’s life, and it has never been test- American insurance plans, the medical story that everything is going to be up ed. We have a system that 85 percent of device manufacturers, and the Service and out in the open on C–SPAN, but we the American people are satisfied or Employees International Union. So you don’t want to let the C–SPAN cameras

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE January 12, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H29 in the room while we craft this final in fact change hands a week from to- cost cutting agreement’’ with the White legislative product that is going to deal night. How long will it take to get that House. with health care and how health care is new Senator sworn in? How long will it Despite your promise to make all health care reform negotiations in public, we still administered in this country for the take to get that new Senator to town have very few details on what exactly was next two or three generations. That is so they will be able to vote on this very agreed to during these highly publicized ne- pretty important, but we are not going important health care legislation? Will gotiations. In fact, even the stakeholders in- to get to see any part of what is going it take longer if that is no longer a re- volved have, at times, seemed at odds with on. liable ‘‘yes’’ vote but becomes a prob- what was actually agreed to. But the one The American people understand lematic ‘‘no’’ vote? Will there be an at- thing we all know is that, through press that C–SPAN is sunshine. C–SPAN rep- tempt to run out the clock or stretch statements, many deals were made. Unfortu- nately, even where brief descriptions of pol- resents good government. C–SPAN was out the clock so that we don’t seat that icy goals are available, details on achieving the foil that the American people had new Senator? I think the American these goals are absent, a point made by the against the excesses of a Presidential people need to pay attention to that Congressional Budget Office (CBO). administration that overstepped its because all of those things are an inte- I am compelled to ask—how could Congress bounds and brought us the spectacle of gral part of this process that we call have done its’ due diligence in creating the Watergate and the crumbling of a Pres- ‘‘health care reform’’ that is now play- policy before us without crucial details sur- idency. C–SPAN is the preventive med- ing out in its final chapter here on the rounding these deals? Were the votes we have seen in the Senate Finance Committee icine that keeps that from happening floor of the House and the Senate. as of late a direct result of these backroom again in the future. Mr. Speaker, you’ve been very gen- negotiations? Will CBO be able to actually The first President Bush went back erous with the time, and I’m going to score any of these deals to apply those cost on a pledge he made in the campaign. yield back the balance of my time. savings to legislation? Were these negotia- He made it one time, and he was dealt SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. tions in the best interests of patients? Having little to no information, I cannot with very severely by the American President BARACK OBAMA, people and did not win a second term The White House, judge. However, this begs even more ques- Washington, DC. tions. Is Congress enacting the best policy as President. And many people feel reforms for Americans, or are certain that going back on that pledge of no DEAR MR. PRESIDENT, I write you once again on the topic of health care reform. As changes being made or not made because of new taxes, and it wasn’t so much the you know, Democrat leaders in the House of the negotiations orchestrated by the White fact that he raised taxes, it was that he Representatives are currently working to House? Will smaller stakeholders suffer more raised taxes after he told us he merge the three committee bills. Meanwhile, from our policy choices because of what larg- wouldn’t. Now we have a President who the two Senate bills are waiting to be er groups may have negotiated behind closed merged pending completion of the Senate Fi- doors? said it will be out in the open, trust Mr. President, I do not write this letter to nance Committee’s mark-up of the Baucus me. You will be able to see it. If your chide you for engaging in what I consider the Member of Congress is standing with plan. I have closely followed the health care de- most pressing debate before Congress. I ap- plaud you for your leadership in compelling the insurance companies instead of bate for months, making note of actions by Congress to act. In order to fully understand you, you will know that. Well, guess all parties involved, including the House, the policy choices before us, though, we need what, now you don’t. Senate, White House, advocate groups, and to know what took place earlier this year I will tell you since there are no Re- the health care industry. These reforms have during these meetings at the White House. publicans in the room, there are no Re- wide-reaching implications, and you have You have made it very clear that you value stressed the importance of conducting busi- publicans standing with the special in- transparency and have sought to make your ness in public so that the American people terests as this health care bill is being Administration stand out in this regard. As are aware and involved in the process. written because we are not allowed in a member of the House Energy and Com- In fact, during a Democratic Presidential merce Committee’s subcommittee on Over- the room and we are not allowed to be primary debate on January 31, 2008, you said: sight and Investigations, so do I. The last part of the process. But we don’t know ‘‘That’s what I will do in bringing all parties thing I would want to see is a formal inves- what Democrats are defending the in- together, not negotiating behind closed tigation of these meetings. surance companies or the unions. We doors, but bringing all parties together, and Thus, I formally request full disclosure by don’t know what Democrats are de- broadcasting those negotiations on C-SPAN the White House in the following areas re- fending the pharmaceutical manufac- so that the American people can see what garding all meetings with health care stake- turers. And we don’t know what Demo- the choices are, because part of what we holders occurring earlier this year on the crats are defending the doctors, if in- have to do is enlist the American people in topic of securing an agreement on health re- this process.’’ form legislation, efforts to pay for any such deed any actually are. We don’t know It has now been over four months since the because we are shut out of the process. legislation, and undertakings to bend the out White House announced numerous deals with year cost curve: Not just us as Republicans, but us as major stakeholders in the health care debate 1. A list of all agreements entered into, in the American people. And that is what to save upwards of $2 trillion in the health writing or in principle, between any and all is so inflammatory about what has care system. Little to no details regarding individuals associated with the White House happened this past week here in Wash- the negotiations have been released, and re- and any and all individuals, groups, associa- ington, D.C. cent actions and press reports have reminded tions, companies or entities who are stake- me of the importance of openness and trans- holders in health care reform, as well as the b 2200 parency throughout the legislative process. nature, sum and substance of the agree- So a lot has occurred since the House Roll Call reports today that negotiators ments; and, working in the House to merge the three and the Senate went out just before 2. The name of any and all individuals as- committee bills plan to trim the cost of the sociated with the White’ House who partici- Christmas. We are now back in town. legislation by roughly $200 billion. I wonder pated in the decision-making process during We are told we have an artificial time what programs or services are being cut, who these negotiations, and the names, dates and frame of doing this before the State of will be affected, and how these cuts are being titles of meetings they participated in re- the Union address, though it appears decided. garding negotiations with the aforemen- that the State of the Union address is In the Senate Finance Committee’s mark- tioned entities in question one; and, a little bit fluid because we don’t want up, Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla) introduced 3. The names of any and all individuals, an amendment regarding drug prices in groups, associations, companies or entities to schedule it on top of the season’s Medicare and Medicaid. During the debate on who requested a meeting with the White start of a new television series, so some the amendment, Senator Tom Carper (D- House regarding health care reform who give-and-take about when that actual Del), while arguing against the amendment, were denied a meeting. address is to be scheduled. I thought it said ‘‘Whether you like PhRMA or not, we In our efforts to improve access to health was the end of January. It’s now some- have a deal,’’ referring to the deal PhRMA care services, the American people expect us time in February. cut with the White House earlier this year. to act in their best interests, rather than We do have a big Senate election, and In addition, within the Senate Finance protecting business interests of those who people would do wise to tune into that Committee plan is a commission to slow the are interested in currying favor in Wash- growth of Medicare spending, most likely ington, DC. If these health related stake- and be aware of what is happening in a through changes to reimbursement policy. holders have made concessions to Wash- part of this country where a Senate However, hospitals would be exempt from ington politicians without asking anything seat that has been safely in Democratic this commission because, according to in exchange for the patients they serve, Con- hands for two or three generations may CongressDaily, ‘‘they already negotiated a gress and, most importantly, the American

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H30 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2010 public deserve to know. Conversely, if they balance of the week on account of offi- Mr. POE of Texas, for 5 minutes, Jan- sought out protections for industry-specific cial business. uary 13 and 19. policies, we need to know that as well. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas Mr. JONES, for 5 minutes, today and We must learn what these negotiations (at the request of Mr. HOYER) for today mean for the millions of concerned Ameri- January 13 and 19. cans. How they will be better served, includ- and through January 27. Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, ing having affordable health coverage and Mr. CRENSHAW (at the request of Mr. today and January 13. access to the providers they need? These ne- BOEHNER) for today on account of per- Mr. GOODLATTE, for 5 minutes, today. gotiations may have produced consensus on sonal reasons. Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania, for policy changes that are proper and needed, f 5 minutes, today. but Congress will never know for sure that Mr. PAUL, for 5 minutes, January 13. we are acting in our constituents’ best inter- SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ests until all the facts are known. Mr. MORAN of Kansas, for 5 minutes, I look forward to the opportunity to speak By unanimous consent, permission to today and January 13 and 19. with you at your earliest convenience on address the House, following the legis- Mr. CONAWAY, for 5 minutes, today. this matter. Should your staff have any lative program and any special orders (The following Member (at his own questions about this request please contact heretofore entered, was granted to: request) to revise and extend his re- me or my Legislative Director J.P. (The following Members (at the re- marks and include extraneous mate- Paluskiewicz at my Washington, D.C. office quest of Ms. WOOLSEY) to revise and ex- at 202–225–7772. rial.) Sincerely, tend their remarks and include extra- Mr. KUCINICH, for 5 minutes, today. MICHAEL C. BURGESS, M.D., neous material:) Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. Member of Congress. f f Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, for 5 min- LEAVE OF ABSENCE utes, today. ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I move sence was granted to: Mr. GRAYSON, for 5 minutes, today. that the House do now adjourn. Mr. ABERCROMBIE (at the request of (The following Members (at the re- The motion was agreed to; accord- Mr. HOYER) for today and January 13. quest of Mr. CONAWAY) to revise and ex- ingly (at 10 o’clock p.m.), the House ad- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (at the re- tend their remarks and include extra- journed until tomorrow, Wednesday, quest of Mr. HOYER) for today hand the neous material:) January 13, 2010, at 10 a.m. EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Speaker-Authorized Official Travel during the third quarter and fourth quarter of 2009 pursuant to Public Law 95–384 are as follows:

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO NORTHERN IRELAND AND SCOTLAND, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN NOV. 8 AND NOV. 18, 2009

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. John Tanner ...... 11 /8 11 /11 Northern Ireland ...... 849.60 ...... 9,334.80 11/11 11/18 Scotland ...... 3,229.80 ...... 3 5,255.40 ...... Hon. John Boozman ...... 11/8 11/11 Northern Ireland ...... 1,175.16 ...... (3) ...... 3,623.81 11/11 11/16 Scotland ...... 2,448.65 ...... Hon. Jo Ann Emerson ...... 11/8 11/11 Northern Ireland ...... 1,068.24 ...... (3) ...... 3,516.89 11/11 11/16 Scotland ...... 2,448.65 ...... Hon. Baron Hill ...... 11/8 11/11 Northern Ireland ...... 1,175.16 ...... (3) ...... 3,623.81 11/11 11/16 Scotland ...... 2,448.65 ...... Hon. Carolyn McCarthy ...... 11 /8 11 /11 Northern Ireland ...... 961.32 ...... (3) ...... 3,409.97 11/11 11/16 Scotland ...... 2,448.65 ...... Hon. Jeff Miller ...... 11 /8 11 /11 Northern Ireland ...... 1,175.16 ...... (3) ...... 3,623.81 11/11 11/16 Scotland ...... 2,448.65 ...... Hon. Dennis Moore ...... 11 /8 11 /11 Northern Ireland ...... 1,175.16 ...... (3) ...... 3,623.81 11/11 11/16 Scotland ...... 2,448.65 ...... Hon. Mike Ross ...... 11/8 11/11 Northern Ireland ...... 1,175.16 ...... (3) ...... 3,623.81 11/11 11/16 Scotland ...... 2,448.65 ...... Hon. David Scott ...... 11 /8 11 /11 Northern Ireland ...... 1,175.16 ...... (3) ...... 3,623.81 11/11 11/16 Scotland ...... 2,448.65 ...... Hon. John Shimkus ...... 11 /11 11/16 Scotland ...... 2,232.00 ...... 3 3,968.10 ...... 6,200.10 Hon. Albio Sires ...... 11 /8 11 /11 Northern Ireland ...... 1,175.16 ...... (3) ...... 3,623.81 11/11 11/16 Scotland ...... 2,448.65 ...... Hon. John Turner ...... 11 /8 11 /11 Northern Ireland ...... 1,175.16 ...... (3) ...... 3,623.81 11/11 11/16 Scotland ...... 2,448.65 ...... Melissa Adamson ...... 11 /8 11 /11 Northern Ireland ...... 876.33 ...... 9,361.53 11/11 11/18 Scotland ...... 3,229.80 ...... 3 5,255.40 ...... Kathy Becker ...... 11 /8 11 /11 Northern Ireland ...... 1,112.67 ...... 3 4,971.10 ...... 8,428.27 11/11 11/16 Scotland ...... 2,344.50 ...... Gene Gurevich ...... 11 /8 11 /11 Northern Ireland ...... 1,112.67 ...... 9,696.50 ...... 13,153.67 11/11 11/16 Scotland ...... 2,344.50 ...... Vincent Morelli ...... 11/11 11 /16 Scotland ...... 2,232.00 ...... 10,808.80 ...... 13,040.80 Dr. Amanda Sloat ...... 11/8 11/11 Northern Ireland ...... 1,112.67 ...... 9,696.50 ...... 13,153.67 11/11 11/16 Scotland ...... 2,344.50 ...... Delegation Expenses: Representational Funds ...... 22,078.66 ...... 22,078.66 Miscellaneous ...... 458.44 ...... 458.44

Committee total ...... 58,938.38 ...... 49,651.80 ...... 22,537.10 ...... 131,127.28

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. JOHN S. TANNER, Chairman, Dec. 15, 2009.

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A letter from the Administrator, De- latory Management Division, Environmental partment of Agriculture, transmitting the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Assistant, Department of the Treasury, Department’s final rule — Apricots Grown in cy’s final rule — Fenpyroximate; Pesticide transmitting the Department’s final rule — Designated Counties in Washington; De- Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0556; FRL- Final Model Privacy Form Under the creased Assessment Rate [Doc. No: AMS-FV- 8799-2] received December 1, 2009, pursuant to Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act [Docket ID: OTS- 09-0038; FV09-922-1FIR] received December 1, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2009-0014] (RIN: 1550-AC12) received December 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Agriculture. 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Committee on Agriculture. 5211. A letter from the Director, Regu- the Committee on Financial Services. 5200. A letter from the Administrator, De- latory Management Division, Environmental 5221. A letter from the President and Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United Department’s final rule — Pistachios Grown cy’s final rule — Hexythiazox; Pesticide Tol- States, transmitting a report on trans- in California; Changes to Handling Regula- erances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0330; FRL-8799-9] actions involving U.S. exports to Hong Kong tions [Doc. No.: AMS-FV-09-0031; FV09-983- received December 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the Export-Im- 1FR] received December 1, 2009, pursuant to U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on riculture. port Bank Act of 1945, as amended, pursuant Agriculture. 5212. A letter from the Director, Regu- to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on 5201. A letter from the Administrator, De- latory Management Division, Environmental Financial Services. partment of Agriculture, transmitting the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 5222. A letter from the Deputy to the Department’s final rule — Walnuts Grown in cy’s final rule — Cold Pressed Neem Oil; Ex- Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Cor- California; Increased Assessment Rate and emption from the Requirement of a Toler- poration, transmitting the Corporation’s Changes to Regulations Governing Reporting ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-1025; FRL-8434-5] re- final rule — Defining Safe Harbor Protection and Recordkeeping [Doc. No.: AMS-FV-09- ceived December 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. for Treatment by the Federal Deposit Insur- 0020; FV09-984-3FR] received December 1, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- ance Corporation as Conservator or Receiver 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the culture. of Financial Assets Transferred by an In- Committee on Agriculture. 5213. A letter from the Deputy Under Sec- 5202. A letter from the Administrator, De- retary, Department of Defense, transmitting sured Depository Institution in Connection partment of Agriculture, transmitting the a copy of the ‘‘Annual Report on the Depart- With a Securitization or Participation (RIN: Department’s final rule — Tomatoes Grown ment of Defense Mentor-Protege Program’’ 3064-AD53) received December 8, 2009, pursu- in Florida; Decreased Assessment Rate [Doc. for FY 2007 and 2008, pursuant to Public Law ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee No.: AMS-FV-09-0063; FV09-966-2IFR] re- 101-510, section 831; to the Committee on on Financial Services. ceived December 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Armed Services. 5223. A letter from the Assistant to the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 5214. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Board, Federal Reserve Board, transmitting culture. Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Board’s final rule — Transactions Be- 5203. A letter from the Administrator, De- transmitting the System’s Buy American tween Member Banks and Their Affiliates: partment of Agriculture, transmitting the Report pursuant to Title VIII, Subtitle C, Exemption for Certain Securities Financing Department’s final rule — Domestic Dates Section 8306, of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Transactions Between a Member Bank and Produced or Packed in Riverside County, CA; Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq an Affiliate [Regulation W; Docket No. R- Increased Assessment Rate [Doc. No.: AMS- Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007 1330] December 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FV-09-0045; FV09-987-2FR] received December (Public Law 110-28), pursuant to Public Law 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 110-28; to the Committee on Financial Serv- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial the Committee on Agriculture. ices. Services. 5204. A letter from the Administrator, De- 5215. A letter from the Assistant, Board of 5224. A letter from the Assistant to the partment of Agriculture, transmitting the Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Board, Federal Reserve Board, transmitting Department’s final rule — Onions Grown in transmitting the System’s final rule — Risk- the Board’s final rule — Risk-Based Capital South Texas; Decreased Assessment Rate Based Capital Guidelines; Capital Adequacy Guidelines; Leverage Capital Guidelines [Doc. No.: AMS-FV-09-0044; FV09-959-2FIR] Guidelines; Capital Maintenance; Capital — [Regulations H and Y; Docket No. 1332] re- received December 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 Residential Mortgage Loans Modified Pursu- ceived December 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- ant to the Home Affordable Mortgage Pro- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial riculture. gram [Docket No.: R-1361] received December Services. 5205. A letter from the Administrator, De- 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to partment of Agriculture, transmitting the the Committee on Financial Services. 5225. A letter from the Assistant to the Department’s final rule — Pistachios Grown 5216. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Board, Federal Reserve Board, transmitting in California; Order Amending Marketing for Financial Stability, Department of the the Board’s final rule — Transactions Be- Order No. 983 [Doc. No.: AO-FV-08-0147; AMS- Treasury, transmitting the Department’s tween Member Banks and Their Affiliates: FV-08-0051; FV08-983-1] received December 1, summary of the actions taken in response to Exemption for Certain Purchases of Asset- 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the recommendations issued in the Govern- Backed Commercial Paper by a Member Committee on Agriculture. ment Accountability Office eighth major re- Bank from an Affiliate [Regulation W; Dock- 5206. A letter from the Administrator, De- port on the Troubled Asset Relief Program; et No. R-1331] received December 8, 2009, pur- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the to the Committee on Financial Services. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Department’s final rule — Domestic Dates 5217. A letter from the Regulatory Spe- mittee on Financial Services. Produced or Packed in Riverside County, CA; cialist, LRAD, Department of the Treasury, 5226. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, Changes to Nomination Procedures and a Re- transmitting the Department’s final rule — porting Date [Doc. No.: AMS-FV-09-0035; Risk-Based Capital Guidelines; Capital Ade- Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- FV09-987-1FR] received December 1, 2009, pur- quacy Guidelines; Capital Maintenance; Cap- mitting the Commission’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ital-Residential Mortgage Loans Modified — Proxy Disclosure Enhancements [Release mittee on Agriculture. Pursuant to the Home Affordable Mortgage Nos. 33-9089; 34-61175; IC-29092; File No. S7-13- 5207. A letter from the Acting Adminis- Program [Docket ID: OCC-2009-0018] (RIN: 09] (RIN: 3235-AK28) received December 18, trator, Risk Management Agency, Depart- 1557-AD25) received December 9, 2009, pursu- 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ment of Agriculture, transmitting the De- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Committee on Financial Services. partment’s final rule — Common Crop Insur- on Financial Services. 5227. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, ance Regulations, Basic Provisions (RIN: 5218. A letter from the Regulatory Spe- Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- 0563-AC23) received December 8, 2009, pursu- cialist, LRAD, Department of the Treasury, mitting the Commission’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee transmitting the Department’s final rule — — Custody of Funds or Securities of Clients on Agriculture. Final Model Privacy Form Under the by Investment Advisers [Release No.: IA- 5208. A letter from the Regulatory Analyst, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act [Release Nos. 34- Department of Agriculture, transmitting the 2968; File No. S7-09-09] (RIN: 3235-AK32) re- 61003, IA-2950, IC-28997; File No. S7-09-07] ceived January 5, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department’s final rule — Poultry Con- (RIN: 3235-AJO6) received December 9, 2009, tracts; Initiation, Performance, and Termi- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Services. nation (RIN: 0580-AA98) received December 9, mittee on Financial Services. 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 5219. A letter from the Legal Information 5228. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Committee on Agriculture. Assistant, Department of the Treasury, ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- 5209. A letter from the Director, Regu- transmitting the Department’s final rule — ment’s final rule — Student Assistance Gen- latory Review Group, Department of Agri- Risk-Based Capital Guidelines; Capital Ade- eral Provisions; Teacher Education Assist- quacy Guidelines; Capital Maintenance; Cap- ance for College and Higher Education

