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A PAINLESS WAY TO RAISE figure is that by 1992 the IRS predicts that the Whereas the General Accounting Office OVER $100 BILLION IN FEDER­ tax gap will exceed $200 billion. has indicated that the response time and ac­ AL REVENUES Today, I and my colleagues Mr. PEASE, Ms. curacy levels in certain areas of taxpayer as­ SLAUGHTER, Ms. KAPTUR, are introducing a sistance are below average; sense of Congress resolution which will put Whereas taxpayers will be more likely to HON. BYRON L. DORGAN pay the full amount of taxes owed if they OF NORTH DAKOTA the Congress on record in support of efforts to close the current $1 billion tax gap by in­ view the Internal Revenue Service as a serv­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oo ice-oriented agency and anticipate quality vesting in the IRS. Thursday, June 11, 1987 service; There are two major areas for investment at Whereas the implemetation of the Tax Mr. DORGAN of North Dakota. Mr. Speaker, the IRS. The first is taxpayer assistance. The Reform Act of 1986 will strain the already many of us in Congress are now scurrying taxpayer who views the IRS as efficient, help­ limited resources at the Internal Revenue about looking for at least $18 billion in new ful, and available will be m,ore apt to comply Service, especially in the taxpayer service revenue that will satisfy the requirements of with the law. But, in the last several years the division; the Senate and House budget resolutions. No taxpayers assistance division· has suffered Whereas the benefits of enhancing tax­ option appears to be very palatable. We funding cuts which have impaired the ability of payer service and enforcement resources far cringe at the thought of tampering with the the IRS to carry out its mission. The task exceed the costs of such measures; and income tax rates established just last year in force concluded that the IRS needed to get Whereas the enhancement of such re­ the Tax Reform Act. We hesitate to commit closer to the communities it serves and up­ sources is a simple and promising way to ourselves to the imposition of larger excise grade the quality of its assistance. reduce the huge Federal budget deficit con­ taxes. The second area of investment would be in fronting our Nation: Now, therefore, be it: The startling fact about this whole search is the enforcement division. Nothing undermines Resolved by the House of Representatives that there is a very simple way of raising reve­ the tax system more than the perception that fthe Senate concurring), That- nue staring us in the face. It will not raise all evading taxes goes undetected and unpun­ <1 > the administration and the Congress the revenue we need overnight, but if we ished. The task force recommended increas­ should substantially increase appropriate resources for the taxpayer assistance and begin now, we can raise enough revenue in ing the appropriate resources in order to find enforcement divisions of the Internal Reve­ the next few years to meet many of our the freeloaders. nue Service; and budget needs. This alternative would not in­ The costs of implementing these initiatives (2) the Internal Revenue Service should volve imposing new or increasing current will be small in comparison to the benefits. implement most, if not all, of the following taxes. The alternative is to close the tax gap For every dollar the Government spends, it recommendations: of $100 billion. will get up to $20 in return. This plan repre­ Increase the prominence of taxpayer Several months ago I established a task sents one of the simplest and most promising service efforts in order to better balance force to study the tax gap problem and make ways of reducing the huge Federal deficit con­ such efforts with enforcement efforts. recommendations to close the gap. The tax fronting our Nation and ensuring the strength Offer taxpayers more efficient and gap represents the difference between the of our voluntary tax compliance system. higher quality service by- amount of taxes owed to the Federal Govern­ I am requesting that you go on record in (i) providing more one-to-one tax prepara­ ment, and those actually collected. Chairing support of closing the $100 billion tax gap. I tion services and more walk-in offices during the task force were former IRS Commission­ am seeking your cosponsorship of a resolu­ tax filing season; ers Donald C. Alexander and Jerome Kurtz. tion that points the way to solving many of our expanding the number of hours during Thus, it recommended closing the $100 billion 1986 will exceed the amount of taxes col­ which telephone information assistance is tax gap by investing more in the Internal Rev­ lected for such year by $100,000,000,000; available on weeknights and weekends Whereas this "tax gap" is growing at an during filing season; enue Service. alarming rate, and, according to Internal If the administration and Congress followed Revenue Service estimates, will increase to improving computer capabilities; the recommendations which were outlined in $200,000,000,000, by 1992; providing more prompt mail response; the "Dorgan Task Force Report on Narrowing Whereas, from 1973 to 1986, the taxpayer and the $100 Billion Tax Gap," the Treasury would compliance rate has dropped from 84 per­ reporting to the Congress annually reap at least $105 billion by fiscal year 1992. cent to just 81.5 percent; on the level and quality of taxpayer serv­ The task force recommendations would cost Whereas the Internal Revenue Service es­ ices. Enhance enforcement efforts by- $3.6 billion over 5 years, but would raise $7 timates that for each 1 percentage point in­ crease in the taxpayer compliance rate reve­ (i) raising the audit rate from the current billion in fiscal year 1988, reaching $35 billion nues to the Treasury will increase annually 1.1 percent to 2.5 percent; in the fifth year, for a cumulative total of $105 by approximately $7,000,000,000, which

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 15596 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 11, 1987 RECOGNIZING LT. COMDR. company's stock-including a legally binding to 2 percent annually, and block trades in MARIO RUNCO, JR. certification of the intent of the investment. the normal course of business. We restrict defensive tactics like poison pills Curtails "greenmail". Requires disgorging as well as greenmail and poison parachutes­ of the difference between the greenmail HON. PATRICIA F. SAIKI price and the average price of the stock for OF HAWAII unless the shareholders approve. We extend the current tender offer period to 30 business the 15 days before or after the greenmail is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES paid, if that price is lower, unless the green­ days. We allow the SEC to curtail restrictions Thursday, June 11, 1987 mail payment is offered to all shareholders on shareholder voting rights that are inconsist­ or approved by the shareholders. Mrs. SAIKI. Mr. Speaker, I take this opportu­ ent with the neutrality required by the Williams Requires "one-share/one-vote" for all nity to congratulate Lt. Comdr. Mario Runco, Act. stocks traded on national exchanges or on Jr., of Pearl Harbor on his selection as an as­ We also require that purchases of over 20 the NASDAQ National Market System com­ tronaut. One of fifteen astronaut trainees ap­ percent of a company's stock must be by puter network. Existing securities would be pointed by the National Aeronautics and tender offer. We require one share/one vote grandfathered. Space Administration, Commander Runco for all new stocks listed on any exchange. We Allows the "primary marketplace" in a se­ specializes in oceanography and meteorology require secret proxy voting, and give signifi­ curity to halt all trading in securities for in the Navy. cant shareholders equal access to the proxy one day subject to SEC review. Primary Commander Runco has been dedicated to machinery. marketplace and SEC would have explicit the space program since he first heard about In the area of enforcement, we give the authority to halt trading in order to assure it in 1958. His fascination with the field finally SEC the full authorization it has requested for that an orderly market is preserved in has paid off, as he now prepares to join what the next 3 years, without restriction. We re­ stocks, especially in takeover and program he has called "the leading edge of science trading situations. quire the SEC to set and enforce standards Requires secret proxy voting of all shares. and technology." for exchange and firm survelillance systems, Commander Runco hopes to use his ap­ Beneficial owners could assign their proxy and impose liability on those firms which fail authorizations on a confidential basis. pointment to investigate oceanography and to establish or maintain their systems to those meteorology from space-based platforms. Allows any owner or owners of 5% or standards. $5,000,000 of a company's stock equal access Through his special skills he will enrich our Finally, we direct the SEC to establish a to the proxy statement to describe or ex­ national space program, and his research will blue ribbon panel to explore enforcement and press a position on any matter preSented for be of value to Hawaii and the Pacific. takeover financing issues. decision by shareholders. I am confident that Commander Runco will Mr. Speaker, I am inserting in the RECORD Clarifies SEC's general rulemaking au­ meet the high standards set by Col. Ellison at this point an outline of the major provisions thority to regulate tender offers. Onizuka, Hawaii's first astronaut. To Com­ of the Securities Trading Reform Act. Prohibits companies from providing "mis­ mander Runco I extend my warmest aloha leading" responses to questions about merg­ and best wishes for a successful new career. OUTLINE OF THE MAJOR PROVISIONS OF THE ers and tender offers, and gives the SEC SECURITIES TRADING REFORM AcT rulemaking authority to define "mislead­ TITLE I: TAKEOVERS AND TENDER OFFERS ing" so as not to disrupt confidential, ongo­ INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 2668- ing merger negotiations. THE SECURITIES TRADING Closes the "13" Window. Requires that those who purchase 5 percent of the stock TITLE 11: NEW SEC ENFORCEMENT POWERS REFORM ACT OF 1987 of a company disclose to the SEC by noon on the next business day. Increases SEC authorization to $153.9 mil­ Requires a separate public announcement lion for FY 88, $169 million for FY 89, and HON. NORMAN F. LENT $181 million for FY 90. OF NEW YORK of the tender offer to be issued by noon on the next business day following the acquisi­ Provides new subpoena authority to allow IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. SEC to cooperate in enforcing foreign sub­ Thursday, June 11, 1987 Requires bidders to disclose whether they poenas if foreign nation cooperate in SEC Mr. LENT. Mr. Speaker, today, I am joining are using junk bonds or other types of fi­ attempts to gain access to international fi­ nancing. nancial records in enforcement cases. my Republican colleagues on the Energy and Clarifies disclosure requirements to re­ Requires SEC to establish rules for firm Commerce Committee in introducing the Se­ quire explicit disclosure of intent of invest­ and SRO surveillance systems, and for firm curities Trading Reform Act of 1987. ment, and general description of expected ethical and compliance standards, to provide We need strong securities law reform now. community and employment plans. for SEC approval of individual firm and The preeminence of our securities markets as Imposes new civil penalty of up to 1 per­ SRO systems and standards, to require SRO the most honest and efficient in the world is at cent of the value of the securities for each enforcement and monitoring of those sys­ stake. The changes involved in takeovers and day of any violation of section 13(d). tems and standards, and to provide for firm reorganizations are not merely winner-take-all Defines a "group" for section 13 report­ and SRO liability if violations take place games of chance. They are part of a new, ing purposes. The current definition of a and systems and standards have not been in group is broadened, with SEC authority to place or operating as required. high-stakes financial revolution that has long­ further define by rulemaking. term consequences for millions of Americans. Requires tender offers to be kept open for Requires SROs to establish intermarket They have a direct effect on how we revitalize 30 business days. surveillance systems in accordance with our industries, how businesses obtain capital, Directs the SEC to ban "poison pills", SEC regulations. and how fairly investors can participate in in­ "lock-ups", and "tin parachutes" unless ap­ TITLE III: BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON dustrial growth. They involve jobs, economic proved by shareholders, and to ban any cor­ ENFORCEMENT ISSUES prosperity, and our future in the world market. porate action in a takeover or tender offer Requires the SEC to establish a panel of Our bill is a strong response to these which attempts to manipulate proxy voting experts to study and investigate the adequa­ issues. Our intent in introducing it is move this or other requirements of state law, if such an action is not in the public interest or for cy of Federal securities laws with respect to important debate forward another step, so the protection of investors, or upsets the insider trading, market surveillance, State that the final product of our committee, the full balance between shareholders and bidders, and Federal coordination of enforcement, House and the Congress is careful, strong as defined by SEC regulations. and activities of unregulated brokers and legislation that does what it is supposed to Requires a "Plain English" summary of dealers. The panel would also evaluate do-protect the interests of shareholders and the tender offer in the disclosure statement. whether current resources and remedies the investing public. We are acting today be­ Prohibits "street sweeps". Bidders cannot were adequate, and other pertinent matters. cause we want to assure that the final product buy control through brokers and arbitra­ Report would be due within one year of en­ is bipartisan and that it does not disrupt either geurs for 30 days after the end of a tender actment. offer. the ability of American business to raise cap­ Prohibits "golden parachutes" unless ap­ ital smoothly and efficiently or the securities proved by shareholders. markets to respond to investor decisions. Prohibits "creeping tenders". Purchases of Our bill requires timely and complete disclo­ over 20 percent of a company's stock must sure by purchasers of over 5 percent of a be by tender offer, except purchases of up June 11, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15597 SHIMODA MEMORANDUM ing-have barriers to protect their own in­ The other strategy of the Administration dustrial bases and workers. has been a focus on endless rounds of prod­ In 1980, with an overall U.S. trade deficit uct-by-product negotiations with Japan. HON. BILL RICHARDSON at $36 billion, the American people were One day the U.S. in focusing on the problem OF NEW MEXICO told: work harder, take wage cuts and of citrus-the next day negotiations shift to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reduce labor costs; and shift to a high tech­ fighting barriers on imported chocolate or Thursday, June 11, 1987 nology /service base. the day after on baseball bats. What has happened in the six years since? Most of their negotiations are valid, but Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, recently I U.S. productivity in manufacturing has the end result of them seems to be hand­ presented these 10 papers at two confer­ gone up 23 percent-output per hour since shakes and agreements that do little to alter ences dealing with trade and arms control. I 1981 has risen 46 percent faster than the the actual trade imbalance. After eight or am submitting them for review by my col­ post-war average of 2.6 percent and more nine "trade liberalization" announcements leagues: than twice the rate recorded between 1973 or new "market opening initiatives" since and 1981. 1980, we see only a stagnant level of U.S. ex­ From: Bill Richardson, Member, U.S. House Wage growth has slowed by 65 percent; of Representatives Donald Stillman, Di­ ports to Japan and a tripling of Japanese Direct labor now account for only 15 per­ exports to the U.S. rector of Governmental and Interna­ cent of total manufacturing costs, compared tional Affairs, United Automobile, Aero­ Much of the blame for the worsening of with 53 percent for materials and 32 percent the U.S.-Japan trade imbalance belongs not space & Agricultural Implement Work­ for overhead. ers of America. Less of our GNP is in basic industry and with Japan, but with the lack of a clear, co­ Re: Views on Reducing Trade Imbalances. more output is coming from high tech/serv­ herent trade policy by the U.S. Govern­ A strong U.S.-Japan relationship is ex­ ices. ment. tremely important to both our nations and Taking the auto industry, for example, Japan is doing extremely well at seeking the world. The extreme difficulties con­ the U.S. has taken major steps to improve to advance economically-even under the fronting that relationship center around the competitiveness. Auto productivity has been terrific strain of "endaka." Japan is pursu­ current trade friction. rising at about 6 percent a year-a massive ing the course it sees as most advantageous Both nations have a stake in moving to increase by any standard. for its workers, farmers and industries. And reduce that friction as a precondition to a Chrysler, for example, has reduced the it has even tried to be responsive to what it further strengthening of bi-lateral ties. work hours that go into building a car by 43 perceives to be U.S. trade and other policy There can be no solution to growing U.S.­ percent. The gap in the cost of building a priorities. Japan tensions without a reduction in the vehicle in Japan versus the U.S. has gone The central problem is that the Reagan trade imbalance between our countries. The from $2,500 to about $650. Quality of the Administration has failed to articulate and massive surplus enjoyed by Japan must be products in auto has improved measurably­ pursue a trade policy that would do for the reduced-it is the fundamental cause of cur­ indeed, U.S. automakers now are offering 7- American public what Japan has done for rent friction. So far, that surplus continues year /70,000 mile warranties so far un­ its people. to grow, rather than decline. So, too, will matched by Japanese producers. And major What the U.S. must put into effect is an the sentiment for strong U.S. action on gains have occurred in labor-management "outcome" oriented trade policy. It must be trade grow. relations as the UAW and the companies a policy based not on a hodge-podge of sec­ The bilateral trade deficit of the U.S. with seek to improve further their competitive­ toral negotiations and item-by-item bicker­ Japan skyrocketed from $12 billion in 1980 ness. ing that so far has only increased tensions to nearly $60 billion in 1986. In only one While major gains have been made on the between our two nations. sector-automotive products-Japan had a competitiveness side, the auto surplus of Henry Kissinger and Democrats were surplus of nearly $30 billion with the U.S. Japan continues to grow even with volun­ often at odds but Kissinger has an excellent Despite reasonably favorable economic tary restraint limits of 2.3 million units per proposal in an article warning of the danger conditions in Japan, U.S. exports to Japan fiscal year in place. The U.S. has welcomed of protectionism in U.S.-Japan trade. Kissin­ since 1980 have stagnated. Yet during this and encouraged direct investment by the ger wrote: same time, Japan's exports to the U.S. tri­ Japanese auto companies, which last year "Once the genie of protectionism is out of pled, even with slower growth in the U.S. assembled about 500,000 units in the U.S. the bottle, every special interest group will economy. Unfortunately, there has been an ex­ insist on its special claiins ... The current This massive $60 billion surplus enjoyed tremely low level of U.S. content in those item-by-item approach has the dual disad­ by Japan comes in the broader environment so-called "transplant" vehicles-30 percent vantage of producing tension without pro­ in which the U.S. has been running an over­ in many cases has come from the the U.S. viding a remedy. all trade deficit of $170 billion. and 70 percent from abroad. Those content "It would be far preferable to tackle the The U.S. manufacturing sector has suf­ levels are far too low and have resulted in issue frontally, to seek to alter the Japanese fered particularly, with it going from a sur­ part in the Japanese surplus in auto parts plus in 1980 of $12 billion to a deficit in consensus rather than to tilt against its rising to $7 billion last year. In addition, manifestations. Instead of the current pro­ manufactured goods of $145 billion last there is no evidence that units assembled in year. tracted war over details, negotiations, with the U.S. replaced fully built-up units im­ Japan should set the goal of reducing the The U.S. has also seen its high technology ported from Japan-indeed, they were in ad­ trade surplus go from $27 billion to a deficit American trade deficit to an agreed level dition to those Japanese imports. within a specified number of years. This of $3 billion. Imports of computer and busi­ With the bilateral auto deficit at $30 bil­ ness equipment into U.S. have jumped 451 lion with Japan and the overall deficit at should not be done by haggling over an end­ percent in 6 years. In agricultural products, $60 billion, what has been the response of less shopping list of individual items, but by the U.S. ran a surplus of $23 billion in the U.S. Administration? specifying the overall total which Japan will 1980-that has plummeted and now we're Earlier, the Reagan Administration denied not exceed. It would then be up to Japan to experiencing deficits in key farm products. there was a problem. They said the strong stay within this figure by its own internal Because the Japanese trade surplus is the dollar was a sign of economic strength. processes. It could decide whether to reduce single largest bilateral surplus for the U.S., They said the squeeze on U.S. exports to exports or to increase imports or both. If its continued growth has fueled strong polit­ the Third World wasn't a problem. They ig­ the agreed adverse balance was exceeded, ical sentiment for an effective trade bill in nored industry after industry as decline ac­ the United States would impose penalties the U.S. Congress. celerated and our industrial base eroded­ until it is achieved. The U.S. Commerce Department esti­ action occurred seldom and then at the "Such an approach would oblige Japan to mates that for each $1 billion in the U.S. prodding of the Congress. put its consensus system into service of an trade deficit, America loses 25,000 jobs. Now, we've seen the dollar fall for two agreed objective, instead of using it as a Thus, some 1.5 million workers have suf­ years and, to date, there is no evidence of roadblock in individual negotiations." fered joblessness because of the bilateral the dollar value of the U.S. trade deficit Although lacking some specific detail, deficit and some 3-4 million workers have with Japan falling. Administration calls for such an approach is very close to that suffered economic dislocation due to the expansion by Japan and West Germany passed last year by the U.S. House of Repre­ overall U.S. trade deficit. have not resulted in any major response in sentatives. A similar provision will be of­ There is a greater awareness today of the terms of concrete outcome. Indeed, the fered later this month in the House by Rep. unfair trade practices of other nations, in­ weakness of this approach is the assumption Gephardt. As Majority Leader Tom Foley cluding Japan. The non-tariff barriers that that this would result in major increases in has indicated, the Gephardt proposal will be exist worldwide often result in Japanese demand for U.S. products, when in fact adopted in the House. Many believe that goods targeted to go to the U.S. because other countries certainly will be aggressive­ concept will be included in the final version other countries-developed and develop- ly seeking whatever openings that do occur. of the congressional trade bill.

