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Vol. 155 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009 No. 149 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was last day’s proceedings and announces compassionate, and inspiring minister called to order by the Speaker pro tem- to the House her approval thereof. for over 21 years. It is truly an honor to pore (Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland). Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- welcome him to the House of Rep- f nal stands approved. resentatives. David is currently a pastor at the DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER f Calvary Tabernacle in Perth-Andover, PRO TEMPORE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE New Brunswick, an educator at the The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the University of Maine at Presque Isle, fore the House the following commu- gentleman from Maine (Mr. MICHAUD) and a man who has served in a variety nication from the Speaker: come forward and lead the House in the of religious capacities. Many have ben- WASHINGTON, DC, Pledge of Allegiance. efited from his wisdom and compas- October 15, 2009. Mr. MICHAUD led the Pledge of Alle- sion. He has traveled far and wide I hereby appoint the Honorable DONNA F. giance as follows: speaking at conferences from Maine to EDWARDS to act as Speaker pro tempore on North Carolina, from Quebec to Paki- this day. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the NANCY PELOSI, United States of America, and to the Repub- stan. Speaker of the House Representatives. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, I applaud the pastor for his many ac- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. complishments, his thirst for knowl- f f edge, and his unending desire to help PRAYER people. I wish him the best as he con- MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE Rev. David Ferrell, Calvary Taber- tinues to be a positive force in this nacle, Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, A message from the Senate by Ms. community. Maine, offered the following prayer: Curtis, one of its clerks, announced f Lord, I stand before You today and that the Senate has passed bills and ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER honor You as King of Kings and Lord of agreed to a concurrent resolution of PRO TEMPORE Lords. I ask Your forgiveness for the following titles in which the con- human error and weakness. currence of the House is requested: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The I thank You for these leaders that S. 692. An act to provide that claims of the Chair will entertain up to 10 further re- You have put in place as a check and United States to certain documents relating quests for 1-minute speeches on each balance to the direction of our great to Franklin Delano Roosevelt shall be treat- side of the aisle. Nation. I pray that they be empowered ed as waived and relinquished in certain cir- f with boldness and courage as they rep- cumstances. S. 1694. An act to allow the funding for the RECESSION OVER FOR GOLDMAN resent their constituents. interoperable emergency communications SACHS I pray for Your guidance over today’s grant program established under the Digital proceedings and that Your wisdom rest (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given Television Transition and Public Safety Act permission to address the House for 1 on these elect for all future decisions of 2005 to remain available until expended they will face. through fiscal year 2012, and for other pur- minute and to revise and extend his re- Remind us that when we don’t know poses. marks.) what direction to take, we can entrust S. Con. Res. 46. Concurrent resolution rec- Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, all Your hand and word to direct us. ognizing the benefits of service-learning and across America unemployed Ameri- I thank You for a strong United expressing support for the goals of the Na- cans, struggling small businesses States and for the individuals who have tional Learn and Serve Challenge. heaved a sigh of relief today because answered the call to serve in this great f we know the recession is over. Gold- man Sachs reported profits of $3.19 bil- House of Representatives. WELCOMING REV. DAVID FERRELL I pray Your blessings be on this place lion. They are on track to pay bonuses from now and forevermore. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without of over $20 billion, $700,000 average per In Jesus’ name, amen. objection, the gentleman from Maine, employee. The recession is over for f Congressman MICHAUD, is recognized Goldman Sachs. for 1 minute. Of course, there is a little problem THE JOURNAL There was no objection. with this whole equation. Over the last The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, Pas- year, they have received over $60 bil- Chair has examined the Journal of the tor David Ferrell has been an active, lion in taxpayer subsidies. Hmm, that

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Already, some form of ing company magically, but are ex- Sandy Garrett, because of your com- Clean Money, Clean Elections is law in empt from bank-holding company mitment to public service, Oklahoma seven States, and over 200 State offi- rules, and got another 50-or-so billion continues to be a great State to live cials have won their races using this dollars of subsidies out of the Federal and work in. system. Treasury. f As a Member of Congress, we need to What a wonderful system this is. remember that we serve the people of SENIORS WILL SEE REDUCED BEN- They are creating tremendous wealth. this country based on issues, not dol- EFITS UNDER NEW HEALTH They are an engine of growth. They lars. I would ask that my colleagues CARE PLAN have recovered from the recession. All join me as we push towards reforming hail Goldman Sachs. (Mr. ROE of Tennessee asked and was the campaign finance system across f given permission to address the House the board. DEMOCRATS PLAN TO PAY FOR for 1 minute.) f Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Madam HEALTH CARE REFORM ON HEALTH COSTS HIGH BECAUSE WE BACKS OF PATIENTS Speaker, as a doctor, I see the health care reform debate a little differently HAVE $800 BILLION OF WASTE IN (Mr. GINGREY of Georgia asked and than many of my colleagues. When peo- SYSTEM was given permission to address the ple talk about cost savings and dif- (Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania House for 1 minute and to revise and ferent health care plans, they are real- asked and was given permission to ad- extend his remarks.) ly talking about access to care for my dress the House for 1 minute.) Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam patients. There is an immediate and Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Speaker, the Democrats plan to pay for long-term problem for patients’ access Madam Speaker, health care costs are health care reform on the backs of my under the Democrats’ plan. not high because people have health in- patients, many of whom are now senior In the near term, 20 percent of our surance. They are high because we citizens. Our seniors have suffered tre- seniors will see reduced benefits. It’s have $800 billion of waste in the sys- mendously since the recession began. not credible to say that we are not cut- tem. Now our friends in the Senate are Their 401(k)s are now 201(k)s. ting Medicare benefits when, in fact, However, my Democratic colleagues proposing to increase taxes on health we are. These so-called reforms seem don’t think seniors have paid enough insurance. incredibly short-sighted to me in light this year. Now they are asking our sen- When workers such as ironworkers of the fact that they will decrease ac- iors to foot the bill for health insur- and steelworkers and communication cess to care. ance reform by cutting the Medicare workers and the IBEW negotiate their Over the longer term, H.R. 3200 will program by $500 billion. pay package, they work to make sure These cuts will result in seniors los- force further cutbacks in care as cost that their health care plan is covered. ing benefits under Medicare Advan- savings fail to materialize. Why am I Too often now they find that they tage, programs such as vision, dental, so confident of this outcome? Because I don’t take a raise because their health hearing, and even annual checkups, heard the same promises, the same pre- insurance is going up in cost. They Madam Speaker. These cuts will result dictions to my patients under worked to have lower copays, lower in longer wait times and make it hard- TennCare, our State’s Medicaid experi- deductibles, to have vision, dental, er for senior patients to find a doctor ment that failed spectacularly. Care mental health services, among others. that will see them at all. Worst of all, was rationed and enrollment for the But now we are talking about taxing these cuts will ensure it will be harder program was closed, and that hurt our these plans. What we need to do is fig- to fix Medicare, which it surely will, in patients. We simply cannot allow these ure out ways we can actually lower 7 years. cutbacks to harm patient care. health care costs instead of discour- Madam Speaker, my patients must I urge all Members to go back to aging people from having health insur- not be used to foot the bill for health their districts and talk to their doctors ance. care reform. and patients. I think they will hear a After all, isn’t this what we are sup- different story and remedy for our posed to be trying to do? The commu- f health care system than the one the nication workers alone are being told HONORING OKLAHOMA’S SUPER- Democrats are trying to prescribe. that these new proposals may cost INTENDENT OF EDUCATION, f their workers about a thousand dollars SANDY GARRETT more per year in taxes. CLEAN MONEY, CLEAN ELECTIONS (Mr. BOREN asked and was given This is the wrong approach. It’s not permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. ARCURI asked and was given good health care. As someone who has minute and to revise and extend his re- permission to address the House for 1 practiced in the health care field, I am marks.) minute and to revise and extend his re- telling you, it’s bad medicine. Mr. BOREN. Madam Speaker, I rise marks.) f to honor one of Oklahoma’s most re- Mr. ARCURI. Madam Speaker, across EXPAND TAX CREDIT FOR FIRST- spected political leaders, Sandy Gar- the country, hardworking Americans TIME HOMEBUYERS rett. are tightening their belts and pinching Born and raised in my hometown of pennies in order to provide for their (Mr. MITCHELL asked and was given Muskogee, Oklahoma, Sandy Garrett families, as well as working to improve permission to address the House for 1 has been Oklahoma’s superintendent of our economy. While the issues of minute.) public instruction for the past 19 years. health care and the economy dominate Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I As chief executive officer of the State our attention, as they should right rise today on behalf of thousands of Department of Education, Super- now, we should still be mindful of the constituents in my district who are intendent Garrett has led the imple- importance of campaign finance re- still struggling to cope with the hous- mentation of major education reforms form. ing crisis. such as Oklahoma’s Education Reform Campaign finance reform is a neces- Arizona consistently ranks among Act of 1990, the Federal No Child Left sity if we are going to truly have a de- the Nation’s top three States in fore- Behind Act of 2001 and the Achieving mocracy that allows individuals to closures. As a former mayor and a Classroom Excellence Act of 2005. enter the political forum based on their homeowner, I recognize the negative In 2006, she was re-elected over- skills and acumen rather than on their impact foreclosures have on home val- whelmingly for the fifth time. Super- bank accounts. ues and neighborhoods.

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Closer to home, in the Phoenix a $1 billion expansion of Disney’s Cali- several positions in the college alumni metropolitan area, according to at fornia Adventure and constructed the association. He was inducted into the least one recent survey, home sales company’s first west coast timeshare Alabama A&M Sports Hall of Fame and have reached 9,614 in June, up 11 per- units at the Grand Californian Hotel, currently serves as the secretary for cent from May. which opened last month. the Hall of Fame Association. However, I believe we need to expand In addition Ed joined the Orange It is a privilege for me to mention his this credit to make it available to any County community by serving as a name on the floor, as he has gone American who wants to buy a home, board member for the Children’s Hos- somewhat unrecognized as one of the not just first-time homebuyers. As the pital of Orange County. Ed’s skill and first African Americans on President expiration of the current homebuyer leadership will be missed, and I wish Kennedy’s Honor Guard, standing with tax credit approaches, I want to en- him the best of luck in his future en- the family through the ordeal. courage my colleagues to consider sup- deavors. f porting legislation to expand and ex- f HONORING ARMY SPECIALIST tend the homebuyer tax credit. 1015 JACOB SEXTON f b CONGRATULATING SCOTT (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- MEDICARE PATIENTS WILL LOSE mission to address the House for 1 MCCRERY, EAGLE SCOUT QUALITY OF CARE minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. BROUN of Georgia asked and (Mr. FLEMING asked and was given marks.) was given permission to address the permission to address the House for 1 Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, some- House for 1 minute and to revise and minute.) times our heroes fall on foreign soil, extend his remarks.) Mr. FLEMING. Madam Speaker, for and sometimes they come home and Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam 20 years, the Honorable Jim McCrery fall, but we honor their service and Speaker, I practiced medicine, general represented Louisiana’s Fourth Con- their sacrifice all the same. medicine, in the State of Georgia for gressional District. It is an honor to di- Madam Speaker, I rise with a heavy almost four decades. The American rectly follow former Congressman heart to mark the sudden passing of a people need to understand if the House McCrery and represent the great people hero from my home State of Indiana bill or the Senate bill is passed into of northwest Louisiana. and to honor his service and his life. law, my patients and physicians like Earlier this week, former Congress- Army Specialist Jacob Sexton, a com- me all across this Nation are not going man McCrery’s son, Scott, received his bat veteran of conflicts both in Iraq to be able to give the kind of health Eagle Scout award, the highest award and Afghanistan, tragically passed care to their patients that they are given in scouting. Scott’s Eagle project away while on leave from his overseas today. was a rather ambitious undertaking. duties earlier this week. Medicare patients are going to lose He organized nearly 50 volunteers to A native of Farmland, Indiana, Jacob the quality of care that they are get- remove debris from the historic graduated from Monroe Central High ting today. Tens of thousands of people grounds of Mount Vernon, home of School, and like many men in the Sex- are going to lose their private insur- George Washington. The debris covered ton family, Jacob chose to wear the ance. The cost is going to go up for evan area the size of two football fields. uniform. erybody in this country. In addition to being an eyesore, it also Jacob served with Alpha Company, The quality of care is going to go represented a fire hazard to the man- 2nd Battalion, of the 151st Infantry down. It’s going to be too costly. We sion. Some of the debris Scott and his Regiment in the Indiana National are going to be all forced on the gov- volunteer corps gathered was used to Guard. Those who served with him re- ernment bureaucrat-run health care build habitat for the wildlife that lives member a selfless soldier who was system, and the American people need on the property. quick to volunteer for difficult assign- to know that, Madam Speaker. Scott began his scouting journey in ments. f Shreveport 10 years ago when, as a A Humvee driver while in Iraq, he Tiger Cub, he joined the Cub Scout took on dangerous positions, often HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF pack at South Highlands Elementary leaving himself exposed to IED and ED GRIER School. small-arms attacks. As an infantryman (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- I congratulate Scott McCrery on this in Afghanistan, Jacob saw firsthand fornia asked and was given permission prestigious award. the perils of combat, but he faced those to address the House for 1 minute and f perils with courage. to revise and extend her remarks.) Those close to Jacob noted that the Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- TRIBUTE TO BOBBY L. HAYDEN stresses of combat and long deploy- fornia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to (Mr. GRIFFITH asked and was given ments seemed to have little effect on honor Ed Grier, who served as the permission to address the House for 1 his infectious personality. However, president of Disneyland Resort in my minute.) after this week’s tragic events, it is district for 3 years, before his retire- Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I painfully clear that Jacob Sexton was ment this October 9. rise today to honor a friend, Mr. Bobby deeply affected by his experiences in Ed is a 20-year veteran the Walt Dis- Hayden, a scholar, a soldier, a commu- uniform and on deployment. ney Company; and he served in a vari- nity advocate and a family man. While his loss leaves far too many ety of roles, from senior auditor at Bobby Hayden, who resides in my dis- questions unanswered, I believe it is Walt Disney World to the executive trict, was one of the first African yet another reminder of the special managing director of Walt Disney At- Americans on a Presidential Honor care our heroes need and deserve, those tractions in Japan. But for the last 3 Guard. He took the first watch over who defend freedom, when they come years, we have been lucky enough to President Kennedy’s body. He became home. have him in Anaheim. active in our community and has added Heroes like Army Specialist Jacob His hard work has continued to make a great deal to his alma mater, Ala- Sexton are the pride of their family Disneyland one of our Nation’s top bama A&M. and our Nation’s most treasured citi- tourist attractions. In fact, in 2008, As a middle and high school teacher, zens. Jacob’s family, his parents, Jeff while most attractions were hurting, Bobby has spent decades of his life and Barbara; his brothers, Joshua, Disneyland hosted 14.7 million visitors shaping the lives of north Alabama’s Jeremiah and Jared; and all those who

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Sergeant Kirk was trag- (Ms. DELAURO asked and was given given permission to address the House ically killed in Afghanistan on October permission to address the House for 1 for 1 minute and to revise and extend 3. minute and to revise and extend her re- her remarks.) On Tuesday morning, I attended his marks.) Mrs. DAHLKEMPER. Madam Speak- funeral at St. Michael’s Church in Exe- Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, let er, I rise today to support health care ter, New Hampshire. There were so me tell an old story relevant to our reform for our seniors. Our senior citi- many relatives and friends in attend- current health care debate. zens deserve reform that will lower ance for a somber and moving cere- One day, a frog was hopping by a their medical expenses and provide the mony. His wife, Megan, a native of Exe- river when he came upon a scorpion. highest quality care available. Our ter, and his daughter, Kensington, have The scorpion asked if the frog would health care reform legislation closes lost a husband and father, and this Na- carry him across. The frog said, No, the prescription drug doughnut hole tion has lost a hero. you will sting me. The scorpion replied, which forces seniors to reduce their Sergeant Kirk selflessly put himself No, if I stung you, we would both prescription drug use, that is, not use in harm’s way in service to America. drown. What is the point of that? lifesaving medications, by an average He and his family are owed a debt of So the frog put the scorpion on his of 14 percent. gratitude. back and waded into the river. Halfway The House’s health care reform legis- Sergeant Kirk, a native of Maine, across, he felt a sudden sting and his lation will help guarantee our seniors joined the United States Army in 2005. body went numb. Scorpion, why did access to their doctors by eliminating He was on his second tour of duty in you do that? Now we will both die. Said the 21 percent pay cut doctors are fac- Afghanistan when his base was at- the scorpion, It is my nature. ing for Medicare reimbursements. tacked by insurgents on October 3. Today, the health insurance industry Without this health care reform, 40 Kirk and seven of his courageous fellow refuses to cover basic maternity care percent of our doctors say they will soldiers, all based out of Fort Carson, for four out of five women, while charg- have to reduce the number of Medicare were killed during the long battle. ing them higher premiums. It kicks patients they see. Our seniors deserve Sergeant Kirk’s memory lives on women out of hospitals within hours of better than that. They deserve reform with his wife, daughter, mother and that will keep them in good health at a mastectomy. No industry in history sisters. We will always remember his a manageable cost. that profits from a broken system has sacrifice, and theirs, and we are forever I urge my colleagues to support qual- ever moved to reform that system. grateful for their patriotism and serv- ity health care reform for our Nation’s ice to America. After faking support for health care seniors. reform for months, why did the health f f insurance industry on Monday sud- AMNESTY ENCOURAGES ILLEGAL denly try to sting us with a flawed and RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVER- IMMIGRATION incomplete cost analysis of a health SARY OF BREAST CANCER (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was care plan? The same reason they fight AWARENESS MONTH given permission to address the House to prevent competition through a (Mr. BUCHANAN asked and was for 1 minute and to revise and extend strong public option, and the same rea- given permission to address the House his remarks.) son many of my Republican colleagues for 1 minute.) Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speak- have done nothing but obstruct reform. Mr. BUCHANAN. Madam Speaker, I er, two recent surveys, one of Mexicans It is their nature. rise today to recognize the 25th anni- and one of Americans, addresses poli- f versary of Breast Cancer Awareness cies that encourage illegal immigra- Month. Breast cancer is the leading SUPPORT THE AMTRAK SECURE tion. The first, from Rasmussen, re- cause of cancer deaths in women be- TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS veals that 56 percent of U.S. voters sur- tween age 40 and 59. We have all been ACT veyed believe the policies of the Fed- touched by it with family or friends. eral Government encourage people to (Mr. REHBERG asked and was given In my home State of Florida, an esti- enter the United States illegally. Also, permission to address the House for 1 mated 12,000 new cases of breast cancer 64 percent believe law enforcement offi- minute.) in women will be diagnosed this year. cers should conduct surprise visits at Mr. REHBERG. There aren’t many However, if detected early enough, it locations where illegal immigrants things that are more important to the can be successful in treating the dis- seek employment. foundation of the West than trains and ease. The second, from Zogby, reveals that guns. In Montana, both still have a To this end, I am proud to be a co- 56 percent of people in Mexico think profound impact on our frontier iden- sponsor of the EARLY Act, a bill intro- granting legal status to illegal immi- tity. But these pillars of Western cul- duced by my fellow Florida colleague, grants in the United States would en- ture find themselves on opposite sides Debbie Wasserman Schultz. She has courage more illegal immigration to of the fence because of Amtrak’s ban been a leader. She has got a courageous America. Of Mexicans with a member on the transportation of legal firearms story that she shares with many. This of their immediate household in the on its trains. act, her bill, is an education campaign, United States, two-thirds—two- The Second Amendment doesn’t de- it is a public awareness campaign, and thirds—said a legalization program rail the right to bear arms if you hap- it will have a huge difference on women would make people they know more pen to be on a train. We allow the in the future. So I really respect her likely to go to America illegally. transportation of firearms in cars and leadership on this. Madam Speaker, these are more rea- on commercial airlines, but Amtrak’s In my congressional district, I am sons to oppose amnesty for those in the ban on firearms remains in effect, even proud to say, I thank the leadership. country illegally. as it continues to receive massive Fed- We have been active, our employees f eral subsidies. and our businesses, over the last 10 The Amtrak Secure Transportation years. Working together, it makes a PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HEALTH of Firearms Act would force Amtrak to big difference. I would like to just say, CARE FOR YOUNG ADULTS end its ban on firearms once and for we need to continue to educate our (Mr. TONKO asked and was given all. I hope my colleagues will join me families and friends on this bill. permission to address the House for 1

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Speaker, by direction of the Com- onstrates the need for collaboration Young adults make up one-third of mittee on Rules, I call up House Reso- among Federal, State, and local gov- the entire uninsured population, num- lution 829 and ask for its immediate ernments in providing for effective se- bering 13.7 million. Only 53 percent of consideration. curity. It’s worth noting a few of the The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- young adults are even eligible for em- major initiatives contained in this con- lows: ployer-based insurance, and 51 percent ference report. H. RES. 829 do not have health coverage through This legislation helps secure our bor- Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- ders by providing over $10 billion for their jobs. lution it shall be in order to consider the Young adults have the highest rate of conference report to accompany the bill Customs and Border Protection, in- injury-related emergency department (H.R. 2892) making appropriations for the De- cluding funding for over 20,000 Border visits and 15 percent have a chronic partment of Homeland Security for the fiscal Patrol agents, which represents an in- health condition. Half are overweight year ending September 30, 2010, and for other crease of 6,000 agents since 2006. In ad- or obese, 9 percent have been diagnosed purposes. The conference report shall be condition, this report extends authoriza- with depression or a related condition, sidered as read. All points of order against tion of the E-Verify program for 3 and the highest prevalence of human the conference report and against its consid- years, under which employers are able eration are waived. The previous question papilloma virus, which has been linked shall be considered as ordered on the con- to check the legal status of their work- to cervical cancer, is among women ference report to its adoption without inter- ers. This legislation provides the fund- age 20–24. Young adults experience six vening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; ing to operate and improve the existing preventable deaths each day due to and (2) one motion to recommit if applicable. E-Verify program. lack of health insurance. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Ensuring the safety and security of This is clearly an age group that tleman from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS) is our Nation’s infrastructure is a critical needs health insurance. But young recognized for 1 hour. part of this legislation. This conference adults are among those least likely to Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam report provides the necessary funding have access to coverage. Allowing them Speaker, for the purpose of debate to the Transportation Security Admin- to remain as a dependent on their par- only, I yield the customary 30 minutes istration and the Coast Guard to pro- ents’ health insurance plans will bring to my good friend, the gentleman from tect our Nation’s vast transportation quality health insurance within reach Florida (Mr. DIAZ-BALART), and all network, including airports, seaports, for millions of young adults. time yielded during consideration of subways, trains, and buses. With this the rule is for debate only. funding, the TSA will be able to im- f GENERAL LEAVE prove explosive detection equipment at Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. I ask airports, and the Coast Guard will be THE SCORE: AMERICAN FLAG 1— unanimous consent that all Members able to replace aging ships and aircraft, FLAG POLICE 0 be given 5 legislative days in which to which is much needed, modernizing a revise and extend their remarks on force that is essential to our national (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was House Resolution 829. security. given permission to address the House The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Madam Speaker, I have always for 1 minute.) objection to the request of the gen- praised the Federal Emergency Man- Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, tleman from Florida? agement program for the fine work the Oak Parks Apartments in Albany, There was no objection. they do in helping distressed commu- Oregon, this week decided to ban Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. I yield nities. In my home State of Florida, we American flags. The apartment man- myself such time as I may consume. are frequently plagued with natural ager said American flags might offend Madam Speaker, House Resolution disasters, including hurricanes and somebody in the community, so she 829 provides for consideration of the flooding. These disasters profoundly issued a dictate: fly Old Glory, and you conference report to accompany H.R. impact Florida’s residents, particu- get evicted. American flag sticker on 2892, the Department of Homeland Se- larly when so many individuals and your car in the parking lot? Not al- curity Appropriations Act of 2010. The families experience severe damage to lowed. No Stars and Stripes flying from rule waives all points of order against their homes and communities. a motorcycle or a car. the conference report and against its I’m pleased with the funding levels So the American patriots living there consideration. The rule provides that indicated in this report for the fire- fought back. They said anyone offended the conference report shall be consid- fighter grants, flood map moderniza- by their American flags would have to ered as read. And finally, the rule pro- tion, predisaster mitigation, and emer- just get over it. They started flying vides that the previous question shall gency food and shelter programs. I flags everywhere. One mom put an be considered as ordered without inter- know that the men and women at American flag poster in her son’s win- vention of any motion, except 1 hour of FEMA work hard and are dedicated to dow. He is fighting in Iraq, wearing the debate and one motion to recommit, if relieving the plight of Americans faced flag on his shoulder. One lady just applicable. with the hardships of natural disasters. walked around the complex every day This conference report appropriates At the same time, I’ve never been shy waving the flag. over $42 billion in funds necessary to about making my voice heard on mat- These people did not give in. They protect the American people and en- ters important to my constituents and were offended by the flag police. You hance our national security. Through all residents of Florida and our Nation see, the Constitution protects their terrorist threat mitigation, natural that experience disasters. I have been right to display the flag as free speech. disaster response, and immigration en- outspoken on the need for FEMA to And yesterday the apartment manager forcement, this appropriations bill pro- improve temporary housing. backed off. Flying Old Glory is okay vides the funding to fulfill the many I’m also pleased to have included lan- again, even if it offends the politically essential responsibilities of a range of guage in this bill requiring the Florida correct apartment owner. important governmental agencies, Long Term Recovery Office, located in So, congratulations to these Amer- from the Coast Guard to FEMA to Cus- Orlando, to remain open. And a foot- ican patriots. The score: American flag toms and Border Protection to the note there, Representatives ALAN 1—flag police, zero. Transportation Security Administra- GRAYSON and SUZANNE KOSMAS are de- And that’s just the way it is. tion. serving of a lot of consideration from

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I am pleased the conference report Madam Speaker, I do want to address Madam Speaker, ultimately, the con- will provide FEMA and the new FEMA the provisions in this report relating to ference report before us today provides administrator—we Floridians are very the detainees at Guantanamo Bay. I the necessary funding for the Federal, proud of him, Craig Fugate—the re- know that this body has been very fo- State, and local agencies, programs sources needed to help in the aftermath cused on this matter, as rightly we and efforts that will protect our Na- of any natural disaster, whether it’s a should be, as President Obama has tion. hurricane in Florida, an earthquake in committed his administration to close I reserve the balance of my time. California, or the flooding in the Mid- the detention facility at Guantanamo Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of west. by January of 2010. This conference re- Florida. Madam Speaker, I’d like to The terrorist attacks of September 11 port prohibits current detainees from thank my good friend and fellow co- heightened concerns regarding aviation being transferred to the United States, chairman of the Florida Congressional security. In response, Congress passed except to be prosecuted, and then only Delegation, Mr. HASTINGS, for the time. the Aviation and Transportation Secu- after Congress receives a detailed plan I yield myself such time as I may con- rity Act of 2001. That legislation estab- on the risks involved, the legal ration- sume. lished a Federal screener workforce ale for their transfer, and a notifica- Madam Speaker, several years ago I and required the screening of all tion from the Governor of the affected had the distinct privilege to bring to checked baggage using explosive detec- State. this floor, first, the rule bringing the tion systems, EDS. EDS machines can This is all well and good, but the lan- legislation to the floor that created the quickly determine if a baggage con- guage in this bill, while a good step for- Department of Homeland Security, and tains a potential threat. If a weapon or ward, is not going to solve the problem then the first rule for a Department of explosive is detected, the machines of what to do with the hundreds of in- Homeland Security appropriations bill. alert security officers so they can man- dividuals we have detained, and those Since then, the Department of Home- age the baggage appropriately. in the future that we may have to de- land Security has begun to mature. It Funding and reimbursement for EDS tain, whether they are detained at has improved the process for which it installation, however, continues to be a Guantanamo or Bagram Air Base in Af- was created, the oversight of and co- serious concern. Miami International ghanistan or any other facility where ordination of many departments re- Airport, which is in my congressional they may be detained by the United lated to the safety of the Nation. district, has incurred over $78 million States. As we know, the department was cre- in in-line EDS terminal modification The debate over Guantanamo, in my ated in the wake of the attacks of Sep- costs and continues to seek reimburse- opinion, is missing the larger picture, tember 11, 2001, to help mobilize and to ment for the Federal share of those and that is a need to reform our entire organize the government to the best of costs. I am pleased that this conference detainment policy. As I have main- its ability to secure the homeland from report provides $778 million in discre- tained, the problem is policy, not the further terrorist attacks, to protect tionary funding to purchase and install place. Without a system of justice to the Nation’s borders, and to prepare for EDS at airports. Those funds will help deal with suspected terrorists, wher- natural disasters. And thanks to our reimburse Miami International Airport ever they are held, we are left with a new concerted approach, I think we’ve and other airports in their efforts to broken system that has been a signifi- made key investments to secure the complete EDS installations. cant recruiting tool for al Qaeda and United States from further terrorist Our Nation’s maritime industry con- other groups which threaten our Na- attacks. tributes approximately $750 billion to tion’s security. We need to deny them the gross domestic product each year. b 1045 that image of America. Florida has some of the largest ports in We need a judicial process that ac- But clearly we must not let our the country. The Port of Miami serves complishes at least three things: Num- guard down. as the primary maritime gateway to ber 1, protects our national security by Just a few weeks ago, we heard about Latin America and the Caribbean. It is holding and prosecuting those who a disrupted terrorist attack in New a strategic hub for international com- have committed crimes or who pose an York City. The Attorney General of merce throughout the hemisphere, and imperative threat to our country; num- the United States has called the plot, obviously it is the cruise ship capital of ber 2, upholds international standards ‘‘one of the most serious in the United the word. of human rights; and 3, strengthens our States since September 11, 2001.’’ That Since 9/11, the Port of Miami has Nation’s image as a country that up- is why I am pleased that the under- faced unprecedented security costs due holds the rule of law and does not relying legislation provides the Depart- to the expense of complying with Fed- sort to arbitrary justice, even while ment with the tools and resources that eral security mandates. While ports under threat. it needs in order to continue to help to across the Nation are facing similar This appropriations season has, so protect the Nation from other terrorist challenges, the problem at the Port of far, brought forth a number of bills, al- attacks. We must not lose our focus. Miami is particularly serious. Annual most all with language relating to We must continue our efforts to pro- operating security costs at the Port of Guantanamo and a whole lot of that tect the United States from deadly at- Miami have increased from just over $4 ‘‘not in my backyard’’ stuff. At some tacks. million in 2001 to over $20 million point soon, we’re going to need to move This legislation will provide much- today. beyond trying to legislate this matter needed funding to help secure our bor- The legislation we are bringing to into appropriations bills and, instead, ders, with $800 million for Southwest the floor provides $300 million in grants deal with what is necessary, and that border investments, over $3 billion for to assist ports in enhancing their secu- is, new policies and guidelines to bring the Border Patrol, including over 20,000 rity measures to prevent, detect, and our national security needs in line with Border agents, an increase of more respond to possible terrorist attacks. our historic national values. than 50 percent since 2006. So I wish to thank Chairman PRICE I’m pleased to have introduced H.R. The State that I am honored to rep- and Ranking Member ROGERS for their 3728, the Detainment Reform Act, resent, Florida, has seen, as my dear clearly bipartisan work on this con- which will move us forward on this friend has pointed out, its share of nat- ference report that makes critical in- matter, and I urge my colleagues and ural disasters, from Hurricane Andrew vestments in the priorities facing the the President and his administration in 1992 to the series of very disastrous Department of Homeland Security, in- to give some vent to supporting this ef- back-to-back hurricanes in the middle cluding securing our transportation

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Madam Association of America, the Newspaper earlier this year with Congresswoman Speaker, I am very pleased and privi- Guild—CWA, the Radio-Television ROYBAL-ALLARD regarding alternatives leged at this time to yield 5 minutes to News Directors Association, the Soci- to detention. the distinguished gentlewoman from ety of Professional Journalists, The This bill is about security and sta- New York, the distinguished Chair of Washington Post, and me. bility. One of the issues that we raised the Committee on Rules and my good Never mind that the photos in ques- the profile of is alternatives to deten- friend, Ms. LOUISE SLAUGHTER. tion likely have very little value given tion, a less costly way of detaining Ms. SLAUGHTER. I thank my col- that a similar set of photos showing noncriminal immigrants. league for yielding. the abuse were released under the Bush There really is a human rights crisis Madam Speaker, there are few things administration. Despite some com- right in our own midst in this Nation. that say more about our country and plaints that releasing photos would We are holding over 30,000 noncriminal our trust in the public’s right to know place service men and women in dan- aliens, people like you and me. They than the Freedom of Information Act. ger, the fact is there was absolutely no lack documentation, but they have It is one of the most powerful state- increase in violence or attacks after committed no criminal crime. They ments of openness and transparency the previous detainee photos were re- might have been speeding, been picked that we have. It affords ordinary people leased. I assume that if we were to re- up from a speeding ticket; they could the ability to peer behind the curtains lease the new photos, the result would have been in the wrong place loitering of power and see inside the many bu- be the same. Americans were simply at the wrong time. reaucracies that define the Federal, able to find out what was being done in And you and I and every other tax- State and local governments in this their name. payer are putting them up to the tune country. It is a symbol for all, that de- Many observers argue that releasing of $130 a day, average cost $30,000. spite anything else that our govern- the photos was actually a clear break Many of them remain in detention for ment does in the name of the people, from the abuses of the past and a sig- 6 months, 9 months. I had the oppor- there should be no secrets. nal to our allies and to everyone else tunity to visit a detention facility in Over the years, FOIA laws have been that the days of this type of detainee Aurora, Colorado. I talked to people used for a wide range of purposes. FOIA mistreatment were over and that the who had been there a year and a half, helped us to discover the ugly truth United States is willing to come to a year and a half away from their fami- about the use of Agent Orange in Viet- terms with past practices. Indeed, we lies, a year and a half at taxpayer ex- nam, Laos, and Cambodia during the have said so. pense. 1960s. And FOIA was also used to un- In June, I and other House leaders I would like to applaud the Obama cover data showing that Ford Pintos prevailed and the FOIA exemption was administration for supporting alter- were built with serious dual system de- dropped from the legislation. However, natives to detention. Our bill funds al- fects that made them more prone to the conferees, apparently under direct ternatives to detention at $70 million, fire and explosions. orders, quietly put it back into the bill lowers cost using ankle bracelets, more In some ways, FOIA is simply a re- this month. It’s hard for me to express humane, allowing people to remain minder to the public that there is an how disappointed I am with that deci- with their families, $30 a day average avenue to pursue if they believe the sion. I am sorry because I believed that cost. This provides a glimpse of what government is keeping a secret. At the we had turned a page from the cloud of we can accomplish if we work together. heart of FOIA is the concept that the suspicion and secrecy that marked the It also underlines the critical impor- people’s right to know is more impor- previous administration. It runs so tance of passing comprehensive immi- tant than the government’s desire to counter to our principles and stated de- gration reform. If we can pass com- keep things secret. sire to reject abuses of the past. prehensive immigration reform, I know The FOIA laws in this country have The FOIA laws in this country form a that in future versions of the Home- enabled reporters and citizens from all pillar of our First Amendment prin- land Security bill we can save money spectrums access to information that ciples. It is unfortunate, given that and have a more humane bill and focus otherwise might never see the light of this administration promised that the bill on Homeland Security where it day. Signed into law by President openness and transparency would be should be focused, which is keeping our Johnson in 1966, the FOIA laws allow the norm. We should never do anything Nation safe, not as a back door to deal- for the full or partial disclosure of in- to circumvent FOIA, and I believe our ing with the failures of our broken im- formation and documents with only a country would gain more by coming to migration system. narrow list of important exemptions. terms with the past than we would by Thank you, Chairman PRICE, for your lead- And so it was with some dismay when covering it up. ership in bringing the FY 2010 Homeland Se- I learned recently that the House and I hope the President will follow judi- curity Appropriations bill to the floor. It reflects Senate conferees on the Homeland Se- cial rulings and consider voluntarily your hard work over the past year and I am curity appropriations bill had slipped releasing these photos so we can put grateful that I had the opportunity to support in a provision that gives the govern- this chapter in history behind us. the committee’s efforts to get here today. I ment the option of making old photos Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam want to reiterate the gratitude that I first ex- of detainee abuse exempt from the Speaker, I especially appreciate the re- pressed towards you and your staff during our FOIA laws. marks of the distinguished woman, the colloquy with Congresswoman ROYBAL-ALLARD This case has already followed a Rules Chair, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and echo on detention alternatives earlier this year. lengthy path beginning with a lawsuit her sentiments. This bill is about security and stability. It fur- filed by the ACLU against the Pen- I am now pleased to yield 3 minutes thers the need to secure our borders by guar- tagon. Last spring, when it appeared to my colleague from the Rules Com- anteeing the stability of our immigration serv- that the lawsuit might go against the mittee, a good friend, JARED POLIS of ices’ contributions. It provides the funding nec- government, the administration re- Colorado. essary to continue America’s leadership in sponded by asking some Members of Mr. POLIS. I would like to thank my providing a safe home for both Americans and the House and Senate to insert lan- colleague from Florida for the time, as all future Americans. guage into the legislation to make sure well as Chairman PRICE for his leader- Thus, $122 million above 2009 levels is pro- that the photos stay secret. ship in bringing the fiscal year 2010 vided to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Joining the ACLU against the Pen- Homeland Security appropriations bill Services for its important work. Examples of tagon was the American Society of to the floor. It reflects the hard work such important work that will be carried on News Editors, the Associated Press, of Chairman PRICE over the past year, thanks to this bill are many: $50 million goes Cable News Network, Inc., the E.W. and I am grateful that I have the op- to process refugee applications and asylum

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I yield Funding for detention beds as well as lan- months, the American people have myself such time as I may consume. guage requiring their maintenance ensures written and called their Members of Madam Speaker, the men and women that immigrants will be humanely accommo- Congress or they’ve made their opin- of the numerous agencies under the dated while their cases are adjudicated. And ions known at meetings throughout Homeland Security umbrella are dedi- more importantly, $70 million goes to Alter- the Nation. They’ve asked their Mem- cated and hardworking public servants natives to Detention—to expand this program bers of Congress whether they will who deserve the full support of this nationwide. This steers us in the right direc- pledge to read bills before they vote on body. We have a responsibility to pro- tion—a direction of commonsense, cost-sav- them. The reason is, I think, that peo- vide them with the funds necessary to ing, and humane measures. It provides a ple were outraged after finding out perform activities essential to pro- glimpse into what we can accomplish if we that the majority leadership forced tecting our country—preparing for continue to work together toward comprehen- Congress to vote on a number of sweep- emergencies, mitigating natural disas- sive immigration reform. ing and expensive bills without giving ters and defending against acts of ter- This bill only asks our immigrants one Members time to understand or to real- rorism and violence. thing—to embrace our cherished tradition of ly even read the bills. I commend our colleagues on both the rule of law in the pursuit of freedom. As a I remember a very glaring example of sides of the aisle on the Appropriations result, this bill provides 3-year authorization that when we on the Rules Committee Committee with reference to dis- extensions for all the immigrants that make were faced with an entire new bill on charging their functions. I especially ours a greater nation. From religious workers this legislation that was known as cap- commend Subcommittee Chair PRICE who strengthen our social fabric, to investors and-trade, which in effect became a and the work that he and his com- who create much-needed jobs while increas- manager’s amendment to the legisla- mittee have done. As well, I commend ing overall credit availability, to rural-serving tion at 3 o’clock in the morning, and a the distinguished chairman of the doctors, to refugees, all are covered in the FY few hours after that, we were here vot- Homeland Security Committee, BENNIE 2010 Homeland Security bill. ing on it. We were forced to vote on the THOMPSON from Mississippi, and the ex- While many provisions in this bill greatly im- final so-called ‘‘stimulus’’ bill, on the traordinary Members who serve with prove our detention policies, there is still much omnibus appropriations bill and, as I him in that capacity. to be done and I look forward to a concrete mentioned, on that cap-and-trade bill As I’ve discussed before, Madam plan for the closing of our Guantanamo Bay with less than 24 hours to read them— Speaker, I hope this body will move be- facilities. in some instances, as I mentioned beyond the debate of whether or not to I once again thank Chairman PRICE and I fore with regard to cap-and-trade, close Guantanamo and, instead, will look forward to working with you and your staff much, much less than 24 hours. Many work to develop comprehensive detain- in the future. people believe that that is no way to ment policies that uphold Federal law Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of run the House, and many constituents and the United States Constitution, Florida. Madam Speaker, I very much are rightly upset. that uphold human rights and inter- appreciate the contributions during A recent survey found that over 80 national law. this debate, enlightening our col- percent of Americans believe that leg- I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the previous leagues with regard to the merits of islation should be posted online and in question and on the rule. the legislation that we are bringing to final form and should be available for The material previously referred to the floor today. everyone to read before Congress votes by Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida You know, one of the, I think, most on legislation. You would think, is as follows: interesting aspects of the American Madam Speaker, that this would really AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 829 OFFERED BY MR. representative democracy is that we not be an issue as the distinguished DIAZ-BALART differ from other representative democ- Speaker is on record as saying, ‘‘Mem- At the end of the resolution, insert the fol- racies probably because our two parties bers should have at least 24 hours to lowing new section: are, in effect, great coalitions. We have examine bills and conference reports SEC. 2. On the third legislative day after a two-party system by virtue of that; before floor consideration.’’ It’s even the adoption of this resolution, immediately both parties represent different coali- on her Web site. Yet, often, the major- after the third daily order of business under tions of thought on numerous issues. ity leadership have refused to live up clause 1 of rule XIV and without interven- to their pledge. tion of any point of order, the House shall b 1100 That is why a bipartisan group of 182 proceed to the consideration of the resolu- So it’s interesting that today, for ex- Members of this House has signed a dis- tion (H. Res. 554) amending the Rules of the ample, while my friend and the distin- House of Representatives to require that leg- charge petition to consider a bill that islation and conference reports be available guished chairwoman of the Rules Com- would require that all legislation and on the Internet for 72 hours before consider- mittee expressed an opinion contrary conference reports be made available ation by the House, and for other purposes. to the position maintained by the to Members of Congress and to the gen- The resolution shall be considered as read. President of the United States on an eral public for 72 hours before they are The previous question shall be considered as important issue—and I think it’s ap- brought to the House floor for a vote. ordered on the resolution and any amend- propriate to do so—I commend the So, today, I will be asking for a ‘‘no’’ ment thereto to final adoption without in- President of the United States for his vote on the previous question so that tervening motion or demand for division of position with regard to the release of the question except: (1) one hour of debate we can amend this rule and allow the equally divided and controlled by the chair detainee photos. House to consider that legislation— and ranking minority member of the Com- The legislation before us codifies the House Resolution 544, a bipartisan bill mittee on Rules; (2) an amendment, if offered President’s decision to allow the Sec- by my colleagues and friends, Rep- by the Minority Leader or his designee and if retary of Defense to bar the release of resentatives BAIRD and CULBERSON. printed in that portion of the Congressional detainee photos. I commend the Presi- I know that Members are concerned Record designated for that purpose in clause dent because, obviously, his leadership that this motion may jeopardize the 8 of rule XVIII at least one legislative day and support on that aspect has been de- Department of Homeland Security’s prior to its consideration, which shall be in cisive in the inclusion of that provision Appropriations conference report, but I order without intervention of any point of order or demand for division of the question, in this legislation. would like to make clear that the mo- shall be considered as read and shall be sepa- So our system is unique. This con- tion I am making provides for the separately debatable for twenty minutes equally stant manifestation of our two great rate consideration of the Baird- divided and controlled by the proponent and coalitions is fascinating to me as a stu- Culberson bill within 3 days so that we an opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit

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Wilson (OH) Snyder Tsongas IT REALLY MEANS Woolsey Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Space Van Hollen This vote, the vote on whether to order the Florida. Madam Speaker, on that I de- Speier Vela´ zquez Wu previous question on a special rule, is not mand the yeas and nays. Spratt Visclosky Yarmuth merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- The yeas and nays were ordered. Stupak Walz dering the previous question is a vote against the Democratic majority agenda and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- NAYS—173 a vote to allow the opposition, at least for ant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, Aderholt Franks (AZ) Minnick the moment, to offer an alternative plan. It this 15-minute vote on ordering the Akin Frelinghuysen Moran (KS) is a vote about what the House should be de- previous question will be followed by 5- Alexander Gallegly Murphy, Tim Austria Garrett (NJ) bating. minute votes on adoption of House Res- Myrick Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the Bachmann Gerlach Neugebauer olution 829, if ordered; and adoption of Bachus Gingrey (GA) Nunes House of Representatives, (VI, 308–311) de- Baird Gohmert scribes the vote on the previous question on House Resolution 800, if ordered. Nye Barrett (SC) Goodlatte Olson the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the The vote was taken by electronic de- Bartlett Granger vice, and there were—yeas 243, nays Paul consideration of the subject before the House Barton (TX) Graves Paulsen Biggert Griffith being made by the Member in charge.’’ To 173, not voting 16, as follows: Pence Bilbray Guthrie defeat the previous question is to give the Petri [Roll No. 780] Bilirakis Harper opposition a chance to decide the subject be- Pitts YEAS—243 Bishop (UT) Hastings (WA) fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s Poe (TX) Blackburn Heller Abercrombie Engel Markey (CO) ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that Blunt Hensarling Posey Ackerman Eshoo Markey (MA) ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- Boehner Herger Price (GA) Adler (NJ) Etheridge Marshall mand for the previous question passes the Bonner Hoekstra Putnam Altmire Farr Massa Bono Mack Hunter Rehberg control of the resolution to the opposition’’ Andrews Fattah Matheson Boozman Inglis Reichert in order to offer an amendment. On March Arcuri Filner Matsui Boustany Issa Roe (TN) 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- Baca Foster McCarthy (NY) Brady (TX) Jenkins Rogers (KY) fered a rule resolution. The House defeated Baldwin Frank (MA) McDermott Broun (GA) Johnson (IL) Rogers (MI) Barrow Fudge McGovern the previous question and a member of the Brown (SC) Johnson, Sam Rohrabacher Bean Giffords McIntyre opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, Brown-Waite, Jones Rooney Becerra Gonzalez McMahon asking who was entitled to recognition. Ginny Jordan (OH) Ros-Lehtinen Berkley Gordon (TN) McMorris Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R–Illinois) said: Buchanan King (IA) Berman Grayson Rodgers Roskam Burgess King (NY) ‘‘The previous question having been refused, Berry Green, Al McNerney Royce Burton (IN) Kingston the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- Bishop (GA) Green, Gene Meek (FL) Ryan (WI) Buyer Kirk gerald, who had asked the gentleman to Bishop (NY) Grijalva Meeks (NY) Schmidt Calvert Kline (MN) yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to Blumenauer Gutierrez Michaud Sensenbrenner Camp Kratovil Boccieri Hall (NY) Miller (NC) Sessions the first recognition.’’ Campbell Lamborn Boren Halvorson Miller, George Shadegg Because the vote today may look bad for Cantor Lance Boswell Hare Mitchell Shimkus the Democratic majority they will say ‘‘the Capito Latham Boucher Harman Moore (KS) Shuster vote on the previous question is simply a Carter LaTourette Brady (PA) Hastings (FL) Moore (WI) Simpson vote on whether to proceed to an immediate Cassidy Latta Braley (IA) Heinrich Moran (VA) Smith (NE) Castle Lee (NY) vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and] Bright Herseth Sandlin Murphy (CT) Smith (NJ) Chaffetz Lewis (CA) has no substantive legislative or policy im- Brown, Corrine Higgins Murphy (NY) Smith (TX) Coble Linder plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what Butterfield Hill Murphy, Patrick Souder Coffman (CO) LoBiondo they have always said. Listen to the defini- Capps Himes Murtha Stearns Cole Lucas Capuano Hinchey Nadler (NY) Sullivan tion of the previous question used in the Conaway Luetkemeyer Cardoza Hinojosa Napolitano Floor Procedures Manual published by the Crenshaw Lummis Terry Carnahan Hirono Neal (MA) Rules Committee in the 109th Congress, Culberson Lungren, Daniel Thompson (PA) Carson (IN) Hodes Oberstar (page 56). Here’s how the Rules Committee Davis (KY) E. Thornberry Castor (FL) Holden Obey Deal (GA) Mack Tiahrt described the rule using information from Chandler Holt Olver Dent Manzullo Tiberi Congressional Quarterly’s ‘‘American Con- Childers Hoyer Ortiz Diaz-Balart, L. Marchant Turner gressional Dictionary’’: ‘‘If the previous Chu Inslee Pallone Diaz-Balart, M. McCarthy (CA) Upton question is defeated, control of debate shifts Clarke Israel Pascrell Dreier McCaul Walden Clay Jackson (IL) Pastor (AZ) to the leading opposition member (usually Duncan McClintock Wamp Cleaver Jackson-Lee Payne the minority Floor Manager) who then man- Ehlers McCotter Westmoreland Clyburn (TX) Perlmutter ages an hour of debate and may offer a ger- Fallin McHenry Whitfield Cohen Johnson (GA) Perriello Flake McKeon Wilson (SC) mane amendment to the pending business.’’ Connolly (VA) Johnson, E. B. Peters Fleming Mica Wittman Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House of Conyers Kagen Peterson Forbes Miller (FL) Wolf Representatives, the subchapter titled Cooper Kanjorski Pingree (ME) Fortenberry Miller (MI) Young (AK) ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal Costa Kaptur Polis (CO) Foxx Miller, Gary Young (FL) to order the previous question on such a rule Costello Kennedy Pomeroy [a special rule reported from the Committee Courtney Kildee Price (NC) NOT VOTING—16 on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- Crowley Kilpatrick (MI) Quigley Cuellar Kilroy Rahall Boyd McCollum Ryan (OH) ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- Cao Melancon Scalise tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: Upon rejec- Cummings Kind Rangel Dahlkemper Kirkpatrick (AZ) Reyes Carney Mollohan Schock tion of the motion for the previous question Davis (AL) Kissell Richardson Emerson Platts Stark on a resolution reported from the Committee Davis (CA) Klein (FL) Rodriguez Hall (TX) Radanovich on Rules, control shifts to the Member lead- Davis (IL) Kosmas Ross Honda Rogers (AL) ing the opposition to the previous question, Davis (TN) Kucinich Rothman (NJ) DeFazio Langevin Roybal-Allard who may offer a proper amendment or mo- b 1133 tion and who controls the time for debate DeGette Larsen (WA) Ruppersberger thereon.’’ Delahunt Larson (CT) Rush Messrs. JOHNSON of Illinois, Clearly, the vote on the previous question DeLauro Lee (CA) Salazar Dicks Levin Sa´ nchez, Linda CONAWAY, and Ms. GRANGER on a rule does have substantive policy impli- Dingell Lewis (GA) T. changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to cations. It is one of the only available tools Doggett Lipinski Sanchez, Loretta ‘‘nay.’’ for those who oppose the Democratic major- Donnelly (IN) Loebsack Sarbanes ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- Doyle Lofgren, Zoe Schakowsky So the previous question was ordered. native views the opportunity to offer an al- Driehaus Lowey Schauer The result of the vote was announced ternative plan. Edwards (MD) Luja´ n Schiff as above recorded. Edwards (TX) Lynch Schrader Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. I yield Ellison Maffei Schwartz (By unanimous consent, Mr. HOYER back the balance of my time, and I Ellsworth Maloney Scott (GA) was allowed to speak out of order.)

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LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Jackson-Lee Miller (NC) Schauer Simpson Thompson (PA) Westmoreland Mr. HOYER. Ladies and gentlemen, (TX) Miller, George Schiff Smith (NE) Thornberry Whitfield Johnson (GA) Minnick Schrader Smith (NJ) Tiahrt Wilson (SC) we had hoped to do an additional ap- Johnson, E. B. Mitchell Schwartz Smith (TX) Tiberi Wittman propriation bill, but the subcommittee Kagen Moore (KS) Scott (GA) Souder Turner Wolf has not yet reached agreement. As a Kanjorski Moore (WI) Scott (VA) Stearns Upton Young (AK) Kaptur Moran (VA) Serrano Sullivan Walden Young (FL) result, I wanted to let Members know Kennedy Murphy (CT) Sestak Terry Wamp that when we finish the business that Kildee Murphy, Patrick Shea-Porter NOT VOTING—19 is scheduled for today, which includes Kilpatrick (MI) Murtha Sherman the water bill that we will be consid- Kilroy Nadler (NY) Shuler Abercrombie McCollum Radanovich Kind Napolitano Sires Boyd McMorris Rangel ering later today after the Homeland Kirkpatrick (AZ) Neal (MA) Skelton Cao Rodgers Scalise Security bill, we will then not plan to Kissell Oberstar Slaughter Carney Melancon Stark be here on Friday. I know that dis- Klein (FL) Obey Smith (WA) Emerson Mollohan Towns Kosmas Olver Snyder Hall (TX) Murphy (NY) Weiner appoints all of you. Kucinich Ortiz Space Hirono Platts It does disappoint me because I’m Langevin Pallone Speier very focused, and we are working very Larsen (WA) Pascrell Spratt ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE hard with the Senate to try to get the Larson (CT) Pastor (AZ) Stupak The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Lee (CA) Payne Sutton the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- appropriations bills done individually. Levin Perlmutter Tanner I’m not a fan of omnibuses. I don’t Lewis (GA) Perriello Taylor ing on this vote. think anybody here is either. But as a Lipinski Peters Teague Loebsack Peterson Thompson (CA) b 1141 result of being unable to move the In- Lofgren, Zoe Pingree (ME) Thompson (MS) So the resolution was agreed to. terior appropriation bill, my view was Lowey Polis (CO) Tierney that originally we had scheduled the Luja´ n Pomeroy Titus The result of the vote was announced water bill for tomorrow, but it is our Lynch Price (NC) Tonko as above recorded. Maffei Quigley Tsongas A motion to reconsider was laid on belief that we can consider both of Maloney Rahall Van Hollen them today which would then not re- Markey (CO) Reyes Vela´ zquez the table. quire Members to be here on Friday. Markey (MA) Richardson Visclosky Stated for: Marshall Rodriguez Walz Ms. HIRONO. Madam Speaker, on rollcall You can lodge your complaints to me Massa Ross Wasserman later. Matheson Rothman (NJ) Schultz No. 781, had I been present, I would have Matsui Roybal-Allard Waters voted ‘‘yea.’’ ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE McCarthy (NY) Ruppersberger Watson Mr. MURPHY of New York. Madam Speak- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without McDermott Rush Watt er, on rollcall No. 781, had I been present, I objection, 5-minute voting will con- McGovern Ryan (OH) Waxman McIntyre Salazar Welch would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ tinue. McMahon Sa´ nchez, Linda Wexler Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Madam There was no objection. McNerney T. Wilson (OH) Speaker, on rollcall No. 781, I was unavoid- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Meek (FL) Sanchez, Loretta Woolsey Meeks (NY) Sarbanes Wu ably detained. Had I been present, I would question is on the resolution. Michaud Schakowsky Yarmuth have voted ‘‘nay.’’ The question was taken; and the f Speaker pro tempore announced that NAYS—174 the ayes appeared to have it. Aderholt Dreier Lummis EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR THE Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Akin Duncan Lungren, Daniel CITIZENS OF THE PHILIPPINES Florida. Madam Speaker, on that I de- Alexander Ehlers E. Austria Fallin Mack DEALING WITH TROPICAL STORM mand the yeas and nays. Bachmann Flake Manzullo KETSANA AND TYPHOON PARMA The yeas and nays were ordered. Bachus Fleming Marchant The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Baird Forbes McCarthy (CA) Barrett (SC) Fortenberry McCaul finished business is the question on 5-minute vote. Bartlett Foxx McClintock suspending the rules and agreeing to The vote was taken by electronic de- Barton (TX) Franks (AZ) McCotter the resolution, H. Res. 800, as amended. vice, and there were—yeas 239, nays Biggert Frelinghuysen McHenry Bilbray Gallegly McKeon The Clerk read the title of the resolu- 174, not voting 19, as follows: Bilirakis Garrett (NJ) Mica tion. [Roll No. 781] Bishop (UT) Gerlach Miller (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Blackburn Gingrey (GA) Miller (MI) YEAS—239 Blunt Gohmert Miller, Gary question is on the motion offered by Ackerman Cleaver Fattah Boehner Goodlatte Moran (KS) the gentleman from American Samoa Adler (NJ) Clyburn Filner Bonner Granger Murphy, Tim (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA) that the House Altmire Cohen Foster Bono Mack Graves Myrick suspend the rules and agree to the reso- Andrews Connolly (VA) Frank (MA) Boozman Guthrie Neugebauer Arcuri Conyers Fudge Boustany Harper Nunes lution, H. Res. 800, as amended. Baca Cooper Giffords Brady (TX) Hastings (WA) Nye The question was taken. Baldwin Costa Gonzalez Bright Heller Olson The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Barrow Costello Gordon (TN) Broun (GA) Hensarling Paul opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Bean Courtney Grayson Brown (SC) Herger Paulsen Becerra Crowley Green, Al Brown-Waite, Hoekstra Pence in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Berkley Cuellar Green, Gene Ginny Hunter Petri RECORDED VOTE Berman Cummings Buchanan Inglis Pitts Griffith Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Berry Dahlkemper Grijalva Burgess Issa Poe (TX) Bishop (GA) Davis (AL) Burton (IN) Gutierrez Jenkins Posey Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. Bishop (NY) Davis (CA) Buyer Johnson (IL) Price (GA) Hall (NY) A recorded vote was ordered. Blumenauer Davis (IL) Calvert Johnson, Sam Putnam Halvorson Boccieri Davis (TN) Camp Jones Rehberg The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Hare Boren DeFazio Campbell Jordan (OH) Reichert will be a 5-minute vote. Harman Boswell DeGette Cantor King (IA) Roe (TN) Hastings (FL) The vote was taken by electronic de- Boucher Delahunt Capito King (NY) Rogers (AL) vice, and there were—ayes 415, noes 0, Brady (PA) DeLauro Heinrich Carter Kingston Rogers (KY) Braley (IA) Dicks Herseth Sandlin Cassidy Kirk Rogers (MI) not voting 17, as follows: Brown, Corrine Dingell Higgins Castle Kline (MN) Rohrabacher [Roll No. 782] Butterfield Doggett Hill Chaffetz Kratovil Rooney Capps Donnelly (IN) Himes Coble Lamborn Ros-Lehtinen AYES—415 Capuano Doyle Hinchey Coffman (CO) Lance Roskam Abercrombie Baca Becerra Cardoza Driehaus Hinojosa Cole Latham Royce Ackerman Bachmann Berkley Carnahan Edwards (MD) Hodes Conaway LaTourette Ryan (WI) Aderholt Bachus Berman Carson (IN) Edwards (TX) Holden Crenshaw Latta Schmidt Adler (NJ) Baird Berry Castor (FL) Ellison Holt Culberson Lee (NY) Schock Akin Baldwin Biggert Chandler Ellsworth Honda Davis (KY) Lewis (CA) Sensenbrenner Alexander Barrett (SC) Bilbray Childers Engel Hoyer Deal (GA) Linder Sessions Altmire Barrow Bilirakis Chu Eshoo Inslee Dent LoBiondo Shadegg Andrews Bartlett Bishop (GA) Clarke Etheridge Israel Diaz-Balart, L. Lucas Shimkus Arcuri Barton (TX) Bishop (NY) Clay Farr Jackson (IL) Diaz-Balart, M. Luetkemeyer Shuster Austria Bean Bishop (UT)

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:35 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.019 H15OCPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE October 15, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11395 Blackburn Fortenberry Lofgren, Zoe Rooney Shuler Towns cratic Caucus, I offer a privileged reso- Blumenauer Foster Lowey Ros-Lehtinen Shuster Tsongas lution and ask for its immediate con- Blunt Foxx Lucas Roskam Simpson Turner Boccieri Frank (MA) Luetkemeyer Ross Sires Upton sideration. Bonner Franks (AZ) Luja´ n Rothman (NJ) Skelton Van Hollen The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Bono Mack Frelinghuysen Lummis Roybal-Allard Slaughter Vela´ zquez lows: Boozman Fudge Lungren, Daniel Royce Smith (NE) Visclosky H. RES. 834 Boren Gallegly E. Ruppersberger Smith (NJ) Walden Rush Smith (TX) Boswell Garrett (NJ) Lynch Walz Resolved, That the following named Mem- Ryan (OH) Smith (WA) Boucher Gerlach Mack Wamp ber be and is hereby elected to the following Boustany Giffords Maffei Ryan (WI) Snyder Wasserman standing committees of the House of Rep- Brady (PA) Gingrey (GA) Maloney Salazar Souder Schultz resentatives: Brady (TX) Gohmert Manzullo Sa´ nchez, Linda Space Waters Braley (IA) Gonzalez Marchant T. Speier (1) COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY.—Ms. Chu Watson Broun (GA) Goodlatte Markey (CO) Sanchez, Loretta Spratt (to rank immediately after Mr. Quigley). Brown (SC) Granger Markey (MA) Sarbanes Stearns Watt (2) COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERN- Waxman Brown, Corrine Graves Massa Schakowsky Stupak MENT REFORM.—Ms. Chu. Brown-Waite, Grayson Matheson Schauer Sullivan Weiner Mr. LARSON of Connecticut (during Ginny Green, Al Matsui Schiff Sutton Welch Buchanan Green, Gene McCarthy (CA) Schmidt Tanner Westmoreland the reading). Madam Speaker, I ask Burgess Griffith McCarthy (NY) Schock Taylor Wexler unanimous consent that the resolution Burton (IN) Grijalva McCaul Schrader Teague Whitfield be considered as read and printed in Schwartz Terry Wilson (OH) Butterfield Guthrie McClintock the RECORD. Buyer Gutierrez McCotter Scott (GA) Thompson (CA) Wilson (SC) Calvert Hall (NY) McDermott Scott (VA) Thompson (MS) Wittman The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Camp Halvorson McGovern Sensenbrenner Thompson (PA) Wolf objection to the request of the gen- Sessions Campbell Hare McHenry Thornberry Woolsey Sestak Tiahrt tleman from Connecticut? Cantor Harman McIntyre Wu Shadegg Tiberi There was no objection. Capito Harper McKeon Yarmuth Shea-Porter Tierney Capps Hastings (FL) McMahon Young (AK) The resolution was agreed to. Capuano Hastings (WA) McMorris Sherman Titus A motion to reconsider was laid on Shimkus Tonko Young (FL) Cardoza Heinrich Rodgers the table. Carnahan Heller McNerney NOT VOTING—17 Carson (IN) Hensarling Meek (FL) f Carter Herger Meeks (NY) Boehner Gordon (TN) Platts Cassidy Herseth Sandlin Mica Boyd Hall (TX) Radanovich REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Castle Higgins Michaud Bright Marshall Scalise AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3612 Cao McCollum Serrano Castor (FL) Hill Miller (FL) Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Madam Chaffetz Himes Miller (MI) Carney Melancon Stark Chandler Hinchey Miller (NC) Emerson Mollohan Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to Childers Hinojosa Miller, Gary ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE remove Congressman SAM JOHNSON of Chu Hirono Miller, George Texas as a cosponsor of H.R. 3612. Clarke Hodes Minnick The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Clay Hoekstra Mitchell DEGETTE) (during the vote). There are The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Cleaver Holden Moore (KS) 2 minutes remaining in this vote. objection to the request of the gen- Clyburn Holt Moore (WI) tleman from Georgia? Coble Honda Moran (KS) b 1149 There was no objection. Coffman (CO) Hoyer Moran (VA) Cohen Hunter Murphy (CT) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- f Cole Inglis Murphy (NY) tive) the rules were suspended and the CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2892, Conaway Inslee Murphy, Patrick resolution, as amended, was agreed to. Connolly (VA) Israel Murphy, Tim DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- The result of the vote was announced Conyers Issa Murtha CURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, Cooper Jackson (IL) Myrick as above recorded. 2010 Costa Jackson-Lee Nadler (NY) A motion to reconsider was laid on Costello (TX) Napolitano the table. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam Courtney Jenkins Neal (MA) Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution Crenshaw Johnson (GA) Neugebauer f Crowley Johnson (IL) Nunes 829, I call up the conference report on Cuellar Johnson, E. B. Nye RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF the bill (H.R. 2892) making appropria- Culberson Johnson, Sam Oberstar COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY tions for the Department of Homeland Cummings Jones Obey Dahlkemper Jordan (OH) Olson The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Security for the fiscal year ending Sep- Davis (AL) Kagen Olver fore the House the following resigna- tember 30, 2010, and for other purposes, Davis (CA) Kanjorski Ortiz tion as a member of the Committee on and ask for its immediate consider- Davis (IL) Kaptur Pallone ation. Davis (KY) Kennedy Pascrell the Judiciary: Davis (TN) Kildee Pastor (AZ) The Clerk read the title of the bill. OCTOBER 14, 2009. Deal (GA) Kilpatrick (MI) Paul The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- HON. NANCY PELOSI, DeFazio Kilroy Paulsen ant to House Resolution 829, the con- DeGette Kind Payne Speaker, House of Representatives, The Capitol, Delahunt King (IA) Pence Washington, DC. ference report is considered read. DeLauro King (NY) Perlmutter DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: I am writing to no- (For conference report and state- Dent Kingston Perriello tify you of my resignation from the Judici- ment, see proceedings of the House of Diaz-Balart, L. Kirk Peters ary Committee, effective October 14, 2009. It October 13, 2009, at page H11195.) Diaz-Balart, M. Kirkpatrick (AZ) Peterson was an honor to serve you and Chairman Dicks Kissell Petri The gentleman from North Carolina Conyers as a member of this prestigious Dingell Klein (FL) Pingree (ME) (Mr. PRICE) and the gentleman from committee. Doggett Kline (MN) Pitts Kentucky (Mr. ROGERS) each will con- Donnelly (IN) Kosmas Poe (TX) I look forward to continuing to serve on Doyle Kratovil Polis (CO) the Foreign Affairs and Financial Services trol 30 minutes. Dreier Kucinich Pomeroy Committees in the 111th Congress. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Driehaus Lamborn Posey Sincerely, from North Carolina. Duncan Lance Price (GA) BRAD SHERMAN, Edwards (MD) Langevin Price (NC) GENERAL LEAVE Edwards (TX) Larsen (WA) Putnam Member of Congress. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam Ehlers Larson (CT) Quigley The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Ellison Latham Rahall objection, the resignation is accepted. Ellsworth LaTourette Rangel all Members may have 5 legislative Engel Latta Rehberg There was no objection. days in which to revise and extend Eshoo Lee (CA) Reichert f their remarks and include tabular and Etheridge Lee (NY) Reyes extraneous material on the conference Fallin Levin Richardson ELECTING MEMBER TO CERTAIN Farr Lewis (CA) Rodriguez report to accompany H.R. 2892. Fattah Lewis (GA) Roe (TN) STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Filner Linder Rogers (AL) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES objection to the request of the gen- Flake Lipinski Rogers (KY) Fleming LoBiondo Rogers (MI) Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam tleman from North Carolina? Forbes Loebsack Rohrabacher Speaker, by direction of the Demo- There was no objection.

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This ment of the Secure Communities Pro- tion, and to ensure that contractors agreement provides $42.78 billion for gram, which offers a productive ap- are overseen by trained government the Department, $2.64 billion, or 7 per- proach for Federal immigration agents professionals, not by other contractors. cent, above the fiscal year 2009 level. to work closely with State and local The agreement provides $221 million I want to thank the distinguished law enforcement, while maintaining to continue efforts to safeguard inter- ranking member, Mr. ROGERS, for his the distinction between the traditional national commerce and to prevent the advice and counsel and help in making Federal role of enforcing immigration use of cargo containers to carry or de- this a better bill, and also his staff for law and the local role of prosecuting liver weapons. This includes an in- working so closely and constructively criminal violations. crease of $12.5 million, or 8 percent, with us. I want to highlight the work The conference agreement includes above fiscal 2009 to build on the Secure of all staff on both sides of the aisle $800 million for infrastructure and Freight Initiative and Container Secu- who have helped us present such a technology to secure the border, with rity Initiative, as well as funding to strong legislative product to the Con- an emphasis on developing techno- sustain programs targeting high-risk gress. logical surveillance and improving tac- cargo and shippers. DHS is also re- This is a critical year for the Depart- tical communications so our Border quired to submit a realistic strategy ment of Homeland Security, as it has Patrol can make smart use of its re- for achieving effective cargo and sup- weathered its first leadership transi- sources to police an expansive border. ply chain security. tion with the new administration, in It includes $40 million to minimize ad- To ensure that DHS can adequately the midst of a global economic reces- verse environmental impacts of border protect public safety in its efforts to sion. I commend the Department’s new infrastructure and operations, and identify and prepare for biological or leadership on its strong efforts to en- maintains strong oversight require- agricultural threats, the conference hance our Nation’s security posture ments to ensure the Secure Border Ini- agreement requires DHS to conduct a and its willingness to reach out to Con- tiative delivers as promised. thorough risk assessment to determine gress to make adjustments and to pro- The conference agreement provides a requirements for safe operation of the mote change when needed. total of $7.66 billion for the Transpor- National Bio and Agro Defense Facility This conference report, carrying the tation Security Administration to im- scheduled for Manhattan, Kansas. seventh annual appropriation for the prove aviation security and efficiency. b 1200 Department since its inception, ad- Two areas of note are over $1 billion dresses the needs and challenges that available to deploy explosives detec- It calls for the National Academy of this still-young Department faces. It tion systems at airports throughout Sciences to provide an independent also represents a considered approach the country that have less capable and evaluation of the Department’s safety, to funding critical domestic security slower screening systems, and $122 mil- planning, and mitigation efforts in con- requirements and other core depart- lion for air cargo security so TSA can nection with this project. mental missions within a bipartisan meet the August 2010 deadline for In addition, the conference report ex- consensus on fiscal responsibility. screening 100 percent of cargo in the tends authorizations for the E-Verify Madam Speaker, one can make an ar- hold of passenger planes. program and for visas for physicians gument for increasing funding for This conference agreement continues serving in rural areas, religious work- many of the programs contained in this to take steps to increase the Coast ers, and investors, each of these by 3 report. When discussing homeland se- Guard’s contribution to national secu- years. These are all short-term solu- curity, worst-case scenarios often rity, including protection of our water- tions until comprehensive immigration abound, as do advocates for fixating on ways and those who use them and reform can be considered by the au- one threat while downplaying others. stemming the flow of illegal drugs into thorizing committees and by the Con- Our obligation, by contrast, is to this country. Overall, this bill includes gress. take a balanced, realistic approach, to $10.14 billion for the Coast Guard, $170 Finally, I want to discuss two items weigh risks carefully, and to set prior- million more than the administration that have been raised repeatedly, the ities and make prudent investments in requested. Most of this increase is to release of photographs and videos of in- smart, effective security. I believe this purchase materials for a new national dividuals detained by U.S. Armed conference agreement supports the De- security cutter and to complete the re- Forces since 9/11, and restrictions on partment’s efforts to focus on the high- furbishment of a heavy icebreaker that the administration’s ability to transfer est priorities for protecting our coun- will help secure America’s interests in detainees from Guantanamo Bay Naval try and to prevent, prepare for, and re- the Arctic. It also boosts support for Station to the United States or else- spond to legitimate threats, whether the existing fleet, making investments where in the world. natural or man-made. above the administration’s request for On the first topic, the conference re- To conserve time, Madam Speaker, I backlogged vessel maintenance. port codifies the President’s decision to will highlight just a few items in the The conference agreement includes allow the Secretary of Defense to bar proposed agreement, items I believe nearly $400 million for DHS cybersecu- the release of detainee photos for a pe- are of interest to all Members. rity programs, 26 percent above fiscal riod of 3 years. First, the conference agreement pro- year 2009, to ramp up our protections On the second topic, the conference vides the resources to support the read- for governmental computer networks report establishes strict safeguards on iness of our State and local partners, and to bring on more professionals the movement of Guantanamo’s detain- our first responders out on the front with cybersecurity expertise. In addi- ees, and if the administration chooses lines. This includes $810 million for tion, DHS will be able to initiate new to address their cases in U.S. courts, firefighters, $887 million for the Urban efforts to help those responsible for this legislation ensures that that will Areas Security Initiatives grants and critical infrastructure and other pri- be done with due consideration, plan- $340 million for emergency managers. vate networks, reducing their vulnera- ning, and forethought. It also includes over $900 million to bility to cyberattacks. It prohibits current detainees from strengthen FEMA’s operational re- Also, the conference agreement in- being released into the United States sponse capabilities and to enhance the cludes $11 million to promote legal or any U.S. territory. It allows the agency’s emergency management mis- paths to U.S. citizenship by expanding transfer of a detainee to custody inside sion. the successful immigration integration the United States only for the purpose The conference agreement includes program of U.S. Citizenship and Immi- of prosecuting that individual and only $1.5 billion for more effective efforts by gration Services. after Congress receives a plan detailing

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The conference report Through the transition in administra- by way of backroom deals, leaving hun- provides $50 million for new technology tions, the very late submission of the dreds of suspected terrorists poten- through the Interoperable Emergency 2010 budget request and the truncated tially bound for American soil because Communications Grant, which I fought appropriations process, he has been fair no one else in the world will let them very hard with the chairman to create. and respectful and has been willing to be brought to their soil. Apparently we To help prevent illicit radiological listen to our concerns and accommo- have tried, to no avail. material from entering New York, the date the minority’s interests where So I for one see no reason why we bill provides $20 million for securing possible. So I want to thank the chair- should afford enemy combatants who the cities, the same level for equip- man for his friendship and his ability have been caught on the battlefield ment procurement as in FY 2009, and I to work with everyone to write the battling American soldiers, to allow look forward to working with the best possible bill. them the same constitutional rights as chairman and the subcommittee to en- This subcommittee, Madam Speaker, American citizens or the same due sure that the program is fully imple- since its inception in 1993, has a long- process even as criminal defendants in mented. standing tradition of bipartisanship, a the civilian courts of the U.S., and I tradition that stands in stark contrast, see no reason why these terrorists In addition to aiding our first re- I might add parenthetically, to the ex- can’t be brought to justice right where sponders, the bill tackles a number of clusionary tactics of the House’s Dem- they are in Cuba before military tribu- pressing issues, including providing $1.5 ocrat leadership that trounced the nals, as we have in the past there. In billion to identify and remove dan- rights of the minority and stifled de- fact, we know military tribunals work. gerous criminal aliens, bolstering bor- bate during floor consideration of the We have completed three tribunals and der security with more than 20,000 Bor- House bill. convicted and sentenced terrorists der Patrol agents, and securing our air- But in spite of some of that partisan right there in Gitmo. ports and transit system by providing mischief, I am truly grateful for Chair- It is clear that the majority of Mem- $678 million more than in FY 2009 for man PRICE’s efforts to maintain the bers in this Chamber and in the Senate the Transportation Security Adminis- long-standing comity that has defined agree with this point of view, given the tration. this Chamber’s appropriation process, clear passage of the motion to instruct So I thank the chairman and the as well as Chairman OBEY’s work to two weeks ago in this body, and the ranking member for their work on this move this vital spending bill towards Senate’s near unanimous adoption of a bill, and I urge my colleagues’ support. completion. total prohibition of detainee transfers Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam So I am thankful that we were able to this country with the passage of Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the very to hammer out an agreement in con- their Defense appropriations bill just distinguished ranking member of the ference, for the most part. After all, last week. Both bodies have spoken by Homeland Security authorization com- the safety and security of our Nation’s huge majorities: Keep these detainees mittee in the House, the gentleman citizens should be the number one pri- off sacred American soil. from New York (Mr. KING). ority of the Congress. This urgency is This is a critical issue that I think Mr. KING of New York. Madam underscored by the recent terrorism we must get right, so I am disappointed Speaker, I thank the distinguished cases being investigated in Colorado, that the conferees did not follow the ranking member for yielding, and at New York, Texas, Illinois and North convincing and bipartisan votes that the outset I want to commend Ranking Carolina, as well as the persistent acts both Chambers have taken over the Member ROGERS and Chairman PRICE of terrorism and violence by radical ex- past few weeks and deny these terror- for the outstanding job they have done tremists overseas. ists access to the United States. on this bill. I certainly intend to vote What this terrorist activity tells me Now, having said all that, and in for it. I will vote for it. I must say, is that real security demands per- spite of my opposition to the section however, there are three specific prob- sistent commitment. Eight years after on the Gitmo detainees, I believe the lems, three areas where I do have ques- 9/11 and 6 years after the Department base of this conference agreement will tions. was created, we must remain vigilant go indeed a long way towards the pro- Number one is on the Secure the Cit- in addressing every threat and every tection of our great country. ies program, which is essential to pro- vulnerability. I am pleased to see the I once again thank Chairman PRICE tect New York City from radiation, conference report is willing to honor for his consideration of our concerns dirty bomb attacks. This House by an that commitment by properly and all of his good work throughout overwhelming margin approved an resourcing our homeland security the year on this very important bill. amendment by Congresswoman CLARKE needs. I reserve my time. While I can’t say that I agree with Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam and me which would have put $40 mil- everything in the conference report, I Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to our val- lion in the bill for that. Instead, in con- think it represents a fairly reasonable ued colleague from New York (Mrs. ference that was reduced to $20 million. This is a shortfall which I believe can compromise on most of our homeland LOWEY), a member of the sub- security priorities. However, there is a committee. have damaging impact. notable provision that I must respect- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Secondly, on the issue of Guanta- fully take issue with that the chairman support of the conference report, and I namo, I concur in everything that has referred to. want to thank our chairman, Chairman Ranking Member ROGERS has said. To Section 552 of this conference report PRICE, for his strong leadership on this me, it is wrong to bring terrorists, permits the terrorists detained at bill. enemy battlefield combatants, to our Guantanamo Bay to be brought to the Assistance for our first responders is shores for any purpose, even to stand U.S. for purposes of prosecution. Since one of the most effective tools to pro- trial, especially to stand trial, because the President announced the decision tect our homeland, as evidenced by the I believe they should be tried in mili- to close Guantanamo some 9 months Federal Government and the New York tary tribunals. ago, we have seen nothing, Madam Police Department’s discovery of the Again, I bring up the issue of New Speaker, no plan, in spite of the re- plot to bomb the city’s subways last York City, where I am certain a num- quests of this Congress, this sub- month. The bill provides $4.17 billion to ber of these will be brought. Those who committee, this committee, no plan, invest in that partnership, including were involved in the 9/11 attacks will no idea of how to dispose of the detain- the Urban Area Security Initiative, the be brought to the Southern District of ees remaining there, and no legal ra- only grant program for high-risk cities. New York. To me, this is a timebomb

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We voted not put money back in, but the level was and a valued member of our sub- to bring these prisoners from Guanta- still lower than it was last year. This, committee, the gentleman from Texas namo to be incarcerated in U.S. jails. I believe, is going to impact negatively (Mr. CULBERSON). The security question is one thing, on fire departments throughout our Mr. CULBERSON. I want to thank but the one that really concerns me is country. Chairman PRICE. the fact that this bill gives explicit au- Having said that, Madam Speaker, The members of our subcommittee thorization. For the first time in this is a fine bill. I look forward to sup- have a good personal working relation- American history, we will, if we pass porting it. I thank the committee for ship. One of the things I enjoy most this legislation as it is, be authorizing the way they approached it in a bipar- about this wonderful committee on ap- what we now know is going to be the propriations is that there are no real tisan way. As Congresswoman LOWEY policy of this President for U.S. sol- said, our Nation is under threat. There partisan differences between us. We al- diers, for the first time in history, to are threats every day. They have tar- ways work together for the good of the be police officers. Our soldiers in the geted various cities throughout our country. We have always worked to- field, in addition to trying to protect gether without regard to our party country. This bill goes a long way to- themselves and their friends, are going label. And this subcommittee, in par- wards resolving that. to have—— ticular, is one that has worked well to- But, again, on the issues of Secure The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gether to protect the country from a the Cities, Guantanamo and the fire- time of the gentleman has expired. very severe terrorist threat that we fighter grants, I do have real issues, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. I yield the know we all face since 9/11. gentleman another 1 minute. real concerns. Having said that, I sup- I want to thank the chairman and Mr. CULBERSON. Never before in port the bill. our ranking member for the support our history have American soldiers had Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam that this committee has given to our to worry about protecting the chain of Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to another Border Patrol; for Immigration and evidence. Never before in history have fine member of our subcommittee, the Customs Enforcement funding; for Op- American soldiers had to worry about gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. ROTH- eration Stone Garden, a very successful whether or not they were reading the MAN). program that allows cooperation be- Miranda rights to enemy soldiers cap- Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. I tween local law enforcement agencies tured on foreign battlefields. Now, this thank the chairman. on the border and our border patrol. Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- That program has been a great success. bill makes that explicit. In fact, Chair- port of the conference agreement on My good friends CIRO RODRIGUEZ and man OBEY’s fact sheet that he has the 2010 Department of Homeland Secu- HENRY CUELLAR, we’ve worked together issued on his Web site says this bill rity appropriations bill. I want to very successfully in Texas in imple- prohibits the transfer of Guantanamo thank our distinguished chairman, menting Stone Garden, as well as a detainees except for legal proceedings. Chairman PRICE, and our distinguished program called Operation Streamline Now, anyone standing in a U.S. court ranking member, Mr. ROGERS, for their that the country needs to know is in front of a U.S. judge is given all the outstanding leadership on this bill, and working very well. If you cross the protections of the U.S. Constitution. my colleagues on the subcommittee for Texas border between Lake Amistad Now, that is what concerns me more their outstanding work. and Zapata County, you will be ar- than anything else is that we are ex- First, I would like to remind my col- rested, you will be prosecuted, you will plicitly changing—this is a monu- leagues that I come from one of the be deported. And as a result, the crime mental change in American policy. We most densely populated regions in the rate has dropped by over 70 percent in cannot and should not burden our sol- most densely populated State in the Del Rio. We’ve seen a 60 percent drop in diers in the field with having to worry United States, northern New Jersey. the crime rate in the Laredo sector. about the U.S. constitutional rights of This area contains many high-risk ter- The local community, which is 96 per- enemy soldiers. rorist targets. So I understand, as do cent Hispanic, loves this program. Do you think Sergeant York read Mi- my constituents, how vitally impor- What mom or dad wouldn’t like their randa warnings or was worried about tant this funding is to our region’s and streets safer? As a result of simply the constitutional rights of the Ger- our Nation’s security. using existing law and a little addi- mans that he captured during World The bill provides, for example, our tional resources and using the good War I? Do you think that the brave first responders with excellent re- judgment, the good sense and the good men who landed on Omaha Beach were sources for the training, equipment and hearts of uniformed law enforcement worried about the constitutional rights personnel we need to keep our commu- officers on the border, we have secured of the Nazis at Omaha Beach or Nor- nities safe. the border in Texas, and with the help mandy? I mean, this is an extremely important point that we have to raise, b 1215 of the chairman and the committee members, we’re working to expand that and we need to make sure that all the It includes $60 million for emergency up and down the border. Members of the House are aware of it. operations centers, $810 million for There are many great, good things The SPEAKER pro tempore. The local fire departments, and $950 million about this bill, but one very serious time of the gentleman has again ex- to protect high-risk urban areas from concern that I have that Mr. ROGERS pired. terrorist attacks. It provides $300 mil- has already expressed is that this bill Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. I yield the lion for port security grants to stop the puts into law a policy that has never, gentleman another 1 minute. flow of illegal drugs from coming into in the history of this country, been fol- Mr. CULBERSON. In fact, during the this country. It also increases re- lowed, and that is that as soon as the subcommittee hearing, during the con- sources for our Customs and Border President issues a plan to Congress for ference committee meeting, my good Protection by over $10 billion to com- the disposition of the prisoners in friend, the chairman, Mr. PRICE, made bat drugs and weapons smuggling. Guantanamo, 45 days after the Presi- it clear that this is the policy of the In closing, Madam Speaker, this bill, dent submits that plan, this bill explic- majority that’s going to bring these— the Fiscal Year 2010 Department of itly authorizes the prosecution of you’ll want to bring these enemy sol- Homeland Security Appropriations enemy soldiers in U.S. courts. Now, diers to the United States to be pros- bill, honors the commitment we made that’s unprecedented. ecuted in U.S. courts. to provide our first responders with the And my good friend Mr. That means that these enemy sol- best training and equipment available RUPPERSBERGER, whom I’ve worked diers will be clothed in the protection

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That is not what our men a motion to recommit that addresses streets of Los Angeles or New York, and women are required to do. So let’s the issue of detainees at Guantanamo and make sure that the chain of evi- get the facts straight. Let’s get the Bay, Cuba. This motion to recommit is dence is protected, that all their rights politics off the table, and let’s talk very much designed to implement that are protected, and that we have to about this Homeland Security bill, how which was the motion to instruct that prove beyond a reasonable doubt that it affects and protects our country, our so successfully passed the other day. It these enemy soldiers committed what- families, and that is very important passed the House by a vote of 258–163, ever it is crime that they’re going to be and relevant. and I presume that the vote will reflect prosecuted for. Now, the Coast Guard. The Coast that pattern when we go to the motion Let me remind the Congress that in Guard of the United States of America, to recommit. But first let me thank 1942 a number of German terrorists since 1790, has been a critical part of the gentleman for the time. landed on the beaches of Long Beach our Nation’s defenses. They handle ev- Mr. Chairman, in many ways, this and in Florida. In June of 1942, they erything from water rescues, as an ex- conference report represents both the were prosecuted in military tribunals— ample, in the Baltimore harbor, which best and the worst of this Chamber’s the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that’s I represent, to drug interdictions off storied history. On the one hand, this the proper way to handle enemy sol- our Nation’s coast. Since 9/11, the conference report typifies the type of diers captured on a foreign battle- Coast Guard has been asked to do even work that can result from strong bipar- field—and they were executed by the more. They have stepped up to the tisanship. We are most certainly at our end of August 1942. plate and kept watch on our Nation’s best when our very capable Members It is unacceptable to put this burden waterways to keep our country safe. work together in the professional man- on U.S. soldiers. It’s a monumental and I support the $8.8 billion for the ner that we’ve seen with Chairman unacceptable change in American pol- Coast Guard included in this legisla- PRICE and Ranking Member ROGERS. icy. We cannot let enemy soldiers law- tion. This is more than $275 million So I congratulate the two of them for yer up at taxpayer expense. above the 2009 level. I am proud to rep- producing what is essentially a very Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam resent the Coast Guard Yard at Curtis well-balanced piece of legislation that Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to another Bay in Congress in my district. The will undoubtedly improve the safety valued subcommittee colleague, Mr. yard is in my district near the Port of and security of this great Nation. However, this conference report also RUPPERSBERGER of Maryland. Baltimore. The men and women of the (Mr. RUPPERSBERGER asked and yard do an excellent job maintaining represents some of the worst in terms was given permission to revise and ex- and repairing the entire Coast Guard of partisan maneuvering. The language tend his remarks.) fleet. contained in section 552 pertaining to Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Now I want to get to the issue of Guantanamo Bay detainees is a result Speaker, I stand in strong support of cyber. The second thing, and one of the of a last-minute mystery insert by the the Homeland Security Appropriations most important issues that we’re deal- majority of language that was not in Conference Report for FY 2010. The se- ing with as far as national security, is either the House or the Senate bill. curity of our Nation is clearly our top cyberattacks. I would support $283 mil- b 1230 lion to address the growing threats to priority. And this bill dedicates more With this language, Chairman OBEY money for homeland security when our Nation’s networks. Our Nation’s networks control much of what we do and the Democratic leadership are try- compared to 2009 levels. every day. They power our computers ing to establish Congress’ de facto posi- Homeland security is not a Demo- tion on Gitmo detainees. And that po- cratic or Republican issue. It is USA and our cell phones. They power the electrical grid that allows us to turn sition, in my view, is regrettably weak first—our community, our families, as well as flawed. To permit enemy and our country. I want to thank the lights on and the classified military and intelligence networks that combatants to come to the United Chairman PRICE and Ranking Member keep our country safe. It’s all too easy States for the purpose of prosecution is ROGERS, as well as our friends in the to use basic Internet hacking tech- a misguided and is potentially a very Senate, for their bipartisan and bi- niques to wreak havoc on our Nation’s dangerous decision. Terrorists should cameral efforts in crafting this con- information infrastructure. Imagine if not be treated like common criminals ference report. And I’d like to speak the Bank of America was suddenly in the Federal court. These detainees about two key issues, two key compo- cyberattacked. are enemies of the State, and should be nents in this bill: the Coast Guard and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The treated as such by being held and cybersecurity. But before I do that, I time of the gentleman has expired. brought to justice right where they have to respond to my friend JOHN Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. I yield are: in a very well-established judicial CULBERSON’S comments. I disagree the gentleman an additional 30 sec- facility at Guantanamo. with his comments. onds. Both the House and the Senate have Number 1, as far as prisoners are con- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Fifty-nine cast clear, bipartisan votes over the cerned, if, in fact, there are prisoners million customers in 150 countries last 2 weeks that made it very clear that are so dangerous that would hurt would suddenly be unable to access where Members and the American peo- our country, I would much rather have their accounts, their debit cards or ple are on this issue. They do not want us control those prisoners. If we need their money, credit cards. It would these terrorists brought to the United to bring them to the United States of cripple the economy. Think of what an States for any reason. It is regrettable America to try them, I have more con- attack would do to our electrical grid that the Democrat leadership’s flawed fidence in our court system and our system, our security, our national se- position on Guantanamo Bay detainees prison system than some of the coun- curity. casts a shadow over what is otherwise tries they go back to where they could This threat is real. We must shore up a bipartisan, well-crafted conference escape and come back and do harm to our defenses. We must ensure that the report that will provide key resources our citizens. That’s step one. Federal Government, the private sec- for our security. The second thing I disagree with my tor, and our citizens beef up our cyber- I appreciate the very, very good work friend about is the issue about Miranda security efforts. This funding for cyber- of Chairman PRICE and Ranking Mem- rights in theater. Now, those of us who security will be a step in the right di- ber ROGERS on this measure, but take have been to Iraq and Afghanistan rection. considerable exception to Democrat know that that is not the case. It start- Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. I yield leadership’s insertion on Guantanamo ed when a friend of mine—I am on the such time as he may consume to the Bay detainees.

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I appre- Speaker, may I inquire as to how much Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to a hard- ciate the opportunity to address the time is available on both sides. working member of our subcommittee, House on the DHS appropriations bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- the gentleman from California (Mr. I want to just first say at the outset, tleman from North Carolina has 101⁄2 CALVERT). I am really surprised to hear, kind of minutes remaining; the gentleman Mr. CALVERT. I want to thank the shocked to hear, that they are taking from Kentucky has 131⁄2 minutes re- gentleman from Kentucky for his hard an appropriations bill and trying to maining. work and the diligence that went forth make it into something that it isn’t. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam in putting this bill together. However, We stand here year after year passing Speaker, I would like to yield 2 min- Madam Speaker, today I cannot vote these appropriation bills, pointing out utes at this point to the distinguished for this bill unless the motion to re- that you cannot legislate on an appro- chairman of the authorizing committee commit passes because of my concern priations bill, you cannot make legal with whom we work very closely, Mr. about what is going to happen with policy; it is about spending the money THOMPSON of Mississippi. these prisoners at Guantanamo. and the ways to spend that money, not Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. So I would suggest to all the Mem- on inventing new law. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. bers this is a very serious concern to This bill does not deal with how you Madam Speaker, I appreciate the op- our country. It’s a very serious concern treat prisoners in Guantanamo Bay. portunity to speak in support of the to this fight on terrorism throughout We ought to get over it and know that conference report on H.R. 2892, the De- the world. And I believe that we should it doesn’t do that. What this bill does partment of Homeland Security Appro- show our unity and vote for the motion do, though, is address a lot of other priations Act. to recommit. And if that motion to re- The funding provided in this package issues, one of which is very important commit passes, then I will be happy to would help ensure the Department of to this country. They’re talking about vote for this bill, which I think for the Homeland Security, under the leader- how to keep those prisoners out of our most part is a good bill with that ex- ship of Secretary Janet Napolitano, jails and out of our prisons. Frankly, ception. will have the resources it needs to exe- there are some States that would love Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam cute all its missions. to have the revenue; they know that Speaker, I yield myself the balance of DHS has a lot to do, from deterring, their court system can handle it. But the time. detecting and responding to terrorism In closing, I regret that this bipar- that’s not the emphasis of this bill be- to rescuing wayward boaters, to pre-po- tisan and well-balanced conference re- cause what we really are trying to ad- sitioning disaster resources. H.R. 2892 port contains permission to bring dress is the biggest industry of all in gives DHS the $42.7 billion it needs to Guantanamo Bay detainees onto Amer- this country, which is tourism. fulfill its mission. ican soil. Tourism relies on a lot of people from With respect to border security, the At the conclusion of today’s general a lot of countries coming into this bill makes significant new investments debate, I intend to offer a motion to re- country. Just a few weeks ago, the en- to enhance border security along the commit that will give this Chamber tire House voted for a travel initiative southern and northern borders. I am the opportunity to once again voice its bill to allow the United States to go particularly pleased that the bill pro- will to the conferees just as it did 2 out and advertise to get more tourists vides $72.6 million to increase per- weeks ago by way of a clear and con- in here, and there wasn’t one single sonnel and provide new equipment in vincing bipartisan vote. vote against it. So we do want to at- the Southwest Border Counterdrug Ini- I appreciated your overwhelming tract these people to spend money and tiative, which dedicates resources to vote then, and I ask the Members once come to our country. And we need the target the flow of guns and bulk cash again to register your objection to facilities when they come in, the facili- that fuel border violence. bringing these enemy combatants, ties to give them visas when they go This bill also provides $1.5 billion to caught in battle with American sol- down to apply for those visas and cer- support targeted, smarter immigration diers, onto America’s sacred soil. tainly when they enter. enforcement. These funds will expand The conferees ignored our instruc- And one of the great things about critical programs such as Securing the tions of 2 weeks ago, which prohibited this bill is it sets up the Western Trav- Communities, which identifies and re- detainees from being released, trans- el Initiative, which essentially appro- moves the most dangerous and violent ferred, or detained in the United States priates money into 46 of the busiest criminal aliens on our border. for any reason, period. My motion border ports—these could be airports, I support the new resources the legis- today will have the same effect as the harbor ports, the kind of ways in which lation appropriates to transportation language Members voted for then and people come into this country from security, including funds for air cargo has the same effect as what the Senate abroad—to facilitate getting them and surface transportation security. voted for 93–7. through all the security and getting Chemical security is another area of This motion will keep these terror- them through the customs and so on. critical infrastructure that garnered ists off American soil, out of our Fed- That is a very important investment in significant attention in this bill. It eral civilian courts, and in a place that the biggest industry in this country provides $100 million in funding to DHS is far more appropriate, given their with the biggest payoff to our local to support the coordination and man- status as enemy combatants appre- communities. agement of regulating high-risk chem- hended on a battlefield with American So I want to point out some of the ical facilities and brings the size of the soldiers. real positive things in here. This also C–FATS regulatory staff to 250. This motion will correct the flaw in allows for a tracking of all these visi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the conference report’s language and tors through the status indicator tech- time of the gentleman has expired. aligns the will of Congress with that of nology. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. I yield the U.S. Senate as reflected by the There are a lot of good things in this the gentleman an additional 30 sec- strong bipartisan votes on this issue bill. I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the appro- onds, Madam Speaker. over the last 2 weeks in both bodies of priations bill and a vote against any Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. the Congress. motion to recommit. Madam Speaker, in closing, I urge the I would hope Members would join me Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam passage of this important legislation in supporting this motion so that we Speaker, I reserve the balance of my because it makes the necessary invest- can further improve and strengthen time. ment in security and resilience to pro- this critical conference report.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:44 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.034 H15OCPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE October 15, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11407 Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- country repeatedly, and we can do so earlier bipartisan consensus. They re- ance of my time. again. flect not just the wording in our bill Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam Similar provisions, Madam Speaker, but the language in several of the ap- Speaker, I yield myself the remainder were rejected by this body just last propriations bills. of our time. week in a motion to recommit the De- This move today to recommit this Madam Speaker, I rise once again to fense authorization bill, and they bill makes me wonder just how much urge colleagues to support this care- should be rejected today. our colleagues have really meant it fully worked out conference report. Now, we heard a lot of arguments when they have urged us to consider And since no debate is permitted on today about ‘‘Mirandizing’’ prisoners this bill quickly and to act with dis- the motion to recommit, I do wish to and reading them their rights on the patch. We heard this through much of say a few words about the motion and battlefield. That is a red herring, unre- September. strongly urge its rejection. lated to this bill. Legal protections are The Guantanamo provisions that The motion to recommit would derail a matter for the courts; they are a they asked for were included in the $42.8 billion in Homeland Security in- matter for other committees in this bill. We brought the bill with those vestments, investments in critical ef- body. Our conference report does not provisions intact from the conference. forts to protect the American people reach these matters. They’ve been clamoring for weeks to from the threat of terrorist attacks get this bill to the floor, to pass it as b 1245 and natural disasters, and to secure our a free-standing bill. But all of a sudden borders, ports and skies. We have assurances, as a matter of as the conference proceeded, again The motion to recommit would re- fact, from General Petraeus that U.S. they cried, ‘‘Stop.’’ open the compromises made with the military forces are not and will not Now they’re objecting to provisions Senate that allowed us to provide $2.5 Mirandize detainees. The Department that they, themselves, endorsed in the billion in additional resources for our of Justice has said there has been no Appropriations Committee and on the homeland security efforts. policy change nor blanket instruction House floor. They’re objecting to our My colleagues should make no mis- issued for FBI agents to Mirandize de- good faith safeguards on the movement take, this motion to recommit will dis- tainees overseas. There have been spe- of detainees to other countries and to solve our conference and kill the bill. cific cases in which FBI agents have the transparency requirements. Now, that should be reason enough for done this at Bagram and in other situa- They’re simply saying, ‘‘Stop.’’ Once voting against the motion, but let me tions in order to preserve the quality of again, ‘‘Stop.’’ talk about the substance of the motion some evidence, but there has been no Well, we can’t afford to stop, Madam as well, because I do want to make cer- overall policy change. Speaker. We’re already into the fiscal tain that Members understand what In fact, the whole issue of year. We have no reason to stop, and we’re dealing with. Mirandizing terrorists on the field of we cannot afford to stop. We will not The motion to recommit would dis- battle shows a lack of understanding of hold up the $1.5 billion in this con- mantle the agreement that we on the what ‘‘Miranda rights’’ are. Miranda ference report to identify and to re- majority side had with the minority in warnings are given prior to interroga- move illegal aliens who have been con- our full committee, which was passed tion for collecting evidence from a sus- victed of crimes. We will not delay $800 by a large bipartisan vote in the House pect in a crime. They are a protection million to secure our borders. We will as a whole. In listening to our col- against a suspect’s making self-in- not delay $4.2 billion for Homeland Se- leagues debate today, you would hardly criminating statements. They are not a curity grants to ensure our first-re- understand that. But as a matter of part of arrest or detention procedures. sponder community is well-prepared to fact, they readily agreed, eagerly The courts have held that they do not meet all hazards. We will not delay funding for our Coast Guard, for our agreed, in the markup in the Appro- prevent questioning about identity and Secret Service, for disaster assistance, priations Committee that of course that they do not apply in cases where public safety is threatened, such as on or for cybersecurity. there should be an exception for bring- We will, in fact, pass this bill today. the field of battle or at the site of a ing detainees to this country for pros- We’ve worked with our colleagues. terrorist attack. We don’t interrogate ecution if that was determined to be We’ve debated the priorities. We’ve op- on the field of battle. It’s a red herring. the best way of dealing with their case. erated in good faith. We’ve accommo- By the way, we’re also not reaching I think it’s fair to say that no matter dated interests by Members throughout the question of the future of military what President was in the White this body. Now it is time to get on with House, he or she would insist on this tribunals, but the ranking member’s it, to get past the political games, to flexibility, and we should insist on it motion to recommit would very defi- get past the ‘‘gotcha’’ amendments and for them. nitely shut off access to U.S. courts. motions, and to fund Homeland Secu- This motion to recommit would guar- We need to ask ourselves whether that rity. This body has a responsibility to antee, I’m afraid, no progress in resolv- is something we want to do in cases legislate. Let’s get the job done. ing the status of detainees for a year. where that may be the most appro- I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on It goes against the basic American priate venue for prosecution. this motion to recommit and to vote principles of due process and access to My colleague seems to think that enthusiastically for this conference re- a fair trial. It goes against America’s three convictions by military tribunals port. basic interests as well, the interest in in the entire period of their existence Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, I closing down Guantanamo—and that, I is an impressive record. One of those plan to support the conference to H.R. 2892; remind colleagues, is an objective ar- was by a guilty plea. It’s not an im- however, I have serious concerns about some ticulated by President Bush as well as pressive record. By contrast, a recent of the language in the conference report. by President Obama—our interest in analysis of the 119 terrorism cases in- Specifically, the conference report directs closing down Guantanamo and in volving 289 defendants tried over the the Secretary of Homeland Security to bringing related cases to an orderly last 20 years in U.S. courts shows a 91 ‘‘prioritize the identification and removal of conclusion. percent conviction rate for the cases aliens convicted of a crime by the severity of The motion to recommit unreason- that had been resolved as of June 2. that crime.’’ ably and unwisely exalts these de- Is that an option that we simply If an individual is in this country illegally, tained individuals above the most sav- summarily want to close off? they should be deported. We shouldn’t wait for age prisoners in the U.S., saying we I’ve already indicated, Madam them to commit a crime before we remove just can’t handle them, we just can’t Speaker—and I won’t repeat—the lay- them from the country. handle these dangerous people in our ered protections that our bill contains Unfortunately, across the United States, ille- court system. This, I would say, with respect to the movement of de- gal immigrant criminals are being released emboldens the terrorists, perhaps even tainees, the transparency it requires onto the streets and into our neighborhoods helps their recruiting efforts. We have and the accountability it enforces. This every day instead of being deported. In 2006, tried, convicted, and punished people bill contains multiple protections, and the DHS Inspector General found that most of who are the worst of the worst in this I stress again that they’re based on an the foreign-born criminal aliens in state and

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:44 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.038 H15OCPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE H11408 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2009 local jails ‘‘are being released into the U.S. at enough to prevent prisoners from being trans- percent cost-sharing requirement. Officials at the conclusion of their respective sentences ferred to or detained on U.S. soil. I maintain the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach due to the lack of [DHS] resources.’’ that the President must provide a disposition have repeatedly told me just how burdensome In January 2007, 22-year-old Nashville, Ten- plan which includes a risk assessment for the requirement is. It creates a disincentive for nessee, resident Joycelyn Gardiner was killed each of the detainees and the danger they ports to apply for grants, without which fund by illegal immigrant Victor Benitez who was pose to the American people as well as to the vital efforts to mitigate threats cannot be fund- driving drunk, ran a red light and hit Gardiner. national security of the United States. The reed. Ms. Gardiner was a track star at Tennessee quirement to have the administration report to Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, I rise in sup- State University and planned to go to law Congress on these matters is similar to that of port of this bill. school after graduation. Benitez had prior con- my bill, H.R. 1069, which I introduced on Feb- The Department of Homeland Security Ap- victions for car burglary, public intoxication, ruary 13 in response to the administration’s propriations Act for 2010 continues to fund a and resisting arrest. January announcement that it would close the series of important public safety and disaster Are burglary, public intoxication, and resist- detention facility in Guantanamo Bay. preparedness initiatives. To help us better pro- ing arrest convictions considered severe In closing, I would like to reiterate my sup- tect our borders, the bill provides $3.587 bil- enough to warrant deportation under this con- port for the conference report but with strong lion, $86 million above 2009, to fully support ference report? Had Benitez been detected by reservations about the majority’s actions that 20,163 Border Patrol agents—which has ex- immigration authorities before committing even has severely restricted amendments and has panded by 6,000 since 2006. The bill also pro- his first few crimes, wouldn’t it have been bet- shut down a once open appropriations proc- vides $373.7 million, $73.7 million above ter to deport him based solely on his immigra- ess. 2009, for the US–VISIT program. US–VISIT tion violations then? Ms. HARMAN. Madam Speaker, eight years uses biometrics to track the entry of visitors to American taxpayers deserve to be pro- after 9/11, there remains a very real, very seri- the United States. The bill directs that a total tected. They deserve to have those of us in ous threat of another attack on U.S. soil. The of $50 million be used to implement a biomet- Congress do everything possible to prevent recent series of arrests—in Dallas, Chicago, ric air exit capability so that we can determine them from becoming victims. And they de- Denver and New York City—underscores the if individuals have overstayed their visas. Ensuring that 100 percent of air cargo is serve to have the laws of the United States need for continued resolve. The safety of the screened for explosives is essential to our ef- followed by the enforcement wing of our gov- American people relies upon multiple layers of forts to thwart future terrorist attacks. To that ernment. security—from intelligence to local police to end, the bill provides $122.8 million, including This misguided prioritization is not the only the technologies that help us identify potential $3.5 million above the budget request for 50 concern I have with the conference report to threats. Our duty as lawmakers is to ensure additional inspectors to ensure compliance H.R. 2892. that all of these pieces are properly in place with the 100 percent screening mandate set The Senate bill provisions that made E- and constantly reevaluated. for August 2010 in the 9/11 Act. Regarding rail Verify permanent allowed employers to use it A New York Times report this week high- security, the bill builds on my previous work by to check the work eligibility of current employ- lighted a gaping hole in one of these layers— providing $300 million to protect critical transit ees, required over 700 miles of pedestrian we still have no system in place to verify infrastructure, including freight rail, Amtrak and fencing along the southwest border and pre- whether foreign visitors have left this country. ferry systems in high-threat areas. I remain vented funding from being used to rescind the Congress and DHS have known about this very concerned that Amtrak in particular has ‘‘no-match’’ rule should have been retained in hole. In March, Secretary Napolitano joined been extremely slow to make the kind of secu- the conference report. me for a tour of one of the nation’s top airport rity upgrades that are necessary to make the And some of the reports required by the terror targets: Los Angeles International Air- system less vulnerable to the kinds of attacks conference report could be attempts to slow port, part of which is in my Congressional Dis- that killed so many in Madrid, London, and implementation of REAL ID and the deporta- trict. We walked through customs to observe Mubai over the last 5 years, and I will continue tion of illegal immigrants. Yet another report the collection of foreign visitors’ fingerprints to press Amtrak officials to quickly implement should have required a validation of the suc- upon entry and I pointed out the absence of security improvements for the system. cess of use of Alternatives to Detention prior an exit program. Secretary Napolitano com- I am also pleased that some key needs in to nationwide use of such alternatives. mitted her Department to addressing this issue my district are being met in this bill. The So I am troubled by several provisions of in a timely fashion. Township of Old Bridge will receive $500,000 the bill. However I appreciate the inclusion of Work is already underway. DHS just com- to upgrade its emergency communications the 3-year extensions of the E-Verify, religious pleted a pilot project to test exit systems and system, and the City of Trenton will receive worker visa, EB–5 Investor Visa Regional will soon release a report on their findings. $300,000 to help protect its water filtration Center and Conrad J–1 Physicians’ Waiver This bill provides $50 million to put an air exit plant from periodic Delaware River floods. programs. These are good immigration pro- system in place. It is imperative that DHS do Even as we take measures to protect our grams that should be extended. so. country and communities from potential ter- Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I would By collecting fingerprints when foreign pas- rorist attacks, it’s important to remember that like to thank Chairman PRICE and Ranking sengers exit, we can match them with those the most common calamities that strike our Member ROGERS, and their staff, for crafting a collected upon entry and cross-check them towns come from nature and other sources. very thoughtful Fiscal Year 2010 Homeland with a range of databases—from the State De- We must ensure that our communities are pre- Security Appropriations bill. I especially appre- partment to the FBI. This isn’t just data for the pared to meet the full range of threats they ciate the recognition of the Air and Marine Op- sake of data. It builds situational awareness may face. erations Center, also known as AMOC, which and makes it easier for terrorism investigators I am disappointed that this bill allows the is located in my congressional district. AMOC to connect the ‘‘dots.’’ This kind of capability is Secretary of Defense to withhold indefinitely has become the foremost aviation-oriented law a vital tool in the ongoing struggle to prevent from public release photographs of potential enforcement operations and coordination cen- the next attack on American soil. detainee abuse by U.S. government per- ter in the U.S. It plays an integral role in pro- It’s true that our intelligence and law en- sonnel. The assumption underlying this provi- tecting us from attack and from human, drug forcement agencies successfully thwarted re- sion is that the release of the photographs and gun smuggling across our borders. cent plots, but that’s no guarantee that they’ll would lead to increased violence against U.S. However, I was disappointed that the exten- detect the next plot. A biometric system will government personnel (civilian and military) sion of E-Verify was reduced from the Senate provide them with better information that can overseas in the Middle East and southwest language which would have provided for a more quickly identify potential threats. Four of Asia. I would respectfully submit that our re- permanent reauthorization of E-Verify. The the 9/11 hijackers overstayed their visas. It is peated mistargeting of civilians in Afghanistan House overwhelmingly passed a 5-year reau- exactly this type of thing that exit data will help and Pakistan, along with our continuing and thorization last year and I think the American us detect. expanding military presence in Afghanistan, people would support a permanent reauthor- I would also like to thank the Conferees for provide our enemies with far better recruiting ization of E-Verify. including a 1-year waiver of the port security tools than the photographs in question might I would also like to commend Ranking Mem- grant matching requirement. Since 2006, the ever provide. ber ROGERS for his work on language per- SAFE Port Act has provided hundreds of mil- I regret that the conferees did not direct the taining to the closing of Guantanamo Bay. lions of dollars to secure U.S. ports. But tough Attorney General to review the photos to de- While the bill prohibits the release of detain- financial times—and a decline in shipping— termine if any do in fact show evidence of vio- ees into the U.S., the report does not go far have made it difficult for ports to meet the 25 lations of either domestic or international law

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:35 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.013 H15OCPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE October 15, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11409 with respect to the treatment of detainees. bill H.R. 2892 to the committee of conference Sullivan Tiberi Wilson (SC) Using one law to shield from disclosure infor- with instructions to the managers on the Taylor Turner Wittman part of the House to not agree to any lan- Teague Upton Wolf mation that might be prosecutable under an- Terry Walden Young (AK) guage allowing a detainee held at Guanta- Thompson (PA) Wamp other law undermines the very foundation of namo Bay, Cuba to be brought to the United Young (FL) our legal system and sends a clear signal to Thornberry Westmoreland States for prosecution or incarceration. Tiahrt Whitfield the world that we will cast aside our obliga- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without tions under international law if it is politically NAYS—224 expedient for us to do so. The best way we objection, the previous question is ordered on the motion to recommit. Abercrombie Gutierrez Ortiz can protect our soldiers and civilians working Ackerman Halvorson Pallone overseas is to show that we will not tolerate There was no objection. Andrews Hare Pascrell the abuse of other human beings in our cus- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Arcuri Harman Pastor (AZ) question is on the motion to recommit. Baca Hastings (FL) Paul tody and that we will not hide our complicity in Baird Heinrich Payne such acts behind politically expedient legal The question was taken; and the Baldwin Higgins Perlmutter contortionisms. Speaker pro tempore announced that Bean Hill Perriello the noes appeared to have it. Becerra Himes Peterson Despite this serious flaw in the bill, I will Berkley Hinchey Pingree (ME) support it and urge my colleagues to do like- Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Berman Hinojosa Polis (CO) wise. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Berry Hirono Pomeroy Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I stand and nays. Bishop (GA) Holt Price (NC) Bishop (NY) Honda The yeas and nays were ordered. Quigley in support of H.R. 2892, the Homeland Secu- Blumenauer Hoyer Rahall rity Appropriations Act of 2010. This con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Boccieri Inslee Rangel ference report represents Congress’ commit- ant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, Boswell Israel Reyes ment to partnering with State and local au- this 15-minute vote on the motion to Boucher Jackson (IL) Richardson Brady (PA) Jackson-Lee Rodriguez thorities to meet the homeland security chal- recommit will be followed by 5-minute Braley (IA) (TX) Ross lenges of the nation. votes on adoption of the conference re- Brown, Corrine Johnson (GA) Rothman (NJ) State and local emergency managers and port; and motion to suspend the rules Butterfield Johnson, E. B. Roybal-Allard Capps Kagen first responders are the country’s front line de- on H.R. 2423. Ruppersberger Capuano Kanjorski Rush fense in times of crisis. Whenever ordinary The vote was taken by electronic de- Cardoza Kaptur Salazar Americans find themselves in harm’s way, vice, and there were—yeas 193, nays Carnahan Kennedy Sa´ nchez, Linda Carson (IN) Kildee T. State and local authorities are often first on 224, not voting 15, as follows: Castor (FL) Kilpatrick (MI) the scene. Not only does the bill provide al- Sanchez, Loretta [Roll No. 783] Chandler Kilroy Sarbanes most $4 billion for grants to assist State and Chu Kind YEAS—193 Schakowsky local governments with emergency planning Clarke Kissell Schauer Clay Klein (FL) Aderholt Flake Marchant Schiff and equipment, the bill provides an additional Cleaver Kosmas Adler (NJ) Fleming McCarthy (CA) Schrader Clyburn Kucinich $3.9 billion in grants for high-risk urban areas Akin Forbes McCaul Schwartz Cohen Langevin like the National Capital region for mass tran- Alexander Fortenberry McClintock Scott (GA) Connolly (VA) Larsen (WA) Altmire Foster McCotter Scott (VA) sit security, and fire and rescue programs. Conyers Larson (CT) Austria Foxx McHenry Serrano This conference report recognizes State and Cooper Lee (CA) Bachmann Franks (AZ) McIntyre Sestak Costa Levin local governments as full and equal partners Bachus Frelinghuysen McKeon Sherman Costello Lewis (GA) in the effort to protect American citizens by Barrett (SC) Gallegly McMahon Shuler Courtney Lipinski Barrow Garrett (NJ) McMorris Sires helping ensure that they have the tools they Bartlett Gerlach Crowley Loebsack Rodgers Skelton need to get the job done. Barton (TX) Gingrey (GA) McNerney Cuellar Lofgren, Zoe Slaughter Biggert Gohmert Mica Cummings Lowey The bill also provides important support for Smith (WA) Bilbray Goodlatte Miller (FL) Dahlkemper Luja´ n key elements of the domestic and international Snyder Bilirakis Granger Miller (MI) Davis (CA) Lynch Speier transportation, maritime and cyber security de- Bishop (UT) Graves Miller, Gary Davis (IL) Maffei Spratt fenses of the country. The bill contains funding Blackburn Griffith Mitchell Davis (TN) Maloney Stark Boehner Guthrie Moran (KS) DeFazio Markey (CO) to update and maintain airport baggage han- Stupak Bonner Hall (NY) Murphy, Tim DeGette Markey (MA) dling and electronic cargo inspection systems Sutton Bono Mack Harper Myrick Delahunt Marshall Tanner in the Nation’s air and sea ports; the bill helps Boozman Hastings (WA) Neugebauer DeLauro Massa Thompson (CA) protect Americans and American ships abroad Boren Heller Nunes Dicks Matheson Thompson (MS) with funding for U.S. Coast Guard operations; Boustany Hensarling Olson Dingell Matsui Brady (TX) Herger Paulsen Doggett McCarthy (NY) Tierney and the bill includes $397 million in funding for Bright Herseth Sandlin Pence Doyle McDermott Titus cyber security efforts to protect the nation’s Broun (GA) Hodes Peters Driehaus McGovern Tonko Brown (SC) Hoekstra Petri Edwards (MD) Meek (FL) Towns cyber infrastructure against unauthorized ac- Tsongas cess. Brown-Waite, Holden Pitts Edwards (TX) Meeks (NY) Ginny Hunter Platts Ellison Michaud Van Hollen Americans turn to first responders and Buchanan Inglis Poe (TX) Ellsworth Miller (NC) Vela´ zquez emergency managers for help in a crisis. This Burgess Issa Posey Engel Miller, George Visclosky bill helps ensure that the resources are there Burton (IN) Jenkins Price (GA) Eshoo Moore (KS) Walz Buyer Johnson (IL) Putnam Etheridge Moore (WI) Wasserman when they are needed. I encourage my col- Calvert Johnson, Sam Rehberg Farr Moran (VA) Schultz leagues to join me in support of the 2010 Camp Jones Reichert Fattah Murphy (CT) Waters Homeland Security Appropriations Act. Campbell Jordan (OH) Roe (TN) Filner Murphy (NY) Watson The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Cantor King (IA) Rogers (AL) Frank (MA) Murphy, Patrick Watt Capito King (NY) Rogers (KY) Fudge Murtha Waxman tleman’s time has expired. Cassidy Kingston Rogers (MI) Giffords Nadler (NY) Weiner Pursuant to House Resolution 829, Castle Kirk Rohrabacher Gonzalez Napolitano Welch the previous question is ordered on the Chaffetz Kirkpatrick (AZ) Rooney Gordon (TN) Neal (MA) Wexler conference report. Childers Kline (MN) Ros-Lehtinen Grayson Nye Wilson (OH) Coble Kratovil Roskam Green, Al Oberstar Woolsey MOTION TO RECOMMIT Coffman (CO) Lamborn Royce Green, Gene Obey Wu Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Cole Lance Ryan (WI) Grijalva Olver Yarmuth Speaker, I have a motion at the desk. Conaway Latham Schmidt Crenshaw LaTourette Sensenbrenner NOT VOTING—15 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the Culberson Latta Sessions gentleman opposed to the bill? Blunt Emerson Mollohan Davis (AL) Lee (NY) Shadegg Boyd Hall (TX) Radanovich Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. I am in its Davis (KY) Lewis (CA) Shea-Porter Cao McCollum Ryan (OH) current form. Deal (GA) Linder Shimkus Carney Melancon Scalise Dent LoBiondo Shuster Carter Minnick Schock The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Diaz-Balart, L. Lucas Simpson Clerk will report the motion to recom- Diaz-Balart, M. Luetkemeyer Smith (NE) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE mit. Donnelly (IN) Lummis Smith (NJ) The Clerk read as follows: Dreier Lungren, Daniel Smith (TX) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Duncan E. Souder Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky moves to recom- Ehlers Mack Space the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- mit the conference report accompanying the Fallin Manzullo Stearns ing in this vote.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:35 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.023 H15OCPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE H11410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2009 b 1314 McCarthy (NY) Platts Smith (NJ) The result of the vote was announced McCaul Pomeroy Smith (TX) Messrs. RUSH, GENE GREEN of McCotter Price (NC) Smith (WA) as above recorded. Texas, SCOTT of Georgia, WU, McDermott Quigley Snyder A motion to reconsider was laid on McGovern Rahall Space the table. COURTNEY, HINCHEY, Ms. SUTTON, McIntyre Rangel Speier Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin and Ms. McMahon Reichert Spratt f CLARKE changed their vote from McMorris Reyes Stupak ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Rodgers Richardson Sutton GEORGE P. KAZEN FEDERAL McNerney Rodriguez Tanner Messrs. COFFMAN, TERRY, CAMP, BUILDING AND UNITED STATES Meek (FL) Rogers (AL) Taylor COURTHOUSE WALDEN, ROSKAM and CANTOR Meeks (NY) Rogers (KY) Teague changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Michaud Rogers (MI) Terry The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Miller (MI) Rohrabacher Thompson (CA) finished business is the vote on the mo- ‘‘yea.’’ Miller (NC) Ros-Lehtinen Thompson (MS) So the motion to recommit was re- Miller, Gary Ross Tiberi tion to suspend the rules and pass the jected. Miller, George Rothman (NJ) Tierney bill, H.R. 2423, as amended, on which The result of the vote was announced Minnick Roybal-Allard Titus the yeas and nays were ordered. Mitchell Ruppersberger Tonko as above recorded. Moore (KS) Rush Towns The Clerk read the title of the bill. Stated for: Moore (WI) Ryan (OH) Tsongas The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. MINNICK. Madam Speaker, on rollcall Moran (VA) Salazar Upton question is on the motion offered by Murphy (CT) Sa´ nchez, Linda Van Hollen the gentlewoman from Hawaii (Ms. No. 783, I was caught in traffic returning from Murphy (NY) T. Visclosky a lunch at I and 18th Street, NW. Had I been Murphy, Patrick Sanchez, Loretta Walden HIRONO) that the House suspend the present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Murtha Sarbanes Walz rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2423, as The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Nadler (NY) Schakowsky Wasserman amended. Napolitano Schauer Schultz question is on the conference report. Neal (MA) Schiff Waters This will be a 5-minute vote. Pursuant to clause 10 of rule XX, the Nye Schock Watson The vote was taken by electronic de- yeas and nays are ordered. Oberstar Schrader Watt vice, and there were—yeas 421, nays 0, Obey Schwartz Waxman not voting 11, as follows: This will be a 5-minute vote. Olver Scott (GA) Weiner The vote was taken by electronic de- Ortiz Scott (VA) Welch [Roll No. 785] vice, and there were—yeas 307, nays Pallone Serrano Wexler YEAS—421 114, not voting 11, as follows: Pascrell Sestak Whitfield Pastor (AZ) Shea-Porter Wilson (OH) Abercrombie Carnahan Flake [Roll No. 784] Payne Sherman Wittman Ackerman Carson (IN) Fleming Aderholt Carter Forbes YEAS—307 Perlmutter Shimkus Wolf Perriello Shuler Woolsey Adler (NJ) Cassidy Fortenberry Abercrombie Crowley Himes Peters Sires Wu Akin Castle Foster Ackerman Cuellar Hinchey Peterson Skelton Yarmuth Alexander Castor (FL) Foxx Aderholt Cummings Hinojosa Pingree (ME) Slaughter Young (AK) Altmire Chaffetz Frank (MA) Adler (NJ) Dahlkemper Hirono Pitts Smith (NE) Young (FL) Andrews Chandler Franks (AZ) Alexander Davis (AL) Hodes Arcuri Childers Frelinghuysen Altmire Davis (CA) Holden NAYS—114 Austria Chu Fudge Andrews Davis (IL) Baca Clarke Holt Akin Franks (AZ) Myrick Gallegly Arcuri Davis (TN) Honda Bachmann Clay Garrett (NJ) Bachmann Gingrey (GA) Neugebauer Austria DeFazio Hoyer Bachus Cleaver Gerlach Bachus Gohmert Nunes Baca Baird DeGette Inslee Barrett (SC) Goodlatte Clyburn Giffords Baird Olson Baldwin DeLauro Israel Bartlett Granger Coble Gingrey (GA) Baldwin Paul Barrett (SC) Dent Jackson (IL) Barton (TX) Graves Coffman (CO) Gohmert Barrow Paulsen Barrow Diaz-Balart, L. Jackson-Lee Bishop (UT) Guthrie Cohen Gonzalez Bean Pence Bartlett Diaz-Balart, M. (TX) Blackburn Gutierrez Cole Goodlatte Becerra Petri Barton (TX) Dicks Jenkins Boehner Hensarling Conaway Gordon (TN) Berkley Poe (TX) Bean Dingell Johnson (GA) Bono Mack Herger Connolly (VA) Granger Berman Polis (CO) Becerra Doggett Johnson, E. B. Boozman Hoekstra Conyers Graves Berry Berkley Donnelly (IN) Kagen Brady (TX) Hunter Posey Cooper Grayson Biggert Berman Doyle Kanjorski Broun (GA) Inglis Price (GA) Costa Green, Al Bilbray Berry Driehaus Kaptur Brown (SC) Issa Putnam Costello Green, Gene Bilirakis Biggert Edwards (MD) Kennedy Burgess Johnson (IL) Rehberg Courtney Griffith Bishop (GA) Bilbray Edwards (TX) Kildee Burton (IN) Johnson, Sam Roe (TN) Crenshaw Grijalva Bishop (NY) Bilirakis Ellison Kilpatrick (MI) Buyer Jones Rooney Crowley Guthrie Blumenauer Bishop (GA) Ellsworth Kilroy Calvert Jordan (OH) Roskam Cuellar Gutierrez Boccieri Bishop (NY) Engel Kind Campbell King (IA) Royce Culberson Hall (NY) Bonner Eshoo King (NY) Bishop (UT) Cummings Halvorson Cantor Kingston Ryan (WI) Boren Etheridge Kirk Blackburn Dahlkemper Hare Carter Kline (MN) Schmidt Boswell Blumenauer Farr Kirkpatrick (AZ) Castle Lamborn Davis (AL) Harman Boucher Sensenbrenner Blunt Fattah Kissell Chaffetz Latta Davis (CA) Harper Boustany Sessions Boccieri Filner Klein (FL) Coble Lewis (CA) Davis (IL) Hastings (FL) Brady (PA) Shadegg Boehner Fleming Kosmas Coffman (CO) Linder Davis (KY) Hastings (WA) Braley (IA) Shuster Bonner Forbes Kratovil Cole Lucas Davis (TN) Heinrich Bright Simpson Bono Mack Fortenberry Kucinich Conaway Lummis Deal (GA) Heller Brown, Corrine Souder Boozman Foster Lance Costello Lungren, Daniel DeFazio Hensarling Brown-Waite, Stark Boren Frank (MA) Langevin Crenshaw E. DeGette Herger Ginny Stearns Boswell Frelinghuysen Larsen (WA) Culberson Mack Delahunt Herseth Sandlin Buchanan Boucher Fudge Larson (CT) Davis (KY) Marchant Sullivan DeLauro Higgins Butterfield Boustany Gallegly Latham Deal (GA) McCarthy (CA) Thompson (PA) Dent Hill Camp Brady (PA) Garrett (NJ) LaTourette Delahunt McClintock Thornberry Diaz-Balart, L. Himes Capito Brady (TX) Gerlach Lee (CA) Dreier McHenry Tiahrt Diaz-Balart, M. Hinchey Capps Braley (IA) Giffords Lee (NY) Duncan McKeon Turner Dicks Hinojosa Capuano Bright Gonzalez Levin Ehlers Mica Vela´ zquez Dingell Hirono Cardoza Broun (GA) Gordon (TN) Lewis (GA) Fallin Miller (FL) Wamp Doggett Hodes Carnahan Brown (SC) Grayson Lipinski Flake Moran (KS) Westmoreland Donnelly (IN) Hoekstra Carson (IN) Brown, Corrine Green, Al LoBiondo Foxx Murphy, Tim Wilson (SC) Doyle Holden Cassidy Green, Gene Loebsack Brown-Waite, Dreier Holt Castor (FL) Griffith Lofgren, Zoe NOT VOTING—11 Ginny Driehaus Honda Chandler Grijalva Lowey Buchanan Duncan Hoyer Blunt Emerson Mollohan Childers Hall (NY) Luetkemeyer Burgess Edwards (MD) Hunter Boyd Hall (TX) Chu Halvorson Luja´ n Radanovich Burton (IN) Edwards (TX) Inglis Cao McCollum Clarke Hare Lynch Scalise Butterfield Ehlers Inslee Carney Melancon Clay Harman Maffei Buyer Ellison Israel Cleaver Harper Maloney Calvert Ellsworth Issa Clyburn Hastings (FL) Manzullo b 1321 Camp Engel Jackson (IL) Cohen Hastings (WA) Markey (CO) Campbell Eshoo Jackson-Lee Connolly (VA) Heinrich Markey (MA) Mr. BOOZMAN changed his vote from Cantor Etheridge (TX) Conyers Heller Marshall ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Capito Fallin Jenkins Cooper Herseth Sandlin Massa Capps Farr Johnson (GA) Costa Higgins Matheson So the conference report was agreed Capuano Fattah Johnson (IL) Courtney Hill Matsui to. Cardoza Filner Johnson, E. B.