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H32 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2010 (TEACH) Grant Program; Federal Pell Grant nesota [EPA-R05-OAR-2007-1130; FRL-9087-7] mission’s Report to Congress on Marketing Program; Academic Competitiveness Grant received December 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 Violent Entertainment to Children: A Sixth Program and National Science and Mathe- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Follow-up Review of Industry Practices In matics Access to Retain Talent Grant Pro- ergy and Commerce. the Motion Picture, Music Recording & Elec- gram [Docket ID: ED-2009-OPE-0001] (RIN: 5238. A letter from the Director, Regu- tronic Game Industries; to the Committee on 1840-AC96) received December 8, 2009, pursu- latory Management Division, Environmental Energy and Commerce. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 5248. A letter from the Secretary, Federal on Education and Labor. cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Trade Commission, transmitting the Com- 5229. A letter from the Assistant General of Implementation Plans; Kentucky; Source- mission’s final rule — Guides Concerning the Counsel for Regulatory Services, Office of Specific Revision for Avis Rent-A-Car and Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in General Counsel, Department of Education, Budget Rent-A-Car Facilities Located at the Advertising received December 9, 2009, pursu- transmitting the Department’s final rule — Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Institutions and Lender Requirements Relat- Airport [EPA-R04-OAR-2009-0023; FRL-9086-1] on Energy and Commerce. ing to Education Loans, Student Assistance received December 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 5249. A letter from the Director, Office of General Provisions, Federal Perkins Loan U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Program, Federal Family Education Loan ergy and Commerce. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Program, and William D. Ford Federal Di- 5239. A letter from the Director, Regu- final rule — Administrative Changes: Clari- rect Loan Program (RIN: 1840-AC95) received latory Management Division, Environmental fication of the Location of Guidance for December 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Electronic Submission and other Miscella- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education cy’s final rule — Change of Address for Re- neous Corrections [NRC-2009-0397] (RIN: 3150- and Labor. gion 4 State and Local Agencies; Technical AI73) received December 9, 2009, pursuant to 5230. A letter from the Assistant General Correction [FRL-8973-6] received December 8, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Counsel for Regulatory Service, Department 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Energy and Commerce. of Education, transmitting the Department’s Committee on Energy and Commerce. 5250. A letter from the Director, Defense ‘‘Major’’ final rule — State Fiscal Stabiliza- 5240. A letter from the Director, Regu- Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting tion Fund Program [Docket ID: ED-2009- latory Management Division, Environmental notification concerning the Department of OESE-0007] (RIN: 1810-AB04) received Decem- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- the Army’s Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and ber 17, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Acceptance (LOA) to Turkey for defense arti- to the Committee on Education and Labor. of Implementation Plans; Kentucky: NOx SIP cles and services (Transmittal No. 09-70); to 5231. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Call Phase II [EPA-R04-OAR-2005-KY-0003; the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ment of Health and Human Services, trans- FRL-8972-2] received December 8, 2009, pursu- 5251. A letter from the Acting Director, De- mitting report entitled ‘‘Report to Congress ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee fense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- on the Provision of Services to Head Start on Energy and Commerce. mitting pursuant to section 36(b)(5)(A) of the Children with Disabilities’’ program year 5241. A letter from the Director, Regu- Arms Export Control Act, Transmittal No. 2007-2008; to the Committee on Education latory Management Division, Environmental 0B-09, relating to enhancements or upgrades and Labor. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- from the level of sensitivity of technology or 5232. A letter from the Acting Director, cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation capability described in Section 36(b)(1) AECA Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Vir- certification 08-102 of 26 September 2008; to transmitting the Corporation’s final rule — ginia; Revision to Clean Air Interstate Rule the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Em- Sulfur Dioxide Trading Program [EPA-R03- 5252. A letter from the Principal Deputy ployer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Val- OAR-2009-0599; FRL-8971-4] received Decem- Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- uing and Paying Benefits received December ber 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); partment of State, transmitting Transmittal 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. No. DDTC 119-09, certification of a proposed the Committee on Education and Labor. 5242. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media technical assistance agreement to include 5233. A letter from the Deputy Director, Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- the export of technical data, and defense Regulations Policy and Management Staff, sion, transmitting the Commission’s final services, pursuant to section 36(c) of the Department of Health and Human Services, rule — Amendment of Section 73.622(i), Post- Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee transmitting the Department’s final rule — Transition Table of DTV Allotments, Tele- on Foreign Affairs. Applications for Food and Drug Administra- vision Broadcast Stations. (Fort Myers, 5253. A letter from the Principal Deputy tion Approval to Market a New Drug; Post- Florida) [MB Docket No.: 09-170] received De- Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- marketing Reports; Reporting Information cember 3, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment of State, transmitting Transmittal About Authorized Generic Drugs [Docket No. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and No. DDTC 130-09, certification of a proposed FDA-2008-N-0341] received December 1, 2009, Commerce. technical assistance agreement to include pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 5243. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media the export of technical data, and defense mittee on Energy and Commerce. Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- services, pursuant to section 36(c) of the 5234. A letter from the Staff Assistant, De- sion, transmitting the Commission’s final Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee partment of Transportation, transmitting rule — amendment of Section 73.622(i), Final on Foreign Affairs. the Department’s final rule — Schedule of DTV Table of Allotments, Television Broad- 5254. A letter from the Principal Deputy Fees Authorized by 49 U.S.C. 30141 Offer of cast Stations, (Traverse City, Michigan) [MB Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- Cash Deposits or Obligations of the United Docket No.: 09-160] received October 20, 2009, partment of State, transmitting Transmittal States in Lieu of Sureties on DOT Conform- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- No. DDTC 146-09, certification of a proposed ance Bonds [Docket No.: NHTSA-2007-0037; mittee on Energy and Commerce. technical assistance agreement to include Notice 2] (RIN: 2127-AK10) received December 5244. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media the export of technical data, and defense 10, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- services, pursuant to section 36(c) of the the Committee on Energy and Commerce. sion, transmitting the Commission’s final Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee 5235. A letter from the Staff Assistant, De- rule — Amendment of Section 73.622(i), Final on Foreign Affairs. partment of Transportation, transmitting DTV Table of Allotments, Television Broad- 5255. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, the Department’s final rule — Federal Motor cast Stations. (St. Petersburg, Florida) [MB Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Safety Standards, Child Restraint Systems Docket No.: 09-159] received October 20, 2009, transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 092-09, [Docket No.: 08-0137] (RIN: 2127-AK36) re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- certification of a proposed technical assist- ceived December 10, 2009, pursuant to 5 mittee on Energy and Commerce. ance agreement to include the export of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 5245. A letter from the General Counsel, technical data, and defense services, pursu- ergy and Commerce. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, ant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Con- 5236. A letter from the Director, Regu- transmitting the Commission’s final rule — trol Act; to the Committee on Foreign Af- latory Management Division, Environmental Standards for Business Practices and Com- fairs. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- munication Protocols for Public Utilities 5256. A letter from the Principal Deputy cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation [Docket No.: RM05-5-013; Order No. 676-E] re- Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Cali- ceived December 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment of State, transmitting Transmittal fornia; Determination of Attainment of the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and No. DDTC 133-09, certification of a proposed 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standard [EPA-R09-OAR- Commerce. technical assistance agreement to include 2009-0188; FRL-9086-7] received December 1, 5246. A letter from the Secretary, Federal the export of technical data, and defense 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Trade Commission, transmitting the Com- services, pursuant to section 36(c) of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. mission’s fifth annual report on Ethanol Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee 5237. A letter from the Director, Regu- Market Concentration, pursuant to Section on Foreign Affairs. latory Management Division, Environmental 1501(a)(2) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; to 5257. A letter from the Principal Deputy Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 5247. A letter from the Secretary, Federal partment of State, transmitting Transmittal of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Min- Trade Commission, transmitting the Com- No. DDTC 137-09, certification of a proposed

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A letter from the Principal Deputy tion 36(c) of the Arms Export control Act; to no longer a position requiring nomination by Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- the Committee on Foreign Affairs. the President and confirmation by the Sen- partment of State, transmitting Transmittal 5268. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, ate; to the Committee on Oversight and Gov- No. DDTC 149-09, certification of a proposed Legislative Affairs, Department of State, ernment Reform. technical assistance agreement to include transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 145-09 5278. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- the export of technical data, and defense Certification of proposed issuance of an ex- ment of Agriculture, transmitting the De- services, pursuant to section 36(c) of the port license, pursuant to sections 36(c) and partment’s semiannual report from the of- Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act; to the fice of the Inspector General for the period on Foreign Affairs. Committee on Foreign Affairs. ending September 30, 2009; to the Committee 5259. A letter from the Principal Deputy 5269. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, on Oversight and Government Reform. Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 5279. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- partment of State, transmitting Transmittal transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 144-09, ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- No. DDTC 150-09, certification of a proposed certification of a proposed technical assist- ment’s FY 2009 Agency Financial Report; to technical assistance agreement to include ance agreement to include the export of the Committee on Oversight and Govern- the export of technical data, and defense technical data, and defense services, pursu- ment Reform. services, pursuant to section 36(c) of the ant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Con- 5280. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee trol Act; to the Committee on Foreign Af- ment of Education, transmitting the forty- on Foreign Affairs. fairs. first Semiannual Report to Congress on 5260. A letter from the Principal Deputy 5270. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- Audit Follow-Up, covering the six month pe- Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of riod ending September 30, 2009 in compliance partment of State, transmitting pursuant to State, transmitting report prepared by the with the Inspector General Act Amendments section 3(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, Department of State concerning inter- of 1988; to the Committee on Oversight and as amended, certification regarding the pro- national agreements other than treaties en- Government Reform. posed transfer of major defense equipment to tered into by the United States to be trans- 5281. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- the Kingdom of Jordan (Transmittal No. mitted to the Congress within the sixty-day ment of Homeland Security, transmitting RSAT 09-1869); to the Committee on Foreign period specified in the Case-Zablocki Act; to the Department’s semiannual report from Affairs. the Committee on Foreign Affairs. the office of the Inspector General for the pe- 5261. A letter from the Principal Deputy 5271. A letter from the Deputy Assistant riod April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009; Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- Administrator, Bureau for Legislative and to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- partment of State, transmitting pursuant to Public Affairs, U.S. Agency for International ment Reform. section 3(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, Development, transmitting the Agency’s for- 5282. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- as amended, certification regarding the pro- mal response to a GAO report entitled ‘‘De- ment of Labor, transmitting the Depart- posed transfer of major defense equipment mocracy Assistance: U.S. Agencies Takes ment’s FY 2009 Annual Report on Perform- from the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Trans- Steps to Coordinate International Programs ance and Accountability; to the Committee mittal No. RSAT 09-1865); to the Committee but Lack Information on Some U.S.-funded on Oversight and Government Reform. on Foreign Affairs. 5262. A letter from the Principal Deputy Activities’’ (GAO-09-993); to the Committee 5283. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- on Foreign Affairs. ment of the Treasury, transmitting the De- 5272. A letter from the Deputy Assistant partment of State, transmitting Transmittal partment’s semiannual reports from the Of- Administrator, Bureau for Legislative and No. DDTC 143-09, certification of a proposed fice of the Treasury Inspector General and amendment to a manufacturing license Public Affairs, U.S. Agency for International the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Ad- agreement for the manufacture of significant Development, transmitting the Agency’s for- ministration, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. military equipment abroad, pursuant to sec- mal response to a GAO report entitled Gen. Act), section 5(b); to the Committee on tion 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act; to ‘‘International Food Assistance: USAID Is Oversight and Government Reform. the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Taking Actions to Improve Monitoring and 5284. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 5263. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Evaluations of Nonemergency Food Aid, but fice of Human Resources, Environmental Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Weaknesses in Planning Could Impede Ef- Protection Agency, transmitting a report transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 154-09, forts’’ (GAO-09-980); to the Committee on pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform certification of a proposed manufacturing li- Foreign Affairs. Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight cense agreement for the manufacture of sig- 5273. A letter from the Deputy Assistant and Government Reform. nificant military equipment abroad, pursu- Administrator, Bureau for Legislative and 5285. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- ant to section 36(d) of the Arms Export Con- Public Affairs, U.S. Agency for International fice of Human Resources, Environmental trol Act; to the Committee on Foreign Af- Development, transmitting the Agency’s for- Protection Agency, transmitting a report fairs. mal response to the GAO report entitled pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform 5264. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, ‘‘Rebuilding IRAQ: Improved Management Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Controls and Iraqi Commitment Needed for and Government Reform. transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 155-09, Key State and USAID Capacity-Building 5286. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- certification of a proposed technical assist- Programs’’ (GAO-09-526); to the Committee fice of Human Resources, Environmental ance agreement to include the export of on Foreign Affairs. Protection Agency, transmitting a report technical data, and defense services, pursu- 5274. A letter from the Administrator, Na- pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform ant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Con- tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight trol Act; to the Committee on Foreign Af- tion, transmitting the Inspector General’s and Government Reform. fairs. semiannual report to Congress for the re- 5287. A letter from the Director, Office of 5265. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, porting period ending September 30, 2009, Administration, Executive Office of the Legislative Affairs, Department of State, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) President, transmitting accounting expendi- transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 134-09, section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight tures from the Unanticipated Needs Account certification of a proposed amendment to a and Government Reform. for fiscal year 2009, pursuant to 3 U.S.C. 108; manufacturing license agreement for the 5275. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- manufacture of significant military equip- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- ment Reform. ment abroad, and the export of firearms mitting the semiannual report from the De- 5288. A letter from the Director, Human abroad, pursuant to section 36(c) and 36(d) of partment of Health and Human Services Of- Resources Management Division, Executive the Arms Export Control Act; to the Com- fice of Inspector General for the period end- Office of the President, Office of Administra- mittee on Foreign Affairs. ing September 30, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion, transmitting annual report on the use 5266. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the of the category rating system and selection Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Committee on Oversight and Government process within the Office of the United transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 148-09, Reform. States Trade Representative; to the Com- certification of a proposed technical assist- 5276. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- ance agreement to include the export of ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- form. technical data, and defense services, pursu- partment’s semiannual report from the of- 5289. A letter from the Chairman and Chief ant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export Con- fice of the Inspector General for the period Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- trol Act; to the Committee on Foreign Af- April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009, pur- tion, transmitting the semiannual report on fairs. suant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), sec- the activities of the Office of Inspector Gen- 5267. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, tion 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and eral of the Farm Credit Administration for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Government Reform. the period April 1, 2009 through September