91-059 0-89-7 (Pt. 12) 15598 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 11, 1987 The Gephardt approach would seek to Gorbachev who made the link, the Presi­ forces in Europe are more vulnerable eliminate unfair trading practices of trading dent, in the view of critics, missed an oppor­ against a Warsaw Pact and therefore choose partners running extremely large surpluses tunity for an agreement by not agreeing to to remove them? with the U.S. the traditional interpretation of the ABM These concerns have been raised frequent­ Action would occur only when a country Treaty, which prohibits the development ly in press reports and informal discussions. exports 75 percent more to the U.S. than it testing and deployment of space-based de­ Informed American observers, like Les imports and only if that country has a pat­ fenses. Adhering to this interpretation Aspin, Sam Nunn, and Henry Kissinger, tern of unfair trading practices. which had been U.S. policy for 13 years have expressed reservations about "zero­ A period of negotiation would then be en­ prior to a reinterpretation prohibiting only option" because of concerns about its tered into aimed at achieving the removal of deployment in 1985 might well have pro­ impact on NATO strategy and defensive ca­ those unfair trade barriers. duced a Vladivostok-type agreement at Rey­ pabilities. Aspin and Kissinger support leav­ Ultimately, the provision would mandate kjavik. ing some INF systems in place, and there is a 10 percent annual reduction in the coun­ Some political polls in Europe after the discussion of a five-year phased withdrawal try's surplus with the U.S.-through open­ Reykjavik meeting showed that those sur­ of INF systems. ing of markets or a reduction of exports to veyed in Britain and West Germany be­ It is crucial that the U.S. understand what the U.S. or a combination. Most of the coun­ lieved that Gorbachev was more interested its allies actually want in the INF negotia­ tries that would be affected have trade sur­ in an arms control agreement than Presi­ tions. In short, is there genuine support for pluses with the U.S. that have been growing dent Reagan. Gorbachev's efforts to appeal INF, or does Europe believe it has been sad­ by more than that 10 percent figure. to European public opinion are of concern dled with a bad proposal which it believes it A 10 percent reduction in Japan's case to the Congress. His speech at the end of must support out of alliance loyalty? Imme­ would mean Japan would still run a surplus February, which removed the link between diately after Reykjavik European officials with the U.S. of $54 billion-still a sizable SDI and INF agreement, appears to have complained of inadequate consultations by trade advantage. been another adroitly presented effort to the U.S.; here is a case where consultations The goal of the approach is a "result-ori­ play on European concerns as well as to ex­ could have answered some of these ques­ ented" and quantifiable move away from a plore the terms for an agreement. continually increasing Japanese trade sur­ tions. INF Negotiations: At present the pros­ Strategic Systems: The prospects for an plus that is jeopardizing the bilateral rela­ pects for an arms control agreement are tionship. The expectation is that the puni­ agreement by 1988 on strategic systems are highest in this area; although, they appear more distant. Underneath the breathtaking tive quota/tariff actions contained in the to have dimmed some in recent weeks. provision would not have to be employed­ reductions which were discussed at Reykja­ There are two stumbling blocks: vik rest major areas of disagreement. In the that presented with this reality, Japan Short-range systems: The "zero-option" would move to adjust its surplus. aftermath the Reykjavik meeting there was proposal placed the spotlight on the imbal­ much confusion as to what was discussed. Pennsylvania. The bill I am introducing today represents a cated it was going to make an early decision I am proud to inform my colleagues of an composite of the views of all of the interested on the issue of the treaty's interpretation. event of this magnitude and of an organization parties who presented testimony before the However, the signals from the Congress that has done so much to enrich our country's subcommittee. appear to have slowed the Administration's heritage. I commend Dr. Stephen Banjak and In essence, it reaffirms the fact that the VA intentions. The speeches of Senator Nunn Home Loan Guaranty Program is a veterans' on the treaty issue endorsing the traditional his family, as well as all of the other Czecho­ slovakians who continue to support this won­ benefit. interpretation of the ABM Treaty to be his­ It approaches the program not only from the torically and legally accurate were a clear derful tradition. statement that Nunn, a key Democrat perspective of helping veterans finance the spokesman on defense, would not accept purchase of homes with favorable interest and such Administration action. Nunn's message A LITTLE HELP FROM FRIENDS loan terms; but also after a veteran is in that contained obvious implications for the level home, of helping him/her keep it. of SDI funding if the Administration car­ HON. LAWRENCE J. SMITH Toward this end, my bill requires more in­ ried forth with its reinterpretation of the tensive efforts toward servicing delinquent ABM Treaty. Also, the Administration must OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES loans. Foreclosures continue at a high level. ask what the consequences of an ABM rein­ Although the VA's experience is comparable terpretation would be on the arms control Thursday, June 11, 1987 process. For example, would the Soviets to FHA and conventional lenders, the VA paid tighten their position on SDI and re-estab­ Mr. SMITH of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I would 29,438 claims in calendar year 1985 and lish the link with INF which Gorbachev has like to recognize Driftwood Middle School's in­ 34,750 in calendar year 1986. This is an in­ removed. novative peer counseling and tutoring program crease of 18.1 percent. The VA does have This latter concern raises a factor which which has recently gained national attention. servicing procedures. However, the large the U.S. must fully consider in its arms con­ Cable News Network was first in opening influx of VA home loan guaranty applications trol policy. Gorbachev has shown substan­ the Nation's eyes to Driftwood's innovative last year coupled with reduced staffing levels tial ability to exploit public opinion and to resulted in a serious deterioration of quality seek to gain the initiative in arms control. ideas in counseling. Fortunately, if Florida citi­ The United States must not rush to the zens from Dade and Broward County missed and timeliness in delivery of services to this table to sign an agreement, but it should not the CNN segment, they will have another op­ program. It is my belief that increased servic­ let the Soviets control the initiative either. portunity to learn about the Driftwood counsel­ ing on loans would result in fewer foreclosures Prospects for an arms control agreement by ing program. On June 14, 1987, students from and my bill attempts to address this matter. In 1988 may not be high, but it is still possible Driftwood Middle School will appear on addition, it provides for the furnishing of pro­ to continue the process along positive lines Charles Kuralt's Sunday Morning show to cedures alternative to foreclosure and estab­ between now and the next election. share the success of Driftwood's unique peer lishes a mortgage foreclosure relief program counseling and tutoring program. by making loans up to a maximum of $8,400 SOKOL U.S.A. SLET Driftwood is setting a perfect example for to veterans facing foreclosure through no fault other schools to follow. The catalyst was of their own. HON. JOE KOLTER ideal-if peers can be influenced to take Mr. Speaker, we hear time and time again OF PENNSYLVANIA drugs and drink alcohol, couldn't they be influ­ how veterans who have had their loans as­ sumed when selling their homes often are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enced to improve their grades and self­ esteem? That is precisely what seventh and liable to the Government for the debt of the Thursday, June 11, 1987 eighth graders of Driftwood are helping trou­ new occupant if the house goes into foreclo­ Mr. KOL TEA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bled sixth graders to do. sure. We also hear about certain frauds being honor a very significant event to be held in By counseling, helping with homework and perpetuated against veterans such as equity the District of Columbia from June 24 to 27, discussing problems, the seventh and eighth skimming because of the easy assumability known as the Sokol U.S.A. Slet. graders of Driftwood have helped their fellow feature of the VA guaranteed home loan. Al­ The Sokol is a fraternal organization found­ sixth grade peers improve their grades, self­ though we still plan to keep the assumability ed py Miroslav Tyrs in Czechoslovakia in 1862 esteem, and attitude. The program consists of feature in place, the bill will require new un­ and brought to the United States by immi­ 30 sixth graders who are matched with an derwriting on assumed loans. This will assure grants. It has since become a national organi- older peer. The success rate is testament to safer loans resulting in fewer foreclosures, 15600 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 11, 1987 and will release the veteran from future liabil­ received offers as low as 55 cents on the this is in us ... for loyalty, character, and ity. dollar and in one instance the offer was 15 faith in democracy. Mr. Speaker, another new initiative will be to cents on the dollar. Mr. Speaker, although the The national observance of Flag Day each remove the loan guaranty ceiling and provide VA did not accept these offers, this type of June 14 is due to the untiring efforts of Wil­ liam T. Kerr. For more than a half-century, a uniform guaranty of 30 percent for single­ fire sale mentality imposed by OMS is appall­ Kerr campaigned for the establishment of family, condominiums, and manufactured ing. It is time for the Congress to step in. The Flag Day, appealing to every United States housing loans. This will help veterans in their VA must be allowed to take full advantage of President from William McKinley to Harry efforts to purchase homes in higher cost existing secondary credit markets and to maxi­ Truman, leading rallies and continually pro­ areas such as Washington but will also estab­ mize the proceeds of loan sales. moting the idea of a special day honoring lish a uniform policy on veterans' debts which Mr. Speaker, since there are no uniform "Old Glory," He visited the White House accrue when foreclosure occurs. The formula certification procedures for appraisers, my bill annually to discuss the importance of Flag today is set up in such a way that veterans outlines qualifications for VA fee-basis ap­ Day with the President. In 1937, June 14 with a $60,000 loan can end up with as great was declared a legal holiday in Pennsylva­ praisers. It also authorizes appraisal reports to nia. Thus, the state where the first Ameri­ a debt as veterans with a $100,000 loan. My be sent directly to certain lenders for expedit­ can flag was adopted, became the first state provision takes care of this inequity. ed review and reasonable value .determina­ to officially recognize its anniversary. Mr. Speaker, when the inevitable happens tion. Since 75 percent of all VA guaranteed The fulfillment of Kerr's boyhood dream and foreclosure occurs, the VA must make a loans are underwritten by automatic lenders, came true when President Harry S. Truman decision to either acquire the property in an this seems to be a reasonable step. It will ex­ personnally telephoned and invited William effort to reduce its losses or to simply pay off pedite new loans and free up personnel to T. Kerr to the White House to attend and the claim and leave the property with the more fully service delinquent loans. participate in the signing of Public Law 203 of our the 81st Congress. This historic event lender. In fiscal year 1986, the VA acquired 85 Mr. Speaker, we are all familiar with the Ad­ percent of all foreclosed properties. Although occurred on August 3, 1949 and read: ministration's attempts to increase the 1 per­ "Resolved by the Senate and House of some properties sell easily and quickly, the cent user fee charged to veterans when they Representatives of the United States of VA has experienced some problems with purchase a home through the VA Home Loan America in Congress assembled, that the properties staying in the inventory for long pe­ Guaranteed Program. This 1-percent fee is . 14th day of June of each year is hereby des­ riods of time. Obviously, vacant properties scheduled to expire September 30, 1987. ignated as "Flag Day" and the President of start deteriorating and my bill has proposals to Frankly, I don't like the 1-percent fee and one the United States is authorized and request­ move some of these properties more expedi­ ed to issue annually a proclamation calling of the provisions of the bill would suspend the upon the officials of the government to dis­ tiously. fee at such time as the revolving fund balance As an example, my bill would authorize ad­ play the flag of the United States on all gov­ is sufficient to pay claims for 1 year. In the ernment buildings on such day, and urging ditional amounts to prospective purchasers as meantime, I will extend the 1-percent fee for 2 the people to observe the day as the anni­ may be necessary for rehabilitation purposes. years as it does bear a responsible relation­ versary of the adoption on June 14, 1777, by It would also authorize up to 25 percent dis­ ship to the administrative costs of servicing the Continental Congress of the Stars and counts on properties to organizations who the program but plan to look at other alterna­ Strips as the official flag of the United agree to use veterans through the Job Train­ tives in the future. States of America."-Signed August 3, 1949, ing Act to rehabilitate same and would give Harry S. Truman, President. Mr. Speaker, there are several other provi­ After the signing of the bill the President priority to veterans in the purchase of these sions contained in my bill which would allow rehablitated homes. Lastly, it encourages or­ gave Mr. Kerr the pen he had used in sign­ for easier refinancing and other modifications. ing it, and graciously invited him into the ganizations and political subdivisions to ac­ Again, I wish to emphasize that this is a pro­ President's office where they had a leisurely quire difficult-to-sell foreclosed properties to veterans bill and I look forward to additional vist. assist homeless veterans and authorizes the input on this legislation at the subcommittee's During the Bicentennial Year, 1976, the Administrator to discount properties for that June 23 hearing. Borough of Yeadon honored William T. purpose. Kerr by having gold and silver coins struck The subcommittee has also heard from by the Franklin Mint. On one side is the mortgage bankers in certain areas of the "YEADON, HOME OF THE likeness of Mr. Kerr, with a flag in the back­ country such as Houston who have been par­ FOUNDER OF FLAG DAY" ground and the words "Founder of Flag Day", William T. Kerr, Yeadon, Pa. On the ticularly hard-hit by high foreclosures. They other side is a scane depiciting the founding have recommended certain modifications to HON. CURT WELDON fathers of our country as they adopted the the VA property acquisition policy and my bill stars and strips as our nations' symbol. would stop the accrual of interest for calcula­ OF PENNSYLVANIA tions purposes in cases where delays are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES caused by the VA or the lender exercises for­ Thursday, June 11, 1987 UNITED STATES COULD bearance at the request of the VA. Since TRIUMPH AT VENICE Mr. WELDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lenders have said they would forfeit the right share with my colleagues an excellent article to be reimbursed for such interest if the VA from the Yeadon Borough Newsletter. I do so acquires the property, this modification seems because many of us may not know that the HON. ROBERT GARCIA reasonable. driving force behind the original celebration of OF NEW YORK In addition to the benefits aspect of the pro­ Flag Day was William T. Kerr of Yeadon, PA. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram, the bill addresses certain management This coming Sunday, June 14, 1987, we will problems which were brought to the attention Thursday, June 11, 1987 celebrate this great day. I would like to take of the subcommittee during our hearings. One Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, the Venice this early opportunity to remember the man of these is the prohibition of loan portfolio summit is over, and although the lack of dis­ who made this day possible. sales unless at 100 percent of par or above. cernible results was expected, it is nonethe­ Mr. Speaker, I join with the people of Because of the high foreclosure rate over the less disappointing. We still face exchange rate Yeadon in taking special pride in this remarka­ last several years, the VA has sometimes sold imbalances, projected slow global economic ble achievement, and commend to my col­ parts of their loan portfolio at a loss for quick growth and the ever present LDC debt prob­ leagues the following article: revenue purposes. In the fiscal year 1988 lem. budget, the Administration proposed yet an­ "YEADON, HOME OF THE FOUNDER OF FLAG One of the people who foresaw the great other revision to its loan policy sales proce­ DAY" opportunities for success at Venice was our dures. This would have required the VA to sell Is it possible to wave the flag too much? I colleague JOHN LAFALCE. In an article in the believe that we are not waving our flag all of its loans without repurchase agree­ enough. Every flag should be flying on June 8 edition of the Journal of Commerce he ments. Earlier this year, VA officials indicated every rooftop and from every home and succinctly delineates the areas in which the that this change in policy would result in an building. The flag is a symbol of our nation­ United States could have triumphed at Venice. average loss of 30 percent of the face value al unity. It is the spirit of our undying devo­ I attach his article and recommend it to my of these loans. In the latest trial sale, the VA tion to our country. It stands for the best colleagues. June 11, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15601 UNITED STATES COULD TRIUMPH AT VENICE America, not simply a mechanism for addi­ dressed the gathering. At this time. Mr. that there has is differential vehicular speeds. If imple­ people outside the beltway will be led to be­ been a significant increase in traffic prob­ mented, this plan would result in dramatic lieve that we are doing something on acid lems. The DEIS confirms that both have oc­ differences in vehicular speeds at the toll rain. They will believe what I know not to be curred. plaza. Trucks would be a virtual standstill true-that this legislation is politically accepta­ Although technically, these two condi­ waiting to pay the westbound toll, while ble to a majority of members on the Energy tions are enough to require the immediate cars would continue to pass by in adjacent and Commerce Committee. revocation of the one-way toll, I would like lanes at speeds in the range of 45-50 miles to offer two additional reasons why Gover­ per hour. Inevitably, a few cars would find Mr. Speaker, it is exactly the grassroots in­ nor Cuomo should petition U.S. Secretary of themselves inadvertently stuck in the long terest and effort we need in order to forge a Transportation Elizabeth Dole to revoke im­ truck queues and would attempt to move bill that could be acceptable to the diverse mediately the one-way toll. out into where traffic would be moving at membership of the committee. Instead of de­ First, the Verrazano Bridge is a local the higher speed. The accident potential is fusing this energy, I would like to increase it bridge, built and maintained with local staggering. so that it will provide momentum for a bill that funds. The unprecedented Federal mandate, I am sympathetic to Staten Island's traffic truly has a chance to pass. which created the one-way toll, impinges on and air pollution problems and would be the sovereignty and integrity of New York. pleased to support safe, effective remedial It is a gross violation of the basic principles measures. However, shifting these problems INTRODUCTION OF JEMEZ of Federalism. to Manhattan, which is already beleaguered PUEBLO INDIAN FIREFIGHT­ Last year the Appropriations Subcommit­ by traffic congestion and air pollution is not ERS BILL tee on Transportation recognized this grave the appropriate solution. violation and approved a compromise meas­ The original six month experiment re­ ure which would have returned the Bridge quired by the statute ended in September of HON. BILL RICHARDSON decision to local control. Shortly thereafter, 1986. The time for talk has long passed, the OF NEW MEXICO the House of Representatives demonstrated information presented in the DEIS is clear IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its support for allowing local authorities to and convincing. There can no longer be any determine the fate of the Verrazano toll. By doubt about the necessary course of action: Thursday, June 11, 1987 a vote of 253-168, the House struck down an for the well-being of thousands of residents Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I am very Amendment which would have repealed the of New York City, the one-way toll must be compromise language. The Amendment, of­ repealed. proud today to introduce a bill which provides fered by my colleague, Representative Guy access to our Federal courts for 14 Jemez Molinari, was not supported by a single Pueblo Indian firefighters and the legal repre­ Representative from New York City or New WE NEED AN ACID RAIN BILL sentatives of four Jemez firefighters who were Jersey. Unfortunately, the compromise THAT WILL PASS killed or injured during firefighting operations measure was lost in conference with the in Boise National Forest in Idaho on August Senate. HON. NORMAN F. LENT 24, 1986. This bill to allow access to the Second, the December 31, 1987 Clean Air courts is the only avenue affording these be­ Act compliance deadline is looming in the OF NEW YORK very near future. New York City is among IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reaved families a hope of obtaining adequate compensation for their loss. the approximately seventy areas which will Thursday, June 11, 1987 fail to meet the December 31 deadline to The subjects of this bill are proud members attain ambient air quality for ozone and/or Mr. LENT. Mr. Speaker, today, Mr. Speaker, of the Jemez Eagles, a group of Indians from carbon monoxide. Congress has been asked several of my colleagues on the Energy and the Jemez Pueblo in New Mexico, who agreed to seek and support an extension of the Commerce Committee will be introducing leg­ to fight forest fires on our national forest deadline. If the deadline is not extended, islation to control acid rain. I would like to take lands. They were sent to Idaho to fight a fire New York will face stiff penalties, which in­ this opportunity to commend the sentiments in Boise National Forest in August 1986. clude the denial of federal highway funds and bans on construction of new industrial they are expressing as well as their faithful ef­ During the firefighting operation there was a facilities. forts in this area. I support acid rain control tragic accident. The transport truck carrying New York's EPA-approved State Imple­ legislation, but I will not be cosponsoring this the Jemez Eagles went off the road and ca­ mentation Plan commits the State to particular proposal. I would like to take this reened down a steep mountainside. Four of eliminate all air pollution "hot spots" by opportunity to explain why. the firefighters were killed and 14 others were 15604 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 11, 1987 injured in the accident, some of them serious­ survivors. Under this bill they can present their United States Code, to, or on behalf of, such ly. The driver of the truck was a member of case to the court and let it decide if the individual. the Idaho National Guard and the Jemez fire­ United States was at fault for their injuries. fighters were merely passengers. The Jemez Eagles bravely went to help Unfortunately, due to the peculiar legal their Nation by fighting fires on national forest STEVE ZAVACKY JR. status of the Idaho National Guard driver and land. They were aware of the dangers attend­ the Jemez Eagles, these brave men and ant in that work and were willing to accept HON. JOE KOLTER women, and their families, do not have an that risk. But they did not sign up with the OF PENNSYLVANIA adequate remedy for their loss. Under Federal notion they were assuming the risk of negli­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES law, the driver is considered a Federal em­ gence in their transport to the site of their Thursday, June 11, 1987 ployee, which precludes any legal liability on work. The terrible accident was not a normal his part or the State of Idaho. A Federal court or foreseeable consequence of their work, nor Mr. KOL TEA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recently held that the driver cannot even be one that these young Indians had any possi­ honor a constituent of the Fourth Congres­ prosecuted for a violation of the State motor bility of avoiding. sional District of Pennsylvania who will be vehicle law. But claims against the United Mr. Speaker, these firefighters and their honored June 17, 1987, by the community of States are also barred because the Secretary families ask only that they be able to present Butler, in appreciation of years of volunteer of Labor has determined that the firefighters their case in our Federal courts. They will work. were covered by the Federal Employees Com­ never again enjoy the company of their loved Mr. Steve Zavacky, Jr., a retired electrician pensation Act [FECA]. Coverage under FECA ones who have been lost. They will never of 41 years service at Armco Steel Co., has precludes a claim under the Federal Tort again be truly whole. They deserve the received numerous awards. He has been a Claims Act, which is the normal remedy for a chance to seek that compensation available member of the Butler County Safety Council person seeking redress against the United under our judicial system. I urge my col­ for 36 years, serving as president and, for 33 States for a personal injury. leagues in the House to pass this legislation years as parade marshall. In 1987 he received The FECA provides Federal employees with and give these Jemez Eagles and their survi­ the Hanna-Miller Award in Safety. compensation for injuries suffered in the work­ vors that chance. Let them have their day in Mr. Zavacky is a life member of American place. The amount of compensation, however, court. Legion Post 778, holding offices of second depends on the employee's earnings, and, in H.R.