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E 1936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 12, 1995 (R-VA), Bill Goodling (R-PA), Bart Gordon AZ), Bart Stupak (D–MI), and (R– tober 22–29, 1995 as, World Population Aware- (D-TN), Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Jim Green- MO). ness Week in the State of Indiana. wood (R-PA), Gil Gutknecht (R-MN), Ralph Representatives John Tanner (D–TN), In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set Hall (D-TX), Mel Hancock (R-MO), Jane Har- Randy Tate (R–WA), Billy Tauzin (D–LA), my hand and caused to be affixed the Great man (D-CA), J. (R-IL), Alcee Charles Taylor (R–NC), Frank Tejeda (D– Seal of the State of Indiana at the Capitol in Hastings (D-FL), James Hayes (D-LA), J.D. TX), Bennie Thompson (D–MS), Ray Thorn- Indianapolis on this 29th day of September, Hayworth (R-AZ), Joel Hefley (R-CO), and ton (D–AR), Karen Thurman (D–FL), Peter 1995. (R-CA). Torkildsen (R–MA), Robert Torricelli (D– f Representatives Earl Hilliard (D-AL), Mau- NJ), Edolphus Towns (D–NY), Walter R. rice Hinchey (D-NY), David Hobson (R-OH), Tucker III (D–CA), Robert Underwood (D– HAMPSHIRE CHEMICAL Pete Hoekstra (R-MI), (D-PA), GU), Fred Upton (R–MI), Peter Visclosky (D– CORPORATION HONORED (D-CA), John Hostettler (R-IN), IN), Bruce Vento (D–MN), Amo Houghton (R-NY), (D-MD), (D–MO), Enid Waldholtz (R–UT), Robert Duncan Hunter (R-CA), Tim Hutchinson (R- Walker (R–PA), James Walsh (R–NY), Zach HON. KEN BENTSEN AR), (R-IL), Ernest Istook (R- Wamp (R–TX), Mike Ward (D–KY), J.C. OF OK), Andy Jacobs (D-IN), Sheila Jackson-Lee Watts (R–OK), (D–CA), Curt IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (D-TX), William Jefferson (D-LA), Nancy Weldon (R–PA), Dave Weldon (R–FL), Jerry Johnson (R-CT), (R-TX), Tim Weller (R–IL), Rick White (R–WA), Edward Thursday, October 12, 1995 Johnson (D-SD), Harry Johnston (D-FL), Whitfield (R–KY), Bob Wise (D–WV), Frank Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- Walter Jones, Jr. (R-NC), (D- Wolf (R–VA), C.W. Bill Young (R–FL), Don PA), Marcy Keptur (D-OH), Sue Kelly (R- nize Hampshire Chemical Corp. of Deer Park, Young (R–AK), and Dick Zimmer (R–NY). TX, which was recently selected by the Deer NY), Joseph Kennedy (D-MA), Patrick Ken- Total—285 members. nedy (D-RI), Peter King (R-NY), Jack Kings- Park Chamber of Commerce as the Industry ton (R-GA), and Scott Klug (R-WI). SENATE MEMBERS of the Year for 1995. Representatives Jim Kolbe (R-AZ), John Senators (R–MO), Ben Hampshire Chemical Corp. is an inter- LaFalce (D-NY), Ray LaHood (R-IL), Tom Nighthorse Campbell (R–CO), Thad Cochran national specialty chemical company with Lantos (D-CA), (R-OK), Rick (R–MS), Bennett Johnston (D–LA), Jon Kyle more than 150 employees at its Deer Park (R–AZ), Joseph Lieberman (D–CT), Trent Lazio (R-NY), Jim Leach (R-IA), Jerry Lewis plant. This facility opened in 1982 and pro- (R-CA), John Lewis (D-GA), Ron Lewis (R- Lott (R–MS), Connie Mack (R–FL), Carol KY), Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), John Linder Moseley-Braun (D–IL), Frank Murkowski (R– duces dispersing agents, chelating agents, (R-GA), William Lipinski (D-IL), Bob Living- AR), Charles Robb (D–VA), Olympia Snowe and glycine. These agents are used in the ston (R-LA), Frank Lo Biondo (R-NJ), Zoe (R–ME), Strom Thurmond (R–SC), and Paul construction industry, the production of syn- Lofgren (D-CA), James Longley (R-ME), Nita Wellstone (D–MN). thetic rubber, and the leather tanning industry. Lowey (D-NY), Frank Lucas (R-OK), William f Glycine is utilized in the food and pharma- Luther (D-MN), Bill McCollum (R-FL), Jim ceutical industries and is used primarily to McCrery (R-LA), Joe McDade (R-PA), John INDIANA PROCLAMATION mask the bitter aftertaste of artificial sweeten- McHugh (R-NY), Scott McInnis (R-CO), Mi- ers and to add stability to certain essential vi- chael McNulty (D-NY), (D- NY), Thomas Manton (D-NY), and Don HON. LEE H. HAMILTON tamins. Manzullo (R-IL). OF INDIANA Hampshire Chemical has long been commit- Representatives Bill Martini (R–NJ), IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ted to ensuring the welfare of its employees (D–PA), Robert Matsui (D– and the citizens of Deer Park and surrounding CA), Martin Meehan (D–MA), Carrie Meek Thursday, October 12, 1995 areas through the use of safe and environ- (D–FL), Robert Menendez (D–NJ), Jack Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, the week of mentally sound work practices in the produc- Metcalf (R–WA), Jan Meyers (R–KS), Kweisi