E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 106th CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 146 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2000 No. 129 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. House of Representatives MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2000

The House met at 2 p.m. and was Forces. Today we especially pray for The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. called to order by the Speaker pro tem- those who have served and are still PEASE) led the House in the Pledge of pore (Mr. PEASE). serving aboard the U.S.S. Cole. God of Allegiance as follows: f all consolation, be with their anxious and grieving families. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER Bless the gifted Members of this United States of America, and to the Repub- PRO TEMPORE House. Guide them to use their gifts to lic for which it stands, one nation under God, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- accomplish Your Holy will in such a indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. fore the House the following commu- way that Your goodness and justice f nication from the Speaker: may be recognized in all their accom- WASHINGTON, DC, plishments. October 16, 2000. Lord, You are with us at every mo- MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE I hereby appoint the Honorable EDWARD A. ment and in every hour of need. You PEASE to act as Speaker pro tempore on this live and reign now and forever. Amen. A message from the Senate by Mr. day. Lundregan, one of its clerks, an- J. DENNIS HASTERT, f Speaker of the House of Representatives. nounced that the Senate has passed f THE JOURNAL with amendments in which the concur- rence of the House is requested, bills of PRAYER The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair has examined the Journal of the the House of the following titles: The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. last day’s proceedings and announces Coughlin, offered the following prayer: H.R. 2607. An act to promote the develop- In You, O Lord, is the fullness of life. to the House his approval thereof. ment of the commercial space transpor- Help this Nation realize its full poten- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- tation industry, to authorize appropriations tial. Each American has been endowed nal stands approved. for the Office of the Associate Administrator with unique and personal gifts. Allow f for Commercial Space Transportation, to au- each of us the time and opportunity to thorize appropriations for the Office of Space bring forth our gifts in the service of PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Communications, and for other purposes. others. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The H.R. 3048. An act to amend section 879 of Reward with Your choicest blessings Chair will lead the House in the Pledge title 18, United States Code, to provide clear- all who serve this Nation in the Armed of Allegiance. er coverage over threats against former

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VerDate 02-OCT-2000 00:47 Oct 17, 2000 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 8633 E:\CR\FM\A16OC7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H16PT1 H9904 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 16, 2000 H.R. 3417. An act to complete the orderly pate in the design, planning, and construc- COMMUNICATION FROM THE withdrawal of the National Oceanic and At- tion of the Lakehaven water reclamation CLERK OF THE HOUSE mospheric Administration from the civil ad- project for the reclamation and reuse of ministration of the Pribilof Islands, Alaska. water. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- H.R. 3671. An act to amend the Acts popu- S. 2425. An act to authorize the Bureau of fore the House the following commu- larly known as the Pittman-Robertson Wild- Reclamation to participate in the planning, nication from the Clerk of the House of life Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson design, and construction of the Bend Feed Representatives: Sport Fish Restoration Act to enhance the Canal Pipeline Project, Oregon, and for other OFFICE OF THE CLERK, funds available for grants to States for fish purposes. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, and wildlife conservation projects and in- S. 2594. An act to authorize the Secretary Washington, DC, October 13, 2000. crease opportunities for recreational hunt- of the Interior to contract with the Mancos Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, ing, bow hunting, trapping, archery, and Water Conservancy District to use the The Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, fishing, by eliminating opportunities for Mancos Project facilities for impounding, Washington, DC. waste, fraud, abuse, maladministration, and storage, diverting, and carriage of non- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- unauthorized expenditures for administra- project water for the purpose of irrigation, mission granted to Clause 2(h) of Rule II of tion and execution of those Acts, and for domestic, municipal, industrial, and any the Rules of the House of Representatives, other purposes. other beneficial purposes. the Clerk received the following message H.R. 4788. An act to amend the United S. 2877. An act to authorize the Secretary from the Secretary of the Senate on October States Grain Standards Act to extend the of the Interior to conduct feasibility studies 13, 2000 at 9:35 a.m. authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to on water optimization in the Burnt River That the Senate passed without amend- collect fees to cover the cost of services per- basin, Malheur River basin, Owyhee River ment H.R. 1715. formed under that Act, extend the authoriza- basin, and Power River basin, Oregon. That the Senate passed without amend- tion of appropriations for that Act, and im- S. 2882. An act to authorize the Bureau of ment H.R. 2883. prove the administration of that Act, to re- Reclamation to conduct certain feasibility That the Senate passed without amend- enact the United States Warehouse Act to studies to augment water supplies for the ment H.R. 3995. That the Senate agreed to conference re- require the licensing and inspection of ware- Klamath Project, Oregon and California, and houses used to store agricultural products port H.R. 4205. for other purposes. That the Senate passed without amend- and provide for the issuance of receipts, in- S. 2951. An act to authorize the Secretary cluding electronic receipts, for agricultural ment H.R. 4828. of the Interior to conduct a study to inves- That the Senate passed without amend- products stored or handled in licensed ware- tigate opportunities to better manage the ment H.R. 5107. houses, and for other purposes. water resources in the Salmon Creek water- With best wishes, I am H.R. 4850. An act to provide a cost-of-living shed of the upper Columbia River. Sincerely, adjustment in rates of compensation paid to S. 3022. An act to direct the Secretary of JEFF TRANDAHL, veterans and service-connected disabilities, the Interior to convey certain irrigation fa- Clerk of the House. to enhance programs providing compensa- cilities to the Nampa and Meridian Irriga- f tion and life insurance benefits for veterans, tion District. and for other purposes. S. 3201. An act to rename the National Mu- COMMUNICATION FROM THE H.R. 4868. An act to amend the Harmonized seum of American Art. CLERK OF THE HOUSE Tariff Schedule of the United States to mod- S. Con. Res. 114. Concurrent resolution rec- ify temporarily certain rates of duty, to ognizing the Liberty Memorial in Kansas The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- make other technical amendments to the City, Missouri, as a national World War I fore the House the following commu- trade laws, and for other purposes. symbol honoring those who defended liberty nication from the Clerk of the House of The message also announced that the and our country through service in World Representatives: Senate has passed bills and concurrent War I. OFFICE OF THE CLERK, resolutions of the following titles in S. Con. Res. 151. Concurrent resolution to HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, which the concurrence of the House is make a correction in the enrollment of the Washington, DC, October 13, 2000. requested: bill H.R. 2348. Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, S. Con. Res. 152. Concurrent resolution to The Speaker, House of Representatives, Wash- S. 623. An act to amend Public Law 89–108 make a technical correction in the enroll- ington, DC. to increase authorization levels for State ment of the bill H.R. 4868. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- and Indian tribal, municipal, rural, and in- mission granted to Clause 2(h) of Rule II of dustrial water supplies, to meet current and The message also announced that the Senate agrees to the amendments of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- future water quantity and quality needs of tives, the Clerk received the following mes- the Red River Valley, to deauthorize certain the House to the bill (S. 1402) ‘‘An Act sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Oc- project features and irrigation service areas, to amend title 38, United States Code, tober 13, 2000 at 2:35 a.m. to enhance natural resources and fish and to enhance programs providing edu- That the Senate agreed to the House wildlife habitat, and for other purposes. cation benefits for veterans, and for amendment S. 624. S. 1474. An act providing for conveyance of other purposes,’’ with amendments. That the Senate agreed to conference re- the Palmetto Bend project to the State of port H.R. 1654. Texas. That the Senate passed without amend- S. 1697. An act to authorize the Secretary f ment H.R. 2348. of the Interior to refund certain collections That the Senate passed without amend- received pursuant to the Reclamation Re- COMMUNICATION FROM THE ment H.R. 2842. form Act of 1982. That the Senate passed without amend- S. 1848. An act to authorize the Secretary CLERK OF THE HOUSE ment H.R. 2984. of the Interior, pursuant to the provisions of The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- That the Senate passed without amend- the Reclamation Wastewater and Ground- fore the House the following commu- ment H.R. 3235. That the Senate passed without amend- water Study and Facilities Act to partici- nication from the Clerk of the House of pate in the design, planning, and construc- ment H.R. 3236. tion of the Denver Water Reuse project. Representatives: That the Senate passed without amend- S. 2195. An act to authorize the Secretary OFFICE OF THE CLERK, ment H.R. 3468. of the Interior, pursuant to the provisions of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the Senate passed without amend- the Reclamation Wastewater and Ground- Washington, DC, October 13, 2000. ment H.R. 3577. That the Senate passed without amend- water Study and Facilities Act to partici- Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Wash- ment H.R. 3986. pate in the design, planning, and construc- That the Senate passed without amend- ington, DC. tion of the Truckee watershed reclamation ment H.R. 4389. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- project for the reclamation and reuse of That the Senate passed without amend- mission granted to Clause 2(h) of Rule II of water. ment H.R. 4681. S. 2253. An act to authorize the establish- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- That the Senate passed without amend- ment of a joint United States-Canada com- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- ment H.R. 5417. mission to study the feasibility of con- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Oc- That the Senate passed without amend- necting the rail system in Alaska to the tober 12, 2000 at 9:02 p.m. ment H. Con Res. 409. North American continental rail system; and That the Senate passed without amend- That the Senate passed without amend- for other purposes. ment H.J. Res. 111. ment H. Con Res. 423. S. 2301. An act to authorize the Secretary With best wishes, I am With best wishes, I am of the Interior, pursuant to the provisions of Sincerely, Sincerely, the Reclamation Wastewater and Ground- JEFF TRANDAHL, JEFF TRANDAHL, water Study and Facilities Act to partici- Clerk of the House. Clerk of the House.