- and first vice commander, treasurer, and his­ the case of death, on proof of economic de­ Be it enacted by the Senate and House of torian. He received the Legionnaire of the pendency of certain relatives. This system is Representatives of the United States of Year Award in 1981. totally inappropriate and inadequate for these America in Congress assembled, He is a life member of the Veterans of For­ firefighters who worked infrequently and for SECTION I. TORT CLAIM. eign Wars, having served 4 years in the Army low wages. For example, the mother of one of (a) AUTHORITY TO COMMENCE ACTION.­ Engineers in China, Burma, and India. He is a the deceased firefighters could expect to re­ Notwithstanding section 8116(c) of title 5, member of the Penn Township Volunteer Fire ceive only approximately $4,300 in a lump United States Code, each individual listed in Co., the Highfield Community Center, and re­ sum payment for the loss of her son. subsection (b), or the legal representative of ceived the Penn Township Board of Supervi­ A wrongful death tort claim on behalf of the the estate of such individual, may com­ sors Award for designing and building the mence an action under chapter 171 of title estate of this same firefighter could be worth 28, United States Code, upon a claim against Penn Township Veterans Monument in 1987. in excess of $250,000. This is because tort the United States for injuries or death sus­ In 1983, Mr. Zavacky was presented the North law takes into account the monetary value of tained by such individual in a truck accident Deanery Award by the Metropolitan Archdio­ the life of the deceased, in this case factoring as a result of the alleged negligence of mem­ cese of Munhall. in the deceased firefighter's relative youth, bers of the Idaho National Guard and em­ Mr. Zavacky, despite numerous awards has long work life expectancy, and earning ability. ployees of the United States during fire­ never stopped giving to his community. His Tort law also allows recovery for the value of fighting operations in the Boise National dedicated service has been invaluable to lost household services to the family of the Forest, Idaho, in August 1986. Butler County and I am proud to honor this (b) DESCRIPTION OF INDIVIDUALS.-The in­ deceased. This is especially important in this dividuals referred to in subsection (a), mem­ distinguished, respected man by informing my case because each Pueblo Indian male is ex­ bers of firefighting crew number 4 of the colleagues of his untiring efforts. pected to contribute substantial services both Jemez Eagles of Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico, to his immediate family and to his parents, are the following: grandparents, siblings and entire extended <1) Hilario R. Armijo. ANTI-CASTRO EDITORIAL family. <2> Timothy W. Armijo. Mr. Speaker, I am sure you can imagine the <3 > Allen M. Baca. HON. LAWRENCE J. SMITH frustration of the families of the four deceased <4> Vincent A. Chavez. OF FLORIDA (5) David G. Chinana. firefighters with a system of justice which <6) Victor Chinana. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES denies them any meaningful or adequate rec­ <7> Ivan T. Gachupin. Thursday, June 11, 1987 ompense for the wrongful deaths of their (8) Michael J. Gachupin. loved ones. It is a cruel irony that the Federal <9> Frank Madalena, Jr. Mr. SMITH of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I would scheme that deems both the Jemez Eagles (10) Dennis P. Magdalena. like to draw the Nation's attention to an edito­ and the National Guardsmen Federal employ­ 01> Anthony M. Pecos. rial in the Tuesday, June 9, 1987, issue of the ees precludes an effective avenue of relief. 02 >Lawrence A. Seonia. Miami Herald. For some, the article sheds This was not the intent of these Federal stat­ 03) Jose R. Toledo. light on the international issue of Castro ad­ utes. A primary reason for designating Nation­ 04> Roberta P. Toledo. venturism. For others, the editorial reveals, for 05) Nathaniel G. Tosa. the first time, the evils of the Castro regime. al Guardsmen as Federal employees was to 06) Allen L. Toya, Jr. allow Federal tort recovery by innocent victims 07> Andrew V. Waquie. For all Americans, the editorial should vividly of the Guardsmen's negligence. The anamo­ <18) Benjamin P. Waquie. point out Castro's blatant disregard for human lous result in this case penalizes the very SEC. 2. PRESENTATION OF CLAIM TO FEDERAL rights and world peace. people who would otherwise have been AGENCY. FLEEING CUBA helped by the provisions of the statutes. Section 240Hb>. and subsections and Cuba's Foreign adventurism is greater These cracks in the judicial system threaten (b) of section 2675, of title 28 of the United than previously thought. From London, the to engulf these bereaved families. Legislation States Code shall not apply with respect to military periodical Jane's Defence Weekly an action authorized by section l(a). is the only avenue of reasonable relief. says that Cuban troops have been seen in SEC. 3. REllUCTION OF AWARD OF SETTLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, the bill I am introducing today Afghanistan, in a camp at Kandahar near Any judgment awarded with respect to an the airport of Kabul, the capital. simply allows the injured firefighters and the individual listed in section Hb> in an action Further, an article by Pamela Falk in the legal representatives to bring a claim under authorized by section Ha> shall be reduced current Foreign Affairs magazine enumer­ the Federal Tort Claims Act. It does not make by the amount of any compensation paid ates the Cuban troops in various African any monetary award to the firefighters or their under subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5, countries. In Angola, for example, Ms. Falk June 11, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15605 says that Cuba has instructors who super­ wish them every success during the upcoming The good news is that New York State vise the MPLA Army, along with 25,000 to celebration. wines are beginning to outshine California and 30,000 troops and 5,000 to 10,000 civilian ad­ French wines! visers. In Ethiopia, 11,000 Cuban troops guard the Horn of Africa. Cuba also has ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL OPER­ According to Howard Goldberg of the 2,500 troops in Mozambique, 3,000 troops ATION BY THE U.S. MARSHALS Times, "A wine making revolution is under and advisers in Congo, and 3,500 troops in SERVICE way. The bad old days are fading." Libya and Algeria. "It's about time the public began to realize In addition, Cuba has 200 troops in that serious young wine makers-and serious Zambia, 250 in Uganda, 240 in Equatorial HON. CURT WELDON wine-are taking over." And of course that Guinea, and 500 in Sao Tome e Principe. OF PENNSYLVANIA means the Empire State. Not included in this head count are the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I urge my colleagues to sample our fine Cubans who provide support to the Poli­ Thursday, June 11, 1987 sario rebels fighting for Western Sahara's product from the vineyards of New York State independence from Morocco. Nor does it in­ Mr. WELDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and to read the entire New York Times review clude 50 civilian advisers in Benin, 150 in congratulate the U.S. Marshals Service on yet printed here. Sierra Leone, and 125 in Guinea-Bissau. another successful fugitive operation. Under [From the New York Times, June 10, 19871 Cuba has between 50,000 to 60,000 men in the direction of Stanley E. Morris, a U.S. Mar­ WINE TALK-SORRY, FRANcE. Too BAD, CALI­ Africa. Even taking into account that the shals Task Force recently completed a 9- FORNIA. SOME NEW YORK WINES .OUTSHINE Soviet Union provides Cuba its military EVEN YOURS hardware free of charge, the Castro govern­ week narcotic fugitive manhunt. This operation ment's expenditures in 17 African countries resulted in some 21 0 arrests, to include: long­ the general public. SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION Qlo' APPROPRIATIONS. The Commission shall- <2 > One member each of the House of There are authorized to be appropriated (1) consider the widest range of values for Representatives and the Senate, designated to carry out this title $300,000 for fiscal year inclusion in the consensus of values that by the Speaker of the House and the major­ 1987, and such sum as may be necessary for should be taught, including traditional ity leader of the Senate, respectively_ fiscal year 1988. Amounts appropriated pur­ Judea-Christian values, honesty, integrity, (3) The Secretary of Education or his des­ suant to this section are authorized to tolerance, self-discipline, self respect, civil­ ignee. remain available until expended. ity, importance of family, justice, equality, VACANCIES.-A vacancy in the Commis­ SEC. 10. TERMINATION. the rule of law, individual rights, the sion shall be filled in the manner in which The Commission shall terminate 30 days common good, love of country, love of the original appointment was made. after the date of the submission of its final knowledge, responsibility and accountabil­ TERMS.-Members of the Commission report to the Congress. ity, protection of oneself and others from shall be appointed for the life of the Com­ degradation and abuse; mission. SEC. 11. CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS REQUIRED. <2> conduct interviews, meetings, hearings, (d) CO-CHAIRS OF COMMISSION.-The Within 90 days after the submission of the and conferences in various regions and lo­ Speaker of the House and the majority Commission's report to the Congress, the calities in the United States to gather the leader of the Senate shall each designate Committee on Education and Labor of the opinions of a wide variety of individuals, in­ one of their appointees as co-chair of the House of Representatives and the Commit­ cluding educators and educational adminis­ Commission. tee on Labor and Human Resources of the trators, students, parents, philosophers and SEC. 7. COMPENSATION. Senate shall conduct hearings on such theologians, civic, religious, and professional (a) PAY.-Members of the Commission report and the recommendations contained leaders, social service professionals, political shall serve without compensation. therein, and shall report to their respective leaders, persons prominent in the arts, en­ (b) TRAVEL EXPENSES.-Members Of the Houses on the results of those hearings tertainment, and sports, and concerned citi­ Commission shall be allowed reasonable within 30 days after the completion of the zens; travel expenses, including a per diem allow­ hearing. (3) report its findings and recommenda­ ance, in accordance with section 5703 of title tions to Congress and the President not 5, United States Code, when performing later than one year after the enactment of duties of the Commission. OUR INVOLVEMENT IN THE this Act; SEC. 8. POWERS. PERSIAN GULF (4) include in such report its recommenda­ MEETINGs.-The Commission shall first tions for specific legislation or executive ac­ meet not more than 30 days after the date HON.THOMASJ.DOWNEY tions, as well as broad policy goals and ob­ on which members are appointed, and the OF NEW YORK jectives; Commission shall meet thereafter upon the (5) include in such report a recommenda­ call of the chair or a majority of the mem­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion as to the establishment within the Fed­ bers. Thursday, June 11, 1987 eral Government of a clearinghouse for cur­ (b) HEARINGS AND SESSIONS.-The Commis­ rent programs and ideas on values educa­ sion may hold such hearings, sit and act at Mr. DOWNEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, tion; such times and places, take such testimony, today I am introducing a House resolution (6) include in such report a recommenda­ and receive such evidence as the Commis­ which maybe, just maybe, will bring a new, tion to Congress as the appropriateness of sion considers appropriate. The Commission and much needed sense of direction to our in­ institutional changes in the House of Repre­ may administer oaths or affirmations to wit­ volvement in the Persian Gulf. sentatives and the Senate, including the es­ nesses appearing before it. I don't think that anyone in the House would tablishment of a Select Committee on AccEss TO INFORMATION.-The Commis­ stand in this well and assert that we have no Values Education; sion may secure directly from any Federal <7> seek the cooperation, advice, and as­ agency information necessary to enable it to legitimate interests in the Persian Gulf. We sistance of the Department of Education carry out this title. Upon the request of the clearly do. But we also have an interest, I and such other Federal, State, and local either co-chair of the Commission, the head would think, in fostering the greatest possible agencies, and private and religious organiza­ of such agency shall furnish such informa­ sense of stability in that explosive region. In tions, institutions, and associations, as may tion to the Commission. the interest of promoting that stability, Mr. be helpful in carrying out its purposes and (d) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.-The co-chairs of Speaker, I think it is time that this Congress duties; the Commission shall select an executive di­ asked the President to request a meeting of (8) recognize those individuals and institu­ rector of the Commission, who shall be paid the U.N. Security Council for the purpose of tions which have demonstrated outstanding at a rate no greater than that payable for success in teaching values; and grade GS-18 of the General Schedule. establishing a U.N. Peacekeeping Naval Task (9) identify the potential of values educa­ STAFF.-The executive director shall Force in the gulf. tion for reducing the incidence of such prob­ appoint such staff members as may be nec­ I think it is equally clear that very few of my lems as those mentioned in section 3(4) of essary to perform the work of the Commis­ colleagues would come to this well and pro­ this Act. sion. In allocating authorized, appropriated, claim that the United Nations has been the SEC. 6 MEMBERSHIP AND APPOINTMENT OF COM­ and contributed funds, priority shall be vanguard of peace and security that it was MISSION. given to those activities, such as hearings originally designed to be. To do so might even (a) MEMBERSHIP.-The Commission shall and conferences, designed to elicit the be considered dangerous. It is equally danger­ be composed of 17 members as follows: broadest public participation in the Com­ <1> Seven members each appointed by the mission's deliberations, rather than to the ous, however, to deny the possibility that Speaker of the House of Representatives payment of professional staff. someday the United Nations might just pro­ and the majority leader of the Senate, in professional educators and education­ accepted which prescribes or limits the pur­ France. And no matter how hard we try, we al administrators; pose for which it may be used, or which ex­ are unlikely to get any of them to leave, espe­ parents of students at elementary, sec­ ceeds $25,000 in the case of an individual ondary, and postsecondary levels; donor, or $100,000 in the case of a corpora­ cially the Soviets. But wouldn't it make more students at secondary and post-second­ tion, partnership, association, or other orga­ sense to have those navies, and perhaps ary levels; nization or business association. others, patrolling the gulf while flying the U.N. philosophers, theologians, and reli­ (g) USE OF SERVICES AND FACILITIES.-Upon flag? Their mission would be straightforward­ gious leaders; the request of the Commission, the head of to ensure safe passage for nonbelligerent State and local elected and appointed any Federal agency may make available to shipping in the gulf. government officials, including members of the Commission any of the facilities and The United States has already paid dearly State and local boards of educations; services of such agency. for its presence in the gulf, yet our national in­ (F) persons prominent in sports, the arts, (h) PERSONNEL FROM OTHER AGENCIES.­ and entertainment; Upon the request of the Commission, the terests in the area remain the same: freedom persons active in business, the profes­ head of any Federal agency may detail any of navigation, an end to the Iran-Iraq war, and sions, or civic activities; of the personnel of such agency to assist the avoidance of a superpower conflict in the gulf. social service professionals; and Commission in carrying out its duties. Maybe the time is right to look to the U.N. Se- 15608 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 11, 1987 curity Council for at least a partial solution to which already exist in our current excise tax award in scouting, for the many hours he has the problems that endanger those interests. I policy. It is unacceptable to compound the dedicated to young people. urge my colleagues to support this resolution. damage by further increasing these taxes. Since 1931, Mr. Chuhra has been a Red I am submitting the text of my resolution for I am attaching an executive summary of the Cross Instructor for first aid and CPR. He has inclusion in the RECORD. Policy Economic Group for your review. trained thousands of State policemen, city and The resolution follows: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY township police and firemen, Boy Scouts, Girl H. Res.- This report examines the burden of state Scouts, school bus drivers and members of Resolved, That the House of Repre­ and federal tobacco taxes by income class social service and community agencies. In sentatives urges the President to seek- for five population subgroups. These sub­ 1985, he received an award from the Butler (1) a meeting of the United Nations Secu­ groups are whites, blacks, Hispanics. blue County Mental Health Association for the pa­ rity Council for the purpose of establishing collar households, and households headed tient and sensitive manner in whch he taught a United Nations peacekeeping naval force by working women. CPR to mentally handicapped people. for the purpose of protecting nonbelligerent Data on actual smoking behavior by sex, shipping in the Persian Gulf, and age, income, race, and other characteristics He also donated 15 years of volunteer serv­ (2) an immediate end to the Iran-Iraq war. of the population were used with a microsi­ ice to the Lyndora VFD Girls Drum and Bugle (b) The House of Representatives also mulation model to determine the tobacco Corps. urges the members of the North Atlantic taxes paid by families in each income class For all these unselfish hours of giving and Treaty Organization and all members of the within each population subgroup. The total the many volunteer hours that we·re to follow, United Nations Security Council to support tobacco taxes paid were compared to the the Butler County Chamber of Commerce the establishment of such a naval force as total income of each income class to deter­ honored Mr. Chuhra with the 1983 Man of the an effective instrument in bringing greater mine the distributional impact of combined Year Award. stability to the present situation in the Per­ state and federal tobacco taxes for each of sian Gulf. the five subgroups and the total U.S. popu­ Mr. Chuhra, despite numerous awards has lation. never stopped giving to his community. \ His At 1983 levels of income and taxes, the av­ dedicated service has been invaluable to THE INEQUITY OF EXCISE erage effective tobacco tax rate in the Butler County and I am proud to honor this TAXES United States was 0.32 percent of Household distinguished, respected man by informing my Income. However, a disproportionately large colleagues of his untiring efforts. HON. MERVYN M. DYMALLY share of these taxes were paid by low income households. The effective tax rates OF CALIFORNIA for lower income families is much higher IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE PANAMA CANAL than the effective rate for higher income REVOLVING FUND OF 1987 Thursday, June 11, 1987 families. The burden of tobacco taxes varies widely Mr. DYMALLY. Mr. Speaker, I wish to share among different population groups. Of the HON. JACK FIELDS with my colleagues, information which shows population subgroups analyzed in this serious inequities in proposals to raise Federal report, only whites have an effective tax OF TEXAS excise taxes, particularly as they affect minori­ rate that is below the average for all house­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties, blue-collar workers and women. This year holds. The other population groups exam­ we will consider many different options for ined have higher than average effective tax Thursday, June 11, 1987 raising revenues in order to reduce the Feder­ rates, reflecting differences in their incomes Mr. FIELDS. Mr. Speaker, I am today al deficit. No doubt we will see complex analy­ and smoking behaviors. The relative burden pleased to join with some of my colleagues of tobacco taxes on black households and ses of the dollar value of those options. I blue collar households is approximately 30 from the House Merchant Marine and Fisher­ hope that in this effort, we will not forget to percent higher than the average burden on ies Committee in introducing the Panama carefully weigh the equity of these revenue all families. The effective tobacco tax rates Canal Revolving Fund Act of 1987. proposals. for each of the population subgroups are This legislation which is a product of several Excise taxes affect a host of everyday items 0.31 percent for whites, 0.34 percent for years of careful consideration will make a fun­ such as gasoline, telephone service, ciga­ households headed by working women, 0.35 damental change in the financial structure of rettes, and beer. It is clear that the impact of percent for Hispanics, 0.42 percent for blue the Panama Canal Commission. these regressive taxes hit low-income Ameri­ collar households, and 0.43 percent for By way of background, the Panama Canal blacks. cans much harder than wealthier Americans­ Only whites have a relative tax burden Commission [PCC] is an appropriated fund as much as 15 times harder, according to a below average. Each of the other subgroups agency of the U.S. Government provided for recent report by the Congressional Budget examined have higher than average tobacco by the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and es­ Office. tax burdens. Of these groups, the greatest tablished by the Panama Canal Act of 1979. But perhaps less obvious is the alarming tax burden is on black families and blue The Commission was established to oper­ impact on particular population groups. Let me collar families, each of which has an effec­ ate, manage, and maintain the Panama Canal, use as an example, tobacco excise taxes. I tive tobacco tax rate that is more than 30 its installations and equipment, and to provide refer to my colleagues to a June 1986 report percent higher than average. for the orderly transit of vessels through the by the Policy Economics Group, entitled, "An canal. Under the provisions of the treaty, the Analysis of the Burden of Tobacco Taxes on MICHAEL CHUHRA Commission will perform these functions until Selected Demographic Groups." According to December 31, 1999, when the Republic of this detailed study, which considered average HON. JOE KOLTER Panama will assume full operational responsi­ income, as well as behavorial factors. the to­ OF PENNSYLVANIA bility for the canal. bacco excise tax is a significantly greater IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES By law, the Commission is required to re­ burden on the Nation's blacks, Hispanics. cover through tolls and other revenues all blue-collar families and female-headed house­ Thursday, June 11, 1987 costs of operating and maintaining the canal, holds. Mr. KOL TEA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to including interest in the U.S. investment in the The excise tax burden on black households honor a constituent of the Fourth District of canal, depreciation, capital for plant replace­ and blue-collar households is more than 30 Pennsylvania who will be honored June 17, ment, expansion and improvements, and pay­ percent higher than the average burden on all 1987, by the community of Butler, in apprecia­ ments to the Republic of Panama as stipulat­ American families. The burdens on Hispanic tion of years of volunteer work. ed by the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. In and female-headed households are also sig­ Mr. Michael Chuhra, a retired metallurigist of addition, the canal is required to operate on a nificantly above average. Only white house­ 24 years service at Armco Steel Co., has break-even basis at no cost to the U.S. tax­ holds show a tax burden below the national been active in scouting since February 17, payer. average. 