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Vol. 149 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2003 No. 121 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was last day’s proceedings and announces cancies, the partisan politics employed called to order by the Speaker pro tem- to the House his approval thereof. by the minority in the other body is pore (Mr. MURPHY). Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- nothing short of an outrage and it has f nal stands approved. to stop. f f DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LEGISLATION RECOGNIZING S. TRUETT CATHY The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the fore the House the following commu- gentleman from Georgia (Mr. SCOTT) (Mr. SCOTT of Georgia asked and nication from the Speaker: come forward and lead the House in the was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and WASHINGTON, DC, Pledge of Allegiance. September 5, 2003. Mr. SCOTT of Georgia led the Pledge extend his remarks.) I hereby appoint the Honorable TIM MUR- of Allegiance as follows: Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, PHY to act as Speaker pro tempore on this I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the good morning. I rise at a moment of day. United States of America, and to the Repub- great honor to introduce legislation J. DENNIS HASTERT, lic for which it stands, one nation under God, this morning that will recognize an Speaker of the House of Representatives. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. outstanding Georgian and an out- f f standing American and one of my con- stituents, S. Truett Cathy. This legis- PRAYER ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER lation will recognize Mr. Cathy by The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. PRO TEMPORE naming the United States Post Office Coughlin, offered the following prayer: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The in Jonesboro, Clayton County in my All powerful and ever-living God, in Chair will receive five 1-minute speech- district after him. You there is no darkness. From You es per side. The Chick-Fil-A story back in 1946 nothing is hidden. f when Mr. Truett Cathy and his brother, Shed upon us the radiance of Your with a $10,000 loan, opened up a small, light. May we see ourselves as You THE DISSERVICE TO MIGUEL 24-hour restaurant in Hapeville, Geor- would judge us. May we see others as ESTRADA AND THE AMERICAN gia in my district called the Dwarf You would know them. PEOPLE Grill. In 1967 in the Greenbriar Mall in In the fullness of Your love and light, (Mr. CHABOT asked and was given Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Cathy opened the guide the Members of Congress that permission to address the House for 1 first of the Chick-Fil-A restaurants and they may be men and women of great minute.) actually starting the concept of in- vision. Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I rise mall, quick-service, fast-food res- May they know in depth the Amer- today appalled that an extremist mi- taurant service. ican people they serve and enable them nority in the other body has forced Mr. Cathy is a devoutly religious to read Your law written on their Miguel Estrada, an excellent and well- man, and just to give an example of his hearts. qualified attorney, to withdraw his character, every Sunday for the last 45 Make them creative in their ques- name as a candidate for nomination to years, Mr. Truett Cathy teaches Sun- tioning and their search to respond to the D.C. Circuit of the U.S. Court of day school to a group of 13-year-olds, today’s greatest needs. Appeals. As chairman of the Constitu- and this has been going on for 45 years. For in them and through them, O tion Subcommittee and as cochairman Mr. Cathy is an extraordinary human Lord, You can reveal Your Divine of the Working Group on Judicial Ac- being, a great American, who has es- Providence, again shaping America’s countability, I have been actively fol- tablished Chick-Fil-A restaurants all history for tomorrow and future to- lowing the fight over the President’s across this country, over 1,080 of them morrows. nominations, and I am shocked by the in 36 States, including the District of Amen. obstructionism that has taken place. Columbia. What an extraordinary f Prohibiting an up-or-down vote on story. this outstanding nominee is not only a Beyond that, a great humanitarian. THE JOURNAL disservice to Miguel Estrada, it is a Through his Winshape Foundation, he The SPEAKER pro tempore. The disservice to the American people. In a has established several foster homes Chair has examined the Journal of the time of rampant Federal judicial va- across Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee,

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VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE7.000 H05PT1 H7952 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 and even in Brazil. It is with great to get universal health care and 100 better off than you were 4 years ago?’’ honor, Mr. Speaker, that I introduce to percent maternity coverage. And yet It seems very fitting to ask now, are you this morning this legislation rec- today, we offer the uninsured in this we better off than we were 3 years ago? ognizing Truett Cathy and naming the country nothing. That is our vision. The answer is a resounding no. We have a major health care crisis in post office in Jonesboro, Georgia after f him. this country, and the administration HONORING GENERAL RAYMOND G. f has not taken a single action to lower the number of uninsured. We cannot DAVIS, SR. SUPPORT NATIONAL POW–MIA deny Americans the same dreams of af- (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given RECOGNITION DAY fordable health care, quality edu- permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina cation, a safe place to live that we minute and to revise and extend his re- asked and was given permission to ad- promise to Iraqis. The same values and marks.) dress the House for 1 minute and to re- future that we hold for Iraq, we must Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise vise and extend his remarks.) pledge for all Americans as well. today with a heavy heart, as the State Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. f of Georgia and indeed the entire Nation Speaker, September 19, 2003 is National THE TEN COMMANDMENTS suffered the loss of a true hero. Two POW–MIA Recognition Day, and I urge PROTECTION ACT days ago, at the age of 88, General Ray my colleagues on that day to take a Davis passed away in a Georgia hos- (Mr. PENCE asked and was given per- moment and reflect on the families pital. mission to address the House for 1 whose loved one has never returned Mr. Speaker, after graduating with minute and to revise and extend his re- home. honors from Georgia Tech with a de- marks.) Our resolve to find our 88,000 MIAs gree in chemical engineering in 1938, should assure our fighting forces today Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, it was King Solomon of Israel who said two mil- Raymond G. Davis, Sr. joined the Ma- that our support for them does not end rine Corps with a commission as a sec- after the victory parades. Let us also lennia and more ago that it was the whole duty of man to fear God and ond lieutenant. He began a long and remember the more than 140,000 Ameri- distinguished service to our Nation cans since World War I who have en- keep the Commandments. Thanks to the gentleman from Ala- during World War II when he earned a dured the hardships of captivity and bama (Mr. ADERHOLT), Congress has a Purple Heart and Navy Cross for ac- made it back home. chance to keep the Commandments in tions in the Peleliu and Palau Island Among the missing in action from their place in the public square by operations. In 1952 he was rewarded the Vietnam is Air Force Major Harold R. passing the Ten Commandments Pro- Congressional Medal of Honor by Presi- Sale of Lexington, South Carolina, tection Act. With nearly 100 cospon- dent Truman for his part in the Marine shot down over Laos June 7, 1967. I sors, this act simply affirmatively as- Division’s historic fight to break out of wore a POW bracelet in his honor for serts the provisions of the 10th amend- the Chosin area during the Korean years. I implore the governments of ment that say that State governments War. Laos, Vietnam, and North Korea to ought to be able to define how they dis- Overall during his military career, open their records and fully support play the Ten Commandments in State General Davis was awarded, among our country’s recovery efforts. buildings. This is right under our law, others, the Medal of Honor, the Navy We continue to need people of char- that freedom of religion is not the free- Cross, two Distinguished Service Med- acter like Harold Sale to serve in our dom from religion, and respect for reli- als, two Silver Stars, two Legion of Armed Forces to protect our liberties. gion is enshrined in our history as we Merits, one Bronze Star and one Purple Indeed his nephew, Lieutenant Colonel heard the prayer this morning and read Heart. During the Vietnam conflict, he Scott Cromer, continues the family ‘‘In God We Trust’’ on these walls, but had various military assignments and tradition today as an Air Force pilot, it is mostly important because, despite duties including Commander of the 3rd displaying the courage of American the ethos of our times, God is still real Marine Division, for which he was military personnel. and God still rewards nations that ac- awarded the Distinguished Service In conclusion, God bless our troops. knowledge him. Medal, as well as three personal medals f Let us adopt the Ten Commandments from the Vietnamese government. SKYROCKETING HEALTH CARE Protection Act and keep the Ten Com- He was promoted to lieutenant gen- COSTS mandments in their rightful place in eral shortly after returning from Viet- the public square. nam and became Commanding General (Mr. EMANUEL asked and was given Marine Corps Development and Edu- permission to address the House for 1 f cation Command. President Nixon minute and to revise and extend his re- THE TROUBLED BUSH ECONOMY nominated him for the grade of general marks.) (Mrs. MALONEY asked and was given and reassigned him to the position of Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, in Sun- permission to address the House for 1 Assistant Commandant of the Marine day’s Chicago Sun Times, they had a minute and to revise and extend her re- Corps. headline noting the skyrocketing marks.) Upon receiving his fourth star and re- health care costs in America and how Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, this tiring in 1972, General Davis returned they were punishing consumers and week we celebrated Labor Day. But for to Georgia and continued to serve his businesses. One out of ten Illinois busi- 9 million jobless Americans, there was home State and the Nation. He ran the nesses are now looking at cutting their no celebration at all, and sadly, their Georgia Chamber of Commerce for sev- health care totally to their employees. ranks are growing. eral years, attracting business and em- We have double-digit insurance costs Today’s Wall Street Journal notes ployment to our great State. rising. that employers cut jobs for the seventh Mr. Speaker, our entire Nation bene- And what does the administration consecutive month in August, raising fitted from General Davis’s service, and propose as we have record uninsured the total of job losses since the start of his passing touches us all today. My and record inflation in health care? the year to over 431,000. Since George thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Their proposal was to shut the hospital Bush took office, the number of unem- three children, seven grandchildren, doors to the uninsured. And yet in Iraq, ployed Americans has grown by 3.2 mil- and two great grandchildren. we are opening new hospitals. So on lion. This is the most dismal record one day we shut the doors here in since Herbert Hoover. Worse yet, the f America to the uninsured, and on the number of Americans experiencing b 0915 next day we are opening new hospitals long-term unemployment, which is de- to deal with the uninsured in Iraq. fined as over 27 months, has nearly DAILY BLUE DOG REPORT ON Today we have record unemploy- doubled since George Bush took office. NATIONAL DEBT ment, record uninsured in this country. These are staggering numbers. A fa- (Mr. SANDLIN asked and was given In Iraq, we envision half the population mous Republican once asked ‘‘Are you permission to address the House for 1

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.003 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7953 minute and to revise and extend his re- [Roll No. 476] Johnson (IL) Norwood Shaw marks.) Johnson, Sam Nunes Sherwood YEAS—176 Jones (NC) Nussle Shimkus Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, it is Abercrombie Green (TX) Moran (VA) Keller Osborne Shuster time for the daily Blue Dog report. Alexander Grijalva Nadler Kelly Ose Simmons Mr. Speaker, it has been 847 days Allen Gutierrez Napolitano Kennedy (MN) Otter Simpson since President Bush and the Repub- Andrews Hall Neal (MA) King (IA) Paul Smith (MI) Baca Harman Oberstar King (NY) Pearce Smith (NJ) lican Party embarked on their eco- Kingston Baird Hastings (FL) Obey Pence Souder Kirk Peterson (MN) nomic plan for our country. During Baldwin Hill Olver Stearns Kline Peterson (PA) that time, the national debt has in- Ballance Hinojosa Ortiz Stenholm Knollenberg Petri Becerra Hoeffel Pallone Sullivan creased by $1,161,083,093,278.33. Accord- Kolbe Pitts Bell Holden Pascrell Sweeney ing to the Web site for the Bureau of LaHood Pombo Berkley Holt Pastor Tancredo the Public Debt at the U.S. Depart- Berman Honda Latham Porter Tauzin Payne Lewis (CA) Portman ment of the Treasury, yesterday at 4:30 Berry Hooley (OR) Taylor (NC) Pelosi Lewis (KY) Pryce (OH) Bishop (GA) Hoyer Terry p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, the Na- Pomeroy Linder Putnam Bishop (NY) Inslee Thomas Price (NC) LoBiondo Quinn tion’s outstanding debt was Blumenauer Israel Thornberry Rahall Lucas (OK) Radanovich $6,801,408,479,637.10. Furthermore, in fis- Boswell Jackson (IL) Reyes Tiahrt Boucher Jackson-Lee Manzullo Ramstad cal year 2003, interest on our national Ross Tiberi Boyd (TX) McCotter Rehberg Rothman Toomey debt, or the debt tax, is $288,803,184,023 Brady (PA) Jefferson McCrery Renzi Ruppersberger Turner (OH) through July 31, the interest alone run- Brown (OH) Johnson, E. B. McHugh Reynolds Rush Upton Capps Jones (OH) McInnis Rogers (KY) ning at $1 billion per day. Ryan (OH) Vitter Capuano Kanjorski McKeon Rogers (MI) We must pay down this debt. We Sabo Walden (OR) Cardin Kaptur Mica Rohrabacher Sanchez, Linda Walsh must have fiscal responsibility in this Cardoza Kildee Miller (FL) Ros-Lehtinen T. Wamp country. Carson (IN) Kilpatrick Miller (MI) Royce Sanchez, Loretta Weldon (FL) Carson (OK) Kind Miller, Gary Ryan (WI) Mr. Speaker, that is the daily Blue Sanders Weller Case Kleczka Moran (KS) Ryun (KS) Dog report. Sandlin Clyburn Lampson Murphy Saxton Whitfield f Cooper Langevin Schakowsky Musgrave Schrock Wicker Costello Lantos Scott (VA) Nethercutt Scott (GA) Wilson (NM) A SAFE INTERNET SITE FOR KIDS Cramer Larson (CT) Serrano Neugebauer Sensenbrenner Wilson (SC) Shays (Mr. SHIMKUS asked and was given Crowley Lee Ney Sessions Wolf Davis (AL) Levin Sherman Northup Shadegg Young (FL) permission to address the House for 1 Davis (CA) Lewis (GA) Skelton minute and to revise and extend his re- Davis (FL) Lipinski Slaughter NOT VOTING—47 marks.) Davis (IL) Lofgren Smith (WA) Ackerman Janklow Platts Davis (TN) Lowey Snyder Aderholt John Rangel Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, last Solis DeFazio Lucas (KY) Brady (TX) Kennedy (RI) Regula year we passed on this floor the Spratt Delahunt Lynch Brown, Corrine Kucinich Rodriguez Stark ‘‘kids.us’’ site. President Bush signed DeLauro Majette Clay Larsen (WA) Rogers (AL) Strickland this bill into law. It is a safe Internet Deutsch Maloney Conyers LaTourette Roybal-Allard Dicks Markey Stupak Cubin Leach site for kids. Tanner Schiff Dingell Matheson Cummings Marshall Smith (TX) Now I call upon corporate America, Doggett Matsui Tauscher DeGette McCarthy (NY) Towns nonprofits and governmental entities Dooley (CA) McCarthy (MO) Taylor (MS) Doolittle Meek (FL) Watt Doyle McCollum Thompson (CA) Engel Mollohan to put information on the kids.us site. Waxman Edwards McDermott Thompson (MS) Fossella Murtha I also call upon all parents to demand Emanuel McGovern Tierney Gephardt Myrick Weldon (PA) that these entities do so. Eshoo McIntyre Turner (TX) Hinchey Owens Wexler The World Wide Web is an amazing, Etheridge McNulty Udall (CO) Issa Oxley Woolsey but dangerous, place for kids. With the Evans Meehan Udall (NM) Istook Pickering Young (AK) Farr Meeks (NY) Van Hollen arrival of kids.us, it has now become Fattah Menendez Velazquez ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE safer. Visclosky Filner Michaud The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. f Ford Millender- Waters Frank (MA) McDonald Watson LAHOOD) (during the vote). Members ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Frost Miller (NC) Weiner are advised there are 2 minutes remain- PRO TEMPORE Gonzalez Miller, George Wu ing in the vote. Gordon Moore Wynn The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. MURPHY). Pursuant to clause 8, rule NAYS—211 b 0938 Akin Capito Frelinghuysen XX, proceedings will now resume on Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut and the two motions to instruct conferees Bachus Carter Gallegly Baker Castle Garrett (NJ) Mr. RADANOVICH changed their vote that were debated yesterday on which Ballenger Chabot Gerlach from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ the yeas and nays were ordered. Barrett (SC) Chocola Gibbons The motion relating to H.R. 6 will be Bartlett (MD) Coble Gilchrest Mr. SERRANO changed his vote from a 15-minute vote. The motion relating Barton (TX) Cole Gillmor ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Bass Collins Gingrey So the motion to instruct was re- to H.R. 1308 will be a 5-minute vote. Beauprez Cox Goode jected. f Bereuter Crane Goodlatte Biggert Crenshaw Goss The result of the vote was announced MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES Bilirakis Culberson Granger as above recorded. OFFERED BY MR. DINGELL ON Bishop (UT) Cunningham Graves Blackburn Davis, Jo Ann Green (WI) A motion to reconsider was laid on H.R. 6, ENERGY POLICY ACT OF Blunt Davis, Tom Greenwood the table. 2003 Boehlert Deal (GA) Gutknecht Boehner DeLay Harris The SPEAKER pro tempore. The con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Bonilla DeMint Hart ferees will be named after the following finished business is the question on the Bonner Diaz-Balart, L. Hastings (WA) 5-minute vote. Bono motion to instruct conferees on the Diaz-Balart, M. Hayes Stated for: bill, H.R. 6. Boozman Dreier Hayworth Bradley (NH) Duncan Hefley The Clerk will designate the motion. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- Brown (SC) Dunn Hensarling er, I was unable to cast a vote on a motion to The Clerk designated the motion. Brown-Waite, Ehlers Herger The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ginny Emerson Hobson instruct conferees on H.R. 6, the Energy Pol- question is on the motion to instruct Burgess English Hoekstra icy Act. Had I not been detained in an impor- Burns Everett Hostettler tant meeting, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ for the offered by the gentleman from Michi- Burr Feeney Houghton gan (Mr. DINGELL) on which the yeas Burton (IN) Ferguson Hulshof motion. and nays are ordered. Buyer Flake Hunter Stated against: The vote was taken by electronic de- Calvert Fletcher Hyde Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Camp Foley Isakson vice, and there were—yeas 176, nays Cannon Forbes Jenkins 476, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been 211, not voting 47, as follows: Cantor Franks (AZ) Johnson (CT) present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.005 H05PT1 H7954 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES Bono Hart Petri I would have voted: ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. 476, ON H.R. 1308, TAX RELIEF, SIM- Boozman Hastings (WA) Pitts Bradley (NH) Hayes Platts and ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. 477. PLIFICATION, AND EQUITY ACT Brady (TX) Hayworth Pombo f OF 2003 Brown (SC) Hefley Porter Brown-Waite, Hensarling Portman APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Ginny Herger Pryce (OH) H.R. 6, ENERGY POLICY ACT OF finished business is the vote on the mo- Burgess Hobson Putnam 2003 tion to instruct conferees on the bill, Burns Hoekstra Quinn Burr Hostettler Radanovich The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. H.R. 1308. Burton (IN) Houghton Ramstad LAHOOD). Without objection, the Chair Buyer Hulshof The Clerk will designate the motion. Regula Calvert Hunter appoints the following conferees: The Clerk designated the motion. Rehberg Camp Hyde From the Committee on Energy and Renzi The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cannon Isakson Commerce, for consideration of the question is on the motion to instruct Cantor Jenkins Reynolds Rogers (KY) House bill and the Senate amendment, offered by the gentleman from Ten- Capito Johnson (CT) Carter Johnson (IL) Rogers (MI) and modifications committed to con- nessee (Mr. COOPER) on which the yeas Chabot Johnson, Sam Rohrabacher ference: Messrs. TAUZIN, BILIRAKIS, Ros-Lehtinen and nays are ordered. Chocola Jones (NC) BARTON of Texas, UPTON, STEARNS, This is a 5-minute vote. Coble Keller Royce Cole Kelly Ryan (WI) GILLMOR, SHIMKUS, DINGELL, WAXMAN, The vote was taken by electronic de- Collins Kennedy (MN) Ryun (KS) MARKEY, BOUCHER and RUSH. vice, and there were—yeas 186, nays Cox King (IA) Saxton From the Committee on Agriculture, 210, not voting 38, as follows: Crane King (NY) Schrock for consideration of sections 30202, Crenshaw Kingston Sensenbrenner [Roll No. 477] Cubin Kirk Sessions 30208, 30212, Title III of Division C, sec- YEAS—186 Culberson Kline Shadegg tions 30604, 30901 and 30903 of the House Cunningham Knollenberg Shaw Abercrombie Gonzalez Moran (VA) bill and sections 265, 301, 604, 941–948, Davis, Jo Ann Kolbe Shays Alexander Gordon Nadler 950, 1103, 1221, 1311–1313, and 2008 of the Davis, Tom LaHood Sherwood Allen Green (TX) Napolitano Deal (GA) Latham Shimkus Senate amendment, and modifications Andrews Grijalva Neal (MA) DeLay Lewis (CA) Baca Gutierrez Oberstar Shuster committed to conference: Messrs. DeMint Lewis (KY) Baird Hall Obey Simmons GOODLATTE, LUCAS of Oklahoma and Diaz-Balart, L. Linder Baldwin Harman Olver Simpson Diaz-Balart, M. LoBiondo STENHOLM. Ballance Hastings (FL) Ortiz Smith (MI) Dreier Lucas (OK) From the Committee on Armed Serv- Becerra Hill Owens Smith (NJ) Duncan Manzullo Bell Hinojosa Pallone Souder ices for consideration of sections 11005, Emerson McCotter Bereuter Hoeffel Pascrell Stearns 11010, 14001–14007, 14009–14015, 21805 and English McCrery Berkley Holden Pastor Sullivan Everett McHugh 21806 of the House bill and sections 301, Berman Holt Payne Sweeney Feeney McInnis Berry Honda Pelosi Tancredo 501–507, 509, 513, 809, 821, 914, 920, 1401, Ferguson McKeon Bishop (GA) Hoyer Peterson (MN) Tauzin 1407–1409, 1411, 1801, and 1803 of the Sen- Flake Mica Bishop (NY) Inslee Pomeroy Taylor (NC) Fletcher Miller (FL) ate amendment, and modifications Blumenauer Israel Price (NC) Terry Foley Miller (MI) committed to conference: Messrs. Boswell Jackson (IL) Rahall Thomas Forbes Miller, Gary Boucher Jackson-Lee Reyes Thornberry HUNTER, WELDON of Pennsylvania and Franks (AZ) Moran (KS) Boyd (TX) Ross Tiahrt SKELTON. Frelinghuysen Murphy Brady (PA) Jefferson Rothman Gallegly Musgrave Tiberi From the Committee on Education Brown (OH) Johnson, E. B. Ruppersberger Garrett (NJ) Nethercutt Toomey and the Workforce, for consideration of Capps Jones (OH) Rush Gerlach Neugebauer Turner (OH) Capuano Kanjorski Ryan (OH) sections 11021, 12014, 14033, and 30406 of Gibbons Ney Vitter Cardin Kaptur Sabo Gilchrest Northup Walden (OR) the House bill and sections 715, 774, 901, Cardoza Kildee Sanchez, Linda Gillmor Norwood Walsh 903, 1505, and 1507 of the Senate amend- Carson (IN) Kilpatrick T. Gingrey Nunes Wamp Carson (OK) Kind Sanchez, Loretta ment, and modifications committed to Goode Nussle Weldon (FL) Case Kleczka Sanders conference: Messrs. MCKEON, SAM Goodlatte Osborne Weldon (PA) Castle Lampson Sandlin Goss Ose Weller JOHNSON of Texas and GEORGE MILLER Clyburn Langevin Schakowsky Granger Otter Whitfield of California. Conyers Lantos Scott (GA) Graves Oxley Wicker Cooper Larson (CT) Scott (VA) From the Committee on Financial Green (WI) Paul Wilson (NM) Costello Lee Serrano Greenwood Pearce Wilson (SC) Services, for consideration of Division Cramer Levin Sherman Gutknecht Pence Wolf G of the House bill and sections 931–940 Crowley Lewis (GA) Skelton Harris Peterson (PA) Young (FL) Davis (AL) Lipinski Slaughter and 950 of the Senate amendment, and Davis (CA) Lofgren Smith (WA) NOT VOTING—38 modifications committed to con- Davis (FL) Lowey Snyder XLEY EY Ackerman Istook Rangel ference: Mr. O , Mr. N and Ms. Davis (IL) Lucas (KY) Solis WATERS. Davis (TN) Lynch Spratt Ballenger Janklow Rodriguez DeFazio Majette Stark Brown, Corrine John Rogers (AL) From the Committee on Government Delahunt Maloney Stenholm Clay Kennedy (RI) Roybal-Allard Reform, for consideration of sections DeLauro Markey Strickland Cummings Kucinich Schiff 11002, 11005, 11006, 11010, 11011, 14025, Deutsch Matheson Stupak DeGette Larsen (WA) Smith (TX) Dicks Matsui Tanner Doolittle LaTourette Towns 14033, and 22002 of the House bill and Dingell McCarthy (MO) Tauscher Dunn Leach Watt sections 263, 805, 806, 914–916, 918, 920, Fossella Marshall Doggett McCarthy (NY) Taylor (MS) Waxman 1406, and 1410 of the Senate amend- Gephardt Mollohan Dooley (CA) McCollum Thompson (CA) Wexler Hinchey Murtha ment, and modifications committed to Doyle McDermott Thompson (MS) Woolsey Hooley (OR) Myrick conference: Messrs. TOM DAVIS of Vir- Edwards McGovern Tierney Young (AK) Ehlers McIntyre Turner (TX) Issa Pickering ginia, MURPHY and TIERNEY. Emanuel McNulty Udall (CO) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE From the Committee on the Judici- Engel Meehan Udall (NM) ary, for consideration of sections 12008, Eshoo Meek (FL) Upton The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Etheridge Meeks (NY) Van Hollen the vote). Members are advised there 12401, 14014, 14026, 14027, 14028, 14033, Evans Menendez Velazquez are 2 minutes remaining in this vote. 16012, 16045, 16084, 30101, 30210, and 30408 Farr Michaud Visclosky of the House bill and sections 206, 209, Fattah Millender- Waters b 0946 Filner McDonald Watson 253, 531–532, 708, 767, 783, and 1109 of the Ford Miller (NC) Weiner So the motion to instruct was re- Senate amendment, and modifications Frank (MA) Miller, George Wu jected. committed to conference: Messrs. SEN- Frost Moore Wynn The result of the vote was announced SENBRENNER, SMITH of Texas and CON- NAYS—210 as above recorded. YERS. Aderholt Barton (TX) Blackburn A motion to reconsider was laid on From the Committee on Resources, Akin Bass Blunt the table. for consideration of sections 12005, Bachus Beauprez Boehlert Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak- 12007, 12011, 12101, 13001, 21501, 21521– Baker Biggert Boehner Barrett (SC) Bilirakis Bonilla er, on September 5, 2003 I missed rollcall 21530, Division C, and section 60009 of Bartlett (MD) Bishop (UT) Bonner vote No. 476 and No. 477. Had I been here the House bill and sections 201, 265, 272,

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.007 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7955 301, 401–407, 602–606, 609, 612, 705, 707, 712, July 25, 2003, and rule XVIII, the Chair dren in their schools and touring the 721, 1234, 1351–1352, 1704, and 1811 of the declares the House in the Committee of many neighborhoods that make up the Senate amendment, and modifications the Whole House on the State of the city. I want to thank Mayor Anthony committed to conference: Mr. POMBO, Union for the consideration of the bill, Williams, Council Chairman Linda Mrs. CUBIN and Mr. RAHALL. H.R. 2765. Cropp, and School Board President Provided that Mr. KIND is appointed b 0955 Peggy Cooper Cafritz for the support in lieu of Mr. RAHALL for consideration and advice they have given me. of Title IV of Division C of the House IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Constitution, Mr. Chairman, bill, and modifications committed to Accordingly, the House resolved gives Congress exclusive legislative au- conference. itself into the Committee of the Whole thority over the affairs of the District, From the Committee on Science, for House on the State of the Union for the and I take this mandate seriously. The consideration of sections 11009, 11025, consideration of the bill (H.R. 2765) District is in a stronger financial posi- 12301–12312, 14001–14007, 14009–14015, making appropriations for the govern- tion today than a few years ago. Much 14029, 15021–15024, 15031–15034, 15041, ment of the District of Columbia and of this is due to Mayor Williams and 15045, Division B, section 30301, Divi- other activities chargeable in whole or the city council, but we cannot over- sion E, and Division F of the House bill in part against the revenues of said look the role Congress has played in and sections 501–507, 509, 513–516, 770– District for the fiscal year ending Sep- the financial recovery as well. tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes, 772, 807–809, 814–816, 824, 832, 1001–1022, b 1000 Title XI, Title XII, Title XIII, Title with Mr. BASS in the chair. XIV, sections 1502, 1504–1505, Title XVI, The Clerk read the title of the bill. The District still has a long way to and sections 1801–1805 of the Senate The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the go to resolve many personnel and man- amendment, and modifications com- order of the House of Friday, July 25, agement problems, but I believe that mitted to conference: Mr. BOEHLERT, 2003, the bill is considered as having progress is being made. I stand ready Mrs. BIGGERT and Mr. HALL. been read the first time. to help in any way I can. Provided that Mr. COSTELLO is ap- The gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Mr. Chairman, the committee has pointed in lieu of Mr. HALL for consid- FRELINGHUYSEN) and the gentleman carefully reviewed the District’s budg- eration of Division E of the House bill, from Pennsylvania (Mr. FATTAH) each et request and, as reflected in the bill, and modifications committed to con- will control 30 minutes. has given the Mayor and City Council’s ference. The Chair recognizes the gentleman priorities the highest consideration Provided that Mr. LAMPSON is ap- from New Jersey (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN). when putting this bill together. pointed in lieu of Mr. HALL for consid- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- As I mentioned earlier, the bill totals eration of section 21708 and Division F man, I yield myself such time as I may $7.9 billion of which $466 million are of the House bill, and sections 824 and consume. Federal payments to various programs 1223 of the Senate amendment and Mr. Chairman, the fiscal year 2004 and projects. This is $43 million below modifications committed to con- District of Columbia Appropriations last year’s allocation and equates to an ference. bill totals $7.9 billion. Included in this 8.4 percent reduction. From the Committee on Transpor- total are $466 million for Federal pay- Seventy-seven percent of these funds, tation and Infrastructure, for consider- ments to various District programs and or $359 million, is to continue funding ation of sections 11001–11004, 11006, projects, which I will describe shortly; of the D.C. courts, the Public Defender 11009–11011, 12001–12012, 12014, 12401, $1.8 billion in Federal grants to Dis- Service, the Court Services and Of- 12403, 13001, 13201, 13202, 15021–15024, trict agencies; and $5.6 billion in local fender Supervision Agency, CSSOSA. 15031–15034, 15041, 15043, 15051, 16012, funds for operating expenses and cap- These are District functions that the 16021, 16022, 16023, 16031, 16081, 16082, ital outlays of the District govern- Federal Government assumed financial 16092, 23001–23004, 30407, 30410, and 30901 ment. responsibility for in the National Cap- of the House bill and sections 102, 201, This bill, Mr. Chairman, is a product ital Revitalization and Self-govern- 205, 301, 701–783, 812, 814, 816, 823, 911–916, of the hard work of every member of ment Improvement Act of 1997. 918–920, 949, 1214, 1261–1262, and 1351–1352 the Subcommittee on the District of The remaining 23 percent, or $107 of the Senate amendment, and modi- Columbia. It is the culmination of sev- million, are for programs and projects fications committed to conference: eral weeks of hearings, visits to local that directly benefit the District. Messrs. YOUNG of Alaska, PETRI and schools and other city institutions, and These include: $17 million for the tui- OBERSTAR. meetings with elected city officials and tion assistance program for the Dis- From the Committee on Ways and numerous others who have a keen in- trict for college-bound District stu- Means, for consideration of Division D terest in helping the District. I want to dents; $15 million to reimburse the Dis- of the House bill and Division H and I thank each of them for their interest trict for added emergency planning and of the Senate amendment, and modi- in the District and their input into this security costs related to the presence fications committed to conference: bill. I especially want to thank the of the Federal Government in the Dis- Messrs. THOMAS, MCCRERY and RANGEL. gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. trict; $10 million for a D.C. scholarship There was no objection. FATTAH), my ranking member, for his program; $42.7 million for capital de- advice, counsel and support. He has velopment projects in the District; dol- f been a pleasure to work with. lars for the Anacostia Waterfront Ini- GENERAL LEAVE Mr. Chairman, I believe this bill re- tiative; and dollars for public school fa- Mr. FREYLINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speak- flects Congress’ commitment to help- cility improvements. er, I ask unanimous consent that all ing our Nation’s capital. This is where Lastly, Mr. Chairman, I am well Members may have 5 legislative days we all work and many of us live, our aware that the President’s request for within which to revise and extend their home away from home. So we have spe- a school choice program in the District remarks on H.R. 2765, and that I may cial reasons to help our capital city. of Columbia, which would provide D.C. include tabular and extraneous mate- How grateful I am to so many of my school scholarships, has stirred up con- rial. colleagues for their ongoing efforts, siderable controversy. Personally, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there prior to my chairmanship, to assist the have supported such scholarships for objection to the request of the gen- citizens of this great city, especially the District since they were first pro- tleman from New Jersey? its school children to have better lives, posed in 1995 by Members of Congress. There was no objection. and many thanks, as well, to a number There is excitement that surrounds f of my colleagues who now seek support the very successful charter movement for a number of new projects to further in this city. There are 37 charter DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA help the citizens in this budget. schools and 11 more on the drawing APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 When I became chairman, I wanted to boards, more than any other city in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- get to better know this city. I did this Nation. We have charter schools in this ant to the order of the House of Friday, by listening and learning, visiting chil- city.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.010 H05PT1 H7956 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 That excitement is also apparent in hard, been sensitive to the issues aris- through this bill, have a passionate dis- those parents who strongly advocate ing here in the capital city. He has cussion about the question of vouchers for this new educational choice option been out and about visiting and visibly but not overlook the fact that we have for their children. showing the concern of the Congress broad agreement here on the direction While we are all supportive of the for the plight of the city’s neighbor- of what our fiscal responsibilities are District public school system and the hoods. I think he most appropriately to the District of Columbia. success of the city’s charter school understands and appreciates the work Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance movement, many more children can be that the city’s leadership, the Mayor of my time. helped by this new program. and the council and its delegate, the Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- The statistics in the U.S. Depart- gentlewoman from the District of Co- man, it is my pleasure to yield 5 min- ment of Education on District student lumbia (Ms. NORTON), have done to res- utes to the gentleman from California performance on reading, writing, math cue the city from its fiscal constraints (Mr. CUNNINGHAM), the vice chairman and other core academic studies are from years ago. of the committee and, in fact, a long- very disturbing. The bottom line is Mr. Chairman, I worked with the time member of the committee. that children in this city will be helped gentleman from Virginia (Mr. TOM Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, I by giving parents more choices for edu- DAVIS) in creating the financial control thank the gentleman for yielding me cating their children. Many parents are board, which was modeled after the this time. hopeful that we will act. That is why I PICA Board that we instituted in Mr. Chairman, this committee used am happy that later today we will have Philadelphia that I sponsored in the to be a drudgery. If you asked some- an amendment to provide for the au- legislature then, and it has worked body to serve on the D.C. committee, thorization of the funding I have in- well here in the District. The district is you had to pull them out from under cluded in this bill. now on its own and has done a tremen- the bed to get them to come to work. There will be much debate on this dous job in righting the ship. I would say that thanks to the ranking issue. And one of the arguments the op- The chairman understands and appre- member, the chairman, and the work posing side will make is that this bill ciates the superb leadership that super- that the committee has done over the does not provide funding for what is intendent Paul Vance has brought to past few years, it has gotten to be one called the three-pronged approach to the school district and the board of of the better committees. education which the District leadership education here in Washington, D.C., I think if one looks at what has been wants. While that is true, it is not my and I just want to thank the chairman, done in a bipartisan way, and, yes, we intention that this be the case when we thank his staff, particularly Carol Mur- do have some differences, but in a bi- come out of conference with the Sen- phy, who has shepherded at the helm partisan way, with the help of a Mayor ate. the work of the majority staff, and I that is business-oriented, Mayor Wil- Due to the fiscal constraints of this would also like to thank Rob Nabors on liams, who I think has done a good job, bill, we were only able to provide for the Democratic appropriations staff I think we can be proud of the com- the D.C. scholarships; but the Senate and William Miles from my personal mittee and the output of this, with a bill includes additional funding for staff that have worked on D.C.-related couple of exceptions. both public and charter schools as well. matters. I have volunteered to stay on the I support the Mayor’s approach and We come here today with a bill in committee all these years I have been will work with Chairman YOUNG to- which there will be a lot of attention in Congress because I have an edu- wards a conference allocation that is on what we disagree on, and we dis- cation background and I had several sufficient to address all three sectors of agree on one item, that of vouchers; goals. One was to help the education education in the city. but I do not want that to overshadow system in Washington because it had The timing of this bill, Mr. Chair- the fact that this bill, absent that one some of the highest cost and lowest man, is always of concern to the Dis- disagreement, is a very significant ac- productivity. Any Member that would trict, and rightly so, because the city’s complishment and it is owed solely to go out into the city will find some very local funds cannot be spent until we the leadership of the chairman and his dedicated, very good teachers in Wash- pass the conference report for the bill. capable political skills and bringing to ington, D.C. I know the ranking mem- I am mindful of these concerns and will a consensus how we should address a ber and the chairman have both gone do everything within my power to get whole host of issues affecting our cap- out into the community, as I have, and the District its funds in a timely man- ital city. visited some of these schools. You ner. This is, I think without disagree- would be amazed at the differences In summary, the fiscal year 2000 Dis- ment, in the world’s only remaining su- since the committee has started to trict of Columbia appropriations bill is perpower, the wealthiest country in work. fiscally responsible, a balanced bill the world, this is our capital city, and The Mayor has gone through a pretty that deserves bipartisan support. it is a symbol in every important way tough bureaucracy; and like all bu- Lastly, I would like to thank the sub- to world visitors, foreign leaders, and reaucracies, sometimes you cannot get committee staff, our excellent clerk to those who look upon this Nation as the things done that you want even Carol Murphy, Rob Nabors who works to where our priorities are. So it is im- though you are the leader of a city. So so well with the gentleman from Penn- portant work that the Congress does. I laud the Mayor for the work that he sylvania (Mr. FATTAH) and certainly And as we seek to promote democracy has done. Even though in some cases with this chair, and Kelly Wade of my in other places, I know that we hope very slow, he has plodded through it. staff for their diligent and professional one day here in the District that Amer- He has kept true to his word. He com- work on this bill. ican citizens who pay taxes and who municates, and I thank Mayor Wil- I would also like to thank Nancy Fox are dying on foreign battlefields will liams for that. from my immediate staff and William have democracy here in the District Another area was the waterfront. But Miles from the gentleman from Penn- and be able to have on the floor of this there was a whole area in which pilings sylvania’s (Mr. FATTAH) staff for their House not just a voice but a vote. had been left from the 1940s that were hard work as well. Mr. Chairman, today I commend the corroding into the Potomac River. The Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance chairman for this bill. I think it ad- Anacostia River had the highest fecal of my time. dresses the critical issues in important count of any river in the United States. Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I yield ways. He has fought for an allocation It was not just pollution that was kill- myself such time as I may consume, that some may have some issues with, ing the fish. There is such a high fecal and let me start by thanking the chair- but it is representative of approaching count because every time it rains that man of the subcommittee, the gen- what we need to address the District’s raw sewage goes into the Anacostia tleman from New Jersey (Mr. FRELING- problems; and I thank him and his staff River. Fish were dying because of the HUYSEN). This chairman, I think in the for their work. bacteria. There was so much bacteria it ways most remembered of Julian Mr. Chairman, I hope we can enter ate the oxygen and the fish suffocated. Dixon, has taken the helm and worked into the general debate and move That is how bad it was. We still need a

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.012 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7957 national program to help the Wash- Mr. FATTAH. I yield to the gen- than most jurisdictions in the United ington, D.C. sewage system. Without tleman from California. States because of the prudence of our it, we will not clean up our rivers, and b 1015 local leadership. it will be a health hazard to Wash- I want to talk about what this bill is ington, D.C.; and I look forward to Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, about because this is not our usual D.C. working with my colleagues on doing Mayor Williams did another thing. The appropriation where I would normally that as well. highest incidence for prostate cancer is thank the President for funding my If my colleagues will go down now among African Americans, and the tuition access bill, and let me do it they will see a marina in progress. Half highest incidence in the United States anyway, probably the most popular of it is done, and the other half, all the is in Washington, D.C. The mayor legislation in the District of Columbia pilings that were leaching creosote worked with our committee and chair- because it allows young people to go to into the water, are gone and the new man and ranking member, and on a any State-supported institution any- docks are coming in. Guess what? That sleet, rain-driven night, we packed the where in the United States; but nobody is revenue to the city because that is house in a town hall meeting on pros- will remember the D.C. appropriation leased land. Instead of being a drain, tate cancer for African Americans be- 2003 for anything but one issue. Mem- instead of being a deficit, it will be a cause it had never been done before. bers simply have to concentrate on revenue producer for the city. The mayor has agreed to do another what they are voting on. meeting, and we plan on doing that. My goal is to make the waterfront This is a bill with a vouchers-only Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, like a San Diego, where I live, or a San provision. We will hear promises about it is well known that the gentleman Francisco wharf and waterfront where maybe in the Senate they will have from California (Mr. CUNNINGHAM), un- people can go down with their families some money. That bill is in huge trou- like many other Members, has sought and enjoy the waterfront and water ble in the Senate, and of course some and stayed on this committee and has that is clean instead of polluted like it money has been put in for public fund- made a real contribution at the water- even still is today. And again I want to ing when there was an uproar in the front, and I am aware of his efforts in thank the ranking member. city about funding vouchers, and then terms of this particular type of cancer. We differ a little bit on economic the pro-voucher officials came forward I would tell him in terms of the sewer scholarships. I personally think my and said wait a minute, we have a system and the infrastructure in the colleagues would be surprised that, yes, three-sector approach, and we will get District of Columbia, there are tremen- I support vouchers, as some call them, some money for the public schools, too. or economic scholarships, whatever dous needs. I understand the President But everybody understands the pub- you want to call them. But I only sup- will be down soon with a $13 billion re- lic money is a cover for vouchers. It is port them if the community wants quest to rebuild the sewer system in a way to take the sting out of vouch- them. I do not think the Federal Gov- Iraq with taxpayer money. Maybe ers. This is one of the most anti-vouch- ernment should mandate it. The com- there might be a few pennies left that er jurisdictions in the United States of munity must itself want them, because we can do something more to help in America. They have tried it here for 20 in some areas there may be transpor- our own capital city; but Members years, and this is a jurisdiction which tation costs far exceeding the cost of should not hold their breath because I sent me, their Congresswoman, time moving a child to another area. There am sure we will be told there is not and again, back here to ask Members may be a certain school that, a private enough money to address these domes- to veto their appropriation to keep school, that does not take IDEA chil- tic concerns. vouchers from being attached to it dren. And those costs may be apples The question of vouchers is an impor- until President Clinton could somehow and oranges. tant one, and I am going to yield to the negotiate them off. In many areas across the country Member who has the most to say about vouchers do work. In my opinion, this. As the gentleman from California So the people of the District of Co- Washington, D.C. is a classic. I know (Mr. CUNNINGHAM) said, really there is lumbia have not turned around on a the gentlewoman opposes it, but the not a lot of disagreement because if dime and flip-flopped and said we want Mayor supports it, the city supports it; somebody wants this, it should not be vouchers. All Members need to do is sit and I think the people that in some outlawed. But the question here in the in my office and they will know where cases where their children are trapped, District of Columbia was there was a they stand, because the elected offi- where a mother of a child that wants referendum. The voters have spoken. cials, the majority of the elected offi- to learn is out there and wants to get They do not want vouchers. cials of the school board, the majority out of the quagmire that they live in Mr. Chairman, I yield 8 minutes to of the city council, have written to you but yet are trapped in a school that the gentlewoman from the District of to say we do not want vouchers. does not produce, they deserve the op- Columbia (Ms. NORTON) to address the What is important for every Member portunity. The first goal is to bring bill and any particular concerns the to know and to understand is that this that school up to level, I agree, with gentlewoman wants to beyond that. is not only a vouchers-only bill so that public education. But in the meantime, Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I thank is what Members are going to be voting let us not let that child get left behind. the gentleman for yielding me this on, but this will be the first time in the Let us work with that child. time, and I thank the gentleman from United States of America that the Con- I think my colleagues know my heart New Jersey (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN) who gress of the United States has sent is in the right place, even though they has worked in such a bipartisan fashion money to private schools, something may disagree with me on the issue. But with the gentleman from Pennsylvania that huge numbers of Members on the I think it will be a good program. (Mr. FATTAH) on this appropriation. I other side of the aisle have crossed to Mr. Chairman, I again want to thank want to thank them both for their bi- this side of the aisle to vote with us to the ranking member and the chairman partisanship, bipartisanship without say we will never do. and the members on the committee. It compromising their principles, but also There is a reason people do not do it. is starting to be a very good pleasure for their sensitivity to home rule and They do not do it in part because two- to work with this committee. the fact that this is an independent ju- thirds of the American people oppose Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I yield risdiction that ought to be able to vouchers, if we want to get down to myself such time as I may consume to speak up for itself the way jurisdic- particulars. But this year is the last thank the gentleman from California tions of every Member of this House time we would want them to do it be- for his comments and his work on the can. cause this is the year when if Members committee, and indeed it is because of I am proud how far our city has come went home for recess, Members heard a the leadership that he has brought that under the leadership of Mayor Williams bipartisan backlash against a bipar- a great deal of progress has happened and City Council Chairwoman Linda tisan bill, the No Child Left Behind in terms of the waterfront. Cropp and our city council. We have bill, because people are now beginning Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, come a very long way from insolvency to pay the unfunded mandate for No will the gentleman yield? to a city now that is in better shape Child Left Behind, and now Members

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What do Members have in your the American people, oppose vouchers; The budget for the District of Colum- own districts on CNN and everywhere and why would Members think it would bia is $1.1 billion to educate their kids, else? Slick, expensive ads, national TV, be any different in the District of Co- and this money is a plus-up. If this the opening salvo to a new nationwide lumbia? It is no different. amendment is defeated, they are not drive for vouchers in every district, Mr. Chairman, Members should not going to get the extra money. The real just as that well-funded set of forces forget where their constituents stand debate is not taking money away from have wanted to do for some time. when they cast their vote today. I cer- public schools. I have been hearing If Members pass this bill, if Members tainly have not forgotten where mine that on the radio. We are not taking vote for vouchers, they will send a sig- stand. money away from public schools. We nal to every private school in the coun- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- are putting an extra, actually from the try, every organization of private man, I yield 4 minutes to the gen- Labor-HHS allotment, we are taking schools, to every organization of reli- tleman from Florida (Mr. WELDON), a money from that committee and mov- gious schools, that this is the time to valued member of the Subcommittee ing it over here so we can once and for bring pressure to get the same kind of on the District of Columbia. all try to study this issue. private school deal that the District of Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Chair- Despite what I think are very good Columbia got, and Members can expect man, I thank the gentleman for yield- intentions, and if school choice is so the same slick ads right in their dis- ing me this time, and I want to com- bad, like so many people on the left trict. mend the gentleman from New Jersey Mr. Chairman, many Members have keep claiming, let us discover that. (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN) for his hard work I think the opposition to this issue heard from our mayor. He is my good in support of the city, and I particu- friend, and will continue to be my good has nothing to do with the arguments larly want to commend him for caring. being put forward. It is about power friend, even on an issue like this. We I have enjoyed working with him over will continue to work closely on the and who controls where your kids are the past year, and I have been able to going to school. If this study shows issues affecting our city. He has clearly discern that he is very inter- pressed this Congress, but he has not that it works, if parents like it better, ested in improving the city. It is Amer- successfully pressed the elected offi- academic performance improves, these ica’s city. I think we all have a vested cials of the District of Columbia or the are all of the parameters the gen- interest in making sure that we make people of the District of Columbia. tleman from Virginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS) We have the letter from the council Washington, D.C. a better, healthier and the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. chair and Members have the letter place to live, better, healthier place to BOEHNER) are going to be following, from the parents’ association. Perhaps educate their kids. along with the Secretary of Education I want to address the school choice Members saw the hundreds of D.C. resi- is going to be following. If it actually issue that we are going to be debating dents, led by ministers and rabbis who shows that it works and it is good for in more detail later, just to make one fanned out all over this Congress on the District of Columbia, it is good for Wednesday to say do not do vouchers very, very important point. I really the kids, it is going to erode the power in this city. We are not to be your want to commend the chairman and, as of one of the most powerful groups in pilot. Do not experiment in the Dis- well, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. this country, and that is the teachers trict of Columbia, experiment in your TOM DAVIS) for their hard work. One of union, and that is the opposition to own States. The city has a situation the things that has always bothered me this. is that wealthy people in America have here which is not cost free. We are un- b 1030 dergoing $40 million in cuts, another school choice, but poor people do not. $25 million will go out if 2,000 students Many of those families in poor neigh- To say this is going to move money exit if the schools are funded on a per- borhoods cannot afford a private op- from public education, if this gets pupil basis. D.C. has a $50 million un- tion. Unfortunately, many of those killed, you do not get the money. That funded No Child Left Behind mandate types of situations are in the District is really what it boils down to. We need right now. All of our elected officials of Columbia. to study this issue because kids are should be down here trying to get that I have wanted for years to be able to failing and they are failing unneces- money the way Members of Congress seriously look at this issue, go into sarily and we need to do more for have. some of the poor neighborhoods in them. The District of Columbia wants Con- America, give the parents the option. Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I yield gress to respect their alternatives. We And really when we have a market- myself such time as I may consume. are ahead of virtually every district in place, when parents have an option, I I want to make a couple of points. this Congress on alternatives. We have think quality improves. We know that One is that it is true that the mayor our own charter schools, the largest in the consumer sector with consumer has come out in favor of this approach, number in the United States per cap- goods, it is good to have companies assuming that there would be dollars ita. They have long waiting lists. competing with each other. I think the for our public schools and charter Those are the chosen options of our reason higher education in America is schools, in what we now call the three- people by our people. We have 15 trans- the best in the world, our colleges and prong approach. The three-prong ap- formation schools for the poorest chil- universities, is because there is a real proach is not what is before us at all, dren in the District of Columbia, the marketplace. We can send our kids to and I sincerely believe the chairman first breakthrough in Stanford 9 scores any college. And the hope with the when he says that we hope in con- in the history of the city. That break- public schools and school choice is that ference that we can address that. But through will no longer occur unless the the public schools will rise with the the vote before us today is to do noth- funding that the city has put in con- other schools when they have to com- ing additional for public schools, noth- tinues. And then, of course, a child in pete for students, but we need to get ing additional for charter schools and the District of Columbia can go out of good data. solely and singularly take dollars and boundaries; something that Members’ The gentleman from Virginia (Mr. to provide them to private institutions. districts have yet to do or have finally TOM DAVIS) and the gentleman from I personally think that private been mandated to do, we have been New Jersey (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN) have school choice is wonderful and if people doing for decades. crafted some very good language that want to make private choices, I think Members do not want vouchers in will help us look at this issue. I think they should pay for them privately. their districts. They have been voted it is very, very appropriate, and I want This is a public enterprise and we have

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.029 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7959 to make public choices. If we have got percent the number of children housed Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- 70,000 children in a school system that at Oak Hill. man, I would like to reiterate that lacks fully-qualified teachers, we July’s four-part series in the Wash- Mayor Anthony Williams, the chief should take every penny we can find ington Post documented a near com- elected officer, the mayor of this city, and get them fully-qualified teachers; plete breakdown of the community- supports this choice option. that if they lack libraries, we should based rehabilitative care system that Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield get them libraries, and so forth and so now exists for the District’s youth of- 6 minutes to the gentleman from Vir- on. We know what we need to make fenders. The District needs to develop ginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS), the chairman of public schools work. They work right an appropriate community-based sys- the Committee on Government Reform, outside of the District of Columbia tem for its juvenile offenders. who I have had the pleasure of working today, in Fairfax County, in Alexan- In addition, because the District of with and who is the architect of this dria. They work. You put quality Columbia has only one residential D.C. parental school choice initiative teachers in the classroom, you put a treatment center which is plagued by in his bill. limited class size, you give them up- alleged physical and sexual abuse, the (Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia asked dated textbooks, and kids learn. Why city must send many of its children to and was given permission to revise and do we not do that in the District? Why lengthy stays out of State. Currently extend his remarks.) Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. do we not give to them what we pro- 400 District children are in residential Chairman, I have a lengthy statement vide to other children rather than give treatment centers, some as far away as talking about generally what is in this them some unproven, newfangled idea Arizona, at a conservative cost of $25 bill, really basically praising the gen- that nobody has any indication will million a year. tleman from New Jersey (Mr. FRELING- work? Mayor Williams recently acknowl- The gentleman who just spoke, my edged that his juvenile justice system HUYSEN) and the gentleman from Penn- colleague from Florida, Florida just is in a state of serious dysfunction and sylvania (Mr. FATTAH) for putting to- gether a very good bill. had an embarrassment where they had has pledged to take corrective meas- I would like to address briefly, vouchers going to some outfit who, it ures. But he was also quoted as saying, ‘‘There hasn’t been an embrace, at the though, the Davis amendment that will is at least alleged, was involved in ter- be coming up before this body a little rorism activity. When you have these agency level, of the issue. There hasn’t bit later. I will submit for the RECORD been the sense of urgency.’’ I would tell uncontrolled, unregulated vouchers, a Washington Post editorial written by the mayor that there is a sense of ur- you can have everything from the Tony Williams, the elected mayor of gency for both the District of Columbia David Duke Academy getting dollars to the city; Kevin Chavous, elected coun- and in my district in Maryland. anything that anybody else can dream cil member and chairman of the Dis- up. I recently had the opportunity to meet with the gentlewoman from the trict’s education committee; and Peggy We need to be careful as we go for- Cooper Cafritz, the elected chairman of District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) and ward because all we are looking for- the school board, all supporting my Deputy Mayor Carolyn Graham, and I ward to here is for some kind of embar- amendment and the school voucher subsequently visited Oak Hill. There I rassment. program. I will also submit for the Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes, even met with youth services administrator RECORD a May 12, 2003, editorial from though I only promised him 21⁄2, to the Gayle Turner and her staff and I toured the Washington Post which sets the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. the facility and surrounding grounds. I record straight on the history of school was impressed by the progress we were CARDIN). vouchers in Washington. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Chairman, first let making. As a result of our initial dis- Let me just say, the idea that this is me thank my good friend from Penn- cussions, they were moving in the right an anti-voucher city is something we sylvania for yielding me this time and direction: toward razing the dilapi- need to contend with. The vote in 1981 his generosity. dated structures that are beyond reha- was not on a school voucher program In my congressional district, the bilitation and toward developing pro- like we have here. It was on tuition tax Third District of Maryland, I represent posals to make more cost-effective and credits that one could argue hurt the 110 District of Columbia residents. more appropriate use of the land. That District budget. I think we have solved They live at the Oak Hill detention is why I was disappointed that both of that here by bringing additional money center, a maximum security campus in the individuals I met with positions in, and more money will be coming Laurel, Maryland, approximately 30 were terminated and no longer are into the city that would not otherwise miles from Washington. It is located on there. come in as a result of the appropria- more than 600 acres of Federal land ad- Today’s debate is about funding the tions process I think at the end of this. jacent to the National Security Agen- District of Columbia, but this issue in- So that was a completely different cy. The facility was originally con- volves more than appropriate funding proposal. That vote was in 1981. The structed 50 years ago. Few renovations levels. This is about the best course of Washington Post, a newspaper of some have been made since then, and the treatment of these children, the best renown in this town, ran a poll in May campus is now in a severe state of ne- way to ensure the safety of our com- of 1998 that asked, do you favor or op- glect and disrepair, littered with par- munities and the most appropriate use pose using Federal money in the form tially-boarded abandoned buildings of Federal land. of vouchers to help low-income stu- that are frequently broken into and set Mr. Chairman, as the representative dents in the District go to private or afire. Roughly half the children at Oak of the community surrounding Oak parochial schools? In that poll, 56 per- Hill have been convicted of crimes and Hill, I look forward to working to help cent of city residents said they favored sentenced to a term there, and the improve the state of juvenile justice the idea. If that is the idea of anti- other half are detainees awaiting trial. services for the District of Columbia. I voucher, I think that we are being mis- Their average length of stay is more might also point out that the Federal led. City opinion is split on this, but than 8 months. land on which Oak Hill is located is a the elected mayor and the elected A 2001 mayoral commission rec- prime site for expansion of NSA and for chairman of the school board have ommended closing Oak Hill and placing the State of Maryland and Anne Arun- come to us, they are in charge of this, youth offenders in a network of resi- del County to develop environmental, they are entrusted by the voters to dential treatment facilities, commu- recreational and economic opportuni- focus on this particular issue, and they nity-based group homes and other less ties. have said that they need this to help restrictive settings. I support the com- I hope to continue working with the D.C. schoolchildren get the same level mission’s recommendations, including gentlewoman from the District of Co- of opportunity that the rest of us have the closing of Oak Hill. Some progress lumbia (Ms. NORTON), with the mem- for kids in our districts. has been made toward that goal, in- bers of the Subcommittee on the Dis- Over the years I have worked hard to cluding beginning construction of a trict of Columbia, and with Mayor Wil- try to bring this city back. I have pretrial holding facility in northeast liams and the city council to develop worked with my friend, the gentle- Washington that should reduce by 50 the right solutions for all involved. woman from the District of Columbia