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H34 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2010 30, 2009; and the semiannual Management Re- fice’s semiannual report from the office of 5314. A letter from the Chairman of the port on the Status of Audits for the same pe- the Inspector General and the Management Council, Council of the District of Columbia, riod, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Response for the period April 1, 2009 through transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-245, Act), section 5(b); to the Committee on Over- September 30, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. ‘‘Affordable Housing For-Sale and Rental sight and Government Reform. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Com- Distribution Amendment Act of 2009’’; to the 5290. A letter from the Director, Congres- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- Committee on Oversight and Government sional Affairs, Federal Election Commission, form. Reform. transmitting the semiannual report on the 5302. A letter from the Attorney General, 5315. A letter from the Chair, Election As- activities of the Office of the Inspector Gen- Office of the Attorney General, transmitting sistance Commission, transmitting the Com- eral for the period from April 1, 2009 through the Semiannual Management Report to Con- mission’s final rule — Debt Collection re- September 30, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. gress for April 1, 2009 through September 30, ceived December 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); to the Com- 2009 and the Inspector General’s Semiannual U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mittee on Oversight and Government Re- Report for the same period, pursuant to 5 House Administration. form. U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); to 5316. A letter from the Chairman, Federal 5291. A letter from the Chairman, Federal the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Election Commission, transmitting the Com- Trade Commission, transmitting the semi- ment Reform. mission’s final rule — Final rules and trans- annual report on the activities of the Office 5303. A letter from the Chairman, Securi- mittal of regulations to Congress [Notice of Inspector General for the period from ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting 2009-271] received December 8, 2009, pursuant April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009, pur- the Semiannual Report of the Inspector Gen- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on suant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), sec- eral and a separate management report for House Administration. tion 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and the period April 1, 2009 through September 5317. A letter from the Librarian of Con- Government Reform. 30, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. gress, Library of Congress, transmitting the 5292. A letter from the Acting Adminis- Act), section 5(b); to the Committee on Over- annual report of the Library of Congress trator, General Services Administration, sight and Government Reform. Trust Fund Board for fiscal year 2008 and a transmitting a semiannual report on Office 5304. A letter from the General Counsel, request for consideration in filling vacancies of Inspector General auditing activity, to- Selective Service System, transmitting a re- of the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board; gether with a report providing manage- port pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- to the Committee on House Administration. 5318. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ment’s perspective on the implementation form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Over- ment of the Interior, transmitting the 2008 status of audit recommendations for the pe- sight and Government Reform. 5305. A letter from the General Counsel, Annual Report for the Office of Surface Min- riod April 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009, pur- U.S. Trade and Development Agency, trans- ing Reclamation and Enforcement, pursuant suant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) sec- mitting a report pursuant to the Federal Va- to 30 U.S.C. 1211(f), 1267(g), and 1295; to the tion 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight and cancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Com- Committee on Natural Resources. Government Reform. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- 5319. A letter from the Division Chief, Reg- 5293. A letter from the Chairman, Merit form. ulatory Affairs, Bureau of Land Manage- Systems Protection Board, transmitting the 5306. A letter from the Administrator, ment, transmitting the Bureau’s final rule — Board’s Performance and Accountability Re- United States Agency for International De- Oil and Gas Leasing; National Petroleum Re- port for Fiscal Year 2009; to the Committee velopment, transmitting the semiannual re- serve-Alaska [WO-310-1310-PP-241A] (RIN: on Oversight and Government Reform. port on the activities of the Inspector Gen- 1004-AD78) received December 9, 2009, pursu- 5294. A letter from the Chairman, Merit eral for the period ending September 30, 2009, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Systems Protection Board, transmitting the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) on Natural Resources. Board’s report entitled ‘‘As Supervisors Re- section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight 5320. A letter from the Director, Depart- tire: An Opportunity to Reshape Organiza- and Government Reform. ment of the Interior, transmitting a report tions’’, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1204(a)(3); to the 5307. A letter from the Chairman of the entitled, ‘‘Report to Congress: Minerals Man- Committee on Oversight and Government Council, Council of the District of Columbia, agement Service Royalty in Kind Operation Reform. transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-255, Program’’ for Fiscal Year 2008, pursuant to 5295. A letter from the Chairman, National ‘‘Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Act of Section 342 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; Capital Planning Commission, transmitting 2009’’; to the Committee on Oversight and to the Committee on Natural Resources. the Commission’s Performance and Account- Government Reform. 5321. A letter from the Director, Office of ability Report for FY 2009; to the Committee 5308. A letter from the Chairman of the Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, on Oversight and Government Reform. Council, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting the Department’s final rule — 5296. A letter from the Chairman, National transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-138, Utah Regulatory Program [STATS No. UT- Endowment for the Arts, transmitting the ‘‘Initiative Measure No. 59, Legalization of 046-FOR; Docket ID No. OSM-2009-0005] re- Semiannual Report of the Inspector General Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative ceived December 2, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and the Semiannual Report on Final Action of 1999’’; to the Committee on Oversight and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Resulting from Audit Reports, Inspection Government Reform. Resources. Reports, and Evaluation Reports for the pe- 5309. A letter from the Chairman of the 5322. A letter from the Chief, Branch of riod April 1, 2009 through September 30, 2008, Council, Council of the District of Columbia, Listing, Department of the Interior, trans- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-244, mitting the Department’s final rule — En- section 5(b); to the Committee on Oversight ‘‘F Street, N.W., Downtown Retail Priority dangered and Threatened Wildlife and and Government Reform. Area Clarification Amendment Act of 2009’’; Plants; Revised Designation of Critical Habi- 5297. A letter from the Chairman, National to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- tat for Cirsium Ioncholepis (La Graciosa Endowment for the Humanities, transmit- ment Reform. Thistle) [FWS-R8-ES-2008-0078] (RIN: 1018- ting the Performance and Accountability Re- 5310. A letter from the Chairman of the AV03) received December 8, 2009, pursuant to port for fiscal year 2009, as required by OMB Council, Council of the District of Columbia, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Circular Number A-11; to the Committee on transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-243, Natural Resources. Oversight and Government Reform. ‘‘Waterfront Park at the Yards Act of 2009’’; 5323. A letter from the Acting Assistant 5298. A letter from the Director of Admin- to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmos- istration, National Labor Relations Board, ment Reform. pheric Administration, transmitting the Ad- transmitting the Board’s Performance and 5311. A letter from the Chairman of the ministration’s biennial report on the use of Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2009; Council, Council of the District of Columbia, federal assistance provided to the Atlantic to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-248, States Marine Fisheries Commission cov- ment Reform. ‘‘Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage ering FY 2007 and FY 2008, pursuant to Sec- 5299. A letter from the Chairman, National Equality Amendment Act of 2009’’; to the tion 811(c)(2) of the Atlantic Coastal Fish- Transportation Safety Board, transmitting Committee on Oversight and Government eries Cooperative Management Act; to the the Board’s report on the actions taken to Reform. Committee on Natural Resources. ensure that audits are conducted of its pro- 5312. A letter from the Chairman of the 5324. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- grams and operations for fiscal year 2009, Council, Council of the District of Columbia, fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 8G(h)(2); to the transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-246, tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Committee on Oversight and Government ‘‘Income Tax Joint Filing Clarification Act tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Reform. of 2009’’; to the Committee on Oversight and rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic 5300. A letter from the Chairman, Occupa- Government Reform. Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch by tional Safety and Health Review Commis- 5313. A letter from the Chairman of the Vessels in the Amendment 80 Limited Access sion, transmitting fiscal year 2009 Federal Council, Council of the District of Columbia, Fishery in the Eastern Aleutian District of Information Security Management Act Re- transmitting Transmittal of D.C. ACT 18-247, the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- port; to the Committee on Oversight and ‘‘Cooperative Housing Association Economic ment Area [Docket No.: 0810141351-9087-02] Government Reform. Interest Recordation Tax Temporary Amend- (RIN: 0648-XS90) received December 16, 2009, 5301. A letter from the Director, Office of ment Act of 2009’’; to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- Oversight and Government Reform. mittee on Natural Resources.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE January 12, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H35 5325. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Sea World December Fireworks, Mission 5344. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Administrator For Regulatory Programs, Bay, San Diego, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2009- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 0319] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received December 8, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Administration, transmitting the Adminis- 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Zone Ohio River, Miles 603.0 to 604.0, Louis- tration’s final rule — Magnuson-Stevens Committee on Transportation and Infra- ville, KY [COTP Ohio Valley 06-038] (RIN: Fishery Conservation and Management Act structure. 1625-AA00) received January 7, 2010, pursuant Provisions; Fisheries of the Northeastern 5335. A letter from the Attorney — Advisor, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on United States; Extension of Emergency Fish- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Transportation and Infrastructure. ery Closure Due to the Presence of the Toxin ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 5345. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, that Causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Zone; Munitions and Explosives of Concern Department of Homeland Security, transmit- [Docket No.: 050613158-5262-03] (RIN: 0648- (MEC); Seal Island, ME [Docket No.: USCG- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety AT48) received December 8, 2009, pursuant to 2009-0595] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received December Zone; Cincinnati, OH, Ohio River Mile 469.2 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to to 470.2 [COTP Ohio Valley 06-039] (RIN: 1625- Natural Resources. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- AA00) received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 5326. A letter from the Acting Assistant structure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Administrator for Fisheries, NMFS, National 5336. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 5346. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, transmitting the Administration’s final rule ting the Department’s final rule — Regu- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fish- lated Navigation Area; East Rockaway Inlet ting the Department’s final rule — Safety eries off West Coast States; Pacific Coast to Atlantic Beach Bridge, Nassau County, Zone; Ohio River, Miles 449.0 to 451.0, New Groundfish Fishery; 2009 Management Meas- Long Island, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2008- Richmond, OH [COTP Ohio Valley 06-046] ures for Petrale Sole [Docket No.: 0907301200- 0085] (RIN: 1625-AA11) received December 8, (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 7, 2010, 91380-02] (RIN: 0648-AY07) received December 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Committee on Transportation and Infra- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Committee on Natural Resources. structure. ture. 5327. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 5337. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 5347. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Administrator For Regulatory Programs, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric ting the Department’s final rule — Regu- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Administration, transmitting the Adminis- lated Navigation Areas; Bars Along the Zone; Ohio River Miles 307.5 to 308.9, Hun- tington, WV [COTP Ohio Valley 06-047] (RIN: tration’s final rule — List of Fisheries for Coasts of Oregon and Washington [Docket 1625-AA00) received January 7, 2010, pursuant 2010 [Docket No.: 090218194-91045-02] (RIN: No.: USCG-2008-1017] (RIN: 1625-AA11) re- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 0648-AX65) received December 8, 2009, pursu- ceived December 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 5348. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. on Natural Resources. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 5328. A letter from the Assistant Attorney 5338. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- ting the Department’s final rule — Security General, Department of Justice, transmit- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Zone; Ohio River Mile 462.0 to 471.0, Port of ting the 2008 annual report on the activities the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Cincinnati, OH [COTP Ohio Valley-06-048] and operations of the Public Integrity Sec- Blasting and Dredging Operations and Move- (RIN: 1625-AA87) received January 7, 2010, ment of Explosives, Columbia River, Port- tion, Criminal Division, pursuant to 28 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- land to St. Helens, OR [Docket No.: USCG- U.S.C. 529; to the Committee on the Judici- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2009-0946] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received December ary. ture. 5329. A letter from the Staff Director, 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 5349. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, United States Commission on Civil Rights, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- transmitting notification that the Commis- structure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 5339. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- sion recently appointed members to the Mas- Zone; Tennessee River, Mile Markers 256.3 to sachusetts Advisory Committee; to the Com- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting 260.0, Florence, AL [COTP Ohio Valley-06-049] mittee on the Judiciary. the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 7, 2010, 5330. A letter from the Program Analyst, Fireworks Displays, Potomac River, Na- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Department of Transportation, transmitting tional Harbor, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2009- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 0949] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received December 8, ture. Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D-7, -7A, -7B, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 5350. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, -9, -9A, -11, -15, and -17 Turbofan Engines Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0317; Directorate structure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Identifier 79-ANE-18; Amendment 39-16087; 5340. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- Zone; Tennessee River Mile 332.8 to 333.8, AD 2009-24-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received De- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Huntsville, AL [COTP Ohio Valley-06-050] cember 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 7, 2010, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Corporate Party on Hornblower Yacht, Fire- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tation and Infrastructure. works Display, San Francisco, CA [Docket mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 5331. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, No.: USCG-2009-0907] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- ture. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ceived December 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5351. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Clinch River, Mile Markers 0.5 to 1.5, tation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Kingston, TN [COTP Ohio Valley-06-035] 5341. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- Zone; Ohio River, Miles 467.0 to 475.0 and (RIN: 1625 — AA00) received January 7, 2010, ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Licking River, Miles 0.0 to 0.5; Cincinnati, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; OH [COTP Ohio Valley 06-051] (RIN: 1625- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Perdido Regional Host Outer Continental AA08) received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 ture. Shelf Platform, Gulf of Mexico [Docket No.: U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5332. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, USCG-2008-1051] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- December 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5352. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Regu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- lated Navigation Area; Portsmouth Naval tation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH [Docket No.: 5342. A letter from the Attorney — Advisor, Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker USCG-2009-0895] (RIN: 1625-AA11) received Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 164 to Mile Marker 167, Above Head of December 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Passes, Donaldsonville, VA [COTP New Orle- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Zone and Regulated Navigation Area, Chi- ans-06-038] (RIN 1625-AA00) received January tation and Infrastructure. cago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Romeoville, 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 5333. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- IL [Docket No.: USCG-2009-0942] (RIN: 1625- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting AA11) received December 8, 2009, pursuant to structure. the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5353. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, SR 90 Bridge, Assawoman Bay, Isle of Wight Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- and Ocean City, MD [Docket No.: USCG-2009- 5343. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 0956] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received December 8, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 111.0 to Mile Marker 115.0, Above Head of Committee on Transportation and Infra- Zone; Ohio River, Miles 603.0 to 604.0, Louis- Passes, Kenner, LA [COTP New Orleans-06- structure. ville, KY [COTP Ohio Valley 06-037] (RIN: 039] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 7, 5334. A letter from the Attorney, Depart- 1625-AA00) received January 7, 2010, pursuant 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ment of Homeland Security, transmitting to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Transportation and Infrastructure. structure.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H36 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2010 5354. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, uary 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 5374. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- to the Committee on Transportation and In- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety frastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Zone; Intracoastal Waterway, Mile Marker 5364. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; North San Diego Bay July 4th Fire- 7.0, East of Harvey Lock (EHL) to Mile Department of Homeland Security, transmit- works Show [COTP San Diego 07-043] (RIN: Marker 12.5, EHL, New Orleans, LA [COTP ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 1625-AA00) received January 7, 2010, pursuant New Orleans-06-040] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Zone; Pensacola Bay, Pensacola, FL [COTP to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Mobile-06-021] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Jan- Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- uary 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 5375. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. to the Committee on Transportation and In- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 5355. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, frastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 5365. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Mission Bay, CA [COTP San Diego 07- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 052] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 7, Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 230 to Mile Marker 231, Port Allen, LA Zone; Gulf of Mexico, Orange Beach, AL Committee on Transportation and Infra- [COTP New Orleans-06-042] (RIN: 1625-AA00) [COTP Mobile-06-022] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- structure. received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ceived January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5376. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- tation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 5356. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 5366. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Coronado Bridge, San Diego Bay, CA Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- [COTP San Diego 07-074] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Draw- ceived January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker bridge Operation Regulation; Illinois Water- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 229.5 to Mile Marker 230.5, Baton Rouge, LA way, Illinois [CGD08-06-017] (RIN: 1625-AA09) tation and Infrastructure. [COTP New Orleans-06-043] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5377. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Special 5367. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. Local Regulations for Marine Events; Marine 5357. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Events in San Diego Harbor [COTP San ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Diego 07-069] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Janu- Zone; Bauernfind/Morris Wedding Fireworks, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ary 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Betsie Lake, Frankfort, MI [CGD09-06-115] Zone; South Shore, Lake Pontchartrain, to the Committee on Transportation and In- (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 7, 2010, Metairie, LA [COTP New Orleans-06-045] frastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 5378. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 7, 2010, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ture. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 5368. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Mission Bay San Diego, CA [COTP San ture. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Diego 07-152] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Janu- 5358. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ary 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Commonwealth Edison Power Line to the Committee on Transportation and In- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Crossing, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal frastructure. Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Mile Marker mile marker 319.2 to 319.7, Chicago, IL 5379. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 94 to Mile Marker 95, in the vicinity of Jack- [CGD09-07-019] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Jan- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- son Square, New Orleans, LA [COTP New Or- uary 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ting the Department’s final rule — Safety leans-06-046] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Janu- to the Committee on Transportation and In- Zone; North San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA ary 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); frastructure. [COTP San Diego 07-251] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- to the Committee on Transportation and In- 5369. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ceived January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. frastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 5359. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety tation and Infrastructure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; ACORA Garwood Classic Offshore 5380. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Race, St. Clair River, North Channel, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Above Head Algonac, MI [CGD09-07-020] (RIN: 1625-AA00) ting the Department’s final rule — Saftey of Passes, Mile Marker 175 to Mile Marker received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Zone; Mission Bay, San Diego, CA [COTP 176, Donaldsonville, LA [COTP New Orleans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- San Diego 07-252] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 06-047] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 7, tation and Infrastructure. January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 5370. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- tation and Infrastructure. structure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 5381. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 5360. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Veteran’s Glass City Skyway Gala Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Fireworks, Maumee River, Toledo, OH ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety [CGD09-07-026] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Jan- Zone; South San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Mile Markers uary 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); [COTP San Diego 07-352] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- 51.5 to 52.5, Cape Girardeau, MO [COTP Ohio to the Committee on Transportation and In- ceived January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Valley-06-029] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Jan- frastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- uary 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 5371. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. to the Committee on Transportation and In- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 5382. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, frastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 5361. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Roostertail Fireworks, Detroit River, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Detroit, MI [CGD09-07-031] (RIN: 1625-AA00) Zone; Kaiser Smokestack Demolition, Blair ting the Department’s final rule — Safety received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Waterway, Tacoma, Washington [CGD13-06- Zone; Cincinnati, OH, Ohio River Mile 461.0 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 032] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 7, to 470.0 [COTP Ohio Valley 06-033] (RIN: 1625- tation and Infrastructure. 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the AA00) received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 5372. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Committee on Transportation and Infra- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Homeland Security, transmit- structure. Transportation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 5383. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 5362. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Military Water Survival Training, Vi- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- cinity of Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, ting the Department’s final rule — Security ting the Department’s final rule — Safety CA [COTP San Diego 07-005] (RIN: 1625-AA00) Zone; Waters Adjacent 10th Avenue Marine Zone; GICW MM295 to GICW MM377, Panama received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Terminal, San Diego, CA [COTP San Diego City, FL to East of the Fenholloway River, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 07-004] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received January 7, FL [COTP Mobile-06-018] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- tation and Infrastructure. 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ceived January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5373. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Committee on Transportation and Infra- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- structure. tation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 5384. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 5363. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; Fireworks, Lower Colorado River, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Laughlin, NV [COTP San Diego 07-025] (RIN: ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 1625-AA00) received January 7, 2010, pursuant Zone; Ybor Fireworks Display — Ybor Turn- Zone; Tombigee River, Demopolis, AL [COTP to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ing Basin, Tampa Bay, Florida [COTP St. Pe- Mobile-06-020] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Jan- Transportation and Infrastructure. tersburg 06-105] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE January 12, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H37 January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5395. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 195-93] (RIN: 2137-AE28) received December 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 10, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to tation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 5385. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Zone; North San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA structure. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- [COTP San Diego 05-080] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- 5406. A letter from the Program Analyst, ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ceived January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Transportation, transmitting Zone; City of Ft. Myers Fireworks Display, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Vicinity of Caloosahatchee River Bridge, Ft. tation and Infrastructure. Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Myers, Florida [COTP Sector St. Petersburg 5396. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, (Sikorsky) Model S-92A Helicopters [Docket 06-124] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 7, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- No.: FAA-2009-1130; Directorate Identifier 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 2009-SW-40-AD; Amendment 39-16130; AD 2009- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Zone; North San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA 25-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, structure. [COTP San Diego 05-091] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 5386. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ceived January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- structure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety tation and Infrastructure. 5407. A letter from the Senior Regulations Zone; July 4th Fireworks Display in the vi- 5397. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Analyst, Department of Transportation, cinity of Marco Island, Florida [COTP Sector Department of Homeland Security, transmit- transmitting the Department’s final rule — St. Petersburg 06-137] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Oversales and Denied Boarding Compensa- ceived January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Zone; North San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA tion [Docket No.: DOT-OST-01-9325] (RIN 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- [COTP San Diego 05-093] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- No.: 2105-AD63) received December 10, 2009, tation and Infrastructure. ceived January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 5387. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- tation and Infrastructure. ture. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 5398. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 5408. A letter from the Senior Regulations Zone; 4th of July Fireworks Display, Venice Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Analyst, Department of Transportation, Inlet, Florida [COTP St. Petersburg 06-138] ting the Department’s final rule — Safety transmitting the Department’s final rule — (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 7, 2010, Zone; North San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA Procedures for Transportation Workplace pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- [COTP San Diego 05-097] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs [Docket mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ceived January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. No.: OST-2003-15245] (RIN: 2105-AD55) re- ture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ceived December 10, 2009, pursuant to 5 5388. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 5399. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 5409. A letter from the Senior Regulations Zone; Fireworks Display in the vicinity of ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Analyst, Department of Transportation, Bradenton Beach, Florida [COTP Sector St. Zone; San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA [COTP transmitting the Department’s final rule — Petersburg 06-139] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received San Diego 05-100] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Procedures for Transportation Workplace January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: Proce- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- dures for Non-Evidential Alcohol Screening tation and Infrastructure. 5389. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. Devices [Docket OST-2007-26828] (RIN: 2105- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 5400. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, AD64) received December 10, 2009, pursuant ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Zone; San Carlos Bay, FL [COTP Sector St. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Transportation and Infrastructure. 5410. A letter from the Program Analyst, Petersburg 06-170] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Zone; San Diego Fall Classic, San Diego, CA January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [COTP San Diego 05-102] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- Department of Transportation, transmitting 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ceived January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 Se- 5390. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tation and Infrastructure. ries Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0784; Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 5401. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-109-AD; ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Amendment 39-16124; AD 2009-25-05] (RIN: Zone Regulations; Tampa Bay, FL [COTP ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 2120-AA64) received December 10, 2009, pursu- Sector St. Petersburg 06-255] (RIN: 1625- Zone Zones; Port Valdez, Valdez, AK [COTP ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee AA00) received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 Prince William Sound 07-001] (RIN: 1625- on Transportation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on AA87) received January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 5411. A letter from the Senior Regulations Transportation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Analyst, Department of Transportation, 5391. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. transmitting the Department’s final rule — Department of Homeland Security, transmit- 5402. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Procedures for Transportation Workplace ting the Department’s final rule — Safety ment of Transportation, transmitting a draft Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs: State Zone; Crazy Horse Campground, Lake of proposed legislation to amend chapter 53 Laws Requiring Drug and Alcohol Rule Vio- Havasu, Arizona [COTP San Diego 05-030] of title 49, United States Code, to establish a lation Information [Docket OST-2008-0184] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 7, 2010, public transportation safety program; to the (RIN: OST-2105-AD67) received December 10, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Committee on Transportation and Infra- 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- structure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- ture. 5403. A letter from the Program Analyst, structure. 5392. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Department of Transportation, transmitting 5412. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Department of Transportation, transmitting ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2-1C, A300 the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Zone; Tampa Bay, FL [COTP St. Petersburg B2-203, A300 B2K-3C, A300 B4-103, A300 B4-203, Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems 06-081] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received January 7, and A300 B4-2C Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes [Docket No.: 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 2009-0055; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-194- FAA-2009-0654; Directorate Identifier 2008- Committee on Transportation and Infra- AD; Amendment 39-16125; AD 2009-25-06] (RIN: NM-083-AD; Amendment 39-16058 AD 2009-22- structure. 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2009, pursu- 07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, 5393. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department of Homeland Security, transmit- on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 5404. A letter from the Regulations Officer, structure. Zone; North San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA Federal Highway Administration, Depart- 5413. A letter from the Program Analyst, [COTP San Diego 05-053] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- ment of Transportation, transmitting the Department of Transportation, transmitting ceived January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department’s final rule — Worker Visibility the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- [FHWA Docket No.: FHWA-2008-0157] (RIN: Directives; Honeywell International Inc. tation and Infrastructure. 2125-AF28) received December 10, 2009, pursu- LTS101 Series Turboshaft and LTP101 Series 5394. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Turboprop Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2008- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- on Transportation and Infrastructure. 1019; Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-49-AD; ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 5405. A letter from the Assistant Chief Amendment 39-16104; AD 2009-24-12] (RIN: Zone; North San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA Counsel for General Law, Department of 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2009, pursu- [COTP San Diego 05-061] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ceived January 7, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment’s final rule — Pipeline Safety: Control on Transportation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Room Management/Human Factors [Docket 5414. A letter from the Program Analyst, tation and Infrastructure. ID: PHMSA-2007-27954; Amdt. Nos. 192-112 and Department of Transportation, transmitting