1924. He is a charter member of Boy Scout While it has been 10 years since the signing These data illustrate the serious inequities Troop No. 16 in Lyndora where he earned the of the Panama Canal Treaty and nearly 8 which will result from utilizing excise taxes as rank of Eagle Scout. In 1944, Mr. Chuhra re­ years since the creation of the PCC, this a solution to our Federal deficit, inequities ceived the Silver Beaver Award, the highest agency and its operation continues to be a June 11, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15609 source of great confusion for many Members manner. In addition, it is clear that this ap­ Mr. Speaker, I would ask unanimous con­ of the House of Representatives. proach will eliminate a serious and persistent sent that the section-by-section analysis of In fact, the best example of this confusion accounting problem now facing the Panama the bill appear in the RECORD at this point. may have occurred just last year during the Canal Commission. This problem is caused ANALYSIS OF THE PANAMA CANAL REVOLVING debate on the Balance Budget and Emergen­ because of· the significant timelag between FUND AcT cy Deficit Control Act of 1985. when canal revenues are deposited in the I . INTRODUCTION While no taxpayer funds are authorized or U.S. Treasury and when they become avail­ The following analysis is to accompany appropriated to the Commission, the PCC able to the PCC. As a result, the Commission the Panama Canal Revolving Fund Act of was, nevertheless, included under the auto­ invariably has a cash-flow problem at the be­ 1987, an Act to convert the Panama Canal matic reduction enforcement provisions of the ginning of each fiscal year. Commission from an appropriated-fund Gramm-Rudman-Hollings law. Second, because the Commission will now agency to a revolving-fund agency. As enacted, the Commission faced the dev­ have ready access to their revenues, they will The most significant change which this astating prospect of having its fiscal year no longer require the use of, as a backstop, Act would accomplish is to convert the Panama Canal Commission from an appro­ 1986 appropriations level reduced by $18.3 two types of U.S. taxpayer funds. These in­ million. While the Commission is a U.S. priated-fund agency to a revolving-fund clude: the $85.0 million which represents the agency. The Congress has established a agency, it was inappropriate to subject the unpaid balance from the Commission's origi­ number of revolving funds to improve and Commission to the provisions of this law since nal appropriation in fiscal year 1980 from the give flexibility to certain business-type ac­ any budget savings could not be used to help general fund and the $61.2 million in interest tivities of the Federal Government that are balance the Federal budget but would have to payments on our investment in the canal required to operate on a self-sustaining be paid to the Republic of Panama as stipulat­ which were deposited in the PCC Fund from basis. Bringing the Panama Canal Commis­ sion under the revolving-fund arrangement ed in paragraph 4(c) of article XIII of the October 1, 1979, to December 31, 1985. Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. would not only simplify its financial struc­ While these funds would have been trans­ ture, but would also offer it the flexibility in While fortunately the Congress approved ferred to the U.S Treasury on December 31, legislation, which I authored, to exempt the expenditures necessary to meet unforeseen 1999, this legislation accelerates that transfer Panama Canal Commission from the Gramm­ business conditions. The Commission would by 12 years and ensures that the U.S. taxpay­ continue to be subject to review and control Rudman-Hollings law, it is clear that the Com­ ers receive the benefit now of some $14 7 mil­ by the Congress. mission will continue to be subjected to further budget reduction efforts in the future. lion. II. SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS Because of the unique and self-sustaining Third, this bill will allow the Panama Canal Section 1. Short title, etc.- This section nature of the PCC, it makes no sense and is, Commission to borrow from the U.S. Treasury provides a short title, the "Panama Canal up to $100 million. While the Commission Revolving Fund Act." frankly, counterproductive for this agency to Section 2. Panama Canal Revolving have to fight every year to retain its own self­ does not anticipate having to utilize this au­ thority, this will ensure that in case of an Fund.-This section amends section 1302 of generated revenues. Public Law 96-70 to establish the "Panama It is for this reason, Mr. Speaker, that I am emergency, like the massive landslide last Canal Revolving Fund" and to terminate today introducing legislation to replace the year, the Commission can respond quickly to the "Panama Canal Commission Fund". PCC's burdensome financial structure with a those conditions and the canal will remain This section also provides for the appropria­ more simplified and efficient one. open and safe for all international shipping. In tion to the Panama Canal Revolving Fund, While there are several ways to accomplish addition, under this proposal any borrowing on the effective date of this Act, the unap­ would have to be repaid by the Panama Canal propriated balance in the Panama Canal that goal, I believe the best approach is to re­ Commission Fund, and the transfer of the place the Commission's current appropriated Commission. Fourth, the bill will allow the nine members unexpended balance of appropriations avail­ fund structure with that of a revolving fund able to the Commission. It also terminates system. of the Panama Canal Commission Board of the Panama Canal Emergency Fund and I will say to my colleagues that this ap­ Directors, to receive expenses and compensa­ transfers the balance remaining in it to the proach was not selected in haste but is based tion when they travel on official Panama Canal Panama Canal Revolving Fund. on several years of discussion and testimony business as authorized by the Chairman of the Subsection (b) of section 1302 also pro­ before the House Panama Canai/OCS Sub­ Board. vides for the transfer from the Panama Canal Revolving Fund to the general fund committee, of which I am the ranking minority Fifth, this proposal will allow the PCC to ne­ gotiate its own lease for office space and any of the Treasury amount attributable to in­ member. terest on the United States' investment in This legislation, which is supported by both improvements in those contracts. Since U.S. the Panama Canal which accrued after Oc­ the Reagan administration and the Republic of taxpayer funds are not used to pay the rent tober 1, 1979 and before January 1, 1986 and Panama, has been carefully drafted to allow on these facilities, it makes little sense for the the transfer of the balance of the fiscal year the Commission greater flexibility to operate Commission to fall under the auspices of the 1980 appropriation. Unlike appropriations without giving up congressional control over General Services Administration. enacted since that fiscal year, appropria­ the financial workings of this agency. Finally, while this bill will give the Commis­ tions for fiscal year 1980 were not derived sion an increasing amount of flexibility, there from Commission revenues, and the Treas­ If enacted, a revolving fund would allow the ury has not been fully reimbursed for this Commission to simplify its financial structure, is a need for Congress to retain some active appropriation. The Commission has re­ to respond more quickly to changing business control over the budget requirements of this tained these funds in order to provide the and shipping conditions and to eliminate the U.S. agency. As drafted, this legislation will re­ Commission adequate financial resources to problem of not having sufficient capital in the quire the Commission to receive an annual backstop its obligations. Because this beginning of each fiscal year. authorization from the Congress. However, in amendment would require the funds to be In addition, a revolving fund would allow the the event that the Congress is unable, for transferred to the general fund, the Act pro­ Commission to avoid having to go through the whatever reason, to enact such an authoriza­ vides a substitute obligational authority in the form of a borrowing authority. of Public Law 96-70 the funds deposited in the revolving fund, to add a provision to include working capital OF SOUTH DAKOTA excluding borrowing authority. This section requirements as an element to be recovered IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is intended to preserve the authority of from tolls. This working capital provision is Congress to oversee and authorize each necessary to insure that, over time, the sol­ Thursday, June 11, 1987 year's budget. Finally, subsection pro­ vency of the Commission is not impaired. It Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speak­ would provide a source of funds not present­ vides that moneys of the Fund may be de­ er, I have today introduced a bill to authorize posited in any depository, as agreed between ly available to cover the cost of increased the Commission and the Secretary of the working capital requirements which may be the Secretary of the Interior to construct, op­ Treasury. needed when necessary inventory levels are erate, and maintain the Lake Andes-Wagner Section 3. Borrowing Authority.-This sec­ increased either in real terms or by infla­ unit and the Marty II unit as elements of the tion adds section 1304 to Public Law 96-70 tion. This provision gives recognition to the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program. to allow the Panama Canal Commission to fact that, under the Panama Canal Act, the Both Lake Andes-Wagner and Marty II are borrow money from the Treasury up to Commission is, for all practical purposes, precluded from generating profits which, located in Charles Mix County in south central $100,000,000 for any of the purposes of the South Dakota, almost literally in the shadow of Commission. Section 1303 requires that any along with borrowed funds, is the principal amounts borrowed under this authority be source used by the business world for fi­ Fort Randall Dam, one of the six Pick-Sloan repaid to the U.S. Treasury no later than nancing working capital needs. For example, dams on the mainstem of the Missouri itself. It December 31, 1999. It also provides that any if the Commission were to require an in­ is from Lake Francis Case, the reservoir amounts borrowed cannot be used for pay­ crease in inventory levels it would, without this provision, Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and requires The Lake Andes-Wagner unit would irrigate the Commission to report to the Congress have no resources available to meet these requirements. about 45,000 acres, including about 1, 700 and to the Office of Management and acres of Indian-owned land located on the Budget on any borrowing made under this Section 8. Compensation for Board Mem­ authority. This section also requires that bers.-Members of the Board are allowed Yankton-Sioux Reservation. This is substan­ any amounts borrowed shall increase the in­ travel or transportation expenses and are tially less acreage than the 97,000 acres avail­ vestment of the United States in the authorized to be compensated at the daily able in the Lake Andes-Wagner irrigation dis­ Panama Canal and repayments shall de­ equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in trict. All of the lands that are included in the effect for grade GS-18 of the General crease the investment. Interest payments to Lake Andes-Wagner unit are being dry-land the Treasury would increase and decrease Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code, for each day during farmed. No new acreage will be brought in. accordingly. The Marty II unit is made up entirely of Indian­ Section 1302(b) of the Panama Canal Act which they are traveling to or from or at­ as amended by this Act requires the Com­ tending meetings of the Board. owned land, about 3,000 acres, located entire­ mission to transfer to the general fund of This section permits the same expenses ly on the Yankton-Sioux Reservation and and compensation to be paid to Members would be operated by the Yankton-Sioux the Treasury: ( 1) interest accrued before when they are traveling on other official January 1986 and, (2) the unreimbursed Panama Canal Commission business as au­ Tribe. portion of the fiscal year 1980 appropria­ thorized by the Chairman. Such other offi­ As is well known, the Pick-Sloan Missouri tion. In the past these two amounts provid­ cial business would include travel to Wash­ Basin Program was authorized by section 9 of ed an essential backstop obligational au­ ington, D.C. for appearances before federal the Flood Control Act of 1944. Inseparable thority for the Commission, and, without government agencies and before the Con­ from Pick-Sloan itself is the O'Mahoney-Milli­ these funds, some other obligational author­ gress. ity is required. The Panama Canal Company kin amendment contained in section 1 of the Section 9. Authority to Lease Office 1944 act. O'Mahoney-Millikin guarantees to had a similar borrowing authority (in the Space.-Currently, the Washington Office amount of $40 million>. It is anticipated of the Panama Canal Commission is re­ the arid and semiarid regions of this country that the Commission, like the Canal Compa­ quired to lease office space through the the integrity of their State water laws. It does ny, will not actually need to draw on this General Services Administration . this by providing that in the vast area of our authority but will use it as a backstop to GSA, in March 1985, required the office to country stretching from the State transected assure its continued solvency. relocate from 13th Street to its current Section 4. Calculation of Interest.-This by the 98th meridian westward to the Pacific, office at 2000 "L" Street. With the expira­ comprising the 17 reclamation States, the section amends section 1603(b) of Public tion of the current lease agreement in 1988, Law 96-70 to increase the investment of the it is entirely possible that this office would waters flowing in the river systems of that United States in the Panama Canal by the be required to move to another building in region will not be preempted, when needed amount of expenditures made from the Washington since GSA is embarked on a for upstream beneficial consumptive uses, by Panama Canal Revolving Fund and decrease program of consolidation of leased space. prior navigation use. that investment by the amount of funds de­ Another move would be of considerable dis­ O'Mahoney-Millikin made it possible to co­ posited in the Panama Canal Revolving ruption to Commission operations. This au­ ordinate the separate Pick and Sloan plans Fund. Amended section 1603 would provide thority would save funds for the U.S. tax­ into one overall basin-wide program. The cen­ that interest on the investment of the payer in that any directed move is paid for United States in the Panama Canal be paid by GSA funds. tral theme of that program was that the great into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts, This section exempts the Commission mainstem dams would, on the one hand, pro­ and, accordingly, deposits of interest will from GSA control and authorizes it to nego­ vide storage for the flood control and naviga­ not serve to reduce the investment base. tiate its own lease for office space and con­ tion benefits to downstream Missouri basin Section 5. Payments to the Republic of tracts for improvements thereof. This au­ States and, on the other hand, these reser­ Panama.-This section amends section thority will be of no cost to the U.S. taxpay­ voirs would also provide mainstream water to 134l of Public Law 96-70 by adding to the er. irrigate substantial acres of land in the upper list of items to be taken into account in de­ Section 10. Technical and Conforming termining whether Panama is to receive a Amendments.-This section makes technical basin States. An additional feature of Pick­ payment under paragraph 4 of Article amendments to sections 1246, 1343, and Sloan was the development also of tributary XIII of the 1977 Treaty amounts pro­ 1344<4> of Public Law 96-70, as amended, streams, again for flood control but principally grammed to meet working capital require­ to conform those sections to the relevant for irrigation and other consumptive uses. Ne­ ments. nical amendment to section 8348(i)(2) of ed from that tributary irrigation development. Section 6. Insurance.-This section title 5, United States Code, to conform that Pick-Sloan has always been regarded as a amends section 1419 of Public Law 96-70 to section to the relevant provisions of this authorize the Commission to purchase in­ Act. framework in which adjustments and modifica­ surance to protect it against unpredictable Section 11. Effective Date.-This section tions could and would be made while achiev­ events in addition to catastrophic marine ac­ provides that the Act is effective on October ing its promised goals. In other words, the cidents. This would include authority to 1, 1987. means might change, but not the ends. June 11, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15611 The mainstream Pick-Sloan dams were built economic losses suffered by South Dakota. I a possibility. It is now incumbent, if the prom­ relatively early. Fort Peck, completed in 1939, include here the "Highlights" portion of Dr. ise of Pick-Sloan water resource development actually preceded Pick-Sloan itself, but under Leitch's report: in South Dakota is to materialize rather than the Pick-Sloan it has been integrated into the "Land inundated by the Oahe, Big Bend, remain a mere mirage, to get worthwhile and entire program. Therefore it is considered to Fort Randall, and Gavins Point dams and desperately needed water development be one of the six Pick-Sloan mainstem reser­ associated reservoirs has resulted in a signif­ projects underway. The Lake Andes-Wagner voirs. Fort Randall itself was completed in icant amount of foregone economic activity and Marty II units meet those tests. 1952, Oahe and Gavins Point in 1955, Garri­ in South Dakota. The amount of potential As the Bureau's feasibility report on the son in 1956, and Big Bend in 1963. economic activity in 1985 was estimated for a counterfactual situation where the water Lake Andes-Wagner unit observes: The promised upstream irrigation using projects were absent and the 500,000 acres The area is sparsely populated • • • . Since mainstem Pick-Sloan water has not only of land were not inundated. Economic activ­ 1950, Charles Mix County has experienced a lagged but even today it remains nonexistent. ity foregone due to inundation includes dry­ net outmigration, and the rural population In large measure the irrigation from mainstem land and irrigated cropland, pastureland, has continued to decline. Agriculture is the Missouri waters was intended to compensate and woodland. Expenditures resulting from mainstay of the economy. About 20 percent the upper basin Missouri River basin States these activities were applied to an input­ of the population in the immediate project for the vast acreage of bottom lands that output model to estimate foregone personal area are native Americans of the Yankton became the reservoirs created by the main­ income, retail trade activity, total business Sioux Indian Tribe, among whom the unem­ ployment rate is about 78 percent.-Lake stem dams. Unfortunately, that commitment activity, and employment. "Oahe Reservoir was the largest of the Andes-Wagner Unit, Planning Report/Final remains unfulfilled. four South Dakota projects with an inun­ Environmental Statement, S-i. authorizes appropriations of activity should benefit some existing Mead­ have included a section-by-section summary $200,000 per year for administration and McClellan partnerships. Vacancies in their of "The National Trails System Improvements $500,000 for fiscal years 1988 and 1989 as apartments now stand at 12%; within four Act of 1987" in order to provide Members seed money for the Trails Fund. months, Mr. McClellan expects the vacancy with a clear understanding of the bill's intent. rate to drop to 5% to 6%. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Except for a work-out on a troubled reha­ In conclusion, I want to simply urge all of 1. Are recreational trails desirable? bilitation taken over by a lender, Mead­ my colleagues to cosponsor this very worth­ Answer. Yes. Recreational trails are used McClellan is forcusing its energies on three while piece of legislation which follows: for virtually all forms of outdoor recreation, new construction projects-two condomin­ SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS FOR NATIONAL such as jogging, walking, horseback riding, iums and a miniwarehouse. "As a company, TRAILS SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1987 and bicycling. They are used to get to prime we're going to be around," Mr. McClellan Section 1.