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.018 H05PT1 H7960 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 (Ms. NORTON), on a number of issues For opponents of this amendment concern to African Americans and other mi- and we have had a number of successes. who say more money, it is the same norities. The center’s poll found that ‘‘sup- We have sponsored legislation to bring old, same old, same old. If you do the port for school vouchers among African the city back to financial stability. We Americans, which has fluctuated in past same thing time and time again, you Joint Center polls, grew by 25 percent since sponsored legislation to help the city are going to get the same results. 1998 with 60 percent of African American re- overcome its unfunded pension liabil- President Bush has talked about the spondents favoring school vouchers.’’ But be- ity, a major issue that people said soft bigotry of low expectations. We yond polls is the question of actual demand could not be done. We have worked in are trying to change that. These kids for school choice. Not only are parents ex- assisting the economic recovery of this deserve every bit the opportunity that pressing their strong desire for alternatives, city with tax relief and regulatory re- my kids have. The proof in the pudding as the popularity of public charter schools lief for our Nation’s capital. We have here is that no Member of the House to attests, but private associations that provide worked together on the D.C. College scholarship assistance to D.C. students seek- my knowledge has sent their kids to ing enrollment in private or parochial Access Act which makes college afford- the D.C. public school system in the schools also report strong requests for help able to the District population that ba- last decade. The President and the Vice from D.C. parents. Shouting that support for sically was discouraged from going be- President, living here and given that vouchers doesn’t exist in the District won’t cause they had no State university sys- opportunity to pick any school in the make it so. Neither will over-the-top rhet- tem like the rest of us do in our States. city, chose private schools. oric and personal invective that add little I think all of these have helped. But We just want to give the same oppor- substance to the debate. the most difficult problem facing this tunities to the poorest of the poor. Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I yield city is its public school system. This legislation restricts it to kids myself such time as I may consume. I respect my colleagues who oppose from nonperforming schools, low-in- Let me just make a couple of com- this amendment. They argue that pub- come. This is going to be, I think, a ments. A basic understanding of how lic dollars should be reserved for public shock treatment to the public edu- the city government operates is that schools only. I think philosophically I cation system. Five years from now I the mayor is the executive. City policy believe the same thing, but I think hope we will not need this, I hope the is designed by a consensus between the they are misguided in this instance public education will improve, but it is council and a majority and the execu- when they put the preservation of the not going to improve without this kind tive through statute. There is nothing that prevents the D.C. Government at institution, a failed institution, ahead of shock treatment. I urge my col- any time from instituting a voucher of the opportunities for children that leagues to support the Davis amend- program if it wants to. There does not could be advanced by this. Ultimately ment. exist a political consensus in the Dis- our responsibility is to the kids, not to [From the Washington Post, May 12, 2003] an institution, not to a failed, trict; that is, the legislative body, STRAIGHT TALK ON VOUCHERS dysfunctioning bureaucracy. which we should have great sympathy What has it produced over the years? In making her case against a federally for as we are a legislative body, does funded school voucher pilot program, Del. They say that we are going to put more not agree with this policy. So to say, Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) has repeatedly well, you have got the city’s support money into public schools. We have put said that D.C. voters are firmly opposed to more money into public schools. It still the idea. Thus, she argues, to support vouch- because you have the mayor, ask us if has one of the highest dropout rates in ers is to oppose home rule. As the basis for you have the full support of the city the Nation. It has some of the lowest her declaration, Ms. Norton cites the results government when you actually do not. test scores in the Nation. The average of an exit poll conducted in November for the It is important that as we say that SAT throughout the city, combined National School Boards Association. The we come with great concern about the verbal and math, is under 800. It is a poll, which she supplied to this page, showed plight of the children in the District that 76 percent of the 603 voters interviewed and that we want them to have the failure. Its school lunch program was opposed school vouchers. But as is true of so just rated by the Physicians Com- same opportunity that our children much that stirs up this city, Ms. Norton’s have, let us give them the same oppor- mittee on Responsibility and was given poll is hardly gospel. an F. They cannot even feed the kids in Let’s look at the wording of the question tunity that the constituents of the the public school system. Yet they say, posed in the poll. It asked: ‘‘Do you favor or gentleman from Virginia have. That is, no, that is where we want to send oppose giving taxpayer-funded vouchers to they have quality schools with fully- them, that is where they have to go. parents to pay for their children to attend qualified, credentialed teachers. Let us private schools even if that means less take these dollars and provide that We are talking about kids whose par- money for public school students?’’ Note the here in the District. They have schools ents cannot move to the suburbs. They phrase ‘‘even if that means less money for that have updated curriculums and cannot move to Ward 3. They are public school students.’’ That’s a loaded adequate libraries and school coun- trapped in an area, in a monopoly sys- question if there ever was one. What major- selors for all of the children who are tem that is not even giving them a de- ity would favor that? It would be just as un- presented to the schoolhouse door, not cent school lunch. By the way, that fair if voucher supporters sponsored a poll taking a few children, siphoning them same system rated my county a B on that asked, ‘‘Do you favor or oppose giving off and helping them, and forsaking the its school lunch, rated the city of De- taxpayer-funded vouchers to parents to pay rest to a District that by his own state- troit an A-minus, but the city of Wash- for their children to attend private schools if that enables them to transfer out of an infe- ment is not living up to what we would ington gets an F on its school lunch rior public school with low test scores?’’ hope it would live up to. program. Imagine the responses to that question. It is a system that has produced a There is a less prejudicial way to measure b 1045 disproportionate number of rapes, of public sentiment on the school voucher ques- So this question of diverting public assaults and robberies to kids in the tion. The Post conducted a poll based on ran- dollars for a private school and schools public school system. Yet they say we dom interviews with 1,002 D.C. adults in May is a very important one about what we want them to go to that school, a pub- 1998 that asked the following: ‘‘Do you favor really believe. If we want to truly help lic school system, that we will just add or oppose using federal money in the form of vouchers to help send low-income students in these children, let us do for them what more money, which we have done. Over the District to private or parochial school?’’ we are doing for other children, and $2,000 a year more is paid on a kid’s In that poll, 56 percent of city residents said that is provide quality public schools education in the city than is paid in they favored the idea, compared with 36 per- in the District of Columbia so that my county of Fairfax. If money were cent who opposed vouchers and 8 percent these children and future generations the answer, we would put money at it who had no opinion. Ms. Norton may be of them can benefit because we already and solve the problem. But it is a failed aware of that poll as well, since the results know that that works. It works right institution. You cannot put, to quote and story were published on May 23, 1998. in the gentleman from Virginia’s (Mr. The Post’s findings are consistent with the biblically, new wine into old bottles. TOM DAVIS) district. It works today. results of a National Opinion Poll on edu- This is an old bottle and it needs fix- cation conducted with 1,678 adults in May Vouchers have not been proven to work ing. It is a system that last week was 1999 for the nonpartisan, nonprofit Joint anywhere in the country, and why ex- found to have paid $59,000 to a phantom Center for Political and Economic Studies. periment on the future life chances of company that does not even exist. The center researches and analyzes issues of these children here in the District?

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.020 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7961 Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to benefit the District of Columbia, our Daily News which headlines ‘‘Private the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Nation’s capital. School with Ties to Terrorists gets WATSON). I do not think we should overlook the State Money’’ through a private tui- Ms. WATSON. Mr. Chairman, I stand good parts of this bill and the dedica- tion voucher program. in strong opposition to the provision in tion that has been placed on making And I appreciate the comments from the District of Columbia appropriation this bill very responsive to the needs of the gentleman from Washington State. bill authorizing $10 million in funding the District of Columbia, over and It is true that the mayor supports dol- for school vouchers. above the issue of education for the lars for vouchers which I disagree with. Having worked as an elementary students here. It is also true, and I think fair to say, school teacher, a school psychologist, I also want to commend the gen- that this is not the proposal that the and having served on a school board of tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. mayor supports. He supports a three- the largest school district in the State FATTAH) who has been I know a strong pronged approach that is not what is of California, I have seen firsthand the leader on advocacy for the District of going to be before us today, and I sin- need to strengthen standards in our Columbia, and the team of the gen- cerely appreciate all the work that the public schools and to demand more tleman from New Jersey (Mr. FRELING- gentleman from Virginia (Mr. TOM from our teachers and our students HUYSEN) and the gentleman from Penn- DAVIS) has done on behalf of the Dis- through better accountability and ade- sylvania (Mr. FATTAH) have been re- trict, but this is not a proposal that quate resources. sponsible in trying to address the needs the mayor supports nor is it a proposal However, voucher programs that di- of this District, this Nation’s capital, that the City Council supports. So to vert precious funding away from the this jewel of a city that we want all of say this has the support of the District, public school system, and particularly this country to be so proud of. I think, is really kind of twisting here in D.C., would do exactly the op- I want to reiterate the gentleman things slightly. posite. from New Jersey’s (Mr. FRELING- [From the Florida Naples Daily News, July First, vouchers lack accountability. HUYSEN) comment about the $10 million 18, 2003] Private schools funded by vouchers are in this bill for vouchers. Why in the PRIVATE SCHOOL WITH TIES TO ALLEGED not subjected to the same standards es- world would we not want to use this TERRORIST GETS STATE MONEY tablished by the Leave No Child Behind new money for an education purpose TAMPA.—Senate Democrats urged Gov. Jeb Act. that the mayor and otherwise people Bush on Thursday to cut off payment to a Second, vouchers can discriminate. feel is appropriate for these children? school co-founded by a professor accused of Private schools have the ultimate say And why would we say, let us not have being the North American leader of a world- in deciding which students they want that $10 million go to kids? It will be wide terrorist organization. to enroll, and they can screen out ap- lost if it is not used for this purpose. The school received $350,000 last year plicants based on any factor without through a state program that pays private So I would argue that this is a respon- school tuition for some students. obeying Federal antidiscrimination sible course for this committee, this A February grand jury indictment against laws. The children that need to be fo- Congress, to take, to use this $10 mil- Sami Al-Arian, the alleged leader of the Pal- cused on are not going to be admitted lion, to give these kids a chance. It is estinian Islamic Jihad, and seven others says in these private schools. Trust me not all the thousands of children who the school was used as a base of support for when I say that. need the money, but it certainly is the organization. Finally, vouchers simply do not have going to help parents and children who The indictment said the purpose of the or- a proven record of success. There is no are in need in this educational environ- ganization was ‘‘to assist its engagement in, discernible difference in achievement and promotion of, violent attacks designed ment in which we find ourselves. to thwart the Middle East Peace Process.’’ It between students and voucher pro- As the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. said the Palestinian Islamic Jihad is respon- grams and students in public education TOM DAVIS), who is such a strong lead- sible for 100 murders in Israel and its terri- program. Every time vouchers have ap- er on advocacy for the District of Co- tories. peared on the California ballot, they lumbia and good government has stat- Al-Arian, who is being held in jail without have been voted down. Senator FEIN- ed, this is an effort that the City bail and denies any connections to terrorism, STEIN’s support of this provision is not wants, I would argue, that the mayor co-founded the school in 1992 and served as reflective of the will of the people in wants, and he is taking a very difficult, its director and chairman of its board. California in this regard. The school’s treasurer, Sameeh but responsible, position to help the Hammoudeh, also was indicted and is being So how else could we use this $10 mil- kids of this District. held in jail without bond. He and Al-Arian lion? We could use it to improve the So my comments are really to com- allegedly encouraged people who wanted to public schools which are already facing mend the gentleman from New Jersey send money to Palestinians to write checks a $40 million budget cut. (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN) for his dedication to their school. The Palm Beach Post re- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- as the new chairman to this bill, to ported in its Thursday editions. man, I yield myself such time as I may this City, to the needs of this City, and Last year, the 300-student Islamic Acad- consume. also to commend his partner in this ef- emy of Florida received more than 50 percent I would like to say for the record fort, the gentleman from Pennsylvania of its revenue from the state program, Flor- that the dollars for this new choice ida PRIDE, which uses corporate donations (Mr. FATTAH), who is also dedicated to pay for poor students to attend private program will be given to the parents so and committed to trying to do what is schools. that they can make the choice. They right for these children. But I think we ‘‘The disclosures that more than $300,000 of will not be given to the school. And should make sure that when the day is this money went last year to a school sus- secondly, I need to reiterate this is new done, that we vote in favor of children, pected of terrorist ties raises the frightening money. This is money that came from vote in favor of the new $10 million to specter that Florida’s taxpayers may be un- the gentleman from Ohio’s (Mr. REG- go to parents and children to improve wittingly funding extremist organizations intent on the destruction of our nation and ULA) mark. It is not being taken away their education capabilities and to im- from the public schools or from the its allies,’’ Senate Democratic Leader Ron prove their education experience here Klein and Senator Dave Aronberg wrote in charter schools. in the District. their letter to Gov. Jeb Bush. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to So I rise in support of that concept Denise Lasher, spokeswoman for Florida the gentleman from Washington (Mr. and that mission that I think we have PRIDE, said officials conducted an inde- NETHERCUTT), a member of the Com- today to try to pass this legislation, pendent audit of the school after the indict- mittee on Appropriations. but also pass this very important ment was released and found no misuse of Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Chairman, I amendment that is such a part of the funds and no connection between the schol- arship money and terrorist activity. want to thank the chairman of the sub- gentleman from Virginia’s (Mr. TOM committee for yielding me this time She said the school received more than DAVIS) attention. $300,000 in federal grants for computers and and commend him for his leadership Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I yield its free- and reduced-price school lunch pro- not just on the issue of education for myself such time as I may consume. gram. students in the District of Columbia, I would like to enter into the RECORD ‘‘It was unfortunate that there was some- but for all the aspects of this bill that a new story from the Florida Naples one at the school accused of doing something

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.022 H05PT1 H7962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 illegal, but that doesn’t mean the school has focused more of our energies on pro- public education while guerilla warfare done something illegal,’’ she said Thursday. viding full funding for Leave No Child behind the scenes goes on. But although Florida PRIDE found that all Behind. For someone who served in And what we see now is an act of sab- of its scholarship money was going to the local government, there is nothing otage where vouchers are put back on school, Hammoudeh was paid for his services as school treasurer, and the indictment more severe than unfunded mandates, the table at a time when education re- states that school supplies and equipment and that is what Leave No child Behind form is already in great trouble. We are were used in the Jihad operation. It is un- represents. in trouble because of the lack of funds. known whether Al-Arian was being paid. The distinguished chairman of this School districts are shutting down Corporations that donate to the program subcommittee on the District of Co- early. In D.C. several years ago, receive a dollar-for-dollar tax break. The lumbia of the Committee on Appropria- schools started late because they did program gave out nearly $50 million in schol- tions, has indicated that this is new not have money for school construc- arships last year. money. Let me say to him that why tion or they had given money to pri- Since the program began, large corpora- tions such as WCI Communities Inc., Gulf not use the new money for a good pur- vate industry to do some construction. Power Co., Florida Power & Light and pose and that is to build up the public They had not done it well, and they Verizon Wireless have donated to the pro- schools of D.C., to build up the two had to shut down on the basis of safety. gram, but how much and to which program is credited chartered schools that need Private industry does not solve any not public information. more resources? problems for education. Enron shows Critics of the corporate tax credit scholar- Every study indicates that when we that private industry can get us into ship program are concerned that there is no begin to use public funds for private greater trouble. government oversight of the schools that schools, we diminish the very heart of The Republicans have returned to take the money. In their letter to Bush, Klein and Aronberg called for a review of the the education of this Nation, and that their agenda for long-term privatiza- program and of the schools. is the equality of having good quality tion of education. This is the opening Under the May 2001 law, the Florida De- public schools that all may access. salvo of their new guerilla warfare. partment of Education cannot dictate cur- Why not take the $10 million and pro- This first strike in Washington is very riculum or monitor how students are pro- vide the school supplies and backpacks serious indeed. I do not want vouchers gressing academically. that many of these children need or in New York. People do not want But Lasher insisted the schools teachers clothing that many of these children vouchers in New York. That is why we and students and teachers are top notch aca- have to stop vouchers right now here in demically. need? Senate President Jim King, R–Jackson- This is a bad amendment, adding $10 Washington. ville, jokingly said in May that he could million when it could be use utilized Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- start a school for witches under the law and for a more effective purpose. And man, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman receive corporate tax credit scholarships. might I ask to conclude, Mr. Chairman, from Virginia (Chairman TOM DAVIS). ‘‘The intent of this program was to help that the D.C. Council, the legislative Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. poor kids. The intent was never to make op- body, has actively opposed this legisla- Chairman, let me just set the record portunistic entrepreneurs wealthy,’’ said tion. straight here, Mr. Chairman, because King, who also ordered a study of the pro- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- they talk about audits of time, there gram. Despite the accountability concerns, Bush man, I reserve the balance of my time. will be no audits of the private schools. remained a supporter, saying last week that Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, could That is false. The private schools that it was a ‘‘proven success,’’ based on the stu- we have an audit of the time? We will participate in this have to go through dents receiving the scholarships. not have audits of these private extensive recordkeeping and compari- Ahmed Bedier, spokesman for the Muslim schools. sons and will go through more when advocacy group Council on American-Islamic The CHAIRMAN. Each side has 4 the Department of Education has writ- Relations, said the Tampa school is well re- minutes remaining. ten their regulations. So that is false. spected. He noted that the University of Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 There are no terrorism schools that South Florida is also mentioned in the in- minutes to the gentleman from New dictment. currently would be eligible for this But USF, where Al-Arian was a professor York (Mr. OWENS). money as I read the legislation. So, and Hammoudeh was an instructor, is not (Mr. OWENS asked and was given again, that is just a red herring put up listed as one of the bases of support for the permission to revise and extend his re- there to try to defend the existing sta- Palestinian Islamic Jihad. marks.) tus quo which has produced a failing Administrators at the Islamic Academy Mr. OWENS. Mr. Chairman, in his school system that is depriving tens of did not return phone calls Thursday. first month, the President called to- thousands of District youngsters the Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to gether all Members of the Congress to kinds of opportunities that children the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. support a bipartisan education bill. He around the rest of the country get. JACKSON-LEE). said that he was willing to do two I know the gentleman from Pennsyl- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. things: promise additional funding for vania (Mr. FATTAH) has an amendment Chairman, I thank the distinguished education of no less than $6 billion, and that wants to compare with Fairfax gentleman for yielding me this time. he was also willing to take vouchers off County. Let me make a point. The Dis- Mr. Chairman, I rose on the floor of the table as a part of Federal policy. trict of Columbia pays more per stu- the House yesterday and asked my col- Now, we hear the Republican major- dent than they pay in Fairfax County leagues to join me in eliminating Fed- ity sneaking vouchers back onto the or Arlington. If this were a money eral intrusion into the decision-making table. They are going to reinstitute the problem, they would get the money, of Houston, Harris County, as related drive of the Republican majority to but they have a school system that to light rail. I am very proud to say privatize education. when given the money has not been that mostly along a party-line vote, When the Republicans took control able to produce textbooks on time, was my colleagues on this side of the aisle of the Congress, there were two former under court order to repair its schools, recognized and respected local control. Secretaries of Education who reported wasted just last week $59,000 on a phan- My good friends, the Republican major- to testify at our Committee on Edu- tom contract to a company that does ity, again dashed the hopes and dreams cation and the Workforce, Secretary not even exist. of local communities and decided to in- Bennett and Secretary Alexander. Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I yield trude their desires on those local com- They wanted to abolish the Depart- myself such time as I may consume. munities. ment of Education. And because there Let me say to the gentleman from Today we do the same thing. But we was such a public outcry against the Virginia that I think it gives some ex- do so by experimenting with our chil- abolishment of the Department of Edu- ample of the weakness of the proposal dren. And I believe that this House has cation and against the low profile of when we have to go to, well, they gave no place in experimenting with the the Federal Government in education, some contract and it is being inves- lives of the children of this Nation or Republicans decided to turn that tigated. The Defense Department has of Washington, D.C. In particular, I around and camouflage their intent. given out contracts that have become would have hoped that we would have They pretend now to be advocates of fraudulent.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE7.013 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7963 b 1100 Not one Member of Congress, not a man and a woman and the foundation for a So I do not see us privatizing our Na- member of the city council, currently strong, healthy family. tion’s defense because of some malfea- has their kids in the public schools of Studies have proven time and time again sance with one particular contract. the District of Columbia. They are not that a healthy marriage between a man and a Let us not get into anecdotal situa- good enough for our kids, but they are woman provides the fundamental support for tions. Let us deal with the reality, good enough for the people who cannot rearing healthy children, both mentally and which is the public school system is a afford otherwise. This is a chance to physically. Despite the overwhelming evidence public good. It is important to the en- equalize opportunity. That is all it is. of the benefits of marriage to families and so- tire community. It is not just about It has been requested by those poor ciety, the sad fact is that, for over four dec- educating one child; it is about what families that came before our com- ades, the welfare system has penalized and we see as the need to promote values mittee and testified. They said, We discouraged marriage. Allowing domestic part- for the entire community. have been waiting for years. They said nerships means providing employment, health, When you privatize public education, they are going to fix the system, and 9 or government benefits to unmarried domestic you create very parochial, selfish inter- percent of our school children are read- partners. By recognizing the partnership they ests. This school in Florida in which ing proficiently in the 4th grade. will benefit from both the welfare system and the principals have now been indicted That is the problem, and that is what tax credits, which undermines the sanctity of with these terrorist leanings, this is we are trying to fix, not defend a sys- marriage and government services for those not some joke, this is not some exam- tem that is failing our kids. truly in need. ple of a red herring. This is reality, in Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- Although I am in opposition to the overall the news today about what has hap- man, I yield myself the balance of my legislation, I urge my colleagues to strongly pened when the State of Florida pro- time. support the District of Columbia Student Op- vided public dollars to private institu- In closing, make no mistake about it, portunity Scholarship Act. Who should have tions. Mayor Williams supports what we are the right to determine where a child goes to There have been similar scandals in doing today. The gentleman from Vir- school, the parents or the government? I un- other places around the country, and ginia (Chairman TOM DAVIS) has ref- conditionally believe parents have this right there will be, I guarantee you, because erenced the editorial in The Wash- and are in a much better position than a gov- the majority will probably have its ington Post by Mayor Williams and ernment bureaucrat to decide what is best for way, when this program gets set up Councilman Chavous and Peggy Coo- a child. Public schools are government-run there will be scandals here because of per. Let me read from it: and supported by individuals through their tax- this program. ‘‘For those of us involved every day dollars. Vouchers would allow parents to use That is not what makes it bad, be- in urban education, there are stag- their own tax dollars to achieve the means of cause some people will use it improp- gering realities that keep us awake at educating their children. night. Every child who graduates with- erly. What makes it bad is what it says I urge my colleagues to oppose this bill. about the public spirit of our actions, out basic skills or drops out altogether Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, taking which is that we would rather take is on a potential pathway to public as- money away from under-funded public schools 2,000 children and siphon them off into sistance, to being alienated from the and diverting it into selective private schools is private schools, rather than repair a full benefits of participation in society, fundamentally flawed. school system that can provide for or, worse, to a life in the criminal jus- This proposed voucher program is part of a 70,000 children, which really should be tice system.’’ larger initiative of the Bush administration to our goal. They go on. They say: ‘‘We think We are going to build 1,500 new that this is an appropriate investment privatize essential services whereever they schools in Iraq at the cost of billions, by the Federal Government in the chil- can. A basic problem is that the experience of but here we are scrapping on the floor dren of the Nation’s capital. Without privatization shows little evidence of enhanced of the House about $10 million for the the resources ordinarily provided by a accountability or performance. In fact, the 10- District of Columbia, our capital city. State, the District is more challenged year Government Accounting Office study of It is a question about what our prior- than other cities in its efforts to ade- public and privately funded voucher programs ities are. I would hope for the District quately fund public education and fos- found no evidence of test gains for children quality teachers, smaller class sizes, ter innovative reform. who participated in voucher programs. Fur- updated textbooks. That is what I be- ‘‘Our children,’’ they go on, ‘‘have en- thermore, the public when given their choice, lieve the solution is, not vouchers. dured decades of neglect in public edu- have repeatedly voted against vouchers and Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- cation. But there is hope. We have a recent national polls suggest no change in that man, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman reconfigured school board and re- opinion. from Virginia (Chairman TOM DAVIS). spected superintendent.’’ Our resources could be much better utilized Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. They say, ‘‘Despite these to fulfill the President’s promises. He and the Chairman, let me again just say how underpinnings, parents still want more Congressional Republican Leadership has much I have enjoyed working with the choices. At town meetings, community walked away from funding No Child Left Be- gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. picnics, hearings and PTA meetings, hind leaving nearly $9 billion unfunded man- FATTAH) and the gentlewoman from the we hear the same complaints: I cannot dates throughout the Nation. In the District of District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON) on a find the right setting for my child, or Columbia, No Child Left Behind has left al- number of other issues. We have a dif- my child is not flourishing in this envi- most $50 million in unfunded mandates. It ference on one issue that we will re- ronment.’’ would be a tragedy to further short change solve today on the House floor and This is a good bill, Mr. Chairman. public education by encouraging families to then we will go on, and we will be This is about parental choice, and it is leave a system that can work and, unlike the working together on other issues to- good for the students and children of private schools who would be favored with morrow. the District. vouchers, our public schools take all our chil- But this is an important issue; it is Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I rise dren no matter how needy or troubled. important I think to all of us. And this today to offer my strongest opposition to H.R. I support innovation in public schools. Re- is not dollars to private schools; these 2765, the District of Columbia Appropriations form and improvement will happen sooner if are dollars to parents. Because what for fiscal year 2004. we focus our attention and resources on our has happened to the District of Colum- Many of you may not realize, but this legis- public schools. Rather than vouchers, we bia over the years, thousands of Dis- lation allows DC taxpayer dollars to be used should start funding the Federal mandate of trict residents have moved to the sub- for domestic partner benefits. Any allocation of No Child Left Behind, the unmet 40 percent urbs so their kids could get a decent the DC budget should not be used to fund do- special education target, and school mod- education that they could not get in mestic partner benefits. The family unit—be- ernization. Congress needs to stop making the the city. Thousands of District resi- ginning with a marriage between one man and jobs of public schools harder. dents send their kids to private schools one woman—has been the basic unit of every Mr. STARK. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in because the public schools in the city civil society since time immemorial. I firmly be- opposition to this unpatriotic and anti-demo- have failed them. lieve that marriage is a legal union between a cratic District of Columbia appropriations bill

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(H.R. 2765), and in favor of Delegate NOR- education. This amendment takes precious sands of children who took tests to find out TON’s amendment to remove the school education dollars out of DC’s public schools, how much they do and do not know. From voucher program. and gives them to private and religious these tests we have learned that over half of As the former Chairman for the Committee schools. the 8th graders in the public school system in for the District of Columbia, I am disappointed The supporters of this amendment act as if this city do not possess basic reading skills. that Republican Members are again carrying vouchers are a magic bullet for DC education. A maximum voucher of $7,500 would allow out their annual assault to force their extremist But this amendment doesn’t help teachers, or children in low income homes to no longer be right wing policies on the District of Colum- give them more opportunities for professional trapped in deficient schools. bia—policies that are so extreme that they are development. This amendment doesn’t build I would like to extend my praise to Mayor unable to implement them nationwide. new schools or repair old ones. Williams, Chairmen DAVIS, BOEHNER, and I would like to remind the sponsors of this That is why I oppose this amendment. In- FRELINGHUYSEN for their determination to pro- bill that the citizens of the District of Columbia stead, we should all work with parents and vide better schools even when it was not the do not want a school voucher program. That educators at home, and work with each other most popular thing to do. is why their elected representative, Delegate here, to make the DC public schools the best Today, Mr. Chairman, I cast my vote for the NORTON, is offering her amendment to strike in the world and to make sure that every child young first grader a few blocks from here who this program today. I guess representative de- in DC gets a first class public education. will have the opportunity to excel because her mocracy is okay for the citizens of Iraq, but In addition, had I been present I would have parents had more options for her academic fu- not for the citizens of our Nation’s capital. voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote No. 479. I would ture. School vouchers do not solve the problems have voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 480. Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in confronting our public schools. At best, private Had I been present during rollcall No. 463, support of H.R. 2765, the District of Columbia schools can only accommodate a small por- I would have voted ‘‘aye’’. During rollcall No. Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2004. And tion of students’ educational needs in the Dis- 464, I would have voted ‘‘no’’. On rollcall No. I commend Chairman YOUNG for bringing this, trict of Columbia. Nor will private schools— 469, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’. During rollcall the 13th appropriations bill, to the floor. even with limited government financial assist- No. 470, I would have voted ‘‘no’’. During roll- Under authority granted in Article I of the ance—ever be affordable to most families. It’s call No. 471, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’. During United States Constitution (section 8, clause simple, if enacted, this voucher program will rollcall No. 472, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’. 17), this bill appropriates Federal payments to mean fewer resources for the District’s public During rollcall No. 473, I would have voted the District to fund certain activities, and also schools. The $10 million for vouchers today ‘‘no’’. During rollcall No. 474, I would have approves the District of Columbia’s entire would be far better used to improve the Dis- voted ‘‘aye’’. During rollcall No. 475, I would budget, including the expenditure of local trict of Columbia public school system, helping have voted ‘‘aye’’. funds ($7.4 billion in local funds for fiscal year all children in our Nation’s capital—not just a Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Chairman, I rise in 2004). Although the vast majority of the funds privileged few. opposition to H.R. 2765, the District of Colum- discussed in this bill are local funds originating The Republicans have not stopped at sub- bia Appropriations for 2004. I oppose the bill from the District of Columbia, I speak today verting democracy in the District of Columbia because of the Davis, Frelinghuysen/Boehner only about the $466 million in Federal funds with their school voucher program. They are amendment that seeks to authorize a school appropriated in this bill. also prohibiting the city from implementing a voucher program in the District of Columbia. H.R. 2765 as reported to the House, pro- locally approved ballot initiative to allow the Proponents of the amendment contend that vides $466 million in new budget authority. medical use of marijuana by DC residents suf- it will afford options to parents who want to im- This bill is equal to the 302(b) suballocation fering debilitating health conditions and dis- prove the quality of education that their chil- for the District of Columbia subcommittee as eases including cancer and HIV infection. In dren will receive by providing $7,500 in funds adopted by the Appropriations Committee on addition, the Republican bill maintains the cur- for students to attend private elementary or July 22nd. I can report that this bill is con- rent prohibition on the use of Federal or local high schools in the District. The proposal and sistent with the levels established in H. Con. funds for needle exchange programs in the the amendment are flawed because the Dis- Res. 95, the House concurrent resolution on District. Finally, the Republican bill prohibits trict would have a program forced upon it. The the budget for fiscal year 2004, which Con- the District from using Federal or local funds members of the city council are opposed to gress adopted as its fiscal blueprint on April for abortions, except to save the life of the the provision. The residents of the District are 10. The bill therefore complies with section woman or in cases of rape or incest. overwhelmingly opposed to this measure. Fur- 302(f) of the Budget Act, which prohibits con- Like their foreign policy, the Republicans thermore, I agree with the detractors of the sideration of bills in excess of an appropria- only support democracy in this country when proposal that the funds being proposed could tions subcommittee’s 302(b) allocation of it suits their extremist right wing ideology. The be better used to fully fund public education budget authority. District of Columbia has an elected govern- programs in the District. H.R. 2765 contains no emergency-des- ment that should be able to determine the The impetus for the amendment is based on ignated new budget authority, no advanced laws for its residents—just like every state in a parochial attitude by the authors that they appropriations, nor does it include rescissions our Nation determines its own laws. It is past know what is best for the students, families of previously enacted appropriations. time for Congress to respect the rights of the and residents that rely on the DC public edu- The bill is $45 million above the President’s citizens of the District of Columbia and uphold cation system. This provision undermines the request, these increases include $20 million democratic principles that this country was principles of ‘‘home rule’’. I urge my col- for the water and sewer authority, and an ad- built upon. leagues to support the Norton amendment to ditional $10 million for the District of Columbia I urge my colleagues to join me—and sup- strike down this harmful and ill-conceived pro- scholarship program, $8 million for a unified port democracy—by voting against the District vision designed to de-fund the DC school sys- communications center, and an additional $7 of Columbia appropriations bill. tem and undermine support for public edu- million for public school facilities and the fam- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Chairman, had I been cation. ily literacy programs. present, I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Chairman, I In summary, this, the final appropriations No. 478. In fact, I am in strong opposition to rise today in strong support of enacting school bill, comes to the floor in a form that is con- the Davis amendment. choice programs. I watched and supported the sistent with the Budget Resolution. A sound public school system is the only development of this plan in the Government Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Chairman, this Mem- way we can prepare all our children for the Reform Committee and I am very pleased it is ber wishes to add his support for the District high skill, high wage jobs that will ensure before us today. of Columbia appropriations bill for fiscal year America’s leadership in the world marketplace, There are numerous skeptics who claim that 2004 (H.R. 2765) and would like to comment and will prevent dependency on welfare at school choice plans lack accountability. I dis- on what is probably the most controversial home. agree with this notion. Each voucher will be provision of the measure—the appropriation of Public education is the backbone of our held by a parent or guardian who will demand $10 million in Federal funds for a scholarship country, including here in the District of Co- that their child is appropriately cared for and program that would allow certain low-income lumbia. It is why we are a great Nation. Public educated. Parents are the ultimate instruments District of Columbia parents to send their chil- education is available to all. It does not dis- of accountability. To say that vouchers lack dren to private schools. criminate, and, it must be strengthened, not accountability is an insult to parents. Although this Member does not support weakened. Yet, there is no doubt that this Last year the National Assessment of Edu- school vouchers because they have the poten- amendment will profoundly harm DC public cational Progress reported the results of thou- tial to do great damage to many public school

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School choice would offer hope events related to the presence of the na- to parents and students by giving them the op- minute rule. tional capital in the District of Columbia, portunity to select a school that meets their The amendment printed in House Re- and for the costs of providing support to re- educational needs, while the competition port 108–230 may be offered only by a spond to immediate and specific terrorist school choice brings would improve the overall Member designated in the report and threats or attacks in the District of Colum- educational atmosphere for the parents, teach- only at the appropriate point in the bia or surrounding jurisdictions: Provided, ers, and administrators who continue to work reading of the bill, shall be considered That any amount provided under this head- to improve the District of Columbia public as read, shall be debatable for 40 min- ing shall be available only after notice of its proposed use has been transmitted by the school system. utes, equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall President to Congress and such amount has School children in the District of Columbia been apportioned pursuant to chapter 15 of have been trapped in failing schools for too not be subject to amendment, and shall title 31, United States Code. not be subject to a demand for division long. Providing funding for a school choice FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF program would provide certain low-income of the question. COLUMBIA COURTS During consideration of the bill for parents residing in the District of Columbia For salaries and expenses for the District with the financial means needed to enroll their amendment, the Chair may accord pri- of Columbia Courts, $163,819,000, to be allo- children in higher-performing schools in the ority in recognition to a Member offer- cated as follows: for the District of Columbia District of Columbia. In addition, the funds ing an amendment that he has printed Court of Appeals, $8,775,000, of which not to these students receive could also be used to in the designated place in the CONGRES- exceed $1,500 is for official reception and rep- pay for transportation, fees, and tuition costs. SIONAL RECORD. Those amendments resentation expenses; for the District of Co- The House of Representatives has used the will be considered read. lumbia Superior Court, $83,387,000, of which The Clerk will read. not to exceed $1,500 is for official reception District of Columbia appropriations bill to pro- and representation expenses; for the District vide school choice proposals for District of Co- The Clerk read as follows: H.R. 2765 of Columbia Court System, $40,006,000, of lumbia students in the past. In fact, both the which not to exceed $1,500 is for official re- fiscal year 1996 and 1999 District of Columbia Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ception and representation expenses: and appropriations bills, as passed by the House, resentatives of the United States of America in $31,651,000, to remain available until Sep- Congress assembled, That the following sums tember 30, 2005, for capital improvements for contained language permitting the use of are appropriated, out of any money in the District of Columbia courthouse facilities: funds for a scholarship program (although the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the Provided, That funds made available for cap- language was not enacted into law). This District of Columbia for the fiscal year end- ital improvements shall be expended con- Member has supported these efforts in the ing September 30, 2004, and for other pur- poses, namely: sistent with the General Services Adminis- past and believes it is essential that this ap- tration master plan study and building eval- propriations bill contain similar language allow- TITLE I—FEDERAL FUNDS uation report: Provided further, That not- ing for a District of Columbia scholarship pro- FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR RESIDENT TUITION withstanding any other provision of law, all gram. SUPPORT amounts under this heading shall be appor- This legislation would not establish a vouch- For a Federal payment to the District of tioned quarterly by the Office of Manage- er system; it is a system of scholarships. In a Columbia, to be deposited into a dedicated ment and Budget and obligated and expended voucher system, the public school money account, for a nationwide program to be ad- in the same manner as funds appropriated ministered by the Mayor, for District of Co- for salaries and expenses of other Federal would go with the child to the private or public lumbia resident tuition support, $17,000,000, school that the parents choose for their child. agencies, with payroll and financial services to remain available until expended: Provided, to be provided on a contractual basis with However, under this scholarship program, if a That such funds, including any interest ac- the General Services Administration (GSA), student receives a scholarship and decides to crued thereon, may be used on behalf of eli- said services to include the preparation of go to a private school, no funds would be gible District of Columbia residents to pay monthly financial reports, copies of which taken from the specific public school that the an amount based upon the difference be- shall be submitted directly by GSA to the child was attending. Therefore, the Wash- tween in-State and out-of-State tuition at President and to the Committees on Appro- ington, DC, school system would lose no public institutions of higher education, or to priations of the House of Representatives pay up to $2,500 each year at eligible private and Senate, the Committee on Government money if low-income children choose to attend institutions of higher education: Provided Reform of the House of Representatives, and private schools with the scholarship money. further, That the awarding of such funds may the Committee on Governmental Affairs of Opponents of the scholarship program claim be prioritized on the basis of a resident’s aca- the Senate: Provided further, That 30 days that the District of Columbia public school sys- demic merit, the income and need of eligible after providing written notice to the Com- tem overall would lose money under this plan. students and such other factors as may be authorized: Provided further, That the Dis- mittees on Appropriations of the House of However, the District of Columbia Mayor, An- Representatives and Senate, the District of thony A. Williams, has indicated he will lead to trict of Columbia government shall maintain a dedicated account for the Resident Tuition Columbia Courts may reallocate funds pro- hold District of Columbia schools harmless, Support Program that shall consist of the vided under this heading for the Court of Ap- meaning that the public school system will Federal funds appropriated to the Program peals, District of Columbia Superior Court, keep more than $16 million in local per pupil in this Act and any subsequent appropria- and the District of Columbia Court System: aid for the 2,000 children they will no longer tions, any unobligated balances from prior Provided further, That such reallocation may have to educate. This idea is briefly mentioned fiscal years, and any interest earned in this increase or decrease funding for such entity in the September 3, 2003, Washington Post or any fiscal year: Provided further, That the by no more than two percent. editorial, entitled ‘‘Washington’s Children De- account shall be under the control of the DEFENDER SERVICES IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer COURTS serve More Choices,’’ written by Mayor Wil- who shall use those funds solely for the pur- liams; Mr. Kevin P. Chavous, a member of the For payments authorized under section 11– poses of carrying out the Resident Tuition 2604 and section 11–2605, D.C. Official Code DC Council and Chairman of its Education Support Program: Provided further, That the (relating to representation provided under Committee, and; Ms. Peggy Cooper Cafritz, Office of the Chief Financial Officer shall the District of Columbia Criminal Justice President of the DC Board of Education. The provide a quarterly financial report to the Act), payments for counsel appointed in pro- article says, ‘‘. . . our public schools will not Committees on Appropriations of the House ceedings in the Family Court of the Superior be penalized financially for the loss of stu- of Representatives and Senate for these Court of the District of Columbia under dents to private or parochial schools.’’ This funds showing, by object class, the expendi- chapter 23 of title 16, D.C. Official Code, and tures made and the purpose therefor: Pro- payments for counsel authorized under sec- Member has confirmed the Mayor’s ‘‘hold vided further, That not more than 7 percent harmless’’ provision with staff at the Govern- tion 21–2060, D.C. Official Code (relating to of the total amount appropriated for this representation provided under the District of ment Reform Committee and the Education program may be used for administrative ex- Columbia Guardianship, Protective Pro- and the Workforce Committee. penses. ceedings, and Durable Power of Attorney Act Mr. Chairman, in closing, this Member urges FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR EMERGENCY PLANNING of 1986), $32,000,000, to remain available until his colleagues to support H.R. 2765. AND SECURITY COSTS IN THE DISTRICT OF CO- expended: Provided further, That the funds Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- LUMBIA provided in this Act under the heading ‘‘Fed- man, I yield back the balance of my For necessary expenses, as determined by eral Payment to the District of Columbia time. the Mayor of the District of Columbia in Courts’’ (other than the $31,651,000 provided

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Mr. Chairman, this use funds provided in this Act under the For a Federal payment to the District of heading ‘‘Federal Payment to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, amendment promises to be perhaps the Columbia Courts’’ (other than the $31,651,000 $35,000,000, to remain available until ex- first of three voucher-only votes in this provided under such heading for capital im- pended, to continue implementation of the body at this time. The first will be on provements for District of Columbia court- Combined Sewer Overflow Long-Term Plan: this bill to remove or strike the fund- house facilities), to make payments de- Provided, That the District of Columbia scribed under this heading for obligations in- ing for vouchers; the second would be Water and Sewer Authority provides a 100 curred during any fiscal year: Provided fur- the Davis bill, which will try to legis- percent match for this payment. ther, That funds provided under this heading late vouchers onto this appropriation; shall be administered by the Joint Com- FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR THE ANACOSTIA and, of course, if vouchers remain in mittee on Judicial Administration in the WATERFRONT INITIATIVE the bill, the third would be the vote on District of Columbia: Provided further, That For a Federal payment to the District of the bill itself. notwithstanding any other provision of law, Columbia Department of Transportation, The $10 million in this bill is not a $4,300,000, to remain available until Sep- this appropriation shall be apportioned quar- lot of money, and that is really not terly by the Office of Management and Budg- tember 30, 2005, for design and construction et and obligated and expended in the same of a continuous pedestrian and bicycle trail what this controversy is about. It does manner as funds appropriated for expenses of system from the Potomac River to the Dis- not look like a lot until you look at other Federal agencies, with payroll and fi- trict’s border with Maryland. where it comes from and where it is nancial services to be provided on a contrac- FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE going and what will follow as a result tual basis with the General Services Admin- COORDINATING COUNCIL of our vote. istration (GSA), said services to include the For a Federal payment to the Criminal First of all, first let us look at where preparation of monthly financial reports, Justice Coordinating Council, $1,300,000, to the money is coming from. This money copies of which shall be submitted directly support initiatives related to the coordina- has come straight out of education. It by GSA to the President and to the Commit- tion of Federal and local criminal justice re- took a vote in the Committee on Ap- tees on Appropriations of the House of Rep- sources in the District of Columbia. resentatives and Senate, the Committee on propriations transferring money from FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR CAPITAL the Labor-Education appropriation Government Reform of the House of Rep- DEVELOPMENT IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA over to the District appropriation in resentatives, and the Committee on Govern- For a Federal payment to the District of mental Affairs of the Senate. Columbia for capital development, $8,000,000, order to fund this bill. It came straight FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE COURT SERVICES to remain available until expended, for the out of education for this bill. AND OFFENDER SUPERVISION AGENCY FOR Unified Communications Center. So we already see that this is not THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL new money, as has been claimed, that (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) FACILITIES this is money straight out of edu- For salaries and expenses, including the For a Federal payment to the District of cation, and that is where voucher transfer and hire of motor vehicles, of the Columbia Public Schools, $4,500,000, of which money always comes from, because Court Services and Offender Supervision $500,000 shall be for a window repair and re- there is only one pot of money. Dif- Agency for the District of Columbia, as au- glazing program and $4,000,000 shall be for a ferent folks may designate that pot, thorized by the National Capital Revitaliza- playground repair and replacement program. tion and Self-Government Improvement Act but there is only one pot of money, and FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR THE FAMILY LITERACY of 1997, $163,081,000, of which not to exceed that is where this money is coming PROGRAM $2,000 is for official receptions and represen- from. It is coming from it for the first For a Federal payment to the District of tation expenses related to Community Su- time, if you vote for this bill and Columbia, $2,000,000 for the Family Literacy pervision and Pretrial Services Agency pro- Program to address the needs of literacy- against my amendment. grams; of which not to exceed $25,000 is for challenged parents while endowing their If you indeed vote to allow vouchers dues and assessments relating to the imple- children with an appreciation for literacy to remain in this bill, it will not go mentation of the Court Services and Of- and strengthening familial ties: Provided, unnoted. I do not know where you were fender Supervision Agency Interstate Super- That the District of Columbia shall provide a vision Act of 2002; of which $100,460,000 shall at recess, but I know that every State 100 percent match with local funds as a con- be for necessary expenses of Community Su- in the Union is crying about unkept dition of receiving this payment. pervision and Sex Offender Registration, to promises for Federal money. The big- include expenses relating to the supervision FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR A DISTRICT OF gest unkept promise is special edu- of adults subject to protection orders or the COLUMBIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM cation, which is taking down education provision of services for or related to such For a Federal payment for a District of Co- systems in entire States, including the persons; of which $37,411,000 shall be avail- lumbia scholarship program, $10,000,000, sub- District of Columbia. We promised 40 ject to authorization. able to the Pretrial Services Agency; and of percent. We have not come close to which $25,210,000 shall be transferred to the FEDERAL PAYMENT TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL that. Public Defender Service for the District of OFFICER OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Then, of course, there is the backlash Columbia: Provided, That notwithstanding For a Federal payment to the Chief Finan- any other provision of law, all amounts cial Officer of the District of Columbia, against the No Child Left Behind bill. under this heading shall be apportioned $10,000,000 for education, public safety and That was a bipartisan bill. We are los- quarterly by the Office of Management and health, economic development, and infra- ing folks everywhere because of that Budget and obligated and expended in the structure initiatives in the District of Co- unfunded mandate, because there are same manner as funds appropriated for sala- lumbia. going to be children that are not going ries and expenses of other Federal agencies: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN (during the to be able to graduate from high school Provided further, That notwithstanding chap- because the funding to help them pre- ter 33 of title 40, United States Code, the Di- reading). Mr. Chairman, I ask unani- rector may acquire by purchase, lease, con- mous consent that the remainder of pare for the tests is not there. demnation, or donation, and renovate as nec- title I be considered as read, printed in As long as there are mandated costs essary, Building Number 17, 1900 Massachu- the RECORD and open to amendment at on our States and school districts, it is setts Avenue, Southeast, Washington, Dis- any point. simply impossible to justify diverting a trict of Columbia to house or supervise of- The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection single dollar of public money to private fenders and defendants, with funds made to the request of the gentleman from schools. available for this purpose in Public Law 107– New Jersey? Now, I know that there are Members 96: Provided further, That the Director is au- There was no objection. here who voted in committee for thorized to accept and use gifts in the form The CHAIRMAN. Are there any vouchers for the District who have of in-kind contributions of space and hospi- tality to support offender and defendant pro- amendments to title I? never voted for vouchers generally on a grams, and equipment and vocational train- AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MS. NORTON Federal bill, because you can do any- ing services to educate and train offenders Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I offer thing on the District of Columbia. You and defendants: Provided further, That the an amendment. can savage their public schools, as if

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We ought to be say- school districts, sometimes rural, obligation to represent all the children ing to parents across this country that sometimes big city, can have the same of the District.’’ we want you to have the opportunity treatment as the District of Columbia. Mr. Chairman, in my capacity as to fund education in public school sys- The District of Columbia schools chairman, I have met with many par- tems. have improved, but you will not find ents who have children in the public Now, the reality is we keep talking me an apologist for the D.C. govern- school system who support this choice about parental choice. Even in the ment and its problems or for the D.C. program. They are literally desperate Cleveland school system case, there school system. I am proud of the fact to have this new alternative. was only a choice. All children who did that scores have gone up for the last 3 The clearest evidence of the excite- not go to public schools and took a years. I am very proud of the trans- ment for school choice is in the city’s voucher went to Catholic schools. formation schools, where, with extra charter school movement: 37 charter There was no choice. It was either pub- services for parents and children alike, schools, 11 on the drawing boards. I had lic school or Catholic school. And it is we now see a breakthrough that no pri- a group representing the charter clear in the language of the Supreme vate school and no public school has schools in my office just yesterday say- Court case that parents ought to have ever accomplished. These are the poor- ing that they had waiting lists for a choice. Let us get real in Congress. est children in the District of Colum- their four charter schools that they Let us get real. Let us talk about fund- bia. They have the least conscious par- run running at 300 children. So I think ing public education where all children ents. They have got foster parents, there is a lot of desperateness on the have an opportunity to get a decent sometimes they have got no parents at part of parents to find alternatives. education. Let us talk about taking all or hardly any parents; yet we have I make the point again, Mr. Chair- money and improving the building sys- been able to break through because we man, that the $10 million in the bill are tems. Let us talk about taking money provided a lot of extra services for the additional funds for the District above and reducing the teacher-student ratio. parents and for the children alike. the subcommittee’s allocation. The Let us talk about making real, making Private schools and religious organi- gentleman from Ohio (Chairman REG- real this piece that we talk to children zations will not see a vote for vouchers ULA) agreed to transfer the funding about, the importance of education, for the District of Columbia as a vote from the Labor-HHS bill, and I am the importance of doing well. that can be contained here, and they grateful for his support of this initia- By doing this $10 million voucher are going to try to do all they can to tive and the extra dollars. program for the D.C. school systems, make sure it is not contained here. The we are leaving out so many other chil- pro-voucher forces have shown how b 1115 dren that ought to have a decent edu- well-funded they are. They have been Eliminating this funding puts the $10 cation. The reality is in these United into your States, sometimes two or million for the District in jeopardy of States the way we fund education three times, to get on the ballot; and being transferred back to his com- based on property taxes does not, in you have turned them back every sin- mittee and out of the city hands. For fact, make it fair. gle time. Not a single voucher ref- these and other reasons, I ask this The Supreme Court of Ohio found erendum in the United States of Amer- amendment be rejected and we give the that the way we fund education in the ica has passed. But they keep coming District leadership what it wants. State of Ohio is unconstitutional be- back, because they have got a lot of What the mayor has asked for is these cause it means that if you live in a money, and you see that money on tel- dollars and certainly has asked for ad- community where the property tax is evision ads as I speak. ditional dollars, and I have made a high and the dollars are allocated for If you want to fund vouchers, do it commitment to work in conference for the way the Washington Scholarship property tax for schools, that children the other dollars for the District school in some parts of the State get a better Fund did it. Fund the vouchers through system, as well as additional dollars private funds. Do not displace those education than children in the other for the charter school movement. parts of the State. private funds with public funds. Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- I say this morning, our job is to de- move to strike the requisite number of man, I rise in opposition to the amend- feat this voucher program for the D.C. words. ment. school systems, to support the amend- Mr. Chairman, make no mistake Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the ment of my colleague, the gentle- about it, this amendment would basi- amendment. It is very interesting that woman from the District of Columbia cally take $10 million in additional this committee would say that the (Ms. NORTON) and to support a strong funds away from the District of Colum- mayor and the chair of the school public education for all children. bia which it badly needs and $10 mil- board of the D.C. school systems want Mr. BACA. Mr. Chairman, I move to lion away from an educational system, this money. What mayor and what strike the requisite number of words. by all accounts, that badly needs addi- chairman of a school board would not Mr. Chairman, I stand in support of tional money so that children have want more money? But the reality is the elimination of these funds and that choices as to where they can go to that this $10 million should perhaps be we put these funds into public schools. school. going towards adequately funding pub- Public schools is where we need a fix. We know, Mr. Chairman, that the lic schools. Perhaps it should be going We need to fix our public schools. We Mayor supports this voucher proposal, towards teacher training so that the do not need to take money and re- the President of the school board, the teachers in the classroom are better sources away from public schools. We chairman of the Committee on Edu- trained to do what they need to do. want to make sure that every child has cation and Libraries and Recreation of Perhaps the money should be going to- an opportunity to learn, that every the D.C. council. wards special education. child is given the same tools that they The Mayor has said on school choice, But I stand here from a community, are given somewhere else. ‘‘Despite the steady increases in local the city of Cleveland, that was the test The answer is not to take those privi- funding and other efforts to support case in the Supreme Court for vouch- leged kids and put them into private our public schools, I have learned first- ers. And I stand here capable and able schools. It is not going to change the hand from hundreds of parents who feel to tell you that an independent study system. And many of the kids who are there are no practical or easy alter- from Indiana University reported that in the public schools will not have an natives for their children within the the children in voucher schools are opportunity to go and use a voucher current systems of public education.’’ doing no better than the children in system. What happens to many of