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ESHOO, HONDA, WOOLSEY, MCNERNEY, Kilroy Murphy (NY) Sestak A motion to reconsider was laid on LOFGREN, NAPOLITANO, and SPEIER, for Kind Murphy, Patrick Shadegg their work on this bill and efforts to King (IA) Murphy, Tim the table. Shea-Porter address the Bay Area waters’ needs. King (NY) Murtha Sherman f Kingston Myrick I also commend Senators FEINSTEIN Shimkus PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Kirk Nadler (NY) Shuler and BOXER for introducing identical Kirkpatrick (AZ) Napolitano Shuster OF H.R. 2442, BAY AREA RE- Kissell Neal (MA) legislation in the Senate and their Simpson GIONAL WATER RECYCLING PRO- Klein (FL) Neugebauer leadership on this issue. Sires Kline (MN) Nunes GRAM EXPANSION ACT OF 2009 Skelton As the elected Representative from Kosmas Nye Slaughter Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, by di- Sacramento, and as a farmer’s daugh- Kratovil Oberstar Kucinich Obey Smith (NE) rection of the Committee on Rules, I ter from the Central Valley, I under- Lamborn Olson Smith (NJ) call up House Resolution 830 and ask stand that water is critical to our Lance Olver Smith (TX) Smith (WA) for its immediate consideration. State’s economy and our way of life. Langevin Ortiz The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- After 3 years of drought, pumping re- Larsen (WA) Pallone Snyder Larson (CT) Pascrell Souder lows: strictions and lost jobs from the valley Latham Pastor (AZ) Space H. RES. 830 to the coast, there is no doubt that im- Speier LaTourette Paul Resolved, That upon the adoption of this proving the capability of water recy- Latta Paulsen Spratt Lee (CA) Payne Stark resolution it shall be in order to consider in cling will help address these problems Lee (NY) Pence Stearns the House the bill (H.R. 2442) to amend the and lessen the burden on the bay-delta Levin Perlmutter Stupak Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater ecosystem. Lewis (CA) Perriello Sullivan Study and Facilities Act to expand the Bay While recycling is not the only way Lewis (GA) Peters Sutton Area Regional Water Recycling Program, to meet the Bay Area and California’s Linder Peterson Tanner and for other purposes. All points of order Lipinski Petri Taylor water requirements, it must be part of against consideration of the bill are waived LoBiondo Pingree (ME) Teague except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of our comprehensive solution. Effective Loebsack Pitts Terry water use will help keep California’s Lofgren, Zoe Platts Thompson (CA) rule XXI. The amendment printed in the re- Lowey Poe (TX) Thompson (MS) port of the Committee on Rules accom- agricultural water economy strong and Lucas Polis (CO) Thompson (PA) panying this resolution shall be considered the delta healthy, and ensure that the Luetkemeyer Pomeroy Thornberry as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be needs of northern California busi- Luja´ n Posey Tiahrt considered as read. All points of order nesses, farmers and residents are not Lummis Price (GA) Tiberi against provisions in the bill, as amended, Lungren, Daniel Price (NC) Tierney ignored. E. Putnam are waived. The previous question shall be Under the Title 16 water recycling Titus considered as ordered on the bill, as amend- Lynch Quigley Tonko program, H.R. 2442, would authorize six Mack Rahall ed, to final passage without intervening mo- Towns additional water recycling projects for Maffei Rangel Tsongas tion except: (1) one hour of debate equally di- Maloney Rehberg Turner vided and controlled by the chair and rank- the Bay Area that would provide 7.2 Manzullo Reichert Upton ing minority member of the Committee on million gallons of water daily and serve Marchant Reyes Van Hollen Natural Resources; and (2) one motion to re- Markey (CO) Richardson more than 24,000 households. Collec- Vela´ zquez Markey (MA) Rodriguez commit with or without instructions. tively, these projects will save 2.6 bil- Visclosky Marshall Roe (TN) Walden The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- lion gallons of water per year in the re- Massa Rogers (AL) tlewoman from California is recognized gion, offering a new water supply of Matheson Rogers (KY) Walz Matsui Rogers (MI) Wamp for 1 hour. treated wastewater for industrial and McCarthy (CA) Rohrabacher Wasserman Ms. MATSUI. For the purpose of de- irrigation use. Schultz McCarthy (NY) Rooney bate only, I yield the customary 30 Specifically, the Bay Area Regional McCaul Ros-Lehtinen Waters McClintock Roskam Watson minutes to the gentleman from Flor- Water Recycling Program Expansion McCotter Ross Watt ida, my friend, Mr. DIAZ-BALART. All Act would authorize $38 million in Fed- McDermott Rothman (NJ) Waxman time yielded during consideration of eral assistance under the Interior De- Weiner McGovern Roybal-Allard the rule is for debate only. partment’s Bureau of Reclamation for McHenry Royce Welch McIntyre Ruppersberger Westmoreland I yield myself such time as I may the design, planning, and construction McKeon Rush Wexler consume. of these new water projects. It would McMahon Ryan (OH) Whitfield GENERAL LEAVE also expand the authorization for two McMorris Ryan (WI) Wilson (OH) Rodgers Salazar Wilson (SC) Ms. MATSUI. I also ask unanimous existing projects. McNerney Sa´ nchez, Linda Wittman consent that all Members be given 5 H.R. 2442 would stipulate that the Meek (FL) T. Wolf legislative days in which to revise and Federal share of the cost of the Meeks (NY) Sanchez, Loretta Woolsey projects not exceed 25 percent of the Mica Sarbanes Wu extend their remarks on House Resolu- Michaud Schakowsky Yarmuth tion 830. total cost and bars the Department Miller (MI) Schauer Young (AK) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there from funding operation or maintenance Miller (NC) Schiff Young (FL) objection to the request of the gentle- of the projects. It is important to note NOT VOTING—11 woman from California? that this legislation has been endorsed Boyd Hall (TX) Mollohan There was no objection. by the Association of California Water Cao McCollum Radanovich Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, H. Agencies, commonly called ACWA, Carney Melancon Scalise which includes every major agricul- Emerson Miller (FL) Res. 830 provides for consideration of H.R. 2442, the Bay Area Regional Water tural and urban water agency in the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Recycling Program Expansion Act of State and represents the largest coali- The SPEAKER pro tempore (during 2009. tion of public water agencies nation- the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- wide. ing on this vote. b 1330 Additionally, the WaterReuse Foun- The rule provides 1 hour of general dation, which serves more than 180 b 1329 debate, controlled by the Committee public water agencies, cities and major So (two-thirds being in the affirma- on Natural Resources. The rule makes engineering and technology firms, has tive) the rules were suspended and the two small changes clarifying the fund- urged that we move expeditiously on bill, as amended, was passed. ing in the bill is subject to appropria- the bill. These groups understand that The result of the vote was announced tions and making a purely technical no one wins when these kinds of local as above recorded. correction to the section numbering in projects are held hostage because of

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:35 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.016 H15OCPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE H11412 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2009 disputes over the operation of Federal Madam Speaker, why should Con- ronment of the Central Valley in Cali- water projects. gress be concerned with what may look fornia in particular. At a time when We all know that there are some seri- like a simple water issue? The valley is our Nation needs leadership and op- ous concerns about the water crisis in home to a $20 billion crop industry, and tions to meet our water requirements, California. I was back home in my dis- the region produces more in agricul- H.R. 2442 provides a tool to create more trict over the weekend, Madam Speak- tural sales than any other State in the water for the Bay Area and, in the er, and everyone at home was talking country. It can be argued that no agri- process, reduce the amount of water about a water deal trying to be nego- cultural area in the country is more imported from the Sacramento and tiated by the legislature and the Gov- productive and is, therefore, more im- delta area. ernor. portant to our Nation’s food security. This bill, and the projects it author- From local and State levels all the If we continue to allow the diversion of izes, will immediately address Califor- way here to Washington, there are a water from the valley, food prices are nia’s water crisis through local action number of different ideas about how to going to increase; and we are also and provide economic relief through address our water issues in California. going to put our food security, national job creation. It will not solve Califor- Some of them I prefer more than oth- security in jeopardy. nia’s water crisis, as Ms. MATSUI point- ers, and some of them are preferred According to a recent University of ed out. However, it does provide a valu- more than others by my colleagues on California Davis study, the water re- able and important tool. the other side of the aisle. ductions have led to revenue losses of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The But one thing is for sure: limiting over $2 billion, and this year will lead time of the gentlewoman has expired. our State’s water supply by holding up to 80,000 jobs lost. The area now has an Ms. MATSUI. I yield the gentle- recycling projects like those in this unemployment rate of about 20 per- woman an additional 30 seconds. bill will not solve anything. In fact, it cent. Some of its communities have an Mrs. NAPOLITANO. It does provide a will only prolong our collective efforts unemployment rate of nearly 40 per- valuable and important tool to stretch to seek solutions to California’s water cent. the existing water supply and address problems. Today, the majority comes to the the critical water issues of our State. I For these reasons, I strongly support floor with a rule that the House will urge strongly a ‘‘yes’’ vote and encour- the rule and the underlying legislation, once again consider the Bay Area Re- age all Members to support this legisla- and I urge my colleagues to do the gional Water Recycling Program Ex- tion. Water for our Nation is critical same. Madam Speaker, again, I want to pansion Act without giving the House for all of our citizens and we, as legis- thank Mr. MILLER and the committee the opportunity to consider amend- lative leaders, have to provide for solu- for their work on this bill. ments, including those proposed by Mr. tions. I reserve the balance of my time. NUNES. That is most unfortunate. Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of It is time that the House be given the Florida. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 min- Florida. I would like to thank my opportunity to debate the San Joaquin utes to my friend from California (Mr. friend, the gentlewoman from Cali- Valley water issue. NUNES). fornia (Ms. MATSUI), for the time. I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. NUNES. I thank my good friend I yield myself such time as I may Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I from Florida. consume. yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman Madam Speaker, this water crisis has Madam Speaker, the House consid- from California, a member of the Nat- been created by the government. This ered, under suspension of the rules, ural Resources Committee, Mrs. bill that’s on the floor today provides H.R. 2442, the Bay Area Regional Water NAPOLITANO. water for San Francisco. I would love Recycling Program Expansion Act of Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Thank you, Ms. for San Francisco to have water. 2009. But the bill failed to get the nec- MATSUI. But in the grand scheme of things, essary two-thirds to pass. Madam Speaker, I rise today in this is a 2-billion gallon project. We are The reason that bill failed was not strong support of H.R. 2442, the Bay losing 200 billion gallons out to the because Members objected to the sub- Area Regional Water Recycling Pro- ocean because we simply won’t let the stance of the legislation, but because gram Expansion Act of 2009. The bill pumps run at historical levels. the majority leadership brought forth has received extensive review and bi- This is a closed rule. It never should the underlying legislation that pro- partisan approval from the Sub- have been a closed rule, and we need to vides water projects for the San Fran- committee of Water and Power and was find out why is it that the majority cisco area for consideration by the reported on a bipartisan basis favor- keeps closing down these rules. House while blocking the House from ably from the Natural Resources Com- b 1345 debating the desperate need for water mittee. in another part of California, the San I listened to my colleague, as I am I think we may be getting close to Joaquin Valley. also a Californian, I listened to my col- the answer if we look back at a few On numerous occasions, my colleague league on the other side, Mr. DIAZ- things that were said a couple weeks from California, Mr. DEVIN NUNES, has BALART, talk about the billions of dol- ago at a public event at the Depart- submitted amendments to the Rules lars. Yes, there is a great need of as- ment of Interior. The distinguished Committee so that those amendments sistance to the Central Valley, but it’s chairman, who is the sponsor of the could be debated and voted on by the not all the San Joaquin. bill, the distinguished chairman of the full House. His amendments would re- The fact that the dam is wanting to Education Committee, took credit for strict the implementation of the De- be pushed forth, I agree. We need addi- the lawsuits that turned the pumps off. cember 15, 2008, biological opinion tional storage, but right now you need I was not quite sure which lawsuits he issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife immediate results and water recycling had brought forward, but he said, I Service and the June 4, 2009, biological is one of the tools that you need. don’t think I have lost many lawsuits opinion issued by the National Marine H.R. 2442 provides new water to the in court over the last 10 or 15 years. Fisheries Service. However, the major- Bay Area in California. The recycling Now, I did some research. I wasn’t ity on the Rules Committee routinely projects authorized will provide, as Ms. sure what lawsuits the distinguished blocked consideration of the amend- MATSUI pointed out, 2.6 billion gallons chairman had brought forward. So it ments, twice on the Interior appropria- of water annually, enough to meet the made me believe, well, maybe there is tions bill and three times on the En- needs of 24,000 families. Why do we some coordination going on between ergy and Water appropriations bill. stand against water for other areas? the left-wing radicals and the fringe The reason Mr. NUNES has so stead- All of us need additional water in Cali- environmental movement, and how is fastly sought to have the House debate fornia. that being coordinated from this body. the restriction on those two opinions is Water is life. As we all are very well These are questions that we need to that they have diverted water from the aware, the drought in California has know about. San Joaquin Valley, practically turn- taken a terrible toll on jobs all over So the shocking admission of coordi- ing that area into a dust bowl. the State, the economy and the envi- nation between the Democrats in the

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Sev- where the drought is most expansive in issue here. eral billion dollars have been paid out the San Joaquin Valley, and unfortu- As my colleague Mr. MILLER and I to these fringe environmental groups nately, they have been ignored. have discussed, in Orange County, that continue to bring these lawsuits Unfortunately, yesterday I learned where I come from, we have some of forward, taxpayer dollars funding shut- that H.R. 2442 was reported out of the the world’s leading recycling programs. ting off water to people. Rules Committee with a closed rule, They work, they are effective, and we Another question that needs to be and therefore, no amendments would ought to do more of them in other answered: the bureaucrats at the gov- be allowed. I oppose this rule because places. But what we are talking about ernment agencies, such as the National we need every opportunity to offer here is that there are other places Marine Fisheries Service, are they in- amendments and to vote on legislation where we need water in California. volved? Have these radical groups been that will bring water to our farmers, Now, I don’t represent the Central coordinating with the scientists and bi- our farmworkers, our farm commu- Valley, but the Central Valley is the ologists over at the National Marine nities and our valley in the middle of breadbasket of California, arguably of Fisheries Service? Because nobody in this drought crisis. the country. There are jobs dis- their right mind would say that these My district is ground zero for this appearing and there are businesses dis- pumps are resulting in the death of crisis. Towns from Mendota to Delano appearing and there are farms dis- killer whales. It is not believable. have 35 percent and more unemploy- appearing, because of a man-made Another question we need to figure ment. There is no water, there is no water crisis. It is not because of a out is the water czar that the Depart- jobs, there is no money for our farms drought. It is not because the water ment of Interior has appointed, that and farmworkers to put food on their isn’t available. It is because we won’t President Obama has appointed, has tables. Can you imagine what it would turn on some pumps 12 months a year been active with these special interests be like if you lived in a community to provide the water to those farmers in the past at the highest levels. He has where a third or more of your citizens so they can grow food for us and for the served on their boards, and he has had no jobs? world, to create jobs, and to feed Amer- given them money. Are there more peo- In the 1990s, I was working with icans and generate export for our econ- ple at Interior that are involved with many of those water districts, farmers, omy. The water provided by those these biologists that are coming up and urban and environmental groups to pumps, 25 percent of the water in with these plans and helping these en- pass legislation that would help fix southern California and the L.A. area vironmental groups bring these law- California’s broken water system. Un- also comes from the Sacramento River suits that the taxpayers are paying fortunately, we made little progress. Delta where those pumps come from. for? We tried to establish a water ethos The travesty of this bill is not what This is a closed rule. It is a California that we would all get healthy together is in it; it is what is not in it. And what water issue here, to provide water for again. Clearly, we are not getting could have been in it is the opportunity San Francisco; yet we can’t even de- healthy in the valley. Our valley agri- to turn on those pumps, which have bate or have an amendment to provide culture provides half the Nation’s been 12 months a year for over 50 years. water to the bulk of California. fruits and vegetables, and they are It is not like this is a new idea or So we need to get to the bottom of withering and dying out. Millions of new environment. It is to get that this. Hopefully we will turn down this acre-feet of water have been diverted water for San Francisco, and that is rule, vote it down, so that we can allow from the valley, and unfortunately, the great. But let’s get water for the Cen- the real issues to be debated. fisheries are not improving. tral Valley and the farmers in Cali- Vote ‘‘no’’ on this resolution. It is incumbent upon this body to fornia, and let’s get water for southern Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, before come together and help us fix this California as well. Let’s not just deal I yield to the next speaker, I just want problem. If we expect to get healthy with one part of the State. Let’s deal to say that I know that my colleague again, we must secure a sustainable with the whole State. on the other side of the aisle is upset water supply for every region of Cali- So, Madam Speaker, I would ask that because his amendment that was of- fornia, and for Congressmen CARDOZA, we reject this rule because of what it fered in the Rules Committee was not RADANOVICH and myself, that begins doesn’t have. Let’s give the Central allowed on the floor. The fact is his with the San Joaquin valley. Valley a chance. We need jobs. We need amendment was not germane to the Let us start anew. Let us start with economic activity. Turn those pumps underlying bill and not related to leadership focusing on addressing Cali- on. Turn this rule down. water recycling. fornia’s water crisis in the valley and Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I Blaming the Endangered Species Act not shying away from this crisis. yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from by waiving it for 2 years to prevent im- Congressman CARDOZA agrees with California (Mr. GEORGE MILLER), the plementation of certain biological my statement. sponsor of this legislation. opinions will not put his constituents Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. back to work. More importantly, such Florida. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 min- Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- an initiative would not turn on the utes to my friend from California (Mr. port of the rule and the underlying leg- water pumps for the Central Valley. CAMPBELL). islation, and I want to thank Ms. MAT- To address the drought—the real Mr. CAMPBELL. I thank the gen- SUI, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and the entire cause of the water shortage in the re- tleman for yielding. Rules Committee for their support. gion and the State—we must work col- You know, I am a native Californian, Today’s bill responds to a request for lectively toward a solution. born in Los Angeles. In fact, I am a assistance from the State of California Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to fourth-generation Californian. My fam- and local water managers to expand the gentleman from California (Mr. ily was a Gold Rush family in 1849. If the supply of water in our drought- COSTA). you look back in the history of Cali- stricken State. It does no more than (Mr. COSTA asked and was given per- fornia for those 160 years, it has always that. It is good for our economy. This mission to revise and extend his re- been about water, where there is water. bill will create thousands of jobs. It marks.) Where we could get water in California will reduce the stress on our oversub- Mr. COSTA. I thank my colleague. there are jobs, there is growth, there is scribed fresh water system. This bill Madam Speaker, I rise today to op- prosperity, there is opportunity. When expands the water supply of six Bay pose H.R. 2442, the rule that we are we didn’t bring water to places in Cali- Area communities, including my own speaking on, the Bay Area Regional fornia, we didn’t have those things. congressional district.

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This as entering new fish screens within the you sit on this floor and say you are bill would add 7.2 million gallons of Delta that we think will save 250,000 bringing all these bills up for water but water per day to California’s water acre-feet of water. 250,000. Does that you deny the Valley, you deny the supply, enough water to meet the needs sound familiar in the valley? breadbasket and you deny the ability of 24,000 households. But the last administration would for the pumps to be turned on? My bill is one of a series of water re- not let the Bureau of Reclamation take I ask for a ‘‘no’’ vote on the rule. cycling bills that have been approved those projects, even though they would b 1400 by the House this year and in recent be paid for by State funds. That is the years to expand the water supply in importance of this legislation. This is Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I just Republican and Democratic districts about whether or not we as a State want to remind everyone here that ear- alike throughout the West and the come together from the Oregon border lier this year several other local water Southwest. They have been passed to the Mexican border and solve this measures were resoundingly approved without controversy, without amend- problem across all of our needs, which by the House. They include the South ment, without debate on the larger is agriculture, which is business, which Orange County Recycled Water En- California water policy needs. is municipal use of water. hancement Act, which was in Rep- This year alone the House has passed We have the potential to do that, and resentative CALVERT’s district; the by voice vote and overwhelming ma- these pieces of legislation are critical. Lake Hodges Surface Water Improve- jorities five local water bills the same That is why, up until now, the House ment Act in Representative BILBRAY’s as this legislation to provide for this decided on a joint bipartisan basis that district; the Magna Water District recycling and this reuse. Why has the we would get these bills as fast as we Reuse and Groundwater Recharge Act House done that? Because across the can to the Senate and hopefully get ac- in Representative CHAFFETZ’ district of State of California, the water users in tion and get these projects underway, Utah; the Calleguas Municipal Water that State recognize the extent to because the cities have already put up District Recycling project in Rep- which we can recycle and reuse water. the money, the engineering is done, the resentative GALLEGLY’s district; the We take immediate pressure off of the projects are cleared. That is why many Hermiston water recycling and reuse entire California water system, both of them were eligible for stimulus project, Representative WALDEN of Or- the Federal system and the State sys- money, because they are ready to go. egon; the Tule River Tribe Water De- tem. They have been waiting to go. They velopment Act in Representative This is an investment in which there have been waiting, in fact in many NUNES’ district. is unanimity that it must be made. cases a number of years, because the Until it was caught up in partisan- When you talk about doing this, you administration wouldn’t put up the ship, H.R. 2442 would have followed the are talking about helping the Central money until the stimulus bill of this same procedure. H.R. 2442 is no dif- Valley, because you release the pres- year. ferent than any of these bills. What is sure. When you do this, you are talking Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of different is politics. about helping the Delta. Florida. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes I reserve my time. Clearly the cities, the agencies in to my friend from California (Mr. Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of southern California, believe this is im- MCCARTHY). Florida. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes portant to their future. That is why Mr. MCCARTHY of California. I to my friend from Iowa (Mr. KING). the cities have put up the money to thank my friend from Florida. Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I’m match the Federal effort. That is why As I listen to my colleague from Cali- here standing in support of Congress- my colleagues from both sides of the fornia, I rise opposed to this rule. You man NUNES and the California delega- aisle have come forward and asked for cannot bring water to California when tion that has spoken against this rule this legislation. That is why they have you bring another closed rule to the and for water for the valley. And as I been approved overwhelmingly on a floor. You cannot bring debate to the watched this debate unfold here on the unanimous bipartisan basis, because floor when you don’t allow amend- floor, something about the depth of the they are critical to the long-term ments. emotion in the voice and in the eyes of water needs. Madam Speaker, the people of the DEVIN NUNES told me I needed to go see You cannot help the Central Valley if Central Valley are being crushed with for myself, Mr. Speaker. you cannot relieve the stress on an record unemployment from a man- So in late August, I went down to the oversubscribed system. It is just that made drought, from 14 percent to over Fresno area and traveled the valley— fact. The pumps are on. The pumps 40 percent. Plain and simple, the ma- most of the valley, not all of the val- have been on for months. But what jority that runs this House is failing to ley—and I looked at 250,000 acres of they would suggest you do is, you dev- fix this problem. Jobs are being lost be- man-made dust. And I know there are astate the San Francisco Bay Area. We cause the pumps were shut off. at least 600,000 acres of man-made have already lost tens of thousands of At a time of crisis, when there is no drought in that Central Valley area, jobs, from the fisheries, from the ice excuse for partisanship, some appear to and then I went up to San Francisco stores, from the gas stations, from the be playing partisan games at the ex- with a heavy heart. And I can tell you tourist businesses, from the loss of the pense of people’s livelihoods. Instead of what I saw when I looked at that dust salmon running from Monterey, the coming together as Republicans, Demo- in the valley. I felt like that Indian in midcoast, all the way up to the Wash- crats and Independents, the solution to the commercial that saw his river full ington border. Those jobs have been get the water flowing sits behind post of junk and tires and the tear trickled impacted. office bills and this bill that would re- down his cheek to think that man This is not a good situation. That is cycle water for use in San Francisco could do that to man. And they’re wa- why I said I haven’t lost many lawsuits Bay. tering the lawns in San Francisco that I have supported. The point was to I ask this simple question: why are while we have a man-made drought and check your guns at the door and see if we failing to take up a needed bill to they’re taking out dead trees from or- we could work together. And this has turn the pumps on to get the water chards in California in the valley. agreement—it has unanimous agree- flowing again? This is not a liberal, I also led a codel to go look at the ment of the water agencies across the conservative or moderate issue. This is swamp Arabs in Iraq, and there, Sad- State that this is helpful. This will a commonsense issue. dam Hussein, years ago we’ll know, de- make a difference. That is why they Madam Speaker, President Franklin cided that he didn’t like the politics of have supported all these projects. Delano Roosevelt once said the Nation the people in the south, the Shias in

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It several arguments that have been made Committee from New York, Massachu- was a political decision and a man- that try to justify blocking amend- setts, Florida, Maine, and Colorado, made drought for the swamp Arabs in ments to provide relief for tens of thou- who all voted ‘‘no’’ to block discussion Iraq, and we’re quite proud that we sands of suffering people suffering an of these amendments on the House sent our American military in to turn economic disaster in the San Joaquin floor. on that water and reflood that swamp Valley as a result of a man-made and The arguments of germaneness and and give them back the lifeblood of the government-enforced drought. it’s a California only matter are simply people in southern Iraq on the delta First, I want to specifically dispel excuses being used to try to hide the area there. the notion that allowing the House to fact that the Democrat leaders who Here, we have the valley, and this is vote on relief to these suffering com- control this House don’t want to allow a battle going on between San Fran- munities wasn’t possible because a vote on solutions and provide relief cisco, the urban areas in California, amendments were nongermane. Mr. to the tens of thousands of people suf- and the most productive area in the Speaker, it is entirely within the power fering in the San Joaquin Valley. world. And I’m from Iowa and I’m say- of the House Rules Committee to allow Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to ing this. The most dollars per acre pro- debate on any amendment that it wish- vote ‘‘no’’ on this unfair rule. duced out of the valley of anyplace in es and, conversely, to shut down debate Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, we are in the world, and we have a man-made on any amendment they do not want to a drought. We are in a drought. That’s drought. We’re watering lawns in San see discussed on the House floor. The a fact. And this legislation will help Francisco and diverting more water to Rules Committee does, can, and regu- ensure that future droughts in Cali- San Franciscans, who didn’t look to me larly does, waive the germaneness rule. fornia will have less of a damaging im- like they were very dry, and throwing It simply refused to do so on this mat- pact. When water is used more effi- dust in the face of the hardworking ter because the Democrat leadership of ciently, droughts like the one we are people in the valley. this House doesn’t wish to have this currently experiencing become less se- I can’t believe we can have a man- matter, this matter of the man-made vere because we have built in defense made tragedy of this magnitude and drought in the San Joaquin Valley, de- mechanisms. we’re told, check your guns at the bated or discussed on the House floor. We know that the drought, and not door. Check your guns at the door Any notion, any notion, Mr. Speaker, the Endangered Species Act or House when the cards are dealt, and we have that they couldn’t allow these amend- leadership, is the real reason why so a closed rule that shuts off any debate ments even 10 minutes of debate time many individuals are suffering in Cali- other than on the rule itself, no amend- followed by a vote is simply not true. fornia’s Central Valley. In fact, accord- ments allowed, no vote being able to be So let’s be clear about what we’re de- ing to Ron Milligan, the U.S. Bureau of forced. We can’t shape policy in this bating here. The underlying bill relates Reclamation operations manager for Congress if it’s being shaped up there to Federal water recycling projects in the Central Valley Project, the average in the hole in the wall. the San Francisco Bay Area of Cali- delta water exports prior to 2008 were I want to bring that debate down to fornia. The amendments not made in 5.7 million acre-feet. In 2009, the export the floor. And if you at least have order relate to Federal water supply fell to 3.6 million acre-feet. Of the 2.1 enough courage to ask for an open rule and a man-made drought in the San million acre-foot shortfall, 1.6 million and allow some amendments so the Joaquin Valley in California. This is is due to the drought. Only 500,000 of Members of this Congress can weigh in, hardly a case of mixing apples and or- the decreased results are from the then the people of the country can anges. The truth is that the Democrat- delta smelt ruling. weigh in and they can have their voice controlled Rules Committee chose to If anything, our colleagues who rep- heard. We can turn on the water. hand a shiny red apple to the San resent that part of the State should This is not about the minnow you’ll Francisco Bay Area and give a giant support H.R. 2442 as a means of fighting find and other species. It’s about a raspberry to the people in the San Joa- against the drought. They should also fight over the water. But a man-made quin Valley. support it as a way to increase the drought and 600,000 acres, 40,000 jobs The other argument I wish to address amount of water available statewide lost, shut off the water to the swamp and dispel is that the drought in Cali- for local agencies to access. Arabs, shut them off to the people fornia is an issue only for those in Cali- I reserve my time. down in the Central Valley. It is heart- fornia to resolve. Mr. Speaker, if this Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of breaking, Mr. Speaker, and this has got House can debate and vote on a bill to Florida. Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 to stop. The voice of the people needs provide millions of taxpayer dollars, minute to my friend from Texas (Mr. to be heard. Federal taxpayer dollars, for water GOHMERT). Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, let me projects in the San Francisco Bay Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I’m just say that five amendments were Area, then this House can certainly de- pleased that this bill will apparently submitted to the Rules Committee for bate and vote on providing relief to benefit people in the San Francisco this bill. All five were nongermane. Not farmers and farmworkers that are de- Bay Area with water. As I understand a single amendment would be allowed nied Federal water by Federal lawsuits it, I think we have some leadership on on this floor under an open rule. and Federal policies, again, in the San the majority side that is from that I reserve my time. Joaquin Valley of California. This isn’t area. And that’s wonderful that they’ll ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE a case of having your cake and eat it, benefit with water, but it is deeply The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. too. It’s a matter of water for San troubling to hear people come to this SERRANO). The Chair will remind all Francisco and none for the San Joa- floor and start trying to blame the past persons in the gallery that they are quin Valley. administration for water problems in here as guests of the House, and that Lastly, to the argument this is a California. any manifestation of approval or dis- California issue for Californians to re- At what point are people going to ac- approval of proceedings or other audi- solve, I will note that the votes in the knowledge, you know what? The Demo- ble conversation is in violation of the Rules Committee to block the amend- cratic majority, we’re in the majority rules of the House. ments from being heard were by a mar- as Democrats. We took control over 21⁄2 Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of gin of six ‘‘no’’ and five ‘‘yes.’’ All four years ago, and we’re responsible here. Florida. Mr. Speaker, it’s my pleasure Republicans voted to allow the amend- We have had an opportunity to do to yield 5 minutes to my friend from ments to be heard on the floor, as did something about this for over 2 years, Washington (Mr. HASTINGS). Mr. CARDOZA from California, and a and we have not done anything because Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. Democrat, but not one single one of the majority leadership has chosen not Speaker, I rise to strongly oppose this Mr. CARDOZA’s Democrat colleagues to do anything.

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And now all of a sudden we’re losing their jobs. and local communities that rely on here and we’re worried about salmon When DEVIN brought this to my at- these sources, we have treated them fishermen? Bogus, absolutely bogus. tention, it smelt badly back then. It shabbily. Well, now with the climate Shameful on this body. smelt badly a year ago. It’s smelt badly change and persistent drought and the Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I reserve all this year, and now, my friends, it fact that some people aren’t going to my time. stinks. It’s time to have open rules sit back and take it anymore, it’s com- Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of that allow us to bring water to every- ing home to roost. Florida. Mr. Speaker, with regard to one who needs it. I hope that there is a more spirited the issue that’s been debated, one thing Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I just and robust discussion about the re- continues to come to mind: the merits want to say that further investing in ality. I hope California gets its act to- of this issue, this water issue of such water recycling is sound public policy. gether on a State level. importance to people in the San Joa- This bill would allow the Bay Area to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The quin Valley in California, have been de- reuse water. This legislation would not time of the gentleman has expired. bated during this rule debate because mandate additional water transfers or Ms. MATSUI. I yield an additional 30 there is no other option. adversely affect California’s Central seconds to the gentleman. The substantive legislation, two Valley in any way. H.R. 2442 is a Mr. BLUMENAUER. And I hope that amendments that Mr. NUNES came to proactive step taken by our delegation the Federal Government makes up for the Rules Committee and asked to be to address California’s water situation that lost decade. authorized for debate by the House, in a positive way. We are in a situation now where they were denied; they were not made I’d like to yield 21⁄2 minutes to the water is the precious resource for going in order. So there is no other option gentleman from Oregon (Mr. forward, and what we’re seeing here is but during the time when we are debat- BLUMENAUER). a blip on the radar screen that is going ing the rule, the terms of debate for an Mr. BLUMENAUER. I appreciate the to be affecting each and every State underlying bill that will subsequently gentlewoman’s courtesy in permitting across the country. We better stop pre- be debated, this is the only time when me to speak on the rule. tending that this drought is somehow Mr. NUNES and the others who know I was sitting here waiting to speak government caused. We need to get our this issue so intimately and feel it, ap- on the underlying legislation after the act together, get policies in place, pro- propriately, so passionately in rep- rule is passed because I think it is an tect the environment, be rational and resentation of their constituents, it’s important ingredient towards dealing be fair. the only opportunity that they have to with a serious problem in California Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of be able to bring out the issue, to edu- that affects us all, but I am compelled Florida. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes cate us. And it’s a shame because the to come to the floor to support briefly to my friend from California (Mr. Congress as a whole, the House as a the rule that is brought before us. NUNES). whole, should be able to debate this My friend from the other side of the Mr. NUNES. I thank my friend from issue and consider it and decide it. aisle from Texas recently asked, won- Florida. Mr. Speaker, over the last few ders at what point the majority stops I just want to make sure that we set months, the American people have blaming the Bush administration. I the record straight on this salmon fish- written and called many of us and would hope that at some point the mi- ing issue. A lot of people are probably made their opinions known at meetings nority looks at a lost decade of Repub- watching out there and wondering, asking us whether we pledge to read lican stranglehold on reasonable envi- well, are these salmon fishermen really bills before we vote on them. The rea- ronmental policy, not just for Cali- out of work? The truth is that the son is that many people were outraged fornia, but throughout the West, that salmon fishermen can still fish; they when they found out that the majority actually set us back. We’re playing just can’t fish for salmon. And that is leadership forced the Congress to vote catch-up now on things that we should because the government—us, this on a number of sweeping and very ex- have done for years in water infra- body—and others told the fishermen pensive bills without giving Members structure and water policy. that they cannot fish for salmon. time to understand or even to read the Every other country in the world can bills. b 1415 fish for salmon, just us. For example, we were forced to vote Second, the notion that somehow we So not only are we not allowing the on the final so-called stimulus bill and are wasting water because it flows into salmon fishermen to fish, we are also on the omnibus appropriations bill, and the delta and on into the Pacific paying them not to fish; several hun- on a cap-and-trade bill. I remember Ocean, I will tell you, my fishermen in dred million dollars we have given the that one was presented to us at three the Pacific Northwest don’t think that salmon fishermen so that they will not in the morning in the Rules Com- is a waste. They don’t think the fish for salmon. Meanwhile, we have mittee, and a few hours after that we smelt—which is a proxy for a col- 40,000 people that are without work, had it here on the floor. All those bills lapsing ecosystem that is posing prob- and they get nothing. were passed without Members being lems throughout the Pacific Northwest So there is no correlation between able to read them, having time to do on historic fisheries and speaking to these pumps that have run for 50 years so. That’s no way to run the House, and other environmental problems—is not and salmon fishermen not fishing, ex- so our constituents are rightfully a waste. cept for this: the government says, upset. I find it amusing to hear some people salmon fishermen, you can’t fish for You would think that this issue of come to the floor and talk about a salmon. The government also says, sufficient time to read legislation man-made, government-made drought. keep the pumps shut off so that people should not be controversial. The distin- For heaven sakes, look at what’s hap- in the San Joaquin Valley don’t have guished Speaker stated, and I quote, pening to the water levels; look at the any water and can’t grow any crops to ‘‘Members should have at least 24 hours areas there where they don’t even mon- provide Americans food. So this whole to examine bills and conference reports itor what is happening with ground- argument about the poor salmon fish- before floor consideration,’’ and yet water to keep careful control. The ermen is complete fiction. that has not been the case time after California legislature just tied itself I would like to know where my col- time after time. into knots unable to advance sensible leagues were—some of them who were So 182 Members have signed a dis- water policies. in this body—in the 1980s when they charge petition at the front desk that

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Congressional Quarterly’s ‘‘American Con- So, accordingly, I will be asking for a the adoption of this resolution, immediately after the third daily order of business under gressional Dictionary’’: ‘‘If the previous ‘‘no’’ vote on the previous question so clause 1 of rule XIV and without interven- question is defeated, control of debate shifts we can amend the rule and allow the tion of any point of order, the House shall to the leading opposition member (usually House to consider that legislation, proceed to the consideration of the resolu- the minority Floor Manager) who then man- House Resolution 544, a bipartisan bill tion (H. Res. 554) amending the Rules of the ages an hour of debate and may offer a ger- by my friends and colleagues, Rep- House of Representatives to require that leg- mane amendment to the pending business.’’ resentatives BAIRD and CULBERSON. islation and conference reports be available Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House of Now, with regard to any Members on the Internet for 72 hours before consider- Representatives, the subchapter titled being concerned that that may jeop- ation by the House, and for other purposes. ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal ardize consideration of the underlying The resolution shall be considered as read. to order the previous question on such a rule legislation, I want to make it clear The previous question shall be considered as [a special rule reported from the Committee ordered on the resolution and any amend- that this motion provides for separate on Rules] opens the resolution to amendment thereto to final adoption without in- ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- consideration of the Baird-Culberson tervening motion or demand for division of tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: Upon rejec- bill within 3 days so that we can vote the question except: (1) one hour of debate tion of the motion for the previous question on this underlying legislation, the equally divided and controlled by the chair on a resolution reported from the Committee water bill, and then once we’re done, and ranking minority member of the Com- on Rules, control shifts to the Member lead- consider House Resolution 544. mittee on Rules; (2) an amendment, if offered ing the opposition to the previous question, Having said that, I yield back the by the Minority Leader or his designee and if who may offer a proper amendment or mo- balance of my time. printed in that portion of the Congressional tion and who controls the time for debate Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I yield Record designated for that purpose in clause thereon.’’ myself the remainder of my time. 8 of rule XVIII at least one legislative day Clearly, the vote on the previous question The rule before us today is a fair rule prior to its consideration, which shall be in on a rule does have substantive policy impli- order without intervention of any point of that allows us to make a strong Fed- cations. It is one of the only available tools order or demand for division of the question, for those who oppose the Democratic major- eral commitment to sustaining Califor- shall be considered as read and shall be sepa- nia’s economy, water supply, and our ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- rately debatable for twenty minutes equally native views the opportunity to offer an al- environment. divided and controlled by the proponent and ternative plan. This bill was reported unanimously an opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit by the National Resources Committee which shall not contain instructions. Clause Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I yield on September 29. It was voted under 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consid- back the balance of my time, and I suspension on September 30. It was in- eration of House Resolution 554. move the previous question on the res- troduced in May. There has been ample olution. (The information contained herein was time for the minority to review this provided by Democratic Minority on mul- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The legislation. Now is the time to act on tiple occasions throughout the 109th Con- question is on ordering the previous it. gress.) question. The Bay Area Regional Water Recy- THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT The question was taken; and the cling Program Expansion Act would IT REALLY MEANS Speaker pro tempore announced that lessen the limited demand for fresh This vote, the vote on whether to order the the ayes appeared to have it. water by the region and the State. It is previous question on a special rule, is not critical that we avoid partisan debate merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of and disagreements over water issues dering the previous question is a vote Florida. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand and pass this legislation. against the Democratic majority agenda and the yeas and nays. Moreover, the House has already ex- a vote to allow the opposition, at least for The yeas and nays were ordered. the moment, to offer an alternative plan. It pedited similar measures for a bipar- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tisan collection of congressional dis- is a vote about what the House should be debating. ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair tricts across California. The south Or- Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum ange County recycling project was House of Representatives, (VI, 308–311) de- time for any electronic vote on the passed in February in Mr. CALVERT’s scribes the vote on the previous question on question of adoption of the resolution. district. The Lake Hodges Surface the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the The vote was taken by electronic de- Water improvements was passed in consideration of the subject before the House vice, and there were—yeas 237, nays April in Mr. BILBRAY’s district. The being made by the Member in charge.’’ To 178, not voting 17, as follows: Calleguas Municipal Water District re- defeat the previous question is to give the cycling initiative was approved in Sep- opposition a chance to decide the subject be- [Roll No. 786] fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s tember for Mr. GALLEGLY. The Magna ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that YEAS—237 Water District Reuse proposal in Utah ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- Abercrombie Capps DeGette was passed for Mr. CHAFFETZ’s district. mand for the previous question passes the Ackerman Capuano Delahunt The Hermiston water recycling and control of the resolution to the opposition’’ Adler (NJ) Cardoza DeLauro reuse project in Oregon was passed for in order to offer an amendment. On March Altmire Carnahan Dicks 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- Andrews Carson (IN) Dingell Mr. WALDEN’s district. And the Tule Arcuri Castor (FL) Doggett River Water Development Act was fered a rule resolution. The House defeated Baca Chandler Donnelly (IN) passed by a vote of 417–3 in July for Mr. the previous question and a member of the Baldwin Chu Doyle opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, Barrow Clarke Driehaus NUNES’ district. asking who was entitled to recognition. Bean Clay Edwards (MD) Mr. Speaker, it is clear that local Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R–Illinois) said: Becerra Clyburn Edwards (TX) water projects typically have bipar- ‘‘The previous question having been refused, Berkley Cohen Ellison tisan support here in the House of Rep- the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- Berman Connolly (VA) Ellsworth Berry Conyers Engel resentatives. I am disappointed that gerald, who had asked the gentleman to Bishop (GA) Cooper Eshoo my colleagues on the other side of the yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to Bishop (NY) Costello Etheridge aisle have set aside that tradition, the first recognition.’’ Blumenauer Courtney Farr forcing us to bring this rule to the Because the vote today may look bad for Boccieri Crowley Fattah the Democratic majority they will say ‘‘the Boren Cuellar Filner floor today. vote on the previous question is simply a Boswell Cummings Foster I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the previous vote on whether to proceed to an immediate Boucher Dahlkemper Frank (MA) Brady (PA) Davis (AL) Fudge question and on the rule. vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and] The material previously referred to Braley (IA) Davis (CA) Giffords has no substantive legislative or policy im- Bright Davis (IL) Gonzalez by Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what Brown, Corrine Davis (TN) Gordon (TN) is as follows: they have always said. Listen to the defini- Butterfield DeFazio Grayson

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Pitts Schmidt Tiberi Lowey Pastor (AZ) Skelton Hall (NY) Matsui Sanchez, Loretta Platts Schock Turner Luja´ n Payne Slaughter Halvorson McCarthy (NY) Sarbanes Poe (TX) Sensenbrenner Upton Lynch Perlmutter Snyder Hare McDermott Schakowsky Posey Sessions Walden Maffei Perriello Space Price (GA) Shadegg Harman McGovern Schauer Wamp Maloney Peters Speier Hastings (FL) McIntyre Putnam Shimkus Markey (CO) Pingree (ME) Schiff Westmoreland Spratt Heinrich McMahon Rehberg Shuster Markey (MA) Polis (CO) Schrader Whitfield Stark Herseth Sandlin McNerney Reichert Simpson Marshall Pomeroy Schwartz Wilson (SC) Stupak Higgins Meek (FL) Scott (GA) Roe (TN) Smith (NE) Massa Price (NC) Himes Meeks (NY) Rogers (AL) Smith (NJ) Wittman Matheson Quigley Sutton Scott (VA) Wolf Teague Hinchey Michaud Serrano Rogers (KY) Smith (TX) Matsui Rahall Young (AK) Thompson (CA) Hinojosa Miller (NC) Sestak Rogers (MI) Souder McCarthy (NY) Rangel Young (FL) Thompson (MS) Hirono Miller, George Shea-Porter Rohrabacher Stearns McDermott Reyes Rooney Sullivan Tierney Hodes Mitchell Sherman McGovern Richardson Holden Moore (WI) McIntyre Rodriguez Titus Shuler Holt Moran (VA) NOT VOTING—17 McMahon Rothman (NJ) Tonko Sires Honda Murphy (CT) McNerney Roybal-Allard Towns Skelton Boyd Hall (TX) Radanovich Hoyer Murphy (NY) Cao Johnson (GA) Scalise Meek (FL) Ruppersberger Tsongas Slaughter Inslee Murphy, Patrick Carney Kind Smith (WA) Meeks (NY) Rush Snyder Van Hollen Israel Murtha Cleaver McCollum Wasserman Michaud Ryan (OH) ´ Space Velazquez Jackson (IL) Nadler (NY) Deal (GA) Melancon Schultz Miller (NC) Salazar Speier Visclosky Jackson-Lee Napolitano Emerson Mollohan Waters Miller, George Sa´ nchez, Linda Spratt Walz (TX) Neal (MA) Mitchell T. Watson Johnson, E. B. Stark Nye b 1453 Moore (WI) Sanchez, Loretta Watt Kagen Oberstar Stupak Moran (VA) Sarbanes Waxman Kanjorski Obey Sutton Messrs. CHILDERS and GOODLATTE Murphy (CT) Schakowsky Tanner Weiner Kaptur Olver changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to Murphy, Patrick Schauer Kennedy Ortiz Taylor Murtha Schiff Welch Kildee Pallone Teague ‘‘nay.’’ Nadler (NY) Schrader Wexler Kilpatrick (MI) Pascrell Thompson (CA) Messrs. TANNER and WELCH Napolitano Schwartz Wilson (OH) Kilroy Pastor (AZ) Thompson (MS) changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Neal (MA) Scott (GA) Woolsey Tierney Wu Kirkpatrick (AZ) Payne ‘‘yea.’’ Nye Scott (VA) Kissell Perlmutter Titus Oberstar Serrano Yarmuth Klein (FL) Perriello Tonko So the previous question was ordered. Kosmas Peters Towns The result of the vote was announced NAYS—193 Kucinich Peterson Tsongas as above recorded. Langevin Pingree (ME) Van Hollen Aderholt Ellsworth McClintock Larsen (WA) Polis (CO) Vela´ zquez The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Akin Fallin McCotter Larson (CT) Pomeroy Visclosky question is on the resolution. Alexander Flake McHenry Lee (CA) Price (NC) Walz Altmire Fleming McKeon The question was taken; and the Austria Forbes McMorris Levin Quigley Watson Speaker pro tempore announced that Lewis (GA) Rahall Watt Bachmann Fortenberry Rodgers Lipinski Rangel Waxman the ayes appeared to have it. Bachus Foster Mica Loebsack Reyes Weiner Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Barrett (SC) Foxx Miller (FL) Barrow Franks (AZ) Miller (MI) Lofgren, Zoe Richardson Welch Florida. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand Lowey Rodriguez Wexler Bartlett Frelinghuysen Miller, Gary Luja´ n Ross Wilson (OH) the yeas and nays. Barton (TX) Gallegly Minnick Lynch Rothman (NJ) Woolsey The yeas and nays were ordered. Biggert Garrett (NJ) Moore (KS) Maffei Roybal-Allard Wu The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Bilbray Gerlach Moran (KS) Maloney Ruppersberger Yarmuth Bilirakis Gingrey (GA) Murphy (NY) will be a 5-minute vote. Bishop (UT) Gohmert Murphy, Tim NAYS—178 The vote was taken by electronic de- Blackburn Goodlatte Myrick vice, and there were—yeas 221, nays Blunt Granger Neugebauer Aderholt Conaway King (IA) Boehner Graves Nunes Akin Costa King (NY) 193, not voting 18, as follows: Bonner Griffith Olson Alexander Crenshaw Kingston [Roll No. 787] Bono Mack Guthrie Paul Austria Culberson Kirk Boozman Harper Paulsen Bachmann Davis (KY) Kline (MN) YEAS—221 Boren Hastings (WA) Pence Bachus Dent Kratovil Abercrombie Crowley Hare Boswell Heller Peterson Baird Diaz-Balart, L. Lamborn Ackerman Cuellar Harman Boustany Hensarling Petri Barrett (SC) Diaz-Balart, M. Lance Adler (NJ) Cummings Hastings (FL) Brady (TX) Herseth Sandlin Pitts Bartlett Dreier Latham Andrews Dahlkemper Heinrich Bright Hill Platts Barton (TX) Duncan LaTourette Arcuri Davis (AL) Higgins Broun (GA) Hoekstra Poe (TX) Biggert Ehlers Latta Baca Davis (CA) Himes Brown (SC) Hunter Posey Bilbray Fallin Lee (NY) Baird Davis (IL) Hinchey Brown-Waite, Inglis Price (GA) Bilirakis Flake Lewis (CA) Baldwin DeFazio Hinojosa Ginny Issa Putnam Bishop (UT) Fleming Linder Bean DeGette Hirono Buchanan Jenkins Rehberg Blackburn Forbes LoBiondo Becerra Delahunt Hodes Burgess Johnson (IL) Reichert Blunt Fortenberry Lucas Berkley DeLauro Holden Burton (IN) Johnson, Sam Roe (TN) Boehner Foxx Luetkemeyer Berman Dicks Holt Buyer Jones Rogers (AL) Bonner Franks (AZ) Lummis Berry Dingell Honda Calvert Jordan (OH) Rogers (KY) Bono Mack Frelinghuysen Lungren, Daniel Bishop (GA) Doggett Hoyer Camp King (IA) Rogers (MI) Boozman Gallegly E. Bishop (NY) Donnelly (IN) Inslee Campbell King (NY) Rohrabacher Boustany Garrett (NJ) Mack Blumenauer Doyle Israel Cantor Kingston Rooney Brady (TX) Gerlach Manzullo Boccieri Driehaus Jackson (IL) Capito Kirk Ros-Lehtinen Broun (GA) Gingrey (GA) Marchant Boucher Edwards (MD) Jackson-Lee Cardoza Kline (MN) Roskam Brown (SC) Gohmert McCarthy (CA) Brady (PA) Edwards (TX) (TX) Carter Kratovil Ross Brown-Waite, Goodlatte McCaul Braley (IA) Ellison Johnson, E. B. Cassidy Lamborn Royce Ginny Granger McClintock Brown, Corrine Engel Kagen Castle Lance Ryan (WI) Buchanan Graves McCotter Butterfield Eshoo Kanjorski Chaffetz Latham Schmidt Burgess Guthrie McHenry Capps Etheridge Kaptur Childers LaTourette Schock Burton (IN) Harper McKeon Capuano Farr Kennedy Coble Latta Sensenbrenner Buyer Hastings (WA) McMorris Carnahan Fattah Kildee Coffman (CO) Lee (NY) Sessions Calvert Heller Rodgers Carson (IN) Filner Kilpatrick (MI) Cole Lewis (CA) Shadegg Camp Hensarling Mica Castor (FL) Frank (MA) Kilroy Conaway Linder Shimkus Campbell Herger Miller (FL) Chandler Fudge Kind Costa LoBiondo Shuler Cantor Hill Miller (MI) Chu Giffords Kirkpatrick (AZ) Crenshaw Lucas Shuster Capito Hoekstra Miller, Gary Clarke Gonzalez Kissell Culberson Luetkemeyer Simpson Carter Hunter Minnick Clay Gordon (TN) Klein (FL) Davis (KY) Lummis Smith (NE) Cassidy Inglis Moore (KS) Clyburn Grayson Kosmas Davis (TN) Lungren, Daniel Smith (NJ) Castle Issa Moran (KS) Cohen Green, Al Kucinich Dent E. Smith (TX) Chaffetz Jenkins Murphy, Tim Connolly (VA) Green, Gene Langevin Diaz-Balart, L. Mack Souder Childers Johnson (IL) Myrick Conyers Grijalva Larsen (WA) Diaz-Balart, M. Manzullo Stearns Coble Johnson, Sam Neugebauer Cooper Gutierrez Larson (CT) Dreier Marchant Sullivan Coffman (CO) Jones Nunes Costello Hall (NY) Lee (CA) Duncan McCarthy (CA) Tanner Cole Jordan (OH) Olson Courtney Halvorson Levin Ehlers McCaul Taylor

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:12 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.024 H15OCPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE October 15, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11419 Terry Upton Wittman Ms. MCCOLLUM, Minnesota ‘‘(b) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the Thompson (PA) Walden Wolf Mr. CARNAHAN, Missouri cost of the project authorized by this section Thornberry Wamp Young (AK) shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost Tiahrt Westmoreland Young (FL) f Tiberi Whitfield of the project. Turner Wilson (SC) FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not SENATE provide funds for the operation and mainte- NOT VOTING—18 nance of the project authorized by this sec- Boyd Herger Scalise A further message from the Senate tion. Cao Johnson (GA) Smith (WA) by Ms. Curtis, one of its clerks, an- ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Carney McCollum Wasserman nounced that the Senate agrees to the There is authorized to be appropriated to Cleaver Melancon Schultz report of the committee of conference carry out this section $1,150,000. Deal (GA) Mollohan Waters Emerson Olver on the disagreeing votes of the two ‘‘SEC. 16. PETALUMA RECYCLED WATER Hall (TX) Radanovich Houses on the amendment of the Sen- PROJECT, PHASES 2A, 2B, AND 3. ate to the bill (H.R. 3183) ‘‘An Act mak- ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary, in co- b 1501 operation with the City of Petaluma, Cali- ing appropriations for energy and fornia, is authorized to participate in the de- Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- water development and related agen- sign, planning, and construction of recycled fornia and Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana cies for the fiscal year ending Sep- water system facilities. changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to tember 30, 2010, and for other pur- ‘‘(b) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the ‘‘yea.’’ poses.’’. cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost So the resolution was agreed to. f The result of the vote was announced of the project. as above recorded. BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER RE- ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation and mainte- A motion to reconsider was laid on CYCLING PROGRAM EXPANSION ACT OF 2009 nance of the project authorized by this sec- the table. tion. f Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Reso- There is authorized to be appropriated to REMOVAL OF NAMES OF MEM- lution 830, I call up the bill (H.R. 2442) carry out this section $6,000,000. BERS AS COSPONSORS OF H.R. to amend the Reclamation Wastewater ‘‘SEC. 16. CENTRAL REDWOOD CITY RECYCLED 1989 and Groundwater Study and Facilities WATER PROJECT. ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary, in co- Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I ask Act to expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program, and for operation with the City of Redwood City, unanimous consent to remove as co- California, is authorized to participate in the sponsors from H.R. 1989 the following other purposes, and ask for its imme- design, planning, and construction of recy- Representatives: Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. diate consideration in the House. cled water system facilities. BILBRAY, Mr. LATTA and Mr. SOUDER. The Clerk read the title of the bill. ‘‘(b) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cost of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost DRIEHAUS). Is there objection to the re- ant to House Resolution 830, the of the project. quest of the gentlewoman from West amendment printed in House Report 111–301 is adopted and the bill, as ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not Virginia? provide funds for the operation and mainte- There was no objection. amended, is considered read. nance of the project authorized by this sec- The text of the bill, as amended, is as tion. f follows: ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— REMOVAL OF NAMES OF MEM- H.R. 2442 There is authorized to be appropriated to BERS AS COSPONSORS OF H.R. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- carry out this section $8,000,000. 3413 resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘SEC. 16. PALO ALTO RECYCLED WATER PIPE- Congress assembled, LINE PROJECT. Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I ask SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary, in co- unanimous consent to remove as co- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Bay Area operation with the City of Palo Alto, Cali- sponsors from H.R. 3413 the following Regional Water Recycling Program Expan- fornia, is authorized to participate in the de- Representatives: Mr. AL GREEN of sion Act of 2009’’. sign, planning, and construction of recycled water system facilities. Texas and Ms. JENKINS. SEC. 2. PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS. ‘‘(b) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (a) IN GENERAL.—The Reclamation Waste- cost of the project authorized by this section objection to the request of the gentle- water and Groundwater Study and Facilities shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost woman from West Virginia? Act (43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) (as amended by of the project. There was no objection. section 512(a) of the Consolidated Natural ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not Resources Act of 2008) is amended by adding provide funds for the operation and mainte- f at the end the following: nance of the project authorized by this sec- APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO ‘‘SEC. 16. CCCSD-CONCORD RECYCLED WATER tion. PROJECT. BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary, in co- There is authorized to be appropriated to UNITED STATES MILITARY operation with the Central Contra Costa carry out this section $8,250,000. ACADEMY Sanitary District, California, is authorized ‘‘SEC. 16. IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT (ISD) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- to participate in the design, planning, and ANTIOCH RECYCLED WATER ant to 10 U.S.C. 4355(a), and the order of construction of recycled water distribution PROJECT. systems. ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary, in co- the House of January 6, 2009, the Chair ‘‘(b) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the operation with the Ironhouse Sanitary Dis- announces the Speaker’s appointment cost of the project authorized by this section trict (ISD), California, is authorized to par- of the following Members of the House shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost ticipate in the design, planning, and con- to the Board of Visitors to the United of the project. struction of recycled water distribution sys- States Military Academy: ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not tems. Mr. LEWIS, California provide funds for the operation and mainte- ‘‘(b) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the nance of the project authorized by this sec- Mr. SHIMKUS, Illinois cost of the project authorized by this section tion. shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost f ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— of the project. There is authorized to be appropriated to ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO carry out this section $1,800,000. provide funds for the operation and mainte- NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS ‘‘SEC. 16. CENTRAL DUBLIN RECYCLED WATER nance of the project authorized by this sec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- DISTRIBUTION AND RETROFIT tion. ant to 20 U.S.C. 955(b), and the order of PROJECT. ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary, in co- There is authorized to be appropriated to the House of January 6, 2009, the Chair operation with the Dublin San Ramon Serv- carry out this section $7,000,000.’’. announces the Speaker’s appointment ices District, California, is authorized to par- (b) PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION.—In carrying of the following Members of the House ticipate in the design, planning, and con- out sections 1642 through 1648 of the Rec- to the National Council on the Arts: struction of recycled water system facilities. lamation Wastewater and Groundwater

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Mr. Clean Water Agencies (BACWA) or its suc- on Water on our Natural Resources Speaker, I yield myself such time as I cessor, and shall include in such agreements Committee, the gentlelady from Cali- may consume. a provision for the reimbursement of con- fornia, Mrs. GRACE NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise reluctantly to op- struction costs, including those construction I do rise in my capacity as chairman pose this bill. I say reluctantly, be- costs incurred prior to the enactment of this of the Committee on Natural Resources cause I and colleagues on my side of Act, subject to appropriations made avail- to support the pending legislation the aisle do support water recycling. able for the Federal share of the project which was favorably reported out of We think it’s a valuable tool for pro- under sections 1642 through 1648 of the Rec- our committee without controversy. viding water to our farmers and com- lamation Wastewater and Groundwater By now, I would think that most of munities across America, just as water Study and Facilities Act and the sections us are aware that there are major added to such Act by subsection (a). storage is, Mr. Speaker, a tool for pro- (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.—The table of issues associated with drought and ag- viding water for our communities. contents of the Reclamation Projects Au- riculture in California. While the rainy Mr. Speaker, the Democrat sponsor thorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (43 season has hit parts of the State, it of this legislation, and the manager of U.S.C. prec. 371) (as amended by section will do little to refill reservoirs that this bill, the gentleman from Cali- 512(a) of the Consolidated Natural Resources haven’t seen normal level of rainfall fornia, has said previously, and is cor- Act of 2008) is amended by adding at the end for years. The impacts of the drought rect, that Republican water recycling the following: are obvious, whether we’re talking bills have passed this House. That’s ‘‘Sec. 1649. CCCSD-Concord recycled water about brown lawns, fallowed fields or correct. The question is, then, why is project. increased water rates for struggling ‘‘Sec. 1650. Central Dublin recycled water this bill different? families. And the answer, Mr. Speaker, is very distribution and retrofit To address this dire situation, the project. simple. When there is an economic dis- ‘‘Sec. 1651. Petaluma recycled water project, pending measure is based on the prac- aster occurring in the San Joaquin phases 2a, 2b, and 3. tical idea of conservation through Valley of California, when man-made ‘‘Sec. 1652. Central Redwood City recycled reuse. By recycling water, this bill and government-enforced drought has water project. would create 39,000 acre-feet of water dried up farm after farm in that valley, ‘‘Sec. 1653. Palo Alto recycled water pipeline or enough water to supply over 24,000 with 40,000 workers unemployed, stand- project. homes. We’re bringing this legislation ‘‘Sec. 1654. Ironhouse Sanitary District ing in food lines and being ignored by up under a rule today because a very the leadership in this House, when so- (ISD) Antioch recycled water vocal minority opposed this bill for project.’’. lutions to bring water and relief to this reasons unrelated to the merits of the area have been blocked and stymied SEC. 3. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORIZED legislation. PROJECTS. again by the leadership in this House, I’m fortunate to come from a State (a) ANTIOCH RECYCLED WATER PROJECT.— then a point comes, Mr. Speaker, when with abundant water resources. I un- Section 1644(d) of the Reclamation Waste- Members of this House have to say derstand how water is critical for both water and Groundwater Study and Facilities enough is enough. people and our economy. What I do not Act (43 U.S.C. 390h–27) (as amended by sec- The water recycling bill before us tion 512(a) of the Consolidated Natural Re- understand is why some Members on benefits the San Francisco Bay Area. sources Act of 2008) is amended by striking the other side want to use this bill as The Speaker of the House represents ‘‘$2,250,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$3,125,000’’. a strawman so they can demagogue the city of San Francisco, and one of (b) SOUTH BAY ADVANCED RECYCLED WATER Democrats on the drought issue. TREATMENT FACILITY.—Section 1648(d) of the One Republican Member from Cali- her top deputies, who happens to be the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater fornia in particular filed a number of sponsor of this bill, is also from the Study and Facilities Act (43 U.S.C. 390h–31) amendments that are very good at gen- Bay Area. (as amended by section 512(a) of the Consoli- This bill provides millions of Federal dated Natural Resources Act of 2008) is erating headlines and controversy. Un- fortunately, the amendments were not taxpayer dollars for the Bay Area while amended by striking ‘‘$8,250,000’’ and insert- tens of thousands of their fellow citi- ing ‘‘$13,250,000’’. germane to the subject matter of the zens suffer economic devastation just a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- bill before us, nor are they very thoughtful or realistic solutions to the few hours south and inland in the San tleman from California (Mr. GEORGE Joaquin Valley. MILLER) and the gentleman from Wash- crisis before us. Opposition to this legislation is like All that was sought by the two Re- ington (Mr. HASTINGS) each will con- publican Members from the San Joa- trol 30 minutes. cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face. Water supply issues in California quin Valley, with the express support, I The Chair recognizes the gentleman might add, of one of their Members from California. are not a zero sum game. Creating more water through reuse in urbanized from California in the same area on the GENERAL LEAVE areas reduces pressure on water de- Rules Committee, was to a have a Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. mands elsewhere in the State. If oppo- chance, just a chance, to make their Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent nents to this legislation want to work case on the House floor and to vote for that all Members may have 5 legisla- towards solving California’s water a solution to this disaster in the San tive days to revise and extend their re- woes, then I suggest getting real about Joaquin Valley. marks and include extraneous material finding solutions and stop the partisan Mr. Speaker, they didn’t ask that the on H.R. 2442. political attacks. amendments that they wanted made in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The bill before us today creates new order be passed. They just asked for objection to the request of the gen- water resources through reuse. We the ability to be heard so they could tleman from California? have brought up bill after bill doing persuade others to perhaps vote with There was no objection. the same thing before this body with- them. That is all any of us could ask. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. out any controversy, including bills for Mr. Speaker, that chance has been de- Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the my Republican colleagues in southern nied. It has been blocked. Their amend- chairman of the Natural Resources California, Utah and Oregon. ments were deemed nongermane. It has Committee, the gentleman from West The only reason we are here today been labeled as irrelevant to the bill Virginia (Mr. RAHALL). debating this legislation is because one before us. Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I wish to, Member thinks a solution to a severe Mr. Speaker, might does not make in the very beginning, commend the drought is to gut environmental laws right when it comes to who controls gentleman from California, the chair- and overturn court decisions. Perhaps the House because what the leadership man of our Committee on Education that Member should propose a rain is unwilling to do is potentially provide and Labor, Mr. GEORGE MILLER, for the dance as well. relief to those that have been hurt by

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The water recycling bill for of water conditions, on top of the feder- happening in the San Joaquin Valley of California for Mr. GALLEGLY was ap- ally imposed pumping restrictions that California does affect all Americans. If proved by a voice vote by the House have been placed on our State’s critical this water recycling bill to benefit the last month, and no amendments were water infrastructure. While the water Bay Area is worthy of consideration by asked for and none were included. pumping restrictions are undeniably the representatives of all 50 States in Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. hurting California’s water economy, this House, then so is the drought dis- Madam Chair, is it also true that so far there is no clear evidence that endan- aster issue. this year the House has approved five gered species are actually benefiting Mr. Speaker, if this can happen in water recycling or water reuse bills for from the measures intended to protect California, then what of the farmers in Members of the minority party and them. the central Washington district that I that no amendments at that time were The fact remains that the flaws and represent? Hundreds of thousands of sought for any of those five bills, that shortcomings of the Endangered Spe- acres of farmland are irrigated in my those five water bills were each ap- cies Act have tied the hands of judges district with water delivered by Fed- proved under suspension of the rules, and water resource planners, creating a eral pumps and from Federal res- either by a voice vote or by a substan- man-made drought that is killing jobs ervoirs. I do not ever want to see the tial majority vote? in California. So what is the majority day that a government-enforced Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Again, the gen- of the House doing to address the clear drought devastates these communities tleman is correct. So far this year the and obvious deficiencies in the Endan- that I represent. House has approved five water bills, all gered Species Act? The answer is abso- This isn’t the first instance when for recycling or water reuse for Mem- lutely nothing. Federal policies have threatened to cut bers of the minority party, and no The reality is that the leadership of off water to tens of thousands of peo- amendments were offered by the mi- the House is too afraid to allow an ple. Earlier in this decade, the city of nority or the majority to any of those open and free debate on these policies Albuquerque, New Mexico, was threat- five bills which, by the way, were Mr. because they know if reasonable people ened with the loss of its water supply ISSA, Mrs. BONO MACK, Mr. CALVERT, are given a chance, they would over- due to the presence of the silvery min- Mr. CHAFFETZ, and Mr. DREIER; and whelmingly reject failed policies aimed now. Congress acted rightfully to pro- they were approved by a voice vote or to protect fish and support efforts to vide relief to New Mexico when the by substantial majorities. give water to people who are struggling House and the Senate, in a bipartisan Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. just to survive. way, voted for a remedy to Albuquer- I thank the gentlewoman. There are a number of bills sponsored que’s problem. Today, unfortunately, Madam Chair, if I can pursue further, by Members in the minority that would there is no relief to come to the San finally, is it true that when my bill, restore some common sense to our Joaquin Valley as relief did come to H.R. 2442, was considered by the Water water and environmental policies. Per- those in Albuquerque. and Power Subcommittee in the full haps if the Democratic leadership And the relief that is being sought, I Natural Resources Committee earlier would allow these bills to come to the might add, Mr. Speaker, is not a bail- this year, no amendments were offered floor, legislation like this would be ap- out. The amendments that were offered by the minority or the majority and proved without much attention or simply were a plea, and it was not a the bill was reported out by unanimous much controversy. plea for stimulus funding or for any consent? Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. money. It was simply for an oppor- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. True, the gen- I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman tunity to allow the Federal Govern- tleman is again correct. H.R. 2442 was from Oregon (Mr. BLUMENAUER). ment to provide for water flow. It approved by unanimous consent, and Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I didn’t cost anything. But yet it was no amendments were offered by the mi- listened to my friend from California not given an opportunity. nority or the majority. say that if we would just allow some of So, Mr. Speaker, if the House is going Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. these proposals to come to the floor, to provide authorization to spend tens I thank the gentlewoman for engaging they would just be approved without of millions of taxpayer dollars to pro- me in this colloquy, and I also want to any controversy. vide recycled water to the Francisco thank her for her groundbreaking work I beg to differ. Suspending the En- Bay Area, then this House should be in bringing water recycling and reuse dangered Species Acts, overturning voting on legislation that brings relief to the forefront of the consideration by biops, dealing with issues that have to Californians suffering from this dev- the Bureau of Reclamation as an im- been in the works for years to try and astating man-made drought. portant source of new water in Cali- balance the equities would be noticed. fornia and throughout the west and It’s one of the reasons why the Repub- b 1515 southwestern United States. licans, when they controlled every- Mr. Speaker, it’s on these grounds, I reserve the balance of my time. thing for 6 years, didn’t move anything even though I support the concept of Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. remotely like that. water recycling, it’s on these grounds Speaker, I am pleased to yield 2 min- The American public, Native Ameri- that I have to stand here and urge a utes to the gentleman from California, cans, hunters and fishermen, the fish- ‘‘no’’ vote on this bill. a former member of the Natural Re- eries industry, they rely on some sem- I reserve the balance of my time. sources Committee, Mr. CALVERT. blance of reality when we are dealing Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, under with water policy. I commend the gen- Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 3 minutes normal circumstances, the legislation tleman for bringing forward something for the purposes of entering into a col- before us would be approved without that is a constructive solution that can loquy with the gentlewoman from Cali- much attention or controversy. The pass and isn’t going to be tied up in fornia (Mrs. NAPOLITANO), the chair- bill simply authorizes water recycling court for years. That’s not going to put woman of the Subcommittee on Water projects, which I strongly support. people out of work. That’s, in fact, and Power. However, we are not living under nor- going to create jobs. It’s going to cre- Madam Chair, I appreciate your sup- mal circumstances. We are living in ate water. It’s going to reduce the pres- port for my legislation for helping to the midst of a crisis. The ongoing sure. expand California’s water supply. Is it water crisis in California has created Instead, we are hearing our friends true when the House considered the an economic downturn up and down the from the other side of the aisle ignore

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To overturn minimal pro- America the breadbasket of the world To add insult to injury, Mr. NUNES is tections for the environment, for the and the Central Valley of California not even allowed to offer amendments fisheries in the Pacific Northwest, for the breadbasket of that State. to restore water deliveries that would people at the end of these rivers is not But the majority party has aban- mean jobs for 40,000 unemployed Cali- a solution that’s going to restore water doned that policy. It has replaced it fornia families without costing our that isn’t there. with a very different philosophy that Treasury a dime. It’s not going to help California the government’s principal focus For all of those reasons I urge my that’s tied in knots. Its legislature should not be to produce abundant colleagues to oppose this bill. Not only can’t even deal with meaningful man- water, but rather to ration and recycle can we do much better; we could not agement of its own groundwater. We water shortages that government has possibly do any worse. have a crisis in this country that is caused by abandoning abundance as its Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. man-made and government created, primary objective. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman and that is that we haven’t been seri- The result is increasingly expensive from California (Mr. THOMPSON). ous about the management of water re- water that now affects our prosperity Mr. THOMPSON of California. I sources. as a Nation. By its own admission, this thank the gentleman for yielding. This is going to get worse because of administration is no longer analyzing Mr. Speaker and Members, this bill is climate change, global warming, and the costs and benefits of projects in the about freeing up 2.5 million gallons of extreme weather events. We are going bill now before us. In committee, the water per day through recycling, water to be facing things like this in the Pa- administration admitted that it faces a that would be able to be used through- cific Northwest with the disappearing $600 million backlog of 53 water recy- out the affected areas in California. snow pack, more strain on reservoirs, cling projects like these and still This reduces water demand for our more conflict between cities and towns hasn’t bothered to prioritize them, let State, again, 2.5 million gallons a day. in rural areas, between wildlife and Na- alone to figure out how to pay for I want to speak to something that tive Americans. them. was said earlier, and that was that the We have got to get serious. We have This bill provides a 25 percent Fed- salmon fishermen in California, the to get serious with legislation like this eral match for six local water recycling salmon fishing families, were not hurt, and being realistic about working to- projects in the San Francisco Bay and that the claims that they were gether to create a framework for deal- Area. It increases the maximum Fed- were bogus. ing with water policy. Let’s roll up our eral cost share for two others. Mr. Speaker and Members, the salm- sleeves and do that together. In the The total cost to American taxpayers on fishermen and their families in my meantime, let’s not demagog impor- for this bill is $38 million. According to district on the north coast of Cali- tant legislation that will make a dif- sponsors, it will produce 2.6 billion gal- fornia have been out of work for 3 of ference for water in California now, lons of water. That comes to about the past 4 years, mostly because of ille- putting people to work and maybe, just 8,000 acre feet. gal biological opinions issued by the maybe, starting an honest conversa- Now, let’s do the math here, $38 mil- past administration. tion about how we are going to deal lion for 8,000 acre feet. That comes to At the same time, the farmers south with a nationwide water crisis. $4,500 per acre foot. That’s just the of the delta have been receiving dis- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. Federal share. The total cost of these aster funds for their water shortages, Speaker, I am pleased to yield 5 min- projects is four times that amount, or $95 million over the course of the last utes to the gentleman from California, more than $18,000 per acre foot. 2 years. The biological opinions, the il- the ranking Republican on the Water Now, let’s compare that to the cap- legal biological opinions that I men- and Power Subcommittee of the Nat- ital cost of the nearby Oroville Dam. tioned, helped kill some 80,000 spawn- ural Resources Committee, Mr. That was roughly $600 million in 1968, ing salmon on the Klamath River and MCCLINTOCK. due to the inflation adjustment. It’s decimated the salmon fishery along the Mr. MCCLINTOCK. I thank the gen- $3.5 billion in today’s money. That dam Sacramento River. Those fisheries in tleman for yielding. produces 3.5 million acre feet of water. the Sacramento River saw their salm- Mr. Speaker, those who blame the In other words, the modern-day infla- on populations go from 800,000 to 66,000 drought for our problems ignore the tion-adjusted cost of the Oroville Dam, in 3 short years. fact that this is a very mild drought by including its massive power plant, Mr. Speaker and Members, fishing historical standards. In fact, during comes to about $1,000 per acre foot. The families have been put out of work in much more severe droughts than the projects in this bill cost more than my district and up through and into one we are currently experiencing, far $18,000 per acre foot overall, including Oregon. They have lost their homes, more water flowed to the Central Val- $4,500 per acre foot directly from the they have lost their savings, and they ley than it does right now. national Treasury, which, in case you have lost their livelihoods. It’s not I wonder if the proponents would se- haven’t noticed, is empty. bogus, and it’s shameful to suggest riously deny that 200 billion gallons of I raised these issues in committee. I that it is. water have been diverted from the Cen- did not actively oppose the bill, be- The heart of the issue that’s here tral Valley by these regulations. It’s cause the House has yet to set fiscal today, the opponents of this bill feel morally unconscionable that water re- standards for recycling measures like very comfortable choosing one business cycling bills to benefit the pampered this one. It needs to. as more superior to another. The oppo- and privileged communities of San But I also must agree with Ranking nents’ debate isn’t about solutions but Francisco can sail through the House Member HASTINGS and Congressman rather—— while 40,000 families have lost their NUNES and others that it’s a travesty The SPEAKER pro tempore. The jobs in the San Joaquin Valley because that we should vote for 2.5 billion more time of the gentleman has expired. this government has diverted 200 bil- gallons of water for San Francisco Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. lion gallons of water in order to in- while taking away 200 billion gallons of I yield 30 additional seconds to the gen- dulge one of the environmental left’s water from the Central Valley of Cali- tleman. pet causes, the delta smelt. fornia. Mr. THOMPSON. Suggesting that But I would like to address some of At the same time that the Central some hardworking farmers are more the basic economics of these recycling Valley taxpayers are struggling with important and more worthy than hard- bills. A generation ago the principal up to 40 percent unemployment rates, working fishermen. That is wrong. objective of our water policy was to at the same time that all taxpayers are create abundance. That was an era paying higher grocery bills as a result b 1530 when vast reservoirs produced a cornu- of these heartless water diversions, This bill will ultimately conserve 2.5 copia of clean and plentiful water on a those same taxpayers are being asked million gallons of water per day for

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I feeding the world; you talk of the val- The inference was also made by those urge my colleagues to vote against the ley being dry. remarks that this was partisan in na- motion to recommit and for the under- You look at the rallies that are being ture. Well, I would just remind my col- lying bill. created and you look at the faces in leagues, Mr. Speaker, that on the rule, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. the rallies. They are a microcosm of bringing this bill to the floor of the Speaker, may I inquire how much time America, from every walk of life. They House had bipartisan opposition. As is left on both sides? come there with one sign, ‘‘Turn the you know, when there are rule votes, The SPEAKER pro tempore. You pumps on,’’ and that is our message they are generally along party lines. have 171⁄2 minutes remaining and the today. That is our message with this Yet, Mr. Speaker, 23 Democrats voted majority has 191⁄2 minutes remaining. bill, that we have the power to make against this rule. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. the decision to get the water pumping Now, I don’t know the motivation of Speaker, I am pleased to yield 3 min- again. all of them, but I would certainly hope, utes to the gentleman from the south- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. and I would guess that they probably ern San Joaquin Valley, Mr. MCCAR- Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the voted ‘‘no’’ because they felt this issue THY. gentlewoman from California (Ms. ZOE was worthy of debate. And, I might Mr. MCCARTHY of California. I LOFGREN). add, of those 23, four of them are from thank my dear friend. Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. the Natural Resources Committee, in Mr. Speaker, as I sit and listen to Speaker, California is in the third year which this bill passed out of by unani- this debate, I have many colleagues on of a drought. The salmon fishers are in mous consent, but there was some dis- the other side that happen to be in the the third year of no season. Farmers cussion in the subcommittee on the majority. They not only show it in are hurting, fishermen are hurting. But issue, and the cost, as Mr. MCCLINTOCK committee by the number of one on this bill actually helps that problem. pointed out so well. one side and fewer on the other, but I come from Silicon Valley, where Mr. Speaker, I just want to make they show it when the bills come to the half of our water comes from the Delta. this point: if somebody is accused of floor. I have heard the name San Francisco defending their constituents and that The idea that the power of the idea mentioned. They don’t get any of their is done in a negative way, that is not would win at the end of the day doesn’t water from the Delta. In fact, they what this House is all about. Every happen here. They go to the Rules don’t have any projects in this bill. But Member should be doing everything Committee and they deny an amend- Silicon Valley gets half its water from they can to defend their constituents. ment to even come forward. They do a the Delta, and the projects that will So the debate on this really, I be- colloquy on the other side to talk flow to Silicon Valley to reuse the lieve, is evolving into a bipartisan de- about bills that have been brought up. water we have from our groundwater bate to have a debate on the under- I would like to see a colloquy that sources are going to free up water for lying issue. talked about the bills that have been the Delta. It will free up water for the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The denied. farmers and for the fishermen, and I time of the gentleman has expired. I come from the Central Valley, count that a good thing. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. I where unemployment is double digit. We can get bombastic here, all of us. yield myself another 30 seconds. Some cities have 40 percent unemploy- It hurts us when our constituents are But we have been denied that. I ment. But I don’t hear the colloquy hurt. But it is important to note that would just hope that there will be some from my friends on the other side of this is a solution. This is a solution. opportunity later on for us to revisit the aisle to talk about H.R. 3105, the Silicon Valley doesn’t have any farm- that and have these potential solutions Turn the Pumps on Act. ers and it doesn’t really have any com- that were brought forward by my col- You have 200 billion gallons a year mercial fishermen. We make chips. We leagues that live in these areas in a bi- being denied to the Central Valley. The also have double-digit unemployment. partisan way to be debated. party in power shows where their de- So we all need to pull together here. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. sire is to go, to deny the valley the Silicon Valley is willing to do its part Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the ability to grow, to deny the valley the to recycle so the water can flow to gentlewoman from California (Ms. ability to go create jobs. those in need. SPEIER). I want to remind my friends on the I would like to just point out that al- Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, I, too, rise other side of the aisle when we had the though we all value San Francisco, San in support of H.R. 2442 and salute my Rules debate of a quote from Franklin Jose has 1 million people, and since good friend and colleague, Mr. MILLER, Delano Roosevelt. He once said, the San Francisco really isn’t part of this on his good work. Nation that destroys its soil, destroys bill at all, perhaps we should refer to This bill will provide, as has been itself. this as the San Jose Bay Area in the said already, 2.6 billion gallons of The pumps are off, the pipes are dry, future. The San Jose Bay Area is will- water per year to drought-stricken the land is no longer able to produce, ing to help out by supporting this bill. California, adding enough water supply so the soil is being destroyed. But it Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. to meet the demands for nearly 25,000 does not have to stay that way. Man- Speaker, I yield myself 2 minutes. households, and it will also generate, made droughts can change. And what Mr. Speaker, reference was made as either direct or indirectly, 3,500 jobs. the debate today is about and what the to why we are debating this bill on the Mr. Speaker, attacking a water recy- passion you feel from this side is, it is floor, which obviously the concept of cling measure that is designed to help not a partisan passion. This is a pas- this bill brings forward water recycling all of California is truly counter- sion of Independents, a passion of and has broad support in this House. I productive. The North Coast County Democrats and a passion of Repub- certainly support that concept. But the Water District, based in Pacifica in my licans, that you allow the bills to come inference was made that the only rea- congressional district, has said, ‘‘As to the floor. son we are debating this is because of California continues to experience I listened to a colleague on the other one Member—they didn’t say where he drought conditions, increased demand side of the aisle say, well, these bills is from, but I assume he is from Cali- for water, and strain on the Delta eco- will fail. Well, bring them here. You fornia—who has been very, very out- system, alternative water supplies like have the power. You have the majority. spoken about the economic disaster those authorized in H.R. 2442 provide a Do not deny them. Do not deny the that is going on in the San Joaquin long-term sustainable solution essen- amendments. Let the people who have Valley of California. tial to California’s economy.’’ the power of the idea win at the end of Mr. Speaker, I just want to say that The bottom line is that Republicans the day. that individual is defending what he and Democrats alike agree that water

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Mr. subsequently exempted their water think that because one part of one Speaker, I am very pleased to yield 5 project from the Wild and Scenic Riv- State didn’t get enough rain last year minutes to the gentleman from the San ers Act. That is why they built the that we ought to bury the whole thing Joaquin Valley, California (Mr. pipe, so they wouldn’t even have to trying to get recycled water. Guess NUNES). have a river. what you do when you get that recy- Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I thank my When the Bay Area needed to add to cled water? You free up potable water friend from Washington. its runway, they exempted environ- that can go to other things. Since this House is being denied the mental laws to build a new airport in Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Will opportunity to debate legislation that the beautiful San Francisco Bay, one of the gentleman yield? would have a meaningful impact on the the greatest areas of California. Mr. FARR. No. You have time. When you have that potable water, California water crisis, I think it is ap- But despite their own record, when you ought not to be using it for agri- propriate to take a closer look at the folks a mere two hours away are bled culture. You ought to be using that for bill before us today. This bill funds a dry of water, they have opposed a tem- drinking purposes. All the golf courses water recycling project for the Bay porary waiver to allow not 2 billion on the Monterey Peninsula are irri- Area. That is it. gallons of water like this does, but 200 gated by recycled water, Pebble Beach, The sponsor of this bill pounds his billion gallons of water. Cypress, all these big famous golf chest and says he is providing 2.6 bil- I support these water recycling courses. lion gallons of water for his constitu- projects, but I oppose this bill because ents. Congratulations. What the spon- So I think that those people that are the author of this bill is the leader of criticizing this bill and criticizing the sor will not disclose is that he has the effort to cut off 200 billion gallons fact that we didn’t get enough rain in worked consistently to deny delivery of of water that would serve the greater the San Joaquin Valley ought to be 200 billion gallons of water to an area San Joaquin Valley, Los Angeles and asking for us to help them get recy- that has 40 percent unemployment in San Diego. So absent the inclusion of cling projects in their communities some cases, that has folks standing in language that will address this govern- like we have in the Salinas Valley. We food lines, and land dry with ment-imposed drought, this bill should can solve this problem, but we’ve got tumbleweeds. be rejected. to solve it in a multiplicity of ways, Now, it is ironic that this bill pro- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. and one of the ways to do that is recy- vides water only to one little area of I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman cling. This bill makes a giant step for- San Francisco, the Greater San Fran- from California (Mr. FARR). ward for a lot of communities in north- cisco Bay Area, which already receives Mr. FARR. Thank you very much, ern California. pristine water from a beautiful glacial Mr. Chairman, for yielding. I would urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote. valley that is not far from where I live I have no projects in this bill. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE in the Yosemite National Park called b 1545 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- Hetch Hetchy. You heard me correct. bers are reminded to direct their re- The Bay Area gets water from one of I have no benefit in this bill. I represent some of the greatest agriculture marks to the Chair. the Nation’s flagship national parks. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. in the United States of America. And The City of San Francisco, knowing Speaker, I am pleased to yield 1 minute guess what? We don’t get a drop of that that it needed to provide water to its to the gentleman from California (Mr. water from anywhere but the sky that citizens, destroyed a portion of Yosem- NUNES). ite National Park to construct its own it falls out of and all of the wastewater Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I want to water supply reservoir. I actually have that we recycle, the largest recycling remind my Democrat colleague on the a picture of what it looked like. project in the United States and the other side of the aisle that there were This is what it looked like before. If world irrigating agriculture. two Presidents that were instrumental you have ever been to Yosemite, you You know what? You people that live in building the water projects that can see that it looks very similar to in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. turned a desert into the most produc- Yosemite Valley. But now it is You took a desert in the San Joaquin tive agricultural land in the world. One dammed up. It is dammed up to provide Valley, and using taxpayers’ money, was named Franklin Roosevelt and the water to the people of San Francisco. you built all these public systems, other was named John F. Kennedy. Now, that is really not the worst of damming up those rivers—and I’m glad Last time I checked, they were both it, because we hear so much about how Mr. NUNES is going to support us in Democrats. That was back when the the other side of the aisle cares so tearing down the Hetch Hetchy dam— Democrats cared about providing jobs much about the fish and the poor fish- and dammed up those rivers to get all to people instead of serving their rad- ermen that are losing their jobs be- the water into the canals to take them ical environmental friends in the Bay cause the water is not being delivered into a desert. And what happened? It Area. My, how we’ve gone a long ways to the Delta to save all these fish that didn’t rain. All of a sudden you’re in this Democratic Party. It’s sad to need to be saved. caught in a drought. So who do you see this. Well, let’s go back and look at a lit- blame? You blame everything. You Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. tle map of Hetch Hetchy. This is Hetch blame the Democrats. You blame the I have no further speakers, so I’ll re- Hetchy, Yosemite National Park. Here water. You blame the sky. It didn’t fall serve until time to close. is the dam. And the water is piped. out of the sky. But you blame every Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. There is not a river. It is piped directly law that’s out there. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of into the San Francisco Bay Area. This People who live in glass houses the time. is the same water, Mr. Speaker, that shouldn’t throw stones because what Mr. Speaker, I stood up and asked my would go down to save the fish that are you doing about recycling all the dear friend from California (Mr. FARR) they care about so much. So do they wastewater that you’re creating? to yield, and he said he didn’t have honestly care about fish, or do they You’ve always had that. Our commu- time to yield, because I wanted to really just care about providing water nities have bellied up to the bar. They point out something that he had said to their people and serving their rad- put their money up. This bill says and to clarify at least what I think is ical environmental friends that have you’ve got to put up three-quarters of his interpretation of what he was say- worked for decades to cut water off to the money before you even come and ing. people that are just trying to provide ask for help from Washington. Frank- He was saying that these water recy- food for America? ly, it ought to be the other way around. cling bills are a 25/75 match, and that’s

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They met with a cross sec- repay these Federal dollars. verse economy, of the importance of tion of our delegation to see how they On the other hand, I come from cen- agriculture, of the importance of bring- could bring the Department of Com- tral Washington, the Columbia Basin ing new businesses to California, of de- merce, the Department of the Interior Project, Bureau of Reclamation area, veloping and make sure we have clean together, the Bureau of Reclamation, irrigated by Grand Coulee Dam, and water available for high technology in- the Fish and Wildlife Service. They while they were built by the Federal dustries throughout the State. That’s sent millions of dollars to the valley to Government, it’s true, those monies why this bill, this policy speaks. try to give relief to the farmers. have to be paid back by those irriga- It speaks to so many areas of the They’ve supported our efforts. tion districts. We don’t get a 25 percent State. It speaks, this policy speaks to I’ve supported the efforts to change cut or a 50 percent cut. So I just want- Orange County and San Diego County the law that I wrote 10 years ago, 20 ed to point that out. We’re not talking and L.A. County and Riverside County years, so we can have water transfers about apples and oranges, no pun in- and Contra Costa County and Santa from east to west in the valley. That’s tended on that. Clara County and Monterey County people working together. That’s not So, Mr. Speaker, as I had mentioned and Alameda County and San Joaquin people just standing back and sniping earlier, the reason that I reluctantly County. Why? Because it’s important at bills as they come through and pre- oppose this bill is because of what it that we take the pressure off a system tending like they want to make policy does not do. And of course what it does that’s oversubscribed not just in or they want to change policy that’s not do is to provide for an opportunity drought years but every year. But we just political sniping. But it’s inter- to address a very, very serious eco- can get by in a normal year. We can’t esting that they chose not to snipe on nomic problem in the San Joaquin Val- get by in the third year of the drought. any Republican bills. They just decided ley of California. Now, my colleagues have suggested they would snipe on this bill. As I mentioned on the rule, there that somehow this is the bill in which But at the end of the day, at the end were 23 Democrats that supported Re- we should settle California water of the day, this legislation is about publicans on this. This would indicate issues. I find it rather interesting in whether or not we can move California to me, I would hope, that there is grow- February of last year when we passed into the future, whether or not we can ing support for having this addressed in the South Orange County Recycled continue to have economic growth, a manner in the House, on the floor of Water plan for Mr. CALVERT there was whether or not we can use the tech- the U.S. House of Representatives. I no discussion of this. There was no sug- nology that’s now available to us to certainly hope that that is the case. gestion of amendments. There was no provide for recycling, to provide for And if opposition from me and others is suggestion that this was high noon on reuse of water. This bill alone supplies a way to get to that point, I will be California water. enough water for 24,000 households. very, very proud of that. When we passed the Lake Hodges But with that, Mr. Speaker, I have to That’s not counting the legislation Surface Water Improvement Act in stand up and reluctantly oppose this that we’ve provided for southern Cali- April for Mr. BILBRAY, no discussion of bill for the many reasons I said in my fornia, for Orange County, for San amendments, no need to settle these previous remarks. Diego, for San Bernardino and the I yield back the balance of my time. issues here. They never asked for time. projects that are waiting. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. They never asked for amendments. This bill was criticized because Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time They didn’t ask for a vote. They did it there’s a $600 million backlog because as I may consume. unanimously and by voice vote. the last administration would never re- First of all, I want to begin by thank- The Magna Water District for Mr. lease any money. We would have loved ing Chairwoman NAPOLITANO and CHAFFETZ in Utah, no suggestion that to have had the attention. We would Chairman RAHALL, the Chair of the full we should take the Utah bill and battle have loved to have had the attention of committee, and Chairwoman it out over California water. No sugges- the Bush administration’s Secretary of NAPOLITANO of the Subcommittee on tion that somehow we were going to do the Interior to help solve this problem. Water and Power, for their support of something other than that. What did she do? What did he do? They this legislation for supporting the ex- In September, just a month ago, with let some Under Secretary wander pansion of water supplies in drought Mr. GALLEGLY, for the Calleguas Mu- around changing the science, so we lost stricken regions of our country. nicipal Water District, no suggestion of almost 18 months and we had to go At the end of the day, after all of the this. No requests for amendments. No back to redo all of the science because debate, this is legislation to provide for debate in the committee on this. they changed it and they got caught at water reuse and recycling. Water reuse And then, again, last month, Mr. it. Criminal charges were pending at and recycling is desperately needed in WALDEN from Oregon, no suggestion one point. our State of California. This is a policy we’re going to take the Oregon bill and So what are we talking about here? that is supported throughout the entire settle the California issue. Why? Be- The suggestion that somehow this all State, including the valley, throughout cause we know what’s going on in Cali- comes together around this bill is to southern California and northern Cali- fornia. We have a very difficult com- forget history, to forget the inatten- fornia. Every part of the State under- plex problem. The legislature, our tion to this problem we’ve dealt with stands the extent to which we can con- State legislature, has been struggling over the last 8 years, and to suggest tinue to create new supplies of water with it for 2 years. They’re in special that somehow that this can all be set- through use and reuse, recycling, that session right now. They’re locked in, tled here. What this bill can do is make the entire State benefits. and they don’t know whether they will a major contribution to relieving the Someone said, well, I was here in the have the votes or not to do that. But urban pressure on the system by cre- drought and it wasn’t this bad. We’ve people are getting together to try to ating this reuse and recycling of water. added almost 16 to 20 million new peo- solve it. ple to the State of California since the When this new administration came b 1600 last serious drought. We didn’t do in, because I don’t remember you ask- And that’s what the projects that my much about water policy during that ing for this in the first year of the colleagues on the other side of the time, but we’ve now put together a co- drought or the second year of the aisle, that’s what they were contrib- alition from people who have battled drought or going into the third year of uting. This was one piece; we hope it over the years, Metropolitan Water the drought, but Mr. Obama’s been in grows. We think it will become more District, Contra Costa Water District, town, what, 10 months, and somehow valuable. L.A. County, San Diego County, the it’s his problem. But when his adminis- It is bipartisan and has been from the Central Valley. tration did come to town, and when he very beginning. When I asked for stim- Why are they coming together? Be- did have a Secretary of the Interior ulus money to go to recycling, I asked cause they recognize how valuable and he did have a Secretary of Com- the administration, I said, do it on the

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Just let them come as Your continued leadership and efforts on they come up in line. drought conditions, increased demand for California’s critically important water sup- water, and strain on the Delta ecosystem, al- This isn’t partisan; this is about ply issues are greatly appreciated. whether or not people want to solve ternative water supplies like those author- Sincerely, ized in H.R. 2442 provide a long-term sustain- problems. You want to make political JEFFREY KIGHTLINGER, able solution essential to California’s econ- points, all well and good; but the cir- General Manager. omy. The six additional water recycling cumstances won’t change, the cir- projects authorized in H.R. 2442 would pro- cumstances won’t change across our OCTOBER 5, 2009. vide in excess of 7 million gallons of drought- State. Congressman GEORGE MILLER, tolerant water per day. This will result in re- H.R. 2442 is supported by a number of House of Representatives, duced demand from Bay Area communities agencies, municipalities and organiza- Washington, DC. on scarce fresh water from the Delta. These DEAR CONGRESSMAN MILLER: On behalf of tions, including: Association of Cali- projects will also support over 3,500 direct, the WateReuse Association, a national asso- indirect and induced jobs. fornia Water Agencies, Metropolitan ciation representing more than 180 public The Bay Area Recycled Water Coalition Water District of Southern California, water agencies and 375 organizational mem- members remain committed to our proven Central Contra Costa Sanitary Dis- bers dedicated to the advancement of using partnership with the Federal Government to limited water supplies efficiently and safely, trict, Dublin San Ramon Services Dis- provide a long-term sustainable solution to I am writing to express our deep concern trict, City of Mountain View, Redwood California’s water challenges. We strongly over the recent House floor debate on water City, City of Palo Alto, WateReuse As- support H.R. 2442, and look forward to con- recycling legislation. Specifically, we are tinuing to work with you as we develop new sociation, Bay Area Recycled Water alarmed that the authorization of Title XVI water supplies for California. Coalition, Delta Diablo Sanitation Dis- water recycling projects whose purpose is to trict, Iron House Sanitary District, enhance the availability of a safe and reli- Sincerely, City of Petaluma, Santa Clara Valley able water supply to local communities, GARY W. DARLING, Water District, North Coast County have become ensnared in the ongoing dis- General Manager, Water District, and City of San Jose. putes surrounding restoration of the Cali- Delta Diablo Sanitation District. fornia Bay-Delta. We urge the House of Rep- OCTOBER 5, 2009. resentatives to move expeditiously and de- SOUTH BAY WATER RECYCLING, Representative GEORGE MILLER, bate and pass pending water recycling San Jose´, CA, October 5, 2009. Rayburn House Office Building, project legislation, including H.R. 2442. Congressman GEORGE MILLER, Washington, DC. These projects will allow for a direct re- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE MILLER: The Asso- House of Representatives, sponse to the impacts of the ongoing drought ciation of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Washington, DC. currently being experienced in California is pleased to write in favor of H.R. 2442, legis- DEAR CONGRESSMAN MILLER: On behalf of and other western states. the City of San Jose´, I am writing to thank lation to expand the Bay Area Regional We appreciate that the drought has you for introducing H.R. 2442, your bill au- Water Recycling Program. As you know, wreaked havoc on the lives of many resi- thorizing the use of federal funds to support ACWA’s 447 public agency members are col- dents throughout the arid West. Clearly, the additional water recycling projects in the lectively responsible for 90 percent of the events surrounding the operation of the fed- San Francisco Bay area, and to lend our sup- water delivered in California for residential eral and state water projects in California port to your efforts to have it reconsidered and agricultural uses. serve to spotlight the challenges created by Since H.R. 2442 contains local projects with at the earliest appropriate opportunity. the drought. We were encouraged by the re- regional as well as national benefits, the leg- cent commitment of Secretary of the Inte- The City of San Jose´ operates the largest islation meets the criteria established in our rior Salazar to increase efforts to put in urban nonpotable water recycling facility in blueprint ‘‘No Time to Waste: A Blueprint place responses that will alleviate the im- northern California. Each year South Bay for California Water’’. In particular, the pacts on the Bay Delta. However, we believe Water Recycling supplies nearly 600 Silicon projects in H.R. 2442 will allow for a direct that a powerful tool exists to address water Valley schools, parks, businesses and indus- response to help mitigate current and dev- scarcity, namely water recycling projects tries with over 10,000 acre-feet of high-qual- astating drought impacts in California. In that can create water supply in an environ- ity recycled water, conserving drinking this regard, ACWA encourages the House of mentally protective and sustainable manner. water that can be used for other purposes. Representatives to move expeditiously and With a small federal contribution, these Over the past 15 years we have invested over pass important water recycling project legis- projects have demonstrated that they can $200 million in local funds in this system, lation. deliver water and reduce demand on limited and received more than $30 million in Title As California’s water supply challenges XVI grants from the Bureau of Reclamation. multiply, ACWA appreciates your efforts to water supplies. It is to no one’s advantage to hold hostage the authorization of these Furthermore, as a founding member of the provide federal resources for local projects to Bay Area Recycled Water Coalition (a part- assure water supply reliability. Thank you kinds of projects because of disputes over the operation of federal water projects. Indeed, nership of eleven public agencies) San Jose´ is for sponsoring this legislation. committed to assisting other communities Sincerely, we believe it only serves to exacerbate the very problem all of us are seeking to rein the Bay area to develop this important re- TIMOTHY QUINN, solve—to reduce the impacts of the drought source, and we encourage you to continue to Executive Director, and provide safe, reliable, and sustainable fund and expand this important stimulus to Association of California Water Agencies. water supplies to our communities, indus- local investment. tries, and agricultural interests. Recycled water is sustainable water, and THE METROPOLITAN WATER Again, we are strongly supportive of time- the only new water available to help Cali- DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, ly consideration and passage of Title XVI fornia and other western states deal with the Los Angeles, CA, October 6, 2009. water recycling project authorizations by combined pressures of drought and popu- Hon. GEORGE MILLER, the House of Representatives. lation that threaten to exhaust our existing House of Representatives, Sincerely, supplies. We understand that much addi- Washington, DC. G. WADE MILLER, tional work needs to be done by Congress, by DEAR REPRESENTATIVE MILLER: The Metro- Executive Director, Interior Secretary Salazar and others to de- politan Water District of Southern Cali- WateReuse Association. velop a comprehensive approach to supplying fornia is very pleased to support an increase water to the western United States, includ- in resources for the Bureau of Reclamation’s OCTOBER 5, 2009. ing an integrated program to protect and re- local water supply development program Subject: Support for H.R. 2442, Bay Area Re- store the Bay-Delta system. However, in our under Title XVI, as authorized by Congress. Metropolitan believes that local water sup- gional Water Recycling Program Expan- opinion any sustainable solution will nec- ply projects and expansion of the Title XVI sion Act of 2009. essarily include intensive use of recycled water as the most reliable source of water grant funding program are essential. This is Hon. GEORGE MILLER, currently available, including the nearly especially the case as California continues to House of Representatives, seven million gallons of water per day pro- aggressively pursue comprehensive policy Washington, DC. duced by the projects authorized in H.R. 2442. and infrastructure solutions to address the DEAR CONGRESSMAN MILLER: On behalf of challenges of chronic drought and restricted the Bay Area Recycled Water Coalition, a Thank you again for your steadfast sup- water supply conditions throughout the partnership of eleven public agencies com- port for these important programs. state. The development of new and expanded mitted to developing recycled water as a re- Sincerely, local water supply projects is key to address- source for over six million residents of the JOHN STUFFLEBEAN, ing these critically important water supply counties we serve in the San Francisco Bay Director, Environmental Services, issues including projects such as the design, area, I’m writing to thank you for intro- City of San Jose´.

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However, more than happy to sit down with my col- on North to South transfers. the San Francisco Bay area is not the only leagues on the other side of the aisle to work Support permanent reform of intra county area in California that needs additional water. on long term solutions to California’s aged East-West transfers within the CVP. Only 2 hours away from San Francisco, Cali- water infrastructure system, the people of the Patterson Irrigation District Pumping fornia’s Central Valley is literally dying of de- valley need help now. Therefore, I am oppos- Plant and Fish Screen. hydration and yet this Congress has ignored ing this bill because it contains $38 million Patterson Irrigation District Pipeline Project. every plea for help from the people of the val- worth of projects that benefit the San Fran- Diversify Level 2/Level IV Refuge Pro- ley and those of us who are fortunate enough cisco Bay area while denying projects that would not cost any taxpayer dollars and would gram. to represent that region. Announce 2011 rescheduled water decision The San Joaquin Valley is the fruit-basket of benefit the distressed San Joaquin Valley. in the Spring, 2010. the Nation, producing over half of the fruits Mr. Speaker, for these reasons I oppose Additional federal support for the Westside and vegetables consumed in America. Ninety- both the rule and the passage of H.R. 2442 Water Use Efficiency and Conservation pro- nine percent of all almonds and walnuts are and urge my colleagues to join me. gram. produced in the Central Valley, while over 90 Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Support the removal of restrictions under percent of tomatoes, pistachios, plums and strong opposition to this rule. the Emergency Drought Relief Act which re- We have heard a lot of debate this year strict funds to temporary projects. strawberries are produced in the State of Cali- about California’s water crisis. Mendota Dam Replacement. fornia. However, without water for the farmers We are suffering from our third year of San Luis Drain Rehabilitation. the whole Nation suffers. Without California’s drought, and the situation has been com- Allow the use of Whiskeytown Reservoir to agriculture production, there is a significant pounded with a ‘‘regulatory drought’’ that has be used to meet the water supply needs of national security risk—we would be forced to restricted our ability to deliver water even the most impacted areas. Work in collaboration with the state on import foreign produce that does not meet the when it is available. Over 40,000 people are same quality and food safety standards that the development of a long term Joint Point out of work, over 500,000 acres of some of of Diversion program. California produce does. the world’s most productive farmland have Because of radical environmentalists and Friant-Kern and Madera Canals Capacity been fallowed, farmworkers are now standing the actions of Federal agencies based on un- Correction. in food lines, people are losing their homes, Friant-Kern Canal Reverse Flow. reliable and questionable science, the San and more importantly people are losing their Pipeline Replacements in the San Luis Joaquin Valley is now suffering from a man- hope, all because of a lack of water. Unit. made drought. Hundreds of thousands of acre The Federal Government is in part respon- Westlands Water District Reclamation feet of water that was formerly delivered to the sible for the regulatory drought, and it is time Project for drainage impacted areas and rec- farmers in the Central Valley are being sent to for the Federal Government to take action to lamation of poor groundwater. the ocean in an attempt to protect a 3-inch address this crisis. West Stanislaus Irrigation District fish screen and pipeline. minnow, the Delta Smelt. Ironically, while the I support this underlying bill, Mr. Speaker. restrictions on pumping are doing nothing to Stockton East Water District intake struc- But quite frankly, I am completely fed up with ture and fish screen. stop the declining numbers of Delta Smelt, the lack of a response to our water crisis in Merced Irrigation District New Exchequer they are significantly contributing to the declin- the San Joaquin Valley. Dam Spillway Modification Project. ing number of farmers and jobs in the San My definition of ‘‘crisis’’ is a disaster that re- Semitropic-Rosamond Water Bank Author- Joaquin Valley. Farmers must come before quires an immediate response. The fact is, ity Antelope Valley Water Bank Initial Re- fish. there still is no immediate response—in fact charge and Recovery Facility Improvement I offered two amendments to this bill which there is hardly even any response. And it’s Project. would have assured that the urgent needs of high time that the Federal Government admits Semitropic Water Storage District Pond- the San Joaquin Valley are met, through the that not enough is being done to address the Poso Spreading and Recovery Facility. Two Gates project in the delta and temporarily valley’s water needs. Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise waiving the Endangered Species Act to in- In fact, I have with me a list of 26 projects today in strong support of H.R. 2442, the Bay crease delta water deliveries for storage in the that the Federal Government can work with us Area Regional Water Recycling Program Ex- San Joaquin Valley. Neither of my amend- on to relieve the pressure that the lack of pansion Act of 2009, which will provide Cali- ments would have authorized the spending of water has created on the valley. fornians 2.6 billion gallons of water per year, taxpayer dollars. Once again the Democratic My friends and colleagues from the San enough to meet the needs of 24,225 house- leadership in the House of Representatives Joaquin Valley, Mr. RADANOVICH and Mr. holds, and should create at least 3,600 jobs. denied these amendments, denying relief to NUNES, offered amendments in Rules Com- It is a concrete example of the sustainable so- the ravaged San Joaquin Valley. mittee last night but they were not made in lutions we should be looking for to address Time and time again during this Congress order. drought and promote economic development. my valley colleagues and I have offered bills My folks need relief. They are suffering and I would like to thank Chairman RAHALL for and amendments to address the government can’t wait any longer. And farmers in the val- his skill and leadership in shepherding this bill created drought in the San Joaquin Valley and ley have planting decisions to make in the to the floor. I would also like to thank my col- time and time again we have been denied the near future. They simply can’t go through an- league, Chairman MILLER, for skillfully crafting courtesy of a simple legislative hearing, let other farm season not knowing if they will such an imaginative and workable solution to alone a markup or vote. After so many at- have any water. one of the critical challenges facing California tempts to save California agriculture, I am left Mr. RADANOVICH and Mr. NUNES deserve to and other western States. with no alternative but to believe that the have their amendments on the floor today. Mr. Speaker, the Bay Area Regional Water Democrat leadership of this Congress, under Their amendments would have ended this reg- Recycling Program Expansion Act authorizes direction from environmentalists, is bent on ulatory drought once and for all and provided federal assistance for six recycling projects destroying the largest economic engine in much-needed relief to our farmers. that are estimated to create more than 8,000 California. Because San Joaquin Valley farmers are acre-feet of water annually by 2010, and more There is always a lot of talk about special prevented from getting the water they so des- than 14,000 acre-feet annually by 2025. Addi- interests controlling policy decisions in Con- perately need, I urge all of my colleagues to tionally, the legislation is crafted so that fresh gress, and I would be remiss not to say that oppose this rule. water withdrawals from the Sacramento-San the elite environmental community is one of ACTIONS AND PROJECTS TO ADDRESS Joaquin Delta are limited and treated waste- CALIFORNIA’S WATER SUPPLY CRISIS the largest and currently most influential spe- water discharges into the San Francisco Bay Reconsultation of FWS and NOAA Biologi- cial interests around. They have worked very cal Opinions. or the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are re- hard and spent a lot of money to ensure that Undertake a National Academy of Sciences duced. The cost to the federal government to a 3-inch fish has more rights than the farmers 6-month review of all the factors in the de- realize all these benefits is only 25 percent of and farm workers in my district. To me, and cline of the Delta. the total cost of a project.