VerDate 02-OCT-2000 00:47 Oct 17, 2000 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16OC7.002 pfrm02 PsN: H16PT1 October 16, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9905 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER LEAVE OF ABSENCE H.R. 3909. To designate the facility of the PRO TEMPORE United States Postal Service located at 4601 By unanimous consent, leave of ab- South Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago, Illi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sence was granted to: nois, as the ‘‘Henry W. McGee Post Office ant to clause 4 of rule I, the Speaker Mr. MEEHAN (at the request of Mr. Building’’. signed the following enrolled joint res- GEPHARDT) for October 11 through Oc- H.R. 3817. To dedicate the Big South Trail olution on Thursday, October 12, 2000: tober 17 on account of the death of his in the Comanche Peak Wilderness Area of House Joint Resolution 111, making father. Roosevelt National Forest in Colorado to the legacy of Jaryd Atadero. further continuing appropriations for f H.R. 3745. To authorize the addition of cer- the fiscal year 2001, and for other pur- tain parcels to the Effigy Mounds National poses. ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED Monument, Iowa. f H.R. 4435. To clarify certain boundaries on Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee the map relating to Unit NC–01 of the Coast- APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO on House Administration, reported al Barrier Resources System. COMMITTEE TO ATTEND FU- that that committee had examined and H.R. 4286. To provide for the establishment of the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge NERAL OF THE LATE HON. found truly enrolled a joint resolution in Bibb County, Alabama. BRUCE F. VENTO of the House of the following title, H.R. 4169. To designate the facility of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- which was thereupon signed by the United States Postal Service located at 2000 ant to House Resolution 618, the Chair Speaker: Vassar Street in Reno, Nevada, as the ‘‘Bar- H.J. Res. 111. Joint resolution making fur- bara F. Vucanovich Post Office Building’’. announces the Speaker’s additional ap- H.R. 4157. To designate the facility of the pointment of the following Member of ther continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes. United States Postal Service located at 600 the House to the committee to attend Lincoln Avenue in Pasadena, California, as the funeral of the late Bruce F. Vento: f the ‘‘Matthew ‘Mack’ Robinson Post Office Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. BILLS PRESENTED TO THE Building’’. H.R. 4449. To designate the facility of the f PRESIDENT United States Postal Service located at 1908 Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee North Ellamont Street in Baltimore, Mary- COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF AS- on House Administration, reported land, as the ‘‘Dr. Flossie McClain Dedmond SISTANT OF HON. JAMES A. that that committee did on the fol- Post Office Building’’. TRAFICANT, JR., MEMBER OF lowing dates present to the President, H.R. 4448. To designate the facility of the CONGRESS United States Postal Service located at 3500 for his approval, bills of the House of Dolfield Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- the following titles: the ‘‘Judge Robert Bernard Watts, Sr. Post fore the House the following commu- On October 11, 2000: Office Building’’. nication from Robert Barlow, Staff As- H.R. 4475. Making appropriations for the H.R. 4447. To designate the facility of the sistant of the Honorable JAMES A. Department of Transportation and related United States Postal Service located at 919 TRAFICANT, Jr., Member of Congress: agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- West 34th Street in Baltimore, Maryland, as the ‘‘Samuel H. Lacy, Sr. Post Office Build- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, tember 30, 2001, and for other purposes. Washington, DC, October 9, 2000. On October 12, 2000: ing’’. H.R. 4554. To redesignate the facility of the Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, H.R. 2938. To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1602 Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, United States Postal Service located at 424 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- DC. South Michigan Street in South Bend, Indi- vania, as the ‘‘Joseph F. Smith Post Office DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you ana, as the ‘‘John Brademas Post Office’’. Building’’. formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules H.R. 2778. To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the H.R. 4534. To redesignate the facility of the of the House of Representatives, that I have United States Postal Service located at 114 been served with a subpoena for testimony Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts for study for potential addition to Ridge Street, N.W. in Lenoir, North Caro- issued by the United States District Court lina, as the ‘‘James T. Broyhill Post Office for the Northern District of Ohio. the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. Building’’. After consultation with counsel, I will H.R. 4226. To authorize the Secretary of make the determinations required by Rule H.R. 2641. To make technical corrections to title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Agriculture to sell or exchange all or part of VIII. certain administrative sites and other land Sincerely, H.R. 2496. To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program in the Black Hills National Forest and to use ROBERT BARLOW, funds derived from the sale or exchange to Staff Assistant. Act of 1994. H.R. 2302. To designate the building of the acquire replacement sites and to acquire or f United States Postal Service located at 307 construct administrative improvements in Main Street in Johnson City, New York, as connection with the Black Hills National COMMUNICATION FROM HON. the ‘‘James W. McCabe, Sr. Post Office Forest. H.R. 4063. To establish the Rosie the Riv- BRIAN P. BILBRAY, MEMBER OF Building’’. eter/World War II Home Front National His- CONGRESS H.R. 1509. To authorize the Disabled Vet- torical Park in the State of California, and erans’ LIFE Memorial Foundation to estab- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- for other purposes. lish a memorial in the District of Columbia fore the House the following commu- H.R. 3676. To establish the Santa Rosa and or its environs to honor veterans who be- San Jacinto Mountains National Monument nication from the Honorable BRIAN P. came disabled while serving in the Armed BILBRAY, Member of Congress: in the State of California. Forces of the United States. H.R. 2833. To establish the Yuma Crossing HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, H.R. 3632. To revise the boundaries of the National Heritage Area. Washington, DC, October 13, 2000. Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and H.R. 4517. To designate the facility of the Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, for other purposes. United States Postal Service located at 24 Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, H.R. 3454. To designate the United States Tsienneto Road in Derry, New Hampshire, as DC. post office located at 451 College Street in the ‘‘Alan B. Shepard, Jr. Post Office Build- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- Macon, Georgia, as the ‘‘Henry McNeal Turn- ing’’. tify you, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules er Post Office’’. H.R. 4484. To designate the facility of the of the House of Representatives, that I have H.R. 3201. To authorize the Secretary of United States Postal Service located at 500 been served with a civil subpoena for docu- the Interior to study the suitability and fea- North Washington Street in Rockville, ments issued by the Superior Court for San sibility of designating the Carter G. Woodson Maryland, as the ‘‘Everett Alvarez, Jr. Post Diego County, California. Home in the District of Columbia as a Na- Office Building’’. After consultation with the Office of Gen- tional Historic Site, and for other purposes. H.R. 5036. To amend the Dayton Aviation eral Counsel, I have determined that it is H.R. 3030. To designate the facility of the Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to clarify consistent with the precedents and privileges United States Postal Service located at 757 the areas included in the Dayton Aviation of the House to notify the party that issued Warren Road in Ithaca, New York, as the Heritage National Historical Park and to au- the subpoena that I do not have any respon- ‘‘Matthew F. McHugh Post Office’’. thorize appropriations for the park. sive documents. H.R. 3985. To redesignate the facility of the H.R. 4975. To designate the post office and Sincerely, United States Postal Service located at 14900 courthouse located at 2 Federal Square, New- BRIAN BILBRAY, Southwest 30th Street in Miramar, Florida, ark, New Jersey as the ‘‘Frank R. Lauten- Member of Congress. as the ‘‘Vicki Coceano Post Office Building’’. berg Post Office and Courthouse’’.