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.033 H05PT1 H7968 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 those other kids in that area? Have we form chaired by my good friend and a school system that has failed them really fixed it? colleague, the gentleman from Virginia and their kids. Today we are going to I have heard us say, well, our schools (Mr. TOM DAVIS), I was privileged to fix that. And, frankly, the sooner the are failing, the system is failing. Well, hear the debate in its entirety on the better. it is our responsibility to fix it. It is subject we address here today, and that We have heard special praise for our responsibility to train teachers. It is help for the children in the failing three people today. I want to do that is our responsibility to motivate the District of Columbia public school sys- again. They are D.C. Mayor Anthony students. It is our responsibility to tem. Williams, D.C. Council Education Com- make sure that no child is left behind. I do not think anyone in this Cham- mittee Chairman Kevin P. Chavous, Let me state that it is a shame when ber, in any capital city, can honestly and D.C. Board of Education President we go to school and a lot of our chil- say that the district schools are good. Peggy Cooper Cafritz for stepping up to dren are not learning. There are many They cannot because they are not. It is the plate and leading the charge for of our children that are learning and not a question of whether or not the this legislation. That is true leader- those who are not. It is our ability and D.C. school system is failing. It already ship. And true leadership on this floor our responsibility to make sure that has and everybody knows it. If we are today means that we pass this legisla- those students have an opportunity to going to ensure the education of the tion. progress. They want to do the same children in this city, we need to pro- Mr. Chairman, I urge all of my col- things that everybody else wants. Let vide funding to give at least 2,000 chil- leagues on both sides of the aisle to me state that if we take those funds dren a way out and an option and a give the D.C. kids a good chance at a away from public schools, what is chance to attend a school where they successful life by voting for this very going to happen? We take those $10 can achieve. That is the very least this worthwhile piece of legislation. million and we have kids to which we body can do for them. Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Chairman, I say we want to prepare them for the I was in that committee room that move to strike the requisite number of 21st century, and they are not prepared day and watched the anguish on the words. because they do not have the tools or faces of the mothers and grandmothers Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong instruments because we have taken who were present, and I watched them support of the amendment offered by funding away. This is wrong. This is crying during and after the hearing. the gentlewoman from the District of wrong for the District of Columbia. They made me more determined than Columbia (Ms. NORTON) and to oppose This is wrong, and it will probably hap- ever to help provide them and their the ill-conceived Davis amendment to pen to other portions of the States. children a way out of this failing add vouchers to the District of Colum- Is this what we want? No. bia appropriations bill. We want to invest in public edu- school system. One of the young fel- lows who was there, a 6-year-old named Mr. Chairman, not only have the citi- cation. We have good teachers who are zens and many leaders of Washington out there. We need to give them the Alonzo Stallans, drew a picture during the hearing that he gave to me a cou- opposed vouchers, but the House has funding. We need to give them the also made certain that our own dis- tools. We need to give them the moti- ple of days later. It says, ‘‘A good edu- cation, a good future,’’ in only the way tricts would not have mandated vouch- vation. We need to give them the sup- ers imposed in its public schools. port. They need to know that we stand that a 6-year-old can do it. He gets it, but not everybody in this I find that very interesting, Mr. behind them, that we want to fix the Chairman, considering what the last schools, that we just do not want to Chamber does. I have had visits from those mothers speaker just said. Basically the impli- take the easy answer. Like our parents cation was that there should be local always said, if you have a difficult and grandmothers of these young folks, control. It is clear here that we are time, it is time to get involved and do the most recent yesterday, and they trying to impose our will on the Dis- something about it. Do something that have high hopes that we will do the trict of Columbia when we cannot even is going to help the schools, not run right thing and pass the legislation for do it. away. This is just running away from these great young kids. If we do, and We do not accept vouchers in our own the problem, it is not fixing our school we must, we will be giving them a districts. Why should we do it here? I systems. chance at life that most of us were What happens? As our President said, given when we were their age. think we have to be very candid and I want to make sure that we leave no What we do here today will change honest with ourselves to begin to ask child behind. We are going to leave the lives of these young people forever the question, why are we doing this? In fact, we rejected voucher proposals more children behind because what in a very positive way. I hear my col- happens to the student if a student is leagues talk about money and fully in the No Child Left Behind legislation expelled? Do you think that student is funding the education system. Let us in the IDEA bill. The RECORD of this going to be accepted at a private school talk about that for a minute. House reflects that voucher amend- under the voucher system? Do you If money were any indication of the ments have been soundly defeated for think that parents can then take that success of a school system, the boys years by this House. So I find it inter- child and put him into a private school and girls in Washington, D.C. would be esting that some in the House want to under the voucher system? No. They receiving the finest education in Amer- impose a voucher program for D.C., but are only going to take the top of the ica with test scores higher than any clearly it is not something that they crop. And what happens to this school students in America. But that is not want for their own districts. system? We still have the responsi- happening. In fact, the opposite is true. You have heard many Members on bility to fund it. We still have the re- More money is being spent in D.C. per the other side of the aisle say that sponsibility to make sure the infra- student than anywhere in America and vouchers will help low-income children structure is there. Who pays for that? the test results are the worst. in Washington, D.C. They may believe We as taxpayers pay for that, and we That is an absolute travesty. the hype that accompanies the debate are taking money and resources from These kids need and deserve a way on vouchers for our Nation’s disadvan- our schools. out of this school system. The legisla- taged children. But this is what we do Let me state that this is bad legisla- tion we pass here today will do just know about vouchers: Vouchers drain tion. It is terrible legislation. It should that. money away from public schools and not even be up before us right now. We Frankly, I think parents and grand- leave the remaining children with even should be making sure that we spend parents know what is best for their less resources, schools like the ones in more money on education, therefore, children, not the bureaucrats who my district where in one school there we should eliminate the funding. roam the halls on Capitol Hill. were 13 computers for 1,300 children. Mr. SCHROCK. Mr. Chairman, I move My wife and I knew what was best for Where children, just a year or so ago, to strike the requisite number of our son and, frankly, he has done great were reading out of books where words. in life. Jimmy Carter was still the President. Mr. Chairman, as a member of the Parents and grandparents know what These were honor students. And situa- House Committee on Government Re- is best for their kids. They want out of tions where children can go through

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Vouchers offer false Constitution gives Congress responsi- various numbers of people who want to promises of choice because private bility over the District of Columbia. see this program move ahead. I say the schools have the ultimate decision on They do not have a State legislature or only way to settle it is to offer them, which students they enroll. a governor to which to redress their and if it is true as the gentlewoman Of its 42 public charter schools and 15 grievances. That responsibility in- who offered this amendment proposes, public transformation schools, Wash- cludes all of the children of the Dis- that nobody wants these vouchers, ington, D.C. has the most wide-ranging trict of Columbia public school system, then nobody will accept them, nobody set of alternatives to traditional public not just the 2,000 children that the will take them. An affirmative action schools in this entire country. Public voucher program in this bill addresses. has to be taken for a voucher to be school choice is the real choice and the Article I, section 8, clause 1 of the used. They are imposed on no one. only choice program we should support Constitution gives Congress the power They simply have to be used by a par- in this House. to provide for the common defense. ent. So if it is the case that nobody Mr. Chairman, I know that every Yesterday, we found out that the com- wants them, that the parents of the Member of the House wants to provide mon defense includes $60 billion for an- District of Columbia do not want to the best education possible for our chil- other appropriations supplemental bill have vouchers, this appropriation of dren. I believe that investing adequate which includes building schools in Iraq. funds will have no effect because the funds in public schools with access to If we can find the resources to rebuild money simply will not be spent. But if technology, up-to-date textbooks, and schools in Iraq, I know we can find the it is, as is the case as we maintain, highly-qualified teachers is the correct resources to rebuild the schools for all that there are parents who do want choice. of the children of the District of Co- them, then they will be used. So it is The District of Columbia should not lumbia and their public school system. up to the parents. be used as an experiment for public It is clear, Mr. Chairman, that if the I found it strange in the hearings school reform. proponents of this $10 million set aside leading up to this on the bill that I of- I urge my colleagues to support the for vouchers truly think they will im- fered, and then later on the bill that we Norton amendment and vote against prove the education system in D.C., had before us, both times those on the the Davis amendment. An experi- they would probably also try to fix a other side of the aisle stood and said parents in D.C. do not want vouchers, mental voucher program in Wash- broken arm with a Band-Aid. In Janu- and each time the parents lined up at ington, D.C. will leave too many chil- ary 2002, President Bush signed a bill the back of the room said otherwise. dren behind and harm the city’s public that was supposed to ensure that no Parents, lined up outside in the hall, schools. child was left behind. If this $10 million is included in this bill, we are ensuring said otherwise. I say if my colleagues b 1130 that 68,000 D.C. kids are left behind. really believe in choice, that parents Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Chair- At a time when the No Child Left Be- ought to have that choice, then let us man, I move to strike the requisite hind Act is underfunded by close to $9 put this to the test, allow this to go number of words. billion nationwide and is underfunded forward. If it is the case that parents (Mr. JACKSON of Illinois asked and by $50 million in the District, does it do not want them, they simply will not was given permission to revise and ex- make sense to try to make up this be used; but if they do want them, they will. So it is up to the parents in the tend his remarks.) shortfall with only $10 million that will District of Columbia. Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Chair- subsidize private schools and not fix man, I rise in strong support of the I applaud those who have helped put some of the core problems plaguing this bill together and to put it on the gentlewoman’s amendment. With 42 D.C. public schools? public charter schools and 15 public floor today. In conclusion, Mr. Chairman, I urge Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Chairman, I transformation schools, the 70,000 chil- and support the gentlewoman’s amend- move to strike the requisite number of dren of the District of Columbia have ment. If the gentlewoman’s amend- words. Mr. Chairman, I will not take school choice, with the most extensive ment fails, I urge my colleagues to the full 5 minutes. set of alternatives to traditional public vote against the passage of the D.C. I do rise in support of the gentle- schools in the country. For this reason Appropriations bill. If this Congress woman from D.C.’s amendment and in the gentlewoman from the District of genuinely believes that every child de- opposition to what I perceive to be the Columbia (Ms. NORTON) simply believes serves the right to a public education latest Republican attack on our public that any additional public funds should of equal high quality, then we should schools. be used to enhance and expand these fight for it as a fundamental right for We hear about all the money spent, publicly accountable schools. every American. A separate and un- but let me remind my colleagues that The central question before us is equal education system in the District across this country, roughly, only 7 whether or not we believe, as a Con- of Columbia and between the States is percent or less are Federal funds, and gress, that every child should have ac- indeed unacceptable for every Amer- yet we see now we want to control 100 cess to an equal high-quality edu- ican. percent of what goes on in our schools. cation. Who among us does not believe Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I move to For people who believe in local control, in this? I have introduced House Joint strike the requisite number of words. I feel here that somebody is missing Resolution 29, a constitutional amend- I am pleased to be here for this de- the boat or misrepresenting the facts. ment that crystallizes this premise and bate, and I was pleased to hear the gen- Vouchers are a bad idea. They always that ensures that every child in the tleman from Illinois recognize the pri- have been because they drain resources United States has access to an equal macy of our involvement here, that the away from the public schools in this high-quality education, an idea I think Constitution does grant the U.S. Con- country where 90-plus percent of our and hope all of us will support. gress authority to move on matters children, depending on the States, go If we believe that every child in such as this for the District of Colum- to school. They are educated there. America deserves a high-quality public bia. And my colleagues do that in favor of education, then why are we here today I have found it interesting to listen private schools, where there is no ac- considering that only 2,000 of 70,000 to the debate and to listen about this countability for the taxpayers’ money children in the District of Columbia amendment in particular. This amend- at a time when we are running huge public school system should have an ment is based on the premise that no deficits, the largest in the history of equal high-quality education? If we be- one in the District of Columbia wants this country, and yet we do not want to lieve that every child should have ac- to have a voucher to travel to anything fund the public schools.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.037 H05PT1 H7970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 We are eating our seed corn and ruin- trict in the Nation, at least $11,000 per money should be invested into D.C. ing our future. Rather than siphoning pupil. public schools and other public schools funds from the public schools, we ought It was stated earlier that we were nationwide that deserve the majority to be investing more initiatives in promoting parochial self-interest if we of our children. Investing in public things like school construction. My promote school choice in D.C. If paro- schools helps us hire more highly- colleagues have talked about it. I will chial self-interest is parents wanting qualified teachers, purchase supplies not go into detail. Teacher training, if their children to get a real education, and books, and repair our schools. we really want to improve the quality then I am all for that, and this is what Vouchers are not the solution. of instruction in the classroom, put the this will do. It will allow these parents Vouchers eliminate public oversight resources out to improve teacher train- to find a better way to educate their for taxpayer dollars. Unfortunately, as ing. Reduce class sizes, provide tutorial children. If their child is currently in illustrated in Milwaukee, Cleveland, help for those children who are behind. the D.C. schools, their opportunities and Florida’s voucher programs, vouch- Those are proven methods that raise are really not limitless the way they ers eliminate public oversight, public academic achievement. should be. School choice offers them accountability and have led to cases of I can tell my colleagues it has hap- more opportunity. It will also offer the fraud and fiscal mismanagement. pened. It happened in North Carolina children who stay in the public schools Vouchers contradict the account- where I was State Superintendent, and more opportunity, and it really is dis- ability reform required by the No Child it is still happening. It will not happen maying to me that the opponents of Left Behind, such as the hiring of high- if we take the funds away and continue school choice do not see this. ly-qualified teachers and the annual to erode public support. Problems in many inner city school testing and public reporting on student Under the No Child Left Behind, our districts, such as D.C., are caused performance. These standards are not public schools are forced to do more largely because of overcrowding too required by private schools that accept than they have ever been required to many children in a classroom. For ex- federally funded vouchers, creating a do before, and this administration and ample, school choice will take a num- double standard regarding Federal this Congress refuses to fund No Child ber of children out of the public school funding and education. Left Behind because what has that system. This is true. They will go to I would be glad to hear from pro- done? That has created a massive, un- schools that are now empty or at least ponents of vouchers to tell us why we funded mandate on our States and our in need of more students. That will should not have accountability when local school units at the very time allow smaller classes in the D.C. public dollars follow these children to when they are struggling to make schools. It will encourage the D.C. private institutions. I would love to budgets balance. The last thing we schools to improve, in fact give them hear from the other side to tell us why should be doing is use this Republican more opportunity to do so, with fewer we should not have better account- students and the same amount of voucher scheme to take public dollars ability. that should be going to strengthen our money. I offered an amendment in the Com- So it will relieve overcrowding in the public schools and putting them in pri- mittee on Government Reform in good D.C. public schools. It will help the vate tuition grants. faith, asking that the same standards I urge my colleagues to support this children because the children will have an opportunity to go to a school where that apply to all of our public schools amendment. And if this amendment they will learn, where they will feel also apply to these vouchers. I would does not win, then we should defeat safe in many cases where they may not love to hear their response. this bill because this will prove, over now. b 1145 the long run, to be detrimental to pub- It is unfair for us, and I think com- lic education in the United States of I urge my colleagues to respect the pletely irresponsible for us, to waste right of D.C. residents to make deci- America. the learning year of the children who Ms. HART. Mr. Chairman, I move to sions of their own in their city. The happen to be in these schools now and strike the requisite number of words. majority of D.C. elected officials and say, well, we are going to fix the public Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to residents oppose vouchers. The official schools, but if it takes 6 to 12 years to this amendment and in support of the position of the D.C. school board and fix them, what happens to those chil- $10 million that is being appropriated city council is to oppose vouchers. If dren who are still in the public to the D.C. public schools. the residents of the District of Colum- schools? Nothing good. We need to give The reason that this money is being bia wanted vouchers in D.C., their local them an opportunity to learn now, given to the system is so that we can governance, the school board or city elsewhere if that is where they need to improve the system. School choice has council could create such a program. go, in a place that is more suitable for been shown to improve an opportunity Some in this body have suggested their education, while we work on and for a child. Each child who has been that D.C. residents need our permission fix the D.C. public schools. suffering through the terrible school I support this appropriation. I sup- or Federal money to create a voucher system of Washington, D.C., is really port school choice for D.C., and I hope program. That simply is not true. D.C. imprisoned in that District. This that we will oppose this amendment. residents do not need the permission of money will give these children an op- Mr. CLAY. Mr. Chairman, I move to this Congress. Nor do they need the portunity to learn, and I believe that is strike the requisite number of words. Federal purse to create a program. D.C. what schools are for. I rise in support of the Norton residents just do not want vouchers. Unfortunately, the D.C. public amendment, and I strongly oppose pri- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, will the schools have been in crisis, and it is vate school vouchers. No matter the lo- gentleman yield? unfair to force children who live in cation, the type of program or the Mr. CLAY. I yield to the gentleman D.C. to be subjected to a terrible edu- amount, vouchers are a bad idea for from Arizona. cation or a lack of an education. Sta- our children. The Committee on Gov- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, the gen- tistics show that a very high percent- ernment Reform approved this amend- tleman mentioned how we feel about age of students drop out. They also ment by a one-vote, razor-thin margin. accountability. The ultimate account- show that the D.C. schools are ranked Both Republicans and Democrats voted ability is portability, the ability to lower than every other State in read- against the D.C. voucher, and I thank move to a different school if you do not ing or every State in reading and math my colleagues for their opposition to like the school you are attending now. scores. Students score on the average D.C. vouchers. That is the ultimate accountability of 220 points below the national aver- Serious concerns were raised about and that is what this provides. age on the SATs. Seventy-six percent this amendment during committee Mr. CLAY. Reclaiming my time, Mr. of D.C.’s fourth graders perform below consideration. I share those concerns Chairman, I might respond that we grade level in math and only 10 percent and believe it is important that this in- also need accountability of public dol- read proficiently by the fourth grade. formation be shared with the public. lars. When those dollars follow those These problems persist, despite spend- We know that vouchers drain mil- children to those private institutions, ing more than nearly every school Dis- lions from public education. Any extra we should also hold them accountable

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.039 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7971 and have benchmarks. Show us where to have a realization of success. I think throw up their hands and say you can- test scores have improved, show us that when parents are seeing their chil- not afford to send your child to the where reading levels have gone up, dren fail in a school that it is very im- Houston Independent School District; show us where dropout rates have been portant that we empower them to you have to send your child to a pri- lower. That is the kind of account- make a selection for their child that vate school so that they can get an ability I am suggesting. will give them hope, that will empower adequate education. But some commu- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, if the them. nity leaders, thankfully, were not will- gentleman will continue to yield, I When I was on the school board, when ing to accept that argument. They would advise him that in reading the I was a teacher, when I was involved in were not willing to simply cop out and bill he will see that there are extensive my children’s education, one of the throw up their hands. They decided we reporting requirements in the bill. things that the educational community had to do something about our public Mr. CLAY. No, there are not. No, continually asked for was parental in- education system, so they did imple- there are not. Now, we discussed this volvement. Everybody knows that one ment programs like public school when Secretary Paige came to the of the best predictors of a child’s suc- choice and charter schools and called committee, and he suggested that we cess in education is the involvement of for more local control. do strengthen the language in the bill their parents. Let us let these parents So much improvement has been seen to have real accountability. in D.C. be involved in their children’s in the Houston Independent School Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I would education. District, so much improvement that a submit that this is real accountability. Mr. BELL. Mr. Chairman, I move to Republican President, George Bush, de- Portability is the best accountability. strike the requisite number of words. cided that the superintendent who had Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support overseen most of that improvement, move to strike the requisite number of of the amendment, hopeful that we will Rod Paige, should serve as the Sec- words, and I rise to oppose this amend- pass the Norton amendment and not retary of Education in his administra- ment. engage in what I think most charitably tion. And private school vouchers had I have a great deal of interest in edu- can be described as a giant cop-out. It absolutely no role in the improvement cation. I have been married to a public saddens me that we have reached a of Houston public schools. school teacher. He taught for 24 years. point in this Nation’s history when so Then we hear the argument that When I was a graduate of college, I many people simply want to throw up moving money out of the D.C. public taught public school for a time before I their hands and suggest that the only schools and into a private school started raising our four children. When way that we can solve the problems voucher program will have no real im- pact; that money does not really play a I first started being interested in pub- facing public school education in the role in the performance of public lic policy, I ran for our local board of United States is to send more and more schools. How ludicrous is that? education, and I served there for 4 children to private schools, forgetting Schools, teachers, books. Everybody years before I went into the State leg- that what has separated the United realizes they all cost money, a lot of islature in Colorado. One of my com- States of America from other countries money. And there are no private mittee assignments that I requested throughout the world is the fact that schools that I am aware of who are right away was the education com- our forefathers made a commitment to asking for less money. They are con- mittee because I feel very strongly public school education, deciding that stantly asking the parents of their that a good education is one of the best children, regardless of financial status, children for money, and they are con- tools that we can give a child in order would have free access to a quality stantly calling on private foundations that they might have a successful life. public school education. for more donations. I have faced the challenges that pub- I serve on the Committee on Govern- So let us not pretend this voucher lic school teachers face. I am very ap- ment Reform. I listened to the debate bill is not going to have a profound fi- preciative of the job that they do. I am, there, and I am listening to the debate nancial impact on D.C. public schools, most of all, however, very respectful of here. It is very similar, where once and let us also not pretend, let us also parents. You birth a child, you nurse a again the proponents of this voucher not pretend that this voucher measure child, you get up with them in the mid- measure suggest that the only way to is just about D.C. schools. Because I dle of the night when they are sick, give parents in Washington, D.C. have listened to that argument as well; you try to instruct them on what they choice is through private school vouch- that this is a D.C. problem and let D.C. should eat, you try to instruct them on ers. Mr. Chairman, that is simply false. try this because it will not impact any- how they should behave, you instruct And if my colleagues do not believe one else. If I truly believed that, per- them in the moral arena; but somehow me, all they have to do is look at the haps I would not feel so passionately or another when it then comes to edu- D.C. public school Web site, where it about this measure, but I do not. cation, some people think that parents talks about the out-of-boundary policy, I do think this will start us on a slip- do not have the ability to make a good the out-of-boundary application proc- pery slope. And I hate that argument choice for their child. Well, of course ess, discretionary transfer, is for par- because it is used and abused here. And they have the ability. But most of all ents or guardians who wish to apply for there is no one in this Chamber who they love that child, and they have a permission to enroll their children in cannot look at a mole hill and see a very strong desire for that child to be D.C. PS schools other than their neigh- mountain instead and suggest that successful. borhood school. with every issue we are starting down a So who are we, who is anybody to tell The Washington Post, May 20, 2003: slippery slope. But in this particular parents that they cannot make a ‘‘Throughout the Washington area case I do believe that is what we are choice for their child? And as parents, there are multiple options for parents looking at. I think the proponents of one of the things that we want to do is seeking alternatives to traditional vouchers in this Nation, seeing that we want to have hope for our child’s neighborhood schools.’’ The Federal No they had failed in passing vouchers in success. We all know our children have Child Left Behind law stipulates that if any sort of broad-ranged manner, want different learning styles. Even within a a neighborhood school underperforms to do it on an incremental basis start- family, children are very different; and for 2 consecutive years, parents may ing with D.C., and trying to gather parents make various choices for the transfer their child to another school. some favorable statistics, like you can different children. And I think that we D.C. is doing it the way it should be always do, and then spreading it from should trust parents to know what is done, by offering parents a choice State to State, city to city, until fi- best for their child. I think that we through the public school system. nally we have more and more children need to empower parents to make an I can say that that is the way it is to enrolled in private schools. educational choice for their children. be done because I come from a city, the Mr. Chairman, that brings me back Again, a quality education is one of city of Houston, that improved its pub- to where I started, a cop-out, a giant the best things that we can give a stu- lic school system by using public cop-out, the wrong road to go down, a dent. It empowers them to make school choice and other measures, a path that I hope we will not start on choices in their life. It empowers them city where in the 1980s many wanted to here today.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.041 H05PT1 H7972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Chairman, I In D.C. last summer we had the op- What is the consequence of saying move to strike the requisite number of portunity to meet with the parents of that? I happen to have come primarily words. the D.C. scholarship program who are from the public school system in Bir- Mr. Chairman, we stand here today enthused and excited about the oppor- mingham and Montgomery, Alabama. with the opportunity to join Mayor tunities that they had had to make de- There are some of us who remember a Williams, the President of the D.C. cisions for their children, to get them time in this country when the public School Board, the chairman of the city in a school that enabled their children school system had a very unique role. council’s education committee, and nu- to get the education that they needed, It was, number one, the one instrument merous parents who are all excited and they saw dramatic progress. I that we had that brought people to- about the opportunity for Congress to laugh about the accountability, saying gether from different classes and dif- provide $10 million in an innovative we have to put in the accountability ferent walks of life. You could have pilot program for education in D.C. standards so that these schools will be someone who was the son of a CEO at Educational equality for all of our accountable to an education depart- a bank sitting next to someone who children regardless of their family’s in- ment down on Independence Avenue. came from the wrong side of the rail- come is a fundamental principle of the All we have to do is look into the face road tracks. The public school was American education system. However, of the parents in New York City, in once a civic institution in this country. too many low-income families find Cleveland, in Detroit, or in Wash- For a variety of reasons that are be- themselves in a position where they ington, D.C. and you can see that the yond the scope of this debate, that are unable to send their children to the accountability that we need is not to a kind of civic pride in our schools has school of their choice simply because bureaucrat in Washington, not to a bu- been drained away. For a variety of they are poor. Families living in poor reaucrat in one of our State capitals. reasons, we have lost confidence in the neighborhoods are unable to make the The accountability that we need is of a public school system in this country; education choices that many of us can school district to a parent. A parent but the challenge is what do we do afford to make for our own children sees and knows what is happening with about it. when we buy a house in a suburb with their child each and every day. The proponents of vouchers tell us we high-performing public schools or send This is about giving D.C. the chance can simply give people a chance to opt our own children to private schools. to experiment with this change so that out. The proponents of vouchers say we The D.C. choice pilot program offers low-income children in our Nation’s can simply allow people to walk away hope and empowers parents and stu- capital can get a better education now, from the system and that we can treat dents in the District of Columbia by which we all know is a critical predi- our public schools like a failed Wal- giving them the opportunity to select a cate for their future success in life. It Mart or a failed BP or a failed Shell school that meets their educational is exactly what the parents in the park gas station; if it closes down, people needs while the competition school told us last summer. can go someplace else. choice brings will improve the overall Mr. Chairman, I would submit we are educational atmosphere for the par- b 1200 a stronger and a better country if we ents, teachers, and administrators who This debate has been sidetracked by continue and we sustain our exclusive continue to work to improve the public political ideology, and in the process public investment in a public edu- school system within the District. This we are further condemning the stu- cation system. I do not think that we debate today should be about doing ev- dents in the District of Columbia to an can drain away a commitment from erything we can to better educate all of education system that has left a major- the vast public purpose of education in our children. ity of its students nonproficient in this country without having an enor- In 1996 and 1997, the Subcommittee reading and math. It has left these stu- mous consequence to where we stand as on Oversight and Investigations of the dents behind. a Nation. Committee on Education and the I urge Members to support the D.C. It is true that we are 13th in the in- Workforce embarked on a project appropriations bill and to oppose the dustrialized world in math and science called Education at a Crossroads. We Norton amendment on this legislation. scores. We rank number 15 in civic went around the country. We talked to Many parents in D.C. cannot afford any scores. The problem is that we are not parents, we talked to teachers, and we other choices for their children, and we making the kind of investment, either talked to administrators. have the opportunity today to make in terms of resources or in terms of Now, people say that we have to $10 million available, and allow 7,500 community commitment, in our public focus on improving public education, families who are on the waiting list for schools that they deserve. Make no and we are doing that; and we are in- this possibility to truly choose what mistake about it, if we endorse this vesting significant dollars both at the will work for their children. back door, if we open up this back door Federal level and at the State level to Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. Mr. Chair- to vouchers, we are degrading and we make that happen. But I still remem- man, I move to strike the requisite are cheapening our public schools. ber the father who came to me in New number of words. I have heard a lot of attacks from the York City and said, they are just em- Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong sup- other side of the aisle about how bad barking on another 5-year plan. He had port of the Norton amendment. There the public school system is in D.C., and a 7- or 8-year-old son with him. He said, has been a lot of conversation today I would venture that a lot of the speak- you know, a few years ago they em- about whether this $10 million some- ers, if they were asked the systems in barked on a 5-year plan, and I had how takes money away from the public their cities, would probably come for- hoped that my son would be going to a school system. There has been a lot of ward and launch the same kind of at- better school. The schools are now as discussion about whether making an tacks. The families of this country are bad if not worse than what they were 5 investment in vouchers drains re- listening. The people who are strug- years ago. And now they are embark- sources away. I think that is the wrong gling to teach in our schools may be ing on another 5-year plan, where we focus, with all due respect to some of busy right now, but they hear about are not guaranteed or we do not really my colleagues on the other side of the these kinds of debates. And we ought know what this 5-year plan will bring, aisle, because regardless of whether we to understand something: Teaching is but I do know what it will mean for my are taking money away from one pot an enormously honorable profession. son. If it is no better at the end of this and putting it into another, let us Public education is an enormously hon- next 5-year plan than it was at the end make no mistake about something that orable civic endeavor. But you do not of first 5-year plan, the product that we we are doing: We are taking and sub- walk away from civic endeavors, you will lose is my son. My son will have tracting credibility from the public do not create a private back channel to been in schools that did not help him school system. civic endeavors. learn what he needed to learn to com- If we have a vouchers game anyplace I urge my colleagues to support the pete. Please give me the opportunity to in this country, we are implicitly say- Norton amendment because it is a very send my son to a high-performing ing to that community that the public important symbol. I agree with the school. school system is not good enough. gentleman from Texas (Mr. BELL) that

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.043 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7973 this is an effort, it is the beginning of My dad was a policeman with a sixth- and they have closed those charter a slow effort to introduce vouchers into grade education. Education got me my schools that have not been successful. the public mainstream. It will be D.C. way out. Why is it not good for those I support the amendment offered by today. Next year, it will be a request 1,000 families that are going to get the gentlewoman from the District of that we have 5 target cities around the their children out of there? Sometimes Columbia (Ms. NORTON) to back this country, and then it will be a request going into the schools, as the gen- local decision. If the majority wants to that we have 10 target States around tleman from Michigan (Mr. HOEKSTRA) appropriate additional funding for chil- the country. This is very much where discussed, and in talking to the par- dren in D.C., let the sum be appro- the administration wants to go. ents, they tell us their kids may be priated to increase funding for the The problem is that I am not pre- beaten up and they may have problems. charter schools, to expand that pro- pared to abandon our public school sys- Let us help the schools. Offer the gram so that charter schools can have tem until we have made a stronger and amendment and do what you can. the resources needed to provide ade- better commitment. As one of the I want to commend also Senator quate and safe facilities as well as the speakers on this side said earlier, only FEINSTEIN and Senator BYRD. Senator programs of choice. 7 percent of the money that goes into BYRD is a statesman, and I commend Mr. Chairman, I believe we must sup- education comes from this budget and him for his leadership. He understands. port D.C.’s children, but we can do that this appropriations process. We cannot I also commend Mayor Williams be- by continuing to support successful al- let this system go anywhere in our cause it is tough to break sometimes ternatives in the public school system. country until we have done more and with your party. I know sometimes we Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. made a stronger and better commit- get locked in over here and we do not Chairman, I move to strike the req- ment. want to leave, but he did. I commend uisite number of words. Mr. Chairman, I have been struggling Mr. Chairman, I ask my colleagues to Kevin Chavous for the leadership to with this issue, and unlike so many oppose vouchers for D.C. and to keep break with the city council and do other Members of this House who have the credibility of the D.C. school sys- what he did. They have provided the had a position either for or against the tem intact and to keep the civic insti- leadership for 1,000 boys and girls. voucher issue, in Michigan we actually tution intact. If you are a father and you know had a statewide voucher proposal ini- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I move to your kids are not getting an education, tiative on the ballot about 21⁄2 years strike the requisite number of words. if you are a mother and you know they ago and it was defeated. I voted against Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposi- are not getting an education, do not tion to the Norton amendment and in the voucher initiative. tell them, wait, we are going to im- All of the arguments that are being support of the bill. I want to begin by prove the schools next year, we have a advanced here today were part of our thanking the gentleman from New Jer- 5-year program, because if they are 7 debate in Michigan. They were part of sey (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN) and my col- and 8 and 9, we may lose them. the debate in the Committee on Gov- league and friend, the gentleman from This is not to expand a program all ernment Reform, on which I sit: Con- Virginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS), for really over the country. The gentleman from cerns about cherry-picking students taking the initiative. He did not have Virginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS) has probably where the private schools have their to do this, and he is doing this. This is done more to help the District of Co- very high standards and the smart ones very, very important. lumbia, working with the gentlewoman are picked, but the slower ones may be I have five children. I am a product of from the District of Columbia (Ms. left behind. Concerns about religious public schools. All of my kids have NORTON), than any other Member of the schools where by taking tax dollars, gone to public schools. I worked for House. This is to help. This is to help suddenly the government begins to en- probably only one of a few Members of 1,000 parents to have an opportunity to force certain requirements. And it is Congress, Congressman Pete Biester, educate their children. the old saw: Once you take the shekel, who had a child in the District of Co- I strongly urge defeat of the Norton the shackle will follow. lumbia schools. There are no Members amendment, and I again thank the gen- I am a product of public education. I in this body that I know of that have tleman from New Jersey (Mr. FRELING- believe in public education. My grand- any of their children in District of Co- HUYSEN) and the gentleman from Vir- mother was a schoolteacher in the pub- lumbia schools. Many are in private ginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS) for their leader- lic education system for almost 40 schools, many are not here, but they ship, because in 1,000 homes this year years, and I believe that public edu- are not in the District of Columbia and 1,000 homes next year, they will cation has been the backbone of Amer- schools. really make a difference, and help ica. The educational opportunities may My daughter Virginia taught in the some of the kids to be educated. Come vary, but at least everyone has a D.C. public school system. She worked back next year and offer the amend- chance at an education. for 4 years at the Community of Hope ments to beefup the District of Colum- However, this proposal is quite dif- up at 14th and Belmont. She can tell bia schools. I give my commitment. I ferent, quite different from what hap- Members what the conditions of the will support it; but let us today support pened in the great State of Michigan. public schools are. I think as the gen- this bill to help those 1,000 kids. In our State we were talking about a tleman from Virginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS) Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Chair- Constitutional change, and it would said, if D.C. needs more money, offer man, I move to strike the requisite have affected literally every school dis- the amendment and we will support it. number of words. trict, even those considered blue-ribbon But for these 1,000 children, that is Mr. Chairman, I would ask my col- schools. This proposal only deals with their opportunity to get out. Everyone leagues, where are these 1,000 slots in the D.C. schools, which by any defini- knows, Members know if you had not our private schools? I rise in support of tion are almost the worst in the Na- had that opportunity to have that edu- school choice in the District of Colum- tion. cation, you may not have gotten out. bia, but public school choice. The Dis- Quite frankly, I cannot imagine how All of us on both sides of the aisle may trict of Columbia, as we know and as it can get any worse, and I cannot turn have been in that condition. It is a way Members have spoken to, has been a my back when so many parents are lit- out. national leader in supporting charter erally on their knees begging for a I want to commend the gentleman schools to provide alternative choices chance for their children. I feel the from New Jersey (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN) for its families. D.C. case is an exception. First of all, and the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. In 1996, the D.C. Council passed the the schools are not forced to partici- TOM DAVIS), but particularly Mayor Public Charter Schools Act. That pate. Secondly, we are assured by this Williams for his leadership. I went to launched this decision as the best legislation that we will be closely John Bartram High School, and the method to improve the public schools. tracking the progress of this program gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Not only have they instituted a large to benchmark progress and to ensure FATTAH) knows where that is, on 67th number of charter schools for the Dis- scrutiny and oversight. and Elmwood Avenue. Education was trict of Columbia enrollment, but they Where our referendum in Michigan my way out of there. have also supervised these programs would have actually made the voucher

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.044 H05PT1 H7974 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 proposal permanent by changing our just the city, not just the State but, Why do you not argue and support Constitution, this proposal in D.C. is yes, this United States Congress should more money to fix all the schools, be- temporary, and it must show marked do what is right. cause we indeed will leave all of our improvement in order to be reauthor- I want to congratulate the gentle- children behind. Two thousand stu- ized after 5 years. The elected leader- woman from this District. She fights dents going into private education is ship wants it. The mayor has spoken very hard and in very difficult cir- ludicrous. If you really believe that out. I think if we are truly compas- cumstances as this United States Con- education is the way and you have that sionate, we must support this proposal gress does not allow her to represent commitment, then argue for additional and give these children a chance. her people who have spoken, irrespec- dollars for the D.C. school district. The Some are saying that we are voting tive of what the Mayor does, and I re- Mayor is only one person. The city for choice, and I say we are voting for spect his opinion, but many people in council has a letter on hand that says chance. Give these children a chance. the D.C. District and its city council they do not support the D.C. voucher and its school board have spoke loudly, b 1215 program. And why? Because it will si- they do not want vouchers. If you are phon money away. Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Chairman, I going to save this District, they say Do not treat us like we cannot add move to strike the requisite number of save all 70,000 of us and help us in that and subtract. If we take $10 million to words. vein. put into the private sector, that is $10 Mr. Chairman, I too am from the In Michigan, we voted down vouch- million away from the public schools. I State of Michigan and, yes, our State ers. Other jurisdictions voted down urge my colleagues to support the gen- did turn down the voucher proposal as vouchers. Public money for public tlewoman from the District of Colum- did this United States Congress and schools. Let us teach our children. Give bia who has worked so hard, who is the other States around the country. Over them the opportunity they need to suc- heart and the soul of this district and 90 percent of America’s children go to ceed in this world. They do not need to cannot even vote. So we must vote for public education. If this Congress real- be 2,000 against the 68,000. In D.C. if her. Let us save our schools. Let us ly wanted to fix public education, we you are going to have a United States save all of our children and not cherry- could do that. I support the Norton Congress, let us do it for all 70,000. How pick 2,000 children for private edu- amendment because it is about home do you pick 2,000 out of that? I think it cation and send those public dollars rule, about the people of each jurisdic- is despicable. I think the people of D.C. into the private sector. tion deciding as Michigan did, as this have spoken. What we must do as a I strongly urge my colleagues to sup- Congress did for the country, that they United States Congress is reinforce our port the Norton amendment and re- did not want vouchers. children and provide for them the best move the funding for vouchers in D.C. I support all forms of education, but education that they can have wherever that will only shortchange our teach- public money for public schools. That they go to school. In Taiwan, they ers, our students, and our schools. Let is what our Constitution says and that spend 70 percent of their Federal budg- us improve all of the system. is what most State Constitutions say, et on education. In the United States Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I move to as well as our country. If we really we spend less than 2 percent of our strike the requisite number of words. wanted to help the D.C. public schools, Federal dollars on education. There is Mr. Chairman, I have been in public let us help all 70,000 students. How do something wrong with this equation. It life 30 years. I used to strongly oppose you pick 2,000 out and say, okay, we’re is not the D.C. community, it is not the vouchers because I believed the argu- going to do it for you but not for you District that is bad, it is not that the ments that we have been hearing in op- 68,000. If we, the United States Con- children are not performing. It is that position without really frankly think- gress, are overseers for Washington, this country has not made the commit- ing them through. And then I opposed D.C., unfortunately, why not take all ment yet to God’s children in this vouchers because I did not want to lose 70,000? How do you pick 2,000 of what country to give them the very best the support of the Connecticut Edu- some have described as one of the that we can offer. cation Association and the local edu- worst systems? I do not know about I commend the gentlewoman from cation associations because they op- that, either, if it is the worst system. the District of Columbia. I hope this posed the concept of allowing our What is worse and what is bad is that Congress will support her. young people to have choice. But it this Congress, this United States Gov- Ms. WATSON. Mr. Chairman, I move started to really bother me because I ernment, does not fund public edu- to strike the requisite number of felt that my opposition was based more cation adequately where 90 percent of words. on politics than on sound educational America’s children attend. I rise in the strongest support of the judgment. Education is the difference between Norton amendment. I have listened I really believe that it is important success and failure in a person’s life. very closely for the last hour and a half to give choice to parents. I really be- The budget is $2.2 trillion; $800 billion and I have heard very few people who lieve that you have a better public edu- of it is discretionary. If we had the are in opposition to this amendment cation system if you give choice to par- commitment for these 2,000 children, support public schools. I heard them ents. I really believe that the argument just think what we could do with the admit to the disaster that public that we would be taking away from the 70,000 with that $750 billion discre- schools are here in Washington, D.C. public schools does not add up. If you tionary budget that we have. Do not We invaded Iraq and it is costing us a do not have students in a public school, fool ourselves. There is only one pot of billion dollars a week. The White you do not have the expense of having money. When you take money from House is going to come here and ask those students in a public school to this end, as we are doing for the 68,000, for multibillions of dollars in just a few have to provide an education for. And it does not make it better. It desta- days. Why does this coalition that is in every voucher system I have seen and bilizes public education. so much support of the vouchers here, every choice system I have seen spends I am a teacher. I am a parent. I have that will only address 2,000 students less on the student in a private setting been in institutions of higher learning. out of 70,000, not ask that we put or parochial setting than it spends if I know when children, and you all money into what you consider a broken they were in the public school system. know them, are bright, wide-eyed and school district? We are going to go and So the school systems in the public bushy-tailed at 3, 5 and ready to go, build up the school system in Iraq, the sector gain from it. They do not have they can be taught. All children can be health care system, the infrastructure, to educate that student at a cost great- taught. Someone said earlier, some and you will not do that for the Wash- er than the amount of money that is kids are not teachable. I do not believe ington, D.C. schools, where the seat of being given to the private or parochial that. I think God created all of us government operates? I am appalled. school. equal and that all children can be And you want to cut and run. Another factor that impacts me is taught in adequate schools that have We already know that the D.C. that I always hear politicians, of which trained teachers and the technology of schools are suffering from a $40 million I am one, and proud to be, talk about today. And the commitment from not budget cut and a $100 million shortfall. the need to make sure that we do not

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.045 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7975 have choice in public schools and a schools. And because all funding for the That is right; the Republican leadership is in number of them send their kids to pri- scholarship program comes from new funds, effect using the District of Columbia as a test- vate schools. I have never quite under- no public, private or charter school will be ing ground for a policy that they dare not test stood this issue between rich and poor. drained of its funding. on their own constituents. My colleagues on the other side of the It is time to give parents of these children And they’re doing this against the will of the aisle sometimes say that we on the Re- what every parent wants—the opportunity to majority of the city’s elected officials and resi- publican side of the aisle want to focus give their child the best education possible. dents, who argue that vouchers violate home on the wealthy and not those who do I urge my colleagues to vote against this rule and siphon much-needed funding from not have wealth. Yet we are giving amendment. D.C.’s public schools. those who do not have wealth an oppor- Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of Like most of our districts, D.C. is experi- tunity to do what rich folks do, but Chairman DAVIS’ amendment to a School encing huge cuts in its public school budgets somehow then it is not allowed. I Choice program in D.C. because of the weak economy. In fact, this strongly oppose taking this money out. Too many kids in our Nation’s capital are year the District’s schools are facing a $40 I strongly oppose the Norton amend- not getting the education they need and de- million cut. If Congress imposes vouchers on ment. serve. There is little doubt that D.C. public the city, an additional $25 million in federal I strongly support what the gen- schools are in serious crisis, but it is not a cri- and local per pupil funding will be lost. That is tleman from Virginia has done. I am sis by a lack of resources. D.C. public schools a heavy price to pay for unwanted and unnec- very proud of what my chairman has spend more per pupil than surrounding school essary vouchers. done. He recognizes that in Wash- districts in Virginia and Maryland. Clearly, al- Mr. Chairman, I would hope that all of us ington, D.C. the government, the Fed- ternatives to increased funding should be test- here can agree that all students in the District eral Government, functions like a ed. By promoting a competitive model, all of Columbia’s public schools deserve a quality State functions. We have an obligation schools will be forced to improve academi- education, but voucher plans most certainly do to improve the school system in Wash- cally, provide better quality services, and cre- nothing to accomplish this. Instead, voucher ington, D.C. We spend a fortune on ate an administrative structure that operates plans constitute just one more drain on public efficiently. schools in Washington, D.C. We give funds—away from the public schools where I oppose directly spending federal tax dol- hundreds of millions of dollars to the they are really needed. Even Mayor Williams lars on private schools. But, just as I support Washington school system. We are not providing Pell Grants to college students for conditioned his support for vouchers on pro- shortchanging the Washington school use at the university of their choice—public or viding more money for public schools, which system as is implied by some. We are private, including religious schools—I also this bill does not. Earlier this week, I sent to my colleagues a merely saying, why not try out $10 mil- support school choice programs that provide lion extra dollars, and they are extra parents with similar choices for their elemen- statement by the League of United Latin dollars, they would not be in the budg- tary and secondary school children. American Citizens (LULAC) opposing private et unless they were for this program Opponents of school choice argue such a school vouchers and highlighting their belief only, and see its impact. proposal could drain public schools of money that more funding for public schools is need- I have come to the conclusion that and students. I think they’re dead wrong, but ed. As Rick Dovalina, the National President the opponents of choice, the supporters there’s a simple way for us to see. Why not of LULAC, stated, ‘‘As it is, we don’t believe of the Norton amendment and the op- establish a handful of demonstration projects current resources will be enough to meet the ponents of the Davis amendment, fear that will help determine whether school choice No Child Left Behind Act’s goals.’’ one thing. They fear that it is going to improves our education system? If the projects Instead, vouchers will send these much work. They fear that their arguments are unsuccessful, we will terminate them. But needed funds to schools that do not have to against this program simply will be if the programs are successful, they can and meet the accountability standards established found to be fallacious. should be expanded. by the heralded and greatly under-funded No I have another sense. It is such a The D.C. Choice Program would provide Child Left Behind Act. small amount relatively, why not give scholarships of up to $7,500 to eligible stu- As some of you may know, D.C. officials it a chance? Let us say I am wrong. Let dents to cover the cost of tuition, fees, and and residents already have their own options us just say others of us are wrong. But transportation expenses, if any. The scholar- to traditional public schools, including a large the bottom line for me is I believe in ship would be considered assistance to the number of charter schools, transformation accountability, I believe in choice, I students and not the schools. In order to en- schools, and out-of-boundary school attend- believe in contrast, I believe in having sure accountability, an evaluation would be ance. different models in play to see how conducted that would consider the impact and Mr. Chairman, we would all insist that the they work and what works. And I academic achievement attained by the pro- decision of our districts concerning our own would like for the poor people, those gram. children and schools should be respected. The with the least amount of resources in The goal of school choice in the District of decisions of the majority of elected officials Washington, D.C., to have some of the Columbia is to be an addition, not a subtrac- and residents in the District are entitled to the same choices that some of the wealthy tion. We all want the District’s education sys- same respect. I urge all my colleagues to vote folks in Washington, D.C. have. Oppose tem to improve, and this amendment will pro- against the imposition of vouchers and in sup- the Norton amendment. I support vide what every parent wants—the opportunity port of Congresswoman NORTON’s amend- strongly the Davis amendment. I thank to give their children the best education pos- ment. him for offering it. sible. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to I urge my colleagues to support this amend- I move to strike the requisite number Congresswoman NORTON’s amendment. ment. of words. We all know too many kids in our Nation’s Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the capital are not getting the education they need move to strike the requisite number of Norton amendment and in strong oppo- and deserve. Many students in the District words. sition to the D.C. Davis voucher lack basic language and math skills. Standard- I rise in support of the Norton amendment for education. I am not ized test scores remain stagnant for D.C. pub- amendment, in opposition to vouchers against the Davis amendment because lic schools, and the average SAT score is as is evidenced also by support of the it only affects a small number of stu- more than 200 points below the national aver- League of United Latin American Citi- dents. I am not against it because it is age. Additionally, the National Assessment of zens, one of the largest national His- supposed to be experimental. I am not Educational Process just released a study panic organizations in the country in against it because it was introduced by which showed the District’s school children opposition to vouchers. my namesake and chairman of the were ranked as the worst readers in the coun- Mr. Chairman, here we go again. School Committee on Government Reform, a try. districts across our Nation are burdened with committee on which I serve, for he is The D.C. Choice Program would provide large unfunded No Child Left Behind Act man- indeed an honorable man and I respect scholarships of up to $7,500 to eligible stu- dates at the very same time when school and appreciate his leadership. dents to cover the cost of tuition, fees, and budgets are being cut because of the weak- However, Mr. Chairman, my father transportation expenses. These scholarships ness of the national economy. And what is the used to tell us that fool me once, are assistance to the students, and not the Republican plan to solve this? Vouchers. shame on you; fool me twice, shame on

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And when I look at build schools in Iraq, but we must also D.C. elected officials has written to Congress this voucher gift, I see a trick. I see invest in our own public schools in our opposing vouchers. It is only that three offi- subterfuge. I see us backdooring our own country. cials abruptly changed their anti-voucher posi- way into further destabilization of pub- This bill will also compromise the tion without any public debate and now sup- lic education. I see us undermining the civil rights of our students. Even ports vouchers but they clearly don’t speak for principle that all children should have though vouchers would provide public the majority of District citizens on the issue. the right and the opportunity to get a money, private schools are not bound Vouchers as a means of improving public good common school education. And by civil rights provisions that govern education in fact does the opposite. They since there is so much wrong with pub- our schools. Private schools can dis- send public funds to private schools while lic education, since there is so much criminate in admissions and employ- doing nothing to improve public schools, wrong with public schools, let us fix it ment on the basis of religion. More- where the majority of DC students are en- and let us fix them. over, if we do give this money away, we rolled. Additionally, programs to improve stu- Instead of trying to voucherize our lose the ability to account for the dent achievement in the District have been im- way out of failing situations, why do spending of that money. If voucher plemented and are working and should be ex- we not fix the schools that we have schools do not adopt academic stand- panded. Meanwhile, the academic achieve- got? Why do we not fix old, dilapidated ards, provide highly qualified teachers, ment of African American students who used and crumbling schools? Why do we not or administer the assessments required privately funded vouchers to attend private pay teachers an adequate and decent of public schools, we have no recourse schools in the District was no different than salary? Why not adequately prepare under this proposal. that of students who remained in public teachers so that they can really know Perhaps this explains why there has school, according to the GAO. how to teach? Why not put adequate been so little success with voucher pro- The amendment of the gentlelady from the materials in classrooms? Why not pro- grams. Every serious study of voucher District of Columbia would remove the $10 vide equal funding for all of our public programs has found that vouchers do million in funding for D.C. vouchers that would schools so that every child will have an not improve student achievement. Ob- be sought to be to authorized via a separate optimal opportunity to learn, to de- jective studies funded by the Wisconsin amendment. I urge my colleagues to support velop, to achieve, and to excel? and Ohio legislatures have found that the gentlelady’s amendment. Yes, Mr. Chairman, fool me once, voucher students perform no better Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Chairman, I rise in shame on you. Fool me twice, shame than comparable students in other pub- strong support of the amendment offered by on me. I am afraid that this amend- lic schools. my colleague and friend from the District of ment will become part of a sinister plot The bottom line is that for every dol- Columbia, Mrs. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON. We to undermine public education. This is lar we put into vouchers, we will be must strike the voucher provisions from the part of a message to those who want to draining, draining, our public schools D.C. Appropriations bill. isolate children and take us back to of the very life blood that makes it This body has held a number of votes on the dark days of segregation and un- possible for us to have schools at the vouchers on a national level. We have re- equal opportunity. This amendment is highest possible level, schools that edu- jected them every time because we know that like manna to those who want to dis- cate all young Americans. And we will vouchers for private schools for a few children organize teachers and bust unions. be putting lots of dollars, $10 million will not fulfill our responsibility to provide a for the District, and that is just a quality education for all children. This bill will b 1230 start. If we ever went to a national only allow 2 percent of the children in the Dis- Yes, it is D.C. today. It is Chicago to- voucher program, of course, which this trict to take advantage of the program. The morrow; St. Louis, New Orleans, Los sets the stage for, one estimate claims other 98 percent will remain in the public Angeles next week. Then it is all over that it could cost about $73 billion. And school system, which will not be held harm- America. And so Mr. Chairman, the that is just wrong. Instead of diverting less in funding if enrollments drop. message of this amendment goes far money to private and religious schools, In this bill we are not really even helping a beyond Washington, D.C. and it is not we must demonstrate a stronger com- few children. The money available per student good for America. I urge that we take mitment to safer schools, smaller is far short of the average cost of private into consideration the needs of all the classrooms, higher standards, tech- school tuition in the District of Columbia. That children, and if we are serious about nology and more accountability of all. means the families who can already afford to the children of Washington, D.C., then That will benefit the public school sys- send their children to private school will do so, we should be serious about the children tem and it will not bankrupt it. We but low-income children will be forced to re- all over America and adequately fund must put resources into our low- main in inadequately funded public schools. public education so that every child achieving schools so that they become In addition, private schools have no obliga- has his and her opportunity to achieve. high-performing schools. So I urge the tion to accept special needs or minority stu- Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I move to Members to vote for the Norton amend- dents, nor are they required to follow the strike the requisite number of words. ment, and I thank her for her leader- guidelines of the No Child Left Behind Act or Mr. Chairman, I rise today to oppose ship. And I urge the Members to vote the Individuals With Disabilities Act. the voucher provisions that poison this against the bill if it retains, however, It is the height of arrogance that this body D.C. Appropriations bill and to support the voucher provision which jeopard- would seek to impose on the District of Co- the Norton amendment. If we pass this izes the future of public education. lumbia something that we have rejected for bill without the Norton amendment, This bill, with the voucher provision, the rest of the nation. we will be approving vouchers at the really could be the beginning of the end I urge my colleagues to reject any attempt Federal level. We will be paving the of public education not only in the Dis- to privatize public education in the District of way for the demise of our public edu- trict of Columbia but in our entire Columbia. cation system, and we will be ham- country. The CHAIRMAN. Does any other pering our students’ ability to succeed. Again, I thank the gentlewoman Member wish to be heard on this In short, we will undermine what is from the District of Columbia (Ms. amendment? really one of the fundamental pillars of NORTON) for bringing this forward, and If not, the question is on the amend- American democracy, a top-quality I urge support of her amendment. ment offered by the gentlewoman from free public education that is a funda- Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Chairman, I rise the District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON). mental right for all American children. in support of the amendment offered by my The question was taken; and the Privatizing public education is not the colleague, the gentlewoman from the District Chairman announced that the noes ap- American way and you know it. It is of Columbia and in opposition to the imposi- peared to have it.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.049 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7977 Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I de- funding for Admission to Statehood from its the Medicaid and Special Education Reform mand a recorded vote. own locally generated revenues: Provided fur- Fund Establishment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14– The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause ther, That notwithstanding any other provi- 190; D.C. Official Code 4–204.51 et seq.)), in ad- dition, $17,000,000 from funds previously ap- 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on sion of law, or Mayor’s Order 86–45, issued March 18, 1986, the Office of the Chief Tech- propriated in this Act under the heading the amendment offered by the gentle- nology Officer’s delegated small purchase au- ‘‘Federal Payment for Resident Tuition Sup- woman from the District of Columbia thority shall be $500,000: Provided further, port’’ and $4,500,000 from funds previously ap- (Ms. NORTON) will be postponed. That the District of Columbia government propriated in this Act under the heading Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I was may not require the Office of the Chief Tech- ‘‘Federal Payment for Public School Facili- going to offer an amendment, but I de- nology Officer to submit to any other pro- ties’’, to be allocated as follows: cided due to the lack of time not to curement review process, or to obtain the ap- (1) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.— proval of or be restricted in any manner by $870,135,000 (including $738,444,000 from local offer it at this time. funds, $114,749,000 from Federal grant funds, The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will read. any official or employee of the District of Columbia government, for purchases that do $6,527,000 from other funds, $3,599,000 from The Clerk read as follows: not exceed $500,000: Provided further, That not private funds, and not to exceed $6,816,000, to TITLE II—DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA to exceed $25,000, to remain available until remain available until expended, from the FUNDS expended, of the funds in the District of Co- Medicaid and Special Education Reform Fund established pursuant to the Medicaid OPERATING EXPENSES lumbia Antitrust Fund established pursuant to section 820 of the District of Columbia and Special Education Reform Fund Estab- DIVISION OF EXPENSES Procurement Practices Act of 1985 (D.C. Law lishment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14–190; D.C. The following amounts are appropriated 6–85; D.C. Official Code, sec. 2–308.20) is here- Official Code 4–204.51 et seq.)), in addition, for the District of Columbia for the current by made available for the use of the Office of $4,500,000 from funds previously appropriated fiscal year out of the general fund of the Dis- the Corporation Counsel of the District of in this Act under the heading ‘‘Federal Pay- trict of Columbia, except as otherwise spe- Columbia in accordance with the laws estab- ment for Public School Facilities’’ shall be cifically provided: Provided, That notwith- lishing this fund. available for District of Columbia Public standing any other provision of law, except Schools: Provided, That notwithstanding any ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION as provided in section 450A of the District of other provision of law, rule, or regulation, Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code, Economic development and regulation, the evaluation process and instruments for sec. 1–204.50a) and section 117 of this Act, the $276,647,000 (including $53,336,000 from local evaluating District of Columbia Public total amount appropriated in this Act for op- funds, $91,077,000 from Federal grant funds, School employees shall be a non-negotiable erating expenses for the District of Columbia $132,109,000 from other funds, and $125,000 item for collective bargaining purposes: Pro- for fiscal year 2004 under this heading shall from private funds), of which $15,000,000 col- vided further, That this appropriation shall not exceed the lesser of the sum of the total lected by the District of Columbia in the not be available to subsidize the education of revenues of the District of Columbia for such form of BID tax revenue shall be paid to the any nonresident of the District of Columbia fiscal year or $6,326,138,000 (of which respective BIDs pursuant to the Business Im- at any District of Columbia public elemen- $3,832,734,000 shall be from local funds, provement Districts Act of 1996 (D.C. Law 11– tary or secondary school during fiscal year $1,568,734,000 shall be from Federal grant 134; D.C. Official Code, sec. 2–1215.01 et seq.), 2004 unless the nonresident pays tuition to funds, $910,904,000 shall be from other funds, and the Business Improvement Districts the District of Columbia at a rate that cov- and $13,766,000 shall be from private funds), Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12–26; D.C. ers 100 percent of the costs incurred by the in addition, $59,800,000 from funds previously Official Code, sec. 2–1215.15 et seq.): Provided, District of Columbia that are attributable to appropriated in this Act as Federal pay- That such funds are available for acquiring the education of the nonresident (as estab- ments: Provided further, That this amount services provided by the General Services lished by the Superintendent of the District may be increased by proceeds of one-time Administration: Provided further, That Busi- of Columbia Public Schools): Provided fur- transactions, which are expended for emer- ness Improvement Districts shall be exempt ther, That notwithstanding the amounts oth- erwise provided under this heading or any gency or unanticipated operating or capital from taxes levied by the District of Colum- other provision of law, there shall be appro- needs: Provided further, That such increases bia. priated to the District of Columbia Public shall be approved by enactment of local Dis- PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE Schools on July 1, 2004, an amount equal to trict law and shall comply with all reserve Public safety and justice, $745,958,000 (in- 10 percent of the total amount provided for requirements contained in the District of Co- cluding $716,715,000 from local funds, the District of Columbia Public Schools in lumbia Home Rule Act as amended by this $10,290,000 from Federal grant funds, the proposed budget of the District of Colum- Act: Provided further, That the Chief Finan- $18,944,000 from other funds, and $9,000 from bia for fiscal year 2005 (as submitted to Con- cial Officer of the District of Columbia shall private funds), in addition, $1,300,000 from gress), and the amount of such payment take such steps as are necessary to assure funds previously appropriated in this Act shall be chargeable against the final amount that the District of Columbia meets these re- under the heading ‘‘Federal Payment to the provided for the District of Columbia Public quirements, including the apportioning by Criminal Justice Coordinating Council’’: Pro- Schools under the District of Columbia Ap- the Chief Financial Officer of the appropria- vided, That not to exceed $500,000 shall be propriations Act, 2005: Provided further, That tions and funds made available to the Dis- available from this appropriation for the not to exceed $2,500 for the Superintendent of trict during fiscal year 2004, except that the Chief of Police for the prevention and detec- Schools shall be available from this appro- Chief Financial Officer may not reprogram tion of crime: Provided further, That the priation for official purposes: Provided fur- for operating expenses any funds derived Mayor shall reimburse the District of Colum- ther, That the District of Columbia Public from bonds, notes, or other obligations bia National Guard for expenses incurred in Schools shall submit to the Board of Edu- issued for capital projects. connection with services that are performed cation by January 1 and July 1 of each year in emergencies by the National Guard in a GOVERNMENTAL DIRECTION AND SUPPORT a Schedule A showing all the current funded militia status and are requested by the Governmental direction and support, positions of the District of Columbia Public Mayor, in amounts that shall be jointly de- $284,415,000 (including $206,825,000 from local Schools, their compensation levels, and indi- termined and certified as due and payable for funds, $57,440,000 from Federal grant funds, cating whether the positions are encum- these services by the Mayor and the Com- and $20,150,000 from other funds), in addition, bered: Provided further, That the Board of manding General of the District of Columbia $10,000,000 from funds previously appro- Education shall approve or disapprove each National Guard: Provided further, That such priated in this Act under the heading ‘‘Fed- Schedule A within 30 days of its submission sums as may be necessary for reimbursement eral Payment to the Chief Financial Officer and provide the Council of the District of Co- to the District of Columbia National Guard of the District of Columbia’’: Provided, That lumbia a copy of the Schedule A upon its ap- under the preceding proviso shall be avail- not to exceed $2,500 for the Mayor, $2,500 for proval. able from this appropriation, and the avail- the Chairman of the Council of the District (2) STATE EDUCATION OFFICE.—$38,752,000 ability of the sums shall be deemed as con- of Columbia, $2,500 for the City Adminis- (including $9,959,000 from local funds, stituting payment in advance for emergency trator, and $2,500 for the Office of the Chief $28,617,000 from Federal grant funds, and services involved. Financial Officer shall be available from this $176,000 from other funds), in addition, appropriation for official purposes: Provided PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM $17,000,000 from funds previously appro- further, That any program fees collected (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) priated in this Act under the heading ‘‘Fed- from the issuance of debt shall be available Public education system, including the de- eral Payment for Resident Tuition Support’’ for the payment of expenses of the debt man- velopment of national defense education pro- shall be available for the State Education agement program of the District of Colum- grams, $1,157,841,000 (including $962,941,000 Office: Provided, That of the amounts pro- bia: Provided further, That no revenues from from local funds, $156,708,000 from Federal vided to the State Education Office, $500,000 Federal sources shall be used to support the grant funds, $27,074,000 from other funds, from local funds shall remain available until operations or activities of the Statehood $4,302,000 from private funds, and not to ex- June 30, 2005 for an audit of the student en- Commission and Statehood Compact Com- ceed $6,816,000, to remain available until ex- rollment of each District of Columbia Public mission: Provided further, That the District pended, from the Medicaid and Special Edu- School and of each District of Columbia pub- of Columbia shall identify the sources of cation Reform Fund established pursuant to lic charter school.