October 22 is World Population Awareness tion of quality goods. More importantly, Hamp- Mfume (D–MD), John Mica (R–FL), Dan Mil- ler (R–FL), George Miller (D–CA), David Week. The theme of this year's efforts is the shire Chemical has maintained an active role Minge (D–MN), Patsy Mink (D–HI), Joe promotion of gender equality through the in building bridges within the community. As a Moakley (D–MA), G.V. Montgomery (D–MS), eradication of female illiteracy, full employment member of the Deer Park Emergency Plan- (R–CA), (D–VA), opportunities for women, reduction of infant ning Committee, the Community Advisory Constance Morella (R–MD), (D– mortality, and universal access to family plan- Council, the Houston Corporation Recycle PA), Sue Myrick (R–NC), Richard Neal (D– ning. Council, and the Deer Park Rotary, Hampshire MA), George Nethercutt (R–WA), Mark Neu- Recently, the Governor of Indiana, Evan Chemical has demonstrated its dedication to mann (R–WI), Charlie Norwood (R–GA), John Bayh, issued a proclamation declaring the improving the quality of life in Deer Park. Olver (D–MA), Bill Orton (D–UT), Michael Hampshire's participation in the Senior Oxley (R–OH), and Frank Pallone (D–NJ). week of October 22 as World Population Representatives Mike Parker (D–MS), Ed Awareness Week in the State of Indiana. Olympics, Deer Park's parks and recreation Pastor (D–AZ), Donald Payne (D–NJ), L.F. Knowing my colleagues interest in this issue, summer programs, and area Little League and Payne (D–VA), (D–CA), Collin I include the full text of Governor Bayh's proc- youth basketball has led to numerous awards, Peterson (D–MN), Pete Peterson (D–FL), lamation. including the Chemical Manufacturers Asso- Tom Petri (R–WI), Owen Pickett (D–VA), STATE OF INDIANA, PROCLAMATION ciation Community Outreach Program Award Glenn Poshard (D–IL), Deborah Pryce (R– TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY COME, and the Texas Chemical Council Distinguished OH), Jack Quinn (R–NY), Service Award. (R–CA), (D–WV), Jim Ramstad GREETING (R–MN), Charles Rangel (D–NY), Jack Reed Whereas, world population is currently 5.7 With all of its previous accolades, I am (D–RI), Bill Richardson (D–NM), billion and increases by nearly 100 million pleased, but not surprised, that Hampshire (R–CA), (R–CA), Carlos people each year, virtually all of whom are Chemical has been selected as the outstand- Romero-Barcelo (D–PR), Ileana Ros- born in countries that can least afford to ac- ing company in Deer Park for 1995. I hope Lehtinen (R–FL), Charlie Rose (D–NC), Lu- commodate their current populations; and Hampshire will continue to lead the way in cille Roybal-Allard (D–CA), (R– Whereas, by the year 2015, three billion forging partnerships between business and the CA), (D–IL), Matt Salmon (R– people (the equivalent of the entire world community in Deer Park and the Houston population as recently as 1960) are projected AZ), Bernard Sanders (I–VT), and Mark San- area, and I wish the company and its employ- ford (R–SC). to reach their reproductive years; and Representatives Jim Saxton (R–NJ), Joe Whereas, the environmental and economic ees the best of luck in the future. Scarborough (R–FL), Steve Schiff (R–NM), impact of this level of growth may prevent f Dan Schaefer (R–CO), Patricia Schroeder (D– inhabitants of poorer countries from improv- CO), Charles Schumer (D–NY), Robert C. ing their quality of life and, at the same DAVIS-BACON: REFORM, NOT Scott (D–VA), (R–CA), time, may negatively affect the standard of REPEAL John Shadegg (R–AZ), E. Clay Shaw, Jr. (R– living in more affluent regions; and FL), (R–PA), Norman Sisiky (D– Whereas, the International Conference on VA), David Skaggs (D–CO), Joe Skeen (R– Population and Development held last year HON. NM), (D–MO), Louise Slaughter in Cairo crafted a 20-year Program of Action, OF (D–NY), Christopher Smith (R–NJ), Lamar approved by 180 nations including the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Smith (R–TX), Mark Souder (R–IN), Floyd D. States, for achieving a more equitable dis- Thursday, October 12, 1995 Spence (R–SC), John Spratt, Jr. (D–SC), Cliff tribution of the world’s population relative Stearns (R–FL), (D–TX), to its environment and resources; Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, Louis Stokes (D–OH), (R– Now, Therefore, I, Evan Bayh, Governor of I am today introducing, along with 19 of my TX), Gerry Studds (D–MA), Bob Stump (R– the State of Indiana, do hereby proclaim Oc- colleagues, the Davis-Bacon Act Reform October 12, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 1937 Amendments of 1995. This is a companion bill in the year 2000. Farmers should be given a BPW/River City sponsors numerous pro- to S. 1183, introduced by Senator HATFIELD in commitment that the ethanol program will also grams, including LEADERSHIP BPW, provid- the other body. last a full 7 years. ing networking opportunities in and knowledge The Davis-Bacon Act is an important protec- Ethanol is important to the rural economy. A of the Louisville community. The individual de- tion for many working families in our country. recent analysis by economists at the Univer- velopment program emphasizes members' Davis-Bacon requires contractors to pay the sity of at Urbana-Champaign found professional development. The Berea College locally prevailing wage on Federal construction that, because ethanol demand strengthens New Opportunity School Program provides and repair contracts. The law seeks to level commodity prices, ethanol use adds more support for Appalachian women receiving the playing field without undermining local than $2.6 billion per year in market revenues training and skill building to assist them in be- economies and local employment practices. to U.S. farmers. The General Accounting Of- ginning their careers. Repeal of Davis-Bacon would reduce the fice estimates that the value to the U.S. Treas- I am proud to have the largest BPW organi- standard of living for many working families ury of ethanol use is as much as $6.3 billion zation in my district, their efforts in support of and force contractors to discontinue training over 5 years. working women are to be commended. programs, health care, and pensions for their Ethanol strengthens the economy, improves f workers. With the result, I might add, that the the environment, and decreases our depend- Federal Government would face the costs of ence on foreign oil. Moreover, the ethanol tax FEDERAL CUTS JEOPARDIZE taking over training, paying for indigent health incentive more than pays for itself. Ethanol MARYLAND’S ATTEMPT TO END care for workers, and possibly bailing out production will provide taxpayers a net savings WELFARE AS WE KNOW IT failed pension plans. of almost $4 billion over the next 5 years, ac- This bill represents an alternative to repeal. cording to a recent study. The direct cost of HON. KWEISI MFUME We recognize that the threshold triggering the incentive will be more than offset by addi- OF MARYLAND Davis-Bacon coverage of contracts has not tional income tax revenues and reduced farm IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been adjusted since it was set at $2,000 in the program costs. The Federal Government gains 1930's. This bill raises the threshold to $1.30 for each gallon of ethanol sold in Amer- Thursday, October 12, 1995 $100,000 for new construction and $25,000 for icaÐmore than double the 54-cent-per-gallon Mr. MFUME. Mr. Speaker, my purpose renovation and repair contracts, and would ad- cost of the incentive. today is to bring to my colleagues' attention an just the threshold annually for inflation. Clearly, ethanol is not a favorite of many of article that was published in the October 7, This bill also prohibits contract splitting to the big oil companies. But just as clearly, eth- 1995 edition of The Post. avoid Davis-Bacon coverage, enhances en- anol use is good for America. Each gallon of The State of Maryland has developed a pro- forcement of the Act, makes provision for the ethanol production capacity not built due to gram to end the problem of welfare depend- use of helpers, and makes other changes in uncertainty about ethanol's tax status rep- ency. The success of the effort has been sty- the law to clarify the scope of coverage of resents a loss of revenue to the U.S. Treasury mied by the current squeeze on welfare. This Davis-Bacon. as well as to our Nation's farmers. If investors article from sheds light Our bill is identical to S. 1183 with two ex- are scared away because of legislative attacks on the problem of Congress' rush to seek re- ceptions. As I mentioned, we would adjust for on ethanol, the taxpayer loses. form without exploring all reasonable options. inflation annually. S. 1183 makes that adjust- That is why I am introducing legislation to Mr. Speaker, welfare reform should be ment every 5 years. reaffirm and extend our national commitment strong on work, not strong-arming children. In addition, S. 1183 replaces the current to domestic, agriculture-based, renewable fuel [From the Washington Post, October 7, 