VerDate 02-OCT-2000 00:47 Oct 17, 2000 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16OC7.006 pfrm02 PsN: H16PT1 H9906 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 16, 2000 H.R. 4884. To redesignate the facility of the 6885–6] received October 11, 2000, pursuant to List: Proposed Additions and Deletion—re- United States Postal Service located at 200 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ceived October 11, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. West 2nd Street in Royal Oak, Michigan, as Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- the ‘‘William S. Broomfield Post Office 10570. A letter from the Deputy Associate ment Reform. Building’’. Administrator, Environmental Protection 10581. A letter from the Chief Counsel for H.R. 4658. To designate the facility of the Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final Regulation, Office of the Secretary, Depart- United States Postal Service located at 301 rule—Approval and Promulgation of Imple- ment of Commerce, transmitting the Depart- Green Street in Fayetteville,North Carolina, mentation Plans; Arkansas; Regulation 19 ment’s final rule—Bureau of Tabulations of as the ‘‘J.L. Dawkins Post Office Building’’. and 26 [AR–8–1–7409; FRL–6885–1] received Oc- Population to States and Localities Pursu- H.R. 4615. To redesignate the facility of the tober 11, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ant to 13 U.S.C. 141(c) and Availability of United States Postal Service located at 3030 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Other Population Information [Docket No. Meredith Avenue in Omaha, Nebraska, as the 10571. A letter from the Deputy Associate 000609172–0268–02] (RIN: 0607–AA33) received ‘‘Reverend J.C. Wade Post Office’’. Administrator, Environmental Protection October 13, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. H.R. 5362. To increase the amount of fees Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- charged to employers who are petitioners for rule—Utah: Final Authorization of State ment Reform. the employment of H–1B non-immigrant Hazardous Waste Management Program Re- 10582. A letter from the Director of Selec- workers, and for other purposes. vision [FRL–6885–5] received October 11, 2000, tive Service, transmitting the Strategic H.R. 4613. To amend the National Historic pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Plan for Fiscal Years 2001–2006; to the Com- Preservation Act for purposes of establishing mittee on Commerce. mittee on Government Reform. a national historic lighthouse preservation 10572. A letter from the Deputy Associate program. Administrator, Environmental Protection 10583. A letter from the Deputy Associate H.R. 4285. To authorize the Secretary of Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, Agriculture to convey certain administra- rule—Approval and Promulgation of Air GSA, National Aeronautics and Space Ad- tive sites for National Forest System lands Quality Implementation Plans; Connecticut; ministration, transmitting the Administra- in the State of Texas, to convey certain Na- Post-1996 Rate of Progress Plans [CT–62– tion’s final rule—Federal Acquisition Cir- tional Forest System land to the New Wa- 7221a; A–1–FRL–6877–5] received October 13, cular 97–20; Introduction—received October verly Gulf Coast Trades Center, and for other 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 12, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to purposes. Committee on Commerce. the Committee on Government Reform. H.R. 4275. To establish the Colorado Can- 10573. A letter from the Deputy Associate 10584. A letter from the Deputy Archivist, yons National Conservation Area and the Administrator, Environmental Protection National Archives and Records Administra- Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness, and for Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final tion, transmitting the Administration’s final other purposes. rule—Approval and Promulgation of Air rule—NARA Reproduction Fee Schedule f Quality Implementation Plans; Connecticut; (RIN: 3095–AA87) received October 13, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ADJOURNMENT Changes to Various VOC Regulations [CT058– 7217a; A–1–FRL–6886–5] received October 13, mittee on Government Reform. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 10585. A letter from the Director, Office of objection, the House stands adjourned Committee on Commerce. Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, trans- until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow for morning 10574. A letter from the Assistant Bureau mitting a report on the Inventory of Com- hour debates. Chief, Management, International Bureau mercial Activities; to the Committee on There was no objection. Satellite & Radiocommunications Division, Government Reform. Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 07 min- Federal Communications Commission, trans- 10586. A letter from the Chief Operating Of- mitting the Communication’s final rule— ficer, U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard In- utes p.m.), under its previous order, the The Establishment of Policies and Service vestigation Board, transmitting a report on House adjourned until Tuesday, Octo- Rules for the Mobile Satellite in the 2 GHz the inventory of agency activities; to the ber 17, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. for morning Band [IB Docket No. 99–81] received October Committee on Government Reform. hour debates. 12, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 10587. A letter from the Assistant Sec- f the Committee on Commerce. retary—Indian Affairs, Department of the In- 10575. A letter from the Assistant Sec- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, terior, transmitting the Department’s final retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of rule—Financial Assistance and Social Serv- ETC. State, transmitting certification of a pro- ices Programs (RIN: 1076–AD95) received Oc- Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive posed license for the export of defense arti- tober 13, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. communications were taken from the cles or defense services sold commercially 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: under a contract to Israel [Transmittal No. 10588. A letter from the Director, Fish and DTC 141–00], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 10565. A letter from the Administrator, the Committee on International Relations. transmitting the Department’s final rule— Rural Utilities Services, Department of Ag- 10576. A letter from the Assistant Sec- Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and riculture, transmitting the Department’s retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of Plants; Threatened Status for the Colorado final rule—Electric Engineering, Architec- Defense, transmitting Obligation of funds to butterfly plant (Gaura neomexicana ssp. tural Services and Design Policies and Pro- promote the International Nonproliferation coloradensis) from southeastern Wyoming, cedures (RIN: 0572–AB54) received October 11, Initiative, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 5859; to the northcentral Colorado, and extreme western 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on International Relations. Nebraska (RIN: 1018–AE87) received October Committee on Agriculture. 10577. A letter from the Assistant Sec- 12, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 10566. A letter from the Deputy Associate retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of the Committee on Resources. Administrator, Environmental Protection State, transmitting certification of a pro- Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final posed license for the export of defense arti- 10589. A letter from the Federal Register rule—Azoxystrobin; Pesticide Tolerances for cles or defense services sold commercially Liaison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, Emergency Exemptions [OPP–301049; FRL– under a contract to Hong Kong [Transmittal Department of the Treasury, transmitting 6742–9] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received October 11, No. DTC 114–00]; to the Committee on Inter- the Department’s final rule—Rules of Prac- 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the national Relations. tice and Procedure for Adjudicatory Pro- Committee on Agriculture. 10578. A letter from the Assistant Sec- ceedings; Civil Money Penalty Inflation Ad- 10567. A letter from the President and retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of justment (RIN: 1550–AB41) received October Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United State, transmitting certification of a pro- 11, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to States, transmitting a report involving U.S. posed license for the export of defense arti- the Committee on the Judiciary. exports to Uzbekistan, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. cles or defense services sold commercially 10590. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking under a contract to Algeria [Transmittal No. NHTSA, Department of Transportation, and Financial Services. DTC 095–00], pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to transmitting the Department’s final rule— 10568. A letter from the President and the Committee on International Relations. Repeat Intoxicated Driver Laws [Docket No. Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United 10579. A communication from the President NHTSA–98–4537] (RIN: 2127–AH47) received States, transmitting a report involving U.S. of the United States, transmitting His report October 12, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. exports to Algeria, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. on the deployment of United States Military 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking forces sent to assist the USS Cole and to pro- tation and Infrastructure. and Financial Services. vide medical, security, and disaster response 10591. A letter from the Acting Associate 10569. A letter from the Deputy Associate assistance in Yemen; (H. Doc. No. 106–300); to Administrator for Procurement, National Administratior, Environmental Protection the Committee on International Relations Aeronautics and Space Administration, Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final and ordered to be printed. transmitting the Administration’s final rule—Approval and Promulgation of Imple- 10580. A letter from the Executive Director, rule—NASA Grants and Cooperative Agree- mentation Plans; State of Missouri; Designa- Committee For Purchase From People Who ments—received October 13, 2000, pursuant to tion of Areas for Air Quality Planning Pur- Are Blind or Severely Disabled, transmitting 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on poses, Dent Purposes [MO 114–1114a FRL– the Committee’s final rule—Procurement Science.