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The fornia Water Agencies, WaterReuse Associa- ological Opinion on the Long-Term Central tion, Metropolitan Water District of Southern Valley Project and State Water Project Op- question is, Shall the decision of the California, Central Contra Costa Sanitary Dis- erations Criteria and Plan shall constitute Chair stand as the judgment of the trict, Dublin San Ramon Services District, City compliance with all requirements of the En- House? of Mountain View, Redwood City, and the City dangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et MOTION TO TABLE of Palo Alto. seq.). Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I support this bill (c) APPLICABILITY.—This section applies Mr. Speaker, I move to table the appeal only to those Federal agency and non-Fed- because it will create badly needed jobs while of the ruling of the Chair. replenishing clean water supplies. This legisla- eral actions related to the coordinated operations of the Central Valley Project and the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion is another example of how the new major- California State Water Project. question is on the motion to table. ity is making good on the promise to chart a POINT OF ORDER The question was taken; and the new direction for our Nation. I want to thank Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Speaker pro tempore announced that Chairman MILLER again for his leadership in Mr. Speaker, I raise a point of order the ayes appeared to have it. crafting this extraordinary legislation that has that the motion to recommit contains Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, on that I my full support. a nongermane instruction in violation demand the yeas and nays. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join of clause 7 of rule XVI. The yeas and nays were ordered. me in supporting H.R. 2442. I yield the re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- mainder of my time. tleman from California raises a point ant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. this 15-minute vote on the motion to I urge all of my colleagues to support of order. Does any other Member wish to be heard on the point of order? table will be followed by a 5-minute this legislation, and I yield back the vote on passage of the bill, if arising balance of my time. Mr. NUNES. Yes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- without further proceedings in recom- The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time mittal. for debate has expired. Pursuant to tleman from California is recognized. Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, the motion The vote was taken by electronic de- House Resolution 830, the previous vice, and there were—yeas 237, nays question is ordered on the bill, as to recommit I have is pretty simple. In fact, what we have before us is legisla- 176, not voting 19, as follows: amended. [Roll No. 788] The question is on the engrossment tion that is identical to legislation YEAS—237 and third reading of the bill. that this Congress passed in 2003 with The bill was ordered to be engrossed overwhelming bipartisan support, so I Abercrombie Edwards (TX) Langevin Ackerman Ellison Larsen (WA) and read a third time, and was read the would hope that you would make it germane. Adler (NJ) Ellsworth Larson (CT) third time. Andrews Engel Lee (CA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Are Arcuri Eshoo Levin MOTION TO RECOMMIT there any other Members that wish to Baca Etheridge Lewis (GA) Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I have a speak? Baird Farr Lipinski Baldwin Fattah Loebsack motion to recommit at the desk. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the Barrow Filner Lowey Mr. Speaker, I insist upon my point of Bean Foster Luja´ n gentleman opposed to the bill? order. That action by the previous Con- Becerra Frank (MA) Lynch Mr. NUNES. In its current form, yes. Berkley Fudge Maffei gress does not make it germane to this The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Berman Giffords Maloney legislation. Clerk will report the motion to recom- Berry Gonzalez Markey (CO) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bishop (GA) Gordon (TN) Markey (MA) mit. Chair is prepared to rule. Bishop (NY) Grayson Marshall The Clerk read as follows: Blumenauer Green, Al Massa The gentleman from California (Mr. Boccieri Green, Gene Matheson Mr. NUNES moves to recommit the bill H.R. GEORGE MILLER) makes a point of order Boucher Grijalva Matsui 2442 to the Committee on Natural Resources that the amendment offered by the Brady (PA) Gutierrez McCarthy (NY) with instructions to report the same back to Braley (IA) Hall (NY) McDermott UNES the House forthwith with the following gentleman from California (Mr. N ) Bright Halvorson McGovern amendment: is not germane. Brown, Corrine Hare McIntyre At the end of the bill, add the following: The bill, H.R. 2442, amends the Rec- Butterfield Harman McMahon lamation Wastewater and Groundwater Capps Hastings (FL) McNerney SEC. 4. CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT. Capuano Heinrich Meek (FL) (a) NO RESTRICTION, REDUCTION, OR RE- Study and Facilities Act to expand the Carnahan Herseth Sandlin Meeks (NY) ALLOCATION OF WATER.—Notwithstanding Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Carson (IN) Higgins Michaud any other provision of law, the Secretary of Program. The bill authorizes six new Castor (FL) Hill Miller (NC) the Interior, acting through the Commis- water recycling partnerships and modi- Chandler Himes Miller, George sioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, may Chu Hinchey Mitchell fies two existing partnerships. Clarke Hinojosa Moore (KS) not use discretion to restrict, reduce or re- The amendment offered by the gen- Clay Hirono Moore (WI) allocate any water stored in Central Valley tleman from California seeks to ad- Cleaver Hodes Moran (VA) Project Reservoirs or delivered pursuant to Clyburn Holden Murphy (CT) Central Valley Project contracts, including dress water availability related to the Cohen Holt Murphy (NY) execution of said contracts facilitated by the Central Valley Project. Connolly (VA) Honda Murphy, Patrick W.C. ‘‘Bill’’ Jones Pumping Plant, to meet Clause 7 of rule XVI, the germane- Cooper Hoyer Murtha the requirements of the Endangered Species Costello Inslee Nadler (NY) ness rule, provides that no proposition Courtney Israel Napolitano Act of 1973, unless such water is acquired or on a ‘‘subject different from that under Crowley Jackson (IL) Neal (MA) otherwise made available from a willing sell- consideration shall be admitted under Cuellar Jackson-Lee Nye er or lessor and the use is in compliance with color of amendment.’’ Cummings (TX) Oberstar the laws of the State of California, including Dahlkemper Johnson (GA) Obey but not limited to, permitting requirements. One of the central tenets of the ger- Davis (AL) Johnson, E. B. Olver (b) BIOLOGICAL OPINIONS.—For the 2 years maneness rule is that an amendment Davis (CA) Kagen Ortiz immediately after the date of the enactment should relate to the subject matter of Davis (IL) Kanjorski Pallone Davis (TN) Kaptur Pascrell of this Act, complying with the reasonable the underlying measure. DeGette Kennedy Pastor (AZ) and prudent alternatives or reasonable and The bill is confined to water recy- Delahunt Kildee Payne prudent measures and the incidental take cling projects within a specific geo- DeLauro Kilpatrick (MI) Perlmutter limits defined in the biological opinions that graphic area. The amendment address- Dicks Kilroy Perriello Dingell Kind Peters immediately preceded the biological opin- es water availability related to the ions issued by on December 15, 2008, by the Doggett Kirkpatrick (AZ) Peterson United States Fish and Wildlife Service on Central Valley Project. By addressing Donnelly (IN) Kissell Pingree (ME) this topic, the amendment falls outside Doyle Klein (FL) Polis (CO) the effects of the Proposed Coordinated Op- Driehaus Kosmas Pomeroy erations of the Federal Central Valley the ambit of the underlying measure Edwards (MD) Kucinich Price (NC) Project and the California State Water and is not germane.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:44 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.033 H15OCPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE October 15, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11429 Quigley Scott (GA) Tierney BOREN, GRIFFITH, CHILDERS, Perriello Schiff Titus Rahall Scott (VA) Titus BROUN of Georgia, and GINGREY of Peters Schrader Tonko Rangel Serrano Tonko Pingree (ME) Schwartz Towns Reyes Sestak Towns Georgia changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ Polis (CO) Scott (GA) Tsongas Richardson Shea-Porter Tsongas to ‘‘nay.’’ Pomeroy Scott (VA) Van Hollen Rodriguez Sherman Van Hollen Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Messrs. BERRY, Price (NC) Serrano Vela´ zquez Ross Shuler Vela´ zquez Quigley Sestak SCHAUER and GRIJALVA, Ms. Visclosky Rothman (NJ) Sires Visclosky Rahall Shea-Porter Walden Roybal-Allard Skelton Walz Rangel Sherman SPEIER, and Mr. KUCINICH changed Walz Ruppersberger Slaughter Wasserman Reyes Shuler their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Wasserman Rush Snyder Schultz Richardson Sires Ryan (OH) Space Waters So the motion to table was agreed to. Rodriguez Slaughter Schultz Salazar Speier Watson The result of the vote was announced Ross Smith (NJ) Waters Sa´ nchez, Linda Spratt Watt as above recorded. Rothman (NJ) Snyder Watson T. Stark Waxman Roybal-Allard Space Watt Sanchez, Loretta Stupak Weiner Stated against: Ruppersberger Speier Waxman Sarbanes Sutton Welch Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Rush Spratt Weiner Schakowsky Tanner Wexler 788, had I been present, I would have voted Ryan (OH) Stark Welch Schauer Taylor Wilson (OH) Salazar Stupak Wexler Schiff Teague Woolsey ‘‘nay.’’ Sa´ nchez, Linda Sutton Wilson (OH) Schrader Thompson (CA) Wu Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 788, T. Taylor Wittman Schwartz Thompson (MS) Yarmuth had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ Sanchez, Loretta Teague Woolsey Sarbanes Thompson (CA) NAYS—176 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Wu Schakowsky Thompson (MS) Yarmuth Aderholt Franks (AZ) Minnick question is on the passage of the bill. Schauer Tierney Akin Frelinghuysen Moran (KS) The question was taken; and the NAYS—173 Alexander Gallegly Murphy, Tim Speaker pro tempore announced that Altmire Garrett (NJ) Myrick Aderholt Fortenberry Moran (KS) Austria Gerlach Neugebauer the ayes appeared to have it. Akin Foxx Murphy, Tim Bachmann Gingrey (GA) Nunes Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, on that I Alexander Franks (AZ) Myrick Bachus Gohmert Olson demand the yeas and nays. Arcuri Frelinghuysen Neugebauer Barrett (SC) Goodlatte Paul The yeas and nays were ordered. Austria Gallegly Nunes Bartlett Granger Paulsen Bachmann Garrett (NJ) Olson Barton (TX) Graves Pence The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Bachus Gerlach Paul Biggert Griffith Petri will be a 5-minute vote. Barrett (SC) Gingrey (GA) Paulsen Bilbray Guthrie Pitts Bartlett Gohmert Pence Bilirakis Harper The vote was taken by electronic de- Barton (TX) Goodlatte Platts vice, and there were—yeas 241, nays Peterson Bishop (UT) Hastings (WA) Poe (TX) Biggert Granger Petri Blackburn Heller Posey 173, not voting 18, as follows: Bilbray Graves Pitts Blunt Hensarling Bilirakis Guthrie Price (GA) [Roll No. 789] Platts Boehner Herger Putnam Bishop (UT) Hastings (WA) Poe (TX) Bonner Hoekstra Rehberg YEAS—241 Blackburn Heller Posey Bono Mack Hunter Blunt Hensarling Reichert Abercrombie Edwards (MD) Price (GA) Boozman Inglis Kirkpatrick (AZ) Boehner Herger Roe (TN) Ackerman Edwards (TX) Putnam Boren Issa Kissell Bonner Hoekstra Rogers (AL) Adler (NJ) Ehlers Rehberg Boustany Jenkins Klein (FL) Bono Mack Hunter Rogers (KY) Altmire Ellison Reichert Brady (TX) Johnson (IL) Kosmas Boozman Inglis Rogers (MI) Andrews Ellsworth Roe (TN) Broun (GA) Johnson, Sam Kratovil Boren Issa Rohrabacher Baca Engel Rogers (AL) Brown (SC) Jones Kucinich Boustany Jenkins Rooney Baird Eshoo Rogers (KY) Brown-Waite, Jordan (OH) Langevin Brady (TX) Johnson, Sam Ros-Lehtinen Baldwin Etheridge Rogers (MI) Ginny King (IA) Larsen (WA) Bright Jones Roskam Barrow Farr Rohrabacher Buchanan King (NY) Larson (CT) Broun (GA) Jordan (OH) Royce Bean Fattah Rooney Burgess Kingston Lee (CA) Brown (SC) King (IA) Becerra Filner Ros-Lehtinen Burton (IN) Kirk Ryan (WI) Levin Brown-Waite, King (NY) Berkley Foster Roskam Buyer Kline (MN) Schmidt Lewis (GA) Ginny Kingston Berman Frank (MA) Calvert Kratovil Schock Lipinski Buchanan Kirk Royce Berry Fudge Camp Lamborn Sensenbrenner Loebsack Burgess Kline (MN) Ryan (WI) Bishop (GA) Giffords Campbell Lance Sessions Lowey Burton (IN) Lamborn Schmidt Bishop (NY) Gonzalez ´ Cantor Latham Shadegg Lujan Buyer Lance Schock Blumenauer Gordon (TN) Capito LaTourette Shimkus Lynch Calvert Latham Sensenbrenner Boccieri Grayson Cardoza Latta Shuster Maffei Camp LaTourette Sessions Boucher Green, Al Carter Lee (NY) Simpson Maloney Campbell Latta Shadegg Brady (PA) Green, Gene Cassidy Lewis (CA) Smith (NE) Markey (CO) Cantor Lee (NY) Shimkus Braley (IA) Griffith Castle LoBiondo Smith (NJ) Markey (MA) Capito Lewis (CA) Shuster Brown, Corrine Grijalva Chaffetz Lucas Smith (TX) Marshall Cardoza LoBiondo Simpson Butterfield Gutierrez Childers Luetkemeyer Souder Massa Carter Lucas Skelton Capps Hall (NY) Coble Lummis Stearns Matheson Cassidy Luetkemeyer Smith (NE) Capuano Halvorson Coffman (CO) Lungren, Daniel Sullivan Matsui Castle Lummis Smith (TX) Carnahan Hare Cole E. Terry McCarthy (NY) Childers Lungren, Daniel Souder Carson (IN) Harman Conaway Mack Thompson (PA) McDermott Coble E. Stearns Castor (FL) Hastings (FL) Costa Manzullo Thornberry McGovern Coffman (CO) Mack Sullivan Chaffetz Heinrich Crenshaw Marchant Tiahrt McIntyre Cole Manzullo Tanner Chandler Herseth Sandlin Culberson McCarthy (CA) Tiberi McMahon Conaway Marchant Terry Chu Higgins Davis (KY) McCaul Turner McNerney Costa McCarthy (CA) Thompson (PA) Clarke Hill Dent McClintock Upton Meek (FL) Crenshaw McCaul Thornberry Clay Himes Diaz-Balart, L. McCotter Walden Meeks (NY) Culberson McClintock Tiahrt Cleaver Hinchey Diaz-Balart, M. McHenry Wamp Michaud Davis (KY) McCotter Tiberi Clyburn Hinojosa Dreier McKeon Westmoreland Miller (NC) Dent McHenry Turner Cohen Hirono Duncan McMorris Whitfield Miller, George Diaz-Balart, L. McKeon Upton Connolly (VA) Hodes Ehlers Rodgers Wilson (SC) Mitchell Diaz-Balart, M. McMorris Wamp Cooper Holden Fallin Mica Wittman Moore (KS) Dreier Rodgers Westmoreland Costello Holt Flake Miller (FL) Wolf Moore (WI) Duncan Mica Whitfield Courtney Honda Forbes Miller (MI) Young (AK) Moran (VA) Fallin Miller (FL) Wilson (SC) Crowley Hoyer Fortenberry Miller, Gary Young (FL) Murphy (CT) Flake Miller (MI) Wolf Cuellar Inslee Murphy (NY) Fleming Miller, Gary Young (AK) Cummings Israel NOT VOTING—19 Murphy, Patrick Forbes Minnick Young (FL) Dahlkemper Jackson (IL) Murtha Boswell Emerson Melancon Davis (AL) Jackson-Lee Nadler (NY) Boyd Fleming NOT VOTING—18 Mollohan Davis (CA) (TX) Napolitano Cao Foxx Boswell DeFazio McCollum Radanovich Davis (IL) Johnson (GA) Neal (MA) Carney Hall (TX) Boyd Emerson Melancon Scalise Davis (TN) Johnson (IL) Nye Conyers Linder Cao Hall (TX) Mollohan Smith (WA) DeGette Johnson, E. B. Oberstar Deal (GA) Lofgren, Zoe Carney Harper Radanovich Delahunt Kagen Obey DeFazio McCollum Conyers Linder Scalise DeLauro Kanjorski Olver Deal (GA) Lofgren, Zoe Smith (WA) Dicks Kaptur Ortiz b 1628 Dingell Kennedy Pallone Messrs. JORDAN of Ohio, FLAKE, Doggett Kildee Pascrell b 1635 Donnelly (IN) Kilpatrick (MI) Pastor (AZ) OLSON, COLE, ROGERS of Alabama, Doyle Kilroy Payne Mrs. BONO MACK changed her vote COFFMAN of Colorado, MCCAUL, Driehaus Kind Perlmutter from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:06 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.035 H15OCPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE H11430 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2009 So the bill was passed. the bill posted for the public and for have had and the knowledge of what The result of the vote was announced Members prior to bringing it to the they have in going forward and know- as above recorded. floor. We are still working to bring ing the changes that have been talked A motion to reconsider was laid on that bill to a point where CBO can give about; but three, not from a Repub- the table. us a final score. We believe CBO is lican side or Democrat side, but truly, f going to take probably a week to when I sat and listened to the town maybe a little longer than a week. So hall meetings, one of the frustrations PERSONAL EXPLANATION it certainly would not be before the they had with this House—I know peo- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, on October last week in October, and it may well ple think process is wrong—is the 15, 2009, I was unable to cast votes, due to be the first week in November. transparency. And I applaud you for personal reasons. I was not present for rollcall Mr. MCCARTHY of California. I telling us the 72 hours. I would just ask votes 788 and 789. Had I been present, I thank the gentleman. the majority to be cognizant of what would have cast a ‘‘nay’’ vote on the motion I just want to make sure I heard cor- happens if you start the clock at 5 to recommit H.R. 2442 and I would have voted rectly. You will wait until the bill is o’clock in the morning, you start the ‘‘yea’’ on final passage of H.R. 2442, the Bay scored and you will allow 72 hours for clock at 3 o’clock in the morning, the Area Regional Water Recycling Program Ex- the public to also be able to view and public has a real concern about that, pansion Act of 2009. read the bill; is that correct? and we would as well. f Mr. HOYER. We will wait 72 hours Mr. HOYER. Will the gentleman until after the bill is posted. Now, I PERSONAL EXPLANATION yield? don’t think I said that that necessarily Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Glad- Mr. BOYD. Mr. Speaker, due to personal will be after the scoring. But essen- ly. reasons, I was unable to attend to votes this tially, we don’t think we’re going to Mr. HOYER. I appreciate what the week. Had I been present, my votes would post the bill until the scoring. If, how- gentleman has said; however, the gen- have been as follows: ‘‘Yea’’ on H. Res. 800; ever, for some reason there was some- tleman, I am sure understands, the ‘‘yea’’ on H.R. 2892; ‘‘yea’’ on H.R. 2423; and what of a delay in scoring but we had overwhelming majority of this bill will ‘‘yea’’ on H.R. 2442. the majority of it and posted the bill, have been on the Web site since July. f the 72 hours will run from the posting b 1645 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM of the bill. In addition, Mr. MCCARTHY, what I The overwhelming majority of this (Mr. MCCARTHY of California asked indicated last week, and we still will bill, it’s going to be a new bill and will and was given permission to address hold to, if there is a manager’s amend- have a new number, but this has been the House for 1 minute.) ment, as there may well be, we will probably the most transparent, re- Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Mr. also assure that there is 72 hours from viewed bill in the 29 years that I have Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from the posting of the manager’s amend- been in the House of Representatives, I Maryland, the majority leader, for the ment. Now, if the manager’s amend- will tell my friend. As you know, we’ve purpose of announcing next week’s ment and the bill are posted at the been working between the House and schedule. same time, obviously that would be the the Senate. I’ve had discussions with Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman same 72 hours. If, on the other hand, Mr. CANTOR and others on your side. for yielding. the manager’s amendment is posted a We haven’t reached any agreement, as On Monday, the House will not be in day or so later, then the 72 hours would the gentleman knows. I’m sorry about session. On Tuesday, the House will run from the posting of the manager’s that. But I want to say in all honesty, meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning-hour de- amendment. I can’t remember a bill in my 29 years bate and 2 p.m. for legislative business It is our intent to make sure that ev- in the House of Representatives that with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. On erybody has 72 hours to review what- has had more review, more discussion, Wednesday and Thursday, the House ever legislation and/or amendments more people involved in town meetings will meet at 10 a.m. for legislative will be considered on the floor. around this country, more discussion business, and on Friday, the House will Mr. MCCARTHY of California. I in the media, and has been longer on meet at 9 a.m. for legislative business. thank the gentleman for that. the Internet for review from beginning We will consider several bills under The only thing I would follow up to to end than this particular piece of leg- suspension of the rules. The complete that and ask, knowing some of the be- islation. list of suspension bills, as is the cus- havior on some of the other bills and So I think when we talk about trans- tom, will be announced by the close of some of the concerns that people had of parency, this bill has probably been the business tomorrow. when they were posted—some posted at most transparently considered bill that In addition, we will consider H.R. 3 o’clock in the morning when the I have been involved in in my tenure 3585, the Solar Technology and Road- Rules Committee filed when it came to here. map Act of 2010, sponsored by Energy and Commerce and the cap-and- I thank the gentleman for yielding. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS, and H.R. 3619, the trade bill—when you count the 72 Mr. MCCARTHY of California. I Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010. hours, would this be like business thank the gentleman. In addition, we may consider Senate hours? Like, if it’s late into the night, I do agree with the gentleman that amendments to the House unemploy- can we wait until the morning so peo- the public has been very aware of this ment extension legislation, assuming ple will have the ability to start the bill. The gentleman is saying that the that is passed by the Senate. clock? majority of this bill is going to be the Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Re- I yield to the gentleman. same as H.R. 3200, but you may change claiming my time, I thank the major- Mr. HOYER. We’re not going to do 72 the number, and knowing that the pub- ity leader for that information. And business hours. We’re going to do 72 lic has—— knowing from time to time we do this, hours. We’re going to have the full 3 Mr. HOYER. Will the gentleman in watching the colloquy that you do days if people want to read the bill. If yield? with our whip, Mr. CANTOR, I know last they want to read it at night, they can Mr. MCCARTHY of California. I week you told him not to expect the do that. If they want to read it on Sat- yield. health care bill on the floor until the urday or Sunday, they can do that. Mr. HOYER. I want to be accurate, last week in October at the earliest. But it was a good try. and I want to characterize it as I did Do you still think this is the case, Mr. MCCARTHY of California. I’ll characterize it. Clearly, many of the the last week of October? just ask the gentleman, knowing the proposals that came out of the Ways Mr. HOYER. I certainly think it’s the size that this bill will be, one, to make and Means Committee, the Energy and case not to expect it before the last sure that we have a scoring; two, the Commerce Committee and the Edu- week in October. amount that the American public has cation and Labor Committee will be As I’ve indicated in the past, we in- been engaged in this process from the very much alike, or similar to, what tend to give 72 hours’ notice of having town hall meetings that many people will be in the bill that is put together

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My point was, and I appointed as it relates to the D.C. bill, much greater ability to work together think it is valid, is that the over- as you know. to make sure our men and women have whelming majority of the proposals We have talked about the Defense whatever they need to carry out what- that will ultimately end up either in bill. We have an Armed Forces. The ever mission. the Senate or the House bill have been Armed Forces is dedicated to the de- Mr. HOYER. Will my friend yield? available to the public for a long period fense of freedom and the preservation Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Glad- of time, either in the HELP bill out of of democracy. We have lost over 4,500 ly. the Health, Education, Labor and Pen- troops in Iraq. The people of Baghdad Mr. HOYER. I appreciate that rep- sion Committee of the Senate, or in the can elect members of their parliament resentation. I pose a question to my Senate Finance Committee, of course, today because our young men and friend. has been a shorter time because they women, and some not so young, fought, Would he help me bring the District have just completed their work. But it and too many died so that the people of of Columbia bill to the floor as a clean is certainly not going to be H.R. 3200; it Baghdad could elect a voting member bill on the question of whether the citi- will be an amalgam, and it will have of their parliament. zens of the District of Columbia’s rep- incorporated many of the additional It is somewhat ironic that in the resentative ought to be able to vote as thoughts and comments that we’ve re- symbol of democracy around the world, every one of us can on this floor? ceived from the public during the that our fellow citizens, some 600,000 of Mr. MCCARTHY of California. If the month of August, September and them, don’t have a voting representa- gentleman from across the way in the majority would ever let me have the frankly since July. tive in their parliament, the House of gavel, I will guarantee you, I could I thank the gentleman for yielding. Representatives, the people’s House. I Mr. MCCARTHY of California. I bring a lot of bills to the floor. think that’s an egregious undermining Mr. HOYER. That was not an answer thank the gentleman. of the principles for which our men and The gentleman talks about the three to my question, I respectfully suggest women fight, for which we stand and to committees, Ways and Means, the En- to you. It was a serious question. which we have pledged support of our ergy and Commerce and the Education The reason the hate crime bill was on Constitution. Now whether or not that and Labor, and that bill that they took the armed services bill, which it up was 3200. And you say there might will be included in the Defense bill, it shouldn’t have been, it was because we be some other debate. Just to remind is about democracy. It is about partici- couldn’t get 60 votes to bring it up on the gentleman, that bill didn’t take ef- pation. It is about respect. the floor, notwithstanding the fact I will tell my friend, I don’t know fect, the actions within health care, that the majority of the Senate and whether that’s going to be. I’ve heard until 2014, but the taxes and the Medi- the majority of the House supported care cuts took effect next year. So I some discussion about that myself. But that bill. just want to stress the point that we whether it is or not, I will tell my The gentleman talks, very persua- have 72 hours in making sure, in busi- friend that I will continue to fight as sively in my view, about bringing up ness time, that people can see it. hard as I can to try to figure out how bills in the proper order. The problem The gentleman says it is going to I can bring that bill to the floor, get it is, very frankly, we don’t have the In- change, and you have public out there, to a vote, and give the people of the terior bill this week and we don’t have and the public has knowledge of H.R. District of Columbia, our fellow citi- some other bills because frankly we 3200, that they can be able to see what- zens, the right to vote as the citizens can’t get 60 votes to consider them on ever changes. So very cognizant of not in Baghdad can do, the citizens in Mos- the floor of the United States Senate. I being someone running the clock late cow can do, the citizens in every free think that is lamentable. It’s also un- at night while people are sleeping, I un- country in the world except the United fortunate. derstand time difference. I come from States of America, can do. I think Mr. MCCARTHY of California. I California. But the most open trans- that’s a blot on our democracy. I would would add to the gentleman, I know parency we could would really be one hope that we would erase that blot as you know numbers. You got elected that would bring respect back to this soon as we can in any way that we can. majority leader. You have more than House. I yield back to the gentleman and 218. There’s 178 on this side. You have I thank the gentleman for talking thank him for yielding. the power I never had when we were about that. Mr. MCCARTHY of California. I here to schedule this floor at any time. I do have another thing I would like thank the gentleman for his passion You have the power to schedule this to talk to the gentleman about. You al- and the answer, but should I take it floor. You have the power to move for- ways hear rumors. That’s what’s nice that that is still a possibility, then? ward. When I asked you about at the to have this colloquy, to try to make Mr. HOYER. Most things are pos- very beginning as we talk about our sure we get them, if they are right or if sible. troops, let’s make sure we have a very they are wrong. I have heard rumors Mr. MCCARTHY of California. One clean bill is the desire on this side of during the week of a plan to attach thing I would offer to the gentleman, the aisle. that D.C. voting bill that we all know the passion which you started speaking Mr. HOYER. Again, if you will yield, about to the Department of Defense ap- when you talked about the troops, I what I was responding to is your obser- propriation conference report. That will never question your passion for vation about a clean bill. My response would be of concern to me because it the troops. I haven’t been in this House was, would the gentleman work with would be showing a propensity to use long. This is my third year. When I me to perhaps get both of our sides to our men and women in uniform to come into this building, I still get vote on a rule that provides for a clean carry controversial legislation, much goose bumps. I know we have our philo- consideration of whether or not the like a debate we had last week. So my sophical differences. I think they are representative of 600,000 of our fellow question to you is, when do you expect constructive. I think debates are con- citizens who live in the capital of the this conference report to come to the structive. But the one thing I firmly United States of America, the symbol floor? believe, when we talk about the De- of democracy throughout the world, And the second part would be, will it partment of Defense, when we talk but who do not have a voting rep- include the D.C. voting bill as ru- about the fact that we have men and resentative, would my friend help me mored? women in harm’s way, we should never do that? Because I haven’t been able to I yield to the gentleman. play politics with it. do it. With all that power you think I Mr. HOYER. I can’t tell you when it I will make this pledge to you. When have and with the gavel that you think will come to the floor. As you know, you talk Department of Defense and we have, we haven’t been able to that.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:06 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.088 H15OCPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE H11432 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2009 Would you help me do that? lation will continue. On the same day The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mr. MCCARTHY of California. To the we passed the Frank bill, news reports KRATOVIL). Is there objection to the re- gentleman, I will always help you work from Moscow indicated that Russia has quest of the gentleman from Maryland? because you explain to me each and no stomach for further sanctions There was no objection. every day, and you show us each and against Iran. f Given your praise for the Frank bill every day from the committee to the HANDS ON MIAMI’S MIAMI DAY bill we took up today on the floor when and the fact that Russia feels unwilling it came up about water. You have the to go along with new sanctions, is it (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was power of the Rules Committee. If you your intention not to consider Chair- given permission to address the House can guarantee me that it’s an open rule man HOWARD BERMAN’s Iran sanctions for 1 minute and to revise and extend when it comes to the floor and has bill this year? her remarks.) Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I open debate, the idea that the Found- Mr. HOYER. I expect to consider it. rise today to recognize the outstanding ing Fathers, the idea that the dome of The chairman has announced that he organization, Hands on Miami, for con- this Capitol, it’s the second dome, expects to consider that, not next week but the week after. I have told the tinuing to make south Florida a better when did they start building it? During place. chairman, as I told Mr. CANTOR last the Civil War, not even knowing if this Hands on Miami is a unique commu- week, that I expect to bring it to the country would come together. But the nity service organization created in idea that the power of this floor, that floor shortly after it’s passed out of 1993 that offers opportunities for all to the idea would be able to work—— committee. become involved. This year, Hands on Mr. MCCARTHY of California. So Mr. HOYER. Do you know who helped Miami will host Miami Day in conjunc- should I assume by the end of October, build this dome? Slaves. We thought tion with Miami-Dade College on No- that was wrong. or am I missing something? vember 7. Mr. MCCARTHY of California. The Mr. HOYER. He says not next week Since 1995, Hands on Miami has only person who could actually put the but the week after. And whenever he brought together residents from all very top together was a slave, because passes it, I will bring it out shortly over to improve our neighborhoods. It we bought it from the French, and they thereafter. So it could either be the started with 800 volunteers and is now wanted more money to put the direc- last of October or the very first few over 4,000 volunteers. They have tions together. A slave sat inside and days of November. So in 2 or 3 weeks at partnered with United Way, schools put that monument together. And the outside. and businesses. Ten years ago, Hands that’s what this body was built on. Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Let on Miami began the innovative Family I yield to the gentleman. me make sure I hear you correctly. The Volunteer Program to encourage fami- Mr. HOYER. My comment is a very committee says, the chairman, it will lies to participate together in commu- simple question, and you wanted to pass out within the next 2 weeks ap- nity service events. have an open rule. proximately. And your pledge to the As a wife and a mother, I know what Mr. MCCARTHY of California. I want committee chairman was to bring it to a positive impact this effort can have an open rule. Is that unfair? We just the floor directly afterwards within by instilling the values of service at a talked about transparency, sir. that week? young age. Let’s all sign up for Hands Mr. HOYER. I’m talking about the I yield. on Miami on Saturday, November 7. Defense bill and your concern about b 1700 f D.C. vote being added to the Defense Mr. HOYER. I don’t know whether I IMPROVE HEALTH CARE AFFORD- bill. My retort to you, because you made a pledge. I am very much for this. ABILITY, ACCESS, QUALITY AND wanted the Defense bill clean to deal I am a cosponsor of that. I want to pass CHOICE just with the subject matter of defense. it as soon as possible. (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania That’s as I took your question. My re- It’s been the chairman’s judgment as sponse to you was, I think that’s a asked and was given permission to ad- to when to bring it up. He is going to dress the House for 1 minute and to re- good point. bring it up, and I am going to bring it Would you help me, then, do the vise and extend his remarks.) as soon thereafter as is practical, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. same for the D.C. bill, which also which I suspect to be a matter of days. stands for democracy, clean, not ob- Mr. Speaker, we must improve health But if he passes it on Thursday and if care affordability, access, quality and structed by issues which are obviously we are not scheduled to be here on a very controversial, which are not con- choice. We must not, however, pass a Friday, I don’t know that I will sched- sweeping government takeover of sistent with considering simply the ule Friday; we may pass it Tuesday, very simple, straightforward question, health care. but I expect to pass it very shortly We should just fix what is broken. do the 600,000 citizens of the District of after it passes out of committee. Medical liability and defensive medi- Columbia, American citizens, our Mr. MCCARTHY of California. I will cine costs are broken. neighbors, have the right as our citi- make this pledge: I know you asked me Mr. Speaker, we need tort reform. zens have, of having us have a vote for help. I will help you with this bill, The economic and professional con- that counts on the floor of the House of too. sequences of medical liability lawsuits Representatives? That’s all I was re- Mr. HOYER. This bill, frankly, with are driving the practice of defensive sponding to. all due respect, your help would be medicine. Mr. MCCARTHY of California. And I nice, but not needed. It’s the other bill Here are the facts: medical liability was telling you, I will be more than I need your help on. premiums in the United States have glad to help you as long as it is a clean Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Well, I reached $26 billion a year. The average bill, that you have an open rule, the thought that I would put that offer out award is $4.7 million. More than 93 per- way the American public believes this there to you. When you bring it, I will cent of Pennsylvania physicians re- floor is supposed to be run, that people be there to help you. ported engaging in defensive medicine. could have power of the idea, could ac- I thank the gentleman for his time. I have cosponsored H.R. 3400, the Em- tually raise an issue and raise a debate. f powering Patients First Act, that pro- I thank the gentleman for the col- vides tort reform. There will be no loquy. But the one thing I would like HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW limit to actual economic damages to to lead in with is the last couple of Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I ask the patient. There would be a limita- questions. This week the House over- unanimous consent that when the tion on punitive damages, and they whelmingly voted for the BARNEY House adjourns today, it adjourn to would be determined by a special FRANK-authored Iran Sanctions Ena- meet at 11 a.m. tomorrow; and, further, health care panel that would have bling Act. I know you put out a press when the House adjourns on that day, judges with health care expertise. release about the strong message to it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on I urge my colleagues to support H.R. Tehran that unless it abides by its Tuesday, October 20, 2009, for morning- 3400 for a first step towards real health international norms, its economic iso- hour debate. care reform.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:44 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.089 H15OCPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE October 15, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11433 RECOGNIZING THE MINNESOTA U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL AIG’S EXECUTIVE BONUSES NATIONAL GUARD HONOR GUARD ONCE AGAIN POISED TO UN- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a TEAM ON THEIR VICTORY JUSTLY CONDEMN ISRAEL previous order of the House, the gen- (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. permission to address the House for 1 mission to address the House for 1 LANGEVIN) is recognized for 5 minutes. minute.) minute.) Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, this week today to express my deep outrage over today to recognize the Minnesota Na- the U.N. Human Rights Council is con- AIG’s plans to give $198 million in bo- tional Guard Honor Guard team for sidering a highly biased and one-sided nuses to their employees next March, their victory at the Army’s recent Na- report on Israel’s defense against the especially after paying out $165 million tional Guard Honor Guard competition attacks of Hamas this past January. in bonuses earlier this year. Mean- in Fort Myer, Virginia. The council, which has been fre- while, Goldman Sachs is on track to The competition featured eight of the quently discredited by its coddling of provide a record payout to its execu- most elite honor guard teams from real human rights violators, is back to tives by the end of 2009 and other firms around the country, testing their its favorite pastime, condemning the will undoubtedly follow suit. knowledge, testing their abilities and nation of Israel for defending itself Well, I find it infuriating and insult- performing military funeral honors, against the attacks of violent terrorist ing that these firms continue to reward uniform items and other aspects of groups like Hamas. Its latest faux cru- incompetence and egregious risk-tak- military honors. Properly honoring the sade will only serve to further under- ing with taxpayer money. They have men and women who have given their mine any scrap of legitimacy that the not only received billions in direct lives and service to the United States body may have left. Federal bailouts to avert crises largely demands the utmost commitment, at- If the council votes to condemn of their own making, but they also ben- tention to detail, and training. Israel and accuse it of war crimes, it’s efited from an array of Federal fiscal committing a great injustice and al- policies that have placed increased bur- The Minnesota National Guard holds lowing itself to serve as a mouthpiece dens on taxpayers and our deficit. that commitment in the highest re- for those who wish to sabotage a true These companies must be held ac- gard, and their victory in this competi- and lasting peace in Israel. countable for their decisions and for tion is a testimony to that fact. But as This report is not about human the Federal assistance they only too we offer our congratulations to the rights abuses. It’s about taking biased gladly accepted. That’s why I sup- Minnesota honor guard team, let us cheap shots at the nation of Israel and ported legislation to block these bo- also remember those who have given undermining its right as a sovereign nuses and to ensure that taxpayers re- their lives in the name of the United nation to defend itself against attacks. ceive a full refund. I will continue to States of America and continue today The U.S. must continue to stand by press my colleagues and the adminis- to recognize those that also work and Israel, a strong democratic ally in the tration to ensure that as Wall Street serve to protect our country each and Middle East. again enjoys profitability, American every day. taxpayers also see some reward. f I want to commend Chairman FRANK f and the Financial Services Committee LET’S GET TO THE WORK OF THE for their hard work on the financial WE CAN’T BORROW, TAX, AND PEOPLE regulatory overhaul that is so criti- SPEND TO PROSPERITY (Mr. GOHMERT asked and was given cally needed in our country to prevent (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina permission to address the House for 1 another crisis from happening. I anx- asked and was given permission to ad- minute.) iously look forward to seeing this legis- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, earlier lation come to the floor very soon. It’s vise and extend his remarks.) this afternoon we heard the chairman clear that our financial system demands commonsense regulation, in- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. of the Education Committee really creased transparency, and improved Speaker, more Americans are looking fiery and passionate, fussing, looking oversight. for jobs, families are in crisis and fac- over at this side talking about Repub- ing the tragedy of foreclosure. licans playing politics and how this Wall Street CEOs cannot run their side over here had been playing politics businesses assuming that the fruits of Yet in Washington, Democrats con- with the water bill. There is nothing in success will be entirely theirs to enjoy tinue to push their out-of-touch agen- playing politics when you are talking while the cost of failure will be shared, da, which will eliminate jobs and tax about tens of thousands of people being will be the shared responsibility of the families and small businesses. Under out of work and an important part of American people. Wall Street’s com- the Democrat national energy tax, the country not being able to produce. pensation plans can no longer benefit prices will skyrocket to heat and cool What would be playing politics is top executives at the expense of their homes, drive cars and shop for food. when the chairman of the committee companies, shareholders and employ- Under the Democrat Big Government finds out that someone opposing the ees, and ultimately the American tax- health care takeover, senior citizens water bill from California has a motion payer. are under attack. Families and small to recognize the University of Cali- After all this country has been businesses will pay more taxes as they fornia, Irvine, for winning the NCAA through, when we have an unemploy- are forced to navigate a sea of new reg- national championship in men’s ment rate of 9.8 percent nationally, and ulations and mandates from a health volleyball and pulls the bill because he especially when 12.8 percent of Rhode czar. opposes the chairman’s bill. My Islanders are unemployed, seeing that In the meantime, Democrats are friends, that’s playing politics, and it Wall Street has not learned its lesson scheming new ways to borrow taxpayer is outrageous. is a tremendous disappointment. We dollars to top this year’s record $1.4 Let’s stop the games and get to the have to take action now so that we trillion deficit. Such actions will only work of the people. don’t go down this road again. increase the catastrophe of high unemployment. f f We need to end this attack on senior The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a citizens and small businesses. Both SPECIAL ORDERS previous order of the House, the gen- parties should work helping our small The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- businesses get families back to work. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- nized for 5 minutes. In conclusion, God bless our troops, uary 6, 2009, and under a previous order (Mr. POE of Texas addressed the and we will never forget September the of the House, the following Members House. His remarks will appear here- 11th in the global war on terrorism. will be recognized for 5 minutes each. after in the Extensions of Remarks.)

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Mr. Speaker, I ultimately be transferred into the They said we can pass whatever we rise today to express my longstanding hands of the Haitian government and want here in Washington, they are commitment to assist the Haitian peo- its people. going to keep raising rates. As a mat- ple in their pursuit of a stable, pros- It is crucial that the efforts made by ter of fact, by their calculation, by 111 perous and democratic future. the U.S., the U.N. and others are effec- percent. During my trip to Haiti, I was re- tively coordinated to ensure maximum Well, on one hand, I am stunned that minded of the tremendous challenges efficiency and maximum benefit for the they told the truth. On the other hand, facing this island nation. The U.N.’s people of Haiti. Innovative microcredit I am not very surprised. Our rates have appointment of President Clinton as and microenterprise programs would been going up twice if not three times special envoy to Haiti has helped to help to empower individuals, create the rate of our salaries every year. keep a much-needed spotlight on Haiti. self-reliance and create sustainability They have been going up about $1,000 President Clinton’s appointment of Dr. at the grassroots level. We should also for people who have health insurance. Paul Farmer as the Deputy U.N. Spe- look at the very small-scale renewable So the idea that they are thumping cial Envoy for Haiti, adds an invalu- energy programs for impoverished their chest and saying they are going able wealth of experience and knowl- rural villages and settlements that are to keep doing it is not a surprise. But edge to the U.N.’s work in Haiti. not served by electric grids. the fact that they were so honest about As a founder of Partners in Health One of the immediate ways we can making it very clear that we need com- and the Institute for Justice & Democ- help the people of Haiti would be to petition for the health insurance com- racy in Haiti, Dr. Farmer has dem- grant temporary protected status to panies is refreshing. onstrated a selfless commitment to the the Haitians currently living in the They have made it crystal clear. The advancement of health and democracy U.S. Granting TPS to Haitians is the private insurance companies have said, in Haiti for the past 20 years. I have missing piece of a successful U.S. ap- you know what? If you don’t have com- witnessed firsthand Dr. Farmer’s dedi- proach to supporting the people of petition for us, rates are going to keep cation to helping improve the lives of Haiti in the short and long term. I will going up. those in need. continue to work with my colleagues The public option, by the way, is not He has strong south Florida ties. I to encourage the administration to a mysterious thing. A lot of my col- am proud to call him a friend, along take this important step. leagues here in the House of Represent- with our mutual friend, Jennie Block, In addition, I will continue to sup- atives have it. Yes. They have Medi- who has also worked so hard on issues port Haiti’s inclusion in security ini- care. And I checked. Not a single one of of concern to the Haitian community. tiatives, such as the Merida Initiative, them that is eligible for the govern- I understand that the conference on to ensure that the U.S. is doing all we ment public plan we have today has the Inter-American Development Bank can to help President Preval in his ef- said no. Maybe it is because they are in Haiti went quite well. I was pleased forts against the narcotraffickers. like the country, that says, you know to see that the United Nations voted Success in Haiti is in the U.S. na- what? Ninety-six percent of people say unanimously this week to extend the tional security interest, and we must they like Medicare. They like the care authorization for the U.N. Mission in work together to help address the they get. It only has 3.5 percent over- Haiti for another year. many challenges we face and that our head, not the 30 percent overhead and Caribbean neighbor faces day in and profits that private insurance compa- b 1715 day out. nies get. I would also like to take a moment f They like it, but they don’t want you to express my condolences to the fami- to have it. They don’t want you to have lies of those who lost their lives in last PURSUIT OF AFFORDABLE the plan that they have. So many weekend’s plane crash during a U.N. HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERI- Members of Congress who are 65 say, mission. The U.N. mission in Haiti has CANS no, you can’t have it if you are 55 or 45 helped to play an important role in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a or 35. It is only for us. bringing security and stability to some previous order of the House, the gen- Well, that is not exactly true. It is of the most dangerous neighborhoods tleman from New York (Mr. WEINER) is for every single American who turns 65. in Haiti. I continue to support its mis- recognized for 5 minutes. It is a government-funded, single- sion and the many men and women Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, it is my payer, government-administered from around the world who work to pleasure again to come to the floor to health care plan that every year we do carry it out. talk about the issue that is capturing a survey about, and 96 percent of peo- However, it seems that Haiti just all of the national attention and a lot ple who are on Medicare say they like can’t get to the next step. From assist- of attention of this body, and that is it. ance to debt relief, from trade benefits our pursuit of affordable health care You can do the following test: Knock to hurricane recovery, U.S. policy to- for all Americans. on the door or go to a neighbor or stop ward Haiti has run the gamut, but it is There has been a lot of discussion someone at the diner who looks like not achieving the long-term goals that about this so-called public option, this they are 55. Ask them, would you like we had hoped for for the Haitian people choice people would have when they it if tomorrow you got Medicare? and that the Haitian people want for are searching for insurance when they Watch their face light up. They would themselves and their nation. don’t have it, the idea being that if you love it. I am pleased to know that our State have a public alternative, an option Now, we are not proposing that. The Department is taking a closer look at that doesn’t rely on profits, that President is not proposing that. I know some of the challenges we are facing in doesn’t rely on high overhead, that I would like to have a program like Haiti. Last week, Secretary Clinton’s consumers would have a chance to Medicare for all Americans. All that is chief of staff and her point person on choose it if they don’t have insurance being proposed in the public option is Haiti briefed Members on some of the through their own employers. that people who don’t have insurance initial findings of this review. Now, it is interesting, because just through their work, people that don’t I am confident that this review will this week we got an enormous boost, have insurance through Medicare or help us to better understand how U.S. those of us who care about having a Medicaid, that relatively small group assistance to Haiti can be better tar- public option in the final bill, and it of people, the 10 percent or so of the geted and supportive of Haiti’s own came from, of all places, the health in- country, that when they go out and

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They were un- about. he played of Colonel Joe Gallagher in doubtedly the better ball club this Let me show you this chart here to the TV series ‘‘Twelve O’Clock High.’’ year, and I am sure that in the coming give you a sense for how unfrightening He was also known for winning two weeks, Joe Girardi will fulfill the that concept would be. This is the $2.6 Emmy nominations for his role as De- promise he made when he picked his trillion of money we spend every year tective Adam Flint on the critically uniform number to bring the 27th on health care. $2.6 trillion. I ask my acclaimed New York cop drama ‘‘The championship to the Bronx. colleagues, do you think we can do a Naked City.’’ Good luck to the Yankees. Congratu- little better for $2.6 trillion. We are Paul was born on July 21st, 1926, in lations. Your victory is further testi- getting such a great bargain? New Orleans, son of prizefighter Martin mony to why you are the most storied Well, let’s take a look at this. These Burke, who became a promoter and baseball franchise in Major League boxes here, Medicare, Medicaid, DOD, nightclub owner. While growing up, Baseball. Veterans Affairs and Department of Burke’s family owned the popular f Health Services, are all single-payer, French Quarter nightclub and res- HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE government-funded, government-ad- taurant Marty Burke’s. OF SERGEANT MICKEY HUTCHENS ministered health care plans. And After moving to Hollywood as a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a every day I hear my Republican friends young man in the late 1940s, Burke previous order of the House, the gentle- thumping their chest, you gotta pro- studied acting at the Pasadena Play- woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) tect the VA, you gotta protect Medi- house for 2 years. Movie director Lloyd is recognized for 5 minutes. care. Bacon, a friend of Burke’s father, got Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, it is with Oh, yeah? But you don’t want to ex- him his first role, an unaccredited bit great sadness that I rise to remember tend it to the rest of the country. Why part in the 1951 Betty Grable musical the life and service of Sergeant Mickey is that? What is the big fear? The fear ‘‘Call Me Mister.’’ Hutchens, a Winston-Salem police offi- is, they are in a wholly owned sub- In addition to his wife of 30 years, cer who passed away on Monday sur- sidiary of this group right here. This is Burke is survived by his three children rounded by friends and family at Wake the private insurance companies, the from his first marriage, Paula Burke- Forest Baptist Medical Center. ones that wrote this report that says Lopez, Paul Brian Burke, and Dina Sergeant Hutchens is a North Caro- that rates are going to go up 111 per- Burke-Shawkat; six grandchildren; and lina hero. He gave his life protecting cent. two great-grandchildren. the public from a dangerous criminal. Now, in this $854 billion, do you know The Hollywood community, his fam- Sergeant Hutchens was shot last week how much of that is profits and over- ily, friends and colleagues will miss while pursuing an armed criminal in head? Take a guess. Up to 30 percent. him and his contributions to the enter- Winston-Salem. With his passing, the And what some us are saying is, if you tainment industry. Winston-Salem community grieves the want to find savings in the system, and f loss of one of its finest. you don’t want to cut into health care, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a He faithfully served on the police maybe it is a place to start. Can you do previous order of the House, the gen- force for 27 years, putting his life on maybe with 10 percent? 12 percent? 15 tleman from North Carolina (Mr. the line each day that he showed up for percent? Up to 30 percent. That is sav- JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. work. We owe him and his family a ings that we can get right there. But (Mr. JONES addressed the House. His deep debt of gratitude for the ultimate we are trying to get savings using a remarks will appear hereafter in the sacrifice that Sergeant Hutchens made free market model. Competition. Let’s Extensions of Remarks.) for the public safety. see if there is someone that can do it Police officers and public safety f more efficiently than 30 percent over- workers like him are the key to safe head. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a communities that are often taken for We know, for example, Medicare can previous order of the House, the gentle- granted. Great tragedies, like Sergeant do it with about 3.5 percent overhead. woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) Hutchens’ death, serve to remind us of That is the public option, and my col- is recognized for 5 minutes. the heroic work done each day by offi- leagues don’t want them to have what (Ms. WOOLSEY addressed the House. cers like him. they have, which is government-funded Her remarks will appear hereafter in Sergeant Hutchens was more than health care. the Extensions of Remarks.) just a faithful public servant. He was f f well-known as a man of impeccable character who was committed to main- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a CONGRATULATING THE NEW YORK taining his integrity at all costs. He previous order of the House, the gen- YANKEES ON THEIR VICTORY was just the type of person you would tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is OVER THE MINNESOTA TWINS want wearing the uniform of a police recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. ELLISON asked and was given officer. (Mr BURTON of Indiana addressed permission to address the House for 1 He lived a life dedicated not to just the House. His remarks will appear minute.) keeping his community safe, but also hereafter in the Extensions of Re- Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, as the to his family and his church. He was a marks.) proud Representative who represents loving and dedicated father of two f the district of the Minnesota Twins, I daughters, Jill and Leah, and a faith- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a made an arrangement with my good ful, loving husband to his wife Beth. He previous order of the House, the gen- friend JOE SERRANO about the outcome was often found serving in his role as a tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is of the Minnesota Twins-Yankees series, deacon at Forbush Baptist Church. recognized for 5 minutes. and on October 11th, the New York Sergeant Hutchens left a noble leg- (Mr DEFAZIO addressed the House. Yankees defeated my beloved Min- acy in his community. He lived to His remarks will appear hereafter in nesota Twins in the American League serve and protect others. His life is a the Extensions of Remarks.) Division Series. true inspiration, and I pray that his f Before I begin, I made the agreement death reminds us of the bravery and with Representative SERRANO with full sacrifice of those keeping our streets TRIBUTE TO PAUL BURKE expectation that the Twins would pre- safe each day. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a vail. But that didn’t happen. So keep- Today, his family, friends and col- previous order of the House, the gentle- ing my word, I just want to come to, leagues are in my thoughts and prayers

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Under a viding free surgeries to more than 1,500 previous order of the House, the gentle- women this year. In her home of Scot- f woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- land, Ms. Gloag has already been hon- ognized for 5 minutes. ored for her work with Mercy Ships TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT JOSHUA (Ms. KAPTUR addressed the House. and has worked with the Scottish Gov- M. HARDT Her remarks will appear hereafter in ernment to promote its international The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the Extensions of Remarks.) development work in Malawi, where previous order of the House, the gen- Ms. Gloag has also helped to establish f tleman from California (Mr. MCCLIN- a hospital. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a TOCK) is recognized for 5 minutes. previous order of the House, the gen- Named for the American civil rights tleman from North Carolina (Mr. activist who helped form the National Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to U.S. Army MCHENRY) is recognized for 5 minutes. Council of Women of the United States, (Mr. MCHENRY addressed the House. the Susan B. Anthony Humanitarian Sergeant Joshua M. Hardt of Apple- His remarks will appear hereafter in Award will be conferred annually on in- gate, California. He’s one of the fallen the Extensions of Remarks.) dividuals dedicated to making a dif- heroes of the Battle of Kamdesh, that f ference in people’s lives, communities, remote outpost that was besieged and or state of the world. surrounded and hopelessly out- HONORING THE HUMANITARIAN Don Stephens, founder and president numbered by more than 300 Taliban in- SERVICE OF ANN GLOAG of Mercy Ships, comments, ‘‘Mercy surgents on October 3. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Ships champions the selection of Scot- No soldiers in the history of our Na- previous order of the House, the gen- land’s Ann Gloag as the inaugural re- tion have fought more valiantly or cipient of the Susan B. Anthony Hu- tleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) is bravely than the defenders of Combat manitarian Award by the National recognized for 5 minutes. Outpost Keating on that day. In the Council of Women of the United States. Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, a lead- end, they held their ground, they de- Ann exemplifies a modern example of ing Scottish businesswoman and board fended their flag and the honor of their Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan, and member of the global charity Mercy country. But most importantly, they John D. Rockefeller, who almost de- Ships, Ann Gloag is being honored by defended something that is funda- lighted to use their wealth to assist the the National Council of Women of the mental and sacred and eternal, that de- world’s poorest. On board our new hos- United States this evening at the fines humanity itself. They defended United Nations as the inaugural recipi- pital ship Africa Mercy, I have personally observed Ann demonstrating her something that can never be abandoned ent of the Susan B. Anthony Humani- as long as humanity exists. They de- tarian Award in recognition of her hu- compassion for others at the bedsides of women and children who received a fended right against wrong, good manitarian service in Africa. against evil, freedom against tyranny The reason someone from east Texas free surgery on the ship that she helped in its most stark and defining form. would take note of this philanthropic fund. In parts of Africa, health care in- humanitarian from Scotland is because frastructure and delivery is non- During the terrible winter of 1776, she has done so much for Mercy Ships. existent. Ann enabled Mercy Ships to Thomas Paine, having watched many It may surprise some that such an bring hope and healing where it is oth- brave young men like Josh Hardt fall oceangoing charitable enterprise would erwise often not available. Ann has in defense of these same eternal truths, have an international headquarters in found a powerful way to share her offered these words to try to make my east Texas district, but it does, due blessings.’’ some sense of it. He said, ‘‘Heaven to its founders. We must congratulate Ms. Gloag for knows how to put a proper price upon Mercy Ships uses hospital ships to caring so deeply and acting so gener- its goods; and it would be strange in- deliver free, world class health services ously, responsibly, and personally to deed if so celestial an article as free- to those without access in the devel- make such a difference in the world. dom should not be highly rated.’’ oping world. Founded in 1978 by Don May God bless Ann Gloag as she has so Joshua Hardt knew that, and his and Deyon Stephens, Mercy Ships has richly blessed others around the world. family knew that. Through her tears, worked in more than 70 countries, pro- f his mother told a local newspaper, ‘‘He The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a viding life-saving and life-enhancing was a very giving son. He went into the previous order of the House, the gen- services to more than 2.16 million di- Army wanting to make a difference tleman from Arizona (Mr. FRANKS) is rect beneficiaries. . . . wanting us to be safe . . . He ex- More than 1,200 crew work worldwide, recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. FRANKS of Arizona addressed pressed his desire to do more, to take representing more than 40 nations. the House. His remarks will appear more action, and to make a difference. They’re joined each year by 2,000 short- hereafter in the Extensions of Re- He didn’t know a better way than to go term volunteers. Professionals, includ- marks.) into the military and to fight for ev- ing surgeons, dentists, nurses, health f erybody.’’ care trainers, teachers, cooks, seamen, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a And that’s exactly what he did. He engineers, and agriculturists donate previous order of the House, the gen- fought for his Nation, he fought for his their time and skill to that effort. I’ve tleman from Georgia (Mr. DEAL) is rec- Nation’s values, and he fought for the seen the results of the enormous chari- ognized for 5 minutes. freedom of a people half a world a way. table work this institution does, and it (Mr. DEAL of Georgia addressed the And he paid for heaven’s most expen- is gloriously moving. House. His remarks will appear here- sive celestial article with his life, not As for the devoted Ms. Gloag, she has after in the Extensions of Remarks.) for himself but for others. supported various charitable organiza- f I attended a Gold Star dinner re- tions, providing much needed medical The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a cently, and I admitted to one the hosts care, housing, and education in Africa previous order of the House, the gen- that I still don’t know what to say to for over 30 years. In addition to estab- tleman from Florida (Mr. POSEY) is rec- lishing the Balcraig Foundation, the ognized for 5 minutes. the families. She said, well, just ask Gloag Foundation, and the Freedom (Mr. POSEY addressed the House. His them about their sons. from Fistula Foundation, Ms. Gloag remarks will appear hereafter in the So let me tell you a little bit about has worked with Mercy Ships, includ- Extensions of Remarks.) Josh Hardt. He was 24 years old. He’s

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He was one of those big, leadership has been instrumental in where people can do well. hulking kids who stand up for cracking down on illegal immigrants in The Progressive Caucus, designed and whoever’s being picked on. northwest Arkansas. approved and coming together to signal I spoke with his wife and with his Thanks to these law enforcement to the American people that in Con- mother today and they both told me personnel, more than 1,500 illegal gress there is a body of Members of the exactly the same thing: that he was aliens have been arrested and have or Congress who are willing to stand up first and foremost a family man, will- are in the process of being deported in for the values that have made America ing to do anything for his family and northwest Arkansas. 287(g) has a prov- great, values such as workers’ rights, for his friends and for his country. en track record of success nationwide. such as the weekend, such as the 5-day He joined the Army just 3 years ago. According to Immigration and Customs week, such as work and safety laws, He’d already risen to the rank of ser- Enforcement Agency, since January of such as worker’s compensation, such as geant and carried a chest of ribbons, 2007, the program is credited with iden- Social Security. including the Bronze Star. Perhaps the tifying more than 100,000 potentially b 1745 most eloquent testimonies to his serv- removable aliens, mostly at local jails. These are all progressive steps for- ice are the remembrances from young- The numbers tell the story. 287(g) is an ward, such as civil rights, women’s er soldiers that he’d taken under his effective program, and that is why I’m rights, gay rights, such as the respect wing to help. In fact, that was his next a champion for it. for all religious groups and religious assignment, to come back to the States This week, I signed a letter to Presi- tolerance in our country. and help his returning comrades. dent Obama showing my support for Recently, Mr. Speaker, our focus has His football coach, Mark Sabins, re- the 287(g) program and asking that the been on health care because health membered seeing him back home last funding be continued. I believe that care is such an essential component of year after the first tour of duty in Iraq Federal, State, and local cooperation is what it means to be a middle class and tells how excited he was to be key to combating illegal immigration, American trying to put food on the marrying a remarkable young lady, and continuing the 287(g) program is a table for your family. Health care, if Olivia, and how energized he was about commonsense solution. we can correct health care, the disparities in health care, the cost increases his work in the Army and his plans for f a family and how he looked forward to in health care, if we can correct health The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a care 60 years in the making, we can im- a full and promising life ahead. previous order of the House, the gen- Instead, Joshua Hardt will return prove the quality of life for all Ameri- tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) is home tomorrow for the last time. His cans and thereby enact a piece of legis- recognized for 5 minutes. lation that is on the order of the 1964 family and friends will come to mourn (Mr. MORAN of Kansas addressed the him and to honor him and to remember Civil Rights Act, the 1965 Voting House. His remarks will appear here- Rights Act, the passage of the Medi- him. His community will hold him up after in the Extensions of Remarks.) as an example of all that is heroic and care bill, which helped millions of sen- virtuous. His Nation will record his f iors all around our country live a life name onto its most hallowed rolls that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a of quality, and ended seniors who lived he never be forgotten. previous order of the House, the gen- a life of poverty and of insecurity. This bill, which is right within our Centuries from now, flags will be tleman from Georgia (Mr. WESTMORE- grasp at this time, we are so happy to placed on his grave every year as fu- LAND) is recognized for 5 minutes. be able to step forward. And I just want ture generations gather to consider the (Mr. WESTMORELAND addressed to let you know, Mr. Speaker, that it’s cost of their freedom. And perhaps in the House. His remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Re- an honor to be joined by such a coura- Kamdesh, Afghanistan, they will gath- geous Congressperson as Congress- er around a monument where Outpost marks.) woman DIANE WATSON from the great Keating once stood and give thanks for f State of California, who for years and the men who paid everything to pur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a years has been sticking up for progres- chase for them so celestial an article as previous order of the House, the gen- sive values, never backing down, al- freedom. tleman from Tennessee (Mr. WAMP) is ways there for the American middle f recognized for 5 minutes. class and working class people. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a (Mr. WAMP addressed the House. His So we are going to talk a little previous order of the House, the gen- remarks will appear hereafter in the health care tonight. I am going to yield tleman from Virginia (Mr. WOLF) is Extensions of Remarks.) to the gentlelady to make a few intro- ductory remarks, and then maybe she recognized for 5 minutes. f (Mr. WOLF addressed the House. His and I can have a little colloquy as we remarks will appear hereafter in the THE PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS move on in the evening. I yield to the gentlelady from Cali- Extensions of Remarks.) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under fornia, DIANE WATSON. f the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Ms. WATSON. I thank you very uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Min- SUPPORTING 287(g) much, Congressman ELLISON, for yield- nesota (Mr. ELLISON) is recognized for ing to me. You are doing a marvelous The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a 60 minutes as the designee of the ma- job. I watch you every evening as you previous order of the House, the gen- jority leader. take the mic on the floor of the House tleman from Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, my name to explain to the general public what a is recognized for 5 minutes. is KEITH ELLISON, and I’m a Congress- benefit health care reform is to all Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise man from the great State of Min- Americans. today to express my support and the nesota, and I’m honored to claim this And I want to say that we speak to support of Arkansas’ Third District Special Order, this 1 hour, for the Pro- all Americans and we say to them, we residents for the 287(g) program. gressive Caucus to talk about the val- are presenting to you a reform of Two years ago, Benton and Wash- ues of Progressive ideals, the values as- health care as you have known it in ington County Sheriff’s Departments sociated with a progressive America in the past. Because in my own State of and the cities of Rogers and Springdale which people are included and which California, if you have insurance, your sent 19 northwest Arkansas officers we believe in generosity, where we be- fees are going to go up somewhere and deputies for training in the identi- lieve in valuing people, where we be- around $1,800 for a family of four annu- fication and possible detainment of il- lieve in civil rights, care for the Earth ally. People are going without coverage legal immigrant offenders they encoun- and creation, where we care about liv- because they cannot afford it.

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I could not even afford health Brandi Bakewell, Sabrina Bakewell, we bang the gong and keep it up and insurance and she eventually died. deceased, Donny Brooks, Jamie don’t back down on this important I do hope that our House bill, H.R. Brooks, Brandon Brooks, Fatima issue. 3200, will be recognized as a way to help Elswify, Amira Elswify; six great If I may—and I invite the gentlelady reform health care because what we grandchildren—Taelor Bakewell, to ask me to yield at any time, but I want to do is bring to you in your own Danny J. Bakewell, III, Devyn Bake- just want to make a quick point before community accessible health care. We well, Bryce Bakewell, Donny Brooks, we do. want it to be affordable; we want it to Jr., Adrian ‘‘AJ’’ Brooks; sister-in-law, We have been joined by the gentle- cover preexisting conditions; and we Delores Brazile; her nephew, Eric lady from Maryland, DONNA EDWARDS, want to say to you, if you get sick and Brazile; as well as a host of cousins, who is a clear voice on this issue, who you can’t work—and that’s happening family and friends. has been creative, who has been con- very frequently with H1N1, people are This courageous matriarch will be sistent. And we just want to let the getting sick, they have no sick leave, missed by the Los Angeles community, gentlelady from Maryland make some and it could really bankrupt most fam- her family and friends, and especially remarks as we begin this hour so that ilies. And so we say to you, even if you by me, Mr. Speaker. I had a grand- we can sort of get into our colloquy. don’t have a job, you will be covered. mother who was born in New Orleans, Ms. WATSON. Would you yield just a We are now just dickering around the grew up in a convent for 13 years, obvi- few seconds? edges of a reform. We are going to get ously left, but her sister became Sister Mr. ELLISON. Certainly. one now because it’s the right thing to Philomena. And so I have a great affec- Ms. WATSON. About 3 weeks ago, I do, Mr. ELLISON. And I am so glad that tion for the city and for her. was up in the Hollywood Hills at a re- you are bringing information to the My point in bringing her obituary ception, and there was a young man people every evening. here is that, yes, this family could af- who was taking pictures of all of us. I want to say that I know in my own ford health care; but I’m telling you When I finished making a presentation district there are a lot of people who there are thousands of others, not only about our health care reform, he came cannot afford health care, but this one in my district in the State of Cali- up to me and he said, thank you. He family could. And if we don’t reform fornia but across this country, some- said, I am on a medication—now get health care, a lot of people will have to thing like 38 million, who need the gov- this—that costs $74,000 a month. I said endure weeks of illness and eventually ernment to help them survive when repeat that figure. He said $74,000 a death. they have a condition or when they are month. He told me that he had a very I’d like to bring to your attention declared terminal. unique condition, that when he was the death of Marybell Bakewell, who So I am hoping that in this Congress born, his muscular system, his skeletal was born on April 10, 1925 and died Oc- we will do the right thing and we will system as well as his vital organs tober 7, 2009 in Los Angeles. Her son is see that before the year ends, we have started to deteriorate. Each one of the Danny Bakewell, who is now Chair of Medicare reform as a program for all medications he takes monthly costs the Black Publishers Association. Mr. Americans. over $6,000. He does a copayment of Bakewell, who lives in the southern I want to thank you, Mr. ELLISON, for about $696 a month. He said, I could not California area, could pay for health your insight, your intelligence, your afford that without the insurance that care, but he could not save his own knowledge. And I want you on this I have, and I pay a high price for that mother, Mrs. Bakewell; and she suf- floor every evening. You are bringing insurance. I told you what the copay- fered a massive stroke from which she to the American people the important ment was. never recovered. facts about what our reform will do. So here is a person who makes a good Marbee, as she was affectionately So thank you very much, Madam income and pays a great amount of his known by her entire family, was al- Speaker. Thank you very much for the income on a monthly basis just to stay ways the life of the family. She time. Continue to educate Americans. alive. Why can’t we have a program preached ‘‘family first,’’ and anyone Mr. ELLISON. While the gentlelady that will keep others alive regardless who knew her immediately fell in love yields back, let me thank her as well. of their income? with her glowing personality. She was The fact is that by bringing this impor- And thank you, Congresswoman, for full of life, love and laughter, and was tant story about the Bakewell family— coming forth with your factual state- also an activist. well known throughout the country, ments. I listen to you also very in- Marybell Bakewell was a native of particularly in Los Angeles, but really tently. And as an attorney, you bring New Orleans and lived there 79 years of all over—it shows that health care re- the truth and you speak it to power. her 84 years of life. She finally left her form is something that everybody And I thank you very much. beloved city after it was completely needs. It is not something that some I yield back. devastated by Hurricane Katrina. people have to worry about and some Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Well, I While living in New Orleans, she was a people don’t; it’s something that all thank the gentlelady from California. life member of St. Peter Claver Catho- Americans have to focus on because And to the gentleman from Minnesota, lic Church as well as a member of the none of us are immune. thank you so much for your leadership. Sisters of the Holy Family. If you don’t have health care, then It is really important. Mrs. Bakewell belonged to one of four you are among those 59 million Ameri- We are almost there. I describe this— generations of women and family who cans who are just going to bed every if we were playing a football game, you attended St. Mary’s Catholic School. night hoping and praying that you know, we would call it ‘‘crunch time.’’ Her grandmother, Mary Winier; her don’t get sick; and if you do, you know We’re in crunch time right now when it mother, Camille Brazile; Marybell you’re going to be in for a very dif- comes to health care reform for the Bakewell and her daughter, Pamela ficult time. American people. Bakewell, all were graduates of this es- And you may be among those 250 mil- I don’t know what struck others this teemed institution of higher learning lion Americans who have either em- week, but what struck me was the re- dating back to the turn of the century. ployer-based health care or have health lease of a so-called ‘‘independent re- Mrs. Bakewell was a diehard New Or- care through either Medicare or Med- port’’ from the American Health Insur- leans Saints fan. She loved to play icaid or VA or something like that, a ance Plans lobby. It struck me because cards and board games, especially with government-run program. In that case, in that report was so much misin- her main road warrior, Brenda Marsh- you know that your employer-based formation. And it was done by Mitchell. health care has seen premiums double PricewaterhouseCoopers. Now, they

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Eiding; Baron Foster; Lindy Hinman; against reform. I’ll tell you what. If I think another thing that struck me Karen Ignatti, the woman whom we’ve you add that up, by the time they fin- this week, as we unmask the health in- seen all across the television screens of ish this year, I’m guessing that they surance industry, as we see them for the country, talking about how health probably will spend something in the who they are, they’re interested in insurance was going to send premiums neighborhood—over the course of the profits, that’s their motive. It’s not and deductibles and copayments sky- last 2 years—about $15 million lobbying health care; it’s not reform. It’s profit. rocketing; and Alethea Jackson. That’s against health care reform. And I decided that I would take a little one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, I would dare say that the American peruse around the Internet and I eight, nine lobbyists spending millions public could take that $15 million and looked up the lobbying disclosure re- of dollars across Capitol Hill—at the divide up what it would cost to provide ports for America’s Health Insurance House and the Senate—and over at the a reasonable premium, say, under Plans, the same group that released White House. They’re lobbying against Medicare or a public health insurance that bogus report. health care reform. option, and we would be insuring just So those are the numbers right there, dozens and dozens and dozens of fami- b 1800 apart from what all of the other indus- lies across America for what this in- Here is what I found: For all of 2008, tries have spent, which includes the dustry has spent to fight reform. So this group that has so-called been very pharmaceutical industry and others in we’re not going to be fooled, and we’re interested in health care reform spent the health insurance industry, to try to not going to be deterred, and we know, $7.54 million lobbying against health defeat reform. as the public knows, that a robust pub- Do you know what really surprises care reform, and that was just for 2008. lic health insurance option will be the me in all of this? For all of their adver- Then we turn just to the first— best option to provide competition, to tising and their lobbying, they have Mr. ELLISON. Would the gentlelady provide accountability and to make beaten and beaten and beaten the pub- yield? sure that we lower costs for all Ameri- What was that number again? lic health insurance option. Guess what? A majority of the American pub- cans. Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. $7.54 So the insurance industry, just be- lic actually knows that competition is million lobbying against health care fore Halloween, has been completely good for the system. They know that reform in 2008. That’s before we even unmasked. They’ve revealed them- had a bill. it’s important to have a public plan to provide accountability, and they know selves, and we want to say to them, Now we’ve gotten our bill here in 2009 You know what? We’re on to you. We with our new President, who really is that we need transparency and that we have to lower costs. So the public is ac- know what you’re about, and we’re not serious about reforming the health going to believe any more of your care system. We find that in the first tually not fooled. You would think, if there were some bogus reports, and we’re going to trust two quarters of 2009—that’s this year— good marketing people over with the the fact that you wouldn’t spend this America’s Health Insurance Plans, ac- health insurance plans that they actu- money lobbying against something if cording to their lobbying reports, ally wouldn’t be spending so much you didn’t want to defeat it. So we’re which are available to the public at money, because they haven’t managed going to bring that health care reform [email protected], and to convince a majority of the American package to the House of Representa- anybody can go and look this up, public that a public health insurance tives through the Senate, on to the America’s Health Insurance Plans ac- option is against their interests. So I’m President and then deliver it to the tually spent for the first quarter of 2009 actually grateful for the American pub- American people. $2,030,000. That’s in the first quarter. lic for being so smart, for seeing With that, I would yield. That’s from January to March. through the health insurance industry, Mr. ELLISON. Well, the gentlelady is Then in the second quarter, from and now for the industry itself, for ac- in rare form tonight. I really appre- April 1 to June 30, they actually spent tually exposing what they’re trying to ciate everything you laid out. Excel- another $1.87 million. That’s the total do to America. lent. for just the first 2 quarters of this year. I know people are calling your office, I just want to add to your observa- This is while people were having the Congressman from Minnesota, and tion about the AHIP report, which is their health insurance revoked and I know they’re calling my office, and an acronym for America’s Health In- while 14,000 people a day were losing they’re saying, You know what? I just surance Plans. Here is what the people their health insurance. While all across got a letter in the mail saying my who really study the stuff had to say this country people are losing jobs, health insurance premium is going up about this particular industry report. America’s Health Insurance Plans de- 10 percent. My health insurance pre- AARP had this to say: The report is cide that it would be a great idea to mium is going up 12 percent. They ‘‘fundamentally dishonest’’ and ‘‘not spend almost $4 million in the first two haven’t even used their health insur- worth the paper it’s written on.’’ Those quarters of this year lobbying against ance this year, and their insurance pre- are the words of John Rother of AARP, health care reform. That just proves miums are going up. executive vice president of policy and that the industry is so much more in- So we see what the industry is doing. strategy. terested in its profits and in protecting We know that we are inching our way You mentioned its profits than it is in health care or to reform and that we are going to get PricewaterhouseCoopers, which par- in reform. there and that we will have a bill for ticipated in preparing the report. Now, I decided that I would keep the President of the United States to They’re running from the report. looking at those lobbying disclosure re- sign into law and that we are closer They’re like, Hey, we didn’t know. I ports and I would advise people all than we’ve ever been before. So the in- don’t blame them, because it is decep- across this country to go to surance industry, true to form, is liv- tive. [email protected]. They ing out their promise in that bogus re- Also, PricewaterhouseCoopers said need to look it up for themselves be- port that they released. They’re living Monday, AHIP, the report that we’ve cause we’re not making this up. It’s out their promise by already starting been referring to, that industry report, right there, filed by their own general to jack up insurance rates just to beat had instructed it to focus on only some counsel. I looked. I said, Well, how the clock—to beat the bell—to reform, features of the bill while not taking many lobbyists does it take in one but they’re not going to get away with into account other major features, quarter to spend $1.8 million? How it. such as the effect of subsidies for those

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We find Labor, the Department of the Treas- law it would result in an increase in out premiums have been doubling over ury, the Federal Trade Commission, premiums for an average family of four the last 10 years and are expected to the Office of Personnel Management, by about $4,000 a year. Now, this begs double again. So now the insured, the the Agency for Healthcare Research the question: Who would be increasing people who have employer-based health and Quality, and even the Internal these premiums? The very people who care, say, wait a minute. We need re- Revenue Service. They are leaving no issued the report saying the premiums form, too. We have to have reform, and stone unturned in order to defeat are going up. we cannot tolerate being rejected and health care reform. Furthermore, the report says that excluded for preexisting conditions and So the American people are very the cost of private health insurance tolerate discrimination, which will af- smart, and they have said three things: would rise by 111 percent over the next fect young women the most. We want quality care. We want com- decade. Who would be increasing these So Americans have been peeling back petition. We want to lower costs. They premiums by 111 percent? The fact is the onion of falsehood time and time know that, in order to achieve those the very people who are saying the again. As the gentlelady from Mary- things, there must be a public option prices will increase for buying health land pointed out, the public option still component as part of the array of care insurance are the ones who are in is standing stronger than ever. It’s al- choices. It’s like a marketplace, the charge and who are in control of rais- most as if, the more they attack it, the array of choices that are available to ing these prices. stronger it gets. them. Reid Cherlin, the White House I just wanted to point out: Who b 1815 spokesman, said ‘‘this is a distorted wants the public option? Well, doctors and flawed report from the insurance want a public option. Nurses want a So they want to be able to stack up industry and cannot be taken seri- public option. The majority of Con- each one of these plans, private plan X, ously. This so-called analysis appears gress wants a public option. Faith com- Y, and Z, and the public option and see on the eve of a vote that may eat into munities want a public option. Presi- which one works for their family and some of the insurance industry’s prof- dent Obama prefers a public option, then make that choice. And I think its. It conveniently ignores policies and the American people do. that the American public should actu- that will lower costs for those who If you look at what doctors want, ally have that choice. I actually be- have insurance, expand coverage and most doctors support the public option. lieve in real choice even in health care. provide affordable insurance options to Sixty-three percent of doctors say both And the problem with the system that millions of Americans.’’ the public and private options are what we have now is that in most States, I’m not done quite yet. they would prefer. Sixty-three percent there is no competition; one or two in- Nancy-Ann DeParle, director of reported that they would like both surers have a monopoly or duopoly on White House Health Reform, says that public and private options. That’s what all of the health care coverage in that she was surprised by the report because the House bill is calling for. You have State. she had just met Mrs. Ignatti, the one another 10 percent who said just a pub- And what does that mean? What does who has been doing a lot of the selling lic option. That’s all we want. So, if that mean for our small businesses? It of this on TV, and she vowed to work you add the 63 and the 10, you end up means, if you’re a small business, you together. So that may be regarded as with a full three-quarters of doctors can’t compete at all. You have no le- somewhat misleading. It’s important who say they would like the public op- verage whatsoever. You have no bar- to remember that virtually every wild, tion. gaining power, and you are at the erroneous claim made regarding health So I guess my question to the gentle- mercy of the health insurance indus- care reform has been debunked as false. lady from Maryland is: Why does the try. And it means that they can charge Let’s go on back to the summer. I public option keep coming up strong you whatever they want for you to be ask the gentlelady to take a walk back despite these relentless attacks—the $4 able to provide health care for your to August. You’ll recall, Madam Speak- million this year and the $7 million employees. er, that we were talking about death last year? What explains this? And the poor small businesses, panels. This was all the rage—death I yield to the gentlelady from Mary- they’re sitting out there saying, I want panels. We were talking ‘‘death pan- land. to provide health insurance for my em- els.’’ Yet, when you look at the bill, Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. I thank ployees, but I can’t afford it any more. it’s simply Medicare saying we will the gentleman for yielding. It’s too expensive for me. I can’t take compensate doctors to talk about end- It’s a pretty simple explanation. The it when my insurance costs are going of-life decisions, which is a good thing American people are smart. They know up 10 percent one year, 15 percent the and a wise decision. It’s about dignity. it takes competition to bring down next year, sometimes as much as 20 Everyone wants that for their loved cost. They haven’t been able to trust percent in one year just to cover their ones when they’re in their final days of their health insurers. Even though employees. their lives. they may like their health insurers and So if people really believe in the free Also, we then heard about illegals. may want to keep their insurance, they market—and I do—if you really believe It’s going to be all about illegals. We know that they actually can’t trust in the free market, then let it be free debunked that myth. them to keep down premium costs and and let there be competition. And the Then we heard about a government deductibles and co-pays. So, like most way to do that in health care and get takeover until somebody said, Wait a issues, the American public is way quality, affordable, accessible health minute. Doesn’t government already ahead of even Congress, and they are care for all Americans is to make sure administer Medicare? They’re doing definitely ahead of the health insur- the public has the ability to choose pretty good. Ninety-six percent of re- ance industry. from an array of the private insurers spondents say they like Medicare, so I go back to these lobbying reports and the public plan. It’s like going to a maybe government knows a little bit because one of the things that I no- marketplace, stacking up everything about administering health care. ticed, if the gentleman would indulge you want to choose, and making a se- Doesn’t government already play a sig- me for just a minute, is that the health lection. nificant—not just administering the insurance industry knows that they’ve By the way, if the gentleman would VA, they actually hire the doctors and had to cover all facets in order to de- yield just a minute more, people are provide the care. That is truly a single- bunk the need for reform, and so they ready to make that choice, and now payer system. That’s government-run didn’t just stop at lobbying the United they’re counting on us in the United health care if there ever was, and you’d States House of Representatives. They States Congress to come down to the

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Because the Progressive cause it feels good, but because it will tors, two-thirds of doctors saying they Caucus really is a caucus that’s unified make a difference in people’s lives and want at least a public plan and private not by culture, not by color, not by the long-term health and competitive- options; with 62 to 65 percent of the faith, not by gender, but by values. And ness of this country. public saying we want the choice of a these values are really being reflected So I am a proud Progressive. I’m not public plan and private options; with in the advocacy around the public op- afraid to say that at all. What I do people all across this country, our tion, around true health care reform. know is that it’s important to stand up small businesses, saying, You know I just want to make that point clear to the people and not on the side of the what? We need that in order to be able to the folks who are tuned in tonight, lobbyist and the naysayers who want to provide affordable care for our em- Madam Speaker, because I think that to do anything to stand in the way of ployees because it’s the right thing to it’s important that folks know that reform. And we cannot let that happen. do and it’s what we want to do, so we there are people in Congress that are This is too great an opportunity for us want to take the burden off of our busi- fighting for them. This is not the time to fail at this point. nesses. We want to ensure that we have for cynicism. This is not the time to So I am actually counting on success. greater competition, competitiveness say, well, you know, the industry is And if we were on a football field—and in the global economy. And the way to going to get their way again. No, I love football, so I will talk about it. do that is to make sure that we reform they’re not, because there are people So if we were on the football field, our health care plan. here in the Congress who are hearing we’re inside the 10. Now, I know that the health insur- the call of the public interest. Mr. ELLISON. The red zone. ance industry is going to go kicking I’ll yield to the gentlelady on that Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. We are and screaming to reform. And you note. in the red zone. We are approaching the know what I say to that, Madam Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Thank goal line, and now it’s time to make Speaker? I say let them. Let them you for yielding. the tough decisions and take the ball kick, let them scream, and we’re going And as the gentleman from Min- across the line. And I am ready to do that with our to go to health care reform anyway. nesota points out, this isn’t about what Mr. ELLISON. I thank the gentlelady any individual Member wants or not. leadership in the Progressive Caucus. I am ready to do that with our leader- for yielding, but the gentlelady should It’s about what the American people ship here in Congress and give the know that when you’re hot, we’ve got want, and it’s about what the right American people—not an individual to give you the ball, and you were. So thing is for so many of our commu- Member of Congress, not a health in- thank you. nities: people who have health insur- surance company, not an individual Just a few points. ance now but who are afraid of losing it hospital or a doctor, but to give the I would like to point out that people or afraid of the costs to their families, American people the kind of reform have contacted us in the Progressive and, of course, the millions of people that will lower their costs, provide Caucus and different Members individ- out across America who don’t have competition, and give them quality ually and let their views be known health insurance. about how people feel. And I just want care. And this isn’t also about fighting the And so I think that we’re right there. to point out that historically—and I good fight—there are a lot of good We’re ready to go with this, and it’s think that there was a perception that fights out there—but we have been able time for us to do justice for the Amer- the Progressive Caucus may have stood to unify our Progressive Caucus stand- ican people and actually to deliver on a up for good values, may have fought ing up for health care reform that’s promise that all of us made to them in the good fight, may have talked about going to work for all of us, ensuring 2008 to deliver health care reform. inclusion of everybody, a society based that we get rid of the practice of ex- So I am going to go out and talk on generosity, the beloved community, cluding people for preexisting condi- about health care reform some more, middle class prosperity, all of the good tions; that we get rid of the practice of and we can spend some time. And I things, but when it came down to real- insurance companies, once you’ve want the American people to actually ly sticking to the guns and saying, You taken advantage of your insurance, spend some time doing a little research know what? We’re going to stand up for then cutting you off; that we invest in themselves. Don’t just trust us here in what we believe in, there was some preventative care, because we know Congress. Go find the information for doubt that that was the case. that early investment in preventative yourself. Go to lobbying disclosure at And I just want to say that the Pro- care really saves dollars in the long house.gov so that you can see for your- gressive Caucus has dug in for the run, whether or not we can attach a self what the health insurance industry American people. I am proud of what number to that. is spending to defeat reform. And then the Progressive Caucus has done. I am We also are fighting for a public op- when you hear their lobbyists, you will proud of the leadership that we’ve seen tion because it’s important that with know to set that aside and stay on the from the Progressive Chairs, Ms. WOOL- the health insurance reforms that we side of patients, on consumers, doctors, SEY and Mr. GRIJALVA, because this also have choice for patients, a choice and all of us who want true health care perception that Progressives are going for our doctors. reform. to cave has been dissipating because And so we are on the right track Mr. ELLISON. If the gentlelady will Progressives have been holding firm. here. And I have to say that because of yield, I just want to say, as the gentle- This is the Progressive message. This the leadership of the Progressive Cau- lady is offering her observations, it’s is a Special Order of the Progressive cus also working with our leadership in reminding me that we are at a pro- hour. the United States Congress—and my pitious moment in history. The fact is And I just want to say that the Pro- hat’s off to our Speaker because our we are at a moment of history. We are gressive Caucus has made it clear, the Speaker has been out there in the hearing the call of history. leadership has made it clear to the front, at the forefront actually fighting I wonder if the Speaker knows—do White House, made it clear on all with us for a strong, robust public you know that it was Roosevelt, Presi- fronts, that if you want our votes, health insurance option, and I am glad dent Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roo- you’re going to have to do what’s right we’re where we are today. sevelt who first said we need universal by the American people; and that is to We know that there is still work to health care? It was Truman who re- include the public option which doctors be done. We’re counting on the Amer- peated the call. It was Nixon, even, want, which the public wants, which ican people actually to stand up, you who talked about health care reform; everyone wants. It was not simply a know, to call their Representatives, to although, he did some things to under- simple temper tantrum. It was not say- call their Senators, to make sure to mine it. And it was, again, President

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Under the Speaker’s an- there, that they continue to be hopeful ness: the people who are getting it nounced policy of January 6, 2009, the and expect success and that it’s impor- done, not the people who had the White gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. tant to understand that success breeds House and the House of Representa- CASSIDY) is recognized for 60 minutes success. tives and the Senate from the year 2000 as the designee of the minority leader. And as we pass health care, we will to 2006 and didn’t do anything other Mr. CASSIDY. Madam Speaker, I had be able to really implement more poli- than veto the State Children’s Health several communications today that cies that help working Americans, help Insurance Program, that’s what they were just so appropriate for this time the working class, the middle class did; but people who, within a few of discussing health care. I spoke to a Americans, help the environment, help months, are already within the grasp of physician in Ville Platte, Louisiana, us be a Nation that is at peace with the true health care reform. who spoke just how the only people rest of the world, help us promote civil that can actually control costs in health care is the patient. Because if rights for all Americans and to leave b 1830 no one out, to exclude no one, to stop you think about it, if patients come in policies of fear, of demonization, of ex- The fact is, Madam Speaker, that and want a test and they don’t get the clusion. And this is something that of- this moment in time is important. It is test, and there’s going to be a dis- fers very, very great promise for our as important as any other piece of his- satisfaction, sometimes patients will Nation. toric legislation that we have seen. go elsewhere, and they will get the test As I begin to wind down, I just want It’s clear that the health care indus- from another provider. to make a few other observations that try is in the final throes, final throes, Secondly, I spoke to a small busi- I think are very, very important, be- and it is demonstrating a level of des- nessman who said that his premiums cause I think it’s so critical that we peration by issuing this industry re- are going up by 27 percent. And the keep our focus on where it really port which clearly is fundamentally third thing, I wrote a letter to a former should be. flawed and clearly shows that it’s dis- patient of mine, the widow of a man And I am one who, you know, be- honest and deceptive. And even the who had died of cancer, and I was lieves that when a group of constitu- drafters, PricewaterhouseCoopers, struck that in each of these, a common ents vote a Member to this auspicious don’t want to claim it. Experts say consideration was the cost of health body, that that person has something that it’s wrong. care. Indeed, as we speak about health to offer. But I also want to say that So we’ve heard about the death pan- care, we can never get away from the elections have consequences. When you els. False. We’ve heard about the fact that cost is a driver of our discus- cast a vote and you send one party or school sex clinics. False. We’ve heard sions. the other to represent you, you have about government-run health care and As we approach reform, there are the right to expect that that party is accusations of socialism. False again. three things we need. We need to have going to deliver. And the Democratic We’ve heard about immigrants taking quality health care accessible to all at Party, led by progressives, is delivering over health care. False. And now the an affordable cost. When we say at this time. truth is really, really standing clear. ‘‘cost,’’ the President acknowledges I want to also say that new policies Truth crashed to the Earth will rise up. this, as well, the President has said clearly underscore that the congres- That is what has happened. that he will not sign a health care bill sional party opposite is not in touch It’s important for Americans to take that adds one dime to our Nation’s def- with the American people around heart, to take hope, to help support the icit. Now, by that criteria, and he un- health care reform. A new poll from passage of true health care reform and derstands that we are, as a Nation, Quinnipiac just released today further to understand that if we can pass having a problem with the budget def- illustrates how Republican leaders of health care reform, if we can win this icit, if we create a new entitlement and Congress are out of touch with the 60-plus-year-old battle to get health if that adds to our budget deficit, then American people. care reform, then there are other bat- we, as a Nation, will be worse off. Just this morning, a leader in the tles to be fought and other mountains I work in a public hospital in Lou- party opposite said the public option to be climbed and greater things that isiana. And in that public hospital, has been resoundingly rejected by the this wonderful people can produce for whenever money is tight in the State, American people, but look at the num- the American people, that America can there tends to be a squeeze on the fi- bers that are coming out regarding the live out its progressive value system nancing of the hospital. I can remem- public option. On the wrong side of his- and can say that we are going to ex- ber years in which we would wait to tory. I recommend the rank and file pand opportunity for more Americans. order a test until after the new fiscal come join the Democrats in passing We’re not going to demonize and vilify year. And this happens when cost is an health care reform. But as this new Americans who happen to be of a par- issue. poll and others in recent weeks have ticular racial group or happen to be not So as we look at our goals of health all shown, Americans support a public born in the United States or we’re not care reform, it is accessible, quality insurance option in health insurance going to turn them into somehow ‘‘the health care at an affordable cost. Now, and in reform legislation. other,’’ we’re going to continue to em- if the President says that he will not This new Quinnipiac poll I mentioned brace more people as this great coun- sign a bill that adds one dime to our said that 61 percent of Americans sup- try has done progressively over its his- Nation’s deficit, we can understand port a public option. The Wall Street tory. why four of the five bills before us are Journal/NBC says 73 percent of the pop- We’re going to say that we’re going essentially eliminated. Four of the five ulation supports a public option. The to live in harmony with creation and bills include the public option, and the New York Times/CBS says 65 percent of not just use it as just a fungible com- public option has been projected to in- the American public supports a public modity to be burned and polluting the crease our Nation’s deficit. option. The Kaiser Family Foundation air and destroying the seas and Importantly, they are also projected says 58 percent of the American people acidifying the ocean. Big things await to increase costs at 8 percent per year. support a public option. the American people, but it’s impor- Now, 8 percent per year more than dou- Other findings of the Quinnipiac poll tant that we get over this last piece of bles cost over 10 years. So when the say that Americans trust President true reform to get this momentum President says that we know if we do Obama more than Congressional Re- moving. nothing, we know if we persist with the

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That leaves us with the fifth option ical device and drug manufacturers and Let’s think back 25 or 30 years ago. which has received a lot of attention. insurance providers and families mak- When somebody decided that they were That is the bill that is coming out of ing $200,000 or less. Let’s face it, going to buy a new car, they figured the Senate Finance Committee and $200,000 is a lot of money, but that’s out how to pay for that new car: Well, which has come to be known as the also ‘‘or less’’ will pay 87 percent of the we’re not going to go out to eat but one Baucus bill. Now the Baucus bill is taxes. If the math holds, then about time a month; well, we’re not going to gathering our attention because ac- $300 billion in these taxes will come take the family to the movies; we’re cording to the initial estimate, it from folks who are middle class or just going to cancel our vacation this year, would save $81 billion. Wow. If we can lower upper income, if you will. and we’re going to finally come up with actually control costs in that way, Despite that, there’s still higher the money, and we’ve got it, honey. that’s remarkable. It should be some- health care costs. According to the We’ve got the money, and we can buy thing that we all get behind. This is Congressional Budget Office, the inde- this new car, and we go out and buy an being seen as a vehicle where the pendent arm of Congress, the premiums Edsel. Democratic leadership in Congress can in this new insurance exchange which Now that makes a whole lot of sense, achieve their goal of having health is created by this plan would tend to be doesn’t it, my colleagues? No. It care reform in the way that they wish higher than the average premiums in doesn’t make a bit of sense. It’s one to achieve it. the current individual market. In fact, thing to talk about paying for it, but if Now, let me pause for a second. We Mr. Elmendorf, who is the head of CBO, we are going to pay for something, if all want reform. When I speak to that said that we note that piece of legisla- we’re going to make those kinds of sac- small businessman that says that his tion would raise premiums on average. rifices, let’s pay for the right thing. I cost of insurance is going up 27 percent There’s also $200 billion in taxes on hope my colleagues understand where in 1 year, we know that that is not sus- health insurance plans. So that tax, I’m coming from on this. tainable. At issue is, will he do better presumably, will be passed on to the We on the Republican side of the if it is merely the taxpayer or the rate- person purchasing the policy, so that aisle know we need to reform our payer? If we come up with something makes those policies more expensive. health care system. We can do it. We which more than doubles cost in 10 And ultimately, we know that taxes can do it in an incremental way, and years, that’s really reform absent re- upon the pharmaceutical industry and we don’t have to break the bank in the form. It is merely changing a private manufacturers of durable medical process. We don’t have to throw the insurance bureaucracy to a public in- equipment will be passed to the people baby out with the bath water. surance bureaucracy. that consume it. I want to not take too much time, So we come back to the Baucus plan. So there are several other things because a number of my colleagues are Now the Baucus plan is significant be- that we will explore as we go through. here with us on the floor, and I want to cause, again, it supposedly will save us I’m joined by my colleagues, so I will yield back to the gentleman from Lou- $81 billion in 10 years. But clearly there ask Congressman GINGREY, who is also isiana controlling the time so that he is an issue with it. a physician, as I am, if he would con- can allow the others to talk. I say that because where do those tribute to the conversation. We can do this. And if the President savings come from? Who pays? Well, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam will abide by the promises that he has according to Speaker PELOSI who is, by Speaker, I thank the gentleman from made, I’ve got a bill that I have intro- the way, a Democrat, she says who Louisiana, Dr. CASSIDY, for yielding to duced that is based on 10 principles, ba- pays this particular plan from the Sen- me. I am glad to be with him and my sically, saying no new taxes, no addi- ate Finance Committee? The savings other colleagues during this hour talk- tion to the deficit, no government bu- come off the backs of the middle class. ing about this important issue of reaucrat coming between a doctor and If you have insurance, you get taxed. health care reform. a patient, no rationing of care, and ab- There are $201 billion in taxes on What Dr. CASSIDY is talking about in solutely no denying coverage to people health insurance plans with a 40 per- regard to the cost, I think, is very im- that have preexisting conditions and to cent excise tax on insurance plans portant. And we are constantly going assure that anything that we do pur- worth more than $8,000 for individuals back and forth trying to figure out chase is not an Edsel and that, in fact, or $21,000 for family policies. Families what it’s going to cost and how it’s we do bend the cost curve and lower making less than $200,000 a year shoul- going to be paid for. One thing I would the cost of health insurance to every der 87 percent of this burden. As it like for my colleagues to understand is American. turns out, many of these people are that even if you can pay for some- union workers. Over years, union work- thing—and we’re talking about a lot of b 1845 ers have given up wage increases in money here. The 800-something-billion- This is the thing that I want to order to have more generous insurance dollar estimate, I think, is far lower stress, and I think it’s hugely impor- benefits. By this, it makes it a bad sit- than the actual cost, which is probably tant that we always keep that in mind. uation. So the Senate finance plan will more in the range of at least $1.5 tril- I thank the gentleman for giving me tax those benefits. And that’s why Ms. lion over 10 years. And of course we can an opportunity to be with him tonight. PELOSI says the savings come off the make a case, and I’m sure my col- Mr. CASSIDY. Thank you, Congress- backs of the middle class. leagues will do that, when you really man GINGREY. So if you have insurance, you get score this plan that the Democratic I think what you are talking about taxed. But if you don’t have insurance, majority, Madam Speaker, has in when you have the money, honey, let’s you get taxed. There are $4 billion in mind, when you calculate it, when it’s go buy a new car, means that you actu- fines on the uninsured and $23 billion fully implemented in the year 2014 ally have a way of financing within in penalties and fines for businesses through the year 2023, then you’re your own budget that’s honest and that whose employees enter the government probably talking about something you know you can sustain, so that exchange. So if you don’t have insur- that, in fact, would cost more like $2.5 after a year of purchasing the car, you ance or do not provide it, then you get trillion. can continue the payments. $27 billion in taxes. So we’re talking about huge numbers I would like to in a later point go If you use medical devices, hearing here. But even if you can pay for it, back to Republican solutions, but just aids or artificial hearts, you get taxed. even if the President can fulfill his provide a little bit of a critique on the There’s going to be a $38 billion tax on promise of not raising taxes or not add- Senate Finance bill, because I don’t medical device manufacturers. If you ing one dime to the deficit, and all think that they actually have their take prescription drugs, you get taxed. these promises he has made, that if money, honey. One of the reasons I am

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This is not just cetera; is that correct? means that it is a State taxpayer that coming from States like mine in Wyo- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. It’s does it. ming. The Governor of Pennsylvania, going to come out of the pockets of the Even though they achieve savings and the Democratic Governor of Pennsyl- taxpayers. Here’s the rub with that: theoretically are not increasing the vania, has said, I think it’s an un- there are actually, as you read the Federal deficit, they will be increasing funded mandate. We just don’t have the Baucus bill from the Senate, there are State deficits. According to different wherewithal to absorb that without exemptions, interestingly enough. One Governors, Arnold Schwarzenegger some new revenue source. Now, that of those is for the State of Nevada. Ne- says that in California this unfunded would be a new revenue source in Penn- vada is on that chart, but I think mandate will be $8 billion a year. sylvania in addition to the new revenue Democrats and Republicans alike are That’s in The Washington Post. sources that the Federal Government aware of the damages that this bill will Now, they already have a $45 billion imposes. inflict on their States. deficit in California. Governor Mr. CASSIDY. New revenue source In the States, in the Senate version, Schwarzenegger is saying that it’s means State tax. for example, Senator REID negotiated a Mrs. LUMMIS. It does indeed. The going to add to that $8 billion a year; deal to exempt the State of Nevada gentleman from Louisiana is once in Tennessee their Governor says $5 from any additional mandates in the again correct. The Governor of Ten- billion; Texas $20.4 billion increased health care legislation. Now, if this nessee, also a Democrat, has said he cost over 10 years; Arizona, $4 billion proposed legislation is too much of a fears Congress is about to bestow the cost over 5 years. burden for Nevada, what about the rest mother of all unfunded mandates. Un- My State of Louisiana, which has a of the country? funded mandates are orders from Wash- $1.8 billion shortfall in Medicaid over Mr. CASSIDY. Governor Schwarz- ington that States will spend money the next 2 years, this will increase the enegger says that this will add $8 bil- that they don’t have. Medicaid deficit by $640 million over 5 Mr. CASSIDY. I kind of like that, lion in cost per year to California. In years. I wish our State was as wealthy ‘‘mother of unfunded mandates.’’ Texas they project over $4 billion per as California; but in our State, $640 Congressman THOMPSON, you are year. But these States will have to million over 5 years is truly a tall from Pennsylvania, and we are speak- come up out of pocket. But because Ne- mountain to climb. ing of Pennsylvania. What thoughts vada has been able to swing a separate We are joined tonight by Congress- would you offer, say, regarding, for ex- deal, they are protected from this cost, woman LUMMIS, who is a former State ample, I see that this is the Medicaid although these States are not. treasurer from Wyoming. Congress- population increase per State under Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. woman LUMMIS, will you please offer this bill. By this, in Pennsylvania, you Well, they are not only protected, but your thoughts. will go up 20 percent. What would that the taxpayers in our States will be pay- Mrs. LUMMIS. I thank the gen- mean to the State taxpayers of Penn- ing their bill. tleman for yielding and for holding this sylvania? Mr. CASSIDY. So the Californians discussion about health care costs. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. and the Texans and the Louisianans What we do know about the bill, and Well, I thank the gentleman for coordi- will be paying for their own States, and the gentleman’s chart shows some of nating this very important discussion they will be paying for Nevada too. the problems with it, Medicare cuts are this evening, and I thank the gentle- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. A going to be bearing a huge brunt of the lady from Wyoming for referencing the total of four States were exempted. Ne- expense of this new mandate. Keystone State. vada is the one I know of. There are $350 billion worth of Fed- Yes, Pennsylvania would be impacted Mr. CASSIDY. Well, this is where eral tax hikes, but those that combined tremendously by this. Certainly, ex- other States are, the growth in the are not enough. The Senate Finance panding health care is a laudable goal, Medicaid population. Committee’s bill imposes a $33 billion but this Federal mandate would re- I am going to ask Congressman unfunded Medicaid mandate on the quire the increase of State Medicaid BOOZMAN to speak. Arkansas’ Medicaid States. Now, what that means, an un- funding, an unfunded mandate. With population will go up by 40 percent, funded mandate is when the Federal this legislation, Pennsylvania would be and what will that do to your State fi- Government tells the States you will required to increase State Medicaid nances? pay for part of this, and it will come funding by $2.2 billion over the next 10 Mr. BOOZMAN. Well, as the gen- out of your pocket. years. Additionally, Federal subsidies tleman just said, our taxes will go up; Mr. CASSIDY. What we see on this for Medicaid would end in 2019, leaving and we will not only be paying Arkan- previous slide is there is $81 billion, States to pay the full costs of the Med- sas’ share, but we will be paying for these are in billions, so there is $81 bil- icaid expansion. In Pennsylvania, the those four States that have worked a lion in savings. That’s how much it costs would be approximately $930 mil- deal. cuts the Federal deficit. The $33 billion lion in the year 2020 alone. I was struck. Will you go back to the you speak of is from the Congressional Now, Pennsylvania, my State legisla- chart that shows the Medicare. Budget Office estimate, the inde- tive colleagues, they have had a chal- You know, when you look at that pendent arm of Congress. We would lenging time. They just, finally, after chart, a tremendous amount of the have to at least subtract $33 billion months and months, came to a budget pay-fors come out of Medicare, cuts to from that $81 billion if we are talking agreement. There was a budget crisis. Medicare doctors, $240 billion. Right about total health care spending by a It really illustrates how difficult it is now, it’s not uncommon at all for me government entity. Fair statement? for the State to maintain a balanced to get a call because I am an optom- Mrs. LUMMIS. Indeed. Furthermore, budget with rapidly increasing costs of etrist and practitioner in the area for a 33 States could see an over-30 percent government programs. long time, and they say, my aunt’s increase in their Medicaid enrollment. Mr. CASSIDY. Now, just so the folks moved to town and they are having Those kinds of increases, including my understand this issue, in State govern- trouble finding a Medicare practitioner State of Wyoming, will hit States ment, State governments can’t print now because people are cutting back on whose budgets are suffering now with- money. They have got to balance the their hours and just refusing to have out these additional costs. budget, I presume, in Pennsylvania as additional patients. In my State of Wyoming, our Gov- in my State. We are talking about cutting that ernor has asked his State agencies to If your population is going up, Med- $240 billion, $130 billion to the Advan- propose budgets that are 10 percent icaid population is going up by 20 per- tage Program and 120 to the Medicare

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I Medicare going to look like in 7 or 8 Tennesseans. It was a noble goal to try am now very worried about our seniors, years? Right now, it’s a good program. to cover as many Tennesseans as we because I am afraid when you decrease Our seniors are doing well; they are could. So we started a plan with eight the amount of resources, the amount of getting good care. different managed care plans to com- dollars, and add more people and cut But when you add 30 percent more pete for business. the costs, cut the amount of money population to the program, take away What happened between 1993 and 2004, you are going to pay to providers, you $500 billion of their resources, again, budget years, 10 budget years, 11 budg- will decrease access and you will de- what is that program going to look et cycles, is that the cost on spending, crease quality. It has to happen. Or, like? What is that going to do to our on Medicaid, which is TennCare, our thirdly, our seniors are going to pay a seniors? exemption from the Medicaid system, whole lot more money for their health I had a senior call me today, an old went from 2.5 or $2.6 billion a year to care, which they cannot afford. coach of mine. He said, John, I don’t $8.5 billion a year, over triple in cost. In our area where I live in the First understand this. You know, we are the Now, what do we get for that? Well, District of Tennessee, it is not an afflu- group that have paid taxes the longest. we got more people covered; and we ent area; it is a mountainous area of I have faithfully paid in—this gen- found in this public option that 45 per- the State, and so many patients that I tleman is in his 80s. He said, I have cent of the people who had the public saw every year, a lot of widows that I paid in all my life, and now I am at the option dropped private health insur- saw lived on a fixed income, a small point where I am needing my care, and ance and went on the government plan. Social Security check, $500, $600, $700 a we paid in the longest, and you are Well, that was fine for the person who month and maybe a $100-a-month pen- going to penalize us the most. got the care at that time. sion. They cannot afford any more for I think that’s something that we But what happened, to make your their health care right now. really do have to consider. point, is that the Medicaid system in There are millions of Americans, our Mr. CASSIDY. Your point being that our State pays less than 60 percent of seniors, who no longer can go out into some of these savings that are achieved the cost of actually providing the care. the workforce. They can’t hold a job at to give this nice Congressional Budget Medicare pays somewhere between 80 Wal-Mart as a greeter or at McDonald’s Office evaluation of the cost of the and 90 percent of the costs, the unin- or whatever. They are just physically Senate Finance bill are, if you will, the sured somewhere in between, and the not able. What are we going to do for savings coming from $240 billion cuts rest of it has shifted to private health those folks? to providers. insurance companies. Mr. CASSIDY. Reclaiming my time, Now, Dr. ROE, you have practiced I can tell you exactly what happened Congressman GOHMERT, your State will medicine in Tennessee for many years. in our State is that they almost broke have a 77 percent increase in your Med- Two questions for you. the State. The Governor, who is a Dem- icaid population, so your governor pre- Is Medicare payments to hospitals ocrat and who is doing a fine job, as is dicts it will be $4 billion more a year in and physicians so much above their the legislature that’s Republican, are costs to the State of Texas. So as we cost that you can decrease them this working together to try to solve this score this Senate finance bill, which amount and not impact the ability of problem. supposedly saves the Federal Govern- those folks to continue to see Medicare ment money, it apparently saves it by b 1900 patients? I will start with that ques- making Texans pay more on their tion. How did they do it? How did they ra- State taxes, is that correct? Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Well, I think tion care? What they did was they cut Mr. GOHMERT. Absolutely correct. the mantra that you hear is we want 200,000 people from the rolls because Texans will be devastated. I understand affordable, accessible, quality health the State could not afford it. a lot of folks aren’t concerned about care. Just to speak to what Dr. What also is going to happen is our what affects Texans, but Texans are. BOOZMAN was saying there briefly, if governor, and I have a letter from the But you have to look across the coun- you look at the next 10 years, and you governor right here, is extremely wor- try at the way it affects overall the Na- take 400, $500 billion out of the Medi- ried about the Bachus plan, and he has tion, and this is devastating. care system, and you add 3 to 31⁄2 mil- already scored that because he knows I wanted to follow up on something lion people to the Medicare system, the next governor is going to have to my friends were talking about with re- each year, and then in the Baucus bill deal with it. What he is looking at is at gard to the costs of Medicare and Med- after year 2 you cut providers by 24 least $735 million over 5 years. And if icaid. We had just heard earlier tonight percent, you do the math. this were to happen, if the State were from my friend from New York, that, I mean, how can you provide more to sue Medicaid, which Washington gee, the actual overhead cost of Medi- quality care to 30 million people with State and California have done, to care is, he said 3.5 percent, and the $500 billion less money? You do the freeze the rates so that you couldn’t overhead cost for insurance companies math, it’s impossible. lower the Medicare and Medicaid rates, is 30 percent. Mrs. LUMMIS. My own Wyoming that could be as much as $1 billion I don’t know where he is getting medical center in Casper, Wyoming, more for the State in an unfunded those numbers. The numbers that I gave me statistics that show that they mandate. have seen, the numbers I have gotten are reimbursed 37 cents on the dollar Right now our State has no way to from reports here, I have got them in for every Medicaid actual dollar that pay for it. We just don’t have it in Ten- front of me, indicate it may be 3 per- they pay out. That means that two- nessee. And to show you we don’t, the cent or so for Medicare average, but thirds, roughly, of the dollars that are governor and the legislature have had that is not all-inclusive of their costs, paid to Medicare-receiving patients are to cut off enrollment in the SCHIP and private insurance averages around paid by someone other than the Fed- plan, in our State it is called Cover 12 percent. eral Government. Kids, because we don’t have the money But Medicare, as this article notes, We are already subsidizing the Fed- for even our matching part right now. Medicare is devoted to serving a popu- eral Government. The Federal Govern- Mr. CASSIDY. So, reclaiming my lation that is elderly and therefore in ment is already not meeting its obliga- time, your experience is basically the need of greater levels of medical care, tion to serve Medicare patients. kind of experience I have had. If costs and it generates significantly higher Mr. ROE of Tennessee. We have are not controlled, ultimately patient expenditures than private insurance done—there are two plans out there care suffers. plans, thus making administrative

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In fact, all of ers have a number of additional ex- with Medicare. the things—he was going to fix every- penditures falling into the category of Here are a few more. Not only do we thing—much of what he was going to administrative costs, like taxes that not pay for disease management, Medi- fix was going to be paid for by getting they have to pay that Medicare does care Advantage does. Medicare Advan- rid of this waste and fraud, primarily not pay. tage pays to have someone belong to in Medicare and then also in Medicaid. Additionally, when you compare the some sort of an organization where So when you are not really admin- administrative costs on a per-person they will get in physical shape. It pays istering, when you have all of this basis, Medicare is dramatically less ef- for vision and dental. But now the talk going on, then certainly you are going ficient than private insurance plans. is, let’s cut Medicare Advantage be- to have a very low expense. But the And, as this article notes, Medicare’s cause it costs too much and let’s some- true expense is much higher. administrative costs from 2001 to 2005 how do these other things. Mr. GOHMERT. And John Stossel were, on a per-person basis, 24.8 percent It doesn’t make sense. This is not had made that point well and referred higher on average than private insur- evidence-based medicine. Evidence- to the Cato Institute, that 10 to 20 per- ance. So when they talk about adding based medicine says for patients who cent of private insurance administra- millions of more people on a Federal have a lot of complications, you treat tive costs goes to preventing fraud be- plan, you add that additional per-per- those patients, you work with those cause the private insurers care about son amount, it is going to be dramatic. complications. And yet what is hap- whether or not they lose money. But, My friend from Pennsylvania asked pening here, the way this Senate bill on the other hand, as he points out, that I yield. goes, and I was just looking at this, is, Medicare is just taxpayer money, so Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania. I it says let’s slash Medicare Advantage they haven’t been as concerned with appreciate the gentleman yielding. so seniors do not have this. waste, fraud and abuse. From my days as a judge, what we There are a couple items on that, Keep this in mind: Only 1 in 10 Medi- saw was when somebody knows where that are important to know. When peo- care beneficiaries are traditional fee there is fraud going on and they have a ple talk about the low overhead cost for service, because fee for service duty to do something about it and for administration for Medicare, that is doesn’t limit out-of-pocket expenses don’t, they are accessories to the fraud. because they don’t count the things and provides many of the supplement So it grieves me much to hear leaders that go with the Department of Health, benefits that Medicare Advantage does. around this town in the majority and CMS, and all of the administrative That is where, when people says it re- the administration at the White House costs that physicians have to have, be- wards overuse, it is because that is the saying, if you will pass this bill, we cause what they do is, they pay doctors only thing sometimes it will pay for. will cut out the waste, fraud and abuse, and hospitals less, as has been pointed We need to focus on how we can actu- and that will pay for $500 billion in out, and have many times a loss on ally reduce health care costs. The sad cuts. Why don’t you quit being an ac- this. thing about this is that by reducing cessory and cut it where it is? If I could elaborate on this, this is fees this much for Medicare Advantage, I have just got to mention this. I was important, because as the majority is by refusing to pay the very thing that talking to a senior that I consider a looking at removing $500 billion from we acknowledge that science and medi- very wise individual, and this weekend Medicare, you can cannot slash a pro- cine is telling us is going to work, in- she said, You know what concerns me gram by that much without having stead what it is going to be is pay doc- about the $500 billion in cuts to Medi- devastating effects. tors less, pay hospitals less, put more care? Maybe not, but I can’t help but It reminds me of the old days in med- burden on the patients, gut $500 billion, think, they know that as seniors, we icine, I wasn’t around at the time, and somehow miraculously out of the have been through World War II, we when they thought they could treat pa- sky will come a more efficient health have seen the evils that lurk in this tients by bleeding them. They said you care system. It is just the opposite, I world. We have gained great wisdom won’t miss a pint or two of blood. It submit to you. Just the opposite. from our years. And they are willing to does affect the patient. Mr. CASSIDY. Reclaiming my time, let us die off more quickly so that we In this case, let’s keep this in mind: it strikes me really in one way there is are not around to try to get our wis- Health care is not expensive because nothing radical about these plans, be- dom across to the young people of what people have insurance, and yet they cause all these plans do is take the cur- is at risk by this government takeover. want to tax insurance. It is expensive rent top-down, bureaucratic-controlled Mr. CASSIDY. Reclaiming my time, because it is filled with waste and inef- system and they nationalize it. Now, it as we come back to this, the conversa- ficiency and misdirected government is not the same sort of, if you will, pation is that the bill which has been fa- mandates. When the government comes tient-centered, where patients are in- vorably reported as $81 billion in sav- by and gives doctors pages and pages of volved in their care, patients are in- ings, actually the savings, as Ms. paperwork and says you can do this but volved in saving costs. It doesn’t in- PELOSI says, comes on the back of the you can’t do that, it is a concern. volve that. middle-class. If you will, part of the Let me give you an example of that. In a sense it is new wine in an old conversation is that it punishes the Ninety-five percent of Medicare goes to wineskin. All we are going to do is put middle class. In fact, if you include the pay for chronic illness, but because the new wine of a nationalized, central- cost of the unfunded mandate to the Congress says you can’t really manage ized, controlled type process, and with- States, if you recognize that some of chronic illness, it is a massive amount out any of the things that you describe, these Medicare cuts just won’t happen, of waste. What can doctors pay for? In- which are, if you will, truly transit is reasonable to say that it is going dividual tests, individual procedures. formative, things that would help to increase the deficit. If you will, I But we know that disease management lower costs by empowering patients would like to say it is not so much fis- saves money. With a diabetic patient, and empowering the physicians to cal responsibility as it is fiscal sleight heart disease, pulmonary disease, very work with those patients. of hand. complex cases which often times re- Mr. BOOZMAN. Can I say something That said, Congressman THOMPSON, quire multiple specialists to go to, to the gentleman from Texas? The you have been a hospital adminis- multiple medications, but as the Presi- other thing that we have to remember trator. What would be the impact of dent himself said, and I remember hav- in the administrative cost is that at these savings upon the patients who ing this conversation at the White least 10 percent is waste and fraud. So were seen in hospitals where you House as well, we will not pay a penny you have this very low administrative worked?