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H38 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2010 the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness 2009-NM-004-AD; Amendment 39-16096; AD 5432. A letter from the Deputy General Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, 2009-24-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Decem- Counsel, Small Business Administration, DHC-8-401, and DHC-8-402 Airplanes [Docket ber 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); transmitting the Administration’s final rule No.: FAA-2009-1106; Directorate Identifier to the Committee on Transportation and In- — American Recovery and Reinvestment 2009-NM-171-AD; Amendment 39-16122; AD frastructure. Act: Surety Bond Guarantees; Size Stand- 2008-09-24 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received De- 5424. A letter from the Program Analyst, ards (RIN: 3245-AF94) received December 16, cember 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Transportation, transmitting 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Committee on Small Business. tation and Infrastructure. Directives; General Electric Company CF6- 5433. A letter from the Deputy General 5415. A letter from the Program Analyst, 50C Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No.: Counsel, Small Business Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting FAA-2006-24171; Directorate Identifier 2006- transmitting the Administration’s final rule the Department’s final rule — Amendment of NE-08-AD; Amendment 39-16093; AD 2007-11- — American Recovery and Reinvestment the South Florida Low Offshore Airspace 18R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received December 14, Act: Loan Program for Systemically Impor- Area; Florida [Docket No.: FAA-2008-1167; 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the tant SBA Secondary Market Broker-Dealers Airspace Docket No. 08-ASO-16] received De- Committee on Transportation and Infra- (RIN: 3245-AF95) received December 8, 2009, cember 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. structure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 5425. A letter from the Program Analyst, mittee on Small Business. tation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting 5434. A letter from the Deputy General 5416. A letter from the Program Analyst, the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Counsel, Small Business Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting Directives; Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, and transmitting the Administration’s final rule the Department’s final rule — Amendment of -800 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2009- — Inflationary Adjustments to Acquisition- the Atlantic Low Offshore Airspace Area; 0411; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-190-AD; Related Dollar Thresholds (RIN: 3245-AF74) East Coast United States [Docket No.: FAA- Amendment 39-16095; AD 2009-24-07] Received received December 15, 2009, pursuant to 5 2008-1170; Airspace Docket No. 08-AEA-27] re- December 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ceived December 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Small Business. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. 5435. A letter from the Deputy General Transportation and Infrastructure. 5426. A letter from the Program Analyst, Counsel, Small Business Administration, 5417. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department of Transportation, transmitting transmitting the Administration’s final rule Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness — HUBZone and Government Contracting the Department’s final rule — Establishment Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 800 (RIN: 3245-AF44) received December 15, 2009, of Class E Airspace; Mountain City, TN Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0061; Airspace Docket 2009-0674; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-25- mittee on Small Business. No. 09-ASO-10] received December 14, 2009, AD; Amendment 39-16092; AD 2009-24-05] (RIN: 5436. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2009, pursu- ment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting a let- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ter reporting the FY 2009 expenditures from ture. on Transportation and Infrastructure. the Pershing Hall Revolving Fund for 5427. A letter from the Program Analyst, 5418. A letter from the Program Analyst, projects, activities, and facilities that sup- Department of Transportation, transmitting Department of Transportation, transmitting port the mission of the Department of Vet- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness the Department’s final rule — Establishment erans Affairs, pursuant to Public Law 102-86, Directives; Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 of Class E Airspace; Fort A.P. Hill, VA section 403(d)(6)(A); to the Committee on Series Airplanes, and Model A319, A320, and [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0739; Airspace Docket A321 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2009- Veterans’ Affairs. No. 09-AEA-14] received December 14, 2009, 5437. A letter from the Chief, Border Secu- 1037; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-174-AD; pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- rity Regulations Branch, Department of Amendment 39-16097; AD 2007-15-06 R1] (RIN: mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2009, pursu- ture. partment’s final rule — Extension of Port ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 5419. A letter from the Program Analyst, Limits of Columbus, Ohio [Docket No.: on Transportation and Infrastructure. Department of Transportation, transmitting 5428. A letter from the Program Analyst, USCBP-2008-0047] received December 2, 2009, the Department’s final rule — Removal of Department of Transportation, transmitting pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Regulations Allowing for Polished Frost the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness mittee on Ways and Means. [Docket No.: FAA-2007-29281; Amendment Directives; Scheibe-Flugzeugbau GmbH Mod- 5438. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Nos. 91-310, 125-58, 135-119] (RIN: 2120-AJ09) els Bergfalke-III, Bergfalke-II/55, SF 25C, and ment of Labor, transmitting the Depart- received December 10, 2009, pursuant to 5 SF-26A Standard Gliders [Docket No.: FAA- ment’s sixteenth annual report prepared in U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2009-0800 Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-041- accordance with section 207 of the Andean Transportation and Infrastructure. AD; Amendment 39-16088; AD 2009-24-02] (RIN: Trade Preference Act (ATPA); to the Com- 5420. A letter from the Assistant Chief 2120-AA64) received December 14, 2009, pursu- mittee on Ways and Means. Counsel for General Law, Department of ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 5439. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- on Transportation and Infrastructure. partment of the Treasury, transmitting the ment’s final rule — Hazardous Materials: 5429. A letter from the Program Analyst, Department’s final rule — Sale and Issue of Fuel Cell Cartridges and Systems Trans- Department of Transportation, transmitting Marketable Book-Entry Treasury Bills, ported On Board Passenger Aircraft in the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Notes, and Bonds; Customer Confirmation Carry-On Baggage [Docket NO.: PHMSA- Directives; Bombardier Inc. Model CL-600- Reporting Requirement Threshold Amount 2006-25446 (HM-243)] (RIN: 2137-AE19) received 2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 & 702), CL- [Docket No.: BPD GSRS 09-02] received De- December 10, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and CL- cember 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) Airplanes 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and tation and Infrastructure. [Docket No.: FAA-2009-1075; Directorate Means. 5421. A letter from the Program Analyst, Identifier 2009-NM181-AD; Amendment 39- 5440. A letter from the Director, Regula- Department of Transportation, transmitting 16107; AD 2008-09-23- R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- tions and Rulings Division, Department of the Department’s final rule — Establishment ceived December 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 the Treasury, transmitting the Department’s of Class E Airspace; Jackson, AL [Docket U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on final rule — Establishment of the Calistoga No.: FAA-2009-0937; Airspace Docket No. 09- Transportation and Infrastructure. Viticultural Area (2003R-496P) [Docket No.: ASO-27] received December 10, 2009, pursuant 5430. A letter from the Trial Attorney, Fed- TTB-2007-0067; T.D. TTB-83; Ref: Notice Nos. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on eral Railroad Administration, transmitting 36 and 77] (RIN: 1513-AA92) received Decem- Transportation and Infrastructure. the Administration’s final rule — Adjust- ber 9, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 5422. A letter from the Program Analyst, ment of Monetary Threshold for Reporting to the Committee on Ways and Means. Department of Transportation, transmitting Rail Equipment Accidents/Incidents for Cal- 5441. A letter from the Chief, Publications the Department’s final rule — Amendment of endar Year 2010 [FRA-2008-0136, Notice No.1] and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Class D and E Airspace; Fort Stewart (RIN: 2130-ZA02) received December 10, 2009, Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule (Hinesville), GA [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0959; pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- — Report of tips by employee to employer Airspace Docket No. 09-ASO-30] received De- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- (Rev. Proc. 2009-53) received December 4, cember 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ture. 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 5431. A letter from the Deputy General Committee on Ways and Means. tation and Infrastructure. Counsel, National Aeronautics and Space Ad- 5442. A letter from the Chief, Publications 5423. A letter from the Program Analyst, ministration, transmitting the Administra- and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Transportation, transmitting tion’s final rule — Patents and Other Intel- transmitting the Service’s final rule — New the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness lectual Property Rights (RIN: 2700-AD45) re- Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehi- Directives; Boeing Model 777-200, -200LR, ceived December 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cle Credit [Notice 2009-89] received December -300, and -300ER Series Airplanes [Docket 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Science 4, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to No.: FAA-2009-0571; Directorate identifier and Technology. the Committee on Ways and Means.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE January 12, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H39 5443. A letter from the Chief, Publications 5455. A letter from the Chief, Publications change in coastal watershed regions; with an and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue amendment (Rept. 111–392). Referred to the Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule Committee of the Whole House on the State — Rulings and determination letters (Rev. — Examination of returns and claims for re- of the Union. Proc. 2009-56) received December 14, 2009, pur- fund, credit, or abatement; determination of Mr. RAHALL: Committee on Natural Re- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- correct tax liability (Rev. Proc. 2009-54) re- sources. H.R. 3726. A bill to establish the Cas- mittee on Ways and Means. ceived December 8, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tle Nugent National Historic Site at St. 5444. A letter from the Chief, Publications 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Croix, United States Virgin Islands, and for and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Means. other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule 5456. A letter from the Deputy, Regulations 111–393). Referred to the Committee of the — Permitted disparity in employer-provided and Security Standards, Department of Whole House on the State of the Union. contributions or benefits (Rev. Rul. 2009-40) Homeland Security, transmitting the De- Mr. RAHALL: Committee on Natural Re- received December 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 partment’s final rule — False Statements sources. H.R. 3759. A bill to authorize the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Regarding Security Background Checks Secretary of the Interior to grant economy- Ways and Means. [Docket No.: TSA-2008-0011] (RIN: 1652-AA65) related contract extensions of certain timber 5445. A letter from the Chief, Publications received December 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 contracts between the Secretary of the Inte- and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on rior and timber purchasers, and for other transmitting the Service’s final rule — Sec- Homeland Security. purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 111–394). tion 807(e)(4) Exception for Section 338 Regu- 5457. A letter from the Program Manager, Referred to the Committee of the Whole lations [Notice 2010-1] received December 11, Department of Health and Human Services, House on the State of the Union. 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the transmitting the Department’s final rule — Mr. RAHALL: Committee on Natural Re- Committee on Ways and Means. Medicare Program; Applications of Certain sources. H.R. 3254. A bill to approve the Taos 5446. A letter from the Chief, Publications Appeals Provisions to the Medicare Prescrip- Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue tion Drug Appeals Process [CMS-4127-F] Agreement, and for other purposes; with an Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule (RIN: 0938-AO87) received December 8, 2009, amendment (Rept. 111–395). Referred to the — Remedial Amendment Period and Reli- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to Committee of the Whole House on the State ance for Section 403(b) Plans [Announcement the Committees on Energy and Commerce of the Union. 2009-89] received December 11, 2009, pursuant and Ways and Means. f to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5458. A letter from the Program Manager, Ways and Means. Department of Health and Human Services, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 5447. A letter from the Chief, Publications transmitting the Department’s final rule — Under clause 2 of rule XII, public and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Medicare Program: Changes to the Medicare Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule bills and resolutions of the following Claims Appeal Procedures [CMS-4063-F] titles were introduced and severally re- — Update for Weighted Average Interest (RIN: 0938-AM73) received December 8, 2009, Rates, Yield Curves, and Segment Rates [No- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to ferred, as follows: tice 2009-96] received December 11, 2009, pur- the Committees on Ways and Means and En- [Submitted January 5, 2010] suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ergy and Commerce. By Ms. SUTTON: mittee on Ways and Means. 5459. A letter from the Director, Office of H. Res. 997. A resolution expressing the 5448. A letter from the Chief, Publications Management and Budget, transmitting Ac- sense of the House of Representatives regard- and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, counts containing unvouchered expenditures ing unfair and discriminatory practices of transmitting the Service’s final rule — Pro- potentially subject to audit by the General the government of Japan in its failure to duction Tax Credit for Refined Coal [Notice Accounting Office, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. apply its current and planned extension of 2009-90] received December 11, 2009, pursuant 3524(b); jointly to the Committees on the the Government’s Eco-friendly Vehicle Pur- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Oversight and chase and scrappage program to imported ve- Ways and Means. Government Reform. hicles made by U.S. automakers; to the Com- 5449. A letter from the Chief, Publications f mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON period to be subsequently determined by the — Industry Director’s Directive #2 Super PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Speaker, in each case for consideration of Completed Contract Method [LMSB Control such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- No. LMSB-04-0209-006] received December 14, Under clause 2 of the rule XIII, re- tion of the committee concerned. 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ports of committees were delivered to [Submitted January 12, 2010] Committee on Ways and Means. the Clerk for printing and reference to By Ms. GIFFORDS (for herself and Mr. 5450. A letter from the Chief, Publications the proper calendar, as follows: and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue HEINRICH): Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi: Committee H.R. 4413. A bill to provide grants and loan — Interactions with Foreign Tax Officials, on Homeland Security. H.R. 2611. A Bill to guarantees for the development and con- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to struction of science parks to promote the mittee on Ways and Means. authorize the Securing the Cities Initiate of clustering of innovation through high tech- 5451. A letter from the Chief, Publications the Department of Homeland Security, and nology activities; to the Committee on and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, for other purposes; with an amendment Science and Technology. transmitting the Service’s final rule — Ad- (Rept. 111–389). Referred to the Committee of By Mr. KUCINICH (for himself, Ms. justments of underpayments (Rev. Rul. 2009- the Whole House on the State of the Union. WATSON, Ms. NORTON, Mr. CLAY, Mr. 39) received December 11, 2009, pursuant to 5 Mr. RAHALL: Committee on Natural Re- ELLISON, and Mr. HARE): U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on sources. H.R. 3342. A Bill to authorize the H.R. 4414. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Ways and Means. Secretary of the Interior, acting through the enue Code of 1986 to impose a 75 percent tax 5452. A letter from the Chief, Publications Commissioner of Reclamation, to develop on bonuses paid by certain financial and and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue water infrastructure in the Rio Grande other businesses; to the Committee on Ways Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule Basin, and to approve the settlement of the and Means. — Rulings and determination letters (Rev. water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, By Mrs. MILLER of Michigan (for her- Proc. 2009-55) received December 11, 2009, pur- Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque; with self and Mr. KING of New York): suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- an amendment (Rept. 111–390). Referred to H.R. 4415. A bill to amend title 10, United mittee on Ways and Means. the Committee of the Whole House on the States Code, to authorize the President to 5453. A letter from the Chief, Publications State of the Union. determine that certain individuals are un- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Mr. RAHALL: Committee on Natural Re- lawful enemy combatants subject to trial by Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule sources. H.R. 1065. A bill to resolve water military commissions, and for other pur- — Field Directive on the Use of Estimates rights claims of the White Mountain Apache poses; to the Committee on Armed Services. from Probability Samples [Control No. Tribe in the State of Arizona, and for other By Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California LMSB-4-0809-032] received November 14, 2009, purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 111–391). (for himself and Ms. BORDALLO): pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Referred to the Committee of the Whole H.R. 4416. A bill to reauthorize the Great mittee on Ways and Means. House on the State of the Union. Ape Conservation Act, and for other pur- 5454. A letter from the Chief, Publications Mr. RAHALL: Committee on Natural Re- poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue sources. H.R. 3644. A Bill to direct the Na- sources. Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- By Mr. SESTAK: — Updated for Weighted Average Interest tion to establish education and watershed H.R. 4417. A bill to improve outreach and Rate, Yield Curves, and Segment Rate [No- programs which advance environmental lit- enrollment for the supplemental nutrition tice 2009-88], pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); eracy, including preparedness and adapt- assistance program; to the Committee on to the Committee on Ways and Means. ability for the likely impacts of climate Agriculture.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:01 Apr 14, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\H12JA0.REC H12JA0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H40 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 12, 2010 By Mr. SESTAK: Committee on Ways and Means, and in addi- [Submitted January 5, 2010] H.R. 4418. A bill to amend the Federal Crop tion to the Committee on Small Business, H.R. 4123: Mr. TONKO. Insurance Act to increase expenditures under for a period to be subsequently determined H.R. 4325: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin and Mr. pilot programs evaluating the effectiveness by the Speaker, in each case for consider- RANGEL. of risk management tools for livestock pro- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- H.R. 4400: Mrs. MYRICK and Mr. ABER- ducers, to clarify that the education and in- risdiction of the committee concerned. CROMBIE. formation program includes livestock insur- By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina: H.R. 4402: Ms. DELAURO. ance programs and increase funds for the H.R. 4427. A bill to provide a pay increase H.R. 4404: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. RAN- education and information program, and for of 1.9 percent for members of the uniformed GEL, Mr. MEEKS of New York, and Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Agri- services for fiscal year 2011; to the Com- TOWNS. culture. mittee on Armed Services. H.R. 4405: Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. JACKSON of Illi- By Mr. SESTAK: By Mr. HOYER: nois, Ms. RICHARDSON, and Ms. MOORE of Wis- H.R. 4419. A bill to amend section 138 of the H. Res. 998. A resolution providing for a consin. Truth in Lending Act to establish certain committee to notify the President of the as- [Submitted January 12, 2010] counseling and disclosure requirements with sembly of the Congress; considered and H.R. 39: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- respect to reverse mortgages; to the Com- agreed to. considered and agreed to. fornia. mittee on Financial Services. By Mr. HOYER: H.R. 43: Mr. ISRAEL and Ms. SHEA-PORTER. By Mr. SESTAK: H. Res. 999. A resolution to inform the Sen- H.R. 211: Mr. COSTA, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. H.R. 4420. A bill to amend the Small Busi- ate that a quorum of the House has assem- GUTIERREZ, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. TIM ness Act with respect to misrepresentation bled; considered and agreed to. considered MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mrs. DAHLKEMPER, through the use of a pass-through business, and agreed to. and Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Mr. HOYER: H.R. 213: Mr. INGLIS. Small Business. H. Res. 1000. A resolution providing for the H.R. 238: Mr. KISSELL. By Mr. SESTAK: hour of meeting of the House; considered and H.R. 333: Mr. CHANDLER. H.R. 4421. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- agreed to. considered and agreed to. H.R. 389: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. GRIJALVA, and enue Code of 1986 to extend the waiver of re- By Mrs. BIGGERT: Mr. NADLER of New York. quired minimum distribution rules for cer- H. Res. 1001. A resolution congratulating H.R. 391: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama and Mr. tain retirement plans and accounts through North Central College on winning the 2009 PAULSEN. 2010; to the Committee on Ways and Means. NCAA Division III men’s cross country H.R. 426: Mr. LOBIONDO. By Mr. SESTAK: championship; to the Committee on Edu- H.R. 433: Mr. SHADEGG. H.R. 4422. A bill to establish the Minority cation and Labor. H.R. 450: Mr. ALEXANDER. Entrepreneurship and Business Development By Mr. PLATTS (for himself, Ms. MAT- H.R. 482: Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. ADERHOLT, and Program, and for other purposes; to the SUI, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. Mr. WU. Committee on Financial Services, and in ad- EHLERS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. GEORGE H.R. 503: Mr. LATOURETTE and Mr. OWENS. dition to the Committees on Education and MILLER of California, Mrs. MCCARTHY H.R. 537: Mr. PAUL, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. Labor, and Small Business, for a period to be of New York, Mr. HONDA, Mr. BACA, SCHIFF, and Mr. LOBIONDO. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Mr. GUTIERREZ, and Mr. LEWIS of H.R. 571: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. each case for consideration of such provi- Georgia): H.R. 847: Mr. OWENS. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H. Res. 1002. A resolution honoring the life H.R. 868: Mrs. CAPITO. committee concerned. and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and H.R. 874: Mr. BERMAN. By Mr. SESTAK: encouraging the continued commitment to H.R. 930: Mr. OWENS and Mr. MASSA. H.R. 4423. A bill to prevent Members of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a na- H.R. 954: Mr. MCNERNEY. Congress from receiving any automatic pay tional day of service; to the Committee on H.R. 997: Mr. MILLER of Florida. H.R. 1030: Mr. SCHIFF. adjustment in 2011; to the Committee on Education and Labor. H.R. 1034: Mr. MCINTYRE and Mr. YOUNG of House Administration, and in addition to the By Ms. CHU (for herself, Ms. CORRINE Alaska. Committee on Oversight and Government BROWN of Florida, Mr. WU, Mr. H.R. 1079: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Reform, for a period to be subsequently de- KAGEN, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. MEEKS of H.R. 1101: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. termined by the Speaker, in each case for New York, Mr. CAO, Mr. MCGOVERN, consideration of such provisions as fall with- H.R. 1204: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. H.R. 1221: Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania in the jurisdiction of the committee con- SCHIFF, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. SESTAK, cerned. and Mr. PLATTS. Mr. BACA, and Mr. MASSA): H.R. 1240: Mr. WOLF. By Mr. SESTAK: H. Res. 1003. A resolution expressing sup- ´ H.R. 4424. A bill to increase the energy H.R. 1255: Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of Cali- port for the designation of January 10, 2010, fornia, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, and Mr. FOS- credit for equipment used to generate elec- through January 16, 2010, as National Influ- tricity by geothermal power, to extend the TER. enza Vaccination Week; to the Committee on H.R. 1305: Mrs. LOWEY. grants for specified energy property, and for Energy and Commerce. H.R. 1326: Mr. PERRIELLO, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. other purposes; to the Committee on Ways By Mr. DAVIS of Illinois: VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mr. and Means, and in addition to the Committee H. Res. 1004. A resolution congratulating PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. REYES, Mr. on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be the Northwestern University Feinberg WHITFIELD, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. GERLACH, Mr. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in School of Medicine for its 150 years of com- SCHAUER, Ms. GIFFORDS, Mr. OWENS, Ms. each case for consideration of such provi- mitment to advancing science and improving SHEA-PORTER, Mr. MINNICK, and Mrs. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the health; to the Committee on Education and DAHLKEMPER. committee concerned. Labor. H.R. 1347: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. By Mr. TONKO (for himself, Mr. BISHOP By Mr. MASSA (for himself, Mr. SIRES, and Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. of New York, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. KING of DRIEHAUS, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. TAYLOR, H.R. 1402: Mr. CHILDERS and Mr. CHANDLER. New York, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New Mr. SNYDER, Mr. REYES, Mr. MURPHY H.R. 1410: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. York, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. MEEKS of of New York, Mr. SESTAK, and Mr. H.R. 1414: Mr. BAIRD. New York, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. NADLER KISSELL): H.R. 1460: Mrs. MALONEY. of New York, Mr. WEINER, Ms. H. Res. 1005. A resolution commemorating H.R. 1522: Mr. SCHIFF. ´ CLARKE, Ms. VELAZQUEZ, Mr. the 65th anniversary of the Battle of the H.R. 1523: Mr. CAPUANO and Ms. ZOE MCMAHON, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. Bulge in World War II, honoring the sac- LOFGREN of California. SERRANO, Mr. ENGEL, Mrs. LOWEY, rifices of members of the United States H.R. 1526: Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. Mr. HALL of New York, Mr. MURPHY Armed Forces, and recognizing the Allied BARROW, Mr. PLATTS, and Ms. CASTOR of of New York, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. victory; to the Committee on Armed Serv- Florida. OWENS, Mr. ARCURI, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. ices. H.R. 1547: Mr. RAHALL. LEE of New York, Mr. HIGGINS, Ms. By Mr. ROONEY: H.R. 1552: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. SLAUGHTER, Mr. MASSA, and Mr. RAN- H. Res. 1006. A resolution reaffirming the H.R. 1578: Mr. DINGELL, Mr. CONYERS, and GEL): commitment of the House of Representatives Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 4425. A bill to designate the facility of to safeguard and uphold the 10th Amendment H.R. 1585: Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of the United States Postal Service located at to the Constitution of the United States; to Florida and Mr. DENT. 2-116th Street in North Troy, New York, as the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 1597: Mr. MARSHALL. the ‘‘Martin G. ’Marty’ Mahar Post Office’’; H.R. 1615: Mr. ALEXANDER. to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- f H.R. 1646: Mrs. MALONEY. ment Reform. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1691: Mr. LATOURETTE. By Mr. WELCH: H.R. 1766: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. H.R. 4426. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1778: Ms. SUTTON, Ms. MOORE of Wis- enue Code of 1986 to impose a 50 percent tax were added to public bills and resolu- consin, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. JACKSON of Illi- on bonuses paid by TARP recipients; to the tions as follows: nois, Mr. HARE, and Mr. ACKERMAN.