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(3) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC CHARTER Libraries: Provided, That not to exceed $2,000 and Management Assistance Act of 1995 (D.C. SCHOOLS.—$137,531,000 from local funds shall for the Public Librarian shall be available Official Code, sec. 47–392.02(j)(2)), $50,000,000 be available for District of Columbia a public from this appropriation for official purposes. from local funds. charter schools: Provided, That there shall be (6) COMMISSION ON THE ARTS AND HUMAN- EMERGENCY AND CONTINGENCY RESERVE quarterly disbursement of funds to the Dis- ITIES.—$2,476,000 (including $1,601,000 from FUNDS trict of Columbia public charter schools, local funds, $475,000 from Federal grant For the emergency reserve fund and the with the first payment to occur within 15 funds, and $400,000 from other funds) shall be contingency reserve fund under section 450A days of the beginning of the fiscal year: Pro- available for the Commission on the Arts of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act vided further, That if the entirety of this al- and Humanities. (D.C. Official Code, sec. 1–204.50a), such location has not been provided as payments HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES amounts from local funds as are necessary to to any public charter schools currently in (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) meet the balance requirements for such operation through the per pupil funding for- funds under such section. mula, the funds shall be available as follows: Human support services, $2,360,067,000 (in- (1) the first $3,000,000 shall be deposited in cluding $1,030,223,000 from local funds, REPAYMENT OF LOANS AND INTEREST the Credit Enhancement Revolving Fund es- $1,247,945,000 from Federal grant funds, For payment of principal, interest, and tablished pursuant to section 603(e) of the $24,330,000 from other funds, $9,330,000 from certain fees directly resulting from bor- Student Loan Marketing Association Reor- private funds, and $48,239,000, to remain rowing by the District of Columbia to fund ganization Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–208; available until expended, from the Medicaid District of Columbia capital projects as au- 110 Stat. 3009; 20 U.S.C. 1155(e)); and (2) the and Special Education Reform Fund estab- thorized by sections 462, 475, and 490 of the balance shall be for public education in ac- lished pursuant to the Medicaid and Special District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. cordance with section 2403(b)(2) of the Dis- Education Reform Fund Establishment Act Official Code, secs. 1–204.62, 1–204.75, and 1– trict of Columbia School Reform Act of 1995 of 2002 (D.C. Act 14–403)): Provided, That the 204.90), $311,504,000 from local funds: Provided, (D.C. Official Code, sec. 38–1804.03(b)(2)): Pro- funds available from the Medicaid and Spe- That for equipment leases, the Mayor may vided further, That of the amounts made cial Education Reform Fund are allocated as finance $14,300,000 of equipment cost, plus available to District of Columbia public follows: not more than $18,744,000 for Child cost of issuance not to exceed two percent of charter schools, $25,000 shall be made avail- and Family Services, not more than the par amount being financed on a lease able to the Office of the Chief Financial Offi- $7,795,000 for the Department of Human Serv- purchase basis with a maturity not to exceed cer as authorized by section 2403(b)(6) of the ices, and not more than $21,700,000 for the De- five years. partment of Mental Health: Provided further, District of Columbia School Reform Act of PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON SHORT-TERM That $27,959,000 of this appropriation, to re- 1995 (D.C. Official Code, sec. 38–1804.03(b)(6)): BORROWING Provided further, That $660,000 of this amount main available until expended, shall be For payment of interest on short-term bor- shall be available to the District of Columbia available solely for District of Columbia em- rowing, $3,000,000 from local funds. Public Charter School Board for administra- ployees’ disability compensation: Provided tive costs: Provided further, That notwith- further, That $7,500,000 of this appropriation, CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION standing the amounts otherwise provided to remain available until expended, shall be For principal and interest payments on the under this heading or any other provision of deposited in the Addiction Recovery Fund, District’s Certificates of Participation, law, there shall be appropriated to the Dis- established pursuant to section 5 of the issued to finance the ground lease underlying trict of Columbia public charter schools on Choice in Drug Treatment Act of 2000 (D.C. the building located at One Judiciary July 1, 2004, an amount equal to 25 percent of Law 13–146; D.C. Official Code, sec. 7–3004) Square, $4,911,000 from local funds. the total amount provided for payments to and used exclusively for the purpose of the SETTLEMENTS AND JUDGMENTS public charter schools in the proposed budget Drug Treatment Choice Program established For making refunds and for the payment of of the District of Columbia for fiscal year pursuant to section 4 of the Choice in Drug legal settlements or judgments that have 2005 (as submitted to Congress), and the Treatment Act of 2000 (D.C. Law 13–146; D.C. been entered against the District of Colum- amount of such payment shall be chargeable Official Code, sec. 7–3003): Provided further, bia government, $22,522,000 from local funds: against the final amount provided for such That no less than $2,000,000 of this appropria- Provided, That this appropriation shall not payments under the District of Columbia Ap- tion shall be available exclusively for the be construed as modifying or affecting the propriations Act, 2005. purpose of funding the pilot substance abuse provisions of section 103 of this Act. (4) UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- program for youth ages 14 through 21 years WILSON BUILDING BIA.—$80,660,000 (including $48,656,000 from established pursuant to section 4212 of the local funds, $11,867,000 from Federal grant Pilot Substance Abuse Program for Youth For expenses associated with the John A. funds, $19,434,000 from other funds, and Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14–28; D.C. Official Wilson building, $3,704,000 from local funds. $703,000 from private funds) shall be available Code, sec. 7–3101): Provided further, That WORKFORCE INVESTMENTS for the University of the District of Colum- $4,500,000 of this appropriation, to remain For workforce investments, $22,308,000 bia: Provided, That this appropriation shall available until expended, shall be deposited from local funds, to be transferred by the not be available to subsidize the education of in the Interim Disability Assistance Fund es- Mayor of the District of Columbia within the nonresidents of the District of Columbia at tablished pursuant to section 201 of the Dis- various appropriation headings in this Act the University of the District of Columbia, trict of Columbia Public Assistance Act of for which employees are properly payable. unless the Board of Trustees of the Univer- 1982 (D.C. Law 4–101; D.C. Official Code, sec. NON-DEPARTMENTAL AGENCY sity of the District of Columbia adopts, for 4–202.01), to be used exclusively for the In- To account for anticipated costs that can- the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, a terim Disability Assistance program and the not be allocated to specific agencies during tuition rate schedule that will establish the purposes for that program set forth in sec- the development of the proposed budget, tuition rate for nonresident students at a tion 407 of the District of Columbia Public $19,639,000 (including $11,455,000 from local level no lower than the nonresident tuition Assistance Act of 1982 (D.C. Law 13–252; D.C. funds and $8,184,000 from other funds): Pro- rate charged at comparable public institu- Official Code, sec. 4–204.07): Provided further, vided, That anticipated employee health in- tions of higher education in the metropoli- That not less than $640,531 of this appropria- surance cost increases and contract security tan area: Provided further, That notwith- tion shall be available exclusively for the costs, $5,799,000 from local funds. standing the amounts otherwise provided purpose of funding the Burial Assistance under this heading or any other provision of Program established by section 1802 of the PAY-AS-YOU-GO CAPITAL law, there shall be appropriated to the Uni- Burial Assistance Program Reestablishment For Pay-As-You-Go Capital funds in lieu of versity of the District of Columbia on July 1, Act of 1999 (D.C. Law 13–38; D.C. Official capital financing, $11,267,000 from local 2004, an amount equal to 10 percent of the Code, sec. 4–1001). funds, to be transferred to the Capital Fund, total amount provided for the University of PUBLIC WORKS subject to the Criteria for Spending Pay-as- the District of Columbia in the proposed You-Go Funding Amendment Act of 2003, ap- budget of the District of Columbia for fiscal Public works, including rental of one pas- senger-carrying vehicle for use by the Mayor proved by the Council of the District of Co- year 2005 (as submitted to Congress), and the lumbia on 1st reading, May 6, 2003 (title 25 of amount of such payment shall be chargeable and three passenger-carrying vehicles for use by the Council of the District of Columbia Bill 15–218): Provided, That pursuant to this against the final amount provided for the Act, there are authorized to be transferred University of the District of Columbia under and leasing of passenger-carrying vehicles, $327,046,000 (including $308,028,000 from local from Pay-As-You-Go Capital funds to other the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, headings of this Act, such sums as may be 2005: Provided further, That not to exceed funds, $5,274,000 from Federal grant funds, and $13,744,000 from other funds): Provided, necessary to carry out the purposes of this $2,500 for the President of the University of Act. the District of Columbia shall be available That this appropriation shall not be avail- TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PROGRAM from this appropriation for official purposes. able for collecting ashes or miscellaneous refuse from hotels and places of business. For a Tax Increment Financing Program, (5) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRAR- $1,940,000 from local funds. IES.—$28,287,000 (including $26,750,000 from CASH RESERVE local funds, $1,000,000 from Federal grant For the cumulative cash reserve estab- MEDICAID DISALLOWANCE funds, and $537,000 from other funds) shall be lished pursuant to section 202(j)(2) of the Dis- For making refunds associated with dis- available for the District of Columbia Public trict of Columbia Financial Responsibility allowed Medicaid funding, an amount not to

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exceed $57,000,000 in local funds, to remain ble retirement funds to pay legal, manage- SEC. 105. No funds appropriated in this Act available until expended: Provided, That ment, investment, and other fees and admin- for the District of Columbia government for funds are derived from a transfer from the istrative expenses of the District of Colum- the operation of educational institutions, funds identified in the fiscal year 2002 com- bia Retirement Board: Provided, That the the compensation of personnel, or for other prehensive annual financial report as the District of Columbia Retirement Board shall educational purposes may be used to permit, District of Columbia’s Grants Disallowance provide to the Congress and to the Council of encourage, facilitate, or further partisan po- balance. the District of Columbia a quarterly report litical activities. Nothing herein is intended EMERGENCY PLANNING AND SECURITY COSTS of the allocations of charges by fund and of to prohibit the availability of school build- expenditures of all funds: Provided further, ings for the use of any community or par- From funds previously appropriated in this That the District of Columbia Retirement tisan political group during non-school Act under the heading ‘‘Federal Payment for Board shall provide the Mayor, for trans- hours. Emergency Planning and Security Costs in mittal to the Council of the District of Co- SEC. 106. None of the funds appropriated in the District of Columbia’’, $15,000,000. lumbia, an itemized accounting of the this Act shall be made available to pay the FAMILY LITERACY planned use of appropriated funds in time for salary of any employee of the District of Co- From funds previously appropriated in this each annual budget submission and the ac- lumbia government whose name, title, grade, Act under the heading ‘‘Federal Payment for tual use of such funds in time for each an- and salary are not available for inspection the Family Literacy Program’’, $2,000,000. nual audited financial report. by the Committees on Appropriations of the SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER ENTERPRISE House of Representatives and Senate, the From funds previously appropriated in this FUND Committee on Government Reform of the Act under the heading ‘‘Federal Payment for For the Washington Convention Center En- House of Representatives, the Committee on a District of Columbia Scholarship Pro- terprise Fund, $69,742,000 from other funds. Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and the Council of the District of Columbia, or their gram’’, $10,000,000. NATIONAL CAPITAL REVITALIZATION duty authorized representative. ENTERPRISE AND OTHER FUNDS CORPORATION SEC. 107. (a) Except as provided in sub- WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY For the National Capital Revitalization section (b), no part of this appropriation For operation of the Water and Sewer Au- Corporation, $7,849,000 from other funds. shall be used for publicity or propaganda thority, $259,095,000 from other funds, of CAPITAL OUTLAY purposes or implementation of any policy in- which $18,692,000 shall be apportioned for re- (INCLUDING RESCISSIONS) cluding boycott designed to support or defeat payment of loans and interest incurred for For construction projects, an increase of legislation pending before Congress or any capital improvement projects and payable to $1,004,796,000, of which $601,708,000 shall be State legislature. the District’s debt service fund. from local funds, $46,014,000 from Highway (b) The District of Columbia may use local For construction projects, $199,807,000, to Trust funds, $38,311,000 from the Rights-of- funds provided in this Act to carry out lob- be distributed as follows: $99,449,000 for the way funds, $218,880,000 from Federal grant bying activities on any matter other than— Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant, funds, and a rescission of $99,884,000 from (1) the promotion or support of any boy- $16,739,000 for the sewer program, $42,047,000 local funds appropriated under this heading cott; or for the combined sewer program, $5,993,000 in prior fiscal years, for a net amount of (2) statehood for the District of Columbia for the stormwater program, $24,431,000 for $904,913,000, to remain available until ex- or voting representation in Congress for the the water program, and $11,148,000 for the pended; in addition, $8,000,000 from funds pre- District of Columbia. capital equipment program; in addition, viously appropriated in this Act under the (c) Nothing in this section may be con- $35,000,000 from funds previously appro- heading ‘‘Federal Payment for Capital De- strued to prohibit any elected official from priated in this Act under the heading ‘‘Fed- velopment in the District of Columbia’’ and advocating with respect to any of the issues eral Payment to the District of Columbia $4,300,000 from funds previously appropriated referred to in subsection (b). Water and Sewer Authority’’: Provided, That in this Act under the heading ‘‘Federal Pay- SEC. 108. (a) None of the funds provided the requirements and restrictions that are ment for the Anacostia Waterfront Initia- under this Act to the agencies funded by this applicable to general fund capital improve- tive’’: Provided, That funds for use of each Act, both Federal and District government ment projects and set forth in this Act under capital project implementing agency shall be agencies, that remain available for obliga- the Capital Outlay appropriation account managed and controlled in accordance with tion or expenditure in fiscal year 2004, or shall apply to projects approved under this all procedures and limitations established provided from any accounts in the Treasury appropriation account. under the Financial Management System: of the United States derived by the collec- WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT Provided further, That all funds provided by tion of fees available to the agencies funded by this Act, shall be available for obligation For operation of the Washington Aqueduct, this appropriation title shall be available or expenditures for an agency through a re- $55,553,000 from other funds. only for the specific projects and purposes intended. programming of funds which— STORMWATER PERMIT COMPLIANCE TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS (1) creates new programs; ENTERPRISE FUND (2) eliminates a program, project, or re- SEC. 101. Whenever in this Act, an amount For operation of the Stormwater Permit sponsibility center; is specified within an appropriation for a Compliance Enterprise Fund, $3,501,000 from (3) establishes or changes allocations spe- particular purposes or objects of expendi- other funds. cifically denied, limited or increased under ture, such amount, unless otherwise speci- this Act; LOTTERY AND CHARITABLE GAMES ENTERPRISE fied, shall be considered as the maximum (4) increases funds or personnel by any FUND amount that may be expended for said pur- means for any program, project, or responsi- For the Lottery and Charitable Games En- pose or object rather than an amount set bility center for which funds have been de- terprise Fund, established by the District of apart exclusively therefor. nied or restricted; Columbia Appropriation Act, 1982, for the SEC. 102. Appropriations in this act shall be purpose of implementing the Law to Legalize available for expenses of travel and for the (5) reestablishes any program or project Lotteries, Daily Numbers Games, and Bingo payment of dues of organizations concerned previously deferred through reprogramming; and Raffles for Charitable Purposes in the with the work of the District of Columbia (6) augments any existing program, District of Columbia (D.C. Law 3–172; D.C. government, when authorized by the Mayor: project, or responsibility center through a Official Code, sec. 3–1301 et seq. and sec. 22– Provided, That in the case of the Council of reprogramming of funds in excess of 1716 et seq.), $242,755,000 from other funds: the District of Columbia, funds may be ex- $1,000,000 or 10 percent, whichever is less; or Provided, That the District of Columbia shall pended with the authorization of the Chair- (7) increases by 20 percent or more per- identify the source of funding for this appro- man of the Council. sonnel assigned to a specific program, priation title from the District’s own locally SEC. 103. There are appropriated from the project or responsibility center; generated revenues: Provided further, That no applicable funds of the District of Columbia unless the Committee on Appropriations of revenues from Federal sources shall be used such sums as may be necessary for making the House of Representatives and Senate are to support the operations or activities of the refunds and for the payment of legal settle- notified in writing 30 days in advance of the Lottery and Charitable Games Control ments or judgments that have entered reprogramming. Board. against the District of Columbia govern- (b) None the local funds contained in this SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION ment: Provided, That nothing contained in Act may be available for obligation or ex- this section shall be construed as modifying penditure for an agency through a transfer of For the Sports and Entertainment Com- or affecting the provisions of section 11(c)(3) any local funds from one appropriation head- mission, $13,979,000 from local funds. of title XII of the District of Columbia In- ing to another unless the Committees on Ap- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RETIREMENT BOARD come and Franchise Tax Act of 1947 (D.C. Of- propriations of the House of Representatives For the District of Columbia Retirement ficial Code, sec. 47–1812.11(c)(3)). and Senate are notified in writing 30 days in Board, established pursuant to section 121 of SEC. 104. No part of any appropriation con- advance of the transfer, except that in no the District of Columbia Retirement Reform tained in this Act shall remain available for event may the amount of any funds trans- Act of 1979 (D.C. Official Code, sec. 1–711), obligation beyond the current fiscal year un- ferred exceed four percent of the local funds $13,895,000 from the earnings of the applica- less expressly to provided herein. in the appropriations.

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SEC. 109. Consistent with the provisions of SEC. 115. None of the funds appropriated bia Fire and Emergency Medical Services section 1301(a) of title 31, United States under this Act shall be expended for any Department who resides in the District of Code, appropriations under this Act shall be abortion except where the life of the mother Columbia and is on call 24 hours a day; applied only to the objects for which the ap- would be endangered if the fetus were carried (3) the Mayor of the District of Columbia; propriations were made except as otherwise to term or where the pregnancy is the result and provided by law. of an act of rape or incest. (4) the Chairman of the Council of the Dis- SEC. 110. Notwithstanding any other provi- SEC. 116. None of the Federal funds made trict of Columbia. sions of law, the provisions of the District of available in this Act may be used to imple- (b) The Chief Financial Officer of the Dis- Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit ment or enforce the Health Care Benefits Ex- trict of Columbia shall submit by March 1, Personnel Act of 1978 (D.C. Law 2–139; D.C. pansion Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9–114; D.C. Offi- 2004, an inventory, as of September 30, 2003, Official Code, sec. 1–601.01 et seq.), enacted cial Code, sec. 32–701 et seq.) or to otherwise of all vehicles owned, leased or operated by pursuant to section 422(3) of the District of implement or enforce any system of registra- the District of Columbia government. The Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code, tion of unmarried, cohabiting couples, in- inventory shall include, but not be limited sec. 1–204l.22(3)), shall apply with respect to cluding but not limited to registration for to, the department to which the vehicle is the compensation of District of Columbia the purpose of extending employment, assigned; the year and make of the vehicle; employees: Provided, That for pay purposes, health, or governmental benefits to such the acquisition date and cost; the general employees of the District of Columbia gov- couples on the same basis that such benefits condition of the vehicle; annual operating ernment shall not be subject to the provi- are extended to legally married couples. and maintenance costs; current mileage; and SEC. 117. (a) Notwithstanding any other sions of title 5, United States Code. whether the vehicle is allowed to be taken provision of this Act, the Mayor, in consulta- SEC. 111. No later than 30 days after the home by a District officer or employee and if tion with the Chief Financial Officer of the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2004, so, the officer or employee’s title and resi- District of Columbia may accept, obligate, the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall dent location. and expend Federal, private, and other submit to the Council of the District of Co- SEC. 119. No officer or employee of the Dis- grants received by the District government lumbia and the Committees on Appropria- trict of Columbia government (including any that are not reflected in the amounts appro- tions of the House of Representatives and independent agency of the District of Colum- Senate the new fiscal year 2004 revenue esti- priated in this Act. (b)(1) No such Federal, private, or other bia, but excluding the Office of the Chief mates as of the end of such quarter. These grant may be accepted, obligated, or ex- Technology Officer, the Office of the Chief estimates shall be used in the budget request pended pursuant to subsection (a) until— Financial Officer of the District of Columbia, for fiscal year 2005. The officially revised es- (A) the Chief Financial Officer of the Dis- and the Metropolitan Police Department) timates at midyear shall be used for the mid- trict of Columbia submits to the Council a may enter into an agreement in excess of year report. report setting forth detailed information re- $2,500 for the procurement of goods or serv- SEC. 112. No sole source contract with the garding such grant; and ices on behalf of any entity of the District District of Columbia government or any (B) the Council has reviewed and approved government until the officer or employee has agency thereof may be renewed or extended the acceptance, obligation, and expenditure conducted an analysis of how the procure- without opening that contract to the com- of such grant. ment of the goods and services involved petitive bidding process as set forth in sec- (2) For purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the under the applicable regulations and proce- tion 303 of the District of Columbia Procure- Council shall be deemed to have reviewed dures of the District government would dif- ment Practices Act of 1985 (D.C. Law 6–85; and approved the acceptance, obligation, and fer from the procurement of the goods and D.C. Official Code, sec. 2–303.03), except that expenditure of a grant if— services involved under the Federal supply the District of Columbia government or any (A) no written notice of disapproval is filed schedule and other applicable regulations agency thereof may renew or extend sole with the Secretary of the Council within 14 and procedures of the General Services Ad- source contracts for which competition is calendar days of the receipt of the report ministration, including an analysis of any not feasible or practical, but only if the de- from the Chief Financial Officer under para- differences in the costs to be incurred and termination as to whether to invoke the graph (1)(A); or the time required to obtain the goods or competitive bidding process has been made (B) if such a notice of disapproval is filed services. in accordance with duly promulgated rules within such deadline, the Council does not SEC. 120. None of the funds contained in and procedures and has been reviewed and by resolution disapprove the acceptance, ob- this Act may be used for purposes of the an- certified by the Chief Financial Officer of the ligation, or expenditure of the grant within nual independent audit of the District of Co- District of Columbia. 30 calendar days of the initial receipt of the lumbia government for fiscal year 2004 un- SEC. 113. (a) In the event a sequestration report from the Chief Financial Officer under less— order is issued pursuant to the Balanced paragraph (1)(A). (1) the audit is conducted by the Inspector Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (c) No amount may be obligated or ex- General of the District of Columbia, in co- of 1985 after the amounts appropriated to the pended from the general fund or other funds ordination with the Chief Financial Officer District of Columbia for the fiscal year in- of the District of Columbia government in of the District of Columbia, pursuant to sec- volved have been paid to the District of Co- anticipation of the approval or receipt of a tion 208(a)(4) of the District of Columbia Pro- lumbia, the Mayor of the District of Colum- grant under subsection (b)(2) or in anticipa- curement Practices Act of 1985 (D.C. Official bia shall pay to the Secretary of the Treas- tion of the approval or receipt of a Federal, Code, sec. 2–302.8); and ury, within 15 days after receipt of a request private, or other grant not subject to such (2) the audit includes as a basic financial therefor from the Secretary of the Treasury, subsection. statement a comparison of audited actual such amounts as are sequestered by the (d) The Chief Financial Officer of the Dis- year-end results with the revenues submitted order: Provided, That the sequestration per- trict of Columbia shall prepare a quarterly in the budget document for such year and centage specified in the order shall be ap- report setting forth detailed information re- the appropriations enacted into law for such plied proportionately to each of the Federal garding all Federal, private, and other year using the format, terminology, and appropriation accounts in this Act that are grants subject to this section. Each such re- classifications contained in the law making not specifically exempted from sequestration port shall be submitted to the Council of the the appropriations for the year and its legis- by such Act. District of Columbia and to the Committees lative history. (b) For purposes of the Balanced Budget on Appropriations of the House of Represent- SEC. 121. (a) None of the funds contained in and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, atives and Senate not later than 15 days this Act may be used by the District of Co- the term ‘‘program, project, and activity’’ after the end of the quarter covered by the lumbia Corporation Counsel or any other of- shall be synonymous with and refer specifi- report. ficer or entity of the District government to cally to each account appropriating Federal SEC. 118. (a) Except as otherwise provided provide assistance for any petition drive or funds in this Act, and any sequestration in this section, none of the funds made avail- civil action which seeks to require Congress order shall be applied to each of the accounts able by this Act or by any other Act may be to provide for voting representation in Con- rather than to the aggregate total of those used to provide any officer or employee of gress for the District of Columbia. accounts: Provided, That sequestration or- the District of Columbia with an official ve- (b) Nothing in this section bars the Dis- ders shall not be applied to any account that hicle unless the officer or employee uses the trict of Columbia Corporation Counsel from is specifically exempted from sequestration vehicle only in the performance of the offi- reviewing or commenting on briefs in private by the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- cer’s or employee’s official duties. For pur- lawsuits, or from consulting with officials of icit Control Act of 1985. poses of this paragraph, the term ‘‘official the District government regarding such law- SEC. 114. None of the Federal funds pro- duties’’ does not include travel between the suits. vided in this Act may be used by the District officer’s or employee’s residence and work- SEC. 122. (a) None of the funds contained in of Columbia to provide for salaries, expenses, place, except in the case of— this Act may be used for any program of dis- or other costs associated with the offices of (1) an officer or employee of the Metropoli- tributing sterile needles or syringes for the United States Senator or United States Rep- tan Police Department who resides in the hypodermic injection of any illegal drug. resentative under section 4(d) of the District District of Columbia or is otherwise des- (b) Any individual or entity who receives of Columbia Statehood Constitutional Con- ignated by the Chief of the Department; any funds contained in this Act and who car- vention Initiatives of 1979 (D.C. Law 3–171; (2) at the discretion of the Fire Chief, an ries out any program described in subsection D.C. Official Code, sec. 1–123). officer or employee of the District of Colum- (a) shall account for all funds used for such

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE7.014 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7981 program separately from any funds con- (7) indicators of child well-being. under the Individuals With Disabilities Edu- tained in this Act. SEC. 127. No later than 30 calendar days cation Act during fiscal year 2004 by the SEC. 123. None of the funds contained in after the date of the enactment of this Act, amount of savings resulting during the year this Act may be used after the expiration of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of from the restrictions on the payment of at- the 60-day period that begins on the date of Columbia shall submit to the appropriate torney fees under subsection (a), as esti- the enactment of this Act to pay the salary committees of Congress, the Mayor, and the mated and published by the Chief Financial of any chief financial officer of any office of Council of the District of Columbia a revised Officer. the District of Columbia government (in- appropriated funds operating budget in the (2) The Chief Financial Officer shall make cluding any independent agency of the Dis- format of the budget that the District of Co- estimates of the savings described in para- trict of Columbia) who has not filed a certifi- lumbia government submitted pursuant to graph (1) on a quarterly basis during fiscal cation with the Mayor and the Chief Finan- section 442 of the District of Columbia Home year 2004, and shall publish the estimates not cial Officer of the District of Columbia that Rule Act (D.C. Official Code, sec. 1–204.42), later than 10 days after the end of each quar- the officer understands the duties and re- for all agencies of the District of Columbia ter. strictions applicable to the officer and the government for fiscal year 2003 that is in the SEC. 134. The Chief Financial Officer of the officer’s agency as a result of this Act (and total amount of the approved appropriation District of Columbia shall require attorneys the amendments made by this Act), includ- and that realigns all budgeted data for per- in special education cases brought under the ing any duty to prepare a report requested sonal services and other-than-personal-serv- Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in either in the Act or in any of the reports ac- ices, respectively, with anticipated actual the District of Columbia to certify in writing companying the Act and the deadline by expenditures. that the attorney or representative rendered which each report must be submitted. The SEC. 128. None of the funds contained in any and all services for which they receive Chief Financial Officer of the District of Co- this Act may be used to issue, administer, or awards, including those received under a set- lumbia shall provide to the Committees on enforce any order by the District of Colum- tlement agreement or as part of an adminis- Appropriations of the House of Representa- bia Commission on Human Rights relating to trative proceeding, under the IDEA from the tives and Senate by the 10th day after the docket numbers 93–030–(PA) and 93–031–(PA). District of Columbia: Provided, That as part end of each quarter a summary list showing SEC. 129. None of the Federal funds made of the certification, the Chief Financial Offi- each report, the due date, and the date sub- available in this Act may be transferred to cer of the District of Columbia shall require mitted to the Committees. any department, agency, or instrumentality all attorneys in IDEA cases to disclose any SEC. 124. (a) None of the funds contained in of the United States Government, except financial, corporate, legal, memberships on this Act may be used to enact or carry out pursuant to a transfer made by, or transfer boards of directors, or other relationships any law, rule, or regulation to legalize or authority provided in, this Act or any other with any special education diagnostic serv- otherwise reduce penalties associated with appropriation Act. ices, schools, or other special education serv- the possession, use, or distribution of any SEC. 130. During fiscal year 2004 and any ice providers to which the attorneys have re- schedule I substance under the Controlled subsequent fiscal year, in addition to any ferred any clients as part of this certifi- Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802) or any other authority to pay claims and judg- cation: Provided further, That the Chief Fi- tetrahydrocannabinols derivative. ments, any department, agency, or instru- nancial Officer shall prepare and submit (b) The Legalization of Marijuana for Med- mentality of the District government may quarterly reports to the Committees on Ap- ical Treatment Initiative of 1998, also known use local funds to pay the settlement or propriations of the Senate and the House of as Initiative 59, approved by the electors of judgment of a claim or lawsuit in an amount Representatives on the certification of and the District of Columbia on November 3, less than $10,000, in accordance with the Risk the amount paid by the government of the 1998, shall not take effect. Management for Settlements and Judgments District of Columbia, including the District SEC. 125. Nothing in this Act may be con- Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Law 13–172; strued to prevent the Council or Mayor of of Columbia Public Schools, to attorneys in D.C. Official Code, sec. 2–402). cases brought under IDEA: Provided further, the District of Columbia from addressing the SEC. 131. Notwithstanding any other law, That the Inspector General of the District of issue of the provision of contraceptive cov- the District of Columbia Courts shall trans- Columbia may conduct investigations to de- erage by health insurance plans, but it is the fer to the general treasury of the District of termine the accuracy of the certifications. intent of Congress that any legislation en- Columbia all fines levied and collected by SEC. 135. None of the funds contained in acted on such issue should include a ‘‘con- the Courts under section 10(b)(1) and (2) of this Act may be used to fund or otherwise science clause’’ which provides exceptions the District of Columbia Traffic Act (D.C. Of- support the action of District of Columbia, for religious beliefs and moral convictions. ficial Code, sec. 50–2201.05(b)(1) and (2)). The et al., v. Beretta U.S.A. et al. (Nos. 03–CV–24, SEC. 126. The Mayor of the District of Co- transferred funds shall remain available 03–CV–38, District of Columbia Court of Ap- lumbia shall submit to the Committees on until expended and shall be used by the Of- peals). Appropriations of the House of Representa- fice of the Corporation Counsel for enforce- tives and Senate, the Committee on Govern- ment and prosecution of District traffic alco- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN (during the ment Reform of the House of Representa- hol laws in accordance with section 10(b)(3) reading). Mr. Chairman, I ask unani- tives, and the Committee on Governmental of the District of Columbia Traffic Act (D.C. mous consent that the remainder of Affairs of the Senate quarterly reports ad- Official Code, sec. 50–2201.05(b)(3)). the bill through page 52, line 12 be con- dressing— SEC. 132. During fiscal year 2004 and any sidered as read, printed in the RECORD (1) crime, including the homicide rate, im- subsequent fiscal year, any agency of the and opened to amendment at any plementation of community policing, the District government may transfer to the Of- number of police officers on local beats, and point. fice of Labor Relations and Collective Bar- The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection the closing down of open-air drug markets; gaining (OLRCB) such local funds as may be (2) access to substance and alcohol abuse necessary to pay for representation by to the request of the gentleman from treatment, including the number of treat- OLRCB in third-party cases, grievances, and New Jersey? ment slots, the number of people served, the dispute resolution, pursuant to an intra-Dis- There was no objection. number of people on waiting lists, and the ef- trict agreement with OLRCB. These amounts POINT OF ORDER fectiveness of treatment programs; shall be available for use by OLRCB to reim- Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. (3) management of parolees and pre-trial burse the cost of providing the representa- Chairman, I raise a point of order violent offenders, including the number of tion. halfway houses escapes and steps taken to SEC. 133. (a) None of the funds contained in against section 119 regarding sole improve monitoring and supervision of half- this Act may be made available to pay— source contracts on the grounds that way house residents to reduce the number of (1) the fees of an attorney who represents a this section changes existing law in escapes to be provided in consultation with party in an action or an attorney who de- violation of clause 2(b) of House rule the Court Services and Offender Supervision fends an action, including an administrative XXI and is, therefore, legislation in- Agency for the District of Columbia; proceeding, brought against the District of cluded in a general appropriation bill. (4) education, including access to special Columbia Public Schools under the Individ- The CHAIRMAN. Does any Member education services and student achievement uals with Disabilities Education Act (20 to be provided in consultation with the Dis- U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) in excess of $4,000 for that wish to be heard on the point of order? trict of Columbia Public Schools and the action; or Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- District of Columbia public charter schools; (2) the fees of an attorney or firm whom man, I concede the point of order. (5) improvement in basic District services, the Chief Financial Officer of the District of The CHAIRMAN. The point of order including rat control and abatement; Columbia determines to have a pecuniary in- is conceded and sustained, and the pro- (6) application for and management of Fed- terest, either through an attorney, officer or vision is stricken from the bill. eral grants, including the number and type employee of the firm, in any special edu- Are there any amendments? of grants for which the District was eligible cation diagnostic services, schools, or other AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. TOM DAVIS OF but failed to apply and the number and type special education service providers. of grants awarded to the District but for (b)(1) The District of Columbia Public VIRGINIA which the District failed to spend the Schools shall increase the amount of local Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. amounts received; and funds it allocates for services to children Chairman, I offer an amendment.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE7.014 H05PT1 H7982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- panied by such information as the Secretary the program does not exceed the amount of ignate the amendment. may require. tuition or fees that the school customarily The text of the amendment is as fol- (b) CONTENTS.—The Secretary may not ap- charges to students who do not participate lows: prove the request of an eligible entity for a in the program. grant under this title unless the entity’s ap- (2) PAYMENTS TO PARENTS.—A grantee shall Amendment offered by Mr. TOM DAVIS of plication includes— make scholarship payments under the pro- Virginia: (1) a detailed description of— gram under this title to the parent of the eli- Page 52, insert after line 12 the following: (A) how the entity will address the prior- gible student participating in the program, TITLE IV—DC PARENTAL CHOICE ities described in section 406; in a manner which ensures that such pay- SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE. (B) how the entity will ensure that if more ments will be used for the payment of tui- This title may be cited as the ‘‘DC Paren- eligible students seek admission in the pro- tion, fees, and transportation expenses (if tal Choice Incentive Act of 2003’’. gram than the program can accommodate, any), in accordance with this title. eligible students are selected for admission (3) AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE.— SEC. 402. FINDINGS. through a random selection process which (A) VARYING AMOUNTS PERMITTED.—Subject The Congress finds the following: gives weight to the priorities described in to the other requirements of this section, a (1) Parents are best equipped to make deci- section 406; grantee may award scholarships in larger sions for their children, including the edu- (C) how the entity will ensure that if more amounts to those eligible students with the cational setting that will best serve the in- participating eligible students seek admis- greatest need. terests and educational needs of their child. sion to a participating school than the (B) ANNUAL LIMIT ON AMOUNT.—The amount (2) For many parents in the District of Co- school can accommodate, participating eligi- of assistance provided to any eligible student lumbia, public school choice provided for ble students are selected for admission by a grantee under a program under this under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is through a random selection process; title may not exceed $7,500 for any academic inadequate due to capacity constraints with- (D) how the entity will notify parents of el- year. in the public schools. Therefore, in keeping igible students of the expanded choice oppor- (b) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—A grantee with the spirit of the No Child Left Behind tunities; may use not more than 3 percent of the Act of 2001, school choice options, in addition (E) the activities that the entity will carry amount provided under the grant each year to those already available to parents in the out to provide parents of eligible students for the administrative expenses of carrying District of Columbia (such as magnet and with expanded choice opportunities through out its program under this title during the charter schools and open enrollment schools) the awarding of scholarships under section year, including— should be made available to those parents. 407(a); (1) determining the eligibility of students (3) In the most recent mathematics assess- (F) how the entity will determine the to participate; ment on the National Assessment of Edu- amount that will be provided to parents for (2) providing information about the pro- cational Progress (NAEP), administered in the tuition, fees, and transportation ex- gram and the schools involved to parents of 2000, a lower percentage of 4th-grade stu- penses, if any; eligible students; dents in DC demonstrated proficiency than (G) how the entity will seek out private el- (3) selecting students to receive scholar- was the case for any State. Seventy-six per- ementary and secondary schools in the Dis- ships; cent of DC fourth-graders scored at the trict of Columbia to participate in the pro- (4) determining the amount of scholarships ‘‘below basic’’ level and of the 8th-grade stu- gram, and will ensure that participating and issuing them to eligible students; dents in the District of Columbia, only 6 per- schools will meet the applicable require- (5) compiling and maintaining financial cent of the students tested at the proficient ments of this title and provide the informa- and programmatic records; and or advanced levels, and 77 percent were below tion needed for the entity to meet the re- (6) providing funds to assist parents in basic. In the most recent NAEP reading as- porting requirements of this title; meeting expenses that might otherwise pre- sessment, in 1998, only 10 percent of DC (H) how the entity will ensure that partici- clude the participation of their child in the fourth-graders could read proficiently, while pating schools are financially responsible; program. 72 percent were below basic. At the 8th-grade (I) how the entity will address the renewal SEC. 408. NONDISCRIMINATION. level, 12 percent were proficient or advanced of scholarships to participating eligible stu- and 56 percent were below basic. (a) IN GENERAL.—A school participating in dents, including continued eligibility; and any program under this title shall not dis- (4) A program enacted for the valid secular (J) how the entity will ensure that a ma- purpose of providing educational assistance criminate on the basis of race, color, na- jority of its voting board members or gov- tional origin, or sex in participating in the to low-income children in a demonstrably erning organization are residents of the Dis- failing public school system is constitutional program. trict of Columbia; and (b) APPLICABILITY AND CONSTRUCTION WITH under Zelman v. Simmons-Harris if it is neu- (2) an assurance that the entity will com- tral with respect to religion and provides as- RESPECT TO DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF ply with all requests regarding any evalua- SEX.— sistance to a broad class of citizens who di- tion carried out under section 409. rect government aid to schools solely as a re- (1) APPLICABILITY.—Notwithstanding sub- sult of their independent private choices. SEC. 406. PRIORITIES. section (a) or any other provision of law, it In awarding grants under this title, the shall not be considered discrimination on the SEC. 403. PURPOSE. Secretary shall give priority to applications basis of sex for a school that is operated by, The purpose of this title is to provide low- from eligible entities who will most effec- supervised by, controlled by, or connected to income parents residing in the District of tively— a religious organization to take sex into ac- Columbia, particularly parents of students (1) give priority to eligible students who, count to the extent that failing to do so who attend elementary or secondary schools in the school year preceding the school year would be inconsistent with the religious te- identified for improvement, corrective ac- for which the eligible student is seeking a nets or beliefs of the school. tion, or restructuring under section 1116 of scholarship, attended an elementary or sec- (2) SINGLE-SEX SCHOOLS, CLASSES, OR AC- the Elementary and Secondary Education ondary school identified for improvement, TIVITIES.—Notwithstanding subsection (a) or Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6316), with expanded op- corrective action, or restructuring under sec- any other provision of law, a parent may portunities for enrolling their children in tion 1116 of the Elementary and Secondary choose and a school may offer a single-sex higher-performing schools in the District of Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6316); school, class, or activity. Columbia. (2) target resources to students and fami- (3) CONSTRUCTION.—With respect to dis- SEC. 404. GENERAL AUTHORITY. lies that lack the financial resources to take crimination on the basis of sex, nothing in (a) AUTHORITY.—From funds appropriated advantage of available educational options; subsection (a) shall be construed to require to carry out this title, the Secretary shall (3) provide students and families with the any person or public or private entity to pro- award grants on a competitive basis to eligi- widest range of educational options; and vide or pay, or to prohibit any such person or ble entities with approved applications under (4) serve students of varying ages and entity from providing or paying, for any ben- section 405 to carry out activities to provide grade levels. efit or service, including the use of facilities, eligible students with expanded school SEC. 407. USE OF FUNDS. related to an abortion. Nothing in the pre- choice opportunities. The Secretary may (a) SCHOLARSHIPS.— ceding sentence shall be construed to permit award a single grant or multiple grants, de- (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2) a penalty to be imposed on any person or in- pending on the quality of applications sub- and (3), a grantee shall use the grant funds to dividual because such person or individual is mitted and the priorities of this title. provide eligible students with scholarships seeking or has received any benefit or serv- (b) DURATION OF GRANTS.—The Secretary to pay the tuition, fees, and transportation ices related to a legal abortion. may make grants under this section for a pe- expenses, if any, to enable them to attend (c) CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.—Nothing riod of not more than 5 years. the District of Columbia private elementary in this title may be construed to alter or SEC. 405. APPLICATIONS. or secondary school of their choice. Each modify the provisions of the Individuals with (a) IN GENERAL.—In order to receive a grantee shall ensure that the amount of any Disabilities Education Act. grant under this title, an eligible entity tuition or fees charged by a school partici- (d) RELIGIOUSLY AFFILIATED SCHOOLS.— shall submit an application to the Secretary pating in the grantee’s program under this (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any at such time, in such manner, and accom- title to an eligible student participating in other provision of law, a school participating