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And if ignated in here: Skilled nursing and matters better. you’re healthy over a number of years, hospice. I actually was a licensed nurs- Mr. CASSIDY. Reclaiming my time, I then you’re able to keep this money ing home administrator up to that was speaking to that small business and buy long-term care with it or point, working with individuals that man today back home whose premiums whatever you want to spend it on really are the most vulnerable. have just gone up 27 percent, and he health care-wise. If anything over The people today that are in skilled was unaware of the Republican options. $5,000, I had a catastrophic policy, so if nursing are the sick of the sick. They And there’s a wall of sound that says I had a cancer or a car accident or are individuals who have no other al- the only thing we can discuss are the some severe illness, it covered 100 per- ternatives. We work real hard to have Democratic-controlled bills as opposed cent. So basically what I was doing was people stay in their homes and to age to the other options. I’m the insurance company. I’m man- with dignity, but there are certain There is H.R. 3400, which really en- aging my own care and my own dollars. ones, and it is a small part of the popu- capsulates many of the things that It works extremely well. Under this lation, they need facilities like good, Congressman MURPHY was speaking plan, it does not work. caring, compassionate skilled-nursing about earlier. Now, if we want to say And before I stop, I wanted to pass facilities. that there are the essentials of health along something that I found very fas- At the same time, for those folks who care reform, there’s an article by cinating in Massachusetts. In Massa- are at the final days of their lives and McKinsey & Company which is very chusetts, they’ve done a great job of find themselves with a terminal dis- good. And it says the essentials are to trying to cover their citizens there. ease, they need services such as hos- reduce administrative costs, reduce the They have about 97 percent covered, pice, where they are able to die with cost of chronic care, which is what but they’re running into the same issue dignity and with compassion, sur- Congressman MURPHY was talking that we did in Tennessee. From 2006 rounded by family, whether it is in about, and incentivizing patients to until now, State spending on health their homes or in a facility much like make value-conscious decisions so that care is up 70 percent. And in that the one I worked in. when the patient actually becomes State, you cannot be denied coverage So it just, I would say, grieves me, aware of how much something costs, and you have a mandate to buy insur- but angers me actually that this Sen- she will make a different decision than ance as an individual. So you have to ate health care bill, among the Medi- if she feels as if it costs nothing more purchase this insurance. care cuts that we see today, are slated at all. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, from for skilled-nursing facilities, which I I know, Congressman ROE, you have 2008 until 2009, found this out, that 40 can tell you nobody is getting rich in experience with the health savings ac- percent of their new enrollees were en- the skilled-nursing industry. It is chal- counts, if you wouldn’t mind com- rolled for less than 5 months, and dur- lenging to make the day-to-day finan- menting on that. ing that 5-month period of time, they cial payments and requirements there. Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Well, I appre- averaged spending $2,400 a month on But the skilled-nursing facilities under ciate that. those folks. For the folks like the rest this Democrat proposed bill are slated There’s no question in our area we’ve of us that just go out and pay our pre- for cuts of $14.6 billion. had four different small businesses, in- miums, it was $350 a month. So what Mr. CASSIDY. Now, reclaiming my cluding Johnson City, Tennessee, these people were doing is they were time, that is not an industry. That is a where I was mayor before I came here, waiting till they got sick, then they set of patients. Is that a fair state- that have actually flattened their pre- bought the health insurance, and when ment? mium increases by doing exactly what they got well, they dropped it. So they Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. I Congressman MURPHY was talking paid the fee or the tax. Look, people think it is people’s lives. You are right. about. You change the incentives. will do what’s in their own best inter- This goes beyond an impact on indus- BAE Corporation, Holston Munitions, est. They’re smart, and they’ll figure try. This is in fact an impact on peo- they make C–4 and plastic explosives out what to do. So I don’t know how ple’s lives, and the lives of people who and so forth, and that company has 700 you make people or force people to do really are some of the most vulnerable or 800 employees. They have not had a it. folks that are in our country. premium increase in 5 years in that Guess what happened in Massachu- company. How’d they do that? Well, setts? The rest of us, the rest of the 1915 b they changed the incentives. If you folks up there who got insurance sub- And then you turn to hospice serv- were hypertensive and obese and sidized those people greatly. So I think ices. There are people that are in their smoked, it would cost you more for you have to put the onus back on, and final days of life and they’re looking your insurance. If you got on their we have several plans out there that for that opportunity to die with dig- plan, their wellness program, and you can do that, that incentivize people to nity surrounded by family and loved stopped smoking, you exercised, and look after their own health care. I ones in a setting that is just very com- you lost weight, they would reward you mean, some very simple things to do. passionate, and this bill is anything financially. And guess what? They have Tort reform. Very simple. You can but compassionate. This Democratic kept their premiums down. Free Will save billions of dollars. Take away bill that is scheduled for $11 billion in Baptist Ministries, a small 150-person State lines. Allow co-ops or association Medicare cuts to hospice. group has done exactly the same thing. health plans to be formed. Subsidize Mrs. LUMMIS. Will the gentleman I’ve had a health savings account, State high-risk pools. So if a patient of yield? and let me explain that to people out mine who came in and said, Dr. ROE, I Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. there who are scared away with this. In was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 Certainly. our practice, we have almost 300 em- years ago and I’m uninsurable, make Mrs. LUMMIS. You know, one of the ployees who get insurance through our sure that patient, that woman can get most exasperating things about this company, through our business, our affordable health insurance. Those are whole health care debate in the last medical practice, and 84 percent of simple things we can do that everybody several months that’s been unfolding is them have a health savings account. in this Chamber ought to be able to that the bills we’ve seen from the What that is is this: You manage the agree on. Democratic Party, from the majority first dollars. The first dollars may be Mr. CASSIDY. So, as opposed to the party, will make matters worse than $3,000. Mine was $5,000. So I paid the Senate finance plan which, frankly, I the status quo. But we don’t have, as a first dollar for any health care, but it think punishes the middle class—again,

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That’s Louisiana, patients are the only one of getting health care on track, of get- something that our side is pushing for that can control costs. And so that ting patients the power they haven’t very, very hard. Everyone agrees. Even would be our sense, empowering pa- had in years, the coverage they haven’t the President, when he addressed us a tients as opposed to putting the sav- had in years, or ever. And we had peo- few weeks ago, made mention of the ings off the back of the middle class. ple on the floor from across the aisle fact that he’d been talking to his phy- Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Dr. Cassidy, just saying yesterday and today that sician friends and this and that and you know this, that if I had a patient we want people to get on Medicare; we that he felt like, you know, that there that was a pregnant diabetic and she have no alternative to that. They need was something there. The problem was came to me, I can tell her what to do, to read some of our proposals. the solution that he offered is really no but unless she’s empowered to take My bill, it gives seniors an option. solution. care of her own blood sugar calcula- You can stay on Medicare or we will But why don’t you guys talk a little tions, she’s not going to have a suc- give you money every year in a health bit about the numbers, what that cessful outcome. So we absolutely have savings account and pay for the cata- would do, and then also how that drove to engage our patients in solving these strophic care to cover everything above costs in your individual practices. problems. There’s no doubt about it. that. You won’t need supplemental. Mr. CASSIDY. Dr. ROE, as we try and Mr. CASSIDY. And reclaiming my You won’t need wrap-around, and we’ll come up with a plan which is patient time, to have some independent judg- give you that choice, because I know centered, that controls costs, that ex- ments, again, the Congressional Budget where they’re going to go, and when we pands care, OB–GYNs, which you are, Office is the one that says that the incentivize the young like we do in my have had more problems—except Senate Finance plan will have a growth bill, like my friend Dr. ROE was talking maybe neurosurgeons—with the cost of in cost of 8 percent per year, which about, that is going to get the young malpractice. Would you mind com- more than doubles. Contrast that with people on there. So as they get older, menting? the Kaiser Family Foundation study they will have accumulated, most of Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Thank you. about health savings accounts, and them, so much in their HSA they’re Let me just give you a little historical they’ve found that a family of four not going to want anybody from the trip. with a health savings account and a government interfering in their health These crises, legal crises have oc- catastrophic policy on top had a cost of care. curred throughout various States in insurance 30 percent cheaper than a Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Would the the Union, and it occurred in Ten- family of four with a traditional insur- gentleman yield? nessee in the mid seventies. All the ance policy. So because the family is Mr. GOHMERT. Sure. companies who provided malpractice engaged, their costs are 30 percent Mr. ROE of Tennessee. When I go in, insurance left the State. So the doctors cheaper, again, per Kaiser Family and I had a procedure done on myself a got together and formed a mutual in- Foundation. That’s bending the cost couple of years ago. I take this card surance company, State Volunteer Mu- curve. right here, which is my health savings tual Insurance Company, where what Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Well, there’s account, and it’s a debit card. And that we don’t pay out in premiums—I mean no question that the American people day they get paid. I said, I want your in charges and costs. We keep and it are the greatest shoppers in the world. best price. I want the lowest price you comes back as lower. When I got my I mean, how many of us haven’t driven can give me right here when I pay you first malpractice premium in the sev- over five lanes of interstate to get gas because you get your money, no insur- enties, it was $4,000 a year. The young 2 cents a gallon cheaper. I mean, we’ve ance company involved, no anything. physician who replaced me was $74,000. all done that. Admit it. We are good I’m paying today cash out of my health b 1930 shoppers and consumers, and health savings account. care ought to be the same way. Mr. CASSIDY. If I may reclaim my Mr. CASSIDY. Excuse me, Congress- Mr. CASSIDY. So Congressman time, again, going back to the man. I’m sorry, $74,000 a year for mal- GOHMERT, have you ever driven across McKinsey & Company report that practice insurance? five lanes of traffic to get some gaso- spoke about the three imperatives for Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Yes. And I line at a penny cheaper? health reform, one was decreasing ad- spoke to a neurosurgeon just yesterday Mr. GOHMERT. I’ve driven further ministrative costs. I read a statistic who is over $100,000 a year just in Ten- than that to get cheaper gasoline. I’ve that 40 percent of the overhead of a pri- nessee. What happened in our State driven a lot further. In fact, I’m a guy mary practitioner is related to billing. was the following: since the inception that when I get my gasoline and I turn With that debit card, you just lowered of that company, since the mid-seven- off the pump, I will still make sure I that 40 percent to a minimal percent. ties until now, that’s 35 years, over half get all the gas out of that hose into my Mr. GOHMERT. If the gentleman the premium dollars we’ve paid have car that I paid for. Americans do that would yield, another thing that does is gone to attorneys, less than 40 cents kind of thing when it matters. it gets transparency back in the proc- have gone to the injured party, and 10 Mr. CASSIDY. Reclaiming my time, ess, because when you come in with an cents go back for reserves and running and that’s because you’re empowered, empowered HSA debit card and you tell the company. if you will. Now, what if someone else them, as Dr. ROE did, give me your best What we have in America is a ter- were filling up your gas tank? Do you price, and under my bill, it requires rible system to actually pay for injured think that if someone else were the re- that they give everybody exactly what parties. If we have injured someone in sponsible party as opposed to you, the prices are in advance. And if Blue a medical malpractice event, we have would it be the same dynamic? Cross is getting a better price, they no good way except through the legal Mr. GOHMERT. I doubt that if any- have to tell you that, too. And then system, in which most of the money body’s got my credit card and paying you would say, well, you either give me goes to the attorneys, both defense and for my gas that they’d go to that much the Blue Cross price or I’m going down plaintiff attorneys. We can’t actually trouble that I do when I’m paying for the street where they will. It gets com- pay for the injured party. it. But I’ll tell you, to follow up on petition back in when you get that That is what’s wrong. And I would what’s been discussed here and men- transparency. We have that in our al- suggest that the attorneys have to tioned about health savings accounts, ternative bills that are not getting the come and help us get a system that even yesterday we had people across chance here on the floor. better helps the injured party, to com- the aisle coming to this floor and say- Mr. BOOZMAN. The other thing I pensate them. If we hurt someone, let’s ing, Republicans have no solutions. would say, and you all, the gentleman compensate that person. Right now in

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During the 295 dead marines, a setback for our to that Republicans put forward, H.R. 1980s, I was a special assistant to Presi- country, but a catastrophe for 295 3400, which specifically addresses tort dent Ronald Reagan. While I was pri- American families who lost loved ones. reform, among many other things. marily a speech writer, I soon learned It was especially hurtful to me. I That bill essentially would remove the after arriving at the White House with grew up in a marine family. My father burden on health care today, which I Reagan’s team at the beginning of his was a lieutenant colonel in the United consider part of the waste, and that is administration that the President’s States Marine Corps. I went to school the medical liability premiums; $26 bil- words, once spoken and in the Record, and lived at Camp Lejeune and Cherry lion annually in medical liability pre- become the policy of the executive Point, North Carolina, when I was in miums. That’s not a price tag that con- branch. eighth, ninth and 10th grade. siders the cost of defensive practice, As a speech writer, I not only would There my brother, who was also and I understand that. I mean, you in- write the words, but would help deter- going to school with me, met and be- vest anywhere from $200,000 to $500,000 mine what would be said. When I real- friended a man who became his best coming out of school in loans, and be- ized the influence I would have, I was friend, in fact, David Battle, who short- cause of lawsuits, and many times friv- in awe of where my life had led me. ly after graduating from Camp Lejeune olous lawsuits, you can lose your prac- I had worked hard in Ronald Rea- High School joined the Marine Corps. tice and lose your home over the order- gan’s gubernatorial campaigns when he He was still 17 years old. Sergeant ing of additional tests. That has to be first ran for Governor back in Cali- David Battle remained my brother’s in the neighborhood of somewhere over fornia. Later on, I worked on Presi- best friend. And as Ronald Reagan was being in- $100 billion annually. dential campaigns when Ronald augurated, right afterwards we went to H.R. 3400, which we have put forward, Reagan ran for President in 1976 and Camp Lejeune and we visited with his if that would come to the floor and our 1980. And when he won in 1980, I went family and with David Battle. He was a colleagues on that side of the aisle with him to the White House. sergeant at that time. He had been in would join with us, we could eliminate I am still honored that President the Marines all that time, two tours of Reagan brought me to the White House over $125 billion in unnecessary costs duty in Vietnam, and he was looking with him and that he trusted me from health care today. forward in a few years ahead to retir- Mr. CASSIDY. Reclaiming my time, enough to hold such a position of writing from the Marine Corps. And there ing his words and working with him on we have about 1 minute left together. he had a small boat which he was going We can say that we have really two his speeches. And I really appreciate to be working the rivers and estuaries contrasting visions: one is basically na- the fact that often enough President in North Carolina, collecting seafood Reagan backed me up when the re- tionalizing the health insurance indus- and oysters and clams. He had his life marks that I wrote were a little bit try; and although scored as an $81 bil- picked out for him. It was going to be lion cost savings by the Congressional tougher than the policy statements a fine retirement. We were very close Budget Office, we have discussed that that most of the senior staff of the to that family. that’s in part because of cuts to Medi- White House wanted the President to Then I went up and joined the White care, which means cuts to health care say. House staff. A few years later, when for folks on Medicare, unfunded man- But I worked for President Reagan, I the bomb went off in the Marine bar- dates on the States so that States will knew that. I didn’t work for his staff; I racks in Beirut killing 295 of our peo- force their taxpayers to either pay worked for him. And I understood that ple, I immediately sought out the list higher taxes or cut the amount of he wasn’t there to be President. He was of casualties and Sergeant David Bat- money available for construction, edu- there to make things happen, to tle, his name was the first on the list of cation, and such like that, to achieve change the course of our country, to those who had been killed. I went to something which frankly seems illu- redirect the confidence of our people my office in the White House and I sory. from a downward spiral at that time to wept. At that point, I pledged to myself But if we contrast that with what the an upward thrust. that I would never, ever cease to step Republican Party is proposing, which Those of us who worked for him knew forward and try to make sense of some- is to put patients in the middle of the firsthand that an unmistakable goal to thing that didn’t make sense and that process, to say to patients, Listen, which President Ronald Reagan was would put our people in jeopardy. once you’re there, you are empowered committed was to bring about a more President Reagan learned a bitter to not only direct your health care, but peaceful world. That lofty goal was not lesson; and to his credit, against the to control costs. And we have quoted going to be achieved by ignoring or advice of some very aggressive na- data from Kaiser Family Foundation downplaying threats or by sincere ex- tional security advisers, President how that truly happens, as well as the pressions of a desire for peace or by Reagan decided not to reinforce the experience of groups like yours with holding hands and singing kumbaya. decimated marine force in Lebanon. In- numerous employees. Yes, part of Reagan’s strategy to ob- stead, he pulled them out before we got So at the end we will say that Repub- tain a more peaceful world was rebuild- stuck in a quagmire that would have licans’ ideas, I think, will empower pa- ing our military forces, this to deter been exploited by our major global tients, whereas the Democratic ideas aggression. enemy at that time, the Soviet Union. appear to empower government. But let us look back and note that he He took great care not to get us into a Thank you for joining us. rebuilt our military forces, but only on fight that we wouldn’t be able to get f rare occasion did President Reagan out of. send our troops into troubled spots in Let me note, for all the name-calling AFGHANISTAN the far reaches of the world. He was suggesting Ronald Reagan was a war- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under hesitant to give the green light to use monger for building up our Nation’s the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- the military in such actions. He did so military, Reagan’s predecessors, both uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Cali- sparingly. He had a sense not to get us Republican and Democrat, sent our fornia (Mr. ROHRABACHER) is recognized trapped into a prolonged conflict or a military into action far more often for 60 minutes. no-win situation. than did President Reagan. The libera- Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- He sent our marines to Lebanon for a tion of Grenada from a bizarre and er, tonight I rise once again to draw specific mission. They were there to murderous Communist takeover—and the attention of my colleagues and the accomplish that mission, and they that was just a very small, short oper- American people to Afghanistan. I say were supposed to leave within days. ation—and in Lebanon, which turned

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At times, he would bring Afghan- would have a chance. Well, number dangerous territories. He was a real In- istan warriors to my office in the one, to accomplish that, Ronald diana Jones; but more than that, he White House. Other times, these rugged Reagan built up our military might in was a real patriot. fighters—the Mujahedeen as they are weapons, quality of personnel, and ad- Jack Wheeler wanted to be part of called—would come to Washington for vance technology. For example, his fa- President Reagan’s historic effort to secret meetings, and I would end up mous commitment to a missile defense reduce communism’s influence on this taking them for lunch at the White system, which even today looks like planet and to relegate it to the ash House dining room or introducing them such an important investment to pro- heap of history. Dr. Wheeler’s plan was to specific people in the bureaucracy tect us against missiles from Korea or to travel to some of the most inhos- and in the power structure who could Iran, or perhaps China. pitable locations in the world and to help them. So I got to know and ad- He improved our intelligence, which contact the leadership of various anti- mire these brave people. had been gutted in the 1970s. And, last- Communist insurgencies who were In the late 1980s, the Soviets upped ly, and most importantly, by imple- there in those far-off places engaged in the ante, unleashing Hind helicopter menting a strategy that became known taking on Soviet military power. I gunships which ripped the Mujahedeen, as the ‘‘Reagan Doctrine,’’ he helped agreed to receive his reports and docu- and they were just destroying them at end the reign of Communist tyranny mentation as he traveled, and after 6 will. At this moment of desperation, and made the world a safer place. months it began to arrive. He was on there was a major debate in the White It was Charles Krauthammer who the road and into the front lines. House over the proposal to neutralize first identified that Reagan’s words I started receiving information, pic- the helicopter gunships by providing and actions were part of a comprehen- tures and notes and descriptions and Stinger missiles, which are shoulder- sive strategy being brought to bear audiotapes and videotapes in my office held missiles that can take out air- against Soviet communism, a strategy in the White House; much of it came planes or helicopters. There was a de- that had been outlined in his speeches. through diplomatic pouch from far bate as to whether to provide them to The Reagan Doctrine had nothing to do away embassies. the Afghan resistance. with sending U.S. troops to far-off When Dr. Jack Wheeler returned Ronald Reagan personally made the lands and defeating an enemy. Reagan from searching out the leaders of the decision, and the anti-aircraft weapons instinctively knew there were limits to various anti-Communist insurgencies, were sent. It changed the outcome of what the power of government, even he came directly to the White House that battle in Afghanistan, and it where I arranged for him to brief about the Army, could accomplish; but he changed all of history. Yet it was not 30 national security-focused staff mem- also understood the mighty power of just weaponry or even U.S. financing or bers at the White House. What they people who loved freedom. Ronald material support. It was the courage heard was electrifying. There was a Reagan understood that struggling and sacrifice of the Afghan people that very real opportunity to defeat the So- against tyranny, especially Communist carried the day. A million of them lost viet Union and to usher in a new era of tyranny, were America’s greatest al- their lives. It was an overwhelming world peace. lies. They would be our brothers and loss for every family of Afghanistan. sisters throughout the world of people b 1945 Several million were displaced, but all who were resisting tyranny, especially The Soviet empire was vulnerable, of them stood tall and stood up to the Communist tyranny. and that’s where the Reagan Doctrine Soviet empire. We were proud to stand The Reagan Doctrine, in short, was started at that particular briefing. Ev- by such people. to achieve our goals of a safer world erybody knew it could be a strategy, Yes, Charlie Wilson, who used to be a and a more secure world and a safer and we went to work putting it in place Member of Congress and a member of and more secure America by sup- and presenting it to the President. the Appropriations Committee, played porting those brave souls in various This strategy of the Reagan Doctrine an important role in getting the money countries who were resisting or fight- was implemented by men like Dr. Con- allocated to help these brave people, ing pro-Soviet Communist dictator- stantine Menges, who had been in the and other people in Reagan’s White ships, which was our enemy as well as CIA. He was a great academic as well. House can be proud of what was done to their oppressor. At that time, he was working with the support these Afghan freedom fighters. In Poland, we covertly helped the National Security Council of the White I would have to say, for as much as we Solidarity Movement. We bolstered our House. Yes, CIA Director Bill Casey did—Charlie Wilson and those of us in broadcasting to captive nations in was also significant in the success of the White House and other people—it’s Eastern Europe and elsewhere. We pro- the Reagan Doctrine—and yes, we have the Afghan people who thoroughly de- vided funds and resources to the anti- to admit Ollie North as well. serve the credit of not only defeating Sandinistas insurgents in Nicaragua, President Reagan, of course, was the this Soviet Army in Afghanistan but of which eventually forced that Marxist real hero of this particular policy. He breaking the will of the Communist gangster regime to have a free elec- approved a strategy that defeated the Party bosses who controlled the Soviet tion; and when they did, those Sandi- Soviet Union without sending our Union. nistas, those Marxist Sandinistas lost troops into action against Soviet When the Soviet Army retreated overwhelmingly. troops or even coming into direct con- from Afghanistan, Soviet confidence The implementation of the Reagan frontation with Soviet military forces. crumbled, and a new world emerged Doctrine, not just rebuilding U.S. mili- We feared a nuclear war for decades. free from the threat of a Russia con- tary strength, was what broke the will Reagan ended that threat, that nuclear trolled by a Marxist-Leninist dictator- and the bank account of the Soviet war with the Soviet Union that we all ship—a Russia committed to Com- Union. Nowhere was it more effective felt someday might happen and oblit- munist world domination. and harder fought than in Afghanistan, erate most of mankind. Reagan ended It was an historic achievement which which in the mid-1980s was in the front that threat. Communist tyranny was can be traced to the Reagan Doctrine lines of the Cold War. advancing when Ronald Reagan became but also to the blood and to the sac- A few years into the Reagan adminis- President. He turned it around and laid rifice of the Afghan people. How did we tration, I was approached by an old the foundation for a collapse of the So- repay this enormous sacrifice that friend, Dr. Jack Wheeler, who, interest- viet Government in Russia. Afghani- made all of us safer, this tremendous ingly enough, was the chairman of stan was the tip of the Reagan Doc- gift that we still enjoy? How did we Youth for Reagan in Ronald Reagan’s trine spear. repay it? We walked away and left a

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Yes, there was A brutal fundamentalist, Islamic To say America was guilty of ingrati- a way out, but it was a path the Saudis movement that hated the West was tude is to put it mildly, but President and the Pakistanis did not want to taking control of Afghanistan, sup- Reagan was gone by then. His term of take. There was one man revered by al- ported by the United States Govern- office was over, and George Bush, Sr. most all of the Afghan people of every ment in the name of stability. That was President—George Bush, Sr., the faction and every tribe. It was King was it. In the name of stability, we’re same President who sent American Zahir Shah, the king who is in exile, going to support these radical fun- troops all over the world and sent a who had led his country for 4 decades damentalists and other tyrannical huge number of deployments of Amer- through peace and stability. When he forces. ican troops into battle, the same was overthrown, Afghanistan ended up For several years, at this time in the George Bush, Sr. who walked away not in decades of chaos and bloodletting 1990s, I was a voice in the wilderness only from the Afghans but from the de- and invasions on a massive scale. here in the House, warning that the mocracy movement in China, leaving During that time, King Zahir Shah, creation and support of the Taliban them to be slaughtered both in Afghan- as he was deposed in a coup, ended up would come back to haunt us someday. istan and in Tiananmen Square. No, living in exile in Rome. I met with him I had no idea how true these warnings George Bush, Sr. was no Ronald there on a number of occasions in the were, and how much it would hurt us. Reagan. 1990s. He was the obvious leader to During that time in the 1990s, I met As time passed, chaos reigned in Af- bring peace and stability to his bloody with the leaders of Afghan tribes and ghanistan. During the Clinton adminis- and torn country but not so obvious to ethnic groups in and out of Afghani- tration, our government took steps to the Pakistanis, who wanted to domi- stan in an effort to forge an anti- do something about the mayhem in nate and control Afghanistan, not so Taliban coalition. The core of the plan that country. Unfortunately, President obvious to the Saudis who were doing was to bring back Zahir Shah, King Clinton’s team did exactly the wrong the bidding of the most violent and Zahir Shah, as the focal point for dis- thing. What do I mean? anti-Western manifestations of Islamic lodging the Taliban—someone every- One of the reasons for the continued fascism, and not so obvious to the Clin- one could rally around, who would bloodletting in Afghanistan after the ton administration, whose goal was to treat people fairly and create a peace- Soviets left and their puppet regime go along with the Saudis and the Paki- ful, more democratic country. collapsed—what brought that on and stanis. At the end of the year 2000, after a continued that bloodletting was that, I, personally, argued my case to Herculean effort, there was a meeting during the war, the American Govern- Prince Turki, then the head of the that had been arranged of all the Af- ment had agreed to let the Pakistani Saudi CIA. Prince Turki had been very ghan factions except for the Taliban. Intelligence Service—that’s the ISI, involved with supporting the anti-So- After that meeting, King Zahir Shah the equivalent of our CIA—dole out our viet Mujahedeen during the war agreed to return to Afghanistan to hold supplies, American supplies, to the var- against the Soviet occupation. I begged a Loya Jirga in July of 2001. The Loya ious anti-Soviet Afghan factions. The with him and pleaded with everyone Jirga, let me note, is a convention of ISI—that’s the Pakistani CIA—was else who would listen. King Zahir Shah tribal elders which was to take place in then and is now a hotbed of radical was a moderate Muslim leader who the territory that was controlled by Islam. Much of our military supplies, would bring peace and stability. No. Commander Masood. Commander which were being channeled right What the Saudis and the Pakistanis Masood is a man who was never beaten through this group, ended up in the wanted was a radical Islamic force that by the Soviets. He was also never beat- hands of radical, radical, the most rad- would supposedly unite the devout en by the Taliban, and he was one of ical Islamists—people like Gulbuddin Muslims of Afghanistan but, more im- the last commanders who held any part Hekmatyar, Sayoff and other mur- portantly, would be a Pakistani and of territory in Afghanistan. The rest derous Islamic radicals. Saudi ally, an ally who would be will- was controlled by the Taliban. We could have and should have in- ing to do their bidding. Considering this agreement of Zahir sisted on the direct delivery of U.S. What did the Clinton administration Shah to go to Commander Masood’s supplies to the insurgent groups, and do? What did the Clinton administra- territory and have a Loya Jirga to talk we would choose the insurgent groups. tion want? Well, what they wanted was about the future governance, the gov- We did not insist on that. Instead, our to make the Saudis and the Pakistanis ernance of Afghanistan, this was a own CIA punted. Even to this day, they happy. So, in the mid-1990s, the great step forward, and this agreement say, Well, we couldn’t have looked at Taliban emerged. They are not the was forged despite the opposition of the things for the future. You know, how same as the Mujahedeen. Many Ameri- Clinton administration. It was a great do you expect us not to have a battle in cans mistakenly believe that the peo- accomplishment just to get that agree- the future when we’ve got a battle ple who fought against the Soviet ment. Those involved in making this right now to determine? No. You could Army, who were named the Mujahe- happen included International Rela- make a determination of not giving deen, later became the Taliban. tions Committee Chairman Ben weapons to the worst radicals in Af- By and large, it was the Mujahedeen Gillman; Tom Lantos, a senior member ghanistan. They could have made the later on who drove the Taliban out of of the Foreign Affairs Committee; as determination that, in the long run, it power. It was the Taliban which had well as a few others but just a few. wouldn’t have been in our interest, be- been kept as a reserve force, you might After George W. Bush was elected, I cause there were many other moderate say, going to these moderate schools in was able to meet several times with his Afghan Mujahedeen groups who needed Pakistan until after the Soviets had new National Security Adviser, that support and who didn’t get any- been defeated. The lion’s share of Condoleezza Rice, whom I knew from where near as much as these radicals Mujahedeen leaders, who fought the Reagan days. Well, we discussed did from the Pakistani CIA, the ISI. against the Soviet troops, were not Russia, and we talked extensively Basically, the CIA is giving the ISI part of the Taliban. about Afghanistan. I pitched the idea leverage, which was then used to pro- Well, I hoped for the best after it was of overthrowing the Taliban using the mote Islamic fascism. It was also used clear that the Taliban was anointed by coalition that I’d been building—the to secure the Pakistani dominance of the Clinton administration, by the anti-Taliban coalition. Afghanistan, which has been one of the Saudis and the Pakistanis, and they Well, the idea wasn’t rejected, but no major reasons, dynamics, that has kept took over Kabul, the capital city of Af- action was taken, at least until 9/11.

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And the aide said, You know, Con- never even heard of Tarmez, which is gressman, she’s talked about Afghani- b 2000 an Uzbek city on the Afghan border stan before. We know you’re an expert that later served as our staging area. On 9/11, I was given an incredible op- on that, but she can’t see you today. They had, of course, never been at portunity to utilize the knowledge that She’s a busy person. But if you come the northwest provinces, nor did they I had gained and the relationships I over tomorrow at 3 o’clock, she will know about the strategically impor- had built in that region over the many talk to you, and I will put you on the tant Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif, years. It was the opportunity to make schedule. which later turned out to be pivotal in a significant difference for my country So I was on the schedule at 3 o’clock the defeat of the Taliban. I had been to at a time of great chaos and crisis. to talk to Condoleezza Rice to warn her those cities. I had been to those places, Only a few days before, al Qaeda/ of an imminent major terrorist attack. and our little team knew the territory Taliban assassins had murdered Com- That’s what the schedule says. The day and the forces at play. And luckily, mander Masood. I had met with Com- that I was supposed to meet her was 9/ some high-level decisionmakers at the mander Masood in Afghanistan in one 11. That day, the planes began flying DOD and the CIA and, yes, the Na- of my several forays into Afghanistan into the buildings at 8:45. tional Security Council listened to us. during the 1990s. I visited him in a So on that horrible day, 9/11, I under- Too many Americans don’t fully ap- mountain hideout, his retreat, or his stood what was happening, and I imme- preciate the fact that it was an army of fortress you might say, and we talked diately began to provide information Afghans—that was called the Northern for a long time. We had been in contact and contacts to the CIA, Defense De- Alliance—that defeated the Taliban ever since the time in the Reagan partment, and National Security Coun- and drove them out of their country. White House when he sent his brother cil. The team who had helped me dur- Only about 200 U.S. military personnel to see me. And we had negotiated and ing the years organizing an anti- were there at the time. Only 200 men, kept in touch verbally, but that was Taliban coalition was now brought to boots on the ground, yes. Only 200 men the first time I met him. Our friendship play to help America plan its counter- were there of American military per- was already in existence, and by that attack. sonnel. And we gave the Northern Alli- meeting, it really was solidified. Charlie Santos, a confidant of Afghan ance the financial support and supplied And then Commander Masood in the Uzbek leader General Dostum, was a them the arms and the ammunition days before 9/11—and we’d been looking treasure house of information and di- and, most importantly, the air cover forward to having this meeting in his rection for our government and part of they needed to defeat the Taliban. territory with the King, Commander my team during the years before. Al We also promised to rebuild their Masood was blown apart in an assas- Santoli on my staff ended up talking country, and that’s how the Taliban— sination scheme—of course, Taliban directly via satellite cell phones to vil- who were immensely more powerful and al Qaeda scheme. And I remember lage and tribal leaders. One of them, than they are today—that’s how they then how much despair that I had that for example, was so-called warlord were defeated after 9/11. this great man who held such promise Ishml Khan, thus paving the way for So 7 years have passed, and it ap- to be a leader of his country, like oth- the injection of our special forces pears now that America is pulling de- ers who were killed during a war troops. feat out of the jaws of victory. Amer- against the Russians and now the Paul Berkowitz, who now works for ican political restructuring and mili- Taliban, so many young leaders killed me, then working for Chairman Ben tary firepower has not been working, in Afghanistan—a brave man, Abdul Gilman, opened doors throughout the and it should be of no surprise that it’s Hawk, lost his life. administration. Paul Behrends, a Ma- not working. We can defeat any army But Commander Masood, I sat down rine major, a former member of my and dislodge any tyrant or regime. We in my office in total despair and I said, staff who had been in Afghanistan with cannot conquer or subjugate a people. I gotta get control of myself. Why did me and knew the players in the terri- Once we are viewed as occupiers and they kill him? Why did they do that tory, was there to help. And Dusty not liberators, we lose. now? I thought it out, and I realized Rhodes, an expert from the intelligence The people of Afghanistan are devout that they had killed Commander community, he was on my staff at the Muslims. Yet after 9/11, large numbers Masood in order to prevent the United time and had very special skills that of them came to our side and fought States from having an avenue to coun- were incredibly important to helping against and defeated the Taliban and al terattack against them for something us determine how to proceed. Qaeda Muslim extremists. Oh my, how that they were going to do to us. It I have never sought much credit for history repeats itself. made all the sense in the world. the small but significant contribution After promising to rebuild their war- They were going to have a major at- my team made after 9/11. It’s like that torn country, after the victory over the tack on the United States, and it must saying Reagan had framed on his desk: Taliban, we then, instead of keeping have been something that was going to ‘‘There is no limit to what a person can our word, moved on and committed be humongous and cause much loss of accomplish if he doesn’t care who gets ourselves to freeing Iraq from the Sad- life or they wouldn’t have gone out of the credit.’’ dam Hussein dictatorship and helping the way to kill Commander Masood be- Well, our military originally wanted those people. That commitment dra- cause we wouldn’t have wanted to try to send in heavy American Army divi- matically undercut our ability to make to retaliate against them, to use him sions into Afghanistan; basically, what the kind of effort and expenditure of to retaliate against them for some- we did in Iraq. They would be supplied resources that the brave Afghan people thing they did to us. Well, yes, that by depots located in the northwestern had a right to expect at that time. was exactly the case. And I realized provinces, provinces of Pakistan where Well, they fought the Russian Army there would be a monstrous attack on that invasion would have been staged and helped end the cold war, and it was the United States, so I immediately from. It would have been a disaster had an enormous price that they paid to do called the White House. we done that. The northwestern prov- that. Then after 9/11, they joined us I called the White House. I called for inces are the most anti-American terri- again to fight radical Islam’s grip on National Security Adviser Condi Rice, tories in the world, which, right now, their country, which had been used as a and her assistant came on the phone people are struggling against Taliban base camp for the 9/11 attack that and said, Congressman ROHRABACHER, control over those areas. slaughtered 3,000 Americans. The Af- what is it? And I said, I’ve got to see Our team managed to convince ghans are brave and honorable people. her. I’ve got to warn her about an im- America’s decisionmakers to come at We have to do justice by them. We have

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We need to re-arm against that, because that wasn’t con- ticated weapons into Afghanistan. them, and we need to rebuild a solid sistent with how we knew that freedom When the Taliban were driven out, 90 friendship with those people. was going to be preserved; it wasn’t percent of the Afghans loved us and Building a central army, however, in consistent with representative govern- they were doing the fighting against Kabul is not the way to defend against ment and democracy. No, we wouldn’t the extremists. Now, years later, our Taliban insurgents. Sending in more have done that. troops are doing the fighting and the U.S. combat troops is not the answer, Well, let me just note, what we’ve hearts of the Afghan people are turning nor is just building up a central army got there in Afghanistan and what against us. in Kabul. Reaching out to the villages we’ve tried to establish in Afghanistan Afghanistan is a country of 4,500 vil- and tribal elders and establishing local is a Kabul-based centralization of au- lages. Each has a militia. Either the militias, perhaps buying their goodwill thority. How can we expect the people villages are with us or they’re against if need be, these are the things that of Afghanistan to accept something— us. We’ve made the age-old mistake of will work. And it will cost a pittance centralization of power—which is to- thinking this society of villages and compared to $35 billion more per year tally contrary to their own decentral- fiercely independent people can be for 35,000 more troops who may end up ized society which they have had for pacified and controlled by our forces or turning off the people of Afghanistan thousands of years, especially when the those of a central authority in Kabul. rather than enlisting them to our side. centralized authority that we’re trying Trying to impose centralized govern- Opposing our enemy by arming and to foist on them has been corrupt and ment power on these villages rather financing local and village leaders was in no way reflects the consent of the than approaching them as friends who a strategy that worked against the So- governed? are there to help has turned friend into viet Army, and it worked against the Members of parliament there are foe, ally into enemy. Taliban after 9/11, and it will work elected in a slate. The people there in We can defeat a foreign army, be it a again. Let us admit that our goals that country don’t have individual dis- German or Japanese military power of these last 7 years, that the goals that tricts that represent them, individual World War II or Republican Guard of we have actually tried to put in place congressmen who are elected from indi- Saddam Hussein. We cannot defeat the these last 7 years were wrong. The vidual districts. They aren’t even elect- country of Afghanistan. We cannot oc- goals were wrong. Not just the imple- ed at specific villages. No, there is not cupy or control its people. We can be mentation. The goals were wrong. one person in that government who their friend, and if we do so, we will Honest and decentralized government most people in Afghanistan can iden- win. If we attempt to use our military in Afghanistan should have been the tify as someone for whom they voted might to force an outcome based on goal. Decentralized. Honest and decen- for to represent them, not in the par- control and pacification of a vast and tralized, perhaps representative, gov- liament, not in the Kabul government, inhospitable countryside, we will even- ernment in Afghanistan should have because there’s no congressmen that tually lose. The 4,500 villages will be been the goal, not creating a central are elected. They’re elected at a prov- with us or against us. They will be with power, the fallacy that you can’t have ince-wide level which means it’s a slate our enemy, radical Islam, or they will a real country unless you really have a and almost all of the villages, nobody be against it. government in charge in the capital knows anybody on the slate because Just as I was in a position to influ- that then controls the rest of the coun- the slate is dictated politically from ence enormously important decisions try. That was a total illusion, and it Kabul which, of course, is a corrupt after 9/11, I believe I am here at this was wrong. It was never something we center of power. moment to try again to influence a de- could have accomplished. Do we expect the Afghan people to cision that will have horrendous nega- Instead, what we wanted to do in- just accept orders from people who tive consequences if not made with an stead of a decentralized government, they haven’t voted for, whom they understanding of Afghanistan and its we wanted to establish a national don’t know? And the corruption and people. power, and we wanted to have national the ineptitude of that central author- Today we are facing a decision to power wielders with whom we could do ity, of course, which we have foisted send or not to send 35,000 more combat business. Karzai was never someone upon them is not an acceptable alter- troops into Afghanistan. Thirty-five who had any loyalty of the Afghan peo- native. We’re not giving them an ac- thousand more troops, by definition, ple. ceptable alternative. No wonder why means Americans will do more fight- the Taliban is being considered. All ing. It is a wrong strategy, a strategy b 2015 this means is that local people have no that will not work and will cost too He was not a political force in that honest system to settle disputes, to de- much financially and cost too much in country. We forced Karzai on the Af- termine rights or to organize the effort terms of the lives of our military per- ghan people after 9/11, and we forced that’s needed to elevate the condition sonnel. A better plan is to re-earn the the king into a more subservient role of this suffering and poverty-stricken loyalty of these brave and long-suf- when he returned rather than a role people. These people are devout, but fering people. where he could have selected true Af- they’re not fanatics. But they will ac- Afghan children are the most beau- ghan leaders to help rebuild their coun- quiesce again to the Taliban Islamic tiful kids in the world, but this country, leaders that would have been hon- fringe if it is at least honest at its core try has the world’s highest infant mor- est instead of what we have now in the as compared to visiting crooks who are tality rate. It tears at the heart and Karzai administration, which is noth- claiming the right to make decisions soul of these people that they’re losing ing more than a kleptocracy, gangster that have the finality and power of law their children. Let’s help them change regime. but people whom they don’t even know that. In the United States our schools are who they are, much less have voted for The money needed to finance sending run locally. Remember this. Our them. 35,000 more combat troops into Afghan- schools are run locally. Our police are What we do now is what we should istan is a mind-boggling 35 billion— run locally. The criminal justice sys- have done originally. Let the local vil- that’s ‘‘billion’’—dollars per year. A tem is run at the State or local level. lages appoint their own elders to posi- commitment of even a small portion of What would have happened if somebody tions of local authority. Let them pick this would bring life-elevating progress had come into our country during the a wise person who they know to be a throughout that land of 4,500 villages. American revolution and said, No, we judge and make decisions for them lo- It would win the goodwill of those vil- have to reconfigure it so that all the cally. Let the village militias become lages and their militias. After that, power’s in Washington and all the ap- part of a National Guard. Give them they could become a real asset. They pointees are going to be in Washington uniforms, give them guns and ammuni- would be a real force against radical D.C., and that’s where all the power is tion, give them communication gear,

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Let us build up the ‘‘What do you plan to do once this war ers in a foreign land, can bring a rec- militias in the towns and villages with the Soviets is over?’’ And as we ognizable military victory. Adding across that desolate country and let marched toward that battle, he said, ‘‘I more troops feeds the illusion that we these militias do the fighting. We can want to be an engineer or an architect. can win some kind of victory if we just and should help establish a militia sys- I want to rebuild my country. I want to exercise more power and send more tem and back them up, from the air or rebuild my country. And I know, with military personnel. Alexander the even on the ground if necessary. But it you Americans, we can do that.’’ Great left the bones of his entourage will be the Afghans, not the Ameri- I don’t know whatever happened to there as did the British and, yes, the cans, who are on the front lines of this that young man. He may never have Russians. The sword has never con- effort. survived that battle. I left after a week quered these people. It may for a lim- How much will it cost us to deploy and I was back here in the safety of our ited time give an appearance of sta- 35,000 more troops? $35 billion. What country. I only could have died of diar- bility but, instead, will feed a sim- I’m talking about is a strategy that rhea or by drinking bad water. He mering antipathy that will not cool would cost a minuscule amount of that could have stepped on a land mine. A but only grow hotter and more fero- and have a much greater chance of suc- Russian plane napalmed one part of the cious. Again, we can defeat any army. cess. Let’s stand down these troops. group that I was with. He could have We cannot conquer and subdue the na- Let’s let these 35,000 American mili- died in something like that. But that tion of Afghanistan. Only Afghans, tary personnel stay home with their young man, 16 years old, is now prob- from the bottom-up, can control and families. And let’s send to the Afghans ably 40 years old. We owe him a lot. We pacify their countryside. a portion of what that additional troop can only hope that he is still that There is still time for our action in cost would be. idealistic, that he wants to work with Afghanistan to end with honor and suc- Every time in the past we got to this Americans to rebuild his country and cess, for the Afghans and for Ameri- situation, it was either send those to see that his family has a better cans. They can still have a great end- troops and spend the money for them chance even though life now has passed ing to all of this. The first step towards or not give them anything, or just give his generation by. that is to signal to the whole nation of them a little bit. No, let’s give them a Life didn’t have to pass his genera- Afghanistan, send them a message substantial infusion into their society tion by. We should have done our duty heard in every corner of those 4,500 vil- of wealth and expertise that can help by them. We have a chance to do that lages, and that is that the United build that society. That will be so again, to remake that, to redo that and States is not trying to foist upon them much cheaper and more cost effective, to do what’s right, and it will be suc- a corrupt central government. To ac- and with a billion dollars, yes, you can cessful for us as well as for the people complish this, we must recognize the buy the loyalty of a number of Afghan of Afghanistan. Let us not send more travesty of this last election. While we leaders at the village and provincial combat troops there. Let us not put cannot have an entirely new election, and tribal level that can get us over more of our people at risk or have our we can insist on a runoff between the hump. Now that’s certainly better people killing more Afghans in the Messrs. Karzai and Abdullah. In this than spending money to send people name of obtaining some illusionary runoff election, a respected inter- over there to kill more Afghans. We victory. Let us reach out and win the national organization, perhaps the can be their partners in building and loyalty of these people who have shown OSCE, could be given a free hand to improving the life of the Afghan peo- their loyalty to us time and again. We correct problems as they appear and ple. And it will bring change to that can do that now with just a minor ex- throw out illegal ballots if necessary. country and have a much greater penditure. Give us $5 billion to rebuild After the elections we should commit chance at success. that country and to help build a mili- ourselves to a new course, a new course Let me end this tonight with one last tia system so they can protect them- that respects the traditional village story, which I didn’t mention. Before I selves. That is what America is sup- structure and reaches out with assist- came to Congress, I actually went into posed to be all about. ance to improve health, water, edu- Afghanistan with an Afghan military That young man had a dream. That cation and agriculture in Afghanistan. unit, a mujahadeen unit, who were young man now is 40 years old, hope- Yes, at first the risk of such a plan will fighting the Soviet Union. And I had fully somebody who still has faith in be great for the individuals who are met so many of these leaders, I told us, we need to reach out to him and the willing to go to the front lines with our them one day that I would join them in other young people of Afghanistan and helping hand offensive. But this ap- a great battle if I had left the White say we can make this a better world. proach, a helping hand, will be far House. And so I went to the battle of We are willing to work with you to do more effective than a mailed fist ap- Jalalabad as part of a small military that. We respect your society and proach. It will take money. We may force. All we had were AK–47s and structure and your traditions, and it’s need to begin to buy goodwill. Maybe rocket-propelled grenades. I had a not in any way contradictory to what we need to offer to put some people on beard. I was in Afghan garb. I was just America believes in local government consulting fees at the local level, some one of the team, one of that unit. Our and democracy, and people choosing of these local leaders and village el- job was to protect and to work with a their own government and those people ders. Well, that can be done; and we rocket unit that was about to attack who make laws for them. can also do things like, for example, and give them protection, about to It’s time for America to stand for some expenditures that prove our good launch rockets into a Soviet position principle. I hope that my Republican faith, like setting up clinics or schools outside the city of Jalalabad. colleagues will understand that every or economic projects that will improve As we marched to the battle of time someone in the military—and I the life of those villagers. It may take Jalalabad, it was late at night and the respect General McChrystal. Just be- courage and we will lose some people. bombs and things were going off, you cause he is in the military, he does not But in the end the expense and the loss could hear the explosions and see them; have ‘‘the plan’’ that will necessarily of life will be far less than a warrior-fo- and I was with about 120 Afghans by bring about the type of change in a so- cused alternative. And, yes, fighting that point, worming our way through ciety or another kind of dynamic rath- will be necessary. The Taliban are evil. the hillsides toward the battle. A er than a military dynamic. Many They are inseparable from al Qaeda be- young Afghan lad, perhaps 16 years old, times military officers don’t under- cause they are the same radical ex- an AK–47 over his shoulder, came up to stand that. We should stand up after tremists. We know that. Anybody who me and said, ‘‘I understand that you’re thinking about it and doing what is

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REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2009

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

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL, Chairman, Oct. 2, 2009.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON RULES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2009

Hon. James P. McGovern ...... 8 /23 8 /25 Kuwait ...... 109.00 ...... 3,954.10 ...... 4,063.10 8/25 8/27 Bahrain ...... 248.00 ...... 248.00 8/27 8/29 Kabul, Afghanistan ...... 26.00 ...... 4,151.20 ...... 4,177.20

Committee total ...... 383.00 ...... 8,105.30 ...... 8,488.30

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. LOUISE MCINTOSH SLAUGHTER, Chairman, Oct. 7, 2009.

(AMENDED) REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2009

Hon. Eliot L. Engel ...... 2/16 2/18 Mexico ...... 699.50 ...... (3) ...... 699.50 2/18 2/20 Nicaragua ...... 337.32 ...... (3) ...... 337.32 2/20 2/22 Jamaica ...... 775.68 ...... (3) ...... 775.68

Committee total ...... 1,812.50

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN, Chairman, Oct. 5, 2009.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:06 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 8634 E:\CR\FM\K15OC7.139 H15OCPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE H11456 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- for printing and reference to the proper ETC. ture. calendar, as follows: 4129. A letter from the Program Analyst, Under clause 2 of Rule XXIV, execu- Department of Transportation, transmitting Mr. GORDON of Tennessee: Committee on tive communications were taken from the Department’s final rule — Modification Science and Technology. H.R. 3585. A bill to the Speaker’s table and referred as fol- of Class E Airspace; Sarasota, FL [Docket guide and provide for United States research, development, and demonstration of solar en- lows: No.: FAA-2009-0652; Airspace Docket 09-ASO- 21] received September 18, 2009, pursuant to 5 ergy technologies, and for other purposes; 4118. A letter from the Vice Chairman, De- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on with an amendment (Rept. 111–302). Referred fense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, trans- Transportation and Infrastructure. to the Committee of the Whole House on the mitting Certification Report on the design of 4130. A letter from the Program Analyst, State of the Union. the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Re- Department of Transportation, transmitting f placement (CMRR) Project, pursuant to Pub- the Department’s final rule — Establishment lic Law 110-417, section 3112; to the Com- of Class E Airspace; Saluda, SC [Docket No.: PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS mittee on Armed Services. FAA-2009-0603; Airspace Docket No. 09-ASO- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public 4119. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 16] received September 18, 2009, pursuant to 5 ment of Health and Human Services, trans- bills and resolutions of the following U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on titles were introduced and severally re- mitting the Department’s report entitled, Transportation and Infrastructure. ‘‘Report to Congress on the Impact and Ef- 4131. A letter from the Program Analyst, ferred, as follows: fectiveness of Administration for Native Department of Transportation, transmitting By Mr. ADERHOLT: Americans Projects for Fiscal Year 2007’’; to the Department’s final rule — Establishment H.R. 3815. A bill to extend temporarily the the Committee on Education and Labor. of Class E Airspace; Hertford, NC [Docket reduction of duty on polyethylene HE1878; to 4120. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- No.: FAA-2009-0705; Airspace Docket No. 09- the Committee on Ways and Means. ment of Energy, transmitting a report on the ASO-25] received September 18, 2009, pursu- By Mr. ADERHOLT: Strategic Petroleum Reserve 2008 Emergency ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee H.R. 3816. A bill to suspend temporarily the Test Exchanges; to the Committee on En- on Transportation and Infrastructure. duty on man-made shells used in the manu- ergy and Commerce. 4132. A letter from the Program Analyst, facture of sleeping bags; to the Committee 4121. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Department of Transportation, transmitting on Ways and Means. fice of Civilian Waste Management, Depart- the Department’s final rule — Establishment By Mr. KANJORSKI: ment of Energy, transmitting the Office’s re- of Class E Airspace; Tompkinsville, KY H.R. 3817. A bill to provide the Securities port entitled, ‘‘2008 Annual Financial Report [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0604; Airspace Docket and Exchange Commission with additional for Years ending September 30, 2008 and No. 09-ASO-18] received September 18, 2009, authorities to protect investors from viola- 2007’’; to the Committee on Energy and Com- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tions of the securities laws, and for other merce. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- purposes; to the Committee on Financial 4122. A letter from the Chairman, Pension ture. Services. Benefit Gauranty Corporation, Department 4133. A letter from the Program Analyst, By Mr. KANJORSKI: of Labor, transmitting the Inspector Gen- Department of Transportation, transmitting H.R. 3818. A bill to amend the Investment eral’s semiannual report to Congress for the the Department’s final rule — Establishment Advisers Act of 1940 to require advisers of reporting period Octber 1, 2008 through of Class E Airspace; Lewisport, KY [Docket certain unregistered investment companies March 31, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. No.: FAA-2009-0706; Airspace Docket No. 09- to register with and provide information to (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Com- ASO-26] received September 18, 2009, pursu- the Securities and Exchange Commission, mittee on Oversight and Government Re- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee and for other purposes; to the Committee on form. on Transportation and Infrastructure. Financial Services. 4123. A letter from the Chairman, Federal 4134. A letter from the Program Analyst, By Mr. GORDON of Tennessee (for him- Trade Commission, transmitting the Com- Department of Transportation, transmitting self, Mr. HALL of Texas, Ms. GIF- mission’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years the Department’s final rule — Modification FORDS, and Mr. OLSON): (FYs) 2009 to 2014, as required by The Govern- of Class D and Class E Airspace, Establish- H.R. 3819. A bill to extend the commercial ment Performance and Results Act of 1993; ment of Class E Airspace; Binghamton, NY space transportation liability regime; to the to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0202; Airspace Docket Committee on Science and Technology. ment Reform. 09-AEA-11] received September 18, 2009, pur- By Mr. WU (for himself, Mr. SMITH of 4124. A letter from the Program Analyst, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Nebraska, Mr. GRAYSON, and Mr. Department of Transportation, transmitting mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- MOORE of Kansas): the Department’s final rule — Amendment of ture. H.R. 3820. A bill to reauthorize Federal Class E Airspace; Ironwood, MI [Docket No.: 4135. A letter from the Acting Adminis- natural hazards reduction programs, and for FAA-2009-0052; Airspace Docket No. 09-AGL- trator, General Services Administration, other purposes; to the Committee on Science 1] received September 21, 2009, pursuant to 5 transmitting informational copies of and Technology, and in addition to the Com- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on prospectuses that support the General Serv- mittees on Natural Resources, and Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. ices Administration’s Fiscal Year 2010 Cap- tation and Infrastructure, for a period to be 4125. A letter from the Program Analyst, ital Investment and Leasing Program; to the subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Department of Transportation, transmitting Committee on Transportation and Infra- each case for consideration of such provi- the Department’s final rule — Amendment of structure. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Class E Airspace; Monee, IL [Docket No.: 4136. A letter from the Chairman, Social committee concerned. FAA-2008-1314; Airspace Docket No. 08-AGL- Security Advisory Board, transmitting a re- By Mr. DEAL of Georgia (for himself, 21] received September 21, 2009, pursuant to 5 port titled, ‘‘The Social Security Statement: Mr. BURGESS, Mr. PITTS, Mr. BLUNT, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on How It Can Be Improved’’; to the Committee and Mr. BUYER): Transportation and Infrastructure. on Ways and Means. H.R. 3821. A bill to prevent States from 4126. A letter from the Program Analyst, 4137. A letter from the Chairman, United limiting employers from using auto-enroll- Department of Transportation, transmitting States International Trade Commission, ment for employee health insurance cov- the Department’s final rule — Amendment of transmitting the nineteenth report in a se- erage; to the Committee on Education and Class E Airspace; Iowa Falls, IA [Docket No.: ries on The Impact of the Caribbean Basin Labor. FAA-2008-1272; Airspace Docket No. 08-ACE- Economic Recovery Act (CBERA), pursuant By Mr. DEAL of Georgia (for himself, to 19 U.S.C. 2704; to the Committee on Ways 4] received September 21, 2009, pursuant to 5 Mr. BURGESS, Mr. PITTS, Mr. BLUNT, and Means. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mr. BARTON of Texas, and Mr. 4138. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Transportation and Infrastructure. BUYER): fice of Communications and Legislative Af- 4127. A letter from the Program Analyst, H.R. 3822. A bill to permit employers to fairs, Equal Employment Opportunity Com- Department of Transportation, transmitting provide contributions and assistance to cer- mission, transmitting the Commission’s An- the Department’s final rule — Establishment tain employees who purchase individual nual Report on the Federal Work Force for of Class E Airspace; Clayton, GA [Docket health insurance; to the Committee on Edu- Fiscal Year 2008, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2000e- No.: FAA-2009-0605; Airspace Docket No. 09- cation and Labor, and in addition to the 4(e); jointly to the Committees on Oversight ASO-19] received September 18, 2009, pursu- Committees on Energy and Commerce, and and Government Reform and Education and ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- Labor. on Transportation and Infrastructure. quently determined by the Speaker, in each 4128. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- f case for consideration of such provisions as ment of Transportation, transmitting the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON fall within the jurisdiction of the committee second of five reports required by Section PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS concerned. 1201(c) of the American Recovery and Rein- By Mr. DEAL of Georgia (for himself, vestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) detail- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Mr. PITTS, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BARTON of ing the Department’s progress; to the Com- committees were delivered to the Clerk Texas, and Mr. BUYER):

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A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tain changes to the State Children’s Health leum, require the Secretary of Defense to de- enue Code of 1986 to repeal carryover basis Insurance Program and the Medicaid Pro- velop and maintain viable military options for decedents dying in 2009, to increase the gram; to the Committee on Energy and Com- to prevent the successful development or de- estate tax exemption to $5,000,000, and to re- merce. ployment of a nuclear weapons capability by duce the maximum estate and gift tax rate By Mr. DEAL of Georgia (for himself, the Government of Iran, and for other pur- to 45 percent; to the Committee on Ways and Mr. BURGESS, Mr. PITTS, Mr. BLUNT, poses; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Means. Mr. BARTON of Texas, and Mr. and in addition to the Committees on Finan- By Mr. SCHRADER (for himself and BUYER): cial Services, Armed Services, Ways and Mr. DRIEHAUS): H.R. 3824. A bill to allow States to estab- Means, and Oversight and Government Re- H.R. 3842. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- lish interstate compacts for the purpose of form, for a period to be subsequently deter- enue Code of 1986 to extend the first-time expanding health insurance options; to the mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- homebuyer tax credit; to the Committee on Committee on Energy and Commerce. sideration of such provisions as fall within Ways and Means. By Mr. BRIGHT: the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. SESTAK: H.R. 3825. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. HALL of New York: H.R. 3843. A bill to amend title 38, United enue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal in- H.R. 3833. A bill to amend chapters 81, 83, States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- come tax credit for certain home purchases; and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to pro- erans Affairs to publish redacted medical to the Committee on Ways and Means. vide for enhanced benefits for survivors of quality-assurance records of the Department By Mrs. BIGGERT (for herself and Mrs. Federal public safety officers killed in the of Veterans Affairs on the Internet website CAPPS): line of duty; to the Committee on Oversight of the Department; to the Committee on H.R. 3826. A bill to amend title XVIII of the and Government Reform. Veterans’ Affairs. By Mr. TIAHRT: Social Security Act to provide payments By Mr. HIGGINS (for himself, Mr. HIN- H.R. 3844. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- under the Medicare Program to licensed CHEY, Mr. MASSA, Ms. MOORE of Wis- enue Code of 1986 to provide a special depre- health care practitioners for unscheduled consin, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. LEE of New ciation allowance and recovery period for telephone consultation services in the case York, and Mr. HOLT): noncommercial aircraft property; to the that such payments are determined to be H.R. 3834. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Committee on Ways and Means. cost and quality effective; to the Committee enue Code of 1986 to enhance incentives for on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to By Mr. ANDREWS: renewable energy development in high job- H. Con. Res. 200. Concurrent resolution ex- the Committee on Ways and Means, for a pe- loss zones in metropolitan and micropolitan riod to be subsequently determined by the pressing the sense of Congress regarding the statistical areas; to the Committee on Ways freedom, security, and stability of Taiwan; Speaker, in each case for consideration of and Means, and in addition to the Committee such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be By Mr. TIAHRT (for himself, Mr. tion of the committee concerned. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in WAMP, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. BART- By Mr. STARK: each case for consideration of such provi- LETT, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mrs. BONO H.R. 3827. A bill to prohibit discrimination sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the MACK, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. CHAFFETZ, in adoption or foster care placements based committee concerned. Mr. EHLERS, Ms. FOXX, Mr. FRANKS of on the sexual orientation, gender identifica- By Mr. HOLT: tion, or marital status of any prospective Arizona, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 3835. A bill to amend the National adoptive or foster parent; to the Committee GOODLATTE, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. HELLER, Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Help on Ways and Means. Mr. HERGER, Mr. INGLIS, Mr. KLINE of America Vote Act of 2002 to strengthen pro- By Mrs. BIGGERT (for herself, Mr. Minnesota, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. LUCAS, tections against the wrongful removal of in- KIRK, Mr. LEE of New York, Mr. GER- Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. MILLER dividuals from the official list of eligible vot- LACH, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. of Florida, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. PETRI, ers and the wrongful denial of applications NEUGEBAUER, Mr. PAUL, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. PITTS, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. ROE of for voter registration, and for other pur- Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. Tennessee, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, poses; to the Committee on House Adminis- PUTNAM, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. SMITH of tration. CULBERSON, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. TERRY, Mr. WESTMORE- By Mr. ISRAEL: Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mr. LAND, and Mr. WOLF): H.R. 3836. A bill to authorize the Secretary ROE of Tennessee, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. H. Con. Res. 201. Concurrent resolution to of Energy to provide credit support to en- UPTON, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. establish the Joint Select Committee on hance the availability of private financing JONES, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Earmark Reform, and for other purposes; to for clean energy technology deployment; to Mr. BACHUS, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. the Committee on Rules. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. BARRETT of South Carolina, and Mr. By Mr. LARSON of Connecticut: By Ms. KILROY (for herself, Mr. H. Res. 834. A resolution electing a Member MCHENRY): H.R. 3828. A bill to temporarily suspend the CUELLAR, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- to certain standing committees of the House approval or certification of any housing sissippi, Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. CLARKE, of Representatives; considered and agreed to. counseling agencies of ACORN or its affili- Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. RICHARDSON, Ms. considered and agreed to. ates and require the Inspector General of the NORTON, Mr. SIRES, Ms. JACKSON-LEE By Ms. JENKINS (for herself, Mr. Department of Housing and Urban Develop- of Texas, Mr. CLEAVER, and Ms. BOEHNER, Mr. CANTOR, Mr. PENCE, ment to conduct an audit of any assistance TITUS): Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mrs. provided by the Department to ACORN and H.R. 3837. A bill to amend the Homeland SCHMIDT, Mr. LEE of New York, Mr. its affiliates, and for other purposes; to the Security Act of 2002 to provide for clarifica- HENSARLING, Mr. LATTA, Mr. ROE of Committee on Financial Services. tion on the use of funds relating to certain Tennessee, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. MAN- By Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania: homeland security grants, and for other pur- ZULLO, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. DENT, Mrs. H.R. 3829. A bill to amend title 23, United poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- CAPITO, Mr. KLINE of Minnesota, Mr. States Code, to reduce the amount of Federal rity. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. GER- highway funding available to States that do By Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut (for LACH, Ms. FOXX, Mr. TERRY, Mr. not enact a law prohibiting the use of cer- himself and Mr. PLATTS): GRAVES, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. tain communication devices while operating H.R. 3838. A bill to amend the Juvenile Jus- CULBERSON, Mr. MICA, Mr. SMITH of a motor vehicle, and for other purposes; to tice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 Texas, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of the Committee on Transportation and Infra- to provide incentive grants to promote alter- California, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of structure. natives to incarcerating delinquent juve- Texas, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. MORAN of Kan- By Mr. FORTENBERRY: niles; to the Committee on Education and sas, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. SMITH of Ne- H.R. 3830. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor. braska, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. COBLE, Health and Human Services to develop an in- By Mr. ROONEY (for himself and Mr. Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. dividual chronic disease prevention and MCMAHON): CARTER, Mr. POE of Texas, Ms. wellness achievement matrix; to the Com- H.R. 3839. A bill to amend title 10, United GRANGER, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. mittee on Energy and Commerce. States Code, to authorize the reimbursement DREIER, Mr. BUYER, Mr. CAMP, Mr. By Mr. FORTENBERRY: of mental health counselors under TRICARE, POSEY, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. BARTLETT, H.R. 3831. A bill to amend the American and for other purposes; to the Committee on Mr. BACHUS, Mr. HASTINGS of Wash- Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to Armed Services. ington, Mr. MCCARTHY of California, eliminate the phase out of the Medicare hos- By Mr. RUPPERSBERGER (for himself Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. HOEKSTRA, pice budget neutrality adjustment factor; to and Mr. THORNBERRY): Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. GARRETT of New the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 3840. A bill to strengthen certain pro- Jersey, Mr. LANCE, Mr. BUCHANAN, By Mr. FRANKS of Arizona: visions relating to arms export licenses, and Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Mr. ROGERS H.R. 3832. A bill to enhance the effective- for other purposes; to the Committee on For- of Alabama, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. ness of United States diplomatic efforts with eign Affairs. GOODLATTE, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin,

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Mr. KIRK, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. H.R. 43: Mr. BERMAN and Mr. MITCHELL. H.R. 2275: Mr. MCMAHON, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, H.R. 205: Mr. POE of Texas. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. H.R. 213: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. H.R. 391: Mr. ROE of Tennessee and Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. ISSA, MCCOTTER. DRIEHAUS, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. WATERS, and Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. OLSON, Mr. AL- H.R. 436: Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mrs. CAPPS. EXANDER, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. COFFMAN H.R. 463: Ms. CHU. H.R. 2279: Mr. MEEKS of New York, Ms. of Colorado, Mr. WESTMORELAND, H.R. 471: Mr. BOCCIERI. MATSUI, Mr. SPACE, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. SUL- H.R. 501: Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. ROSS, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. SAR- LIVAN, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. H.R. 560: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. BANES, and Ms. FUDGE. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. H.R. 644: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 2296: Mr. ARCURI. HARPER, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of H.R. 678: Mr. ELLSWORTH. H.R. 2329: Mr. TAYLOR. Florida, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. WALDEN, H.R. 734: Mr. SESTAK. H.R. 2345: Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali- Mr. UPTON, Mr. PRICE of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 795: Mr. BERMAN. fornia and Mr. FORTENBERRY. EHLERS, Mrs. BONO MACK, Mr. MACK, H.R. 836: Mr. MELANCON. H.R. 2360: Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. FORBES, Mr. JONES, Mr. PITTS, H.R. 930: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. STEARNS, and Mr. SCALISE. Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. LINCOLN H.R. 1064: Mr. HALL of New York and Mr. H.R. 2413: Mr. TIERNEY and Mr. MICHAUD. DIAZ-BALART of Florida, and Mr. MASSA. H.R. 2443: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey and BARRETT of South Carolina): H.R. 1074: Mr. LINDER. Mr. SIRES. H. Res. 835. A resolution amending the H.R. 1101: Mr. HEINRICH. H.R. 2446: Mr. MINNICK. rules of the House of Representatives to pro- H.R. 1132: Mr. RUSH, Mr. CAMP, and Mr. H.R. 2452: Mr. ADLER of New Jersey, Mr. vide for transparency in the committee GRIJALVA. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. BILIRAKIS, amendment process; to the Committee on H.R. 1147: Ms. HIRONO. Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. GONZALEZ, Rules. H.R. 1173: Mr. PUTNAM. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, and Mr. ORTIZ. By Mr. ROE of Tennessee: H.R. 1177: Mr. GUTHRIE and Ms. ROS- H.R. 2478: Mr. THOMPSON of California and H. Res. 836. A resolution expressing support LEHTINEN. Mr. MICHAUD. for Teen Read Week; to the Committee on H.R. 1194: Mr. HOLDEN. H.R. 2480: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey and Education and Labor. H.R. 1245: Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Ms. FUDGE. By Mr. GUTHRIE: H.R. 1283: Mr. SCHRADER. H.R. 2502: Mr. MCGOVERN and Mr. PAYNE. H. Res. 837. A resolution recognizing Ken- H.R. 1322: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. H.R. 2548: Mr. CAPUANO. tucky Wesleyan College for over 150 years of H.R. 1361: Mr. ETHERIDGE. H.R. 2567: Mr. RANGEL and Mr. VAN service as an institution of higher education; H.R. 1402: Mr. ALTMIRE. HOLLEN. RIJALVA ERKLEY to the Committee on Education and Labor. H.R. 1408: Mr. ELLISON and Mr. LEWIS of H.R. 2625: Mr. G , Ms. B , Ms. By Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself, Mrs. Georgia. CHU, and Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. H.R. 2672: Mr. SHUSTER. MALONEY, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. TSON- H.R. 1427: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. H.R. 2730: Ms. FUDGE. GAS, Ms. TITUS, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. H.R. 1468: Mr. MCCAUL. H.R. 2777: Mr. BOSWELL. SPACE, and Mr. GALLEGLY): H.R. 1469: Mr. MCCOTTER and Ms. H.R. 2785: Mr. POE of Texas. H. Res. 838. A resolution welcoming to the WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. H.R. 2788: Mr. BOCCIERI, Mr. LATTA, and Ms. United States and to Washington, DC, His H.R. 1470: Mr. MURPHY of New York. ROS-LEHTINEN. All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of H.R. 1570: Mr. MILLER of Florida and Mr. H.R. 2807: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Constantinople, New Rome, Ecumenical Pa- ALTMIRE. H.R. 2817: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. triarch on his upcoming trip on October 20, H.R. 1578: Ms. HIRONO and Mr. POLIS. H.R. 2844: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. 2009, through November 6, 2009; to the Com- H.R. 1690: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN and Mr. H.R. 2894: Mr. WATT. mittee on Foreign Affairs. OLVER. H.R. 2905: Mr. BURTON of Indiana. By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself, H.R. 1718: Mr. WOLF and Mr. CONNOLLY of H.R. 2946: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey and Mr. PAYNE, and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA): Virginia. Mr. LOBIONDO. H. Res. 839. A resolution condemning the H.R. 1740: Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsyl- H.R. 2964: Mr. CHAFFETZ. illegal extraction of Madagascar’s natural vania. H.R. 3012: Mr. MEEK of Florida. resources; to the Committee on Foreign Af- H.R. 1770: Mr. ARCURI and Ms. SHEA-POR- H.R. 3024: Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. HOLT, Mr. fairs. TER. CUMMINGS, and Mr. OLVER. By Mr. BURTON of Indiana (for him- H.R. 1820: Mr. THOMPSON of California. H.R. 3044: Mr. FATTAH and Mr. BONNER. self, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, and Mr. H.R. 1826: Mr. LOEBSACK and Mr. ANDREWS. H.R. 3116: Mr. GUTHRIE. FRANKS of Arizona): H.R. 1829: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania H.R. 3202: Mr. HOLT. H. Res. 840. A resolution condemning con- and Mr. MITCHELL. H.R. 3218: Mr. BLUNT. tinuing violations of religious freedom in the H.R. 1849: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. MARKEY of H.R. 3264: Mr. PIERLUISI. Middle East, and for other purposes; to the Colorado, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 3265: Mr. SARBANES. Committee on Foreign Affairs. fornia, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. H.R. 3276: Mr. BLUNT. By Mr. GERLACH (for himself, Mr. RUSH, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. JACKSON- H.R. 3337: Mr. WU and Ms. SUTTON. DENT, Mr. UPTON, Mrs. MILLER of LEE of Texas, Ms. BEAN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. H.R. 3375: Mr. SHULER. H.R. 3401: Mr. NADLER of New York. Michigan, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. CASTLE, MASSA, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. NEAL H.R. 3407: Mr. BUCHANAN and Mr. ELLISON. Mr. CAO, Mrs. BIGGERT, and Mr. of Massachusetts, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, H.R. 3408: Mr. KILDEE. BISHOP of New York): Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, Mr. AL GREEN H. Res. 841. A resolution expressing support H.R. 3501: Mr. POLIS of Colorado. of Texas, Mr. ALTMIRE, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE for designation of November 29, 2009, as H.R. 3519: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, Mr. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, ‘‘Drive Safer Sunday’’; to the Committee on THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, and Mr. PUTNAM. Mr. DREIER, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. SERRANO, Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 3554: Mr. MCMAHON and Mr. MCGOV- Mr. BARROW, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. ED- By Mr. HODES (for himself and Ms. ERN. WARDS of Maryland, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. SHEA-PORTER): H.R. 3569: Mr. BROUN of Georgia. MCNERNEY, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. CHU, H. Res. 842. A resolution expressing the H.R. 3572: Mr. WEINER. Mr. PAUL, Mr. BARTLETT, Ms. KOSMAS, and sense of the House of Representatives that H.R. 3578: Mr. GERLACH. Mr. KISSELL. The MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, New H.R. 3585: Mr. KLEIN of Florida, Mr. HALL H.R. 1875: Mr. MICHAUD and Ms. SUTTON. Hampshire, should be recognized for its con- of New York, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. CARNAHAN, H.R. 1941: Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. tribution to the arts around the world, and Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mrs. HALVORSON, Mr. BISHOP H.R. 1977: Mrs. DAHLKEMPER. the cultural heritage of the United States; to of New York, Mr. WELCH, Mrs. MILLER of H.R. 1987: Mr. MCMAHON. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Michigan, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mrs. DAVIS H.R. 1993: Mr. MCNERNEY. ment Reform. of California, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. POLIS of Colo- H.R. 2017: Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. By Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California: rado, Mr. WAMP, Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. ROTH- H. Res. 843. A resolution supporting the H.R. 2024: Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana. MAN of New Jersey, Mr. HIMES, Mr. YOUNG of goals and ideals of Toastmasters Inter- H.R. 2055: Mr. MCNERNEY. Florida, and Mr. THOMPSON of California. national and celebrating its 85th anniver- H.R. 2057: Mr. MEEKS of New York. H.R. 3597: Mr. WELCH, Ms. FUDGE, and Mr. H.R. 2124: Mr. COLE. sary; to the Committee on Oversight and KILDEE. H.R. 2139: Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland and Government Reform. H.R. 3608: Mr. BACHUS. Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 3615: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. f H.R. 2194: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 3630: Mr. SCHIFF. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS RUPPERSBERGER, and Mr. BARTON of Texas. H.R. 3633: Mr. DOYLE and Mr. MCNERNEY. H.R. 2254: Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. CHILDERS, Ms. H.R. 3636: Mr. PAYNE. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors NORTON, and Mr. POE of Texas. H.R. 3639: Mr. HODES, Mr. BACA, Mr. SHER- were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 2266: Mr. WELCH and Mr. DELAHUNT. MAN, Mr. KISSELL, Mr. HALL of New York, tions as follows: H.R. 2267: Mr. WELCH. and Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California.

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H.R. 3644: Mr. PIERLUISI and Ms. PINGREE of Mrs. BONO MACK, Mr. MURPHY of Con- zona, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, and Ms. ED- Maine. necticut, Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. ESHOO, and Mr. WARDS of Maryland. H.R. 3651: Mr. REYES. ROGERS of Michigan. H. Res. 783: Mr. MCCARTHY of California, H.R. 3654: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. H.R. 3797: Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. MASSA, Mr. MCNERNEY, and Mrs. H.R. 3666: Mr. BISHOP of New York and Mr. and Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. CHRISTENSEN. CUELLAR. H.R. 3802: Mr. PITTS. H. Res. 787: Mr. RUSH, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. H.R. 3667: Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- H.R. 3810: Mr. WELCH, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. ESHOO, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Ms. CASTOR of ida and Mr. KLEIN of Florida. KILDEE, and Ms. BORDALLO. Florida, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. SARBANES, Ms. H.R. 3669: Mr. FILNER. H. Con. Res. 16: Mr. WOLF. DEGETTE, Mr. WEINER, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. COO- H.R. 3672: Mr. HARE, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. FIL- H. Con. Res. 102: Mr. BERMAN. PER, Mr. DENT, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. WELCH, Mr. NER, and Mr. MASSA. H. Con. Res. 139: Mr. BARRETT of South BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. GORDON of Tennessee, H.R. 3676: Mr. ALEXANDER. Carolina, Mr. CAO, and Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- Ms. SUTTON, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Ms. H.R. 3677: Mr. OLSON, Mr. BONNER, Mr. gia. KOSMAS, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, SCHOCK, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, and H. Con. Res. 198: Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. Ms. FUDGE, Mr. HARE, and Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. KIRK. CUELLAR, and Mr. CAMP. H. Res. 796: Mr. MARCHANT. H.R. 3691: Mr. DENT, Mr. GERLACH, Mr. H. Res. 274: Mr. POSEY. H. Res. 798: Mr. HOLT, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. LOBIONDO, and Mr. YOUNG of Florida. H. Res. 395: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of LEWIS of Georgia, and Mr. MCMAHON. H.R. 3693: Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. BURTON of Texas. H. Res. 801: Mr. COHEN, Mr. MEEK of Flor- Indiana, and Mr. EHLERS. H. Res. 510: Mr. LOBIONDO and Mr. ida, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. OBERSTAR, and Mr. H.R. 3696: Mr. ALEXANDER. MCMAHON. SERRANO. H.R. 3700: Mr. BARTLETT, Ms. FALLIN, Mr. H. Res. 583: Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. BISHOP of H. Res. 811: Mr. VAN HOLLEN and Ms. GIF- COFFMAN of Colorado, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. SAM Georgia, Mr. COSTA, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. MAR- FORDS. JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. AKIN, Mr. FLEMING, SHALL, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Mr. WILSON of Ohio, H. Res. 812: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia and Mr. BONNER, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. AUS- Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana, Mr. SPACE, Mr. Mr. MCCOTTER. TRIA, Mr. POSEY, Mr. WAMP, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. ARCURI, Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsyl- H. Res. 819: Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. ISSA, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, and vania, Mr. MELANCON, Mr. BOREN, Mr. HILL, FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. GOHMERT. Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. Mr. COLE, Mr. AKIN, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. H.R. 3710: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. WAXMAN. BOYD, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- KLINE of Minnesota, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. H.R. 3712: Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. LEWIS of Geor- fornia, Mr. KRATOVIL, Mr. NYE, Mr. GORDON BROUN of Georgia, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mrs. gia, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, and Mr. of Tennessee, Mr. MCINTYRE, and Mr. CHAN- BACHMANN, Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, WESTMORELAND. DLER. Ms. FALLIN, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. DAVIS of USTRIA H.R. 3715: Mr. A . H. Res. 604: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Kentucky, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. COFFMAN of H.R. 3756: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. BOS- H. Res. 605: Mr. ENGEL. Colorado, Mr. AUSTRIA, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. WELL, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. TEAGUE, Mr. H. Res. 613: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. LUETKEMEYER, and Mr. MCCLINTOCK. COURTNEY, and Mr. WALZ. H. Res. 615: Mr. KINGSTON. H. Res. 823: Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. H.R. 3760: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mr. H. Res. 666: Mr. ARCURI. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. CASTLE, MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida, and Ms. H. Res. 704: Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. RUSH, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. GRANGER. Ms. SCHWARTZ, and Mr. BUTTERFIELD. INGLIS, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, H.R. 3761: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mrs. H. Res. 709: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, and Mr. SIRES. LUMMIS, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. H. Res. 711: Ms. TSONGAS and Mr. HIMES. H. Res. 831: Mr. CAMP, Mr. FRANKS of Ari- SMITH of Nebraska, and Ms. GRANGER. H. Res. 747: Mr. NYE. zona, and Mr. COBLE. H.R. 3762: Mr. POLIS of Colorado. H. Res. 749: Mr. PUTNAM, Mr. BROUN of H.R. 3763: Mr. LEE of New York and Mr. Georgia, and Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. f PAUL. H. Res. 759: Mr. PITTS, Ms. FALLIN, Mr. H.R. 3765: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. COFFMAN of Colorado, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. H.R. 3771: Ms. LEE of California. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. PRICE of Georgia, DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 3781: Mr. TEAGUE. Mr. AKIN, Mr. ISSA, Mr. BROWN of South PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 3790: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa and Mr. AUS- Carolina, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. AUSTRIA, Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors TRIA. Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. POSEY, Mr. HUNTER, were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 3791: Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. MASSA, and Mr. ROONEY, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. NYE. Mr. COLE, Mr. KLEIN of Florida, and Mr. lutions as follows: H.R. 3792: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. DEGETTE, DAVIS of Kentucky. H.R. 1989: Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. LATTA, Mr. Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. GENE GREEN of H. Res. 773: Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. DAVIS of BILBRAY, and Mr. SOUDER. Texas, Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts, Ms. Tennessee, Mr. DICKS, and Mr. LATHAM. H.R. 3413: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas and Ms. SUTTON, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. H. Res. 780: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. MCCAUL, JENKINS. INSLEE, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. FRANKS of Ari- H.R. 3612: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas.

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Vol. 155 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009 No. 149 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was U.S. SENATE, on to the Disciples of Christ Church in called to order by the Honorable PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, his ministry. He was most distin- KIRSTEN E. GILLIBRAND, a Senator from Washington, DC, October 15, 2009. guished as the editor for many years of To the Senate: the State of New York. Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, World Call and then established an ad- of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby ditional paper at the Church of Christ PRAYER appoint the Honorable KIRSTEN E. on his own, The Disciple. He has been a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Today’s GILLIBRAND, a Senator from the State of New pastor in St. Louis for many years. He opening prayer will be offered by Rev. York, to perform the duties of the Chair. has many mutual friends from Indian- Dr. James L. Merrell, retired Disciples ROBERT C. BYRD, apolis. President pro tempore. of Christ journalist, serving as pastor I am delighted he could be a part of of Trinity United Church of Christ, St. Mrs. GILLIBRAND thereupon as- our session today. I greet Jim Merrell Louis, MO. sumed the chair as Acting President as a very dear friend, someone I respect The guest Chaplain offered the fol- pro tempore. as a clergyman, a writer, and debater. lowing prayer: f I am thankful to the Senate Chaplain Creator God, source of all things in RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY for inviting him to be with us. heaven and on Earth, give wisdom and LEADER I thank the majority leader for yielding. strength to those who seek. We come The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- today with fresh anticipation. We as- pore. The majority leader is recog- pore. The majority leader. semble in this place where history is nized. made, knowing that Your presence has Mr. REID. Madam President, under f guided those serving here so faithfully my leader time, I yield to Mr. LUGAR, SCHEDULE in challenging decades past. We give the Senator from Indiana. thanks that Your sure and merciful The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. REID. Following leader remarks, hand continues to uphold the life of our pore. Without objection, it is so or- there will be a period of morning busi- blessed Nation. We are grateful for the dered. ness for 2 hours. Republicans will con- light and love You never fail to show to The Senator from Indiana. trol the first hour and the majority will control the second hour. Following those who accept their calling as Sen- f ators. Now we would ask You to con- morning business, the Senate will re- tinue empowering this body to make WELCOMING THE GUEST sume consideration of the conference decisions in keeping with Your pur- CHAPLAIN report to accompany H.R. 3183, which is pose. Amen. Mr. LUGAR. Madam President, I the Energy and Water appropriations thank the distinguished majority lead- bill. We hope to reach agreement that f er for the opportunity to thank my would allow us to yield back PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE friend, Rev. James Merrell, for opening postcloture time and vote on the con- our session with prayer this morning. ference report this afternoon. We are The Honorable KIRSTEN E. He has been a very dear friend from also working on an agreement to con- GILLIBRAND led the Pledge of Alle- high school days onward. We attended sider conference reports on the Home- giance, as follows: Shortridge High School in Indianap- land Security bill and the Defense au- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the olis, IN. He was 2 years older than I and thorization bill. Senators will be noti- United States of America, and to the Repub- was already well established with the fied when any votes are scheduled. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Shortridge Daily Echo, a daily high indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. f school newspaper at Shortridge, writ- f ing for the Tuesday paper. I was grate- RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY ful for the opportunity to write weekly LEADER APPOINTMENT OF ACTING for the Thursday paper. We shared ex- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE periences with the late Jean Grubb, a pore. The Republican leader is recog- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The distinguished teacher of journalism at nized. clerk will please read a communication our school. Then likewise we were f to the Senate from the President pro mentored by C.C. Shoemaker, the de- HEALTH CARE WEEK XIII, DAY III tempore (Mr. BYRD). bate coach at Shortridge High School. The bill clerk read the following let- Jim proceeded on to distinguished Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, ter: honors at Indiana University and then from the very outset of the debate over

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Americans are in response to Minority Leader MCCON- very few of them support the specific doing the cost-benefit analysis, and NELL’s remarks earlier this week. proposals they have seen from Demo- they don’t think half a trillion dollars Yesterday, Senator DURBIN made a crats in Washington. Americans want in cuts to Medicare is an acceptable couple of points. One I specifically reform. But higher premiums, higher tradeoff, especially since none of these want to focus on has to do with the na- taxes, and cutting Medicare is not re- cuts would do anything to strengthen tional debt. Senator MCCONNELL had form. and protect Medicare. talked about the fact that spending by Somewhere along the way, the terms It would be one thing if Medicare re- the Democrats, especially with regard of the debate shifted. forms were used to ensure its solvency to proposals for new health care legis- At the outset, nobody expected that for future generations. But the pro- lation, was going to increase the na- reform would lead to higher premiums. posals we have seen do nothing of the tional debt. The Senator from Illinois In fact, most people thought the whole sort. Instead, they use Medicare as a came back and said he agreed the debt point was to reduce costs, not raise piggy bank to create another govern- is too high, but he said we need to un- them. ment program that will undoubtedly derstand that the reason it is too high At the outset of this debate, nobody face the same financial stresses that is the Bush administration—that, in ef- expected they would be paying higher we see in Medicare and in just about fect, President Obama inherited the taxes, particularly in the midst of the every other entitlement program. debt. That is not exactly accurate. worst recession in generations. Yet The President thought this was a bad Here are the actual facts regarding the that is what they are now being told, idea on the campaign trail. It is still a debt today. On Tuesday, 2 days ago, the that middle class Americans will take bad idea today. Treasury Department reported that the the brunt of a whole slew of new taxes Americans know the dangers of hold- deficit this past fiscal year totaled $1.4 to pay for a trillion-dollar experiment ing off on Medicare reform. When Medi- trillion. That is a figure higher than with our health care system. care Part A was created in 1965, it was the previous 4 years combined. The previous 4 years were Bush years. Last And at the outset of this debate, sen- projected to spend out $9.1 billion on year was primarily the Obama adminis- iors had no idea they would be asked to hospital services and related adminis- help foot the bill for this massive ex- tration. tration in 1990. As it turned out, costs The Republican leader said: periment in government health care that year were more than seven times through cuts to Medicare. Yet that is Since January 20 of this year, the Federal the original estimates. Forty-four Government has borrowed $1.2 trillion or precisely what they’re now being told— years after its creation, Medicare is al- more than $10,500 for every household in the that Medicare will be cut by half a tril- ready paying out more money than it United States. lion dollars, whether the 40 million is taking in. It is already committed to What is the significance of January seniors who depend on it like it or not. spend nearly $40 trillion it doesn’t 20? That is the day President Obama Let us focus for a moment on those have, and current forecasts indicate was sworn in as President. Medicare cuts. that Medicare will face bankruptcy in Under the President’s budget that For months, Americans have been less than a decade. every Democrat voted for this year, we hearing that if they like the health It is time to restore this vital pro- will have budget shortfalls or deficits care plans they have, they will be able gram for the sake of our seniors, not averaging $1 trillion each year for the to keep them. Evidently, that pledge raid it to pay for a massive govern- next 10 years. We can’t blame this on didn’t apply to the millions of seniors ment-driven experiment that could the Bush administration if spending currently enrolled in the popular Medi- make our health care worse. was as much as the last 4 years com- care Advantage program, because the The American people want reform. bined and the budget shortfall is going Finance Committee bill explicitly calls But higher premiums, higher taxes, to be $1 trillion for the next 10 years. It for more than $130 billion in cuts to and cutting Medicare, that is not re- was never $1 trillion. It wasn’t even Medicare Advantage, cuts that will un- form. That is why they overwhelm- half that much ever under President doubtedly alter the plans that more ingly oppose this proposal, and they Bush. than 11 million seniors on Medicare Ad- shouldn’t have to apologize for it. They Let me put this in perspective. The vantage now enjoy. should expect Congress to listen to President’s budget, supported by every These cuts might lead to fewer bene- them, and keep up the pressure until Democrat, will double the national fits; or they might force seniors off Congress listens. debt in 5 years, increasing it from $5.8 their plans altogether. But under ei- I yield the floor. trillion to $11.7 trillion. It would al- ther scenario, seniors would no longer most triple the debt in 10 years. These enjoy the plans they have and like. No f are estimates from the Congressional one expected that at the outset of this RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME Budget Office. By contrast, look at the debate. last 219 years in the history of the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- And this is just a fraction of the country. From 1789 to 2008, Americans pore. Under the previous order, the Medicare cuts that the Finance Com- amassed a $5.8 trillion national debt. In leadership time is reserved. mittee calls for as the cost of reform. other words, in 5 years, this President Other cuts include more than $120 bil- f will have a debt equal to all of the pre- lion in cuts to hospitals that care for vious Presidents from George Wash- MORNING BUSINESS seniors. The Kentucky Hospital Asso- ington all the way through George W. ciation warned earlier this year that The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Bush. We cannot claim that is inher- these kinds of cuts would affect the pore. Under the previous order, the ited from the past. services hospitals provide in my State. Senate will proceed to a period of This President’s deficit spending is I am sure if my colleagues talked to morning business for 2 hours, with Sen- not sustainable. By the end of the doctors and hospitals back home, they ators permitted to speak therein for up budget period, the debt will have sky- would hear the same. to 10 minutes each, with the time rocketed to 82 percent of the gross do- Then there is more than $40 billion in equally divided and controlled between mestic product, which everyone agrees, cuts to home health agencies which the two leaders or their designees, with including the President’s advisers, is give seniors the option of receiving the Republicans controlling the first not sustainable. Think about the inter- care in their homes. hour and the majority controlling the est payments. Think about your own The bill also takes another $15 billion final hour. credit card interest payments for inter- in cuts to nursing home which care for The Senator from Arizona. est payments on debt. These will soon

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That with the Congressional Budget Office and ators KLOBUCHAR, BAYH, and FRANKEN eclipses what we spend on national se- others. . . . and then Senator LUGAR on the Repub- curity. It is four times as much as we Let me quote the Congressional lican side sent to Chairman BAUCUS. I spend on education, energy, and trans- Budget Office. It does not disagree. The am quoting from it: portation combined. These are not ab- Congressional Budget Office specifi- stract numbers. This will have an ef- cally supports what Senator MCCON- [T]he provision would harm economic de- fect on every American. NELL said: velopment and health care innovation nationwide. In 2019, under the President’s plan, Premiums in the new insurance exchanges each U.S. household’s share of the Fed- would tend to be higher than the average [W]e are concerned that this tax will stifle eral debt will be more than $130,000. premiums in the current-law individual mar- technological innovations that can improve That is more than most of us owe on ket. patient outcomes and lower health care our mortgages. Notably, since the CBO was very clear in conversations costs. Democrats have taken over the Con- we have had with them that specifi- It is also a fact, as I said, that these gress—we are not talking about ‘‘inher- cally with regard to American families expenses are passed through. There are ited’’ now—the Congress has increased premiums will be higher. several studies that demonstrate the debt limit four times, and the ad- So the Senator from Kentucky, the that—as well as the comments of the ministration has made a request for a Republican leader, was correct and the Congressional Budget Office and the fifth increase that we anticipate occur- Democratic whip was incorrect. CBO Joint Tax Committee—all of whom say ring this November. says premiums will be higher. it is virtually a dollar-for-dollar pass- So should we be worried about the This report issued yesterday from through. So if we raise taxes on the debt? I believe so. Was it a problem in- Oliver Wyman said premiums will in- medical device industry by $40 billion, herited from the Bush administration? crease in the individual market ap- then people are going to be paying $40 No. The real problem is what we have proximately $1,500 for single coverage billion more in insurance premiums be- done since January 20, since President and $3,300 for family coverage every cause the cost of those medical devices Obama came into office, since Demo- year. will be reflected in the cost to the in- crats have been in control of the Con- In my State and some other States it surer and, therefore, the cost to the gress and the adoption of a budget is even worse. For Arizona, Idaho, Ken- people who are paying the premiums. which is going to triple our debt in just tucky, Virginia, and the District of Co- There was a concern expressed by my 10 years. And in 5 years we will have lumbia, we will have the highest pre- colleague from Illinois that insurance more debt than every single President mium increases, where premiums could companies will raise their premiums— and Congress in the entire history of increase by as much as $2,619 for indi- the point I have been making—but the country right up through George viduals and—think about this—$7,426 they will do it in a collusive fashion W. Bush accumulated—in one budget of for families. Think about that as a pre- and maybe we should look at the anti- this administration. mium increase under a bill that is sup- The other thing I would like to speak posed to help us afford our health care, trust laws in that regard. to is comments the Senator from Illi- but we get socked with a $7,000 increase Well, they do not have to collude to nois made on Tuesday. Again, he was in the health care premium for our raise their premiums. Every one of critical of Senator MCCONNELL, who families. them has an incentive—as the Congres- noted that all of these bills passed in Part of this is because of the min- sional Budget Office and these other re- the House and in the Senate were imum benefit requirements the bill ports demonstrate—for them to be able passed on essentially partisan votes, provides for. They note this will in- to stay in business; they have to be and that Republican ideas had been ig- crease costs about 10 percent in the in- able to raise their premiums to reflect nored. My colleague said: Well, in the dividual market and 3 percent in the their cost of doing business. They do HELP Committee there were 150 small group market. This is under the not have to collude to do that. amendments adopted that had been of- Baucus bill. Small employers pur- Then the Democratic whip made fered by Republicans. The vast major- chasing new policies in this new mar- what I would say is a rather odd argu- ity of those were purely technical cor- ket will experience premiums that are ment: Republicans have been critical of rections, misspellings, typos, and up to 19 percent higher in year 5 of the the concept of government-run insur- things of that sort. I do not think any- reform. Premiums are going up. ance. The Democratic whip said: Well, body can contend that Republicans Milliman, another independent actu- we have government-run insurance— have had a fair voice in the creation of arial firm, found that the average actu- Federal employees and Members of the health reform legislation around arial value of a high deductible plan is Congress—and we think it is a good here. 48 percent. In Arizona, incidentally, it program. And he said under the pro- Then there was an attack on the is 61 percent. What does this mean? gram, there are nine different health messengers. There have been several Under the legislation, the lowest insur- plans to choose from, and we pick the reports that demonstrate that insurance plan value is defined by the Fed- best one for us, and the employer pays ance premiums are going to go up, not eral Government. It has to be 65 per- part of it and we pay part of it, and so down, in this legislation. The attack cent. That means there will be an in- on. was not to contend that the figures crease in health insurance premiums were wrong but, rather, to attack the by 35 percent for those with high de- That certainly is all true, except for messengers—in two cases—to say: Well, ductible plans. Individuals enrolled in one thing: It is not government run. As the insurance industry actually paid individual health plans with a lower he noted, there are nine private plans. for some of those reports. Does that actuarial value than 65 percent will see This is no different than any other em- make the reports wrong? It might raise their premiums increase by 18 percent. ployer. Most large employers, such as a question in our minds as to whether So to the allegation that somehow Re- the Federal Government, give their they are appropriate, but how about publicans are wrong when we criticize employees a choice of two, three, four, analyzing them to see whether they are the Baucus bill for raising individual maybe sometimes as many as nine or wrong. and family insurance premiums, the re- ten plans if they are a big enough em- The majority whip then went on to ality is, all the experts agree, including ployer. The Federal Government is a say that the Congressional Budget Of- the Congressional Budget Office. huge employer, so we can offer nine dif- fice even disagrees with the Republican Then there was another question that ferent plans. But there is no Federal leader and predicted that the health had to do with medical devices. The re- insurance. This is not federally run. care premiums would actually not go ality is, because of taxes imposed in This is the Federal Government as up. Specifically, he said: ‘‘They pre- the Baucus bill, there are going to be a the employer doing the same thing

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You get to pay for the rest of it. insurance like we can buy our casualty allowing for the buying of insurance That is not federally run or govern- insurance, our homes or our car insur- across State lines or health insurance ment-run insurance. So the Democratic ance, from any company anywhere in exchanges or using health information whip is simply wrong when he says the the country, those insurance compa- technology, we can take steps in the plan Members of Congress and Federal nies in our States would have to be bet- right direction to regain the trust of employees have is government run. ter competitors. My guess is they the American people and move toward That is simply not true. would lower our rates and they would reducing costs. I mentioned the medical device issue. give us better benefits. That competi- The Senator also did a very clear job I would note Senator KERRY is another tion would help us. Again, it does not of pointing out how the Baucus bill one of our colleagues who, like me and cost a dime. may actually increase costs. There has like others, has expressed concerns How about association health plans, been a lot of squirming around on the about this issue because of the fact letting small businesses and groups other side because it has been sug- that the taxes paid by the medical de- band together to create larger risk gested that instead of premiums going vice industry will, in fact, be passed on pools? Risk pools help define the cov- down—which is the whole point of this to consumers. erage. If we have a big risk pool, exercise, reducing costs—they might go Finally, the Democratic whip asked chances are we can get cheaper cov- up. I would like to talk about that a where the Republican health care plan erage. If we have a small risk pool, it is little bit today. is. I do not know how many times we hard. That is why small businesses find Premiums, your premiums—and let’s have to repeat this, but let me do it it so hard. So we talk about larger risk talk about who the ‘‘you’’ is. We have one more time. Time and time again, pools through association health plans. about 170 million Americans who have we have said: Here are things we be- Madam President, I think I have ex- employer-based insurance, and we have lieve will reduce the cost of health ceeded my 10 minutes. We could go on a total of about 250 million Ameri- care, will help people get coverage who and on with Republican ideas that have cans—that is most of us—who have do not have it now, and will reform the been proposed but get shot down by the some kind of insurance premium that system. Democrats. So it is not a matter of either we pay or is paid for us. I think What are some of the ideas we have looking for a Republican proposal. our goal is to make it easier to afford proposed? By the way, each of these Let me conclude with this: It is true those premiums; in other words, to re- were offered as amendments in the that Republicans will probably not produce costs. But the Baucus bill, in at pose a massive trillion-dollar bill as HELP Committee and in the Finance least four ways, increases costs, and the Democrats have. That is true. We Committee and in the House of Rep- raises premiums. resentatives, and Democrats voted are not going to because we do not do One way is it reduces the penalty for against every one of them every time. 1,000-page bills in the Congress very individuals and families who are re- So it is not as if we do not have ideas well. We do not know the consequences quired to buy insurance so they might and alternatives that would solve spe- of them. The cost is always enormous. not buy insurance, and if the young Republicans have a better approach. cific problems, it is that the Democrats and healthy go out of the insurance We believe we should do this step by do not like the ideas and, therefore, pool, premiums of everybody who is in step: First, regain the trust of the have rejected them. But I will repeat a the insurance pool go up. American people that we can do it No. 2, the Baucus bill will say—and couple of them one more time. right, and that we are listening to Republicans lead with medical mal- so do the other bills the Democrats them about what they want rather practice reform, to try to do something have presented—that my children, who than coming up with some grand about this jackpot justice system pay lower premiums than I do, will scheme that a bunch of staffers and where lawyers end up getting most of have higher premiums because under consultants in Washington, DC, came the money, and doctors and hospitals the law there can’t be as much dif- up with. have to practice defensive medicine to Let’s listen to the American people, ference between what an older person anticipate litigation and to be able to hear what it is they want. They do not pays and what a younger person pays. protect themselves against it. There want a massive, big spending bill that So for most young Americans who buy are estimates: as much as 10 cent out is going to add to our deficit, that is insurance—and in this case they will be of every health care dollar spent is on going to raise their taxes and raise required to buy insurance or pay a pen- premiums that doctors have to pay for their insurance premiums, and, in the alty, so their premiums go up. their liability insurance. There is over end, not insure very many more Ameri- There is a third reason premiums go $100 billion a year that can be saved cans. That is not reform. up. Premiums will go up because, when from defensive medicine practices if we Madam President, I see my colleague you buy insurance, you don’t just get are able to have medical malpractice from Tennessee is in the Chamber. He to buy any kind of insurance; you buy reform. The CBO even scored it—in a has been an eloquent spokesman on a government-approved, basic policy. It very narrow way—at $54 billion just in this issue, and I am pleased to yield the sounds like a little more Washington savings to the Federal Government. floor. takeover to me. When you go out to As my colleague, Senator ENSIGN, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- buy your government-approved, basic pointed out in an exchange with the pore. The Senator from Tennessee. policy, what you will find under this CBO Director in the Finance Com- Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam President, bill is that for millions of Americans, mittee, one could anticipate that about I congratulate the Senator from Ari- it will cost you more. Your premiums twice that much savings would occur if zona for identifying so well, among will go up. There are a great many we add in all of the savings to the pri- other things, how Republicans would Americans who make the sensible deci- vate sector as well. So we could be like to approach the health care reform sion of buying a high deductible policy. talking about well over $100 billion in costs. We want to reduce costs for indi- They say: I will pay most of my health savings. This is a huge amount of viduals who are buying insurance, and care costs up to a point, but I will buy money. It does not cost the Federal we want to reduce the cost of our gov- the insurance for the catastrophe in Government a dime. It makes the sys- ernment. Rather than a comprehensive my life that I could never afford. Well, tem more fair, and it is a savings that 1,000-page, trillion-dollar bill filled those policies will not be as available. can be passed on in the form of lower with surprises, we prefer to go step by Then, finally, there are going to be premiums and lower health care costs. step in the right direction; that is, re- $955 billion in new taxes. The bill is Another idea we have talked about a ducing costs. very careful about not placing them di- lot—you have heard it—the sale of in- The Senator from Arizona has men- rectly on you; it puts them on every- surance across State lines. Let’s make tioned ways to do that. Whether it is body you buy things from. It puts them

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If you we are going to introduce a Reid is recognized. put taxes on all these health care serv- amendment and we are all going to Mr. THUNE. Madam President, I ices, what happens? Our insurance pre- support it because we want it for wish to pick up where my colleague miums go up. Texas, we want it for South Dakota, we from Tennessee left off and talk a little So one does not have to be an actu- want it for New York, we want it for bit about this issue that is before us ary to figure this out. If the individual California. If the Federal Government and before the country right now, the mandate penalty is weaker, premiums is going to expand Medicaid, the Fed- issue of health care reform. I would go up. If young people can’t buy cheap- eral Government needs to pay for the submit to my colleagues in the Senate er policies—cheaper than mine if there Medicaid expansion and not send it to that the purpose of reform, as has been is a rule—their premiums go up. If we the States. So that will be a bipartisan stated now for many years as reform all have to buy government-approved step. has been talked about, is that we have policies, or most of us do, that are rich- Then there is another bipartisan to do something to get health care er than what many of us want to buy step, and that was from eight Demo- costs under control. We have to rein in today, our premiums go up. If we have cratic Senators who wrote in and said: these increasing, double-digit, every $955 billion in new taxes when the bill We want to be able to read the bill and year inflationary increases people are is fully implemented, most of which know what it costs before we start vot- seeing in their health care costs. So are passed along to us, our premiums ing on it. All 40 of us agree with that the purpose of health care reform, as go up. on the Republican side and we believe stated, is to lower the costs of health So I would ask this question: What is that is the right thing to do: Put it on care for people in this country, as well this exercise all about? I thought it the Internet for 72 hours. Senator as to extend coverage, provide access was about reducing costs. I thought it BUNNING has offered an amendment for to coverage for those who don’t nor- was about lowering the cost of our in- that. That now has bipartisan support. mally have it, which, as has been noted surance premiums. But it looks as That means, when this bill is finally in the past, is about 15 percent of the though it will increase the cost of our written—it is not a bill yet—when it population. About 85 percent of the insurance premiums and, if that is comes out of the back rooms, it will at people in this country do have health true, we ought to reject this bill for least be on the Internet for 72 hours. care, and their concern is: What are we that one reason alone. Of course, we Then we will need to have a complete going to do to drive down the costs of haven’t even seen the bill. It is not fiscal estimate. That ought to take a health care? What are we going to do written yet. It has to be combined by couple or 3 weeks. Then we need to to make my health insurance cost less the majority leader in a dark office come to the floor and debate it because and my health care coverage cost less? somewhere and then we will see it. But we need to know: Are your premiums In that vain, I wish to point out an that is what we should be looking for. going up or down? Are taxes going up article from yesterday in the Wall It is often said that—that is another or down? What about these Medicare Street Journal, which I would rec- reason why the Republican idea of a cuts: $500 billion in Medicare cuts not ommend to my colleagues and which step-by-step approach to reduce costs spent to restore Medicare but for a new was written by former CBO Director makes a lot more sense than these big, government program, I think. My point Douglas Holtz-Eakin. comprehensive, 1,000-page, $1 trillion is, there are a number of questions that Madam President, I ask unanimous bills. We want to reduce the cost of in- need to be answered. consent to have that article printed in surance, but we don’t want to pass a Let me conclude in this way: We have the RECORD. bill that raises premiums to do that. a bipartisan approach. We want to read There being no objection, the mate- It has been said there is not much bi- the bill and know what it costs. rial was ordered to be printed in the partisanship. Enough of us do that, so I think we will RECORD, as follows: Madam President, I hope you will do that, and we will have at least as [From the Wall Street Journal, Oct. 13, 2009] please let me know when I have con- good a debate as we did on the farm THE BAUCUS BILL ISATAX BILL sumed 9 minutes. bill. That took a month. The Energy (By Douglas Holtz-Eakin) The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- bill took 2 or 3 months. This is one- Remember when health-care reform was pore. The Chair will notify the Sen- sixth of the economy, and we will need supposed to make life better for the middle ator. several weeks to talk. What will we be class? That dream began to unravel this past Mr. ALEXANDER. Again, it has been talking about? We will be talking summer when Congress proposed a bill that said there is not much bipartisanship about—at least I will be talking failed to include any competition-based rein this debate. That is not true. There about—whether this bill is reform; forms that would actually bend the curve of has been a partisan rejection of a bi- whether it will reduce costs, and health-care costs. It fell apart completely when Democrats began papering over the partisan bill. Fourteen of us signed up whether it will raise your premiums or gaping holes their plan would rip in the fed- on the bill which Senator WYDEN, a lower your premiums. If it weakens the eral budget. Democrat, and Senator BENNETT, a Re- individual mandate; if it says young As it now stands, the plan proposed by publican, offered. people can’t buy inexpensive policies Democrats and the Obama administration There is another option the various anymore; if it says millions of us have would not only fail to reduce the cost burden committees had. It didn’t increase the to buy government-approved, richer on middle-class families, it would make that debt a penny. It gave people more policies instead of policies with high burden significantly worse. Consider the bill put forward by the Senate choices. It didn’t have a new govern- deductibles; and if it imposes $955 bil- Finance Committee. From a budgetary per- ment program. It had a lot of good lion of taxes that will be passed on, spective, it is straightforward. The bill cre- principles in it, but that was rejected. raising our premiums; if it raises our ates a new health entitlement program that That didn’t get the time of day, no premiums instead of lowering our pre- the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) esti- more than the Republican step-by-step miums, then why are we doing this? mates will grow over the longer term at a proposals, but there are other bipar- That is not health care reform. That rate of 8% annually, which is much faster tisan efforts other than Wyden-Ben- is not reducing costs. We should in- than the growth rate of the economy or tax nett. There is the Reid amendment of- stead take the Republican approach revenues. This is the same growth rate as the House bill that Sen. Kent Conrad (D., N.D.) fered by the majority leader. He be- and go step by step to reduce costs deep-sixed by asking the CBO to tell the came concerned about how the Baucus starting with small business health truth about its impact on health-care costs. bill was going to transfer to the State care plans, reducing junk lawsuits, al- To avoid the fate of the House bill and of Nevada big, new Medicaid costs that lowing insurance to be sold across achieve a veneer of fiscal sensibility, the

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Yet there is no men- Congress will not allow doctors to suffer a reported out of the Finance Committee tion or reference to medical mal- 24% cut in their Medicare reimbursements. earlier this week. In that article he practice reform in this bill. Senate Democrats chose to ignore this re- says this: Mr. MCCAIN. Isn’t it true, as much as ality and rely on the promise of a cut to The bill would impose nearly $400 billion in we respect the Congressional Budget make their bill add up. Taking note of this new taxes and fees. Nearly 90 percent of that Office and their figures as to the fact pushes the total cost of the bill well burden will be shouldered by those making amount of money that can be saved by over $1 trillion and destroys any pretense of $200,000 or less. It might not appear that way implementing meaningful medical mal- budget balance. at first because the dollars are collected via It is beyond fantastic to promise that fu- practice reform, such as is the case in a 40-percent tax on sales by insurers of ‘‘Cad- the State of Texas, that it doesn’t re- ture Congresses, for 10 straight years, will illac’’ policies, fees on health insurers, drug allow planned cuts in reimbursements to companies, and device manufacturers. But duce the costs as far as litigation is hospitals, other providers, and Medicare Ad- the economics are clear. These costs will be concerned? Not only that, but I don’t vantage (thereby reducing the benefits of passed on to consumers by either directly believe it is calculated using the way 25% of seniors in Medicare). The 1997 Bal- raising insurance premiums or by fueling they calculate costs: The incredible in- anced Budget Act pursued this strategy and higher health care costs that inevitably lead crease in health care costs associated successive Congresses steadily unwound its to higher premiums. provisions. The very fact that this Congress with the practice of defensive medi- is pursuing an expensive new entitlement be- Mr. MCCAIN. Madam President, will cine, with doctors prescribing lies the notion that members would be will- the Senator yield for a question? unneeded, unnecessary and, many ing to cut existing ones. Mr. THUNE. I am happy to yield to times, because of the nature of the pro- Most astounding of all is what this Con- my colleague from Arizona. cedure, unwanted additional tests and gress is willing to do to struggling middle- Mr. MCCAIN. It is my understanding procedures because that physician is class families. The bill would impose nearly of the proposal that this reform will practicing what we call defensive medi- $400 billion in new taxes and fees. Nearly 90% begin to be implemented in what year? cine, which is the fear of finding them- of that burden will be shouldered by those Mr. THUNE. I believe the answer to making $200,000 or less. selves in court; and not only because of It might not appear that way at first, be- that question, I might state through the increasing premiums for medical cause the dollars are collected via a 40% tax the Chair, is 2013, 2014. malpractice but also obviously the on sales by insurers of ‘‘Cadillac’’ policies, Mr. MCCAIN. 2013, 2014. But when do time, the effort, the energy, including fees on health insurers, drug companies and the taxes that would supposedly imple- damage to reputation that could ac- device manufacturers, and an assortment of ment this proposal kick in? crue from a lawsuit brought against odds and ends. Mr. THUNE. The taxes, I would say that physician. But the economics are clear. These costs to my colleague, again through the will be passed on to consumers by either di- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- rectly raising insurance premiums, or by Chair, kick in immediately. You get pore. The Senator from South Dakota fueling higher health-care costs that inevi- the revenues starting to come in right is recognized. tably lead to higher premiums. Consumers away. So the revenues are front-loaded, Mr. THUNE. Madam President, my will pay the excise tax on high-cost plans. the costs of the program are back-load- understanding is that the Congres- The Joint Committee on Taxation indicates ed, so it understates and distorts what sional Budget Office does not only con- that 87% of the burden would fall on Ameri- this new proposal will cost. template the cost of litigation, it does cans making less than $200,000, and more Mr. MCCAIN. So we have 10 years’ not take into consideration the cost of than half on those earning under $100,000. worth of tax increases to pay for 51⁄2 the practice of defensive medicine, Industry fees are even worse because Democrats chose to make these fees non- years of the implementation of this so- which, as the Senator from Arizona deductible. This means that insurance com- called reform, and then what are the noted, is an enormous additional cost, panies will have to raise premiums signifi- implications in the future? and many independent estimates sug- cantly just to break even. American families Mr. THUNE. Well, that is clearly the gest $100 billion to $200 billion annu- will bear a burden even greater than the $130 case. If you look at the 10-year cost of ally. The CBO study only took into billion in fees that the bill intends to collect. this, because the revenues—the tax in- consideration government health care, According to my analysis, premiums will creases—are front-loaded, and we get so it didn’t include the private health rise by as much as $200 billion over the next to see basically 10 years of tax in- care delivery in this country. But 10 years and 90% will again fall on the mid- 1 dle class. creases and only about 5 ⁄2 years of ac- many physicians, as the Senator noted, Senate Democrats are also erecting new tual implementation of the program, practice defensive medicine because barriers to middle-class ascent. A family of what you have to do to get a full pic- they are worried about being sued. All four making $54,000 would pay $4,800 for ture of what the cost of this program these duplicative tests and additional health insurance, with the remainder coming will be is take the fully implemented practices that are undertaken by doc- from subsidies. If they work harder and raise cost. When you take the fully imple- tors in this country to avoid the law- their income to $66,000, their cost of insur- mented cost, I would say to my col- suit potential or the risk they incur ance rises by $2,800. In other words, earning league from Arizona, you are looking another $12,000 raises their bill by $2,800—a when they practice medicine adds sig- marginal tax rate of 23%. Double-digit in- not at the $829 billion that was re- nificantly—as I said, as independent es- creases in effective tax rates will have detri- ported by the CBO; because of this dis- timates suggest, to the tune of $100 bil- mental effects on the incentives of millions tortion and this creation of a revenue lion to $200 billion annually. of Americans. source before the actual costs kick in, Mr. MCCAIN. Madam President, isn’t Why does it make sense to double down on you are looking at a $1.8 trillion new it absolutely incredible that in the the kinds of entitlements already in crisis, entitlement program fully imple- name of reducing health care costs, and instead of passing medical malpractice re- mented over a 10-year period. with the burden that rising health care form and allowing greater competition among insurers? Why should middle-class Mr. MCCAIN. I have one more ques- costs impose on every American fam- families pay more than $2,000 on average, by tion for my colleague. Is there any pro- ily, that there should not be one provi- my estimate, in taxes in the process? vision in the legislation, as you have sion—one meaningful provision—for Middle-class families have it tough seen it, that has any approach whatso- medical liability reform, which is, in enough. There is little reason to believe that ever to medical malpractice reform or the judgment of any objective ob- the pain of the current recession, housing medical liability reform which, in the server—except maybe the trial law- downturn, and financial crisis will quickly view of many experts, could be as much yers—something that must be imple- fade away—especially with the administra- as $100 billion to $200 billion a year? mented if you are going to have a seri- tion planning to triple the national debt over the next decade. Mr. THUNE. There is not. ous effort at reducing the cost of The promise of real reform remains. But Mr. MCCAIN. Isn’t that incredible? health care in America? the reality of the Democrats’ current effort Mr. THUNE. I think it is incredible Mr. THUNE. Absolutely. I think that is starkly less benign. It will create a dan- because it is now validated by the Con- in a moment of honesty Howard Dean

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My State of South Dakota isn’t going sent the inclusion of this issue—an im- Small employers purchasing new to fare very well when it comes to the portant issue—of the practice of defen- policies in the reform market are going costs associated with this plan. I argue sive medicine, which is tied directly to to experience premium increases that that most Americans, as they evaluate medical malpractice lawsuits in this are up to 19 percent higher. This is in the personal impacts of this health country, and the desperate need we year 5 of reform. The other study—the care reform proposal, are going to give have for reform in that area. PricewaterhouseCoopers study—which it a thumbs down and, hopefully, we Mr. MCCAIN. I thank my colleague. came out a couple days ago, also had can go back to the drawing board and Mr. THUNE. Madam President, as some statistics that were revealing. It address this in the way we should have the Senator from Arizona noted, an im- illustrated, too, that these premium in the first place, and that is step by portant component of the debate is the costs that are going to be borne by the step, not rushing to jam through this cost curve, which leads to higher pre- American people will go up signifi- massive expansion, this $1.8 trillion miums and health care costs both in cantly. So you have two independent program, with higher taxes, higher pre- government-held care—Medicare and analyses that have been done in the miums, and cuts in Medicare. Medicaid—and in private health care last week, talking about how much I yield the floor. delivery. premiums are going to go up. We know The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Despite all of the promises the Presi- now, with the Joint Tax Committee’s pore. The Senator from Arizona is rec- dent has made to the contrary, there assessment and CBO’s assessment, that ognized. isn’t anything in these bills to date, ac- taxes will go up. We have said how the Mr. MCCAIN. Madam President, I cording to the CBO, that drives the impact of that is going to fall. If you congratulate the Senator from South cost curve down. In fact, what we are look at the biggest impact of the tax Dakota on a very important statement. looking at is higher health care costs increases, families earning 150 percent I see the Senator from New Hampshire attributable to many of the provisions of the Federal poverty line, $32,200, will and others on the floor waiting to in these bills. It is interesting to know, face an effective marginal tax rate of speak on this issue. I will be brief. because during the hearing, the Direc- 59 percent. And 89 percent, according to As the majority leader begins discus- tor of CBO, Doug Elmendorf—and ear- the CBO, of the tax increases will fall sions behind closed doors to create the lier I mentioned Douglas Holtz-Eakin, on earners making less than $200,000 a Senate bill that he is going to bring to a former CBO Director, but the current year. Fifty percent would fall on those the floor, I think it is important for Director has repeatedly admitted that making less than $100,000 a year. the American people to understand the he did not have the opportunity to find You have average Americans out impact these policies will have on the answers to some of the important ques- there trying to cope with the cost of cost of health insurance premiums, tax tions in this debate. CBO told us in- health care, along with the cost of ev- rates, and our economy for generations creased taxes will be passed on in the erything else, who are going to be hit to come. form of higher premiums, general dol- with higher taxes and premiums, and I think we should understand the lar for dollar. When he was asked if our senior population will be hit with smoke and mirrors used to make the CBO calculated how much insurance higher Medicare premiums because Democrat proposal appear to improve premiums will rise for Americans who Medicare will be cut, and it is going to the budget over the next 10 years. The already have coverage, he said no. impact the Medicare Advantage Pro- following taxes start next year. If you When he was asked whether they cal- gram, and it will impact providers have insurance, $201 billion is raised in culated whether total spending on across this country. excise taxes on health plans. If you health care would go up or down, he What we know for certain about this don’t buy a plan, or you buy one that said no. When he was asked if they cal- bill is that it is going to spend $1.8 tril- the government doesn’t think is good culated how the bill would affect ac- lion, when fully implemented over a 10- enough, the concept proposal raises $4 cess to health care, he said no. Because year timeframe; it is going to leave 25 billion in fines on the uninsured. If you of the way the bill has so many holes million people without coverage; it is are an employer who today cannot af- and no real legislative language, and going to raise premiums for people in ford to provide health insurance to the way it has been rushed through, this country; it is going to raise taxes your employees, which is the case with there has simply not been time, evi- on people in this country, particularly small business, the ones hurting the dently, for CBO to look at this and to those who make under $100,000 a year— most—not Goldman Sachs or know for certain what some of the im- half of the tax burden will fall on them, JPMorgan but the small businesses— pact will be. I have to ask, would according to the CBO and the Joint the concept proposal raises $23 billion Americans buy a health care plan with- Committee on Taxation. That is what in employer penalties and contribu- out knowing how much it costs? Does we are looking at with this legislation. tions. If you use medical devices, such anybody in this country look at buying As much as is talked about in health as hearing aids or artificial hearts, the a plan without knowing its cost? That care reform and covering more people concept proposal raises taxes by $38 bil- is exactly what the Democrats are and lowering costs, at the end of the lion on medical device manufacturers. doing with this bill—buying a national day we are looking at higher pre- Who will pay for that in the long run? health care plan without any idea miums, higher taxes, and cuts in Medi- The user. If you take prescription about how much it is going to cost the care. That is the bottom line. That is drugs, the concept proposal raises $22 Nation or individual taxpayers. why we, as Republicans, are looking for billion in new taxes on medicines. We do know that the plan is going to real solutions that bend the cost curve The Congressional Budget Office esti- bring us higher taxes, higher pre- down. As the Senator from Arizona mates that Americans will face higher miums, and cuts in Medicare. I think noted, one of those solutions certainly health insurance premiums, while that is a fair assessment. Two studies would be throwing into this mix the waiting 4 years for the reform proposal last week—independent analyses— issue of medical malpractice reform. to begin. This gimmickry is incredible. verified that premiums are going to go I want to point out a couple of statis- The President and Senate Democrats up. I will point out that one of those tics before I conclude about how this claim the proposal is under $1 trillion studies which came out yesterday—the would impact people in South Dakota, and slightly reduces the deficit over 10 Oliver Wyman study—said premiums according to one of the studies. In the years. That is a joke—ten years of will increase in the individual market South Dakota market, the individual taxes but only 51⁄2 years of implementa- approximately $1,500 for single cov- market, if you are buying in that mar- tion. To get the true 10-year cost of im- erage and $3,300 for family coverage an- ket, you are going to see your pre- plementation, you should look at the

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The answer is more government, fully phased in, is over $2 trillion over I sincerely believe . . . that the principle of with 13 million more people placed into a 10-year period. spending money to be paid by posterity the failed Medicaid Program. Medicaid And the offsets that are going to be under the name of funding is but swindling is a program that is busting the Fed- used to pay for this? Their plan is basi- futurity on a large scale. eral budget and State budgets all over cally to cut Medicare Advantage, That is a pretty strong word, ‘‘swin- America. Medicaid is a program that eliminate that program for seniors—a dling,’’ used by the founder of the fails in patients having access to physi- lot of seniors like Medicare Advan- Democratic Party relative to the use of cians. Forty percent of doctors will not tage—and try to save about $400 billion debt. see Medicaid patients. Medicaid is a doing that and take that money and Then he wrote to William Plumer, program that fails in health outcomes create a brand new entitlement to ben- who, coincidentally, was the Governor for low-income Americans. We are not efit people who do not have insurance of New Hampshire, in a letter. He said: going to give low-income Americans or people who do not have enough in- I, however, place economy among the first more options for better health cov- surance, as defined by this bill. In addi- and most important republican virtues, and erage; we are just giving them the station, they will raise taxes and raise public debt as the greatest of the dangers to tus quo. fees. Most of the fees will be coming in be feared. It is bad enough that the proposal from the hospital associations, the doc- The proposals which are coming out massively increases government regu- tors, the drug companies, and the in- of this administration do swindle our lation of health care and insurance, surers, all of which will be passed children’s future, just as Thomas Jef- massively expands the government- through, of course, to consumers in the ferson said. To run debts of this size, to sponsored Medicaid Program—which form of higher premiums or higher run deficits of this size, to put in place the States cannot afford to pay for, as costs. Again, it is going to be the con- a program that is going to cost almost we all know—massively cuts Medicare sumers of America, Middle America, $2 trillion when it is fully implemented and drives up insurance premiums in the people who use health care in this is basically to guarantee that this Na- the process. But the proposal ignores country, who are going to pay the cost. tion is going to have such a burden of what Americans want: less govern- It is a huge gap even between the government that we will be unable to ment, less taxes, more freedom, and stated amount that is going to be sustain our government in the form it more choices. raised in this bill, and the real expendi- is today. The concept paper in the Senate Fi- ture in this bill. And that gap goes di- What does that lead to when you run nance Committee—it is not even a rectly onto the debt of our children— up those types of deficits and debt, bill—slams Americans with an entitle- the debt of this country, which has to when you run up that type of spending? ment program that will grow faster, be paid for by our children. It leads to two options: Our children according to the CBO, than the econ- This is in the context of an adminis- are either going to inherit a nation omy, while at the same time dramati- tration which has exploded the size of where we have to devalue the dollar, cally increasing the tax burden on all government in the first 10 months of and basically create a situation where Americans. its term—exploded the size of govern- everybody’s savings and everybody’s Let’s restate the obvious about the ment. They have proposed a budget net worth is dramatically impacted by Senate Finance Committee concept which over the next 10 years will run lessening the value of that through in- proposal. As the majority leader con- on the average $1 trillion of deficit flation or, alternatively, you are going ducts his closed-door process to create every year, which will take the Federal to have to dramatically increase the the Senate bill he will bring to the debt from about 41 percent of gross do- tax burden of this country to a point floor, it is important for the American mestic product up to 80 percent of where you will undermine the funda- people to understand what impact gross domestic product, which will mental productivity of our Nation and these policies will have on the cost of take Federal spending from about 20 put job creation and the capacity to health insurance premiums, on tax percent of gross domestic product up to have prosperity through job creation at rates, and on our economy for genera- about 25 percent of gross domestic risk because the tax burden will be- tions to come. product. come so high. I have seen recent information that What do all those numbers mean? In fact, it was pointed out, studies the Medicare Part D Program, which is They mean quite simply that our chil- have shown that the tax burden will go touted as a success—which I voted dren are going to be passed a country up to 59 percent of income under some against because it wasn’t paid for—is which will have so much debt and such of the proposals that are pending just now having—guess what—increased a large government that it simply canon this bill, to say nothing of when you costs. The problem is that we are not not afford it; that the quality of life of start totaling up all the other bills, all addressing the fundamental problems our children, as they move into their the spending that will occur. Even that cause a dramatic increase in earning years, is going to be fundamen- today, the administration announced health care costs in America. In fact, tally undermined—their ability to buy they want to spend $14.5 billion more we are continuing a process that we a home, their ability to send their kids without offsetting it in any way to have done, which is new entitlement to college, their ability to just live the fund an interest group they feel needs programs, without ways to pay for quality of lifestyle our generation has to be funded. them. had is going to be fundamentally This raises the fundamental ques- I yield the floor. harmed by this administration’s deci- tion: Why do you proceed in this way? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- sions to spend today as if there is no Why would you create a program that pore. The Senator from New Hampshire tomorrow or to spend today and pass is going to have such a devastating im- is recognized. the bills on to tomorrow. It is a true pact on the economic future of our Na- Mr. GREGG. Madam President, I con- affront to the traditions of this coun- tion? You do it because it gets you gratulate the Senator from Arizona try. votes in the next election, I guess. I and the Senator from South Dakota for Let me quote from Thomas Jefferson guess that is why you do it. framing this debate on health care because Thomas Jefferson is deemed to Certainly there are ways to reform with very specific and excellent points. be the founder of the Democratic health care, to improve health care The simple fact is that the cost of Party. Thomas Jefferson got a lot of that do not require this massive expan- this program is grossly understated, things right, of course. He wrote the sion in the size of government. There but the cost is extraordinary, even Declaration of Independence, the most are a lot of ways to do that. Let me when understated—almost a trillion brilliant document in the history of give a few.