-This section specifies the short areas for swimming, fishing, camping, bird­ says. "Over the last four or five years, we've title for the legislation. watching and photography. They are a low­ averaged $6 million to $8 million a year in Section 2.-This section notes that state cost efficient type of recreational resource. deals. This year we'll do $4 million to $5 mil­ and local governments have a special role to They were indorsed in the recent report of lion. But we may end up richer as a result." play in acquiring and developing trails and the President's Commission on Americans The firm will also be abandoning an that timely funding is frequently a difficult Outdoors. ample supply of historic properties yet to be problem, especially for trail acquisition. A 2. One of the principal types of rights-of­ saved. Says Mr. Spatz of the National Trust: revolving fund would assist in addressing way available for use for trails are about-to­ "There are 500,000 structures on the regis­ this problem. be abandoned railroad rights-of-way. Will ter of historic places nationwide. Only Section 3.-This section adds new subsec­ this legislation alter ICC regulation of such 10,000 have been done since 1981, so there tions provides that to the existing law. For example, ICC under cur­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES extent included in a federal conservation rent law will afford a trail user up to 180 system unit or National Forest, the retained days to negotiate with a railroad after au­ Thursday, June 11, 1987 rights-of-way shall be incorporated in such thorization for abandonment to acquire the Mrs. BYRON. Mr. Speaker, earlier this unit or Forest. Retained rights-of-way not right-of-way. Frequently state and local within but contiguous to or adjacent to such agencies are unable to obtain the necessary week, I introduced the "National Trails System unit or Forest shall be managed pursuant to Improvements Act of 1987." funds in this time period. A revolving fund the Federal Land Policy and Management will provide a funding alternative. The intent of this legislation is to allow for Act of 1976 and other applicable and encourage the development of State, 3. Will this legislation affect shipper or law. Retained rights-of-way located outside short line rail operator remedies before the local, and Federal trails. My bill would do this the boundaries of a unit or Forest which are ICC? in two ways. First, with respect to abandoned suitable for recreational trail and similar uses shall be managed by the Secretary of Answer. No. As indicated, this legislation rights-of-ways associated with Federal park­ will not alter ICC regulation. land and forests in the West, it would encour­ Interior for such purposes, except that the Secretary may transfer the property to a 4. Will this legislation compel transfer of age conversion to trail use. Second, if in a state or local government or other qualified about-to-be abandoned rail rights-of-way for particular case such a conversion is not possi­ entity for use only for public recreation. trail or recreational use? ble, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized Property outside the boundaries of a conser­ Answer. No. This legislation merely pro­ to sell the right-of-way and provide State and vation system unit or national forest, and vides a source of funds for acquisition of local agencies and groups with the funding not contiguous or adjacent to same, and rights-of-way under existing law. needed to acquire and develop trails through­ meeting the disposal criteria of the FLPMA 5. Will this legislation affect any vested may be sold, with the proceeds deposited in property rights? out the United States. Answer. No. This legislation will not affect Thousands of miles of railroad track are the Treasury in the Trails Fund. New sub­ section (f) contains definitions. any right to rights-of-way which has al­ abandoned each year. With the proper pro­ Section 4.-This section establishes a re­ ready vested. gram to facilitate the conversion of these volving trails development fund to be known 6. Can grants be made for right-of-way ac­ miles, the possibilities are endless. The as the Trails Fund in the Treasury. The quisition or development by state or local demand for trails, particularly near urban cen­ Secretary of Interior may use the fund for agencies or private groups under this legis­ ters, has exploded in the past few years. the acquisition of new trails, or for the con- lation? 15616 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 11, 1987 Answer. No. As currently drafted, the leg­ member that it took an act of Congress in U.S. State Department on the activities and islation provides only for loans, but the 1983 to get danger pay for our marines in relationship of the front groups and the armed loans can be low or no interest. Lebanon. I am afraid it may take an act of Communist guerrillas in El Salvador. 7. What is a qualified private organization Congress to provide danger pay in the Persian for purposes of the funding provisions in Fifth, a two page flyer on CISPES stationary this legislation? Gulf as well. describing the organization. Answer. In several states, private, general­ Danger pay is only $110 a month. It hardly Sixth, a news article from the Guardian, a ly not-for-profit groups have undertaken compensates our brave sailors for the dan­ self-proclaimed radical weekly newspaper. trail acquisition and development. This is gers they face patrolling the gulf. Still, it pro­ This article, dated March 9, 1983, describes consistent with the emphasis on volunta­ vides an important recognition of the hard­ the activities of CISPES and medical aid to El rism in the National Trails System Act gen­ ships these individuals confront. Salvador, [MAES]. erally. Existing provisions in the Trails Act The bill is retroactive to May 1, 1987 and Seventh, an excerpt from the book, "The for administration and $500,000 for longer subject to the threat of physical which features daily bombings of civilian two fiscal years as seed money. The chief harm or imminent danger on the basis of areas. U.S.-trained pilots fly AC-47 gunships source of revenue for the revolving fund is civil insurrection, civil war, terrorism, or which can put a bullet in every square foot proceeds from the sale of retained federal wartime conditions. of an area the size of a football field-within rights-of-way reported, "El Salvador's Roman Under section 310 of title 37, the Secretary First, fundraising letter for the Committee in Catholic Archbishop [Arturo Rivera y of Defense may provide special pay to a Solidarity with the Peoples of El Salvador Damas] said he witnessed a government member of the uniformed service who is "on [CISPES] signed by Congressman MERVYN aerial bombardment of a populated area duty in a foreign area in which he was subject DYMALLY. during his pastoral visit to guerilla-con­ to the threat of physical harm or imminent Second, fundraising letter for New El Salva­ trolled areas this week ... he witnessed the danger on the basis of civil insurrection, civil dor Today [NEST], signed by Congressman bombing last Monday as residents of the war, terrorism, or wartime conditions." If that JOHN CONYERS, JR. embattled northern Chalatenango Province were singing songs of welcome to him. . . . does not describe our sailors in the Persian Third, fundraising letter for the Nicaragua Defense officials denied that there was any Gulf today, I do not know what does. Network signed by Congresswoman SCHROE­ bombing in the area where Rivera y Damas I was surprised to learn that ·we are not now DER. visited." paying hostile fire or danger pay to our troops Fourth, a series of nonclassified cables The American people and their represent­ in the Persian Gulf. My colleagues may re- from the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador to the atives in Congress must not allow our gov- June 11, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15617 ernment to support the bombing of civil­ CISPES members in his district with chang­ CISPES, ians. That is why the U.S. Committee in ing his point of view about the effects of Washington, DC. Solidarity with the People of El Salvador that aid in El Salvador. DEAR FRIEND: Since I began my involve­ is organizing a National Emergen­ But now our government is escalating the ment with CISPES just five years ago, I cy Campaign to Stop the Bombing. I ask U.S. military role in Central America in have been fortunate to see our work move you to support the campaign. ways reminiscent of the expansion of the many thousands of people from despair to Members of CISPES are working in local war in Vietnam-and we must all redouble action. communities across the country, informing our efforts to respond. I've come to learn first-hand what I their neighbors about the threat of full­ Here are the three things you can do always sensed was true: that most Ameri­ scale war in Central America-and asking Right Now to help Stop The Bombing: cans want to end the war in Central Amer­ them to also take action. <1 > Write a check to CISPES today for ica, but they need to be given hope-and a With 450 committees in towns and cities $35-or for $25, $50 or $100-and send it to way to help. in all 50 states, and close working relation­ us in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. CISPES is giving them just that. Our na­ ships with any other organizations, CISPES The day-to-day work of CISPES is carried tionwide campaign to Stop the Bombing in is ideally suited to inspire public opposition El Salvador is bringing people all across the to the widening U.S. role in Central Amer­ out by volunteers, and the CISPES staff are country together to educate themselves and ica. Through films, slide-shows, and public paid subsistence wages. But other expenses their neighbors-and to act. discussions in churches, communities cen­ are unavoidably high. To finance its Nation­ Most importantly, we're putting pressure ters, and homes, CISPES' volunteer mem­ al Emergency Campaign to Stop the Bomb­ where it's needed most. In 50 key Congres­ bers are showing Americans what is really ing, CISPES must raise over $45,000 in the sional districts, CISPES is helping tip the happening in Central America. · next two weeks-and most of it must come balance on critical legislation. Never before In its 5% years of existence, CISPES has from individuals like yourself. have I seen such an opportunity to make an helped hundreds of thousands of Americans (2) Sign the "Urgent Reply Memoran­ important difference-and you can help. take action for peace-many for the first dum" I am enclosing and return it along Your gift of $35 will support a CISPES or­ time. with your contribution. We need to obtain ganizer in the field for one day-and every CISPES efforts have motivated thousands thousands of signatures as part of CISPES' additional gift will keep us out there just to call Members of Congress and to write effort to deliver these pledges by the truck­ that much longer. letters voicing opposition to the U.S. war in load to Members of Congress. Your repre­ So, won't you please help? Together I be­ Central America. sentatives must recognize that you want lieve that we really can stop this brutal and CISPES volunteers are breaking through them to act to stop the bombings. immoral war. the news media blackout on El Salvador. (3) If you wish to participate actively in Thank you so much, Op-ed articles, letters to the editor, and your local community as well, write down ANGELA SANBRANO, newspaper ads are telling the facts. "Stop your phone number on the enclosed reply National Coordinator. the Bombing" bus and subway placards are memorandum. CISPES staff or other volun­ up in urban transit systems across the coun­ teers in your area will contact you with de­ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, try. tails about grassroots activities in which you Washington, DC. CISPES has sent hundreds of thousands may take part. DEAR FRIEND: I know you share with me a of dollars to help meet the basic human The Reagan Administration and the Con­ commitment to peace in Central America, needs of those in El Salvador suffering from gress are at a crossroads. You can help point and that's why I'm writing you now. war. In 1985 alone, CISPES grassroots com­ out the right path. For the twenty-one years I've served as a mittees sent over $180,000 in humanitarian One path leads to peace and economic jus­ U.S. Congressman, I've been proud of the aid. desire of most Americans to protect human tice. It is the route to the recognition of rights and their willingness to help those My House and Senate colleagues have human rights and the sanctity of human access to the same information as do I. less fortunate when help is necessary. "War stories" will not change their votes­ life. Today our help is desperately needed in El unless they also know that a consensus in The other path-the way of death squads . Salvador. opposition to the war is building among and massive bombardment-leads to large­ You are no doubt aware of the shocking their own constituents. scale death and destruction. We took that facts about the human toll of El Salvador's Through organization, that consensus can path in Southeast Asia. war-50,000 persons killed largely by the be built. That is why CISPES is embarking Let us not allow our government to lead military and right-wing death squads over on a two-year educational campaign in 50 us down that path again. the past five years: 500,000 refugees strug­ key Congressional districts. With trained Sincerely, gling for survival within El Salvador alone. full-time organizers, CISPES will reach the MERVYN M. DYMALL Y, Now in the Salvadoran countryside, unconvinced, recruit volunteers and build Member of Congress. human suffering has taken on a new face-a effective opposition to the bombing. P.S.-Your check for $100 or more will be face molded, in large part, by the more than With generous initial contributions, tax-deductible if made payable to the "Insti­ $1.7 billion in U.S. aid to El Salvador during CISPES has begun the effort-and already tute for Effective Action". Contributions the Reagan administration. shown results in Congress: will fund CISPES' ongoing educational And the chief victims are El Salvador's ci­ 47 Members of Congress have co-spon­ work. vilians. sored a resolution by Rep. John Conyers Determined to destroy any base for the condemning the continuing human rights [Urgent Reply Memorandum] opposition movement, the Duarte govern­ violations in El Salvador and calling for a ment and the Salvadoran military forces are halt to the indiscriminate air and ground at­ To CISPES NATIONAL OFFICE, attacking their own people with unre­ tacks on civilians. Washington, DC. strained savagery. At CISPES' urging, House Ways and YES, you can count on me to help Every day planes bought with U.S. tax Means Chair Dan Rostenkowski wrote let­ CISPES' fast-growing national grassroots dollars fly over countryside considered ters to our colleagues, David Obey, Chair of organizing campaign to stop the bombing in "enemy territory," machine-gunning, firing the Foreign Operations Appropriations Sub­ El Salvador and end U.S. aid to the Nicara­ mortars and dropping anti-personnel bombs committee, and Michael Barnes, Chair of guan Contras. on whatever moves below. Ground forces the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee of Here is my gift (payable to "CISPES"> for: ruthlessly carry out "search and destroy" the Foreign Affairs Committee. He voiced ( ) $35 ( ) $100 ( ) $25 ( ) $50 missions-standard procedures ordered by opposition to the Administration's supple­ )$---. their U.S. advisors. mental request of $54 million in Central < ) Rep. Dymally may use my name in his And every day, caught up in a war not of American police training funds. effort to persuade his colleagues on the their making, hundreds of children, women The police training measure failed­ House Foreign Affairs Committee to stop and men are forced to flee their homes in thanks in part to the opposition of Rep. the bombing. terror of the military's raids or aerial at­ Rostenkowski and other members of Con­ < ) CISPES may contact me about local tacks. gress contacted by CISPES. CISPES efforts to end U.S. intervention in A handful of U.S. observers have taken Following Rep. Rostenkowski's letter and Central America. My phone number is < ) the perilous journey into these war zones. thousands of letters from CISPES members, They have brought back bloodchilling testi­ Rep. Barnes held Subcommittee hearings on Signed: ------. monies of military massacres. the human rights situation in El Salvador. ( ) I am sending my check along with this Old women unable to run-mowed down Rep. Frank Annunzio, a former supporter form in the postage-paid envelope included with machine guns. of military aid to El Salvador, credits in your "Jet Express" envelope. Children stabbed, shot and mutilated. 15618 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 11, 1987 Babies crying in pain from white phospho­ A small and resourceful organization know that we are not the only ones in need rus burns. called New El Salvador Today is of your vital assistance. When the Salvadoran army mounts a working to provide emergency help for the With infinite gratitude, drive through a village, the people flee to children, women and men living in economic EVARISTO LoPEZ. avoid the wrath of the military. These desperation because of El Salvador's war. MARIA SERRANO. marches-called guindas (pronounced N.E.S.T. is a non-profit tax-exempt foun­ "GEEN-duz">-sometimes last for weeks. dation which is sending humanitarian aid to The guindas take a shocking toll on chil­ those whose lives are most affected by the You CAN HELP THEM dren and the elderly. Often safe drinking violence of the U.S.-supported war. Already These children 1 fled their village in Cha­ water and food are simply unavailable. N.E.S.T. has succeeded in channeling over latenango, El Salvador, when army bombers Without adequate shelter, without medi­ $225,000 to the civilian populations in El destroyed their homes, fields and livestock. cine, without rest, often the very youngest Salvador's war zones. Now they and their families are returning and the very oldest simply die. As one eye­ The situation these thousands of families to rebuild their lives-and you can help witness said: face is truly a life-or-death emergency. them. "Sometimes we have suffered for eight They lack even the most basic require­ $15 will buy one hand plow. days or ten days without water during the ments for life: $25 will provide one month's supply of vi­ different times when we had to be fleeing. I Because their crops have been destroyed, tamins for 150 children. have two children who died and, really, I they need food. $35 will plant one half acre of beans. blame that on the [military] because they Because they had to flee for their lives, $50 will pay for enough medicine to treat didn't have to die. • • •" leaving everything behind, they need cloth­ 30 people for malaria. "A lot of times when we had to leave, I ing. $100 will plant an acre of corn. might be right in the middle of making tor­ Because they have walked for weeks on $1000 will provide enough tools and farm tillas or whatever and there was no choice, end, wearing out what footwear they had equipment of an entire village. you just had to leave everything. There before, they need shoes. Help NEST bring new life to Chalaten­ have been so many massacres that when And, most of all, despite their incredible ango-and all of El Salvador. you have to leave, you just leave. • • ... resilience and determination, they need our NEST-NewEl Salvador today. And when the survivors return, bravely immediate help. determined to rebuild some semblance of a To respond to this urgent need, N.E.S.T. is APPENDIX B.-CONGRESSWOMAN PATRICIA normal life, this is what they find: the mili­ mounting an Emergency Relief Campaign SCHROEDER'S FuNDRAISING LETTER FOR THE tary has burned down their houses, killed to raise $100,000 for desperately needed NICARAGUA NETWORK, 1985 their chickens and pigs, even razed their food and everyday necessities. WASHINGTON, DC. newly planted crops. Deprived of their only Because the situation is so critical, DEAR FELLOW AMERICAN CITIZEN: I want sources of livelihood and nourishment, they N.E.S.T. is appealing to individual Ameri­ you to join me in a growing nationwide citi­ are desperately hungry. cans like you who care enough to support zens movement to redeem our country's You might well ask: how can this be? this Emergency Relief Campaign right now. honor by reversing the Reagan Administra­ While a wealthy minority controls the I am asking you to give whatever you tion's tragically misguided policy toward bulk of the country's resources, the majori­ can-$25, $35, $50 or more. Your contribu­ Nicaragua. ty of Salvadorans are trapped in poverty tion will be used immediately to support Our government is responsible for launch­ and landlessness. Peaceful attempts at land N.E.S.T.'s efforts to provide clothing and ing a terrorist war of attrition against a reform or other democratic change that food for the civilian populations improver­ poor nation with a population about the might ease this chronic impoverishment ished by this violent civil conflict. These same as that of my home state, Colorado. have been ruthlessly thwarted by the Salva­ supplies will then be transported at great Thousands of Nicaraguans have been doran military. risk-often on people's backs-into El Salva­ killed-and thousands more have been It is not difficult to comprehend why dor's war zones. maimed or raped-by the so-called "con­ some who oppose the Salvadoran govern­ Our government sends billions of dollars tras." ment's war on its own people have fought to El Salvador that destroy lives. Here is a Every international human rights group back in desperation. chance to send something to save human which has investigated the contras' war has But it is difficult to comprehend why the lives. turned up appalling evidence of repeated Salvadoran military, in seeking to stop this And it takes so little to help! Simply fill atrocities. opposition, is attacking the unarmed popu­ out the enclosed reply form and return it And our tax dollars made all this possible. lation with such ferocious brutality. with your tax-deductible contribution­ Admiral Stansfield Turner, former Direc­ In destroying the rural economy and de­ whatever you can afford to give. tor of the CIA, recently termed the Reagan liberately targeting civilians, Napoleon As a supporter of N.E.S.T.'s Emergency Administration policy "state-supported ter­ Duarte's "democratic" government hopes to Relief Campaign, you will have the satisfac­ rorism." undercut support for its opposition. But the tion of knowing that you are helping to re­ My constituents in Denver want no part of true sufferers are the innocent. dress the destruction being done by the U.S. terrorism and rape. I'm sure you don't, "Every time when soldiers have come here military aid sent to El Salvador. either. they have either burnt the fields or tram­ On behalf of N.E.S.T. and the people El In fact, recent public opinion polls reveal pled down the new plants, so you never Salvador, I thank you. that only one in every seven Americans know. These are things they are doing Sincerely, thinks we should supply military aid to the against the civilian population because we CONGRESSMAN JOHN CONYERS, Jr., contras. Yet the Administration continues are not [guerrillas] here.... " 1st District, MI. to press for tens of millions of dollars to We can no longer avoid addressing what is P.S. Every day is critical now for the arm and supply them in their war against being done in our name in El Salvador. people of war-torn El Salvador. So, please, the people of Nicaragua. On the floor of Congress, I have adamant­ don't put this letter aside. I urge you to take To make matters even worse, the U.S. gov­ ly opposed military aid to the Salvadoran a moment to send in your contribution to ernment has undermined the peace negotia­ government. And, though Congress ended N.E.S.T.'s Emergency Relief Campaign tions undertaken by Nicaragua's neighbors. up approving additional