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.054 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7983 in any program under this title which is op- (1) annual interim reports not later than gram funded under this title shall accept any erated by, supervised by, controlled by, or December 1 of each year for which a grant is participating eligible student on a religious- connected to, a religious organization may made under this title on the progress and neutral basis, except that if the school has employ persons of the same religion to the preliminary results of the evaluation of the more participating eligible students seeking extent determined by that school to promote programs funded under this title; and admission than it can accommodate, the the religious purpose for which the school is (2) a final report not later than 1 year after school shall accept participating eligible stu- established or maintained. the final year for which a grant is made dents through a religious-neutral, random (2) RELIGIOUS PURPOSES.—Notwithstanding under this title on the results of the evalua- selection process, consistent with section any other provision of law, funds made avail- tion of the programs funded under this title. 405(b)(1)(C). able under this title may be used for reli- (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—All reports and (b) REQUESTS FOR DATA AND INFORMA- gious educational purposes, and no partici- underlying data gathered pursuant to this TION.—Each school participating in a pro- pating school shall be required to remove re- section shall be made available to the public gram funded under this title shall comply ligious art, icons, scriptures, or other sym- upon request, in a timely manner following with all requests for data and information bols. A participating school may retain reli- submission of the applicable report under regarding evaluations conducted under sec- gious terms in its name, select its board subsection (b), except that personally identi- tion 409(a). members on a religious basis, and include re- fiable information shall not be disclosed or (c) RULES OF CONDUCT AND OTHER SCHOOL ligious references in its mission statements made available to the public. POLICIES.—Subject to section 408, a partici- and other chartering or governing docu- (d) LIMIT ON AMOUNT EXPENDED.—The pating school may require eligible students ments. amount expended by the Secretary to carry to abide by any rules of conduct and other (e) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—A scholarship out this section for any fiscal year may not requirements applicable to all other students (or any other form of support provided to exceed 3 percent of the total amount appro- at the school. priated to carry out this title for the fiscal parents of eligible students) under this title SEC. 412. DEFINITIONS. year. shall be considered assistance to the student As used in this title: SEC. 410. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. and shall not be considered assistance to the (1) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.—The term ‘‘ele- (a) ACTIVITIES REPORTS.—Each grantee re- school that enrolls the eligible student. The mentary school’’ has the meaning given that ceiving funds under this title during a year amount of any scholarship (or other form of term in section 9101 of the Elementary and shall submit a report to the Secretary not support provided to parents of an eligible Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. later than July 30 of the following year re- student) under this title shall not be treated 7801). garding the activities carried out with the as income of the parents for purposes of Fed- (2) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible eral tax laws or for determining eligibility funds during the preceding year. (b) ACHIEVEMENT REPORTS.— entity’’ means any of the following: for any other Federal program. (1) IN GENERAL.—In addition to the reports (A) An educational entity of the District of SEC. 409. EVALUATIONS. required under subsection (a), each grantee Columbia Government. (a) IN GENERAL.— shall, not later than September 1 of the year (B) A nonprofit organization. (1) DUTIES OF SECRETARY.—The Secretary during which the second academic year of (C) A consortium of nonprofit organiza- shall— the grantee’s program is completed and each tions. (A) conduct an evaluation using the of the next 2 years thereafter, submit a re- (3) ELIGIBLE STUDENT.—The term ‘‘eligible strongest possible research design for deter- port to the Secretary regarding the data col- student’’ means a student who is a resident mining the effectiveness of the programs lected in the previous 2 academic years con- of the District of Columbia and who comes funded under this title that addresses the cerning— from a household whose income does not ex- issues described in paragraph (2); and (A) the academic achievement of students ceed 185 percent of the poverty line applica- (B) disseminate information on the impact participating in the program; ble to a family of the size involved. of the programs in increasing the student (B) the graduation and college admission (4) PARENT.—The term ‘‘parent’’ has the academic achievement of participating stu- rates of students who participate in the pro- meaning given that term in section 9101 of dents, as well as other appropriate measures gram, where appropriate; and the Elementary and Secondary Education of student success, and on the impact of the (C) parental satisfaction with the program. Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). programs on students and schools in the Dis- (2) PROHIBITING DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL (5) POVERTY LINE.—The term ‘‘poverty trict of Columbia. INFORMATION.—No report under this sub- line’’ has the meaning given that term in (2) ISSUES TO BE EVALUATED.—The issues section may contain any personally identifi- section 9101 of the Elementary and Sec- described in this paragraph include the fol- able information. ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). lowing: (c) REPORTS TO PARENT.— (6) SECONDARY SCHOOL.—The term ‘‘sec- (A) A comparison of the academic achieve- (1) IN GENERAL.—Each grantee shall ensure ondary school’’ has the meaning given that ment of students who participate in the pro- that each school participating in the grant- term in section 9101 of the Elementary and grams funded under this title with the aca- ee’s program under this title during a year Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. demic achievement of students of similar reports at least once during the year to the 7801). backgrounds who do not participate in such parents of each of the school’s students who (7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ programs. are participating in the program on— means the Secretary of Education. (B) The success of the programs in expand- (A) the student’s academic achievement, as SEC. 413. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ing choice options for parents. measured by a comparison with the aggre- There are authorized to be appropriated to (C) The reasons parents choose for their gate academic achievement of other partici- carry out this title $10,000,000 for fiscal year children to participate in the programs. pating students at the student’s school in 2004 and such sums as may be necessary for (D) A comparison of the retention rates, the same grade or level, as appropriate, and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years. dropout rates, and (if appropriate) gradua- the aggregate academic achievement of the The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to the tion and college admission rates of students student’s peers at the student’s school in the order of the House of Friday, July 25, who participate in the programs funded same grade or level, as appropriate; and 2003, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. under this title with the retention rates, (B) the safety of the school, including the TOM DAVIS) and a Member opposed dropout rates, and (if appropriate) gradua- incidence of school violence, student suspen- tion and college admission rates of students sions, and student expulsions. each will control 20 minutes. of similar backgrounds who do not partici- (2) PROHIBITING DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL The Chair recognizes the gentleman pate in such programs. INFORMATION.—No report under this sub- from Virginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS). (E) The impact of the program on students section may contain any personally identifi- Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. and public elementary and secondary schools able information, except as to the student Chairman, I yield myself such time as in the District of Columbia. who is the subject of the report to that stu- I may consume. (F) A comparison of the safety of the dent’s parent. I am offering this amendment with schools attended by students who participate (d) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The Secretary in the programs and the schools attended by shall submit to the Committees on Appro- the gentleman from New Jersey (Chair- students who do not participate in the pro- priations, Education and the Workforce, and man FRELINGHUYSEN) and the gen- grams. Government Reform of the House of Rep- tleman from Ohio (Chairman (G) Such other issues as the Secretary con- resentatives and the Committees on Appro- BOEHNER). This creates an historic op- siders appropriate for inclusion in the eval- priations, Health, Education, Labor, and portunity for families and students of uation. Pensions, and Governmental Affairs of the the District of Columbia. This amend- (b) REPORTS.—The Secretary shall submit Senate an annual report on the findings of ment can make a huge difference in the to the Committees on Appropriations, Edu- the reports submitted under subsections (a) lives of thousands of low-income chil- cation and the Workforce, and Government and (b). dren from nonperforming schools in the Reform of the House of Representatives and SEC. 411. OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICI- the Committees on Appropriations, Health, PATING SCHOOLS. District. It represents a shot at a bet- Education, Labor, and Pensions, and Govern- (a) ADMISSION OF ELIGIBLE STUDENTS.— ter education and, of course in turn, a mental Affairs of the Senate— Each school choosing to participate in a pro- better life.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE7.015 H05PT1 H7984 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 The condition of the D.C. public hearings. They have danced and wept same thing for all these kids, eventu- schools, I think, is clearly documented. when our committee approved school ally. We will be working together on a We have talked about this earlier choice legislation. But I think it is number of other issues, but it is my today in the debate. It has concerned time to do more than just sympathize. considered judgment, having given a me since the first day I came to Con- This is a moral imperative. lot of time and thought to this, that gress as chairman of the District of Co- The school choice debate should not this is probably the best thing we can lumbia Subcommittee. And while we be about politics or interest groups. We offer, and I urge my colleagues to sup- have made strides in so many areas of should have an honest appraisal of the port it. the city since that time and some in state of affairs in our public schools Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, will the education, the quality of educational and about offering an alternative for gentleman yield? opportunities should continue to worry students and parents, and what is being Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. I yield all of us. proposed is not a mandate. It is a to the gentleman from Pennsylvania. One thing is clear, I think both sides choice. The goal of school choice for Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, just a agree to this: Too many children in our the city is addition, not subtraction. factual question, on page 9, the lan- Nation’s capital are not getting the We all want the city’s education sys- guage at the bottom where it refers to education that they need and that they tem to improve, and I hope that this is religiously affiliated schools, is my deserve. Lower-income families con- a short-term effort to do something reading of this to say that this bill cerned about the quality of safety of about it. The fact is the monopoly of would allow for religiously oriented their children in the D.C. public the D.C. public school system is harm- schools to utilize these scholarships schools should not have to resign ing kids, not helping them. It is time that are being provided? themselves to sending their kids to to shake up that monopoly. Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Yes, underperforming schools where stu- This amendment expands educational that is correct. dents are not adequately motivated to opportunity to city students in under- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, is there perform. performing elementary and secondary some list of which religiously affiliated Over the past decade, Congress has schools, underperforming schools. schools would be eligible? spent considerable time and resources Other schools, kids do not get the aid. Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. working with the District to reform its The choice program would be estab- Chairman, they have to be accredited. education system, but the ability of lished through a competitive process, They have to meet D.C. standards, D.C. schools to meet key performance administered by the Department of number one. goals has long been plagued by finan- Education, to ensure that the public or Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, that is cial mismanagement and a host of private entity that administers the ini- my question. I would not understand other problems, which means just tiative would be dedicated and capable that there are any accrediting proce- throwing money at this problem alone of carrying out a top-notch program. dures for religious schools now in the is not going to solve it. Despite con- And there are reporting require- District. And if there are, I would be cerned efforts by local officials to im- ments, many to be written later by the interested in knowing that. prove the public school system, and Department of Education, but the leg- Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. there has been some progress, we are islation here, I think, has criteria that Chairman, the U.S. Department of Edu- not getting the kind of progress in im- it sets out that need to be met in terms cation would carry the list, it is my proving academic performance that of going on to college, performance lev- understanding. Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, so it is ought to be available to these kids. els, tests, and the like. It would pro- I have traditionally opposed Federal vide scholarships of up to $7,500 to eli- the gentleman’s intention that there dollars going to private schools be- gible students to cover the cost of tui- would be created, because there is none cause I think Federal dollars ought to tion fees and transportation expenses. now, lists of what would be approved, be targeted to the public schools. Of It would be considered assistance to accredited religious schools? Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. course, in this case, we give the dollars the students, not the schools. In order Chairman, that is correct. And regard- directly to the parents who make those to assure accountability, an evaluation less of how this comes out, I hope we choices. But for the District, which is conducted that would consider the would work with the gentleman. does not have a State government to impact in academic achievement at- Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I am rely on, as we take a look at other tained by the program. not trying to be argumentative. This legislation is a result of a lot of voucher programs around the country, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. negotiation and consultation with city cities work in concert with States. The Chairman, I think the gentleman officials, elected city officials, with the District does not have a State. So I raised the point of what happened in administration and committees with think we have an obligation here to an- Florida, and we do not want that to key jurisdiction in Congress. For the swer the calls from the mayor, the happen. I think that is very clear. chairman of the school board and the first time ever, the mayor, the elected Mr. FATTAH. Well, as I would under- Washington Post and other advocates Democratic mayor of the District of stand the facts at the moment, that is for D.C. children, and we have to ask Columbia, has come to the conclusion why I am asking, there is no accred- this question: Would not more choices that ‘‘. . . if done effectively, this pro- iting process for religiously-affiliated funded by new Federal dollars provide gram would provide even more choices schools K to 12 in the District today, a needed alternative for low-income for primarily low-income families who and there is none that is created by children attending low-performing currently do not have the same free- your language? schools? dom of choice enjoyed by their affluent Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Our committee heard testimony on counterparts.’’ Chairman, my understanding is that this before we gave authorization au- Enhancing educational quality in the the Department of Education will thority. The mayor was asked, specifi- city is a critical component of main- carry the accredited list at this point, cally, if he had this money for vouch- taining the positive momentum we in terms of eligible schools. Not just ers, if he could use it for something have seen in recent years under the any school willy-nilly is eligible. else, would he not rather use it for the stewardship of Mayor Williams and the Mr. FATTAH. So the gentleman un- public school system? He said no. He Council. It is our duty to provide re- derstands that there is a list or that said we need this alternative as well. sources so that the kids can have a somewhere in this language it gives the It stands on its own and this is addi- brighter future. This is not a panacea, Department authority to create such a tional money that would not be avail- but it is a significant step in the right list? able to the District of Columbia public direction and, hopefully, one that will Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Correct. schools were it not for this amend- not be needed indefinitely. That is my understanding. ment. I have received calls from par- I urge my colleagues to support this ents who are frustrated, angry, and dis- amendment. I say to my friends on the b 1245 traught by their children’s school situ- other side that we are going to disagree Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. That is ation. These parents have attended our about this, but I think we want the my understanding.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.055 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7985 Mr. FATTAH. Which one is it, the The gentlewoman from Pennsylvania used vouchers. What they have found is former or the latter? said that our schools would actually be there is no significant difference be- Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. The better off without these 2,000 children. tween the children using the vouchers Secretary of Education is the one I Actually, we will lose $25 million in in their performance on tests and the think that would set that standard. combined Federal and local per-pupil children who are in the public schools. Mr. FATTAH. So are there certain funding because schools are funded on Thirty-seven States have turned religious affiliations that would be ac- a per-pupil basis, and that is in addi- down vouchers. If you vote for the ceptable and others that would not? tion to the $40 million that the schools Davis amendment, you are voting for a Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. To my are already being cut this year. private school voucher and a voucher understanding, it is not a discrimina- It certainly is not true that we are only. We do not think that that vote tion based on that, but they would saying to our children, and I would cer- will pass silently into the night. We be- have to meet certain academic per- tainly never say it, Hey, wait until the lieve that a vote for vouchers anywhere formance standards. This was drafted, schools are fixed. Indeed, we applaud in the country, especially in this eco- of course, looking at the court cases in the options that are available to our nomic climate, will be heard and felt line to make sure this met the require- public schools; the largest number of throughout the country, and especially ments. charter schools in the country, the in your own districts. Mr. Chairman, I am happy to answer transformation schools, which have Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance the gentleman’s question, but let me seen a breakthrough in test scores that of my time. stop at this time and make sure we can no public or private school has ever Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. get our advocates up, and maybe we done for our most needy children, our Chairman, I yield 21⁄2 minutes to the can further this discussion if time per- out-of-boundary possibilities for our gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. mits. FRELINGHUYSEN), the chairman of the Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance children. I applaud especially the work of the subcommittee. of my time. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I claim Washington Scholarship Fund. That is man, I thank the gentleman for yield- the time in opposition to the amend- for now. The Washington Scholarship ing me time. ment. Fund, which with private money as I The CHAIRMAN. The gentlewoman speak is doing exactly what this bill Mr. Chairman, since I was first elect- from the District of Columbia is recog- will do, but probably will not do it if ed to Congress, I have supported school nized for 20 minutes. this bill passes, because Federal money choice for this city, and now as Chair- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield will replace their private money that man of the Committee on Appropria- myself such time as I may consume. they have been using, much to their tions subcommittee on the District of Mr. Chairman, the gentleman from credit, to send our children to local pri- Columbia, I am excited to be in a posi- Virginia is not only a good personal vate schools. tion to make this program a reality for friend, he is a good professional friend, We want our own choices. That is all the children and the parents of the Dis- and he has always been a good friend of we are asking. You take your choices, trict of Columbia, working with the the District. More often than not we the ones you have in your districts. gentleman from Virginia (Chairman are on this floor arguing on the same Leave us to our own choices. Do not ac- TOM DAVIS) and the gentleman from side, fighting for what the majority in cuse us of giving no choices to our chil- Ohio (Chairman BOEHNER). the District wants, including the ma- dren. Mr. Chairman, I ask all Members to jority of the members of the council The most important thing I could say support the Davis-Frelinghuysen- and the majority of the elected mem- at this time, though, would be to cor- Boehner amendment and the under- bers of the school board. This happens rect the notion that the so-called lying bill. to be an exception, but we are going to three-sector approach, which developed Mr. Chairman, since I was first elected to keep on working together because we only after there was great criticism of Congress, I have supported school choice for are so close. vouchers in the District of Columbia, this city. And now as Chairman of the DC Ap- It is ironic, I must say to my good somehow amounts to an equivalence of propriations Committee, I am excited to be in friend though, that he has got a legis- funding for the charter and public a position to make this program a reality for lative rider on here. He made two schools with vouchers. the children and parents of the District of Co- points of order today. He is regularly Please hear me on this: this Davis lumbia. on the floor opposing Committee on bill has 5 years of authorization for The President requested funding for a Government Reform riders, but he has vouchers. What happens for the public Choice Incentive Fund within the U.S. Depart- taken this bill to the Committee on and charter schools is this year, on a ment of Education, of which a portion of the Rules in order to allow himself to put one-time-only appropriation, we throw funds would be used for school choice pro- a rider on this bill. This bill legislates some money at the public schools in grams in the District. Thanks to Chairman on an appropriations bill. order to ease the way for vouchers. REGULA, I was able to provide $10 million to But I really want to use my time not I was able to get money for our char- expand school choice in the District. I am fur- to rehash the arguments we have ter schools, a great deal more than this ther pleased to report that this proposal has heard, but to make some corrections last year, without having to pay a the full support of Mayor Williams, Chairman based on what I have heard. price in vouchers. Next year I guess we of the Committee on Education, Libraries and My good friend from Virginia earlier will have to come begging at the table Recreation, Kevin Chavous, and President of said during the debate that the District because, unlike the voucher money, the the School Board, Peggy Cooper-Cafritz. spent more than Arlington and Fairfax, gentleman from Virginia (Mr. TOM Throughout the year, I have worked closely and some others have gotten up to say DAVIS) had the opportunity to add pub- with my colleague and friend, Chairman TOM that we spend more than any other lic schools in a bill I offered in com- DAVIS, who chairs the Authorizing Committee State. I keep hearing that. It keeps mittee that would have put us on the that has jurisdiction on this issue, the Govern- being said. It is false. same footing, but we are not on the ment Reform Committee and JOHN BOEHNER, I want to read from an official same footing. We have got 5 years of Chairman of Committee on Education and the schools document: ‘‘Despite differences vouchers, one-time-only money for the Workforce to advance this Presidential initia- in student needs, even with Federal public schools, in this appropriation. tive. funds included, the D.C. public schools That is the most problematic money We agreed to move the school choice initia- spend less per pupil than Arlington or the Congress ever has to offer. tive forward in our respective Committees. Alexandria, and not much more than We have been demonizing the public Chairman DAVIS has successfully moved the Montgomery or Fairfax.’’ schools of the District of Columbia. Be DC Parental Choice Incentive Act through his Remember, Montgomery and Fairfax my guest. But if you expect that send- Committee. And in my bill, we have provided spend a whole lot of money on children ing our children to private schools will the actual funding. that are not at all disadvantaged, and correct their problems, then you need Mr. Chairman, this amendment would unite huge numbers of mine are severely dis- to look at the GAO study of 10 years of these two initiatives together under one bill advantaged. experience in all the schools that have bringing us a step closer to making expanded

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.057 H05PT1 H7986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 school choice a reality for those that so des- cation, because we believe from the termined to be religions for purposes perately want and need it. bottom of our hearts that this is help- under the definition by the Federal While we are all supportive of the District ing children. courts. So would that be the same in Public School System, and we recognize the Take a look at the board of edu- terms of how this would operate? great progress of the city’s charter schools cation. They had a board of education Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. and transformation schools, we believe that appointed by Marion Berry where one Chairman, if the gentleman will yield even more students can be helped by the ad- of the members was in charge of fi- further, we leave discretion with the ditional option. And we are providing new dol- nance and never had an accounting Secretary of Education. Let me say lars that add, not subtract, from either the DC course, never finished high school, but there have been a number of title VII public or charter schools funding sources. was put there because of a political ap- cases that do deal with education, and What is important here is the quality and pointment. that would be the criteria that the De- value of education for every child in this city. We changed all of that. We have a partment would meet. But we did not And the statistics from the Department of Edu- Mayor, we have a superintendent, we try to micromanage the criteria. They cation on District continue to show disturbing have an active, professional school also have to meet certain educational results in student performance on reading, board, and our schools are improving. standards, and that would really be the writing, math and other core academics. The Yes, we have got a long way to go, and controlling criteria, is meeting edu- need for significant improvements is clear. we have got to work together on both cational standards. The bottom line is that these children will be sides of this issue; and I dedicate my- Mr. FATTAH. I read the list of the helped by giving parents more choices for self to working with the gentlewoman educational standards, all related to educating their children. Many parents are from the District of Columbia (Ms. education, and I think the gentleman hopeful that we will act. NORTON) and the ranking member on has done a good job on that. I am just One of the arguments the opposing side will that. But please do not say that we are concerned about this particular issue, make is that this bill does not provide funding trying to damage education. We dis- and I guess so that the record can be for the three-pronged approach the District agree on the value of this particular clear, your position is that there is no wants. While that is true, it is not my intention amendment. I personally believe in restriction in the authorizing language that that be the case when we come out of many areas it will work. as you have written it? conference with the Senate. Due to the fiscal Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. That is constraints of this bill, we were only able to minutes to the gentleman from Penn- correct. We leave that to the Depart- ment of Education. provide for DC Scholarships, but the Senate sylvania (Mr. FATTAH). Mr. FATTAH. I want to enter into bill includes additional funding for both public Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I would the RECORD a report from California, and charter schools as well. I support the just like to enter into a colloquy with not the earlier report I referenced from Mayor’s approach and will work with Chairman the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. TOM Florida, of a school that was set up YOUNG towards a conference allocation that is DAVIS) and return to my question. under the laws of California that re- sufficient to address all three sectors of edu- As I understand the language, and I ceived millions and millions of dollars cation in the city. read it, it says that any religiously af- to educate children, and it has now I hope members will join with me and sup- filiated school could get dollars under been determined that they were funded port of the leadership of this great city. this program and it can be controlled and founded and set up by a Pakistani Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. I yield 3 and connected to a religious organiza- terrorist organization. minutes to the gentleman from Cali- tion and it can promote its religious I want to enter this into the RECORD, fornia (Mr. CUNNINGHAM). purpose; and then it goes on to say it because I think what the concern is Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, I could hire any number of people who here is that if those who believe in have good friends on both sides of the follow their religious beliefs and that witchcraft, those who have antisocial aisle and both sides of this position. they deem necessary and that they can racial views, any number of people who What does me hurt is the partisanship, include religious references in its mis- claim to be a religion can set up a reli- some of the partisanship, not from all sion statement and other governing giously affiliated school and benefit Members, that I hear from Iraq to the documents. through the largesse of this $10 million White House politics to the rest of it All I am trying to determine is and pretend that they are educating on an issue. whether or not that is completely wide children, segregate them, as I under- If we disagree on this issue, that is open, or whether there is a list of some stand under the gentleman’s author- fine. I personally truly believe that type that either already is approved or izing language by sex or any other this gives some of our children an op- would be approved of which religiously manner, hire only those who believe portunity to get out of schools that are affiliated entities could operate schools what they believe, discriminate against crime- and drug-ridden and are being in the District. anyone else, and determine their own left behind. Not many, if any, Members Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. curriculum, that I have a concern of Congress, either the House or the Chairman, will the gentleman yield? about, even if we agree that this was other body, have their children in D.C. Mr. FATTAH. I yield to the gen- the way to go, that this kind of loop- public schools. Most are in private tleman from Virginia. hole would be useful to us at this time schools. And yet there are some that Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. in our Nation’s capital. would deny poor children, poor families Chairman, to my knowledge there is no [From ABC News I-Team] to have the same rights that Members exclusion of any religion, or inclusion. BALADULLAH of Congress and other people that are The Secretary of Education is the one Nov. 8.—The ABC7 News I-Team has affluent have. I think that is wrong. that would be able to come forward learned that millions of your tax dollars are The other fallacy is that we are cut- with a list and make the determina- headed this year, to a group that is con- ting public spending. We are not. Look tion. As the gentleman knows, there nected to an organization founded by a Paki- where we have come from. When many have been a number of court decisions stani terrorist. You are paying for a new sys- of us dedicated ourselves to improving along this line, and we feel this meets tem of charter schools, started by the mem- education, the roofs were so poor they the mandate of the courts, and it has bers of an Islamic village in the Sierra foot- were controlled by the fire department to meet a certain level. hills called ‘‘Baladullah.’’ Dan Noyes has Part Two of this I-Team investigation. in D.C. Schools had to be delayed. We Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, re- The ABC7 News I-Team has learned that improved that. We put forth charter claiming my time, all of the lawsuits millions of your tax dollars are headed this schools. We put forth a summer school on this matter, or at least the vast ma- year to a group that is connected to an orga- where we had thousands of children jority, have been about the Federal nization founded by a Pakistani terrorist. volunteer to go to summer school in prison system, in which the courts You are paying for a new system of charter D.C., not because they had to, but be- have been, I would say, very lenient in schools, started by the members of an Is- cause they did not want to be left be- determining what is a religion, and all lamic village in the Sierra foothills called ‘‘Baladullah.’’ Dan Noyes has Part Two of hind. And there is another phase of manner of groups with any number of, this I-Team investigation. that that we disagree on. But please do I think, what most of us would con- Some of these charter schools are here in not say we are trying to damage edu- sider problematic beliefs have been de- the Bay Area. We want to be clear from the

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE7.026 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7987 start that this is not a story about the Mus- The lawyer for Baladullah says the people its allies,’’ Senate Democratic Leader Ron lim faith. It is about one group of people liv- here are not extremists. And, he denied any Klein and Senator Dave Aronberg wrote in ing just a few hours from the Bay Area, who direct connection between the village and their letter to Gov. Jeb Bush. have ties to a mysterious Pakistani sheik. Jilani—or even the group the sheik founded, Denise Lasher, spokeswoman for Florida The U.S. State Department has listed Pak- Muslims of America. PRIDE, said officials conducted an inde- istani sheik Sayyid Mubarik Jilani as the Doug Hurt: ‘‘In that they are Muslims and pendent audit of the school after the indict- founder of a terrorist group that has com- they live in America, I would say so, but are ment was released and found no misuse of mitted dozens of crimes across the country— they formally connected, is there an entity, funds and no connection between the schol- firebombings, fraud, and assassinations. And no, not as far as I’m aware.’’ arship money and terrorist activity. in a recruitment tape, Jilani offers to train But the president and treasurer of Muslims She said the school received more than any American who will join his cause. of America list their home address as $300,000 in federal grants for computers and Sheik Jilani: ‘‘We shall be helping Muslims Baladullah. And the secretary of Muslims of its free- and reduced-price school lunch pro- wherever they are oppressed, and we wish America—Khadijah Ghafur—is also the presi- gram. that you’d extend your cooperation with us dent of the charter schools. That connection ‘‘It was unfortunate that there was some- in any manner suitable to the cause.’’ between the schools and Jilani’s group trou- one at the school accused of doing something Jilani also established ‘‘Muslims of Amer- bles the principal at the branch in Sunny- illegal, but that doesn’t mean the school has ica’’ to help spread his version of Islam. Late vale. done something illegal,’’ she said Thursday. last year, the group moved its headquarters Mazhar Jamil: ‘‘I am surprised. This is the But although Florida PRIDE found that all to a village in the Sierra foothills called first time I have heard anything like this.’’ of its scholarship money was going to the Baladullah—along with the mobile homes, Mazhar Jamil has run a school on this site school, Hammoudeh was paid for his services the airstrip, and the U-Haul franchise. for six years—he has just signed on with as school treasurer, and the indictment Male Teacher: ‘‘We move the decimal point Baladullah’s Gateway Academy. But now, he states that school supplies and equipment in the divisor. How many times to the says he has to rethink that relationship . . . were used in the Jihad operation. It is un- right?’’ because of the ties between the schools, the known whether Al-Arian was being paid. The compound has a new charter school. village, and the sheik. Corporations that donate to the program It’s a way for the state to provide an alter- Mazhar Jamil: ‘‘We have no connection or receive a dollar-for-dollar tax break. The native form of education, paid for with your desire to be affiliated with anything like program gave out nearly $50 million in schol- tax dollars. that.’’ arships last year. Sharon Brooks, Assistant Administrator: We want to emphasize that Muslims of Since the program began, large corpora- ‘‘We’re teaching our children because we America has not appeared on any terrorist tions such as WCI Communities Inc., Gulf want them to be doctors and lawyers and watch list. Sheik Jilani has, along with his Power Co., Florida Power & Light and judges and architects. We don’t want them group al-Fuqra. Gateway Academy is the Verizon Wireless have donated to the pro- to be ditch diggers.’’ only charter school in the Fresno district gram, but how much and to which program is Student: ‘‘The administrators would not that has more than one location, and most of not public information. Critics of the corporate tax credit scholar- discuss their connection to Muslims of them are outside the county. ship program are concerned that there is no America or Sheik Jilani. So, we asked their As a result of our reports, Fresno Assem- government oversight of the schools that attorney about the charter school.’’ blyman Mike Briggs plans to introduce a take the money. In their letter to Bush, Doug Hurt: ‘‘It is one small site, it has 25– new bill, so that a group can open charter Klein and Aronberg called for a review of the 50 kids at any given time.’’ schools ‘‘only’’ in the county where they program and the schools. Dan: ‘‘Is that it?’’ live. Dan: ‘‘How about the eleven other cam- Under the May 2001 law, the Florida De- partment of Education cannot dictate cur- puses for the charter?’’ [From the Naples Daily News, July 18, 2003] Doug Hurt: ‘‘What interest is that of riculum or monitor how students are pro- PRIVATE SCHOOL WITH TIES TO ALLEGED yours?’’ gressing academically. This year—under the name ‘‘Gateway TERRORIST GETS STATE MONEY But Lasher insisted the schools teachers Academy’’—the village opened twelve char- TAMPA.—Senate Democrats urged Gov. Jeb and students are top notch academically. ter schools up and down the state . . . in- Bush on Thursday to cut off payment to a Senate President Jim King, R-Jackson- cluding one in Oakland and in Sunnyvale. school co-founded by a professor accused of ville, jokingly said in May that he could All the schools are chartered through the being the North American leader of a world- start a school for witches under the law and Fresno Unified School District, where offi- wide terrorist organization. receive corporate tax credit scholarships. ‘‘The intent of this program was to help cials had expected Gateway to run just a few The school received $350,000 last year poor kids. The intent was never to make op- schools in the area. All those satellite through a state program that pays private portunistic entrepreneurs wealthy,’’ said schools came as a surprise. school tuition for some students. Jill Marmolejo, Fresno Unified: ‘‘They’re A February grand jury indictment against King, who also ordered a study of the pro- running along doing their business and then Sami Al-Arian, the alleged leader of the Pal- gram. Despite the accountability concerns, Bush informing us after the fact, so we told them estinian Islamic Jihad, and seven others says remained a supporter, saying last week that in the future, before you open any satellites the school was used as a base of support for it was a ‘‘proven success,’’ based on the stu- you have to get it approved through us.’’ the organization. dents receiving the scholarships. Jill Marmolejo says it appears Gateway The indictment said the purpose of the or- Ahmed Bedier, spokesman for the Muslim Academy has done nothing illegal by opening ganization was ‘‘to assist its engagement in, advocacy group Council on American-Islamic schools across the state, but it has put a tre- and promotion of, violent attacks designed Relations, said the Tampa school is well re- mendous strain on Fresno School District in- to thwart the Middle East Peace Process.’’ It spected. He noted that the University of spectors. They now have to travel hundreds said the Palestinian Islamic Jihad is respon- South Florida is also mentioned in the in- of miles, to check up on the schools. sible for 100 murders in Israel and its terri- tories. dictment. Jill Marmolejo: ‘‘We’re not specialists in But USF, where Al-Arian was a professor Al-Arian, who is being held in jail without Oakland, we’re not specialists in Pomona, so and Hammoudeh was an instructor, is not bail and denies any connections to terrorism, we’re relying on them to do the right listed as one of the bases of support for the co-founded the school in 1992 and served as things.’’ Palestinian Islamic Jihad. its director and chairman of its board. And to do the right thing with millions of Administrators at the Islamic Academy The school’s treasurer, Sameeh your tax dollars. Gateway Academy reports did not return phone calls Thursday. it has 1,200 students now, so they will receive Hammoudeh, also was indicted and is being more than $5.5 million this year. And that’s held in jail without bond. He and Al-Arian b 1300 on top of more than a million they spent last allegedly encouraged people who wanted to Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. send money to Palestinians to write checks year, setting up the charter schools. Chairman, I understand the gentle- Jonathan Bernstein: ‘‘We have serious con- to their school, The Palm Beach Post re- cerns about this group.’’ ported in its Thursday editions. man’s concern. Every school has to Researchers at the Anti-Defamation Last year, the 300-student Islamic Acad- meet the nondiscrimination provisions League have been tracking Sheik Jilani for emy of Florida received more than 50 percent that are currently in the law as well, if almost 20 years, and now, they are worried of its revenue from the state program, Flor- that gives the gentleman some level of about Baladullah’s charter schools. They ida PRIDE, which uses corporate donations comfort. have no evidence that your tax dollars are to pay for poor students to attend private Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, if the headed from a village in Tulare County . . . schools. gentleman would yield for 10 seconds to the terrorist’s base in Pakistan. But, in ‘‘The disclosures that more than $300,000 of on that point. The gentleman says here general, the ADL is concerned about where this money went last year to a school sus- the charter school money is going. pected of terrorist ties raises the frightening in section 9, notwithstanding any other Jonathan Bernstein: ‘‘We feel like these specter that Florida’s taxpayers may be un- provision of the law, the school could funds can land up in the hands of extrem- wittingly funding extremist organizations employ, the participating school may ists.’’ intent on the destruction of our nation and employ anybody that they believe——

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE7.027 H05PT1 H7988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. know that. The Washington, D.C. way I can read. I am 8 years old I have a lot Chairman, if I could ask the gentleman school system spends more money per of problems I was born with. public school to let me get through my speakers and student than almost any other school said I would not read. I read and my, my then we can continue the colloquy. district in America. Test scores are math is great my handwriting is not so good but I have A in reading and A im math Mr. Chairman, I yield 11⁄2 minutes to routinely towards the lower end of the LAPRIA JOHNSON. the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. spectrum of test scores across America. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I re- MURPHY). We all know this. In fact, we, my col- serve the balance of my time. Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Chairman, I rise leagues, affluent people in this commu- today in support of the Davis amend- Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. nity, we know it and we act accord- Chairman, I yield 30 seconds to the ment and, more importantly, for the ingly; because in disproportionate children of America. gentleman from Texas (Mr. CARTER). number, what we do is we send our kids Mr. CARTER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in We have had school choice in this to the private schools. Democrats, Re- country as long as we have had schools, support of this amendment and of this publicans, Congressmen and Congress- legislation. I just want everyone to and it is called money. If you have women, Senators, administration offi- enough money you can choose where know the experience that I had sitting cials, we send our kids to the private on the committee when the parents your children go to school, the family schools. Why do we do that? Because can choose, and without it the choice is and the children were in the audience they are better schools and because we watching what we did, and to experi- made for the child. Unfortunately, stu- can afford it and because we want to ence the eyes of those children begging dents stuck in substandard public give our kids the best possible oppor- us to give them this chance, and those schools receive inadequate education. tunity in life. The harsh reality is that the lower the And how dare we deny that same op- mothers and grandmothers who were level of an individual’s education portunity to people who just do not crying tears when they saw that they achievement, the lower their income have the same level of income that we were going to have the opportunity to earning potential will be. have? How dare we deny these kids the send their children to schools that Study after study in Wisconsin, Ohio, one chance they are ever going to have would be effective. It is imperative that we give these Florida, has shown that given the op- in life to build the best, most solid edu- people an opportunity. They should portunity to attend better schools, cational foundation they can to create have an opportunity to send their kids even if only for a few years, children the opportunities that they deserve for improve their math and reading scores. their futures? I say we dare not deny to a good school. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield And in both public and nonpublic them this opportunity. Give these kids schools they both improve when you myself the balance of my time. in the D.C. school system, give them Mr. Chairman, I simply want to close introduce competition. Increasing a hope, give them a chance and do it by student’s educational choices means for my side with one word. Opposition giving their parents a choice. to private school vouchers is one of the increasing that student’s future job I urge my colleagues to support this few bipartisan policy issues remaining choices. amendment. As a psychologist and a person who Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I re- in our country today. You will seldom has spent 25 years working with chil- serve the balance of my time. find an issue where almost two-thirds dren, I call upon this Congress to focus Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. of the American people are in agree- on the needs of children. The city is Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- ment. And what they believe, accord- working to fix the problems and I com- tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE), one ing to all the data, is that money from mend the district’s local leaders for ad- of the leaders on the original under- the public Treasury should not be si- vocating on behalf of children. How- lying bill. phoned off to private schools. Diversion ever, comprehensive change does not Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I thank via the Davis amendment would begin happen overnight and children do not the gentleman for yielding me time. that process for the first time in U.S. have time to wait. New school adminis- There has been a discussion about history. I ask my colleagues to think trators, new school board members, who wants these vouchers. Is there about the momentous nature of this new curriculum, more teacher training, anybody who wants them? I can tell vote and to vote against the Davis takes time and these children do not you I just left a meeting in the Ray- amendment. have time to wait. Every day that goes burn Building, just a few yards away, Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- by with a child stuck in an ineffective where there are a few dozen D.C. par- ance of my time. school is one day too many. Every day ents who want these vouchers, who are Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. a D.C. parent has to send their children waiting, pleading, hoping that the vote Chairman, I yield such time as he may to a poor-performing school is another is right today. One of them gave me consume to the gentleman from Ohio missed opportunity for those children this letter written by a little girl (Mr. BOEHNER), the chairman of the to get a quality education, and the named Lapria Johnson. She is 8 years House Committee on Education and children do not have time to wait. old. She was born as what they call a the Workforce and one of the authors We have an obligation to these chil- drug baby. Her mother took drugs of this amendment. dren to provide something that works, while she was pregnant. Lapria was Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Chairman, let me while at the same time helping public born and her grandmother was told thank the lead sponsor on this amend- schools. We believe we would be dere- that she would never read. ment, the gentleman from Virginia lict in our duties as Members of Con- This is a letter that she just wrote: (Mr. TOM DAVIS) and the gentleman gress if we continue to make children ‘‘My name is Lapria and I go to Holy from New Jersey (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN) wait too long. Temple Christian Academy. The Wash- who has worked closely with us to Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I re- ington Scholarship Fund is the only bring some hope to children who today serve the balance of my time. way I can read. I am 8 years old. I have do not have hope. Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. a lot of problems I was born with. Pub- Eighty percent of the kids in Amer- Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- lic school said I could not read. I read ica go to public schools, and we are tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. and my math is great. My handwriting doing everything we can to help those TOOMEY). is not so good. But I have an A in read- public schools improve, and we are all Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. Chairman, I want ing and an A in math.’’ hopeful that they do improve. But we to thank and congratulate my friend I can tell you that her handwriting is also know that the problems in the from Virginia because I think this is better than mine and she is one that D.C. schools are severe. In spite of one of the most important amendments will benefit from this. There are kids spending over $10,000 per student, we we will debate this entire year. This is all over like Lapria that will benefit have the worst schools in America. And a tremendous opportunity for us to from this if we will simply let them. what this amendment does is to say let give a little bit of freedom to the peo- We need to let them. us create a scholarship program for ple who clearly need it the most. WASHINGTON SCHOLARSHIP 2,000 of them. The fact is the Washington, D.C. pub- My name is Lapria and I go to Holy Tem- This debate today really should not lic school system is not up to par. We ple Christian Academy. W.SF. is the only be about the teachers unions. There is

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.062 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7989 no diversion of public money here. This I did vote in favor of the Norton amendment The question is on the amendment debate today is about one thing: the to strike funding for this voucher proposal. My offered by the gentleman from Virginia plight of poor kids who lost the lucky vote on the Norton amendment is a true indi- (Mr. TOM DAVIS). lottery of life in terms of who their cation of my position on this issue. The question was taken; and the parents were or what household they While I understand the strong feelings be- Chairman announced that the ayes ap- grew up in or what school that they got hind the prospect of providing voucher to chil- peared to have it. assigned to. dren in the District of Columbia, I have had a Ms. NORTON. Mr. Chairman, I de- How can we continue to turn our longstanding and well-known position of op- mand a recorded vote. heads and look the other way when we posing Federal funding for school vouchers. I The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause know that children’s lives are being ru- would much rather see additional investments 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on ined because they are consistently put made in the D.C. public school system than to the amendment offered by the gen- in a school that is not performing? I, have funds used in private schools. The D.C. tleman from Virginia will be post- for one, cannot look the other way voucher proposal will provide options for a poned. Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. anymore. very small fraction of children in the District of Chairman, I move to strike the last Let me tell a story that I think illus- Columbia public school system. But every word. trates all of this as best I can illustrate child in the District of Columbia deserves a it for all of you. I have been long in- Mr. Chairman, I rise to engage in a high-quality education, not just a few thou- colloquy with my good friend and the volved with a group here in town called sand. I strongly believe that a high quality chairman of the subcommittee, the D.C. Parents for School Choice and the education system will only be possible through gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Washington Scholarship Fund. Every additional investments to the public school FRELINGHUYSEN), the distinguished year the D.C. Parents for School system, rather than by using public funds for chairman of the Subcommittee on the Choice have a picnic somewhere up private schools. District of Columbia of the Committee here on Capitol Hill, and hundreds and Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I rise on Appropriations, and with the sup- hundreds of mothers, grandmothers, today in strong opposition to the Davis amend- port of the distinguished ranking mem- great-grandmothers, come to this pic- ment to the D.C. Appropriations bill. ber, the gentleman from Pennsylvania nic with their child hoping that their Our country has a rich tradition of providing (Mr. FATTAH). child’s name will be drawn out of a hat a quality education to every child in America. The colloquy deals with a surprising for a scholarship. I am a strong believer in America’s public and very damaging change in Social I cannot go to the picnic anymore. I schools. My wife taught in them for more than Security annuities for district fire- cannot go. Because when I went to the a quarter century. Many of my family members fighters, police, Secret Service agents, picnic and I looked into the faces of and friends are public school teachers. My Park Police and others. these women with their children, look- wife and I are both graduates of public Mr. Chairman, on October 1, 2002 the ing for hope, the only hope they were schools, as are our children. above District public service employees ever going to have for that child was to My children, Angie and Chris, both grad- were notified for the first time of a re- get a scholarship to be able to go to a uated from public schools, and went on to at- duction in their monthly retirement school where that kid would have a tend the University of Texas and Texas A&M, benefit payments by removing any chance to succeed. These mothers, respectively. My daughter attended the Univer- credit received for military service per- grandmothers and great-grandmothers, sity of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and formed after 1956 pursuant to D.C. Code they were there and they knew that is now doing her residency in internal medi- 5–704(h). In other words, the fire- their child, if they did not get that cine there. These are all public schools. I am fighters and police who expected to scholarship, the chances for them to proud of the adults they have become, and have their military service count to- succeed were almost nil in these know that they owe many of their successes wards retirement are now being told schools. to the fine educations they’ve received at that their benefits will be dramatically I sob, and I am doing everything I these public schools. reduced or that they will have to pay can not to sob here today. These kids So I am disheartened by attempts like this back benefits received to account for need our help. This is criminal neglect one which seek to dismantle America’s public the calculation. on the part of public policy makers to school program. I know that proponents of this It is unfortunate and sad to expect continue to look the other way when measure will argue that students in failing the protectors of our Capitol, who also we know that kids are in schools, that schools deserve better—and I couldn’t agree served our country in the military, to they cannot learn, and they are not with them more. But vouchers are not the an- be penalized for government’s mistake learning. swer. in not notifying them of this adminis- I have been in hundreds of schools As many of my colleagues have pointed out, trative change. and so have all of my colleagues. We the average voucher covers only a small part Mr. Chairman, if Congress desires to see these bright young faces in the first of the costs of private school tuition. The continue to prohibit a military service and second grade, eager to learn, and vouchers provided in this legislation would not credit for Social Security contribu- then you look around some of these go far enough to help all students attend pri- tions, then we have two choices that buildings and they have no chance. vate schools. Only those with incomes suffi- would permit us to look at our fire- Without an education you have no cient to cover the remainder of the tuition fighters and police officers with a chance at the American dream. These would be able to truly have a choice. That straight face. We can either restore the kids need our help. They deserve our leaves low-income students that much further military credit for those who were not help. And when I vote today I will be behind. notified of the change prior to October looking into the face of those mothers, Additionally, vouchers are unproven. The of 2002 or we can permit them to buy grandmothers and great-grandmothers, evidence is unclear as to whether students ac- back the benefits they have received by and I am not going to disappoint them. tually do better in private schools than in pub- having them submit adjusted payments Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Chairman, during the lic schools with smaller class sizes. If we are that were due while in the military. vote on Representative TOM DAVIS’s amend- really committed to providing every child with Mr. Chairman, the harm our public ment to the fiscal year 2004 D.C. Appropria- a top-notch education, we should implement safety personnel will endure from these tions Bill, H.R. 2765, I mistakenly voted ‘‘aye.’’ proven reforms in all schools—qualified teach- drastic annuity reductions or penalties I intended to vote ‘‘no.’’ At the time, I was in- ers, small class sizes, updated materials, and will be severe. And I encourage Mem- volved in a conference call with constituents. advanced technologies. bers to support a correction to the D.C. I left the floor after voting on the Davis amend- Ninety percent of America’s kids to go pub- Code that permits them to manage this ment to participate in the call believing that I lic schools. If we’re going to keep our promise terrible mistake. I have committed to had voted in opposition to the Davis amend- to these kids, we need to make sure that all work with the distinguished chairman ment. I have heard from hundreds of my con- of them—not just the fortunate few who can of the subcommittee and the ranking stituents who are opposed to voucher pro- actually afford private schools—receive a qual- member, as well as the gentleman from posals. I fully intended to continue my position ity education. Virginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS) and the gen- of opposing all school voucher proposals. I The CHAIRMAN. All time has ex- tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER) to sincerely regret my error. pired. correct this mistake.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.064 H05PT1 H7990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- When we have less money, we should lion jobs lost since 2001 are not coming man, will the gentleman yield? spend less money. It is really that sim- back unless new jobs are created in Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. I ple. novel and dynamic ways. yield to the gentleman from New Jer- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- We need to be proactive on this bill sey. man, I rise in opposition to the amend- and make it an engine for job growth Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- ment. by buying from our own producers and man, I thank my colleague from Penn- Mr. Chairman, the Federal portion of getting them hiring again. sylvania, who has consistently stood a this bill, as the gentleman from Penn- The people are looking to Congress fervent representative of the national sylvania (Mr. FATTAH) and I already for action. fire community, for bringing this issue know, is 8.4 percent below last year’s From the Washington Post Sep- to our attention. I understand the gen- level which is about $43 million. It has tember 3, 2003, it quoted, ‘‘In his Labor tleman from Virginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS) made it difficult for to us meet the Day address (The President) signaled and the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. city’s priority. that the loss of 2.6 million manufac- HOYER) are working with the gen- Actually if we had not received the turing jobs during his administration tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. $10 million from the gentleman from had moved to the top of his list of do- WELDON) on a stand-alone bill to ad- Ohio (Chairman REGULA), our alloca- mestic policy concerns.’’ dress this matter and I support his ef- tion would have been 10.4 percent below Our domestic manufacturing base is forts. last year’s allocation level. being hollowed out right before our own eyes. In 1981 Rockford, Illinois, the b 1315 This amendment, well intended, would reduce the Federal funds to the largest city of the congressional dis- AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. HEFLEY District by another 1 percent or $4.6 trict that I have the pleasure to rep- Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Chairman, I offer million. The District needs every dol- resent, had an unemployment rate of 25 an amendment. lar it can get for programs and prior- percent, the highest in the Nation. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- Today it is 11.3 percent. I do not want ignate the amendment. ities of the District. And I urge my col- leagues to oppose the amendment. to see a recurrence of what happened in The text of the amendment is as fol- 1981. This summer, two more factories lows: The CHAIRMAN. The question is on the amendment offered by the gen- closed down, and we are in danger of Amendment No. 2 offered by Mr. HEFLEY: tleman from Colorado (Mr. HEFLEY). seeing our industrial base irreparably At the end of the bill (before the short harmed. title), insert the following: The question was taken; and the The Department of Labor employ- SEC. 136. Total Federal appropriations Chairman announced that the noes ap- made in this Act (other than appropriations peared to have it. ment report for August is out this required to be made by a provision of law) Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Chairman, I de- morning. Manufacturing employment are hereby reduced by $4,660,000. mand a recorded vote. declined again for the 37th consecutive Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause month. That is a record. In 30 days, our today to offer an amendment to cut the 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on Nation lost 44,000 manufacturing jobs, level of funding in this appropriations the amendment offered by the gen- and for the first time in our Nation’s bill by 1 percent which amounts to tleman from Colorado (Mr. HEFLEY) history, we have fewer than 10 percent $4.66 million. As most of my colleagues will be postponed. of our jobs in the manufacturing sector are aware, I have offered similar of the labor force. That means fewer AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. MANZULLO amendments on a number of the appro- employees than at any time since 1961, Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Chairman, I priation bills, in fact, on most of the when the U.S. population was 100 mil- offer an amendment. appropriation bills. lion or smaller. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will des- I want to emphasize particularly Mr. Chairman, the purpose of this ignate the amendment. today that this is not a reflection on bill is simply to state that, if anything, The text of the amendment is as fol- the job that the chairman of com- taxpayers’ dollars should be used to lows: mittee or the ranking member or this buy things that are made in America. committee has done. In fact, my col- Amendment No. 1 offered by Mr. MAN- The present law today says only 50 per- leagues have done a good job, I think, ZULLO: At the end of the bill (before the short cent. This increases it to 65 percent. of actually allocating less this year title), insert the following: Why not save our manufacturing jobs than was done last year. So it is not a SEC. ll. None of the funds made available with the taxpayers’ dollars that are reflection of that. What it is is a reflec- in this Act may be used— being paid in? tion of my deep concern about the def- (1) to acquire manufactured articles, mate- There are other forums where this icit that we continue to pile up. rials, or supplies unless section 2 of the Buy issue may be raised. We have been ad- I think it is important to state the American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a) is applied to the vised by the Parliamentarian that this contract for such acquisition by substituting affect these amendments that I have particular amendment is not proper to offered would have on the deficit if ‘‘at least 65 percent’’ for ‘‘substantially all’’; or raise at this time. they would be accepted on all the (2) to enter into a contract for the con- Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- spending bills. Just a tiny 1 percent cut struction, alteration, or repair of any public sent to withdraw this amendment from to all of the spending bills, one cent building or public work unless section 3 of consideration. out of each dollar, would reduce the the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10b) is ap- The CHAIRMAN. Is there objection projected deficit by almost 25 percent. plied to such contract by substituting ‘‘at to the request of the gentleman from The practical reality of this amend- least 65 percent’’ for ‘‘substantially all’’. Illinois? ment is that we would save $100 billion Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- There was no objection. if we had passed all of these as we go man, I reserve a point of order on the The CHAIRMAN. Are there any other along. Of course, we have not. I think gentleman’s amendment. Members wishing to offer amendments it is important to state that some of us The CHAIRMAN. A point of order is to the bill? are very concerned about this deficit reserved. SEQUENTIAL VOTES POSTPONED IN COMMITTEE and this is the way to do it. Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Chairman, we OF THE WHOLE We have to draw a line somewhere. can help our struggling manufacturing The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause The budget we have for the next year is sector today by increasing the Amer- 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will now too large. We can do something about ican content of the equipment pur- resume on those amendments on which the deficit right now. By voting for my chased under this bill from 50 to 65 per- further proceedings were postponed in amendment members would be stating cent. the following order: the amendment of- that the American taxpayer should not This modest increase will cause no fered by the gentleman from Virginia have to pay higher taxes in the future real hardship for the District of Colum- (Mr. TOM DAVIS), amendment offered because we could not control our bia. It will be greatly appreciated by by the gentlewoman from the District spending today. our Nation’s desperate manufacturers. of Columbia (Ms. NORTON), amendment Our budget should be no different Today’s Washington Post reported No. 2 offered by the gentleman from from the taxpayers’ budgets at home. that the vast majority of the 2.7 mil- Colorado (Mr. HEFLEY).

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.065 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7991 AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. TOM DAVIS OF NOES—203 The result of the vote was announced VIRGINIA Abercrombie Green (TX) Neal (MA) as above recorded. The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- Alexander Grijalva Ney Stated against: ness is the demand for a recorded vote Allen Gutierrez Oberstar Andrews Harman Obey Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall on the amendment offered by the gen- Baca Hastings (FL) Olver No. 478 I was inadvertently detained. Had I tleman from Virginia (Mr. TOM DAVIS) Baird Hill Ortiz been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Baldwin Hinchey Owens on which further proceedings were ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Ballance Hinojosa Pallone postponed and on which the ayes pre- Becerra Hoeffel Pascrell The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause vailed by voice vote. Bell Holden Pastor 6 of rule XVIII, the remainder of this Berkley Holt The Clerk will redesignate the Paul series of votes will be conducted as 5- Berman Honda Payne amendment. Berry Hooley (OR) Pelosi minute votes. Biggert Hoyer The Clerk redesignated the amend- Peterson (MN) AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. NORTON ment. Bishop (GA) Inslee Platts Bishop (NY) Israel Pomeroy The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- RECORDED VOTE Blumenauer Jackson (IL) Price (NC) ness is the demand for a recorded vote Boehlert Jackson-Lee Rahall on the amendment offered by the gen- The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Boswell (TX) Ramstad tlewoman from the District of Colum- been demanded. Boucher Jefferson Reyes A recorded vote was ordered. Boyd Johnson (IL) Ross bia (Ms. NORTON) on which further pro- Brady (PA) Johnson, E. B. ceedings were postponed and on which The vote was taken by electronic de- Rothman Brown (OH) Jones (OH) Ruppersberger the noes prevailed by voice vote. vice, and there were—ayes 205, noes 203, Brown, Corrine Kanjorski Rush The Clerk will designate the amend- not voting 26, as follows: Capps Kaptur Ryan (OH) Capuano Kennedy (RI) Sabo ment. Cardin Kildee [Roll No. 478] Sanchez, Linda The Clerk designated the amend- Cardoza Kilpatrick T. AYES—205 Carson (IN) Kind ment. Sanchez, Loretta Carson (OK) Kleczka Aderholt Garrett (NJ) Nunes Sanders RECORDED VOTE Case Lampson Akin Gerlach Nussle Sandlin Clay Langevin The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Bachus Gibbons Osborne Saxton Clyburn Lantos been demanded. Baker Gilchrest Ose Schakowsky Conyers Larsen (WA) Barrett (SC) Gillmor Otter Schiff A recorded vote was ordered. Cooper Larson (CT) Bartlett (MD) Gingrey Oxley Scott (GA) Costello Lee The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 5- Barton (TX) Goode Pearce Scott (VA) Cramer Levin minute vote. Bass Goodlatte Pence Serrano Beauprez Goss Crowley Lewis (GA) Peterson (PA) Sherman The vote was taken by electronic de- Bereuter Granger Cummings LoBiondo Petri Simpson vice, and there were—ayes 203, noes 203, Bilirakis Green (WI) Davis (AL) Lowey Pitts Skelton Bishop (UT) Greenwood Davis (CA) Lucas (KY) not voting 28, as follows: Pombo Slaughter Blackburn Gutknecht Davis (FL) Lynch Porter Smith (WA) [Roll No. 479] Blunt Hall Davis (IL) Majette Portman Snyder Boehner Harris Davis (TN) Maloney AYES—203 Pryce (OH) Solis Bonilla Hart DeFazio Markey Abercrombie Emanuel Lucas (KY) Putnam Spratt Bonner Hastings (WA) Quinn Delahunt Marshall Alexander Engel Lynch DeLauro Matheson Stark Bono Hayes Radanovich Allen Eshoo Majette Deutsch Matsui Stenholm Boozman Hayworth Regula Andrews Etheridge Maloney Dicks McCarthy (MO) Strickland Bradley (NH) Hefley Rehberg Baca Evans Markey Dingell McCarthy (NY) Stupak Brady (TX) Hensarling Renzi Baird Farr Marshall Doggett McCollum Tanner Brown (SC) Herger Reynolds Baldwin Fattah Matheson Dooley (CA) McDermott Tauscher Brown-Waite, Hobson Rogers (KY) Ballance Filner Matsui Doyle McGovern Thompson (CA) Ginny Hoekstra Rogers (MI) Becerra Frank (MA) McCarthy (MO) Edwards McHugh Thompson (MS) Burgess Hostettler Rohrabacher Bell Frost McCarthy (NY) Emanuel McIntyre Tierney Burns Houghton Ros-Lehtinen Berkley Gephardt McCollum Engel McNulty Towns Burton (IN) Hulshof Royce Berman Gonzalez McDermott Buyer Hunter English Meehan Turner (TX) Berry Gordon Ryan (WI) McGovern Calvert Hyde Eshoo Meek (FL) Udall (CO) Biggert Graves McHugh Ryun (KS) Camp Isakson Etheridge Meeks (NY) Udall (NM) Bishop (GA) Green (TX) McIntyre Schrock Cannon Issa Evans Menendez Van Hollen Bishop (NY) Grijalva McNulty Sensenbrenner Cantor Istook Farr Michaud Velazquez Blumenauer Gutierrez Meehan Sessions Capito Jenkins Fattah Millender- Visclosky Boehlert Harman Meek (FL) Shadegg Carter Johnson (CT) Filner McDonald Waters Boswell Hastings (FL) Meeks (NY) Shaw Castle Johnson, Sam Fletcher Miller (NC) Watson Boucher Hill Menendez Shays Chabot Jones (NC) Frost Miller, George Watt Boyd Hinchey Michaud Sherwood Chocola Keller Gephardt Moore Weiner Brady (PA) Hinojosa Millender- Shimkus Coble Kelly Gonzalez Moran (VA) Wexler Brown (OH) Hoeffel McDonald Shuster Cole Kennedy (MN) Gordon Nadler Wu Brown, Corrine Holden Miller (NC) Collins King (IA) Smith (MI) Graves Napolitano Wynn Capps Holt Miller, George Cox King (NY) Smith (NJ) Capuano Honda Moore Crane Kingston Smith (TX) NOT VOTING—26 Cardin Hooley (OR) Moran (VA) Crenshaw Kirk Souder Ackerman LaHood Rogers (AL) Cardoza Hoyer Nadler Cubin Kline Stearns Ballenger Leach Roybal-Allard Carson (IN) Inslee Napolitano Sweeney Culberson Knollenberg Burr Lofgren Simmons Carson (OK) Israel Neal (MA) Tancredo Cunningham Kolbe DeGette Mollohan Sullivan Case Jackson (IL) Ney Tauzin Davis, Jo Ann Latham Foley Murtha Waxman Clay Jackson-Lee Oberstar Taylor (MS) Davis, Tom LaTourette Frank (MA) Myrick Whitfield Clyburn (TX) Obey Deal (GA) Lewis (CA) Taylor (NC) Janklow Pickering Conyers Jefferson Olver Terry Woolsey DeLay Lewis (KY) John Rangel Young (AK) Cooper Johnson (IL) Ortiz DeMint Linder Thomas Kucinich Rodriguez Costello Johnson, E. B. Osborne Diaz-Balart, L. Lipinski Thornberry Cramer Jones (OH) Owens Diaz-Balart, M. Lucas (OK) Tiahrt ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Crowley Kanjorski Pallone Doolittle Manzullo Tiberi The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Cummings Kaptur Pascrell Dreier McCotter Toomey The Chair reminds the Members that Davis (AL) Kennedy (RI) Pastor Duncan McCrery Turner (OH) Davis (CA) Kildee Paul Dunn McInnis Upton there are 2 minutes remaining in this Davis (FL) Kilpatrick Payne Ehlers McKeon Vitter vote. Davis (IL) Kind Pelosi Emerson Mica Walden (OR) Davis (TN) Kleczka Peterson (MN) Everett Miller (FL) Walsh DeFazio Lampson Platts Feeney Miller (MI) Wamp b 1347 Delahunt Langevin Pomeroy Ferguson Miller, Gary Weldon (FL) DeLauro Lantos Price (NC) Flake Moran (KS) Weldon (PA) Mr. GREEN of Texas changed his Deutsch Larsen (WA) Rahall Forbes Murphy Weller vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Dicks Larson (CT) Ramstad Ford Musgrave Wicker Messrs. RENZI, BILIRAKIS and Dingell Lee Reyes Fossella Nethercutt Wilson (NM) GINGREY changed their vote from Doggett Levin Ross Franks (AZ) Neugebauer Wilson (SC) Dooley (CA) Lewis (GA) Rothman Frelinghuysen Northup Wolf ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Doyle LoBiondo Ruppersberger Gallegly Norwood Young (FL) So the amendment was agreed to. Edwards Lowey Rush