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That will be your last week and the week before that, We could give employers the incen- choice 4 or 5 years from now. with other freshman colleagues to talk tive through monetary payments—ac- The effect of that, of course, of mov- about the need for health care reform tual cash—to say to their employees: ing toward a single-payer system, in this Congress. Today, what we want Listen, if you go out and live a healthy which is the stated goal of many of my to focus on is the effect of health care lifestyle, we will give a reward in cash. colleagues on the other side and a ma- reform on small business. If you stop smoking, if you get yourself jority of the people in the House of When I am in Colorado, what we al- into a workout situation where you Representatives, the effect of moving ways start with is a conversation about drop weight, if you take tests such as to a single-payer system or a national- what problem is it we are trying to having a colonoscopy, if you have a ized system is very destructive to our solve. When it comes to small busi- mammogram, we are going to reward health care generally. Primarily, it nesses, they are the biggest losers in you with money. That is a step which means people will end up with delays. the current health care system we have would significantly improve health There will be price controls put in today and, by extension, the people care delivery and costs in this country. place relative to certain types of medi- who work for small businesses. We can say to the delivery systems: cines you can receive. Innovation will Today in my State, small business Listen, rather than doing a lot of quan- be stifled because people will not be pays 18 percent more to cover their em- tity for the purposes of generating rev- able to invest money and get a reason- ployees than large business does. Some enue, why don’t you do a little quality able return, especially in the area of people say to me: Michael, that is obvi- with value tied to it? There are health development of new pharmaceuticals ously because they have a smaller pool care delivery systems in this country and new biologics, which are so critical of people; it is harder to spread the today which accomplish that. Roch- to the health care system today. We risk. And that is true, but from a busi- ester, MN; Salt Lake City, UT; Pitts- will have people standing in line. We ness perspective, that is ridiculous. burgh, PA—there are a whole series of will have people basically being subject From a small business perspective, if these centers which have shown you to delays. We will have people, I abso- you are going to spend 18 percent more can deliver better quality at lower lutely guarantee you, finding their on something, you ought to expect to costs if you are intelligent about it and health care rationed depending on their get 18 percent more productivity out of reduce overutilization. age, as occurs in England under its sys- your company or you ought to at least We could, as was discussed at length tem. And we will simply see a signifi- expect to get 18 percent better cov- by the Senator from South Dakota and cant lessening of innovation and, most erage for your employees. Of course, the Senator from Arizona, do some- important, people will not have every small business owner in this thing about abusive lawsuits. The sim- choices. You will basically be forced off country knows the reverse is true— ple fact is, abusive lawsuits are driving the private system into a public sys- coverage is worse, deductibles are high- huge costs in the health care system. tem. er. It is just an illustration of how Thirty percent of health care is deemed This is the ultimate goal here—not challenging the status quo is for small to be defensive medicine. There is no stated but clearly intended of what is businesses that, after all, employ most reason doctors should have to give going to happen if you move toward a of the people in our economy and are tests they don’t believe they have to system as has been outlined at least in going to be responsible for carrying us give, but they have to give in order to the Kennedy-Dodd bill, as it came out out of this recession. defend themselves from lawsuits. Those of the HELP Committee and is now One can see on this chart the ex- are foolish and expensive. Madam somewhere in this building—we don’t traordinary effect this has had on my President, $54 billion is the cost esti- know where—being merged into a new State. Even before this current reces- mate from CBO of savings just from piece of legislation with the Finance sion, we saw a huge drop in the number that one item, and that is an under- Committee bill. So when Thomas Jef- of people who were getting coverage at ferson makes this point that you stated cost because it doesn’t, as was work and many fewer small businesses. should not swindle the next generation pointed out, calculate the defensive Now we are almost at 40 percent—I by radically expanding your debt, we medicine side. guarantee that number is well below 40 Those are a few good ideas, but there should live by that because it is a pret- percent today after this recession has ty good point. When a bill is brought are a lot more good ideas. It can be occurred. Even fewer smaller busi- forward on this floor which alleges to done on a step-by-step approach which nesses are able to offer their employees be fiscally responsible and it claims it gives us better health care without this coverage, which is heartbreaking for meets the obligation, it meets its attempt to basically take over the en- small business owners all over my costs, but it understates the costs by State and all over the other States rep- tire system. almost $1.2 trillion and overstates how Let’s not play any more games much it is going to generate in reve- resented here today. Many of these around here. What is this about? This nues and you don’t get these Medicare businesses are family-owned busi- is about creating a system, putting in cuts unless—I have never seen Medi- nesses. The businesses feel like a fam- place an alleged comprehensive reform, care reductions occur in this Congress. ily. People feel responsibility and care the purpose of which is to drive private Then basically you are loading up the for one another and take responsibility activity out of the market because debt of our children. It is that simple. for, among other things, health care. there are a lot of people on the other That is the inevitable response of this But they are not able to do it anymore. side of the aisle who believe profit is piece of legislation, that the debt will They are making very tough choices as bad and the marketplace does not work expand. a result. in health care, and that we should As Thomas Jefferson said, he be- By the way, one of the choices they move towards a single-payer system. lieved in ‘‘the principle of spending are making is to not raise wages. Me- That is what this is about. Raise pre- money to be paid by posterity under dian family income in Colorado went miums to a level where employers will the name of funding is but swindling down by $800 over the last 10 years, and be forced to drop their insurance and futurity on a large scale.’’ And this in the country it went down over $300 push people into what is called this ex- may be the largest scale of swindling in the same period, while in my State change. There will be a public plan in that has ever occurred in America’s health insurance premiums went up by the exchange when it comes from the history. 90 percent. Small businesspeople say to conference committee, should it get I yield the floor. me that those things are directly re- that far—hopefully it will not but if it The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. lated to each other. In other words, does—and then basically push every- KIRK). The Senator’s time has expired. people have to make a choice between

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Mr. President, I thank By one estimate, 14,000 Americans for small businesses and for the people the Senator from Colorado for his pres- lose their health insurance every day. employed by small businesses. It will entation, especially on small busi- These are friends and neighbors and lower premiums and the cost of health nesses and the impact health care re- loved ones and it is inexcusable. Maybe insurance coverage; provide tax credits form will have on them. The Senator the reasoning for rationing is even for small businesses that provide from Colorado has done a great lay of more outrageous—the cases where in- health insurance—that do the right the land on the impact to small busi- surance companies revoke coverage by thing; exempt most small businesses ness, and I wish to step it up and talk a process of rescission. Unfortunately, from employer responsibility require- about what I heard as I sat here and that is very real. A report by the House ments; subsidize health insurance for listened to several of my colleagues on Ways and Means Committee says insur- employees in small businesses that do the other side, the Republicans, talk- ance companies saved themselves $300 not provide health insurance; increase ing about what is going to happen if we million over 5 years through this prac- entrepreneurship to expand the pool of don’t do something or if we do health tice of rescission. workers available to small businesses; care reform. In that regard, I wish to So, again, let’s put the word ‘‘ration- and eliminate job lock. Job lock means talk about at least one myth that I ing’’ in proper context. It is the status having to stay in a job because you are hear over and over from the other side quo, and the insurance industry is so scared of losing your insurance. that will impact not only small busi- making lots of money because of it. The estimate is that the administra- ness but impact everybody. Let’s talk about what will change tive costs for small businesses, when it I am pleased to join my fellow col- when we pass health insurance reform. comes to health care insurance, will leagues and talk about the importance As you can see on the chart, reform drop by over 50 percent. Most small of health insurance reform in general, will easily take care of many of the businesspeople I know, who are skep- but the myth I wish to talk about issues Americans face: Tell insurance tical sometimes of the reform we are today, which I have heard stated over companies they can no longer deny talking about, will tell me this admin- and over, involves scare tactics and, in coverage because of preexisting condi- istrative burden is extraordinary for particular, a word which I think be- tions; stop them from setting low an- them today. Today, it is a paper-and- longs in the soup lines of the Great De- nual or lifetime caps and refusing to pencil system of trying to root out and pression—‘‘rationing.’’ Opponents of pay the care after that; reform will sort out the health insurance market health insurance reform have resur- offer Americans more choices by cre- for their employees. Tomorrow, what rected the word to suggest that Ameri- ating health insurance exchanges—as we are going to have is an exchange cans will get less care when reform leg- so well described by the Senator from where people can easily compare islation passes. Colorado. As I like to call it, it is prices, compare coverage, and get the Is there anything more cynical than health insurance Expedia. As we do best deal for their employees, not to telling Americans their health care with travel, we can do with health in- mention the fact they are going to be will be rationed because of reform; that surance. It will require insurance com- able to pool their purchasing power and they will lose or get less care when panies and Medicare to pay for more drive down cost as a result. Congress and the President finally take preventive care so people can have reg- The estimates are, small business action? Defenders of the status quo ular checkups and screenings. This will save billions of dollars over the ought to be embarrassed. They know means we can recognize and even pre- course of this reform—$432 billion by the opposite is true—that more Ameri- vent oncoming chronic illness. Of 2013, $855 billion just 9 years from now. cans will have access to more health course, this is better for the patient, That is money that can be put into care when reforms are finally adopted. and it saves us money. wages. In fact, the estimates are that Rationing is not some roadblock Let me say it again: The scare tactic of those savings, what we will see is waiting down the road for the vast ma- of so-called health care rationing is small businesses being able to increase jority of Americans, it is what is hap- just that, a tactic trotted out by those wages for their employees by almost pening right now. Let’s use my State who want to kill reform. The truth is, $300 billion by the end of this period of as an example—a State where 52 per- health insurance reform will give time. cent of the folks employed are from Americans more—more people have So today we are here to talk about small businesses. When I came into the more access to more health care. why reform is important for small Senate at the start of this year, the Mr. President, I yield the floor. business. We are at a very perilous mo- Census Bureau said 123,000 Alaskans Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I thank ment in our economy for small busi- were uninsured. But new data came out the Senator from Alaska, and I think nesses that do not have access to the last month—just a few months after he raises such an important point be- credit they need to help get us where the earlier statistic—and that number cause so much of the debate has been we need to be. They are facing an in- is up to 133,000. In other words, 10,000 about dividing one set of Americans credible credit crunch out there, which more Alaskans have been rationed out from another set of Americans. Health is making it hard for them to hire of their coverage. Insurance companies care reform is something that needs to again, which is driving up our unem- no longer cover them. be of concern to 300 million Ameri- ployment rate. Over the medium and Unable to pay the skyrocketing in- cans—if you are concerned about the long term, what is critical to the suc- surance premiums, or maybe their em- double-digit increases every year of cess of our small businesses is that we ployers can no longer afford it—as laid your premiums; if you are concerned reform our health care system, we out so well by the Senator from Colo- about spending almost 20 percent of make it more transparent, we make it rado—people and businesses are strug- our GDP on health care, when every more efficient, we make coverage more gling to make sure they can afford other industrialized country in the available to small businesses and to their insurance premiums for their em- world is spending less than half that; the millions of Americans who are employees or they are rationed out of the concerned, as the other side is and this ployed by small businesses in their system because they have switched side is, with the fiscal condition of our communities. jobs. Then, when they apply for new in- government, when we know the biggest We are going to go through a series surance, they are disqualified because drivers of our medium-term deficits are of colleagues today from the freshman of a preexisting condition or perhaps rising Medicare and Medicaid costs, class, as we did last week and the week the annual cap on how much their in- and the biggest drivers of those are before, and I will now yield the floor surance company will pay is so low health care costs. We are all in this to- for the Senator from Alaska to give his people get sick and hit their limit gether.

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The Sen- has had numerous tests performed by a from Colorado, for organizing this ef- ator from Oregon. neurologist to determine the best fort today and leading freshmen Sen- Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I am course of treatment. Her insurance ators this week as we, once again, delighted to join my colleagues from caps treatment costs at $20,000 annu- come down to the floor, as some of the Colorado and Alaska to tackle some of ally, and she has already approached folks who are newest to the Senate, the myths being printed about health $30,000 of expenses with the diagnostic most recently hired in most cases, to care reform. It is startling to stand on tests over the last few months. talk about the need for health care re- the floor and hear increasingly shrill Through COBRA, Alaya’s insurance form. I particularly thank my col- presentations from those who wish to will renew in January, but the surgery league, the Senator from Colorado, for defend the status quo broken system of to remove her tumor will cost about raising the very important issue of the health care in America. I wonder to $50,000—or $30,000 over the amount her cost of health care to small businesses. myself, do they not hear what I hear insurance will pay in 2010. So she is The remarkable thing about small from my constituents about the chal- trying to work as much as possible— businesses is they are basically the lenges they encounter each and every doing freelance writing, taking on only people who pay retail for their day if they do not have insurance; who projects—but on many days is too ill to health care costs in America today. are worried about getting sick or, if do much of anything. She is scheduled Those who have Medicare, those who they have insurance, are worried about to see a doctor again soon to have an have Medicaid, large employers—they losing that insurance; worried about expensive MRI test in November, but all can leverage their purchasing the problems and challenges faced with with every single medical visit she power. But small businesses are the utilizing that insurance? goes deeper into debt. folks who take it on the chin, and I am I rise to talk about one of the most This is not right, but it is common. grateful for my colleague’s comments prevalent myths—that health care re- More than half of bankruptcies in today, describing how health care reform is only about expanding access to America are due to medical bills and in form can benefit small businesses. those who don’t have health insurance. more than half of those situations My colleagues, the Senator from Because here is the truth: Health care where medical bills drive people into Alaska and the Senator from Oregon, reform is about improving health care bankruptcy, the individuals had health have also pointed out some other for those who already have insurance. insurance. No American should be driv- myths, as the Senator from Colorado Those with insurance in the United en into bankruptcy because he or she indicated. The one I am going to take States live in a precarious state. Their becomes sick or injured. Health care on today, because we hear a lot from rates often go up by double-digit in- reform will end arbitrary annual and our friends on the other side of the creases every year, so affordability is lifetime limits to make sure Americans aisle about the problems with reform, hanging by a thread. Those who have get the care they need when they need and sometimes they do actually dispel insurance through their jobs can it, not having to delay care to the next some of these myths—but one of the change jobs and lose that coverage. year in order to benefit from a new an- myths I have dealt with for 18 years, as They could get dropped from their in- nual ceiling. somebody who founded the Virginia surance because they become sick or In conclusion: The myth is that Health Care Foundation in the early injured or they could find that their in- health care reform is simply about ex- 1990s, is, how do we deal with the unin- surance has lifetime or annual limits tending coverage. The truth is this: Re- sured? Yes, part of our health care re- that block them from obtaining the form will mean better, fairer, and more form is about extending coverage to medical care they need if they do be- affordable coverage for the millions of the uninsured. There will be some addi- come injured or ill. We want to make Americans who already have insurance. tional cost to do that, but I think it is health care insurance more stable and Mr. President, I yield the floor. very important to recognize that under secure for those who have it, and that Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I wish our current system, right now we pay is what health care reform will do. to thank the Senator from Oregon for for the uninsured. We pay for the unin- First, health care reform will make pointing out the incredible lack of sta- sured through uncompensated care, as insurance portable. If you lose your bility that exists in the system today. my colleague from Colorado men- job, you often lose your coverage. That The bankruptcy numbers are unbeliev- tioned. We pay for the uninsured in is a terrible double whammy for Amer- able. In my State, I think roughly 62 higher health insurance premiums for ican families. Health care reform will percent of all bankruptcies are caused all of us who buy private insurance. We make sure your coverage goes with you by health care issues. Of those health- pay for the uninsured, candidly, in if you lose your job or if you choose to care-related bankruptcies, 78 percent, higher costs to our Medicare and Med- take on a new career. nearly 80 percent of them, are bank- icaid system. Second, health care reform will end ruptcies involving people who actually Our uninsured end up on the emer- dumping—the terrible practice of in- were covered by insurance. We are not gency room doorsteps, oftentimes re- surance companies canceling policies getting done the job that needs to get ceiving care in the most inefficient when those citizens become seriously done. That is why we are here today to way possible and oftentimes without ill. That is wrong. What kind of health talk about these issues. good quality care. care system is it when you pay insur- I am going to call on the Senator We have seen, on average, 8 percent ance premiums for 15 years and then from Virginia to talk a little bit about of families’ 2009 health care pre- your child or your spouse or perhaps how, under the current system, we pay miums—about $1,000 a year for all of us yourself becomes seriously ill and you for the uninsured in our country today, who purchase private health insur- get a letter from your insurance com- but we do it in the most inefficient way ance—we pay in effect a $1,000-a-year pany saying they are canceling your possible. Just one fact from my State: tax to compensate and pay for the cost insurance? That is not health insur- We have a public hospital in Denver of the uninsured. ance. That is a scam. Health care recalled Denver Health. It is an incred- As my colleague mentioned, and I form will end that scam in America. ibly well-run hospital, run by a person know from my experience in Virginia Finally, health care reform will get named Dr. Patty Gabow. She told me 18 years ago, we started this Virginia rid of annual or lifetime limits that they did a study a couple of years ago Health Care Foundation to deal with drive people into bankruptcy, even that showed they spent, in 1 year, $180 how we could provide health care cov- when they have coverage. Here is an million for uncompensated care for erage for the uninsured. We saw folks example from my home State of Or- people employed by small businesses ending up, as I mentioned, on hospital egon. who could not get insurance at work. doorsteps. We saw folks waiting too

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Mr. ous illness—but they too ended up in State of Colorado—will see literally 40 President, it is good to see our Pre- the emergency room, which is an inef- percent of their disposable income go siding Officer, the new Senator from ficient delivery mechanism. to paying their health insurance pre- Massachusetts, here, who has joined us If we are going to truly start to bring miums within the next decade. Those within the last couple of weeks, Mr. down the cost of insurance, if we are costs are unaffordable and PAUL KIRK. going to do the right thing in giving unsustainable. the uninsured in this country a chance Today we are talking about myths, Finally, as a former business guy and inaccuracies, deliberate exaggerations, to receive a medical home and make somebody who believes, as my col- sure they access health care through a and outright lies that have abounded league from Denver does, that the over the months we have been debating more affordable and more long term, heart of what keeps our economy grow- healthier way, we must pass health health care reform. Some have been ing is the business community, and dreamed up by those who stubbornly care reform this year. particularly the small business com- A lot of numbers have been bandied cling to the status quo. Others reflect munity, if we can’t lower our health about concerning what kind of ex- fears lying just beneath the surface. care costs, then American business will tended coverage we are talking about If we step back, it is easy to see these not be competitive in the global econ- in this health care reform. There have scare tactics for the lies they are, but omy. No matter how productive Amer- been arguments that we are talking for Americans who will be most im- ican workers are, America builds into about covering 30 million additional pacted by this reform, it may be dif- people. I believe the Senate Finance our cost structure, for almost every ficult to separate fact from fiction. The bill covers 25, 26 million. One of the business, about $3,000 to $4,000 more per myth I would like to talk about today things that is often absent from this employee because we have so much is a bit different from the others being debate is that while these are the num- higher health care costs than any of discussed by my colleagues. It is a bers we are trying to deal with right our competitors around the rest of the myth that existed long before the cur- now, literally triple that number, world. We cannot maintain that com- rent debate but is being used in a new about 87 million Americans during a petitive disadvantage in a global econ- way by people fighting this reform. year, at one point or another, through omy. They are using it as a weapon against The time is now. There are ways we either being unemployed for a while or change. It is a myth we have all heard can continue to improve these bills. We moving off one plan to another, go about. It is the myth that reform is not are looking forward to the melding of through some period of being uninsured necessary because we have the greatest the Finance bill and HELP bill, and I and uncovered. health care system in the world. know myself and some of my fellow On top of that 87 million, we also What makes this myth different from freshmen colleagues will have some have the problem of literally tens of the others is that parts of it are abso- ideas about how we can improve pro- millions of people who are stuck in lutely true. Americans are blessed with grams even in that package. dead-end jobs, who want to change some of the best doctors and nurses jobs, who want to become more produc- I thank my colleague from Colorado for his leadership on this issue, and I and health care professionals in the tive, but they are afraid to make that world, hard-working men and women change because of concerns over losing look forward to working with not only my freshmen colleagues but all col- who have dedicated their lives to the their health care coverage. If we can health and healing of others but often provide the kind of health care reform leagues on this side of the aisle, and hopefully those on the other side, to work in difficult situations. we are talking about, if we can provide Our technology is unmatched. Our the kind of coverage we are talking make sure we do get health care reform this year. emergency care system is repeatedly about, those kinds of problems will go cited as the best of the best, and we away. We will become a more effective I yield my time. rank highly regarding the levels of dig- and cost-effective society. Mr. BENNET. I thank the Senator nity and respect with which patients I know we have other colleagues who from Virginia. I particularly, on behalf want to speak, and I want to come of all the colleagues here today, thank are treated. But all these achieve- back to where we started, at least the him for his leadership over the last ments, as great as they are, do not add freshmen did a few weeks back, and couple of months on the question of up to the best health care system in why some of our colleagues on the personal responsibility: how do we the world for all Americans—not as other side who seem to be this ‘‘caucus incentivize people to make sure they long as we are spending $2.4 trillion a of no,’’ who seem to say: Let’s take are doing a better job to take care of year on medical care but continue to more time, let’s put it off, let’s wait a themselves; how do we work with some rank near the bottom when it comes to little bit longer before we take on of the corporations in this country premature deaths from diseases such as health care reform—why that policy that have done an extraordinary job of diabetes, stroke, and pneumonia; not choice is so wrong. lowering health care costs by when we spend twice as much of our If we do nothing, if we choose not to incentivizing folks to take personal re- GDP on health care as Japan and the act this year, our current health care sponsibility for their health care. I UK but have lower life expectancy at system is financially unsustainable. If have enjoyed working on those issues birth; not when we rank last in infant we do nothing, Medicare, under the with him and look forward to con- mortality among industrialized coun- current projections, will go bankrupt tinuing to work on it. tries; and not when half of the personal in 2017. Many of us on this side of the Next, we have the Senator from New bankruptcies in the United States are aisle share the concerns of some of our Mexico who is here to talk about an- related to medical bills. colleagues on the other side of the aisle other myth, which is the idea that our Right now in America, if people have about the exploding deficit our Nation health care system always works well the money, they have access to the faces. The largest single driver of our for everybody. best health care money can buy. For Federal deficit is not the stimulus pro- We have great things in our health the vast majority of Americans, that gram, it is not the TARP program, it is care system. We have some of the best access is not there. If a person is a not some of the other things we debate health care technology in the world. small business employee or laid off back and forth, it is the rising cost of We have some of the greatest treat- from a job or someone with a pre- health care that we pay for with Fed- ments in the world. If you are going to existing condition, the ‘‘best health eral dollars in Medicare, Medicaid, and get sick, a place you want to get sick, care system in the world’’ is much the VA. depending on what you have, is the harder to come by. When 80 million

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In other words, by of the U.S. health care system while tation on behalf of the people on health bringing all those persons into cov- also addressing its weaknesses. Com- care, it is my pleasure to join them and erage, insurance companies will benefit prehensive health reform will go a long speak briefly about what will take when all these uninsured people will way toward remedying these and other place if we do not pass, as part of insur- now be covered. There will be no gov- inequalities and reducing the health ance reform, a public option. When it ernment takeover, no death panels, no care disparities between rich and poor, comes to health care reform, we have rationing, and no redtape between you the majority and minority. all heard the myth that a public option and your doctor. The solution is not always spending would amount to a government take- It is time to reject these myths and more money. Sometimes it is about over of the health care system. This is to take decisive action. The only way making better use of the money we are completely false and has no basis in to achieve meaningful health care re- already spending. It is about finding the legislation under consideration by form and bring costs down is through a ways to achieve better returns on our the Senate. public option that creates real com- investment. The reforms we are pro- Let’s examine the facts: 45,000 Ameri- petition in the system. posing would allow us to do that by cans die each and every year because Let it be clear to all of my colleagues ridding the system of waste, by in- they do not have health insurance and in this august body: I will not vote for creasing our investment in prevention, cannot get quality care. That is 1 death any health care bill that does not in- by helping small businesses afford in- every 12 minutes. Clearly, the system clude a public option. surance for their employees, and by is broken. The time for action is long I yield the floor. covering more individuals whose only past. I believe we need to restore The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- medical option right now is expensive choice and accountability to the health ator from Colorado. emergency room visits. care system. The only way to accom- Mr. BENNET. I thank the Senator The status quo is unsustainable, but plish this is with a public option. It from Illinois for his eloquent discus- that is what reform opponents are hop- would increase the availability of care. sion about trying to provide more ing to continue with, myths like those It would help fight the disparities that choice rather than less to our working we are discussing today. America has plague our current system. families. A lot of what we are trying to the potential, the talent, the tech- At the moment, people of color rep- do with health care reform—and I hope nology to achieve the best health care resent half of the Nation’s uninsured, the bills will improve over the coming outcomes in the world. Whether we even though they make up only a third weeks—is give people more control reach that goal depends on the actions of the total population. A low-cost pub- over choices with respect to their doc- we take now. lic option would meet the needs of tors and their medical care, to make I yield the floor. these who are at a disadvantage, re- sure that it is doctors and patients Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I thank gardless of background or skin color. making decisions about treatment and the Senator from New Mexico, and I The public option would restore com- not insurance company bureaucrats or am reminded of the trips I made petition to a market that is currently a government bureaucrat. around my State during recess when monopolized by only a few corpora- Next I will yield for the Senator from everybody settled down and we could tions. Take my State. In the State of Delaware to talk about why this is actually get into a conversation about Illinois, two companies dominate 69 such an urgent problem and why we how well the status quo was working percent of the insurance market. That need to address it now and not wait, as for people. It took about 40 minutes is why their profits are growing four we have over the last 20 years. As the into the meeting before people would times faster than wages. This is President said, the first President to stand up and start to say: Let me tell unsustainable. It is breaking America’s call for health care reform was Teddy you my story about how I was laid off businesses and bankrupting American Roosevelt. Here we sit in 2009, con- from a company or lost my insurance, families. fronted by the same sorts of arguments had a preexisting condition, couldn’t We talked about businesses earlier. about why today is the wrong time to get new insurance and, therefore, can’t My colleagues mentioned what this do this and why we ought to kick the get the health care I need. will do for small businesses. can down the road for another genera- That is the kind of conversation we We must make sure there are choices tion of Americans. need to have about what we are facing. for them to have an exchange where I turn the floor over to the Senator I was left with the impression from small businesses can shop for their in- from Delaware. people in Colorado that while they surance. If these companies have to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- don’t like the status quo, they are wor- compete with a public plan, everyone’s ator from Delaware. ried that we are going to make it premiums will go down. It will bring Mr. KAUFMAN. Mr. President, I worse. We can’t blame people for think- about competition in the marketplace. thank Senator BENNET for organizing ing that, as they watch what is on TV If you like your current insurance pro- this event today. He has been a leader every night or on the Internet. Our ob- viders, nothing will change except that in our effort to try to achieve meaning- ligation is to make sure as we go you will save money, and you won’t ful health care reform. I am looking to through this legislative process, we de- have to worry about losing coverage him, as we move down the road on liver something that builds on our when you need it. No government bu- health care reform, to continue to strengths, as the Senator said, but also reaucrat will alter your insurance plan, show leadership to make sure we fills in gaps that are clearly present your doctor, or the level of care you re- achieve meaningful health care reform. and disrupting the lives of working ceive. But if you can’t afford insurance I appreciate the opportunity once families. or your coverage has been denied due again to join my colleagues and show I turn now to the Senator from Illi- to a preexisting condition, you will be our united support for health care re- nois to talk about the public option able to get quality care at an afford- form. I want to address one of the big- and choice. It is apparent to me, as able rate. Just like any business, a not- gest myths reform opponents have people have begun to see there might for-profit public insurance option spread throughout the debate, the be a requirement that they have insur- would require initial capital to get off myth that America cannot afford to ance, what I am hearing from people is the ground. But afterwards it would change the health care system. They they want more choices, not fewer. rely on the premium it collects to re- say our country has too much debt and They don’t want to necessarily be main self-sufficient. the health care reform would only in- forced into a private insurance plan. The current system is a drain on crease the Nation’s deficit. They say They want their family to have American taxpayers. The public option we spent too much money on TARP

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:46 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.018 S15OCPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with SENATE S10456 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2009 and the stimulus package. They say we will be a reduction in government here to talk about what this reform is must rein in spending and push off spending. It is important to remember about versus what some have claimed health reform until we straighten out that while we are awaiting the cost it is about. I welcome her here this our fiscal house. When we hear this containment provisions to take hold, morning. kind of criticism, especially during the President and congressional leaders Let me turn the floor over to the this time of economic downturn, it is have insisted that health care reform Senator from New Hampshire. reasonable to ask if now is the time for be deficit neutral. In other words, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- reform of the health care system. The administration and Congress are com- ator from New Hampshire. answer is: We need health care reform mitted to responsible health care re- Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I now. We need health care reform now form that reduces the deficit over 10 thank very much Senator BENNET for because economic recovery for the long years and major reductions over the coordinating this effort today. term is completely dependent on con- long term. We will not be able to get As you have all heard for the past trolling health care costs. the major reductions we need to sus- few weeks, the freshmen Senators have We cannot afford to wait for reform tain the budget and sustain the Gov- joined together to deliver a very simple because the status quo is absolutely, ernment if we don’t do these things message: We need to act, and we need positively unsustainable. now which will only begin to benefit us to act now, on health care reform. Medical costs account for one-sixth in the long term. For this reason we As people have been pointing out all of domestic spending and are headed cannot afford to wait for health care morning, there is a lot of confusing upward. They are handcuffing families reform. and, unfortunately, some false infor- and workers, strangling Federal and Finally, if we lose this opportunity mation that has been going around State Governments. In 2000, the aver- to pass health care reform, we will not about who is going to be included in age premium for family health care in have an opportunity to reform our health care reform legislation and Delaware was just over $7,500. In 2008, health system in the foreseeable fu- what that is going to mean for people. that number jumped to $14,900, almost ture. We will be stuck with the So as everyone has said, we are joining doubling in only 8 years. If we do not unsustainable status quo. This Con- together today to try to dispel some of enact health care reform now, the same gress, this President is not about to re- those myths and to focus on what real- premium for family coverage is ex- turn to this issue if we do not pass it ly matters, which is making our health pected to reach $29,000 in 2016, another because it is so incredibly difficult and care system better for our families, for doubling in price. so traumatic and takes everyone’s con- our businesses, and for our Nation’s The status quo is unsustainable be- cern. I have been around Congress for economy. cause of health care spending on a na- 36 years, and I have learned something One common myth we have heard is tional level. In 1979, we spent approxi- about how Washington works. Trust that health reform is a government mately $220 billion as a nation on me, we have truly a unique window of takeover of our health care system. health care. In 1992, we spent close to opportunity for health care reform. This is simply not true. The truth is, $850 billion. In 2009, we will spend $2.5 The window is now open. It will soon health care reform is being driven by trillion on health care. That trajectory close. We have a new President in his consumers who are concerned about of health care expenditures is totally first year in office who has a good rela- the cost of health care and about their out of control. We must begin to bend tionship with Congress. There is major coverage, and it is being driven by the the cost curve down on the health care support for reform among providers, market because health care costs are system. We need to do this now. We patients, business, labor, and everyday so high that too many businesses and cannot wait any longer. We cannot af- Americans. With the major players in too many people cannot get the health ford to wait for reform because failure health care seeking reform, this could care they need when they need it. to do so will place even more pressure be our chance. I believe it is our Under the current legislation, every- on the Federal budget and on taxpayers chance, and this will be the only one will have the freedom to keep their chance for a while. to continue support for Medicare and health care plan if they like it. But for Mark my words: If we don’t take this Medicaid. the millions of hard-working Ameri- opening and enact health care reform Clearly, one of the major driving cans who cannot find affordable cov- this year, it will not be done until the forces behind our Federal deficit is the erage or who have been discriminated health care system crashes down skyrocketing cost of Medicare and against because of a preexisting condi- around our ears. We cannot continue Medicaid. Combined, these programs tion or for women like me who too the status quo for one more day. We account for 20 percent of all govern- often are discriminated against in the cannot wait to enact health care re- ment expenditures. If we do nothing to costs of health care, health reform will form. We must gather our collective start bending the cost curve down for give them a choice. will and do the right thing during this Last week, my office heard from a Medicare and Medicaid, we will eventu- historic opportunity by passing health man named Andrew from New Boston, ally spend more on these two programs care reform. We can do no less. The NH. Sadly, his story is all too common. than all other Federal programs com- American people deserve no less. bined. Mr. BENNET. I thank the Senator Andrew and his family had employer- Let me say that again: If we do noth- from Delaware for pointing out that sponsored insurance coverage through ing to start bending the cost curve maintaining the status quo, being un- his wife’s job. Unfortunately, she was down on Medicare and Medicaid, we willing to act, in fact, is making a laid off recently. Now not only is she will eventually—and not that far off— choice. out of work, but her family has to find spend more on these two programs It is making a choice about having another source of health insurance cov- than all other Federal programs com- another decade of double-digit cost in- erage. The fact is, the individual mar- bined. Because of this, people who are creases every year. It is making a ket simply does not provide sufficient concerned about deficits should wel- choice about devoting a fifth of our affordable options for families. The come health care reform now. The economy to health care when every coverage they managed to find—An- plans being considered by the Congress other industrialized country in the drew and his family—puts a significant would require some upfront cost, but world is devoting less than half of that. financial burden on their family. reform done the right way will mean It is making a choice about having in- The good news is, health reform leg- savings for families and businesses, creasing and mounting and rising defi- islation offers a solution for families money that could be pumped into the cits in the outyears. such as Andrew’s by offering more economy. I thank the Senator from Delaware choice. The health insurance exchange We all know in the short term the for pointing out that we have a once- creates a marketplace where insurance cost of expanding coverage to Ameri- in-a-lifetime opportunity right now to companies must compete for our busi- cans will temporarily increase govern- try to address a number of these issues ness. Individuals and small businesses ment spending. Quickly, however, the at the same time. will be able to shop for the most afford- net impact of the cost containment Mr. President, our closer today is the able plans in a way that is transparent provisions will accumulate, and there Senator from New Hampshire, who is and easy to understand—similar to the

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And no one best serves the American people. cent of their overhead or more trying can question that it is timely. My health reform reality check is to get reimbursed for services they pro- Unemployment compensation is that health care reform is consumer vided to their patients. money that gets spent immediately on based and market driven. You can keep I am optimistic in part because of all necessities. People who are out of work your insurance if you like it. It will in- my wonderful colleagues who were here need this money to help pay rent and crease choices for families. It will pro- this morning. I thank them for joining mortgages, buy food, and pay for gas. mote competition. me today. So when we extend unemployment We need to move past the rhetoric Mr. President, with that, I yield the benefits, we are not just helping work- and the myths. We need to rise to the floor and suggest the absence of a ers who have lost their jobs, we are occasion in this pivotal moment in our quorum. helping small businesses across the Nation’s history. We must pass mean- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The country by boosting demand for their ingful health reform for the citizens of clerk will call the roll. products and services. New Hampshire and all Americans. The assistant legislative clerk pro- In fact, economists say that dollar- Mr. President, I yield the floor. ceeded to call the roll. for-dollar, extending unemployment Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I wish Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask benefits is one of the most cost effec- to thank the Senator from New Hamp- unanimous consent that the order for tive actions we can take to stimulate shire for closing in such a perfect way the quorum call be rescinded. the economy. today. I agree with her that for far too The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Temporary extensions of unemploy- long Washington special interest poli- BURRIS). Without objection, it is so or- ment benefits are an especially effec- tics has gotten in the way of fixing this dered. tive stimulus when the long-term un- system, and the result has been enor- Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask employment rate is high, and, unfortu- mously unfortunate for working fami- unanimous consent that I be allowed to nately, that is the situation today. Na- lies all across the United States of speak as in morning business. tionally, the number of long-term un- America. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without employed—those jobless for 27 weeks or When your median family income is objection, it is so ordered. more—rose to 5.4 million in September. In my home State, New Hampshire, the going down by $300 over a decade, and f the cost of health insurance is doubling number of long-term unemployed has over the same period of time—by the UNEMPLOYMENT EXTENSION more than tripled in the past year. way, in my State, it has gone down by Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I rise I do not understand why any Senator $800—and the cost of insurance has to speak in support of the Unemploy- would delay an extension of unemploy- gone up 97 percent, the cost of higher ment Compensation Extension Act. ment compensation that will help education has gone up by 50 percent This bill will extend at least 14 weeks workers and small businesses in every over the same period of time, essen- of unemployment benefits to workers single State. tially what we are saying to working across the country who will exhaust People are counting on us to act now. families is: You are going to take home their benefits by the end of the year. American workers who have exhausted less, but you have to pay more for, not This the second time I have come to unemployment benefits cannot wait ‘‘nice to haves’’ but things that are the floor to urge those who are holding another week to pay the rent or buy critical to move your family ahead to up this critical legislation to stop groceries. have the kind of stability that is essen- blocking its passage. I urge my colleagues to stop the tial for everybody to have a shot at the This week we learned that Wall games and pass this critical extension American dream, and for some reason Street firms are expected to pay out a without further delay. we in Washington cannot figure out record $140 billion in compensation. Mr. President, I yield the floor and how to make some changes that would While the economy seems to have suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The help working families and small busi- turned around for Wall Street execu- clerk will call the roll. tives, it sure hasn’t turned around for nesses all across the United States. The legislative clerk proceeded to That moment has come now, and we millions of American workers who still call the roll. are here. We have the next few weeks can’t find a job. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask to figure this out. I believe we will. I If we can bail out the big banks that unanimous consent that the order for am enormously optimistic we can pass got us into this financial mess, the quorum call be rescinded. a bill in this Senate and in the Con- shouldn’t this Senate be able to act The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without gress that the President can sign that quickly to help the people hit hardest objection, it is so ordered. will make a material impact, an im- by this recession—unemployed work- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask provement in the lives of working fam- ers? unanimous consent to speak as in ilies and those employed by small busi- Apparently not, because there are morning business. nesses all over this country. In fact, Members of this Senate who are play- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without anything less than that should be unac- ing partisan political games and delay- objection, it is so ordered. ceptable to all of us. ing an extension of unemployment ben- f I hope we can do that in a bipartisan efits. This needs to stop. way. I hope we can have cooperation Today, more 5 million workers have CLIMATE CHANGE across the aisle and the best ideas from been unemployed for 6 months or Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I have both parties as we design it. But, to longer. Through no fault of their own, the honor of chairing the United States me, the most important thing is to millions of Americans cannot find Helsinki Commission, representing the make sure people who live in my State work because there are now more than Senate. The Helsinki Commission is do not need to endure another decade 6 unemployed workers for each job the U.S. participation in the Organiza- of double-digit cost increases every sin- opening. Until the job market im- tion for Security and Cooperation in gle year, do not need to endure another proves, we have a responsibility to help Europe. Fifty-six countries rep- decade where they lose their health in- these workers keep food on the table resenting Europe, Central Asia, Can- surance because they lose a job or be- and pay the mortgage. ada, and the United States got to- cause they have a preexisting condition Not only is this the right thing to do gether in 1975 in order to further ad- or because, as happened in my State for families, it is the right investment vancements in security, in human last week, a baby was born who was to make in our economy. An effective rights, and in economics.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:50 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.021 S15OCPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with SENATE S10458 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2009 We had our full meeting in Athens legislation. That legislation builds on coal in an environmentally friendly this past weekend, and the center sub- the work done in the last Congress way. ject for that meeting was climate with Senator LIEBERMAN and Senator The legislation also deals with our change and the need for the inter- WARNER, and it is very similar to the international responsibilities. As a de- national community to come together bill that has passed the House of Rep- veloped nation, we have a responsi- to enact meaningful goals for reducing resentatives. bility to developing countries. They greenhouse gases and carbon emissions. What that legislation will do is to re- have already been impacted much more It was clear, from the urgency of this establish U.S. leadership on inter- adversely than we due to the impacts mission, that we need to act now; that national efforts to deal with global cli- of global climate change. We need to the circumstances of floods and mate change. The legislation would es- strengthen their ability and resolve to droughts in so many parts of the world tablish a 20-percent reduction by the protect our forests, to be good stewards are causing immediate concern. We year 2020. That is stronger than in the of our environment, and to help them now have what is known as climate mi- House bill and it establishes America deal with development. The bill also grants—people who are forced to leave as a leader. It dedicates investment to- provides for wildlife—to preserve wild- their countries because of the impact ward domestic clean energy and 21st life. of global climate change. This is caus- century infrastructure by providing One last part about the Kerry-Boxer ing serious concerns in many parts of the necessary investments in wind and bill. It is deficit neutral. It will not add the world in regard to stability and se- solar. These technologies were devel- any additional debt for future genera- curity, which affects U.S. interests. oped in the United States and now it is tions. This is truly a bill that my two I know each of us in our own States time for us to put that technology to granddaughters, that all our children can give our own examples of the im- work creating jobs in America and al- and grandchildren will benefit from by pact of climate change. In my State of ternative renewable energy sources having a cleaner environment, a safer Maryland, the residents of Smith Is- that will wean us off the need for im- country through energy security, good land understand that their island is ported oil. jobs for the future, and all without disappearing during their lifetime be- The legislation also dedicates funds adding to the deficit. I reminded my colleagues in Athens cause of sea level changes, due in part for other types of green transportation, which we know can be very valuable. that for Copenhagen to be successful, to global climate change. The we need to have a bill that sets reason- watermen in Maryland know their live- Green transportation represents 30 percent of our greenhouse gas emissions able targets, absolutely—short term lihood is being jeopardized because of and long term. We have to have the the warming of the Chesapeake Bay, and 70 percent of our oil. We can do much better. I am personally working mechanisms that get us to those tar- affecting sea grasses, which affects the gets in place in Copenhagen. We also ability of the blue crab to survive. So very hard to promote additional funding sources for public transportation. have to have the financing to help the we all know the immediate impact. developing countries, and we also have But in Athens it became apparent to You can’t help, when you travel to Eu- to have enforcement. We have to have rope, but know that their models are the international community that we enforcement. need to act now. We need to act now much stronger than ours in trans- What do I mean by that? Well, we are for the sake of our security, we need to porting people through public transpor- not going to accomplish our goals if act now because of the economic im- tation. I happen to represent two of the the United States does everything it perative, and we need to act now be- most congested urban areas in our does to reduce carbon emissions but we cause of the environmental risk. The country—Baltimore and Washington. find other countries don’t do that and good news is it was apparent to all of Both have transit systems that are in then they send their products here to us that there is a common solution. If need of expansion. By doubling the rid- America at a cheaper price. That is un- we deal with our energy issues, we can ership on public transportation, we can fair to U.S. manufacturers and pro- solve all three of those problems. reduce our imported oil by 40 percent ducers, and it doesn’t accomplish our We can strengthen our economies, alone. international goals of bringing down particularly in these difficult times, by This legislation is friendly toward al- carbon emissions. So what I have sug- creating good new jobs; we can deal ternative energy sources and nuclear gested is that in Copenhagen there with international security threats, energy, which has a very favorable car- needs to be a mechanism that says if when one nation threatens to cut off bon footprint. It also creates jobs. We your country does not meet the inter- its oil or gas to another country; or the know that we can create four times as national standards, your products are fact that so many places in the world many jobs here in America by invest- subject to a border adjustment reflec- that have the mineral wealth have val- ing in green energy rather than in oil tive of the cost to bring that product in ues that are different than our values or gas. Japan also knows that. They compliance with international carbon and we are actually helping to support have been investing in renewable en- standards. That is fair to the manufac- their values; and for the environmental ergy sources. Germany knows that. turers in those countries that have met need of making sure that we deal with They are investing today because they those standards, and it also permits us global climate change in future genera- know it is good for jobs. China knows to make sure that other countries in tions and we work together. that. They are investing today. They fact do act to deal with their inter- The question that was asked at this are going forward with these programs national responsibilities. meeting was: Where is the United for alternative and renewable energy I am optimistic. I am optimistic we States? Where is the leadership from sources in wind and solar and many are going to be able to achieve these the strongest Nation in the world? other areas, because they know that is results. The urgency of the issue re- Well, my reply was: The United States where the competition will be tomor- quires us to act. We have Senator is back. We are ready to assume inter- row, and they are going to be prepared. KERRY and Senator BOXER who have national leadership on global climate We also need to be prepared. brought forward a reasonable bill, and change issues. The legislation Senator KERRY and hearings are scheduled before the Envi- The Obama administration has al- Senator BOXER have brought forward ronment and Public Works Committee ready taken action. They have taken protects the consumers, making sure later this month. action on CAFE standards for auto- that in our transition we don’t add to Recently Senator KERRY and Senator mobiles. They have taken action the cost of the typical consumer in GRAHAM have gotten together on a through the Environmental Protection America. It also helps industries that blueprint on how we can move forward Agency. It is clear that we are ready to are very dependent today on carbon en- on global climate change legislation in act. The House of Representatives has ergy sources. It helps them in transi- this Congress, and they bring up two already passed legislation, and Senator tion so they can transition to the new subjects I have already mentioned—the KERRY and Senator BOXER have energy of tomorrow. It invests in clean use of nuclear power in America, which brought forward the Clean Energy Jobs coal. We have plenty of coal, but it clearly needs to be part of the solution, and the American Power Act, and I am emits too much carbon. Well, this bill and how we can deal with clean burn- proud to be part of that effort and that invests in figuring out how we can use ing coal.

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Today, more than 25% confident that America will be a leader have already come up with what they think of our global beverage portfolio is comprised in Copenhagen, and a leader in bringing is the solution: heavy taxes on some routine of low- or no-calorie beverages. forward responsible legislation to deal foods and beverages that they have decided Policy makers should stop spending their with energy. are high in calories. The taxes, the advocates valuable time demonizing an industry that For those who say we should go slow, acknowledge are intended to limit consump- directly employs more than 220,000 people in let me tell you, reviving our economy tion of targeted foods and help you to accept the U.S., and through supporting industries, is intrinsically linked to rethinking the diet that they have determined is best. an additional three million. Instead, business how we solve our energy challenges. In- In cities and states across America—and and government should come together to even at the federal level—this idea is getting vesting in new technology creates new help encourage greater physical activity and increased attention despite its regressive na- sensible dieting, while allowing Americans jobs. Diversifying our energy sources ture and inherent illogic. to enjoy the simple pleasure of a Coca-Cola. creates competition, stabilizing and While it is true that since the 1970s Ameri- f lowering energy prices. And thinking cans have increased their average caloric in- beyond fossil fuel buried in unstable take by 12%, they also have become more TRIBUTE TO FURMAN BISHER and unreliable countries makes us all sedentary. According to the National Center Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, on more secure. Our dependence on old for Health Statistics 2008 Chartbook, 39% of Sunday of this past week, an event of ways, old patterns, and old resources adults in the U.S. are not engaging in leisure physical activity. The Centers for Disease journalistic magnitude took place in puts us at a financial and national se- Control and Prevention has found that 60% the city of Atlanta and the State of curity disadvantage. Those same fossil of Americans are not regularly active and Georgia. A man by the name of fuels we burn to drive our cars, power 25% of Americans are not active at all. The Furman Bisher published his last our homes and heat and treat our average American spends the equivalent of 60 sports column in the Atlanta Journal- water are polluting our air, making our days a year in front of a television, accord- Constitution. He typed that column on children sick, and raising our planet’s ing to a 2008 A.C. Nielsen study. This same the same manual Royal typewriter temperature. The good news is that in research data show that the average time upon which he typed his first column 59 spent playing video games in the U.S. went solving our energy security challenge, years ago. we can also grow our economy and up by 25% during the last four years. If we’re genuinely interested in curbing Furman Bisher is a distinguished em- clean our environment. obesity, we need to take a hard look in the ployee of the Atlanta Journal-Con- But let’s remember that any deals we mirror and acknowledge that it’s not just stitution, a distinguished resident of reach in Copenhagen and any laws we about calories in. It’s also about calories our city and our State. Unlike many in pass here are but the beginning. The out. his profession, he had a profound posi- work must continue with earnest fol- Our industry has become an easy target in tive effect on his city and his State and this debate. Sugar-sweetened beverages have low-through dedicated to truly chang- on sports. Furman Bisher started writing the way we work and live and move been singled out for demonization in spite of the fact that soft drinks, energy drinks, ing in Atlanta, GA when Atlanta’s only around this Earth. professional sports team was the At- Mr. President, I yield the floor. sports drinks and sweetened bottled water combined contribute 5.5% of the calories in lanta Crackers, a Double-A team play- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the average American diet, according to the ator from Georgia. ing in a small bandbox stadium in National Cancer Institute. It’s difficult to Ponce de Leon Park. In the 1960s, as his Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I ask understand why the beverages we and others unanimous consent that I be recog- career emerged, he, along with Jesse provide are being targeted as the primary Adler, were the principal writers of nized for up to 5 minutes in morning cause of weight gain when 94.5% of calorie business, and that I then am followed intake comes from other foods and bev- sports in the Atlanta Journal-Constitu- by the Senator from Michigan, Senator erages. tion. He began to be published in other STABENOW. Those pushing for this tax lack some es- magazines, magazines such as Sports The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sential facts, not to mention some basic magazine, magazines such as the objection, it is so ordered. common sense. Over the past 20 years, the Sporting News. He developed respect average caloric content of soft drinks has around the United States as a gifted, f dropped by nearly 25%. This is due in large talented, and honest sports writer. HEALTH CARE REFORM part to a determined focus by our company Had it not been for Furman Bisher, and others on the diet/light category with Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I rise brands like Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero and the Atlanta Braves probably would not for two purposes. First, there is a huge Powerade Zero. Even soft drinks with sugar, be in Atlanta, GA because when Mills argument in America with regard to like Coca-Cola, contain no more calories (140 B. Lane and Mayor Ivan Allen risked health care, and we all know one of the calories in a can) than common snacks, what then was a huge amount of main contributing factors to the health breakfast foods and most desserts served up money, $18 million, to build a major difficulties of all Americans is the sub- daily in millions of American homes. And league sports stadium without a sports ject of obesity. There are many opin- while obesity rates have skyrocketed, sales team, it was not until Furman Bisher of regular soft drinks decreased by nearly went and talked to the Bartholomay ions about ways to address it, but the 10% from 2000 to 2008, according to the indus- most comprehensive way to address it try publication Beverage Digest. family who were getting ready to move is to be intellectually honest in ad- So where are all of the extra calories in the the Milwaukee Braves from Milwaukee dressing it. American diet coming from? Research from and convinced them to bring major The President of the Coca-Cola Com- the United States Department of Agriculture league baseball for the first time ever pany was published in an October 8 shows that added sugars, as a percentage of to the South. Wall Street Journal article, and it is a total daily available calories, have declined The same was true a few years later brilliant article on obesity, weight, 11% since 1970. Yet the percent of calories when Rankin Smith petitioned to buy from added fats and flour/cereal products has the first NFL franchise to exist in the sugar content, and soft drinks. I com- increased 35% and 13%, respectively, during mend it to the Senate for their study. that same time period. South, and that $7.5 million purchase Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Will a soft drink tax change behavior? Two happened for a lot of reasons but prob- sent to have printed in the RECORD the states currently have a tax on sodas—West ably the most important of which was full article. Virginia and Arkansas—and they are among Furman Bisher. There being no objection, the mate- the states with the highest rates of obesity What is so great about Furman is he rial was ordered to be printed in the in the nation. could make sports come alive, from RECORD, as follows: Obesity is a serious problem. We know cricket to football, from boxing to golf. that. And we agree that Americans need to [From the Wall Street Journal, Oct. 8, 2009] His writing on boxing is historic and be more active and take greater responsi- COKE DIDN’T MAKE AMERICA FAT bility for their diets. But are soft drinks the his following of Atlanta native Evander (By Muhtar Kent) cause? I would submit to you that they are Holyfield helped elevate Evander to Obesity is a complex issue, and addressing no more so than some other products—and a where he became the Heavyweight it is important for all Americans. We at the lot less than many, many others. Champion of the World. But probably

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I hope we will. other thank Tiger Woods acknowledged Michigan, where we are now seeing I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- that the gifted writing of Furman over a 15.3-percent unemployment rate, sence of a quorum. Bisher about that treasured tour- the highest in the country. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nament helped to elevate it to where it Our people are hurting and they have clerk will call the roll. is today, the preeminent event in golf been hurting for a long time. I was The legislative clerk proceeded to around the world. very proud of our President as he came call the roll. A lot of people contribute a lot to into office for understanding that and Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask their profession. We in Georgia are joining with us in a recovery package unanimous consent the order for the proud of so many who have given so to make sure we were extending unem- quorum call be rescinded. much to our State. Today I want to ployment at the beginning of the year. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without pay tribute to a man who for 59 dedi- But unfortunately the recession con- objection, it is so ordered. cated years covered sports in Georgia tinues and people are still hurting. Mr. BROWN. I ask unanimous con- and made it possible for many great Democrats are unemployed and Repub- sent to speak up to 10 minutes as in things to happen, a man who was gift- licans are unemployed. The people get- morning business. ed, a man was talented and a man who, ting unemployment insurance are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without even today, shares his wisdom and his looking for work, they are pounding objection, it is so ordered. commitment to sports as he ap- the pavement and they are putting in f applications every day. This is not proaches his 91st birthday. HEALTH CARE REFORM On a personal note, as a young boy their fault. and a sports fan in the late 1940s and The economic situation in this coun- Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, last 1950s, I used to rush to the mailbox to try is not their fault. The bank failures night I joined Senator UDALL from New get our Atlanta Journal and our At- are not their fault. The foreclosure cri- Mexico and Senator WHITEHOUSE and lanta Constitution and I didn’t go to sis is not their fault. But they are the the Presiding Officer, Senator BURRIS, the funny papers, I didn’t go to the ones paying the price every single day. and some others. Senator DURBIN, the comics, I didn’t go to the crossword Every single day, every single time the other Illinois Senator, was there too puzzle. I went to Furman Bisher. other side objects to bringing up this for part of the evening, talking about Furman was a great writer and to me bill, people across the country are the public option and why it is so im- an inspiration for sports in Atlanta, hurting. They are exhausting their un- portant to keep the insurance industry GA. I wish him and his family the very employment insurance and are being honest, to help constrain costs and to best in their retirement. left with no way to pay the mortgage, compete directly with private insur- I yield the remainder of my time. to take the kids to the doctor, to pay ance so that people, as they join those The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- their heating bills, to be able to hold it who are uninsured, who want to get in- ator from Michigan is recognized. together, waiting for this economy to surance, can choose. They can choose f turn around and jobs to be available, Cigna, they can choose Aetna, they can jobs they so desperately want. choose WellPoint, they can choose UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION It is getting cold outside. Winter is United. In my State they can choose Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I coming and families across the country Medical Mutual, or they can choose a rise this afternoon to discuss our ef- are turning on their heaters for the public option, so they would have that forts to extend unemployment benefits first time in months. They need us to choice and it provides more choice to to over 15 million people who are look- extend unemployment insurance so people. It is not a government takeover ing for work today. That is only the they can keep the heat on for their in any way. It simply provides more number of people we know are out kids. Pulling the rug out from under choice for those people who are in- there based on the unemployment sta- these hard-working men and women sured. tistics, not those who have tried for a doesn’t just hurt them and their fami- I come to the floor, day after day, long time and been unsuccessful and lies, it hurts every community and it sharing letters I received from people are currently neither in the workforce hurts our economy in America. When in Ohio, from Cincinnati and Dayton, nor are working two or three or four they can afford to pay their bills, that from Athens and Saint Clairsville, part-time jobs trying to hold things to- money goes back into the economy, as from Toledo and Lima. People who gether for themselves and their fami- we know. We know that for every $1 generally write most of these letters lies. We do know this. Over 15 million spent on unemployment benefits, $2.15 are people who were satisfied with people today who are trying to support goes back into the economy. That is their health insurance. They thought their families in this very tough eco- exactly what we need at this point— they had pretty good health insurance. nomic time need our help immediately immediate stimulus. They find out, when they get sick, to stay afloat. This is an incredibly difficult time that their health insurance isn’t what Two nights ago I asked for agreement for families, certainly in my State and they thought it was. They end up bat- to move to the unemployment insur- all across the country. Blocking this tling every week with their insurance ance bill. Our leader had asked for legislation, saying no to everything, company trying to get something paid agreement to do that before. This has delaying everything—that is not going for. They find out maybe their insur- already passed the House and is await- to pull us out of this recession and it is ance coverage got cut off—insurance ing Senate action. Unfortunately, Re- not going to help American families. companies call it rescission, their offi- publican colleagues objected. They The time to act is now, right now. I cial bureaucratic word—as so many have objected several times and con- urge my colleagues to stop blocking an people lose their health insurance when tinue to object to our bringing forward important effort to help working men it has gotten too expensive. These are an effort to help families who, through and women in this country, people who people who were satisfied with their inno fault of their own, find themselves have followed the rules all their lives, surance and then found out it is not so in an extraordinarily difficult situa- have done nothing but find themselves great after all. tion, relying on unemployment in at this place and this time, with the I wish to share some of the letters I order to be able to keep their families economy where it is, as we rebuild it— have received from Ohio. This is from afloat. and we are and we will. We need to sup- Tony from Rocky River. He writes: Unemployment is not a partisan port them so they can do the right I’m the Executive Director of a provider of issue. Right now, 14 States and the Dis- thing for their families and keep a roof residential and group homes for people with trict of Columbia, blue States and red over their heads and food on the table developmental disabilities. We employ 250

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Only 11 years later, Virgil and think it will lead to some dangerous re- other jobs just to pay for bills, groceries, and Marlene pay monthly premiums of sults. utilities. We recently started negotiations $700—from $45 to $700. This is a retired First of all, the whole purpose of a with our health insurance carrier for our 2010 30-year veteran police officer who census is to give us maximum informa- rates. We were informed that we may have served his community as a law enforce- tion, maximum tools we can use in a an 84 percent increase over last year’s rate. ment official for three decades. Strug- whole host of policy debates and Fed- That is almost double what they had gling with high out-of-pocket medical eral programs. Certainly, it is useful to last year. expenses, Virgil and his family resorted know both the overall number of per- We were told the increase was due, in part, to pill cutting to make their prescrip- sons in the country but also the sub- because one staff member [out of 250] had a categories of citizens and noncitizens. heart attack in the past year and another tions last longer. Virgil and the dedi- staff member is being treated for renal fail- cated police officers, firefighters, That is particularly relevant because ure. We were shocked as we already pay close teachers, nurses, and public servants the immigration debate is important, to $500,000 per year for our coverage. We deserve better than. They deserve and we need to get our hands around could now be facing an additional $420,000 health reform now. that issue. just to cover [the same number of] employ- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- Secondly, and even more important, ees. You would expect in a staff of 250 that sence of a quorum. it is important because I believe when someone would have an illness, yet we are The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. we use the census for congressional re- being severely penalized for being respon- districting for determining how many sible and offering coverage to our workers UDALL of New Mexico). The clerk will and their families. call the roll. U.S. House seats each State gets, we That is what is happening. This is The assistant legislative clerk pro- should count citizens, but we should not a tiny, small business, but in a ceeded to call the roll. not count in that context noncitizens, Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I ask small business, so often one person, including illegal aliens. I think it is crazy, nutty, and I think two people, three people get an expen- unanimous consent that the order for the average American certainly agrees sive illness. Sometimes the insurance the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. company will cut them off individually that we would determine how many FRANKEN). Without objection, it is so or as a group. Other times the increase U.S. House Members every State gets for insurance will be so much that peo- ordered. to represent it in the Congress and ple such as Tony may not be able to f count noncitizens, including illegal aliens. I do not think the Founding Fa- offer insurance to their employees. COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE thers set up a democracy—in many This is so important. These are low-in- APPROPRIATIONS come people making $8.50, $9 an hour ways one of the most important demo- Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I stand cratic institutions in history in the doing work that most people in this to urge all of my colleagues, Demo- Chamber wouldn’t be willing to do, get- U.S. Congress—to represent nonciti- crats and Republicans, to support hav- ting paid such low wages. At least they zens. Why are we not adding in the en- ing a vote on Vitter amendment No. offer health insurance. That may be tire population of France or Belgium or 2466 to the Commerce-Justice-Science gone. That is why reform is so impor- Brazil? For obvious reasons, because appropriations bill. tant. That is why the public option is this is a democracy to represent citi- Unfortunately, the majority leader so important, so we don’t see this kind zens of the United States. and others have been working quite of profiteering by the insurance indus- Of course, we can only avoid that in hard to block that vote. I believe this try. terms of congressional reapportion- Rebecca from Summit County writes: issue demands attention, demands ment if we know the subcategories of focus, demands reasonable debate, and I have two sons with severe ADHD. They the count, citizens versus noncitizens. I were both diagnosed at an early age, due to a vote. urge all of my colleagues to support their extremely impulsive behavior. Each What is this issue? This is the revised having a vote on this Vitter amend- son requires three prescriptions per day to version of my amendment to that ap- ment to the Commerce-Justice-Science enable them to go to school and get through propriations bill: appropriations bill and then, of course, their daily life. With the medication and None of the funds provided in this Act or when we get to a vote—and we will— periodic exams with a neurologist, they are any other act for any fiscal year may be used hopefully, on this bill but sometime in doing well. My employer pays over half the for collection of census data that does not cost of our premiums, but my portion of the the near future—I assure you, we will— include a question regarding United States to support in a bipartisan way this premium is $600 per month out of my pay- Citizenship. check. I’m worried that soon my employer amendment. will be unable to continue our coverage. As Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Let me make two final points. First it is, my husband and I don’t go to the doctor sent to have printed in the RECORD my of all, I have made every reasonable at- because we simply can’t afford it. Even amendment. tempt to get this vote. I had two other though it might not seem like a life-or-death There being no objection, the mate- amendments on the list for votes on situation, it really is. Without their medica- rial was ordered to be printed in the this bill that were important to me and tion, my sons have serious illnesses with im- RECORD, as follows: pulsiveness that could be dangerous. If they I think are important substantively. I (Purpose: To provide that none of the funds don’t complete their education, they won’t have told, through our representatives, provided to the Census may be used for col- be able to support themselves in the future. the majority leader and his office that lection of census data that does not in- Nothing scares a parent more than clude a question regarding status of United I will forgo votes on those two other leaving behind children who can’t sup- States Citizenship) amendments. We need a vote on this port themselves because of some kind On page 110, line 7, strike ‘‘activities.’’ and crucial amendment. of illness. I don’t think anything terri- insert ‘‘activities: Provided further; That Secondly, I remind particular Sen- fies parents more than that. none of the funds provided in this Act or any ators from eight States that their I know our situation isn’t unique, so I hope other act for any fiscal year may be used for States will lose representation in the something can be done to help all Ameri- collection of census data that does not in- U.S. House if we count noncitizens cans. clude a question regarding United States versus if we were to do congressional Rebecca’s is another plea for help Citizenship.’’ reapportionment only counting citi- from this institution. It is simply un- Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, the zens. conscionable for us not to move for- point is very simple. A big decennial I believe everybody should be focused ward. census is coming up next year. Under on this issue. I believe everybody Let me close talking about Virgil the current plans of the Census Bureau, should support my commonsense posi- from Akron. He is a retired 30-year vet- we are going to count everybody in the tion. But surely the Senators from

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Morning nology development and scientific dis- the Chair to the Senators from those business is closed. covery. eight States—Indiana, Iowa, Maine, f I am particularly pleased that the Michigan, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, conference report includes $12 million ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOP- in funding for research and develop- North Carolina, and Louisiana. Obvi- MENT AND RELATED AGENCIES ously, for the very interests of your ment, conceptual design and engineer- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2010—CON- ing for the Facility for Rare Isotope State, please support getting a vote on FERENCE REPORT the Vitter amendment. Please support Beams, FRIB, to be built at Michigan the Vitter amendment. Your State’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under State University. Inclusion of this representation in the U.S. House hangs the previous order, the Senate will re- funding in the conference report is crit- in the balance. Of course, that means sume consideration of the conference ical to moving forward with this facil- please do not vote for cloture on the report to accompany H.R. 3183, which ity. Under the Department’s current CJS bill until we can have such a vote. the clerk will report. plans, engineering work would con- I yield the floor. The bill clerk read as follows: tinue in fiscal year 2011, with initial The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Conference report to accompany H.R. 3183, design work beginning in fiscal year ator from Oklahoma. an act making appropriations for energy and 2011 and continuing into fiscal year water development and related agencies for f 2012. Construction of the facility would the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and begin in fiscal year 2013. MSU has solid ENERGY AND WATER for other purposes. and well-known expertise in the field of DEVELOPMENT The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- rare isotopes and nuclear physics, with Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, we are ator from North Dakota. the largest nuclear physics faculty in about 10 minutes away from a vote on Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask the nation and a nuclear physics grad- the energy and water conference re- unanimous consent that at 2:15 p.m. uate program ranked number two in port. I wanted to put forward one very today, all postcloture time be yielded the U.S., second only to MIT. MSU is cogent reason for voting against this back and the Senate then proceed to currently the home of the National bill. vote on adoption of the conference re- Superconducting Cyclotron Labora- This bill hides from the American port to accompany H.R. 3183, the En- tory, NSCL, which is the most ad- people information to which they are ergy and Water Appropriations Act; vanced rare isotope accelerator in the entitled. There was clearly accepted by further, that no points of order be in U.S. and is the largest nuclear science unanimous consent an amendment that order. facility on a university campus. FRIB said the reports in that bill will be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without is the next generation rare isotope fa- made available to all Senators and all objection, it is so ordered. cility and the Department of Energy’s the citizens of this country—and right- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I will vote decision in December 2008 to select ly so—unless it had a national security to approve this conference agreement MSU for FRIB is an indication of the implication for not exposing that infor- to provide over $33 billion for a variety university’s preeminence in this field. mation. of energy and water infrastructure I am also pleased that the conference The best government is the one that projects and programs. Michigan is sur- report includes funding for several im- is the most open. The best government rounded by the Great Lakes, and the portant energy projects in Michigan is the one in which people have trust. funding provided in this conference re- that will advance the development of By bringing this bill to the floor out of port to the Army Corps to maintain technologies including advanced bat- conference and dropping the trans- the navigational infrastructure and to teries and energy storage systems, parency amendment, the transparency clean up and protect the Great Lakes is plug-in hybrid vehicles, solar and pho- section where one can actually see especially important. Michigan also tovoltaic systems, wind energy, bio- what is going on in Washington, where will benefit from the investments in mass, and energy efficiency. Michigan one can actually see where their money clean energy technologies and energy companies and universities are well-po- is being spent, where one can actually efficiency programs provided in this sitioned to contribute to the develop- see the information that a select group bill that will help create a more sus- ment of these advanced technologies, of Senators see but other Senators do tainable economy while producing offering both significant expertise in not, as well as the American people—if, quality jobs. these technology areas and a highly in fact, one can see that, that breeds The conference report includes im- trained workforce to carry out the accountability in Washington. portant funding for a wide range of en- manufacture and production of these If my colleagues, in fact, vote for this ergy research and technology develop- technologies. conference report, what they are say- ment at the Department of Energy, in- About 180 million tons of goods are ing is they want to keep the American cluding advanced vehicle technologies, transported to and from Great Lakes people in the dark; they do not want hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, harbors and ports each year, providing them to see what we are doing; they do wind and solar energy technologies, fuel to heat and cool homes and busi- not want them to see how we are doing and biomass and biorefinery systems. nesses, limestone and cement to build it; they do not want them to see why This conference report also includes roads and buildings, iron ore to we are doing it. They want the elite po- funding for critical areas of science in- produce steel, and grain to feed our Na- sition of making a judgment without cluding high energy and nuclear phys- tion and for export overseas. Through- being held accountable. ics, biological and environmental re- out the Great Lakes, there are signifi- I urge my colleagues to vote against search, and advanced scientific com- cant dredging and other operation and this conference report. puting research. Research and tech- maintenance needs so that freighters I yield the floor and suggest the ab- nology development in these can safely deliver these vital commod- sence of a quorum. groundbreaking areas of energy and ities. There is a significant backlog in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The science will continue our nation’s ad- the work required to maintain the clerk will call the roll. vancement toward greater use of tech- Great Lakes navigational system. The The bill clerk proceeded to call the nologies that will reduce our depend- Army Corps estimates there is a back- roll. ence on oil, reduce our carbon footprint log of 17 million cubic yards of mate- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask and greenhouse gas emissions, and in- rial that needs to be dredged in the unanimous consent that the order for crease our reliance on our home-grown Great Lakes, which is estimated to the quorum call be rescinded. renewable resources. Federal Govern- cost to about $200 million, to restore

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This authority is needed be- the bill, we have now sat at parade rest this dredging backlog at Michigan har- cause just recently, the Corps discov- for almost 30 hours because someone bors and waterways, and attend to ered that the Asian carp had moved up- insisted on 30 hours postcloture despite other operations and maintenance stream in the Des Plaines River, and if the fact that we will have a strong vote needs, including repair and renovation the Des Plaines River floods, which it for this conference report. of breakwaters, improvements to locks, does regularly, the floodwaters could The reason for the insistence on 30 and disposal of dredged materials. carry Asian carp into the Chicago San- hours occurred was because the con- An important element of the Great itary and Ship Canal above the dis- ference report did not include one Lakes navigational system is the Soo persal barrier. It is critical that the amendment that was accepted in the Locks, which connects Lake Superior Corps do what it can to prevent the in- Senate offered by one of my colleagues. with Lakes Huron and Michigan. Every troduction of Asian carp into the Great I supported that amendment by the year, over 80 million tons of commod- Lakes. way. We were not able to get that ities pass through the Soo Locks, the The bill also provides funding for a through the conference with the House. bulk of which move through the Poe variety of other water infrastructure It urged greater transparency on re- Lock, the larger of the two operational and environmental restoration projects ports from the Energy Department. I Soo locks. To ensure shipping is not in Michigan. Funding is provided for regret that is not in the conference re- impeded at the Soo Locks, it is impor- two wastewater projects in Michigan— port, but the House would not accept tant that another Poe-sized lock be one in Genesee County and the other in it. Because of that, we have now been built. Construction on the new lock the city of Negunee in Michigan’s sitting around for the better part of a began this past July, and it is impor- Upper Peninsula. Improving sewer sys- week, 30 hours postcloture. tant that this project be completed so tems is important not only for public My point is that we have to get ap- that vital industrial and agricultural health, but also to eliminate untreated propriations bills moving. Apparently, shipments are not impeded. The con- discharge into surface waters. Two it does not mean anything to some peo- ference report includes about $1 mil- Michigan flood control projects will ple. If their amendment did not get in lion for this project, which is barely a also benefit from passage of this bill. the conference report, they don’t mind dent in what is needed for this project; The aging Hamilton Dam in the city of holding up the Senate for a part of a the Army Corps estimated that it could Flint will benefit from $240,000 that week. That doesn’t mean much to some use about $100 million in fiscal year will enable the Army Corps to plan how people. 2010 for this $500 million project. I will to improve this dam that is in danger I just wish we would have a little continue to urge the Administration to of failing. Flood control improvements more cooperation. The very same peo- include funding for this important at the Cass River in Spaulding Town- ple who said we ought to get our work project in their budget, and I am glad ship are identified to receive priority done by passing appropriations bill and avoiding omnibus bills are the same the conference report also makes this funding from the Army Corps. Funding ones who hold up the Senate. If we strong recommendation. The con- is also provided for three environ- could get a little bit of cooperation, we ference report states that ‘‘the con- mental restoration projects in Michi- could get these appropriations bills ferees are deeply concerned that de- gan. Funding of $90,000 will be used by spite congressional support for the completed. the Army Corps to continue its part- This is a good bill. It makes very sig- project, the support of the states in the nership with the city of Lansing in the nificant and important investments all region, and the fact that the Army Grand River waterfront restoration around the country in water infra- Corps of Engineers recognizes the Soo project, which includes a range of structure and energy projects. The fact Locks as the ‘single point of failure’ projects, such as shoreline and eco- is, it is less than 1 percent above last that can cripple Great Lakes shipping, system restoration, as well as rec- year’s spending level. No one is going the administration has failed to in- reational elements. I am pleased that to take a look at this bill and suggest clude funding for a second large lock, $100,000 is included to implement the it overspends. It does not. either under the authority provided in Lake St. Clair Management Plan. Lake One of my colleagues talked about the American Recovery and Reinvest- St. Clair and the St. Clair River that earmarks in the bill. The fact is, we ment Act, ARRA, or in its budget re- are part of the connecting channel in can take out all the earmarks, and quest for fiscal year 2010.’’ I hope this the Great Lakes and have been plagued there are some in here. It is the case lack of funding will be rectified in next by invasive species, pollution, urban that Congress has a role to decide both year’s budget. sprawl, and sewer overflows. The fund- through the water development author- This bill includes important funding ing in the bill will allow the Corps to izing bill and also in the appropriations for several Great Lakes programs in- move forward to finally implement on- conference report before us where it cluding the Great Lakes Fishery and the-ground restoration projects which wants to invest its money in major Ecosystem Restoration Program, Re- are very much needed. water projects across the country. If medial Action Planning Technical As- This appropriations bill will help the Congress decided not to do that, sistance, and the Sediment Transport move our country towards greater en- every single penny would go downtown Models and Sediment Management ergy security, advance technology to to the agency, and some GS–14 would Planning program. These programs will strengthen our manufacturing and decide where to do that. All this talk help restore and protect the Great international competitiveness, improve about earmarks is not going to save a Lakes. our shipping and boating infrastruc- penny. The fact is, we have substan- I am also pleased that the bill in- ture, and improve the environment, tially cut back on earmarks and have cludes over $6 million for the Corps’ and I support its passage. made them transparent. work to prevent the introduction of Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, we will My point mainly is that we are going Asian carp and other invasive species vote in about 4 minutes. I want to note to vote in a minute. We could have into the Great Lakes. Invasive species that yesterday’s cloture vote had 79 voted on this already, but we had to can dramatically change the fishery votes in favor of cloture. Clearly, there file cloture, then wait 30 hours. It is re- and ecosystem by outcompeting native is strong support for this energy and flective of what is happening in this species for food and habitat. Asian carp water conference report. It provides an Chamber. Regrettably, there is very are particularly devastating because investment in water and energy little cooperation. they consume so much food and repro- projects across the country. It is fis- Mr. President, I yield the floor. duce quickly. This funding will allow cally responsible. It is slightly less The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the Corps to operate the barrier project than 1 percent above last year’s ex- question is on agreeing to the con- and begin work on a study to consider penditure. ference report to accompany H.R. 3183. options to improve the barrier projects’ What I wanted to say, however, is we Mr. LEAHY. I ask for the yeas and efficacy. The conference report also that had to invoke cloture, which took nays.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:50 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.016 S15OCPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with SENATE S10464 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2009 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a DORGAN and Senator ROBERT F. BEN- bill that does not include the public op- sufficient second? NETT, the Republican ranking member, tion. There appears to be a sufficient sec- and the other members of the Energy Insurance companies should have to ond. and Water subcommittee for putting compete for your business just like any The clerk will call the roll. together what I consider to be a good other company. This principle has al- The bill clerk called the roll. bill and certainly a big improvement ways been at the heart of America’s Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the over the energy budget sent to us by economy, and it does not make sense Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. the President. for insurance companies to get a free KERRY) and the Senator from Lou- Knowing that the funding measure pass. As competition shrinks, profits isiana (Ms. LANDRIEU) are necessarily would pass, I chose to vote against this soar. A public option is the only way to absent. bill, which funds the Department of restore choice to the marketplace. It is Mr. KYL. The following Senator is Energy, as a signal to the Obama ad- the key to freedom, accountability, necessarily absent: the Senator from ministration and the DOE that Amer- and fair play. That is why I will not Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN). ican taxpayers want and need a serious compromise on this point. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there pro-energy plan, not the anti-energy On Tuesday, our colleagues in the Fi- any other Senators in the Chamber de- strategy being pushed on us by the nance Committee reached a new mile- siring to vote? United Nations Intergovernmental stone on the long road to reform. They The result was announced—yeas 80, Panel on Climate Change, which this became the last of five committees in nays 17, as follows: administration has adopted. both the House and the Senate to take [Rollcall Vote No. 322 Leg.] When the Secretary of Energy testi- up this legislation. When they passed YEAS—80 fies before Congress that he believes it their version of the bill, it was the fur- Akaka Feingold Nelson (NE) is his job to cut carbon-dioxide emis- thest any health reform measure has Alexander Feinstein Nelson (FL) sions by 80 percent in the next 40 years, ever come. Now let us make it a re- Barrasso Franken Pryor then we know our Nation does not have ality. Baucus Gillibrand Reed I congratulate my distinguished col- Begich an energy policy; rather, we have an Gregg Reid leagues on their significant achieve- Bennet Hagan Risch anti-energy policy. Cutting our Na- Bennett Harkin Roberts tion’s emissions by 80 percent would ment. I applaud their leadership on Bingaman Inouye Rockefeller provide two certain outcomes: First, this difficult issue. But it was dis- Bond Johnson Sanders reducing CO at that reckless pace appointing this legislation did not in- Boxer Kaufman Schumer 2 Brown Kirk clude a public option. As we move for- Shaheen would certainly devastate our economy Brownback Klobuchar Shelby and ruin our Nation’s global competi- ward and merge the Finance Com- Burris Kohl Snowe mittee bill with the HELP Committee’s Byrd Kyl tiveness. Secondly, according to the Specter Cantwell Lautenberg U.N.’s own calculations for CO2’s version, I will work with my friends to Cardin LeMieux Stabenow warming ability, it would result in no make sure the combined measure does Carper Leahy Tester Thune perceptible reduction in global tem- include a public option. In a very short Casey Levin time, every Member will have the op- Collins Lieberman Udall (CO) peratures. At best, it would reduce Conrad Lincoln Udall (NM) temperatures by about 0.1 degrees Cen- portunity to shape this important leg- Corker Lugar Vitter tigrade after 40 years of economic tor- islation. When this bill comes before Cornyn McConnell Voinovich the Chamber, we will have the chance Crapo Menendez Warner ture. Dodd Merkley Webb Maybe the media have fallen for this to make good on the promise Teddy Dorgan Mikulski Whitehouse dangerous distraction to a real energy Roosevelt made almost 100 years ago Durbin Murkowski Wicker policy, but the polls show that the tax- when he first called for sweeping Enzi Murray Wyden payers have not. health care reform. NAYS—17 This pivotal debate is nearly at an f Bayh Ensign Isakson end. The time for action is upon us. Bunning Graham Johanns MORNING BUSINESS That means it is time to separate fact Burr Grassley McCain from fiction. It is time to discuss the Chambliss Hatch Mr. BURRIS. I ask unanimous con- McCaskill facts and drown out the noise. The pub- Coburn Hutchison Sessions sent that the Senate proceed to a pe- DeMint Inhofe riod of morning business, with Sen- lic option will restore choice and com- NOT VOTING—3 ators permitted to speak therein for up petition to an insurance market currently dominated by only a few compa- Cochran Kerry Landrieu to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nies. The public option will spur fresh The conference report was agreed to. objection, it is so ordered. accountability and a return to fair The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I would practices. Premiums will come down. ator from Illinois is recognized. like to speak in morning business. Relative health outcomes will go up. Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I move The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- For the first time in years, insurance to reconsider the vote and move to lay ator is recognized. corporations will need to compete for that motion on the table. f business. They will need to be account- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without able to customers and not only to HEALTH CARE REFORM objection, it is so ordered. shareholders. That is what reform with The motion to lay on the table was Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, earlier a public option will mean to the Amer- agreed to. this week I came to the Senate floor to ican health care system. (At the request of Mr. REID, the fol- discuss some of the misinformation we When opponents of reform talk about lowing statement was ordered to be have seen about the issue of health death panels, a government takeover, printed in the RECORD.) care reform. Just this morning, I and socialism, they are trying to dis- VOTE EXPLANATION joined my freshmen colleagues to tract us from the issue at hand. When ∑ Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, I was knock down some of the persistent they claim the Finance Committee bill necessarily absent for the vote on the myths about reform and particularly will make premiums go up instead of conference report to accompany En- about the need for a public option. down, it is the same sleight of hand we ergy and Water Development and Re- As we prepare to consider a health have seen from the big corporations lated Agencies Appropriations Act, bill before the full Senate, I would like many times before. 2010, H.R. 3183. If I were able to attend to discuss the way forward from here. I They know they cannot win the argu- today’s session, I would have voted yes believe our path is very clear. The only ment on the merits so they are trying on the conference report.∑ way to achieve meaningful health care to change the subject. Instead of talk- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, today the reform and bring costs down is through ing about American families and rising Senate voted 80 to 17 in favor of the a public option that will bring real costs, real health outcomes, they need Energy and Water appropriations bill, competition into the system. That is to rely on scare tactics to maintain H.R. 3182. I praise Chairman BYRON L. why I will not vote for any health care their monopoly over the insurance

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It is about clerk will call the roll. ing dealt with the immigration issue families who sit around the kitchen Mr. SESSIONS. I ask unanimous con- over some period of time, and trying to table in Illinois and across America. sent that the order for the quorum call be informed about it, I hear a lot of They open their pocketbooks and write be rescinded. people raising this fundamental ques- larger and larger checks every month. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion. I think it would be simple to fix They are wondering when we will have objection, it is so ordered. constitutionally. We would simply say: the courage to act on our convictions. f Ask how many people are here legally We must not delay another moment. and use that to be the basis of the ap- COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE If we fail to act, health care coverage portionment of congressional seats, APPROPRIATIONS will continue to increase in price and and not using people who are not here decline in quality. Let us rise to the Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I join legally. It does not threaten people. It challenge. Let us seize this moment. in support of the Vitter amendment, does not mean they will be arrested or There is no doubt the Senate is the which would preclude any funding in anything like that or to be subject to greatest deliberative body on the face the CJS appropriations bill being used deportation. It simply means when the of the planet. Throughout our history, for the 2010 census, if the census does numbers are all in, we will know how contentious arguments such as this one not include a citizenship question. many U.S. residents exist in the var- have played out on the floor of this Under current law, the census does not ious States, and from that number we Chamber and the old Senate Chamber even ask the question about whether will be able to apportion our House of down the hall. The world knows this individuals in the United States are Representatives and the Electoral Col- Senate can debate. But let it now show citizens or not. They ask people how lege for the next Presidential election. them we can also act. Let it show them many bathrooms and children they I think that is the right thing to do. we can take action. have, all kinds of things, but they We need to get away from this other I yield the floor and suggest the ab- don’t ask a citizenship question. Con- process and urge the support of the sence of a quorum. gressional apportionment in the U.S. Vitter amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The House of Representatives is based on I thank the Chair and yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- clerk will call the roll. that total population count, including ator from New Jersey. The legislative clerk proceeded to people illegally in this country. I think call the roll. representation in Congress should be HEALTH CARE REFORM Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent based on the number of legal residents, Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I that the order for the quorum call be and it should not be increased because rise to make some comments about the rescinded. persons here illegally, not eligible to health care bill we are all anxious to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without vote, happen to be in that State. That see and discuss. Everyone knows a principal focus of objection, it is so ordered. is a matter I hear a lot about from my our attention now in the Senate is on constituents. They ask how this is pos- f the health care reform bill, and we ex- sible. They are shocked that is what MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FAIRNESS pect a major debate on the precise might be happening. The truth is, it ACT OF 2009—MOTION TO PROCEED structure of that bill over the next few does happen. weeks. But I want to, in that connec- CLOTURE MOTION So I think Senator VITTER is raising tion, start my remarks with a Mr. REID. Mr. President, I move to a good question, and I believe his quotation from a statement given by proceed to Calendar No. 178, S. 1776 amendment is valid. Our next census and, in the process, I send a cloture the Senator from South Carolina. He will determine the reapportionment of said, on June 17, 2009: motion to the desk. the House of Representatives and Elec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The If we’re able to stop Obama on this, it will toral College votes each State has. be his Waterloo. It will break him. clerk will report. The 2010 census form lacks the simple That is the Republican dominant The legislative clerk read as follows: question: Are you a citizen of the view on health care reform. The mis- CLOTURE MOTION United States of America? How accu- sion is not to do better for the Amer- We, the undersigned Senators, in ac- rate can we in Congress expect to be ican people but, rather, to destroy the cordance with the provisions of rule about the composition of our popu- Presidency of Barack Obama. It is an XXII of the Standing Rules of the Sen- lation if we do not ask that question, ate, hereby move to bring to a close de- unpleasant scene to witness. especially when some estimate there Almost all Americans want to see us bate on the motion to proceed to Cal- may be as many as 12 million people il- fix our health care system. I say ‘‘al- endar No. 178, S. 1776, the Medicare legally in the country? Indeed, I think most’’ because there is a group of peo- Physician Fairness Act of 2009. that probably is an accurate figure, so ple here who love the status quo: Harry Reid, Debbie Stabenow, Roland W. it has an impact. Calculations using Burris, Patty Murray, Mark Udall, health insurance companies and their some of the interim census data esti- lobbyists and CEOs. Mark Begich, Frank R. Lautenberg, mates are pretty dramatic and point Amy Klobuchar, Jack Reed, Carl Everyone knows health care costs Levin, Jeff Bingaman, Sherrod Brown, out the real impacts of this policy. have skyrocketed, and that means ev- Sheldon Whitehouse, Barbara Boxer, Using the American Community Sur- erybody pays more. But when working Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Charles E. Schu- vey of the Census Bureau, their esti- people are under assault to pay more, mer, Jeanne Shaheen, Richard J. Dur- mates for State population, including it could cause a catastrophic con- bin. noncitizen and citizen populations, is frontation with funds, with money for Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent instructive. The discrepancy in num- food and education and other ordinary that the cloture vote occur at 5:30 p.m., bers for reapportionment using those but essential expenses for living. Monday, October 19, and that the man- different figures is significant. For ex- America’s small businesses are strug- datory quorum be waived; further that ample, States that might otherwise ex- gling to provide health care for their at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, there be 60 pect to gain or expect not to lose popu- employees, and more people are less minutes of debate equally divided and lation, lose congressional seats, would able to afford health care coverage. controlled between the leaders or their do so if these numbers are counted. For And while enormous pressure is placed designees prior to the 5:30 p.m. vote. example, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, on middle-income families, the largest The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, health insurers are seeing massive objection, it is so ordered. South Carolina, and Louisiana—all of profit growth.

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That is what has hap- because government won’t respond to him—‘‘confuse their customers and pened with health care. their cries for help. dump the sick—all so they can satisfy Premiums, which now average more I close with a reminder to those in their Wall Street investors.’’ than $13,000 a year, are the highest cost this Chamber that our obligation far That single-minded drive for profits on record. The chart shows it very exceeds the attention it has gotten is clear from the numbers. Here is a clearly, that this expanding premium over the years; far exceeds any stretch chart I have in the Chamber showing cost has gone way beyond the average of decency that we can muster; that we part of the outrage. This chart dem- family to be able to afford to pay the do something about it, that we show onstrates the massive profit increases rate. part of the shame we all feel when we at some of our largest health insurance If today’s CEOs cared as much about look at millions of people who have no companies. Just look at them. The the public’s health as their own finan- health insurance in this country while years for comparison are the year 2000 cial wealth, our system would not look we see the compensation and the and 2008. this way. We are stuffing the greedy growth of these companies. I am a cor- In 2000, the company called and starving the needy. That is the sit- porate person. I come from having run WellPoint earned $226 million worth of uation we are in. a very large corporation, one of the profit. That $226 million had grown to It is time to reshape health care in largest and one of the best in the coun- $2.5 billion at the end of 2008—an in- this country once and for all. It is time try called ADP. It has over 240,000 em- crease of 1,000 percent. to make the insurance industry ac- ployees. A couple of other fellows and I Aetna, one of the biggest: In 2000, countable so that health insurance started that company. I took a look at they made $127 million worth of profit. works for the people in our country. It the fellow who is now running that Eight years later, the $127 million grew is time to lift the curtain of despair so company. The company made over $1.5 to $1.4 billion—an increase of 990 per- those without insurance can get it, and billion last year and his salary was $1 cent. those who are in dread fear of losing it million. He does a good job. Humana: In 2000, they earned $90 mil- can stop worrying. It is time to say Some people here, largely on the lion; in 2008, $647 million—a modest that in the richest Nation in the world, other side—almost exclusively on the gain, only 619 percent. decent health care belongs to everyone other side, except for one courageous United Health—one of the largest— in our country. Senator who stood up and said she is not going to let this go by without try- earned, in 2000, $736 million; in 2008, $3 The reality is, we spend 11⁄2 times billion, an increase of 304 percent. more per person on health care than ing to do something serious about it— Mr. President, we all know who paid any other country, and yet even as we want to take the role of doctors and the price for those profits: working- pour more and more money into health they want to write a prescription to do class Americans. This condition tells care, Americans’ health has not im- nothing but obstruct and say no. They you what we have to be on the lookout proved. want to say no to those looking to gov- for as we develop our plan. Just take infant mortality. The in- ernment for help and no to those des- Just as the health insurance industry fant mortality rate in the United perately in need of health care. All profits have risen, obviously, so has the States is a telling marker of how well they say is no, no, no. I summarize the CEO compensation. If we look at what a society delivers health care. Infant Republican view and their health care has taken place over a 3-year period for death rates in our country have been mission. Theirs is a missile gone the five largest health care companies, going up for the last 40 years. Now the astray. Kill the Obama presidency with the CEO pay has grown steadily, while United States has a higher infant mor- this Waterloo, regardless of the number workers’ pay has barely moved. The av- tality rate than 40 other countries in of casualties among the citizenry. erage health care CEO, over the last 3 the world, including Cuba, Sweden, Their victory will be won with the political destruction of the Obama mis- years, in these five companies, earned Taiwan, and most of Europe. By any sion. $14.8 million. That was his—in this metric, we are not delivering health I say ‘‘no’’ is not the answer. It is case—all his compensation. And the av- care in our country fairly, fully, or effi- time for us to act. I hope our col- erage worker’s salary was $44,200. Look ciently, and the time for change is leagues in this Senate will look in the at that comparison: $14.8 million, while upon us. mirror and see how they would feel if a Many in this Chamber have been the average working person earned child suddenly comes up with a condi- working for decades to reform our sys- $44,000. There is an injustice there that tion that is long lasting and that is I think is quite obvious. tem so children, the working poor, and hard to deal with. I have a grand- So we look at that and say: Well, the sick get the care they deserve. No daughter with diabetes. I have a grand- what is happening here? A single one worked harder than my former son with asthma. Fortunately, they health insurance CEO earns approxi- seatmate and dear friend, Senator Ed- have good health care. I am able to af- mately 335 times that of the average ward M. Kennedy. Today we are on the ford to pay it. But there are lots of peo- worker in this country. It is absolutely verge of a sweeping overhaul. We are ple in this country who can’t. I would ridiculous. It is scandalous—scan- proud of Senator Kennedy for all the like one of these people on the other dalous—when we think about the years he labored so hard. side to stand up with them face to face struggle people go through to keep This Senate and the President and and say, no, I don’t think we ought to their families healthy and, at the same the House must do the right thing for help you. I don’t think we can afford to time, take care of the bare needs for the health of America’s working fami- help you. I don’t think my colleagues existence. lies. Surely these families and their with whom I have an industry connec- In New Jersey, for example, the larg- children are as critical with their con- tion would like it if I helped you. est health care insurer is Horizon Blue tributions to America’s well-being as Too bad. Too bad, I say. I hope we Cross Blue Shield. Last year, the CEO those profiteering from their sweat and gain some sense and some visibility in of that nonprofit, Mr. William Marino, toil. this debate over the next several made $5.4 million—a nonprofit com- This debate is about our commitment weeks. pany. Although it is a company with- to the millions of Americans who work With that, I yield the floor and note out profit, it certainly was pretty darn hard every day, pay taxes, care for the absence of a quorum. profitable for Mr. Marino. their kids, but risk the chance of losing The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Let me be clear. While health insur- everything because of a single illness. clerk will call the roll. ers and CEOs have made out like ban- We declare here and now that we will The assistant legislative clerk pro- dits, the industry has been increasing not allow exaggerated profits to breach ceeded to call the roll.

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Their tight-knit you hear often when talking about HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES family has paid the ultimate sacrifice, those who commit themselves to a life Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. and for the Westbrooks, it happened of public service. Sergeants Westbrook President, I rise today to mourn the not once but twice. As Americans, we and Tingwall personified those words, untimely deaths and celebrate the lives often take for granted our freedoms, both in the way they lived their lives of two New Mexico heroes. One died but we should never forget those whose and in the way those lives ultimately just last week from injuries he sus- sacrifice makes those freedoms pos- ended. tained while serving his country in Af- sible. New Mexico is proud to honor these ghanistan. The other was killed this Sergeant Westbrook will be laid to true American heroes. To their fami- past June in a helicopter crash after rest on Friday in Farmington, but he lies, we say thank you and ask them to rescuing a stranded hiker lost on the will forever live in the memory of New accept the thanks of a grateful State Santa Fe Baldy Mountain. Mexicans. and a grateful nation. Both men served their countries with This story of New Mexican heroism I suggest the absence of a quorum. distinction and honor. Both were raised doesn’t end there. I would also like to The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. in families with a strong tradition of talk about New Mexico State Police MCCASKILL). The clerk will call the public service. Both said ‘‘Choose me’’ SGT Andrew Tingwall, who was killed roll. when they were needed the most. Both last June in a helicopter accident after The bill clerk proceeded to call the paid the ultimate sacrifice. They are rescuing a stranded, lost hiker. Ser- roll. Army SFC Kenneth Westbrook and geant Tingwall is being honored on Fri- Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask New Mexico State police sergeant An- day with a posthumous induction into unanimous consent that the order for drew Tingwall. I would like to tell you the New Mexican Military Institute the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without about them today. Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Sergeant Westbrook’s career in the objection, it is so ordered. which I helped nominate him for. His The Senator from Illinois is recog- military began more than 20 years ago honor is for Eminence in a Chosen nized. after he graduated from Shiprock High Field. Similar to Sergeant Westbrook, Mr. DURBIN. I thank the Chair. School in northwest New Mexico. He Andy Tingwall’s chosen field was serv- (The remarks of Mr. DURBIN per- married his childhood sweetheart, ice—service to his community, service taining to the introduction of S. 1789 Charlene. Along the way, they had to his State, and service to his coun- are located in today’s RECORD under three children—Zachary, Joshua, and try. ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and Joseph. Known as ‘‘Ting’’ to his friends, Ser- Joint Resolutions.’’) He served in the Persian Gulf war geant Tingwall graduated from the f and did numerous other stints overseas New Mexico Military Institute in in places such as Korea and Germany. Roswell in 1991 and joined the U.S. Ma- THE FEDERAL DEBT He was a proud member of the Navajo rine Corps shortly after. During his Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, we Nation. He loved to hunt and fish, build military career, he became a jump- have had an ongoing debate on the model military vehicles, and was an ex- qualified reconnaissance marine and floor about health care reform, its cost, pert chef and grill master. served with Delta Company’s Fourth whether it is going to add to the def- His brother says Kenneth was look- Reconnaissance Battalion. He contin- icit. We had an exchange yesterday or ing forward to retiring from the mili- ued his distinguished career as a New the day before with Senator MCCON- tary and spending more time with his Mexico reservist from 1993 to 1995, NELL, the Republican leader. We talked family when he got the call for one when he joined the New Mexico State a little bit about the debt America more tour of duty—this time to Af- Police. faces and how this debt came about. ghanistan. As much as he cherished the Eventually, he became lead instruc- Senator KYL, my Republican coun- idea of spending more time with his tor for the Training and Recruiting Di- terpart, Republican whip from Arizona family, Kenneth knew what he had to vision of the New Mexico Law Enforce- and a friend of mine, came to the floor do: Of course, I will go, he said. Ken- ment Academy before joining the New and carried on this dialog and debate. neth believed in the work being done in Mexico State Police aircraft section, When you consider the Senate Chamber Afghanistan, his brother said. And if where he became a pilot. Sergeant is supposed to be about debate, it is all the Army needed him to complete that Tingwall proved his merit there, serv- good that he would do that. But I do work, there was no question he would ing as chief pilot of the unit—the want to take exception to a couple of be there. youngest man to ever have that title. things my friend Senator KYL said. Kenneth was gravely wounded on Sergeant Tingwall was known by his Let me say at the outset, between September 8 when his unit was at- colleagues, friends, and family for his 1998 and 2000, under President Clinton, tacked by insurgents in Afghanistan. heroism and love of the sky, saving our Nation ran a fiscal surplus. It is He was quickly flown to Walter Reed many lives in his time with the State hard for many people now, when they Army Medical Center for treatment. police. In 2008, he was celebrated as Of- look at a multi-trillion-dollar deficit, That is where I met his wife Charlene ficer of the Year by the New Mexico to imagine just a few years back we did and other members of his family. That Sheriffs and Police Association and have a surplus. We actually reduced is where Sergeant Westbrook died from would have received a Medal of Valor the Federal debt in those 2 years by his injuries last week. in June, but for Sergeant Tingwall, $236 billion, our economy was doing Military families are a special group that day would never come. well, creating jobs and businesses. That of people. Every day they face sac- Sergeant Tingwall was in the middle is what President George W. Bush in- rifices and challenges the average per- of saving the life of a stranded hiker on herited when he came to office. son can’t imagine. They do it with June 9 when tragedy struck. He and his Between 2001 and 2009, when Presi- grace and strength and an unwavering spotter, Officer Wesley Cox, had lo- dent George W. Bush was in office, the belief in the country they call home. cated the stranded hiker and Sergeant economy grew. Normally you would That is what I saw the day I visited Tingwall was transporting her to safe- think this period of economic growth Charlene and Sergeant Westbrook’s ty when the helicopter struck a moun- would lead to an improved fiscal pic- three boys. I saw a strength made even tainside and crashed. ture since tax receipts for government more striking when you realize this After the crash, as he had throughout usually grow with the economy. In- tragedy wasn’t their first. his career, Sergeant Tingwall put the stead, under President Bush our Nation

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So we have it accurately anyway. lion in 2009. taken President Obama’s admonition The public debt will go from $5 tril- At the end of the Bush administra- seriously. lion to $11.7 trillion in 5 years and tri- tion, the economy faced the worst cri- In a week or two, we will start the ple to $17 trillion in 10 years, tripling sis since the Great Depression, the re- debate over the future of health care in the national debt. The total debt from cession we are now encountering. That this Nation with the understanding the founding of the American Republic is what President Obama inherited that whatever we do has to be paid for, will be tripled. That is a big deal. when he was sworn in 9 months ago. that we cannot leave it as a debt to fu- My colleague, Senator DURBIN, and Back in February, the Congressional ture generations. It is an awesome re- our Democratic colleagues have taken Budget Office estimated that, assuming sponsibility and challenge we face. It is great pleasure in attacking President continuation of budget policies that one I think we are up to, that the Bush. I was critical of President Bush’s were in effect in January of this year, American people would feel Congress spending, but his average deficit was the Federal budget deficit would aver- had dropped the ball and had failed if $250 billion, which was too much and age more than $1 trillion each year we do not end up with health care re- big. However, this year’s deficit is over the next 10 years and would climb form. We have a lot of issues to work going to be $1.4 trillion. That is the higher in later years. That estimate out among us. I hope Senator SNOWE on deficit as of September 30, for this fis- was developed based completely on the the Republican side will be joined by cal year. And we will carry an average budget policies that the current Presi- other Senators who can in good faith deficit $900 billion annually in the com- dent inherited from the previous Presi- join in trying to solve some of these ing years. You can blame the origins of dent. So to argue that the Nation’s fis- awesome problems we face, problems the deficit on President Bush if you cal woes should be all laid at the door- we have inherited. It is a major respon- want to, but President Obama’s budget step of President Obama overlooks the sibility and one we accept with the for the next 10 years, scored by the obvious. Given the soaring debts and leadership of the President to help us Congressional Budget Office, continues woeful economy he inherited, it cer- find that solution. to score deficits at $900 billion. Regard- tainly is not defensible. I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- less, we are spending too much money. America will run a fiscal deficit this sence of a quorum. Republicans are guilty of it, and so are year and it will be a large deficit, there The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the Democrats. They promised to do is no question about it. In an economy clerk will call the roll. better after they got elected this time, such as this, where there is so little The bill clerk proceeded to call the but I haven’t seen any progress, frank- private sector demand, we have tried to roll. ly. create through stimulus packages, re- Mr. SESSIONS. I ask unanimous con- investment, and recovery good jobs and sent that the order for the quorum call The media has reported recently that economic activity that will revitalize be rescinded. the valuation of the Finance Commit- our economy. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tee’s health care bill by the Congres- Why did President Bush have such objection, it is so ordered. sional Budget Office was quite positive. They said—you may have heard the record-breaking deficits during his ten- f ure? I can tell you that he was the first phrase—that it was deficit neutral. President in the history of the United THE NATIONAL DEBT How did that happen? How can you add States to call for tax cuts in the midst Mr. SESSIONS. Madam President, millions of people to the rolls of in- of a war—in fact, in the midst of two the American people are rightly very sured, and subsidize insurance for low- wars. Giving tax cuts to the wealthiest concerned about the reckless spending income people, all without having a people in the Nation during a war is being conducted in Washington spend- cost? We need to examine that. counterintuitive. A war is an added ex- ing that has resulted in huge national The CBO says the Finance Com- pense to a nation, over and above the deficits. People sometimes think that mittee bill would cost $829 billion over ordinary costs of government, and to Republicans and Democrats are just 10 years, but they say it is not going to cut revenue sources by giving tax cuts bickering, but the truth is that we increase the deficit. It will increase the to those in higher income categories have never had deficits such as these in number of people covered but not in- drove us deeper and deeper into deficit. the history of our country—perhaps crease the deficit. In addition, President Bush during only during the peak of World War II, The Washington Post wrote: when we were in a life-and-death strug- his term passed the Medicare Prescrip- The Finance Committee’s bill is the only tion Drug Program. I think it was a gle with millions of men and women in legislation on the table that meets Obama’s good program, although there were combat from one end of the globe to objectives [. . .] all for less than $900 billion changes I certainly would have made the other. over 10 years, and without adding to the def- before I would vote for it. But the fact The fiscal year 2010 deficit is $1.4 tril- icit. is that the President did not pay for it. lion. It is predicted to average $1 tril- So that has been the spin. That has It was added to the deficit which the lion for the next decade, without relief been the statement from the media. current President has inherited. It is in the outyears. People often ask me: The President said in his September little wonder then that the debt grew When are we going to start paying it address to Congress that he would not dramatically during President George back? There is no plan to do so. There sign a health care reform bill that adds Bush’s time in office. is not even any plan to reduce the size one dime to the deficit. Senator BAU- Having said all of this, we have to do of the deficit. In years 8, 9, 10, we are CUS, the Finance Committee chairman, something serious about this debt. I talking about over $900 billion in an- said: think we have to focus on putting this nual deficits. Interest today on our economy back on its feet, getting peo- total debt is $170 billion, will rise to Our balanced approach in the Finance ple back to work, making sure that $800 billion in 1 year and that is just Committee to health reform has paid off businesses have credit, making certain the interest on the money we must bor- once again. that the money spent by our govern- row in order to carry these deficits He said the bill was ‘‘a smart investment is spent well, without waste. that are not being reduced in the out- ment on the federal balance sheet.’’ Those are certainly monumental tasks years. It is unthinkable. Would that it were so, but that is not for us to face. But to say that this A lot of people think that the high an accurate statement. The American health care reform is going to add to deficit is due to costs from a health people know you cannot expand cov- the deficit is to overlook the obvious. care reform bill. Health care reform erage for millions of the uninsured President Obama has told Members of will add to the deficit, but is not cur- without incurring cost. There is no

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It is not because they are dis- It is designed to make the score look contrast. honest. It is because they scored the better than it is and to hide the true So I say, somehow we have to slow bill the Washington way, and the bill cost of enacting this legislation. down, make some difficult choices, and was written by Members of this body Let me use a chart. recognize that we do not have the and staff who understand the Wash- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- money to do everything we would like ington way. They write the bill in such ator has used the existing time limit. to do. We do not have the money, and a way to hide its true cost. Republicans Mr. SESSIONS. I ask unanimous con- Congress must be more serious and have done this in the past, but we are sent for 3 additional minutes. more committed to improving Medi- reaching new levels of it today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without care, saving the program, and not Under the Baucus plan, true costs are objection, it is so ordered. going hog wild with new programs that hidden. The bill’s requirements that all Mr. SESSIONS. The Senate Finance we do not have the money to fund. individuals have insurance does not Committee bill is paid for in a number I thank the Chair for allowing me to fully phase in, for example, until 2014. of ways. Perhaps one of the most un- go over and I yield the floor. However, new fees on insurers, medical justified claims is that we are going to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- device companies, drug manufacturers produce $404 billion in cuts to Medicare ator from North Dakota. and cuts to hospitals and doctors take and Medicaid to fund an entirely new Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, I effect almost immediately. For exam- program. ask unanimous consent to speak in ple, hospitals will take cuts and see First, it is doubtful that Congress morning business for 20 minutes. more patients beginning in 2010, but in- will actually vote to cut $400 billion The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without dividuals are not required to have in- from Medicaid and Medicare. However, objection, it is so ordered. surance coverage until 2014. If you are CBO must assume we are going to cut f an insurance company, you will face it because that it included in the Fi- THE DEFICIT increased taxes and new annual fees be- nance Committee bill. CBO also as- ginning in 2010, but again—individuals sumed in their budget that we were Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, I are not required to have insurance going to raise a lot of tax money by know my colleague from South Dakota until 2014. Doctors’ pay is kept stable being more efficient in tax collections is waiting. I will try not to consume in 2010, but under the Finance Com- last year, but those new collections did the entire 20 minutes. But let me first mittee legislation, doctors are ex- not materialize either. The IRS said talk about deficit for a moment, since pected to take a 25-percent pay cut be- they wouldn’t get them, and they were my colleague from Alabama described ginning in 2011. right. Our number one priority, if we that. Why have we been engaging in these were to somehow make Medicaid and I do not think there is anyone in here budget gimmicks? Both parties have Medicare more efficient and more hon- who takes a look at the fiscal policy we been guilty of doing this. Why don’t we est and more effective and more pro- are on—and have been on for a long just make the difficult decisions? We ductive and save $300 billion, that time—and feels very comfortable about have succeeded in balancing the budget money should stay in Medicare and it. It is not sustainable and we have to in the past. But under the Sustainable Medicaid. Medicare is going broke. We change it. But I do want to say this. It Growth Rate formula as it applies know that to be true. Medicare experts was not too long ago that this country today, our physicians the people that and the trustees issued a dire warning went to war and, at the same time, cut take care of us—would take a 25-per- that unless measures are taken to taxes and did not pay for a penny of the cent cut in 2011. So, Congress fixes the shore up the program, it will be insol- war. In fact, even now we have people formula, so to speak. We now call it vent by 2017. We have known that for a saying: Let’s send 40,000 more troops to the doctors’ fix. We arrange for a short- long time. These $400 billion in cuts is Afghanistan. I do not hear anybody term solution that keeps doctors’ pay very unlikely to happen. The rest of suggesting we pay for that. What is from being cut, but do not address the these basically are new taxes. I do not that going to cost? larger problem. If Congress were to fix have time to go into them now. I will talk next week about my inter- the physician pay formula for 10 years, But imagine this scenario: your fam- est in what is happening in Afghani- we would have about $300 billion more ily is running in a shortfall and you do stan. I have been there. I have some in costs to figure in to our budget as a not have enough money for your busi- real concerns about sending a lot of ad- deficit. The proposal that came out of ness and you have agreed that you ditional troops to Afghanistan and the Finance Committee proposes to would take on a Saturday job to make about our vital national interests. But raise the doctors’ fees for 1 year. It more income, would it be smart to buy let me say, whether it is fighting a war does not propose what is absolutely a new car? You have a debt. You are or deciding to send 40,000 more troops necessary: a 10-year fix for doctor pay. trying to pay it down. to another country, it costs money. Is So, the Chairman acts as if an update You take on more taxes, take on an- everybody here willing to pay for it? to doctor pay will not happen in 2011 so other job to bring in more income, but, Anybody willing to pay for it? that the bill does not have to reflect in the midst of that, you start a new We have talked about this for years. the true costs. And Congress will up- spending program? That is exactly We are in the middle of a war. We send date doctor pay, as it has every year what the Finance Committee bill pro- men and women to the battlefield, and since 2002. poses. Instead of getting Medicare on a the fact is, not a penny of it has been The bottom line is this: the true sound footing, this bill raises taxes to paid for. In the previous administra- costs of the Finance Committee bill create a new program. Supporters act tion, they insisted on tax cuts and pur- will not begin until the new provisions like we should be thankful because it is suing a war strategy in Iraq and send- are all phased in in 2014. deficit neutral, they say. That is not ing troops to Afghanistan and not pay- The Senate Budget Committee esti- accurate. I know it, and every Senator ing for a penny of it. That also results mates—and I am a member of the com- in this body ought to know it if they in Federal budget deficits, and we have mittee—show that the Finance Com- have been around here very long. to resolve them. mittee bill cost for 2014 to 2023 is actu- I am sorry about where we are head- The fact is, we cannot continue to de- ally $1.8 trillion. So although CBO says ed. This sort of scoring is the kind of scribe a level of government the Amer- that it costs $829 billion from 2010 to flimflam financial management that ican people are unwilling or unable to 2019, if you look at numbers from 2014 has put us on the road to tripling the pay for, and we have to get this fiscal to 2023, the cost is $1.8 trillion—twice debt of the United States in 10 years. It policy under some control. Republicans

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On the way to the of a giant casino where the gamblers are re- years, seen the creation of exotic finan- Capitol this morning, I was thinking of warded for taking outrageous, unconscionable risks with other people’s money. If the cial instruments that have almost this: a quote by Will Rogers. I heard on bets pay off, the gamblers win. If the long- nothing to do with creating wealth, ex- the radio again today that we have a shot bets turn out to have been foolish, we’re cept for those who trade them and couple things going on. No. 1, we have the ones who lose. those who created them. That is what a whole lot of folks who have lost their The Washington Post, September 8: steered this country into the ditch. home in the last quarter, with a record ‘‘A year after Lehman, Wall Street’s CDOs, credit default swaps, unregu- number of home foreclosures in our Acting Like Wall Street Again.’’ lated derivatives, dark money—a lot of country—and then, in the same news- [Wall Street] still operates on the principle people got wealthy trading it. The fact cast, $140 billion in bonuses to be paid of taking care of itself first, really big and is, it created an unbelievable bubble of by the major firms on Wall Street. I [most] important customers second, every- risk that began to wind this economy am thinking maybe these are two dif- one else last. down and finally steered this economy ferent countries or at least two dif- The Wall Street Journal, August 22: into a serious wreck last fall. The ques- ferent economies. Here is what Will ‘‘Bankers Play Dress Up With Old tion is, What do we do about that? Rogers said many decades ago. He said: Deals.’’ Well, when you hear on the same news- The unemployed here ain’t eating regular, Irresponsible securitization helped bring casts that we reached a record number but we’ll get around to them as soon as ev- the financial system to its knees. Yet, as of home foreclosures and people are erybody else gets fixed up OK. banks start to heal, little seems to have still losing their jobs, and then, on the The unemployed ‘‘ain’t’’ eating reg- changed. Wall Street has quickly fallen back other hand, we see the very same inter- ular, but we will get around to them on old habits. ests that have been at the trough of the when everybody else gets fixed up. The Washington Post, September 11: Federal Reserve Board for at least $8 Well, last year we watched some big ‘‘Wall Street’s Mania for Short-Term trillion, at risk by the taxpayer, in shots steer this economy into the Results Hurts Economy.’’ loans and commitments to some of the ditch. It caused an unbelievable finan- It’s been a year since the onset of a finan- biggest financial enterprises in the cial wreck. It has had an impact on ev- cial crisis that wiped out $15 trillion of country and then you see $140 billion in erything in this country. The fact is, wealth from the balance sheet of American compensation and bonuses from those we need to reform the system that al- households, and more than two years since firms? There is something disconnected lowed that to happen. But—do you serious cracks in the financial system be- here. know what?—as to the story I heard came apparent. Yet while the system has I want our financial system to work. this morning about $140 billion of ex- been stabilized and the worst of the crisis I am not someone who comes to the has passed, little has been done to keep an- pected bonuses to be paid by the top 23 other meltdown from happening. floor of the Senate who says invest- firms on Wall Street, the fact is, less ment banks are worthless. That is not The Los Angeles Times: ‘‘The Finan- than a year later, after the economic my point. We need investment bank- cial Meltdown: Crisis has not altered collapse in this country, we see these ing. But we also need to understand we Wall Street.’’ stories: cannot take FDIC insured banks, those Bellwether firms led by Goldman Sachs The U.S. has lent, spent or guaranteed $11.6 that are insured by the Federal Gov- Group are churning out mouth-watering trillion to bolster banks and fight the long- ernment, and decide it is OK if you profits. Risk-taking and aggressive securi- est recession in 70 years. trade on your own proprietary ac- ties trading are mounting a comeback. And By the way, ‘‘banks’’ here mean the compensation—the lifeblood of Wall Street— counts on risky enterprises such as de- biggest financial institutions in the is pushing back toward pre-crisis levels. rivatives. That is all right. That is not all right. They may just as well put a country. The Wall Street Journal, October 14: keno pit or a craps table right in the The Wall Street Journal, August 31 ‘‘Wall Street On Track To Award middle of the bank lobby. Just call it of this year: Record Pay.’’ That was yesterday. what it is. It is simply flatout gam- Wall Street is suiting up for a battle to Major U.S. banks and securities firms are protect one of it richest fiefdoms, the $592 bling with the taxpayers’ money. on pace to pay their employees about $140 As we end this issue of financial re- trillion over-the-counter derivatives market. billion this year—a record high...... Five U.S. commercial banks, including Total compensation and benefits at . . . form, there are a lot of ideas around. JPMorgan Chase & Co., Goldman Sachs firms analyzed by the Journal are on track What do you do to make sure this does Group Inc. and Bank of America Corp., are to increase 20% from last year’s $117 billion— not happen again? I wish to make this on track to earn more than $35 billion this and to top 2007’s $130 billion payout. point: There is a doctrine called too big year trading unregulated derivatives con- to fail. We have seen it in practice in tracts. Total compensation and benefits at 23 major Wall Street firms—this, from the last year: interests that are too This story is what we have been read- the Wall Street Journal—you can see big, banks, investment banks espe- ing day after day. what has happened—2009—a record in cially, that are too big to fail, and so it Steven Pearlstein: ‘‘The Dust Hasn’t the last 3 years. Nothing has changed. is no-fault capitalism. Whatever risks Settled on Wall Street, but History’s CNN news: they have taken, whatever losses they Already Repeating Itself.’’ have had, the taxpayer picks that up to . . . there really is . . . this disconnect The Wall Street herd is at it again. Even as still between what’s happening on Wall the tune of $11 trillion in exposure the cleanup crew is carting away the debris Street . . . and what’s happening with the from Federal programs. left by the last financial crisis, the invest- every day Joe. We talked about record home Well—do you know what?—when the ment banks, hedge funds and exchanges are foreclosures once again, as we said these dust is settled, and whatever is done on busy working on the next one. problems with employment, worries about financial reform, if we do not address I will go through these in a hurry be- whether benefits, jobless benefits are going this issue of too big to fail, shame on cause there is a narrative here that is to continue. us. In fact, the very firms that are de- pretty easy to see. On the flip side, . . . major banks and secu- clared too big to fail are now getting The New York Times: ‘‘A Year Later, rity firms are on pace to pay employees $140 bigger, supported by the Federal gov- Little Change on Wall St.’’ billion this year . . . a record high. ernment, and that is flat wrong. One year after the collapse of Lehman And so it is. It was said once that in- Let me quote Professor Joseph Brothers, the surprise is not how much has vestment banks are to productive en- Stiglitz: changed in the financial industry, but how terprise like mud wrestling is to the . . . our bail-outs run the risk of transfer- little. performing arts. Well, I don’t know, I ring large amounts of money . . . to those

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But I say that In the Senate Finance Committee money—taxpayer money—be indirectly loosely because what emerged from the bill—the most recent version, which, as available to support risk-prone capital mar- Senate Finance Committee was not, in I said earlier, was reported out this ket activities simply because they are fact, legislative language; it was a con- week by a 14-to-9 vote—there wasn’t a housed within a commercial banking organi- direct assessment or estimate of what zation. cept paper. It is yet to be reduced to The question at the end of the day is, Are legislative language. That will take that increase in premiums would be. we going to address these things, such as too some time, I suspect, because many of There were simply generalized com- big to fail and get rid of no-fault capitalism the concepts that were included in the ments by the Congressional Budget Of- and see if we cannot push investment bank- concept paper are pretty complex. fice that, yes, these increased taxes in ing to that which it used to be? I hope so. So what is happening now on the the bill would be passed on generally But on today, a day in which we hear of issue of health care reform, at least in dollar for dollar. In other words, the record home foreclosures and $140 billion in taxes that are imposed—a 40-percent bonuses and compensation on Wall Street, I the Senate, is in the leader’s office. just say there is some huge disconnection in The chairman of the Health, Edu- excise tax on some of these insurance this economy of ours and it is something we cation, Labor, and Pensions Committee companies—would be passed on in the ought to care about and something we ought is meeting with the chairman of the Fi- form of higher costs or premiums to to do something about. nance Committee, and I suspect a num- health care consumers in this country This country works best when we lift ber of the members of the White House without being more specific or quanti- the country, when we expand the mid- to hammer out what will eventually be fying in any more precise way what dle class, when we have jobs available the bill I suspect will come to the floor those increased costs would be. Never- to people who want to work. There is of the Senate. I say that only because theless, they said basically the same no social program in this country as the process has been very much flawed thing we have seen in all of these var- important as a good job that pays well. from the beginning. It is not one that ious bills, and that is that health care That is what makes everything else is inclusive in terms of allowing ideas costs—coverage, premiums—are going possible. from our side of the aisle to be incor- to go up. We are going to have higher But this question of financial heal- porated. It has not been a bipartisan premiums. ing—when, first, the healing occurs to process, to say the least. In the last week or so we have now those who caused the problem, and the My guess is that at the end of the seen two studies where independent an- healing occurs in record compensation, day, what comes out of the leader’s of- alysts have looked at this and con- $140 billion, at a time when other peo- fice will be a very different bill than cluded the same thing. In fact, the ple are struggling to pay their grocery anything we have seen so far. But I PricewaterhouseCoopers study from a bills, struggling to buy the medicine think there are certain characteristics few days ago went so far as to say if they need, struggling to make their in that bill that have been in all of the you are an individual buying in the in- house payment because they have lost bills. I think we know a few basic dividual marketplace, you are going to their job, there is something missing in things about all of the bills so far that see your health care premiums go up this country. are consistent, those things that have about $2,600 if this bill becomes law. My hope is, when I see all these sto- not changed. That would be in the year 2019 at the ries about Wall Street—the same old The first one is it will lead to higher end of a 10-year window, which is what Wall Street, nothing has changed, premiums. The second one is it will the people who analyze these things going right back to the same old risk, lead to higher taxes. The third one is it look at. So it is about a $2,600-per-per- right back to the same old risk because will include cuts in Medicare. So those son increase in premium if you are they know, they have learned in the three basic characteristics are the buying on the individual market. last year, whatever they lose, the same with regard to all of the bills, the If you are a small employer who is American people will pick up the tab— three that have emerged from the com- employing 50 or fewer employees or an this Congress had better say to them: mittees in the House of Representa- individual who is employed at one of No more, no longer, never again. Too tives and now the two that have those small businesses, you would see big to fail is a doctrine that cannot emerged from Senate committees and premiums increase $2,100 if you are an continue to live at the Federal Reserve are currently being married up in the individual. If you are a family, you Board or in this government. It is time leader’s office. would see premiums increase $5,400 those at the top at the biggest institu- I predict when that bill comes to the under the bill that was produced and tions who take the biggest risks, when floor of the Senate, the American peo- emerged from the Senate Finance Com- they lose—it is time they lose, not the ple will have the same thing to look mittee. So whether you are an indi- American people. forward to that they have now with all vidual buying on the individual mar- So we are headed toward financial re- of these various bills: higher premiums, ketplace or whether you are getting form. When that happens, I will be on higher taxes, and cuts in Medicare. your insurance through your employer, the floor of the Senate talking about Why is that significant? It is signifi- you will see higher premiums, higher the too-big-to-fail doctrine and how we cant for this reason: Health care re- health care costs according to this are going to end it, and quickly. form, at least as stated in terms of its analysis. If you are a family, it is the Mr. President, I yield the floor. purpose, is to lower costs. For the past same thing. It is just a varying dif- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. decade and beyond we have been talk- ference in the amounts, but it is any- WHITEHOUSE). The Senator from South ing about health care costs in this where from $2,100 up to $5,400 of in- Dakota is recognized. country and how we have to do some- creased premium costs, according to Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask thing to rein in the escalating costs the PricewaterhouseCoopers study. unanimous consent to speak as in people deal with every single year for This week there was a study released morning business for up to 20 minutes. health care and double-digit increases by Oliver Wyman which came to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without in health care costs for many of those conclusion that if you buy your insur- objection, it is so ordered. years. ance on the individual marketplace, f So the whole purpose of health care you will see a $1,500 increase for single reform, at least my understanding of coverage and $3,300 for family coverage HEALTH CARE REFORM it, and I think as stated by the Presi- annually. That is exclusive of inflation. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, earlier dent and others, is that we need to rein That doesn’t include the normal infla- this week the Senate Finance Com- in and get control of health care costs tionary costs that we deal with year in mittee, by a vote of 14 to 9, reported in this country. That is why it is ironic and year out for health care in this out its version of health care reform. that of the five bills so far that have country. This study concluded the

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As I said, in this par- increases, of course, would then pass earn, you are eligible for a smaller subsidy, ticular study, it is $1,500 for single cov- those on to health care consumers. So, imposing potentially high effective tax rates erage, $3,300 for family coverage annu- again, we see increases in taxes. on that additional dollar and reducing your ally. What the Congressional Budget Of- incentive to earn that additional dollar. They also broke it down State by fice did with respect to the issue of According to the Joint Committee on State, which is important because I taxes is, it did go so far as to say where Taxation, families earning 150 percent think everybody wants to know how that tax burden would lie. Under the of the Federal poverty line—and that is this is going to impact our constitu- Congressional Budget Office estimate, $32,200 of income in this country; that ents, including my constituents in 89 percent of the higher taxes in this is, 150 percent of the Federal poverty South Dakota. In this particular case, bill produced by the Senate Finance line—will face an effective marginal if you are someone buying on the indi- Committee would fall on those wage tax rate of 59 percent, meaning that for vidual market and you are an indi- earners, those taxpayers in this coun- every additional dollar these taxpayers vidual buying a single policy, you will try earning less than $200,000 a year. earn, they are losing 59 cents of it in see your health care premiums go up 47 They went so far as to say that, I think foregone subsidies in taxes: Effective percent. If you are someone who has a it was 71 percent of those—and that marginal tax rate, 59 percent on a wage family buying on the individual mar- was in the year 2019—71 percent of that earner who is making—that is 150 per- ketplace, buying a family policy, you tax burden would fall on those earning cent of the Federal poverty level or are going to see your premiums go up under $200,000 a year when the bill ini- $32,200. So there are lots of higher 50 percent. If you are in the small tially kicks in. taxes in this legislation and lots of group market, if you have the good for- So we are going to see significantly higher premiums. tune of being in a larger group, you higher taxes on people making under Of course, the final point I will men- will see, if you are an individual, your $200,000 a year, according to the Con- tion, and the other point we know is premiums go up 14 percent. If you are gressional Budget Office. consistent in all the bills, is significant a family in a small group market, you The Joint Committee on Taxation cuts in Medicare. Under the Senate Fi- will see your premiums go up 15 per- has also analyzed this issue, and they nance Committee, there is almost a cent, exclusive of inflation. So those came to some conclusions earlier this half trillion dollars’ worth of cuts in are two recent studies where inde- week as well, one of which was that, Medicare in the form of Medicare Ad- pendent analysts have looked at the similarly, we would see almost 90 per- vantage, which is about $133 billion bill produced by the Senate Finance cent of the tax burden under this bill that will be cut out of seniors who are Committee and concluded there would falling on those households with in- receiving benefits under Medicare Ad- be significant increases in premiums comes under $200,000 a year. They went vantage: hospitals, home health agen- and in what people would pay for so far as to say that more than half of cies, hospices, pharmaceuticals—every- health care in this country. the tax burden would fall on those body gets a haircut under this pro- So it begs the question: How is this households with incomes under $100,000 posal, all of which I would argue is un- reforming health care? The stated pur- a year. So almost 90 percent of the tax likely to happen. Here is why. pose of health care reform is to lower burden falls on wage earners, taxpayers Anytime Congress has enacted costs, to drive down costs for individ- with incomes under $200,000 a year, and changes in Medicare that were designed uals and families. As you can see from over half of the tax burden falls on to achieve savings, they inevitably go these studies, that certainly isn’t the those wage earners, those taxpayers back and reverse course. We have lots case. Of course, the Congressional with incomes under $100,000 a year. of history to support that assumption. Budget Office, as I said earlier, indi- That is according to the Joint Com- But, nevertheless, let’s assume for a cated in response to questioning about mittee on Taxation. minute these taxes did occur. the Senate Finance Committee that al- So what does that mean? Well, that A $500 billion, or $1⁄2 trillion, cut in though they hadn’t drilled down and means the President’s promise that Medicare that impacts seniors and figured out exactly what those pre- health care reform would not impose health care providers in this country mium increases would be, that inevi- taxes on those earning less than will be one of the results of the reform tably you would have higher premium $250,000 is just a bunch of hot air. It legislation that is being proposed by costs simply because the taxes imposed just doesn’t add up. We have the Joint the Democrats in the Senate. The Fi- under the legislation would be passed Committee on Taxation and the Con- nance Committee’s version of that is on to health care consumers, and ev- gressional Budget Office all saying that the most recent. So that is $1⁄2 trillion erybody who is buying health care out the disproportionate share of these in Medicare cuts, $1⁄2 trillion in tax in- there would see their premiums in- taxes—the tax burden—about 90 per- creases, and $1.8 trillion in new spend- crease, generally speaking, dollar for cent is going to fall on $250,000 and ing when it is fully implemented. dollar. That was the conclusion of the under and over half, over 50 percent of There was sort of a smoke-and-mir- Congressional Budget Office. the tax burden, falling on income earn- rors approach used to shield the true So higher premiums, that is the first ers, wage earners, taxpayers in this cost of this by having the revenues thing we know about all of the health country with under $100,000 in income. kick in immediately. The tax increases care reform plans so far that have been So the whole idea that somehow kick in right away, but the actual put forward. working families are going to be spared costs under the plan don’t kick up for The second thing we know as well, from the higher taxes under this bill about 41⁄2 years. You have all these tax with certainty, is that they all include just doesn’t hold water. So what we are increases hitting people right away, higher taxes. The House versions of going to see in this bill is not only and so the 10-year cost of this is under- this legislation used payroll taxes. higher premiums that are going to af- stated significantly. CBO said $829 bil- They have an employer mandate—what fect people across this country who are lion over the first 10 years. I think the we refer to as a pay-or-play mandate. expecting, because they have heard important number to look at is what is There are additional, I guess you would that health care reform is supposed to the cost of this when fully imple- say, ‘‘add-on’’ taxes for people who are lower their health care costs—they are mented over a 10-year period. It is $1.8 in higher income categories, so they fi- going to see higher premiums. Pre- trillion. That is $1.8 trillion in new nance it with different forms of taxes. miums are going to go up. They are spending, which is financed with higher The tax increases proposed by the Sen- also going to see their taxes go up, and taxes, cuts in Medicare, and, ironically, ate Finance Committee—as I said ear- go up significantly because if you look no savings to health care consumers lier, there is an individual mandate, so at the Joint Committee on Taxation— because every analysis done says it is