U.S. military assist­ today. It has created severe problems for the Nica­ ance to El Salvador, I believe the American April 28, 1986. raguan economy by initiating a trade em­ public stands with me in opposing this To my dear friends at NEST: brago. And it has escalated the war of rheto­ tragic use of our tax dollars. We wish to express our gratitude for the ric beyond belief by likening the contras to I hope that someday our government will many times you have come to our aid over our Founding Fathers and the brave men correct itself, just as it finally extricated these last years. On this occasion the 29,350 and women of the French Resistance. itself from the Vietnam War. But until that colones <$5,000} Tracey has delivered will Well, now there is something you and I happens, we cannot help but shoulder part help us to meet our most critical needs, the can do about this. of the responsibility for our country's role most urgent of which is food. Because of a If you want to change our country's poli­ in heightening the conflict in El Salvador­ recent operation carried out in our region cies toward Nicaragua, you can join me in and for the human suffering this conflict is by the government armed forces, we have the Nicaragua Network. causing. lost all our goods such as corn, beans, and The Nicaragua Network is a resourceful I know that you share my concern for the crops-leaving us without the means to feed and imaginative group based here in Wash­ civilian victims of El Salvador. So I am our children. ington which has been working quietly since eager to tell you about a way in which we We want you to know that your help gives can help, not hurt, the people of El Salva­ us strength, and reminds us that we are not dor. alone. Please continue your work, as we • (Photograph not reproducible for the RECORD.] June 11, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15619 1979 to educate the American public about I hope you'll agree with me that this criti­ the internationally protected medical rights Nicaragua and to build people-to-people cal point in the history of our country, the of civilians living in areas outside govern­ connections between our two countries. way we act toward the people of Nicaragua ment controls has begun a fundraising drive for gua Network is refreshingly unique: Some day, you and I can look back and projects in FPL-influenced areas of North­ It coordinates its work with other groups, know that-whatever anyone else did-we ern Chalatenango. NEST defines itself as a so we can all use our scarce resources more did our best to avert disaster and regain a "a tax-exempt non-profit foundation send­ effectively-for example, leaving lobbying sense of pride in our country's democratic ing humanitarian aid to those whose lives on Capitol Hill to other organizations and tradition. are most affected by the violence of the U.S. funneling its material aid through larger Thank you very much for your support. , supported war." Other literature states that and longer-established groups already on Sincerely, "today, in areas protected by the FMLN, the scene. Much of the work of the Nicara­ PATRICIA SCHROEDER, zones of control, 300,000 Salvadorans are be­ gua Network is almost invisible as a result­ Member of Congress. ginning to live new lives, to build a new soci­ but it's nonetheless real and effective. P.S. The citizens' movement spearheaded ety." Among NEST's board of director's is It organizes protest against the Adminis­ by the Nicaragua Network is built on contri­ Berkeley, CA. Mayor Gus Newport . towns, and ten more are in the works. ters of Loretto/Nicaragua Network." Small­ 4. Congressional testimony-Mayor New­ It's helping thousands of Americans gain er checks should be made out simply to the port testified in the May 14, 1986 hearings first-hand knowledge of Nicaragua, not just "Nicaragua Network." before the House Western Hemisphere Sub­ by organizing its own projects and helping committee on the "air war" in El Salvador other groups organize theirs, but also by [Cable 1J concerning his March 1985 visit to FPL helping to promote and facilitate group and Subject: Third/Fourth U.S.-Based FMLN/ "zones of control" in Chalatenango. This is individual travel there. Since the Nicaragua FDR Support Activities Underway. the same area visited in September-October Network was founded in 1979, as many as 1. Summary.-The FMLN/FDR continues 1985 by medical aid for El Salvador Director 50,000 U.S. citizens have visited Nicaragua. efforts to activate its U.S.-based support Sand Brim and President Christina Cart­ The Nicaragua Network didn't help all of network. Coordinated by the Washington, wright four activities have under the signature of Rep. John Conyers Nicaragua Live!" -is not just providing been initiated in the past few weeks: the No­ who also testified in the May 14, emergency assistance and medical aid to vember 13-15 Fenastras Labor Convention 1986 hearings. noted the participation of Rep Mi­ You can display the enclosed decal on tenango Province. chael Urquhart at the UNTS/CISPES con­ your car or in a window at home. 2. MAES.-Medical Aid for El Salvador ference and that he had also testified in the You can get a local group-at a church or aircraft and 32 member delegation hearing on behalf of the Washington area synagogue, a political club, a student group arrived in El Salvador November 29. Char­ labor committee on Central America and or a labor union-to become a local commit­ ter aircraft delivered medical supplies to the the Caribbean. Ellen Purcell, who testified tee in the Nicaragua Network. Archbishopric of San Salvador. Point of in the hearing on behalf of San Francisco You can write or call your Representative contact in the Archbishopric's office is Rev. Archbishop John Quinn Executive Director in Congress and express your feelings about Octavia Cruz, who has been identified by of the Salvadoran Humanitarian Air Re­ or country's support of the contras-or defectors from the FMLN-controlled non­ search and Education Foundation write a letter to the editor of your local governmental human rights commission as . FUSS Soviet assistance to ed virtually identical project proposals to ation of Cooperative Associations of El Sal­ the FMLN is therefore very difficult to esti­ the same international group. The CIAS vador> all channel Western donations to the mate. and the other "Development" Front Groups FPL. As "representatives" of the Salvadoran 7. Direct fund-raising efforts in the eventually lost credibility in the West. working class, these organizations attract West.-The Western democracies became Donor agencies began to require detailed ac­ sympathy and support from many Western­ the largest source of cash for the guerrillas counting of the use of their funds, including ers who would not consciously assist a Com­ during the 1980's. The various constituent photographs of the projects and copies of munist insurgency. Castellanos stated that fronts of the FMLN and its political ally, receipts. The ability of the CIAS to collect the wife of French President Francois Mit­ the Revolutionary Democratic Front funds for the FPL diminished in 1984, and it terrand provided ANDES with $40,000 in set up "solidarity" organizations in Western was eventually disbanded. 1984, much of which found its way to the Europe, the United States, Canada, and 10. More from Nidia Diaz.-The Nidia FPL's coffers. Castellanos estimates that other Latin American countries. In church­ Diaz documents reflect that the PRTC also the FPL receives about 50 percent of the es and town halls, on campuses and street milked the development projects as a source funds donated by the West to labor groups corners, these support groups painted a hor­ of finance. The colon account shows re­ like ANDES. rific picture of government oppression and ceipts of $21,996.50 from "projects" in 1983, 14. Auxiliary funding sources.-Assistance portrayed the FMLN-FDR as a force for or five percent of total PRTC revenues. The from abroad, though substantial, has never positive change. The resulting funds soon same April 1984 report projects a budget for provided enough money to fund the guerril­ became the most important source of 1984 and lists as a method to obtain funds la effort completely. The guerrillas have income for the FMLN, raising millions of "an increase in projects proposed to CIAS, thus found it necessary to supplement their dollars in hard currency. In 1982, for exam­ Liaconia, and other sources." The picture income with local means of support. Relying ple, the "Arms for El Salvador" campaign in had clearly changed by 1985. In a section on local sources for each month's revenue is West Germany raised approximately $2 mil­ entitled "The Humanization Source," a doc­ not possible, as a memo which accompanied lion for the Popular Forces of Liberation ument explaining financing sources dated the PRTC's 10 April 1984 financial report . CDHES founded the Social Government Human Rights Commission of that ransoms range from as little as $20 to Action Investment Center . The El Salvador), Comadres . seek to rebuild their capability to conduct vador. The projects were in areas of strong and CONIP from farmers and busi­ FMLN will have to collect more war taxes with the Moscow-line world federation of nessmen who work in areas of guerrilla ac­ and conduct more kidnapping operations, trade unions headquartered in tivity. Because of FMLN weakness in Salva­ especially of wealthy targets. The financial Prague. Fenastras L.S. representative Fran­ doran cities, urban dwellers and businesses exigencies of FMLN guerrilla warfare will cisco Acosta is also U.S. co-director of the usually are not subject to war taxes. Accord­ subject Salvadorans to heightened levels. cispes-unts conference. In a letter inviting ing to Castellanos, the FMLN leadership 19. * * * Directed from: this document certain U.S. labor leaders to attend Fenas­ does not like to rely on these activities, be­ • * * use for central congressional and tras' November 13-15 congress in San Salva­ cause they reveal the guerrillas as enemies dor, Acosta called Fenastras "Democratic" of the people and make it difficult for the 20. Action request.-Request department in spite of its guerrilla and WF'TU connec­ leadership to prevent their groups from de­ review, revise where appropriate or needed, tions. Only two U.S. labor officials attended teriorating into bands of common thieves. and declassify. Upon declassification, please the congress. One of them, Jerry Oliveira of Two typical examples of war taxes follow. all addresses. the international association of machinists The manager of a small coffee farm re­ UAM>. endorsed Fenastras by allowing his ceived a form letter in late 1985 from the name to be placed on a Fenastras newspaper FMLN informing him that if he wished to [Cable 41 ad. British labor M.P. Jeremy Corbyn and · harvest his coffee in peace, he had to: Subject: U.S. Groups Working With FMLN French, Australian, and Swiss union mem­ Comply with the salary schedule en­ To Increase Support for Guerrillas bers also lent their names to the ad. unclas­ dorsed by the FMLN; 1. Summary.-U.S. * * * groups are plan­ sified Pay 10,000 colones in cash <$2,000>; ning a series of activities to take * * * action Subject: U.S. groups working with FMLN to Deliver 15 pounds of aluminum oxide, in El Salvador in November and December increase 10 pounds of potassium chlorate, 10 meters aimed at increasing U.S. public and material 5. CISPES-background-CISPES is a of slow wick, and 10 fiades. support for the • * • ln-dr and pressuring U.S. organization founded by the leader of The manager was given 17 days to pur­ Congress to cut off U.S. aid to El Salvador. the Salvadoran communist party, Shafik chase and deliver the cash and the goods. The groups hope their activities will obtain Handal, in 1980. At its 1985 convention, Another grower, who received a similar publicity which will refocus the attention of CISPES proclaimed that one of its goals was form letter, faced much stiffer demands. the U.S. public on El Salvador. The two to "Provide political support for the FMLN­ This time the guerrillas demanded 250,000 major U.S. groups involved are the Commit­ FDR." In a 1986 issue of CISPES' newslet­ colones <$50,000), 100 pounds each of alumi­ tee in Solidarity with the People of El Sal­ ter "alert," CISPES wrote it "seeks to edu­ num oxide and potassium chlorate, 200 vador [CISPESl and Medical Aid to El Sal­ cate and mobilize public opinion against blasting caps, and a rotary multicopier. The vador [MAESl. CISPES has openly pro­ U.S. intervention in El Salvador and in soli­ coffee grower had only 11 days to respond. claimed its support for the FMLN-FDR darity with the FMLN-FDR, the legitimate Guerrillas also asked for boots, materials [the self-avowed Marxist-Leninist guerrilla representative of the Salvadoran people." for uniforms, and knapsacks, as well as organization whose stated purpose is to re­ CISPES also states that it strives to have all money. place by force the democratically-elected U.S. aid to El Salvador cut off. Nonetheless, as foreign funding sources government of El Salvador with a one-party 6. CISPES organizing efforts-CISPES diminish, some fronts increasingly rely on Communist government]. MAES has given has been active in organizing letter and tele­ war taxes. Castellanos says that since 1984 funds to set up FMLN military hospitals in gram campaigns to President Duarte, the the San Vicente front of the FPL has re­ the past. Its current activities support the embassy and members of congress protest­ ceived much of its funds from war tax col­ archbishopric. The most prominent Salva­ ing against the arrest of people with clear lections. Property owners in a village in the doran group working with CISPES is the ties to the FMLN . As part of this western shadow of the San Vicente volcano National Unity of Salvadoran Workers program, CISPES urges its members to per­ report that guerrilla harassment over the [UNTSl, a leftist labor umbrella group com­ suade people to sign a form authorizing past year has been at its highest level in posed almost entirely of FMLN-connected CISPES to send telegrams in their name years. A middle class resident of the village unions. "when a human rights emergency occurs." was kidnapped and ransom notes were dis­ 2. CISPES is co-sponsoring with units CISPES brags that it targeted eight house tributed not only to his family, but to a UNTS a conference which will kick off No­ foreign operations subcommittee members' dozen of the leading villagers as well. The guerrillas also pre­ airlift one million dollars of medical sup­ CISPES mentions that it launched a major vented property owners from harvesting plies to El Salvador on November 30. Celeb­ media campaign in the districts of Matt from the higher elevations. Posing as small rities will accompany the airlift to deliver McHugh {D-NY> and David Obey , states that placed persons in El Salvador>; civilian as on foreign affairs on "the air war and politi­ "for safety reasons" participants can only well as combatant amputees; and, Salvador­ cal developments in El Salvador" was a remain from November 18 to November 25 an children who are sick or wounded be­ CISPES project to pressure Congress. unless they are part of another organized cause of the war. Some of these children are 7. CISPES hopes to raise 290,000 dollars delegation. to be brought back to the U.S., and their ac­ for the Non-Governmental Human Rights 11. "A million voices for peace".-CISPES companying family members will be hosted Commission in El Salvador be delivered at the conference. CISPES in­ lift in the form of tax-deductible donations, political officer who defected to the govern­ cludes "how-to's," a sample letter, and a MAES also includes a translation of a letter ment, has said that the FPL controls "sample rap" in its packet of advice on ob­ from San Salvador Archbishop Rivera ANDES and that ANDES gives about 90 taining endorsements. CISPES tells its Damas. In his letter the Archbishop accepts percent of the donations it receives to the members to inform audiences that the aid and blesses the airlift and promises the guerrillas. CISPES also encourages people Duarte government "continues to imprison, church will ensure the help will reach the to channel funds through the Salvadoran torture, and even murder trade unionists, most needy. MAES apparently brought in medical relief fund in San Salvador. The conference will [MAESJ was founded in February 1982. Its 16. The MAES delegation plans to depart kick-off with a demonstration in downtown most famous board of directors member is San Salvador on December 6 for Mexico San Salvador and end with a press confer­ actor Edward Asner. Dr. Charles Clements, City accompanied by Salvadoran children ence. CISPES claims a 250-member delega­ whose book "Witness to War" describes a and their families. MAES claims it has a tion of U.S. labor, community, and religious year he spent working with FMLN guerril­ meeting scheduled in Mexico City on De­ leaders, elected officials, and media person­ las and their supporters in the Glazapa vol­ cember 7 with Contadora foreign ministers alities will attend the conference entitled cano area, is also a MAES member. Accord­ and leaders of the Salvadoran opposition "In Search of Peace: A U.S.-El Salvador ing to MAES, it has donated over 750,000 . Conference." Among those .CISPES lists as dollars worth of medical aid which "has "current endorsers" of the conference are gone to rural areas where government bom­ U.S. COMMITTEE IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE Rev. Jesse Jackson, Dr. Benjamin Spock, bardment of civilian targets has made the PEOPLE OF EL SALVADOR [CISPESJ and Amalgamated Clothing and Textile need for health care most critical." MAES Workers Union International Vice President also reports that in January 1983, it spent WHAT IS CISPES? Ed Clark. 80,000 dollars to train and equip 110 medical The 450 committees of CISPES work na­ 9. CISPES claims the conference will "brigadistas." MAES claims that in August tionwide to end U.S. intervention in Central "bring Salvadoran and U.S. representatives 1985, it gave 195,000 dollars worth of medi­ America. As we complete our fifth year, together to explore and propose concrete cal supplies to a student-run clinic and CISPES continues to grow, uniting stu­ steps toward peace and to work for a negoti­ pharmacy at the national university. MAES' biggest coup action. We build at the grassroots level, or­ Subject: U.S. groups working with FMLN to came in 1985 when it sent a surgical team to ganizing people in their communities and increase knowing that there are people El Salvador to operate on the hand of Nidia providing them with the means to act in the United States who oppose the war Diaz, an FMLN guerrilla commander who through creative, effective programs. our government is waging is a tremen­ was wounded and captured in a battle with CISPES also provides current information dous boost to the people's will to go on." the Salvadoran armed forces. MAES refers about the social, military and political reali­ CISPES also says that "focusing on sup­ to Diaz as a political prisoner and its litera­ ty of Central America, as well as the U.S. in­ port to the popular opposition in El Sal­ ture states the operation took place in a volvement there. We have consistently vador now is one of our greatest oppor­ prison though it occurred in a hospital. A united education with action, giving the tunities to affect the fight for justice CISPES article which praised the operation means of dissent to thousands of Americans. there and to build broad understanding referred to Diaz as "a participant in the La We give voice and visibility to the move­ here about how bankrupt the whole Palma peace talks." Both groups unclassi­ ment through demonstrations, ballot initia­ increase fail to mention that Diaz was form opposition to U.S. intervention into a 10. In its letter recruiting delegates to the among those released in exchange for national political force. conference CISPES stipulates that each del­ freedom for President Duarte's kid­ CISPES programs are nationally coordi­ egate "must be recommended by an organi­ napped daughter. nated, and carried out at the community zation or individual endorsing the confer­ 13. MAES funds hospitals in conflictive level. Our committees also initiate pro­ ence as well as send in a recommendation zones. The descriptions of these hospitals by grams, using a regional and sub-regional de­ from the organization, church, union, MAES leads us to suspect these hospitals cision-making process which maxumzes school, etc. that they will be representing at treat FMLN wounded as well as civilians. their participation. Over the years, we have the conference." Delegates must have a a MAES says that the hospitals must be able conducted many programs and national valid passport and visa, attend or receive an to move constantly in case of military at­ campaigns, among them: orientation and "agree to abide by confer­ tacks. One hospital MAES funded was on Local and national demonstrations, such ence regulations." One regulation requires Guazapa Volcano and another is in the as the November 12 Demonstration, a coali­ delegates to arrive in El Salvador on Novem­ northern part of La Union Department. tion effort we helped to organize, which ber 20 and depart by November 24. Accord­ 14. Medical airlift to El Salvador.-On No­ brought 40,000 people to the streets of ing to CISPES, this is "to ensure that our vember 30, MAES plans to fly one million Washington, DC. delegation is respectful of and acts responsi­ dollars worth of medical supplies and a 40- Material aid for refugee relief, medical as­ ble toward our hosts. No one connected with member "fact finding" team of labor, Con­ sistance, and economic production in El Sal­ the conference can stay in El Salvador gress, religious, and medical, community vador. In 1985, we raised over $180,000 for longer than this time period unless previous leaders and celebrities to El Salvador.