VerDate 02-OCT-2000 00:47 Oct 17, 2000 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16OC7.013 pfrm02 PsN: H16PT1 October 16, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9907 10592. A letter from the Deputy Director, H.R. 2580. Referral to the Committee on the United States House of Representatives Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- Transportation and Infrastructure extended to support S. 2912 ‘‘To Amend the Immigra- mitting a report on deliveries under Section for a period ending not later than October 20, tion and Nationality Act to remove certain 540 of P.L. 104–107 to the Government of Bos- 2000. limitations on the eligibility of aliens resid- nia-Herzegovina, pursuant to Public Law H.R. 4585. Referral to the Committee on ing in the United States to obtain lawful per- 104—107, section 540(c) (110 Stat. 736); jointly Commerce extended for a period ending not manent resident status’’; to the Committee to the Committees on International Rela- later than October 20, 2000. on the Judiciary. tions and Appropriations. f 478. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- f resentatives of the State of South Carolina, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS relative to Concurrent Resolution H. 4434 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON memorializing the United States Congress to PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XII, public amend the Constitution of the United States Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of bills and resolutions of the following and submit to the states for ratification an committees were delivered to the Clerk titles were introduced and severally re- amendment which adds a new article pro- for printing and reference to the proper ferred, as follows: viding as follows: ‘‘Neither the Supreme Court nor any inferior court of the United calendar, as follows: By Mr. LARSON: H.R. 5473. A bill to assist workers who are States shall have the power to instruct or Mr. SMITH of Texas: Committee on Stand- displaced by trade or technology through no order a state or political subdivision thereof, ards of Official Conduct. In the Matter of or an official of such a state or political sub- Representative E.G. ‘‘Bud’’ Shuster (Rept. fault of their own by providing medical bene- fits, increasing government job search assist- division, to levy or increase taxes’’; to the 106–979). Referred to the House Calendar. Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. BLILEY: Committee on Commerce. ance, eliminating taxes on certain severance H.R. 4281. A bill to establish, wherever fea- packages, planning for a pilot program to sible, guidelines, recommendations, and reg- provide public employment for dislocated f ulations that promote the regulatory accept- workers, increasing funding for the Inter- national Program of Child Labor of the ance of new and revised toxicological tests ADDITIONAL SPONSORS that protect human and animal health and International Labor Organization, estab- the environment while reducing, refining, or lishing the Office of Community Economic Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors replacing animal tests and ensuring human Adjustment in the Economic Development were added to public bills and resolu- safety and product effectiveness; with Administration of the Department of Com- tions as follows: amendments (Rept. 106–908). Referred to the merce to coordinate the Federal response in H.R. 369: Ms. BERKLEY. Committee of the Whole House on the State regions and communities experiencing severe H.R. 601: Mr. BACA. of the Union. and sudden economic distress, helping these H.R. 1168: Mr. SESSIONS. DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE regions and communities in restructuring their economies, and for other purposes; to H.R. 2774: Ms. CARSON. [The following action occurred on Oct. 13, 2000] the Committee on Ways and Means, and in H.R. 4493: Ms. CARSON. Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X, the addition to the Committees on Education H.R. 4722: Mr. SANDLIN. Committee on Agriculture discharged and the Workforce, Commerce, Transpor- H.R. 4728: Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. SNYDER, and Ms. from further consideration S. 1288 re- tation and Infrastructure, Banking and Fi- CARSON. ferred to the Committee of the Whole nancial Services, and International Rela- H.R. 4792: Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. House on the State of the Union. tions, for a period to be subsequently deter- H.R. 5182: Mr. BONIOR. H.R. 5204: Ms. CARSON. f mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- sideration of such provisions as fall within H.R. 5222: Ms. CARSON. TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 5261: Mr. FROST, Mr. GREEN of Texas, BILL f Mr. KUCINICH, and Mr. ALLEN. H.R. 5373: Mr. DEMINT. [The following action occurred on Oct. 13, 2000] MEMORIALS H.R. 5397: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. GEKAS, and Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X the fol- Mr. MILLER of Florida. lowing action was taken by the Speak- Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials H.R. 5472: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. LAN- er: were presented and referred as follows: TOS, and Mr. PASTOR. H.R. 1882. Referral to the Committee on 477. The SPEAKER presented a memorial H. Con. Res. 357: Ms. PELOSI. Ways and Means extended for a period ending of the House of Representatives of the State H. Res. 146: Mr. ACKERMAN. not later than October 20, 2000. of Texas, relative to a resolution petitioning H. Res. 605: Mr. MOORE.

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HONORING DR. RALPH D. FEIGIN CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4205, tirees will have one of the best health care FOR BEING APPOINTED TO THE FLOYD D. SPENCE NATIONAL DE- programs in the country. BOARD OF GOVERNORS FENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR The conference report includes a number of FISCAL YEAR 2001 initiatives to improve the quality of life for our service members and help the Services in HON. KEN BENTSEN SPEECH OF their recruitment and retention efforts. It pro- vides a 3.7 percent pay raise for all military OF TEXAS HON. MIKE THOMPSON OF CALIFORNIA personnel and includes a targeted pay raise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for mid-grade enlisted personnel. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Most important for many of the active duty Monday, October 16, 2000 Wednesday, October 11, 2000 service men and women who life off-base, the Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, today I honor Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, conference report eliminates the cap and re- Dr. Ralph D. Feigin, for being appointed to the I rise in support of the conference report to ac- duces the out-of-pocket housing costs for our Board of Governors at the National Institutes company H.R. 4205, the National Defense Au- members to 14.5 percent. To improve the of Health and Warren Grant Magnuson Clin- thorization Act. quality of life for our junior enlisted families the ical Center. This appointment acknowledges As a conferee, I first would like to thank the conference report increases housing stand- Dr. Feigin's outstanding contributions in pedi- Speaker for appointing me and to thank both ards and authorizes $157 million more than atric medicine for more than three decades. Chairman SPENCE, and Ranking Member requested for family housing, including the SKELTON, for affording me many opportunities construction of 64 family housing units at Indeed this is an honor for the internation- to influence the conference deliberations and Travis Air Force Base. ally renowned expert in pediatric infectious shape a number of provisions. It was an en- These are several of the initiatives I am disease, who has published over 400 articles lightening experience and I look forward to fu- pleased to have played a role in fashioning in chapters and books. The function of the ture opportunities to work with them and my and I would like to thank my subcommittee board is a very important one, to advise, con- other colleagues to provide for a strong na- chairmen, STEVE BUYER and JOEL HEFLEY, for sult, and make recommendations to the Direc- tional defense. the opportunity to work with them and the tor of the NIH and the Director of the Clinical Mr. Speaker, of particular note are the qual- other conferees on these personnel and mili- Center on matters of policy including the ap- ity of life improvements the conference report tary construction issues. proval and development of a strategic plan makes for both active duty and military retir- In fashioning this House-Senate com- and the annual budget. Members of the Board ees. Representing a large community on and promise, there are, of course, disappoint- of Governors are chosen for their knowledge around Travis Air Force Base, I know that ments. I regret conferees did not accept the and expertise in heath care governance and many of these improvements are long over- provision I authored to require the Department management, operational aspects of academic due. The improvements in health care, espe- of Defense to collect and analyze the DNA of health care centers, and clinical research. Dr. cially access for retirees, will provide needed violent offenders and to provide those anal- Feigin has served since 1977, as the J.S. reassurance to those who serve our Nation in yses to the Department of