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Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 113 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 113 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 159 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 No. 46 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was THE JOURNAL solve to achieve victory during the called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cold War. pore (Mr. HARRIS). Chair has examined the Journal of the From her humble beginnings as a grocer’s daughter to her successful ten- last day’s proceedings and announces f ure in Parliament, Baroness Thatcher to the House his approval thereof. possessed great leadership qualities we DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- can all learn from that contributed to PRO TEMPORE nal stands approved. her success. Her determination to pro- Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, pursuant The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- mote and protect democracy led to the to clause 1, rule I, I demand a vote on fore the House the following commu- successful dissolution of the Soviet agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of nication from the Speaker: Union and the liberation of dozens of the Journal. WASHINGTON, DC, former Soviet-occupied nations from The SPEAKER pro tempore. The April 9, 2013. Communism to free-market democ- question is on the Speaker’s approval I hereby appoint the Honorable ANDY HAR- racy. RIS to act as Speaker pro tempore on this of the Journal. Prime Minister Thatcher’s loyal day. The question was taken; and the friendships with President Ronald JOHN A. BOEHNER, Speaker pro tempore announced that Reagan, Pope John Paul II, and Polish Speaker of the House of Representatives. the ayes appeared to have it. Solidarity union leader Lech Walesa Mrs CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, on that I f changed history, standing up for free- demand the yeas and nays. dom against the threat of Communism. PRAYER The yeas and nays were ordered. Thank you, Baroness Margaret The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick Thatcher, for your commitment to de- ant to clause 8, rule XX, further pro- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: mocracy. Millions around the world ceedings on this question will be post- Gracious God, we give You thanks for were touched by your unwavering poned. giving us another day. strength in preserving freedom. You The work of the Congress resumes f will be missed. after time spent by millions of Ameri- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE In conclusion, God bless our troops, cans celebrating high holy days, and and we will never forget September the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the 11th in the global war on terrorism. spring comes to our Nation’s Capitol. gentleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) f It is a season of hope. come forward and lead the House in the In this Chamber, where the people’s Pledge of Allegiance. HONORING MEMPHIS SOUL House gathers, we pause to offer You Mr. BURGESS led the Pledge of Alle- (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- gratitude for the gift of this good land giance as follows: mission to address the House for 1 on which we live and for this great Na- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the minute and to revise and extend his re- tion which You have inspired in devel- United States of America, and to the Repub- marks.) oping over so many years. Continue to lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, tonight inspire the American people, that indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. PBS and the Grammys will continue a through the difficulties of these days f series of concerts at the White House, we might keep liberty and justice alive and tonight’s concert will feature PRIME MINISTER MARGARET in our Nation and in the world. Memphis soul. Memphis is a city THATCHER WAS A HEROINE FOR Give to us and all people a vivid known around the world for music, FREEDOM sense of Your presence, that we may whether it’s Sun Records and Elvis learn to understand each other, to re- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Presley and Sam Phillips or the studios spect each other, to work with each asked and was given permission to ad- which will be featured tonight, Stax other, to live with each other, and to dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Records and Hi Records. Sam Moore, do good to each other. So shall we vise and extend his remarks.) Justin Timberlake, Mavis Staples, make our Nation great in goodness, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Charlie Musselwhite, Ben Harper, Sam and good in its greatness. Speaker, yesterday, the world lost a Moore of Sam and Dave, they’ll all be May all that is done this day be for true heroine for freedom. Former there. Your greater honor and glory. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will Memphis music is part of America’s Amen. forever be remembered for her great re- cultural history, a living, breathing b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H1839 . VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:31 Apr 10, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09AP7.000 H09APPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H1840 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 9, 2013 part of our culture. We’re pleased that pass this critical legislation to help en- Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Speaker, today PBS and the Grammys chose Memphis sure equality in the workplace. is an important day in women’s history soul to be featured tonight. The Presi- f and our country’s history. It is the 50th dent will be there. Without AL GREEN, anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, a re- 1410 he’ll have to do ‘‘Let’s Stay Together’’ b minder of the progress we have made in by himself. We look forward to that. HONORING THE SERVICE OF THE the fight for equality, and a reminder We ask all of you to come to Mem- 3RD U.S. INFANTRY REGIMENT, that the fight is not over. phis, Tennessee, and visit America’s THE OLD GUARD Nationally, women earn 77 cents on great reservoir of music history. (Mr. PITTENGER asked and was the dollar compared to their male co- f given permission to address the House workers. In my State of Nevada, it’s 85 for 1 minute and to revise and extend cents to the dollar. No matter the de- CITY OF IRVING, TEXAS, AWARD- gree of disparity, unequal pay for equal ED 2012 MALCOLM BALDRIDGE his remarks.) Mr. PITTENGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise work is wrong. NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD Women head over 125,000 households today to honor the men and women of in Nevada. Closing the wage gap would (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, better provide needed and deserved income for permission to address the House for 1 known as The Old Guard, who, for 65 these families and all families across minute and to revise and extend his re- years, have faithfully guarded the the country. marks.) Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington I’m the father of a bright young Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I National Cemetery. daughter. I want the best for her and rise to congratulate the city of Irving Saturday, April 6, was the 65th anni- for young women across the country on the receipt of the 2012 Malcolm versary of this Honor Guard, which who have great contributions to make Baldrige National Quality Award. This continuously watches over the Tomb of to our Nation, and that’s why I urge award is the Nation’s highest Presi- the Unknowns 24 hours a day, 365 days passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act. dential honor for performance excel- a year, through all kinds of weather. lence through innovation, improve- Many don’t know that the 3rd U.S. f ment, and visionary leadership. Infantry Regiment pulls double duty, PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT Irving, Texas, is not just about lower also maintaining tactical readiness, tax rates and efficient government; the (Mr. POCAN asked and was given per- prepared to defend Washington in the mission to address the House for 1 city of Irving prioritizes feedback from event of war or other crisis. its citizens, achieving high levels of minute.) The Tomb, of course, holds the re- Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, I stand citizen satisfaction and producing al- mains of select unknown soldiers from with my colleagues to highlight Equal most $45 million in cost savings over World Wars I and II, the Korean War, Pay Day and call on this body to pass the past 5 years. Through the imple- and the Vietnam War. While only God the Paycheck Fairness Act. mentation of the Lean Six Sigma pro- knows their names, they represent men Equal pay for equal work not only gram, the city of Irving, Texas, has and women who died defending our adheres to our country’s founding prin- lowered tax rates for its citizens, im- freedoms. We should all be proud to ciples of justice and equality, but it proved the quality of services, and live in a country that continues to makes a huge difference to the families maintained an efficient workforce. honor their sacrifice, a country that in Wisconsin. In my district, women I congratulate the city of Irving on doesn’t forget that freedom isn’t free.
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