- medical and developmental aid. 15624 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 11, 1987 Human rights campaigns to free the cap­ The next training, April, 1986 will be in CISPES' stated goal is to end American tured and "disappeared." In 1981, our cam­ Los Angeles, with 10 participants from the military aid to the Salvadoran government, paign freed Ramon Cardona of the FDR/ Midwest and Southwest. Later this summer, allowing the people of El Salvador to deter­ FMLN from prison and certain death in we will conduct training in another region mine their own destiny. However, CISPES Honduras. for 10 organizers from other key districts. also has a hidden agenda. Tours of Salvadoran, sponsored in 350 CISPES has developed a successful and As we have seen, CISPES was formed in cities, have reached an estimated 17,000 promising strategy which in time will chal­ 1980 as a result of an organizational tour by people directly, and millions more through lenge U.S. intervention. Our organizing will an agent for the Salvadoran FMLN guerril­ effective local and national media. recruit hundreds of new volunteers, and en- . las. Orginally set up to oppose the weak Street work and canvassing efforts, like large the funding base and effectiveness of policy of President Jimmy Carter toward El the National Neighborhood Project to End the U.,S. anti-intervention movement. Salvador . Handal met with and received assistance tablish 50 grassroot organizers in targeted CISPES, the Committee in Solidarity with from the Cuban Mission to the United Na­ congressional districts by mid-1987. These the People of El Salvador, is sponsoring the tions, the Institute for the Policy Studies, organizers will launch intensive STOP THE campaign, which will continue until April the Washington Office on Latin America, BOMBING CAMPAIGNS, to pressure Con­ 30. "The goal of the campaign is to raise the Central Committee of the Communist gresspeople to speak and vote against the money while educating the broad public Party USA, and the office of Congressman U.S. sponsored air war in El Salvador. The about the FMLN-FDR re­ Fort Worth, Texas in the district of influen­ "We want to give people a concrete way of leased a report title Soviet Active Measures tial House Majority Leader Jim Wright. opposing U.S. government military and eco­ which revealed that at about the time of During the summer of 1984, CISPES and nomic aid, and of showing their solidarity Handal's trip to the United States, the guer­ other groups held a five-week intensive com­ with the Salvadoran people." Money raised rillas were setting up a political front of munity organizer training. Fifteen talented will be channeled throttgh the Los Angeles­ their own in Mexico City. At that time, they activists from across the country came to­ based organization "Medical Aid for El Sal­ had not yet unified under the name Fara­ gether to learn methods developed by Fred vador," supported by actor Ed Asner. From bundo Marti National Liberation Front Ross, program director for the United Farm there, the money is sent to an FMLN-FDR . the political front that the training must be coupled with a "The recent escalation to air attacks that represents the insurgency abroad. In long-term national political strategy to stop against the Salvadoran people, waged with June 1980, Salvadoran leftists created the U.S. intervention. Organizers and their com­ U.S. government-supplied bombers," said United Revolutionary Directorate vador Alert, it printed an editorial denounc­ mittee. The activists collected $3,000 and in­ COMMITTEE IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE ing people who dared make the charge. Yet creased the monthly sustainer base of Chi­ OF EL SALVADOR (CISPESl the FMLN itself has admitted that it was re­ cago CISPES. At our request, Rostenkowski One of the most active organizations lob­ sponsible for setting up its own support ap­ publicly opposed President Reagan's supple­ bying to end American support for a free El paratus in America and elsewhere. On mental aid request for Central American Salvador calls itself CISPES, the Committee March 13, 1983, the FMLN's Radio Vencere­ police training. in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador. mos said, "We have organized a large soli­ From August to October, 1985, John CISPES, along with many other groups, has darity apparatus that encompasses the trained five more organizers in the nearby won the support of Congressmen such as whole planet, even in the United States, district of Representative Frank Annunzio. Tom Harkin, Edward Markey . Patricia Schroeder darity exists." paign-Urbana and Chicago, IL, Kalamazoo . and Gerry Studds . Other Documents captured from the FMLN and Detroit, Ml, and Washington, DC, con­ public figures like Jesse Jackson, Ed "Lou guerrillas by the Salvadoran army, and ducted an eight-week organizing drive which Grant" Asner, former Ambassador Andrew others obtained by journalists from CISPES brought 165 new people together for a meet­ Young, and actress Jane Fonda have also sources indicate that CISPES was indeed or­ ing against the air war. given CISPES their support. ganized by FMLN agent Farid Handa!, by June 11, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15625 the Central Committee of the Communist FMLN. In addition to raising funds for the The National Network was initially Party USA, and with help from Cuban intel­ Communist guerrillas, CISPES has coordi­ housed in the office of the Ecumenical Pro­ ligence operatives at the United Nations. nated letter-writing and phone campaigns to gram for Interamerican Communication and Former Newsweek foreign correspondent United States representatives and senators Action Federal suasion. office, 3 Green Thumb employees in our ACTION grant and $22,250 appropriated by In 1985, changed its name to "Nicaragua downtown center, 8 "friends of R.S.V.P." for our grantee for a total of $62,399. Network." Congressman Patricia Schroeder a total of 458 people working for R.S.V.P. These volunteers have accomplished mir­ signed a direct-mail fundraising and Cumberland County. Our thanks to the acles. appeal for it that July. New Jersey State Green Thumb for all their With the purchase and restoration of our support. own building and big red truck (totally with­ They serve in 58 different non-profit orga­ out Federal and State funds or taxpayers THE RETIRED SENIOR nizations and businesses all over the county, money>. We have realized a dream of our VOLUNTEER PROGRAM made and gave out hundreds of bed pads own center where no one can say, you have and cancer dressings to the bedfast and frail to move on. HON. WILLIAM J. HUGHES elderly. Philadelphia and Newark. truly significant manner. Their efforts are seniors can wait on the bus, get a cup of Our volunteers serve in 58 volunteer sta­ coffee, find companionship and a waiting highly commendable. These selfless volun­ tions that include 4 hospitals, 6 nursing teers provide an invaluable assistance to their friend. homes, 2 day care centers, enrichment When there is a disaster in South Hersey communities by performing tasks in settings center for the blind, visually impaired, 3 the first thought is of R.S.V.P. We have the such as health care centers and schools to Red Cross chapters, 5 nutrition centers, knowledge of where to refer-or the materi­ helping to feed the homeless by transporting they deliver Meals on Wheels to the shut­ als to meet the need. Clothing, furniture, food and preparing it. ins and serve at the Good Sheppard dining linens and food for the burned our victims, There are many in our country who think of room. Where the needy families and street people can go for a free meal every week clothing for children who might not be able retirement as the termination of a career and day. to attend school due to family illness or par­ working life. Some do not realize the valuable They have provided transportation for the ents out of work, good fresh vegetables for skills and experience that retirees can and do frail elderly and handicapped to doctors, all the needy. offer to their communities. This program right­ drug stores, hospitals, nursing homes-even Do you know what our application form for groceries and to the bank, is? Just an open hand. No red tape, no one fully asserts, among other things, that the par­ falls between the cracks. Our private non­ ticipants are productive, civic-minded, and Frail elderly can now stay in their homes because these volunteers bring hot food, do profit caring center board makes this possi­ community conscious members of our society. ble. They are all of this and more. chores, call and check on their needs, walk and ride the neighborhoods so they can This past year our cleaning volunteers and I recently. had the good fortune of hearing once again feel secure. Green Thumb workers gathered from area first hand about the remarkable record of They act as secretaries, receptionists, farms and distributed to the needy over achievement by one such program in Cumber­ nursing and clinical aides, library aides, 4,000 baskets of apples, peaches, zucchini, land County, NJ. The 458 workers in the stuff envelopes, serve food at nutrition sites, nectarines, egg plants, cucumbers lettuce, county who are associated with the RSVP, in­ take garbage out, etc. Hospital volunteers cabbages, greens and much more. This food would have otherwise gone to the pigs. cluding 378 volunteers, are a shining e~ample just visit and give a smile to the shut-ins, even put on fashion shows for entertain­ Our thanks to the area farmers, Blue of the high productivity and value of the pro­ Valley Farms, Sunny Slope, B&B Farms, gram. Goldie Wulderk, the director of RSVP: in ment. They teach crafts and deliver materials so Levari, Pearlsteins, Bisconti's, Romano, Sor­ Cumberland County, NJ., her staff, the board the shut-ins might participate once again antino and Sparcio Farms-for their pa­ and advisory committee members as well as with a feeling of dignity and pride not just tience and generosity. the hundreds of volunteers are part of a team sit with their hands in their laps waiting to They have picked up thousands of articles that make this outstanding program possible. I die. of clothing household articles, furniture am proud of their great work. Even residents of hospitals and nursing tools, etc. All have been donated by the citi­ At this point in the RECORD, Mr. Speaker, I homes now participate by helping those zens of Cumberland, County. residents not able to help themselves. The To these people our thanks-for they would like to submit the text of a speech have made it possible for us to help the given by Goldie Wulderk which most eloquent­ handicapped now prove they have a lot to contribute to society. They are here tonight. needy in our community and finance and ly articulates their accomplishments. You have served 101,895 hours this past maintain the center from where our volun­ GOLDIE'S SPEECH year. Our goal was 70,000 hours. They have teers, provide all these services. Congressman Hughes, Mr. Chairman, surpassed it by 31,895 hours thus fulfilling Just because most of the these employees County Freeholders and friends, I present our personal goal of 100,000 hours. Our work for nothing. This should not minimize to you once again the largest group of work­ "friends or R.S.V.P." have served 1,934 their importance. They are fulfilling a need ers in Cumberland County R.S.V.P. -funded in When you multiply that number of hours the services. part by ACTION, the Older American's Vol­ by the minimum wage of $3.35 an hour, it Our thanks to the Board of Chosen, Free­ unteer Act (the domestic volunteers) a Fed­ adds up to a whopping $341,351.25 (bringing holders and Chairman, Chuck Fisher for eral agency and granted to the County it closer to a half million dollars in service). their financial support. For providing us Board of Chosen Freeholders-The Honora­ An even more impressive total is the with office space and technical and moral ble Charles Fisher, chairman. 873,364 hours served since the programs in­ support. We involve and utilize the talents of our ception in 1973 this came to a tidy Also I would like to thank Henry Ricci senior citizens 69 years and over in meaning­ $2,925,769.40. You retired people putting

91- 059 0 -89-8 (Pt. 12) 15630 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 11, 1987 gen on this wonderful opportunity to continue and private schools. And high school attend­ to assure that residential rates will not in­ his contributions to the education of the deaf. ance was frequently poor, Adams said. crease more than 10 percent as a result of But now, Adams said, a more structured school day and a continually updated and acid rain control technologies. Most residential MILTON HIGH PICKED AS ONE enriched curriculum have helped reduce ratepayers will face less than a 1 percent rate OF NATION'S BEST transfer to private schools from one-third to increase. 25 percent. Attendance "has improved dra­ I urge my colleagues to signal their support matically," too, he said. for control of acid rain by cosponsoring this HON. BRIAN J. DONNELLY Milton High School is one of 271 schools vital legislation. OF MASSACHUSETTS in 46 states to receive the Excellence in Edu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation award. The two other Massachusetts Thursday, June 11, 1987 schools honored: the private Northfield ACID DEPOSITION CONTROL Mount Hermon School in Northfield and ACT OF 1987 Mr. DONNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I wish to the public Wayland High School. share with my colleagues an article from the The high school is the third Milton school May 28, 1987 Patriot Ledger reporting on the to receive a federal award within two years. HON. GERRY SIKORSKI selection of Milton High School as one of the Last year, the Tucker Elementary School OF MINNESOTA was named one of 270 outstanding public IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES best in the Nation. It is the third school in and private schools in the country. In 1985, Milton to receive a Federal award in the last 2 the Pierce Middle School was named one of Thursday, June 11, 1987 years. the best secondary schools in the country by Mr. SIKORSKI. Mr. Speaker, John F. Ken­ The Excellence in Education award is a the U.S. Education Department. nedy said, "We must use time as a tool, not a well-deserved recognition of the hard work Schools nominated for this year's award couch. We must carve our own destiny." and endless dedication of the school adminis­ nationwide were judged by a panel of 71 re­ Today I am introducing legislation to carve tration, faculty, and students of Milton High viewers-two-thirds of them from outside our destiny by controlling the threat of acid School. The Milton High School parents de­ the field of education-on a wide range of attributes, from test scores to dropout rates. rain. With this bill, we can forge a cleaner en­ serve special recognition for their contribution They checked attendance rates for both stu­ vironment, a sounder economy, and a health­ in promoting a positive student attitude toward dents and faculty and the school's civil ier world for ourselves and our children. the school. rights record. SILVIO CONTE, TOM TAUKE, HENRY I wish to add my name to the list of those Schools got points for being drug-free. WAXMAN, and others join me in sponsoring who have joined in congratulating Milton They also were judged on how well they public schools and all the residents of the taught citizenship and the U.S. Constitution this new bill, H.R. 2666, which is nearly identi­ town of Milton on this proud occasion. in the bicentennial year of its signing. cal to last year's acid rain legislation, H.R. The winning school principals and super­ 4567. With over 170 cosponsors from every MILTON HIGH PICKED AS ONE OF NATION'S intendents will be invited to Washington at region of the United States, H.R. 4567 was BEST their own expense this fall for a ceremony State-developed strategies are required children and their families as they passed make the organization available to all Farm to reduce sulfur and nitrogen oxide emis­ through the school doors. Sandy has that Credit Stockholders, rather than only Fed­ sions. A two phase program is mandated quality of making school an enjoyable experi­ eral Land Bank members. I feel compelled giving States until 1993 to reduce sulfur ence. to tell you that our organization in 1980 ·e.nissions by five million tons from electric Sandy always enjoyed teaching history, vis­ sent 4 members of its executive committee, utilities, and until 1997 to reduce sulfur iting classes from time to time. His excitement of which I was one, to discuss with then emissions by an additional five million tons and enthusiasm for the subject is so conta­ Governor of the Farm Credit Administra­ from major stationary sources. States are gious that the students truly looked forward to tion, Donald Wilkinson, what we thought given until 1997 to reduce nitrogen oxide were severe problems developing in the emissions by about two million tons from his classes. This tireless enthusiasm and excitement Farm Credit System. At that time, we told electric utilities and industrial boilers. Each him collateral values were being set too state would have the flexibility to pursue extend to all he does. For the past 20 years, high and that nothing was being done to any control strategy within the source cate­ he has supervised over 150 sixth-grade stu­ pay the extra cost of high priced bonds. Our gory to achieve the required reductions. dents on a 3-day trip to the Nation's Capital. ideas were totally rejected. Perhaps they Failure of a state to submit an approvable Sandy inspires them with his love of country, shouldn't have been. By examining the suc­ plan would result in congressionally im­ the pride he has in his profession, and a show posed emission limitations. Western smelt­ cesses and failures of past policies, we can ers would have to be in compliance with the of sincere concern that they learn all he has develop a better future. Clean Air Act by 1988. to offer. While never losing sight of the "3 The Congress is now debating whether to <2> Congressional midcourse correction is A's", Sandy looks to the future unafraid of in­ use public funds to save the Farm Credit possible before phase II. EPA is required to stituting new programs to improve the quality System from possible collapse. If the plans submit a study to Congress in 1993 to deter­ serve the best interest of the national econ­ of education. omy, then we think they are necessary. mine the reduction in acid rain achieved Sandy is a veteran of the Korean conflict, under phase I and the feasibility of meeting However, the request made by the System 1950-53, serving as a quartermaster aboard seems to indicate to stockholders that most phase II requirements. If Congress fails to the U.S.S. Roanoke, U.S.S. Missouri, and the act to adjust the program by January 1994, of the funds would be directed toward the Phase II requirements go into effect. U.S.S. Raymond. His love for country shows, System's bureaucratic form. In other words, (3) A Federal subsidy program to keep resi­ as he tells the children stories about this it would open the vault and let them con­ dential rates from increasing more than period. A loving husband and father, he still duct business as usual. The System was 10%. A Governor can receive Federal assist­ finds time to become involved in community built like a pyramid and now in the last ance if residential rates exceed 10% as a projects. decade that pyramid has been inverted. We result of the sulfur dioxide control program. His love, his concern, and his respect for all are opposed to any assistance that would To be eligible for the subsidy, the Governor allow Farm Credit System to conduct busi­ the children are deep roots that we can all ness-as-usual. The Farm Credit Service must take steps to substantially equalize build on. I take great pride in sharing his ac­ and levelize residential rate hikes attributa­ Center or Association is the most important ble to the program. A Federal trust fund is complishments with my colleagues. entity in the Farm Credit System. Manage­ created by levying fee on electricity generat­ ment must be able to directly manage its own loan portfolio and also be held respon­ ed not to exceed lf2 mill per Kwh (about 25 REVIVING THE FARM CREDIT to 50 cents per month on a typical electric sible for that portfolio. bill). The fund would be available to pay for SYSTEM There are certain fundamental principles program control costs to maintain residen­ which need to be followed if there is going tial electric rates below 10%. HON. ARLAN STANGELAND to be financial assistance to the Farm <4> Allowance/or Innovative Technologies. OF MINNESOTA System. These principles are: A Federal program can be established at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1. Farm Credit Service Centers or Associa­ option of interested states to promote the tions should be the primary lenders. Agency use of innovative technologies as control Thursday, June 11, 1987 Centers with centralized capital stimulates methods for sulfur dioxide and nitrogen Mr. STANGELAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise unresponsive management. oxides. today for the purpose of focusing on the Farm 2. There should be a central entity which would be responsible for the orderly sale of <5> Tougher standards for new power Credit System. There has been much discus­ plants. The new source performance stand­ bonds. The central entity should be respon­ ards would be tightened for nitrogen oxide sion in recent weeks about what needs to be sible for examinations of service centers or emissions from new power plants. This done to revive this System. Before any associations with the authority to take ap­ tightening would reduce nitrogen oxide changes are made, we must thoughtfully and propriate action if they are not operated ac­ emissions by about 1 million tons by 1997. carefully examine the successes and failures cording to law. 15632 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 11, 1987 The Farm Credit System has lost sight of and the inspirational choir and acts as adviser tee made a difference. The people of our its fundamental goal of delivering dependa­ for the young adult choir. Nation were well served by his talent and de­ ble credit to farmers and ranchers at the Married in 1939, Mr. Glover has two sons, votion. lowest possible cost. The stockholders of the Farm Credit Marvin and Kenneth; a daughter, Melissa; and System have experienced tremendous four grandchildren. He was educated and has changes over the last decade. The unbeliev­ resided in Passaic for most of his life, serving MEDICARE HMO/CMP able increases in the cost of operation cou­ God and his community. IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1987 pled with the loss of markets has created an Mr. Speaker, it is individuals such as Arthur impossible situation. There are many stock­ Glover which truly represent what is best in HON. DAN MICA holders paying their bills on time. They are public service. Helping the less fortunate to OF FLORIDA also paying a premium on the interest rate fulfill a basic need and performing that duty in because of the inflation of the late 1970's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the decisions that were made during a kind and admirable fashion is a difficult task, that time. and yet it is one which Mr. Glover has done Thursday, June 11, 1987 The National Association of Farm Credit for 34 years. Mr. Glover attributes his success Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased Stockholders is willing to work with Con­ and perserverance to cooperation and team­ to introduce the Medicare Health Maintenance gress to insure that assistance to the Farm work. Important words which are often Organization Quality Improvement Act, a col­ Credit System be directed toward improving spoken, then neglected in practice. It is obvi­ lection of reforms which was partially enacted the delivery of competitive funds, rather ous that Arthur Glover did not neglect them, than enhancing the bureaucratic system. in 1986. and both he and all who serve the public in­ Today I will testify before an Aging Commit­ terest can certainly be proud of what he has tee hearing which was convened to review CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE TO achieved. Federal HMO operations. This hearing was ARTHUR GLOVER, 34 YEARS Mr. Speaker, this man is not only an inspira­ also convened in response to a dire situation OF SERVICE TO HOUSING AU­ tion to those serving the needs of the people in south Florida, wherein the Federal Medicare THORITY OF THE CITY OF but indeed for the people themselves. He has contract of International Medical Centers, one PASSAIC, NJ worked his way up the ladder in the strongest of the Nation's largest HMO's, was terminated tradition of hard work and honest effort which by the Health Care Financing Administration. HON. ROBERT A. ROE has allowed so many of our citizens to im­ IMC served 130,000 Medicare beneficiaries at prove their lives. Doing this, as Mr. Glover has the time of the contract termination. Currently, OF NEW JERSEY done, in the service of his fellow man serves IMC is in receivership with the office of Flor­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to emphasize the importance of his contribu­ ida's Insurance Commissioner. The president Thursday, June 11, 1987 tion to society. I am sure, Mr. Speaker, that of IMC has been criminally indicted. my colleagues in Congress join me honoring I am sure that this is not a situation which Mr. ROE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay this fine individual. tribute to a man who has spent his life aiding we would like to have repeated in the future. others in the pursuit of one of the most funda­ The provisions of this bill would enhance Fed­ mental necessities of life, clean adequate THE RETIREMENT OF MR. eral oversight of HMO's and specifically ad­ shelter. Mr. Arthur Glover has spent the past JAMES CREGAN dress the financial solvency of these organiza­ 34 years in the service of the housing author­ tions. It would require the Federal Govern­ ity of the city of Passaic, NJ, and on June 16 HON. WILLIAM D. FORD ment to make a greater effort to monitor the he will be honored for his work by his col­ fiscal health of an HMO's affiliates; it would OF MICHIGAN make it illegal for health care service provid­ leagues at a retirement reception. Mr. Speak­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er, I know you and our fellow Members of ers to dun HMO members for services; it Congress will want to join me in extending our Thursday, June 11, 1987 would require the Secretary of Health and best wishes on an outstanding