Justice CODIS Abercrombie Professor of Pediatrics and uniform. database. While I don't disagree with their Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Mr. SKELTON dubbed this year as the ``year view that such a requirement should be gov- the Baylor College of Medicine. While sharing of military health care.'' I ask my colleagues to ernment-wide, the bill the House passed im- knowledge with residents and cultivating their note the significant improvements to the posing this requirement is likely to stall in the performances, he is still dedicated to his pa- TRICARE health care system for our active Senate. As a result, we will have lost as much tients and to his daily work at Texas Children's duty, retirees and their families. The con- as a year of using this DNA in criminal inves- Hospital. ference report eliminates co-payments for ac- tigations. A native of New York City, Dr. Feigin grad- tive duty family members in TRICARE PRIME, I also regret that the Senate-passed hate uated from Columbia College with a B.A. in so those active duty family members are treat- crimes measure was dropped from the con- 1958. He received his Medical Degree from ed fairly and equitably. It allows family mem- ference report. Boston University School of Medicine in 1962. bers to participate in TRICARE Prime Remote, I am also disappointed with a Senate- Dr. Feigin completed his Pediatric Internship so that those who live far from a military base, passed provision directing the Departments of at the Boston City Hospital in 1963. including significant numbers in northern Cali- Defense and Energy to study ways to ``defeat fornia, have the same access to health care. hardened and deeply buried targets.'' Though Dr. Feigin is known throughout the Texas It authorizes reimbursement for travel ex- slightly modified from the original, the lan- Medical Center Community as a remarkable penses when families must travel long dis- guage still permits limited research and devel- doctor and dedicated leader, who views his tances to see a specialist. It reduces unneces- opment, which could lead to a new low-yield students as extended family. Each month he sary referral requirements to improve access nuclear weapon with earth-penetrating capa- invites students celebrating birthdays' to his to care. And, it establishes a permanent chiro- bilities. home for a seated dinner and birthday cake practic benefit for our active duty personnel. As I expressed to other conferees, my con- baked by his wife Judith. Although is adminis- As I mentioned, the conference report hon- cern with developing such a weapon is that it trative duties consume much of his time, he ors the commitment to our military retirees and is likely to encourage military and political starts each morning making rounds with resi- their families and restores access to lifetime leaders to think more readily about using nu- dents, reviewing material, and sharing his military health care. It establishes a pharmacy clear weapons. In my view, we should not knowledge of pediatric medicine that has benefit that allows retirees and their depend- lower this threshold or make nuclear weapons earned him a distinguished reputation. From ents to obtain drugs through the National Mail a more acceptable choice in war. In addition, 1987 to 1989 he served as Executive Vice Order Pharmacy, a network pharmacy or a development of such a weapon is contrary to President of Texas Children's Hospital. In ad- non-network pharmacy. No matter where you our Nation's goals of reducing and eventually dition, he is Physician-in-Chief Pediatric Serv- live access to pharmaceuticals will no longer eliminating nuclear weapons. To begin devel- ices, Ben Taub General Hospital and Chief of be an issue. opment and stockpiling of a new nuclear the Pediatric Service, The Methodist Hospital, The conference report also reduces the cat- weapon would reverse the difficult achieve- also of my district. astrophic cap for out-of-pocket expenses from ments the United States has made to slow the Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate Dr. $7,500 to $3,000. It adopts the House-passed proliferation of nuclear material and weapons. Feigin on this appointment and his many provision extending the TRICARE Senior Undoubtedly, reconsideration of this issue years of dedication to pediatric medicine. His Prime Program, more commonly known as will occur next year and I look forward to de- achievements are an inspiration to us all. Medicare Subvention. As a result, military re- bating it with a new Administration.

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VerDate 112000 01:12 Oct 17, 2000 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16OC8.000 pfrm04 PsN: E16PT1 E1798 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 16, 2000 Lastly, Mr. Speaker, I believe the increased In January of this year, the Postal Service in the Public Interest, the National Association authorizations for national missile defense are Board of Governors proposed postage rate in- of Independent Schools, and Chicago WIL- unnecessary and unwarranted. Rather than creases for all classes of mail. The USPS for- DERNESS Magazine, and the cosponsors of accelerating program elements, I believe we mally filed the rate request which is pending H.R. 4636, I ask that my colleagues support should have a renewed debate, not only about before the PRC. The proposed postal rate in- S. 2686 and urge its swift adoption. the technological components of NMD, but creased for all classes of mail is designed to also about the strategic and foreign policy raise $3.7 billion in new revenuesÐbeginning f questions it raises. Until those questions are in 2001. Under the current rate request, rates fully debated before the American people, it is, for nonprofits will surpass rates for cor- RECOGNIZING CELANESE CHEMI- in my view, unwise to increase NMD author- responding commercial mail. The USPS attrib- CALS, CLEAR LAKE PLANT AS A ization levels. uted the increase to inaccurate cost data and LA PORTE-BAYSHORE CHAMBER Mr. Speaker, the conference report before have suggested that the ``average'' increase OF COMMERCE HONOREE us makes significant improvements to our Na- for mailers is approximately 6.4% Unfortu- tion's defense. It takes significant steps to ad- nately, for nonprofits and magazine industry, HON. KEN BENTSEN dress issues associated with operations tempo the hit is double-plus the average increase. OF TEXAS and aging equipment. And, as important, it To its credit, the Postal Service requested gives the members of our uniformed services and proposed legislation to fix the nonprofit IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not only the weapons, training, and equipment rate anomaly. The legislative fix was drafted Monday, October 16, 2000 they need to prepare for the next war, but also by the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers with the Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, today I con- the peace of mind that comes from a home assistance of the Magazine Publishers of gratulate Celanese Chemicals Clear Lake and work environment reflective of the impor- America, National Federation of Nonprofits, Di- Plant Site for being honored as the La Porte- tant role they perform for America and all rect Marketing Association, and others. These Bayshore 2000 Industry of the Year. Americans. organizations worked with the postal service to Celanese's commitment to building a better fu- I urge adoption of the conference report. craft an acceptable legislative solution to the ture for the LaPorte/Bayshore community has nonprofit rate problem in the current rate case f made it an example that all industry can fol- before the PRC. You are all to be com- low. MODIFYING RATES RELATING TO mended. Without the legislation, the nonprofit REDUCED RATE MAIL MATTER periodical preferred rate will disappear. Since 1967, Celanese Chemicals and its How does S. 2686 correct the rate anom- employees have been responsible members of SPEECH OF aly? The bill would ``lock-in'' the rate relation- the Clear Lake, Deer Park, La Porte- HON. CHAKA FATTAH ship between nonprofit and commercial Stand- Bayshore, and Pasadena areas, all in my dis- ard A and Periodical rates, which would pre- trict. Celanese Chemicals, Clear Lake Plant OF PENNSYLVANIA Site, is a world leader in the production of or- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vent nonprofit mail from current and future ``rate shock'' by doing the following: ganic materials and production of bulk com- Wednesday, October 11, 2000 Set nonprofit Periodical rates at 95% of the modity chemicals. Located on 1,000 acres, the Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, as the Ranking commercial counterpart rate. Excluding the ad- plant's continuous program of innovation and member of the Subcommittee on the Postal vertising portion, nonprofit mailers would re- improvement has increased the original plant's Service, I am pleased to join Chairman ceive a 5% discount off the commercial rate. capacity to more than five billion pounds annu- MCHUGH in the consideration of S. 2686, legis- Set the revenue per piece for nonprofit ally. lation introduced in the Senate, S. 2686, on Standard A mail to reflect a 40% discount over The Clear Lake Plant is specifically engi- June 7, 2000, by Senator THAD COCHRAN, the the revenue per piece received by commercial neered for synergistic production. The synergy Chairman, and Senator DANIEL K. AKAKA, the Standard A mail. increases efficiency, minimizes waste and Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Sub- Set Library rates at 95% of the rates for the helps ensure quality. Products are shipped committee on International Security Prolifera- Special subclass of Standard B mail. worldwide via pipeline, oceangoing tankers, tion and Federal Services. This measure will Passage of the bill is necessary before the barges, rail, and highway tank trucks. Cel- provide much needed postage rate relief for Postal Rate Commission completes delibera- anese provides products to other petro- nonprofit mailers and address serious short- tions on the current rate case. chemical companies, specialty chemical com- comings in the current United States Postal Mr. Speaker, before I close I would like to panies, and consumer products companies Service (USPS) rate case proposal that is now thank Chairman MCHUGH and his staff, Robert around the world. before the Postal Rate Commission (PRC). Taub and Heea Vazirani-Fales, for their hard Dedication to worker safety and environ- On Friday, October 6, the United States work in ensuring a compromise on this matter, mental performance has also been a hallmark Senate approved passage of S. 2686, legisla- PRC Chairman Ed Gleiman for his efforts to of this company. Its proactive environmental tion drafted by the Alliance of Nonprofit Mail- keep Congress focused on fixing the problem, and safety programs have received recogni- ers, the Postal Service, and others that is de- Neal Denton of the Alliance for keeping the tion from many organizations, including the signed to protect preferred postal rates for coalition together and on track even in the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Com- nonprofit mailers. face of last minute challenges, the Postal mission, the Chemical Manufacturers Associa- S. 2686, which will protect nonprofit or pre- Service for being proactive and Nanci Langley, tion, and the Texas Chemical Council. In addi- ferred mailers from double-digit rate increases, Deputy Minority Staff Director for the Senate tion to being an integral part of the area econ- is identical to H.R. 4636, legislation I intro- Subcommittee on International Security Pro- omy, the company contributes greatly to the duced on June 12, 2000. I was joined in the liferation and Federal Services and Dan Blair, community. As a participant in Chemical Man- introduction of this bill by Congressman STENY Senior Counsel, Senate Governmental Affairs ufacturers Association's Responsible Care H. HOYER, Ranking Minority Member of the Committee for all of their help and support. I program, the plant takes part in community House Appropriations Subcommittee on must also commend and thank the Govern- advisory panels, which creates dialogue with Treasury, Postal Service and General Govern- ment Reform Committee Chairman, Congress- plant leadership and the local community. The ment, and Congressman DANNY K. DAVIS and man DAN BURTON for keeping all the parties plant is also a member of several community Congressman MAJOR R. OWENS, both mem- together for the good of the nonprofit commu- chambers of commerce and community serv- bers of the Subcommittee on the Postal Serv- nity. I close by thanking the Ranking Govern- ice organizations. ice. To date a number of members have co- ment Reform member, Congressman HENRY Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Celanese sponsored my bill. A. WAXMAN for his support, hard work, and co- Chemicals, on being named the La Porte- The practice of designating certain types of sponsorship of H.R. 4636, and for bringing the Bayshore Chamber of Commerce 2000 Indus- mail for preferred rates was initiated by the bill to the attention of the Corrections Day try of the Year. This is well deserved for their Congress more than 50 years ago. In 1993, Group. hard work in expanding business, producing deficit reduction legislation eliminated federal And so, on behalf of local charities, hos- products vital to our lives, their commitment to financial support for nonprofit mailers, but pitals, churches, educators, arts organizations, environmental protection and worker safety, mandated that nonprofit rates be lower than nonprofit publications, and a host of others in- and their many contributions to the commu- rates for commercial mailers. cluding Girard College, the Center for Science nity.

VerDate 112000 01:12 Oct 17, 2000 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16OC8.002 pfrm04 PsN: E16PT1 October 16, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1799 CONGRATULATING PAINT BRANCH dustry will lose a trailblazing leader when Jack man serves as benchmark for us all. I know HIGH SCHOOL ON BEING DES- steps down. Jack personally. He is a good friend, a dedi- IGNATED A NATIONALLY RECOG- John McMeekin has been a leader in the cated family man, and a patriotic citizen. It has NIZED SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE health care field for over thirty-five years and been a pleasure to work closely with him, and AND A NEW AMERICAN HIGH his service is truly commendable. The Crozer- an honor to be his friend. SCHOOL Keystone Health System consists of five hos- At this time, I would ask my colleagues to pitals with a licensed capacity of over 1200 join me in paying special tribute to John C. HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA beds, four long term care facilities totaling 800 McMeekin. On the occasion of his retirement OF MARYLAND licensed beds, a licensed HMO managed care as President and Chief Executive Officer of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES organization and a network of salaried primary Crozer-Keystone Health System, we thank him care and specialty physicians. System reve- for his dedicated service and we wish him all Monday, October 16, 2000 nues totaled more than $500 million in fiscal the best for the future. Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, today I honor year 2000. Before joining Crozer-Chester f and congratulate the students, parents, and Medical Center in 1983, Mr. McMeekin was a faculty of Paint Branch High School on receiv- senior officer of Philadelphia Blue Cross and IN MEMORY OF ZOE ANN ORR ing a Blue Ribbon School Award from the began his health career at Pennsylvania Hos- MARCUS United States Department of Education. pital in 1965. He and his family reside in Phila- Achieving this honor demonstrates the com- delphia. HON. SAM FARR mitment that both the faculty and administra- Mr. McMeekin is past Chairman of the Hos- OF CALIFORNIA tors of Paint Branch have made to their stu- pital & Health System Association of Pennsyl- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents. vania and Chairman of their holding company, Monday, October 16, 2000 Paint Branch High School is continuously Health Alliance of Pennsylvania. In addition, dedicated to excellence and committed to suc- he serves on the Board of VHA, the Board of Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, today cess. As Chair of the House Technology Sub- Executive Committee of the American Hospital I honor the life of Zoe Ann Orr Marcus of committee, I am especially proud of the Association and chairs the AHA Regional Pol- Watsonville, California. Ms. Marcus, an inte- science and media signature program. This icy Group II. He also served on the Executive gral part of the Pajaro Valley communities, program combines educational opportunities Committee and Board of the Greater Philadel- died on Thursday, September 28, 2000. with three area high schools. Each school has phia Chamber of Commerce and was a trust- Zoe was born in 1913 in Berkeley, Cali- its own signature program based on staff ee of Elwyn Institute. For twelve years Mr. fornia, but soon moved south to San Jose with strengths and student interest. Additionally, McMeekin served as Public Governor on the her parents. She graduated from Stanford Uni- Paint Branch High School is one of few in the Board of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. He versity with a degree in biological sciences, county to offer three special education pro- is a graduate of Penn State University and and received her master's degree in marine grams to help our students with special needs. holds a Masters degree from the Wharton biology from Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific This weekend, Paint Branch High School School of the University of Pennsylvania. Grove. She later returned to Stanford to earn will celebrate their great achievements. On In September 1996 Crozer-Keystone her teaching credentials. It was at Stanford October 13th Paint Branch students will hold a opened their 200,000 square-foot, $40 million that she met her future husband, Frank Fletch- pep rally to share enthusiasm of this award Healthplex, a combination of a 40-bed acute er Orr, and they were married in 1941. At that and for the school's homecoming. In addition, care hospital and emergency service which in- time, Mr. Orr was the managing editor of the the community celebration will bring together cludes 35,000 square feet of physician offices, Watsonville Register Pajaronian, but he was to faculty, students, local business and commu- four ambulatory surgical suites, a comprehen- later serve with the U.S. Army in the European nity leaders. The National Blue Ribbon flag will sive rehabilitation facility and a large Sports Theater during World War II. While he served be unveiled on Homecoming day, which will and Fitness Club. Membership at the end of as chief of still-picture operations, Ms. Marcus conclude the celebration. I