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H.R. 1806: Mr. SPRATT, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. H.R. 3764: Mr. FATTAH, Mr. HASTINGS of H. Con. Res. 222: Mr. HINOJOSA and Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. REYES, Mr. HIG- Florida, and Mr. BERMAN. GUTIERREZ. GINS, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. HARE, Mrs. KIRK- H.R. 3790: Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. GOHMERT, H. Res. 22: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. PATRICK of Arizona, and Mr. CARSON of Indi- Mr. KAGEN, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. BLUNT, and Mr. H. Res. 111: Ms. NORTON. ana. MORAN of Kansas. H. Res. 231: Mr. KING of New York. H.R. 1826: Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 3939: Mr. PAYNE. H. Res. 267: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 1844: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. H.R. 3943: Mr. TONKO, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. VIS- H. Res. 569: Mr. SCHOCK, Ms. WATSON, and H.R. 1924: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona. CLOSKY, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 1956: Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN and Ms. ington, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Ms. MOORE of H. Res. 577: Mr. JORDAN of Ohio and Mr. BORDALLO. Wisconsin, and Mr. OWENS. COURTNEY. H.R. 2103: Mr. PAYNE and Mr. PRICE of H.R. 3994: Ms. RICHARDSON and Mr. CAO. H. Res. 605: Mr. CLEAVER. North Carolina. RAVES H.R. 4034: Mr. G . H. Res. 615: Mr. LOBIONDO. H.R. 2149: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia and Mrs. H.R. 4036: Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA and Mr. H. Res. 699: Ms. GIFFORDS, Mr. CONAWAY, NAPOLITANO. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. BRIGHT, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. HARE, and H.R. 2156: Mr. ISRAEL. H.R. 4056: Mr. HODES. Mr. KISSELL. H.R. 2159: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia and Mr. H.R. 4065: Mr. GRIJALVA. H. Res. 771: Mr. STUPAK. PAYNE. H.R. 4072: Mrs. DAHLKEMPER. H. Res. 847: Mr. BARRETT of South Caro- H.R. 2256: Mr. BISHOP of New York, Ms. H.R. 4082: Mr. WILSON of Ohio. lina, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. LIN- TITUS, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, Ms. H.R. 4107: Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. INGLIS, and DER, Mr. PITTS, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. GRIFFITH, LEE of California, and Mrs. MCCARTHY of Mrs. BACHMANN. and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. New York. H.R. 4131: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. CUMMINGS, H. Res. 848: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. H.R. 2295: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. and Mr. MOORE of Kansas. H.R. 2296: Mr. OWENS. HILDERS ACKSON H.R. 4141: Mr. SESTAK, Mr. COSTELLO, and H. Res. 857: Mr. C , Mr. J of H.R. 2324: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. ARBANES Mr. GRIFFITH. Illinois, and Mr. S . LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. H.R. 4149: Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. TONKO, Mr. H. Res. 860: Ms. LEE of California. RUSH, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. MURPHY of Con- PERLMUTTER, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. H. Res. 862: Mr. TONKO. necticut, Ms. FUDGE, and Ms. ESHOO. SESTAK, and Mr. THORNBERRY. H. Res. 898: Mr. INGLIS and Mr. CONNOLLY H.R. 2408: Mr. ROSS. H.R. 4180: Mr. GUTIERREZ. of Virginia. H.R. 2490: Mr. HODES. H.R. 4188: Mr. CONYERS. H. Res. 911: Mr. HARPER. H.R. 2512: Mr. CHAFFETZ. H.R. 4190: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H. Res. 925: Mr. WALZ. H.R. 2517: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. H.R. 4196: Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Mrs. H. Res. 936: Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of H.R. 2548: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Pennsylvania. H.R. 2565: Mr. GERLACH. DAVIS of California, Mr. FARR, Mr. BOUCHER, H. Res. 970: Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. H.R. 2567: Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. KAPTUR, and Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, and Mr. KIND. H. Res. 975: Mr. GRIJALVA and Mr. JACKSON Mr. HARE. H.R. 4197: Ms. HARMAN, Mr. SESTAK, and H.R. 2578: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Ms. CHU. of Illinois. H.R. 2579: Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 4204: Ms. SHEA-PORTER and Mr. TONKO. H. Res. 977: Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. WAMP, Mr. H.R. 2624: Mr. CASTLE. H.R. 4219: Mrs. MYRICK. NUNES, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, H.R. 2672: Mr. RANGEL and Mr. MCCOTTER. H.R. 4235: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. WOLF, and Mr. H.R. 2730: Mr. CASTLE. H.R. 4241: Mr. HALL of New York. PLATTS. H.R. 2866: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H.R. 4255: Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN, Mr. H. Res. 981: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. WILSON of H.R. 2943: Mr. MCDERMOTT. HODES, Mr. SHULER, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. South Carolina, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, H.R. 2958: Mr. GRAVES. DEFAZIO, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. TIM MURPHY of Mr. TANNER, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. HINCHEY, H.R. 2999: Mr. HEINRICH and Ms. HERSETH Pennsylvania, Mr. KISSELL, Mr. HALL of Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, and Mr. SANDLIN. Texas, Ms. TITUS, and Mr. KRATOVIL. PASCRELL. H.R. 3010: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 4290: Mr. RANGEL. H. Res. 989: Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. BLUMENAUER, H.R. 3053: Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 4295: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- Ms. ESHOO, and Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 3057: Mr. SESTAK, Ms. DEGETTE, and fornia, Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut, and Mr. H. Res. 990: Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. Ms. SHEA-PORTER. HALL of New York. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. KEN- H.R. 3100: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. H.R. 4301: Ms. CLARKE, Mr. ELLISON, and NEDY, and Mr. HARE. H.R. 3147: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. HOLT. H. Res. 997: Mr. DINGELL, Mr. MORAN of H.R. 3149: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 4325: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. Virginia, Ms. KAPTUR, Mrs. MILLER of Michi- fornia, and Mr. RAHALL. POLIS of Colorado, and Mr. GRIJALVA. gan, Mr. HARE, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Flor- H.R. 3185: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina and H.R. 4373: Mr. ALEXANDER. ida, Mr. SCHAUER, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, and Mr. Mrs. MALONEY. H.R. 4376: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mrs. MCMAHON. H.R. 3295: Mr. GUTIERREZ. LOWEY, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 3353: Ms. LEE of California and Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. GARAMENDI, and Mr. ABERCROMBIE. f COURTNEY. H.R. 3355: Mr. NUNES, Mr. SIRES and Mr. LI- H.R. 4383: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. PINSKI. H.R. 4385: Mr. TANNER and Mr. PATRICK J. PETITIONS, ETC. H.R. 3480: Mr. CASTLE and Mr. MOORE of MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Kansas. Under clause 1 of Rule XXII, peti- H.R. 4393: Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. HINOJOSA, and H.R. 3486: Mr. SCHOCK and Mr. OWENS. tions and papers were laid on the Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 3491: Mr. HALL of New York and Mr. H.R. 4400: Ms. FUDGE, Mr. BACA, Mr. clerk’s desk and referred as follows: GRIJALVA. 92. The SPEAKER presented a petition of H.R. 3545: Ms. CHU. MASSA, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, and Mr. H.R. 3550: Mr. TONKO. ETHERIDGE. City of Lauderhill, FL, relative to Resolu- H.R. 3578: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. JACKSON of H.R. 4402: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. HARE, Ms. tion No. 09R-09-223 thanking Congress for Illinois, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. KIRK, and Mr. JOHN- MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. supporting the Federal Energy Block Grant; SON of Illinois. FILNER. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3592: Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 4403: Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. BRADY of 93. Also, a petition of New Orleans City H.R. 3652: Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. Pennsylvania, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, and Council, New Orleans, Louisiana, relative to NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Resolution No. R-09-606 urging Congress to CHANDLER, Mr. PITTS, and Mr. FILNER. H. Con. Res. 16: Mr. PENCE and Ms. GRANG- support the local oyster industry; to the H.R. 3674: Mr. SESTAK. ER. Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 3710: Mr. COHEN. H. Con. Res. 49: Mr. MATHESON. 94. Also, a petition of American Bar Asso- H.R. 3715: Mr. WILSON of Ohio. H. Con. Res. 137: Mr. GUTIERREZ and Ms. ciation, Chicago, IL, relative to Urging the H.R. 3734: Mr. CONYERS and Mr. CLAY. MOORE of Wisconsin. Congress to help address the unmet legal H.R. 3758: Ms. SUTTON, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. H. Con. Res. 149: Mr. MCCOTTER. needs of low income residents of commu- PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. DENT, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 170: Ms. BORDALLO. nities affected by major disasters; to the MCCOTTER. H. Con. Res. 221: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Committee on the Judiciary.

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CONGRATULATING MARCUS LUCAS State Championship and hope you will join me hicle operator, transporting veterans to the VA ON HIS SELECTION TO THE 2010 in wishing each of its members great success. Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over U.S. ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL f the years he has gone from driving vans and sedans to motor coaches. For 27 years John’s HON. SAM GRAVES HONORING ANNA MCKEE steady hand at the wheel has made sure vet- OF MISSOURI erans at the VA Hospital in Iron Mountain ar- rived at their destination safely, and with honor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI and dignity. Tuesday, January 12, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Both on and off the job, John is an active Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly veteran. He is a member of the Uren-Cooper- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 rise to congratulate Liberty High School senior Johnson American Legion Post #50 in Iron Marcus Lucas on his selection to play in the Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly Mountain and has been a Legionnaire for 30 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. The selec- rise to recognize Anna McKee, a very special years. Over the years John has served as tion is a reflection of his hard work and dedi- young woman who has exemplified the finest Post Commander, 12th District Committee- cation throughout his career as a Blue Jay. qualities in journalism by competing in the re- man, Commander of the Upper Peninsula As- Marcus is joining elite company. NFL play- cent Journalism Education Association (JEA) sociation, and Michigan American Legion ers Adrian Peterson, Reggie Bush, Vernon and National Scholastic Press Association State Commander. He also has served as Davis and Derrick Johnson are all alumni of (NSPA) Convention in Washington, DC. membership director for the Michigan District the All-American Bowl. I join the entire Liberty While competing, Anna and the Liberty High and is currently serving as chairman of the community in expressing how very proud we School broadcasting staff were honored as Time and Place Committee for the Upper Pe- are of this young man and wish him the best Pacemaker Award finalists for their KLHS ninsula Association. in both the upcoming game and as he heads broadcast. Anna and the team earned this dis- John has served as chairman for the Dickin- to the University of Missouri in the fall of 2010. tinct acknowledgement by conducting one of son County Office of Veterans Affairs, and is Madam Speaker, I respectfully request you ten top broadcasts in the nation, a noteworthy currently serving as finance officer. He is a 21- join with me in commending Marcus Lucas on achievement. year member of the Knights of Columbus, a his selection to the 2010 U.S. Army All-Amer- Anna has been very active with her endeav- member of Elks Lodge #700 and a Habitat for ican Bowl. ors in journalism and teamed up with fellow Humanity volunteer. In 2006, John co-chaired the Upper Penin- f classmate Todd Swetnam to conduct a Public Service Announcement on Liberty’s 20/20 pro- sula Veterans Memorial Committee, which HONORING LENAPE HIGH SCHOOL gram. This announcement earned the duo an raised $106,000 to build a memorial site in GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM honorable mention. honor of members of the armed services who Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join served our Nation. This tribute placed on Pine HON. JOHN H. ADLER me in commending Anna McKee for her ac- Mountain in Iron Mountain is an especially fit- OF NEW JERSEY complishments in the field of journalism and ting tribute to preserve the memory, dedication and the honor of our Upper Peninsula vet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for her efforts put forth in achieving such pres- tigious awards. erans who proudly served their country. Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Madam Speaker, John is a friend, a patriot f Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speak- and has proven himself to be a man of distinc- er, I am pleased to report that the tradition of HONORING JOHN M. MELLA ON HIS tion in his years of work at the Oscar G. John- soccer excellence continues at a high school RETIREMENT son VA Hospital. His service to our Nation and in the Third District of New Jersey. For the his commitment to the men and women who third year in a row, the Lenape High School HON. BART STUPAK have served in the armed forces are a testa- ment to his generosity and dedication. There- Girls Varsity Soccer team has captured the OF MICHIGAN fore Madam Speaker, I ask that you, and all NJSIAA State Group 4 Championship. I am IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also pleased to note that Lenape finished their of my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- season with an outstanding record of 23–1, Tuesday, January 12, 2010 resentatives, join me in saluting John M. Mella capturing an American Division title and the Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to for his service to our veterans and congratu- South Jersey Coaches Invitational Tournament honor John M. Mella on his retirement from late him on his retirement. crown along the way. In their six playoff the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in f games, Lenape amassed 15 goals, by 10 dif- Iron Mountain, Michigan after working at the THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ferent players, just one of many achievements facility for 34 years. His commitment to his SIGNING OF THE COMPREHEN- that have made them the first team from work and to the veterans he serves is the defi- SIVE PEACE AGREEMENT South Jersey to ever win three straight Group nition of what it means to be a dedicated em- 4 crowns. ployee as well as a true patriot. The coaches who have led the state cham- John is a native of the Keweenaw Peninsula HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO OF MASSACHUSETTS pionship team to victory are Kevin Meder, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tony Guerrera, Mike Foley, and Dave New. graduated from Calumet High School. His These talented young athletes include the fol- commitment to our Nation’s veterans can be Tuesday, January 12, 2010 lowing Lenape High School students: Kelsy traced to his father, Russell Mella, who served Mr. CAPUANO. Madam Speaker, I rise Evancho, Lizzie Duffey, Katie Rigby, Rachel with the U.S. Army 91st Infantry Division, 5th today with my colleague Representative Johnson, Nicolette Stoner, Becca Meyers, Alli- Army in North Africa and Italy. John followed FRANK WOLF to recognize an important mile- son Johnson, Caroline Rigby, Alexus Cooper, in his father’s footsteps, attending the Military stone. January 9, 2010, marks the 5th anni- Carley Carmody, Marissa Slimm, Chelsea Police Academy in Fort Gordon, Georgia. He versary of the signing of the Comprehensive Cannon, Caroline Huelster, Courtney Kovac, then served in the United States Army Military Peace Agreement (CPA) that ended a dec- Kelly Vanak, Nicole Curry, Carly Walters, Police Corps from 1972 to 1975, patrolling the ades-long civil war in Sudan. While this agree- Advia Campbell, Jill Hampton, Carolyn Wiley, city of Bamberg, Germany and surrounding ment represented a groundbreaking achieve- Maggie Micinski, Jamie Kinkler, Morgan communities. ment when it was signed, many benchmarks McDivitt, Francesca Roller, Devon Betsch, Tori In 1975, John was hired as a police officer are overdue as we approach two vital dead- Prager, Emmy Duffey. I commend the Lenape at the VA Hospital in Iron Mountain. In 1983 lines: April 2010 parliamentary and presi- High School Girls Soccer team on their 2009 he began working at the facility as a motor ve- dential elections (already pushed back from