1995] weekly payroll reporting requirement with a program. We need to give this important sec- FEDERAL CUTS PUT SQUEEZE ON WELFARE monthly requirement. Our bill requires payroll tor of our economy the stability that will allow (By Michael Abramowitz) reports every 3 months, or quarterly. it to keep expanding. We need a solid, 7-year Maryland may have to scrap its pilot wel- I believe these modifications strengthen our commitment to help ensure that the demand fare program and reduce basic grants to wel- version of the bill. for home-grown ethanol continues. fare recipients as the result of expected fed- Mr. Speaker, we introduce this bill to reform I am pleased to announce that this is a bi- eral spending cuts, a task force of top state Davis-Bacon in the hopes of expanding the partisan measure that includes Mr. LEACH, Mr. officials and welfare advocates has con- range of options to be considered by the LIGHTFOOT, and Mr. POSHARD as original co- cluded. House and to expand the debate beyond re- sponsors. I urge my colleagues to join me in Gov. Parris N. Glendening (D) said yester- peal versus the status quo. This bill was cosponsoring this legislation to send a signal day in an interview that his aides are draw- ing up plans to cut $25 million to $50 million worked out as a compromise between labor that Congress will keep its commitment to re- from the $650 million budget of the Depart- and a coalition of over 14,000 contractors in newable alcohol fuels. ment of Human Resources, which manages all 50 States. We hope that what comes out f the state-federal welfare program in Mary- of this process is a reform of Davis-Bacon that land. all sides can live with. IN HONOR OF NATIONAL BUSINESS That represents the state’s best estimate f WOMEN’S WEEK of the immediate fiscal impact of the welfare overhaul plan approved in both houses of EXTEND THE ETHANOL TAX HON. MIKE WARD Congress. INCENTIVE ‘‘We’ve got to move very quickly on all OF these [federal] losses,’’ Glendening said. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State officials said that they had not de- HON. RICHARD J. DURBIN Thursday, October 12, 1995 termined how the cuts will be allocated and OF ILLINOIS that a decision could come by November. But IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WARD. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize a task force of legislators, Glendening aides, that next week is National Business Women's local social, service officials and advocacy Thursday, October 12, 1995 Week and to honor the BPW/River City which groups has drafted a list of recommendations Mr. DURBIN. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- is based in Louisville, KY. BPW/USA was that include requiring welfare recipients to ducing legislation to extend the excise tax in- founded in 1919 as a non-profit, non-partisan, take any job offered and requiring other steps to keep people off welfare to begin centive for ethanol use to the year 2002. non-sectarian, self-governing, member sup- with. This legislation is necessary for two rea- ported organization, whose primary objective Although the idea is not part of their for- sons. First, the Ways and Means Committee's is to support the professional development of mal recommendations, task force members recent attempt to kill this important program working women. BPW/River City was founded said the state also was seriously considering has created uncertainty about the ethanol tax in 1976 and is the largest local BPW organiza- trimming the basic monthly welfare grant, incentive. The resulting investor hesitation tion in the . which is $373 a month for a family of three. could undermine the growth of this important National Business Women's Week is held That’s already less than the $406 monthly renewable fuel program. annually to highlight working women's issues payment people on welfare received before Second, farmers are being asked to swallow and accomplishments in the community the General Assembly cut grants in 1991 and 1992. billions of dollars of farm program spending through seminars, programs and the presen- But the group’s most controversial rec- cuts through the year 2002. The ethanol tax tation of special awards to winners of competi- ommendation may be to drop the pilot wel- incentive provides an important alternative tions for Woman of Achievement, Young Ca- fare program scheduled to begin in April for market for their products, but it is set to expire reerist and Corporate Excellence. 3,000 families in Prince George’s and Anne