congratulate the fiscal year 2000 was approximately 7,000. taught at Woods Hole Marine Institute in Mas- faculty, students and their supporters in orga- Under Mr. McMeekin's able leadership, sachusetts. nizing these events. Crozer-Keystone served as an Action Learning After the war, the couple returned to As a former educator in the Montgomery Lab for AHA in November 1996 and has been Watsonville, and in 1949 Mr. Orr was named County's public school system, I am proud to cited for his work in measuring and monitoring editor of the Pajaronian. It was at this time recognize Paint Branch High School for its the health status of its county of 550,000 peo- that Mr. Orr purchased his family homestead outstanding educational and extracurricular ple and for its investment in Information Sys- on what is now East Beach Street in programs. I congratulate the school's students, tems. In February 1997 they began marketing Watsonville. This Victorian farmhouse was faculty, supportive parents, and dedicated ad- their MedCarePlus directly to Medicare bene- built in 1868 by Mr. Orr's great-grandfather, ministrators. In addition, I thank Principal Fred ficiaries as one of the eight provider-spon- Godfrey Bockius. Bockius was one of the Lowenbach whose leadership brought Paint sored HCFA Medicare Choices demonstration original organizers of the town of Watsonville, Branch to its current reward. I wish Paint sites. Crozer-Keystone is a major teaching af- and was eventually elected as a county judge Branch High School continued success in filiate of Temple University in Philadelphia and and a state assemblyman. Zoe and Frank re- achieving excellence in education. a member of the Council of Teaching Hospital stored this house together, adding a wing and f and the National Chronic Care Consortium. modernizing many features of the original Mr. McMeekin's distinguished career in- building. It was in this house that the Orr's en- IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF cludes service on numerous boards and asso- tertained members of the Pajaronian staff, JOHN C. MCMEEKIN ON THE OC- ciations including American College of local community members, and the heads of CASION OF HIS UPCOMING RE- Healthcare Executives, American Hospital As- local arts groups. Zoe's reputation as the pre- TIREMENT FROM THE CROZER- sociation, Hospital and Healthsystem Associa- eminent hostess was well known throughout KEYSTONE HEALTH SYSTEM tion of Pennsylvania, and the Union League of Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley. Philadelphia. His efforts have not gone unrec- Frank Orr passed away in 1985, and in HON. CURT WELDON ognized. Included among the awards he has 1989 Zoe and long-time family friend Gerald OF PENNSYLVANIA received are: Distinguished Performance in Marcus were married. It was in these years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Management Award (Widener University, that Ms. Marcus was most active in her com- 1995); Health Care Hero's Award (Philadel- munity. Perhaps one of her most enduring leg- Monday, October 16, 2000 phia Business Journal, 1996); First Carl E. acies was her donation of the Bockius-Orr Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, Moore Award for Health Care Leadership house and its lands to the Pajaro Valley His- it is a privilege and an honor to have this op- (Philadelphia Health Management Corporation, torical Association in 1991. The Association portunity to pay tribute to one of the truly out- 1998) and First Health System Innovations uses this house as an office and a museum standing individuals from the Commonwealth and Development Award (National Health open to the public. Zoe was also active in the of Pennsylvania, Mr. John C. McMeekin. Early Strategies, 1998). Girl Scouts, the Santa Cruz Symphony, the next year John McMeekin will retire from his Mr. Speaker, the distinguished career of Cabrillo Music Festival, Shakespeare Santa position as President and Chief Executive Offi- John C. McMeekin places him in the first rank Cruz, the Cabrillo Foundation, the Greater cer of Crozer-Keystone Health System where of outstanding health care leaders of our time. Santa Cruz County Community Foundation he has served since 1990. The health care in- His service to his profession and his fellow and the American Association of University

VerDate 112000 01:12 Oct 17, 2000 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16OC8.004 pfrm04 PsN: E16PT1 E1800 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 16, 2000 Women. She was honored for her volunteer named Interim President of the University of payments has been my top legislative priority work by both the Santa Cruz County Board of Texas Health Science Center. for the past several years. Enactment of this Supervisors and the University of California, f legislation has been a long time coming. Al- Santa Cruz. ´ most exactly a year ago, I argued for the pas- TRIBUTE TO LA RESURRECCION Mr. Speaker, as you can see, Zoe Ann Orr sage of H.R. 2389 on the floor of the House. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Marcus was an important part of many dif- Today, I am asking my colleagues in Con- ferent aspects of life in Santa Cruz County ´ gress to again support H.R. 2389. This bill is and beyond, and will be sorely missed by her HON. JOSE E. SERRANO a significant improvement over what the stepdaughter Mary Marcus of Capitola; step- OF NEW YORK House approved last November and is a prod- son John Marcus of Watsonville; and cousin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uct of long and difficult negotiations with the Betty Ann Chandler of San Jose. Her familiar Monday, October 16, 2000 Senate and Administration. presence will also be missed by the many Counties in my district are suffering from de- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with joy people who have been touched by her energy and pride that I pay tribute to La Resurreccion clining federal timber payments. As a result, and passion for life. United Methodist Church which, this past Sun- county governments are being forced to cut f day, moved to a new home in the Melrose critical county services; work camps, juvenile justice programs, rural deputies and other es- HONORING DR. JAMES T. Community of the Bronx at the historic Meth- odist building, which was built in 1878 by Ger- sential county funded programs. The reduction WILLERSON BEING NAMED IN- man Methodists. in Forest Service receipts has also impacted TERIM PRESIDENT OF THE UNI-  La Resurreccion has initiated effective min- rural road and school funding. VERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH istries to address the needs of the community, Throughout most of the 20th Century, West- SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON such as creating one of the only church-spon- ern Oregon served as the timber basket for sored Harm Reduction/Needle Exchange pro- the United States. Oregon's fourth congres- HON. KEN BENTSEN grams. This program targets single room oc- sional district, for many years, had the highest OF TEXAS cupancy hotels in New York City, serving over public timber harvest of any congressional dis- trict. Its lumber and wood products industry IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES twenty five hundred participants and employ- was also the most public timber dependent in Monday, October 16, 2000 ing fifteen to twenty people. La Resurreccion has created an Immigration Clinic with the as- the nation. Many rural community economies Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, today I honor sistance of lawyers who provide their services revolved totally around forestry, lumber, and Dr. James T. Willerson for being named In- wood products. free of charge to assist undocumented Immi- terim President of the University of Texas grants with legal advice. La Resurreccion has Today, timber output on public lands is at Health Science Center at Houston, one of the also opened an after-school tutoring program an all-time low. The costs to my district from two world class medical schools in my district. called Creando Horizontes, designed and di- changing public land management include lost An internationally distinguished cardiologist rected by educational professionals to target high wage jobs, loss of economic infrastruc- and medical educator, Dr. Willerson has and enhance the reading and math skills chil- ture, and substantially reduced county budg- served since 1989 as the Edward Randall III dren from the first to the eight grades. ets. I appreciate, and have worked with Mem- Professor and Chairman of the Department of Mr. Speaker, in collaboration with various bers concerned with public land management. Internal Medicine at the University of Texas community agencies, public officials and com- I believe a vote in favor of this legislation is a Medical School at Houston. Dr. Willerson's munity leaders, La Resurreccion works to ad- vote of support for better management of Fed- dedication to research in cardiology has made dress the needs of our community. Among eral forests because you are taking care of the him highly respected by his peers, students, their prophetic ministries are: Educating and communities which are most impacted. and community. Empowering the Community, Advocating for Last year many Democrats had concerns A native of Texas, Willerson grew up in San Gay and Lesbian Rights, Advocating for the with the environmental impacts of H.R. 2389. Antonio, where both of his parents were physi- release of the Puerto