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VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:10 Jan 13, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K12JA8.001 E12JAPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 12, 2010 2009) and the 2011 referendum on independ- HONORING JANE ELAINE CALLERY Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join ence for Southern Sudan. Sudan’s democratic FOR RECEIVING THE PRESI- me in commending Joey Lombardo for his ac- and geographic integrity hang in the balance— DENTIAL AWARD FOR EXCEL- complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- as do the lives of its people. LENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the SCIENCE TEACHING highest distinction of Eagle Scout. While the United States has consistently taken the lead on Sudan issues—from first de- f claring genocide in Darfur in July 2004, to HON. JOE COURTNEY IN HONOR OF LT. COLONEL playing a major role in brokering the CPA—we OF CONNECTICUT ANTHONY T. GRESKI must once more engage at this crucial junc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ture. No one doubts that Special Envoy Scott Tuesday, January 12, 2010 HON. JOHN H. ADLER Gration is earnest in his determination to seek Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise OF NEW JERSEY peace for all of Sudan; however, the new U.S. today to honor my constituent, Mrs. Jane IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES policy articulated in October 2009 remains Elaine Callery of Ashford, Connecticut who Tuesday, January 12, 2010 vague due to a lack of specifics on bench- was recently honored by President Obama Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speak- marks, accountability, and sanctions. Ensuring and the National Science Foundation with a security for the people of Darfur continues to er, I would like to congratulate Lt. Colonel An- Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathe- thony Greski, who has earned this year’s Life- be a struggle for UNAMID peacekeeping matics and Science Teaching. time Achievement Award for his service with troops. Basic governance and infrastructure Mrs. Callery holds a B.S. in elementary edu- the United States Air Force. Mr. Greski is a must be improved in Southern Sudan so that cation, an M.S. in general science, and a member of my Military Academy Nomination C.A.S. in administration and supervision from it can function either as a contributing region Board and a worthy recipient of this distin- Central Connecticut State University. She also of Sudan or as a successful independent guished honor. state, depending on the outcome of the ref- has a C.A.S. as a secondary science spe- Lt. Col. Greski officially joined the Liaison erendum. Unfortunately, the outlook is bleak. cialist from Southern Connecticut State Uni- Officer Program in 1970 as an additional duty Tribal violence in the South is increasing and versity. In addition, Mrs. Callery is a member per the 913th AFRES, Willow Grove ARF Re- must not be allowed to disrupt the process. of the Connecticut Alpha Delta Kappa Society. serve Order 77. Even when he later became We cannot afford to turn our attention away Mrs. Callery has taught science at the Cap- a special agent with the Air Force Office of from Sudan at this crucial and dangerous mo- ital Region Education Council, CREC, Two Special Investigations, he continued assisting ment. Instead, the U.S. needs to doggedly Rivers Magnet Middle School since 2002. In the Liaison Officer Program. He was the first pursue CPA implementation while also doing the 7 years prior, she taught middle school Liaison Officer Commander for Southern New our best to ensure that aid and diplomatic ef- science, served as science and technology Jersey, earning several honors and accolades forts target security, development, and re- specialist for kindergarten through eighth for his work including ‘‘Outstanding LOC’’ for grade, and taught science, mathematics, and integration programs wherever appropriate. Region 1 in 1991. language arts at various schools in the As we observe the anniversary of this land- He retired from the Air Force Reserve in Newington Public Schools system. She taught 1996; though he has continued serving as an mark pact, we should note that the job is far sixth grade science, which integrates earth, Admissions Liaison Officer through the from done and the U.S. bears a responsibility life, and physical sciences, at CREC Two Riv- present. Lt. Col. Greski’s LOC area was com- to the people of Sudan. Let us rededicate our- ers and is currently the science curriculum and posed of nine counties, containing over 150 selves to this cause of bringing peace to instruction specialist for all 12 CREC magnet schools. He has continued the area’s tradition Sudan. schools PK–12. She also serves on the of holding an annual Falcon Festival honoring Science Advisory Committee for the Con- new USAFA appointees and AFROTC schol- f necticut Mastery Test Program and is a past arship winners. board member of the Connecticut Science Lt. Col. Greski is now a member of my HONORING TODD SWETNAM Teachers Association. Academy Nomination Board and serves his Mrs. Callery is an inspiration to her stu- community in various ways, such as orga- dents, teaching them to generate hypotheses nizing an overseas delivery of greeting cards HON. SAM GRAVES and test their ideas using the same methods made by students at a local elementary OF MISSOURI as actual scientists. It is this approach that school. Madam Speaker, I hope you will join has endeared her to students, parents and me in congratulating this honorable man for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colleagues alike. Mrs. Callery also encourages his contributions to his community and to our Tuesday, January 12, 2010 her students to practice the lessons they learn Nation. in the classroom when they go home. She has f Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly even helped to sponsor a ‘‘Super Saturday’’ rise to recognize Todd Swetnam, a very spe- for mathematics and science, during which HONORING EVAN JOHNSON cial young man who has exemplified the finest students led visitors in science discovery ex- qualities in journalism by competing in the re- periences. HON. SAM GRAVES cent Journalism Education Association (JEA) f OF MISSOURI and National Scholastic Press Association HONORING JOEY LOMBARDO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (NSPA) Convention in Washington, DC. Tuesday, January 12, 2010 While competing, Todd and the Liberty High HON. SAM GRAVES Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly School broadcasting staff were honored as OF MISSOURI pause to recognize Evan Johnson, a very spe- Pacemaker Award finalists for their KLHS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cial young man who has exemplified the finest broadcast. Todd and the team earned this dis- qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 tinct acknowledgement by conducting one of ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- ten top broadcasts in the Nation, a noteworthy Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly ica, Troop 75, and in earning the most pres- achievement. pause to recognize Joey Lombardo, a very tigious award of Eagle Scout. special young man who has exemplified the Todd has also been deemed the best in the Evan has been very active with his troop, finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by Nation in his field and given top on-air reporter participating in many Scout activities. Over the taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of many years Evan has been involved with honors based upon his exemplary journalistic America, Troop 374, and in earning the most Scouting, he has not only earned numerous skills. I join the Liberty community in congratu- prestigious award of Eagle Scout. merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- lating Todd for his excellence in the field of Joey has been very active with his troop, ily, peers, and community. journalism. participating in many Scout activities. Over the Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join many years Joey has been involved with me in commending Evan Johnson for his ac- me in commending Todd Swetnam for his ac- Scouting, he has not only earned numerous complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- complishments and wish him good luck on all merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the future endeavors. ily, peers, and community. highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:10 Jan 13, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12JA8.003 E12JAPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS January 12, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E5 CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. RA- over four decades of caring for and treating Agustin Roberto ‘‘Bobby’’ Salcedo, who was CHEL MILLER AND MR. JOHN the animals of Chicagoland. senselessly murdered on December 31, 2009, ADAMOVICH ON THE BIRTH OF Dr. Rubin graduated from the University of at the young age of 33 while vacationing with THEIR TWINS Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1968, his family in the city of Gomez Palacio, Du- and from there his career accelerated rapidly. rango, Mexico. My heart goes out to his wife, HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL He is a member of a vast number of re- Betzy; his brother, Carlos Salcedo; his mother, spected professional organizations, including OF NEW YORK father and the rest of his family, as well as his the American Veterinary Medical Association, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES students and colleagues in the El Monte City the American Animal Hospital Association and and Union School Districts. Tuesday, January 12, 2010 the Lincoln Park Zoo Medical Advisory Board. Mr. Salcedo was an extraordinary citizen, a Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in He has served as president of the Chicago caring and dedicated educator, and a young honor of Ms. Rachel Miller and Mr. John Veterinary Medical Association and is currently leader and rising star in the El Monte/South El Adamovich who have just become the proud in that same position for the Illinois State Vet- Monte community. He had dedicated his life to parents of twins Max and Jake on January 6, erinary Medical Association and the American educating and enriching the lives of the youth 2010. A former constituent, Ms. Miller served Heartworm Association. of the very community he grew up in, serving New York’s 17th District as my energy and en- Shelly has also shown his dedication to his as a football coach and vice principal at Moun- vironment legislative assistant for many years field through his membership in the Illinois tain View High School, his alma mater, where before going on to work for Senator DIANNE Academy of Veterinary Medicine, an organiza- he once was Student Body President. FEINSTEIN. tion that requires 100 hours of continuing edu- But Bobby did not stop at being an educa- Both Rachel and John have built careers of cation a year. His endless pursuit to be on the tor, mentor and friend to his students. A son service to their country and community: Ra- forefront of veterinary medicine has earned of immigrant parents, he knew he had poten- chel on Capitol Hill and John as a social work- him a myriad of prestigious awards, including tial to become a leader, to chart a better er. They are people of integrity and will make the American Animal Association’s Practitioner course for his entire community. In 2004, he wonderful role models for their two sons. Max of the Year Award and a Lifetime Achievement was elected to the El Monte City School Dis- and Jake should know how lucky they are to Merit Award from the Chicago Veterinary Med- trict Board. He was reelected just last Novem- ical Association. be part of this new family. ber, and was sworn in by his brother Carlos, In addition to his numerous chairman posi- As a proud father of three, I can truly say also a school board member. Those of us who tions and his Chief of Staff Emeritus at Blum that I knew the best years of my life were knew him know that this was just the start of Animal Hospital, Dr. Rubin often appears on what could have been a prodigious political ahead of me when we began our family. And local and national radio and television pro- career. I am confident that Rachel and John will expe- grams to promote responsible pet ownership Bobby Salcedo earned his bachelor’s de- rience the same. Raising children is such a re- and help teach Americans how to provide the gree in history from California State University, warding experience, made double for them by best care for the fuzzy, furry, feathery and Long Beach and later a master’s degree in the birth of their twins. I am confident that they scaly members of our families. will be wonderful parents, and I wish them the Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join educational administration from Cal State San best for these exciting years to come. me in recognizing Dr. Sheldon Rubin and his Bernardino. He was studying for his doctorate f extraordinary career and thank him for his in educational leadership at the University of California, Los Angeles when he was tragically HONORING BRADLEY NELSON many outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine. gunned down. Mr. Salcedo was also a founding member of f HON. SAM GRAVES the El Monte Coalition of Latino Professionals, OF MISSOURI HONORING BENNIE RUDOLPH which encourages education, cultural aware- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WENZEL III ness, civic participation and economic devel- opment, as well as past President of the Tuesday, January 12, 2010 HON. SAM GRAVES South El Monte/Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly OF MISSOURI Mexico Sister City Organization. pause to recognize Bradley Nelson, a very IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I urge all my House colleagues to join me special young man who has exemplified the Tuesday, January 12, 2010 in honoring Mr. Salcedo for his remarkable finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by service and contribution to our community, taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly and in recognizing the deep sorrow and pro- America, Troop 374, and in earning the most pause to recognize Bennie Rudolph Wenzel found loss that his death has caused to our prestigious award of Eagle Scout. III, a very special young man who has exem- entire community. plified the finest qualities of citizenship and Bradley has been very active with his troop, f participating in many Scout activities. Over the leadership by taking an active part in the Boy many years Bradley has been involved with Scouts of America, Troop 714, and in earning HONORING BEN MILKS Scouting, he has not only earned numerous the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Bennie has been very active with his troop, HON. SAM GRAVES participating in many Scout activities. Over the ily, peers, and community. OF MISSOURI many years Bennie has been involved with Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES me in commending Bradley Nelson for his ac- Scouting, he has not only earned numerous Tuesday, January 12, 2010 complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the ily, peers, and community. Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join highest distinction of Eagle Scout. pause to recognize Ben Milks, a very special me in commending Bennie Rudolph Wenzel f young man who has exemplified the finest III, for his accomplishments with the Boy qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- RECOGNIZING DR. SHELDON RUBIN Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- FOR HIS FOUR DECADES OF CAR- in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle ica, Troop 374, and in earning the most pres- ING FOR AND TREATING THE Scout. tigious award of Eagle Scout. ANIMALS OF CHICAGOLAND f Ben has been very active with his troop, HONORING AGUSTIN ROBERTO participating in many Scout activities. Over the HON. MIKE QUIGLEY ‘‘BOBBY’’ SALCEDO many years Ben has been involved with OF ILLINOIS Scouting, he has not only earned numerous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JUDY CHU merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- ily, peers, and community. OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today me in commending Ben Milks for his accom- to recognize the long and distinguished career Tuesday, January 12, 2010 plishments with the Boy Scouts of America of Dr. Sheldon Rubin. This year, Dr. Rubin is Ms. CHU. Madam Speaker, I rise today to and for his efforts put forth in achieving the retiring from the veterinary profession after recognize a tragic loss to our community, Mr. highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:10 Jan 13, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12JA8.006 E12JAPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 12, 2010 HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- HONORING DELRAN BOYS VARSITY CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- SARY OF THE KEWEENAW PE- SOCCER TEAM SARY OF DANNY AND MILLY NINSULA CHAMBER OF COM- MITCHELL OF PLATTSBURGH, MERCE NEW YORK HON. JOHN H. ADLER HON. WILLIAM L. OWENS OF NEW JERSEY HON. BART STUPAK OF NEW YORK OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Mr. OWENS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speak- to congratulate Dan and Milly Mitchell of Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to er, I am pleased to report that the tradition of Plattsburgh, New York on the celebration of honor the Keweenaw Peninsula Chamber of soccer excellence continues at a high school their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Commerce on the organization’s 50th anniver- in the Third District of New Jersey. For the Dan and Milly each have been a strong sary serving Copper Country. Over the course fourth time in six years, the Delran Boys Var- presence in our community, and nearly all of of five decades the Chamber has fostered a sity Soccer Team has captured the NJSIAA us in Clinton County have learned from them vision of bringing communities on the penin- State Group 2 Championship. I am also and benefited from their experience at one sula together to promote the economic devel- pleased to note that Delran finished their sea- time or another. Milly has always been a opment of the entire region. son with an outstanding record of 21–2–2, strong presence in Clinton County, and Dan is The Keweenaw Peninsula, the northern- ranking them as the fifth best team in the state well known to all of us through his work as a most point in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is by the New Jersey Star Ledger. Three mem- judge and an election commissioner. But, per- surrounded by the majestic Lake Superior on bers of the team, Garrett Erny, Dominic haps more than anything else, it is their com- three sides, and whether driving, biking, Nocito, and Ali Gocmez were named to the mitment to one another that is so well known kayaking or snowmobiling the area provides Star Ledger’s South Jersey All Star Team. in our community. Dan and Milly’s fifty years some of the most scenic trails and waterways The coaches who have led the state cham- of marriage are a shining example of what a in the entire Nation. It served as the center of pionship team to victory are head coach Mike bond as strong as theirs can achieve, and I the Upper Peninsula’s and the Nation’s copper Otto and assistant coaches Joe Griffith, Joe commend them on all those special years to- mining industry for generations, earning the Chaccio, Kevin Romanik, and Mati Reinfeldt. gether. region’s nickname Copper Country. It is also They were aided by managers Stephanie I know I speak for all of Clinton County in home to Michigan Technological University in Schmidt, Allyson Arroyo, Alyssa Kelly, and wishing them a happy anniversary on this mo- Houghton, Michigan, which has been named Athletic Director Andrew Estrada. These tal- mentous occasion, and all the best of luck to one of the ‘‘Best Buys in Education’’ by U.S. ented young athletes include the following them and their family in the many years News and World Report. Delran High school students: Captain Garrett ahead. The Keweenaw Peninsula Chamber of Erny, Captain Brad Schmidt, Captain Dominic f Nocito, Vincent Carollo, Ali Gocmez, Joseph Commerce was formed in 1959 when the HONORING ITASCA ASSISTANT Hackimer, Donald Irons, Michael Perreira, R.J. Houghton Association of Commerce and the FIRE CHIEF GREG MCDONALD Hancock Chamber of Commerce were com- Ruff, Steven Smith, Cem Yilmaz, Mark Denny, bined to form the Houghton-Hancock Chamber Justin Dobrin, Richard Evans, Machado Jack- of Commerce. The purpose of this merger was son, Kevin Meldrum, Daniel Pak, Michael HON. PETER J. ROSKAM to advance the civic, educational, commercial, Reyes, Jared Ruff, Douglas Rocha, Laris OF ILLINOIS industrial, agricultural, recreational, and tourist Brkic, John Hansberry, Bryan Lodge, Dante IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES interests in the areas of Houghton, Hancock, Nocito, Bret Sanson, Kevin Sousa, Tyler Tuesday, January 12, 2010 and Portage Lake. Wiseman, Dylan Kitley, and Jordan Gale. Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I am In 1978 the Houghton-Hancock Chamber of I commend the Delran High School Boys pleased to rise today in recognition of the long Commerce changed its name to the Copper Varsity Soccer team on their 2009 State and distinguished service of Itasca Fire Pro- Country Chamber of Commerce. The organi- Championship and hope you will join me in tection District Assistant Chief Greg McDonald zation officially took the name of Keweenaw wishing each of its members great success. on the occasion of his retirement. Assistant Peninsula Chamber of Commerce on Decem- Chief McDonald recently concluded his loyal ber 12, 1985. At this time Chambers from f service to the community he has been faith- Lake Linden, Painesdale, South Range, and fully serving since 1972. Copper Harbor, among others, fused into this HONORING WILL QUARLES Assistant Chief McDonald first volunteered single entity. This regional Chamber works to for the Itasca FPD for 13 years and rose to advance the general welfare of Houghton and the rank of captain. Following this period of Keweenaw Counties to ensure its citizens and HON. SAM GRAVES service he was promoted to Assistant Chief in businesses prosper. OF MISSOURI 1991. Day in and day out Assistant Chief McDon- The Chamber is continuing its work to serve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the region with an effort to unite with the ald led the men and women of the Itasca Fire Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Protection District as they risked their lives to and the Keweenaw Convention and Visitor Bu- protect Itasca. His leadership is reflected in reau to lead Houghton and Keweenaw Coun- Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly their bravery and courage. ties in the development and enhancement of pause to recognize Will Quarles, a very spe- Madam Speaker and Distinguished Col- tourism, economic development, and business cial young man who has exemplified the finest leagues, please join me in celebrating this related activities. qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- special occasion and the long years of service ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- Madam Speaker, the Keweenaw Peninsula and commitment that it represents. ica, Troop 374, and in earning the most pres- Chamber of Commerce has served as a lead- f tigious award of Eagle Scout. er in improving civic life and economic devel- HONORING KINSEY KIRIAKOS FOR Will has been very active with his troop, par- opment in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michi- HIS SERVICE TO TENNESSEE’S ticipating in many Scout activities. Over the gan’s Upper Peninsula. The Chamber’s com- SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DIS- many years Will has been involved with Scout- mitment to both the traditions and to the future TRICT of Copper Country serves to benefit all who ing, he has not only earned numerous merit live in and enjoy the resources and beauty badges, but also the respect of his family, HON. BART GORDON Keweenaw Peninsula has to offer. Therefore peers, and community. OF TENNESSEE Madam Speaker, I ask that you, and all of my Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colleagues in the U.S. House of Representa- me in commending Will Quarles for his ac- tives, join me in recognizing the Keweenaw complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Peninsula Chamber of Commerce on its 50th ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam anniversary. highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Speaker, today I rise to honor Kinsey Kiriakos,

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Over his 17 years as Emergency gressman as I represent the people of Ten- f Coordinator for the town of Clarence, David nessee’s Sixth Congressional District. has been responsible for providing emergency While Kinsey grew up in southern California HONORING THE NEBRASKA FIRE- support and guidance on a number of large and far from the rolling hills of Tennessee, he FIGHTERS MUSEUM AND EDU- emergencies including chemical releases, ex- quickly proved himself to be an ambitious and CATION CENTER tremely heavy snow storms, a chemical plant creative addition to the staff, with a clear pas- explosion and fire, long term power outages sion for politics that rivals only his passion for HON. ADRIAN SMITH and sadly, because of the events on February the Los Angeles Dodgers. One of Kinsey’s OF NEBRASKA 12, 2009, a tragic plane crash. first tasks in the office was revamping my con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I’d like to extend my ap- preciation to David Bissonnette for his dedica- gressional Web site, and he put in long hours Tuesday, January 12, 2010 to get the job done well. His hard work and tion to the town of Clarence, and for his ac- dedication on that project has made my Web Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. I rise to honor the tions on the evening of February 12, 2009, site a more effective tool for communicating Nebraska Firefighters Museum and Education and the days following. with my constituents. Center in Kearney, Nebraska. In addition, I f Prior to joining my staff, Kinsey worked for also want to thank Linsay Schluntz and BANKRUPTCY NOT BAILOUTS Rep. BRAD SHERMAN and Sen. EVAN BAYH. Wayne Olson for their energy, dedication and Now, he is moving on to the next phase of his hard work in making the museum a reality. career. Kinsey departed my office on Friday The museum covers Nebraska’s firefighting HON. LAMAR SMITH for a new job as the Communications Director history from 1856 to the present and its exhib- OF TEXAS for the Joint Economic Committee, and I know its feature restored fire trucks, uniforms, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he looks forward to being involved in efforts to breathing equipment, fire extinguishers and Tuesday, January 12, 2010 get our nation’s economy back on track. His other various firefighting implements. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, experience with both the House and Senate, Additionally, I’m proud to note a portion of Americans have one word for Congress when and his easy rapport with reporters will serve the museum is dedicated to fire prevention it comes to more bailouts: ‘‘No!’’ Taxpayers him well in this new position. education and features interactive exhibits tar- want to hold accountable those who wrecked Madam Speaker, my staff and I have en- geted to school-age children. American companies and our economy—not joyed having Kinsey with us over the last year, Opened on August 14, 2009, the museum give them new, federal checking accounts. and we wish him all the best in his new posi- has seen more than 3000 visitors with many more expected to tour the facilities in the com- The Obama administration does not get the tion. He is young and talented, and I look for- message. What was its Christmas ‘‘present’’ ward to watching his professional skills con- ing months. Later this year, construction will begin on a memorial garden featuring several for taxpayers? A Christmas Eve gift of unlim- tinue to grow. ited bailout billions to Fannie Mae and Freddie f granite tablets with the engraved names of Nebraska firefighters who have dedicated their Mac. House Democrats don’t get the message ei- HONORING MRS. SUZANNE M. lives and safety to protecting their commu- ther. Just before Christmas, they rammed PILON FOR BEING AWARDED nities. THE PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR It has been a great honor of mine to work through a partisan financial ‘‘reform’’ bill to in- EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS with Nebraska’s firefighters and other emer- stitutionalize bailouts—not bury them. There is a common thread in the Demo- AND SCIENCE TEACHING AWARD gency personnel. The Nebraska Firefighters cratic gift-giving. It is Chicago-style patronage Museum is a reminder of the sacrifices and politics, rung up by the billions. Fannie and dedication these brave men and women make HON. CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEE Freddie’s patrons gladly drain taxpayer coffers to our state. OF NEW YORK to preserve these tools of liberal social policy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Meanwhile, as the latest academic study Tuesday, January 12, 2010 HONORING DAVID M. BISSONETTE, shows, politically connected banks get the Mr. LEE of New York. Madam Speaker, I EMERGENCY COORDINATOR FOR most bailouts. Little does it matter that these would like to congratulate Mrs. Suzanne M. THE TOWN OF CLARENCE, NEW were the institutions that brought us to the Pilon of Hilton, New York for being awarded YORK edge of ruin. Republicans and the American people have the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math- a better solution. Send the institutions that ematics and Science Teaching, the highest HON. CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEE have failed us to bankruptcy. There, account- recognition that a kindergarten through 12th- OF NEW YORK ability will carry the day—not patronage poli- grade mathematics or science teacher may re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tics. ceive for outstanding teaching in the United Tuesday, January 12, 2010 States. f A first and second grade science and math- Mr. LEE of New York. Madam Speaker, it is REPORTED WALL STREET BANK ematics teacher at Quest Elementary School with great appreciation that I recognize Mr. BONUSES in Hilton, Suzanne has been teaching at the David M. Bissonette, Emergency Coordinator Hilton Central School District for the past 14 for the town of Clarence, New York, for his HON. IKE SKELTON years. dedicated service to the community, specifi- OF MISSOURI Known for her strong motivational skills, Su- cally his efforts on the evening of February 12, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zanne also serves as a Teacher Leader for 2009. the Investigating Science program, is a Child On the evening of February 12, 2009, Conti- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Study Team Grade Level Leader, a Tech- nental Connection Flight 3407 crashed into a Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, I come nology Committee Representative, an Admin- home in the town of Clarence. Under the co- from Missouri—the Show-Me State—where istrative Team member, and a Parent-Teach- ordination of David, emergency personnel people conduct their lives with a sensible er-Student Organization Team Representative. from throughout Western New York responded skepticism and a great devotion to common Suzanne offers a daily science workshop to quickly to the scene of the accident and imme- sense and patriotism. her students and tries to weave science into diately went into action. Missourians pride themselves in being as many other subjects as she can. She con- A fulltime safety professional for more than straight shooters. They work hard and play by tinues to pursue many professional develop- 30 years, David’s experience and profes- the rules. They look at issues with a prag- ment activities and has previously been recog- sionalism in handling incident coordination al- matism that more Americans should possess. nized as the District Teacher of the Year for lowed emergency personnel to arrive on They, like I, have been angered by the greedy Quest School of Choice. scene in a matter of minutes, as well as ena- behavior of Wall Street tycoons who helped Suzanne is an exceptional educator and bling residents living in homes near the crash get our country into its current economic Western New York is fortunate to have her site the ability to quickly move to safety. mess. teaching in our community. I’d like to once A 27-year member of the Clarence Volun- Their anger is amplified when they hear again congratulate Suzanne on this wonderful teer Fire Department, David served in various news stories, as all Americans have in the

