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Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 111 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 111 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION 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 b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H11385 . VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:54 Oct 16, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15OC7.000 H15OCPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with HOUSE H11386 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 15, 2009 happens to be about five times their intendent Garrett is the only woman in In the last decade, an alliance of ad- projected profits and three times what Oklahoma history to hold the office. vocacy groups, the Fair Elections Coa- they are going to pay out in bonuses. Her strong character and steady lead- lition, has been working to implement They got $13 billion from AIG after ership have served, and continue to a public campaign finance system on we gave AIG $80 billion to pay off bad serve, multiple generations of Okla- the State level known as Clean Money, debts. They changed into a bank-hold- homa school children. Clean Elections. 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.
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