Rican Political Prisoners, I want to directly address those concerns. This cians. He graduated from the University of Advocating for Peace in Vieques, and De- revised bill has absolutely no incentive for in- Texas at Austin with a B.A. in 1961. He re- nouncing both Police Brutality and Anti-Immi- creased logging. The difficult negotiations over ceived his Medical Degree from Baylor Col- gration Laws. Presently, they are working with this bill resulted in compromise legislation af- lege of Medicine in 1965. Dr. Willerson com- various agencies to create entrepreneurial op- fording counties increased flexibility for ex- pleted his internship and residency at the portunities for our young people. pending guaranteed payments. What was Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. It is a privilege for me to represent the 16th once a potentially controversial set-aside for Dr. Willerson is known throughout the Texas district of New York, where the new home of forest management projects is now expanded Medical Center community as a fine physician, La Resurreccion United Methodist Church is to fund salmon restoration work, road decom- scientist, teacher, and administrator. Before located. I am delighted by the church's suc- missioning, forest-related educational training, joining the University of Texas Medical School cess. I have witnessed first-hand the exem- after-school programs, and critical emergency at Houston, Dr. Willerson was a Professor of plary work they are doing for our community response activities, search and rescue, and Medicine and Director of the Cardiology Divi- and I am deeply impressed. I applaud the forest work camps. sion at the University of Texas Southwestern commitment and the efforts of La Secondly, the revised legislation has been Medical School in Dallas and Director and Resurreccion United Methodist Church's staff, modified so that any proceeds from a county- Principal Investigator of the National Heart, under the leadership of Reverend Eddie funded timber sale are returned to the United Lung, and Blood Institute's Specialized Center Lopez, Jr., in the assistance they provide to States Treasury instead of back to the Forest of Research under a major grant from the our community, as well as in facilitating edu- Service region. While I supported the original NIH. cational opportunities for our youth. House-passed version of H.R. 2389, the revi- He has received numerous national and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me sions address some outstanding concerns ex- international awards, including the ``James B. in recognizing La Resurreccion United Meth- pressed by the environmental community and Herrick Award'' from the American Heart As- odist Church and its staff and in wishing them the Administration. Counties in my district sociation in 1993 and named the American continued success in their new building. have produced a list of non-controversial College of Cardiology's Distinguished Scientist f projects which will fund important activities for 2000. He was also elected a Fellow in the SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS AND such as salmon restoration. Royal Society of Medicine of the United King- COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINA- Finally, I want to thank the staff on both dom and made Honorary Member of the Soci- TION ACT OF 2000 sides of the aisle and in both chambers who ety of Cardiology in Peru in 1994, and in have put such long hours and hard work into Spain in 1996. Also, Dr. Willerson is a past SPEECH OF this legislation. Penny Dodge, Kathie East- President of the Paul Dudley White Cardiology man, my former staffer Jeff Stier, Amelia Jen- Society at Harvard Medical School and Mas- HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO kins, Chris Schloesser, Erica Rosenberg, Tom OF OREGON sachusetts General Hospital. Pyle, Doug Crandall, Bill O'Conner, Troy Tid- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Throughout his career, Dr. Willerson has well, Lindsay Slater, Dave Tenny, Sarah distinguished himself as a caring doctor and Tuesday, October 10, 2000 Bittleman, Mark Rey, Sara Barth, Kira Finkler, gifted teacher who demands the best. I con- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Brian Kuehl, and Eric Washburn. In addition, I gratulate Dr. James T. Willerson on being strong support of H.R. 2389. Stabilizing county want to thank staff from the Administration

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VerDate 112000 01:12 Oct 17, 2000 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16OC8.010 pfrm04 PsN: E16PT1 Monday, October 16, 2000 Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Committee Meetings The Senate was not in session today. It will next No committee meetings were held. meet on Tuesday, October 17, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. h House of Representatives Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and ad- Chamber Action journed at 2:07 p.m. Bill Introduced: 1 public bill, H.R. 5473, was in- troduced. Page H9907 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows. Committee Meetings H.R. 4281, to establish, wherever feasible, guide- No committee meetings were held. lines, recommendations, and regulations that pro- f mote the regulatory acceptance of new and revised toxicological tests that protect human and animal COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, health and the environment while reducing, refining, OCTOBER 17, 2000 or replacing animal tests and ensuring human safety Senate and product effectiveness, amended (H. Rept. 106–980). Page H9907 No meetings are scheduled. Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the House Speaker wherein he designated Representative Pease Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Gov- to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H9903 ernment Management, Information, and Technology, Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate hearing on the ‘‘Freedmen’s Bureau Records Preservation appear on pages H9903–04. Act: Are These Reconstruction Era Records Being Pro- Quorum Calls—Votes: No quorum calls or re- tected?’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. corded votes developed during the proceedings of the House today.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE (16) H.R. 2570, Lincoln Highway Study Act; 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 17 (17) S. 1705, Castle Rock Ranch Acquisition Act; (18) S. 2917, Santo Domingo Pueblo Claims Settle- ment Act; Senate Chamber (19) H.R. 5041, Boundaries of the Missouri River in Program for Tuesday: To be announced. Montana under the Wild and Scenic Rivers; (20) H.R. 3926, Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Commission Appropriations; Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (21) H.R. 5225, Richmond National Battlefield Park 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 17 Act; (22) H.R. 5308, Five Nations Citizens Land Reform Act; House Chamber (23) S. 1936, Bend Pine Nursery Land Conveyance; Program for Tuesday: Consideration of Suspensions (36 (24) S. 1296, Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic Rivers; Bills): (25) H.R. 1444, Irrigation Mitigation and Restoration (1) H.R. 4850, Veterans Benefits Act of 2000; Partnership; (2) H.R. 5214, Renaming the National Museum of (26) H.R. 460, Mandatory Separation Age for Federal American Art; Firefighters; (3) H.R. 5410, Library of Congress Fiscal Operations (27) H. Con. Res. 415, National Children’s Memorial Improvement; Day; (4) S. 2498, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (28) H.R. 3218, Social Security Number Confiden- Submillimeter Array, Mauna Kea, Hilo, Hawaii; tiality; (5) S. Con. Res. 130, Recognition for the Slave Labor- (29) H.R. 5210, George Atlee Goodling Post Office ers Who Worked on the Construction of the United Building, York, Pennsylvania; States Capitol; (30) H.R. 5016, J.T. Weeker Service Center, Chicago, (6) H.R. 209, Technology Transfer Commercialization; Illinois; (7) H.R. 4493, Prosecution Drug Treatment Alter- (31) S. 1707, Establishing the Tennessee Valley Au- native to Prison; thority Inspector General and the Treasury Department (8) H.R. 2780, Kristen’s Act; Criminal Investigator Academy and Inspectors General (9) H.R. 5380, To amend title 5, United States Code, Forensic Laboratory; to make technical amendments to certain provisions of (32) S. 2412, National Transportation Safety Board title 5, United States Code, enacted by the Congressional Amendments; Review Act; (33) H.R. 5110, George E. Brown, Jr. United States (10) H.R. 5312, Protecting Our Children From Drugs; Courthouse, Riverside, California; (11) H.R. 4281, ICCVAM Authorization; (34) H.R. 5302, William Kenzo Nakamura United (12) H.R. 4187, Establishment of interpretive center States Courthouse Seattle, Washington; and museum in the vicinity of the Diamond Valley Lake, (35) H.R. 4788, Grain Standards and Warehouse Im- in southern California; (13) H.R. 4312, Upper Housatonic National Heritage provement; and Area Study Act; (36) H.R. 4965, to amend the Perishable Agricultural (14) H.R. 4404, payment of medical expenses incurred Commodities Act, 1930, to extend the time period dur- by the United States Park Police; ing which persons may file a complaint alleging the prep- (15) H.R. 1695, Ivanpah Valley Airport Public Lands aration of false inspection certificates at Hunts Point Ter- Transfer; minal Market, Bronx, New York.

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