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Where is their OF NEW YORK tary Club of Toledo and was on the board of shared sense of sacrifice?’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Coalition for Housing and Homelessness I grew up during World War II. When this Tuesday, January 12, 2010 in Ohio from 1983 to 2003. In 1991, Inc. Mag- Nation was in trouble then, all Americans azine named her a finalist for the publication’s Mr. LEE of New York. Madam Speaker, it is stood together; all Americans made sac- prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award. with great pride that I pay tribute to Mr. Robert rifices—the working men and women of this Ammon for his 50 years of service as a mem- I first met Ruth in 1983, and was floored by country and the barons of industry. This cur- ber of the Corfu Fire Department in the village the way in which this remarkable woman rent crowd on Wall Street just doesn’t seem to of Corfu, New York. seized every opportunity to remind others to get that. And that is a shame. Over his five decades of service with the be both grateful and kind. ‘‘We would go to It was important for the government to help Department, Bob has held numerous leader- church,’’ her daughter Kimberly Arden Chan- save the American financial system from ruin. ship positions with the volunteer Department, dler recalled, ‘‘and on the way home, she It was close to going off a desperately high including President, Vice-President, Trustee, would drive us through neighborhoods where cliff in the autumn of 2008. That would have Chairman of Carnivals and Parade Chairman. people didn’t have as much as we did and told been devastating for the Missouri families I In addition to his various official leadership us how lucky we were.’’ It was a valuable les- represent. Was I angered that the government roles, Bob has also been instrumental in nu- son for Kimberly and her two siblings, and had to take emergency action? You bet I merous other community and fundraising Ruth dedicated her life to teaching it to every- events, including raising funds for the original was—as were the folks in whose shoes I one she encountered. Yet she never asked for building that housed the Corfu Fire Depart- stand each day in Washington. praise. She helped others not for her own self- ment and also for finalizing the sale of the De- Action was needed in large part because partment’s current facility. satisfaction or for recognition from the commu- Wall Street tycoons had gambled with risky Bob is a true hero who has risked his life nity, but because it was simply the fair and mortgage backed securities and because the countless times over the course of his service noble thing to do. The size and success of St. government was not shining its regulatory light to the department and community. The village Paul’s Community Center is a shining testa- fully on these risky investments. And, many of Corfu is fortunate to have the Corfu Fire ment to her perseverance, her zeal, and her Wall Street firms rewarded employees with ex- Department serving the community, and to overwhelming compassion. Ruth amazed me uberant pay packages based on get-rich-quick have had Bob as part of the department for as a freshman Congresswoman, and her financial transactions. the last 50 years. achievements continue to amaze me still. It is In February 2009, Congress directed Treas- Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join only right that she should now receive Amer- ury to review and set strict guidelines on exec- me in recognizing Bob Ammon’s 50 years of ica’s wholehearted gratitude and appreciation utive compensation at financial institutions re- dedicated service to the community. for her outstanding accomplishments and ex- ceiving assistance under the 2008 Emergency f traordinary life. Economic Stabilization Act. Treasury has been HONORING RUTH ARDEN Ruth will be greatly missed in Toledo: she doing that under the direction of Kenneth grew up there, raised her children there, and Feinberg, who runs the Office of the Special spent decades working to improve her home- Master on executive compensation at the de- HON. MARCY KAPTUR town. A graduate of Waite High School, the partment. OF OHIO University of Toledo, and Baldwin-Wallace IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am saddened that Congress would have to College, Ruth was preceded in death by her create a special office to help this greedy Tuesday, January 12, 2010 son, Kris Kontak. We offer our heartfelt condo- bunch find their moral compass. And, I am Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today lences to her daughters, Kimberly Arden even more saddened that Wall Street banks to honor the life of Ruth Arden, the longtime Chandler and Karen Kontak; son, K. Reynold would continue to think it appropriate to cut Executive Director of St. Paul’s Community Kontak; seven grandchildren; three great- enormous bonus checks when so many Amer- Center. Ruth was a passionate advocate for grandchildren; and her dear friend Jim ican families are out of work and many others the homeless, the impoverished, and for the Gottron. are very deeply concerned about their eco- welfare of the entire Toledo community. She nomic future. Can’t the Wall Street crowd see first became involved with the center in 1975, I know that Ruth’s family and friends are how their pay schemes are interpreted in mid- when, as the outreach director for St. Paul’s deeply comforted by the legacy she left behind dle America? Can’t they understand that their United Methodist Church, she took on the role and the memories they share. She helped so profits are occurring because the American of the center’s first director. Although the job many people over the course of her rich and people made serious sacrifices to right the Na- was initially supposed to have been tem- full life, and her efforts are ones for which all tion’s economic ship? porary, Ruth’s innate kindness, combined with of us are profoundly grateful. May she be blessed with a restful peace, and may we al- I am not yet convinced that the Treasury the state of Ohio’s decision to close mental ways remember the life and good deeds of Secretary, the Federal Reserve Chairman, or hospitals, meant that her stay at the center Ruth Arden. the President have worked hard enough to turned out to be much longer than expected. Those discharged from the hospitals ‘‘hovered press this compensation issue with the Wall Her achievements on behalf of our commu- into the doorways’’ at the center, noted St. Street community. That is why Congress has nity benefited others too often forgotten in our Paul’s co-director Marcia Langenderfer, and in been working on several bills to establish technologically pigeonholed society. She the face of such pressing need, Ruth simply more sensible policies in this area and in fi- painstakingly bestowed on our community a could not turn people away. nancial regulation more broadly. Over the next 34 years, Ruth transformed lasting endowment of vision and institutional I fully realize that American companies must St. Paul’s from a small operation in a church capacity to serve the homeless and forgotten retain good workers to be competitive in the basement into a $1.2 million organization that in the heart of Toledo. Indeed, Ruth gave this global marketplace and it takes pay to do that, served 100,000 meals annually and super- community heart. What was even more amaz- but I am angered that executives at firms that vised 12 transitional apartments as well as a ing was that she was of a position in life received federal taxpayer assistance do not 30-bed homeless shelter. ‘‘I think she would where this pursuit was not necessary to her possess the common sense to share in the have worked forever,’’ Ms. Langenderfer said, existence. Her conscience and spiritual mis- sacrifices being made by the American people adding that Ruth ‘‘was very strong-willed and sion impacted thousands of people for the bet- during this tough economic climate. I urge always determined to help this population.’’ ter. Her life stands as a bright star whose light them to take a step back and to reconsider Yet Ruth’s desire to make this world a bet- points the path for those wise enough to follow their actions. ter place was not limited to those whom she its gleam.

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Madam Speaker, I rise today to of a native Mississippian, Mr. Richard T. Wax. youngest person to do so. congratulate The AlternativePress.com as it Mr. Wax, 83, died Monday, January 4, 2010, Madam Speaker, I am honored to represent celebrates its one-year anniversary. at his home. such a fine young man who has dedicated The AlternativePress.com was launched in Mr. Wax was President of the Wax Com- himself to helping underprivileged children. It October 2008 and currently serves as New pany, founded in 1898 by N.T. Wax. The Wax inspires me that he has done so when he is Company was built on the foundation of serv- Jersey’s all-online alternative to local print only twelve years old himself. His age cer- ing Mississippi farmers. Mr. Wax joined the newspapers. company in 1948. He was elected President in tainly belies his maturity. I want to commend In my congressional district, The 1972 and spent over 50 years of service to this fine young man to all of our colleagues AlternativePress.com serves residents in the Mississippi agricultural industry. Mr. Wax and hold him as an example of the good that Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit was also former president of the Southern can be done by one dedicated individual. and Westfield and features a wide array of Seedsmen’s Association, the Southern Field news and information, from video streaming of Seed Council and was appointed by the Amer- f local high school sports events to real estate ican Seed Trade Association to the Panel of listings and restaurant reviews, to objective Arbitrators of the American Arbitration Asso- HONORING BOY SCOUT TROOP 623 local, regional and state news. ciation. OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN ON The AlternativePress.com is led by lifelong Mr. Wax was a devoted husband to ITS 90TH ANNIVERSARY New Jersey resident and Rutgers University Lewellen, and father to Barry, John, and Terry. graduate Michael M. Shapiro, who serves as Madam Speaker, with distinct honor and pride, the outlet’s chief executive officer and editor. I along with the citizens of Amory, Mississippi, HON. FRED UPTON I would like to congratulate Michael Shapiro sadly mourn the death of such an inspirational OF MICHIGAN and the entire AlternativePress.com team as it Mississippian. I want to personally thank him celebrates its one-year anniversary. I com- for his contributions. His memory will live on. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mend the whole team for its tremendous serv- f Tuesday, January 12, 2010 ice to the public. CONGRATULATIONS TO JON AND Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today CRYSTAL TAETS f to pay tribute to Boy Scout Troop 623 of Southwest Michigan, on the occasion of its RECOGNIZING THE GREATER FORT HON. LEONARD LANCE 90th anniversary. Boy Scout Troop 623 is WORTH MARTIN LUTHER KING, OF NEW JERSEY among the oldest in the nation with the ear- JR. HOLIDAY COMMITTEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liest records reporting a December 1919 Tuesday, January 12, 2010 founding, only three years after Congress HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to chartered the national organization. OF TEXAS congratulate Jon Taets, my legislative director, While the United States is home to many and his wife, Crystal, on the birth of their sec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accomplished and dedicated Boy Scout ond child. On Sunday, January 10, 2010 Jon Tuesday, January 12, 2010 and Crystal welcomed John Patrick ‘‘Jack’’ Troops, Troop 623 remains among the most Taets to their family. Little Jack was named in distinguished. The Troop has weathered sev- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, today I honor of Jon’s late grandfather, Jack Gillespie. eral difficulties including a 1931 fire that de- rise to recognize the Greater Fort Worth Mar- At birth, Jack Taets weighed 7 pounds 9 stroyed their camp on Lake Madron. The tin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Committee, for its ounces and measured 20 inches long, and will camp was rebuilt during difficult economic work on promoting and honoring the legacy of be welcomed home by his older sister, Eliza- times and has thrived ever since. Camp Martin Luther King, Jr. Since 1985, the Com- beth. Madron is still among the finest Scout camps mittee has held a Scholarship Awards Ban- f in the United States. quet, as well as a Fort Worth March/Parade, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. COMMENDING ZACH BONNER In the summer of 1961, Boy Scout Troop 623 became the first troop from West Michi- This organization is one of the oldest in our gan to serve as the Governor’s Honor Guard country that has a commitment to promoting HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS the legacy of one of our nation’s greatest civil and Ft. Mackinac guides when they took the OF FLORIDA rights leaders. In fact, the first Fort Worth Pa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES first of their annual weeklong trips to Mackinac rade honoring Dr. King was held one year be- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Island. The summer of 2010 will mark the 49th fore the national holiday was observed. consecutive trip the troop has taken, making This year, the Committee has several activi- Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I rise Troop 623 the longest serving troop in the today to congratulate Zach Bonner, one of my ties planned around the holiday, including a state. This trip is the highlight of a scout’s ca- young constituents whose humanitarian work Scholarship Banquet, a Gospel/Jazz Social, has earned him the Most Inspiring Person of reer. and a Parade and High School Band Exhi- the Year award from Beliefnet.com. Scouting is a tremendously rewarding activ- bition. All events are scheduled to be held dur- Zach created a charitable enterprise, the Lit- ity, something which I have learned firsthand ing the weekend of Saturday, January 16, tle Red Wagon Foundation, when he was from my time as a Troop 623 Scout. For the through Monday, January 18, 2010. eight years old to help children in need. Zach hundreds of former members of Troop 623, Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that has been doing humanitarian work since he their experiences with Scouting have equipped I rise today and recognize the Greater Fort was just six years old, handing out water from them to become responsible citizens and lead- Worth Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Com- his red wagon after a hurricane. He has raised mittee for their commitment to upholding the ers in the communities that they now call money to help provide meals to needy families legacy of Dr. King. I am proud to represent home. The values learned as a Scout are irre- during the holidays and has donated needed this charitable organization and the City of school supplies to children from lower-income placeable, and the lives of those who have Fort Worth in the United States House of Rep- families. Scouting training bear tribute to their training. resentatives.

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LUNGREN enlisted advisor to five group commanders mittee Liaison, Ethics Committee member, OF CALIFORNIA and 16 squadron commanders concerning the Texas Municipal League Board Representa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES force management and combat readiness of tive, North Texas Representative, and News- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 over 1,900 Airmen. letter Committee Chair. She also received the During his time at Fairchild Air Force Base, prestigious Outstanding Service Award and Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California. he has improved the overall well-being and was recognized as Outstanding Finance Offi- Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and morale of Airmen. Chief Nordel has worked cer in 1998. honor Arthur Price for his 28 years of service. hard for the Airmen at Fairchild by holding the As a member of the Rotary Club of Hurst- Art Price was born in Escondido, California, first-ever Single Airman’s Summit. In addition, Euless-Bedford, she has served as the Treas- October 13, 1951 to Arthur and Betty Price. he played a key roll in working with the De- urer, Secretary, Vice President, and President. He graduated from Ramona High School in partment of Defense and Congress to secure She was also awarded the Outstanding Serv- 1969, then Grossmont Jr. College and Cali- funding for a physical training center which will ice award for this organization in 1999 and fornia State University, Sacramento—earning improve quality of life for installation’s Airmen was named Rotarian of the year during 2005– a B.A. in Criminal Justice. and provides a means to repair a snow dam- 2006. Art met Kathryn Price and was married on aged structure. Finally, Chief Nordel has Anita has received many awards based on August 18, 1974. He graduated from P.O.S.T. helped pave the way for a successful BRAC her knowledge, merit, commitment and integ- in 1980 and was hired as a District Attorney mandated Total Force Integration initiatives rity as a public servant and humanitarian. Investigator for the Sacramento County District between the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and the Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that Attorney’s Office. On June 15, 1981, he was 141st Washington Air National Guard. I rise today and recognize Anita Thetford for hired as the Chief Investigator for the Amador Madam Speaker, Chief Master Sergeant her years of dedication and selfless service to County District Attorney’s Office, and has David R. Nordel’s selfless dedication to his the City of Hurst. I am proud to represent her faithfully served five District Attorney Adminis- country is honorable and worthy of recogni- and the City of Hurst in the United States trations as Chief Investigator since then. tion. I thank Chief Nordel, his wife Pat, and House of Representatives. Art played a key role in assisting the District their two children Dave and Dominic. They are Attorney in receiving the Auto Insurance f a true Air Force Family and I salute the entire Fraud, Workers’ Compensation Fraud, and family for their continued commitment, sac- HONORING JIMMIE JENKINS ON Elder Abuse grant programs, and Art’s influ- rifice, and contribution to this great Nation. I HIS RETIREMENT FROM FAIR- ence was critical in forging an alliance be- wish Chief Nordel and his family great suc- FAX COUNTY, VA tween the District Attorney’s Office and the cess as they continue their Air Force journey. Department of Social Services to combat wel- They will all truly be missed at Fairchild Air HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY fare fraud in our community. Force Base. OF VIRGINIA In 2002, Art was recognized by his peers as the Amador County Peace Officer of the Year. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES At the time of his retirement, Art was the long- RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 est serving District Attorney Chief Investigator TIONS OF ANITA THETFORD Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- in the State of California, recognized statewide er, I rise to honor the exemplary public service as a leader in law enforcement. Art has also HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS of Jimmie Jenkins, whose leadership and con- been active in the state law enforcement com- OF TEXAS tributions in the field of wastewater manage- munity through his work with the California IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment made him a vital resource to local gov- District Attorney Investigator’s Association, ernments in Northern Virginia and across the serving as president in 1999–2000. Tuesday, January 12, 2010 nation. Art’s greatest legacy is his service to the Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise Jimmie Jenkins is retiring as director of the community, having served as soccer coach, today in recognition of Anita Thetford of Hurst, Fairfax County Department of Public Works President of the Mother Lode Youth Soccer Texas. After twenty-nine years of dedicated and Environmental Services, capping a 33- League, fundraiser for the Amador Polar service, she will be retiring from her current year career in which he helped shaped the Bears swim team and the Amador High post for the City of Hurst. county’s building, environmental and inspec- School Volleyball team, Project Leader for the Anita has devoted her time to the City of tion services. This actually is the second time Sierra Eagles 4–H, Food Chairman for Sober Hurst since December 1980, and has since Jimmie has retired from Fairfax County. He Grad, member of the Jackson Lions and other held designations as Certified Governmental originally retired in 2001 from the county’s positions for worthy causes. Finance Officer and Registered Tax Assessor wastewater division, but he returned in 2004 Art is a devoted family man and father to and Collector. For the past 19 years, she has to oversee the entire public works agency. five children—Arthur, Janice, Cheryl, Victoria, served her community as the Director of Fi- I had the great pleasure of working with and John—and grandfather to four—Arthur, nance and has provided expert guidance in Jimmie during my 14 years on the Fairfax Kaitlyn, Timothy, and David. the financial arena during her tenure. Under County Board of Supervisors, including 5 as I am pleased to recognize and congratulate her leadership, the City of Hurst has earned chairman. When retirement notices would Art Price for his dedication towards the District the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award come before the board, my colleagues and I Attorney’s Office, local law enforcement, and for 19 consecutive years and is one of only often would say in good humor that someone the citizens of Amador County. five cities in the United States and Canada to should pass a law prohibiting such decisions f receive a rating of ‘‘Especially Notable’’ in because we could not bear to part with such CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT DAVID three budget award categories for a single dedicated and talented people. We actually R. NORDEL OUTSTANDING SERV- year. succeeded in Jimmie’s case by luring him out ICE AT FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE Anita’s efforts are known to have maintained of retirement once, but it looks like he is seri- BASE the City of Hurst’s financial ratings, earned ous this time. lower bond interests ratings and reduced prop- Jimmie built a reputation in Fairfax as a HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS erty tax rates. This has bolstered Hurst’s charismatic ‘‘can do’’ manager, known for his growth of new and existing businesses. direct ‘‘tell-it-like-it-is’’ style and his unabashed OF WASHINGTON Anita graduated cum laude from the Univer- support for his alma matter, Virginia Tech, as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sity of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in evidenced by his large collection of maroon Tuesday, January 12, 2010 business administration. She has also earned and orange ties. Jimmie began his career in Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Madam her Associates degree through Tarrant County the former Department of Environmental Man- Speaker, I rise today to recognize United Community College. Currently, Anita is com- agement in 1973 as a structural engineer, re- States Air Force Chief Master Sergeant David pleting a Master of Arts in Christian Education viewing plans for compliance with the building R. Nordel for his outstanding service while sta- and Childhood Ministry from Dallas Baptist code. He has held several positions within the tioned at Fairchild Air Force Base. University. wastewater management area, including the