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Ryan (OH) Skelton Towns ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN Carson (IN) Jackson-Lee Pelosi Sabo Slaughter Turner (TX) The CHAIRMAN (during the vote). Carter (TX) Pombo Sanchez, Linda Smith (WA) Udall (CO) Case Jefferson Porter T. Snyder Udall (NM) The Chair advises Members there are 2 Castle Johnson (CT) Portman Sanchez, Loretta Solis Van Hollen minutes remaining in this vote. Clay Johnson (IL) Price (NC) Sanders Spratt Velazquez Clyburn Johnson, E. B. Pryce (OH) Conyers Jones (OH) Sandlin Stark Visclosky b 1401 Putnam Saxton Stenholm Waters Cooper Kanjorski Radanovich Schakowsky Strickland Watson Mr. SIMPSON and Mr. ENGLISH Costello Kaptur Rahall Schiff Stupak Watt changed their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Cramer Kelly Regula Crenshaw Kennedy (RI) Rehberg Scott (GA) Tanner Weiner So the amendment was rejected. Scott (VA) Tauscher Wexler Crowley Kildee Renzi Serrano Thompson (CA) Wu The result of the vote was announced Culberson Kilpatrick Reyes Sherman Thompson (MS) Wynn as above recorded. Cummings Kind Reynolds Cunningham King (IA) Rogers (KY) Simmons Tierney AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. HEFLEY Davis (AL) King (NY) Ros-Lehtinen NOES—203 The CHAIRMAN. The pending busi- Davis (CA) Kingston Ross ness is the demand for a recorded vote Davis (FL) Kleczka Rothman Aderholt Garrett (NJ) Norwood on the amendment offered by the gen- Davis (IL) Kline Ruppersberger Akin Gerlach Nunes Davis, Tom Knollenberg Rush Bachus Gibbons Nussle tleman from Colorado (Mr. HEFLEY) on DeFazio Kolbe Ryan (OH) Baker Gilchrest Ose which further proceedings were post- Delahunt Lampson Sabo Barrett (SC) Gillmor Otter poned and on which the noes prevailed DeLauro Langevin Sanchez, Linda Bartlett (MD) Gingrey Oxley by voice vote. DeLay Lantos T. Barton (TX) Goode Pearce Deutsch Larsen (WA) Sanchez, Loretta Bass Goodlatte Pence The Clerk will redesignate the Dicks Larson (CT) Sanders Beauprez Goss Peterson (PA) amendment. Dingell Latham Sandlin Bereuter Granger Petri The Clerk redesignated the amend- Dooley (CA) LaTourette Saxton Bilirakis Green (WI) Pitts Doolittle Lee Schakowsky Bishop (UT) Greenwood Pombo ment. Doyle Levin Schiff Blackburn Gutknecht Porter RECORDED VOTE Dreier Lewis (CA) Scott (GA) Blunt Hall Portman Lewis (GA) The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has Dunn Scott (VA) Boehner Harris Pryce (OH) Lipinski Edwards Serrano Bonilla Hart Putnam been demanded. Emanuel LoBiondo Shaw Bonner Hastings (WA) Quinn A recorded vote was ordered. Emerson Lowey Shays Bono Hayes Radanovich Engel Lucas (KY) The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 5- Sherman Boozman Hayworth Regula English Lucas (OK) minute vote. Sherwood Bradley (NH) Hefley Rehberg Eshoo Lynch Simmons Brady (TX) Hensarling Renzi The vote was taken by electronic de- Etheridge Majette Simpson Brown (SC) Herger Reynolds vice, and there were—ayes 116, noes 284, Evans Maloney Skelton Brown-Waite, Hobson Rogers (KY) Farr Markey not voting 34, as follows: Slaughter Ginny Hoekstra Rogers (MI) Fattah Marshall [Roll No. 480] Smith (NJ) Burgess Hostettler Rohrabacher Ferguson Matheson Smith (TX) Burns Houghton Ros-Lehtinen AYES—116 Filner Matsui Snyder Buyer Hulshof Royce Fletcher McCarthy (MO) Akin Fossella Musgrave Solis Calvert Hunter Ryan (WI) Ford McCarthy (NY) Bachus Franks (AZ) Neugebauer Souder Camp Hyde Ryun (KS) Baker Garrett (NJ) Norwood Frank (MA) McCollum Cannon Isakson Schrock Frelinghuysen McDermott Spratt Barrett (SC) Gibbons Nunes Stark Cantor Issa Sensenbrenner Bartlett (MD) Gingrey Otter Frost McGovern Stenholm Capito Istook Sessions Barton (TX) Goode Oxley Gallegly McIntyre Strickland Carter Jenkins Shadegg Bass Goodlatte Paul Gephardt McKeon Stupak Castle Johnson (CT) Shaw Beauprez Goss Peterson (MN) Gerlach McNulty Sweeney Chabot Johnson, Sam Shays Berry Graves Peterson (PA) Gilchrest Meehan Chocola Jones (NC) Sherwood Bilirakis Green (WI) Petri Gillmor Meek (FL) Tanner Coble Keller Shimkus Blackburn Gutknecht Pitts Gonzalez Meeks (NY) Tauscher Cole Kelly Shuster Blunt Hall Platts Gordon Menendez Tauzin Collins Kennedy (MN) Simpson Bradley (NH) Harris Ramstad Granger Michaud Thompson (CA) Cox King (IA) Smith (MI) Brady (TX) Hayes Rogers (MI) Green (TX) Millender- Thompson (MS) Crane King (NY) Smith (NJ) Brown-Waite, Hayworth Rohrabacher Greenwood McDonald Tiberi Crenshaw Kingston Smith (TX) Ginny Hefley Royce Grijalva Miller (NC) Tierney Cubin Kirk Souder Burgess Hensarling Ryan (WI) Gutierrez Miller, George Towns Culberson Kline Stearns Camp Herger Ryun (KS) Harman Moore Turner (OH) Cunningham Knollenberg Sweeney Cannon Hulshof Schrock Hart Moran (VA) Turner (TX) Davis, Jo Ann Kolbe Tancredo Capuano Hunter Sensenbrenner Hastings (FL) Murphy Udall (CO) Davis, Tom Latham Tauzin Carson (OK) Inslee Sessions Hastings (WA) Nadler Udall (NM) Deal (GA) LaTourette Taylor (MS) Chabot Isakson Shadegg Hill Napolitano Van Hollen DeLay Lewis (CA) Terry Chocola Jenkins Shimkus Hinchey Neal (MA) Velazquez DeMint Lewis (KY) Thomas Coble Johnson, Sam Shuster Hinojosa Nethercutt Visclosky Diaz-Balart, M. Linder Thornberry Collins Jones (NC) Smith (MI) Hobson Ney Walsh Doolittle Lipinski Tiahrt Cox Keller Smith (WA) Hoeffel Northup Waters Dreier Lucas (OK) Tiberi Crane Kennedy (MN) Stearns Hoekstra Nussle Watson Duncan Manzullo Toomey Cubin Kirk Tancredo Holden Oberstar Watt Dunn McCotter Turner (OH) Davis (TN) Lewis (KY) Taylor (MS) Holt Obey Weiner Emerson McCrery Upton Davis, Jo Ann Linder Terry Honda Olver Weldon (FL) English McInnis Vitter Deal (GA) Manzullo Thomas Hooley (OR) Ortiz Weldon (PA) Everett McKeon Walden (OR) DeMint McCotter Thornberry Hostettler Osborne Weller Feeney Mica Walsh Diaz-Balart, M. McCrery Tiahrt Houghton Ose Wexler Ferguson Miller (FL) Wamp Doggett McInnis Toomey Hoyer Owens Wicker Duncan Mica Upton Flake Miller (MI) Weldon (FL) Hyde Pallone Wilson (NM) Everett Miller (FL) Vitter Fletcher Miller, Gary Weldon (PA) Israel Pascrell Wolf Feeney Miller (MI) Walden (OR) Forbes Moran (KS) Weller Issa Pastor Wu Flake Miller, Gary Wamp Ford Murphy Wicker Istook Payne Wynn Forbes Moran (KS) Wilson (SC) Fossella Musgrave Wilson (NM) Jackson (IL) Pearce Young (FL) Franks (AZ) Nethercutt Wilson (SC) NOES—284 Frelinghuysen Neugebauer Wolf NOT VOTING—34 Gallegly Northup Young (FL) Abercrombie Berman Boucher Aderholt Biggert Boyd Ackerman Kucinich Rangel Alexander Bishop (GA) Brady (PA) Ballenger LaHood NOT VOTING—28 Rodriguez Allen Bishop (NY) Brown (OH) Burr Leach Rogers (AL) Ackerman Kucinich Rogers (AL) Andrews Bishop (UT) Brown (SC) Burton (IN) Lofgren Roybal-Allard Ballenger LaHood Roybal-Allard Baca Blumenauer Brown, Corrine Buyer McHugh Sullivan Burr Leach Sullivan Baird Boehlert Burns Cole Mollohan Taylor (NC) Burton (IN) Lofgren Taylor (NC) Baldwin Boehner Calvert DeGette Murtha Waxman DeGette Mollohan Waxman Ballance Bonilla Cantor Diaz-Balart, L. Myrick Whitfield Becerra Bonner Capito Ehlers Pence Diaz-Balart, L. Murtha Whitfield Woolsey Ehlers Myrick Bell Bono Capps Foley Pickering Woolsey Young (AK) Bereuter Boozman Cardin Janklow Pomeroy Foley Pickering Young (AK) Janklow Rangel Berkley Boswell Cardoza John Quinn John Rodriguez

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We on our side just do b 1410 Finally, Mr. Speaker, I would like to not believe that the tax credit should Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas changed note for all the Members, we do not expire right after next year’s election her vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ plan to have votes next Friday, Sep- and certainly do not want to see it de- So the amendment was rejected. tember 12. crease in value over the next several The result of the vote was announced I thank the gentleman for yielding. years, so we have continued to insist to as above recorded. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I thank the other body in our negotiations that Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chair- the leader for his information. I want the child tax credit cover more fami- man, I move that the Committee do him to know on this side of the aisle lies for a longer period of time with now rise. we are going to be joining the majority more relief. I just hope very soon that The motion was agreed to. side of the aisle as we reflect upon the we can convince the conferees that this Accordingly, the Committee rose; tragic loss of some of our fellow citi- is the right approach to take. and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. zens and the tragic loss of all of us and Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, reclaiming THORNBERRY) having assumed the our country on that September 11. my time, I appreciate the gentleman’s chair, Mr. BASS, Chairman of the Com- Mr. Leader, can you tell me what position. Of course, as the leader mittee of the Whole House on the State time on Tuesday Members need to be knows, the problem that we have on of the Union, reported that that Com- here to assure themselves that they this side of the aisle with that position mittee, having had under consideration will be able to offer the amendments on and your concern about having the tax the bill (H.R. 2765) making appropria- the Transportation-Treasury bill? credit expire shortly after the election tions for the government of the Dis- Mr. DELAY. If the gentleman will next year, we have not given relief to trict of Columbia and other activities yield further, I would say at least by 2 the 200,000 service personnel who are chargeable in whole or in part against p.m. on Tuesday, because for Members covered and the 12 million children and the revenues of said District for the fis- who are offering the amendments or 6.5 million families that would have cal year ending September 30, 2004, and who wish to be heard in the debate, we been covered by the Senate amendment for other purposes, had come to no res- will begin consideration of the Treas- that was dropped in conference. So I olution thereon. ury-Transportation bill at 2 p.m. in the understand your concern, and I share afternoon. that concern. On this side of the aisle f Mr. HOYER. We had a number of we do not want the tax credit to expire LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM questions, one of which I will ask now either. (Mr. HOYER asked and was given because it is in my mind. Having said that, however, we would Apparently, there is a delegation permission to address the House for 1 hope that the 6.5 million families and leaving for Doha Wednesday night. Can minute.) 12 million children and 200,000 Armed the gentleman reflect upon what might Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I am Forces personnel would not be held be on the schedule for Thursday that pleased to yield to my friend, the dis- hostage to our concern about making they might miss? tinguished majority leader, for the pur- sure that it does not expire in an un- Mr. DELAY. If the gentleman will poses of inquiring about the schedule timely way. continue to yield, I have heard of dele- for next week and the remainder of the Mr. DELAY. If the gentleman will gations leaving on Wednesday night day, if there is any schedule for the re- yield further, I share the gentleman’s and understand that, and that is why mainder of the day. concern; but I do not think that that we anticipate a very light load, if any, So that Members who are gathered 6.5 million families would want to see a on Thursday. But I cannot definitively here will know, have we had the last tax increase right after the election, say there will not be votes on Thurs- vote of the day, Mr. Leader? having enjoyed getting a tax credit and day. I think with the two sides of the Mr. DELAY. I thank the gentleman then seeing their taxes go up $300 per aisle working together, we can come to from Maryland for yielding. child almost immediately. So I totally some accommodation to where we can Yes, we have just had the last vote of agree with the gentleman. But this properly celebrate, not celebrate, that the day. bill, as the gentleman may recall, has is not the right word. very important provisions for the mili- b 1415 Mr. HOYER. Commemorate. tary in it. Mr. DELAY. Commemorate the The House will convene on Tuesday I would just urge the gentleman to events of 9/11, and still allow Members at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2 make his concerns known to those over to go about their normal business. p.m. for legislative business. We expect Mr. HOYER. I thank the leader for in the other body that could move this to complete consideration of H.R. 2989, that information. bill within nanoseconds if they had real which is the Transportation, Treasury, Also, Mr. Leader, I know you did not concerns for those 6.5 million families and Independent Agencies Appropria- anticipate this, but when do you expect and the military families in this coun- tions Act for fiscal year 2004. Any votes to attempt to conclude with the D.C. try. called on amendments on this bill will appropriations bill? Will that be done Mr. HOYER. Reclaiming my time, re- be rolled until after 6:30 p.m. next week? spectfully the leader and I have a dif- On Wednesday we will consider sev- Mr. DELAY. I would expect that the ferent perspective, as you know. We eral measures under suspension of the votes on final passage of the D.C. ap- could move within a nanosecond to in- rules. A final list of these bills will be propriations bill could very well be clude those children today with unani- sent to Members’ offices by the end of held the evening of Tuesday, after the mous consent. Frankly, as the leader the day. We will plan then to consider rolled votes on the Transportation- well knows, we had a vote of 422 to 0 on H.R. 2622, the Fair and Accurate Credit Treasury bill. much of the military tax relief in Transactions Act of 2003, and hope to Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman. terms of moving expenses, capital conclude with consideration of the con- Mr. Leader, we have had a lot of con- gains expenses from selling homes and ference report on H.R. 2115, the Vision cern and discussions about the child other expenses, the death benefit exclu- 100, Century of Aviation Reauthoriza- tax credit. It has been 85 days since the sion from taxes. So all of those items, tion Act. President urged us to pass it. Does the there is agreement on my side, unani- Thursday, as you know, is September gentleman have any expectations that mously, as there was on your side. So 11, and we are currently working on that might be on the agenda, either the only issue is are we going to hold several measures to recognize the sec- next week or in the near term? those two items hostage, the child tax ond anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. In I yield to the gentleman from Texas. credit and the military, for other items addition to these measures, which we Mr. DELAY. I appreciate the gen- which are much more controversial, would expect to have broad bipartisan tleman yielding and his concern on this both within this body, Mr. Leader, as

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.077 H05PT1 H7994 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 you well know, and between the two we all do, that improving and strength- together the right kind of commemora- bodies. ening Medicare is going to be one of tion of the day so that we exhibit to I think probably there is not much the toughest conferences that we will the country that the people’s House purpose in discussing this further, but face. There are a lot of issues, very has great concerns about the events of we would hope that perhaps we could complicated issues, that have to be 9/11 and the events that have followed try to move those items on which we dealt with. 9/11 and we want to express the feelings have agreement and continue to work b 1430 and the emotions of the American peo- on those that we do not forge agree- ple on this very important day. ment on. But we ought not to, in light The chairman of the conference, the Mr. HOYER. I thank the leader for of our disagreement on some things, gentleman from California (Mr. THOM- his comments and I know that the gen- damage those folks. AS), is working with all parties on the tlewoman from California’s (Ms. Lastly, let me make an observation. conference and it just takes a lot of PELOSI) office will cooperate fully in I agree with you, Mr. Leader, that time to work through these issues. We that objective, as will mine and others, those families, those 6.5 million fami- have already worked through some. I and we look forward to participating in lies, would not want to see a tax in- happen to serve on the conference. We a very positive way but a very solemn crease next year after the election; but have worked through some and and prayerful way as we remember if you ask them whether they wanted a progress is being made. But our Mem- that loss and the challenge that lies $300 to $600 credit between now and the bers need to stay focused. The Members ahead. next election or simply stay at the of the other body need to stay focused same rate ad infinitum, I have a feeling in order for us to get this done before f there is little doubt they would say, the end of this session. But as far as ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, well, we will take the help for a year, predicting when we will be able to do SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 even if you do not give it to us perma- that, that would be very difficult for Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- nently. me to do. But I hope that everyone will imous consent that when the House ad- Let us go on perhaps to the energy work together and get something out journs today, it adjourn to meet at bill, Mr. Leader. You did not have that before we adjourn for this session of 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, on your schedule. Obviously there was, the 108th Congress. 2003, for morning hour debates. as you know, a motion to instruct yes- Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. terday so that we could try to address for the information and the observa- THORNBERRY). Is there objection to the the problem that all of us saw dramati- tion. request of the gentleman from Texas? cally in the blackout that occurred on Let me close. We talked about Thurs- There was no objection. the 11th of August. Would the leader day, September 11, when we will come tell me what his perspective is on the together, controversies that we have f energy bill? discussed. The significant differences DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR Mr. DELAY. If the gentleman will we have discussed with respect to how yield further, the gentleman is very WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON to solve the problems that confront WEDNESDAY NEXT aware that, as he just stated, we just this country will I think be put aside appointed conferees last night. They by all of us on September 11 as we Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- had their first conference this morning. come together, as we did on that Sep- imous consent that the business in They are working as hard as they can tember 11 evening when we stood to- order under the Calendar Wednesday to get this bill out as soon as possible. gether, you and I, shoulder to shoulder, rule be dispensed with on Wednesday The gentleman knows that the Na- and we sang God Bless America. At a next. tion’s energy crisis is not just about time of tragedy we came together with The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there electricity. Gasoline prices are at an resolve and without partisanship, re- objection to the request of the gen- all-time high, natural gas prices are at solve to confront the terrorists that af- tleman from Texas? an all-time high, natural gas supplies flict this world, this global community, There was no objection. are at an all-time low. This is not the time to do piecemeal work or patch- and to make our country safer and f work in putting together a bill. We more secure. Mr. Leader, on Thursday at what AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR CON- need a comprehensive energy policy to SIDERATION OF H.R. 2622, FAIR meet the urgent needs across this point in time do you expect us to end our session on Thursday and to partici- AND ACCURATE CREDIT TRANS- country and across the spectrum of en- ACTIONS ACT OF 2003 ergy sources. pate in such both collective remem- I might say that this House has tried brances as we may have and individ- (Mr. DREIER asked and was given for the last 3 years to pass a com- ually to participate in remembrances? permission to address the House for 1 prehensive energy package; and we are I yield to my friend. minute.) now only two votes away, a vote in the Mr. DELAY. I appreciate the gentle- Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, the Com- House and a vote in the Senate, to man’s words and they are heartfelt and mittee on Rules is planning to meet being able to put together a good pack- honest and straightforward, and I next week to grant a rule for the con- age that we can send to the President, greatly appreciate those words. sideration of H.R. 2622, the Fair and and I am hoping that work can be done I would like to give the gentleman a Accurate Credit Transactions Act of expeditiously and we can see a bill in time, but there are two reasons; one is 2003, which may require that amend- the next 2 to 3 weeks. I am a little concerned at this moment ments be printed in the CONGRESSIONAL Mr. HOYER. I thank the leader for that if I gave a projected time of being RECORD prior to their consideration on his observations on that. through on Thursday, Members would the floor. Two additional questions. The next leave on Wednesday. We just saw what The Committee on Financial Serv- one would be the Medicare prescription has happened to this House where ices ordered the bill reported on July 24 drug bill. Obviously this is a very con- some, almost 30 Members were not here and filed its report with the House yes- tentious piece of legislation, with dif- to vote on the last pieces of legislation, terday. Members should draft their ferent perspectives on how we can pro- of both parties. And it greatly concerns amendments to the bill as reported by vide seniors in particular with relief on me that when we give notice that we the Committee on Financial Services. the prescription drug costs. might be leaving, Members take advan- Members should also be noted to use Can the gentleman tell us what you tage of that and move on and leave the the Office of Legislative Counsel to en- believe the status of that to be and Chamber and are not here to vote like sure that their amendments are drafted when we might expect that bill, the they should be. And so I do not know. in the most appropriate form. Members conference report, on the floor of the Secondly, I would hope, and we have are also advised to check with the Of- House? been in touch with your offices, I would fice of Parliamentarian to be sure that Mr. DELAY. If the gentleman will hope that we would continue to work their amendments comply with the yield further, the gentleman knows, as today and through the weekend to put rules of the House.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.080 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7995 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE During his tenure in the Senate, Mr. became seduced by the ‘‘image is all’’ Siren’s ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL FOR Quayle became widely known for his song of politics, or succumbed to the confines THE UNVEILING OF THE POR- expertise and legislative accomplish- of the Beltway mentality. His foundation was TRAIT BUST OF VICE PRESIDENT ments in the areas of defense, arms his faith in God, his love for his family, and his DAN QUAYLE ON SEPTEMBER 10, control, labor, and human resources. patriotism. 2003 As a Senator he served on the Com- As one of the most active vice presidents in Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- mittee on Armed Services, the Com- history, Dan traveled to 47 countries, served mous consent to take from the Speak- mittee on the Budget, and the Com- as the President’s advocate on Capitol Hill, er’s table the Senate concurrent reso- mittee on Labor and Human Resources, and chaired the National Space Council. At all lution (S. Con. Res. 63) authorizing the and became widely respected by col- levels of office, he promoted a strong national use of the rotunda of the Capitol for leagues on both sides of the aisle for defense, economic growth and the revitaliza- the unveiling of the portrait bust of his legislative skill and intelligence. tion of America. Vice President Dan Quayle on Sep- In 1982, Mr. Quayle authorized the Faithful, loyal and humble, Dan Quayle con- tember 10, 2003, and ask for its imme- Job Training Partnership Act, JTPA, tinues to be a model of service to all Ameri- diate consideration in the House. one of the most significant pieces of so- cans. I look forward to the unveiling of the por- The Clerk read the title of the Senate cial legislation passed during the trait bust on September 10, 2003, and to cele- concurrent resolution. Reagan Presidency. brating the commitment of this great American The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there In August 1988, at the Republican Na- patriot to our country. objection to the request of the gen- tional Convention in New Orleans, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. tleman from Ohio? George Bush called upon Mr. Quayle to Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. serve as his Vice Presidential running objection. Speaker, reserving the right to object, mate in the general election, which The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and I will not object, I yield to the gen- George Bush went on to win. objection to the request of the gen- tleman from Ohio (Mr. NEY) for the Dan Quayle was sworn in as the 44th tleman from Ohio? purposes of explaining the resolution. Vice President of the United States on There was no objection. Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I want to January 20 of 1989 and served with dis- The Clerk read the Senate concur- thank the gentleman from Pennsyl- tinction in that capacity over the fol- rent resolution, as follows: vania (Mr. BRADY), one of our distin- lowing 4 years. Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- guished members of the Committee on Former Vice President Quayle is resentatives concurring), That the Senate House Administration for yielding to widely regarded as one of the most ac- Committee on Rules and Administration is me. tive Vice Presidents in our Nation’s authorized to use the rotunda of the Capitol Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support history. He made official visits to 47 for the unveiling of the portrait bust of Vice countries, was chairman of both the President Dan Quayle on September 10, 2003. of Senate Concurrent Resolution 63 The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol which authorizes the use of the Ro- President’s Council on Competitiveness Police Board shall take such action as may tunda of the Capitol for the unveiling and the National Space Council, and be necessary with respect to physical prep- of the portrait bust of former Vice served as President Bush’s point man arations and security for the ceremony. President Dan Quayle on September 10, on Capitol Hill. The Senate concurrent resolution 2003. Mr. Quayle’s tenure as Vice Presi- was concurred in. The mainstay of the Senate’s fine dent is notable for his principle, leader- A motion to reconsider was laid on arts collection is the Vice Presidential ship, integrity and patriotism. There- the table. bust collection. In 1886, the Joint Com- fore, I am honored to bring this resolu- f mittee on the Library began commis- tion to the House floor. I would like to sioning busts to be sculpted of the Vice thank Senator TRENT LOTT, who is my MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES Presidents to occupy the niches that counterpart as the chairman of the ON H.R. 1308, TAX RELIEF, SIM- surround the Senate Chamber. Once Senate Rules Committee, for intro- PLIFICATION, AND EQUITY ACT these spaces were filled, new additions ducing and passing this measure in the OF 2003 were placed throughout the Senate Senate. I would like to thank the gen- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- wing of the Capitol. tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. BRADY) er, I offer a motion to instruct con- The collection acknowledges the pa- for being here today on this bill. ferees. triotic service performed by each indi- Mr. Speaker, I urge full support of The Clerk will report the motion. vidual who has served as Vice Presi- this resolution. The Clerk read as follows: dent and pays tribute to the Vice Mr. SOUDER, Mr. Speaker, I am honored to Mr. RUPPERSBERGER moves that the man- President’s role as President of Senate. rise today in strong support of S. Con. Res. agers on the part of the House in the con- It also provides a unique survey of 63, due acknowledgement of my fellow Hoo- ference on the disagreeing votes of the two American sculpture for the 19th cen- sier, predecessor in the House, and friend— Houses on the House amendment to the Sen- tury to the present day. Vice President Dan Quayle. ate amendment to H.R. 1308 be instructed as The Senate currently maintains over Dan was a precocious politician. In 1976, he follows: 1. The House conferees shall be instructed 80 sculptures by some of America’s pre- was elected to Congress at the age of 29 and to include in the conference report the provi- eminent artists, commemorating many served in the House of Representatives for sion of the Senate amendment (not included of the great figures of our national his- two terms. Since 1994, I have had the distinct in the House amendment) that provides im- tory. privilege to represent this same constituency. mediate payments to taxpayers receiving an Born on February 4, 1947 in Indianap- Having defeated three-term Senator Birch additional credit by reason of the bill in the olis, Indiana, Dan Quayle was named Bayh, Dan became the youngest Hoosier ever same manner as other taxpayers were enti- after James Danforth, a longtime to serve in the Senate. Appropriately, his elec- tled to immediate payments under the Jobs Quayle family friend killed in World tion to the upper chamber coincided with and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of War II. Mr. Quayle’s career as a dedi- 2003. President Ronald Reagan’s conservative revo- 2. The House conferees shall be instructed cated public servant began in 1971 when lution of 1980. to include in the conference report the provi- he became an investigator of the Con- While he may at times have been the unfair sion of the Senate amendment (not included sumer Protection Division of the Indi- subject of liberal derision, Americans always in the House amendment) that provides fam- ana Attorney General’s Office. Later knew that Dan would stand firm against the ilies of military personnel serving in Iraq, that year, he became an assistant to radicalism of Hollywood’s ersatz politicians. Afghanistan, and other combat zones a child then-Governor Edgar Whitcomb. Dan is committed to family values, and any- credit based on the earnings of the individ- Dan Quayle was elected to the U.S. one familiar with our 44th vice president uals serving in the combat zone. Congress from Indiana’s Fourth Con- 3. The House conferees shall be instructed knows that his family has always been para- to include in the conference report all of the gressional District in 1976. Then in 1980, mount—irrespective of the demanding posi- other provisions of the Senate amendment at age 33, Mr. Quayle became the tions that he has held. and shall not report back a conference report youngest person ever elected to the Always remembering his Hoosier roots, Dan that includes additional tax benefits not off- U.S. Senate from the State of Indiana. never sought out the salons of Georgetown, set by other provisions.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.082 H05PT1 H7996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 4. To the maximum extent possible within We need to be more fiscally respon- benefits over the next 10 years. We the scope of conference, the House conferees sible. We need to find solutions that fix have had proposed cuts to imminent shall be instructed to include in the con- problems without creating new ones. danger and family separation pay, and ference report other tax benefits for military personnel and the families of the astronauts And the Senate version of the child tax I am very disturbed about this. who died in the Columbia disaster. credit does this. It provides tax relief While we were away on our August 5. The House conferees shall, as soon as for all American families and it does it break the Department of Defense put practicable after the adoption of this mo- without adding to the deficit. It is fully out and attempted to cut combat pay tion, meet in open session with the Senate offset and that is more fiscally respon- and pay for our families that are sepa- conferees and the House conferees shall file a sible. rated. We have our American service conference report consistent with the The reality is we could not have an people over in Iran and Iraq putting preceeding provisions of this instruction, not their lives on the line. We need to do later than the second legislative day after unlimited pot of money for everything adoption of this motion. that we want or need. We have to make whatever we can to support them, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- choices among tough priorities, and for them to be over there protecting ant to the rule, the gentleman from that is our job. But the House passed a our freedom and liberty and to cut any of their combat pay or their military Maryland (Mr. RUPPERSBERGER) and tax law in May that left 6.5 million the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. hardworking taxpaying families with- family separation pay is wrong. I have a letter, after hearing about HAYWORTH) each will be recognized for out a child tax credit. And we need to this, that I sent to Secretary Rumsfeld, 30 minutes. fix that and we need to fix it now. The Chair recognizes the gentleman There has been a lot of debate and and I want this to be made a part of the from Maryland (Mr. RUPPERSBERGER). rhetoric about the House and Senate record, asking him not to do this, that Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- versions of the tax credit bill. I think it is wrong, and I want to make this a er, I yield myself such time as I may debate is healthy, but I think the rhet- part of the record, but to this date, I consume. Mr. Speaker, I have not come oric has been misleading. have received no response from Sec- retary Rumsfeld or the Department of to the floor today to carry someone b 1445 else’s torch in partisan battle. I am not Defense, but this is something we have here to fight a political battle just for Let us get to the facts. My colleagues to make sure we stay on top of. the sake of fighting one. I am here be- on the other side of the aisle say we al- I will insert the letter that I referred cause we need to get past the idea of ready passed a tax credit bill. We did, to earlier at this point. Democrats versus Republicans and cut but it is too expensive and the wrong CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, to the chase. bill. We need the Senate version. The HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, I do not have to convince anyone Senate version focuses solely on giving Washington, DC, August 14, 2003. here today that we need a child tax the 6.5 million families the child tax Hon. DONALD H. RUMSFELD, credit. That is not the battle. The bat- credit relief they need. The Senate Secretary of Defense, The Pentagon, version fixes the problem created by Washington, DC 20301. tle is whose version of a child tax cred- DEAR SECRETARY RUMSFELD: I am very dis- it this Congress will send to the Presi- the last tax cut without creating more turbed by recent press accounts of the Pen- dent for signature. And I am here to problems. The Senate version expands tagon’s attempt to decrease both imminent argue that the Senate version simply the child tax credit and provides relief danger pay and family separation allow- makes more sense. We are facing a specifically for military families, and ances. I am asking you for a quick response troubled economy, rising unemploy- it does not cost more money. to my inquiry. ment numbers and an exploding deficit The House version will cost over $80 We have over 148,000 troops in Iraq and 9,000 troops in Afghanistan, many military caused by tax cuts that is just not billion. This will only add to our ex- ploding deficit, and it does nothing to families rely on this pay to help make ends working. We are fighting a war on ter- meet when their loved ones are away serving rorism, a war in Afghanistan, and a help our economy. The House version is our country and fighting for our freedom. I war in Iraq. We have our servicemen not fiscally responsible. was shocked to learn that as part of the Pen- and -women deployed throughout the The critical question here is which tagon’s interim budget request, there was a world. We are trying to do everything version of a child tax credit helps mili- recommendation to return to the lower rates and we need to focus on our priorities. tary families more. My colleagues on of special pay pending further inquiry by One thing we need right now is a the other side of the aisle argued last military experts. This sends the wrong mes- child tax credit for all families, includ- night that their bill provides for mili- sage to our soldiers and their families. It ing military and veteran families, in- tary families. That is true. There are says to them that the Pentagon does not care about their well being. It suggest that cluding the families of manufacturing military benefits in the House version their efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan are no workers, farmers, teachers, steel- of the Child Tax Credit bill, but the longer dangerous. In my view, we cannot let workers and restaurant workers. We House version does not include a spe- our soldiers and their families feel like we do need to include families who have not cific child tax credit benefit for mili- not understand and appreciate what they are benefited from the tax cut plan because tary families. going through. they did not get dividend or capital Instead, the House leadership has Our troops face daily guerrilla attacks. gains relief from this administration’s taken provisions from a completely dif- They face unbearable temperature, and they have to deal with missing their families and tax cut, families who need this child ferent bill and thrown them into this loved ones. This is not the time to reduce tax credit now to pay for housing, bill. Military fairness is something I their special duty pay. clothing, food and health care. will always fight for, but we need to As Congress goes to conference on the De- Now, I have been listening to argu- tackle the child tax credit problem fense Appropriations bill, I hope that you ments from all sides. Last night I now. The House bill does not do this for will not proceed with the Pentagon’s combat heard some of my colleagues from the military families. pay reduction recommendation and instead other side of the aisle say that the Remember, none of the provisions in submit a request to Congress for additional House’s version of the child tax credit the House version provides specific funding so that we can honor our soldiers abroad and their families at home. I would does provide for all families. But this is child tax credit relief for military fam- also request that you support the Senate not what the bill says. The House ilies. Only the Senate version does language that calls for making the increase version does not cover all families. My that. Only the Senate version considers in combat pay permanent. These men and colleagues on the other side of the aisle combat pay in the formula which women make a huge sacrifice and we need to said that their bill provides for mili- means that military families will re- make sure that they receive all the resources tary families. But the House version ceive larger tax credit relief. That is and compensation they need to ensure that does not provide specific child tax cred- not rhetoric, that is fact. their families are well supported. Thank you for your time and I look for- it relief for military families. Only the I have to ask my colleagues what ward to a speedy response to our letter. Senate version does this. And the message are we sending to military Sincerely, House version is expensive. It will cost families. The tax cuts signed into law C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER, over $80 billion, which will only balloon May 2003 cut major veterans programs, Member of Congress. the deficit, and we simply cannot af- including health care and housing. Why is this occurring? Because we do ford that right now. These cuts will total $14.6 billion in not have the money. The tax cut is not

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Mr. Speaker, that is cur- score debating points, but it is our mis- denying 200,000 low-income military rent law. That exists right now. sion in the Congress of the United personnel a child tax credit. That is So the question becomes if that type States to embrace sound policy. We wrong. of effort is being made right now, why have taken steps to help those who find What message do we want to send to the cry that somehow what the House the challenges of work and who find our service men and women and their passed is lacking? Again, my col- that they are on the lower end of the families? The House version does noth- leagues will recall that I said it is no- socioeconomic scale, but the notion of ing to help military families specifi- table what is omitted from the argu- tax credits for those who pay no in- cally. Only the Senate version does ment of my friend from Maryland. Let come tax is something that deserves this, and it does it without increasing us take a closer look at their motion to scrutiny, especially in the full light of the deficit. instruct on this child tax credit. what this government and what this Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of This motion to instruct actually al- House and what this Congress have al- my time. lows the child tax credit to drop from ready done. Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I $1,000 to $700 immediately following the That is why I would invite my col- yield myself such time as I may con- 2004 election. In other words, Mr. leagues to respectfully reject the argu- sume. Speaker, for these families, bingo, a ments of my friends and vote no on I welcome my colleague from Mary- tax increase of $300 per child. What we this motion to instruct. land. It is the first chance, Mr. Speak- have passed in the House ensures the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of er, that I have had the opportunity to child credit will remain at the $1,000 my time. engage my friend in debate on the floor per child level throughout the decade. Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- of this House, though on a personal The motion to instruct that my er, I yield myself as much time as I note I certainly appreciate the gentle- friend offers does not eliminate the may consume. man’s friendship and welcome him to marriage penalty and the child credit First, the gentleman from Arizona the floor, not to rehash rhetoric but to until the year 2010, and even then it has made some good points. His rhet- champion and highlight some respect- does so for 1 year. Temporary relief oric is excellent. However, I would like ful differences in policies. means that when the pendulum comes to get into the facts again. First of all, when it comes to the pri- back, thereto is a tax increase. To begin with, the 40 million people ority of military families, I do not Under the motion offered by my who are not covered do pay taxes. They know anyone in this House who does friends, millions of children will be de- pay property taxes. They pay payroll not believe our fighting men and nied the credit because the parents are taxes, Social Security taxes, sales women should have the best equip- married. What we have passed in this taxes. This is not a bill that is fair for ment, the best opportunity to succeed House benefits middle-income families all. and the best for their families, and by taking care of this problem imme- Secondly, the issue on fiscal account- when they leave the military, the best diately. ability. I never thought, as a Demo- care. My friend touched on the military crat, I would be here asking my col- It is interesting that my friend dur- concerns, as I heard earlier, and I think leagues in the other party, on the other ing this debate, which is on a motion it is important. He asked for specifics. side of the aisle, to be more fiscally re- to instruct in terms of the tax credit What have we done in terms of tax leg- sponsible. If my colleagues look at the and the child tax credit, would spend islation to help those in the military? two bills, we cannot afford this bill. much of his time talking about the Military families, including those who The Senate bill has a setoff. It makes military and I welcome that because I are deployed abroad, are already re- sense. We have enough fiscal problems think we should always have that scru- ceiving a refundable child credit and right now, but if they are serious about tiny, but let me respectfully suggest will continue to receive a refundable military fairness, which we all are, and that tax policy does not occur in the child credit under our House-passed we all agree that we are, the Senate vacuum, and what is most notable bill. The motion they offer to instruct bill is at the desk right now. Let us about the question confronting us would only increase the refundable bring it up and let us vote on it. today are the things that my friend child credit for some families by allow- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of from Maryland failed to say. ing them to take into account tax free my time. First and foremost, Mr. Speaker, the income when they compute their re- Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I House should be reminded that under fundable credit. yield myself such time as I may con- current policy, 40 million tax filers in The House-passed bill, Mr. Speaker, sume. this country pay no income taxes, and what we have passed in this House, pro- I think the point remains and, again, of that group, many of those folks with vides more tax relief to military fami- what has been left out of the discussion whom my friends on the left say they lies because it includes some $806 mil- is existing tax policy. Nobody said the are very concerned, many folks in that lion of military tax benefits. These working poor do not pay taxes. What category receive payments from the provisions have already passed our we said was we are offering help al- government far more generous than House. They await action in the other ready, and to somehow willfully blind anything outlined in the child tax cred- body. Let me articulate for my col- ourselves to the case of the head of it. leagues what some of those provisions household making $10,000 a year get- Four letters, Mr. Speaker, E-I-T-C, are. They include capital gains tax re- ting a refundable earned income tax earned income tax credit, and it is in- lief on home sales, tax free death gra- credit of over $4,000 is to be, I believe, teresting because on previous occasions tuity payments, tax free dependent derelict in our duties to recognize the when we have addressed the topic, no care assistance for members of the policy that already exists, and that is matter whom might make the motion military. These provisions passed by what we should remember today, that here, it is as if historical and financial this House await action in the other we have those programs in place to amnesia envelops my friends on the body. help the working poor. left. Because the thing is right now The fact is we have a child tax credit To the extent my friend from Mary- poor folks, who are hardworking peo- that reaches out to America already, land champions what the other body ple, who are paying payroll taxes, who and the fact remains that through the has done and what he says is fiscal re- may not pay income taxes, they are el- earned income tax credit, the very peo- sponsibility, I would simply point out igible for payments. However much it ple who some in this Chamber claim there are tax increases which abound

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.087 H05PT1 H7998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 in what came out of the other Cham- The Senate bill has the off-sets that Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- ber. When my colleagues move to re- are necessary for this child tax credit er, I yield 6 minutes to the gentleman duce the child credit from $1,000 to bill. This House version will cost us $80 from Virginia (Mr. MORAN). $700, after the next election, they have billion. We cannot afford that. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speak- just increased taxes on the American Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes and 15 er, this is a terribly important issue. people, Mr. Speaker, and here I guess is seconds to the gentleman from Cali- We have to ask ourselves, have we no the ultimate paradox. fornia (Mr. CARDOZA). shame? This is the people’s House, If it is so wrong to reduce taxation, if Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in where we have provided trillions of dol- it is so wrong, if we accept my friend’s support of the motion to instruct by lars to the very wealthiest families in logic, that somehow it imperils growth my friend, the gentleman from Mary- America, those who need it the least, or fiscal accountability in the country land (Mr. RUPPERSBERGER), the home and yet have denied child tax credits to at large, why any motion to instruct? State of my alma mater. the working class families who need Why not just a straight ‘‘no’’ vote from I rise to express my disappointment them the most. my friends on the left? The logic es- that there has been a refusal of this Twelve million children were denied capes me, but the truth does not, and it House to enact what I believe to be a this July when the checks went out. is this: The working poor are cham- sensible and fair child tax credit for 6.5 Three months ago, on June 5, the Sen- pioned under existing policy by the million working families, many of ate overwhelmingly passed a measure earned income tax credit. I respectfully them members of the military who we to immediately give an increased child disagree with my friend because I be- need to protect as they protect us. tax credit to 36 million working fami- lieve by reducing taxes, we can actu- Over the August recess, a large num- lies, including the families of 262,000 ally increase economic growth, and as ber of people in our country went to military children that were delib- we saw and it is no respecter of parties, their mailboxes and found the first in- erately left out of the $350 billion tax on a nonpartisan basis for Jack Ken- stallment of the child tax credit. That cuts that the House Republicans nedy in the 1960s, for President Ronald was good news to them. passed. The Senate was supposed to be Reagan in the 1980s, total tax receipts Unfortunately, another large group the aristocratic part of this Congress, to the government actually increase of people went to their boxes but found yet they understood that it was wrong when there is more economic activity. them empty. I can imagine no excuse to provide $350 billion out of a total of for not getting these families their fair trillions of dollars of tax cuts to the b 1500 share. wealthy and leave behind so many On this motion to instruct, we are ig- In my district alone, nearly 35,000 working-class families. noring the realities of what would be a families, 65,000 children who live in Now, I understand that the Speaker tax increase following the 2004 election. them, were excluded from this benefit. of the House said that we are not tak- Likewise, we are ignoring a policy that Nationwide that adds up to 12 million ing care of these families because, in previous days in this Chamber was children deliberately left behind. quote, first of all, they do not pay championed by my friends in the mi- We are talking about working fami- taxes. Well, the fact is they do pay nority, the earned income tax credit. lies, as the gentleman from Maryland taxes. They pay payroll taxes. Seventy- Again, Mr. Speaker, we have to end (Mr. RUPPERSBERGER) said. We are five percent of the families in this this selective amnesia, understand the talking about those who pay taxes, country pay more payroll taxes than full picture. who love their children, and aspire to they do income taxes. They pay into And in that spirit I respectfully re- better lives, as we all should. the Social Security and Medicare trust quest a ‘‘no’’ vote on the motion to in- By excluding these families from the funds. Of course, its those trust funds struct. child tax credit, the majority in this that we are having to borrow from in Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- Congress is essentially telling them order to pay for these tax cuts. Add the er, I yield myself as much time as I that the equality of opportunity is a interest together, and recognize the may consume. myth in America. fact we are not going to sunset these Mr. Speaker, just to respond to my A bipartisan Senate bill that has tax cuts over the next decade; we are friend, the gentleman from Arizona been discussed would have helped these talking about over $4 trillion in tax (Mr. HAYWORTH), I think there has been 12 million children who were left be- cuts. Yet we cannot find $3.5 billion. some debate about refundability and hind. It passed overwhelmingly on a bi- What is that, about one-twentieth of 1 about the tax credit that the Senate partisan basis in the other body, but percent of all the tax cuts that we have bill stops after 1 year. was not allowed to become law. passed? But we cannot provide for 12 Both sides of the aisle I think have Time and time again this bill has million children of families that are misinterpreted this to an extent based been defeated on a party-line vote in earning less than $26,000 a year. on some of the debates that I have this House. It does not make sense. It is not heard. We already have a law in effect I am particularly dismayed by the right. Yet in July the Treasury Depart- that the President signed. That law is fact, as I said before, that 262,000 mili- ment sent out checks for this expanded automatic. And after this year the tary families have been denied this ex- tax credit and excluded 6 million fami- refundability automatically kicks in. panded child tax credit. lies. Now it is time for the President to That is what the law says. Those are Mr. Speaker, it is time for the Presi- impose some compassionate the facts. dent to impose some compassionate conservativism on House Republicans So let us not confuse it. I heard the conservatism on his side of the aisle for for the sake of these hard-working and colloquy before we took the floor, an the sake of hard-working American military families and for the sake of argument that the other side has been families. our economy, because that money is using. It is not going to stop. It kicks Mr. Speaker, we are all aware of the going to get spent. If you are earning in automatically, and that is the law. inadequacies in funding in the No Child millions of dollars, you do not need to And that is something that is impor- Left Behind education program. Let us spend your tax cut. If you are earning tant. That is fact. ensure that we do not leave them be- less than $26,000, you are going to spend Secondly, if we are talking about fis- hind again by denying them a tax cred- your tax cut immediately. In fact, this cal accountability, again, the Senate it that they deserve. September they would have been bill has the set-offs. This bill does not. Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- spending their tax cut on buying more We are in a difficult time in this er, may I request the time remaining jeans and buying bookbags and all the country right now. We need to be fis- on both sides. kinds of school supplies that they need cally responsible. And I will say it once The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. to be able to buy, yet they did not get and I will say it again: I think it is ex- CARTER). The gentleman from Mary- that money. The wealthy sure got their tremely important that we work on land (Mr. RUPPERSBERGER) has 17 min- money on time. both sides of the aisle as a team to get utes remaining, and the gentleman The other thing is, and what is par- control of this economy and to do what from Arizona (Mr. HAYWORTH) has 20 ticularly grating in what the House Re- is right. minutes remaining. publican leaders have done, is that

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.088 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7999 there are 262,000 children of military And while I heard both my friend ciate his commitment to this impor- families that were denied the expanded from Virginia and my friend from Cali- tant issue, and also his expertise in tax credit because we are blocking pas- fornia speak of going to the mailbox in being able to explain the fairness of sage of the Senate bill; 200,000 men and July, no one on the other side, not a what we want to do, fairness to the women serving in Iraq or other combat single speaker has refuted the point public of this country. zones. Now, what is important to un- that for working folks who do pay This is not the first time I have spo- derstand is that if we do not accept the taxes in terms of the payroll tax there ken out on the child tax credit. In fact, Senate version, it leaves in place cur- already exists an earned income tax this is not the first time Democrats rent law under which families will have credit, taking into account the chal- have spoken out on this issue either. tax increases, because combat pay is lenges of the working poor. For over 3 months, Democrats have not counted for purposes of the child And the fact is if those constituents been fighting to expand the child tax tax credit. take advantage of existing law, a head credit to the 12 million children Repub- For example, an E5 sergeant with 6 of household with two kids earning licans left behind. We will continue to years of service and two children is only $10,000 a year, this April, after fil- speak out on this floor and we will con- paid $29,000 a year. Generally, both of ing an income tax form on which he tinue to fight this Republican leader- his children would have been entitled paid no income tax, but taking into ac- ship until we provide this benefit for to the full $1,000 tax credit. But if he count his other taxes, that head of all working families. goes to combat for 6 months, his credit household, that family, those children Back in July, I know many Ameri- would drop to $450 under the House bill. would have received in excess of $4,000. cans received a check for the child tax The Senate bill fixes that. It is one of Mr. Speaker, the contention remains credit in the mail from the IRS. How- the reasons the Senate bill should be intact: facts are stubborn things. And ever, and it has been said before, 6.5 passed. then to say that people are left out, to million families received no check or a Now, we want to get this economy ignore the funds available that this smaller check because the Republicans going, too. We see the numbers, too, government has made available pre- decided they did not deserve this with 93,000 more jobs lost. We have now cisely to the people who need the help, money. The Republicans decided that lost more than 3 million jobs since and at the same time, under a curious when they put together their $350 bil- President Bush took office. It is the labeling of fiscal responsibility end the lion tax cut bill, Republicans decided worst record since Herbert Hoover. ability to continue the per-child tax they had room for dividend and capital Imagine. Under the Clinton adminis- credit at $1,000 per child per year, to gains tax cuts, 72 percent of which goes tration more than 23 million new jobs change that and reduce that imme- to the top 5 percent of the households. were created. We have lost 3 million diately following the next election, They decided they had room to provide since President Bush has been in office. which is what the motion to instruct tax cuts of over $93,500 to those making We want to create jobs. And one of the does, Mr. Speaker, not only leaves the over a million dollars. But when it ways to create jobs is to put money in American public with the wrong im- came time to do a child tax credit, the hands of people who need to spend pression, it is dangerously flawed pol- they decided they could not afford to that money, and that is the working icy. help all working families. class. So that is why we need to pass The question was where is the com- Mr. Speaker, I know many Ameri- this Senate bill. cans listen to these debates, and the Let me just conclude by making a passion? Compassion, in fact, can coex- message we Members try to convey point about the fact that we now have ist. The earned income tax credit, al- often gets lost in all of the technical a deficit of over $400 billion this year. ready a part of our tax policy, already and legislative terminology. So what is It will be almost $.5 trillion next year. a part of lending a hand up rather than our message today? It is simply this: What that means is that families are a hand out, helps those people. It exists Republicans managed to pass a $350 bil- going to be saddled with a debt tax of today. Again there is the strange par- lion tax cut but deliberately left 12 almost $5,000 per family by 2011 just to adox of attacking tax relief and yet pay interest on the debt that we are saying, well, we will offer it in this million children behind, and Demo- creating. limited form. crats have been continuing to fight on In addition, the last point, of the 12 On all arguments, on all counts the behalf of those 12 million children. million children left behind, 178,000 are motion to instruct is woefully inad- Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I children of farming families, 567,000 are equate. Understand current law, em- yield myself such time as I may con- children of nurses or orderlies, 337,000 brace the policies of growth, show true sume. are children of teachers, and behind compassion by saying ‘‘no’’ to this mo- Let me congratulate my friends on disproportionately are minority chil- tion to instruct. the left in terms of their remarkable dren, with 2.4 million African Amer- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of uniformity in talking points. But there ican children and over 4 million His- my time. reaches a point in time when we get past the focus groups and the pollsters panic children. These are families that b 1515 need the help. They are hard-working and we deal with the facts. The silence American families. They deserve it. Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- is deafening from the left. There has Let us give it to them. Let us pass the er, I yield myself such time as I may been no answer, because I guess they Senate version. consume. really cannot offer one, to the fact that Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I Just in response to the gentleman in existing law we have already made yield myself such time as I may con- from Arizona (Mr. HAYWORTH), let us provisions for those families. We have sume. crunch the numbers and get to the already made provisions for the work- Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the pre- facts. The military families would do ing poor to the tune of a head of house- ceding two speakers from the other better with a child tax credit than no hold with two kids earning just $10,000, side. A few points need to be brought taxes on combat pay. But why are we and we do not deny they are working out because there are some classic here debating either one of them? If hard, under the refundable earned in- misimpressions at work here in the Members really cared about the mili- come tax credit, that family would get House. And for the American people to tary, men and women putting their back over $4,000. Yet the silence is understand really what is going on in lives on the line, we should be doing deafening. terms of tax fairness, we should make both. It is good in America that we have these points. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the differences, and I believe the American Number one, no one undervalues our gentleman from California (Mr. people, once they understand the scope people in the military. They do not put HONDA). of the differences, can appreciate some on their uniforms with partisan des- Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, let me rational tax policy. ignations. This is one fact that should begin by thanking the gentleman from I just heard from my friends on the be understood. Combat pay is tax free. Maryland (Mr. RUPPERSBERGER) for of- left that they supposed that military Mr. Speaker, let me repeat that: com- fering this motion to instruct conferees families, rather than receiving cash di- bat pay is already tax free. on the child tax credit. I really appre- rectly tax free from the government,

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.090 H05PT1 H8000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 would far rather see that money proc- tax credit. If he goes over to Iraq, it is are going to give this now, but we are essed through the IRS and then wait not taxable income, but the reality is, going to pull back after 2004 and reduce for a year to maybe get a tax credit. the bottom line is that he suffers. His the value of the child tax credit, and That is the logic my friend from Mary- family gets less money. yet that is what the motion to instruct land just employed when he talked Mr. Speaker, tell me a better defini- offers. about military families. tion of a working-class family standing Again, Mr. Speaker, reject the mo- Mr. Speaker, call me old-fashioned, up for his country than that sergeant tion to instruct. but I believe cash on the barrelhead to over in Iraq. And the other side of the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of those families who have been willing to aisle has made him worse off because of my time. go out and defend America is a lot bet- their legislation. That is why we need Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- ter, a lot quicker, to get to them right to pass the Senate version. er, I yield myself such time as I may now. No, it is not the mystery of legis- Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I consume. lative terminology, Mr. Speaker. It is yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. Speaker, this debate is healthy. simple, basic fact. True compassion sume. That is what it is about in the United means making sure people have their Mr. Speaker, I guess another tech- States Congress. We both have dif- money and get them to it and recog- nique in debate is to deliberately mis- ference of opinions; but what we are nize extenuating circumstances. We do understand some assertions on the here about today is trying to get the that already with combat pay. We do it floor. In listening to the rather heated conference committee together so we already through the earned income tax and personal comments from my can talk about these issues. We have credit. And in the final analysis, sound friends, and righteous indignation, I already debated the merits of the bill policy will beat political talking points would say, number one, we dare not and where we are, but now we need to every time. That is why I say this lose what is at stake here over a notion come together. House should continue to maintain a of the checkout line in terms of Ameri- I would ask the gentleman from Ari- measure of common sense and true cans being willing to put their lives on zona (Mr. HAYWORTH), it has been 3 compassion and say no to this motion the line, first of all, Mr. Speaker. months since we have had this on the to instruct conferees. And I would hope that not entering table, and the leadership in the House Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of this debate is the notion that somehow will not meet for a conference. It my time. those who serve their country are tak- amazes me that we cannot get the con- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- ing out a tote board and a computer to ferees at least to take these issues we er, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman adhere to the duty that they have have discussed today and try to resolve from California (Mr. HONDA). sworn and the honor they defend and them. The threat of partisan politics Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, let us talk the freedom that they are defending for aside, this is an important issue to our about fairness for everybody: 262,000 of us all, number one. Let us dare not country and to our military, and I these children are from military fami- denigrate the military with a kind of would yield to the gentleman. lies; 178,000 are children from farming checkout line and taking a cipher to Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, will families; 567,000 are children of nurses tax policy, number one. the gentleman yield? and orderlies. They say no to these Number two, to hear the same tired Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. I yield to children. Three hundred thirty-seven rhetoric that tax relief only benefits the gentleman from Arizona. thousand are children of teachers. the wealthy, that some who come to Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I They say no to these additional chil- this Chamber and offer, even when they thank the gentleman for yielding. dren. barely suppress a smile, the fallacy in Mr. Speaker, it is interesting when We can go on and talk about earned that has to be pointed out even in the we come to the floor to talk about the income, but this is fairness for all peo- child tax credit because this credit, merits of policy, an interesting thing is ple with children in this country and under existing law, is phased out for to shift it into process. I do not have they deserve a child tax credit. single parents with incomes over any accountability. My party made an- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- $75,000 and married couples with in- other decision as to leadership, so not er, I yield myself 1 minute. comes over $110,000. having a seat at the leadership table, The gentleman from Arizona (Mr. So it is interesting that a myopia en- which pains me personally, I would tell HAYWORTH) made a comment that I velopes one group of working Ameri- the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. said that I was in favor of taxing com- cans, but by the same token we are RUPPERSBERGER), I cannot control bat pay. That is not what I said. I said willing to continue this masquerade that. when we look at the facts, a person in and this assertion that tax relief be- What I can say is this: that I believe the military would do better by going longs only to the wealthy. if we embrace commonsense existing forward with the child tax credit than And still from my friends on the left, policies, we can get this done. And as not paying taxes on military combat not a word, not a whit, not even an ac- the House has respectfully rejected this pay. What I said was when we have our knowledgment of existing law, the motion to instruct on numerous occa- men and women risking their lives on earned income tax credit specifically sions, and I appreciate the gentleman’s behalf of us for our freedom and lib- designed for working people who may argument, but I believe we will move erty, we should do both. not pay income taxes but who pay forward when we are able to get to con- Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speak- other taxes, and the largess of this gov- ference, understanding that we are er, will the gentleman yield? ernment already making sure those working right now, working on a pre- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. I yield to folks receive checks in the mail. They scription drug bill, working on an en- the gentleman from Virginia. need only apply when they file their ergy bill. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speak- tax returns, and yet not a word about Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- er, I appreciate all of the rhetoric that that. er, reclaiming my time, I thank the we are getting on how much the major- Comprehensive, true compassion gentleman for his comments and that ity likes military families, but they rather than counterfeit compassion, he does not have the authority, but he have to put their money where their that is the question today, and no mat- is a very persuasive individual, a great mouth is. The fact is that that ser- ter of dramatics, no matter of sound orator, and I would hope that he uses geant, that E–6 sergeant who makes and fury can take away from the facts his great expertise, with his new-found less than a third of the tax cuts that and the bottom line that tax policy look, to help us in that regard. you are giving to millionaires, less does not occur in a vacuum, that we Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the than a third, he makes $29,000, he did supply already a practical working pro- gentleman from Ohio (Mr. BROWN). not have a choice about getting combat gram for people who did not have to go pay, so he goes over to Iraq. If he to their mailbox in July; they only b 1530 stayed in this country, he would have make the filing and take advantage of Mr. BROWN of Ohio. I thank my more money in his pocket because he existing programs that exist for those friend from Maryland for yielding me would have been eligible for the child folks. There is no attempt to clarify we this time. I was not planning to speak;