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We are all saying in this country, as you have more and lion in spending, new taxes, higher pre- that in the midst of this major eco- more government expansion in Wash- miums, and everything that goes with nomic downturn, the worst recession ington, DC, more and more government that, you are still not getting many of since the Great Depression, while we involvement in the decisions that are the people who don’t have health insur- are keenly concerned about the 9.8 mil- made. The government will now put ance covered. lion Americans who are unemployed of- mandates on what types of policies We think the bill that will be ficially, the Americans who have given meet their threshold, their standard. I brought before the Senate—we don’t up looking for work, the millions of think, inevitably, in every model know what it is at this point because it Americans who are working part time around the world where you have that is being written behind closed doors—is when they want to work full time— level of government intervention, it the wrong approach, and the correct when you add that all together, that is leads to a rationing of care, denials of approach is a step-by-step process that something like 17 percent of our work- care, and delays with respect to care. addresses the shortcomings, the flaws, force, about 26 million Americans. We I argue that the whole idea of this and attempts to fix those in a way that are concerned about that issue, and we being characterized or labeled as re- doesn’t bust the bank or the budget, have to do everything we can to make form is completely mislabeled. There is that doesn’t raise taxes on consumers sure we get this economy going in a nothing that is reform about this. It and raise premiums for health care way that benefits not just Wall Street raises premiums, raises taxes, and cuts consumers, and that doesn’t cut Medi- but ordinary Americans. Medicare. I think you are going to see, care for seniors across this country and While we remain concerned about the in addition to that, diminishment in for many of the providers that are out need to start creating the millions of the services that are available to peo- there. jobs the middle class in this country ple in this country through many of Mr. President, I hope that as the desperately need, we cannot turn our these programs. American people listen to this debate, backs on the senior citizens of this What is the alternative? We believe they will engage on this issue; that the country. What we are seeing today is that rather than throwing the entire bill—whatever comes out of the discus- that millions of seniors are facing ex- health care system overboard in this sions going on in the leader’s office, I tremely high prescription drug costs. country, we ought to be looking at hope there is an ample amount of time They are facing very high health care what we can do on a step-by-step basis for the American people to analyze it costs. We have to address that issue. to improve it. Republicans have offered and for Members of the Senate to di- The legislation I introduced—and it a number of alternatives. We can allow gest it. This is literally one-sixth of was introduced by Congressman buying insurance across State lines. the American economy. We are talking DEFAZIO in the House—would provide a one-time $250 payment for more than 50 We believe interstate competition in about reorganizing one-sixth of our en- million seniors and disabled veterans. buying insurance would put downward tire economy. We should do it with We would pay for that cost of about $14 pressure on prices in this country. That great deliberation and great diligence billion by raising the Social Security is a good solution. We can have small and with a great amount of care and, I tax on people who earn between $250,000 business health plans, allowing small argue, not by throwing the current sys- and $359,000, on a 1-year basis—about businesses to join groups. Group pur- tem overboard and wrecking it but by $14 billion. chasing power will bring downward taking a step-by-step approach that improves the system we have today What I am delighted about is that pressure on insurance prices. By the and provides access to those who don’t yesterday President Obama announced way, that is something a number of us have health insurance and does some- his support for the concept of a $250 voted for many times here in the Con- thing to bend the cost curve down and one-time payment to our seniors on So- gress. It has always been defeated. drive health care costs down rather cial Security and to disabled veterans. Also, we can deal with the issue of than raising them, like all the bills He did not yet determine, in his judg- medical malpractice reform, which, ac- that have been produced by the Demo- ment, the best way to fund that pro- cording to CBO, has significant sav- cratic majority in the Congress. gram. I think it is a real step forward ings—$54 billion. That applies to the I yield the floor. that he is doing that. I am delighted government side of health care. If you The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that the majority leader, Senator REID, extend that to private health care—I ator from Vermont is recognized. has also been very strong on saying we think there are estimates that defen- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I wish have to make sure our seniors get some sive medicine in this country costs $100 to spend a few minutes talking on an help this year, as has Speaker PELOSI billion to $200 billion annually. So if issue that I think is of concern to tens and the chairman of the Ways and you could address that issue that deals of millions of senior citizens. Before Means Committee, Congressman RAN- with litigation costs and defensive that, I ask unanimous consent for Sen- GEL. I think we are making some real medicine, you would see savings grow ator CHAMBLISS to follow me on the steps in the right direction. over the estimates of the CBO. floor. Let me quote what the President said Having said that, those are several The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without because I think he was right on: things, just off the top right there, that objection, it is so ordered. Even as we seek to bring about recovery, we think are step-by-step improve- f we must act on behalf of those hardest hit by ments in our health care system in this this recession. That is why I am announcing country. That doesn’t throw overboard SOCIAL SECURITY my support for an additional $250 in emer- everything that is good about Amer- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, as you gency recovery assistance to seniors, vet- ican health care. It doesn’t move us to- know, today the Social Security Ad- erans, and people with disabilities to help ward a government plan or a single- ministration announced there will be them make it through these difficult times. payer system like they have in Europe, no COLA, or cost of living increase, These payments will provide aid to more than 50 million people in the coming year, Canada, or someplace like that. It pre- next year for more than 50 million sen- relief that will not only make a difference serves the competition we have in the iors. That is the first time in 35 years for them, but for our economy as a whole, marketplace today and a market-based that situation has occurred, and it wor- complementing the tax cuts we’ve provided delivery system for health care in this ries me very much. working families and small businesses country. About a month ago, I introduced leg- through the Recovery Act. We will continue to talk about those islation which the occupant of the I very much appreciate that support ideas, as well as many others, includ- chair is a cosponsor of, along with Sen- from the President. ing providing tax credits that will give ators LEAHY, DODD, STABENOW, BEGICH, The bottom line is that this legisla- access to health care for those who and CASEY. tion is now in our jurisdiction. My

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The their homes or pay for prescription gia Dome and covered the Olympics, clerk will call the roll. drugs. Those are choices Americans both winter and summer. The assistant legislative clerk pro- should not have to make. Many seniors He wrote 11 books, including co- ceeded to call the roll. Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I ask are also going to be seeing an increase authoring two editions of a Hank unanimous consent that the order for in the cost of Medicare Part D. Aaron autobiography. At the Masters the quorum call be rescinded. If we do not deliver on this one-time Tournament in Augusta every April, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without $250 payment, you are going to see mil- Furman reigned among the azaleas and objection, it is so ordered. lions of seniors with a reduced amount oaks as the dean of the sports press in their Social Security check. That is corps. f not acceptable. In a testament to his longevity in a AFGHANISTAN AND PAKISTAN I think we are making some progress tough business, Furman has covered Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I know on this issue. Again, I thank Senator every Kentucky Derby since 1950 and the hour is late and many are ready to REID for his strong support, Speaker every Super Bowl but the first one. end the week. I wish to say a few words PELOSI for her support, and most im- Furman even branched out into TV. tonight about the challenge we have portant, the President for his support. Although I did not grow up in Atlanta, with regard to Afghanistan and Paki- Let’s get this done on behalf of seniors I have heard from many people that stan and our strategy going forward. and disabled veterans. I think we will preachers across the city would cut a I spent some time in the last couple have done something that is very im- sermon short so that their congrega- of weeks talking about the obligation portant. tions could be home for Furman’s kick- we have in the Senate to have a full de- With that, I yield the floor and sug- off on ‘‘Football Review.’’ bate on these issues and not simply to gest the absence of a quorum. Along the way, he earned the respect point down Pennsylvania Avenue and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of his colleagues and the loyalty of his say the White House has to do this or clerk will call the roll. readers, garnering writing awards too that or the President has to do this or The assistant legislative clerk pro- numerous to mention. Red Smith is ac- that. ceeded to call the roll. knowledged as probably the dean of all It is important, I believe, that the Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I journalists from a sports perspective, President and his team have taken the ask unanimous consent that the order and Furman Bisher has often been re- kind of time they have to get the strat- for the quorum call be rescinded. ferred to as the ‘‘Red Smith of the egy right with regard to Afghanistan The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without South.’’ He served as president of the and Pakistan. But I believe the Con- objection, it is so ordered. National Sportscasters and Sports- gress has a role to play. If we simply fall into partisan corners with regard f writers Association from 1974 to 1976, and of the Football Writers Association to our strategy in Afghanistan and RETIREMENT OF FURMAN BISHER of America from 1959 to 1960. His fea- dust off and reintroduce talking points Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I tures have appeared in The Saturday from the war in Iraq, we will not get it right; we will get it wrong. rise to honor a giant in the world of Evening Post, Golf Digest, and Sports I believe we have to listen to a lot of journalism, Furman Bisher. Illustrated, to name but a few. Last Saturday, after nearly 60 years different points of view. The President In 1961, Time magazine named him has undertaken that kind of review, of elegant observation of the sports one of the five best columnists in the world for the Atlanta Journal-Con- and we have to do that as well. Nation. I would argue that even today, Part of that is doing what we have stitution, my friend Furman Bisher that honor still fits. already begun to do, which is to have a pecked out his last and final column No less than the great Jack Nicklaus series of hearings. before retirement on the thinning keys said of Furman’s retirement: In the Foreign Relations Committee, of his trusty, old Royal typewriter. His He might be turning in his last column for we have had a number of hearings. I choice of instrument to convey his the newspaper, but Furman will never stop know the Presiding Officer, as a mem- thoughts in this age of instantaneous, writing or giving his opinion. I guess you ber of the Intelligence Committee and inane chatter says a lot about why could say that when it comes to the last his work as a Senator, has engaged in newspaper readers, after all these writings of Furman Bisher, I will believe it this review as well. We are trying to when I don’t see it. years, have continued to seek out his get different points of view in front of column on the AJC’s sports page. Furman would close every column us. I know Chairman KERRY and the It all comes down to this: Furman’s with a single valediction—the word Foreign Relations Committee have had graceful prose, courtly voice, and sharp ‘‘selah,’’ a Hebrew word that ends too many hearings to count, and not observations are unfailingly backed up many Psalms and that exhorts the just in the last couple of weeks but by his old-fashioned shoe-leather re- reader to reflect. over many months. porting. He gloried in doing his home- It is appropriate then to reflect on Chairman LEVIN and the Armed Serv- work, making that extra call, inter- Furman’s long, fruitful career, one ices Committee have outlined a strat- viewing one more player or assistant that began in Atlanta as the Korean egy, or at least an approach to part of coach or trainer in order to breathe war was starting, when Joe Louis was a strategy, to focus on building up the even more life into the game or the still boxing, when the Minneapolis Afghan National Army and the police race or the fight for his readers. Lakers were the NBA champs, before on an accelerated basis so we can begin It is also why Furman has become a Willie Mays had joined the Major to move the responsibility more to the Georgian—and American—institution. Leagues, and before Sports Illustrated Afghan people and the Afghan gov- Simply put, Furman Bisher loved even existed. erning institutions as opposed to hav- sports and he loved journalism. At age Ever since, with wit and style, ing the United States and other coali- 90, he was still driving out on summer Furman Bisher has chronicled the tri- tion partners bear this responsibility nights to cover minor league baseball umphs and the travails of the sports solely. Chairman LEVIN has spent a games. world and its often all too human he- good deal of time trying to contribute In his career, Furman scored many roes. to this debate. journalistic knockouts, including a Furman is leaving the AJC at almost We have heard both Democrats and 1949 interview with Shoeless Joe Jack- 91 years old, and he is still going Republicans contributing to this dis- son, the only one Jackson ever gave re- strong. While we may not be seeing his cussion. As much as we have heard

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Over General McChrystal’s recommenda- citing Taliban threats to bomb polling the past few years, the Taliban has es- tions about troops. stations or literally cut fingers off of tablished shadow governments across If you read his report—the report voters. Afghanistan itself can and the south which mete out their form of that is now public—he talks at length should take several concrete steps or Sharia justice. They have ombudsmen in that report about every topic under measures to address these issues prior who travel from district to district to that heading and does refer to troops, to the next election, including fixing gauge the work of the Taliban shadow but he also talks about at least three the voters list, considering moving government and their officials. And of areas. One, he talks about security. Ob- away from the single nontransferable course we know that Mullah Omar, the viously, as the commander, he should voter system, and enhancing the secu- former head of the Taliban-led govern- address that issue, and he does. But he rity environment for voters in the ment, now runs the so-called Quetta also talks about governance and devel- preelection period and on election day. Shura—QST as it is known by its acro- opment. Those three areas are criti- I would add to this that when I was nym—and they have produced a 30-page cally important. We can get the troop in Afghanistan and Pakistan back in manual, believe it or not, on how best level right and get the whole strategy August with Senator BROWN and Con- to win the favor of the local popu- wrong. Even if we focus on security, gressman ZACK SPACE, we had several lation. which obviously involves troop levels briefings and one of them was on the So the Taliban is not just thinking in and military determinations we have election. One point that was made we military terms. They have already not to make, we have to get it right with shouldn’t lose sight of. This election, just thought about but have begun to regard to development and also with for all the fraud that we know is on the implement a governing strategy, and regard to governance. record now, for all the problems, the our government—our strategy—and I note for the record an article security environment was generally also the Afghan people, as well as our from—I do not have it in front of me, good. The fact that despite those coalition partners—have to think this but I will refer to it. The New York threats by the Taliban an election took through as well and get it right. It is Times on October 2 had a story about place in a time of war and under an ad- important we get this right—the gov- General McChrystal’s approach to the verse, difficult security environment erning part of our challenge—as much strategy, but he was quoted in that shouldn’t be glossed over. It was a sig- as we get the military part of this story talking about debate and delib- nificant challenge. So we had a lot of right. eration. fraud, but in terms of security there is The Afghan Government should I have been listening to some people some good news on the security front. make every effort to devolve power and who talked about what he is recom- Organized representation of any citi- resources to the local level to bring mending. One would think all he did zen’s interests in Afghanistan also re- good governance as close to the people was put together a report, send it to mains underdeveloped. The electoral as possible. The provincial reconstruc- Washington, and the report said ‘‘add system disincentivizes the develop- tion teams can help and play a sup- troops’’ and that is all he had to say. ment of vibrant party structures. This porting role, but this essential connec- General McChrystal—I am para- is problematic, because without polit- tion between the Afghan citizen and ical parties—it is hard for us to under- phrasing—did refer to both debate and government must be an Afghan-led en- stand this is still a problem—without deliberation to get the strategy right. terprise. political parties that can help to orga- He also said we do not have the luxury Let me conclude with this thought nize and represent the policy concerns of moving too fast. I think that is in- about the judiciary. The Taliban are of the people, there is little hope that structive of what he has been recom- threatened by a strong judiciary, as the Parliament’s legislation can truly evidenced by its deadly attack on the mending. reflect the will of the Afghan people. Ministry of Justice in Kabul earlier I want to talk tonight briefly about Governing institutions in Afghani- one of those three areas, not security stan have atrophied over decades of this year. High levels of endemic cor- or development, but governance, and in civil war and Taliban rule and have ruption, insufficiently trained staff, particular talk for a moment about begun to develop other problems as and a complicated system of western, elections and other aspects of govern- well, but institutional reform is vitally customary, and Sharia law hinders the ance as well as the judiciary. necessary. We know that the idea of a Afghan Government’s ability to pro- I know the Senator from Rhode Is- strong central government in the his- vide justice for its people. This is per- land, the Presiding Officer, is a mem- tory of Afghanistan is somewhat of a haps the biggest threat to the Afghan ber of the Senate Judiciary Committee foreign concept. In recent years, the Government’s viability, the Taliban’s and a former prosecutor and under- international community has placed an ability to provide quick, albeit brutal, stands how important the judiciary is emphasis on the development of gov- justice, which sharply contrasts with to a functioning democracy. We have a erning institutions in Kabul, capable of the corrupt government officials who ways to go and the Afghan people have projecting its presence and influence are unwilling or unable to take action. a ways to go between here and there, across the country, but it has been a So in the absence of a strong effort by meaning here where they are today and difficult challenge. Not enough atten- the government to provide the kind of where they must get to with regard to tion has been paid to the development judiciary that we would hope they their judiciary. of proper financing of local governing could provide, the Taliban has filled In terms of the election, we heard a institutions. Provincial government is the void. Thus a majority of legal dis- lot about the problems, and some of it underfunded, and that opens the door putes are settled outside of the state’s bears repeating. As documented by the to local level corruption. formal justice system. With little trust National Democratic Institute, the Local and international development in the government, the population can International Republican Institute, De- nongovernmental organizations often easily turn to the Taliban for a swift, mocracy International, and a host of take the lead in local development brutal form of justice. other international observers, the elec- projects, which can serve to minimize As we ramp up our efforts to train tions in Afghanistan saw widespread the role of the provincial government the Afghan National Police force, we fraud amid an atmosphere of escalated at a time when we need their role to be must at the same time consider par- violence. We saw many of these prob- strengthened in terms of what people allel reforms that must take place lems coming before the elections, and see. So just at a time when you need within the formal justice sector. We despite having years to prepare, there strong evidence of local government, must support Afghan efforts toward in- is still not a reliable voters list, which sometimes the NGOs are doing a lot of stitutional reform in the Ministry of opened the possibility of wholesale the work. Justice so that the local population

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First, by way some good news. port of Operation Enduring Freedom. of example, the Ministries of Defense So I think as we debate this strategy On the day after the September 11 at- and Interior are often recognized for going forward, those of us in the Sen- tacks, Kurt Curtiss enlisted in the their positive efforts. And while consid- ate who have a role to play here and Army. He wanted to protect his coun- erable work remains to be done, each who feel the obligation to get this try and make the world a better place. has made significant strides in recent right have to focus on more than just This call to service led to two tours in years. I can say from somewhat of a security and troops and the military. Iraq and a final tour in Afghanistan. firsthand observation that both De- We have to make sure that we get The sense of patriotism exhibited by fense Minister Wardal and Interior strategies in place to enhance and in- his actions provides a striking example Minister Akmar, two ministers we met crease the governance priority as well to us all. with on our trip in August and sat as development. We will talk more at Early in his youth, Staff Sergeant down with, indicated to me they have a another time about development. Curtiss learned of selflessness and ac- strong sense of where they have to go I thank the Chair and yield the floor. ceptance as he grew up in a home to develop the Afghan army and police f where his mother cared for over 60 fos- force, the security for the country. But ter children. He will be remembered for HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES they still have to demonstrate that his love, devotion, compassion, and over time. No matter who ultimately SERGEANT JOSHUA KIRK humor. Curtiss loved life. He was a car- wins the Presidential election, I hope Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, it is ing man who always placed others be- that the Afghan Government will re- with deep sympathy and a heavy heart fore himself, a characteristic exempli- tain these important ministers, who that I express my condolences to the fied by his final moments. have the institutional knowledge of family of SGT Joshua Kirk who was Staff Sergeant Curtiss left behind a success and of clear plans for continued killed on October 3 in Afghanistan. wife and two young children who I hope development. Joshua was serving his second tour of can find solace in the immense grati- Second, the health sector, in par- duty as part of Operation Enduring tude that our Nation owes for his self- ticular, has seen impressive gains since Freedom. The American people will less service to his countrymen. We are the fall of the Taliban government. forever be grateful for his ultimate sac- forever in his and his family’s debt. Today, in Afghanistan, 82 percent of rifice. Therefore I know that I am joined by the population lives in districts with Sergeant Kirk enlisted in the Army all of my colleagues in the Senate in access to a government-provided in the spring of 2005, joining the 4th In- mourning the loss of SSG Kurt R. Cur- health care package, up from 9 percent fantry Division based out of Fort Car- tiss, our protector and hero. in 2003. That is a bit of good news we son in Colorado Springs, CO. He was f originally from Thomaston, ME and at- don’t often hear about, but I am sure REMEMBERING SENATOR EDWARD tended Southern Maine Community there is progress yet to be made there M. KENNEDY as well in terms of health care. College, where he met his wife Megan Third, the education sector has seen of Exeter, NH, and earned a degree in Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, yesterday improvements as well. In 2001, less construction technology. evening, President Obama delivered an- than 1 million children—probably Joshua believed deeply in his mission other eloquent tribute to Senator Ed- about 10 percent of the school-aged and in the cause of freedom for which ward M. Kennedy. I am sure my col- population—were enrolled in elemen- he and seven of his fellow soldiers sac- leagues will be pleased and touched to tary or secondary education, and al- rificed their lives together. Words will see it, and I ask unanimous consent most none of them were girls at that not assuage the anguish each of these that excerpts from the tribute may be time. Today, more than 6 million chil- soldier’s family will feel, nor the sense printed at this point in the RECORD. I dren are enrolled, 2 million of whom of loss at Fort Carson when these brave also ask unanimous consent that a se- are girls. So there has been measurable men failed to return home, but we hope ries of tributes to Senator Kennedy and significant progress in Afghanistan that one day these families will take from ‘‘The Hill’’ newspaper on August despite the recent deteriorating secu- solace in what President Lincoln de- 29, 2009 may be printed in the RECORD. rity environment. scribed as ‘‘the solemn pride that must There being no objection, the mate- Building on these fragile gains will be yours to have laid so costly a sac- rial was ordered to be printed in the rest in large part on the viability of rifice upon the altar of freedom.’’ RECORD, as follows: the Afghan democratic institutions. Our Nation can never fully repay the EXCERPTS FROM REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT The United States can help in this ef- sacrifice Sergeant Kirk and his family AT AN EVENT CELEBRATING THE EDWARD M. KENNEDY INSTITUTE FOR THE UNITED fort through the continued provision of have made. Through his service, he STATES SENATE development assistance and other helped preserve the safety and security of the American people. It now falls to (Ritz Carlton Hotel, Washington, DC, Oct. 14, forms of diplomatic and political sup- 2009) all of us to take up this responsibility port for Afghanistan’s institutions. The PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. While the security situation is increas- and ensure that the cause Sergeant Thank you, Patrick, for that generous intro- ingly grave, between 79 and 91 percent Kirk gave his life for is won for his wife duction, and for ensuring that the Kennedy of the population remains opposed to and young daughter. family spirit of public service lives on as the Taliban and their brand of violent I ask my colleagues to join me and strong as ever. . . . politics and their brand of justice. I all Americans in honoring the life of And to Vicki and all the members of the hope we can consolidate on the gains SGT Joshua Kirk. Kennedy family—to Ted and Kara, obviously Patrick—there are few who are not inspired STAFF SERGEANT KURT R. CURTISS made in Afghanistan and seriously by the grace and love that all of you have begin to address the severe short- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise shown throughout a difficult time. comings that remain in the democratic today to pay tribute to U.S. Army SSG Our friend Ted left us less than two months development of the country. Kurt R. Curtiss of Utah who made the ago. In the days that followed, we gathered In conclusion, I would say that de- ultimate sacrifice for his country on in Boston to celebrate his life—with a joyous spite all the bad news about the secu- August 26, 2009. The staff sergeant died Irish wake of sorts at the John F. Kennedy rity environment, which is news we from injuries sustained from enemy Library, and with heavy hearts on Mission need to hear, we need to put it in the small arms fire in Paktika Province, Hill. We watched as mourners lined the streets of Massachusetts and Washington in context of the two other challenges be- Afghanistan. Staff Sergeant Curtiss the rain to say a final thank you; and as dec- yond security—governance and devel- was leading his unit into a hospital ades’ worth of his colleagues and staff lined opment. I have pointed out some real trying to rescue patients trapped inside the steps of the Capitol to say a final good- problems with the governance, espe- when the attack occurred. bye. We smiled as the Caucus Room in the

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And over those days, there was some small most deeply disagreed, who didn’t have a ‘‘There are no standard tests to apply to a measure of comfort in the fact that millions deep sincerity in his or her beliefs, an abid- Senator,’’ the chairman of that committee of Americans were reminded of Ted Ken- ing love for this country, and a genuine de- wrote. ‘‘No Dun & Bradstreet rating, no nedy’s legacy, and a new generation came to sire to leave it stronger and better. scouting reports. His talents may vary with know it. His legacy as a man, who loved his Still, I know that many of us, from both his time; his contribution may be limited by family and loved his country. His legacy as a parties, shared Ted’s sentiment that some- his politics. To judge his own true greatness, senator, who crafted hundreds of pieces of thing vital about the Senate has been lost. particularly in comparison with his fellow legislation and helped pass thousands more, Where it once was a more personal and more senators long after they are all dead, is near- all with an incalculable impact on the lives collegial place, it’s become more polarized ly an impossible task.’’ of millions. and more confrontational. And gone, some- When John F. Kennedy wrote those words, His legacy as a mentor, who not only times, is that deeper understanding of one I doubt that he imagined his 25-year-old- taught so many young senators, including another; that ideas that there are great bat- brother would one day stand as indisputably myself, but inspired so many young people tles to be won and great battles to be one of the finest senators of this or any age. and young staffers, some who entered public waged—but not against the person on the But here’s the thing: Teddy—Teddy didn’t service because of Teddy, others who—be- other side of the aisle, rather to be waged on earn that distinction just because he served cause of him—just plain refused to behalf of the country. in the United States Senate for nearly one leave.... What Ted wanted to save, above anything out of every five days of its existence. He When Teddy first arrived in the United else, is that sense of community and earned it because each of those days was full, States Senate, he immersed himself in the collegiality and mutual responsibility—to and passionate, and productive, and ad- issues of the day and the concerns of folks our constituents, to the institution, and to vanced the life of this nation in a way that back home. But he also threw himself into one another. ‘‘As senators,’’ he wrote, ‘‘we few Americans ever have. And he did it all by the history of the chamber. He studied its need to be vigilant that we don’t lose track bridging the partisan divide again and again philosophical underpinnings; he studied its of the whole essence of what the Senate is; of in an era that someday may be recalled as giants and their careers; the times that in- what our involvement in it signifies; of our one where bipartisanship was too rare an fluenced its members, and how its members relationship with people; and of what all of achievement. influenced the times. He became fluent in that should lead to, which is the unfettered There will never be another like Ted Ken- procedure and protocol, no matter how ob- and vital exchange of ideas.’’ nedy. But there will be other great senators scure, until he could master the Senate as That’s why whenever heartbreak struck a who follow in his footsteps. That’s not an in- easily as he mastered the oceans. colleague—he was always the first to call. sult to his legacy—it is, rather, the legacy he No one made the Senate come alive like he That’s why whenever a stalemate needed to sought to leave, both with this institute and did. He loved its history and its place in our be broken—he was the first to visit another with his example. American story. Rarely was he more ani- senator’s office. That’s why whenever debate ‘‘Being a senator changes a person,’’ he mated than when he’d lead you through the got fierce he never got personal—because wrote in his memoirs. ‘‘Something funda- living museums that were his office and his that was the fastest way to ensure nothing mental and profound happens to you when hideaway office in the Capitol. They held got done. Once, after he and Strom Thur- you arrive there, and it stays with you all memories that stood still, even as he refused mond went at each other for a few rounds— the time that you are privileged to serve. I to. And he could—and he would—tell you ev- as you’d imagine Ted and Strom might do— have seen the changes in people who have erything there was to know about each arti- Ted put his arm around him and said, come into the Senate. It may take a year, or fact, each object that you were seeing. ‘‘C’mon, Strom. Let’s go upstairs and I’ll two years, or three years, but it always hap- Any of us who’ve had the privilege to serve give you a few judges.’’ pens: it fills you with a heightened sense of in that institution know that it’s impossible The thing is, even though he never tech- purpose.’’ not to share Teddy’s feeling for the history nically ran the Senate, it often felt like In all our debates, through all our tests, that swirls around us. It’s a place where you Teddy did. It was his arena. That’s why, if over all the years that are left to come—may instinctively pull yourself a little straighter you came to the Senate hoping to be a great we all be blessed with a sense of purpose like and commit yourself to acting a little no- senator someday, he was who you went to Edward M. Kennedy’s. Thank you, Vicki, bler. see first. I know that’s who I went to see thanks to all of you. Thanks for making this I still remember the first time I pulled first. Because rather than lord over it, Teddy such a success. God bless you, God bless open the drawer of my desk and saw the sought to mentor others to better navigate America. names like Taft and Baker; Simon and it. Rather than to go it alone, he sought co- Wellstone—and Robert F. Kennedy. I operation, he never hesitated to cede credit. TED KENNEDY: A LIFE OF SERVICE thought of the great battles they’d waged Rather than abandon course when political (By Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)) and how they still echoed through the Sen- winds got rough, he always followed his With the passing of Sen. Edward M. Ken- ate chambers. And one can’t enter the cham- north star—the cause of a society that is nedy (D-Mass.), this nation lost a great pa- ber without thinking of the momentous de- more fair, more decent, and more just. And triot, a force for justice and equality and a bates that have occurred within its walls— through all of it, his seriousness of purpose passionate voice for a brighter future. questions of war and peace; of tangled bar- was rivaled only by his humility, his Sen. Kennedy was the beloved patriarch of gain between North and South; federal and warmth, his good cheer, his sense of humor. a beautiful family. At this moment of state; of the origins of slavery and prejudice; That is who Ted Kennedy was. That’s what mourning, our thoughts and prayers are with of the unfinished battles for civil rights and he did. And that’s why he’s so missed. . . . his loving, caring and devoted wife, Vicki; equality and opportunity. For it is now—especially now—that we and with his children, Kara, Teddy Jr. and It was where Americans of great eloquence need to get people interested in our public our colleague Patrick. Surely it was a high- deliberated and discussed the great issues of problems, and reignite their faith in our pub- light for both father and son to see the Ken- the age; where Webster and Clay and Cal- lic institutions, bring Americans together to nedy-Kennedy Mental Health Parity bill be- houn fought and forged compromise; where forge consensus and understand not just the come law last year—ending discriminatory LBJ stalked the aisles, imposing his will and United States Senate’s role in our govern- treatment toward mental health coverage— collecting votes; and where Ted Kennedy ment—but their role in it at well. and a true tribute to the Kennedy family’s raged at injustice like a force of nature, even Today, the Senate is engaged in another unyielding commitment to the common after a staffer would hand him a note saying, important battle on one of the great causes good. ‘‘Sir, you’re shouting.’’ of our time, and the cause of Ted Kennedy’s Above all else, Sen. Kennedy was a cham- At its worst, it could be a place where life—the battle to make health care not a pion—of the poor and the oppressed, of the progress was stymied. There was a time, of privilege for some, but a right for all. He has forgotten and the voiceless, of young and course, when there were no desks for women, been so sorely missed in this debate; espe- old. Over a lifetime of leadership, Sen. Ken- or African Americans, or Latino Americans, cially now that we’re closer than we’ve ever nedy’s statesmanship, passionate arguments or Asian Americans. There was a time when been to passing real health reform. But even and political prowess produced a wealth of a Senator might have referred to another as though we took a critical step forward this accomplishment that expanded opportunity a—I like this—‘‘noisome, squat and nameless week, we’ve got more work to do. And I hope for every American and extended the bless- animal,’’ just to name one instance of the oc- and believe that we will continue to engage ings of prosperity to millions of his fellow casional lack of decorum. And we should all each other with the spirit of civility and se- citizens. view it as a positive sign that there hasn’t riousness that has brought us this far—a He had a grand vision for America and an been a caning on the Senate floor in more spirit that I think Teddy would have liked to unparalleled ability to effect change and in- than 150 years. That’s good. see. spire others to devote themselves to that But at its best, it was what Ted Kennedy More than a half century ago, a Senate change. And no one did more to educate our loved; a place of community and camara- committee was set up to choose the five children, care for our seniors and ensure derie where Senators inspired their col- greatest senators of all time. No, it wasn’t equality for all Americans.

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Let’s realize this Because he returned to the Senate floor for he came to campaign for the midterm con- dream for Ted and for America. one day last July, once-fierce opponents of gressional elections. Shortly thereafter he Medicare understood their responsibility not went back to Washington claiming he had a A DEDICATED SERVANT AND A DEAR FRIEND to politics, but to the people they serve—and ‘‘bad cold,’’ even though he appeared to be (By Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, former today, America’s seniors have a stronger and the picture of health. We learned later that Secretary of the Interior) we weren’t completely misled, but that it more enduring safety net to keep them As a very junior senator from Idaho, I se- was a different kind of cold flaring up—the healthy. lected an office on the third floor of the Rus- Because he believed in the need for bold ac- Cuban Missile Crisis, one of the most heated sell Building, which happened to be next tion to rescue our economy, from his hos- moments of the Cold War. door to Sen. Ted Kennedy’s office. The first pital bed he played a pivotal role in ensuring Ted was the last member of the Kennedy day that we were allowed to officially occupy the passage of the American Recovery and family whom I actually met, but my rela- the space, in came Sen. Kennedy, walking Reinvestment Act, putting people back to tionship with him lasted the longest. Like through each of the offices and introducing work and setting our nation on the road to his brothers, Ted was born into a life of himself to all of my staff and welcoming recovery. And because of his stirring words privilege, but instead of choosing a com- each of them to the Russell. Later that day, of optimism, vitality and courage at the fortable life of leisure, he chose to work hard a beautiful bouquet of flowers showed up for Democratic convention exactly one year be- in the U.S. Senate, fighting to improve the my wife, Patricia, with a note saying, ‘‘Wel- fore he passed away, he laid a foundation for lives of American families. Ted successfully come to the neighborhood—Ted.’’ With that, the election of a president who shared his fought to raise the minimum wage, protect Patricia and I began a wonderful and endur- ideals and intellect—and personified his vi- Americans with disabilities, expand health ing relationship with Ted and Vicki Ken- sion of an America where race was no longer insurance for low-income children and im- nedy. a barrier or qualification. prove educational opportunities for all stu- Our offices shared a common balcony, and Sen. Kennedy’s deep faith remained a pal- dents, regardless of family income. His legis- I had a friend from the Kennedy offices who pable force in his life. It inspired his belief in lative accomplishments were so wide in used that route to come see me every day social justice. It demanded action on behalf scope that his work has changed the life of . . . Blarney, his Jack Russell Terrier. I of the least among us. It sustained him, and nearly every American for the better. began keeping a box of Milk Bones for Blar- offered a refuge from the spotlight of elected Ted and I shared a passion to improve edu- ney’s morning visits—and he gladly accepted office. When his daughter, Kara, was diag- cation and we worked together often, par- these treats. In his classical Boston accent, nosed with lung cancer, Sen. Kennedy turned ticularly during the Head Start Reauthoriza- Ted would pretend frustration with Blar- to his faith for solace, going to Mass each tion of 2007, which he and I authored. During ney’s habit of taking the treats back down morning in the same house of worship where many of the other conferences we worked on the balcony and eating them in his office his funeral service will be conducted—a ba- together, when differences arose that were while leaving all the crumbs on his floor! silica that became a source of hope and opti- slowing down the passage of legislation, Ted When I decided to come home to Idaho and mism for him in recent years. was a skilled and fair negotiator who would run for governor, Sen. Kennedy said he com- Throughout his career, Ted Kennedy spoke keep the conversation going until late into pletely understood my decision. There was of a new hope; of holding fast to our ideals the night to make sure things were resolved. no second-guessing why I would want to re- and fulfilling the promise of our country. He From Ted, I learned that compromise is turn to a beautiful state like Idaho and be carried on the legacy of an extraordinary often necessary to achieve the greater good. closer to the people there. He wished me well family—a family defined by service and a But above all, he taught me that we must and said that he would miss me. Little did family that inspired an entire generation, in- never stop fighting for what we believe in. While Ted achieved greatness in his polit- we both know that in 2006 President George cluding myself, to take action and to serve a ical life, he was no stranger to personal trag- W. Bush would nominate me to become the cause greater than our individual interests. edy and suffering. The country mourned with 49th Secretary of the Interior. One of the And with the Edward M. Kennedy Serve him as first John and then Bobby were taken very first calls I received after the announce- America Act now the law of the land, an- from us in acts of violence, leaving Ted as ment was from Ted Kennedy, who said he other generation of teachers and volunteers, the only remaining Kennedy brother. A 1964 was so glad I was coming back and he asked students and community organizers will put plane crash broke his back and left him with what he could do to help with my confirma- those values into action. terrible pain that plagued him for the rest of tion. That was the kind of man he was and Perhaps more than any other issue, Sen. his life, but he never let his condition get in the kind of friend he was. It didn’t matter Kennedy never stopped fighting for what he the way of his goals for the country. His dis- that I was a conservative Republican or he called ‘‘the cause of my life’’—ensuring qual- comfort was evident on the trips he often was a liberal Democrat. We were friends, and ity, affordable healthcare for every Amer- took with me to Flint, where he always en- he wanted to help. And he did. ican. He believed it was a moral imperative. joyed visiting Buick UAW Local 599. It was Several months later, I got another call He viewed it ‘‘as a fundamental right, not a difficult for him to stand for long, but he from Ted Kennedy telling me he had been in- privilege.’’ It is a tribute to him—but really would patiently pose for pictures and sign vited to speak at the Ronald Reagan Li- to the Americans for whom he fought every autographs for the workers there, who greet- brary. Nancy Reagan was going to host an day—that this dream will become reality ed him as a hero. He would stay until his intimate dinner for him in her residence at this year. back became too painful and then he would the library and she said he could invite a few turn to me and say, ‘‘Dale, you have to get friends. He was calling to see if I would go. ONE OF A KIND me out of here, now,’’ and we would make a After extending the invitation, he started (By Rep. Dale E. Kildee (D-Mich.), Chairman quick exit so he could rest in my campaign laughing and said, ‘‘What a pal I am, right? of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, van, which he referred to as the ‘‘Kildee Ex- Inviting you to dinner 2,500 miles from Elementary and Secondary Education) press.’’ Even while in pain, he always had a here!’’ We both laughed, and I said I wouldn’t I have a lot of acquaintances in Congress smile on his face and was an inspiration to miss it for anything. and many friends, but one who stood out those around him. The night of the speech, I was seated in the above the rest and to whom I always felt I have never known another senator like front row along with Nancy Reagan and Cali- close was Ted Kennedy. It was a privilege to Ted Kennedy, and we may never see another fornia Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Sen. know him as a friend, and it was an honor to like him again. He carried on the torch of his Kennedy commented on how three of his fa- work with one of the most dedicated and family’s political legacy, masterfully reach- vorite Republicans were there for him. I knowledgeable senators I ever met. His passing across the aisle to shepherd important don’t think many people realize how much ing is truly a great loss for our country. I am and often difficult pieces of legislation Ronald Reagan and Ted Kennedy liked each hopeful, however, that in mourning his through Congress. As we mourn the passing other, but it was very apparent that night at death, we will be inspired to continue to of our friend Ted, let us celebrate his numer- the dinner that Nancy gave for her friend, fight for the causes to which he dedicated ous achievements and remember him for the Ted, and his great wife Vicki, and a few of himself so tirelessly and work together to great humanitarian and leader that he was. their friends. pass the comprehensive healthcare reform Let us honor his memory by never giving up After Sen. Kennedy was diagnosed with his that he called ‘‘the cause of my life.’’ the fight for social justice, never resting illness and it was made public, I wrote him My relationship with the Kennedys started until every child has an equal chance to a two-page letter recapping some of the posi- back in 1960 when I was a volunteer on John learn, and never backing down until every tive and enjoyable things we had done to- F. Kennedy’s campaign for president and had American has access to quality affordable gether. I received an immediate call from the privilege of meeting his mother Rose, healthcare. He often called universal Vicki saying how it had brightened his day. who was nothing but gracious and kind. healthcare ‘‘the cause of my life’’ and it is a That was followed by a handwritten note When Rose came to my hometown of Flint, tragedy that he will not be around to vote from Ted, and that was followed by a phone

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It was about because it shows how people with dras- not be idealized, or enlarged in death beyond that same jovial voice of a friend with no tically different points of view can come to- what he was in life, to be remembered simply hint of the personal health battle he was gether.’’ as a good and decent man, who saw wrong fighting. In April, The Hill conducted a survey of all and tried to right it, saw suffering and tried It is universally noted how hard he worked sitting senators to ask which member of the to heal it, saw war and tried to stop it.’’ as a senator. He also worked hard at affirm- opposing party they most enjoyed working ing and maintaining friendships. Wouldn’t with. The most common answer among Re- BAYH REMEMBERS 1964 PLANE CRASH this be a better place if we all worked a little publicans was Kennedy, being specifically (By J. Taylor Rushing) harder at affirming and maintaining friend- mentioned by Kyl, Orrin Hatch of Utah, Kit If not for former Sen. Birch Bayh of Indi- ships? Perhaps this, too, was one of Ted Ken- Bond of Missouri, Richard Burr of North ana, Sen. Edward Kennedy very well may nedy’s lasting legacies. Carolina, Sam Brownback of Kansas, Mike have died on the night of June 19, 1964. I will miss my friend. Enzi of Wyoming, Johnny Isakson of Georgia Both nearly died in a plane crash the night and Jeff Sessions of Alabama. the Senate passed the 1964 Civil Rights Act. IN MEMORY OF TED KENNEDY ‘‘I’d love to co-sponsor every piece of legis- Delayed by the vote, the two men were fly- (By Nancy Reagan) lation with Ted Kennedy,’’ Burr said at the ing through a thunderstorm to get to the Sometimes the best friendships are made time. ‘‘When Ted says he’s going to do some- Massachusetts state Democratic convention. under unlikely circumstances. Such was the thing, he’s committed to it.’’ ‘‘We were bounced around so much we case with the Kennedys and the Reagans. Kennedy’s 47 years in the Senate began as couldn’t see the moon in any steady way,’’ Of course there were differences in our po- his brother, Democrat John F. Kennedy, was said Bayh, who served in the Senate from litical beliefs, and some believed that those president and were marked by a legislative 1963 to 1981 and is now a partner in the D.C. differences would make it impossible for us record of liberalism long and prominent law firm Venable LLP. ‘‘Then I looked out to get along. Most people are very surprised enough to earn him his ‘‘Liberal Lion’’ mon- and saw this black line coming. I thought it to learn that our families are actually quite iker. Republican Party leaders even used was another storm, but it was the tops of close. him as a fundraising tool for years in races trees.’’ Ted and I have corresponded regularly for across the country. Pilot Ed Zimy pulled out of the trees but years. He always wrote lovely letters of sup- In the Senate itself, though, the Massachu- quickly lost control again, crashing into an port, encouragement and appreciation. He setts senator was mostly known by Repub- apple orchard just short of the Springfield airport. Bayh said he thought the plane had phoned often—I’ll never forget that he man- licans for his bipartisanship—for diligent, been hit by lightning, and was convinced he aged to track me down in the middle of the patient and consistent reaching across the was dead. When he woke up, Bayh said, his Pacific Ocean to wish me a happy birthday aisle to find common ground on the coun- wife Marvella was screaming, the pilot and one year. I enjoyed working together with try’s most pressing concerns. Eventually, Kennedy aide Ed Moss were both mortally him over the past few years on behalf of a some of the chamber’s most conservative Re- wounded and Kennedy was barely responsive. cause that was important to both of us, stem publicans, from Alan Simpson of Wyoming to cell research. Bayh said he resisted initial thoughts of Hatch to Kyl, came to discover that while leaving Kennedy in the wreckage, but was As a Republican president and a Demo- Kennedy may have had the heart of a liberal, cratic senator, Ronnie and Ted certainly had later amazed at how he carried the hefty sen- he possessed the mind of a pragmatist. ator. their battles. There were conflicts to over- Republican leaders such as Conference come, disagreements to settle and com- ‘‘We’ve all heard adrenaline stories about Chairman Lamar Alexander of Tennessee re- how a mother can lift a car off a trapped in- promises to be made, but in doing so, the called that Kennedy was known for reaching mutual respect that came from struggling to fant. Well, Kennedy was no small guy, and I out since his earliest days in Congress. Alex- was able to lug him out of there like a sack work together led to a deeper understanding ander came to Congress in 1967 as an aide to and friendship. Both were men of strong con- of corn under my arm,’’ Bayh said. then-Sen. Howard Baker of Tennessee and Kennedy spent five months in the hospital, victions, but they understood an important worked with Kennedy near the end of his re-emerging barely in time to win reelection principle: Politicians can disagree without first term. in November 1964. being disagreeable. ‘‘I’ve known and worked with him for 40 ‘‘A lot of the older senators were won- When Ronnie and I were presented with the years. He’s results-oriented. He takes his po- dering if they were going to have to kiss his Congressional Gold Medal in 2002, Ted gave a sitions, but he sits down and gets results,’’ ring. I mean, he could have been a pariah,’’ beautiful tribute to Ronnie. As I reread that Alexander said last May. Bayh said. ‘‘But he had no airs, and just did speech today, I was struck by how some of In recent years, examples of Kennedy’s bi- a remarkable job of ingratiating himself not the wonderful things he said about Ronnie partisan efforts included teaming up with only to his new colleagues but the older also describe Ted: ‘‘He was a fierce compet- Kansas Republican Nancy Kassebaum on members. itor who wanted to win—not just for himself, healthcare in 1996, with President George W. ‘‘He was a Kennedy, and you could say he but for his beliefs. He sought to defeat his Bush on education reform in 2001, and on un- was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, opponents, not destroy them. He taught us successful attempts with Sen. John McCain but he was determined to spend his life help- that while the battle would inevitably re- (R-Ariz.) and other Republicans to pass im- ing the little people. That tells you what he sume the next morning, at the end of each migration reform in the 110th and 111th Con- was made of.’’ day we could put aside the divisions and the gresses. debates. We could sit down together side by BOEHNER FOUND KENNEDY A GENEROUS side . . . And above all, whatever our dif- KENNEDY BROUGHT INTENSITY, PASSION TO PARTNER IN FAITH ferences, we were bound together by our love THE SENATE (By Christina Wilkie) of our country and its ideals.’’ That was Ron- (By Jim Manley) Rep. John Boehner (R–Ohio) needed a nie, all right—and that was Ted, too. favor. Ted and Ronnie were the kind of old-fash- Coming from a wealthy, famous family, In 2003, Boehner wanted to support Wash- ioned politicians who could see beyond their Sen. Kennedy could have taken shortcuts. ington’s Catholic schools, which were suf- own partisan convictions and work together But he never did that—he brought a passion fering severe budget shortfalls. He needed an for the good of the country. I wish there were and intensity to his work the likes of which A-list Democrat willing to lend his name to more of that spirit in Washington today. I I will never forget. the effort. am encouraged to see how many politicians His staff accepted the long hours and dedi- What he got instead was access to one of ‘‘from across the aisle’’ spoke of their admi- cation he demanded from us because he stood the most powerful Democratic fundraising ration for Ted after his passing, so maybe it with us working twice as hard. machines in politics. isn’t really lost. Maybe we can all be in- Former Senate Majority Leader George The GOP congressman was setting up a spired by Ted and Ronnie to renew that spir- Mitchell (D-Maine) once accurately re- gala dinner complete with celebrities, politi- it of bipartisan cooperation. marked that Sen. Kennedy was better-pre- cos and media personalities. He went for the Ted Kennedy was a kind man, a great ally pared than any other senator. His No Child most powerful Catholic in Congress, Sen. Ed- and dear friend. I will miss him. Left Behind briefing book was legendary—a ward Kennedy (D–Mass.), to be his partner at huge binder full of studies and analyses. It the event and balance the politics. KENNEDY AND THE GOP: A MARRIAGE OF seemed every page was dog-eared, heavily Presented with Boehner’s request to co- MUTUAL RESPECT underlined and carefully tabbed. chair the inaugural gala dinner, Kennedy (By J. Taylor Rushing) One Friday, there was a lull in a debate ‘‘didn’t blink’’ before signing on; and true to Despite his affinity for liberal policy- over a minimum-wage increase. On pure im- his reputation for generosity, Kennedy’s re- making, Republicans on Capitol Hill greatly pulse, he went to the Senate floor and deliv- sponse went well beyond that. admired Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.). ered one of the most impassioned speeches I Kennedy threw himself into the project, of- ‘‘He’s a legislator’s legislator,’’ Sen. Jon had ever heard from him. At one point, he fering Boehner the use of his entire fund- Kyl (R-Ariz.) told The Hill last May, imme- voice echoed through the chamber so loud raising staff to assist with the event. He

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He was a friend, the up at the Delaware Armory in the middle of Boehner and Kennedy were both lifelong model of public service and an American what we called Little Italy—who had never Catholics and graduates of Catholic schools. icon. voted nationally by a Democrat—I won by They had recently worked together on the As we mourn his loss, we rededicate our- 3,100 votes and got 85 percent of the vote in House and Senate versions, respectively, of selves to the causes for which he so dutifully that district, or something to that effect. I the 2002 education law known as the No Child dedicated his life. Sen. Kennedy’s legacy literally would not be standing here were it Left Behind Act. stands with the greatest, the most devoted, not for Teddy Kennedy—not figuratively, As colleagues, they enjoyed a comfortable the most patriotic men and women to ever this is not hyperbole—literally. rapport, which, according to a staff member, serve in these halls. He was there—he stood with me when my Because of Ted Kennedy, more young chil- was strengthened by the fact that ‘‘Boehner wife and daughter were killed in an accident. dren could afford to become healthy. More and Kennedy always knew what the other He was on the phone with me literally every young adults could afford to become stu- had to do to get legislation passed.’’ day in the hospital, my two children were at- dents. More of our oldest citizens and our This dinner was no exception. It marked tempting, and, God willing, thankfully sur- poorest citizens could get the care they need the start of a five-year collaboration be- to live longer, fuller lives. More minorities, vived very serious injuries. I’d turn around tween two men who served radically dif- women and immigrants could realize the and there would be some specialist from ferent constituencies, but who found com- rights our founding documents promised Massachusetts, a doc I never even asked for, mon ground in their shared commitment to them. And more Americans could be proud of literally sitting in the room with me. education, service and their faith. their country. He’s left a great void in our public life and Both lawmakers also believed they had an Ted Kennedy’s America was one in which a hole in the hearts of millions of Americans obligation to give back to the citizens of all could pursue justice, enjoy equality and and hundreds of us who were affected by his Washington, their ‘‘adopted city.’’ To help il- know freedom. Ted Kennedy’s life was driven personal touch throughout our lives.—Vice lustrate this point, each year at a pre-gala by his love of a family that loved him, and President Joe Biden, in remarks at an event breakfast Kennedy would share the example his belief in a country that believed in him. Wednesday at the Department of Energy of his brother, former President John F. Ted Kennedy’s dream was the one for which Kennedy, who instructed his entire Cabinet the founding fathers fought and his brothers Laura and I are saddened by the death of to visit Washington’s public schools and read sought to realize. Senator Ted Kennedy. Ted Kennedy spent books to the students. The liberal lion’s mighty roar may now fall more than half his life in the United States Dubbed the Boehner-Kennedy Dinner, the silent, but his dream shall never die.—Senate Senate. He was a man of passion who advo- annual event takes place each September, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) cated fiercely for his convictions. I was and since its inception has raised more than pleased to work with Senator Kennedy on $5 million for the District’s Catholic schools. Today, with the passing of Sen. Edward M. legislation to raise standards in public Much of the credit for this success belongs Kennedy, the American people have lost a schools, reform immigration and ensure dig- to Kennedy. As one Boehner staff member great patriot, and the Kennedy family has nity and fair treatment for Americans suf- told The Hill, ‘‘This event may have been lost a beloved patriarch. Over a lifetime of fering from mental illness. John Boehner’s idea, but it was Sen. Ken- leadership, Sen. Kennedy’s statesmanship In a life filled with trials, Ted Kennedy nedy who really got it off the ground.’’ and political prowess produced a wealth of never gave in to self-pity or despair. He During the last year of his life, Kennedy’s accomplishment that has improved oppor- maintained his optimistic spirit, his sense of illness forced him to scale back his commit- tunity for every American. humor, and his faith in his fellow citizens. ments. As a result, former Washington Sen. Kennedy had a grand vision for Amer- He loved his family and his country—and he Mayor Anthony Williams assumed the co- ica, and an unparalleled ability to effect served them until the end. He will be deeply chairman’s role alongside Boehner in 2008. change. Rooted in his deep patriotism, his missed.—Former President George W. Bush This year’s Boehner-Williams Dinner will abiding faith, and his deep concern for the be held on Sept. 23 at the Washington Hilton. least among us, no one has done more than Sen. Ted Kennedy was one of the most in- Discussions are under way about how best to Sen. Kennedy to educate our children, care fluential leaders of our time, and one of the honor Kennedy at the event. for our seniors, and ensure equality for all greatest senators in American history. His Americans.—House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) big heart, sharp mind, and boundless energy TRIBUTES TO EDWARD M. KENNEDY were gifts he gave to make our democracy a It is with great sadness that Elaine and I more perfect union. We’ve lost the irreplaceable center of our note the passing of Sen. Ted Kennedy, one of As president, I was thankful for his fierce family and joyous light in our lives, but the the giants of American political life, a long- advocacy for universal health care and his inspiration of his faith, optimism, and perse- time Senate colleague, and a friend. verance will live on in our hearts forever. He No one could have known the man without leadership in providing health coverage to loved this country and devoted his life to admiring the passion and vigor he poured millions of children. His tireless efforts have serving it. He always believed that our best into a truly momentous life.—Senate Minor- brought us to the threshold of real health days were still ahead, but it’s hard to imag- ity Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) care reform. I was also grateful for his ef- ine any of them without him.—The Kennedy forts, often in partnership with Republicans family Ted Kennedy was my friend. While there as well as Democrats, to advance civil rights, were few political issues on which he and I promote religious freedom, make college Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn agreed, our relationship was never disagree- more affordable, and give young Americans this morning of the death of our dear friend, able, and was always marked by good humor, the opportunity to serve at home in Sen. Ted Kennedy. hard work, and a desire to find common Americorp. I am glad the bill President For five decades, virtually every major ground. Ted Kennedy was also a friend to Obama signed to expand Americorp and piece of legislation to advance the civil inner-city children and teachers. For the other youth service opportunities is named rights, health and economic well being of the better part of the last decade, Ted and I the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. American people bore his name and resulted worked together to support struggling Through it, his commitment to public serv- from his efforts. Catholic grade schools in inner-city Wash- ice will live on in millions of young people I valued his wise counsel in the Senate, ington. By helping these schools keep their across our nation. where, regardless of the swirl of events, he doors open and helping them retain their Hillary and I will always be grateful for always had time for a new colleague. I cher- committed teachers and faculty, this joint the many gestures of kindness and gen- ished his confidence and momentous support effort made a positive difference in the lives erosity he extended to us, for the concern he in my race for the Presidency. And even as of thousands of inner-city children, who oth- showed for all the children and grand- he waged a valiant struggle with a mortal erwise would have been denied the oppor- children of the Kennedy clan, and for his de- illness, I’ve profited as President from his tunity for a quality education. It wouldn’t votion to all those in need whose lives were encouragement and wisdom. have been possible without Sen. Kennedy and better because he stood up for them.— An important chapter in our history has his genuine desire to give something back to Former President Bill Clinton come to an end. Our country has lost a great help inner-city students in the city in which leader, who picked up the torch of his fallen he’d served for many years. I’m proud to Barbara and I were deeply saddened to brothers and became the greatest United have worked with Sen. Kennedy on this learn Ted Kennedy lost his valiant battle States Sen. of our time. project, and I will dearly miss his friendship with cancer. While we didn’t see eye-to-eye And the Kennedy family has lost their pa- and his partnership in this cause.—House Mi- on many political issues through the years, I triarch, a tower of strength and support nority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) always respected his steadfast public serv- through good times and bad. ice—so much so, in fact, that I invited him Our hearts and prayers go out to them Teddy spent a lifetime working for a fair to my library in 2003 to receive the Bush today—to his wonderful wife, Vicki, his chil- and more just America. And for 36 years, I Award for Excellence in Public Service. Ted

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Rosalynn and I extend our condolences to lost of my best friend in the Senate, my be- History judges all of us. And after a period the Kennedy family. Sen. Kennedy was a pas- loved friend, Ted Kennedy. of time, I think history will make a judg- sionate voice for the citizens of Massachu- Sen. Kennedy and I both witnessed too ment about Ted Kennedy. All of us had our setts and an unwavering advocate for the many wars in our lives, and believed too failings and weaknesses. But the fact is that millions of less fortunate in our country. strongly in the Constitution of the United Ted Kennedy was an institution within the The courage and dignity he exhibited in his States to allow us to go blindly into war. institution of the Senate. And all of my col- fight with cancer was surpassed only by his That is why we stood side by side in the Sen- leagues, no matter how they felt about his lifelong commitment and service to his ate against the war in Iraq. causes or his positions, I think, would agree country.—Former President Jimmy Carter Neither years of age nor years of political with that.—Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who combat, nor his illness, diminished the ideal- often referred to Kennedy as a ‘‘good friend’’, I am very saddened to learn of the passing ism and energy of this talented, imaginative, talked about what made the liberal senator of Sen. Ted Kennedy last night. Ted Kennedy and intelligent man. And that is the kind of likable to his GOP adversaries, about their will be remembered with great affection and Sen. Ted Kennedy was. Throughout his ca- time working together on immigration legis- enduring respect here in Ireland. Ted Ken- reer, Sen. Kennedy believed in a simple lation and about his spirit in the end, in an nedy was a great friend of Ireland. premise: that our society’s greatness lies in interview with CNN’s ‘‘Larry King Live’’ on In good days and bad, Ted Kennedy worked its ability and willingness to provide for its Thursday valiantly for the cause of peace on this is- less fortunate members. Whether striving to land. He played a particularly important role increase the minimum wage, ensuring that We have known for some time that this in the formative days of the Northern Ire- all children have medical insurance, or se- day was coming, but nothing makes it easi- land Peace Process. He maintained a strong curing better access to higher education, er. We have lost a great light in our lives and and genuine interest in its progress. He used Sen. Kennedy always showed that he cares our politics, and it will never be the same his political influence wisely. He was the deeply for those whose needs exceed their po- again. Ted Kennedy was such an extraor- voice of moderation and common sense. He litical clout. Unbowed by personal setbacks dinary force, yes for the issues he cared was unequivocal in his rejection of violence or by the terrible sorrows that have fallen about, but more importantly for the human- at all times and from all quarters. He be- upon his family, his spirit continued to soar, ity and caring in our politics that is at the lieved that only politics would provide a sus- and he continued to work as hard as ever to center of faith and true public service. No tainable and enduring way forward. His be- make his dreams a reality. words can ever do justice to this irrepress- lief that the United States could play a In his honor and as a tribute to his com- ible, larger than life presence who was simply the best—the best senator, the best advo- strong role in solving our problems has been mitment to his ideals, let us stop the shout- cate you could ever hope for, the best col- vindicated by the success of the Peace Proc- ing and name calling and have a civilized de- league, and the best person to stand by your ess. bate on health care reform which I hope, Today, America has lost a great and re- when legislation has been signed into law, side in the toughest of times. He faced the spected statesman and Ireland has lost a will bear his name for his commitment to in- last challenge of his life with the same grace, courage, and determination with which he long-standing and true friend. suring the health of every American. Ar dheis De´ go raibh a anam.—Brian God bless his wife Vicki, his family, and fought for the causes and principles he held Cowen, prime minister of Ireland the institution that he served so ably, which so dear. He taught us how to fight, how to will never be the same without his voice of laugh, how to treat each other, and how to Sen. Edward Kennedy will be mourned not eloquence and reason. And God bless you turn idealism into action, and in these last just in America but in every continent. He is Ted. I love you and will miss you terribly. In fourteen months he taught us much more admired around the world as the Senator of my autobiography I wrote that during a visit about how to live life, sailing into the wind Senators. He led the world in championing to West Virginia in 1968 to help dedicate the one last time. For almost 25 years, I was children’s education and health care, and be- ‘‘Robert F. Kennedy Youth Center’’ in Mor- privileged to serve as his colleague and share lieved that every single child should have gantown, ‘‘Sen. Kennedy’s voice quivered his friendship for which I will always be the chance to realise their potential to the with emotion as he talked of his late broth- grateful.—Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) ers and their love for West Virginia. ‘These full. Even facing illness and death he never Ted Kennedy was a mentor, a guiding hills, these people, and this state have had a stopped fighting for the causes which were light, and a close friend—we all loved the very special meaning for my family. Our his life’s work. man. In the Senate, Ted Kennedy was our lives have been tightly intertwined with I am proud to have counted him as a friend sun—the center of our universe. To be pulled and proud that the United Kingdom yours.’ by his strong gravitational field, to bask in I am sure the people of the great state of recognised his service earlier this year with his warmth was a privilege, an honor, and, West Virginia join me in expressing our the award of an honorary knighthood.—Gor- for many of us, even a life changing experi- heartfelt condolences to the Kennedy family don Brown, prime minister of the United ence. His death leaves our world dark but, as at this moment of deep sorrow—Sen. Robert Kingdom he said in his own words, ‘‘the work goes on, Byrd (D-W.Va.) the cause endures, the hope still lives, and I’m not sure America has ever had a great- the dream shall never die.’’ Ted, we will not Many have come before, and many will er senator, but I know for certain that no let your flag fall.—Sen. Charles Schumer (D- come after, but Ted Kennedy’s name will alone has had a greater friend than I and so N.Y.) many others did in Ted Kennedy. ways be remembered as someone who lived I will always remember Teddy as the ulti- and breathed the United States Senate and Ted Kennedy was at once the most par- mate example for all of us who seek to serve, the work completed within its chamber. tisan and the most constructive United a hero for those Americans in the shadow of When I first came to the United States Sen- States senator. He could preach the party life who so desperately needed one. ate I was filled with conservative fire in my line as well as bridge differences better than He worked tirelessly to lift Americans out belly and an itch to take on any and every- any Democrat. I will especially miss his of poverty, advance the cause of civil rights, one who stood in my way, including Ted cheery disposition and his devotion to and provide opportunity to all. He fought to Kennedy. As I began working within the con- United States history of which he was such a the very end for the cause of his life—ensur- fines of my office I soon found out that while consequential part.—Senate Republican Con- ing that all Americans have the health care we almost always disagreed on most issues, ference Chairman Lamar Alexander (R- they need. once in a while we could actually get to- Tenn.) The commitment to build a stronger and gether and find the common ground, which is fairer America, a more perfect union, was essential in passing legislation.—Sen. Orrin With the passing of Sen. Kennedy the deeply ingrained in the fiber of who he was, Hatch (R-Utah), one of Kennedy’s closest Re- United States Senate has lost one of its most and what he believed in, and why he served. publican friends in the Senate effective and respected voices. That’s why he stands among the most re- Sen. Kennedy’s colleagues—Republicans spected senators in history. But it was his He had a gregarious personality. He had a and Democrats—greatly enjoyed working sympathetic ear, his razor wit, and his boom- keen sense of how to position himself with with him and respected his views. ing, raucous laugh that made him among the people. He had an old Irish wit and was a A handshake from Sen. Kennedy was all most beloved. great storyteller. But all of those things that was ever needed. His word was his bond. Whatever tragedy befell Teddy’s family, he probably pale in—in comparison to the fact When the history of the United States Sen- would always be there for them. Whatever that once he was on an issue, he was relent- ate is written, his name will be toward the tragedy befell the family of one of his less. And he—once he gave his word, then top of the list of senators who made a tre- friends, he would always be there for us.— there was never any—any variance from mendous impact on the institution.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:08 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.050 S15OCPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with SENATE S10482 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2009 Sen. Kennedy was never afraid to work world as the Lion of the Senate, a champion have also been working to develop new across the aisle to get things done. We can of social justice, and a political icon. ways to help low-income and working all learn from the example he set and work Most importantly, he was the rock of our families afford to make their homes together to build a stronger nation.—Sen. family: a loving husband, father, brother and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) uncle. He was a man of great faith and char- more energy efficient. By improving acter.—California Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneg- access to energy-saving technology and Today, America mourns the death of Sen. ger (R) and wife Maria Shriver, a niece of making homes more energy efficient, Ted Kennedy. He was one of the most dy- Kennedy families can reduce their energy costs, namic and influential legislators in our Na- f while helping to make our environment tion’s history, and his legacy will live on in and communities better places to live. the work of the colleagues he inspired, and HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH This is just one part of a new energy in the lives of the millions of Americans for Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- whom his passion for social justice made a economy that can bring more jobs to difference. My thoughts and prayers are with dent, just a month ago, I joined fellow our State. his family and friends; even though this day Coloradans, my colleagues in the U.S. We have had much to celebrate dur- was anticipated, I am sure that little can Congress, and others across the coun- ing this year’s Hispanic Heritage soften the blow. Throughout his final illness, try to celebrate and acknowledge the Month, but we also have much to do, Sen. Kennedy was privileged to have the best many accomplishments and contribu- and I understand there are many more doctors and the best treatment. But he never tions of the Hispanic community in the goals that we have yet to achieve. So forgot, in this as in all cases, those who were United States and Colorado. I am par- not similarly privileged: those waiting hours while we have enjoyed the celebration in emergency rooms this morning for a doc- ticularly proud to highlight the long of Hispanic heritage and the contribu- tor’s care; those who went to sleep last night history of Hispanics in Colorado, as tions Latinos make in our commu- unsure that they were covered, uncertain they established some of Colorado’s nities over the last month, I will con- that their families could cope with the finan- oldest communities, irrigation sys- tinue my efforts to improve the quality cial burden of an illness. For their sake, tems, and earliest businesses. I am of life for Coloradans of all back- health care reform was the cause of Ted Ken- equally proud that this community grounds in every month of the year. nedy’s life. For their sake, and his, it must continues to be a vibrant part of the f be the cause of ours.—House Majority Leader fabric of our great State. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) Throughout this month, my col- 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF POINTS OF LIGHT I have known Ted Kennedy for more than leagues and I have been hard at work 47 years. In that time, it has been my great- to move forward on many policy con- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I stand est pleasure to work with him in the Con- cerns that are vitally important to today to recognize and honor an ex- gress to try to tackle many human problems, Colorado’s Hispanic community. From traordinary organization that began its but I am especially gratified by his contribu- the confirmation of America’s first important work 20 years ago, born tions to the cause of civil rights and voting from the words of a new President who rights. Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia At some of the most tragic and difficult Sotomayor, to progress on health in- was dedicated to engaging the Amer- moments in this nation’s history, Ted Ken- surance reform, and continued support ican spirit of giving and service. The nedy gathered his strength and led us toward for efforts to create and save jobs, I words of that President resonate even a more hopeful future. As a nation and as a have been working with the best inter- now: ‘‘I have spoken of a thousand people, he encouraged us to build upon the ests of Colorado in mind. Still, there is points of light . . . a new engagement inspirational leadership of his two brothers much to be accomplished. in the lives of others, a new activism, and use it to leave a legacy of social transformation that has left its mark on his- We must come together to find op- hands-on and involved that gets the job tory.—Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) portunities to improve the quality of done.’’ This 1989 speech given by Presi- life of all Coloradans. In doing so, it is dent George H.W. Bush outlined the vi- Sen. Kennedy devoted his entire life to important to keep in mind that certain sion for the Points of Light Founda- public policy. At any point he could have ac- populations, such as Latinos, are dis- tion, now merged with HandsOn Net- cepted a life of leisure. Instead he carried on proportionately affected by many of work as the Points of Light Institute, his family’s commitment to public service. The Senate will be a smaller and sadder the challenges we face as a State and the largest volunteer network in the place without his enthusiasm, his energy, country. At a national level, Latinos country. and his persistent courage.—Former House face an unemployment rate that is 3 This independent, nonpartisan orga- Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) percent higher than the national rate. nization has worked to encourage, rec- In Colorado, Latinos face a poverty ognize, and empower the spirit of vol- The loss of Sen. Ted Kennedy is a sad event rate that is 12 percent higher than the unteer service that is encoded in our for America, and especially for Massachu- Nation’s cultural DNA and is, as Presi- setts. The last son of Rose Fitzgerald and Jo- State’s overall poverty rate. Latinos seph Kennedy was granted a much longer life also face other challenges—40 percent dent Bush stated, central to living a than his brothers, and he filled those years of Hispanics in Colorado are uninsured, meaningful life. with endeavor and achievement that would approximately 24 percent higher than Throughout our Nation’s history, have made them proud. In 1994, I joined the the State average, according to a Colo- Americans have demonstrated their long list of those who ran against Ted and rado Department of Public Health and willingness to give back and to serve in came up short. But he was the kind of man Environment report. Though these their communities, even in the hardest you could like even if he was your adversary. issues are not a concern for Latinos in of times. Last year alone, over 60 mil- I came to admire Ted enormously for his lion Americans performed volunteer charm and sense of humor—qualities all the Colorado alone, they undoubtedly raise more impressive in a man who had known so heightened concerns for the Hispanic service in this country. I am proud much loss and sorrow. I will always remem- community, given these statistics. that my home State of Utah had the ber his great personal kindness, and the These are just a few reasons I have highest volunteerism rate, with over 45 fighting spirit he brought to every cause he continued to support and develop poli- percent of adults volunteering in the served and every challenge he faced. I was cies that provide both quality jobs and State in 2008. All told, these volunteers proud to know Ted Kennedy as a friend, and help reduce the costs of hard-working contributed almost 162 million hours of today my family and I mourn the passing of Coloradans. Most notably, we have service in a single year. this big-hearted, unforgettable man.— made significant progress toward re- Earlier this year, I had the privilege Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R), who ran against Kennedy in 1994 forming our health insurance system of joining with my good friend, the late so that it better meets the health Senator Ted Kennedy in sponsoring the I would like to extend our sympathies to needs of all Americans. Making our Edward M. Kennedy Serve America the Kennedy family as we hear word about health system more efficient, fiscally Act, a new law that expands volunteer the passing of Sen. Ted Kennedy. He believed manageable, and accessible is vitally opportunities for Americans of all ages. in our country and fought passionately for important to making health insurance I know that the Points of Light Insti- his convictions.—Former Alaska Gov. Sarah tute will be at the forefront in real- Palin (R) more affordable for Hispanic and non- Hispanic families alike. izing the full potential of this impor- Maria and I are immensely saddened by the As a member of the Senate Energy tant legislation, creating healthy com- passing of Uncle Teddy. He was known to the and Natural Resources Committee, I munities by inspiring and equipping

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:49 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.053 S15OCPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with SENATE October 15, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10483 willing Americans to do more of the And last but certainly not least, Lau- Directors and has served that organiza- heavy lifting in their communities as ra’s family—her husband Don, daugh- tion continuously for 34 years. For we all work to improve our Nation. ter Allison, and four grandchildren are many years, he was chairman and now Mr. President, I once again commend not only inspirations for her but also holds the title of chairman emeritus. the Points of Light Institute on this stalwart supporters. In fact, her daugh- Westbrook was also appointed to the landmark anniversary. ter Allison shares her mother’s mission Arkansas State Review Board of the f and has served the Rice Depot for the Historic Preservation Program in 1975. He was reappointed three times by ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS past 12 years. In addition, Laura’s granddaughter worked there over the Governor Bill Clinton and again by summer, bringing three generations of Governor Jim Guy Tucker and served TRIBUTE TO LAURA RHEA her family to the effort to wipe out as chairman for 41⁄2 years. In addition, Westbrook has served on ∑ Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, it is hunger. As you can see, Laura Rhea is a gen- a number of other Arkansas historic with great pleasure that today I honor entities including the Historic Preser- and recognize more than 25 years of erous, compassionate, and dedicated individual. So as Rice Depot celebrates vation Alliance of Arkansas, Depart- service by Laura Rhea to our great ment of Arkansas Heritage Advisory State of Arkansas. Laura has served its 27th year of progress in finding sensible solutions to hunger in Arkansas, I Board, the President William J. Clin- the Arkansas Rice Depot with stead- ton Birthplace Foundation, Corinth fast leadership as President and CEO, salute The Rice Depot, its staff, the many volunteers, and especially Laura Cemetery Association in Howard Coun- ensuring the organization remained a ty, Friends of the Carousel, and Main faith-based ministry and developing in- Rhea for their commitment to feeding those who hunger in Arkansas.∑ Street Arkansas Advisory Board. novative solutions to ending hunger. He has been awarded the Arkansas Hunger and poverty are not just glob- f Historical Association’s Endowed His- al issues; they are so pervasive that we TRIBUTE TO PARKER WESTBROOK tory Award and was recognized in 1986 all have some experience with them in ∑ as Arkansas’s Distinguished Citizen for our local communities. Worldwide, Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, it is with Arkansas pride that today I honor his volunteer work. three billion people, nearly half the In 1995, President Clinton recognized world’s population, live on merely $2 one of the great sons of the Natural State, Parker Westbrook of Nashville, Westbrook’s longstanding service to per day. In our Nation alone, almost historic preservation and appointed 36.2 million Americans struggle day in AR. On October 20, 2009, the Howard County Democratic Central Committee him to the President’s Council for His- and day out to find adequate nutritious toric Preservation where he served food. More than 12.4 million children is sponsoring a dinner to honor his lifelong public service to Arkansas and his until 2003. live in households that are food inse- In addition, Interior Secretary Bruce country. cure. According to the Arkansas Hun- Babbit twice appointed Parker to the The day after Christmas in 1948, ger Relief Alliance, approximately 80 National Park System Advisory Board Westbrook set out with newly elected percent of supplemental nutrition as- where he served as chairman of the Congressman Boyd Tackett of Nash- sistance goes to households with chil- Committee on National Historic Land- ville for Washington, DC. Over the dren, many of them in working fami- marks. lies, including military families. course of the next 26 years, Parker As you can see, Parker Westbrook In Arkansas, Laura Rhea has been served his home State in our Nation’s has a long and distinguished career making a difference to reduce those Capital for four members of the Arkan- serving his community, Arkansas, and figures. Under her leadership, Arkansas sas congressional delegation, most no- our Nation. Rice Depot has grown from a small tably as a special assistant to U.S. Sen- As the Howard County Democratic hunger program that distributed only ator J. William Fulbright. In 1975, he Central Committee recognizes Mr. rice, to a comprehensive hunger agency returned to Arkansas and served as a Westbrook’s service, I extend my sin- that distributes almost 7 million special assistant to Governor David cere thanks and appreciation on behalf pounds of food and supplies in Arkan- Pryor. of all Arkansans for his devotion and sas each year. Although public service in govern- commitment to public service through- Laura grew up in North Little Rock. ment was a calling for much of Mr. out his life.∑ Westbrook’s life, his true passion was As a child she dreamed of becoming a f missionary, but never dreamed that historic preservation. Westbrook was her mission field would be feeding hun- born in 1926 and was the third genera- 275TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST gry Arkansans. She is a certified vol- tion of the Westbrook-Parker families CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, unteer manager and was recognized as to live in the home of his maternal UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST a certified fund raising executive in grandfather, which is listed on the Na- ∑ Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I wish to 1995. tional Register of Historic Places. The pay tribute to the First Congregational Laura developed Food for Kids, a house and farmstead provided Parker Church, United Church of Christ of backpack program serving over 600 with an early appreciation for historic South Portland, ME, on the momen- schools in Arkansas, sending home preservation, and after leaving Wash- tous occasion of its 275th anniversary. backpacks of food to over 25,000 stu- ington in 1974, he set out on a course to What a tremendous milestone and en- dents who face food insecurity. This help preserve Arkansas’s cultural leg- during testament to the church’s cen- program has been recognized by the acy. turies of spiritual leadership and good- Wall Street Journal, CNN, and has While working for Governor Pryor, will. been replicated in over 40 States. Westbrook was elected to the Pioneer Established in 1733, the church held Laura also developed Simple Pleas- Washington Foundation, Inc. Board, a its inaugural worship service in 1734 ures, a gourmet gift shop that sells the private nonprofit group committed to and has, through its steady growth and Rice Depot line of soup and chili mixes. preserving Historic Washington. Wash- exemplary commitment to others, ex- Proceeds from the gift shop are used to ington, AR, is home to the oldest con- panded its ministries, championed edu- purchase food for Rice Depot’s hunger tinuous post office in Arkansas, estab- cation for all, and engendered an abid- relief efforts. lished on February 23, 1820 shortly ing sense of fellowship for literally Faith is an important part of Laura’s after Arkansas became a territory. In hundreds of years. Although the phys- life. In 2003, Laura suffered a heat- 1979, Westbrook became a full-time vol- ical buildings of worship may have stroke unloading a truck. Although she unteer and restoration adviser. In 1980, changed over time, the church’s funda- would continue to serve her life’s mis- he became the executive director and mental mission—to foster its congrega- sion from a wheelchair, she is not lim- was elected president of the foundation tion’s spiritual life while offering out- ited by her disability. She often quotes in 1990. He continued in that role until reach to others through words and ac- Psalms 37:11 to sum up her life, ‘‘De- May of this year. tions—has not wavered. light yourself in the Lord and he will In 1975, Westbrook was elected to the Although this church’s history and give you the desires of your heart.’’ Historic Arkansas Museum Board of time-honored presence within the

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:49 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15OC6.031 S15OCPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with SENATE S10484 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 15, 2009 South Portland area are truly remark- current resolution, in which it requests H.R. 1327. An act to authorize State and able, the First Congregational Church, the concurrence of the Senate: local governments to direct divestiture from, United Church of Christ concentrates H. Con. Res. 138. Concurrent resolution rec- and prevent investment in, companies with its energies and attention on its cur- ognizing the 40th anniversary of the George investments of $20,000,000 or more in Iran’s energy sector, and for other purposes; to the rent and future role within the greater Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban community—to serve members of its Affairs. congregation and people whose lives At 1:27 p.m., a message from the H.R. 1700. An act to authorize the Adminis- are enriched by the interaction of the House of Representatives, delivered by trator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in the District of Columbia ministry, the congregants, and the Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, faith that binds them to a benevolence to provide for the establishment of a Na- announced that the House agrees to tional Women’s History Museum; to the of purpose that is an inspiration to all. the report of the committee of con- Through such practical programs as Committee on Environment and Public ference on the disagreeing votes of the Works. the Discovery Center preschool, the two Houses on the amendment of the H.R. 2423. An act to designate the Federal Community Crisis Ministries Program, Senate to the bill (H.R. 2892) making building and United States courthouse lo- the Mission and Outreach Team—which appropriations for the Department of cated at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, offer soup kitchen and food pantry as- Homeland Security for the fiscal year Texas, as the ‘‘George P. Kazen Federal sistance—and the Social Witness Min- Building and United States Courthouse’’, and ending September 30, 2010, and for to designate the jury room in that Federal istries that address current socio- other purposes. cultural and environmental challenges, building and United States courthouse as the ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED this church truly extends its reach be- ‘‘Marcel C. Notzon II Jury Room’’; to the The President pro tempore (Mr. Committee on Environment and Public yond its walls in the selfless quest to BYRD) announced that on today, Octo- Works. contribute to others. ber 15, 2009, he had signed the following H.R. 2651. An act to amend title 46, United As 2009 represents a monumental mo- enrolled bills, previously signed by the States Code, to direct the Secretary of ment of celebration in the life of the Transportation to establish a maritime ca- Speaker of the House: First Congregational Church, United reer training loan program, and for other Church of Christ, I wish to offer my S. 1717. A bill to authorize major medical purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, facility leases for the Department of Vet- Science, and Transportation. heartfelt congratulations and profound erans Affairs for fiscal year 2010, and for gratitude to all who have sustained the H.R. 3371. An act to amend title 49, United other purposes. States Code, to improve airline safety and dynamic work of this church in cen- H.R. 1016. An act to amend title 38, United pilot training, and for other purposes; to the turies past and who will do so for many States Code, to provide advance appropria- Committee on Commerce, Science, and more years to come.∑ tions authority for certain accounts of the Transportation. Department of Veterans Affairs, and for f other purposes. The following concurrent resolution MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT H.R. 2997. An act making appropriations was read, and referred as indicated: for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food H. Con. Res. 138. Concurrent resolution rec- Messages from the President of the and Drug Administration, and Related Agen- ognizing the 40th anniversary of the George United States were communicated to cies programs for the fiscal year ending Sep- Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, the Senate by Mrs. Neiman, one of his tember 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Texas; to the Committee on Commerce, secretaries. Science, and Transportation. At 3:50 p.m., a message from the f House of Representatives, delivered by f EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- MEASURES DISCHARGED As in executive session the Presiding nounced that the House has passed the The following joint resolution was Officer laid before the Senate messages following bill, in which it requests the discharged from the Committee on from the President of the United concurrence of the Senate: Foreign Relations pursuant to 42 States submitting sundry nominations H.R. 2423. An act to designate the Federal U.S.C. 2159, and placed on the calendar: building and United States courthouse lo- S.J. Res. 18. Joint resolution relating to which were referred to the appropriate cated at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, the approval of the proposed agreement for committees. Texas, as the ‘‘George P. Kazen Federal nuclear cooperation between the United (The nominations received today are Building and United States Courthouse.’’ States and the United Arab Emirates. printed at the end of the Senate pro- The message also announced that ceedings.) pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 955(b), and the f f order of the House of January 6, 2009, ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE the Speaker appoints the following The Secretary of the Senate reported Members of the House of Representa- At 10:46 a.m., a message from the that on today, October 15, 2009, she had tives to the National Council on the presented to the President of the House of Representatives, delivered by Arts: Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota and Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- United States the following enrolled Mr. CARNAHAN of Missouri. bill: nounced that the House has passed the The message further announced that S. 1717. An act to authorize major medical following bills, in which it requests the pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4355(a), and the concurrence of the Senate: facility leases for the Department of Vet- order of the House of January 6, 2009, erans Affairs for fiscal year 2010, and for H.R. 1327. An act to authorize State and the Speaker appoints the following other purposes. local governments to direct divestiture from, Members of the House of Representa- f and prevent investment in, companies with tives to the Board of Visitors to the investments of $20,000,000 or more in Iran’s United States Military Academy: Mr. EXECUTIVE AND OTHER energy sector, and for other purposes. COMMUNICATIONS H.R. 1700. An act to authorize the Adminis- LEWIS of California and Mr. SHIMKUS of trator of General Services to convey a parcel Illinois. The following communications were of real property in the District of Columbia f laid before the Senate, together with to provide for the establishment of a Na- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- MEASURES REFERRED tional Women’s History Museum. uments, and were referred as indicated: H.R. 2651. An act to amend title 46, United The following bills were read the first EC–3371. A communication from the Direc- States Code, to direct the Secretary of and the second times by unanimous tor of Defense Procurement and Acquisition Transportation to establish a maritime ca- consent, and referred as indicated: Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- reer training loan program, and for other H.R. 22. An act to amend title 5, United ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- purposes. States Code, to reduce the amount that the titled ‘‘Defense Acquisition Regulation Sup- H.R. 3371. An act to amend title 49, United United States Postal Service is required to plement; Department of Defense Inspector States Code, to improve airline safety and pay into the Postal Service Retiree Health General Address’’ ((RIN0750–AG34)(DFARS pilot training, and for other purposes. Benefits Fund by the end of fiscal year 2009; Case 2009–D001)) received in the Office of the The message also announced that the to the Committee on Homeland Security and President of the Senate on October 13, 2009; House has agreed to the following con- Governmental Affairs. to the Committee on Armed Services.

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A communication from the Pro- Gliders’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. FAA– ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- 2009–0881)) received in the Office of the Presi- titled ‘‘Defense Acquisition Regulation Sup- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- dent of the Senate on October 13, 2009; to the plement; Restriction on Research and Devel- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Committee on Commerce, Science, and opment—Deletion of Obsolete Text’’ entitled ‘‘Establishment of Restricted Area Transportation. ((RIN0750–AG33)(DFARS Case 2009–D005)) re- R—2502A; Fort Irwin, CA; Docket No. 09– EC–3390. A communication from the Pro- ceived in the Office of the President of the AWP—3’’ (RIN2120—AA66) received in the Of- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Senate on October 13, 2009; to the Committee fice of the President of the Senate on Octo- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- on Armed Services. ber 13, 2009; to the Committee on Commerce, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–3373. A communication from the Acting Science, and Transportation. entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Deputy General Counsel of the National EC–3382. A communication from the Pro- Model A318, A319, A320 and A321 Series Air- Credit Union Administration, transmitting, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. FAA– pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled tion, Department of Transportation, trans- 2007–0390)) received in the Office of the Presi- ‘‘Exception to the Maturity Limit on Second mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule dent of the Senate on October 13, 2009; to the Mortgages’’ (RIN3133–AD64) received in the entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Approach Committee on Commerce, Science, and Office of the President of the Senate on Oc- Procedures (105); Amdt. No. 3338’’ (RIN2120– Transportation. tober 14, 2009; to the Committee on Banking, AA65) received in the Office of the President EC–3391. A communication from the Pro- Housing, and Urban Affairs. of the Senate on October 13, 2009; to the Com- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–3374. A communication from the Pro- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–3383. A communication from the Pro- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Airbus mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Model A310–203 and –222 Airplanes and Model entitled ‘‘Requirement for Amateur Rocket tion, Department of Transportation, trans- A300 B4–620 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Activities; CORRECTION’’ (RIN2120–AI88) re- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule AA64)(Docket No. FAA–2009–0431)) received ceived in the Office of the President of the entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Approach in the Office of the President of the Senate Senate on October 13, 2009; to the Committee Procedures (7); Amdt. No. 3339’’ (RIN2120– on October 13, 2009; to the Committee on on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. AA65) received in the Office of the President Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–3375. A communication from the Para- of the Senate on October 13, 2009; to the Com- EC–3392. A communication from the Pro- legal, Federal Transportation Administra- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tation. tion, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–3384. A communication from the Pro- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bus Testing: Phase-In of Brake gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E Airspace; Performance and Emissions Testing, and tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Ronan, MT’’ ((RIN2120–AA66)(Docket No. Program Updates’’ (RIN2132–AA95) received mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule FAA–2009–0552)) received in the Office of the in the Office of the President of the Senate entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Approach President of the Senate on October 13, 2009; on October 13, 2009; to the Committee on Procedures (8); Amdt. No. 3341’’ (RIN2120– to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. AA65) received in the Office of the President and Transportation. EC–3376. A communication from the Assist- of the Senate on October 13, 2009; to the Com- EC–3393. A communication from the Pro- ant Chief Counsel, Pipeline and Hazardous mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Materials Safety Administration, Depart- tation. tion, Department of Transportation, trans- ment of Transportation, transmitting, pur- EC–3385. A communication from the Pro- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule suant to law, the report of a rule entitled gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class D Airspace ‘‘Hazardous Materials: Minor Editorial Cor- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- and Amendment of Class E Airspace; North rections and Clarifications’’ (RIN2137–AE50) mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Bend, OR’’ ((RIN2120–AA66)(Docket No. FAA– received in the Office of the President of the entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Approach 2008–0006)) received in the Office of the Presi- Senate on October 13, 2009; to the Committee Procedures (122); Amdt. No. 3340’’ (RIN2120– dent of the Senate on October 13, 2009; to the on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. AA65) received in the Office of the President Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–3377. A communication from the Assist- of the Senate on October 13, 2009; to the Com- Transportation. ant Chief Counsel, Pipeline and Hazardous mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–3394. A communication from the Pro- Materials Safety Administration, Depart- tation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- ment of Transportation, transmitting, pur- EC–3386. A communication from the Pro- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ‘‘Hazardous Materials: Revision of Require- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- entitled ‘‘Modification of Class D and E Air- ments for Emergency Response Telephone mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule space, Removal of Class E Airspace; Agua- Numbers’’ (RIN2137–AE21) received in the Of- entitled ‘‘Part 95 Instrument Flight Rules dilla, PR’’ ((RIN2120–AA66)(Docket No. FAA– fice of the President of the Senate on Octo- (20); Amdt. No. 483’’ (RIN2120–AA63) received 2009–0053)) received in the Office of the Presi- ber 13, 2009; to the Committee on Commerce, in the Office of the President of the Senate dent of the Senate on October 13, 2009; to the Science, and Transportation. on October 13, 2009; to the Committee on Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–3378. A communication from the Regu- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. lations Officer, Federal Highway Adminis- EC–3387. A communication from the Pro- EC–3395. A communication from the Pro- tration, Department of Transportation, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- a rule entitled ‘‘Express Lane Demonstration mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Program’’ (RIN2125–AF07) received in the Of- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class D Airspace, fice of the President of the Senate on Octo- Model 727 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Modification of Class E Airspace; Bunnell, ber 13, 2009; to the Committee on Commerce, AA64)(Docket No. FAA–2008–1117)) received Florida’’ ((RIN2120–AA66)(9–24/9–25/0327/ASO– Science, and Transportation. in the Office of the President of the Senate 014)) received in the Office of the President EC–3379. A communication from the Pro- on October 13, 2009; to the Committee on of the Senate on October 1, 2009; to the Com- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–3388. A communication from the Pro- tation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–3396. A communication from the Pro- entitled ‘‘Congestion Management Rule for tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- John F. Kennedy International Airport and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Newark Liberty International Airport; RE- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule SCISSION’’ (RIN2120–AJ48) received in the DORNIER LUFTAHRT GmbH Models entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Airspace; Office of the President of the Senate on Oc- Dornier 228–100, Dornier 228–101, Dornier 228– Franklin, North Carolina’’ ((RIN2120– tober 13, 2009; to the Committee on Com- 200, Dornier 228–201, and Dornier 228–202 Air- AA66)(9–24/9–25/0986/ASO–15)) received in the merce, Science, and Transportation. planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(Docket No. FAA– Office of the President of the Senate on Oc- EC–3380. A communication from the Pro- 2009–0574)) received in the Office of the Presi- tober 13, 2009; to the Committee on Com- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- dent of the Senate on October 13, 2009; to the merce, Science, and Transportation. tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–3397. A communication from the Pro- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- entitled ‘‘Congestion Management Rule for EC–3389. A communication from the Pro- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- LaGuardia Airport; RESCISSION’’ (RIN2120– gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule AJ49) received in the Office of the President tion, Department of Transportation, trans- entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Airspace; of the Senate on October 13, 2009; to the Com- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Platteville, Wisconsin’’ ((RIN2120–AA66)(10–9/

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A communication from the Pro- General for the period from October 1, 2008 gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- through March 31, 2009; to the Committee on tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule fairs. entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Airspace; entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing EC–3415. A communication from the Chief Pueblo, Colorado’’ ((RIN2120–AA66)(10–9/10–9/ Model 737–300, –400, and –500 Series Airplanes Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland 0349/ANM–6)) received in the Office of the Equipped with a Digital Transient Suppres- Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a President of the Senate on October 13, 2009; sion Device (DTSD) Installed in Accordance report entitled ‘‘Privacy Office Fourth Quar- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ter Fiscal Year 2009 Report to Congress’’; to and Transportation. ST00127BO’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(10–1/10–1/05221/ the Committee on Homeland Security and EC–3399. A communication from the Pro- NM–187)) received in the Office of the Presi- Governmental Affairs. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- dent of the Senate on October 13, 2009; to the f tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Committee on Commerce, Science, and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Transportation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EC–3407. A communication from the Pro- entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E Airspace; The following reports of committees Little River, California’’ ((RIN2120–AA66)(10– gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- 9/10–9/0617/AWP–5)) received in the Office of tion, Department of Transportation, trans- were submitted: the President of the Senate on October 13, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule By Mr. LEAHY, from the Committee on 2009; to the Committee on Commerce, entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing the Judiciary, with an amendment in the na- Science, and Transportation. Model 767–200 and –300 Series Airplanes’’ ture of a substitute: EC–3400. A communication from the Pro- ((RIN2120–AA64)(9–24/9–29/0682/NM–237)) re- S. 369. A bill to prohibit brand name drug gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- ceived in the Office of the President of the companies from compensating generic drug tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Senate on October 13, 2009; to the Committee companies to delay the entry of a generic mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. drug into the market. entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Glaser- EC–3408. A communication from the Attor- By Mr. LEAHY, from the Committee on Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG—100 ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department the Judiciary, with amendments: Gliders’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(10–5/10–5/0897/CE– of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- S. 379. A bill to provide fair compensation 048)) received in the Office of the President ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Di- to artists for use of their sound recordings. of the Senate on October 13, 2009; to the Com- rect Final Rule; Safety and Security Zones: By Mr. HARKIN, from the Committee on mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant, Plymouth, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, tation. Massachusetts’’ ((RIN1625–AA00)(Docket No. without amendment: EC–3401. A communication from the Pro- USG–2009–0311)) received in the Office of the S. 1793. An original bill to amend title gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- President of the Senate on October 14, 2009; XXVI of the Public Health Service Act to re- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, vise and extend the program for providing mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule and Transportation. life-saving care for those with HIV/AIDS. entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing EC–3409. A communication from the Attor- ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department f Model 747–100, –100B, –100B SUD, –200B, –200C, of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- –200F, –300, –400, –400D, –400F, and 747SR Se- EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ves- ries Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(10–5/10–1/ COMMITTEES sel and Facility Response Plans for Oil: 2003 0293/NM–221)) received in the Office of the Removal Equipment Requirements and Al- President of the Senate on October 13, 2009; The following executive reports of ternative Technology Revisions’’ ((RIN1625– to the Committee on Commerce, Science, nominations were submitted: AA26)(Docket No. USG–2001–8661)) received in and Transportation. By Mr. LEAHY for the Committee on the the Office of the President of the Senate on EC–3402. A communication from the Pro- Judiciary. October 14, 2009; to the Committee on Com- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Jacqueline H. Nguyen, of California, to be merce, Science, and Transportation. tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–3410. A communication from the Acting United States District Judge for the Central mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Chairman, National Transportation Safety District of California. entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- Edward Milton Chen, of California, to be Model 727–281 Airplanes Equipped with Auxil- port relative to the activities performed by United States District Judge for the North- iary Fuel Tanks Installed in Accordance the agency that are not inherently govern- ern District of California. with Supplemental Type Certificate mental functions; to the Committee on Com- Dolly M. Gee, of California, to be United SA3449NM’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(9–21/9–21/1325/ merce, Science, and Transportation. States District Judge for the Central Dis- NM–157)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–3411. A communication from the Chief trict of California. dent of the Senate on October 13, 2009; to the of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- Richard Seeborg, of California, to be Committee on Commerce, Science, and tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to United States District Judge for the North- Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Television ern District of California. EC–3403. A communication from the Pro- Broadcasting Services; New Orleans, Lou- (Nominations without an asterisk gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- isiana’’ (MB Docket No. 09–147) received in tion, Department of Transportation, trans- were reported with the recommenda- the Office of the President of the Senate on tion that they be confirmed.) mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule October 8, 2009; to the Committee on Com- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne merce, Science, and Transportation. f Continental Motors O–470, IO–470, TSIO–470, EC–3412. A communication from the Assist- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND IO–520, TSIO–520, IO–550, and IOF–550’’ ant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, ((RIN2120–AA64)(9–21/9–21/0367/NE–10)) re- Department of State, transmitting, pursuant JOINT RESOLUTIONS ceived in the Office of the President of the to the Arms Export Control Act, the certifi- The following bills and joint resolu- Senate on October 13, 2009; to the Committee cation of a proposed amendment to a manu- tions were introduced, read the first on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. facturing license agreement for the export of and second times by unanimous con- EC–3404. A communication from the Pro- defense articles, including, technical data, sent, and referred as indicated: gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- and defense services to Japan relative to the tion, Department of Transportation, trans- AN/ASA–70 Tactical Data Display Group in By Mr. FRANKEN: mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule the amount of $100,000,000 or more; to the S. 1788. A bill to direct the Secretary of entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Committee on Foreign Relations. Labor to issue an occupational safety and Model 767–200, –300, and –300F Series Air- EC–3413. A communication from the Assist- health standard to reduce injuries to pa- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(10–1/10–1/1363/NM– ant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, tients, direct-care registered nurses, and all 104)) received in the Office of the President Department of State, transmitting, pursuant other health care workers by establishing a of the Senate on October 13, 2009; to the Com- to the Arms Export Control Act, the certifi- safe patient handling and injury prevention mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- cation of a proposed manufacturing license standard, and for other purposes; to the tation. agreement for the export of defense articles, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and EC–3405. A communication from the Pro- including, technical data related to firearms Pensions. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- to the United Kingdom relative to Lewis Ma- By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. tion, Department of Transportation, trans- chine and Tool Co. (LMT) .309 caliber LEAHY, Mr. SPECTER, Mr. FEINGOLD, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule (7.62mm) Semi Automatic Rifles in the Mr. CARDIN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing amount of $1,000,000 or more; to the Com- KAUFMAN, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. DODD, Model 727 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64)(10–1/ mittee on Foreign Relations. Mr. KERRY, and Mr. LEVIN):

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:49 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.019 S15OCPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with SENATE October 15, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10487 S. 1789. A bill to restore fairness to Federal (Mr. SESSIONS) was added as a cospon- (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor cocaine sentencing; to the Committee on the sor of S. 461, a bill to amend the Inter- of S. 823, a bill to amend the Internal Judiciary. nal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a 5-year By Mr. DORGAN (for himself, Mr. modify the railroad track maintenance carryback of operating losses, and for REID, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. UDALL of credit. New Mexico, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. other purposes. JOHNSON, Mr. TESTER, Mr. AKAKA, S. 546 S. 831 Mr. CONRAD, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. At the request of Mr. REID, the name At the request of Mr. KERRY, the FRANKEN, Mr. BURRIS, Mr. INOUYE, of the Senator from Montana (Mr. BAU- name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Ms. STABENOW, Mr. UDALL of Colo- CUS) was added as a cosponsor of S. 546, WARNER) was added as a cosponsor of S. rado, and Ms. KLOBUCHAR): a bill to amend title 10, United States 831, a bill to amend title 10, United S. 1790. A bill to amend the Indian Health Code, to permit certain retired mem- Care Improvement Act to revise and extend States Code, to include service after bers of the uniformed services who September 11, 2001, as service quali- that Act, and for other purposes; to the Com- have a service-connected disability to mittee on Indian Affairs. fying for the determination of a re- By Mr. BROWN: receive both disability compensation duced eligibility age for receipt of non- S. 1791. A bill to establish the Honorable from the Department of Veterans Af- regular service retired pay. fairs for their disability and either re- Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression S. 870 Demonstration Incentive Program within tired pay by reason of their years of At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the the Department of Education to promote in- military service or Combat-Related name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. stallation of fire sprinkler systems, or other Special Compensation. CHAMBLISS) was added as a cosponsor of fire suppression or prevention technologies, S. 619 in qualified student housing and dormitories, S. 870, a bill to amend the Internal At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the and for other purposes; to the Committee on Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the name of the Senator from Connecticut Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. credit for renewable electricity produc- (Mr. LIEBERMAN) was added as a co- By Mr. ROCKEFELLER (for himself tion to include electricity produced sponsor of S. 619, a bill to amend the and Mr. GRASSLEY): from biomass for on-site use and to S. 1792. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act modify the credit period for certain fa- enue Code of 1986 to modify the requirements to preserve the effectiveness of medi- for windows, doors, and skylights to be eligi- cally important antibiotics used in the cilities producing electricity from ble for the credit for nonbusiness energy treatment of human and animal dis- open-loop biomass. property; to the Committee on Finance. eases. S. 956 By Mr. HARKIN: S. 658 At the request of Mr. TESTER, the S. 1793. An original bill to amend title name of the Senator from North Caro- XXVI of the Public Health Service Act to re- At the request of Mr. TESTER, the vise and extend the program for providing name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. lina (Mrs. HAGAN) was added as a co- life-saving care for those with HIV/AIDS; WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. sponsor of S. 956, a bill to amend title from the Committee on Health, Education, 658, a bill to amend title 38, United XVIII of the Social Security Act to ex- Labor, and Pensions; placed on the calendar. States Code, to improve health care for empt unsanctioned State-licensed re- By Mr. BROWNBACK (for himself and veterans who live in rural areas, and tail pharmacies from the surety bond Mr. ROBERTS): for other purposes. requirement under the Medicare Pro- S. 1794. A bill to authorize and request the S. 663 gram for suppliers of durable medical President to award the Medal of Honor post- equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and humously to Captain Emil Kapaun of the At the request of Mr. NELSON of Ne- United States Army for acts of valor during braska, the names of the Senator from supplies (DMEPOS). the Korean War; to the Committee on Armed Montana (Mr. BAUCUS) and the Senator S. 1056 Services. from New York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) were At the request of Mr. VOINOVICH, the By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and added as cosponsors of S. 663, a bill to names of the Senator from New Hamp- Mr. BEGICH): amend title 38, United States Code, to shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) and the Senator S. 1795. A bill to amend title 49, United direct the Secretary of Veterans Af- from Idaho (Mr. RISCH) were added as States Code, to permit certain revenues of private providers of public transportation by fairs to establish the Merchant Mariner cosponsors of S. 1056, a bill to establish vanpool received from providing public Equity Compensation Fund to provide a commission to develop legislation de- transportation to be used for the purpose of benefits to certain individuals who signed to reform tax policy and entitle- acquiring rolling stock, and to permit cer- served in the United States merchant ment benefit programs and ensure a tain expenditures of private vanpool contrac- marine (including the Army Transport sound fiscal future for the United tors to be credited toward the local match- Service and the Naval Transport Serv- States, and for other purposes. ing share of the costs of public transpor- ice) during World War II. S. 1076 tation projects; to the Committee on Com- S. 727 merce, Science, and Transportation. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the name of the Senator from Massachu- f name of the Senator from Rhode Island setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of sponsor of S. 1076, a bill to improve the S. 727, a bill to amend title 18, United S. 46 accuracy of fur product labeling, and States Code, to prohibit certain con- At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the for other purposes. duct relating to the use of horses for names of the Senator from Georgia S. 1136 human consumption. (Mr. CHAMBLISS) and the Senator from At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the S. 729 Utah (Mr. BENNETT) were added as co- name of the Senator from New York At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the sponsors of S. 46, a bill to amend title (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Delaware XVIII of the Social Security Act to re- sponsor of S. 1136, a bill to establish a (Mr. KAUFMAN) was added as a cospon- peal the Medicare outpatient rehabili- chronic care improvement demonstra- sor of S. 729, a bill to amend the Illegal tation therapy caps. tion program for Medicaid beneficiaries Immigration Reform and Immigrant with severe mental illnesses. S. 451 Responsibility Act of 1996 to permit At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the States to determine State residency for S. 1147 name of the Senator from Alabama higher education purposes and to au- At the request of Mr. KOHL, the name (Mr. SESSIONS) was added as a cospon- thorize the cancellation of removal and of the Senator from California (Mrs. sor of S. 451, a bill to require the Sec- adjustment of status of certain alien FEINSTEIN) was added as a cosponsor of retary of the Treasury to mint coins in students who are long-term United S. 1147, a bill to prevent tobacco smug- commemoration of the centennial of States residents and who entered the gling, to ensure the collection of all to- the establishment of the Girl Scouts of United States as children, and for bacco taxes, and for other purposes. the United States of America. other purposes. S. 1171 S. 461 S. 823 At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. name of the Senator from Alabama name of the Senator from California VOINOVICH) was added as a cosponsor of

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Mr. President, today of the Senator from Maine (Ms. COL- of oil, natural gas, and minerals, to ex- I am introducing a bill to help keep our LINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. press the sense of Congress that the country’s invaluable nurses and health 1177, a bill to improve consumer protec- President should disclose any payment care workers safe from debilitating in- tions for purchasers of long-term care relating to the commercial develop- juries suffered on the job. This legisla- insurance, and for other purposes. ment of oil, natural gas, and minerals tion will require workplace standards S. 1304 on Federal land, and for other pur- that eliminate the manual lifting of patients—the primary cause of mus- At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the poses. culoskeletal disorders in the health name of the Senator from Massachu- S. 1723 care profession. And I want to first setts (Mr. KIRK) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. CORKER, the sor of S. 1304, a bill to restore the eco- name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. thank my colleague in the House, Rep- resentative CONYERS of Michigan’s l4th nomic rights of automobile dealers, BENNETT) was added as a cosponsor of District, for his leadership on this issue and for other purposes. S. 1723, a bill to authorize the Sec- and for the impressive work he put into S. 1340 retary of the Treasury to delegate management authority over troubled crafting this bill. At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the When we think of dangerous working assets purchased under the Troubled name of the Senator from New York conditions, mines or construction sites Asset Relief Program, to require the (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- might come to mind. But in fact, work sor of S. 1340, a bill to establish a min- establishment of a trust to manage as- performed in hospitals and nursing imum funding level for programs under sets of certain designated TARP recipi- homes contributes to thousands of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 for fis- ents, and for other purposes. cases of musculoskeletal disorders in cal years 2010 to 2014 that ensures a S. 1776 nurses and health care workers each reasonable growth in victim programs At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the year. These injuries require time away without jeopardizing the long-term names of the Senator from New Mexico from work, and unfortunately, many sustainability of the Crime Victims (Mr. UDALL), the Senator from Penn- workers suffering from chronic back Fund. sylvania (Mr. CASEY), the Senator from injury are forced to leave the profes- S. 1360 Alaska (Mr. BEGICH), and the Senator sion permanently. Nurses and health At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the from Vermont (Mr. LEAHY) were added care workers deserve better—they name of the Senator from New Jersey as cosponsors of S. 1776, a bill to amend shouldn’t have to sacrifice their safety (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a co- title XVIII of the Social Security Act and their livelihood to help others, es- sponsor of S. 1360, a bill to amend the to provide for the update under the pecially when many of these injuries Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ex- Medicare physician fee schedule for could be prevented. clude from gross income amounts re- years beginning with 2010 and to sunset The manual lifting of patients is the ceived on account of claims based on the application of the sustainable primary cause of musculoskeletal inju- certain unlawful discrimination and to growth rate formula, and for other pur- ries, and can be eliminated with the allow income averaging for backpay poses. use of lifting equipment. Many health and frontpay awards received on ac- S. 1783 care facilities already have this equip- count of such claims, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the ment available, and studies have shown poses. name of the Senator from Minnesota that it reduces injuries to workers, in- S. 1421 (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- creases safety for patients, and is a At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the sponsor of S. 1783, a bill to amend the cost-effective investment over several name of the Senator from Pennsyl- Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to years. vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- provide for country of origin labeling This legislation would require the sponsor of S. 1421, a bill to amend sec- for dairy products. Department of Labor to propose standards for safe patient handling to pre- tion 42 of title 18, United States Code, S. RES. 307 vent musculoskeletal disorders for to prohibit the importation and ship- At the request of Mr. BUNNING, the health care workers, and eliminate ment of certain species of carp. name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. manual lifting of patients through the S. 1584 ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. use of lift equipment. It would also re- At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the Res. 307, a resolution to require that quire health care facilities to develop name of the Senator from Louisiana all legislative matters be available and safe patient handling plans and provide (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- fully scored by CBO 72 hours before training on safe patient handling tech- sor of S. 1584, a bill to prohibit employ- consideration by any subcommittee or ment discrimination on the basis of niques. committee of the Senate or on the Under the bill, health care workers sexual orientation or gender identity. floor of the Senate. would have the right to refuse assign- S. 1608 S. RES. 312 ments that are not in compliance with At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the safe patient handling standards and be name of the Senator from Arkansas name of the Senator from New Jersey protected from employer retaliation (Mrs. LINCOLN) was added as a cospon- (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- against workers who refuse these as- sor of S. 1608, a bill to prepare young sor of S. Res. 312, a resolution express- signments or report violations. people in disadvantaged situations for ing the sense of the Senate on empow- To help health care facilities to a competitive future. ering and strengthening the United make this transition, the bill creates a S. 1685 States Agency for International Devel- new grant program for needy health At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the opment (USAID). care facilities that require financial as- names of the Senator from Maryland f sistance to purchase safe patient han- (Ms. MIKULSKI) and the Senator from dling equipment. New Mexico (Mr. UDALL) were added as STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED I urge my colleagues to support the cosponsors of S. 1685, a bill to provide BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Nurse and Health Care Worker Protec- an emergency benefit of $250 to seniors, By Mr. FRANKEN: tion Act. All of us benefit from the veterans, and persons with disabilities S. 1788. A bill to direct the Secretary services these professionals provide, in 2010 to compensate for the lack of a of Labor to issue an occupational safe- and by passing this legislation, we can cost-of-living adjustment for such year, ty and health standard to reduce inju- help ensure they are able to safely con- and for other purposes. ries to patients, direct-care registered tinue in their important careers.