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:10 Jan 13, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12JA8.016 E12JAPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS January 12, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E11 director of the Wastewater Treatment Plant has completed energy improvements on over tyrannical leaders cannot be trusted with nu- and the position of director of the Systems En- 13,000 homes. CAPRW invested funds from clear weapons. Now, as this brutal regime gineering and Monitoring Division, from which the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act comes ever closer to the development of a nu- he retired in 2001. After returning to Fairfax to expand the number of homes weatherized clear weapon the international community, act- County in 2004, Jimmie successfully steered in our community by more than three times. ing through the United Nations Security Coun- the Department of Public Works and Environ- As a result, the community benefited from new cil, must use sanctions to pressure Iran to mental Services with his extensive institutional jobs, a cleaner environment, and lower energy stop their nuclear program. This is in the self- knowledge. costs for working class families. interest of all the permanent members of the During my tenure as chairman of the county These Recovery Act investments are Security Council. The stability of the entire re- board, Jimmie was instrumental in advancing strengthening our community by allowing gion would be threatened if Iran were to de- major initiatives to establish Green building Community Action Agencies to build on the velop a nuclear weapon as other leaders standards and expand storm water manage- legacy begun in 1964 as part of President would certainly decide that a nuclear Iran on ment efforts. We dedicated the value of one Johnson’s Economic Opportunity Act, which their doorstep would necessitate a nuclear penny on the local tax rate to address critical served as a major step in the war on poverty. program of their own. Iran has been given needs, including stream and dam restoration, Today, Community Action Agencies continue until the end of this year by President Obama rehabilitation of our aging infrastructure and to provide a wide variety of services to those to negotiate in good faith. The clock is ticking master planning of our 30 watersheds to pro- living in poverty. In addition to weatherization down, and when we reach midnight on De- tect them for future generations. Jimmie also efforts, local agencies also offer energy assist- cember 31st, billions around the world will cel- played a major role in laying the foundation for ance, Head Start and Early Head Start pro- ebrate the dawning of a new year. For the implementing the board’s bold 20-year Envi- grams, training programs for job training, fi- brutal Iranian regime, it will mean that their ronmental Vision. nancial literacy, and education, as well as sen- window of opportunity has slammed shut. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ior nutrition programs. These efforts build They will have sealed their fate. Either they me in honoring the many accomplishments of stronger communities by providing opportuni- will have joined the nations of the world to cre- Jimmie Jenkins as he brings his distinguished ties for families to work towards economic ate a more peaceful 21st century, or they will career with Fairfax County to an end. The ef- independence. be facing the political and economic con- forts of Jimmie and those who work with him Madam Speaker, in honor of the recognition sequences of their own actions. largely happen behind the scenes, but the tan- by the U.S. Department of Energy of Min- gible benefits can be seen throughout our nesota’s Weatherization Programs as one of f community on a daily basis, from the sophisti- the top in the Nation, I am pleased to submit HONORING THE 2009 CHESAPEAKE cated treatment of wastewater to the more fre- this statement for the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD BAY FOUNDATION’S ENVIRON- quent use of low impact development prac- recognizing this achievement and the hard MENTAL EDUCATORS OF THE tices to the improving health of the stream work and dedication of our Community Action YEAR near your home. I am proud to have worked Agencies in fighting poverty. with Jimmie and thankful that our community f will benefit from his contributions for years to HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY come. PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF VIRGINIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS Tuesday, January 12, 2010 HONORING MINNESOTA COMMU- OF CALIFORNIA NITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OR- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GANIZATIONS FOR SUCCESS AT er, I rise today to honor three principals from WEATHERIZING HOMES Tuesday, January 12, 2010 public schools in my district: Ms. Debra Lane Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, of Rolling Valley Elementary School; Mr. Sal HON. BETTY McCOLLUM on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, the House Rivera of Flint Hill Elementary; and Mr. OF MINNESOTA electronic voting system recorded the insertion Dwayne Young of Centreville Elementary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and removal of my voting card for rollcall vote School. These principals have shown a re- No. 977, on motion to suspend the rules and markable commitment to environmental edu- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 pass S. 1472, the Human Rights Enforcement cation, actively incorporating it into their own Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise to Act of 2009. curricula and seeking to promote it across honor the many workers and contractors who However, it did not record my vote of ‘‘aye’’ Fairfax County. All three have increased out- are part of Minnesota Community Action Part- on this bill. door learning opportunities for students and nership weatherization programs. Minnesota is I have long been a fervent advocate for teachers in their schools and were instru- being honored this week by the U.S. Depart- human rights and want to ensure the record- mental in establishing a teacher professional ment of Energy as one of the top five States ing of my support for this important measure. development program focusing on the Chesa- in the country for its work utilizing American f peake Bay for Fairfax principals and teachers. Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to They are helping to teach children new weatherize homes. IRAN REFINED PETROLEUM ways to engage academically and behavior- The installation of blower doors, energy effi- SANCTIONS ACT OF 2009 ally, while fostering a stronger sense of com- cient water heaters and furnaces, improved in- munity and connectedness to their sur- sulation, and energy efficient windows is vital SPEECH OF roundings. Through their efforts they have in- work that saves energy, saves money, and HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS creased environmental awareness and pro- helps low-income households. During the last OF NEW JERSEY moted stewardship in younger generations, year, Minnesota Community Action Partner- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES benefiting the Chesapeake Bay by educating ship organizations have used American Re- about the dangerous effects of pollution. covery and Reinvestment Act funds to help Tuesday, December 15, 2009 The Chesapeake Bay Foundation recog- weatherize an additional 17,000 homes. These Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, the Iran nized their dedication by naming them 2009 investments are saving families an average of Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act offers the Environmental Educators of the Year. This an- $350 in energy costs this year and keeping Iranian regime a clear choice; either Iran can nual award, dating back more than a decade, them warm during Minnesota’s coldest discontinue its nuclear weapons program or recognizes individuals in the field of education months. the Iranian economy will be severely disrupted within the Chesapeake Bay watershed who I have seen the benefits of this work first- by these tough new economic sanctions. As have contributed significantly to our under- hand through the Community Action Partner- we have seen over recent months, the Iranian standing of the Bay ecosystem through an ship of Ramsey and Washington Counties, regime has proven to be openly and appall- academic program. CAPRW, which serves a majority of my con- ingly despotic. After falsifying election results, Madam Speaker, on behalf of myself and stituents. Under the guidance of Executive Di- the Iranian leadership crushed the political op- my constituents, I ask that my colleagues join rector Clarence Hightower, CAPRW has been position with brutal violence which was broad- me in congratulating Ms. Lane, Mr. Rivera, able to serve over 200,000 low-income house- cast to every corner of the world. We have and Mr. Young for this recognition and thank- holds each year, and over the past 30 years seen what this regime is capable of, and these ing them for their service.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:10 Jan 13, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12JA8.022 E12JAPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 12, 2010 HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF extraordinary; operating around the world, less mission most often quietly executed and JOANN C. TADLOCK often behind-the-lines, in some of the most re- unheralded. For those in today’s USASOC, mote and hostile regions on the planet. The the pace is fast, the challenges great, and mo- HON. WALTER B. JONES command’s operations and range of military rale and job satisfaction have seldom been OF NORTH CAROLINA contributions reads like a travel guide to Amer- greater. The command’s motto, ‘‘Without Equal’’, captures the spirit of its personnel and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ica’s foreign policy; Eastern Europe, the Bal- kans, Rwanda, Haiti, the Philippines, Somalia, their commitment to maintaining the world’s Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Columbia, Afghanistan and Iraq—to name just finest ground special operations force. Mr. JONES. Madam Speaker, I have the a few. The command’s missions, however, have privilege of representing the wonderful people At more than 27,000 personnel, USASOC is not come without a sizable cost in lives lost. of the third district of North Carolina, which in- only 5 percent of the U.S. Army. However, In the eight years since the start of Operation cludes hundreds of military families and civil- USASOC is the largest of the service compo- Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Free- ians that work for our military. nents that make up U.S. Special Operations dom, 244 of USASOC’s personnel have made Today, I would like to honor one such civil- Command, USSOCOM, and provides approxi- the ultimate sacrifice. Their names are cast in ian—Mrs. Joann C. Tadlock will retire from the mately 70 percent of the special operations bronze on a wall in USASOC’s Memorial Naval Air Systems Command, Fleet Readi- personnel in Central Command’s theater and Plaza at Fort Bragg, NC. ness Center East, Cherry Point, North Caro- approximately 63 percent of America’s total In summary, the performance and contribu- lina on February 3, 2010. overseas military commitments. USASOC pro- tions of Army Special Operations Forces in the Mrs. Tadlock’s distinguished government ca- vides trained and ready Army special oper- Central Command theater of operations and reer spans over 31 years, a career that is full ations forces to support the Geographic Com- around the world have been nothing short of of achievements and accolades that greatly batant Commanders, GCC, the Theater Spe- magnificent. Whether in the combat theaters, reflect upon her and upon the organizations cial Operations Commands, TSOC, and Am- Iraq and Afghanistan, the Philippines, Trans- with which she has served. bassadors throughout the world. Sahara Africa or wherever friends and part- In April of 1978, Mrs. Tadlock began her Today the operations tempo for Army Spe- ners find themselves challenged by the forces Federal career as a Clerk for the Department cial Operations has never been greater, and is of disintegration, oppression and extremism, of the Interior, holding progressively respon- unlikely to decrease in the near future. Army Special Operators from across the Com- sible administrative positions within the De- USASOC currently has soldiers deployed on mand’s formations are unquestionably among partment of the Interior and the Naval Air Sys- 103 missions in 56 countries around the world, America’s most relevant answer to the threats tems Command. and is operating across the spectrum of our Nation faces. Mrs. Tadlock returned to school and earned lethality and influence. On any given day ele- U.S. Army Special Operations Command is her bachelor’s and master’s degrees and be- ments of 3 of the 5 active duty Special Forces honored to play its role within the finest, most came a Personnel Management and Equal groups, units from the 2 National Guard Spe- capable Army and Joint Special Operations Employment Opportunity Intern. cial Forces Groups, 1 ranger battalion, some Force ever to serve our great Country. May Mrs. Tadlock subsequently served as the 36 special operations aircraft, and more than God bless them all. principal classifier for the Human Resources 35 civil affairs teams and 35 Psychological f Office, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Operations Teams and Sustainment Brigade BRIAN J. HAUG IS PROMOTED TO and has most recently served as Total Force logistics units are deployed around the world. LIEUTENANT COLONEL IN THE leader and Navy’s Multi-Trade expert in sup- Currently 222 of the Army’s 228 CONUS- UNITED STATES AIR FORCE porting the Fleet’s best interests. based Special Forces operational detach- Madam Speaker, I am very proud of Mrs. ments ‘‘A’’, ODA, are committed to supporting HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS Joann Tadlock and I thank her on her many operations worldwide, either deployed or pre- OF WASHINGTON years of service to our great Nation and our paring for deployment. USASOC’s ability to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES military. Her contributions to the Department of manage the high operations tempo is directly Navy will be missed as she moves forward to attributable to the caliber of its personnel, cur- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 new and exciting opportunities. rently the best the Nation has ever seen and Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Madam I would like to ask my colleagues to join me at the heart of Army Special Operations’ ex- Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brian J. in congratulating Mrs. Joann Tadlock on such traordinary capabilities. Haug on his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel an extraordinary career. That range of skills within USASOC is em- in the United States Air Force. Mrs. Tadlock epitomizes the dedication and braced by a spectrum of Army unconventional Lieutenant Colonel Haug earned his com- professionalism that make our Federal Gov- units, with legendary bloodlines running back mission through the Air Force Reserve Officer ernment a model all over the world. to Roger’s Rangers, the Devil’s Brigade and Training Corps, AFROTC, program at South- God bless Joann, all of our troops, and may the OSS, among others. The seven principle east Missouri State University. He began his God continue to bless America. units that make up today’s USASOC include Air Force career as a Minuteman III Interconti- f the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center nental Ballistic Missile crew commander/in- and School, U.S. Army Special Forces Com- structor at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming. There, TRIBUTE TO THE USASOC mand, 75th Ranger Regiment, 160th Special he was responsible to national command au- Operations Aviation Regiment, 4th Psycho- thorities for the positive control, operation, and HON. MIKE McINTYRE logical Operations Group, 95th Civil Affairs Bri- security of 50 ICBMs maintained on constant OF NORTH CAROLINA gade, and the 528th Sustainment Brigade. 24-hour nuclear alert status. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President Barack Obama has stated in his From 1999 to 2002, Lieutenant Colonel agenda for defense, ‘‘We must build up our Haug was the assistant professor of aero- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 special operations forces, civil affairs, informa- space studies and commandant of cadets for Mr. MCINTYRE. Madam Speaker, I rise tion operations and other units and capabili- the AFROTC program at the University of today to pay tribute to the U.S. Army Special ties.’’ The demand for special operations per- Southern California. Lieutenant Colonel Haug Operations Command, USASOC, which cele- sonnel, skills and training remain high. Faced was directly responsible for the selection, edu- brates 20 years of service to the Army and with often desperate, unconventional enemies cation, and professional development of Air Nation. Having been at war for over one-third our approaches for defeating them involve un- Force officer candidates. His comprehensive of that time, the men and women of USASOC wavering commitment combined with unique unit program developments earned him ‘‘Edu- continue to make great contributions world- unconventional skills. cation Officer of the Year’’ distinction for the wide with an operations tempo that has never That range of USASOC’s expertise ensures AFROTC Southwest Region, which includes been greater.Operating with a strong roadmap the Army’s special operations forces can exe- thirty-two major colleges and universities. for development, USASOC remains committed cute the most lethal, highly complex and sen- In September 2002, Lieutenant Colonel to maintaining the world’s finest ground spe- sitive special operations, wage unconventional Haug joined the ‘‘Schreiver Team’’ as a mem- cial operations force. USASOC’s personnel warfare, conduct high risk helicopter oper- ber of the 2d Space Operations Squadron at take quiet professional pride in executing each ations, or prosecute civil military and influence Schreiver AFB, Colorado. As a global posi- mission with excellence, honor and valor. operations. tioning system crew commander, he captured Since its inception on December 1, 1989, Few commands can match USASOC’s con- back-to-back ‘‘Crew of the Quarter’’ titles be- the pace of USASOC’s operations has been tributions over the past two decades, its count- fore assuming command of the operations

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Southwest Michigan is very fortunate Rick part with such dedicated and talented people, In 2005, Lieutenant Colonel Haug was re- Smiedendorf stayed close to home. Thou- and that certainly is the case here. quested to be the chief, GPS Operations sands of people have been impacted by his Verdia began his career in Fairfax in 1978 Branch at the Pentagon. In this assignment, hard work and commitment to crime preven- as Executive Assistant to the County Execu- he was responsible for the GPS and nuclear tion and keeping the public safe. I salute his tive, which made him the primary liaison be- detection system future year defense program efforts and thank him for his service in my tween the county executive’s office and the funding, which helped define current and fu- hometown of St. Joseph. I wish Sergeant Rick Board of Supervisors. He soon began working ture space-based navigation systems require- all the best in the future. with the county’s human services agencies and in 1981 was appointed to his current posi- ments. In 2007, Lieutenant Colonel Haug was f selected to the Air Force LegislativeFellowship tion as deputy county executive. During a ca- program where he served in my office as an H.R. 3590, THE SERVICE MEMBERS reer spanning more than three decades, advisor on military and veteran issues. HOME OWNERSHIP TAX ACT Verdia oversaw the expansion and delivery of Lieutenant Colonel Haug was tasked to the a wide array of services to meet the diverse Air Force Global Strike Command, provisional HON. IKE SKELTON needs of Fairfax County’s population. Verdia was responsible for every facet of the human staff in January 2009. As deputy director of OF MISSOURI services portfolio, which included the depart- plans & programs, he was instrumental in es- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments of health; community and recreation tablishing the programmatic framework for the Tuesday, January 12, 2010 services; housing and community develop- Air Force’s first new major command in 27 ment; family services; juvenile and domestic years. Today, Lieutenant Colonel Haug is the Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, on August 17, 2009, I became a cosponsor of H.R. 3590, relations court services; human rights; commu- chief, Space Force Programming Branch, nity services board, which includes behavioral Space Superiority and Global Integrated Intel- the Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act. This legislation, which passed the House and mental health; homelessness; and much ligence, under the deputy chief of staff, Stra- more. He was the architect of a coordinated tegic Plans and Programs at the Pentagon. In of Representatives on October 8, 2009, by a vote of 416 to 0, was designed to make cer- service delivery system that has become a re- this job, he evaluates, analyzes, and inte- gional and national model. tain changes in the tax code to assist mem- grates space capability requirements, while During his tenure, the county’s population bers of the military in becoming homeowners. providing resource prioritization recommenda- doubled, increasing the demands for new and tions for the Air Force space portfolio to the Thankfully, the legal changes envisioned in basic services. Verdia was one of the first to Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff. H.R. 3590 were included in a different bill to recognize that the county alone could not Madam Speaker, on behalf of Congress and extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit that meet the multitude of needs, and he led a the United States of America, I would like to received bipartisan support and was signed successful effort to cultivate the network of recognize Lieutenant Colonel Brian J. Haug into law by the President. nonprofit, faith, business, school and other for his promotion in the United States Air After the military tax issue was resolved, the local partners that now comprise the safety Force. Lieutenant Colonel Haug as been an Senate Majority Leader used H.R. 3590 as the net of our community. Behind his soft-spoken asset not only to the United States Air Force legislative vehicle to pass health care reform. leadership was an unwavering passion for but to the people of Washington State, and it On December 23, 2009, the Senate adopted a people, which along with his infectious opti- has been an honor and privileged to work with manager’s amendment to H.R. 3590 which re- mism and laughter, motivated people from all him. I wish him great success as he continues moved the provisions of the bill as it passed sectors of the community to want to be a part his Air Force journey. the House and replaced them with provisions of improving the lives of others and maintain- f of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care ing the critical investments we made in Fairfax Act. The amendment also changed the title of County. CONGRATULATING SERGEANT the bill. When I was chairman of the county board, RICK SMIEDENDORF A public search of legislation I have cospon- Verdia was instrumental in advancing major sored in the 111th Congress shows that I am initiatives to address the lack of affordable HON. FRED UPTON a cosponsor of the original H.R. 3590. I take housing, the needs of our growing senior pop- OF MICHIGAN this opportunity to clarify that I cosponsored ulation and the challenges of homelessness. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and voted for the Service Members Home In each of these cases, we hosted community Ownership Tax Act, not the Patient Protection Tuesday, January 12, 2010 summits, assembled task forces of community and Affordable Care Act. stakeholders and developed action plans with Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today f measurable outcomes. We preserved more to congratulate Sergeant Rick Smiedendorf of than 2,000 affordable housing units for low- HONORING VERDIA L. HAYWOOD the St. Joseph Police Department who is retir- and moderate-income families that otherwise ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM ing after 31 years of outstanding service. Ser- would have been lost to redevelopment pres- FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA geant Smiedendorf has had a deep and last- sures from the marketplace. We opened a ing impact on the St. Joseph community, es- new family homeless shelter, initiated a 10 pecially in his work with young people. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY year plan to prevent and end homelessness A native of Niles, Michigan, Sergeant OF VIRGINIA using the ‘‘housing first’’ model, and created a Smiedendorf is a graduate of Western Michi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES new office to oversee its implementation. We gan University and began his career in St. Jo- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 expanded the mission of our Agency on Aging seph in 1979. Rick was a tireless advocate in with a 50+Action Plan that laid out more than the area of crime prevention. He started a Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- 60 recommendations for improving the quality number of programs in the department, includ- er, I rise to honor one of the finest public serv- of life for our exploding senior population—in- ing the Crime Prevention Unit, the Neighbor- ants in Fairfax County and Northern Virginia’s cluding expanded health and transportation hood Watch program, the Dedicated Officer history for a 32-year career in which he shep- services and volunteer opportunities. Also dur- Program in the elementary schools, and the herded regional efforts to provide for the basic ing this time, Verdia oversaw a complete rede- Community Child Watch. Generations of chil- needs of children and families throughout our sign of our Community Services Board model, dren knew him as Officer Rick, or Sergeant community. through which we provide mental health, men- Rick, or McGruff the Crime Dog. Verdia L. Haywood will retire Jan. 19, 2010, tal retardation, and alcohol and drug preven- Throughout his career, Sergeant Rick con- from his role as deputy county executive for tion and intervention services. These are just nected prevention and law enforcement pro- human services, but his legacy—in terms of a sampling of Verdia’s accomplishments that grams to the residents of Southwest Michigan. services, mentoring and partnerships—will en- will have a profound and lasting impact on our He helped organize the local National Night dure. I had the great pleasure of working with community. Out program, and the Community Emergency Verdia during my 14 years of service on the Prior to his service in Fairfax County, Verdia Response Team. He was named Officer of Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, including spent a few years working with the City of

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Next Meeting of the SENATE (2) H. Res. 969—Congratulating Mark Ingram on win- 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 19 ning the 2009 Heisman Trophy; (3) H. Res. 862—Con- gratulating the staff, students, and faculty at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy; (4) H. Res.—Con- Senate Chamber gratulating North Central College; (5) H. Res. 1002— Honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Program for Tuesday: Senate will meet in a pro forma Jr. and encouraging the continued commitment to Martin session. Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service; (6) H. Res. 860—Supporting the initiatives of Chicago Wilder- ness and the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights; (7) H.R. Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3892—The ‘‘E.V. Wilkins Post Office’’ Designation Act; 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 13 (8) H.R. 4139—The ‘‘Sergeant Matthew L. Ingram Post Office’’ Designation Act; (9) S. 692—To provide that claims of the United States to certain documents relating House Chamber to Franklin Delano Roosevelt shall be treated as waived Program for Wednesday: Disposition of the President’s and relinquished in certain circumstances; (10) H.R. 2646—Government Accountability Office Improvement Veto of H.J. Res. 64—Making Further Continuing Ap- Act; and (11) H.R. 3237—To enact certain laws relating propriations for Fiscal Year 2010. Consideration of the to national and commercial space programs as title 51, following suspensions: (1) H. Res. 981—Supporting con- United States Code, ‘‘National and Commercial Space tinued political and economic development in Ukraine; Programs’’.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Davis, Susan A., Calif., E11 McMorris Rodgers, Cathy, Wash., E10, E12 Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E5 Owens, William L., N.Y., E6 Adler, John H., N.J., E3, E4, E6 Gordon, Bart, Tenn., E6 Quigley, Mike, Ill., E5 Andrews, Robert E., N.J., E11 Graves, Sam, Mo., E3, E3, E4, E4, E4, E5, E5, E5, E6 Roskam, Peter J., Ill., E6 Bilirakis, Gus M., Fla., E9 Jones, Walter B., N.C., E12 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E7, E13 Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E9, E10 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E8 Capuano, Michael E., Mass., E3 Lance, Leonard, N.J., E9, E9 Smith, Adrian, Nebr., E7, E14 Childers, Travis W., Miss., E9 Lee, Christopher John, N.Y., E7, E7, E8 Smith, Lamar, Tex., E7 Chu, Judy, Calif, E5 Lungren, Daniel E., Calif., E10 Stupak, Bart, Mich., E3, E6 Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E10, E11, E13 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E11 Upton, Fred, Mich., E9, E13 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E4 McIntyre, Mike, N.C., E12

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