job well done. Mr. FORD of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, the Human Services to study the quality of care Arthur Glover has performed in an exemplary Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, provided to HMO members as compared to fashion and we applaud his endeavors in the which I have the honor of chairing, has lost the kind of care offered by other health care vanguard of service to his community. one of its most valuable staff members. provider structures. Mr. Glover is truly an example of the Ameri­ I refer to Mr. James Cregan, who for the I have long been an advocate of the HMO can work ethic. Born in Cordele, GA, on past several years has been the committee's concept of health care, and I would encour­ March 20, 1918, he migrated to Passaic in deputy general counsel specializing in postal age efforts to increase the enrollment of Medi­ December 1929 and began work for the hous­ matters. Mr. Cregan has entered the private care beneficiaries in HMO's. However, we ing authority on December 15, 1953. From his practice of law in Washington with David must make strenuous efforts to safeguard not start as a building maintenance worker, Mr. Minton, another former lawyer with the com­ only the significant Federal monetary invest­ Glover rose through the ranks as a grounds mittee esteemed by his colleagues. ment in these organizations, but, most impor­ worker; foreman of the building maintenance Mr. Speaker, to say that Mr. Cregan will be tantly, we must be vigilant in our oversight of workers; and supervisor of the grounds, equip­ missed is an understatement. I seriously doubt the kind of care HMO's provide our Nation's ment, and maintenance repairmen. that there is another lawyer in this country seniors. On November 9, 1969, the PHA Board of who knows any more about postal law than Commissioners, then chaired by Maurice J. Mr. Cregan. Moreover, Mr. Cregan has proven A TRIBUTE TO DR. PAUL Miller and the executive director of the PHA himself a shrewed and capable negotiator. VOCHKO Edward Rabb, elevated Mr. Glover to the post I certainly do not envy the adversaries he of assistant executive director, a position he will encounter in the private practice of law. held for nearly 18 years. He currently holds They do indeed have their work cut out for HON. JOE KOLTER the title of public housing manager and was them. OF PENNSYLVANIA recognized with 25 year and 30 year service Mr. Cregan is another poignant example of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES awards. just how difficult it is to keep our very best Mr. Glover is active in his community not people in Government. For many years, out of Thursday, June 11, 1987 only as part of his employment, but he has dedication, Mr. Cregan rejected opportunities Mr. KOL TEA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to been and continues to be a vital part of the in the private sector with substantial sacrifice. pay tribute to a constituent of my Fourth Dis­ Union Baptist Church in Passaic. A member There comes a time, however, when the trict of Pennsylvania, Dr. Paul R. Vochko. for some 50 years, Mr. Glover holds the dis­ pressing needs of one's family must take An educator for 40 years and superintend­ tinct honor of being a church deacon. In addi­ precedence. ent of the Ambridge Area School District for tion to also serving on the church's advisory I, personally, want to thank Mr. Cregan for 20 years, Dr. Vochko of Ambridge, PA, has youth committee, he is blessed with a fine his outstanding service. There is no question contributed greatly to his community as a civic bass baritone and sings with the male chorus in my mind that his presence on the commit- leader and a humanitarian. June 11, 1987 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15633 Dr. Vochko was graduated from Geneva Mr. Nardone was born on June 24, 1917, in duction Workers Union, Local 148, to repre­ College and did graduate and doctoral work at Boston's North End. He was married on Feb­ sent thousands of workers in scores of busi­ the University of Pittsburgh and Slippery Rock ruary 7, 1953 to former Sylvia DeCicco and nesses. State University. He attained certification in they have one son, Joseph Nardone, Jr. The Joe Nardone believed it is the function for secondary school studies, history, physical best man at their wedding, the Honorable every union to develop the philosophy indicat­ science, and guidance. Edward F. Zampella, is now Hudson County's ing that the interests of labor are one without He served as Senator ARLEN SPECTER'S of­ central judicial processing judge. distinction by race or nationality, religion, pro­ ficial representative for the service academies Joseph Nardone described by his son as a fession, or creed. Every individual deserves a for Beaver County, and on the board of direc­ self-made, self-educated man who speaks fair day's pay for a fair day's work. He has tors of the Ambridge Chamber of Commerce, very few words. Denied a formal education earned the respect of the laboring man and the Laughlin Memorial Library, the Beaver because of the depression, he had to go to County Federated Library Association, Har­ work to assist his mother in raising a brother the employers he has dealt with. monie Associates, and the Geneva College and sister. Doing so was quite difficult, but When learning of Joe Nardone's retirement Alumni. indeed he assisted. this year, one corporate vice president wrote, Dr. Vochko developed and administered a According to those who know Mr. Nardone, I sincerely doubt if any man has contrib­ licensed practical nursing school program in he always possessed a thirst for knowledge uted more to the progress of relations be­ the Ambridge area as well as administering a which he instilled in his son, assuring him tween a local and their corporate associates successful preschool program. He organized every educational opportunity possible. Nar­ than you have. I am certain too that no and administered a standard evening high done's doctrine was to avoid easy money, to man has ever left behind him a more grati­ school program for adults and developed a work hard every day, building and investing in fying record of loyalty and devotion to the highest ideals of union and management. community relations newsletter. solid things. Dr. Vochko was appointed to the State Joseph Nardone is described as a man While another colleague wrote, board of education for a 5-year term sched­ from the old school. He often did business I do remember some trying times, but uled to end in 1989. with a handshake. He would often say, to his always, the thoughts that crystallize are of His professional associations include mem­ business associates that formal agreement or a friend, an advisor, a worthy adversary, and bership of the National and Pennsylvania not, his handshake guaranteed what he a fair negotiator * * * Part of our growth School Board Associations. He served as a agreed to live up to. derives from the working relationship that member of the advisory board of the Universi­ The periods of history during which Joseph we have had with this union. We have ty of Pittsburgh Tri-State Study Council, and has lived were indeed trying ones. His year of always found that those, representt:d by Jue on the Intermediate Unit Task Force for Spe­ birth saw America's entry into the war against Nardone, have kept the interest of the em­ ployer in mind, as well as those of the mem­ cial Education. He served on committees for Germany, World War I on April 6, 1917, caus­ bers they represent. Joe's philosophy has the United Fund, the Heart Fund, Muscular ing many difficult days for families seeking to always been that without employers there Dystrophy, St. Mary's Church Committee, the survive. would be no jobs, and he must keep them Inter-Faith Clergy Advisory Committee and the After the war ended, Joe Nardone's early alive and profitable for his members to pros­ Greek Catholic Union. years, during the 1920's, welcomed Winnie per. I am proud to be counted as one of Dr. Vochko served in the Air Force for 2% Winkle, George White's Scandals, Babe Joe's friends. years and later became a member of numer­ Ruth's career, 14 years with the New York Joe Nardone is known in Hudson County as ous armed service organizations. He is also a Yankees, and the Black Sox Scandal, and a low-key, honest, hard-working respectful in­ Phi Delta Kappa and a Delta Pi Epsilon. with the first Miss America being crowned at Because of Dr. Vochko's outstanding com­ Atlantic City in 1920. dividual. Only recently has he gotten due rec­ munity activities, he has been awarded with In 1921, the U.S. sweat shop operators re­ ognition for helping thousands of working honors such as "Man of the Year in 1972" by sisted efforts by union men to organize gar­ people and their families when the city of the Ambridge Chamber of Commerce, and the ment workers in big city loft factories with Jersey City gave the building, which houses St. Nicholas Award in 1977, the highest honor signs that read: "If you do not come in his union headquarters, the address of One bestowed by the Archbishop of Pittsburgh Dio­ Sunday, do not come in Monday." Nardone Place. cese, Byzantine Catholic Rite. He has been On July 2 that year, Jack Dempsey knocked Joseph Nardone has done an excellent job honored with numerous other local, church, out George Carpentier at Boyle's 30 Acres in for his family, maintaining a beautiful resi­ civic and ethnic awards. Jersey City at boxing's first $1 million gate. dence in Bayonne. He has served as a role The dedicated service of Dr. Paul R. It was in 1929 when the Nardone family, model to Joseph, Jr., and has inculcated Vochko has been a valuable asset to the Am­ with Joseph nearing his teen years, felt the many of his own attributes and ambitions. He bridge community and I am proud to introduce impact of the stock market price crashing in heads the Top Cat Sound Recording Studio in him and his achievements to my colleagues in Wall Street. For the next several years the New York City, which has many Hollywood the full House of Representatives. Nardone family saw lean days. and Broadway entertainers as clients. No doubt in an effort to correct some I am sure we will hear a lot from Joseph JOSEPH NARDONE, LABOR wrongs that he witnessed, Joe Nardone Nardone, Jr., in the labor and business world began his love affair with organized labor. LEADER FROM BAYONNE, HON­ because, the apple does not fall far from the There is no question that Joe Nardone was ORED ON HIS RETIREMENT tree. motivated by the philosophy of Samuel Gom­ pers who led the American Federation of When this tribute to Joseph Nardone is HON. FRANK J. GUARINI Labor until his death in 1924. given to him, he will be surrounded by hun­ OF NEW JERSEY Gompers said, dreds of his friends at his surprise retirement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES • * * to recognize that first things must dinner being held at the Casino in the Park. It Thursday, June 11, 1987 come first. The primary essential in our mis­ has been my pleasure to salute a man who sion has been the protection of the wage­ came into this world at the height of World Mr. GUARINI. Mr. Speaker, on June 18, worker, how to increase his wages, to cut War I, helped his family survive the depres­ 1987, a testimonial dinner marking the retire­ hours off the long work-day, which was kill­ sion, stood with America during World War II, ment of one of my constituents is being held. ing him, to improve the safety and the sani­ The function, which will be attended by sever­ tary conditions of the workshop, to free him in Korea and Vietnam conflicts, witnessed al hundred friends, coworkers, and business from the tyrannies, petty or otherwise, several recessions and contributed to many affiliates of Joseph Nardone of Bayonne, NJ, which serve to make his existence a slavery. worthwhile charitable causes while represent­ will be held at the Casino in the Park, Lincoln While the ranks of labor were growing it ing the working class. Park, Jersey City. was most specialized and crafts and laboring I am certain that my colleagues here in the Joseph Nardone is retiring as president and people who were organized. Joe Nardone saw House of Representatives wish to join me in chief financial officer of the labor organization a need for the little people working in small wishing Joe Nardone and his wife Sylvia, and he founded, Production Worker's Union, Local establishments to have the benefit of a pro­ his family good health and peace during his 148, the unit is affiliated with AFL-CIO. ductive union. His concern has led to the Pro- retirement years. 15634 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 11, 1987 EXCLUDING EDUCATIONAL these areas, we have begun to treat scholar­ its proposal to allow oil exploration within the GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIP ships and grants like just another payment. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The effect of taxing a portion of grants and I would, in particular, emphasize two lines HON. PAUL B. HENRY scholarships is to either reduce the value for from the comments: OF MICHIGAN recipients or force grantors to increase the "Although additional discussion has been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES size of the grant in order to maintain the same provided in response to many of our com­ "buying power." Thus the National Science Thursday, June 11, 1987 ments, the majority of EPA's concerns have Foundation, recently increased the size of not been adequately addressed in the final Mr. HENRY. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to graduate student stipends by $1,200 per year, LEIS. In several important instances, EPA's join today with my colleagues Congressman to prevent the tax law from reducing the value level of concern has been increased by the WILLIAM FORD and Congressman FRED of the fellowship. revisions to the document." GRANDY in introducing legislation to revise The change in the Tax Reform Act also U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL one aspect of the Tax Reform Act of 1986- works unfairly against many low income stu­ PROTECTION AGENCY, the provision by which grants and scholar­ dents. The following example illustrates this REGION 10, ships awarded to college and university stu­ problem. Seattle, WA, June 1, 1987. dents may be subject to Federal tax. Student A, who is from a low-income family Re: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Report The Tax Reform Act provides that grants and has tuition and books paid for by private Final Legislative Environmental Impact and scholarships-which include everything Statement. scholarships, has $4,1 00 in earnings from em­ Hon. WILLIAM P. HoRN, from Federal Pell grants to NSF research ployment and receives a $2,000 Pell grant grants to State and privately funded scholar­ Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife award for a total of $6,1 00 in taxable income. and Parks, U.S. Department of the Inte­ ships-are taxable except to the extent that This student must pay $165 in tax-15 per­ rior, Washington, DC. they are used by degree candidates to pay for cent of $1,100. DEAR MR. HoRN: The Environmental Pro­ tuition and "course related" fees, books, sup­ Student B, who is from a middle-income tection Agency . could be greater. data from the Central Arctic Herd in Identify potential regulatory conflicts Mitigation: The effectiveness of proposed the vicinity of Prudhoe Bay. For example, which may involve interagency coordina­ measures is not evaluated. Discussions the text notes that although the CAH no tion. We are concerned about potential reg­ about rehabilitation are incomplete. longer calves where development occurs ulatory conflicts if, for example, leasing Regulatory processes: There is no discus­ around Prudhoe Bay, it has nonetheless in­ were proposed in environmentally sensitive sion of how the new authorities requested creased in size. This is used as a basis to con­ areas for which the granting of other neces­ by the Secretary in his recommendations clude that development in the 1002 area sary permits would be inconsistent with ex­ would relate to existing environmental laws, should simi­ isting laws and policies. other than that a leasing program 'might' larly not affect the PCH. However, the text These and other concerns are discussed require compliance with NEPA, the Clean notes a variety of important differences be­ further in the enclosure which represents a Water Act, and the Clean Air Act. tween these two herds which include: summary of our more detailed technical Noise impacts: There is no quantitative <1) the CAH has a much lower population review comments. evaluation of noise levels which makes it density; Based upon the inadequacy of the infor­ difficult to reliably assess the disturbance (2) the majority of the CAH's important mation presented in the final LEIS, EPA effects on sensitive wildlife species. calving grounds have not experienced devel­ would normally recommend that a revised Cumulative effects: The final LEIS ac­ opment activities; document be prepared. The final LEIS re­ knowledges cumulative effects by providing <3> the CAH's calving grounds have not mains in need of corrective measures that a list of projects which might occur but does become overcrowded ; and order for it to be an adequate basis for any sion of the off-ANWR effects on distant <4> predation by wolves and brown bears Congressional action. Since Congressional inland native settlements has been provided. on the CAH has been minimized. hearings have already begun, EPA recom­ The impacts to the exchange network from These differences strongly suggest that mends that the Secretary of the Interior's the recommended action have not been eval­ the LEIS predictions, based on data for the final recommendation to Congress be modi­ uated. CAH, are likely to underestimate impacts to fied to better reflect the available scientific These issues remain important even from the PCH. information. a programmatic perspective. Their signifi­ Placing such emphasis on CAH data is not Thank you for the opportunity to review cance is increased by the Secretary's pro­ necessary. A large body of data on the PCH the final LEIS. If the Department of the In­ posed recommendation that the final LEIS (summarized in the 1002 Area Final Base­ terior has questions about EPA's comments, be statutorily adopted as the EIS for the line Report> has been gathered by FWS in please feel free to contact me directly or Mr. leasing program itself. We disagree that this the last few years. The Final Baseline Alvin L. Ewing, EPA's Assistant Regional document is adequate for that purpose. Spe­ Report contains additional PCH data that Administrator in Anchorage. We look for­ cifically the leasing program inferred from appear to not be adequately reflected in this ward to answering your questions and help­ the final LEIS might not provide the oppor­ final LEIS. The final LEIS conclusions are ing you prepare the final recommendation tunity to consider alternatives for individual apparently not based on all the available in­ to Congress. lease block deletions. Such deletions could formation. be aimed at locally reducing risk to environ­ Sincerely, Mitigation ROBIE G. RUSSELL, mentally sensitive tracts. A greater degree of site-specific information (e.g. a tiered The mitigation discussions throughout Regional Administrator. the final LEIS raise several concerns. The Enclosure. EIS> is necessary to evaluate such a pro­ gram. entire 1002 area has been designated Re­ EPA REVIEW COMMENTS, ARCTIC NATIONAL TECHNICAL/ SCIENTIFIC ISSUES source Category 2. However, several discus­ WILDLIFE REFUGE FINAL LEGISLATIVE ENVI· sions in the text make a distinction in habi­ RONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT In a variety of instances, the final LEIS tat value. The overall "2" designation is not The primary issues and concerns identi­ conclusions and the Secretary's Recommen­ supported by the information in the final fied during EPA's review of the ANWR final dations do not appear to be well substantiat­ LEIS. The final LEIS indicates that site-spe­ LEIS are outlined below. Comments are ed by the information provided in the draft cific habitat designations will be conducted broadly organized under three major head­ and final LEIS. during the site-specific development/pro­ ings: Responsiveness to Comments, Techni­ Definitions of impact significance duction phase. Characterization of habitat cal/Scientific Issues, and Alternatives Anal­ Definitions of significance of impacts are after leasing and exploration has occurred ysis. inappropriate in many cases. For example, could result in habitat being upgraded to RESPONSIVENESS TO COMMENTS impacts are not considered "major" in the Resource Category 1. The impacts may not The final LEIS has acknowledged most of final LEIS unless they exceed 30 years or be mitigatable. more duration. For many fish and wildlife Mitigation discussions in the final LEIS EPA's concerns expressed in our comments are incomplete. The final LEIS assumes on the draft document. However, an ade­ species, several generations could be ad­ quate analysis of the impacts associated versely affected within this time, leading to that mitigation measures will be both con­ with these issues is not apparent. Detailed severe population- and community-level im­ sistently implemented and completely suc­ analysis of the following issues, as refer­ pacts. cessful. No analysis or references are provid­ enced from our previous correspondence, re­ The final FEIS is inconsistent in its appli­ ed to support these assumptions. Rather, mains a prerequisite to rational decision­ cation of impact definitions. Often discus­ the final LEIS states that the experience at making. sions in the text describe a "moderate" Prudhoe Bay provides a basis for minimiz­ effect, but it is labeled in the conclusions as ing or eliminating adverse effects through Air quality: Available knowledge of Prud­ the careful application of mitigation meas­ hoe Bay development effects was not uti­ "minor." lized, evaluation is deferred to future analy­ Also, impacts are in many cases down­ ures tested in that area. As the Corps of En­ graded from the draft LEIS without any ex­ gineers noted in its comments on the draft ses. planation or justification. The final LEIS LEIS, industry has been reluctant to apply Water and gravel supply needs: Signifi­ compensatory mitigation and restoration cant shortages are acknowledged, but the has numerous examples of impact conclu­ final LEIS has not presented an adequate sions that are minimized in this manner. It techniques on the North Slope, except in analysis to show whether water quantity I is not clear on what basis these changes very limited experimental circumstances. were made in the preparation of the final EPA's own extensive experience with the gravel quantity are sufficient to support the major operators at Prudhoe Bay supports recommended action. The final LEIS as­ LEIS. As one example, modification of 12,650 acres of wetlands was evaluated in this conclusion; rehabilitation technology sumes that major adverse effects can be for the North Slope is particularly lacking. handled in a manner which will not result both the draft and final LEIS. The draft la­ in adverse impacts to water quality or habi­ beled this as a "moderate" effect, but in the Cumulative effects tat. final it was down-graded to "minor" with no Cumulative effects are not adequately Marine transportation facilities: Existing explanation. Considering the potential for evaluated in the final LEIS. The final LEIS significant impacts due to causeways around hydrologic disruption and habitat fragmen­ provides a list of criteria for determining Prudhoe Bay are not reflected. tation, the impact could be "major". which actions should be included in the cu­ Wetlands: Only a very limited evaluation Underestimation of impacts mulative effects analysis. The criteria of large-scale hydrologic impacts and habi­ Potential underestimation of impacts appear to be unduly restrictive and narrow tat fragmentation has been conducted. If occurs throughout the LEIS. This is par­ the focus of the analysis. By using these cri­ the hydrologic impacts are greater than the ticularly true of impacts predicted for the teria, a list of projects that constitute the brief discussions imply, the large amount of Porcupine Caribou Herd