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SAFE PATIENT HANDLING AND INJURY skeletal hazards in patient care areas and sent that the text of this bill be printed PREVENTION STANDARD. shall be conducted by an individual with (a) RULEMAKING.—Not later than 1 year in the RECORD. knowledge in the subject matter, and deliv- after the date of the enactment of this Act, ered, at least in part, in an interactive class- There being no objection, the text of the Secretary of Labor, shall, pursuant to room-based and hands-on format. the bill was ordered to be printed in section 6 of the Occupational Safety and (7) Each health care employer to post a the RECORD, as follows: Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655), propose a uniform notice in a form specified by the standard on safe patient handling and injury S. 1788 Secretary that— prevention (in this section such standard re- (A) explains the safe patient handling and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ferred to as the ‘‘safe patient handling and injury prevention standard; resentatives of the United States of America in injury prevention standard’’) under such sec- (B) includes information regarding safe pation to prevent musculoskeletal disorders for Congress assembled, tient handling and injury prevention policies direct-care registered nurses and all other SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS; TABLE OF and training; and health care workers handling patients in CONTENTS. (C) explains procedures to report patient health care facilities. A final safe patient (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as handling-related injuries. handling and injury prevention standard the ‘‘Nurse and Health Care Worker Protec- shall be promulgated not later than 2 years (8) Each health care employer to conduct tion Act of 2009’’. after the date of the enactment of this Act. an annual written evaluation of the imple- (b) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- (b) REQUIREMENTS.—The safe patient han- mentation of the safe patient handling and lowing: dling and injury prevention standard shall injury prevention plan, including handling (1) In 2007, direct-care registered nurses require the use of engineering controls to procedures, selection of equipment and engi- ranked seventh among all occupations for perform lifting, transferring, and repo- neering controls, assessment of injuries, and the number of cases of musculoskeletal dis- sitioning of patients and the elimination of new safe patient handling and injury preven- orders resulting in days away from work— manual lifting of patients by direct-care reg- tion technology and devices that have been 8,580 total cases. Nursing aides, orderlies, istered nurses and all other health care developed. The evaluation shall be conducted and attendants sustained 24,340 musculo- workers, through the use of mechanical de- with the involvement of nurses, other health skeletal disorders in 2007, the second highest vices to the greatest degree feasible except care workers, and their representatives and of any occupation. The leading cause of these where the use of safe patient handling prac- shall be documented in writing. Health care injuries in health care are the result of pa- tices can be demonstrated to compromise pa- employers shall take corrective action as tient lifting, transferring, and repositioning tient care. The standard shall apply to all recommended in the written evaluation. injuries. health care employers and shall require at (c) INSPECTIONS.—The Secretary of Labor (2) The physical demands of the nursing least the following: shall conduct unscheduled inspections under profession lead many nurses to leave the pro- (1) Each health care employer to develop section 8 of the Occupational Safety and fession. Fifty-two percent of nurses complain and implement a safe patient handling and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657) to ensure of chronic back pain and 38 percent suffer injury prevention plan within 6 months of implementation of and compliance with the from pain severe enough to require leave the date of promulgation of the final stand- safe patient handling and injury prevention from work. Many nurses and other health ard, which plan shall include hazard identi- standard. care workers suffering back injury do not re- fication, risk assessments, and control meas- SEC. 3. PROTECTION OF DIRECT-CARE REG- turn to work. ures in relation to patient care duties and ISTERED NURSES AND HEALTH CARE WORKERS. (3) Patients are not at optimum levels of patient handling. (a) REFUSAL OF ASSIGNMENT.—The Sec- (2) Each health care employer to purchase, safety while being lifted, transferred, or retary shall ensure that a direct-care reg- use, maintain, and have accessible an ade- repositioned manually. Mechanical lift pro- istered nurse or other health care worker quate number of safe lift mechanical devices grams can substantially reduce skin tears may refuse to accept an assignment from a not later than 2 years after the date of suffered by patients and the frequency of pa- health care employer if— issuance of a final regulation establishing tients being dropped, thus allowing patients (1) the assignment would subject the work- such standard. a safer means to progress through their care. er to conditions that would violate the safe (3) Each health care employer to obtain (4) The development of assistive patient patient handling and injury prevention input from direct-care registered nurses, handling equipment and devices has essen- standard; or health care workers, and employee rep- tially rendered the act of strict manual pa- (2) the nurse or worker has not received resentatives of direct-care registered nurses tient handling unnecessary as a function of training described in section 2(a)(5) that and health care workers in developing and nursing care. meets such standard. (5) A growing number of health care facili- implementing the safe patient handling and (b) RETALIATION FOR REFUSAL OF LIFTING ties have incorporated patient handling tech- injury prevention plan, including the pur- ASSIGNMENT BARRED.— nology and have reported positive results. chase of equipment. (1) NO DISCHARGE, DISCRIMINATION, OR RE- Injuries among nursing staff have dramati- (4) Each health care employer to establish TALIATION.—No health care employer shall cally declined since implementing patient and maintain a data system that tracks and discharge, discriminate, or retaliate in any handling equipment and devices. As a result, analyzes trends in injuries relating to the manner with respect to any aspect of em- the number of lost work days due to injury application of the safe patient handling and ployment, including discharge, promotion, and staff turnover has declined. Studies have injury prevention standard and to make such compensation, or terms, conditions, or privi- also shown that assistive patient handling data and analyses available to employees leges of employment, against a direct-care technology successfully reduces workers’ and employee representatives. registered nurse or other health care worker compensation costs for musculoskeletal dis- (5) Each health care employer to establish based on the nurse’s or worker’s refusal of a orders. a system to document in each instance when lifting assignment under subsection (a). (6) Establishing a safe patient handling and safe patient handling equipment was not uti- (2) NO FILING OF COMPLAINT.—No health injury prevention standard for direct-care lized due to legitimate concerns about pa- care employer shall file a complaint or a re- registered nurses and other health care tient care and to generate a written report port against a direct-care registered nurse or workers is a critical component in pro- in each such instance. The report shall list other health care worker with the appro- tecting nurses and other health care work- the following: priate State professional disciplinary agency ers, addressing the nursing shortage, and in- (A) The work task being performed. because of the nurse’s or worker’s refusal of creasing patient safety. (B) The reason why safe patient handling a lifting assignment under subsection (a). (c) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- equipment was not used. (c) WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION.— tents of this Act is as follows: (C) The nature of the risk posed to the (1) RETALIATION BARRED.—A health care worker from manual lifting. employer shall not discriminate or retaliate Sec. 1. Short title; findings; table of con- (D) The steps taken by management to re- tents. in any manner with respect to any aspect of duce the likelihood of manual lifting and employment, including hiring, discharge, Sec. 2. Safe patient handling and injury pre- transferring when performing similar work promotion, compensation, or terms, condi- vention standard. tasks in the future. tions, or privileges of employment against Sec. 3. Protection of direct-care registered Such reports shall be made available to any nurse or health care worker who in good nurses and health care workers. OSHA compliance officers, workers, and faith, individually or in conjunction with an- Sec. 4. Application of safe patient handling their representatives upon request within other person or persons— and injury prevention standard one business day. (A) reports a violation or a suspected viola- to health care facilities not (6) Each health care employer to train tion of this Act or the safe patient handling covered by OSHA. nurses and other health care workers on safe and injury prevention standard to the Sec- Sec. 5. Financial assistance to needy health patient handling and injury prevention poli- retary of Labor, a public regulatory agency, care facilities in the purchase cies, equipment, and devices at least on an a private accreditation body, or the manage- of safe patient handling and in- annual basis. Such training shall include ment personnel of the health care employer; jury prevention equipment. providing information on hazard identifica- (B) initiates, cooperates, or otherwise par- Sec. 6. Definitions. tion, assessment, and control of musculo- ticipates in an investigation or proceeding

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HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN THE I have cast thousands of votes as a (2) GOOD FAITH DEFINED.—For purposes of PURCHASE OF SAFE PATIENT HAN- Member of the House of Representa- this subsection, an individual shall be DLING AND INJURY PREVENTION tives and the Senate. Most of those deemed to be acting in good faith if the indi- EQUIPMENT. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health votes are kind of lost in the shadows of vidual reasonably believes— history. Some were historic, relative to (A) the information reported or disclosed is and Human Services shall establish a grant true; and program that provides financial assistance going to war and impeachment issues, (B) a violation of this Act or the safe pa- to cover some or all of the costs of pur- and you never forget those. tient handling and injury prevention stand- chasing safe patient handling and injury pre- But there was one vote I cast more ard has occurred or may occur. vention equipment for health care facilities, than 20 years ago which I regret. It was (d) COMPLAINT TO SECRETARY.— such as hospitals, nursing facilities, home a vote that was cast by many of us in (1) FILING.—A direct-care registered nurse, health care, and outpatient facilities, that— (1) require the use of such equipment in the House of Representatives, when we health care worker, or other individual may were first informed about the appear- file a complaint with the Secretary of Labor order to comply with the safe patient han- against a health care employer that violates dling and injury prevention standard; but ance of a new narcotic on the streets. this section within 180 days of the date of the (2) demonstrate the financial need for as- It was called crack cocaine. It was so violation. sistance for purchasing the equipment re- cheap it was going to be plentiful, and (2) RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT.—For any com- quired under such standard. it was so insidious—or at least we were plaint so filed, the Secretary shall— (b) APPLICATION.—No financial assistance told that 20 years ago—we were advised (A) receive and investigate the complaint; shall be provided under this section except to take notice and do something dra- pursuant to an application made to the Sec- (B) determine whether a violation of this matic and we did. Act as alleged in the complaint has occurred; retary of Health and Human Services in such and form and manner as the Secretary shall More than 20 years ago, I joined (C) if such a violation has occurred, issue specify. many Members of Congress from both an order that sets forth the violation and the (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— political parties in voting for the Anti- required remedy or remedies. There are authorized to be appropriated for Drug Abuse Act of 1986. It established (3) REMEDIES.—The Secretary shall have financial assistance under this section the Federal cocaine sentencing frame- the authority to order all appropriate rem- $200,000,000, of which $50,000,000 will be avail- work that is still in place today. able specifically for home health agencies or edies for such violations. Under this law, it takes 100 times (e) CAUSE OF ACTION.—Any direct-care reg- entities. Funds appropriated under this sub- istered nurse or other health care worker section shall remain available until ex- more powder cocaine than crack co- who has been discharged, discriminated, or pended. caine to trigger the same 5-to-10-year retaliated against in violation of this section SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. mandatory minimum sentence. This is may bring a cause of action in a United For purposes of this Act: known as the 100-to-1 crack/powder States district court. A direct-care reg- (1) DIRECT-CARE REGISTERED NURSE.—The sentencing disparity. But that phrase istered nurse or other health care worker term ‘‘direct-care registered nurse’’ means doesn’t tell the story. Here is the story. who prevails on the cause of action shall be an individual who has been granted a license Simply possessing 5 grams of crack, entitled to the following: by at least one State to practice as a reg- (1) Reinstatement, reimbursement of lost which is the equivalent of holding five istered nurse and who provides bedside care packets of sugar or Equal or one of the wages, compensation, and benefits. or outpatient services for one or more pa- (2) Attorneys’ fees. tients or residents. sugar substitutes, simply possessing (3) Court costs. (2) HEALTH CARE WORKER.—The term that small amount of crack cocaine (4) Other damages. ‘‘health care worker’’ means an individual under the current sentencing frame- (f) NOTICE.—A health care employer shall who has been assigned to lift, reposition, or work carries the same sentence as sell- include in the notice required under section move patients or residents in a health care ing—not possessing but selling—500 2(b)(7) an explanation of the rights of direct- facility. grams of powder cocaine—the equiva- care registered nurses and health care work- (3) EMPLOYMENT.—The term ‘‘employment’’ ers under this section and a statement that lent of 500 packets of sugar. Why? Well, includes the provision of services under a because we believed we were dealing a direct-care registered nurse or health care contract or other arrangement. worker may file a complaint with the Sec- (4) HEALTH CARE EMPLOYER.—The term with a different class of narcotics; retary against a health care employer that ‘‘health care employer’’ means an outpatient something that was much more dan- violates the safe patient handling and injury health care facility, hospital, nursing home, gerous and should be treated much prevention standard, including instructions home health care agency, hospice, federally more harshly. for how to file such a complaint. qualified health center, nurse managed Make no mistake, cocaine—whether (g) ADDITION TO CURRENT PROTECTIONS.— health center, rural health clinic, or any The worker protections provided for under in crack or powder form—has a dev- similar health care facility that employs di- astating impact on families and on our this section are in addition to protections rect-care registered nurses or other health provided in section 11(c) of the Occupational care workers. society and we need to have tough leg- Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. islation when it comes to narcotics. 660(c)). By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. But in addition to being tough, our SEC. 4. APPLICATION OF SAFE PATIENT HAN- EAHY PECTER EIN drug laws have to be fair. DLING AND INJURY PREVENTION L , Mr. S , Mr. F - STANDARD TO HEALTH CARE FA- GOLD, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. Right now, our cocaine laws are CILITIES NOT COVERED BY OSHA. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. KAUFMAN, Mr. based on a distinction between crack (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1866 of the Social FRANKEN, Mr. DODD, Mr. KERRY, and powder cocaine which cannot be Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395cc) is amended— and Mr. LEVIN): justified. Our laws don’t focus on the (1) in subsection (a)(1)(V), by inserting S. 1789. A bill to restore fairness to most dangerous offenders. Incarcer- ‘‘and safe patient handling and injury pre- ating for 5 to 10 years people who are vention standard (as initially promulgated Federal cocaine sentencing; to the under section 2 of the Nurse and Health Care Committee on the Judiciary. possessing five sugar packets’ worth of Worker Protection Act of 2009)’’ before the Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I rise to crack cocaine for the same period of period at the end; and speak about the Fair Sentencing Act of time as those who are selling 500 sugar- (2) in subsection (b)(4)— 2009, which I am introducing today. size packets of powder cocaine is inde- (A) in subparagraph (A), inserting ‘‘and the This narrowly tailored bill would fensible. safe patient handling and injury prevention eliminate the sentencing disparity that The Fair Sentencing Act, which I am standard’’ after ‘‘Bloodborne Pathogens exists in the United States between introducing today, would completely standard’’; and (B) in subparagraph (B), inserting ‘‘or the crack cocaine and powder cocaine. At eliminate this crack/powder disparity. safe patient handling and injury prevention the same time, it would increase pen- It establishes the same sentences for standard’’ after ‘‘Bloodborne Pathogens alties for the worst offenders for crimes crack and powder—a 1-to-1 sentencing standard’’. involving these substances. It accom- ratio.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:10 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC6.031 S15OCPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with SENATE October 15, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S10491 Those of us who supported the law es- fied: ‘‘Under the current disparity, the There is a bipartisan consensus about tablishing this disparity had good in- credibility of our entire drug enforce- the need to fix the crack-powder dis- tentions. We followed the lead and ad- ment system is weakened.’’ parity. I have been in discussions with vice of people in law enforcement. We The crack disparity also diverts re- Chairman LEAHY and Ranking Member wanted to address this crack epidemic sources away from the prosecution of SESSIONS, as well as Republican Sen- that was spreading fear and ravaging large-scale drug traffickers. In fact, ators LINDSEY GRAHAM, ORRIN HATCH, communities. But we have learned a more than 60 percent of defendants and TOM COBURN, and I am confident great deal in the last 20 years. We now convicted of Federal crack crimes are that the Judiciary Committee can know the assumptions that led us to street-level dealers or mules. come together to find a bipartisan so- create this disparity were wrong. During these difficult economic lution to this problem. Vice President JOE BIDEN, one of the times, it is also important to note that A broad coalition of legal, law en- authors of the legislation creating this the crack/powder disparity has placed forcement, civil rights, and religious disparity in sentencing, has said: an enormous burden on taxpayers and leaders and groups from across the po- ‘‘Each of the myths upon which we the prison system. Based on the Bureau litical spectrum supports eliminating based the disparity has since been dis- of Prison’s estimates of the annual the crack-powder disparity, including, pelled or altered.’’ costs of incarceration and the U.S. for example: Los Angeles Police Chief Earlier this year, I held a hearing in Sentencing Commission’s projections Bill Bratton, Miami Police Chief John the Senate Judiciary Committee on of the number of prison beds reduced Timoney, The American Bar Associa- this disparity in sentencing and we per year, we know that eliminating tion, The Leadership Conference on learned the following: Crack is not this disparity could save more than Civil Rights, The National Black Po- more addictive than powder cocaine, $510 million in prison beds over 15 lice Association, and The United Meth- and crack cocaine offenses do not in- years. odist Church. volve significantly more violence than There is widespread and growing The bipartisan United States Sen- powder cocaine offenses. Those were agreement that the Federal cocaine tencing Commission has been urging the two things that led us to this gross and sentencing policy in the United Congress to act for 15 years. They have disparity in sentencing between powder States today is unjustified and unjust. argued that fixing the crack-powder At the hearing I held on the crack/ cocaine and crack cocaine. We were disparity ‘‘would better reduce the powder disparity, Lanny Breuer, the told it is different; it is more addictive. [sentencing] gap [between African Assistant Attorney General of the It is not. We were also told it was going Americans and whites] than any other Criminal Division, announced that the to create conduct which was much single policy change, and it would dra- Justice Department and this adminis- more violent than those who were sell- matically improve the fairness of the tration support completely eliminating ing powder cocaine and their activities. federal sentencing system.’’ The Sen- the crack/powder disparity and estab- It did not. tencing Commission has repeatedly lishing a 1-to-1 ratio, which is included We have also learned that more than in my bill. recommended that Congress take two 2.3 million people are imprisoned in In June, Attorney General Eric Hold- important steps: No. 1, reduce the sen- America today. That is the most pris- er testified before the Senate Judiciary tencing disparity by increasing the oners and the highest per capita rate of Committee. I asked him about this quantities of crack cocaine that trigger prisoners of any country in the world, issue and here is what he said. mandatory minimum sentences; and and it is largely due to the incarcer- When one looks at the racial implications No. 2, eliminate the mandatory min- ation of nonviolent drug offenders in of the crack-powder disparity, it has bred imum penalty for simple possession of America. African Americans are incar- disrespect for our criminal justice system. It crack cocaine. This is the only manda- cerated at nearly six times the rate of has made the job of those of us in law en- tory minimum sentence for simple pos- White Americans. These are issues of forcement more difficult. . . . [I]t is time to session of a drug by a first time of- fundamental human rights and justice do away with that disparity. fender. our country must face. Here on Capitol Hill, Democrats and The bill that I have introduced does It is important to note that the Republicans alike have advocated fix- both those things. crack/powder disparity disproportion- ing the disparity for years. In order to ensure that limited Fed- ately affects African Americans. While The following 10 Senators are origi- eral resources are directed toward the African Americans constitute less than nal cosponsors of the Fair Sentencing largest drug traffickers and the most 30 percent of crack users, they make up Act: Senator PATRICK LEAHY, the violent offenders, not just those guilty 82 percent of those convicted of Federal Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, of simple possession and a first offense, crack offenses. who for years has advocated for drug the Fair and Sentencing Act provides At a hearing I held, we heard compel- sentencing reform; Senator ARLEN for increased penalties for drug of- ling testimony from Judge Reggie B. SPECTER, the Chair of the Judiciary fenses involving vulnerable victims, vi- Walton, who was Associate Director of Committee’s Crime and Drugs Sub- olence and other aggravating factors. the Office of Drug Control Policy under committee; Five other members of the For example, an individual being President George H.W. Bush and was Senate Judiciary Committee—Senators prosecuted for possessing either crack appointed by President George W. Bush RUSS FEINGOLD, BEN CARDIN, SHELDON or powder cocaine will face more jail to the Federal bench. Judge Walton is WHITEHOUSE, TED KAUFMAN, and AL time if he: uses or threatens to use vio- an African American, and he testified FRANKEN; and Senators JOHN KERRY, lence; uses or possesses a dangerous about ‘‘the agony of having to enforce CHRIS DODD, and CARL LEVIN. weapon; is a manager, leader or orga- a law that one believes is fundamen- I would also like to recognize at this nizer of drug trafficking activities; or tally unfair and disproportionately im- point, though he is not a cosponsor of distributes drugs to a pregnant woman pacts individuals who look like me.’’ the bill, Senator JEFF SESSIONS, the or minor. We also heard about the negative im- ranking member of the Judiciary Com- The bill would also increase the fi- pact the crack/powder disparity has on mittee. He has been a leader in calling nancial penalties for drug trafficking. the criminal justice system. Judge for reform of crack/powder sentencing This sentencing structure will shift Walton further testified about ‘‘jurors policy. Federal resources towards violent traf- who would tell me that they refused to The Senator from Alabama is a fickers and away from nonviolent drug convict, that even though they thought former U.S. attorney, not known to be users who are best dealt with at the the evidence was overwhelming, they soft on crime in any way, shape, or State level. were not prepared to put another form, but he was one of the first to In the final analysis, this legislation young black man in prison knowing speak out about the injustice of the is about fixing an unjust law that has the sentencing disparity that existed crack/powder disparity. I continue my taken a great human toll. At the hear- between crack and powder cocaine.’’ dialog with Senator SESSIONS in the ing I held in the Judiciary Committee, Asa Hutchinson, who was head of the hope that he and I can come to a com- we heard testimony from Cedric Drug Enforcement Administration mon place with regard to this impor- Parker, who is from Alton in my home under President George W. Bush, testi- tant issue. State of Illinois. In 2000, Mr. Parker’s

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The Sentencing Eugenia has three children, Radley, tween Federal sentences for crack and Commission has consistently reported Radeisha, and Cardez. They are now 11, powder cocaine, equalizing the pen- for many years that more than half of 14, and 15. These children were 2, 5, and alties for both forms of cocaine. I hope Federal crack cocaine offenders are 6 when their mother went to prison for that this legislation will finally enable low-level street dealers and users, not selling the equivalent of 6 sugar cubes us to address the racial imbalance that the major traffickers Congress in- of crack. They have seen their mother has resulted from the cocaine sen- tended to target. once in the last 9 years. They will be tencing disparity, as well as to make The Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 21, 24, and 25 when she is released in our drug laws more fair, more rational, would return the focus of Federal co- 2019. and more consistent with our core val- caine sentencing policy to drug king- At Eugenia’s sentencing, Judge Pat- ues of justice. pins, rather than street level dealers, rick Murphy said this: I commend Senator DURBIN for his and address the racial disparity in co- Mrs. Jennings, nobody has ever been there leadership in fixing this decades-old in- caine sentencing. The legislation we for you when you needed it. When you were justice. He chaired a hearing before our introduce today would align crack and a child and you were being abused, the Gov- Crime and Drugs Subcommittee six powder cocaine sentences by setting ernment wasn’t there. But when you had a months ago to examine this issue the mandatory minimum sentencing little bit of crack, the government was there. triggers at the same levels. This where we heard from the Assistant At- And it is an awful thing, an awful thing to equalization is a sound way to address torney General for the Criminal Divi- separate a mother from her children. That’s the unjust sentencing disparity be- what the Government has done for Eugenia sion at the Justice Department. We Jennings. tween crack and powder cocaine. should do what we can to restore public We have heard calls for this reform It is time to right this wrong. We confidence in our criminal justice sys- from Senators on both sides of the have talked about the need to address tem. Correcting biases in our criminal aisle. Senator HATCH, who has called the crack-powder disparity for long sentencing laws is a step in that direc- the current ratio ‘‘an unjustifiable dis- enough. Now, it’s time to act. I urge tion. parity,’’ recognizes that because my colleagues to join me in supporting Today, the criminal justice system ‘‘crack and powder cocaine are pharma- the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. has unfair and biased cocaine penalties cologically the same drug’’ our sen- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I see that undermine the Constitution’s tencing laws do ‘‘not warrant such an my colleague, the assistant majority promise of equal treatment for all extreme disparity.’’ Even Senator SES- leader. I know we have been talking Americans. For more than 20 years, our SIONS, now the ranking Republican about improvement in the sentencing Nation has used a Federal cocaine sen- member of the Judiciary Committee, process for crack cocaine. I have of- tencing policy that treats ‘‘crack’’ of- has called the 100-to-1 disparity in sen- fered legislation for almost a decade fenders one hundred times more harsh- tencing between crack cocaine and that would substantially improve the ly than other cocaine offenders without powder cocaine ‘‘not justifiable’’ and sentencing process in a way that I any legitimate basis for the difference. called for changes to make the crimi- think is fair and constructive and al- We know that there is little or no phar- nal justice system more effective and lows us to deal with serious criminals macological distinction between crack fair. like drug dealers. I believe it is pretty and powder cocaine, yet the resulting The legislation we introduce today close to being a good policy. Senator punishments for these offenses is radi- would also eliminate the mandatory Salazar, now a member of the Obama cally different and the resulting im- minimum sentence for possession of Cabinet, and Senator MARK PRYOR, my pact on minorities has been particu- crack cocaine. The 5-year mandatory Democratic colleague from Arkansas, larly unjust. minimum sentence penalty for simple Senator JOHN CORNYN from Texas, and Under this flawed policy, a first-time possession of crack is unique under I, all four former attorneys general, of- offender caught selling five grams of Federal law. There is no other manda- fered that legislation. Senator DURBIN powder cocaine typically receives a 6 tory minimum for mere simple posses- has some ideas too. I look forward to month sentence, and would often be el- sion of a drug. This bill would correct working with him. I do think it is past igible for probation. That same first- this inequity, as well. Still, the Federal time to act. time offender selling the same amount penalties for drug crimes remain very I will not favor alterations that mas- of crack faces a mandatory five year tough. This bill toughens some of those sively undercut the sentencing we have prison sentence, with little or no possi- penalties. It would increase fines for in place, but I definitely believe that bility of leniency. This policy is wrong major drug traffickers, as well as pro- the current system is not fair and that and unfair, and it has needlessly vide sentencing enhancements for acts we are not able to defend the sentences swelled our prisons, wasting precious of violence committed during the that are required to be imposed under Federal resources. course of a drug trafficking offense. As the law today. Even more disturbingly, this policy a former prosecutor, I support strong I am a strong believer in law enforce- has had a significantly disparate im- punishments for drug traffickers. ment and prosecution of those who vio- pact on racial and ethnic minorities. This legislation already has support late our laws, particularly criminals According to the latest statistics as- from a broad coalition of groups, in- who really do a lot of damage beyond sembled by the United States Sen- cluding the American Bar Association, just dealing drugs. They foster crime tencing Commission, African-American the NAACP, the ACLU, Families and form gangs. People who use co- offenders continue to make up the Against Mandatory Minimums, the caine tend to be violent. Even more, in large majority of Federal crack co- Sentencing Project, the United Meth- some ways, people who use crack cocaine offenders, accounting for 80 per- odist Church, and many more. While serving in the Senate, in Sep- caine, as opposed to powder cocaine, cent of all Federal crack cocaine of- tember 2007, then-Senator Obama said: tend to be paranoid and violent. It is fenses, compared to white offenders If you are convicted of a crime involving not a good thing. who account for just 10 percent. These drugs, of course you should be punished. But We don’t need to give up the progress statistics are startling. It is no wonder let’s not make the punishment for crack co- that has been made, but at the same this policy has sparked a nationwide caine that much more severe than the pun- time we need to fix the sentencing. I debate about racial bias and under- ishment for powder cocaine when the real oppose anything that represents a 50, mined citizens’ confidence in the jus- difference is where the people are using them 60, 70, or 80 percent reduction in pen- tice system. or who is using them. alties but a significant rebalancing of These penalties, which Congress cre- I agree. And the Justice Department that would be justified. ated in the mid-1980s, have failed to ad- agrees as well, as Assistant Attorney

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Law enforcement has been crack offenders. here in the U.S. and continues to be a central part of It takes about $14,000 worth of pow- I have heard the heartbreaking sto- our efforts against illegal drugs, but we der cocaine compared to only about ries about the lack of health care on must also find meaningful, commu- $150 of crack to trigger the 5-year man- our Native American reservations: peo- nity-based solutions. datory minimum penalty. Given that ple like Ta’shon Rain Littlelight, Jami American justice is about fairness for crack and cocaine powder are the same Rose Jetty, Russell Lente and Avis Lit- each individual. To have faith in our drug—just in different forms—why tle Wind, who likely still would be liv- system Americans must have con- should we impose the same 5-year sen- ing today had they had access to ade- fidence that the laws of this country, tence for the $150 drug deal as for the quate health care. Our Federal system including our drug laws, are fair and $14,000 drug deal? has failed them and so many other Na- administered fairly. I believe the Fair These sentencing disparities under- tive Americans. We owe our First Sentencing Act of 2009 will move us one mine the confidence in the criminal Americans something better, and the step closer to reaching that goal. I urge justice system. Our courts and our laws bill I introduced today with my col- all Senators to support this measure. must be fundamentally fair; just as im- leagues will provide a better system. Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President. I have portantly, they must be perceived as For over a decade, Indian Country sought recognition to urge support for fair by the public. I do not believe that has asked Congress to reauthorize and the legislation introduced today by the 1986 Act was intended to have a dis- amend the Indian Health Care Improve- Senator DURBIN to completely elimi- parate impact on minorities but the re- ment Act, P.L. 94–437. The National nate the unfair and unwarranted sen- ality is that it does. Steering Committee for Reauthoriza- tencing disparity between crack and The White House and the Department tion, National Congress of American powder cocaine. I am an original co- of Justice have asked Congress to Indians, National Indian Health Board, sponsor of this bill. eliminate this unfair sentencing dis- and other Native American health ad- Since the passage of the Anti-Drug parity. It is time to correct this injus- vocates have been dedicated to improv- Abuse Act of 1986, which established tice. ing the health care available to Native the basic framework of mandatory Americans across the country. I too am minimum penalties currently applica- By Mr. DORGAN (for himself, committed to ensuring the United ble to Federal drug trafficking of- Mr. REID, Ms. MURKOWSKI, States fulfills its trust responsibility fenses, there exists a 100-to-1 ratio be- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, to provide decent health care to the tween crack and powder cocaine. That Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. JOHNSON, Native Americans. means it takes 100 times as much pow- Mr. TESTER, Mr. AKAKA, Last Congress, the Senate passed the der cocaine as crack to trigger the Mr. CONRAD, Mr. BEGICH, Indian Health Care Improvement Act same 5-year and 10-year mandatory Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. BURRIS, Amendments of 2008, which would have minimum penalties. Mr. INOUYE, Ms. STABENOW, brought needed improvements to the On April 29, 2009, 6 witnesses testified Mr. UDALL of Colorado, and Ms. Native American health care system. before the Senate Judiciary Sub- KLOBUCHAR): The bill passed by an overwhelming 83 committee on Crime and Drugs regard- S. 1790. A bill to amend the Indian to 10 vote. This was the first time in al- ing the sentencing disparity between Health Care Improvement Act to revise most 17 years that the Senate consid- crack and powder cocaine, including and extend that Act, and for other pur- ered and passed a Native American the Assistant Attorney General for the poses; to the Committee on Indian Af- health care bill. Ultimately, the bill Criminal Division at the Department of fairs. failed to be considered in the House of Justice, the Acting Chair of the U.S. Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, today I Representatives. My colleagues and I Sentencing Commission, a U.S. Dis- introduced the Indian Health Care Im- remain committed to getting a bill en- trict Court Judge representing the Ju- provement Reauthorization and Exten- acted into law. dicial Conference of the U.S. Courts, sion Act of 2009. We face a bona fide In July, I developed a Native Amer- and a Police Commissioner from a crisis in health care in our Native ican health concept paper which was major urban city. All six witnesses tes- American communities, and this bill is sent out to Indian Country for com- tified in favor of an immediate reduc- a first step toward fulfilling our treaty ments. I and the Committee on Indian tion or elimination of this disparity. obligations and trust responsibility to Affairs held many listening sessions At the time Congress established the provide quality health care in Indian and meetings with many Native Ameri- crack-powder disparity in 1986, it did so Country. I introduce this bill on behalf cans around the country to discuss the because it was believed that crack was of myself, Leader REID and Senators concept paper. In addition, the Com- uniquely addictive and was associated MURKOWSKI, UDALL of New Mexico, mittee has held five hearings focused with greater levels of violence than BEGICH, FRANKEN, WHITEHOUSE, INOUYE, on Native American health issues this powder cocaine. AKAKA, JOHNSON, TESTER, CONRAD, Congress. The Committee has worked Today, more than 20 years later, re- BURRIS, STABENOW, UDALL of Colorado, to compile the feedback received from search has shown that the addictive and KLOBUCHAR. the concept paper and other meetings qualities of crack have more to do with As Chairman of the Senate Com- to develop the Native American health its mode of administration—smoking mittee on Indian Affairs, I have again bill I introduced today. compared to inhaling—rather than its made health care a top priority for the Similar legislation has been consid- chemical structure. Moreover, recent Committee this Congress. Native ered in the 106, 107, 108, 109, and 110 studies suggest that levels of violence Americans suffer staggering health dis- Congresses. Today, my colleagues and I associated with crack are stable or parities due to an outdated, strained put forward a Native American health even declining. and underfunded health care system. bill for the 111 Congress which builds Last year, 80.6 percent of crack of- We have a federal health care system on the work of prior Congresses, but fenders were African Americans, while for Native Americans that is only fund- goes beyond to include innovative solu- only 10.2 percent were white. Compare ed at about half of its need. Clinician tions and reforms for the Native Amer- that with powder cocaine prosecutions. vacancy rates within this system are ican health care system. For that same year, 30.25 percent of high and misdiagnosis is rampant. Only I would like to highlight some of the powder cocaine offenders were African those with ‘‘life or limb’’ emergencies important updates the Indian Health Americans, 52.5 percent were Hispanic, seem to get care. Native Americans die Care Improvement Reauthorization and 16.4 percent were white. The aver- of tuberculosis at a rate 600 percent and Extension Act of 2009 will bring to

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This project provides for fice Building. passed, Indian Country will never again convenient care services, which could The purpose of the hearing is to re- have to wait nearly 20 years for a reau- be offered in local grocery stores and ceive testimony on the current and ex- thorization of the Indian Health Care other venues, to make health care pected impacts of climate change on Improvement Act. more available to Native American units of the National Park System. This bill also authorizes long-term communities. The health delivery dem- Because of the limited time available care services, including hospice care, onstration project authorizes the In- for the hearing, witnesses may testify assisted living, long-term care and dian Health Service to consider other by invitation only. However, those home- and community-based care. Cur- innovative health delivery models, like wishing to submit written testimony rent law does not allow for these serv- community health centers, and other for the hearing record should send it to ices to be provided by the Indian models which will increase access to the Committee on Energy and Natural Health Service or tribal facilities. Al- health care services. Resources, United States Senate, though some areas of Indian Country I want to end by saying the need for Washington, DC 20510–6150, or by email are merely focused on addressing life health care is not new for Indian Coun- to [email protected] or limb medical emergencies, other try. Nowadays, the need for national .gov. For further information, please con- areas are in need of long-term care. health care reform is front page news, tact Sara Tucker at (202) 224–6224 or Al- Thus, I believe they should be author- but our Native Americans have long lison Seyferth at (202) 224–4905. ized. been in need of health care reforms. In addition, the bill establishes men- Therefore, I intend to offer this Native COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL tal and behavioral health programs be- RESOURCES American health bill as an amendment Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I yond alcohol and substance abuse, such to any national health care reform bill as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, would like to announce for the infor- considered on the Senate floor. mation of the Senate and the public child sexual abuse and prevention I want to thank all the Native Amer- treatment programs. The mental that a hearing has been scheduled be- ican health advocates who assisted us fore the Subcommittee on Public health needs in Native American com- in the development of this crucial piece munities extend beyond alcohol and Lands and Forests. of legislation. The Federal Government The hearing will be held on Thurs- substance abuse, in fact over 1⁄3 of the signed the dotted lines years ago, and health care needs in Indian Country day, October 29, 2009, at 2:30 p.m., in today, we make an important step to- room SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Of- are related to mental health. The com- wards finally fulfilling those obliga- prehensive mental and behavioral fice Building. tions. The purpose of the hearing is to re- health programs established as a result f ceive testimony on the following bills: of this bill will bring necessary care and resources to Native Americans. AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND S. 555, to provide for the exchange of certain land located in the Arapaho-Roosevelt In order to address the tragic level of PROPOSED National Forests in the State of Colorado, youth suicide, the bill includes behav- SA 2691. Ms. SNOWE (for herself, Mr. and for other purposes; ioral health provisions solely focused KERRY, and Mr. KIRK) submitted an amend- S. 607, to amend the National Forest Ski on preventing Native American youth ment intended to be proposed by her to the Area Permit Act of 1986 to clarify the au- suicide. The youth suicide rate in In- bill H.R. 2847, making appropriations for the thority of the Secretary of Agriculture re- dian Country is 3.5 times higher than Departments of Commerce and Justice, and garding additional recreational uses of Na- the general population. Earlier this Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal tional Forest System land that are subject year ending September 30, 2010, and for other to ski area permits, and for other purposes; year, I chaired an Indian Affairs hear- S. 721, to expand the Alpine Lakes Wilder- ing to draw attention to this important purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table. ness in the State of Washington, to designate topic. the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and Pratt The bill also incorporates many new f River as wild and scenic rivers, and for other ideas aimed at improving the access to TEXT OF AMENDMENTS purposes; health care available to Native Ameri- S. 1122, to authorize the Secretary of Agri- cans. The bill authorizes projects SA 2691. Ms. SNOWE (for herself, Mr. culture and the Secretary of the Interior to KERRY, and Mr. KIRK) submitted an enter into cooperative agreements with which will incentivize tribes to use in- State foresters authorizing State foresters to novative facilities construction which amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 2847, making appro- provide certain forest, rangeland, and water- save money and expand the health care shed restoration and protection services; services available to Native American priations for the Departments of Com- S. 1328 and H.R. 689, to interchange the ad- communities. For example, these merce and Justice, and Science, and ministrative jurisdiction of certain Federal projects include the use of modular Related Agencies for the fiscal year lands between the Forest Service and the Bu- component facility construction and ending September 30, 2010, and for reau of Land Management, and for other pur- mobile health stations. other purposes; which was ordered to poses; lie on the table; as follows: S. 1442, to amend the Public Lands Corps Modular component health facilities Act of 1993 to expand the authorization of can be built at often one-third the cost On page 124, line 21, strike ‘‘section.’’ and the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, and a fraction of the time of a typical insert ‘‘section, including an assessment of and the Interior to provide service-learning health facility. In addition, mobile actions other than increased Federal spend- opportunities on public lands, establish a ing that would improve the development and health stations will allow for Native grant program for Indian Youth Service interdepartmental coordination of the poli- Corps, help restore the Nation’s natural, cul- Americans in rural areas without a cies of the United States under the United hospital, increased access to specialty tural, historic, archaeological, recreational, States–Canada Transboundary Resource and scenic resources, train a new generation health services like dialysis, same-day Sharing Understanding for shared groundfish of public land managers and enthusiasts, and surgery, dental care, or other services. stocks.’’. promote the value of public service; and Currently, there is an estimated $3 bil- f H.R. 129, to authorize the conveyance of lion backlog for maintenance, improve- certain National Forest System lands in the ment and construction of Native Amer- NOTICES OF HEARINGS Los Padres National Forest in California. ican health care facilities. In addition, COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL Because of the limited time available the average age of an Indian Health RESOURCES for the hearing, witnesses may testify Service facility is 33 years, as com- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I by invitation only. However, those pared to 7 years in the general popu- would like to announce for the infor- wishing to submit written testimony lation. These innovative health care fa- mation of the Senate and the public for the hearing record should send it to

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Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Sen- .gov. ate completes its business today, it ad- For further information, please con- unanimous consent that the Com- mittee on Foreign Relations be author- journ until 2 p.m. on Monday, October tact Scott Miller at (202) 224–5488 or Al- 19; that following the prayer and lison Seyferth at (202) 224–4905. ized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 15, 2009, at 10 a.m., pledge, the Journal of proceedings be f to hold a subcommittee hearing enti- approved to date, the morning hour be AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO tled ‘‘Drought, Flooding, and Refugees: deemed expired, the time for the two MEET Addressing the Impacts of Climate leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and the Senate proceed to a Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask Change in the World’s Most Vulnerable period of morning business until 4:30 unanimous consent that the Com- Nations.’’ p.m, with Senators permitted to speak mittee on Commerce, Science, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without therein for up to 10 minutes each; that Transportation be authorized to meet objection, it is so ordered. following morning business, the Senate during the session of the Senate on Oc- SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS resume consideration of the motion to tober 15, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. in room 253 of AND ORGANIZATIONS, HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOC- proceed to S. 1776, the Medicare Physi- the Russell Senate Office Building. RACY, AND GLOBAL WOMEN’S ISSUES cians Fairness Act of 2009, under the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask previous order. objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent that the Com- mittee on Foreign Relations be author- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without COMMITTEE ON FINANCE objection, it is so ordered. Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask ized to meet during the session of the unanimous consent that the Com- Senate on October 15, 2009, at 2:30 p.m., f mittee on Finance be authorized to to hold a subcommittee hearing enti- PROGRAM tled ‘‘U.S. International Broadcasting meet during the session of the Senate Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, under the on October 15, 2009, at 10 a.m., in room into the War Zones: Iraq and Afghani- stan.’’ previous order, at 5:30 p.m., Monday, 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- the Senate will proceed to vote on the ing. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. motion to invoke cloture on the mo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion to proceed to S. 1776. objection, it is so ordered. f f COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR AND PENSIONS ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I ask OCTOBER 19, 2009, AT 2 P.M. unanimous consent that Riley Roberts unanimous that the Committee on Mr. CASEY. If there is no further Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- be granted the privileges of the floor for my presentation. business to come before the Senate, I sions be authorized to meet, during the ask unanimous consent that it adjourn session of the Senate, to conduct a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. under the previous order. hearing entitled ‘‘What Women Want: There being no objection, the Senate, Equal Benefits for Equal Premiums’’ f at 5:59 p.m., adjourned until Monday, on October 15, 2009. The hearing will October 19, 2009, at 2 p.m. commence at 10:30 a.m. in room 430 of EXECUTIVE SESSION the Dirksen Senate Office Building. f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without NOMINATIONS objection, it is so ordered. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I ask Executive nominations received by COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND the Senate: GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS unanimous consent that the Senate Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask proceed to executive session to con- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE unanimous consent that the Com- sider Calendar Nos. 481, 482 and 483; CLIFFORD L. STANLEY, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- that the nominations be confirmed en READINESS, VICE DAVID S. C. CHU, RESIGNED. ernmental Affairs be authorized to bloc, the motions to reconsider be laid DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD upon the table en bloc; that no further meet during the session of the Senate JESSIE HILL ROBERSON, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEM- on October 15, 2009, at 10 a.m. to con- motions be in order; that any state- BER OF THE DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY ments relating to the nominations be BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 18, 2013, VICE A. duct a hearing entitled ‘‘Domestic J. EGGENBERGER, RESIGNED. Partner Benefits: Fair Policy and Good printed in the RECORD as if read; pro- JOSEPH F. BADER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO vided further that the President be im- BE A MEMBER OF THE DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES Business for the Federal Government.’’ SAFETY BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 18, 2012. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- (REAPPOINTMENT) tion and the Senate return to legisla- PETER STANLEY WINOKUR, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A objection, it is so ordered. MEMBER OF THE DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFE- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY tive session. TY BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 18, 2014. (RE- APPOINTMENT) Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION unanimous consent that the Com- objection, it is so ordered. mittee on the Judiciary be authorized The nominations considered and con- JILL LONG THOMPSON, OF INDIANA, TO BE A MEMBER firmed en bloc are as follows: OF THE FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION BOARD, FARM to meet during the session of the Sen- CREDIT ADMINISTRATION, FOR A TERM EXPIRING MAY ate, on October 15, 2009, at 10 a.m., in DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 21, 2014, VICE NANCY C. PELLETT, TERM EXPIRED. the SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Brendan V. Johnson, of South Dakota, to DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Building, to conduct an executive busi- be United States Attorney for the District of SCOTT BOYER QUEHL, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE AN ness meeting. South Dakota for the term of four years. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, VICE OTTO Karen Louise Loeffler, of Alaska, to be WOLFF, RESIGNED. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SCOTT BOYER QUEHL, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE CHIEF United States Attorney for the District of FINANCIAL OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, VICE objection, it is so ordered. Alaska for the term of four years. OTTO WOLFF, RESIGNED. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE Steven Gerard O’Donnell, of Rhode Island, FEDERAL HOSPITAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND to be United States Marshal for the District Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask CHARLES P. BLAHOUS, III, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A unanimous consent that the Select of Rhode Island for the term of four years. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FEDERAL HOSPITAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND FOR A TERM OF Committee on Intelligence be author- f FOUR YEARS, VICE THOMAS R. SAVING. ized to meet during the session of the LEGISLATIVE SESSION FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE Senate, on October 15, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. TRUST FUND The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- CHARLES P. BLAHOUS, III, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A objection, it is so ordered. ate returns to legislative session. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FEDERAL

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SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND NATHAN E. COWALL NICHOLAS E. NEELY FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE THOMAS R. SAVING. JEFFREY L. CRAIG DAVID NEGRON-ALICEA KEVIN A. CRECY MARK C. NELSON FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY JOHN A. CURREN MARSHALL E. NEWBERRY INSURANCE TRUST FUNDS HAI X. DANG FRANK G. NOLAN MICHAEL V. DANISH NEIL ORLICH CHARLES P. BLAHOUS, III, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A WILLIAM L. DAVIS AARON J. ORTENZIO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FEDERAL RULA F. DEISHER BRANDY N. PARKER OLD-AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE TRUST FUND AND CHRISTOPHER J. DELAMERE MARK B. PATTON THE FEDERAL DISABILITY INSURANCE TRUST FUND FOR ETIENNE DELARIVA ELIZABETH T. PLATT A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE THOMAS R. SAVING. AARON W. DEMO BRIAN A. POTTER FEDERAL HOSPITAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND MATTHEW C. DERRENBACHER STEPHEN C. PRIEBE JOYCE M. DIETRICH LIBBY J. PRUITT ROBERT D. REISCHAUER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEM- KELLY L. DIETRICH ANTHONY J. QUIRINO BER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FEDERAL HOS- PATRICK C. DILL MARC A. RANDOLPH PITAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND FOR A TERM OF FOUR SARA E. DILUNA TOBIAS C. REID YEARS, VICE JOHN L. PALMER. DAVID D. DIXON RODNEY RIOS RICHARD H. DIXON FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SUVIVORS AND DISABILITY DUANE B. RIPLEY ROBERT J. DONNELL NELSON Y. RIVERA INSURANCE TRUST FUNDS TAD F. DROZDOWSKI ROBERTO RIVERA JEFFERY A. DRZEWIECKI NICOLE D. RODRIGUEZ ROBERT D. REISCHAUER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEM- SHAUN L. EDWARDS BER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FEDERAL OLD- AARON J. ROE JOHN T. EGAN DANIEL P. ROGERS AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE TRUST FUND AND THE KENNETH W. ELLER FEDERAL DISABILITY INSURANCE TRUST FUND FOR A SCOTT P. ROOKE SHAWN G. ESSERT MORGAN H. ROPER TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE JOHN L. PALMER. BRIAN M. FARMER JESSICA A. ROZZI-OCHS DAVID T. FEENEY FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE MICHAEL D. RUSSELL KRISTOPHER S. FEGLER MATTHEW G. SANFORD TRUST FUND MATHEW S. FINE MICHELE L. SCHALLIP JOHN M. FIORENTINE ROBERT D. REISCHAUER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEM- SHADRACK L. SCHEIRMAN MICHAEL R. FRANKLIN BER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FEDERAL SUP- STEVEN A. SCHULTZ WILLIAM A. FRIDAY PLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE TRUST FUND FOR A TYSON J. SCOFIELD HSINGYEN J. FU TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE JOHN L. PALMER. GARY R. SCOTT JOSHUA M. FULCHER KRISTEN L. SERUMGARD DEPARTMENT OF STATE MICHAEL P. GARVEY DAVID R. GATES THOMAS A. SHULER ANNE SLAUGHTER ANDREW, OF INDIANA, TO BE AM- MARCUS G. GHERARDI EMMA E. SILCOX BASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF MEREDITH S. GILLMAN JAMES H. SILCOX THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF ZACHARY N. GLASS NICHOLAS R. SIMMONS COSTA RICA. TROY P. GLENDYE MARTIN C. SIMPSON CARY G. GODWIN STEVEN A. SKAGGS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HAYDEN J. GOLDMAN ERIK D. SKOW KEVIN M. SLIGH LYNNAE M. RUTTLEDGE, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE COM- EVANGELINE R. GORMLEY BRIAN A. SMICKLAS MISSIONER OF THE REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMIN- HARRY L. GREENE DAVID G. SMITH ISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, VICE JOANNE WILLIAM M. GROSSMAN JAMES J. SMITH M. WILSON, RESIGNED. KENT D. HALEY STEVEN J. HALPIN MARC H. SMITH UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE RYAN C. HAMEL TIMOTHY C. SOMMELLA LUSHAN A. HANNAH BRYSON T. SPANGLER ALAN C. KESSLER, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A GOV- AMANDA D. HARDGRAVE WILLIAM R. SPORTSMAN ERNOR OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A DAVID W. HATCHETT NICOLE A. STARR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2015. (REAPPOINTMENT) DERRICK F. HENDRICKSON JONATHAN K. STEHN IN THE COAST GUARD MICHAEL P. HENNESSY RICHARD W. STICKLEY ANGELINA HIDALGO MICHAEL R. STONE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT KATE F. HIGGINS HEATHER E. STRATTON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES KEVIN S. HILL MICHAEL R. STRUTHERS COAST GUARD UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 271: BRENDAN J. HILLEARY CHRISTOPHER W. SWEENEY To be lieutenant commander JESSE C. HOLSTON KRIS J. SZCZECHOWICZ TIMOTHY C. HOLT MICHAEL A. TEIXEIRA JENNIFER L. ADAMS DEAN E. HORTON DONALD M. TERKANIAN RODERICK D. ADAMS JASON D. INGRAM BRIAN J. TESSON MARCUS E. ALDEN JEFFREY S. JACKSON KELLY A. THORKILSON JASON C. ALEKSAK JUSTIN W. JACOBS LEE D. TITUS JOHN G. ALLEN STEVEN F. JENSEN CHRISTOPHER A. TREIB KIMBERLY B. ANDERSEN ERIC D. JOHNSON CHARTER B. TSCHIRGI JONATHAN A. ANDRECHIK KAREN S. JONES ROBERT C. TUCKER SHAMEEN E. ANTHANIO-WILLIAMS KAREN L. JORDAN PATRICIA J. TUTALO LAHCEN I. ARMSTRONG MICHAEL P. KAHLE ANDREW J. VANSKIKE JOHN H. AXTELL NICHOLAS A. KALIN JOSE L. VARGAS RENE BAEZ BENJAMIN G. KARPINSKI NICOLETTE A. VAUGHAN FLAVIO B. BALTAZAR CHRISTOPHER M. KEENE XAIMARA VICENCIO-ROLDAN TIMOTHY G. BALUNIS NATHAN P. KENDRICK JERAMY J. WAHRMUND KEVIN M. BARKLAGE DANIEL J. KENNEDY WILLIAM C. WALSH JASON P. BARRETT MAEVE K. KEOGH MARC D. WARREN BRYAN M. BEGIN DAVID M. KESSLER ROBERT D. WEBB CHRIS J. BELMONT TERRI J. KINDNESS BRIAN R. WILLSON ANDREW R. BENDER MATTHEW D. KING WINSTON D. WOOD KENNETH E. BETHEA ROBERT J. KINSEY JESSICA S. WORST JULIE Y. BETHKE SEAN D. KRUEGER ANDREW W. WRIGHT BRIAN R. BETZ PAUL M. LALICATA BRENT C. YEZEFSKI IAN G. BIRD DANIEL P. LANIGAN YAMASHEKA Z. YOUNG VANESSA BLACKMORE JOHN M. LEACH BRADFORD W. YOUNGKIN MARK A. BLAESI JOHNDAVID A. LENTINE JOHN D. BLOCK EDDIE LESANE IN THE ARMY MICHAEL A. BLOCK JUNE E. LESHNOVER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT STEVEN M. BONN RACHEL L. LEWIS IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED CHRISTOPHER L. BONNER PATRICK M. LINEBERRY WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND JOHN C. BOURCET SCOTT E. LUGO RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: JASON T. BOYLE MICHAEL C. LUNASIN JASON P. BRAND PATRICK J. LYSAGHT To be lieutenant general BRIAN P. BREGUET SCOTT M. MACCUMBEE DANIEL L. BREHM GREGORY J. MADALENA MAJ. GEN. KEITH M. HUBER STEPHANIE E. BRENNELL BRIAN J. MAGGI THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT WILLIAM C. BRENT JILLIAN C. MALZONE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED SHANE D. BRIDGES MATTHEW C. MANOFSKY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOHN W. BRIGGS CARYN A. MARGITA PEGGY M. BRITTON TIMOTHY J. MARGITA To be major general DANIEL J. BROADHURST BRYAN A. MARKLAND DARKEIM L. BROWN DAVID J. MARRAMA BRIGADIER GENERAL JOSEPH J. ANDERSON DANIEL G. BUCHSBAUM ELIZABETH L. MASSIMI BRIGADIER GENERAL MARK S. BOWMAN VINCENT J. BUKOWSKI ZACHARY S. MATHEWS BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT B. BROWN CHRISTOPHER G. BURRUS ERIC S. MAY BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT M. BROWN ROBERT S. BUTTS STEVEN J. MCCULLOUGH BRIGADIER GENERAL EDWARD C. CARDON JERRY D. BUTWID MARK A. MCDONNELL BRIGADIER GENERAL WALTER L. DAVIS JEFFREY P. CABELL BONNIE C. MCMILLAN BRIGADIER GENERAL GENARO J. DELLAROCCO MARCUS A. CANADY SHAWN C. MCMILLAN BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM F. GRIMSLEY RONALD J. CAPUTO BRIAN K. MCNAMARA BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL T. HARRISON, SR. CATHERINE T. CARABINE ADAM C. MERRILL BRIGADIER GENERAL DAVID R. HOGG KEVIN R. CARLSON MATTHEW A. MICHAELIS BRIGADIER GENERAL KARL R. HORST MARIE M. CASTILLO—BLETSO BARRY J. MILES BRIGADIER GENERAL REUBEN D. JONES GEORGE B. CATHEY CAROLYN L. MOBERLEY BRIGADIER GENERAL BRIAN A. KELLER MATTHEW M. CHONG ROBERT S. MOHR BRIGADIER GENERAL STEPHEN R. LANZA JOHN J. CHRISTENSEN YOUNGMEE MOON BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL S. LINNINGTON MICHAEL A. CINTRON PETER M. MORISSEAU BRIGADIER GENERAL FRANCIS G. MAHON AUSTIN H. COHOON CHARLOTTE MUNDY BRIGADIER GENERAL JOSEPH E. MARTZ ANGELA A. COOK BRIAN J. MURPHY BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM C. MAYVILLE, JR. JOHN M. CORBETT CRAIG E. MURRAY BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES C. MCCONVILLE

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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES M. MCDONALD ROBERT M. TAYLOR EDWARD M. GRICE BRIGADIER GENERAL PHILLIP E. MCGHEE DOUGLAS B. JONES BRIGADIER GENERAL PATRICIA E. MCQUISTION THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- RICHARD I. MAESTAS BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM N. PHILLIPS MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR PATRICK J. MORGAN BRIGADIER GENERAL DANA J. H. PITTARD FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531(A): JAMES C. ODELL BRIGADIER GENERAL DAVID E. QUANTOCK To be major MARK F. PLAUSHIN BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL S. REPASS WILLIAM H. RALSTON BRIGADIER GENERAL TODD T. SEMONITE MISAEL C. ALONSO GEORGE D. ROBERTS BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS W. SPOEHR SHARON M. DAY PETER E. SOUSA BRIGADIER GENERAL KURT J. STEIN ROBYN T. KARMER JEREMY N. STEINBERG BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL J. TERRY DERRICK B. WILLSEY ISTVAN SZASZ, JR. BRIGADIER GENERAL SIMEON G. TROMBITAS BRIGADIER GENERAL KEITH C. WALKER THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- IN THE NAVY BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL J. WALSH MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BRIGADIER GENERAL PERRY L. WIGGINS FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531(A): IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY IN THE NAVY To be major UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DANA J. ALBALATE To be lieutenant commander IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED JOSEPH H. BOYLE WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND JAMES D. COLLINS RAUL L. BARRIENTOS RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: PATRICK L. LANAGHAN THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- To be vice admiral ROBERT R. LIU MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES LUZ E. RODRIGUEZ NAVY RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: VICE ADM. HARRY B. HARRIS, JR. IN THE ARMY To be captain IN THE AIR FORCE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RICARDO B. EUSEBIO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE DAVID G. MALONE POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: DAVID W. TERHUNE STATES AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: To be colonel DAVID L. WILKEY To be lieutenant colonel KENNETH E. LAWSON CHRISTOPHER J. OGRADY KRISTINA D. MOELLER f THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: CONFIRMATIONS STATES AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: To be lieutenant colonel To be colonel Executive nominations confirmed by LAWRENCE C. DENNIS MICHAEL R. SPENCER the Senate, Thursday, October 15, 2009: ROBERT L. GUY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- WILLIAM C. HENSEN DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RONALD E. MARTINMINNICH POINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED BRENDAN V. JOHNSON, OF SOUTH DAKOTA, TO BE JOHN H. TATUM STATES AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF To be lieutenant colonel THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SOUTH DAKOTA FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE KAREN LOUISE LOEFFLER, OF ALASKA, TO BE UNITED SCOTT A. PAFFENROTH ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA FOR EDWARD D. SOMMERS To be colonel THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS. To be major STEVEN GERARD O’DONNELL, OF RHODE ISLAND, TO BE BARRY R. BARON UNITED STATES MARSHAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE PATRICK B. OATES ROBERT M. EPPERLY ISLAND FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS.

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JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CONSERVA- creased costs could encourage pilots to seek Mayor ‘‘Al’’ was first elected to city council TION AND DESIGN PROGRAM RE- less costly training alternatives and potentially in 1977 where he served four ‘‘four-year’’ AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2009 be counter to the bills intended goal, of in- terms as a Councilman-at-Large. He is now in creasing safety. his eighth term as mayor of the city. SPEECH OF By dramatically increasing the costs of train- As a teacher, Al McGeehan served as Chair HON. RON KIND ing we will drive our most qualified potential of the Social Studies Department for Holland pilots out of accredited flight schools such as Public Schools. Upon his retirement, he OF WISCONSIN the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace worked as a morning radio talk show host for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sciences at the University of North Dakota WJQ 1260 AM. Tuesday, October 13, 2009 that have produced exceptional pilots for dec- For three years, Al represented the Michi- Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, for the past 20 ades. Graduates of these programs receive gan Municipal League as the League’s West years, the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation high quality flight instruction that is much more Michigan Regional Coordinator. He has served and Design Program Reauthorization Act has valuable than a pilot who might just be racking on several committees of the Michigan Munic- been one of the most successful government- up straight and level flight time that has no in- ipal League and the National League of Cities. sponsored, youth-focused conservation edu- creased educational or safety benefits. The From 2006 to 2008, Mayor ‘‘Al’’ served con- cation programs. This dynamic program incor- focus on total flight hours rather than the qual- secutive terms as President of the Michigan porates scientific and wildlife management ity of those hours will not provide the in- Association of Mayors. The Mayor’s passion for studying and col- principles into visual arts curriculum in both creased safety and pilot quality that is the goal lecting artifacts from the time of the American public and private schools. As a national pro- of this legislation. It could in practice have the Civil War is well-known throughout Michigan gram, children in all states have the oppor- opposite effect, by driving students to under- and beyond. He has taught and lectured on tunity to learn about bird conservation while si- take low value flying at the expense of high the subject. He has authored a book and sev- multaneously developing a strong appreciation quality directed flight training. I believe that as eral magazine articles relating to the Civil War for art. this legislation moves forward some consider- I can attest to the success of this program ation must be given to Collegiate Aviation Pro- and he has been known to often occupy the and would like to congratulate the 2009 Wis- grams that have been accredited by the Avia- very best parking spaces at local antique consin Federal Junior Duck Stamp competitors tion Accreditation Board International (AABI). shops. Mayor Al has been married to his wife Mar- and, in particular, the 22 students from Wis- This will help to increase the focus of these sha for 45 years. consin’s Third District who placed in the con- requirements on quality of training rather than test. I am proud to say that of the over 600 quantity of flight hours. f entries from the 53 schools participating in the While I will be voting in favor of this legisla- ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH State of Wisconsin, the ‘‘Best of Show’’ went tion in order to move forward the important to Yvette Bauer of Ithaca Public School in process of increasing the safety of commercial HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Richland Center, located in my District. aviation, I do so with reservations. Before this OF ILLINOIS The youth of today will become the leaders legislation becomes law I believe that it is vital IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of tomorrow. We must therefore encourage that the bill be modified to recognize the tre- Thursday, October 15, 2009 our youth to become stewards of America’s ir- mendous benefits that our nation’s accredited replaceable wild places and treasured outdoor flight schools provide. Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today heritage. f to commemorate the 150th anniversary of St. I strongly support the reauthorization of the John Lutheran Church in Dieterich, IL. successful Junior Duck Stamp Conservation RECOGNIZING HOLLAND MAYOR On January 1, 1860, 14 men signed the and Design Program and look forward to see- ALBERT ‘‘AL’’ MCGEEHAN FOR constitution of St. John, a document that has ing this bill passed in the House today. HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE continued to govern the church to this day. St. WITH THE HOLLAND CITY COUN- John is one of the oldest churches in the Cen- f CIL tral Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Mis- AIRLINE SAFETY AND PILOT souri Synod. TRAINING IMPROVEMENT ACT HON. PETER HOEKSTRA I would like to congratulate the members of OF 2009 St. John Lutheran Church for reaching this OF MICHIGAN milestone and wish them a blessed and joy- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF ous celebration as they mark 150 years of HON. EARL POMEROY Thursday, October 15, 2009 service to God and their community. f OF NORTH DAKOTA Mr. HOEKSTRA. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES here today to honor Holland Mayor Albert ‘‘Al’’ RECOGNIZING JOHN KEETON McGeehan for his years of selfless service on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 the Holland City Council. Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mayor McGeehan was born on Staten Is- HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN OF MASSACHUSETTS express concern with certain provisions of land in New York Harbor in October 1944. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 3371, the Airline Safety and Pilot Train- first moved to Holland to attend Hope College. ing Improvement Act of 2009. He graduated from Hope College in June of Thursday, October 15, 2009 While I strongly support the goal of the bill 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise to increase airline safety and improve pilot and a Michigan Secondary Teaching Certifi- today in recognition of John Keeton of training, I am concerned about changing cur- cate. Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Mr. Keeton has rent rules to require an airline pilot to hold an With his educational preparation and certifi- been an outstanding Democratic activist for Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, which cation, Mayor McGeehan began a teaching more than twenty years throughout Worcester necessitates a minimum of 1,500 flight hours. career in the Holland Public Schools that County. An attorney in the Worcester area, During a hearing in September Tim Brady, spanned five decades. Mr. Keeton’s devotion to the pursuit of justice dean of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer- In the summer of 2004, President George has portrayed his passions of human rights, sity’s College of Aviation, testified that these W. Bush, while addressing a crowd of 15,000 social justice, and equality for all. In acknowl- added requirements could increase the cost of Holland residents, shortened Mayor edgement of his dedication, passionate be- pilot training fivefold from $40,000 to McGeehan to simply, Mayor ‘‘Al.’’ The title bet- liefs, and hard work, Mr. Keeton has been se- $200,000. I am concerned that these inter suited the Mayor and stuck like glue. lected to receive the 2009 Eleanor Roosevelt

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Mr. Keeton, along with his wife hol and Drug Abuse has served over 12,000 and ensuring education, employment and ac- Patricia, has been involved in campaigns for clients through HIV programs in the past 6 cess to basic goods and services. Regrettably, prominent figures such as Governor Deval years; and the billions of dollars of funding that this body Patrick and Hillary Clinton. I will be forever Whereas, the South Texas Council on Alco- has dedicated to the wars have devastated grateful for his friendship over the years. hol and Drug Abuse has invested over Iraq and Afghanistan. If this body wants to see Throughout his distinguished career, John $1,000,000 annually on HIV programs; and peace and stability in Iraq and Afghanistan, Keeton has been involved in both the Be it hereby resolved, that Congressman the U.S. must stop engaging in policies of ag- Westborough and Shrewsbury Democratic HENRY CUELLAR, in representing the 28th Con- gression. Town Committees. Having distinguished him- gressional District of the State of Texas, hon- I strongly support this bill, the powerful ac- self as the Chair of the Shrewsbury Town ors the contributions of the South Texas complishments of the great Mahatma Gandhi, Committee, Mr. Keeton not only presided over Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse for their and urge my colleagues to honor his vision. a period of great success for the committee, exceptional service to South Texas commu- f but became widely recognized as a loyal and nities. FORT MASSAC committed Democrat in Worcester County. f John Keeton’s dedication to the principles of HON. JOHN SHIMKUS justice and Democratic ideals has worked to PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF ILLINOIS positively enhance Worcester County. His tire- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES less efforts and activism is admired by many, HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA including those who Mr. Keeton has cam- OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, October 15, 2009 paigned for. In tribute to his outstanding efforts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to mark the unveiling of a commemorative for the Democratic Committees throughout the Thursday, October 15, 2009 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I congratu- mural at Fort Massac in Massac County, Illi- late Mr. Keeton on receiving this award. I Mr. HONDA. Madam Speaker, on Wednes- nois. know my colleagues will join me in paying trib- day, October 14th, I was unavoidably detained Fort Massac was built on the bank of the ute to him today. due to official business at the White House Ohio River in 1757 by the French during the f and was not present for a number of roll call French and Indian War. In 1794, during the votes. Northwest Indian War, President George HONORING THE SOUTH TEXAS Had I been present I would have voted: Washington ordered the fort be rebuilt. For the COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND ‘‘Yea’’ on Rollcall 776, H.R. 1327, the Iran next 20 years Fort Massac protected U.S. mili- DRUG ABUSE Sanctions Enabling Act of 2009. tary and commercial interests in the Ohio Val- ‘‘Yea’’ on Rollcall 777, H. Res. 816, mourn- ley. HON. HENRY CUELLAR ing the loss of life caused by the earthquakes In the fall of 1803, the Lewis and Clark Ex- OF TEXAS and tsunamis that occurred on September 29, pedition stopped and recruited two volunteers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2009, in American Samoa and Samoa. at Fort Massac as they journeyed west. The ‘‘Yea’’ on Rollcall 778, H. Res. 786, com- Fort Massac site was designated a State Park Thursday, October 15, 2009 memorating the canonization of Father in 1908, becoming the first Illinois State Park. Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, Damien de Veuster, SS.CC. to sainthood. Every October, the Fort Massac Encamp- Whereas, the South Texas Council on Alco- ‘‘Yea’’ on Rollcall 779, H.R. 3371, the Airline ment draws 80,000 visitors to re-create the hol and Drug Abuse was founded in 1990 by Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of lifestyles and atmosphere of the late 1700s. a group of concerned citizens who wished to 2009. As a part of this year’s celebration on October address issues related to substance abuse; f 17th and 18th, the Fort Massac Museum is and unveiling a mural depicting a restored cabin Whereas, October 15th is National Latino RECOGNIZING THE 140TH ANNIVER- from the early 1800s. More than 100,000 visi- AIDS Awareness Day; and SARY OF THE BIRTH OF MA- tors are expected to attend the celebration to Whereas, Latinos represent 15% of the U.S. HATMA GANDHI take part in the mural unveiling. population, but make up 18% of new HIV in- I want to congratulate the volunteers, sup- fections; and SPEECH OF porters, and everyone else who helped make Whereas, Latino women are infected with HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH this mural and museum such a great success. HIV at a rate of up to four times greater than OF OHIO I wish them my best as they open this new ex- hibit to offer a glimpse into the fascinating his- other women; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, citizens from Hebbronville, Za- tory of the United States and Illinois. Wednesday, October 14, 2009 pata, Roma, Rio Grande established the f South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong IMMIGRATION LAWS WORK Abuse 19 years ago as a nonprofit agency; support of this resolution. I join my colleagues and in celebrating the amazing life and accom- Whereas, the agency was created out of a plishments of Mahatma Gandhi. Through his HON. LAMAR SMITH grant from the Texas Commission on Alcohol fearless leadership in promoting civil rights OF TEXAS and Drug Abuse to develop a Statewide Initia- and justice for the people of India, he dem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive Council for the four county regions con- onstrated the power of non-violent civil disobe- Thursday, October 15, 2009 sisting of Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb, and Zapata; dience to effect change. He has contributed Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, the and immeasurably to the legacy of peace. New York Times once again misses the mark Whereas, the South Texas Council on Alco- While I wholeheartedly support this resolu- with its latest immigration editorial, ‘‘Wrong hol and Drug Abuse was established to pro- tion, the best way for this body to recognize Paths to Immigration Reform.’’ vide screening, assessment, referrals related Gandhi’s accomplishments is to stop funding The Times wrongly suggests that the 287(g) to substance abuse, and education services to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. program should be used only for serious crimi- the region for substance abuse; and Stability in Iraq and Afghanistan cannot be nals. Whereas, the South Texas Council on Alco- achieved as long as war and occupation are As one of the authors of the legislation that hol and Drug Abuse has expanded its services the tools with which we purport to build peace. created 287(g), I can testify that Congress cre- to include HIV prevention, treatment, and When the U.S. kills innocent civilians and de- ated 287(g) to let state and local law enforce- Voces Fronterizas—an HIV prevention and stroys families, homes and communities, the ment officials help enforce all immigration intervention program from the CDC; and results often incite fear and rage. After more laws, not a select few.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:06 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.004 E15OCPT1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with REMARKS October 15, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2541 When it comes to Sheriff Arpaio, the Times coastal Waterway, running along the eastern complexity of power protection. This digital laments that his ‘‘raids use minor infractions seaboard from Virginia to Florida. A persistent technology can respond in milliseconds to sys- like broken tail lights as pretexts for mass im- lack of maintenance funding has resulted in tems faults and keep millions of customers migration arrests.’’ severe shoaling of the waterway through many safely supplied with power. In fact, minor infractions can ensnare major sections, rendering the waterway impassable The spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and bad guys. As the Times itself reported in an- at times. The AIWA has been a strong advo- well in Eastern Washington. Today, SEL con- other story, accused Dallas terrorist Hosam cate for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and tinues to develop the next generation of en- (Maher Husein) Smadi was pulled over for ‘‘a the Association has earned the title ‘‘Voice of ergy-efficient technologies and to promote broken tail light’’ before he was arrested for the Waterway’’. smart use of our nation’s natural resources. terrorist activities. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to The company is proud to be 100 percent em- This is a powerful reminder that enforcing work closely with members of the AIWA over ployee-owned and to serve 126 countries, em- immigration laws against all those who violate the years to secure funding to maintain North ploying more than 2,000 people here at home them can prevent crime. Carolina’s portion of the waterway. The resolu- and around the world. f tion on the floor before us today officially rec- Madam Speaker, Schweitzer Engineering ognizes the contribution made by the Atlantic Laboratories and Ed Schweitzer represent the RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN RED Intracoastal Waterway Association and I am creative and bold nature of our country’s CROSS OTTAWA COUNTY CHAP- pleased to rise in strong support of it. I look innovators and the trailblazing spirit of the In- TER ON 100 YEARS forward to continuing to work with the AIWA land Northwest in particular. I ask my col- and my colleagues in Congress to support the leagues to join me in congratulating Schweit- HON. PETER HOEKSTRA AIWA and to secure funding to dredge the wa- zer Engineering on twenty-five successful OF MICHIGAN terway to its full authorized depth. years in business and in wishing them many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f more successful, productive years to come. f Thursday, October 15, 2009 GASKIN CITY MISSIONARY Mr. HOEKSTRA. Madam Speaker, I rise BAPTIST CHURCH HONORING MR. JERRY here today to congratulate Ottawa County’s RASMUSSEN Red Cross on such a significant milestone— HON. JOHN SHIMKUS 100 years serving Ottawa County. OF ILLINOIS HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN The American Red Cross of Ottawa County, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF SOUTH DAKOTA a humanitarian organization led by volunteers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and guided by its Congressional Charter and Thursday, October 15, 2009 Thursday, October 15, 2009 the Fundamental Principles of the International Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Red Cross Movement, provides relief to vic- to recognize Gaskin City Missionary Baptist Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam Speaker, tims of disasters and helps people prevent, Church, which celebrated its 100th anniver- I want to take this opportunity to recognize Mr. prepare for and respond to emergencies. sary this past August. Jerry Rasmussen, Principal of Dakota Valley The organization has helped people Pastor Andrew Yates and the congregation High School in North Sioux City, South Da- throughout the world, but closer to home it has of 160 held its first service on August 21, kota. Mr. Rasmussen was named South Da- provided residents of Ottawa County with tre- 1909. Although the congregation is smaller kota High School Principal of the Year by the mendous help, whether it is emergency relief, today, its members still make an impact on MetLife/National Association of Secondary offering health and safety classes or assisting both the local community and the mission field School Principals, NASSP, National Principal active duty military personnel. worldwide. Their commitment to service can of the Year Program. This award recognizes It is rightfully proud of its record in pre- be seen in many ways, such as singing at the achievements of secondary school prin- venting and relieving suffering, offering com- local care centers and retirement homes and cipals like Mr. Rasmussen who have suc- munity assistance and offering compassionate sending pens to Botswana that are used to ceeded in providing high-quality learning op- services across the board. copy chapters from the Bible. portunities for students as well as dem- Most notably, it has facilitated in giving peo- I would like to congratulate the members of onstrating exemplary contributions to the pro- ple the gift of life through countless blood Gaskin City Missionary Baptist Church for fession. drives every year. It is amazing that it is able reaching this milestone and wish them a Mr. Rasmussen has proudly devoted 21 to do all that it does with no taxpayer dollars, blessed and joyous celebration as they mark years to education, including 10 years as an but by the generous donations of time, money 100 years of service to God and their commu- administrator. Mr. Rasmussen is most proud and blood. nity, both at home and around the world. of his efforts to create a caring, student-cen- Moving into the next 100 years of dedication f tered culture which permeates throughout the to Ottawa County, ongoing fundraising and community in North Sioux City. Mr. community partnerships are crucial to the Red SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LAB- Rasmussen’s devotion to the success and Cross’s ability to serve. ORATORIES CELEBRATES 25TH well-being of all of his students and efforts to Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the ANNIVERSARY ensure that all are welcomed at school is an American Red Cross Ottawa County on its example readily followed by his fellow teach- celebration of a century of success. HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS ers and staff. f OF WASHINGTON I send best wishes and congratulations to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Rasmussen on this noteworthy honor and RECOGNIZING 10TH ANNIVERSARY commend him for his years of service as an Thursday, October 15, 2009 OF THE ATLANTIC INTRA- educator in South Dakota. COASTAL WATERWAY ASSOCIA- Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Madam f TION Speaker, I rise today to recognize Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) and its found- EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES AND SPEECH OF er, Dr. Edmund O. Schweitzer III, on the 25th SUPPORT TO INDONESIA IN THE HON. MIKE McINTYRE anniversary of the lab’s first sale from its AFTERMATH OF THE EARTH- QUAKE THAT STRUCK SUMATRA OF NORTH CAROLINA headquarters in Pullman, Washington. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES From its first delivery to the Otter Tail Power Company in Fergus Falls, MN in 1984, SPEECH OF Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories has HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to grown to provide a variety of power manage- OF TEXAS honor the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway As- ment systems and automated networking de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sociation, Date which has been fighting on be- vices that are capable of withstanding extreme half of our great Atlantic marine highway for electrical and weather conditions. Ed Schweit- Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10 years. zer is a pioneer in the field of power protec- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. The AIWA was formed in 1999 to address tion, having invented the first all-digital protec- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. the declining condition of the Atlantic Intra- tive relay. This device reduces the cost and 810 to express condolences to the people of

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:06 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.008 E15OCPT1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with REMARKS E2542 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2009 Indonesia for the tragic earthquake that struck unions have established themselves in com- credit unions is often the first vehicle for local the island of Sumatra on September 30, 2009. munities around the world struggling with so- expressions of democratic participation. In This earthquake took the lives of more than cial dislocation, political unrest and economic many countries, credit unions lead economic 700 individuals, and many more are injured or depression as a means to promote economic democratization, a step closer to political de- remain missing. In addition to the loss of life, growth and democratic practices at the local mocratization by providing economic security the infrastructure of this island was dev- level. Today, more than 54,000 credit unions and sustainability and exposing lower-income astated, and this tragedy resulted in the de- provide financial services to more than 186 communities to free-market principles and struction of roughly 80,000 houses, 200 public million members in 97 nations. democratic values that will help eradicate ter- buildings, 285 schools and 20 miles of road. Credit unions make a difference on a global rorism at its roots. The Indonesian government has worked rap- scale by providing access to affordable finan- U.S. credit union members, staff and idly to get relief teams to Sumatra to find sur- cial services for those who otherwise would leagues, along with CUNA and the United vivors, distribute food, and provide medical as- have been excluded from the financial sector. States government, support the global work of sistance, as well as assess damages and Such financial services include the provision of credit unions and WOCCU. Through make preparations to rush in supplies. small savings and loans, which enable some WOCCU’s International Partnerships Program, Mr. Speaker, my most heartfelt condolences of the poorest individuals in the world to start 25 U.S. credit union leagues are matched with go out to the people of Indonesia and Sumatra their own microenterprises, improve household developing credit union movements overseas for their suffering, and I join them in grieving. stability and stimulate growth in their commu- to encourage the direct transfer of technology, I urge my fellow colleagues to support H. Res. nities. Credit unions are the largest source of skills and experience among peers across bor- 810 for the people of Indonesia and to remem- these microfinance services in countries as di- ders. ber the victims of this terrible earthquake. verse as Colombia, Kenya, Russia, Mexico, Madam Speaker, I ask you and my other f Thailand and Rwanda. distinguished colleagues to join me in com- Credit unions are also at the forefront of ex- mending the work of credit unions, both do- SAINT CECILIA’S CATHOLIC panding access to finance for people living in mestically and internationally, for providing CHURCH 125TH ANNIVERSARY rural areas who can’t afford the time or money vital financial services that improve the lives of it takes to visit a financial institution. Credit people demonstrating the greatest need HON. JOHN SHIMKUS unions are working with the World Council of around the world. By providing the world’s OF ILLINOIS Credit Unions (WOCCU) to introduce a variety poor with the most basic financial services, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of innovative technology solutions to bank the credit unions help expand job opportunities, unbanked in rural areas. In Mexico, credit improve local economies and promote democ- Thursday, October 15, 2009 union officers carry hand-held personal digital racy. In short, credit unions offer a sustainable Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today assistant (PDA) devices to conduct financial development solution to some of the world’s to commemorate the 125th anniversary of St. transactions with members in communities lo- poorest countries, and this is the ‘‘credit union Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Bartelso, Illinois. cated up to 90 minutes from the credit union difference.’’ In the mid-nineteenth century immigrants of office. In Kenya, Peru and Mexico, point-of- f primarily German descent settled in the area. sale devices enable credit unions to partner By 1880 there were about 75 Catholic families with local merchants in rural areas, allowing COMMEMORATING THE 90TH ANNI- living in the vicinity, most of whom were mem- members to deposit and withdraw money from VERSARY OF THE SAINT BENE- bers of St. Boniface Church. However, flood- their credit union accounts. Finally, mobile DICT PAROCHIAL SCHOOL IN ing of the Kaskaskia River and Shoal Creek banking capabilities in Mexico will enable RICHMOND, VIRGINIA made the roads leading to St. Boniface vir- members to check their balances and transfer tually impassable. funds without leaving their homes. HON. ERIC CANTOR In 1884, St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church was In addition, credit unions throughout the OF VIRGINIA built to better accommodate the area’s fami- world are filling the agricultural lending gap IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lies. Building supplies were hauled from the that has kept the vast majority of small farm- Thursday, October 15, 2009 surrounding area to the construction site by ers stuck in low-production, low-return cycles. horse-drawn wagons. The project culminated In countries such as Peru, Kenya and Colom- Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today in the beautiful church that is still one of the bia, credit unions are taking an integrated, to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the finest in Southern Illinois. The town of Bartelso value-chain approach to financing that in- Saint Benedict Parochial School in Richmond, flourished with the new attention that St. cludes access to agricultural training and mar- Virginia. Cecilia’s brought. kets for farmers to sell their products. As a re- Saint Benedict Parochial School has been I would like to congratulate the members of sult, farmers are not only increasing their in- serving the Richmond area since 1919 when St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church for reaching this comes and producing more food for their fami- it opened on the corner of Grove and Belmont milestone and wish them a blessed and joy- lies, they are also playing a role in securing Avenues. Classes were temporarily held in the ous celebration as they mark 125 years of their nations’ food supply. convent, which was moved just a few years service to God and their community. Credit unions have also contributed to post- later to make room for the proposed school f conflict rebuilding of societies and economies building. An addition to the school was built in in war-torn countries. WOCCU has been on 1949 after an increasing number of students IN HONOR OF INTERNATIONAL the ground in Afghanistan since 2003, working outgrew the existing school. CREDIT UNION DAY with communities at the grassroots level to Today, Saint Benedict Parochial School form the country’s first credit unions and rural continues to offer a traditional education in a HON. BRAD SHERMAN financial system. Afghan credit unions are faith-filled environment to both elementary and OF CALIFORNIA known as ‘‘Islamic investment and finance co- middle school students. Along with language IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES operatives’’ in order to comply with Islamic arts, mathematics, social studies and science, lending practices. They are playing a powerful religion is also taught as one of the core sub- Thursday, October 15, 2009 role in communities, bringing together people ject areas. In fact, the school motto is Ut in Mr. SHERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise from different tribes to work together to fi- Omnibus Glorificetur Deus, or in other words, today to recognize the importance and many nance the individual needs of each other and ‘‘So that in all things God may be glorified!’’ achievements of credit unions worldwide in those of the community through reconstruction In addition to concentrating on their edu- celebration of the 61st annual International projects. In Helmand province, for example, cation, Saint Benedict students spend count- Credit Union Credit Day. access to credit provides poppy farmers with less hours serving the community. Once a The difference credit unions make in the the opportunity to start a new life by growing month, students prepare and deliver bagged United States by providing affordable and safe alternative crops such as paprika. This will lunches to the homeless. They also collect financial services to many Americans of mod- have an impact on the overall security and canned food for the Central Virginia Food erate means has been significant and widely stability of the region. Bank, and have worked to raise money for or- recognized. As democratically owned and operated not- ganizations like the St. Jude Children’s Re- However, the contributions credit unions for-profit financial cooperatives, credit unions search Hospital as well as a school in the have made on an international scale are also contribute to the democratization of soci- greater Richmond area that was facing the equally notable. Since the mid-1800s, credit eties. The one-member one-vote principle of possibility of closing.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:06 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.013 E15OCPT1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with REMARKS October 15, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2543 Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in to its excellence and the caring and passion of struction of the Long Beach and Santa Ana recognizing Saint Benedict Parochial School its incredible staff. In addition to strong aca- freeways ushered in a post-war era of rapid as it celebrates its anniversary and wishing demic programs in English, mathematics, suburbanization. As the community grew, resi- the students and staff the best in their future science, social studies, foreign language, and dents determined to avoid higher property endeavors. physical education, Crocker offers electives in taxes and improve city services established f the arts and personal development skills such the Citizens Committee for Incorporation with as leadership and public speaking. the help of local business leaders. On January HONORING HENRY J. ‘‘CHIP’’ The entire Crocker School family believes 28, 1960, the community was granted a certifi- SCHIRESON strongly that its role is to help each child build cate of incorporation and became the 67th city a foundation that will serve her or him for their in Los Angeles County. HON. JIM GERLACH entire life. Every aspect of its educational cur- Fifty years later, the City of Commerce is OF PENNSYLVANIA riculum is designed to build a close, caring still flourishing. It is a diverse community of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community in which every child and every more than 13,000 people and 1,700 busi- adult is recognized and respected. nesses. Thursday, October 15, 2009 Madam Speaker, I am proud to be a William To keep up with the changing times, the city Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise H. Crocker Middle School parent and I salute successfully brought about the diversification today to recognize the Honorable Henry J. Crocker’s longtime principal, Janet Chun, who and transformation of the city’s industrial base ‘‘Chip’’ Schireson who is completing his 25th has been a beacon of expanded learning that throughout the 1970s and 80s. Today, the city year of dedicated public service as a Magiste- includes a strong community service compo- maintains much of its manufacturing and rial District Judge in Lower Merion, Mont- nent. She follows in the impressive footsteps goods-distribution base while successfully con- gomery County, Pennsylvania. of her predecessors, Fred Schwartz, Carl Zon, verting former industrial land to lucrative com- While efficiently administering a court that Marilyn Loushin Miller, Dan Kreuzer and Larry mercial uses like the Citadel outlet mall, which averages 1,000 filings each month, Judge Raffo, all of whom deserve our recognition occupies the site of the U.S. Rubber tire fac- Schireson has made a tremendous commit- and our gratitude. I congratulate everyone in tory. ment to positively impacting the youth in the the Crocker community for half a century of The city, however, retains its small town ap- community. His efforts include establishing an academic and community achievement. peal by providing an unmatched range of pro- innovative and award-winning public service f grams and services. The city operates an program at Bryn Mawr Hospital, which allows award-winning library system, four city parks, A TRIBUTE IN RECOGNITION OF juvenile offenders to serve others to avoid a a fare-free public transit service and a camp in THE CITY OF COMMERCE’S 50 criminal record. That is just one example of the San Bernardino Mountains. YEAR ANNIVERSARY how Judge Schireson utilizes creative sanc- Through the city’s commitment to providing tions to change the attitudes of offenders and, recreational opportunities to area youth, the in some cases, help turn around lives. HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD city takes pride in producing numerous state Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues OF CALIFORNIA and national champions, including two mem- join me today in recognizing the Honorable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bers of the 2008 Olympic Silver Medal United Henry J. ‘‘Chip’’ Schireson as he celebrates Thursday, October 15, 2009 States Women’s Water Polo Team and one this memorable milestone and honor his ex- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I member of the United States Boxing Olympic traordinary dedication to making Lower Merion rise today to recognize the City of Commerce Team. a great place to live, work and raise a family. and ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- Commerce also remains committed to im- f lating its residents on the city’s 50th Birthday. proving the environment and reducing emissions from trains, trucks and stationary HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- I am proud to represent this unique city—aptly characterized by its motto, the ‘‘Model City’’— sources of air pollution and is in the process SARY OF CROCKER MIDDLE of building a Liquid Natural Gas/Compressed SCHOOL as part of my 34th Congressional District of California. Natural Gas fueling station for eco-friendly ve- While we honor the city’s 50 years of official hicles. HON. JACKIE SPEIER incorporation, the exciting story of the found- The City of Commerce will mark its 50th OF CALIFORNIA ing and growth of one of Southern California’s Birthday in 2010 with a series of community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leading industrial cities dates back to 1810 events throughout the year, including its annual Cake Cutting, July 4th Celebration, Miss Thursday, October 15, 2009 when a humble Spanish soldier acquired a Spanish land grant that included the present- Commerce Pageant, and Summer Safety Fair. I am honored to recognize this historic mile- Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, this year day City of Commerce. marks the 50th Anniversary of William H. The city’s industrial roots began to take hold stone in this city’s rich history. Crocker Middle School in Hillsborough, Cali- from 1871 to 1912 when the land’s then- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join fornia. owner, Arcadia Bandini, leased the property to me in celebrating Commerce’s first 50 years Crocker Middle School has been recognized the railroads and other developers—a move as this vibrant community continues to live by as a California Distinguished School seven that would make the landowner one of the its motto the ‘‘Model City’’ and work toward a times, most recently in 2007, and is one of wealthiest women in California. prosperous future. only three schools in the entire nation to be One of the first industrial manufacturing f awarded a National Blue Ribbon for Sec- plants established in the area was a brickyard, TESTIMONIAL ON SUSAN G. ondary Schools on four occasions. Among the the 350 acre Simons Company Plant No. 3. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE school’s many other rewards, in 1993, Crocker The bricks were used to construct Royce Hall FOUNDATION AND BREAST CAN- was named to the Royal Swedish Academy of at UCLA, Disney Studios in Burbank and to CER AWARENESS MONTH Engineering Science’s ‘‘Top Five World Class rebuild San Francisco after the 1906 earth- Schools.’’ quake. Crocker Middle School has served the com- During the Roaring 20s, Commerce grew HON. HENRY E. BROWN, JR. OF SOUTH CAROLINA munity by constantly reviewing and improving from a region of rural farms crisscrossed with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its curriculum and continually striving for aca- a few roads and rail lines into a rail and trans- demic excellence. The newest addition to the portation center and a promising location for Thursday, October 15, 2009 Crocker campus is a building housing a state- heavy industry close to Downtown Los Ange- Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Madam of-the-art studio for Hillsborough Television les. During the following decades, Goodyear Speaker, I stand today as a proud cosponsor (HTV), band and music instruction rooms, a Tire and Rubber Company, B.F. Goodrich, of a resolution honoring Nancy Goodman lecture hall modeled after facilities at Harvard U.S. Rubber, the East Los Angeles Rail Sta- Brinker, founder of the Susan G. Komen for University, and much needed classrooms. This tion, Chrysler Corporation, Ford and U.S. the Cure Foundation. completed a ten year Hillsborough School Dis- Steel located manufacturing plants in Com- This October marks the 25th anniversary of trict renovation project. merce and solidified the city’s reputation as an National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Madam Speaker, William H. Crocker Middle industrial center. the 27th anniversary of Komen for the Cure. School has educated my own children, Jack- Commerce remained both a rural and indus- In the Palmetto State, breast cancer occurs son and Stephanie, so I can vouch first-hand trial area until the late 1950s when the con- in over five thousand women a year and kills

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:06 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15OC8.006 E15OCPT1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with REMARKS E2544 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2009 over one thousand, but according to the Amer- According to the Bureau of Transportation to the advancement of the local community. In ican Cancer Society, these numbers have Statistics, in 2006, there were more than acknowledgement of their devotion and com- been falling since the 1990s. 38,000 on-the-water jobs in sea, coastal, and mitment to the Shrewsbury Democratic Town However, there is always more to be done Great Lakes transportation, and nearly 23,000 Committee, the annual Eleanor Roosevelt Hu- and we can all get involved in promoting in the inland water transportation industry. manitarian Awards are being dedicated in their breast cancer awareness. Many of those who currently work in the in- memory. This Sunday is the 16th Annual Komen dustry are nearing retirement age. Thus, the Tom and Thelma were proud to make Lowcountry Race for the Cure in Charleston, Maritime Administration indicated that at the Shrewsbury their home knowing it was an ex- and I congratulate our local affiliate staff, Lind- time of our hearing, the average age of a mar- cellent place to raise a family. They wanted say Wiltshire, Michelle Temple, Lucy Spears, iner with a Master’s license was 51 while the the best for their children and instilled in them Taffy Tamblyn and Patricia Simon for their average age of a Chief Engineer was 50. strong values and believed a quality education hard work organizing this event. Additionally, significant new standards for was absolutely essential. Their formula for a Their efforts bring us all closer to the ulti- training and continuing education have been bright and successful future was to work hard mate goal of a world without breast cancer applied to mariners through the 1995 amend- and play by the rules. and we are very proud of them and all of their ments to the Convention on the Standards of Mr. and Mrs. Zekos were inspiring and im- efforts in the First District. Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping. passioned Democrats. They believed their f These standards have rightly been set to im- family would be best served by supporting prove safety in the maritime industry by reduc- candidates who espoused Democratic prin- A TRIBUTE TO GREEN COUNTY ing human factors as the causes of maritime ciples. Throughout their 50 years of marriage, HIGH SCHOOL LADY DRAGONS accidents but they have also imposed expen- they worked tirelessly for an array of Demo- GOLF TEAM sive and time-consuming training requirements cratic candidates. They always went the extra on mariners—particularly on those who are mile. I will be forever grateful to them for their HON. BRETT GUTHRIE looking to upgrade a document or license to support and friendship over the years. OF KENTUCKY move up the career ladder. Tom and Thelma Zekos’s dedication and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While there are many facilities in the United commitment to a strong work ethic and moral values made an impact on our community. In Thursday, October 15, 2009 States that provide outstanding training programs for those seeking to enter or advance tribute to their outstanding service to the com- Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today in the maritime field, tuition can be very ex- munity of Shrewsbury and to the Democratic to honor the Green County High School Lady pensive. Further, the types of training pro- Party, I am proud to honor the memory of Dragons Golf Team on their outstanding per- grams in which mariners enroll are unique— Tom and Thelma with the dedication of the El- formance this season. and are not easily served by existing loan pro- eanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Awards to On October 10, 2009, the team won Green grams. Mariners who have already begun their them. I know all my colleagues will join me in County High School’s first KHSAA Girls State careers rarely enroll in 2- or 4-year edu- paying tribute to them both today. Golf Championship, bringing statewide atten- cational programs. Instead, they typically en- f tion to their school. roll in multi-week courses to obtain a specific Under the leadership of Coach Rick Davis, new certification—and they enroll in such RECOGNIZING 100 YEARS OF the Lady Dragons remained steadfast through- courses several times a year. MILITARY AVIATION out the tournament weekend and shot an im- This bill provides a loan program to individ- SPEECH OF pressive two-day total of 113-over par to win uals in the maritime industry that is tailored to the tournament by six shots. their specific needs and to the types of train- HON. PHIL GINGREY To reach the state championship tour- ing programs that serve them. Using the OF GEORGIA nament, the Lady Dragons won the 4th Re- model of existing student loan programs, it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gion Title on September 29, 2009, in a two- creates a maritime-focused student loan pro- Wednesday, October 14, 2009 hole playoff, defeating Glasgow High School, gram through which individuals can receive up the defending state champion. to $60,000 in loans over the course of a life- Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I The Lady Dragons’ performance is a testa- time. This grant program would support the rise today as a proud cosponsor of H. Res. ment to their hard work and dedication. I want growing number of maritime-themed edu- 445, a resolution recognizing 100 years of to congratulate team members Sydney Agee, cational institutions—including high schools— military aviation and expressing continued Cassidy Scantland, Leah Rose Judd, Olivia throughout the country as they work to expand support for the military aviators of the United Parrott, Sydney Smith, and Kate Larimore and maritime education opportunities and attract States Armed Forces. Coach Rick Davis and wish them nothing but new individuals to a field critical to the suc- Military aviators have had a long history of the best in their future endeavors. cess of our national economy. defending our nation at home and abroad, as f The bill also authorizes the appropriation of well as supplying humanitarian assistance $10 million in each of fiscal years 2010 throughout the world. From the very first mili- MARITIME WORKFORCE through 2015 to support loans. Additionally, tary purchase of the Wright Military Flyer in DEVELOPMENT ACT this legislation authorizes the appropriation of 1909, we have been privileged as a nation for the service of the world’s best aviators, as well SPEECH OF $10 million in each of fiscal years 2010 through 2015 to enable the Department of as the finest platforms in which they fly. In HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE Transportation to award grants to maritime fact, the most technologically advanced fighter OF TEXAS training institutions to support their efforts to jet in the world is the F–22A Raptor—proudly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES develop and implement programs to address manufactured in the 11th District of Georgia which is my honor to represent. Throughout Wednesday, October 14, 2009 mariner recruitment, training, and retention issues. both World Wars, the Vietnam War, and Oper- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker ations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, aviators f I rise before you today in support of H.R. have been a critical component to successful 2651, the ‘‘Maritime Workforce Development HONORING THOMAS AND THELMA combat from establishing air superiority to pro- Act’’. I would like to thank my colleague, Rep. ZEKOS viding invaluable logistical and intelligence CUMMINGS, for introducing this act, as well as support to the Armed Forces. the co-sponsors. HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN Mr. Speaker, we must take a moment to This bill would amend Title 46 of the United OF MASSACHUSETTS recognize the communities around the nation States Code to direct the Secretary of Trans- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that lend support to these aviators and their portation to establish a student loan program families. Again, I am proud to mention Mari- to attract the next generation of workers to the Thursday, October 15, 2009 etta, Georgia, which is in my district and is good paying jobs available in the maritime in- Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise home to Dobbins Air Reserve Base. The 94th dustry. The loan program will also help those today in honor of my good friends the late Airlift Wing at Dobbins is part of the Air Force already in the industry obtain the certifications Thomas and Thelma Zekos of Shrewsbury, Reserve Command and provides the Depart- and training they need to move ahead in their Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Zekos inspired ment of Defense with exceptional C–130 Her- careers. those that knew them, dedicating their service cules training and combat-ready units ready to

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Our thoughts and prayers are thanks to all of our military aviators and other courses, children’s folk dance festivals and with the entire Howard family. troops abroad who have defended our home- choruses. Children’s Fairyland, visited by Walt Garland Howard will forever be remembered land and the values and ideals we espouse as Disney while he developed his Disneyland by the amazing legacy he leaves behind a nation. I believe that the brave men and concept, was the first theme park in the nation through the lives he touched, the projects he women who sacrifice for our present freedoms designed for small children. But, during inevi- created and the children who he taught by ex- deserve our fullest support. Our nation’s serv- table change, one constant has remained: ample to be community leaders in their own ice men and women represent the best our Oakland Parks’ steadfast accessibility to peo- right. country has to offer, and they must be treated ple of all ages, abilities and interests. f with the respect and honor they deserve. As The variety and scope of Oakland Parks’ we ask these courageous soldiers, sailors, air- community participation is vast. For example, IN RECOGNITION OF VIETNAM men, and marines—and their families—to do OPR recreation centers host Radical Roving WAR VETERANS EVENT more and more, it’s only right we continue Recreation programs that provide social, doing all we can for them. Recognizing 100 health and life skills development for under- HON. IKE SKELTON years of military aviation is just one reminder served young people. The Golden State War- OF MISSOURI of the superior job our troops perform for riors basketball team Makin’ Hoops Program IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America at home and abroad, and it is my helps to renovate basketball courts and pro- Thursday, October 15, 2009 hope that we will continue to do all we can vides athletic services. On a national scale, and more for the members of our Armed the U.S. Olympic Trials for canoe and kayak Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, on Sep- Forces. flatwater sprint were held at Lake Merritt in tember 12, 2009, the Honorable EMANUEL Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to 2004. CLEAVER, Congressman from Missouri’s Fifth support this resolution. This year, Lakeside Gardens also cele- Congressional District, sponsored a remarkable event at the Truman Library. This event f brates its 50th anniversary and OPC intends to return the gardens to their original splendor. was in honor of those who fought in the Viet- HONORING THE OFFICE OF PARKS Oakland has much to look forward to as the nam War in the late 1960s and early 1970s. AND RECREATION, CITY OF OAK- Office of Parks and Recreation continues its Well over 1,000 veterans attended. The Hon- LAND commitment to beautify the city and engage orable DENNIS MOORE, Congressman from park visitors in a shared civic pride. Kansas’s Third Congressional District, spoke, HON. BARBARA LEE I am confident that exciting partnerships and and yours truly had an opportunity to deliver a OF CALIFORNIA programs such as these will continue to thrive message of gratitude to the Vietnam veterans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES under the guidance of OPR’s excellent leader- present. The keynote speaker was Major Gen- ship. In the next 100 years, the City of Oak- eral (Ret.) Robert H. Scales, former com- Thursday, October 15, 2009 land, partnering with the Office of Parks and mandant of the U.S. Army War College. His Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I Recreation, will continue to encourage com- address was very well received by the vet- rise today to honor the 100th Year Anniver- munity values, physical activity and personal erans in the audience. The address is as fol- sary of the City of Oakland’s Office of Parks development through the beauty of its open lows: and Recreation (OPR). On July 25th, at an spaces. [Sept. 12, 2009] Old Fashion Community Celebration at f TRUMAN LIBRARY SPEECH deFremery Park, local families, sports enthu- (By MG (Ret.) Robert H. Scales) PERSONAL EXPLANATION siasts and nature lovers celebrated what has Mr. Skelton, Mr Cleaver, distinguished been accomplished in one century: 100 parks, guests and, most importantly, fellow vet- 2,500 acres of open space, 26 recreation and HON. BILL SHUSTER erans. What a great thrill it is see my com- community centers, and the innumerable re- OF PENNSYLVANIA rades in arms assembled here so many years warding activities Oakland residents enjoy be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES after we shared our experiences in war. Let me give you the bottom line up front: cause of them. Thursday, October 15, 2009 In 1909 both the Playground and Park Com- I’m proud I served in Vietnam. Like you I didn’t kill innocents, I killed the enemy; I missions were formed. During the Playground Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, on rollcall Nos. 775, 776, 777, 778, and 779, I was not didn’t fight for big oil or for some lame con- Commission’s first meeting, they allocated spiracy I fought for a country I believed in $600 for a vacation program at two school present due to a family commitment in Penn- sylvania. Had I been present, I would have and for the buddies who kept me alive. Like grounds and established a Playground Divi- you I was troubled that, unlike my father, I sion under the Department of Public Works. voted ‘‘yea’’ on 775, ‘‘yea’’ on 776, ‘‘yea’’ on didn’t come back to a grateful nation. It One year later, the first municipal playgrounds 777, ‘‘yea’’ on 778, and ‘‘yea’’ on 779. took a generation and another war, Desert opened at the deFremery, Bushrod and f Storm, for the nation to come back to me. Bayview sites. The City also issued a million- Also like you I remember the war being 99 A TRIBUTE TO JUDGE GARLAND percent boredom and one percent pure abject dollar bond to purchase lands around Lake HOWARD terror. But not all my memories of Vietnam Merritt. are terrible. There were times when I en- Today, we recognize the true worth of those HON. BRETT GUTHRIE joyed my service in combat. Such sentiment initial investments. In addition to offering recre- must seem strange to a society today that OF KENTUCKY ation services in athletics, science, art, has, thanks to our superb volunteer mili- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aquatics, boating, gardening, music, and cul- tary, been completely insulated from war. If ture, Oakland’s parks help foster a sense of Thursday, October 15, 2009 they thought about Vietnam at all our fel- community ownership. One OPR motto, ‘‘Play low citizens would imagine that fifty years Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today would have been sufficient to erase this un- with a Purpose,’’ illustrates an important point. to honor Former Daviess Circuit Judge Gar- pleasant war from our consciousness. Look- It reminds us that healthy, outdoor play is an land Howard, a true Kentuckian. Mr. Howard ing over this assembly it’s obvious that the essential part of our wellbeing and personal is well-known in the Owensboro community as memory lingers, and those of us who fought growth. a valued leader, visionary and hard-worker. in that war remember. Over the last 100 years, Oakland Parks Mr. Howard, who had been Daviess County The question is why? If this war was so ter- have transformed, mirroring the rich culture Master Commissioner since 1985, was ap- rible why are we here? It’s my privilege and history of the surrounding community: In pointed to the circuit judgeship by Governor today to try to answer that question not 1932, Oakland’s first Municipal Rose Garden only for you, brother veterans, but maybe Paul Patton in 1995. for a wider audience for whom, fifty years opened its doors; the deFremery recreation His passion and love for the Ohio River was on, Vietnam is as strangely distant as World center housed servicemen in December of expressed through his development projects, War One was to our generation. 1941, nine days after the Pearl Harbor at- which inspired and led the way for growth and Vietnam is seared in our memory for the tacks; a camp for children with disabilities and expansion in Owensboro. same reason that wars have lingered in the

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Combat veterans tend to approach meet in a beautiful yet harsh and forbidding prospects of killing another human being the future wiser, more spiritual and content place, a place that we’ve seen and experi- heighten the senses and sear these experi- with an amplified appreciation for life. We enced but can never explain adequately to ences deeply and irrevocably into our souls know this is true. It’s nice to see that the those who were never there. and linger in the back recesses of our minds. human scientists now agree. Soldiers suffer, fight and occasionally die After Vietnam we may have gone on to I’m proud that our service left a legacy for each other. It’s as simple as that. What thrilling lives or dull; we might have found that has made today’s military better. Sadly brought us to fight in the jungle was no dif- love or loneliness, success or failure. But our Americans too often prefer to fight wars ferent than the motive force that compels experiences have stayed with us in brilliant with technology. Our experience in Vietnam young soldiers today to kick open a door in Technicolor and with a clarity undiminished taught the nation the lesson that war is in- Ramadi with the expectation that what lies by time. For what ever primal reason war herently a human not a technological en- on the other side is either an innocent hud- heightens the senses. When in combat we see deavor. Our experience is a distant whisper dling with a child in her arms or a fanatic in- sharper, hear more clearly and develop a in the ear of today’s technology wizards that surgent yearning to buy his ticket to eter- sixth sense about everything around us. firepower is not sufficient to win, that the nity by killing the infidel. No difference. Pa- Remember the sights? I recall sitting in enemy has a vote, that the object of war triotism and a paycheck may get a soldier the jungle one bright moonlit night mar- should not be to kill the enemy but to win into the military but fear of letting his bud- veling on the beauty of Vietnam. How lush the trust and allegiance of the people and dies down gets a soldier to do something that and green it was; how attractive and gentle that the ultimate weapon in this kind or war might just as well get him killed. the people, how stoic and unmoved they were is a superbly trained, motivated, and What makes a person successful in Amer- amid the chaos that surrounded them. equipped soldier who is tightly bonded to his ica today is a far cry from what would have Do you remember the sounds? Where else buddies and who trusts his leaders. made him a success in the minds of those as- could you stand outside a bunker and listen I’ve visited our young men and women in sembled here today. Big bucks gained in law to the cacophonous mix of Jimi Hendrix, Iraq and Afghanistan several times. On each or real estate, or big deals closed on the Merle Haggard and Jefferson Airplane? Or visit I’ve seen first hand the strong connec- stock market made some of our countrymen how about the sounds of incoming? Remem- tion between our war and theirs. These are rich. But as they have grown older they now ber it wasn’t a boom like in the movies but worthy warriors who operate in a manner re- realize that they have no buddies. There is a horrifying noise like a passing train fol- markably reminiscent of the way we fought no one who they are willing to die for or who lowed by a crack and the whistle of flying so many years ago. is willing to die for them. William Man- fragments. Remember the smells? The sharp- The similarities are surreal. Close your chester served as a Marine in the Pacific dur- ness of cordite, the choking stench of rotting eyes for a moment and it all comes rushing ing World War II and put the sentiment pre- jungle and the tragic sweet smell of enemy back . . . In Afghanistan I watched soldiers cisely right when he wrote: ‘‘Any man in dead . . . from my old unit, the 101st Airborne Divi- combat who lacks comrades who will die for I remember the touch, the wet, sticky sen- sion, as they conducted daily patrols from him, or for whom he is willing to die is not sation when I touched one of my wounded firebases constructed and manned in a man- a man at all. He is truly damned.’’ soldiers one last time before the medevac ner virtually the same as those we occupied The Anglo Saxon heritage of buddy loyalty rushed him forever from our presence but and fought from so many years ago. Every is long and frightfully won. Almost six hun- not from my memory, and the guilt I felt re- day these sky soldiers trudge outside the dred years ago the English king, Henry V, alizing that his pain was caused by my inat- wire and climb across impossible terrain waited on a cold and muddy battlefield to tention and my lack of experience. with the purpose as one sergeant put it ‘‘to face a French army many times his size. Even taste is a sense that brings back kill the bad guys, protect the good guys and Shakespeare captured the ethos of that mo- memories. Remember the end of the day bring home as many of my soldiers as I can.’’ ment in his play Henry V. To be sure Shake- after the log bird flew away leaving mail, C Your legacy is alive and well. You should be speare wasn’t there but he was there in spirit rations and warm beer? Only the first ser- proud. because he understood the emotions that geant had sufficient gravitas to be allowed to The timeless connection between our gen- gripped and the bonds that brought together turn the C ration cases over so that all of us eration and theirs can be seen in the unity both king and soldier. Henry didn’t talk could reach in and pull out a box on the and fighting spirit of our soldiers in Iraq and about national strategy. He didn’t try to jus- unlabeled side hoping that it wasn’t going to Afghanistan. Again and again, I get asked tify faulty intelligence or ill formed com- be ham and lima beans again. the same old question from folks who watch mand decisions that put his soldiers at such Look, forty years on I can forgive the guy soldiers in action on television: why is their a terrible disadvantage. Instead, he talked who put powder in our ammunition so foul morale so high? Don’t they know the Amer- about what made English soldiers fight and that it caused our M–16s to jam. I’m OK with ican people are getting fed up with these what in all probably would allow them to helicopters that arrived late. I’m over artil- wars? Don’t they know Afghanistan is going prevail the next day against terrible odds. lery landing too close and the occasional badly? Often they come to me incredulous Remember this is a monarch talking to his canceled air strike. But I will never forgive about what they perceive as a misspent sense men: the Pentagon bureaucrat who in an incred- of patriotism and loyalty. This story shall the good man teach his son; ibly lame moment thought that a soldier I tell them time and again what every one From this day ending to the ending of the would open a can of that green, greasy, ge- of you sitting here today, those of you who world, latinous goo called ham and lima beans and have seen the face of war, understand: it’s But we in it shall be remembered; actually eat it. not really about loyalty. It’s not about a be- We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; But to paraphrase that iconic war hero of lief in some abstract notion concerning war For he today that sheds his blood with our generation, Forrest Gump, ‘‘Life is like a aims or national strategy. It’s not even me shall be my brother; case of C Rations, you never know what about winning or losing. On those lonely And gentlemen in England (or America) now you’re going to get.’’ Because for every box firebases as we dug through C ration boxes a-bed of ham and lima beans there was that rap- and drank hot beer we didn’t argue the right- Shall think themselves accursed they were turous moment when you would turn over eousness of our cause or ponder the latest not here, the box and discover the bacchanalian joy of pronouncements from McNamara or Nixon or And hold their manhood’s cheap whiles any peaches and pound cake. It’s all a metaphor Ho Chi Minh for that matter. Some of us speaks for the surreal nature of that war and its might have trusted our leaders or maybe That fought with us upon Saint Crispin’s small pleasures . . . those who have never not. We might have been well informed and day. known war cannot believe that anyone can passionate about the protests at home or You all here assembled inherit the spirit of find joy in hot beer and cold pound cake. But maybe not. We might have groused about the St. Crispin’s day. You know and understand we can . . . rich and privileged who found a way to avoid the strength of comfort that those whom you Another reason why Vietnam remains in service but we probably didn’t. We might protect, those in America now abed, will our consciousness is that the experience has have volunteered for the war to stop the never know. You have lived a life of self made us better. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not spread of global communism or maybe we awareness and personal satisfaction that arguing for war as a self improvement just had a failing semester and got swept up those who watched you from afar in this course. And I realize that war’s trauma has in the draft. country who ‘‘hold their manhood cheap’’ damaged many of our fellow veterans phys- In war young soldiers think about their can only envy. ically, psychologically and morally. But re- buddies. They talk about families, wives and I don’t care whether America honors or cent research on Post Traumatic Stress Dis- girlfriends and relate to each other through even remembers the good service we per- order by behavioral scientists has unearthed very personal confessions. For the most part formed in Vietnam. It doesn’t bother me a phenomenon familiar to most veterans: the military we served with in Vietnam did that war is an image that America would that the trauma of war strengthens rather not come from the social elite. We didn’t rather ignore. It’s enough for me to have the than weakens us (They call it Post Trau- have Harvard degrees or the pedigree of po- privilege to be among you. It’s sufficient to

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I Construction of the center emphasized safe serving so gallantly now and have preceded further understand that the U.S. has com- materials made of biological nutrients, which us on battlefields from Gettysburg to Wanat. mitted an additional $1 million of aid money We will gather inside a firebase to open a to the region, which I applaud. Nevertheless, break down to safely return to forest soil, as case of C rations with every box peaches and first hand accounts indicate that additional well as technical nutrients, which can be re- pound cake. We will join with a band of efforts to expedite humanitarian aid must be manufactured into new objects. brothers to recount the experience of serving made and made immediately. The situation I congratulate the work of the individuals something greater than ourselves. I believe is desperate and countless lives are at risk. who made this building a reality and honor the in my very soul that the almightily reserves As such, I urge you to accelerate delivery of staff and board at Bernheim Forest, whose a corner of heaven, probably around a per- additional humanitarian aid to the region. passion for the environment make it possible petual lager where some day we can meet I appreciate your attention to this urgent for Kentuckians to connect with nature. and embrace . . . all of the band of brothers matter and look forward to your timely re- throughout the ages to tell our stories while sponse. f envious standers-by watch and wonder how Sincerely, TRIBUTE TO BRIAN BURKE horrific and incendiary the crucible of vio- DENNIS J. KUCINICH, lence must have been to bring such a dis- Member of Congress. parate assemblage so close to the hand of HON. JOHN CAMPBELL God. THE PRESIDENT OF THE OF CALIFORNIA Until we meet there thank you for your GENERAL ASSEMBLY, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service, thank you for your sacrifice, God October 12, 2009. Thursday, October 15, 2009 bless you all and God bless this great na- Hon. DENNIS J. KUCINICH, tion.... Member of Congress of the United States, House Mr. CAMPBELL. Madam Speaker, I rise to f of Representatives, Washington, DC. pay tribute to Mr. Brian Burke, Executive Vice DEAR REPRESENTATIVE KUCINICH: I am writ- President and General Manager of the Ana- EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR THE ing to thank you for showing urgent concern heim Ducks Professional Hockey Team from CITIZENS OF THE PHILIPPINES for the victims of the tropical storm Katsana 2005 to 2008. Mr. Burke is one of Orange DEALING WITH TROPICAL STORM in the Philippines. I value your efforts to al- County’s most dedicated, distinguished, and KETSANA AND TYPHOON PARMA leviate the suffering of the two and a half honorable citizens. Born in Providence, Rhode million people affected by the storm and to raise awareness of the situation in the Phil- Island, and raised in Edina, Minnesota, Brian SPEECH OF ippines. resides with his wife Jennifer and has six chil- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH As you know, the United Nations has dren: Katie, Patrick, Brendan, Molly, Mairin launched a flash appeal to support the Gov- and Gracie. OF OHIO ernment of the Philippines in responding to In 2007, Mr. Burke guided the Anaheim IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the effects of the storm. The flash appeal is Ducks to the first Stanley Cup Championship Wednesday, October 14, 2009 seeking $74,021,809 and involves the inter- in California history, and in 2008 he received national humanitarian community, includ- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong two outstanding honors: On June 6th, he was ing NGOs, the International Organization for chosen by USA Hockey as General Manager support of this bill and urge my colleagues to Migration (IOM) and United Nations agen- vote in favor of this important resolution. Trop- cies. So far the flash appeal has received $11 of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team, and ical Storm Katsana caused horrible suffering million in funding and an additional $433,119 on August 7th he was named a recipient of to the people of the Philippines and wreaked in pledges. the 2008 Lester Patrick Award for outstanding havoc on their communities. Just six days I am pleased to note that the United service to hockey in the United States. Burke later, Typhoon Parma brought additional death States have contributed $650,000 to the is also the General Manager of the 2009 USA United Nations flash appeal, in addition to World Championships Team. and destruction to the region. other funding for relief operations. I am con- I extend my deepest sympathies to those Madam Speaker, Brian Burke is an Amer- vinced that your valuable efforts on behalf of ican citizen with a passion for supporting the who have lost friends and loved ones in these the victims of Katsana, have contributed to natural disasters. My thoughts and prayers are the timely and generous support from the United States military. Mr. Burke organized a with them. United States. first-of-its-kind two-day event to support the On October 2nd I sent a letter to President Sincerely, families of active duty military personnel at the Obama regarding the devastation in the Phil- ALI ABDUSSALAM TREKI. Honda Center in 2008. The event, which in- ippines caused by Katsana. I urged swift ac- f cluded Ducks’ players and their families, welcomed ‘‘Operation Homefront’’—a non-profit tion to provide aid to the already devastated A TRIBUTE TO BERNHEIM FOREST region especially in light of the proximity of Ty- organization that provides emergency assist- phoon Parma. ance and morale to our troops, the families I would like to submit this letter for the HON. BRETT GUTHRIE they leave behind, and injured soldiers upon record, as well as a letter from the UN Gen- OF KENTUCKY their return home. Brian also supported the eral Assembly in response to my request. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Wounded Warriors Project,’’ a non-profit organization that assists severely wounded sol- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Thursday, October 15, 2009 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, diers to transition back into life when they suf- Washington, DC, October, 2, 2009. Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today fer from serious and traumatic injuries. To rec- Hon. BARACK OBAMA, to honor the Bernheim Forest and their recent ognize our Wounded Warriors and the United President of the United States, recognition from the Environmental Protection States Marines, Brian Burke and the Anaheim Washington, DC. Agency. Ducks delivered the Stanley Cup for its first DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: I write to request The Bernheim Forest Arboretum Visitors ever visit to Camp Pendleton in 2007. your immediate assistance and intervention Center in Clermont, Kentucky won two of Mr. Burke has also been very involved in in speeding humanitarian aid to the people EPA’s Lifecycle Building Challenge awards for Orange County charities. He has served as a of the Philippines who are suffering from the effects of Tropical Storm Katsana. As you a professional building and for a building with Board Member on the Board of Directors for know, Tropical Storm Katsana hit Manila the best greenhouse gas reduction. the Children’s Hospital of Orange County and rest of the Philippines on September 26, EPA’s Lifecycle Building Challenge recog- (CHOC) as well as supported and donated to 2009, causing a disaster. nizes innovative green building ideas that re- the Orangewood Children’s Foundation, Share I have just spoken by teleconference with duce environmental and energy impacts. Ourselves and the Children’s Bureau. Brian an Akron, Ohio businessman, Mathew Free- Reusing building materials assists the building also promoted cancer awareness in the Or- man, who is currently in Manila. Mr. Free- industry in reducing more than 88 million tons ange County community by launching ‘‘Hockey man, through the cooperation of Channel 5 of building-related construction and demolition Fights Cancer’’ nights at Ducks’ games. in Cleveland, has shared with me a gripping personal account of the situation on the debris that are typically sent to landfills in the I know Mr. Burke’s family is extremely proud ground in Manila: there is no evidence of any United States each year. of his accomplishments, as am I. He has aid reaching the people. Survivors are with- The Bernheim Forest Arboretum Visitors worked tirelessly to improve his community out shelter, food and water as another series Center incorporates the surrounding forest into and his efforts should be emulated by future of storms are quickly approaching. the building’s design. The staff and board at community leaders.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:06 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.021 E15OCPT1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with REMARKS E2548 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2009 Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Mr. On October 1, 2007, Colonel Williams as- A TRIBUTE TO JACQUES Brian Burke today as an outstanding American sumed command of the U.S. Army Special GUILLAUME citizen and community leader. Missions Brigade at Fort Knox, Kentucky. As f the Commander, he oversees the In-Service HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Recruiting of Special Operations, Warrant Offi- OF NEW YORK HONORING MICHAEL LOUIS cers and Chaplains, as well as the Logistics IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VONBEHREN and Administrative Support for 1600 recruiting Thursday, October 15, 2009 stations across the country. HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN Colonel Williams’ decorations are numerous. Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today OF MASSACHUSETTS Throughout his career he has been an inspira- in recognition of Jacques Guillaume, MD, for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion and example to both soldiers and civilians his record of extraordinary service to New York’s Tenth Congressional District. Thursday, October 15, 2009 alike. He has represented his country proudly as a man of honor and a true patriot. Dr. Jacques Guillaume was born in Haiti, Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise After years of dedicated service, Colonel studied both law and medicine at the State today in honor of the late Michael Louis Williams has decided to retire. I honor him University of Haiti, then continued his studies VonBehren of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. At today because of his dignified and steadfast here in the United States. Here he has com- Michael’s young age he already symbolized commitment to the citizens of this country and bined his twin passions—law and medicine— what we all hope to be. He actively exhibited the Commonwealth of Kentucky. to address the inequalities of justice and the enthusiasm for academics, for community inadequacies of health care in low-income communities. Dr. Guillaume has also held sev- service and for the Democratic Party. In ac- f knowledgement of his commitment and dedi- eral managerial positions in the medical field, cation to the Shrewsbury Democratic Town IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF including Director of the Residency Training Committee, this year’s annual Eleanor Roo- WILLIAM J. MCCARTHY Program at the Catholic Medical Center, Di- sevelt Humanitarian Youth Award is dedicated rector of OB/GYN at Mary Immaculate Hos- in his memory. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH pital and St. Joseph. He currently serves as Michael VonBehren was an engaging young the Chair of the Gynecology Department at man who loved the democratic process. Mi- OF OHIO the Interfaith Medical Center. chael was a student at Shrewsbury High IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Guillaume is a recognized leader in the School where he was involved in clubs such Thursday, October 15, 2009 OB/GYN community, publishing many articles as Young Democrats, Political Action Group, in peer-reviewed journals. He frequently ap- and Model U.N. Although he was involved in Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise pears on television and radio programs to dis- various clubs and organizations, he still found today in honor and remembrance of William J. cuss health conditions. He clearly has a strong the time to serve his community. Michael was ‘‘Bill’’ McCarthy, a U.S. Navy Veteran who was love of science and a real sense of justice. a caring and kind young man who loved to devoted to his family and friends. His leader- Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to help those that were less fortunate. He read to ship and work on behalf of the American la- join me in recognizing Dr. Jacques Guillaume. borer continues to strengthen and protect homeless children at a local shelter and was f workers’ rights throughout the Cleveland com- a talented video producer at his high school. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Michael VonBehren was one of those rare munity. teenagers that crossed normal boundaries and Mr. McCarthy was born and raised in Cleve- surrounded himself with those that shared his land, Ohio, where he later raised his own fam- HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO interests and beliefs whether they were his ily. In 1956, he met and married the late Mar- OF HAWAII peers or a fellow volunteer on the campaign garet J. Pawlak. Together they had four chil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trail. There is no way of knowing what Michael dren: Marge, Kelly, William and Kevin. Their Thursday, October 15, 2009 children, ten grandchildren and great-grand- would have done in the future. All that is sure Ms. HIRONO. Madam Speaker, on rollcall is that he would have made a difference in our daughter were the most important part of their lives. Nos. 775, 776, 777, 778, 779, had I been world. Michael was an exemplary student and present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ citizen who showed others kindness and en- Following his honorable discharge from the f thusiasm everyday of his life. Navy, Mr. McCarthy began working as a meter Michael’s unfaltering commitment to fairness reader with East Ohio Gas Company. He CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF and justice and his dedication to public service quickly ascended the union ranks to become UNITED STATES-POLISH DIPLO- greatly benefitted our community. In tribute to one of the most powerful and effective labor MATIC RELATIONS his outstanding service to the community of leaders in Cleveland. He represented thou- Shrewsbury, I am proud to honor the memory sands of workers at East Ohio Gas, and led SPEECH OF of Michael Louis VonBehren with the dedica- numerous strikes that won significant conces- sions in wages, benefits and safety improve- HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE tion of the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian OF TEXAS ments for workers. He was known for never Youth Award to him. I know all my colleagues IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will join me in paying tribute to him today. giving up or backing down from what he be- Wednesday, October 14, 2009 f lieved was just and right. Mr. McCarthy’s work on labor issues extended throughout North- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, A TRIBUTE TO COLONEL CHARLES east Ohio, where he forged strong bonds with I rise today in support of H. Res. 266, which E. WILLIAMS, JR. labor leaders, elected officials and workers. celebrates 90 years of the United States-Pol- He served as Chairman of the AFL–CIO, ish diplomatic relations, during which Poland HON. BRETT GUTHRIE President of the Ohio Joint Council of the has proven to be an exceptionally strong part- OF KENTUCKY Service Employees International Union, vice- ner to the United States in advancing freedom IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES president of Union Eye Care and as a board around the world. I support this resolution be- member with the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County cause Poland is an important ally, partner, and Thursday, October 15, 2009 Port Authority. friend to the United States. Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I rise today Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join My home town of Houston, Texas has a to honor Colonel Charles E. Williams, Jr., who me in honor and remembrance of William J. strong connection with Poland. Texas has long has virtuously served the United States and ‘‘Bill’’ McCarthy, who had an unwavering devo- been an important destination for Polish peo- the Commonwealth of Kentucky. tion to his family and country, and whose work ple immigrating to the United States. In 1818 Colonel Williams was commissioned as a on behalf of workers’ rights will continue to re- a handful of Polish immigrants arrived in second lieutenant in 1986 upon his graduation inforce the labor foundation of the Cleveland Texas seeking refuge from turmoil in Europe. from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. community. I extend my heartfelt condolences Immigration from Poland increased in the During his career he has served both at home to Mr. McCarthy’s daughters: Marge and Kelly; 1850s as severe weather, economic hardship, and overseas and as Military Aide to both his sons, William J. Jr. and Kevin; his ten a food shortage, and disease spurred people President Bill Clinton and President George grandchildren; his great-granddaughter; and to seek better fortunes elsewhere. Texas re- W. Bush. his sister, Noreen. ceived another wave of Polish immigrants in

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Aspects of confounded many skeptics who thought that it nize the fishermen not only here in New Bed- the Polish culture are important to Houston’s would never work, but their success in New ford, but in Gloucester as well. heritage and are celebrated in our annual Pol- Bedford has in fact been so widely hailed that What may turn out to be one of their most ish Festival and Polish Film Festival. Houston it’s led to the recent opening of a similar facil- important innovations is the Project to Save is also the home to a Polish consulate. I am ity in Boston, helping revive a fishing port that Seafood and Ocean Resources, along with its proud to support this resolution as an ac- had been declining to some extent. associated website, Savingseafood.org. knowledgement of Houston’s enduring ties Madam Speaker, I join Jim Kendall and oth- At a time when information is king, providing factual and unadulterated informa- with Poland. ers in the fishing industry and subsidies in tion to the American public is crucial. There The relationship between the United States Massachusetts in thanking Ray and Richie is a desperate need to show the American and Poland was first formally established in Canastra for their work and I ask that Jim consumer the value of New Bedford seafood, the wake of World War I. In 1919, the U.S. Kendall’s statement be printed here as an ex- and the efforts that the New Bedford and and the newly-formed Polish Republic estab- ample of the kind of economic leadership indi- New England fishermen have taken in order lished diplomatic ties creating a formal rela- viduals can provide to their community. to provide them with healthy seafood. There tionship between governments that also OFFSHORE MARINERS is also a need to inform the consumer how served to symbolize the shared cultural herit- WIVES’ ASSOCIATION, we are striving to provide them their September 27, 2009. healthy seafood in a safe and sustainable age. Twenty years ago, communism fell in Po- manner. The American consumer and public INTRODUCTION OF 2009’S ‘‘FRIENDS OF THE land and was replaced with a democratic gov- also needs to know what the fishermen and FISHING INDUSTRY’’ ernment and market economy. While the rela- their industry has gone through in order to tionship between the U.S. and Poland was at This year’s award to the Friend of the bring this to them. I encourage you to visit times difficult under communism, the spirit of Fishing Industry is a bit different as we are the website at www.savingseafood.org. proud to announce that the award is going to mutualism and desire for cultural exchange Richie lives in North Dartmouth, with his not just one, but two individuals. Not only wife Roberta, and their two lovely daugh- endured. The Fulbright Educational Exchange have they contributed to the fishing indus- Program began in Poland in 1959 allowing ters, Sophia, and Noella. Raymond lives in try here in New Bedford, but their efforts Rochester with his wife Debbie and their two students from both sides of the Iron Curtain to have extended throughout New England. children Cassie and Kyler. maintain and grow our shared heritage. It’s not often that you find two people who It gives me great pleasure to present ‘‘The In the 20 years since the fall of communism, have come so far in a relatively short period Friend of the Fishing Industry Award’’ to Poland has also developed into a strong ally of time, and who have returned so much to two men whom I’m proud to have worked for our country. In 1999, Poland joined the the industry that they obviously care so with over the years, my friends; Raymond much about. Their innovation and foresight and Richard Canastra. North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, ce- has not only proven to be a sound business menting our shared military interest. Poland venture for them, but a boon and stabilizing f has been a strong diplomatic and military ally factor for the Greater New Bedford fishing A TRIBUTE TO JACK LEFKOWITZ in our struggle against terrorism across the fleet. It hasn’t stop there either, their for- globe by contributing troops to U.S.-led coali- titude and determination now has extended tions. Poland has also demonstrated its close to the ports of Gloucester and Boston. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS ideological relationship with the United States They pioneered the concept of the open dis- OF NEW YORK through joint efforts on democratization, nu- play auction here in New Bedford at a time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and place when many of us doubted it could clear proliferation, human rights, Eastern Euro- succeed. In 1985 through 1986 the industry Thursday, October 15, 2009 pean affairs, and reforming the United Na- had gone through a traumatic strike that Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today tions. The United States and Poland have a changed the way business had been done for in recognition of Jack Lefkowitz for his record strong relationship and I am proud to support many years. The New Bedford seafood auc- of extraordinary service to New York’s Tenth this resolution celebrating the 90 years of dip- tion ceased to exist, and a buyers auction Congressional District. lomatic relations. that replaced it, had also closed its doors. Jack Lefkowitz is the President and Chief The industry was in turmoil, with little or f no sense of balance that had existed for Executive Officer of New York MedScan, pro- ‘‘FRIENDS OF THE FISHING years before. The sale of a trip was as hard viding high quality diagnostic imaging services INDUSTRY’’ and as uncertain, as was the fishing trip in a comfortable hospital outpatient environ- itself. ment. He greatly contributes to the quality of They felt that an open display auction life for Brooklyn’s neediest patients, working HON. BARNEY FRANK could work and benefit the fishermen, and through the organization Yad Ephraim to pre- OF MASSACHUSETTS the port of New Bedford, and they set about pare and deliver home-cooked meals tailored IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to prove it. It wasn’t easy, it never is trying to the needs of each patient. Mr. Lefkowitz to convince people that there is a better way Thursday, October 15, 2009 to do their business, business that they had chairs Maskil El Dat, providing financial aid, meals, transportation, babysitting, and emo- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Madam been doing in basically the same way for tional support for impoverished Jewish fami- Speaker, I have never learned more in my life years. They have proven that they were right, and the New Bedford fishing industry lies. I applaud Jack Lefkowitz’s philanthropic than I have learned since 1992 when at the has benefited greatly because of it. The auc- activities, contributing both professionally and vote of the Massachusetts Legislature, the city tion has provided stability to the sale of privately in our communities. of New Bedford and the town of Fairhaven fresh fish and scallops, along with the rec- Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to were included in the congressional district I ognition that New Bedford is still the port to join me in recognizing Jack Lefkowitz. represent. These two communities together go to for your best seafood. form the most successful fishing port in the Their efforts in beginning the auction and f U.S., and that industry enriches New Bedford the continued developments, have helped the CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF HAR- and the surrounding areas not just economi- port of New Bedford regain the title of the richest fishing port in the country, and con- LEM’S BELOVED THORNTON J. cally but culturally and socially as well. tinues to help us maintain that distinction. MEACHAM, JR., ESQ. A TRAIL- One of the leaders in that industry is Jim Recently they opened another display auc- BLAZER FOR AFRICAN-AMERI- Kendall, a fisherman himself who has served tion in the port of Boston, that is attracting CANS, LAWYERS AND LEGAL in a number of important posts in helping pre- fishing vessels to a port that was all but PROFESSIONALS serve that industry and protect it against ad- abandoned by the fishing industry. This is in versity. direct contradiction to what has been occurring elsewhere, with the devastating changes HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL He recently wrote an eloquent introduction OF NEW YORK to the announcement of the Friend of the Fish- for other ports that have lost not only their auctions, but their fishing industries and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing Industry Award, which was presented to communities. Thursday, October 15, 2009 two men to whom the Greater New Bedford Their involvement has deepened over the Area is greatly indebted: Raymond and Rich- years with them becoming deeply involved Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise with ard Canastra. with the management process and fishery great pride as I pay tribute to my dear friend

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:06 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.026 E15OCPT1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with REMARKS E2550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2009 and life-long buddy, Thornton J. Meacham, Jr., some of Harlem’s elite class of attorneys, co- Singapore, Bangkok, Saudi Arabia, India, Esq., as we celebrate one of Harlem’s great- founded the Harlem Lawyers Association, Spain, and Thailand during their time in South- est legal advocates at the great Cathedral of which later merged into the Metropolitan Black east Asia. Riverside Church in Harlem today. As I speak Bar Association. The family eventually returned to California with profound honor and respect for my friend Thornton Meacham was a very active mem- for their last assignment on Travis Air Force Thornton, I ascend to celebrate a life well-lived ber of the National Bar Association (NBA) and Base. After Dick retired as an Air Force Lieu- and to also remember the many legal profes- was acknowledged as a legal dignitary by the tenant Colonel in 1973, the couple built their sional accomplishments of this remarkable organization on several occasions. He was a dream home in Walnut Creek. When the man. Thornton Meacham etched his name in recipient of the NBA Wiley A. Branton Issues Bean’s two eldest children had left for college history as a passionate and dedicated legal Award and in 1994, he was inducted into the and their youngest was a high school sopho- advocate for all African-American lawyers and prestigious National Black Association Hall of more, Millie returned to work and decided to legal professionals throughout this city and Fame, which recognizes lawyers who have pursue a college degree herself. Nation. practiced for over 40 years and have made While working full time, Millie graduated Thornton’s death on October 4, 2009, significant contributions to the cause of justice. Cum Laude from the University of San Fran- brought immense sorrow and loss to me, his Thornton was a member of the Alpha Phi cisco with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Millie family, his friends, and to the countless lives Alpha Fraternity and the Williams Institutional then began a respected career with the Ala- he touched over the years in our beloved Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Har- meda Naval Air Station where she earned nu- community. I am blessed to say that I was lem. merous awards, including the Meritorious Civil- able to have spent some time with Thornton Meacham’s extraordinary accomplishments ian Service Award, the highest honor given by during his final days. As we said our good- as a revered legal professional exemplified the the Navy to a civilian. At the time of her retire- byes, he left in my heart a reminder of all the pioneering leadership of many through his ment in 1996, Millie had contributed 27 years many exciting moments of his life and all of commitment and exemplary service to the of service to the Navy and was a GM–13 Per- the good times we shared together. He was legal community. He will long be remembered formance Review Division Head. undisputedly one of Harlem’s greatest lawyers, for his extraordinary commitment, humor, live- In the midst of many accomplishments, largely responsible for blacks being admitted liness, energy, wisdom, discipline, principle Millie was quick to remind others that she was to the New York Bar Association. This strong- and clear purpose which won the admiration most proud of her children, Tony Bean, Kim- willed and exciting man represented Harlem in of all who were privileged to come to know berly Perry, and Laurie Adams. Millie’s highest all of its glory, and we are all consumed by his and work with him during his distinguished ca- priority was to nurture and enjoy her extended passing. reer. family, which grew as her children married Thornton J. Meacham, Jr. was born on Madam Speaker, I consider myself fortunate their spouses and gave Millie and Dick five March 10, 1917 in Terrell, Arkansas as the to have had the opportunity to observe and beautiful grandchildren. first son to Dr. Thornton J. Meacham and Lila experience his example as a personal inspira- I have known Millie for many years. Her Celesta. His younger brother, Dr. Henry Wade tion. Though Thornton is no longer with us, we generosity, her friendship and her beautiful Meacham, who also had an outstanding pro- will continue to keep his memory alive in our smile will forever be etched in my heart. She fessional career passed away in 2004. After hearts and minds, and continue to honor his was a consistent supporter and encouraged the family moved to Jackson, Tennessee, legacy with our advocacy for the issues he me every step of the way. I cherished her Thornton attended public school and grad- cared about the most. friendship and will miss her tremendously. uated from Lane College. Upon his graduation f After retirement, Millie and Dick enjoyed from college, Thornton was accepted to attend season tickets to the symphony and ballet, law school at Harvard University, Columbia HONORING MILDRED ROSS BEAN travel adventures in Europe and Asia, week- University and New York University, but chose end getaways in Cannel, and a final vacation to attend Fordham University, thus becoming HON. BARBARA LEE to Hawaii that Dick will forever treasure. the second African American to attend Ford- OF CALIFORNIA Millie’s joy for life was not only contagious, but ham University and the first to graduate from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an invaluable lesson to her loved ones in its Law School in 1942. Thursday, October 15, 2009 times of uncertainty and doubt. Just a few years ago, we all celebrated Always social and active, Millie kept a Thornton’s 66th Anniversary of his graduation Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I monthly lunch date with friends and enjoyed from Fordham Law School. He loved Fordham rise today to honor the extraordinary life of taking her grandchildren to the Nutcracker Bal- Law and dedicated his entire life to helping Mrs. Mildred Bean of Walnut Creek, California. let. Undoubtedly, the countless small and sub- young aspiring jurists succeed. A proud wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and tle acts of love that Millie demonstrated in her Admitted to the Bar in 1943, Thornton set friend. ‘‘Millie’’ was exemplary in her uncondi- lifetime will continue to be powerful gifts to the the mark that raised the bar for all of us. He tional familial devotion, diligent work ethic, people she cherished most. was the first Black attorney to join the legal dedicated national service, and her love of Today, California’s 9th Congressional Dis- staff of the Office of Price Stabilization on arts and travel. With her passing on May 27, trict salutes and honors a great human being, Broadway in New York; first to argue a case 2009, we look to Millie’s family to remind us of our beloved Millie Bean. We extend our deep- before the United States Court of Appeals for her life’s journey and the joyful legacy she in- est condolences to Millie’s husband and fam- the Second Circuit; first African American to spired. ily. Thank you for sharing her great spirit with be featured on the cover of The New York Mildred Ross was born on January 30, 1934 us. May her soul rest in peace. Law Journal; first to try both criminal and civil in Sacramento, California. After graduating f cases in the Bronx and Queens County high school, Millie began local secretarial work Courts; and the first to open a law practice in for the government. As her family fondly tells PERSONAL EXPLANATION Harlem. it, Millie’s long love story with Air Force officer Thornton always spoke of his experiences in Richard ‘‘Dick’’ Bean began when he spotted HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. the 1950s when the New York City Bar Asso- her in a red party dress. The two were soon OF MICHIGAN ciation refused him membership due to his married and embarked on a military career IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES race. During segregation, he tried and won that would span the next two decades. cases in Florida, North Carolina, Virginia and Over the following ten years, Millie and Dick Thursday, October 15, 2009 New Jersey. He represented Hulan Jack, Con- raised their three young children on Long Is- Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, on Octo- gressman Adam C. Powell, Dorothy land, New York’s Suffolk County Air Force ber 14, 2009, I was unable to cast votes, due Dandridge, Louis Armstrong, Bessie Bu- Base. After a brief assignment in North Caro- to personal reasons. I was not present for roll- chanan, Mile Davis, the NAACP and Carver lina, the family moved to Clark Air Force Base call votes 775 through 779. Had I been National Bank—a legacy of history that makes located in the Philippines. present, I would have casted a ‘‘yea’’ vote for us all proud to be Americans. It was there that Millie and her family had final passage of H. Res. 768, Expressing sup- Thornton Meacham was Counsel to the law the great joy of spending two years stationed port for the designation of the month of Octo- offices of Assemblyman William T. Andrews, together with her sister Laura Brown, Laura’s ber as ‘‘National Work and Family Month’’; Judge Harold Stevens and Attorney John husband Joe, and their four children. Millie H.R. 1327, Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of Briggs. He later became a Law Partner to also enjoyed her time abroad by cultivating a 2009; H. Res. 816, Mourning the loss of life Judge Thomas Dickens. Thornton, along with love of travel. She and Dick were able to visit caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis that

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SPEECH OF Representatives. Jeff has served this great institution as a valued employee of House Infor- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS HON. PHIL GINGREY mation Resources (HIR), within the Office of OF NEW YORK OF GEORGIA the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jeff began his tenure with the United States Thursday, October 15, 2009 House of Representatives in 1978 as Lead Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Computer Operator in the HIR Communica- Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, tions Services group. Jeff assisted in diag- in recognition of Barbara Messier for her I rise today to express my support for H.R. nosing and resolving operational problems record of extraordinary service to New York’s 621, the Girl Scouts USA Centennial Com- with the various online systems supported by Tenth Congressional District. memorative Coin Act. The Girl Scouts of the the Computer Center. He also monitored and Barbara Messier, born in Canton, Ohio, USA is an outstanding organization dedicated maintained all House data communication net- graduated from the St. Luke Nursing School in to nurturing young women in the leadership works including the Amdahl 4705 and 4745 Cleveland and began her nursing career in the skills they will undoubtedly utilize in their fu- front-end processors. Jeff tracked and logged Apple Creek State Hospital. While at Apple tures. trouble calls from both the Washington and Creek, she first got experience in psychiatric Founded in 1912 in Savannah, GA by Juli- district offices and dispatched network installa- nursing, working under a group of extraor- ette Gordon, Girl Scouts of the USA has mag- tion technicians for problem calls. Jeff’s exper- dinary leaders in the field. She continued her nanimously carried out its mission to ‘‘build tise contributed to the installation and mainte- work in psychiatric nursing after moving to girls of courage, confidence, and character, nance of the IBM 3270 inventory and storage New York, working with Dr. Jochanan who make the world a better place.’’ In fact, facilities for the Communications Services Weisenfreund at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital this organization has grown very large over its group. Jeff continued to provide network oper- and later at the Interfaith Medical Center. 97 year history to include 3.7 million Girl ational support to the ever expanding net- Mrs. Messier was instrumental in revitalizing Scouts, 2.7 million girl members, and 928,000 working and unified communications infra- Interfaith’s Department of Psychiatry from an adult members who serve as volunteers. Fur- structure environment. unlicensed, 25-bed inpatient unit, to a full ther, Girl Scouts has become a global organi- Jeff has played an integral role in the re- fledged, top-quality department. As the Assist- zation including 236,000 troops and groups in vamping of the Network Control Center (NCC) ant Vice President of the Department of Psy- over 90 countries. following the events that occurred on Sep- chiatry, she is also responsible for Bedford- Girl Scouts are known nationwide for their tember 11, 2001. The NCC was later ex- Stuyvesant Community Mental Health Center’s delicious cookies; however, this organization panded to encompass the Emergency Com- programs, serving patients in a variety of inno- does much more than baking for the lives of munications Center (ECC) which serves as a vative capacities. She also serves as the Clerk young women. While various activities and transmission point for emergency action mes- of Session at the Oceanside Presbyterian youth groups teach basic skills and promote sages to the House community. Church, and teaches adult Bible classes there. teamwork, Girl Scouting goes beyond that and On behalf of the entire House community, Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to encourages youth to achieve a deeper appre- we extend congratulations to Jeff for his many join me in recognizing Barbara Messier.