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.092 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8001 I was going to speak later on another who work and play by the rules, who do cause the sheriff of Nottingham over- issue, but listening to my golden- not have to wait for a special provision taxed the people, that is often left out tongued friend from Arizona engage in in July, who could get thousands of of the story, and to hear this does the histrionics he did about service dollars from the government now. They nothing to the debate at hand and, that men and women and about veterans, only need apply. I have made the case is, true compassion does not mean re- and I have been in this House for a that there is no reason to cut back on duce this per-child tax credit after the while, I have never seen the treatment this per-child tax credit, from $1,000 to next election. True compassion does of veterans that this House of Rep- $700 after the next election, which their not mean ignore what goes on or deni- resentatives has given. It is three motion to instruct would do and in es- grate it because of the threat of audit. strikes and you are out. First of all, sence be a tax increase. Effective, comprehensive, common- this President and the Republican ma- Mr. Speaker, in conclusion, let me sense policy demands that we move for- jority have cut the prescription drug simply say this. This question has ward with this per-child credit as benefit to veterans twice in the last come before the House on previous oc- passed in the House and that we reject year and a half, once and the second casions. We recognize true compassion the Senate-passed bill and that we re- time it is proposed. and effective policy. I would ask my ject this motion to instruct. Second, this leadership and this Con- colleagues again to join me in voting Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance gress and this President have cut ‘‘no’’ to stand up for the policy passed of my time. health and education benefits to vet- by this House which offers pro-growth Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- erans. The President proposed a $26 bil- and opportunity and, yes, funds to er, I yield myself such time as I may lion cut. The Congress reduced the cut those Americans who are working, tak- consume. but nonetheless cut veterans services. ing into account those working Ameri- And if you live in Ohio, it is three cans who may not pay income tax in My colleagues on the other side have strikes and you are out because now the broad scope of Federal tax policy. said they are already helping the mili- this administration and this Congress I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on this motion to tary. We talked about the military be- want to close a veterans hospital in instruct. cause we are at war now and that is a Brecksville, Ohio. To send working- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- component of this bill that we are dis- class kids to Afghanistan and Iraq, to er, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman cussing here today. If that is the case, cut taxes on the richest people in this from Ohio (Mr. RYAN). and I believe very strongly that we all country, and then when these young Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I care about the military, then why not men and women come back to this would just take 1 minute here to make continue the effort and pass the child country and apply for veterans bene- a few comments. I cannot believe that tax credit bill which helps our men and fits, they see their drug benefits are in the United States Congress we have women putting their lives on the line cut, they see their education benefits done all we could possibly do for the on our behalf? That just makes sense. are cut, they see that veterans hos- working poor in this country. Shut out That is American. That is what we pitals in their communities are shut the lights, close the doors, we have need to do. down in order to pay for tax cuts, the done all we can because we have given The other Chamber talked about average millionaire, $93,500 for a tax a tax cut. I think it is nonsense. issues of fiscal responsibility. If you cut, is simply immoral. This debate I Two quick points. One, the gen- look at the Senate bill versus the think crystallizes that, showing what tleman from Arizona has brought up House bill, there are the offsets that this Congress really stands for. about the earned income tax credit. A are there. It does not increase this def- Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I great program, no doubt about it. This icit. We are in a difficult situation now yield myself such time as I may con- is the same program that has a better in this country. We need to be fiscally sume. Let me thank my friend from chance of getting audited if you apply responsible. The Senate bill does that. Ohio for polishing his banquet remarks for that program by the IRS than if But really what we are talking about for the next Jefferson/Jackson Day din- you make $1 million a year. This gov- here today, and I have been just as ner in his district. Let me also point ernment is slanted against the poor guilty as anyone else, we have been de- out, however, that when I hear the and for the rich. Those are the stub- bating the merits of the legislation and rhetoric about the rich, let us see who born facts that make it very difficult. where we need to be, but what we are qualifies for the per-child tax credit, The second part is I have only been talking about is let us just get to the Mr. Speaker. here 9 months. There is one thing I conference. Let us get to the con- In one of the cities I represent, Phoe- have learned. If you do not have a ference. Three months and we have not nix, Arizona, a nurse practitioner mak- lobby, if you cannot raise millions of sat down. We need to sit down in a non- ing $64,000 a year and her husband a dollars for the majority party, your partisan way because this is so impor- principal. I guess by some tokens, they agenda does not make it to this floor. tant to our country, to our families are rich, I suppose. I happen to think If you are the pharmaceutical compa- and our communities and our military. nies, if you are the insurance compa- they are working people. In fact, their Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance nies, your agenda is here. If you are the per-child credit is phased out because of my time. their economic threshold is over working poor, you get forgotten, you The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. $110,000. have got enough, we have done all we Mr. Speaker, the fact is this. We were can do. If you do not live in a gated CARTER). Without objection, the pre- here debating a per-child tax credit. I community, you have been ignored by vious question is ordered on the motion have my own differences with many in this Congress. to instruct. this House in terms of our commitment Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I There was no objection. to veterans, and the record reflects I yield myself such time as I may con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The voted ‘‘no’’ on the bill that passed this sume. It is very interesting to hear question is on the motion to instruct House before the break so I would not these points. I certainly again welcome offered by the gentleman from Mary- assume things here in a one-size-fits- my friend from Ohio to this Chamber. I land (Mr. RUPPERSBERGER). all blanket indictment. Good people appreciate honest, honest differences of The question was taken; and the can disagree and often we do and many opinion. But to somehow say that a Speaker pro tempore announced that times we agree across party lines. head of household earning $10,000 a the noes appeared to have it. But to my friends who want to em- year who can receive in the mail a brace effective policy, again I would $4,000 check, to somehow denigrate Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speak- recognize, it does not occur in a vacu- that by claiming there is going to be er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. um. We have moved as a government an audit and somehow make the case The yeas and nays were ordered. and as a society to help the working that this is a strange Robin Hood in re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- poor. I have chronicled the payments verse when historical accuracy compels ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- that already go to folks who are at the me to point out, the reason Robin Hood ceedings on this motion will be post- lower end of the socioeconomic scale, went to work in the first place was be- poned.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.095 H05PT1 H8002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 SPECIAL ORDERS President announced this week that we House, the gentleman from Indiana The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under are going to spend $60 to $70 billion in (Mr. BURTON) is recognized for 5 min- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Iraq, we are now spending $1 billion a utes. uary 7, 2003, and under a previous order week of U.S. taxpayer dollars, dollars (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed of the House, the following Members we are not spending to reconstruct the House. His remarks will appear will be recognized for 5 minutes each. America’s schools, dollars we are not hereafter in the Extensions of Re- spending on highways, in mass transit marks.) f and infrastructure, dollars we are not f spending on prescription drug benefits, REGARDING MILITARY ADMINISTRATION STACKING DECK INTERVENTION IN IRAQ dollars we are not spending to give tax breaks to the middle class. We are AGAINST AMERICAN STEEL- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a spending $1 billion a week in Iraq. WORKERS previous order of the House, the gen- But to make that even worse, my The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tleman from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) is rec- constituents tell me, and I hear people previous order of the House, the gen- ognized for 5 minutes. especially upset, is one-third of those tleman from Ohio (Mr. RYAN) is recog- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, dollars, those billion dollars a week, nized for 5 minutes. about a century and a half ago, a little are going to private contractors, com- Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I longer than that, the House of Rep- panies like Halliburton, happens to be rise today on behalf of hundreds of resentatives passed a rule banning, pro- a company on which Vice President thousands of steelworkers, not only in hibiting the discussion of slavery in CHENEY is still on the payroll. Halli- the great State of Ohio, but across this the U.S. House of Representatives. In burton still pays Vice President CHE- country, many from my district. These those days John Quincy Adams, former NEY $15,000 a month. They are getting times for the steelworkers have been President, was a Member of the House billions of dollars in unbid contracts of made even worse by an administration of Representatives and while he was our tax dollars as President Bush and that has really stacked the deck banned, was prohibited from discussing our country continue the occupation of against them. We have suffered the slavery, former President Adams, Con- Iraq. A billion dollars a week we are worst job loss record since the Great gressman Adams as an abolitionist be- spending in Iraq, a third of that goes to Depression. Nine million Americans lieved that slavery was the biggest blot unbid contracts, mostly to the Presi- are unable to find a job, 3 million have on our Nation’s history and wanted to dent’s friends. Is it any surprise the lost their jobs since President Bush has remove that. He came to the House President can raise $200 million in his taken office, and 195,000 of those live in floor day after day, week after week, campaign when he is giving unbid con- the great State of Ohio. and because he could not talk directly tracts to his friends of literally hun- In particular, the steelworkers, many about slavery, he read letters from his dreds of millions of dollars every single men and women across the industrial constituents in Massachusetts express- week? Midwest who have given their lives, in ing their concern about slavery. Another letter comes from a gen- many instances their limbs, to feed Along those lines, this Congress tleman in Ohio also who writes: their families and make sure their kids today, my friends in the majority, will ‘‘It’s very important that this admin- can have a better life than they had. not allow us to debate the issue of the istration be held to the same standards Twenty-six steel companies have gone President’s perhaps not telling the of scrutiny and accountability as any bankrupt. whole truth about his decision to at- other. This investigation is a congres- I found it very interesting the other tack Iraq. We have gotten literally sional obligation, not simply a discre- day that the President of the United hundreds of thousands of signatures in tionary option. I urge you to support States made his way into Ohio in an this body, petitions stating that Con- the vote for establishing a commis- election year to talk about manufac- gress should support an independent sion.’’ turing, and he made his way through commission to investigate the Bush ad- b 1545 the gated communities of the State of ministration’s distortion of evidence of Another letter from Ohio: ‘‘Please co- Ohio. As his motorcade rode through, Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction pro- sponsor H.R. 260 and open up the hear- he landed in Richfield, Ohio, one of the gram. ings to the public. If the hearings are wealthiest suburbs in the State, to talk I would like to share some of those closed, it will send a loud message that about the decline in manufacturing. He literally thousands of letters from my Congress doesn’t care about the truth did not go to Youngstown, he did not State that have come with those peti- that our Representatives want to hide go to Cleveland, he did not go to To- tions asking this Congress to inves- foreign policy from the whole world, ledo, he did not go to Mansfield. He tigate. including the American citizens.’’ went to the suburbs. From Delaware, Ohio: Another letter: ‘‘As a Vietnam vet- It is time we have a manufacturing ‘‘I opposed the war in Iraq from the eran, I demand an investigation. Our policy in this country again. We sign beginning, convinced there were other children should not be expendable for trade agreements that continue to send ways to working towards regime political or financial gain.’’ our jobs, once to Mexico, and now they change, and I’m convinced that Sad- These letters, as I said, continue to are leaving Mexico and they are going dam Hussein had more dangerous weap- show concern and in some cases out- to China. ons secreted away than did many other rage that we are spending $1 billion a One quick story. Before the break, at national dictators. Now it seems pos- week in Iraq with $300 million of that the end of July, we passed two trade sible the American public was duped by going to unbid contracts to private agreements, two new ones, two new the Bush administration.’’ contractors, many of whom are major NAFTAs, one with Chile, one with From Dayton, Ohio: contributors to the President. Singapore. We want to export more. No ‘‘I am concerned that the public was From Kent, Ohio: ‘‘I am appalled by labor standards, no environmental not fully informed about the intel- the continuing arrogance of the admin- standards. ligence used to urge us to support istration and its deceptive practices. We had many Members of this Cham- going to war in Iraq. I’m particularly Please call a commission to make ber come before us and indicate how distressed that we didn’t try harder to them accountable for the killing of great these free trade agreements are, get United Nations support and that Americans in Iraq that I fear has only how they were going to make America occupation plans were poorly formu- begun.’’ stronger, that we have free trade, we lated. If we had full intelligence about Mr. Speaker, it goes on and on and have this free exchange of goods, it is weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, on, from thousands of concerned citi- great for everybody, it lowers the price we might have been able to make a zens, literally hundreds of thousands, for the consumers. more reasoned decision.’’ across the country. Later that night, early into the next I am hearing letter after letter now f morning, we tried to pass a drug re- coming into my office, people con- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. importation bill. We basically wanted cerned, people especially upset as the CARTER). Under a previous order of the to free-trade pharmaceuticals to drive

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.097 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8003 the price down. The same people who uary 7, 2003, the gentleman from Texas Fed’s credit-creating habits of the 1920s were advocating the free trade of tex- (Mr. PAUL) is recognized for 60 minutes and its subsequent mischief in the tiles and cars and steel and everything as the designee of the majority leader. 1930s, that not only gave us the Great else were the same people that were Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, earlier we Depression, but also prolonged it. Yet saying we cannot be free-trading phar- heard some concern expressed for jobs sound money was blamed for all the maceuticals. leaving this country. If one is con- suffering. That is why people hardly The only direct link for that position cerned about that, maybe it would be objected when Roosevelt and his status is where are you getting your cam- advantageous to listen to what I say, friends confiscated gold and radically paign contributions. If you are for free because I will try to give an expla- debased the currency, ushering in the trade of textiles, you can raise a lot of nation for exactly the reason why age of worldwide fiat currencies with money. If you are for protectionism for those jobs leave. which the international community pharmaceuticals, you can raise a lot of My Special Order today is entitled struggles today. money. ‘‘Paper Money and Tyranny.’’ If honest money and freedom are in- Which brings us to the issue of health Mr. Speaker, all great republics separable, as Mr. Greenspan argues, care. There are 41 million uninsured in throughout history cherished sound and paper money leads to tyranny, one this country. Eighty-two percent of the money. This meant the monetary unit must wonder why it is so popular with 41 million are from working families, was a commodity of honest weight and the economists, the business commu- industrial unions, people who go to purity. When money was sound, civili- nity, bankers and our government offi- work and work hard every day. And on zations were found to be more pros- cials. The simplest explanation is that every contract that they try to nego- perous and freedom thrived. The less it is a human trait to always seek the tiate is the issue of health care costs, free a society becomes, the greater the comforts of wealth with the least premiums, copays, prescription drugs likelihood its money is being debased amount of effort. going up by 15 percent, skyrocketing. and the economic well-being of its citi- This desire is quite positive when it Premiums increased by 12.7 percent in zens diminished. inspires hard work and innovation in a 2002 compared with 0.8 percent in 1996. Alan Greenspan, years before he be- capitalist society. Productivity is im- Mr. Speaker, we are not going to win came Federal Reserve Board Chairman proved and the standard of living goes this battle with money. It is going to in charge of flagrantly debasing the up for everyone. This process has per- take us uniting together, like we did in U.S. dollar, wrote about this connec- mitted the poorest in today’s capitalist the past century, voter by voter by tion between sound money, prosperity countries to enjoy luxuries never avail- voter, if we want a policy in this coun- and freedom. able to the royalty of old. But this try that advocates for the poor, that In his article ‘‘Gold and Economic human trait of seeking wealth and advocates for the middle class and that Freedom’’ in 1966, Mr. Greenspan starts comfort with the least amount of effort tells the pharmaceutical companies by saying, ‘‘An almost hysterical an- is often abused. It leads some to believe that have been the most profitable in- tagonism toward the gold standard is that by certain monetary manipula- dustry in this country in the last 10 an issue that unites status of all per- tions, wealth can be made more avail- years, that you cannot get money from suasions. They seem to sense that gold able to everyone. the government to begin your research and economic freedom are insepa- Those who believe in fiat money and development, public money, and rable.’’ often believe wealth can be created then stick it to the consumer on the Further he states that under the gold without a commensurate amount of back end with inflated drug prices. standard, ‘‘a free banking system hard work and innovation. They also We need the unions of this country, stands as the protector of an econo- come to believe that savings and mar- the steelworkers of this country to my’s stability and balanced growth.’’ ket control of interest rates are not unite again in an energized effort to Astoundingly, Mr. Greenspan’s anal- only unnecessary, but actually hinder take this country back so it is not who ysis of the 1929 market crash and how a productive, growing economy. has the money gets the proper legisla- the Fed precipitated the crisis directly Concern for liberty is replaced by the tion; it ends up with who got the votes parallels current conditions we are ex- illusion that material benefits can be gets what this country not only needs, periencing under his management of more easily obtained with fiat money but really deserves. the Fed. Greenspan explains, ‘‘The ex- than through hard work and ingenuity. cess credit which the Fed pumped into f The perceived benefits soon become of the economy spilled over into the stock The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a greater concern for society than the market, triggering a fantastic specula- previous order of the House, the gen- preservation of liberty. tive boom, and by 1929 the speculative This does not mean proponents of tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is imbalances had become overwhelming fiat money embark on a crusade to pro- recognized for 5 minutes. and unmanageable by the Fed.’’ mote tyranny, though that is what it (Mr. DEFAZIO addressed the House. Greenspan concluded his article by leads to, but rather they hope that His remarks will appear hereafter in stating, ‘‘In the absence of the gold they have found the ‘‘philosopher’s the Extensions of Remarks.) standard, there is no way to protect stone’’ and a modern alternative to the f savings from confiscation through in- challenge of turning lead into gold. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a flation.’’ He explains that the ‘‘shabby Our founders thoroughly understood previous order of the House, the gen- secret of the proponents of big govern- this issue and warned us against the tleman from Michigan (Mr. MCCOTTER) ment and paper money is that deficit temptation to seek wealth and fortune is recognized for 5 minutes. spending is simply nothing more than a without the work and savings that real (Mr. MCCOTTER addressed the scheme for the hidden confiscation of prosperity requires. James Madison House. His remarks will appear here- wealth.’’ warned of ‘‘the pestilent effects of after in the Extensions of Remarks.) Yet here we are today with a purely paper money,’’ as the founders had f fiat monetary system managed almost vivid memories the destructiveness of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a exclusively by Mr. Greenspan who once the continental dollar. previous order of the House, the gentle- so correctly denounced the Fed’s role George Mason of Virginia said that woman from California (Ms. LEE) is in the Depression while recognizing the he had a ‘‘mortal hatred of paper recognized for 5 minutes. need for sound money. money.’’ (Ms. LEE addressed the House. Her The founders of this country and a Constitutional Convention delegate remarks will appear hereafter in the large majority of the American people Oliver Elseworth from Connecticut Extensions of Remarks.) up until the 1930s disdained paper thought the convention ‘‘a favorable f money, respected commodity money moment to shut and bar the door and disapproved of the Central Bank’s against paper money.’’ PAPER MONEY AND TYRANNY monopoly control of money creation This view of the evils of paper money The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under and interest rates. Ironically, it was was shared by almost all of the dele- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- the abuse of the gold standard, the gates to the convention and was the

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.100 H05PT1 H8004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 reason the Constitution limited con- false notions or see that the power to The easy credit helps investors and gressional authority to deal with the create money is indeed a power they consumers who have no qualms about issue and mandate that only gold and enjoy as they promote their agenda of going into debt and even declaring silver could be legal tender. Paper welfarism at home and empire abroad. bankruptcy. If someone sees the wel- money was prohibited, and no central Money is a moral, economic and po- fare state and foreign militarism as bank was authorized. litical issue. Since the monetary unit improper and immoral, one under- Over and above the economic reasons measures every economic transaction stands how the license to print money for honest money, however, Madison from wages to prices, taxes and inter- permits these policies to go forward far argued the moral case for such. Paper est rates, it is vitally important that more easily than if they had to be paid money, he explained, destroyed ‘‘the its value is honestly established in the for immediately by direct taxation. necessary confidence between man and marketplace without bankers, govern- Printing money, which is literally in- man and necessary confidence in public ment politicians, or the Federal Re- flation, is nothing more than a sinister councils on the industry and morals of serve manipulating its value to serve and evil form of hidden taxation. It is people and on the character of repub- the special interest. unfair and deceptive, and, accordingly, lican government.’’ The moral issue regarding money strongly opposed by the authors of the The founders were well aware of the should be the easiest to understand, Constitution. That is why there is no Biblical admonitions against dishonest but almost no one in Washington authority for Congress, the Federal Re- weights and measures, debased silver thinks of money in these terms. Al- serve, or the executive branch to oper- and watered-down wine. The issue of though there is a growing and deserved ate the current system of money we sound money throughout history has distrust in government per se, trust in have today. been as much a moral issue as an eco- money and the Federal Reserve’s abil- Although the money issued today is nomic or political one. ity to manage it remain strong. No one of little practical interest to the par- Even with this history and great con- would welcome a counterfeiter to town, ties and the politicians, it should not cern expressed by the founders, the yet this same authority is blindly be ignored. Policymakers must contend barriers to paper money have been torn given to the central bank without any with the consequence of the business asunder. The Constitution has not been serious oversight by the Congress. cycle which result from the fiat mone- changed, but it is no longer applied to When the government can replicate tary system under which we operate. the issue of money. the monetary unit at will, without re- They may not understand the connec- It was once explained to me during gard to cost, whether it is a paper cur- tion now but eventually they must. In the debate over going to war in Iraq rency or a computer entry, it is mor- the past, money and gold have been that a declaration of war was not need- ally identical to the counterfeiter who dominant issues in several major polit- ed because to ask for such a declara- illegally prints currency. Both ways it ical campaigns. We find that when the tion was frivolous and that the portion is fraud. A fiat monetary system allows people have had a voice in the matter, of the Constitution dealing with con- power and influence to fall into the they inevitably choose gold over paper. gressional war power was anachro- hands of those who control the cre- To the common man it just makes nistic. ation of new money and to those who sense. As a matter of fact, a large num- So, too, it seems that the power over get to use the credit or money early in ber of Americans, perhaps a majority, money given to Congress alone and its circulation. The insidious and even- still believe our dollar is backed by limited to coinage and honest weights tual costs falls on unidentified victims gold at Fort Knox. is now also anachronistic. If indeed our who are usually oblivious to the cause The monetary issue, along with the generation can make the case for paper of their plight. desire to have free trade among the money issued by an unauthorized cen- This system of legalized plunder al- States, prompted those at the Con- tral bank, it behooves us to at least lows one group to benefit at the ex- stitutional Convention to seek solu- have enough respect for the Constitu- pense of another. An actual transfer of tions to problems that plagued the tion to amend it in a proper fashion. wealth goes from the poor and middle post-revolutionary war economy. The class to those in privileged financial postwar recession was greatly aggra- b 1600 position. vated by the collapse of the unsound Ignoring the Constitution in order to In many societies, the middle class fiat continental dollar. The people, perform a pernicious act is detrimental has actually been wiped out by mone- through their representatives, spoke in two ways. First, debasing the cur- tary inflation, which always accom- loudly and clearly for gold and silver rency as a deliberate policy is economi- panies fiat money. The high cost of liv- over paper. cally destructive beyond measure. Sec- ing and loss of jobs hits one segment of Andrew Jackson, a strong proponent ond, doing it without consideration for society, while in the early stages of in- of gold and opponent of central bank- the rule of law undermines the entire flation the business class actually ben- ing, he opposed the second bank in the fabric of our constitutional republic. efits from the easy credit. An astute United States, was a hero to the work- Though the need for sound money is stock investor or home builder can ing class and was twice elected Presi- currently not a pressing issue for Con- make millions in the boom phase of the dent. This issue was fully debated in gress, it is something that cannot be business cycle, while the poor and his Presidential campaigns. The people ignored because serious economic prob- those dependent on fixed incomes can- voted for gold over paper. lems resulting from our paper money not keep up with the rising cost of liv- In the 1870s, the people once again system are being forced upon us. As a ing. spoke out clearly against the green- matter of fact, we deal with the con- Fiat money is also immoral because back inflation of Lincoln. Notoriously, sequences on a daily basis, yet fail to it allows government to finance special governments go to paper money while see the connection between our eco- interest legislation that otherwise rejecting gold to promote unpopular nomic problems and the mischief or- would have to be paid for by direct tax- and unaffordable wars. The return to chestrated by the Federal Reserve. ation or by productive enterprise. This gold in 1879 went smoothly and was All the great religions teach honesty transfer of wealth occurs without di- welcomed by the people, putting behind in money, and the economic short- rectly taking the money out of some- them the disastrous Civil War infla- comings of paper money were well one’s pocket. Every dollar created di- tionary period. known when the Constitution was writ- lutes the value of existing dollars in Grover Cleveland, elected twice to ten. So we must try to understand why circulation. Those individuals who the Presidency, was also a strong advo- an entire generation of Americans have worked hard, paid their taxes, and cate of the gold standard. Again in the come to accept paper money without saved some money for a rainy day are Presidential race of 1896, William hesitation, without question. hit the hardest with their dollars being McKinley argued the case for gold. In Most Americans are oblivious to the depreciated in value while earning in- spite of the great orations by William entire issue of the nature and impor- terest that is kept artificially low by Jennings Bryant who supported mone- tance of money. Many in authority, the Federal Reserve’s easy credit sys- tary inflation and made a mocking however, have either been misled by tem. cross-of-gold speech, the people rallied

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.104 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8005 behind McKinley’s bland but correct forced to deal with the definition of the the national debt piles up. This re- argument for sound money. dollar and what money should consist quires others to pay the interest and The 20th century was much less sym- of. The current superficial discussion debts when they come due. The victims pathetic to gold. Since 1913, central about money merely shows a desire to are never the recipients of the bor- banking has been accepted in the tinker with the current system in rowed funds. United States without much debate, hopes of improving the deteriorating But this is not exactly what happens despite the many economic and polit- economy. There will be a point, when a country pays off its debt. The ical horrors caused by or worsened by though, when the tinkering will no debt in nominal terms always goes up. the Federal Reserve since its establish- longer be of any benefit, and even the And since it is still accepted by main- ment. The ups and downs of the econ- best advice will be of little value. stream economists that just borrowing omy have all come as a consequence of We have just gone through a 21⁄2 year endlessly is not the road to permanent Fed policies, from the Great Depression period of tinkering with 13 interest prosperity, real debt must be reduced. to the horrendous stagflation of the rate cuts and recovery has not yet been Depreciating the value of the dollar 1970s, as well as the current ongoing achieved. It is just possible that we are does that. If the dollar loses 10 percent economic crisis. much closer than anyone realizes to of its value, the national debt of $6.5 A central bank in fiat money enables that day when it will become abso- trillion is reduced in real terms by $650 government to maintain an easy war lutely necessary to deal with the mone- billion. policy that under strict monetary rules tary issue both philosophically and b 1615 would not be achievable. In other strategically and forget about the words, countries with sound monetary Band-Aid approach to the current sys- That is a pretty neat trick and quite policies would rarely go to war because tem. helpful to the government. That is why they could not afford to, especially if For a time, the economic con- the Fed screams about a coming defla- they were not attacked. The people sequences of paper money may seem tion, so it can continue the devaluation could not be taxed enough to support benign and even helpful but are always of the dollar unabated. The politicians wars without destroying the economy. disruptive to economic growth and do not mind, the bankers welcome the But by printing money, the costs can prosperity. Economic planners of the business activity, and the recipients of be delayed and hidden, sometimes for Keynesian socialist types have always the funds passed out by Congress never years if not decades. To be truly op- relished control over money creation in complain. The greater the debt, the posed to preemptive and unnecessary their effort to regulate and plan the greater the need to inflate the cur- wars, one must advocate sound money economy. They have no qualms with rency since the debt cannot be the to prevent the promoters of war from using their power to pursue their egali- source of long-term wealth. Individuals financing their imperialism. tarian dreams of wealth redistribution. and corporations who borrow too much Look at how the military budget is That force and fraud are used to make eventually must cut back and pay off exploding, deficits are exploding, and the economic system supposedly fairer their debt and start anew, but govern- tax revenues are going down. No prob- is of little concern to them. ments never do. lem. The Fed is there and will print There are also many conservatives Where is the hitch? This process whatever is needed to meet our mili- who do not endorse central economic which seems to be a creative way of tary commitments, whether it is wise planning as those on the left do, but paying off debt eventually undermines to do so or not. nevertheless concede this authority to the capital structure of the economy, Money issues should indeed be a gi- the Federal Reserve to manipulate the thus making it difficult to produce gantic political issue. Fiat money economy through monetary policy. wealth, and that is when the whole hurts the economy, finances war, and Only a small group of constitutional- process comes to an end. This system allows for excessive welfarism. When ists, libertarians, and Austrian free causes many economic problems, but these connections are realized and un- market economists reject the notion most of them stem from the Fed’s in- derstood, it will once again become a that central planning through interest terference with the market rate of in- major political issue, since paper rate and money supply manipulation is terest that it achieves through credit money never lasts. Ultimately, politi- a productive endeavor. Many sincere creation and printing money. cians will not have a choice over politicians, bureaucrats, and bankers Nearly 100 years ago, Austrian econo- whether or not to address or take a po- endorse the current system, not out of mist Ludwig Von Mises explained and sition on the money issue. The people malice or greed but because it is the predicted the failure of socialism. and circumstances will demand it. only system they have ever heard of. Without a pricing mechanism, the deli- We do hear some talk about mone- The principles of sound money and cate balance between consumers and tary policy and criticism directed to- free market banking are not taught in producers would be destroyed. Freely ward the Federal Reserve, but it falls our universities anymore. The over- fluctuating prices provide vital infor- far short of what I am talking about. whelming consensus in Washington as mation to the entrepreneur who is Big spending welfarists constantly well as around the world is that com- making key decisions on production. complain about Fed policy, usually de- modity money without a central bank Without this accurate information, manding lower interest rates even is no longer practical or necessary. Be major mistakes are made. A central when rates are at historic lows. Big assured, though, that certain individ- planning bureaucrat cannot be a sub- government conservatives promote uals who greatly benefit from a paper stitute for the law of supply and de- grand worldwide military operations money system know exactly why the mand. while arguing that deficits do not mat- restraints that a commodity standard Though generally accepted by most ter as long as marginal tax rates are would have are unacceptable. modern economists and politicians, lowered and also constantly criticize Though the economic consequences there is little hesitancy in accepting the Fed for high interest rates and lack of paper money in the early stage af- the omnipotent wisdom of the Federal of liquidity. Coming from both the left fect lower-income and middle-class Reserve to know the price of money and the right, these demands would not citizens, history shows that when the and the interest rate and its proper occur if money could not be created destruction of monetary value becomes supply. For decades, and especially out of thin air at will. Both sides are rampant, nearly everyone suffers and during the 1990s when Chairman Green- asking for the same thing from the the economic structure becomes unsta- span was held in such high esteem and Fed, for different reasons. They want ble. no one dared question his judgment or the printing presses to run faster and There is good reason for all of us to the wisdom of the system, this process create more credit so that the economy be concerned about our monetary sys- was allowed to run unimpeded by polit- will be healed like magic, or so they tem and the future of the dollar. Na- ical or market restraints. Just as we believe. tions that live beyond their means must eventually pay for our perpetual This is not the kind of interest in the must always pay for their extrava- deficits, continuous manipulation of Fed that we need. I am anticipating gance. It is easy to understand why fu- interest and credit will also extract a that we should, and one day will, be ture generations inherit a burden when payment.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.106 H05PT1 H8006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 Artificially low interest rates deceive er. If our problems stem from easy dollars are used to buy Federal debt. investors into believing that rates are credit and interest rate manipulation This allows our debt to be monetized low because savings are high and rep- by the Fed, demanding more will not and the spendthrift Congress, of course, resent funds not spent on consumption. do much to help. Sadly, it will only finds this a delightful convenience and When the Fed creates bank deposits make our problems worse. never complains. As the dollars cir- out of thin air, making loans available Ironically, the more successful the culate through our fractional banking at below-market rates now, investment money managers are at restoring system, they expand many times over. and overcapacity results, setting the growth or prolonging the boom with With our excess dollars at home, our stage for the next recession or depres- their monetary machinations, the trading partners are only too happy to sion. greater are the distortions and imbal- accept these dollars in order to sell us The easy credit policy is welcomed ances in the economy. This means that their product. Because our dollar is rel- by many stock market investors, home when corrections are eventually forced atively strong compared to other cur- builders, home buyers, congressional upon us, they are much more painful rencies, we can buy foreign products at spendthrifts, bankers and many con- and more people suffer with the correc- a discounted price. In other words, we sumers who enjoy borrowing at low tion lasting longer. get to create the world’s reserve cur- rates and not worrying about repay- Today’s economic conditions reflect rency at no cost, spend it overseas and ment. However, perpetual good times a fiat monetary system held together receive manufactured goods in return. cannot come from a printing press or by many tricks and luck over the past Our excess dollars go abroad and other easy credit created by a Federal Re- 30 years. The world has been awash in countries, especially Japan and China, serve computer. The piper will demand paper money since removal of the last are only too happy to loan them right payment and the downturn in the busi- vestige of the gold standard by Richard back to us by buying our government ness cycle will see to it. The downturn Nixon when he buried the Bretton and GSE debt. Up until now, both sides is locked into place by the artificial Woods agreement, the gold exchange have been happy with this arrange- boom that everyone enjoys, despite the standard, on August 15, 1971. Since ment. dreams that we have ushered in a ‘‘new then, we have been on a worldwide But all good things must come to an economic era.’’ paper dollar standard. Quite possibly end, and this arrangement is ending. Let there be no doubt, the business we are seeing the beginning of the end This process puts us into a position of cycle, the stagflation, the recessions, of that system. If so, tough times are being a huge debtor nation, with our the depressions and the inflations are ahead for the United States and the current account deficit of more than not a result of capitalism and sound world economy. $600 billion a year now exceeding 5 per- money but rather are a direct result of A paper monetary standard means cent of our GDP. We now owe for- paper money and a central bank that is there are no restraints on the printing eigners more than any other nation incapable of managing it. press or on Federal deficits. In 1971, M3 ever owed in history, over $3 trillion. Our current monetary system makes was $776 billion. Today, it stands at $8.9 it tempting for all parties, individuals, trillion, an 1100 percent increase. Our A debt of this sort always ends by the corporations and government to go national debt in 1971 was $408 billion. currency of the debtor nation decreas- into debt. It encourages consumption Today it stands at $6.8 trillion, a 1600 ing in value, and that is what has over investment and production. Incen- percent increase. started to happen with the dollar. tives to save are diminished by the Since that time, our dollar has lost Although it has still a long way to Fed’s making new credit available to almost 80 percent of its purchasing go, our free lunch cannot last. Printing everyone and keeping interest rates on power. Common sense tells us that this money, buying foreign products and savings so low that few find it advis- process is not sustainable and some- selling foreign holders of dollars our able to save for a rainy day. This is thing has to give. So far, no one in debt ends when the foreign holders of made worse by taxing interest earned Washington seems interested. this debt become concerned about the on savings. It plays havoc with those Although dollar creation is ulti- value of the dollar. who do save and want to live off their mately the key to its value, many Once this process starts, interest interest. The artificial rates may be 4 other factors play a part in its per- rates will rise, and in recent weeks, de- or 5 or even 6 percent below the market ceived value, such as the strength of spite the frenetic effort of the Fed to rate and the savers, many of whom are our economy, our political stability, keep interest rates low, they are actu- elderly and on fixed incomes, suffer un- our military power, the benefits of the ally rising. The official explanation is fairly at the hands of Alan Greenspan dollar being the key reserve currency that this is due to an economic re- who believes that resorting to money of the world and the relative weakness bound with an increase in demands for creation will solve our problems and of other nations’ economies and their loans. Yet a decrease in demand for our give us perpetual prosperity. currencies. For these reasons, the dol- debt in reluctance to hold our dollars is Lowering interest rates at times, es- lar has enjoyed a special place in the a more likely cause. Only time will tell pecially in the early stages of mone- world economy. Increases in produc- whether the economy rebounds to any tary debasement, will produce the de- tivity have also helped to bestow significant degree, but one must be sired effect and stimulate another undeserved trust in our currency with aware that rising interest rates and se- boom-bust cycle, but eventually the consumer prices being held in check rious price inflation can also reflect a distortions and imbalances between and fooling the people at the urging of weak dollar and a weak economy. consumption and production and exces- the Fed that inflation is not a problem. sive debt prevent the monetary stim- Trust is an important factor in how The stagflation of the 1970s baffled ulus from doing very much to boost the the dollar is perceived. Sound money many conventional economists but not economy. Just look at what has been encourages trust, but trust can come the Austrian economists. Many other happening to Japan for the last 12 from these other sources as well. But countries have in the past have suf- years. When conditions get bad enough, when that trust is lost, which always fered from the extremes of inflation in the only recourse will be to have major occurs with paper money, the delayed an inflationary depression, and we are monetary reform to restore confidence adjustments can hit with a vengeance. not immune from that happening here. in the system. Following the breakdown of the Our monetary and fiscal policies are The two conditions that result from Bretton Woods agreement, the world actually conducive to such a scenario. fiat money that are more likely to con- essentially accepted the dollar as a re- In the short run, the current system cern the people are inflation of prices placement for gold, to be held in re- gives us a free ride. Our paper buys and unemployment. Unfortunately, few serve upon which even more monetary cheap foods from overseas, and for- realize these problems are directly re- expansion could occur. It was a great eigners risk all by financing our ex- lated to our monetary system. Instead arrangement that up until now seemed travagance. But in the long run, we of demanding reforms, the chorus from to make everyone happy. will surely pay for living beyond our both the right and the left is for the We own the printing press and create means. Debt will be paid for one way or Fed to do more of the same, only fast- as many dollars as we please. These another. An inflated currency always

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.107 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8007 comes back to haunt those who en- a central bank while arguing the case able to do. The market, in contrast, joyed the benefits of inflation. Al- for gold. will insist on liquidation of though this process is extremely dan- Since the monetary system is used to unsustainable debt, removal of invest- gerous, many economists and politi- finance deficits that come from war ex- ment mistakes made over several dec- cians do not see it as a currency prob- penditures, the military industrial ades, and a dramatic reevaluation of lem and are only too willing to find a complex, as one would expect, is a the stock market. In this go-round, the villain to attack. Surprisingly, the vil- strong supporter of the current mone- Fed has pulled out all stops and is lain is often the foreigner who foolishly tary system. Liberals foolishly believe more determined than ever, yet the takes our paper for useful goods and that they can control the process and market is saying that new and healthy accommodates us by loaning the pro- curtail the benefits going to corpora- growth cannot occur until a major ceeds back to us. tions and banks by increasing spending cleansing of the system occurs. It is true that the system encourages for the welfare of the poor, but this Does anyone think that tariffs and exportation of jobs as we buy more and never happens. Powerful financial spe- interest rates of 1 percent will encour- more foreign goods, but nobody under- cial interests control the government age the rebuilding of our steel and tex- stands the Fed’s role in this. So the spending process and throw only tile industries anytime soon? Obvi- cries go out to punish the competition crumbs to the poor. ously, something more is needed. The with tariffs. Protectionism is a predict- The fallacy with this approach is world central bankers are concerned able consequence of paper money infla- that the advocates fail to see the harm with the lack of response to low inter- tion, just as is the impoverishment of done to the poor with cost-of-living in- est rates, and they have joined in a the entire middle class. It should sur- creases and job losses that are a nat- concerted effort to rescue the world’s prise no one that even in the boom ural consequence of monetary economy through a policy of protecting phase of the 1990s, there were still debasement. Therefore, even more lib- the dollar’s role in the world economy, many people who became poorer. Yet eral control over the spending process denying that inflation exists and justi- all we hear are calls for more govern- can never compensate for the great fying unlimited expansion of the dollar ment mischief to correct the problems harm done to the economy and the money supply. with tariffs, increased welfare for the poor by the Federal Reserve’s effort to To maintain confidence in the dollar, poor, increased unemployment bene- manage an unmanageable fiat mone- gold prices must be held in check. In fits, deficit spending, and special inter- tary system. the 1960s, our government did not want est tax reduction, none of which can Economic intervention financed by a vote of no confidence in the dollar, solve the problems ingrained in a sys- inflation is high-stakes government. It and for a couple of decades the price of tem that operates with paper money provides the incentive for the big gold was artificially held at $35 an and a central bank. money to invest in gaining government ounce. That of course did not last. In If inflation were equitable and treat- control. The big money comes from recent years there has been a coordi- ed all classes the same, it would be less those who have it, corporation and nated effort by the world central bank- socially divisive, but while some see banking interests. That is why lit- ers to keep the price of gold in check their incomes going up above the rate erally billions of dollars are spent on by dumping part of their large hoard of of inflation like movie stars, CEOs, elections and lobbying. The only way gold into the market. This has worked stock brokers, speculators, professional to restore equity is to change the pri- to a degree, but just as it could not be athletes, others see their income stag- mary function of government from eco- sustained in the 1960s, until Nixon de- nate like lower-middle-income work- nomic planning and militarism to pro- clared the Brenton Woods agreement ers, retired people and farmers. Like- tecting liberty. Without money, the dead in 1971, this effort will fail as well. wise, the rise in the cost of living hurts poor and the middle class are The market price of gold is impor- the poor and middle class more than disenfranchised, since access, for the tant because it reflects the ultimate the wealthy. Because inflation treats most part, requires money. confidence in the dollar. An artificially certain groups unfairly, anger and envy Obviously, this is not a partisan issue low price for gold contributes to false are directed towards those who have since both major parties are controlled confidence. And when this is lost, more benefited. by wealthy special interests. Only the chaos ensues as the market adjusts for The long-term philosophic problem rhetoric is different. Our current eco- the delay. with this is that the central bank and nomic problems are directly related to Monetary policy today is designed to fiat monetary system are never the monetary excesses of 3 decades and demonetize gold and guarantee for the blamed. Instead, free market cap- the more recent efforts by the Federal first time that paper can serve as an italism is. This is what happened in the Reserve to thwart the correction that adequate substitute in the hands of 1930s. The Keynesians, who grew to wise central bankers. dominate economic thinking at that the market is forcing upon us. Since 1998, there has been a sustained Trust, then, has to be transferred time, erroneously blamed the gold attack on corporate profits. Before from gold to the politicians and bu- standard, balanced budget and cap- that, profits and earnings were inflated reaucrats who are in charge of our italism, instead of tax increases, tariffs and fictitious, with WorldCom and monetary system. This fails to recog- and Fed policy. This country cannot af- Enron being prime examples. In spite nize the obvious reason that market ford another attack on economic lib- participants throughout history have erty, similar to what followed the 1929 of the 13 rate cuts since 2001, economic always preferred to deal with real as- crash that ushered in the economic growth has not been restored. Paper sets, real money rather than govern- interventionism and inflationism with money encourages speculation, exces- ment paper. which we have been saddled with ever sive debts and misdirected invest- This contest between paper and hon- since. ments. The market, however, always These policies have brought us to the moves in the direction of eliminating est money is of much greater signifi- brink of another colossal economic bad investments, liquidating debt, and cance than many realize. We should downturn, and we need to be prepared. reducing speculative excesses. know the outcome of this struggle Big business and banking deserve our What we have seen, especially since within the next decade. Alan Green- harsh criticism, but not because they the stock market peak of early 2000, is span, although once a strong advocate are big or because they are rich. Our a knockdown-drag-out battle between for the gold standard, now believes he criticism should come because of the the Fed’s effort to avoid a recession, knows what the outcome of this battle special benefits they receive from a limit the recession, and stimulate will be. Is it just wishful thinking on monetary system designed to assist the growth with its only tool, money cre- his part? In answer to a question I business class at the expense of the ation, while the market demands the asked him before the Committee on Fi- working class. elimination of bad investments and ex- nancial Services in February of this cessive debt. year, Mr. Greenspan made an effort to b 1630 The Fed was also motivated to save convince me that paper money now Labor leader Samuel Gompers under- the stock market from collapsing, works as well as gold when he re- stood this and feared paper money and which in some ways they have been sponded, ‘‘I have been quite surprised,

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.109 H05PT1 H8008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 and I must say pleased, by the fact that The set of circumstances we face rent system of money and banking we central banks have been able to effec- today is unique and quite different have today. Already we took a major tively simulate many of the character- from all the other recessions the Fed- step in this direction. Gold was illegal istics of the gold standard by con- eral Reserve has had to deal with. Gen- to own between 1933 and 1976. Today, straining the degree of finance in a erally, interest rates are raised to slow millions of Americans do own gold. manner which effectively brought down the economy and dampen price infla- Gold contracts are legal, but a settle- the general price levels.’’ tion. At the bottom of the cycle, inter- ment of any dispute is always in Fed- Earlier, in December 2002, Mr. Green- est rates are lowered to stimulate the eral Reserve notes. This makes gold span spoke before the Economic Club of economy. But this time around the re- contracts of limited value. For gold to New York and addressed the same sub- cession came in spite of a huge signifi- be an alternative to Federal Reserve ject: ‘‘The record of the past 20 years cant interest rate reduction by the notes, taxes on any transaction in gold appears to underscore the observation Fed. This aggressive policy did not pre- must be removed, both sales and cap- that although pressures for excessive vent the recession, as was hoped. So far ital gains. Holding gold should be per- issuance of fiat money are chronic, a it has not produced the desired recov- mitted in any pension fund, just as dol- prudent monetary policy maintained ery. Now we are at the bottom of the lars are permitted in a collecting ac- over a protracted period of time can cycle and interest rates not only can- count of these funds. contain the forces of inflation.’’ not be lowered, they are rising. Important point. Repeal of all legal There are several problems with this This is a unique and dangerous com- tender laws is a must. Sound money optimistic assessment. First, efficient bination of events. This set of cir- never requires the force of legal tender central bankers will never replace the cumstances can only occur with fiat laws. Only paper money requires such invisible hand of a commodity mone- money and indicates that further ma- laws. tary standard. Second, using govern- nipulation of the money supply and in- These proposals, even if put in place ment price indices to measure the suc- terest rates by the Fed will have little tomorrow, would not solve the prob- cess of a managed fiat currency should effect at all. The odds are not very lems we face. It would, though, legalize not be reassuring. These indices can be good that the Fed will adopt a policy of freedom of choice in money. And many arbitrarily altered to imply a success- not inflating the money supply because who worry about having their savings ful monetary policy. Also, price in- of some very painful consequences that wiped out by a depreciating dollar creases of consumer goods are not a lit- would occur. would at least have another option. mus test for measuring the harm done Also, there would be a need to re- This option would ease some of the dif- by the money managers at the Fed. move the pressure on the Fed to ac- ficulties that are surely to come from The development of overcapacity, ex- commodate the big spenders in Con- run-away deficits in a weakened econ- cessive debt, and speculation still gress. Since there are essentially only omy with skyrocketing inflation. occur, even when prices happen to re- two groups that have any influence on Curbing the scope of government and main reasonably stable due to in- spending levels, Big Government lib- limiting its size to that prescribed in creases in productivity and technology. the Constitution is the goal that we Chairman Greenspan makes his argu- erals and Big Government conserv- should seek, but political reality ment because he hopes he is right that atives, that is not about to happen. makes this option available to us only sound money is no longer necessary Poverty is going to worsen due to our after a national bankruptcy has oc- and also because it is an excuse to keep monetary and fiscal policies, so spend- curred. We need not face that catas- the inflation of the money supply going ing on the war on poverty will accel- for as long as possible, hoping a mir- erate. Our obsession with policing the trophe. What we need is to strictly acle will restore sound growth to the world, nation-building, and preemptive limit the power of government to med- economy. But that is only a dream. We war are not likely to soon go away dle in our economy and our personal af- are now faced with an economy that is since both Republican and Democrat fairs and stay out of the internal af- far from robust and may get a lot leaders endorse them. Instead, the cost fairs of other nations. It is no coincidence that during the worse before rebounding. of defending the American empire is If not now, the time will soon come going to accelerate. period following the establishment of when the conventional wisdom of the A country that is getting poorer can- the Federal Reserve and the elimi- last 90 years since the Fed was created not pay these bills with higher tax- nation of the gold standard a huge will have to be challenged. If the condi- ation, nor can they find enough excess growth in the size of the Federal Gov- tions have changed and the routine of funds for the people to loan to the gov- ernment and its debt occurred. Believ- fiscal and monetary stimulation do not ernment. The only recourse is for the ers in Big Government, whether or not work, we better prepare ourselves for Federal Reserve to accommodate and on the left or right, vociferously reject the aftermath of a failed dollar system, monetize the Federal debt. And that, of the constraints on government growth which will not be limited to the United course, is inflation. that gold demands. States. It is now admitted that the deficit is Liberty is virtually impossible to An interesting headline appeared in out of control, with next year’s deficit protect when the people allow their The New York Times on July 31: ‘‘Com- reaching over $1 trillion, not counting governments to print money at will. modity Costs Soar But Factories Don’t the billions borrowed from the trust Inevitably, the left will demand more Bustle.’’ What is observed here is a sea funds, like Social Security. I am stick- economic interventionism, the right change in attitude by investors, shift- ing to my prediction that within a few more militarism and empire building. ing their investments, funds and specu- years the national debt will increase Both sides, either inadvertently or de- lation into things of real value and out over $1 trillion in one fiscal year. liberately will foster corporatism, of financial areas such as stocks and So far so good. No big market reac- those whose greatest interest in liberty bonds. This shift shows that in spite of tions, the dollar is holding its own, and and self-reliance are lost in the shuffle. the most aggressive Fed policy in his- the administration and congressional Those left and right have different tory in the past 3 years, the economy leaders are not alarmed. But they goals and serve different special inter- remains sluggish and interest rates are ought to be. est groups are only too willing to com- actually rising. I agree it would be politically tough promise and support each other’s pro- What can the Feds do? If this trend to bite the bullet and deal with our ex- grams. continues, there is very little they can travagance, both fiscal and monetary, If unchecked, the economic and polit- do. Not only do I believe this trend will but the repercussions here at home ical chaos that comes from currency continue; I believe it is likely to accel- from a loss of confidence in the dollar destruction inevitably leads to tyr- erate. This policy plays havoc with our throughout the world will not be a anny, a consequence of which the economy, reduces revenues, prompts pretty sight to behold. I do not see any founders were very much aware. For 90 increases in Federal spending, in- way we are going to avoid the crisis. years we have lived with the Central creases in deficits and debt occur, and We do have some options to minimize Bank, with the last 32 years absent of interest costs rise compounding our the suffering. If we decided to, we could any restraint on money creation. The budgetary woes. permit some alternatives to the cur- longer the process lasts, the faster the

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.111 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8009 printing presses have to run in an ef- and have that inscription above your tion they sought to put down in very fort to maintain stability. They are chair ‘‘In God We Trust,’’ and still to plain words the fundamental principles currently running at record rates. remove the Ten Commandments under that they espoused in the Declaration It was predictable and is understand- court order from a courthouse in Ala- of Independence, that all men are cre- able that our national debt is now ex- bama, I think we need to go back and ated equal, that the fundamental panding at a record rate. The panicky review who we are and how we got rights belong to the people, and they effort of the Fed to stimulate economic here. belong to the people because they were growth does produce what is considered Mr. Speaker, freedom is not free. given to the people by God. Our Con- favorable economic reports, recently Five of the 55 signers of our Declara- stitution does not give us any rights. citing a second quarter growth this tion of Independence were captured and Those rights were given to us by our year at 3.1 percent. But in the foot- executed by the British. Nine of them God. The best that our Constitution notes we find that military spending, died on the battlefields of the Revolu- can do is to say we are not going to almost all of which went overseas, was tionary War, and another dozen lost permit another person to take those up an astounding 46 percent. their homes, possessions and fortunes rights away from us. to British occupation. But the ink was hardly dry on the b 1645 Today, much of what our Founding Constitution before they wondered if This, of course, represents deficit Fathers fought and died for is at risk of people would really understand that spending financed by the Federal Re- being lost. The major reason for that is they meant that the fundamental serve’s printing press, in the same that there are three big lies that are rights, most of the rights belonged to quarter, after tax corporate profits fell about in the land today, and for the the people, and so they wrote 12 3.4 percent. This is hardly a reassuring next few minutes I want to look back amendments that started through the report on the health of our economy, at our history to refute these three lies process of two-thirds of the House and and merely reflects the bankruptcy of that I think are the basis for the con- two-thirds of the Senate, and then our current economic policy. flicts in our society which allows us to three-fourths of the State legislatures. Real economic growth will not return pray to a God here, recognize him in Ten of them made it through that proc- until confidence in the entire system is our Pledge of Allegiance, and is in- ess, and we call those the Bill of restored. That is impossible as long as scribed above your desk, and still to re- Rights. If Members look through the it depends on the politicians not spend- move the Ten Commandments from the first through the tenth, in many of ing too much money and the Federal courthouse. These three big lies are them, the rights of the people are spe- Reserve limiting its propensity to in- that our Founding Fathers were large- cifically mentioned; but where the flate our way to prosperity. Only sound ly atheists and deists, that they want- rights of the people are not mentioned money and limited government can do ed to establish a nonChristian Nation, in those words, it is clearly the rights that. and in that first amendment they of the people that are being protected f sought to erect a big wall of separation by these amendments. PRAYER IN AMERICA between church and State. Now how did we go from a govern- This history, of course, begins in 1776 ment, a Constitution that was created The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. with the Declaration of Independence. by God-fearing people who recognized CARTER). Under the Speaker’s an- In that Declaration of Independence God in their Declaration of Independ- nounced policy of January 7, 2003, the was a radical departure from the norms ence and who sought in their Constitu- gentleman from Maryland (Mr. BART- of the time. We read those words, or re- tion and those first 10 amendments, to LETT) is recognized for 60 minutes. cite those words if we have memorized make sure that those God-given rights Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. them, and they do not have the same were never taken from us, how did we Speaker, this morning we began our meaning to us as they had to them be- come to a society so conflicted as we session here with a prayer. That was cause we did not come out of the mi- are today? I think it is because of the prayer to a God. We did the Pledge of lieu from which they came. Today, of three great lies that are about in our Allegiance to the flag, and in that course, our citizens are children of im- country today: that our Founding Fa- Pledge of Allegiance we recognized migrants from every part of the world, thers were atheists and deists, that that this was a Nation under God. And but our Founding Fathers came largely they sought to establish a nonChris- inscribed in marble above your chair, from the British Isles and the Euro- tian Nation, and they wanted to erect a Mr. Speaker, are the words ‘‘In God We pean Continent. Thinking back to the big wall of separation between church Trust.’’ history at that time, essentially all of and State. Now, while we opened our session those countries were ruled by a king or What I want to do now for the next with prayer today and recognized God emperor who incredibly, from our per- few minutes is to go back into our his- in our Pledge of Allegiance to the flag spective, claimed and was granted di- tory and let our Founding Fathers and recognized there is a God in that vine rights. What that meant was that speak for themselves. inscription in marble above your chair, the rights came from God to the king, Let us see what the courts said. We at the same time we have removed the and the king or emperor would then will take a brief look at some things Ten Commandments that that God give what rights he wished to his peo- which the Congress did and said, and wrote from a courthouse in Alabama. ple. then we will look at our schools and Mr. Speaker, we appear to be a Na- Now, in our Declaration of Independ- what they were at the beginning of our tion conflicted. We pray in this House. ence we broke with that, because we country. Just at the other end of this Capitol, said all men are created equal. Notice We can look all we want in the Dec- every day the Senate is opened with the reference to a God, a Creator, in laration of Independence and the Con- prayer. I understand the Supreme that Declaration of Independence, that stitution for those words, a wall of sep- Court prays to open their session, and all men are created equal. That was a aration between church and State or in many public events we have a pray- startling statement to make because in separation between church and State. er. In most athletic events there is a the countries from which they came, Those words do not appear in either prayer before the event. Our military all people were not created equal. They the Declaration of Independence or in has chaplains of just about every reli- made a break from that and said that our Constitution. And so we looked in gion. But in our society the only place all men are created equal and endowed constitutions to see where we could where prayer is conspicuously absent is by their Creator with certain inalien- find those words, and we do find them. our schools, another reflection, Mr. able rights. Among these are life, lib- We find them in the Constitution of the Speaker, of the confliction of our soci- erty, and the pursuit of happiness. United Soviet Socialist Republic, arti- ety. Now, 11 years later, and it took 11 cle 124. It says there, ‘‘In order to en- To understand how we got here and years for the promise of the Declara- sure citizens’ freedom of conscience, how we can open our session with pray- tion of Independence to meet the ful- the church in the USSR is separated er and recognize in our Pledge of Alle- fillment of the Constitution, the Con- from the state and the schools from the giance that this Nation is under God stitution was written. In that Constitu- church.’’