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OF ILLINOIS an Honorary Doctorate in Literature, a recogni- Ms. Blackwell partnered with Toni Clemons- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion of his consummate stewardship over the Porter and Lin Wagener of the Prince William Thursday, October 15, 2009 written and published word. Area Agency on Aging to create the founda- And so, Madam Speaker, as I enter these tion of an organization that has now provided Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, today it is my words into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD on humanitarian assistance for a quarter of a distinct honor and privilege to rise to acknowl- this day, it’s my pleasure to note these words century. edge and congratulate one of my state’s un- from UMI’s website: Project Mend-A-House completes home re- sung jewels. Seventy-five years ago today, on UMI is the largest independent, African pairs and safety modifications to facilitate October 15, 1934, Melvin E. Banks was born American-owned and operated Christian independent living for seniors, the disabled into this world in the, then, relatively small media company. UMI publishes Christian re- and low-income residents. Over the years, sources, including Christian education and town of Birmingham, Alabama. From his hum- projects have ranged from fixing termite dam- ble beginnings in the segregated South, Vacation Bible School curricula, books, movies and websites designed for African age in an older home to making entire houses through hard work, perseverance and an abid- more accessible with wheelchair ramps, hand ing faith in God, today, Melvin Banks presides American churches and others seeking a diverse, Christ-centered perspective on faith rails, shower seats and transfer benches. The over the strong and thriving Urban Ministries, and life issues. work is truly a community effort. Local cor- Inc., the largest independent African Amer- Today, UMI is the largest, independent Afri- porate partners provide monetary support, vol- ican-owned Christian publishing company in can American Christian publisher in the United unteers and building materials. Civic associa- the United States. tions and faith based groups contribute hun- UMI is located in Calumet City, Illinois, and States. UMI, literally, serves thousands of dreds of volunteer hours to Project Mend-A- this global, family-operated business is a vital churches nationwide with curriculum re- House each year. Project Mend-A-House puts part of our state’s thriving, south suburban sources, teaching materials, videos and other everyone to work regardless of skill level to community. With all of the accolades and ac- products aimed at instilling character in the improve the quality of life for our disabled, el- complishments that Dr. Melvin Banks has youth and adults of our nation. Madam Speaker, today, more than 10,000 derly and low income neighbors. rightfully earned over the years, I stand here, churches utilize UMI materials, on a weekly tonight, Madame Speaker, simply proud to call Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues basis, and a dozen different denominational him my friend. join me in commending Project Mend-A-House Melvin Banks’ life story is uniquely Amer- groups call UMI their publishing partner—a and its volunteers. The strength of a commu- ican. He often tells the story of discovering his distinction that gives this Illinois-based com- nity can be measured by how it responds to faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at pany its national and global impact. the plight of the less fortunate, and Project the age of 12. Even at that young age, his Madam Speaker, for the more than 50 years Mend-A-House is certainly contributing to a ro- sense of faith and guidance was so strong that Dr. Melvin Banks has been a citizen of bust spirit of community in Prince William that he accepted his personal call to minister our great state, I’m proud to report that he has County. the gospel to all who would listen. His evan- also been a devoted husband to his wife and gelism began, literally, on some of the dusty business partner, Olive Banks, and the father f to his children, Melvin Banks, Jr., Patrice back roads of Birmingham. One day, young WEST PAPUA’S MESSAGE OF SUP- Melvin encountered an elderly gentleman who Banks Lee and Reginald Banks, all of whom have worked with their father to help make PORT TO THE PEOPLE OF AMER- recognized his spiritual gifts and referred him ICAN SAMOA IN AFTERMATH OF to a scripture that influenced his life’s work. this company the global leader it is today. As I conclude this well-deserved tribute, let DEVASTATING TSUNAMI That scripture, Hosea 4:6, states, ‘‘My people me also say that as my heart breaks for the are destroyed for lack of knowledge.’’ Upon thousands of children in this nation whose hearing those words, young Melvin knew that HON. ENI F. H. FALEOMAVAEGA lives are cut short because of violence and God’s purpose for his life was to help spread OF AMERICAN SAMOA unrealized dreams, my hope is that as these the knowledge of the gospel of Christ through words enter the permanent annals of history IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the unique, cultural lens of the African Amer- that some young boy or girl will look upon Thursday, October 15, 2009 ican experience. And from that moment on, these words and be inspired by the tremen- Melvin Bank’s dreams and life’s work contin- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I dous life of Dr. Melvin E. Banks. ued to grow and to prosper. My hope is that they will see in his life the submit the following message of support sub- As Melvin Banks grew in the Lord, he also hope, the determination and the abiding faith mitted by Tom Beanal, Chairman of the Papua embraced the value of a good education. that God gave him. While every child may not Presidium Council, in response to the massive Banks graduated from Parker High School in have all the spiritual gifts that Dr. Banks en- tsunami that struck American Samoa on Tues- Birmingham, in 1952, and he went on to study joys, my hope and prayer is that they will see day, September 29, 2009. at the Moody Bible College, in Chicago, where in his life what a made up mind can do. PRESIDIUM DEWAN PAPUA, JAYAPURA, he graduated in 1955. Continuing his edu- OCTOBER 7, 2009. f cation, Banks attended Wheaton College, Hon. ENI F. H. FALEOMAVAEGA, earning a B.A. degree in theology, in 1958, PROJECT MEND-A-HOUSE CELE- Rayburn House Office Building, and his master’s degree in biblical studies in BRATES 25 YEARS IN PRINCE Washington, DC. 1960. WILLIAM COUNTY DEAR CONGRESSMAN FALEOMAVAEGA, on be- After graduation, Dr. Banks chose to remain half of the people of West Papua, we are in Chicago and he soon got a job with Scrip- HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY writing to express to you our greatest sym- ture Press Publications, a job that included pathy for the losses and sufferings of the OF VIRGINIA people of American Samoa and other Pacific sales. Dr. Banks’ work with Scripture Press IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Islands caused by the recent tsunami. gave him his first opportunity to begin to un- Thursday, October 15, 2009 Please accept our sincerest condolences to derstand how to market to African American you. Please also extend them to your people. consumers. It was that passion to serve his Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- We are with you all in our hearts, tears, and community coupled with his godly vision, pro- er, I rise today to recognize Project Mend-A- prayers. fessionalism and drive that ultimately led him House and its twenty-five years of service to With God’s grace, may you, our dear Con- to launch Urban Ministries, Inc., in 1970. the citizens of Prince William County, the City gressman, and the people of American After founding Urban Ministries, Dr. Banks of Manassas and the City of Manassas Park. Samoa, find the strength to endure in this and his small staff operated out of the base- A joint effort between private citizens and tragic tragedy. ment of his home for 12 years. As Dr. Banks’ the Prince William County government, Project TOM BEANAL, Wakil Ketua. faith grew, so did his media ministry. In 1982, Mend-A-House was created in 1984. At the HERMAN AWOM, Urban Ministries occupied the second floor of time, Lily Blackwell was a volunteer delivering Moderator. a building located at 1439 West 103rd Street meals to seniors who were confined to their THAHA MOHAMMAD in Chicago. Guided by a vision that continues homes due to disabilities. Her call to action ALHAMID, to serve him well to this day, Dr. Banks moved began with the observation that a number of Sekretaris Jenderal.

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IN HONOR OF DR. J.H. FLAKES DAVIS, for introducing this resolution, as well ern Slavery (VASMS) and its efforts to edu- as the co-sponsors. cate parents, teachers and child-care pro- HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. Since 2001, nearly 2,000,000 active duty viders on the danger sex trafficking poses to OF GEORGIA and reserve sailors, soldiers, airmen, Marines, our communities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Coast Guard personnel have deployed for duty in the battlegrounds of Afghanistan and VASMS was established in August of 2009 Thursday, October 15, 2009 Iraq. To add to this service, the more than by Jessica Johnson of Annandale, Va. Its vol- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I 1,800,000 family members of regular compo- unteers work to preserve safe, family friendly rise today to pay tribute to Dr. J.H. Flakes of nent members of the Armed Forces and an communities. They work to eliminate human Columbus, GA, who on Sunday, October 18, additional 1,100,000 family members of re- trafficking in America by educating and sup- will celebrate his 48th year as the Senior Pas- serve component members make significant porting victims’ service providers, legislators tor of the Fourth Street Missionary Baptist sacrifices on behalf of the United States in and local law enforcement officials. Members Church in Columbus. I have known Reverend support of their loved ones deployed over- of VASMS build community partnerships and Flakes for many years and feel honored to call seas. coordinate outreach events because they un- him a friend, a constituent, and an inspiration. But while the readiness of the United States derstand that bringing this issue to the fore- Reverend Flakes was born in Phenix City, Armed Forces is predicated on the ability of front of public discussion starts with a dedi- AL, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree each member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, cated grassroots effort. from American Baptist College in Nashville, Marines, and Coast Guard to focus on their On October 10, 2009, VASMS hosted The TN. He continued his biblical studies at More- mission during deployments, this military ne- Safe Child Fair in Gainesville, Va., through a cessity of long and often unpredictable deploy- house School of Religion in Atlanta, GA, the partnership with the Bridge to Freedom Foun- ments, frequent relocations, and infrequent National Baptist Congress of Christian Edu- dation, Courtney’s House and RIJI Green. The cation in Houston, TX, and the General Mis- family contact for members of the Armed Forces can be extremely challenging for mem- fair offered children’s activities and games sionary Baptist Convention of Georgia in while parents learned how to protect their chil- Rome, GA. In addition, he has received an bers and their families. In response to these sacrifices and chal- dren from child exploitation. Events like The honorary doctorate from A.B. Lee Theological Safe Child Fair bring communities together to Seminary in Jacksonville, FL, and an honorary lenges, family readiness volunteers from each branch of the Armed Forces have stepped for- rally around a common call to action. Eradi- doctorate degree from his alma mater, the ward to provide critical support during deploy- cating sex trafficking in America requires the American Baptist College. involvement and due diligence of all commu- As the Word says in Proverbs 3:5, ‘‘Trust in ments to servicemembers and their families. nities, and I urge all to join in this battle to pro- the Lord with all your heart and lean not on These programs in each service help com- tect our children. your own understanding.’’ Reverend Flakes manding officers have a better understanding of the welfare of the families within his or her has truly lived by this principle. Since his ar- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join command during a deployment and allow fam- rival at Fourth Street Missionary Baptist me in commending the efforts of Virginia Stop ilies to be informed about the status of their Church, he has sought to implement the Modern Slavery. The prevalence of human loved ones’ unit overseas. trafficking in the United States is deplorable, church’s mission to ‘‘obey the will of God The thousands of family readiness volun- and I wish VASMS continued success in its through preaching, teaching, witnessing, stew- teers are generally spouses of members of the campaign to raise awareness for this issue. ardship and fellowship.’’ Armed Forces who provide assistance to mili- Reverend Flakes has received numerous tary families while also enduring the chal- f awards and recognitions to honor his steadfast lenges of military life. They consist of Army commitment to his parishioners and his com- Family Readiness Volunteers, Navy Ombuds- H.R. 3632, THE ‘‘FEDERAL JUDICI- munity, including the Outstanding Personality men, Coast Guard Ombudsmen, Air Force of the South, Ten Outstanding Ministers in the ARY ADMINISTRATIVE IMPROVE- Key Spouse Volunteers, and Marine Corps MENT ACT OF 2009’’ State of Georgia, the Alpha Phi Alpha Martin Key Volunteers. These volunteers are moti- Luther King Award, Operation PUSH Martin vated by the desire to improve the lives of Luther King Award, as well as the Knighthood other military families and to assist future gen- HON. LAMAR SMITH Award from the Congress of Christian Edu- erations. cation. Family readiness volunteers also connect OF TEXAS With ordained leadership and divine grace, the community with military families and local IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Reverend Flakes has built a church that deliv- military installations, often leveraging dona- ers God’s message and works daily to imple- tions and resources for military families, as Thursday, October 15, 2009 ment God’s vision. Reverend Flakes personi- well as provide their services on a voluntary fies the love of God through his teaching and basis, with little public recognition and financial Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, I his way of life. I thank him for his years of assistance, and often contribute their own re- yield myself such time as I may consume. service to his parishioners, the Columbus sources to help other military families. The purpose of H.R. 3632 is to implement community, Georgia’s Second Congressional It is no exaggeration to say that the out- non-controversial administrative provisions that District, and the Nation. Moreover, I wish him standing performance of our servicemembers the Judicial Conference and the House Judici- many more fruitful years to come. is a testament to the great success of family ary Committee believe are necessary to im- f readiness volunteers. That is why I join this prove the operations of the Federal judiciary distinguished body in recognizing and hon- and provide justice for the American people. RECOGNIZING THE VITAL ROLE oring the family readiness volunteers of each FAMILY READINESS VOLUN- branch of the Armed Forces who selflessly de- The Judicial Conference is the policy-mak- TEERS PLAY IN SUPPORTING vote their time, talent, energy, and resources ing body of the Federal judiciary and through SERVICEMEMBERS AND THEIR in service to the United States and commend its committee system evaluates court oper- FAMILIES family readiness volunteers for their dedicated ations. The Conference endorses all of the contributions to the quality of life of members provisions in the bill. SPEECH OF of the Armed Forces and their families. H.R. 3632 affects a wide range of judicial HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE f branch programs and operations, including OF TEXAS RECOGNIZING VIRGINIA STOP those pertaining to financial administration, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MODERN SLAVERY process improvements, and personnel admin- Wednesday, October 14, 2009 istration. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY The bill incorporates nine separate items, in- I rise before you today in support of H. Res. OF VIRGINIA cluding: 408, ‘‘Recognizing the vital role family readi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A section that clarifies that senior judges ness volunteers play in supporting Thursday, October 15, 2009 must satisfy minimum work thresholds to par- servicemembers and their families’’. I would Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- ticipate in court government matters, including like thank my colleague, Representative er, I rise today to recognize Virginia Stop Mod- the selection of magistrates.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:06 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.035 E15OCPT1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with REMARKS E2554 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2009 A section that eliminates the references to matic negotiations between the United States This year, Dick retires from a 46-year-long divisions and counties in the statutory descrip- and Iran without preconditions. Under the pre- career which began in 1963 at the former tion of the Judicial District of North Dakota, vious administration I was compelled to do so Pontiac Motor Division in Pontiac, Michigan, which enables the court to better distribute the with fervor due to the use of reckless saber where he first became a proud member of workload between two active district judges rattling that accomplished nothing save for UAW Local 653. Over the ensuing years as and reduce travel for litigants in the northern heightened tensions between our two nations. Dick advanced on the shop floor, he also ad- central area of the district. I opposed this bill because I do not believe vanced and deepened his involvement in the A section that authorizes the ‘‘statement of that additional economic sanctions at this time UAW, which would chart his personal and pro- reasons’’ that judges must issue upon sen- support U.S. actions to engage Iran diplomati- fessional trajectory for the next 40-plus years. tencing to be filed separately with the court. cally. Furthermore, it sends a mixed message: Some years later in 1987, Dick was elected Current law requires the statement to be bun- On one hand, the U.S. President wishes to Vice President of his UAW local and the fol- dled with other information in the case file dis- engage in diplomacy. On the other hand, the lowing year he was elected its president. His tributed to the Sentencing Commission, where U.S. Congress is punishing Iran during diplo- leadership, commitment and talent was fully it can be difficult to maintain a seal related to matic engagement. recognized in1998, when then-UAW President confidential information. During my time in Congress, I have called Stephen Yokich named Dick his Administrative A section that specifies that federal pretrial for the kind of diplomatic dialogue that the Assistant and, again, in 2000 when Dick was services officers can provide the same serv- U.S. and Iran engaged in for the first time in appointed National CAP Director. I remember ices to juveniles as they do for adult offenders. three decades on October 1st, 2009. These well my pride and optimism when I learned An example would be drug treatment. negotiations brought together not just Iran and that Dick had been appointed National CAP And a section that applies an inflationary the U.S. but France, Great Britain, Russia, Director. For many years, Dick had mentored index to the threshold amount requiring ap- China and Germany. and counseled me so ably and devotedly; I proval by the chief judge of reimbursements The talks proved a successful beginning to was certain that in his new role, he would edu- for the cost of hiring expert witnesses and reinstating U.S. diplomatic ties with Iran. The cate and organize others with as much verve conducting investigations for indigent defend- two countries now have a foundation from and dedication as I had experienced. ants. The dollar thresholds are statutorily fixed which we can build. This must be nurtured so As CAP Director, Dick was well-suited to the and erode over time. This means chief judges that mutual understanding and opportunities role and charge of ‘‘developing and advancing must devote greater time approving what are for collective action can be had on even the policies that improve social and economic con- otherwise not genuine ‘‘high-dollar’’ requests. most difficult issues such as the Iranian nu- ditions and enrich the quality of life for all peo- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3632 is necessary to im- clear program, Iraq and the protection of ple.’’ By any account, Dick made a powerful prove the functioning of the U.S. courts, which human rights. Additional economic sanctions impression on the State and National political will ultimately benefit the American people. only serve to threaten further engagement. landscape. His effectiveness was rooted in his This is a non-controversial bill and I urge my I question the wisdom of bringing a sanc- ability to be equally comfortable working on colleagues to support it. tions bill before this body when, after 30 years the national stage or alongside grassroots vol- f of isolationism and antagonism, the Obama unteers in a makeshift office space. Administration is finally beginning a new path Dick’s contributions to the community and EARMARK DECLARATION forward with respect to diplomatic engagement commitment to civil rights and social justice to bring Iran into the international community have been his personal and professional leg- HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. in a way that promotes international security. acy. Whether in his role as a local president, OF TENNESSEE In the past, sanctions have had little impact supporting Oakland University with his wife IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on influencing the behavior and decisions of Jackie, National CAP Director, or working on the Iranian government who have managed to behalf of the many community organizations Thursday, October 15, 2009 remain insulated from the intended effects of he champions, Dick has worked to create a Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, consistent sanctions. Instead it has been the people of better future for America’s families and work- with House Republican Earmark Standards, I Iran who bear the brunt of the impact. ers. For that legacy and commitment, he is am submitting the following earmark disclo- I do not think it is the intention of this body much admired by me and many others. sure information for project requests that I to punish the Iranian people; particularly in Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join made and which were included within H.R. light of their bravery following the elections of my salute today to an important and formative 2892, ‘‘Making appropriations for the Depart- June 12th. It is clear that the people of Iran figure in my life: Richard Long, a man to ment of Homeland Security for the fiscal year desire change and are willing to endure that whom I am deeply indebted for his friendship ending September 30, 2010, and for other pur- which is necessary to achieve it through and good counsel and a man whose 46 years poses.’’ peaceful means. We must support their ac- of untiring work on behalf of America’s work- Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN tions by doing all that we can to ensure their ing families and the ideals of social justice DUNCAN voices are heard rather than passing legisla- should be heartily commended and passion- Account: TSA, Aviation Security tion that is intended to cause further harm to ately emulated by each of us. Project Amount: $1,250,000.00 their economy. f Legal Name of Requesting Entity: National Passage of this bill fails to recognize the Safe Skies Alliance, 110 McGhee Tyson Bou- sensitivity and importance of the dialogue that RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- levard, Suite 201, Alcoa, Tennessee 37701 was begun on October 1st. And it fails to sup- MENTS OF PIRAN TALKINGTON Description of Request: This funding will be port the bravery of the Iranian people who will OF WOODBRIDGE, VA used to create a research and training center be the ones to feel the impact of the legisla- that will provide critical improvised explosives tion. I oppose the legislation. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY recognition training to TSA Transportation Se- f OF VIRGINIA curity Officers, law enforcement personnel, fire IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fighters, emergency services personnel, first HONORING RICHARD LONG Thursday, October 15, 2009 responders and others. f HON. GARY C. PETERS Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- OF MICHIGAN er, I rise today to recognize twelve-year-old IRAN SANCTIONS ENABLING ACT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Piran Talkington of Woodbridge, Va. On June OF 2009 24, 2007, Piran successfully executed the Thursday, October 15, 2009 Heimlich maneuver to save the life of his four- SPEECH OF Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, today I rise year-old sister Caitlyn. Just 10 years old at the HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH to honor Richard Long, a lifelong champion of time, Piran showed remarkable composure by OF OHIO the American labor movement, my mentor, calmly employing this life saving technique. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES counsel and dear friend on the occasion his As a Cub Scout in Pack 289 of Woodbridge, retirement from the United Auto Workers Piran learned basic life-saving skills as part of Tuesday, October 13, 2009 where he served as National Community Ac- his training to become a Boy Scout. Piran’s at- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, for many tion Program (CAP) Director for the past nine tentiveness during these lessons proved in- years, I have advocated for high-level, diplo- years. valuable when he was able to unblock his

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His ommendation of the National Court of Honor, humble upbringing contributed to a dedicated NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY has awarded Piran the Medal of Merit. This is sense of social justice, which he demonstrated MUSEUM ACT OF 2009 the Boy Scouts’ fourth highest national award. in his professional life and political views. Dr. SPEECH OF The award recognizes Piran for demonstrating Stampp participated in a 1965 Civil Rights the finest Scouting skills and ideals. march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE For nearly 100 years, the Boy Scouts have Throughout his career, Professor Emeritus OF TEXAS developed upstanding youth with the character Stampp earned many accolades, which in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and maturity to handle tough situations. Piran cluded serving as President of the Organiza- Wednesday, October 14, 2009 is an exceptional example of a young Scout. tion of American Historians, being twice- He also is an Honor Roll student and winner named a Guggenheim Fellow and winning the Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam of the Fifth Grade Science Fair for Physical Lincoln Prize from the Civil War Institute at Speaker, I stand here before you not only as Sciences. Piran’s life-saving measures were Gettysburg College. a member of the United States Congress, but not an isolated instance of distinction. He Perhaps most admirable is the way in which as a woman. I fully support H.R. 1700, ‘‘Na- works hard to reach the highest levels of Dr. Stampp resurrected long-forgotten voices tional Women’s History Museum Act of 2009’’, achievement in everything he attempts. from generations of our African-American this is an issue that I hold dear to my heart. Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues brothers and sisters living through one of the This bill will increase awareness and knowl- join me in applauding Piran’s accomplish- grimmest scourges in our nation’s history. edge of women’s involvement in history. ments. The decisiveness and skill with which Over time, Dr. Stampp’s work has invaluably Women’s history is a vital part of American he acted to save his sister can be attributed altered the framework of academic assump- history, however it is not public knowledge; to his scouting background. This training will tion, historical discrimination and public per- mostly in part to the lack of women’s history serve him well throughout his life, and I am ception. education in the schools. The establishment of confident that his future will be full of success Today, California’s 9th Congressional Dis- a National Women’s History Museum would and outstanding accomplishments. trict salutes and honors a great human being, be a great tribute to all of those women whose f Professor Emeritus Kenneth M. Stampp. Our stories are not told in history books. We must community is indebted to his life’s contribution celebrate the women who paved the way for KENNETH M. STAMPP, UC in countless ways. We extend our deepest the rest of us. I thank my colleague Rep- BERKELEY PROFESSOR EMERITUS condolences to Dr. Stampp’s family and to all resentative MALONEY, for introducing this valu- who were dear to him. May his soul rest in able piece of legislation. HON. BARBARA LEE peace. Today, women account for 51 percent of the OF CALIFORNIA f world’s population and throughout ‘‘woman’s- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES kind’’ we have had countless sisters whose HONORING MR. FRANK G. brilliance, bravery and power changed the Thursday, October 15, 2009 MILLS, SR. course of history. H.R. 1700 will provide for an Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I establishment which will recognize and honor rise today to honor the extraordinary life of Dr. HON. BILL SHUSTER the women and organizations in the United Kenneth M. Stampp, professor emeritus at the OF PENNSYLVANIA States that have fought for and continue to University of California at Berkeley. He was a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES promote women’s history. prolific historian, accomplished scholar and a A National Women’s History Museum will devoted friend, husband, partner, father and Thursday, October 15, 2009 bring awareness to all of those women who grandfather. Professor Emeritus Stampp Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise have broken barriers and glass ceilings for the passed away on Friday, July 10, at the age of today to honor the accomplishments of Mr. rest of us. Women such as the honorable 96. Frank G. Mills, Sr. Mr. Mills was elected and Speaker PELOSI, the honorable Ruth Bader Dr. Stampp, who was born on July 12, installed as the State Commander of the Ginsburg, Shirley Chisholm, Susan B. An- 1912, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, struggled to Pennsylvania Department of Veterans of For- thony, Barbara Jordan, Sojourner Truth, earn money for his education during the Great eign Wars at the 90th State Convention. Sacagawea, Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart, Depression. He ultimately earned a B.A., M.A. The Veterans of Foreign Wars is a congres- Annie Oakley, and the list could go on for and Ph.D in History at the University of Wis- sionally chartered war veterans organization miles. consin in Madison. In 1946, after short teach- that has been serving the community as well A museum devoted to women’s history will ing stints at two other universities, Dr. Stampp as other veterans for over 100 years. The shed light not only on well known women of joined the staff at Berkeley as an assistant VFW is a model organization that exemplifies history, but also those less renowned, such as professor. the principles that our Nation was founded Belva Ann Lockwood, who fought for admit- During his nearly 40-year career at Berke- upon. tance into law school. She fought to practice ley, Dr. Stampp established himself as a Mr. Mills, a Life Member of Post #1754 in before the Supreme Court and even ran two sometime controversial, though conclusively Huntington, Pennsylvania, has successfully full campaigns to run for President of the influential 19th Century historian. He is best- served in all post chairs at the VFW. He United States, although she could not vote. known for his decades of work changing his- served as the Post Commander four times In Texas, women such as former Governor torical perceptions about American slavery, and attained All State Post District Com- Ann Richards, who was an accomplished polit- the Civil War and Southern Reconstruction. mander in 2006–2007. Frank also served on ical worker, Texas state treasurer, and Gov- His trailblazing research and publications the national level on the Americanism and ernor of Texas. Furthermore, Rosanna helped further humanize enslaved African Community Activities Committee, Finance and Osterman was a Texas pioneer, American Americans by giving their stories equal histor- Organization Committee, and Veterans Serv- Civil War nurse and philanthropist. She lived ical weight. Dr. Stampp heroically countered ice Resolution Committee. in Galveston, and during the 1853 yellow fever other historians’ arguments at a time when the Frank Mills proudly served our country in epidemic, she erected a temporary hospital on accepted historical record characterized slav- the United States Navy as an Engineman 2nd her family premises in order to nurse the sick ery as a necessary institution. Class on the USS Tang SS 563 submarine and the dying. Osterman also chose to stay in In his books, Dr. Stampp rejected 1950s during the Vietnam war. His service medals in- Galveston during the civil war and opened her theories suggesting that sectional compromise clude: National Defense Service Medal, Good home as a hospital, first to Union soldiers, might have saved the Union from civil war. Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with then to Confederate soldiers. Rather, he traced the cause of the war directly three bronze stars, and the Republic of Viet- American women of every race, class, and to a moral debate over slavery. nam Campaign Ribbon. ethnic background have made historic con- According to colleagues, his 1956 book, Mr. Mills has led a life of service through the tributions to the growth and strength of our ‘‘The Peculiar Institution: Slavery in the Ante- VFW and military service that instills a unique Nation in countless recorded and unrecorded

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HINCHEY dolence message on the earthquakes and tsu- viding the majority of the volunteer labor force OF NEW YORK nami incident in American Samoa from His of the Nation and were particularly important Excellency Mr. Kasit Piromya, Minister of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the establishment of early charitable, philan- Foreign Affairs of Thailand to the Honorable thropic, and cultural institutions in our Nation. Thursday, October 15, 2009 as follows: In addition, American women of every race, Mr. HINCHEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today THE HONORABLE FALEOMAVAEGA, It is with class, and ethnic background served as early to honor my good friends Bill and Betty Kick profound sorrow that I learned of the intense leaders in the forefront of every major progres- magnitude of the undersea earthquakes and of Saugerties, New York. Their kind demeanor tsunami that hit the United States territory sive social change movement. American and dedication to service work stand as a tes- of American Samoa on 29 September 2009, women have been leaders, not only in secur- tament to the importance of giving back to the causing a terrible loss of lives, widespread ing their own rights of suffrage and equal op- community. property damage and left so many people portunity, but also in the abolitionist move- Bill and Betty first met in kindergarten in homeless. ment, the emancipation movement, the indus- Teaneck, New Jersey, where they grew up I would like to extend my sincere condo- trial labor movement, the civil rights move- around the corner from one another. It came lences and heartfelt sympathy to you and, ment, and other movements, especially the as no surprise when these childhood sweet- through you, to those families who lost their peace movement, which create a more fair hearts married just days before Bill left to loved ones as well as those who were dis- and just society for all; and tressed by this dreadful disaster. Our serve his country during World War II. During thoughts and prayers are with them during Despite these contributions, the role of his 4 years in the Army, Bill was stationed in this time of sorrow. In 2004, Thailand suf- American women in history has been consist- France, Germany, and Africa, rising to the dif- fered through the devastating effects of a ently overlooked and undervalued, in literature ficult and challenging circumstances that this tsunami, and therefore, we share your grief and the teaching and study of American his- momentous conflict presented. Meanwhile, and understand very well the hardship beset- tory which is even more reason to dedicate a Betty remained in the U.S., doing her part by ting the people of American Samoa. I am museum to all of the trailblazing women working for U.S. Rubber and the Syrian Em- certain that with strong spirit of solidarity throughout history. bassy. Once Bill returned from the war, the of the people of American Samoa, the affected areas will be quickly rehabilitated f couple settled in New York and soon wel- and restored. comed their wonderful children, Linda and Accept, the Honorable, the renewed assur- HONORING 2010 CENSUS COMMU- Peter. As new parents, they continued their NITY PARTNERS: ALPHA KAPPA ances of my highest consideration. commitment to community service by volun- KASIT PIROMYA, ALPHA, NORTHERN VIRGINIA teering as Scout leaders. Minister of Foreign Affairs URBAN LEAGUE AND NORTHERN When the time came to retire, and much to of the Kingdom of Thailand. VIRGINIA COALITION our benefit, Bill and Betty chose Saugerties, Please accept, the Honorable, the assur- New York, as their home base. But Bill and ances of my highest consideration. HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Betty were far from homebound. Avid sailors, DON PRAMUDWINAI, Ambassador. OF VIRGINIA they have spent much of their retirement sail- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing around the world, going from Maine to the Florida Keys, and even as far as the South f Thursday, October 15, 2009 China Sea. In fact, Betty became one of the MOURNING THE LOSS OF LIFE ON Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- first female Celestial Navigators in the Hudson AMERICAN SAMOA AND SAMOA er, I rise today to commend Alpha Kappa Valley. In spite of their passion for sailing, they AFTER THE EARTHQUAKES AND Alpha Sorority, Inc., the Northern Virginia still make time to volunteer within their com- TSUNAMIS ON SEPTEMBER 29, Urban League and the Northern Virginia Coali- munity. Local organizations like Benedictine 2009 tion for partnering with the U.S. Census Bu- Hospital, Ulster Literacy Association, and the reau to educate our community on the impor- Winston Farm Alliance have all benefited from tance of a complete and accurate count in the their time and dedication. SPEECH OF 2010 Census. Throughout their lives, Bill and Betty have HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON These organizations kicked off their edu- selflessly donated their time to help better cation initiative with a forum on October 1, their community. The 22nd District is fortunate OF TEXAS 2009 at Alexandria City Hall. Their efforts will to call them our own and it is with great enthu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES siasm that we look forward to many more be directed toward participation from Northern Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Virginia’s African American community. They years of their reminding us all of the impor- will discuss the logistics and strategy behind a tance of volunteerism. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. successful Census and call on community f Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. leaders to take up this historic cause. 816 to mourn the loss of life and express my A Census is conducted once every 10 years THAILAND’S MESSAGE OF SUP- condolences for the disaster that took place in and is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. It PORT TO THE PEOPLE OF AMER- Somoa and American Samoa on September counts everyone living in the U.S. to deter- ICAN SAMOA IN AFTERMATH OF 29, 2009. mine the distribution of Congressional seats DEVASTATING TSUNAMI On that dreadful day, over 150 people lost and the fair allocation of more than $400 bil- their lives when a tsunami rose twenty feet lion in federal funding to state, local and tribal HON. ENI F. H. FALEOMAVAEGA into the air and made landfall on the shores of governments. Widespread participation is es- OF AMERICAN SAMOA Samoa and American Samoa in the southern sential to accurate representation in Congress IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES region of the Pacific Ocean. The destruction and the correct apportionment of federal that this tsunami caused was overwhelming, funds. An accurate Census helps to ensure Thursday, October 15, 2009 and in addition to the loss of life, countless fair representation for all, which is an ideal Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I more individuals have lost their homes and that lies at the heart of American democracy. submit the following message of support sub- possessions. I extend my deepest condo- Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues mitted by Ambassador Don Pramudwinai on lences to the victims and their families, and join me in commending Alpha Kappa Alpha behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Kasit offer my deepest sympathies for their loss. Sorority, Inc., the Northern Virginia Urban Piromya of the Kingdom of Thailand in re- I urge my fellow colleagues to join me in League and the Northern Virginia Coalition as sponse to the massive tsunami that struck supporting H. Res. 816 to remember those responsible community partners for the 2010 American Samoa on Tuesday, September 29, that died in Samoa and American Samoa on Census. I appreciate their call to action as 2009. September 29, 2009.

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H.R. 1327—Iran Sanctions Enabling Act in recognition of the Festival of Diwali. of 2009; Thursday, October 15, 2009 Over one billion individuals celebrate the cultural and religious holiday of Diwali each 3. H. Res. 816—Mourning the loss of life Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- year. Diwali is one of the most joyous festivals caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis that er, I rise to recognize the 20th anniversary of celebrated on the South Asian subcontinent. occurred on September 29, 2009, in American the Good Shepherd Housing Foundation. For The festival is celebrated in the Hindu, Sikh, Samoa and Samoa; the past two decades, the Foundation has pro- and Jain traditions, and has cultural signifi- 4. H. Res. 786—Commemorating the can- vided low-cost housing to the homeless and cance for South Asians. Within the United onization of Father Damien de Veuster, those on the brink of homelessness in Prince States there are over 2 million celebrating SS.CC., to sainthood; and William County. Diwali making it a significant holiday in our 5. H.R. 3371—Airline Safety and Pilot Train- The Foundation was created in 1989 out of country. the compassion and collective action of the Diwali literally means ‘‘The Festival of ing Improvement Act of 2009. Good Shepherd faith community. The found- Lights,’’ translated from Hindi. Celebrations of ers identified a need within Prince William Diwali usually involve the lighting of lamps to f County for housing for the mentally ill. They symbolize hope and joy. I joined Asian Ameri- IN RECOGNITION OF ESTRELLA worked with the Prince William County Com- cans and Pacific Islanders in the White House CLEMENT IN HONOR OF HIS- munity Services Board to establish the bed- yesterday, as President Obama lit a lamp in PANIC HERITAGE MONTH rock of a stable and lasting program. In its be- the White House in the observance of the fes- ginning, the Foundation provided housing for tival, after signing an executive order restoring five single adults. the White House Initiative on Asian Americans HON. KATHY CASTOR It has since grown substantially in both and Pacific Islanders. numbers of clientele and breadth of mission. In the Hindu faith Diwali is often linked to OF FLORIDA Now in its twentieth year, the Foundation pro- Rama’s triumphant return following his victory IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vides housing and supportive services for 25 over Ravana as told in the epic The Thursday, October 15, 2009 single adults and 18 families in 11 homes Ramayana. Following Rama’s victory his people lighted lamps along the capital city to cele- owned by the Foundation. Assistance has Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Madam Speaker, been extended to those with chronic low in- brate as their King returned. The clay lamps which the people lit, were called Deepavalis in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, I come, mental and physical disabilities, AIDS/ rise today to honor Estrella Clement, who HIV, pregnant teens and the elderly. The orga- which Diwali is a shortened version of. In many Hindu calendars Diwali corresponds with dedicates her life to help identify and treat nization is sustained by the efforts and dona- the start of a new year. Diwali is one of the women who have breast and cervical cancer. tions of individuals, businesses and churches, most significant holidays within Hinduism. Ms. Clement was born in Cuba, moved to and it receives assistance from local, State In Jainism, Diwali marks the date upon New Jersey as a child and has been living in and Federal funding. which Lord Mahavira achieved the state of ab- Tampa for 25 years. Ms. Clement always The Shepherd Homes Program offers group solute bliss or Nirvana. It is said that King knew she wanted to be a nurse and help im- living and single adult housing options to men- Chetaka, upon Lord Mahavira achieving Nir- prove the health of her community. She ob- tally ill individuals. Shepherd Homes I, II and vana, light a multitude of lamps to create a tained a master’s degree in nursing from the III are properties owned by the Foundation material light to replace the light of intelligence University of South Florida and has been a that function as group homes. Ten apartments that had been lost. nurse for more than 32 years. Ms. Clement leased by the Foundation offer the mentally ill, In the Sikh tradition, the foundation of the works with Meditech Medical Center clinics some who are veterans, relief from chronic Golden Temple is said to have been laid on where free mammogram tests, breast exam- homelessness. Beyond housing assistance, Diwali. In this tradition, the 6th Sikh guru ination, and Pap smears are offered to women the Foundation offers services that put resi- Hargobind was released from prison on the who might not be able to afford these services dents on a path to financial and psychological festival of Diwali. otherwise. stability. There is great diversity among the faiths Tirelessly dedicated, Ms. Clement worries Since its inception, the Foundation ex- that celebrate this joyful holiday. Across all that women are unaware of the free screening panded its mission to include low income fami- these traditions, Diwali holds significance and treatment options in her neighborhood. lies. The Affordable Family Housing Program across the South-Asian community as a time Transportation is a major obstacle for many is a holistic program aimed at providing hous- of hope, happiness and the renewal of life. I low-income women. Ms. Clement’s goal is to ing and teaching families the importance of am very proud to have been a co-sponsor of have a mobile unit so she can go directly to education and financial management. Families House Resolution 798, conveying the best wishes of the House of Representatives to the community. Unfortunately, too few people are given transitional, two-year or long-term, those celebrating Diwali. The resolution recog- know about the free service. Ms. Clement is low-cost housing. Tutoring is available for the nizes the importance of Diwali and extends making it her duty to reach as many women children and parents receive financial coun- the House of Representatives’ deepest re- as possible. seling. The Foundation works to end chronic spects to all those celebrating Diwali. I would Ms. Clement also has been a co-chair of homelessness by providing immediate relief like to join with all those celebrating this joy- and preventing future generations from falling Prime Time Sister Circles, a group that helps ous time and wish Shubh Diwali to all. African-American women improve their health, into this dangerous condition. f Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues and she has served on the Moffitt Cancer join me in expressing appreciation for the work PERSONAL EXPLANATION Center’s Hispanic Advisory Council. the Good Shepherd Housing Foundation does Madam Speaker, Estrella Clement is acutely in the Prince William community. The Founda- HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ aware of the toll, both financial and emotional, tion exists today as a robust and effective OF FLORIDA that breast and cervical cancer can have on community organization dedicated to helping IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES women. She devotes her life to improving the the disabled and less fortunate. I offer my un- Thursday, October 15, 2009 health of the Tampa community. I applaud her conditional support for its mission and com- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam dedication to the prevention and treatment of mend its ability to help our fellow man. Speaker, I was absent on Wednesday, Octo- breast and cervical cancer.

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TURNER candescent and arc lamps were lit, and it is 100th anniversary of the ‘‘Meeting of the OF OHIO said that the cities competed with each other Presidents’’ than by continuing the legacy of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to demonstrate their best hospitality to the vis- strong diplomatic ties with our friends from iting Presidents. Mexico. Wednesday, October 14, 2009 The Stone and Webster Public Service Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gen- Journal of 1909 has a great account of the f tleman from Illinois, Mr. LIPINSKI, for intro- day’s historic events. President Taft arrived in INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION CON- ducing this legislation commemorating the El Paso, on the morning of October 16, 1909 DEMNING THE ILLEGAL EXTRAC- 90th anniversary of the establishment of U.S.- and was met by El Paso Mayor Joseph U. TION OF MADAGASCAR’S NAT- Polish Diplomatic Relations. Sweeney. After breakfast, President Taft was URAL RESOURCES The Polish people and the people of the taken to the Chamber of Commerce through United States have a long history of friendship streets lined with thousands of school children that dates back to the American war of inde- who proudly waved colorful flags and sang pa- HON. EARL BLUMENAUER pendence when Polish patriot Casimir Pulaski triotic songs. Mexican President Porfirio Diaz OF OREGON volunteered to serve in the Continental Army traveled across the International Bridge and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and led his own cavalry regiment in fighting was met by Secretary of War J.M. Dickinson, Thursday, October 15, 2009 the British. Texas Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell, We have stood shoulder to shoulder during and Mayor Sweeney who escorted President Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, today dark times in both our histories, and in more Diaz to his meeting with President Taft at the I am introducing a resolution to comdemn the recent times, we rejoiced together as the iron Chamber of Commerce. illegal extraction of Madagascar’s unique and curtain that had enshrouded Poland and East- After the meeting, President Taft journeyed invaluable natural resources. I am joined in ern Europe was cast aside. across the border to visit Ciudad Juarez, Mex- this effort by DONALD PAYNE, Chair of the Sub- And, in 1999, the United States and NATO ico. Arriving at the border of the Chamizal committee on Africa and Global Health, and welcomed Poland into our security partner- zone, which was then disputed territory be- ENI FALEOMAVAEGA, Chair of the Sub- ship. tween the U.S. and Mexico, President Taft committee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global In 2008, America signed a cooperative se- drove through the International Bridge and Environment. curity agreement with Poland to further our was saluted by the Mexican artillery with twen- Madagascar hosts some of this planet’s mutual security interests. This included the es- ty-one guns. Upon arriving in Mexico, he en- greatest diversity. Larger than California, this tablishment of a missile defense system to tered the state carriage of President Diaz and island nation hosts over 150,000 species protect both Europe and the United States was driven to the Custom House, which found nowhere else. The people of Mada- from ballistic missile attacks from rogue states served as the temporary capital of the Mexi- gascar depend on these incredible and unique such as Iran. can Republic. After a brief meeting, President resources for survival. Yet, political turmoil is This agreement was signed as a result of Taft returned to El Paso, where he partici- putting the honest livelihoods of many, as well the strong courage of Poland’s leaders who pated in a parade and addressed the cheering as one of our planet’s greatest treasures, in believed the United States government when it crowds. He ended the day by attending a re- extreme peril. promised to help protect their homeland. ception in Ciudad Juarez where the two Presi- Reports from Madagascar are dire and de- Ironically, on September 17, 2009—the 70th dents toasted each other and their respective tail rampant illegal logging, mining, and re- anniversary of the 1939 Soviet invasion of Po- countries. source degradation. This resolution condemns land—the Administration withdrew U.S. sup- This marked the first international trip of any this ongoing tragedy and calls for the restora- port for this mutual missile defense system in sitting U.S. President and remains a rich part tion of rule of law. It is my hope that calling at- Europe. The Administration must now respond of the storied history of the great city of El tention to this issue will spur change. to find other ways that our cooperative part- Paso, which I represent. To this day, El Paso f nership may be advanced. and Ciudad Juarez have maintained close As a member of the NATO Parliamentary ties. Culturally, socially, and economically REVEREND DR. FRANK JACKSON Assembly and the author of the NATO First intertwined, these sister cities are home to the Act, I believe the United States must remain largest international border community with a HON. BARBARA LEE committed to working with the Polish people to population of over 2 million people. Since that OF CALIFORNIA sustain our mutual partnership. time, El Paso and Ciudad Juarez have hosted I urge support of H. Res. 266. four joint meetings between the presidents of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Mexico and the United States, more than any Thursday, October 15, 2009 other border city. 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ‘‘MEETING On January 12, 2009, President-elect Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I OF THE PRESIDENTS’’ Obama continued this spirit of cooperation by rise today to honor the wonderful life of Rev- meeting with President Felipe Calderon in his erend Dr. Frank Jackson. His vibrant spirit, HON. SILVESTRE REYES first face-to-face talks with a foreign head of limitless compassion and selfless commitment to service will be missed by all who knew him. OF TEXAS state. This meeting fulfilled a tradition in effect Through his ministry at Faith Presbyterian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES since 1980 of U.S. Presidents talking with their Church of Oakland, Reverend Jackson Thursday, October 15, 2009 Mexican counterparts before being sworn in, to underscore the special relationship between brought our community to a greater under- Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to the two nations. standing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the mark a unique date in our history, the 100th My good friend, Mexican Ambassador to the life of the Church. He was an exemplary hus- Anniversary of the ‘‘Meeting of the Presi- U.S. Arturo Sarukhan, reflecting on this spe- band, father, pastor, community leader, teach- dents’’. On October 16, 1909, U.S. President cial occasion said, ‘‘there is no more important er and friend. With his passing on September William Howard Taft and Mexican President bilateral relationship in the world today than 11, 2009, we look to Reverend Jackson’s leg- Porfirio Diaz met in both El Paso, Texas and the one between Mexico and the United acy and the joy his work inspired. Ciudad Juarez, Mexico in an historic meeting States. . . . October 16th marks a date that After earning a bachelor’s degree at San that established the personal relationship be- should inspire us all to continue working to en- Francisco’s Simpson College in 1972, Rev- tween our two countries. The event marked sure that both Mexicans and Americans con- erend Jackson pursued a Master of Divinity at the first in-person meeting between the Presi- tinue strengthening a partnership that must Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, dents of the United States and Mexico. In fact, lead both countries toward greater develop- California. Reverend Jackson also became the prior to 1909, no sitting U.S. President had left ment, security, prosperity and well-being for first African-American clergy member to grad- our country to visit a foreign nation. our two peoples.’’ uate from the Master of Nonprofit Administra- The sister cities of El Paso and Ciudad Let us mark this occasion by committing tion program at University of San Francisco Juarez went to great lengths to ensure that ourselves to push forward to strengthen the when he earned his third degree there in

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Madam Speaker, I rise today joined Faith Presbyterian Church in Oakland, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 to honor COL Gene Blade, a great American thus beginning 26 years of service to our com- who is retiring today after 55 years of service munity as Pastor and spiritual guide. Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, as co-chair of to his country and community. Along with wife Jimmye Jackson, with whom the Hellenic Caucus, I rise today to congratu- he celebrated 41 years of marriage this late the Daughters of Penelope on their 80th Colonel Blade started his 40-year military month, and daughter Rachel Jackson, Rev- anniversary. I want to thank Representative career in 1954, when he joined the Illinois Na- tional Guard in Monmouth, Illinois. His first job erend Jackson maintained a dynamic pres- MALONEY, my Hellenic Caucus co-chair for in- ence in Bay Area community organizing. He troducing this meaningful measure of which I in the Army was as a radio operator and Jeep was instrumental in organizing numerous col- am a proud original cosponsor.The Daughters driver for the Battery Commander. As his mili- laborations and events including Support for of Penelope is a premier international wom- tary career advanced, Colonel Blade served in the Families of Homicide Victims, a Commu- en’s organization and affiliate organization of numerous other positions, including Fire Sup- nity Health Fair Event, Embrace Oakland Day the American Hellenic Educational Progressive port Officer and eventually Battery Com- and Faith Network of the East Bay. Association, the Nation’s leading association mander. In fact, Colonel Blade held every key Reverend Jackson was passionate about of American citizens of Greek heritage and staff position in the infantry and artillery battal- encouraging collaboration between diverse countless Philhellenes. ions, including Infantry Battalion Commander groups. He utilized the clarity of his vision and of the 1st Regiment, 123rd Infantry Battalion. Founded November 16, 1929, in San Fran- the strength of his faith to unite people to work Colonel Blade continued to perform his du- cisco, California, the Daughters of Penelope for shared goals. In 1992, Reverend Jackson ties even when no one expected him to do so. was established to improve the well-being of was a founding pastor of the African American In one specific instance, Gene was hospital- women and provide them with the opportunity & Korean American Fellowship of Churches, a ized with pneumonia, but a group of top mili- to make significant contributions to American coalition that sought to build better racial rela- tary personnel were scheduled to visit his post society. Today its mission is to promote the tionships between communities of color. He to view a demonstration of a nuclear spotter ideals of ancient Greece, education, philan- also established the Themus Spencer Learn- round. The weapons used for this exercise re- thropy, civic responsibility, family, and indi- ing Center at Faith Presbyterian Church in quired very specific calculations, and Gene’s vidual excellence through community service partnership with Emerson Elementary School expertise was needed for the test. Even with and volunteerism. to guide at-risk students to academic success. pneumonia, Colonel Blade decided to take Deeply moved by the challenges of Katrina Over its history, the Daughters of Penelope part in the test and was transported via ambu- Relief in 2006, Reverend Jackson also helped have achieved remarkable accomplishments. lance to the testing area so he could com- organize a team of Oakland Pastors to raise It has strengthened the status of women in so- mence the demonstration. The event occurred relief funds during a citywide gathering at the ciety, sheltered the elderly and the abused, without any problems, in fact, it was performed Oakland Coliseum. Whether working with an educated our youth, promoted Hellenic herit- quicker than any previous test. After the dem- interfaith coalition to rebuild burned black age, and raised funds for medical research. onstration, Gene was transported via ambu- churches in Boligee, Alabama, or simply lend- lance back to the hospital. Gene’s commit- ing an ear to a friend in need—Reverend One project adopted by the Daughters of ment to the Army was so evident, that the Jackson always made time to help others. Penelope over the years that is near and dear Additionally, he was a great lover of sports, to my heart is St. Basil Academy, a Greek Or- Army Chief of Staff personally thanked him for earning his Black Belt in Korean Judo and thodox Archdiocese home for children in need. going above and beyond the call of duty. serving as Chaplain for the Golden State War- Beginning in 1954, the Daughters of Penelope After serving 40 years in the Army, Colonel riors Basketball Team and other pro- and col- have been providing charitable aid to St. Basil Blade retired as a United States Property and lege teams. In his later years, Reverend Jack- Academy when it embarked on a Christmas Fiscal Officer for the Illinois National Guard son stayed active as trustee, co-chair or com- Seal Campaign to raise funds to build the new and joined Hanson Professional Services Inc. mittee member for myriad organizations, even water works for the academy. Since then, the as a special consultant, working with Depart- earning a Doctor of Ministry from McCormick Daughters of Penelope contributed to the fur- ment of Defense clients. Even in the private Theological Seminary just last year. nishing of new buildings that have been built sector, Gene continued to serve his country. Pastor Jackson was a personal friend and on campus, built a heated outdoor swimming Using his skills and knowledge, he provided source of inspiration to me. Often times he pool for the children, and has provided funds consulting services for 15 years and worked would leave a prayer on my voicemail and his for ongoing maintenance and renovations to on several notable projects for the Illinois, Indi- words of encouragement always came, ‘‘right the academy for such items as replacing out- ana, Florida, and Missouri National Guards. on time.’’ I will always remember the joy and dated appliances and worn-out roofs. Additionally, Colonel Blade has served on excitement Reverend Jackson felt at the Na- Finally, Daughters of Penelope members the U.S. Department of Defense’s Base Clo- tional Prayer Breakfast this year in Wash- exemplify the American dream. With their sure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) for ington D.C., when along with Mrs. Jackson strong work ethic, Greek-American women military bases in Illinois, and he continues to and Pastor and Mrs. Pinkard, he witnessed have risen to become leaders in their respec- serve on the Governor’s post-BRAC commis- our President Barack Obama and First Lady tive professions, from government to business sion for future economic development efforts. participate in their first national prayer break- to the arts. I am honored to have a longtime He is also an active member and an employer fast. This week, as I looked at the photos member of the Daughters working in my dis- outreach representative for the Employer Sup- once again after learning of Reverend Jack- trict office. My dear friend, Sonja Stefanadis, port of the Guard and Reserve program. son’s untimely death, I was reminded of his has been a member of the Daughters of Pe- kind and gentle spirit. His life was one lived in Throughout his life and career, Gene’s dedi- nelope for 48 years and served as its national service to God. cation and achievements have made a posi- Today, California’s 9th Congressional Dis- president in the early 80’s. So, I know first tive impact on the U.S. military, the State of Il- trict salutes and honors Reverend Frank Jack- hand the extraordinary work this wonderful or- linois, and our great Nation. Today, at 75 son. The contributions Reverend Jackson ganization does. It has been a vehicle through years of age, Colonel Blade will celebrate his made to his community throughout his life are which this advancement has occurred in our retirement from Hanson. I’m told he looks for- countless and precious. My thoughts and society. ward to spending time golfing, traveling, wood- prayers are with his family and loved ones. Congratulations to the Daughters of Penel- working, and also writing a book of his mem- Reverend Jackson will be deeply missed. May ope. I look forward to many, many years of oirs. I thank him for his service, and wish him his soul rest in peace. working together with them. the very best.

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Mr. Speaker, I er, I rise to recognize the Prince William Clean rise in support of House Resolution 266, cele- Community Council and its 2009 Volunteer of HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH brating 90 years of United States-Polish diplo- the Year, Connie Moser. With the help of dedi- matic relations. It was April of 1919 when the cated volunteers like Ms. Moser, the Council OF OHIO United States first established a diplomatic re- works to eliminate litter and graffiti in Prince IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lationship with the Polish Republic, and for William neighborhoods and commercial cen- nearly a century our two counties have worked ters. Thursday, October 15, 2009 together to maintain this important bond. The Council was conceived in 1982 during Throughout the course of this lasting friend- a spring cleanup effort led by a group of con- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise ship, we have seen Poland overcome a period cerned Prince William County residents. today in remembrance of Richard C. Shadyac of communist rule and a legacy of foreign oc- These volunteers, who later became the Sr. who served on the Board of Directors and cupation to emerge as the free and demo- founding members of the Council, immediately Governors of St. Jude Children’s Research cratic nation it is today, showing the great recognized the importance of litter prevention Hospital and the American Lebanese Syrian strength and resolve of the Polish people. education as a way to long-term environ- Associated Charities (ALSAC) for more than The mark of a great nation, however, is not mental protection and preservation. In 1986, forty years. Mr. Shadyac had a true passion measured solely by the distance of its own ad- the Prince William County Litter Control Coun- and devotion to the children and families that vancement, but by its ability and willingness to cil was born. The organization later changed fight catastrophic pediatric diseases at St. help advance and protect other nations in the its name to the Clean Community Council, and world community. Poland has collaborated Jude Children’s Research Hospital. it became an affiliate of Keep America Beau- closely with the United States in efforts to pro- tiful, a nationwide non-profit that uses edu- Mr. Shadyac began his illustrious and influ- mote democratization and human rights in re- cation and hands-on stewardship to advocate ential career as a member of ALSAC and of gions beyond the nation’s borders. Addition- litter control, waste reduction, and community St. Jude Hospital Boards of Directors and ally, the great nation of Poland has assisted beautification. Governors in 1963. He also served as the United States in fundamental efforts to The Council’s litter prevention and graffiti ALSAC’s general counsel. In 1992, after the limit nuclear proliferation, facilitate regional co- abatement efforts have not gone unnoticed. operation in Eastern Europe, and reform the The Council’s accolades include a 1994 Gov- passing of Danny Thomas, the founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Mr. United Nations. ernors Award for Volunteering Excellence. The As a proud member of the Polish Caucus, Shadyac became the CEO of ALSAC. Upon Council was a 2000 Virginia Stewardship it is my honor to recognize Poland for its indis- taking on his new leadership role, Mr. Award Winner in the Communication/Edu- pensable support and committed partnership cation Category, and it received the Prince Shadyac worked tirelessly to continue the leg- with the United States in advancing worldwide William County 2001 Partners for the Potomac acy and dream of his friend, Danny Thomas liberty. Poland has continually supported the Environmental Patron Award, 2000 and 2002 who said, ‘‘No child should die in the dawn of United States, both militarily and diplomati- Keep America Beautiful National Awards and life.’’ Mr. Shadyac served as the CEO until his cally, in efforts aimed at combating global ter- a 2008 Keep America Beautiful President’s retirement in 2005. rorism. Circle Recognition Award. During the 13 years he led ALSAC, public I am proud to say that my home state of The Council’s volunteers always have been Connecticut has one of the largest Polish- funding for St. Jude Children’s Research Hos- essential to its success and the 1st Volunteer American populations in the country. Polish- of the Year Award is a way to recognize their pital quadrupled. By 2005, ALSAC had be- Americans play an active role in the commu- invaluable support. The recipient, Connie come the third largest health-care charity in nity through the many cultural and civic orga- Moser, is a resident of Dale City, Va., and sits the U.S. and is currently the second largest. nizations established in my district. This in- on the Council’s board of directors. She teach- During Mr. Shadyac’s tenure, St. Jude Chil- cludes the Greater Hartford Polish Cultural es the Council’s principles and goals to a dren’s Research Hospital was also able to un- Club, which was proud to host the 61st Annual number of other organizations that benefit dergo a $1 billion expansion that strengthened National Convention of the American Council from her involvement. She is acting Secretary the hospital’s capacity to focus on patient and for Polish Culture in August of this year. The for the Dale City Civic Association, a volunteer family care and to conduct research for chil- continued celebration of the vibrant heritage of for the Prince William County Habitat for Hu- Polish-Americans is a testament to the manity, maintains two ‘‘Adopt-A-Spots’’ for the dren with catastrophic diseases. His compassion and dedication to provide free care for strength of the enduring partnership between Prince William Clean Community Council, our two great nations. the children and families who seek treatment serves on the Prince William County Neigh- It is with great appreciation for Poland’s ef- borhood Leader’s Group and is the founder of was immeasurable and the driving force of his forts in upholding the ideals of freedom that I the Lindendale Community Group. Remark- work. rise in support of House Resolution 266, cele- ably, she found time this year to coordinate a Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join brating 90 years of United States-Polish diplo- clean-up effort for the Dale City Fourth of July me in remembrance of Richard Shadyac Sr. matic relations. parade route, a large scale community beau- who spent years of his life working on behalf f tification effort that inspired others to take up the Council’s mission. Ms. Moser is truly de- of the countless sick and struggling children 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VI- voted to her community’s quality of life and who come to St. Jude Children’s Research SION OF A THOUSAND ‘‘POINTS does not shy away from a long, hard day of Hospital to fight, treat and care for what are OF LIGHT’’ work to make Prince William County a pleas- often life threatening illnesses. It is clear that ant place to live. without his dedication and hard work, the tri- HON. JOHN LEWIS Madam Speaker, we create safer, cleaner umphs in research, treatment and patient and OF GEORGIA neighborhoods when residents take ownership family care that the hospital provides would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over their communities. The Clean Community not be possible. Mr. Shadyac will be missed Thursday, October 15, 2009 Council asks Prince William residents to take by those whose lives were in some way pride in their county and work to eliminate not touched by him. Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I just litter and graffiti but the carelessness that rise today to commemorate the 20th anniver- allows these community plagues to proliferate. sary of the vision of a thousand ‘‘Points of

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Currently, over 65,000 adopted lation, they account for 24.3 percent of new portant milestone in the history of the service children and 14,000 foster children are living HIV infections. Additionally, stigma within the movement. with a gay or lesbian parent. Studies suggest community, lack of access to health care, and Twenty years ago, President Bush spoke of that upward of 2 million gay and lesbian indi- misinformation about the virus make it difficult a thousand points of light, individuals and or- viduals are interested in adopting or fostering to combat. Truly, this must be changed, and ganizations ‘‘spread like stars throughout the a child. Yet, statewide discriminatory bans and embracing the goals and ideas of National nation, doing good.’’ From this idea rose the the practices of individual adoption agencies Latino AIDS Awareness Day is a step towards Points of Light Foundation which has both rec- have resulted in fewer children being placed in making that happen. ognized and organized exemplary acts of giv- safe and permanent homes. I am reminded, too, that the Latino commu- ing for the past two decades. Congress invests over $8 billion in the child nity is not alone in this struggle. Other ethnic In 2007, it merged with Hands On Network, welfare system each year and we should not groups and particularly the African-American which started in my district, in the city of At- accept policies that use Federal funds to enact community are disproportionately affected by lanta, and the combined organization is now barriers to adoption and close the door to HIV/AIDS. We must all stand together, learn the Points of Light Institute, the largest volun- thousands of potential homes. Multiple studies from each other, and work toward ending this teer network in the country. Their mission is to have found that adopted and foster children virus that hurts so many people in our country mobilize, not just a thousand, but millions to raised by gay and lesbian parents fare just as and across the world. answer the call to solve our most pressing well as their peers being raised by hetero- Madam Speaker, I urge my fellow col- problems—volunteers working together to help sexual parents. leagues to join me today in recognizing Na- those with HIV in San Francisco, building When considering a potential placement for tional Latino AIDS Awareness Day for the bet- wheelchair ramps in Greenville, and creating a child, the only criteria should be what is in terment of our country and the health of the award-winning tutoring programs in Atlanta. the child’s best interest and whether the pro- numerous ethnic groups that add so much to In today’s hard times, people are hurting. spective parents can provide a safe and nur- our national character. Americans are having to choose between pay- turing home. Bigotry should play no part in this f ing their mortgages and putting food on the decision. That is why I am introducing the EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DIS- table. In these tough times it is more important ‘‘Every Child Deserves a Family Act.’’ This than ever that we, as American citizens, give TRICT AND THE REGIONAL legislation would simply prohibit any entity that PARKS FOUNDATION back to those in need. National Service be- receives Federal child welfare funds from de- comes ever more important when people are nying or delaying adoption or foster care HON. BARBARA LEE hurting. I am proud of my fellow citizens who placements based solely on the prospective OF CALIFORNIA have heeded the calls to service, and have parent’s marital status or sexual orientation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedicated their time to helping others. In 2008, States and child welfare agencies that fail to 61.8 million Americans volunteered, dedicating end discriminatory practices would face finan- Thursday, October 15, 2009 more than 8 billion hours of service worth an cial penalties. This is the same approach that Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I estimated $162 billion. put an end to race discrimination in adoption rise today to honor the joint anniversary cele- The Points of Light Institute and its 250 and foster care placements. bration of East Bay Regional Park District’s Hands On Action Centers reach 80 percent of Abused and neglected children in our child 75th Anniversary and the supporting Regional our nation’s communities have been at the welfare system are some of the most vulner- Parks Foundation’s 40th Anniversary. This forefront of this remarkable growth. I am so able members of our society. We cannot allow evening, Park District supporters and friends pleased to be able to recognize this organiza- divisive politics to further harm these children gather at Temescal Regional Park, over- tion’s first 20 years of harnessing the energy by shrinking the number of prospective adop- looking open space created through the found- and enthusiasm of our people to be a part of tive and foster parents. I urge all of my col- ing of the nation’s first and largest Regional a better world and their ongoing contributions leagues to join me in saying yes to children Park District. as a part of President Obama’s United We and no to bigotry by cosponsoring the ‘‘Every In 1934, during the catastrophic depths of Serve initiative. Child Deserves a Family Act’’ and working the Great Depression, members of a grass- f with me to make it law. roots land preservation movement placed a INTRODUCING THE EVERY CHILD f measure on the ballot that would preserve ex- DESERVES A FAMILY ACT cess watershed land in the Oakland and RECOGNIZING NATIONAL LATINO Berkeley hills. The project introduced a con- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK AIDS AWARENESS DAY OF 2009 cept unheard of at the time: creating a natural OF CALIFORNIA balance between recreational land use and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON wilderness preservation. Bay Area residents OF TEXAS responded with unprecedented foresight and Thursday, October 15, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES civic commitment when the measure passed Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, October 15, 2009 by an astonishing 71 percent. introduce legislation that will open up thou- Today, the East Bay Regional Park District, sands of good homes to foster children. On Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. EBRPD, operating in Alameda and Contra any given day, there are approximately Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Na- Costa counties, manages more than 98,000 500,000 children in the child welfare system. tional Latino AIDS Awareness Day of 2009 acres of land comprising 65 parks and over Over 125,000 of these abused and neglected which takes place today on Thursday, October 1,000 miles of biking, hiking and horse riding children are waiting to be adopted. There is an 15, 2009. I want to commend the various indi- trails. The parks host approximately 14 million acute shortage, however, of adoptive and fos- viduals and groups that have worked hard to visitors per year. ter parents. The result is that many children, make this day a reality including the Hispanic The District, supported by the Regional particularly minority and special needs chil- Federation, the Latino Commission on AIDS, Parks Foundation’s fundraising efforts, pro- dren, languish in foster care without perma- the National Alliance of State and Territorial vides recreational opportunities at freshwater nent homes. The severe developmental, emo- AIDS Directors, and various other local, re- swimming areas, fishing docks and piers, day tional, and educational costs to children raised gional, and national partners. camps, children’s play areas and numerous in foster care are well documented. The National Latino AIDS Awareness Day is an camping and picnic sites. 25,000 youth who never find a permanent incredibly important day that helps bring atten- Myriad visitor services include education family and ‘‘age out’’ of the system each year tion to the problems the Latino community centers, a disabled-access swimming pool and are more likely than nearly any other group to faces in regards to the HIV/AIDS crisis. While group meeting facilities. The District’s Park Ex- become homeless, incarcerated, or suffer with the HIV/AIDS problem is an issue that affects press Bus Program offers subsidized bus mental illness or substance abuse. every racial and ethnic group in the United service to any District park for groups of sen- Despite the shortage of adoptive and foster States, it unfortunately has a disproportionate ior, disabled or low-income residents and parents and the terrible consequences of long impact on the Latino community. In 2006, school classes with funded lunch programs.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:06 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.057 E15OCPT1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with REMARKS E2562 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2009 Our regional parks’ success is the result of the retail furniture world is the American row, the airport has received Air Cargo eight decades of hard work by innumerable Dream fully realized. As a son of Belgian im- World’s ‘‘Air Cargo Excellence Award’’ for its citizen activists, elected district directors, gen- migrants and growing up on Detroit’s east facilities. It now handles more than 300,000 eral managers, district employees, environ- side, Archie ‘‘Art’’ Van Elslander’s entrepre- tons of freight annually, and this figure con- mental organizations, public officials, volun- neurial spirit shone brightly even as a young- tinues to grow. In November, the airport plans teers, and taxpayers who have collaborated to ster when he hawked newspapers up and to open a new import facility for perishable ensure local access to a majestic regional down Detroit’s Gratiot Avenue. After high freight, which will expand business in tempera- park system. Many park sites also contain pro- school, military service and working at a local ture and time-sensitive products. tected species of plants and animals, as well furniture store, Mr. Van Elslander entered the Together with the Port of Houston, Bush as Native American historical sites containing world of entrepreneurs. Heeding his father’s Intercontinental Airport has helped to make rock art, and burial or village locations. Above advice to ‘‘control your own destiny,’’ Mr. Van Houston a truly international city and one of all, EBRPD’s top priority remains aligned with Elslander mortgaged his home and borrowed the leading ports of entry and export in the our park founders’ original mission: to pre- against insurance policies to finance his first country. It serves as a model of success in serve the natural beauty of the land and pro- store. international travel and shipping, and this level tect wildlife habitats. Through times both flourishing and faltering of accomplishment should be acknowledged. The future of East Bay Regional Park Dis- in the subsequent years, the fortunes of Art I urge my colleagues to support House Con- trict is marked by growth and stability thanks Van Furniture ebbed and flowed with the eco- current Resolution 138 recognizing the 40th to last year’s passage of Measure WW, the nomic cycles of the Michigan economy. Ulti- anniversary of George Bush Intercontinental largest local park bond measure to pass on mately, it grew to more than 30 locations Airport. record. across Michigan and employing more than f Seventy-five years ago, Bay Area park ad- 2500. Over the years, Art Van Furniture has vocates demonstrated a pioneering and pro- adapted to the changing environment, and PASTOR CHARLES T. SEMBLY AND gressive local spirit, which endures to this day. quite literally so. Art Van has been named a FIRST LADY PAMELA J. SEMBLY The rich history of our regional parks has un- ‘‘GreenTailer’’ by the Michigan Retailers Asso- doubtedly helped lay the framework for the ciation after adopting a variety of Earth-friendly HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER Bay Area’s famed conservation movement. It practices ranging from the installation of En- OF MARYLAND is this continued passion for open spaces and ergy Management Systems to recycling tons IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES preservation that inspires communities, on a of waste. It has been continually named as Thursday, October 15, 2009 national and global level, to protect and pre- one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest serve both the environment—and our future. places to work. Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I f Over the past 50 years, Art Van has grown rise before you today to honor Reverend to be Michgan’s largest furniture retailer. And Charles T. Sembly and First Lady Pamela J. PERSONAL EXPLANATION during those years, Art Van Elslander became Sembly for their 25 years of faithful, dedicated renowned and admired as a pillar of the phil- service to Union Bethel A.M.E. Church. HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ anthropic community and a stalwart business Following in the footsteps of his father, the OF FLORIDA leader committed to Michigan and its citizens. late Rev. Edgar L. James, Pastor Sembly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join earned his license to preach on March 17, Thursday, October 15, 2009 my salute today to Art Van Elslander on 50 1971, and was ordained an African Methodist years of vision, perseverance and ‘‘giving Episcopal Itinerant Deacon in 1978 and an Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam back’’ to our community; and to Art Van Fur- Itinerant Elder in 1979. In 1982, Pastor Speaker, on October 14, 2009, I missed the niture and each of its thousands of employees Sembly was appointed Pastor of Mt. Zion Afri- following Rollcall Votes due to a longstanding over the years, on 50 years of business can Methodist Episcopal Church in Knoxville, commitment away from Washington: growth and success. Maryland. During the mid-year Conference on 1. Rollcall vote No. 775, H. Res. 768, Ex- October 24, 1984, Pastor Sembly was ap- f pressing support for the designation of the pointed to Union Bethel African Methodist Month of October as ‘‘National Work and Fam- RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVER- Episcopal Church. ily Month’’. SARY OF THE GEORGE BUSH Pastor Sembly and Mrs. Sembly have pro- 2. Rollcall vote No. 776, H.R. 1327, the Iran INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT IN vided noteworthy spiritual leadership in ful- Sanctions Enabling Act. HOUSTON, TEXAS filling their vision of growth and development 3. Rollcall Vote 777, H. Res. 816, Mourning at Union Bethel A.M.E. Church. During Pastor the loss of life caused by the earthquakes and SPEECH OF Sembly’s tenure, the church established over tsunamis that occurred on September 29, HON. GENE GREEN 40 ministries and outreach programs to en- 2009. hance the Randallstown community. Under his 4. Rollcall Vote 778, H.R. 3371, Airline OF TEXAS leadership, the church created a nonprofit Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Community Development Corporation to in- 2009. Wednesday, October 14, 2009 crease its social outreach and opportunities for 5. Rollcall Vote 779, H. Res. 786, Com- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, service to the greater Northwest Baltimore memorating the canonization of Father I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 138, County community. As local President of the Damien de Veuster, SS.CC. to sainthood. If present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on all which honors the George Bush Interconti- Lillian M. Dorsey Senior Missionary, Mrs. matters. nental Airport for its 40 years of outstanding Sembly established several on-going outreach service to the residents of Houston, TX, and to programs, which include the Good Samaritan f travelers from around the world. Ministry, the Senior Outreach Ministry and pro- 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ART VAN Since it first opened in 1969, Bush Inter- vided additional support to three area shelters. FURNITURE continental Airport has transported over Pastor Sembly is currently a Trustee and 700,000,000 passengers to more than 170 Member of the Finance Committee of the Sec- HON. GARY C. PETERS U.S. and international destinations, making it ond Episcopal District Washington Con- OF MICHIGAN one of the largest airports in the world. This, ference, and an Instructor of the Second Epis- in turn, has generated tremendous economic copal District Washington Conference Board IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES benefits for the greater Houston area. Trav- of Examiners. Pastor Sembly conceptualized Thursday, October 15, 2009 elers to the region account for more than $20 and developed the Six-Week Lenten Services Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today billion in annual sales. The airport also em- with seven A.M.E. Churches and is a former to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Art ploys over 30,000 Houston-area residents and Recording Secretary for the Second Episcopal Van Furniture, an iconic fixture in the retail has created over 120,000 additional jobs in District Washington Conference. world of Michigan that was founded by Art local industries. Many of these employees live Mrs. Sembly is very active in the Women’s Van Elslander, a much admired and prominent in our district. Missionary Society of the African Methodist figure in the metro-Detroit community. Bush Intercontinental Airport has likewise Episcopal Church. She currently serves as the The story of Art Van Elslander and the rise served as a hub for cargo shipments to the President of the Lillian M. Dorsey Senior Mis- of Art Van Furniture to its dominant position in U.S. and Latin America. For four years in a sionary Society of Union Bethel A.M.E.

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Madam Speaker, the same time, maintaining or increasing the Married for 35 years, Pastor Sembly and I want to take this opportunity to recognize level of essential city services. First Lady Mrs. Pamela J. Sembly have three Mrs. Debra Johnson, Principal of Chamberlain In addition to his service on the City Coun- loving children and six grandchildren. Middle School and High School in Chamber- cil, Craig is active at Christ Memorial Re- Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me lain, South Dakota. Mrs. Johnson was named formed Church. He is a founding member of today to honor Reverend Charles T. Sembly South Dakota Middle School Principal of the Michigan Shipwreck Research Associates and and First Lady Pamela J. Sembly for their out- Year by the MetLife/National Association of a ‘‘master’’ level SCUBA diver. standing service to the Union Bethel A.M.E. Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Na- He combines his love of local history and Church and their continued commitment to en- tional Principal of the Year Program. This genealogy with scuba diving to research and award recognizes the achievements of sec- document local area shipwrecks. He is the au- hancing lives in their community. ondary school principals like Mrs. Johnson thor of ‘‘For Those in Peril: Shipwrecks of Ot- who have succeeded in providing high-quality tawa County’’ due to be published in 2009. f learning opportunities for students as well as Craig and his wife Vickie have been married HONORING DEBORAH PEEPLES demonstrating exemplary contributions to the since 1975 and have two daughters; Allison, profession. an English teacher in Florida, and Catherine, Mrs. Johnson has devoted 29 years to edu- a student at Northern Michigan University. HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN cation, including more than 17 years as an ad- f ministrator. One of her proudest achievements OF MASSACHUSETTS was combining separate buildings for grades PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 5–8 and grades 9–12 into a joint middle school and high school in Chamberlain, where HON. DAN BOREN Thursday, October 15, 2009 staff can work together to address issues, im- OF OKLAHOMA plement effective teaching strategies, and de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I rise sign plans so that all students can achieve at Thursday, October 15, 2009 today in honor of Deborah Peeples of Shrews- their highest level. Mrs. Johnson recognizes bury, Massachusetts. Through Mrs. Peeples’ the value of a well-rounded education beyond Mr. BOREN. Madam Speaker, on rollcall public service and dedication to the commu- just the classroom and has been a strong sup- No. 776 for the Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of nity she inspires us all. In acknowledgement of porter and advocate of quality afterschool ac- 2009, if I had been present, I would have her service and commitment to the advance- tivities. Her leadership, organization, and plan- voted ‘‘aye.’’ ment of the Democratic Party, Deborah has ning skills have served students, teachers, f been selected to receive the Eleanor Roo- and fellow administrators well throughout her PERSONAL EXPLANATION sevelt Humanitarian Award from the Shrews- career. bury Democratic Town Committee. I send best wishes and congratulations to Mrs. Johnson on this noteworthy recognition HON. RUSH D. HOLT Deborah has done a tremendous amount of and thank her for her years of service as an OF NEW JERSEY work for the Town of Shrewsbury. She has educator in South Dakota. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served as an elected Town Meeting Member f and member of the Shrewsbury School Com- Thursday, October 15, 2009 mittee. During this time she played an active RECOGNIZING HOLLAND CITY Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, On Wednesday role in four school building projects. Currently, COUNCILMAN CRAIG RICH FOR October 14, 2009 I was unavoidably detained Mrs. Peeples serves as the Treasurer for the HIS YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE and missed one vote. Board of Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Li- HOLLAND CITY COUNCIL Had I been present I would have voted brary. She founded and ran the Summer ‘‘yea’’ on H. Res. 768, a resolution expressing R.E.C.E.S.S. reading program which continues HON. PETER HOEKSTRA support for the designation of the month of to this day. Deborah Peeples is dedicated to OF MICHIGAN October as ‘‘National Work and Family Month improving the community of Shrewsbury. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Rollcall 775). Deborah Peeples has been an active mem- Thursday, October 15, 2009 f ber and is the current Co-Vice Chair of the Mr. HOEKSTRA. Madam Speaker, I rise CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Town Democratic Committee. She has been here today to congratulate Councilman Craig CITADEL involved in Democratic campaigns for a very Rich on many years serving on the Holland long time, from leafleting for George McGov- City Council. HON. JOE WILSON ern in 1972 and more recently, campaigning Craig Rich grew up in Holland where his OF SOUTH CAROLINA for Hillary Clinton, Shannon O’Brien, Bill Clin- family has lived since 1910. He is a 1972 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ton and Deval Patrick. I will be forever grateful graduate of Holland High School and holds a Thursday, October 15, 2009 to her for her friendship and hard work helping business degree from Davenport College. He in my Congressional campaigns. Deborah is a and his father operated radio station WZND in Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam graduate of Washington University in St Louis. Zeeland from 1971 through 1986. Since then Speaker, The U.S. News and World Report, in Currently she serves as Executive Director of he has been with the Grand Rapids Business their publication titled ‘‘America’s Best Col- ELNA (Education and Leadership for a Non- Journal, a weekly business-to-business news- leges 2010’’, recently named The Citadel as violent Age) Collaborative, working with middle paper in Grand Rapids, as advertising sales the No. 1 best value among master’s degree- and high school students promoting leader- consultant and sales manager. granting colleges in the South. This is a tre- ship, civic participation and social activism. Craig was first appointed to the Holland City mendous recognition for the cadets, students, Council in 1982 at 28 years old and has since faculty, and administration of this esteemed Deborah’s devotion to the betterment of our been elected in 1983 and re-elected in 1985, South Carolina institution. In addition to being community and her commitment to public 1989, 1993, 1997, 2001 and 2005. Craig also the best value, The Citadel was also named service enrich us all. In tribute to her out- served as Holland’s Mayor ProTem from 1987 the No. 2 best public institution that offers a standing service to the Town of Shrewsbury, I to 2007. His ward represents the true center master’s degree in the South and the No. 5 congratulate my friend, Deborah Peeples on of the city—bordered by 14th and 15th streets among all master’s degree-granting colleges receiving this award. I know all my colleagues and Lake Macatawa on the north, 24th street and universities in the South that offers a will join me in paying tribute to her. on the south, River, Michigan and Central ave- master’s degree.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:06 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15OC8.064 E15OCPT1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with REMARKS E2564 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 15, 2009 Born and raised in Charleston, I have been I will continue to work with my colleagues in poverty. It has been adjusted annually accord- a longtime admirer and supporter of The Cita- Congress to address this issue and pursue a ing to inflation to maintain the purchasing del. For 167 years, it has educated and built dialog with Special Envoy Holbrook. power of beneficiaries since 1975. In my home strong leaders in our military and civilian com- Some have proposed establishing free trade district, over 95,000 people collect Social Se- munities. It remains an important part of South agreements with Pakistan. The current U.S. curity benefits. This program provides 40 per- Carolina’s heritage of service. I know firsthand model for free trade is flawed. For example, cent of all income received by elderly people of its benefits with three brothers-in-law and labor and environmental protections are inad- in the United States, and supplies significant two nephews who are graduates of The Cita- equate. With the current lack of stability in financial support for individuals with disabil- del. I never cease to be amazed at the Pakistan it is difficult to imagine that these ities. achievements of Citadel graduates, such as protections could be assured. Despite encouraging signs of economic sta- Brigadier General Larry Nicholson who I met f bilization, millions of vulnerable citizens con- in Helmand Province of Afghanistan where he tinue to struggle in the wake of a recession is leading our courageous Marines. IN HONOR OF JOHN MARHEFKA, that brought record housing foreclosures, job I am grateful to have known so many grad- PENNSYLVANIA D.A.R.E. OFFI- losses and bankruptcies. Particularly hard hit uates such as Congressman J. GRESHAM BAR- CER OF THE YEAR are older Americans who have seen the value RETT and Congressman STEVE BUYER of this of their assets and savings wiped out, forcing important institution and will continue to be a HON. JOHN P. MURTHA them to postpone retirement or reenter the proud supporter. Under the leadership of its OF PENNSYLVANIA workforce, if employment can be found. President, LTG John W. Rosa, The Citadel is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We must ensure that the purchasing power of older and disabled Americans remains a valued national institution. Thursday, October 15, 2009 f strong. To that end, I look forward to working Mr. MURTHA. Madam Speaker, I rise today with my colleagues and the President to enact PAKISTAN-U.S. RELATIONS in honor of Patrolman John Marhefka of Lower policies that will help rebuild retirement sav- Burrell, Pennsylvania. He was recently named ings, restore lost asset value and achieve HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Pennsylvania’s top Drug Awareness and Re- long-lasting financial security and independ- OF OHIO sistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Officer of the ence. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Year. f For twelve years, Marhefka has been dedi- Thursday, October 15, 2009 cated to preventing illegal drug usage through HONORING OSCAR GUSTAVE Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I have D.A.R.E., a program where police officers go MAYER, JR. been a strong supporter of the friendship be- into schools to teach young people about the tween the people of the Islamic Republic of dangers of illegal drugs. The D.A.R.E. pro- HON. TAMMY BALDWIN Pakistan and the United States, and I have gram encourages students to make good life OF WISCONSIN supported efforts to strengthen the bonds be- decisions by warning them about the risks of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tween the countries as well as efforts that ad- substance abuse and violence. The relation- Thursday, October 15, 2009 dress our mutual security interests. ships that develop between the officers and The current economic situation is the pri- their students open new lines of communica- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, Rep. JACK mary challenge to achieving these mutual tion and help to strengthen community ties. KINGSTON and I rise today to honor the life goals. While there are more than 1,000 D.A.R.E. and legacy of Oscar G. Mayer, Jr., of Madi- Unfortunately, the economy of Pakistan is officers throughout Pennsylvania, Marhefka is son, Wisconsin. Mr. Mayer’s death last July under considerable stress right now. The one that goes above and beyond what is ex- was mourned by his widow, Geraldine, his value of the rupee is at a historical low relative pected of him. Over his time as a D.A.R.E. of- family, the Madison community and the cele- to the dollar, and international reserves have ficer, he has taught over 700 Burrell students brated company he, his father and grandfather declined by $7 billion—more than half—in one from kindergarten to 12th grade. Marhefka built over the past 125 years. Rosalie Harrison year’s time. makes a genuine effort to form a relationship Mayer, his first wife of 56 years, passed away Additionally, the current inflation rate is 25 with each of his students. He is known for his in 1998. percent and consumer prices are the highest participation in recess and school family fun Starting with Oscar Mayer & Co. in Chicago they have been in over 30 years. nights. Most importantly, Marhefka gives stu- in 1936 as a production trainee, Mr. Mayer de- The U.S. wishes to disrupt and dismantle dents the opportunity to get to know him, in- voted his entire business career to the com- the existence of terrorist safe havens in Paki- creasing their comfort with local authorities pany his grandfather started in 1883. After the stan to bring stability and peace to the region. and their trust in the police. deaths of his grandfather and father, Mr. As such, it is important to examine the root Madam Speaker, Marhefka’s dedication to Mayer served as President and later Chairman cause of terrorism, desperation. This despera- the D.A.R.E. program has given students the of Oscar Mayer & Co., leading the company tion is best addressed by ensuring that U.S. knowledge and confidence they need to avoid through one of the most productive periods in foreign policy promotes worldwide economic the temptation of peer pressure. I commend its history. stability. him for his dedication to the prevention of ille- Although raised in Illinois, Mr. Mayer moved We must lay the foundation of human secu- gal drug use and for his outstanding commit- to Madison, Wisconsin in 1946, while serving rity and capacity building which includes en- ment to promoting safety in his community. as Assistant to the Vice President of Oper- suring educational opportunities, economic f ations. Then in 1957, as company president, and social justice, and physical and mental Mr. Mayer moved Oscar Mayer & Co.’s head- health care for everyone. SOCIAL SECURITY COST OF LIVING quarters to the Wisconsin state capital. Once As such, I have not supported the current ADJUSTMENT rooted in Wisconsin, Oscar Mayer’s generosity plans by the Administration to provide military and kindness were felt in every corner of the training and defense articles to Pakistan. HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN greater Madison community. The foundation of a peaceful society is root- OF RHODE ISLAND An impassioned philanthropist, Oscar Mayer ed not in military might, but by ensuring that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES never shied away from an opportunity to help people’s basic needs are met. This is the key his community. Mr. Mayer was instrumental in component to achieve human security. In Thursday, October 15, 2009 turning the old Capitol Theater on State Street Pakistan, where approximately two-thirds of Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, I rise into Madison’s first civic center. Mr. Mayer the people of Pakistan are living on less than today in support of the President’s call to pro- was a strong supporter of the Madison Arts $2 a day, there is much that must be done to vide assistance to our nation’s elderly, veteran Center and Elvehjem Art Museum and helped ensure that this key component to human se- and disabled citizens who will see no Cost of found the Alexis de Tocqueville Society, which curity is achieved. Living Adjustment (COLA) in their 2010 Social has gone on to raise hundreds of thousands Additionally, I have vociferously opposed Security payments for the first time in over 40 of dollars for the United Way of Dane County. U.S. drone attacks on Pakistan. These attacks years. ‘‘Do the right thing,’’ was Mr. Mayer’s philos- cause devastation to the innocent civilian pop- Since the Great Depression, Social Security ophy in business and he carried that into his ulation. I understand the opposition to the has proven a vital safety-net program that has personal life, donating time, money and serv- drone attacks by the government of Pakistan. kept over half of our seniors from falling into ices to various organizations and groups

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HIGHLIGHTS Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 3183, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. House agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2892, Depart- ment of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010. Senate A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Chamber Action viding that Senate resume consideration of the mo- Routine Proceedings, pages S10443–S10497 tion to proceed to consideration of the bill at ap- Measures Introduced: Eight bills were introduced, proximately 4:30 p.m., on Monday, October 19, as follows: S. 1788–1795. Pages S10486–87 2009. Pages S10465, S10495 Measures Reported: Conference Reports: S. 369, to prohibit brand name drug companies Energy and Water Development and Related from compensating generic drug companies to delay Agencies Appropriations Act Conference Report: the entry of a generic drug into the market, with an By 80 yeas to 17 nays (Vote No. 322), Senate agreed amendment in the nature of a substitute. to the conference report to accompany H.R. 3183, S. 379, to provide fair compensation to artists for making appropriations for energy and water develop- use of their sound recordings, with amendments. ment and related agencies for the fiscal year ending S. 1793, to amend title XXVI of the Public September 30, 2010. Pages S10462–64 Health Service Act to revise and extend the program Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- for providing life-saving care for those with HIV/ lowing nominations: AIDS. Page S10486 Brendan V. Johnson, of South Dakota, to be Measures Considered: United States Attorney for the District of South Da- Medicare Physicians Fairness Act—Cloture: Sen- kota for the term of four years. ate began consideration of the motion to proceed to Karen Louise Loeffler, of Alaska, to be United consideration of S. 1776, to amend title XVIII of States Attorney for the District of Alaska for the the Social Security Act to provide for the update term of four years. under the Medicare physician fee schedule for years Steven Gerard O’Donnell, of Rhode Island, to be beginning with 2010 and to sunset the application United States Marshal for the District of Rhode Is- of the sustainable growth rate formula. Page S10465 land for the term of four years. Pages S10495, S10497 A motion was entered to close further debate on Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, lowing nominations: and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII Clifford L. Stanley, of Pennsylvania, to be Under of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and pursuant to Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. the unanimous-consent agreement of Thursday, Oc- Jessie Hill Roberson, of Virginia, to be a Member tober 15, 2009, a vote on cloture will occur at 5:30 of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for a p.m., on Monday, October 19, 2009; provided fur- term expiring October 18, 2013. ther, that at 4:30 p.m., on Monday, October 19, Joseph F. Bader, of the District of Columbia, to 2009, there be 60 minutes of debate, equally divided be a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety and controlled between the two Leaders, or their des- Board for a term expiring October 18, 2012. ignees, prior to the vote at 5:30 p.m. Page S10465 Peter Stanley Winokur, of Maryland, to be a Subsequently, the motion to proceed was with- Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety drawn. Page S10465 Board for a term expiring October 18, 2014. D1181

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Jill Long Thompson, of Indiana, to be a Member Amendments Submitted: Page S10494 of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Pages S10494–95 Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2014. Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S10495 Scott Boyer Quehl, of Pennsylvania, to be an As- Privileges of the Floor: Page S10495 sistant Secretary of Commerce. Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. Scott Boyer Quehl, of Pennsylvania, to be Chief (Total—322) Page S10464 Financial Officer, Department of Commerce. Charles P. Blahous III, of Maryland, to be a Mem- Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and ber of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Hospital adjourned at 5:59 p.m., until 2 p.m. on Monday, Insurance Trust Fund for a term of four years. October 19, 2009. (For Senate’s program, see the re- Charles P. Blahous III, of Maryland, to be a Mem- marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s ber of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Supple- Record on page S10495.) mentary Medical Insurance Trust Fund for a term of four years. Charles P. Blahous III, of Maryland, to be a Mem- Committee Meetings ber of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age (Committees not listed did not meet) and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund for a term of four BUSINESS MEETING years. Robert D. Reischauer, of Maryland, to be a Mem- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: On ber of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Thursday, October 8, 2009, the following was listed Insurance Trust Fund for a term of four years. in the Daily Digest: Robert D. Reischauer, of Maryland, to be a Mem- On September 24, 2009, committee announced ber of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age the following subcommittee assignments: and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety and Security: Disability Insurance Trust Fund for a term of four Senators Dorgan (Chair), Inouye, Kerry, Boxer, Nel- years. son (FL), Cantwell, Lautenberg, Pryor, McCaskill, Robert D. Reischauer, of Maryland, to be a Mem- Klobuchar, Warner, Begich, Snowe, Ensign, DeMint, ber of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Supple- Thune, Wicker, LeMieux, Isakson, Vitter, mentary Medical Insurance Trust Fund for a term of Brownback, and Johanns. four years. The following is the correct subcommittee mem- Anne Slaughter Andrew, of Indiana, to be Ambas- bership: sador to the Republic of Costa Rica. Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety and Security: Lynnae M. Ruttledge, of Washington, to be Com- Senators Dorgan (Chair), Inouye, Kerry, Boxer, Nel- missioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administra- son (FL), Cantwell, Lautenberg, Pryor, McCaskill, tion, Department of Education. Klobuchar, Warner, Begich, DeMint, Snowe, Ensign, Alan C. Kessler, of Pennsylvania, to be a Governor Thune, Wicker, LeMieux, Isakson, Vitter, of the United States Postal Service for a term expir- Brownback, and Johanns. ing December 8, 2015. 35 Army nominations in the rank of general. NOMINATIONS 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral. Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Coast Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Guard, and Navy. Pages S10495–97 Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Erroll G. Southers, of California, to Messages from the House: Page S10484 be Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, Patrick Measures Referred: Page S10484 Gallagher, of Maryland, to be Director of the Na- Enrolled Bills Presented: Page S10484 tional Institute of Standards and Technology, De- partment of Commerce, who was introduced by Sen- Executive Communications: Pages S10484–86 ator Udall (NM), and Paul K. Martin, of Maryland, Executive Reports of Committees: Page S10486 to be Inspector General, and Elizabeth M. Robinson, Additional Cosponsors: Pages S10487–88 of Virginia, to be Chief Financial Officer, who was introduced by Senator Cantwell, both of the Na- Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: tional Aeronautics and Space Administration, after Pages S10488–94 the nominees testified and answered questions in Additional Statements: Pages S10483–84 their own behalf.

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NOMINATIONS mestic partner benefits, including S. 1102, to pro- Committee on Finance: Committee concluded a hearing vide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employ- to examine the nominations of Jim R. Esquea, of ees, after receiving testimony from Representative New York, to be Assistant Secretary for Legislation, Baldwin; John Berry, Director, United States Office who was introduced by Senator Conrad, Ellen of Personnel Management; and William H. Hendrix Gloninger Murray, of Virginia, to be Assistant Sec- III, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michi- retary for Resources and Technology, who was intro- gan. duced by Senator Harkin, and Bryan Hayes Samuels, of Illinois, to be Commissioner on Children, Youth, HEALTH CARE and Families, all of the Department of Health and Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Human Services, after the nominees testified and an- Committee concluded a hearing to examine equal swered questions in their own behalf. health care for equal premiums, focusing on women, CLIMATE CHANGE after receiving testimony from James Guest, Con- sumers Union, Yonkers, New York; Marcia D. Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on Greenberger, National Women’s Law Center, Janice International Development and Foreign Assistance, Shaw Crouse, Concerned Women for America Bev- Economic Affairs and International Environmental erly LaHaye Institute, Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Hud- Protection concluded a hearing to examine drought, son Institute, and Karen Ignagni, America’s Health flooding and refugees, focusing on the impacts of cli- Insurance Plans, all of Washington, D.C.; Amanda mate change, after receiving testimony from General Buchanan, Weiser, Idaho; and Peggy Robertson, Charles F. Wald, USAF (Ret.), former Deputy Com- Centennial, Colorado. mander of United States European Command, on behalf of the CNA Military Advisory Board; and Rev- erend Jim Ball, Evangelical Environmental Network, BUSINESS MEETING David Waskow, Oxfam America, Kenneth P. Green, Committee on the Judiciary: Committee ordered favor- American Enterprise Institute, and Peter O’Driscoll, ably reported the following business items: ActionAid USA, all of Washington, D.C. S. 369, to prohibit brand name drug companies RADIO BROADCASTING IN WAR ZONES from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, with an Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on amendment in the nature of a substitute; International Operations and Organizations, Human S. 379, to provide fair compensation to artists for Rights, Democracy, and Global Women’s Issues con- use of their sound recordings, with an amendment in cluded a hearing to examine United States inter- the nature of a substitute; and national broadcasting into the war zones, focusing on The nominations of Jacqueline H. Nguyen and Iraq and Afghanistan, after receiving testimony from Dolly M. Gee, both to be a United States District Jeffrey Hirschberg, Governor and Chair of the Radio Judge for the Central District of California, and Ed- Free Europe and Radio Liberty Subcommittee, Joa- ward Milton Chen and Richard Seeborg, both to be quin Blaya, Governor and Chair of the Middle East a United States District Judge for the Northern Dis- Subcommittee, and Steven Simmons, Governor and trict of California. Chair of the Voice of America Subcommittee, all of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, Washington, INTELLIGENCE D.C. Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed DOMESTIC PARTNER BENEFITS hearings on intelligence matters, receiving testimony Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- from officials of the intelligence community. fairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine do- Committee recessed subject to the call.

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VA INAPPROPRIATE BILLING PRACTICES Senate Committees Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Health held a hearing on Identifying the Causes of Committee on Armed Services: October 22, to hold hear- Inappropriate Billing Practices by the VA. Testi- ings to examine the nominations of Christine H. Fox, of mony was heard from Kay Daly, Director, Financial Virginia, to be Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, Frank Kendall III, of Virginia, to be Deputy Management and Assurance, GAO; Gary M. Baker, Under Secretary for Acquisition and Technology, Gladys Chief Business Officer, Veterans Health Administra- Commons, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary of the tion, Department of Veterans; and representatives of Navy, and Terry A. Yonkers, of Maryland, to be Assistant veterans organizations. Secretary of the Air Force, all of the Department of De- fense, 9:30 a.m., SH–216. BUDGET COMMITTEE RECONCILIATION Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Octo- LETTER ber 20, to hold hearings to examine the state of the na- Committee on Ways and Means: Approved the rection’s housing market, 9:30 a.m., SD–538. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Octo- onciliation letter to the House Committee on the ber 21, Subcommittee on Science and Space, to hold hear- Budget. ings to examine space, focusing on the value, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: October 21, Joint Meetings to hold hearings to examine the costs and benefits for en- No joint committee meetings were held. ergy consumers and energy prices associated with the al- f location of greenhouse gas emission allowances, 9:45 a.m., SD–366. NEW PUBLIC LAWS Committee on Finance: October 20, to hold hearings to examine S. 1631, to reauthorize customs facilitation and (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D1178) trade enforcement functions and programs, 10 a.m., S. 1707, to authorize appropriations for fiscal SD–215. years 2010 through 2014 to promote an enhanced Committee on Foreign Relations: October 22, to hold hear- strategic partnership with Pakistan and its people, ings to examine the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and for other purposes. Signed on October 15, 2009. (NATO), focusing on a strategic concept for transatlantic (Public Law 111–73) security, 10 a.m., SD–419. October 22, Full Committee, to receive a briefing to f examine Iran, 3 p.m., SVC–217. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Oc- COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY, tober 21, business meeting to consider the nominations OCTOBER 16, 2009 of Craig Becker, of Illinois, Mark Gaston Pearce, of New (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) York, and Brian Hayes, of Massachusetts, all to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board, Rolena Senate Klahn Adorno, of Connecticut, and Marvin Krislov, of Ohio, both to be a Member of the National Council on No meetings/hearings scheduled. the Humanities, Gloria Valencia-Weber, of New Mexico, Julie A. Reiskin, of Colorado, Martha L. Minow, of Illi- House nois, John Gerson Levi, of Illinois, and Robert James Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on En- Grey, Jr., of Virginia, all to be a Member of the Board ergy and Environment, hearing on H.R. 515, Radioactive of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation, and David Import Deterrence Act, 9:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Morris Michaels, of Maryland, to be Assistant Secretary of

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Labor for the Occupational Safety and Health Administra- to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care tion, 10 a.m., SD–430. Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 to require the provi- October 22, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- sion of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all De- amine keeping America’s families safe, focusing on re- partment of Veterans Affairs medical centers, S. 1237, to forming the food safety system, 10 a.m., SD–430. amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the grant Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: program for homeless veterans with special needs to in- October 20, to hold hearings to examine the nominations clude male homeless veterans with minor dependents and of Susan Tsui Grundmann, of Virginia, to be Chairman, to establish a grant program for reintegration of homeless and Anne Marie Wagner, of Virginia, to be a Member, women veterans and homeless veterans with children, S. both of the Merit Systems Protection Board, 2:30 p.m., 1302, to provide for the introduction of pay-for-perform- SD–342. ance compensation mechanisms into contracts of the De- October 21, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- partment of Veterans Affairs with community-based out- amine H1N1 flu, focusing on monitoring the nation’s re- patient clinics for the provisions of health care services, sponse, 9:30 a.m., SD–342. S. 1394, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ac- October 22, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- knowledge the receipt of medical, disability, and pension amine the past, present, and future of policy czars, 10 claims and other communications submitted by claim- a.m., SD–342. ants, S. 1427, to amend title 38, United States Code, to Committee on Indian Affairs: October 22, business meeting to consider pending calendar business; to be imme- establish a Hospital Quality Report Card Initiative to re- diately followed by an oversight hearing to examine In- port on health care quality in Department of Veterans Af- dian energy and energy efficiency, 2:15 p.m., SD–628. fairs Medical Centers, S. 1429, to establish a commission Committee on the Judiciary: October 20, Subcommittee on veterans and members of the Armed Forces with post on Administrative Oversight and the Courts, to hold traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or other hearings to examine medical debt, focusing on bank- mental health disorders, to enhance the capacity of men- ruptcy reform, 10 a.m., SD–226. tal health care providers to assist such veterans and mem- October 21, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- bers, to ensure such veterans are not discriminated amine effective strategies for preventing health care fraud, against, S. 1444, to amend title 38, United States Code, 10 a.m., SD–226. to clarify the meaning of ‘‘combat with the enemy’’ for October 21, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- purposes of service-connection of disabilities, S. 1467, to amine the nominations of Jane Branstetter Stranch, of amend title 38, United States Code, to provide coverage Tennessee, to be United States Circuit Judge for the under Traumatic Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Sixth Circuit, and Benjamin B. Tucker, of New York, to for adverse reactions to vaccinations administered by the be Deputy Director for State, Local, and Tribal Affairs, Department of Defense, S. 1483, to designate the Depart- Office of National Drug Control Policy, 2 p.m., SD–226. ment of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Alexandria, October 22, Full Committee, business meeting to con- Minnesota, as the ‘‘Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans sider S. 448 and H.R. 985, bills to maintain the free flow Affairs Outpatient Clinic’’, S. 1518, to amend title 38, of information to the public by providing conditions for United States Code, to furnish hospital care, medical serv- the federally compelled disclosure of information by cer- ices, and nursing home care to veterans who were sta- tain persons connected with the news media, S. 1340, to tioned at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water establish a minimum funding level for programs under was contaminated at Camp Lejeune, S. 1531, to amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 for fiscal years 2010 title 38, United States Code, to establish within the De- to 2014 that ensures a reasonable growth in victim pro- partment of Veterans Affairs the position of Assistant Sec- grams without jeopardizing the long-term sustainability retary for Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction, S. of the Crime Victims Fund, and S. 714, to establish the 1547, to amend title 38, United States Code, and the National Criminal Justice Commission, 10 a.m., SD–226. United States Housing Act of 1937 to enhance and ex- Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: October 20, to hold hearings to examine health care solutions for pand the assistance provided by the Department of Vet- America’s small businesses, 10:30 a.m., SR–253. erans Affairs and the Department of Housing and Urban Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: October 21, to hold hear- Development to homeless veterans and veterans at risk of ings to examine S. 977, to amend title 38, United States homelessness, S. 1556, to require the Secretary of Vet- Code, to provide improved benefits for veterans who are erans Affairs to permit facilities of the Department of former prisoners of war, S. 1109, to provide veterans with Veterans Affairs to be designated as voter registration individualized notice about available benefits, to stream- agencies, S. 1607, to amend title 38, United States Code, line application processes of the benefits, S. 1118, to to provide for certain rights and benefits for persons who amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an in- are absent from positions of employment to receive med- crease in the amount of monthly dependency and indem- ical treatment for service-connected disabilities, and S. nity compensation payable to surviving spouses by the 1668, to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide Secretary of Veterans Affairs, S. 1155, to amend title 38, for the inclusion of certain active duty service in the re- United States Code, to establish the position of Director serve components as qualifying service for purposes of of Physician Assistant Services within the office of the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, and any pend- Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for health, S. 1204, ing calendar business, 9:30 a.m., SR–418.

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Select Committee on Intelligence: October 20, to receive a October 20, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and closed briefing on certain intelligence matters from offi- Homeland Security, hearing on Girls in the Juvenile Jus- cials of the intelligence community, 2:30 p.m., S–407, tice System: Strategies to Help Girls Achieve Their Full Capitol. Potential, 2:30 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. October 22, Full Committee, to hold closed hearings October 22, Subcommittee on Commercial and Ad- to consider certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., ministrative Law, hearing on Too Big to Fail: The Role S–407, Capitol. for Bankruptcy and Antitrust Law in Financial Regula- tion Reform, 11 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. House Committees Committee on Natural Resources, October 20, Sub- Committee on Agriculture, October 21, to consider deriva- committee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, hear- tives legislation; and to approve the Dunloup Creek Wa- ing on the following bill: H.R. 1672, Northwest Straits tershed of West Virginia and the Cape Cod Watershed Marine Conservation Initiative Authorization Act of of Massachusetts projects, 2 p.m., 1300 Longworth. 2009; and H.R. 2548, Keep America’s Waterfronts October 21, Subcommittee on Rural Development, Working Act of 2009, 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth. Biotechnology, Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture, October 21, full Committee, hearing on H.R. 2523, hearing to examine U.S. Department of Agriculture rural Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal business programs, conditions for rural entrepreneurship Homeownership Act or the HEARTH Act, 10 a.m., and business development, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. 1324 Longworth. October 22, Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and October 22, Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans Poultry, hearing to review the economic conditions facing and Wildlife, hearing on H.R. 3770, To make technical the pork industry, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. corrections to subtitle A of title VII of the Consolidated Committee on Armed Services, October 21, hearing on Natural Resources Act of 2008, 10 a.m., 1324 Long- U.S. Military Redeploymenet from Iraq: Issues and Chal- worth. lenges, 10 a.m., 210 HVC. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, October October 22, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investiga- 20, Subcommittee on Policy, Census, and National Ar- tions, hearing on Afghanistan and Iraq: Perspectives on chives, hearing entitled: ‘‘National Archives: Advisory U.S. Strategy, 2 p.m., 210 HVC. Committees and their Effectiveness,’’ 2 p.m. Rayburn. October 22, Subcommittee on Terrorism Threats and October 21, Subcommittee on Information Policy, Capabilities, hearing on counterterrorism within the Af- Census, and National Archives, hearing entitled: ‘‘The ghanistan counterinsurgency, 10 a.m., 210 HVC. 2010 Census Master Address File: Issues and Concerns,’’ Committee on the Budget, October 21, hearing on the De- 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. fense Costs and Long-Term Fiscal Challenges, 2 p.m., October 22, full Committee, and the Subcommittee on 210 Cannon. Domestic Policy, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Bank of America Committee on Energy and Commerce, October 20, Sub- and Merrill Lynch: How Did a Private Deal Turn Into committee on Health, hearing on H.R. 2708, Indian a Federal Bailout? Part IV,’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2009, 2 Committee on Science and Technology, October 21, to con- p.m., 2237 Rayburn. sider pending legislation, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. October 20, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investiga- October 21, Subcommittee on Energy and Environ- tions, hearing entitled ‘‘The High Cost of Small Business ment, hearing on Biomass for Thermal Energy and Elec- Health Insurance: Limited Options, Limited Coverage,’’ 1 tricity Through a Research and Development Portfolio for p.m., 2123 Rayburn. the Future, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. October 22, Subcommittee on Communications, Tech- October 22, Subcommittee on Research and Science nology, and the Internet, hearing entitled ‘‘Video Com- Education, hearing on Engineering in K–12 Education, petition in a Digital Age,’’ 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. 10 a.m., 2325 Rayburn. Committee on Foreign Affairs, October 21, hearing on October 22, Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, U.S. Policy Toward Burma, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. hearing on Strengthening NASA’s Technology Develop- October 21, Subcommittee on International Organiza- ment Programs, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. tions, Human Rights and Oversight, hearing on Inter- October 22, Subcommittee on Technology and Innova- national Violence Against Women: Stories and Solutions, tion, hearing on Cybersecurity Activity at NIST’s Infor- 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. mation Technology Laboratory, 2 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. October 22, Subcommittee on International Organiza- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, October tions, Human Rights and Oversight, hearing on Concerns 20, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Regarding Possible Collusion in Northern Ireland: Police Buildings and Emergency Management, hearing on Look- and Paramilitary Groups, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. ing Out for the Very Young, the Elderly and Others with Committee on House Administration, October 21, Sub- Special Needs: Lessons from Katrina and Other Major committee on Elections, hearing on Modernizing the Disasters, 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. Election Registration Process, 1 p.m., 1310 Longworth. October 21, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Committee on the Judiciary, October 20, Subcommittee hearing on Addressing the Problem of Distracted Driv- on Courts and Competition Policy, hearing on Examining ing, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. the State of Judicial Recusals after Caperton v. A.T. Committee on Ways and Means, October 22, Sub- Massey, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. committee on Oversight, hearing on administration of the

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 p.m., Monday, October 19 11 a.m., Friday, October 16

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: After the transaction of any Program for Friday: The House will meet in pro forma morning business (not to extend beyond 4:30 p.m.), Sen- session at 11 a.m. ate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 1776, Medicare Physicians Fairness Act, and after a period of debate, vote on the motion to invoke cloture thereon at 5:30 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Gingrey, Phil, Ga., E2544, E2551 McMorris Rodgers, Cathy, Wash., E2541 Green, Gene, Tex., E2562 Murtha, John P., Pa., E2564 Baldwin, Tammy, Wisc., E2564 Guthrie, Brett, Ky., E2544, E2545, E2547, E2548 Peters, Gary C., Mich., E2554, E2562 Bilirakis, Gus M., Fla., E2559 Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie, S.D., E2541, E2563 Pomeroy, Earl, N.D., E2539 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E2553 Hinchey, Maurice D., N.Y., E2556 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E2549 Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E2558 Hirono, Mazie K., Hawaii, E2548 Reyes, Silvestre, Tex., E2558 Boren, Dan, Okla., E2563 Hoekstra, Peter, Mich., E2539, E2541, E2563 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E2543 Brady, Robert A., Pa., E2551 Holt, Rush D., N.J., E2563 Ruppersberger, C.A. Dutch, Md., E2551, E2562 Brown, Henry E., Jr., S.C., E2543 Honda, Michael M., Calif., E2540, E2557 Rush, Bobby L., Ill., E2552 Campbell, John, Calif., E2547 Jackson-Lee, Sheila, Tex., E2544, E2548, E2553, E2555 Schock, Aaron, Ill., E2559 Cantor, Eric, Va., E2542 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E2541, E2556, E2561 Sherman, Brad, Calif., E2542 Castor, Kathy, Fla., E2557 Kind, Ron, Wisc., E2539 Shimkus, John, Ill., E2539, E2540, E2541, E2542 Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E2552, E2553, E2554, E2556, Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E2540, E2547, E2548, E2554, Shuster, Bill, Pa., E2545, E2555 E2557, E2560 E2560, E2564 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E2545 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E2550 Langevin, James R., R.I., E2564 Smith, Lamar, Tex., E2540, E2553 Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E2540 Larson, John B., Conn., E2560 Speier, Jackie, Calif., E2543 Duncan, John J., Jr., Tenn., E2554 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E2545, E2550, E2555, E2558, E2561, Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E2561 Faleomavaega, Eni F.H., American Samoa, E2552, E2565 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E2548, E2549, E2551, E2551 E2556 Lewis, John, Ga., E2560 Turner, Michael R., Ohio, E2558 Frank, Barney, Mass., E2549 McGovern, James P., Mass., E2539, E2544, E2548, E2563 Wasserman Schultz, Debbie, Fla., E2557, E2562 Gerlach, Jim, Pa., E2543 McIntyre, Mike, N.C., E2541 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E2563

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