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.112 H05PT1 H8010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 Those words may appear in their con- Nation. And have we now forgotten ‘‘Our Constitution was made only for stitution, but they do not appear in our that powerful friend? Do we imagine we a moral and religious people. It is Constitution anywhere, so how did we no longer need his assistance? I have wholly inadequate to the government get here? To refute these lies then that lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I of any other.’’ our Founding Fathers were atheists live, the more convincing proofs I see What would he say about removing and deists, and they sought to establish of this truth, that God governs in the the Ten Commandments from that a nonChristian Nation, let us let the affairs of men. If a sparrow cannot fall courthouse in Alabama? Founding Fathers speak for them- to the ground without His notice, is it John Jay, our first Supreme Court selves. probable that a new Nation cannot rise Justice: Patrick Henry is called the firebrand without his aid? We have been assured, ‘‘Providence has given to our people of the American Revolution. His words sir, in the sacred writings that except the choice of their rulers, and it is the ‘‘Give me liberty or give me death’’ the Lord build the house, they labor in duty as well as the privilege and inter- every school child knows, but I would vain that build it. I therefore beg leave est of our Christian Nation to select submit that the textbook from which to move that henceforth prayers im- and prefer Christians for their rulers.’’ That is our first Supreme Court Jus- those words appear for your child in his ploring the assistance of heaven and its tice. What would he say about the re- school have been bled dry of any ref- blessings on our deliberations be held fusal of our Supreme Court today to erence to the Christian church origin in this assembly every morning before hear this case? of these words. These were spoken in we proceed to any business.’’ St. John’s Church, Richmond, Virginia, John Quincy Adams, son of John 1700 on March 23, 1775. This is what Patrick b Adams, also President of the American Henry said. ‘‘An appeal to arms and the That precedent, Mr. Speaker, we Bible Society and, by the way, he told his friends that he valued his presi- God of hosts is all that is left us, but honor today because we began today dency of the American Bible Society we shall not fight our battle alone, our session with prayer. Every day we above his presidency of the United there is a just God that presides over do that. States. These are his words: the destinies of nations. The battle, sir, Thomas Jefferson was also said to be a deist. This is what he said: ‘‘The highest glory of the American is not to the strong alone. Is life so revolution was this. It connected in dear or peace so sweet as to be pur- ‘‘I am a real Christian. That is to say, a disciple of the doctrines of Jesus. one indissolvable bond the principles of chased at the price of chains and slav- civil government with the principles of ery, forbid it, Almighty God. I know I have little doubt that our whole country will soon be rallied to the Christianity. From the day of the dec- not what course others may take, but laration, they, that is, the founders unity of our creator, and I hope to the as for me, give me liberty or give me were bound by the laws of God which pure doctrine of Jesus, also.’’ death.’’ they all acknowledged as their rules of On slavery, Jefferson wrote, ‘‘Al- Was Patrick Henry a Christian? The conduct.’’ mighty God has created men’s minds following year, 1776, he wrote this. ‘‘It And then somewhat later on, Calvin free. Commerce between master and cannot be emphasized too strongly or Coolidge, Silent Cal, a President of slave is despotism. I tremble for my too often that this great Nation was very few words. He was known for this. country when I reflect that God is just founded not by religionists but by I understand that at one banquet a and his justice cannot sleep forever.’’ Christians, not on religions but on the lady sat next to him, and she told the George Washington, our first Presi- gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason President that she had made a wager dent: alone, people of other faiths have been with one of her friends that she could ‘‘It is impossible to govern the world afforded freedom of worship here.’’ get the President to say at least three without God and the Bible. Of all of the Benjamin Franklin was said to be a words that evening. He responded to dispositions and habits that lead to po- deist. Now a deist is said to be a person her and his response was the only litical prosperity, our religion and mo- who believes that there is a God but words that he uttered that evening and rality are the indispensable supporters. does not bother praying to him, and those words were, ‘‘You lose.’’ this God is very powerful, he created Let us with caution indulge the suppo- Calvin Coolidge said, ‘‘America seeks the universe and he created this world, sition, that is, the notion or idea, that no empires built on blood and forces. and he also set in place certain phys- morality can be maintained without She cherishes no purpose save to merit ical laws, and your destiny will be de- religion. Reason and experience both the favor of Almighty God.’’ He later termined by how you relate to those forbid us to expect that our national wrote, ‘‘The foundations of our society laws, so do not bother praying to God. morality can prevail in exclusion of re- and our government rest so much on That is what a deist is. Let me read ligious principle.’’ the teachings of the Bible that it would something about Benjamin Franklin What would he have thought of re- be difficult to support them if faith in and you tell me, Mr. Speaker, if you moving the Ten Commandments from these teachings would cease to be prac- think he was a deist. The year is 1787. that courthouse in Alabama? In Wash- tically universal in our country.’’ We are in Philadelphia and the Con- ington’s prayer book, he wrote: We could quote from a great many stitutional Convention is deadlocked. ‘‘O eternal and everlasting God, di- more of our Founding Fathers. Essen- There may not be a Constitution. rect my thoughts, words and work, tially all of them made comments like One of the issues was how to prevent wash away my sins in the immaculate this. But let us turn now to our courts, big States from abusing the small blood of the lamb, and purge my heart to the Supreme Court. States, and Benjamin Franklin, 82 by thy Holy Spirit. Daily frame me In 1811, there was a case the People v. years of age, the Governor of Pennsyl- more and more in the likeness of thy Ruggles. This was a person who had vania, perhaps the oldest and most re- son, Jesus Christ, that living in thy publicly slandered the Bible. This case vered person in that Constitutional fear and dying in thy favor, I may in got to the Supreme Court and this is Convention, rose to speak. And this is thy appointed time obtain the res- what they said: what that deist said, and I cannot urrection of the justified unto eternal ‘‘You have attacked the Bible. In at- image how Members could conclude he life. Bless, O Lord, the whole race of tacking the Bible, you have attacked is deist from these words. ‘‘In the days mankind and let the world be filled Jesus Christ. In attacking Jesus of our contest with Great Britain when with the knowledge of thee and thy Christ, you have attacked the roots of we were sensible of danger, we had son, Jesus Christ.’’ our Nation. Whatever strikes at the daily prayer in this room for divine John Adams, our second President, root of Christianity manifests itself in protection. Our prayers, sir, were heard was also President of the American the dissolving of our civil govern- and they were graciously answered. All Bible Society and this is what he said: ment.’’ of us who were engaged in the struggle ‘‘We have no government armed with What would that court say about the must have observed frequent instances the power capable of contending with removal of the Ten Commandments of superintending providence in our human passions unbridled by morality from the courthouse in Alabama? favor. To that kind providence, we owe and true religion.’’ In 1845, there was a case Vida v. this happy opportunity to establish our And now listen to these words: Gerrand. This was a lady teacher who

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.114 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8011 was teaching morality without using was a Roman Catholic, Charles Carroll, At the time of the adoption of the the Bible. I have no idea how that case for whom Carroll Creek in Frederick Constitution and the amendments, the got to the Supreme Court, but it did, County is named, for whom Carroll universal sentiment was that Christi- and this is what they said: County in northern Maryland is anity should be encouraged, just not ‘‘Why not use the Bible?’’ This is the named. You see, in old Virginia, any one sect or denomination. The ob- Supreme Court. ‘‘Why not use the Roman Catholics could not vote and in ject was not to substitute Judaism or Bible, especially the New Testament? colonial Maryland, not only could Islam or infidelity but to prevent ri- It should be read and taught as a divine Roman Catholics not vote but Jews valry among the Christian denomina- revelation in the schools. Where can could not vote. To their great credit, tions to the exclusion of others. the purest principles of morality be our Founding Fathers recognized when ‘‘Christianity must be considered as learned so clearly and so perfectly as it came time to write the Constitution, the foundation on which the whole from the New Testament?’’ and those first 10 amendments, that structure rests. Laws will not have per- And then in 1892, the Church of the that is not what they came here to do, manence or power without the sanction Holy Spirit had made the contention to discriminate, to deny, and so they of religious sentiment, without the that Christianity was not the faith of chose a person who had been discrimi- firm belief that there is power above us the people and that came to the Su- nated against, a Roman Catholic, to be that will reward our virtues and punish preme Court and this is what they said: a major architect of that first amend- our vices.’’ ‘‘Our laws and our institutions must ment. Clearly what they wanted to do, Consistent with this philosophy, the necessarily be based upon and embody and they say it over and over, and the Continental Congress bought 20,000 Bi- the teachings of the redeemer of man- courts have said it, that what they bles to distribute to their new citizens, kind. It is impossible that they should wanted to do was to prevent the State and for 100 years, at the beginning of from empowering any one religion so be otherwise; and in this sense and to our country, this Congress appro- that it could oppress others. They had this extent our civilization and our in- priated money to send missionaries to no fear of religion itself. They had no stitutions are emphatically Christian.’’ the American Indians. concern about people of religion being This is the Supreme Court. ‘‘No pur- Let me read further from this report in government. They had no concern pose of action against our religion can from the Congress: about God being in government. They be imputed to any legislature, State or ‘‘In this age, there can be no sub- mentioned God in the Declaration of national, because this is a religious stitute for Christianity. By its great Independence. We have ‘‘In God We people. This is historically true. From principles, the Christian faith is the Trust’’ on our coins today and every the discovery of this continent to this great conserving element on which we present hour, there is a single voice bill that you carry in your purse. We began this day with prayer. The Pledge must rely for the purity and perma- making this affirmation.’’ nence of our free institutions. That was The justices went on citing 87 dif- of Allegiance to the flag, we recognize there is a God. ‘‘In God We Trust’’ is in the religion of the Founding Fathers of ferent legal precedents to affirm that the Republic and they expected it to America was formed as a Christian Na- marble over the chair of the Speaker. Clearly these are the roots of our coun- remain the religion of their descend- tion by believing Christians. ants.’’ What happened? In 1947, a Supreme try. How could we have wandered so far Court enlarged by Franklin Delano away? b 1715 Roosevelt from seven to nine did a 180- Ever since 1947, no Supreme Court Let us turn now to our schools. And degree about-face, and they repudiated has ever gone back for any verdict the Congress in 1854 made this state- 160 years of precedents in a ruling dealing with this subject that repudi- ment about our schools. It said: ‘‘The ated 160 years of precedents before which talked about this wall of separa- Congress of the United States rec- that. tion between church and State. They ommends and approves the Holy Bible Let us move now to the Congress and misunderstood as many today what our look at a couple of things that the Con- for use in our schools.’’ Consistent with Founding Fathers hoped to accomplish gress did and said. The first of these is that, it was used. by that first amendment. in 1854. Humanism and Darwinism were The New England Primer was used We might spend a moment looking at sweeping the country and there was an for over 200 years. Notice how they why that was the first amendment. Our assertion that America was not a taught the alphabet. Founding Fathers did not come here to Christian Nation. The Congress studied ‘‘A. A wise son makes a glad father get rich. As a matter of fact, many of this for a year and after a year, on but a foolish son is heaviness to his them left riches to come here to get March 27 of 1854, the Senate Judiciary mother. freedom. Freedom from what? There Committee issued its final report. B. Better is little with the fear of the were two tyrannies that they came These words are from that report: Lord than abundance apart from him. here to escape, some one, some the ‘‘The first amendment clause speaks C. Come unto Christ, all you who are other, and some both. One was the tyr- against an establishment of religion. weary and heavily laden. anny of the church. In England, the The Founding Fathers intended by this D. Do not do the abominable thing, Episcopal Church was empowered by amendment to prohibit an establish- which I hate, sayeth the Lord. the state so it could oppress other reli- ment of religion such as the Church of E. Except a man be born again, he gions. On the European continent, it England presented or anything like it cannot see the Kingdom of God.’’ was the Roman Church that was em- but they had no fear or jealousy of reli- The ‘‘McGuffey Reader,’’ used for 100 powered by the state so that it had the gion itself nor did they wish to see us years. Not too many years ago it was power to oppress other religions. And an irreligious Nation.’’ This is the Con- brought back to some of our schools then, of course, there was the tyranny gress. I love these next words. With the when for a number of years the of the crown, this divine right of kings time we spend in front of the television achievement scores had considerably and emperors. I think it is no accident set, we no longer have a vocabulary or dropped and we graduated over 1 mil- that in 1791 when our Founding Fathers the ability to produce these kinds of lion people who literally could not read wanted to make crystal clear what phrases: their high school diplomas, and, out of they meant in the Constitution, they ‘‘They did not intend to spread over desperation, they brought the wanted to say explicitly in those first all the public authorities and the whole ‘‘McGuffey Reader’’ back to some of 10 amendments what was implicit in public action of the Nation the dead the schools, because when we had that the Constitution, that the first two ad- and revolting spectacle of atheistic ap- in our schools, the graduates could dressed these two tyrannies from which athy. Had the people during the revolu- read when they graduated from school. they sought to protect themselves. It is tion,’’ and this is the Congress, the The ‘‘McGuffey Reader.’’ This is what very interesting that the establish- Senate, ‘‘had the people during the rev- it says: ‘‘The Christian religion is the ment clause of the first amendment, olution had a suspicion of any attempt religion of our country. From it our de- that Congress should enact no law rel- to war against Christianity, that revo- rived our notions on the character of ative to the establishment of a reli- lution would have been strangled in its God and on the great moral Governor gion, that a major architect of that cradle.’’ of the universe.’’ This is the author of

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.116 H05PT1 H8012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 the ‘‘McGuffey Reader″: ‘‘On its doc- dents are sexually active by 18. In the tutions of learning. I sought for it in trines are founded the peculiarities of next 5 years, we spent $4 billion to edu- her democratic Congress and in her our free institutions. From no source cate them how to be immoral through matchless Constitution. has the author drawn more conspicu- trumpeting the solution of safe sex, ‘‘But not until I went into the ously than from the sacred scriptures. and it worked. One in five teenagers in churches of America and heard her pul- For all of these extractions from the America today loses their virginity be- pits flame with righteousness did I un- Bible I make no apology.’’ That is the fore their 13th birthday, and 19 percent derstand the secret of her genius and author of the ‘‘McGuffey Reader.’’ of America’s teenagers say they have power. America is great because Amer- Of the first 108 schools in our coun- had more than four sexual partners be- ica is good; and if America ever ceases try, 106 were distinctly religious. The fore graduation. to be good, America will cease to be first of these was Harvard University, The result? Every day 2,700 students great.’’ named after a beloved New England get pregnant, 1,100 get abortions, 1,200 Would Alexis de Tocqueville under- pastor, John Harvard. give birth. Every day another 900 con- stand why we took the Ten Command- This is what they said in their stu- tract a sexually transmitted disease, ments out of that courthouse in Ala- dent handbook: ‘‘Let every student be many incurable. AIDS infection among bama? plainly instructed and earnestly high school students climbed 700 per- In 1863, Abraham Lincoln declared a pressed to consider well the main end cent between 1990 and 1995. We have 3.3 National Day of Humiliation, and these of his life and studies is to know God million problem drinkers on our high are his words: and Jesus Christ, which is eternal life, school campuses, over half a million al- ‘‘We have been the recipients of the John 17:3; and therefore to lay Jesus coholics in any given weekend in choicest bounties of Heaven. We have Christ as the only foundation of all America. Thirty percent of the stu- been preserved these many years in sound knowledge and learning.’’ dents population spends some time peace and prosperity. We have grown in For over 100 years, more than 50 per- under the influence of alcohol. numbers, wealth and powers as no cent of all of the graduates of Harvard A couple of years ago a young woman other nation has ever grown.’’ University were pastors. in a high school in Oklahoma wrote And, Mr. Lincoln, the growth from We now expose these three great lies: this poem as a new school prayer: then on has been uninterrupted and the wall of separation, those words ap- Now I sit me down in school today we are something that you could pear only in the Constitution of the So- Where praying is against the rule. not even have imagined then. viet Republic. They are not in our Con- For this great nation under God, ‘‘But we have forgotten God,’’ he stitution, they were not intended by Finds mention of him very odd. says. ‘‘We have forgotten the gracious our Founding Fathers. Their only in- If scripture now the class recites Hand, which preserved us in peace and tent was to make sure that the state It violates the Bill of Rights. multiplied and enriched us; and we never empowered any one religion so Any time my head I bow have vainly imagined in the deceitful- that it could oppress others. Becomes a Federal matter now. ness of our hearts that all these bless- Clearly in letting the Founding Fa- Our hair can be purple, orange, or green. ings were produced by some superior That’s no offense; it’s a freedom scene. wisdom and virtue of our own.’’ thers and the courts and the Congress The law is specific, the law is precise. and the schools speak, it is very clear Only prayers spoken out loud are serious Could you have a clearer description that our Founding Fathers were not vice. of where largely we are today in our at- atheists and deists, that they did in- For praying in a public hall titudes? tend to establish a religious Nation. Might offend someone who has no faith at ‘‘Intoxicated with unbroken success, We have changed. What have we all. we have become too self-sufficient to reaped? America 100 years ago had the In silence alone we must meditate, feel the necessity of redeeming and highest literacy rate of any nation on God’s name is prohibited by the State. preserving Grace, too proud to pray to Earth. Today we spend more on edu- We are allowed to cuss and dress like freaks, the God that made us. It behooves us cation than any other nation in the And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks. then to humble ourselves before the of- They have outlawed guns, but FIRST the fended Power, to confess our national world, and yet since 1987 we have grad- Bible. uated more than 1 million high school To quote the Good Book makes me liable. sins and to pray for clemency and for- students who cannot even read their di- We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen, giveness.’’ plomas. And the ’unwed daddy’ our Senior King. Abraham Lincoln said this to our Na- We spent more money than any other It is inappropriate to teach right from tion. We need to hear it again: ‘‘It is nation in the industrialized world to wrong, rather for us to be here dedicated to educate our children, yet SAT scores We are taught that such ’judgments’ do not the great task remaining before us, fell for 24 straight years before finally belong. that from these honored dead we take leveling off at the bottom in the 1990s, We can get our condoms and birth controls, increased devotion to that cause for Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles. which they gave the last full measure and there they remain, if you watch But the Ten Commandments are not allowed, your papers. There they remain at the No word of God must reach this crowd. of devotion, that we here highly re- bottom. It is scary here I must confess, solve that these dead shall not have In a 1960 survey, 53 percent of Amer- When chaos reigns the school’s a mess. died in vain, that this Nation, under ica’s teenagers had never kissed and 57 So Lord, this silent plea I make: God, shall have a new birth of free- percent had never necked, that is to Should I be shot, my soul please take.’’ dom.’’ hug and kiss, and 92 percent of teen- Our Nation, which used to lead the Most of this present generation have agers in America said they were virgins world in every arena, now leads the not forgotten from whence we came. in 1960. world in these areas: They never knew. Our textbooks have Just a little personal anecdote. I got We are number one in violent crime, been bled dry of any reference to the my doctorate at the University of number one in divorce, number one in Christian heritage of our country. Maryland in 1952, just in this time pe- teenage pregnancies, number one in Abraham Lincoln understood that riod, in a little building at the highest abortion, number one in illegal drug this Nation was a new experiment, that point on the campus there, Memorial abuse, and we are number one in the it might not be successful, because four Hall, a brick building that still stands. industrialized world for illiteracy. score and seven years later, and if you Just over the hill from there were Alexis de Tocqueville, who toured do the arithmetic that takes you back girls’ dormitories, and the dean of this country for 5 years, asked what to the Declaration of Independence, women would not let the girls go bare- was there about America that made it four score and seven years ago our fa- foot because she said it was too sexy. so special. He summed up his lengthy thers founded on this continent a new How have we changed? Today, in- visit in 1831: ‘‘I sought for the key to Nation, conceived in liberty and dedi- stead of that, we have coed dorms, and the greatness and genius of America in cated to the proposition that all men I am afraid far too many coed rooms at her great harbors, her fertile fields and are created equal. We are now engaged the University of Maryland. boundless forests; in her rich minds in a great war, testing whether that By 1990, just 30 years after 1960, 75 and vast world commerce; in her uni- nation or any nation so conceived and percent of American high school stu- versal public school system and insti- so dedicated can long endure.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.118 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8013 Then he went on to say they were Mr. Speaker, go back and understand Recordkeeping Requirements Under the met on a great battlefield of that na- from whence we came, I am concerned Drug Rebate Program [CMS-2175-FC] (RIN: tion and we come here to dedicate that about where we are going. 0938-AM20) received September 4, 2003, pursu- to those who fought and died here. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee f on Energy and Commerce. Then he ends that Gettysburg Ad- LEAVE OF ABSENCE 3982. A letter from the Deputy Director, dress with almost a prayer: ‘‘This gov- Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- ernment of the people, by the people, By unanimous consent, leave of ab- mitting notification concerning the Depart- and for the people, shall not perish sence was granted to: ment of the Air Force’s Proposed Letter(s) of from the Earth.’’ Mr. LEACH (at the request of Mr. Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Qatar for de- Let me end with where I started. We DELAY) for today on account of attend- fense articles and services (Transmittal No. opened our day’s business today in this ing a family funeral. 03-20), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the House with prayer; we did the Pledge of Committee on International Relations. f 3983. A letter from the Deputy Director, Allegiance to the Flag, in which we Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- recognized that we are in a Nation SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED mitting notification concerning the Depart- under God; and over the Speaker’s By unanimous consent, permission to ment of the Army’s Proposed Letter(s) of Chair inscribed in marble in large let- address the House, following the legis- Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Egypt for de- ters are the words ‘‘In God We Trust.’’ lative program and any special orders fense articles and services (Transmittal No. 03-27), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the And yet at the same time we now have heretofore entered, was granted to: required the removal of His command- Committee on International Relations. (The following Members (at the re- 3984. A letter from the Deputy Director, ments from that courthouse in Ala- quest of Mr. RYAN of Ohio) to revise Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- bama. and extend their remarks and include mitting notification concerning the Depart- I submit that if our textbooks had extraneous material:) ment of the Army’s Proposed Letter(s) of not been bled dry of the Christian her- Mr. BROWN of Ohio, for 5 minutes, Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Egypt for de- itage of our country, if in fact our lead- today. fense articles and services (Transmittal No. 03-30), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the ers today would go back and read the Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. Committee on International Relations. Federalist Papers to understand the Ms. LEE, for 5 minutes, today. milieu in which our Constitution was 3985. A letter from the Deputy Director, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, for 5 minutes, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- written, that they would understand today. mitting notification concerning the Depart- very clearly that our Founding Fathers (The following Members (at the re- ment of the Army’s Proposed Letter(s) of never could have imagined that we quest of Mr. PAUL) to revise and extend Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Israel for de- would have interpreted that Establish- their remarks and include extraneous fense articles and services (Transmittal No. ment Clause as requiring freedom from material:) 03-31), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the religion, and that is what they are try- Committee on International Relations. Mr. SOUDER, for 5 minutes, Sep- 3986. A letter from the Deputy Director, ing to do. They clearly meant it to as- tember 9, 10, and 11. sure freedom of religion. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- f mitting notification concerning the Depart- Those are two very different con- ment of the Air Force’s Proposed Letter(s) of cepts, Mr. Speaker, and my prayer is, ADJOURNMENT Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Bahrain for my hope is, that our leaders today will Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. defense articles and services (Transmittal go back for a refresher course in our Speaker, I move that the House do now No. 03-19), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to history, look again at our Founding the Committee on International Relations. adjourn. Fathers and who they were and what 3987. A letter from the Deputy Director, The motion was agreed to; accord- they stood for and what they fought Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- ingly (at 5 o’clock and 30 minutes and what they died for and what they mitting notification concerning the Depart- p.m.), under its previous order, the ment of the Army’s Proposed Letter(s) of said and what they did in their Con- House adjourned until Tuesday, Sep- Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Jordan for de- gress and what they did in their Su- tember 9, 2003, at 12:30 p.m., for morn- fense articles and services (Transmittal No. preme Court and what we taught in our ing hour debates. 03-26), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the schools. Committee on International Relations. If we did that, Mr. Speaker, those f 3988. A letter from the Deputy Director, Ten Commandments would be hauled Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, mitting notification concerning the Depart- back as quickly as one could to that ETC. courthouse in Alabama, because their ment of the Air Force’s Proposed Letter(s) of Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Saudi Arabia presence there clearly is not at any for defense articles and services (Trans- variance with any of the principles of communications were taken from the Speaker’s table and referred as follows: mittal No. 03-28), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. our Founding Fathers. 2776(b); to the Committee on International As a matter of fact, Mr. Speaker, 3978. A letter from the Acting Secretary, Relations. they would be appalled that we had so Department of Defense, transmitting a letter 3989. A letter from the Deputy Director, misinterpreted their assurance that on the approved retirement of Vice Admiral Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- John J. Totushek, United States Naval Re- mitting notification concerning the Depart- never should the State empower any serve, and his advancement to the grade of religion so that can could oppress oth- ment of the Air Force’s Proposed Letter(s) of vice admiral on the retired list; to the Com- Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Jordan for de- ers. They would ask us, How could you mittee on Armed Services. fense articles and services (Transmittal No. have misunderstood? Didn’t we make it 3979. A communication from the President 03-21), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the clear to you that we were talking of the United States, transmitting a report Committee on International Relations. about an establishment of religion? on the temporary and permanent U.S. mili- 3990. A letter from the Deputy Director, Wasn’t it clear from all of our personal tary personnel and U.S. individual civilians Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- statements, from all of what we did in retained as contractors involved in sup- mitting notification concerning the Depart- porting Plan Colombia; to the Committee on our courts, from what we said in our ment of the Air Force’s Proposed Letter(s) of Armed Services. Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Pakistan for Congress, that we believed that God 3980. A letter from the President and defense articles and services (Transmittal was essential in our Nation? Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United No. 03-18), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to Certainly children should pray in States, transmitting a report on trans- the Committee on International Relations. schools. Certainly the Ten Command- actions involving U.S. exports to Iraq pursu- 3991. A letter from the Deputy Director, ments should be in public places. We ant to Section 2(b)(3) of the Export-Import Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- are a Christian Nation, established by Bank Act of 1945, as amended, pursuant to 12 mitting notification concerning the Depart- Christian people, and I hope, Mr. U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Fi- ment of the Air Force’s Proposed Letter(s) of Speaker, that our leadership in our nancial Services. Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Jordan for de- 3981. A letter from the Regulations Coordi- fense articles and services (Transmittal No. courts and in our Congress and in all of nator, Department of Health and Human 03-34), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to the our States go back and review our his- Services, transmitting the Department’s Committee on International Relations. tory so they can understand from ‘‘Major’’ final rule — Medicaid Program; 3992. A letter from the Executive Director, whence we came, because if we do not, Time limitation on Price Recalculations and Consumer Product Safety Commission,

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K05SE7.120 H05PT1 H8014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 5, 2003 transmitting the Commission’s inventories worthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Amendment 39-13232; AD 2003-14-13] (RIN: of Commercial and Inherently Governmental Corporation Model S76A, B, and C Heli- 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, pursuant Activities for Year 2003 as pursuant to the copters [Docket No. 2002-SW-39-AD; Amend- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act; to ment 39-13237; AD 2003-14-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Transportation and Infrastructure. the Committee on Government Reform. received August 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4014. A letter from the Program Analyst, 3993. A letter from the Director, Office of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- White House Liason, Department of Com- tation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- merce, transmitting a report pursuant to the 4006. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; Aeropatiale Model Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ATR72 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001- Committee on Government Reform. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- NM-401-AD; Amendment 39-13233; AD 2003-14- 3994. A letter from the Director, Office of worthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 382G 14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, White House Liason, Department of Com- Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2000-NM-326- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- merce, transmitting a report pursuant to the AD; Amendment 39-13235; AD 2003-14-16] (RIN: mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, pursuant ture. Committee on Government Reform. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 4015. A letter from the Program Analyst, 3995. A letter from the Director, Office of Transportation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- White House Liason, Department of Com- 4007. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- merce, transmitting a report pursuant to the FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Se- Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ries Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-395-AD; Committee on Government Reform. worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, Amendment 39-13228; AD 2003-14-09] (RIN: 3996. A letter from the Director, Office of 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747- 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, pursuant White House Liason, Department of Com- 200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on merce, transmitting a report pursuant to the 747SR Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2000-NM- Transportation and Infrastructure. Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the 55-AD; Amendment 39-13234; AD 2003-14-15] 4016. A letter from the Program Analyst, Committee on Government Reform. (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 3997. A letter from the Director, Office of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- White House Liason, Department of Com- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model merce, transmitting a report pursuant to the ture. CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the 4008. A letter from the Program Analyst, Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-50-AD; Committee on Government Reform. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Amendment 39-13236; AD 2003-14-17] (RIN: 3998. A letter from the General Counsel, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, pursuant Department of Housing and Urban Develop- worthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ment, transmitting a report on federal va- Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB- Transportation and Infrastructure. cancy Presidentially-appointed Senate-con- 135 and -145 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 4017. A letter from the Program Analyst, firmed, position of Chief Financial Officer; to 2000-NM-257-AD; Amendment 39-13244; AD FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- the Committee on Government Reform. 2003-15-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 3999. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model ment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting the the Committee on Transportation and Infra- DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and Department’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal structure. -315 Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-391-AD; Years 2003 through 2008; to the Committee on 4009. A letter from the Program Analyst, Amendment 39-13241; AD 2003-14-22] (RIN: Government Reform. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, pursuant 4000. A letter from the Deputy United mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on States Trade Representative, Executive Of- worthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Transportation and Infrastructure. fice of the President, transmitting a report Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes [Docket 4018. A letter from the Program Analyst, on the pending accession to the World Trade No. 2002-CE-51-AD; Amendment 39-13226; AD FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Organization of the Kingdom of Cambodia; to 2003-14-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- the Committee on Government Reform. 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 4001. A letter from the Director, Office of the Committee on Transportation and Infra- and -300 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2002- Management and Budget, Executive Office of structure. NM-205-AD; Amendment 39-13229; AD 2003-14- the President, transmitting a report entitled 4010. A letter from the Program Analyst, 10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, ‘‘Competitive Sourcing; Conducting Public- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Private Competition in a Reasoned and Re- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- sponsible Manner’’; to the Committee on worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corpora- ture. Government Reform. tion (formerly Allison Engine Company, Al- 4019. A letter from the Program Analyst, 4002. A letter from the Acting Assistant lison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Die- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks, De- sel Allison) Models 250-C30R/3, -C30R/3M, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- partment of the Interior, transmitting the -C47B, and -C47M Turboshaft Engines [Dock- worthiness Directives; Eurocopter France Department’s final rule — Endangered and et No. 2003-NE-23-AD; Amendment 39-13210; Model SA-365N, N1, AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, SA- Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation AD 2003-13-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Au- 366G1, AS355F, F1, F2, N, and EC130 B4 Heli- of Critical Habitat for 60 Plant Species from gust 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. copters [Docket No. 2002-SW-49-AD; Amend- the Islands of Maui and Kahoolawe, Hawaii 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ment 39-13238; AD 2003-14-19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) (RIN: 1018-AH70) received May 5, 2003, pursu- tation and Infrastructure. received August 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 4011. A letter from the Program Analyst, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- on Resources. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- tation and Infrastructure. 4003. A letter from the Assistant Secretary mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 4020. A letter from the Program Analyst, for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- transmitting the redesignation as ‘‘foreign -300, and -300F Series Airplanes [Docket No. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- terrorist organizations’’ pursuant to Section 2002-NM-34-AD; Amendment 39-13245; AD worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 2003-15-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August RB211-524G2, -524G2-T, -524G3, -524G3-T, as added by the Antiterrorism and Effective 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to -524H, -524H-T, -524H2, and -524H2-T Series, Death Penalty Act of 1996, and amended by the Committee on Transportation and Infra- and Models RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immi- structure. 772B-60 Turbofan Engines [Docket no. 2003- grant Responsibility Act of 1996, and by the 4012. A letter from the Program Analyst, NE-20-AD; Amendment 39-13242; AD 2003-14- USA PATRIOT Act of 2001; to the Committee FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 23] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, on the Judiciary. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 4004. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes ture. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- [Docket No. 2003-NM-165-AD; Amendment 39- 4021. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; AeroSpace Tech- 13225; AD 2003-14-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- nologies of Australia Pty Ltd. Models N22B August 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- and N24A Airplanes [Docket No. 2003-CE-04- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- worthiness Directives; McCauley Propeller AD; Amendment 39-13239; AD 2003-14-20] (RIN: tation and Infrastructure. Systems, Inc. Propeller Hub Models 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, pursuant 4013. A letter from the Program Analyst, B5JFR36C1101, C5JFR36C1102, B5JFR36C1103, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- and C5JFR36C1104 [Docket No. 2003-NE-32- Transportation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- AD; Amendment 39-13243; AD 2003-15-01] (RIN: 4005. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; Aeropatiale Model 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, pursuant FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ATR42 Series Airplanes and Model ATR72 Se- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ries Airplanes [Docket No. 2001-NM-280-AD; Transportation and Infrastructure.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:25 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L05SE7.000 H05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H8015 4022. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, pursuant worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Model FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on RB211 Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2002- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Transportation and Infrastructure. NE-12-AD; Amendment 39-13182; AD 2003-10- worthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller, 4031. A letter from the Program Analyst, 03R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 21, Inc. McCauley Propeller Systems, Sensenich FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc., and mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Raytheon Aircraft Company Propellers worthiness Directives; Dornier Model 328-100 structure. [Docket No. 2003-NE-13-AD; Amendment 39- Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2003-NM-102- 4040. A letter from the Program Analyst, 13219; AD 2003-13-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received AD; Amendment 39-13184; AD 2003-11-24] (RIN: FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- August 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, pursuant mitting the Department’s final rule — IFR 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments tation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. [Docket No. 30380; Amdt. No. 443] received 4023. A letter from the Program Analyst, 4032. A letter from the Program Analyst, August 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- tation and Infrastructure. worthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB21- worthiness Directives; Pratt and Whitney f 22B Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. PW4000 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 2002-NE-10-AD; Amendment 39-13213; AD 2003- 2000-NE-47-AD; Amendment 39-13177; AD 2003- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON 13-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 21, 11-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 21, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Committee on Transportation and Infra- Committee on Transportation and Infra- committees were delivered to the Clerk structure. structure. for printing and reference to the proper 4024. A letter from the Program Analyst, 4033. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- calendar, as follows: mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Mr. HYDE: Committee on International worthiness Directives; Israel Aircraft Indus- worthiness Directives; Turbomeca Turmo IV Relations. H.R. 2620. A bill to authorize ap- tries, Ltd., Model 1124 and 1124A Series Air- A and IV C Series Turboshaft Engines [Dock- propriations for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 for planes [Docket No. 2003-NM-01-AD; Amend- et No. 99-NE-12-AD; Amendment 39-13168; AD the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of ment 39-13188; AD 2003-12-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 2003-11-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 2000, and for other purposes; with an amend- received August 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ment (Rept. 108–264 Pt. 1). Ordered to be 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- printed. tation and Infrastructure. structure. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on 4025. A letter from the Program Analyst, 4034. A letter from the Program Analyst, Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 2557. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- A bill to provide for the conservation and de- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- velopment of water and related resources, to worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777 Se- worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model authorize the Secretary of the Army to con- ries Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-NM-64-AD; CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440 struct various projects for improvements to Amendment 39-13186; AD 2003-12-01] (RIN: Airplanes) [Docket No. 2000-NM-311-AD; rivers and harbors of the United States, and 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, pursuant Amendment 39-13179; AD 2003-11-20] (RIN: for other purposes; with an amendment to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, pursuant (Rept. 108–265). Referred to the Committee of Transportation and Infrastructure. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Whole House on the State of the Union. Mr. OXLEY: Committee on Financial Serv- 4026. A letter from the Program Analyst, Transportation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 4035. A letter from the Program Analyst, ices. H.R. 253. A bill to amend the National mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to reduce losses worthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Oper- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- to properties for which repetitive flood in- surance claim payments have been made; ations) Limited Model ATP Airplanes [Dock- worthiness Directives; Eurocopter France with an amendment (Rept. 108–266). Referred et No. 2002-NM-162-AD; Amendment 39-13187; Model SA-365N1; AS365-N2, AS 365 N3, and to the Committee of the Whole House on the AD 2003-12-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Au- SA-366G1 Helicopters [Docket No. 2003-SW- State of the Union. gust 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 20-AD; Amendment 39-13181; AD 2003-08-53] 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, f tation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED 4027. A letter from the Program Analyst, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- BILL FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ture. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 4036. A letter from the Program Analyst, Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII the worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727-100 FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- following action was taken by the and 727-200 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 2001- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Speaker: NM-41-AD; Amendment 39-13178; AD 2003-11- worthiness Directives; International Aero H.R. 2620. Referral to the Committee on 19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, Engines AG (IAE) V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527- the Judiciary extended for a period ending pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, and V2530-A5 Tur- not later than September 29, 2003. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- bofan Engines [Docket No. 2003-NE-21-AD; ture. Amendment 39-13183; AD 2003-11-23] (RIN: f 4028. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, pursuant PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Transportation and Infrastructure. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public worthiness Directives; Eurocopter France 4037. A letter from the Program Analyst, bills and resolutions were introduced Model AS332 C, L, and L1 Helicopters [Dock- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- and severally referred, as follows: et No. 2003-SW-13-AD; Amendment 39-13180; mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- By Ms. HART: AD 2003-11-21] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Au- worthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas H.R. 3016. A bill to combat terrorism fi- gust 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Model MD-90-30 Airplanes [Docket No. 2001- nancing, and for other purposes; to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- NM-125-AD; Amendment 39-13174; AD 2003-11- mittee on the Judiciary, and in addition to tation and Infrastructure. 15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August 21, 2003, the Committees on International Relations, 4029. A letter from the Program Analyst, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- and Financial Services, for a period to be FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ture. each case for consideration of such provi- worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 4038. A letter from the Program Analyst, sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- committee concerned. 200C, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP Series Air- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- By Ms. KILPATRICK: planes [Docket No. 2001-NM-394-AD; Amend- worthiness Directives; The New Piper Air- H.R. 3017. A bill to amend title 49, United ment 39-13185; AD 2003-11-25] (RIN: 2120-AA64) craft, Inc. Models PA-34-200T, PA-34-220T, States Code, to clarify certain Buy America received August 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T Airplanes [Docket provisions; to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- No. 2003-CE-23-AD; Amendment 39-13173; AD tation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. 2003-11-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August By Mr. EVANS: 4030. A letter from the Program Analyst, 21, 2003, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to H.R. 3018. A bill to amend title 10, United FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- States Code, to permit members of the Se- mitting the Department’s final rule — structure. lected Reserve the use of Reserve Mont- Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC- 4039. A letter from the Program Analyst, gomery GI Bill education benefits for pay- 12/45 Airplanes [Docket No. 2002-CE-53-AD; FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ment for licensing or certification tests; to Amendment 39-13176; AD 2003-11-17] (RIN: mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- the Committee on Armed Services.

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By Mr. MCGOVERN: By Mr. ROHRABACHER: MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. H.R. 3019. A bill to amend title 10, United H.R. 3028. A bill to amend the Water Re- MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. States Code, to increase the military death sources Development Act of 1986 to expand MCNULTY, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. gratuity from $6,000 to $12,000 and to provide the authority of non-Federal interests to OSBORNE, Mr. PITTS, Mr. QUINN, Mr. that such death gratuity shall be excluded levy harbor fees; to the Committee on Trans- SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. from gross income under the Internal Rev- portation and Infrastructure. SCHIFF, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SIMMONS, enue Code of 1986; to the Committee on Ways By Mr. SCOTT of Georgia (for himself, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, and Means, and in addition to the Committee Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. Mr. STEARNS, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. on Armed Services, for a period to be subse- MARSHALL, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. LEWIS of TERRY, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, quently determined by the Speaker, in each Georgia, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Ms. Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. UPTON, Mr. case for consideration of such provisions as MAJETTE, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. WALSH, Mr. WILSON of South Caro- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee BURNS, Mr. COLLINS, Mr. GINGREY, lina, Mr. WOLF, and Mr. YOUNG of concerned. and Mr. LINDER): Florida): By Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA: H.R. 3029. A bill to designate the facility of H. Res. 357. A resolution honoring the life H.R. 3020. A bill to authorize construction the United States Postal Service located at and legacy of Bob Hope; to the Committee on of a new (replacement) medical center for 255 North Main Street in Jonesboro, Georgia, Government Reform. the Department of Veterans Affairs in the as the ‘‘S. Truett Cathy Post Office Build- By Mr. WEXLER (for himself, Ms. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico at a site to be ing’’; to the Committee on Government Re- SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. selected pursuant to a study by the Sec- form. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. HASTINGS of Flor- retary of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of By Mr. OSBORNE (for himself, Mr. ida, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. ACKER- Defense as suitable for a new Federal med- BOEHNER, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. UPTON, MAN, Ms. LEE, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. ical center in the Commonwealth of Puerto and Mr. WILSON of South Carolina): BELL, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Ms. Rico that would best serve the needs of both H.R. 3030. A bill to amend the Community WATSON, and Mr. EMANUEL): veterans and Department of Defense medical Service Block Grant Act to provide for qual- H. Res. 358. A resolution of inquiry request- beneficiaries in Puerto Rico; to the Com- ity improvements; to the Committee on Edu- ing the President to transmit to the House of mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. cation and the Workforce. Representatives not later than 14 days after By Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA: By Mr. STUPAK: the date of adoption of this resolution the re- H.R. 3021. A bill to authorize a major med- H.R. 3031. A bill to provide a 10 percent in- port prepared for the Joint Chiefs of Staff ical facility project at the San Juan, Puerto crease in the rate of basic pay for members entitled ‘‘Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Rico, Department of Veterans Affairs med- of the uniformed services, effective January Lessons Learned‘‘and other materials relat- ical center; to the Committee on Veterans’ 1, 2004, to pay a one-time bonus to members ing to the Administration’s planning for the Affairs. of the Armed Forces who served or serve in reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq; By Mr. BROWN of Ohio: a combat zone designated for Operation Iraqi to the Committee on Armed Services, and in H.R. 3022. A bill to protect children’s Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom, addition to the Committee on International health by ensuring that chickens and chick- and for other purposes; to the Committee on Relations, for a period to be subsequently de- en products purchased for national school Armed Services, and in addition to the Com- termined by the Speaker, in each case for nutrition programs have not been fed or ad- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- consideration of such provisions as fall with- ministered fluoroquinolone antibiotics; to ture, for a period to be subsequently deter- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- the Committee on Education and the Work- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- cerned. force. sideration of such provisions as fall within By Mr. BROWN of Ohio (for himself, the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. f Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. MICHAUD, and By Mr. WALSH (for himself, Mr. RAN- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Mr. KLECZKA): GEL, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mrs. MCCARTHY H.R. 3023. A bill to authorize the construc- of New York, Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors tion and operation of regional reserves of ACKERMAN, Mr. KING of New York, were added to public bills and resolu- gasoline, for use as a response to acute gaso- Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. SERRANO, Mrs. tions as follows: line price increases resulting from accidents LOWEY, Mr. SWEENEY, Mr. HINCHEY, or other physical disruptions to regional sup- Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. NADLER, H.R. 31: Mrs. EMERSON and Mr. VITTER. plies of gasoline; to the Committee on En- Mr. QUINN, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. ISRAEL, H.R. 37: Mr. WALSH. ergy and Commerce. Mr. MCNULTY, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. H.R. 58: Mr. ROSS, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and By Mr. BUYER: WEINER, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. H.R. 3024. A bill to amend the Soldiers’ and Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. H.R. 97: Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 to provide BISHOP of New York, Mrs. KELLY, Ms. ACKERMAN, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. protections to servicemembers who termi- SLAUGHTER, Mr. OWENS, and Ms. CLYBURN, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. nate motor vehicle or residential leases en- VELAZQUEZ): TOWNS, Mr. BONNER, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. tered into before permanent change of sta- H.R. 3032. A bill to provide support for the ORTIZ, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. FROST, Mr. SES- tion or deployment orders or motor vehicle Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs In- SIONS, and Ms. BERKLEY. leases entered into before military service; stitute; to the Committee on Education and H.R. 106: Mr. PAUL. to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. the Workforce. H.R. 111: Mr. LIPINSKI and Mr. SCOTT of By Mr. HINOJOSA: By Mr. WALSH: Georgia. H.R. 3025. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 3033. A bill to extend to Nepal certain H.R. 206: Mr. VITTER. enue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction preferential treatment with respect to ap- H.R. 278: Mr. VITTER. from gross income for certain expenses of el- parel articles; to the Committee on Ways H.R. 442: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. ementary and secondary school teachers; to and Means. H.R. 527: Mr. GERLACH and Mr. the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. YOUNG of Florida (for himself, RUPPERSBERGER. By Mr. MEEHAN (for himself and Mr. Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mr. TOWNS): H.R. 548: Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. MOL- WEINER): H.R. 3034. A bill to amend the Public LOHAN, Mr. FORD, and Mr. MILLER of North H.R. 3026. A bill to amend chapter 89 of Health Service Act to reauthorize the Na- Carolina. title 5, United States Code, and chapter 55 of tional Bone Marrow Donor Registery, and for H.R. 736: Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. title 10, United States Code, to provide that other purposes; to the Committee on Energy H.R. 745: Mr. POMEROY. any health benefits plan which provides ob- and Commerce. H.R. 798: Ms. HART and Mr. LEWIS of Ken- stetrical benefits shall be required also to By Mr. HYDE (for himself, Mr. SMITH tucky. provide coverage for the diagnosis and treat- of New Jersey, and Mr. LANTOS): H.R. 832: Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida ment of infertility; to the Committee on H. Res. 356. A resolution expressing the and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Government Reform, and in addition to the sense of the House of Representatives regard- H.R. 833: Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Committee on Armed Services, for a period ing the man-made famine that occurred in H.R. 839: Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. BERMAN, Ms. to be subsequently determined by the Speak- Ukraine in 1932-1933; to the Committee on CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. GREEN of er, in each case for consideration of such pro- International Relations. Wisconsin, Mr. WEINER, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. MILLER of Florida (for himself, DEUTSCH, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, and committee concerned. Mr. REYES, Mr. BACA, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. VITTER. By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and Mr. BERMAN, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. H.R. 870: Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. CONYERS): CASE, Mr. DREIER, Mr. FEENEY, Mr. H.R. 887: Mr. HOYER. H.R. 3027. A bill to require the Federal FOLEY, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. FRANK of H.R. 920: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. Communications Commission to report to Massachusetts, Mr. FROST, Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Congress regarding the ownership and con- GREENWOOD, Mr. HALL, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, and Mr. TOWNS. trol of broadcast stations used to serve lan- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. KAP- H.R. 927: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. guage minorities, and for other purposes; to TUR, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, H.R. 962: Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. MCCARTHY of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mr. KINGSTON, Mrs. MALONEY, Mrs. Missouri, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr.

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UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. H.R. 1943: Mr. FATTAH. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mrs. JOHNSON of Con- KANJORSKI, Mr. PAYNE, and Mr. MENENDEZ. H.R. 1997: Mr. BARTON of Texas. necticut, Mr. WOLF, Mr. HAYES, Mrs. MYRICK, H.R. 978: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 2042: Mr. REYES, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. Mr. WEXLER, Mr. MCINTYRE, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. H.R. 996: Mr. KING of Iowa. SERRANO, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mrs. LOWEY, SMITH of Washington, and Mr. BISHOP of New H.R. 1046: Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. LANTOS, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. THOMPSON of York. H.R. 1070: Ms. LOFGREN. California. H.R. 2720: Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. JOHNSON of Illi- H.R. 1105: Mr. DOGGETT. H.R. 2045: Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. nois, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. DINGELL, H.R. 1118: Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. OLVER, and Mr. BLUNT, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. TURNER of Ohio, Mr. CONYERS, and Mr. RYAN of Ohio. FEENEY. Mr. FRANKs of Arizona, Mr. FORBES, Mr. H.R. 2735: Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- H.R. 1137: Mr. NEUGEBAUER and Mr. SIMP- RAMSTAD, Mr. BARTON of Texas, and Mr. ida SON. GARRETT of New Jersey. H.R. 2747: Mr. MCINNIS. H.R. 1155: Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. CAMP, and Mr. H.R. 2071: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. H.R. 2809: Mr. SOUDER. LEWIS of Kentucky. PASTOR, Mr. BELL, Mr. OLVER, Mr. FILNER, H.R. 2810: Mr. SOUDER. H.R. 1160: Mr. COLE and Mr. HUNTER. Mr. TERRY, and Ms. KILPATRICK. H.R. 2821: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. H.R. 1195: Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- H.R. 2172: Mr. SHIMKUS and Mr. SIMMONS. MEEHAN, and Mr. BALLENGER. ida. H.R. 2173: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. H.R. 2823: Mr. PAUL, Mr. WICKER, Ms. H.R. 1210: Mr. BACA and Ms. ESHOO. ABERCROMBIE, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. ROS- CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. H.R. 1220: Mr. DEMINT. LEHTINEN, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Flor- RODRIGUEZ, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, H.R. 1264: Ms. LEE. ida, and Mr. SANDLIN. and Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. H.R. 1305: Mr. OSE, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. H.R. 2236: Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. H.R. 2824: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. TIBERI, and Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2295: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Mr. POM- H.R. 1306: Mr. RUSH. EROY. H.R. 2828: Mr. FILNER. H.R. 1310: Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. CARTER, Mr. H.R. 2363: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. H.R. 2885: Mr. TANCREDO, and Ms. GINNY MICHAUD, Mr. FEENEY, Mr. BRADLEY of New H.R. 2399: Mr. BURR and Mr. ROGERS of BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Hampshire, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, and Michigan. H.R. 2898: Mr. FEENEY. Mr. CRENSHAW. H.R. 2402: Mr. FILNER. H.R. 2900: Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. GOODE, Mr. H.R. 1322: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. WYNN, H.R. 2482: Ms. WOOLSEY. BURR, Mr. BOYD, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. REY- Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. MAR- H.R. 2490: Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. BROWN of NOLDS, Mr. SOUDER, and Mrs. MYRICK. KEY, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. LAN- Ohio, and Mr. BAKER. H.R. 2904: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Mr. BAIRD. TOS, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- H.R. 2505: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 2905: Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. PETERSON of sissippi, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. FROST, Mr. H.R. 2512: Mr. KING of New York. Minnesota, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. GORDON, CUMMINGS, and Ms. VELAZQUEZ. H.R. 2527: Mr. FILNER. Mr. KILDEE, and Mr. WILSON of South Caro- H.R. 1336: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 2533: Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. GINGREY, Mr. lina. fornia. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. COLLINS, Ms. MAJETTE, H.R. 2928: Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. H.R. 1340: Mrs. DAVIS of California and Mr. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, JONES of North Carolina, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. BAIRD. and Mr. MARSHALL. SIMMONS, and Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. H.R. 1372: Mr. BONILLA, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. H.R. 2557: Mr. OBERSTAR and Mr. COSTELLO. H.R. 2932: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- ENGLISH, and Mr. BOEHLERT. H.R. 2569: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. fornia, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SERRANO, and H.R. 1385: Mr. NUNES and Ms. DUNN. H.R. 2592: Mr. DOOLEY of California. Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 1414: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 2601: Ms. LEE and Mr. HONDA. H.R. 2944: Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida H.R. 1608: Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. H.R. 2621: Mr. WEXLER. and Mr. FILNER. H.R. 1622: Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, H.R. 2632: Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. H.R. 2949: Mr. DICKS. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. H.R. 2633: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- H.R. 2950: Mr. CRAMER, Mr. BAKER, and Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. CLYBURN, and fornia. VITTER. Mr. WU. H.R. 2671: Mr. COLE, Mr. THORNBERRY, and H.R. 3014: Mr. MEEHAN. H.R. 1639: Mr. MARKEY, Mr. FRANK of Mas- Mr. ISSA. H.J. Res. 38: Mr. MCDERMOTT. sachusetts, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. HONDA, and H.R. 2685: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. Mr. DEFAZIO. DEUTSCH, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. H.J. Res. 62: Mr. FROST. H.R. 1688: Mr. HOYER. SENSENBRENNER, and Mr. SMITH of Texas. H. Con. Res. 76: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Mr. H.R. 1709: Mr. KLECZKA. H.R. 2694: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. NETHERCUTT. H.R. 1738: Mr. DUNCAN. EMANUEL, Mr. KIND, Mr. KLINE, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 202: Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA and Mr. H.R. 1749: Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. MANZULLO, Mrs. LOBIONDO. FALEOMAVAEGA. KELLY, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. SHAW, Mr. FLETCHER, H.R. 2702: Mr. WAMP. H. Con. Res. 265: Mr. FORBES, Mr. FROST, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. H.R. 2704: Mr. PASCRELL and Ms. ESHOO. and Mr. WALSH. BOOZMAN, and Mr. LAMPSON. H.R. 2705: Mr. EVANS and Mr. EDWARDS. H. Res. 291: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 1776: Mr. ISTOOK and Mr. BOEHLERT. H.R. 2706: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. H. Res. 307: Ms. ESHOO, Mr. SMITH of Wash- H.R. 1819: Mr. ALEXANDER and Mr. TIERNEY. SHAW, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mrs. ington, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. SNY- H.R. 1828: Mr. DEMINT, Mr. RYUN of Kansas, MYRICK, Mr. DUNCAN, and Mr. FORD. DER, Mr. OWENS, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SMITH of Washington, and H.R. 2719: Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. MORAN of Vir- Mr. FATTAH, Mr. MICHAUD, and Ms. LORETTA Mr. MEEKs of New York. ginia, Mr. FROST, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. BURR, Mr. SANCHEZ of California. H.R. 1873: Ms. LOFGREN. DUNCAN, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. GORDON, Mr. H. Res. 331: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Mr. WOLF.

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Vol. 149 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2003 No. 121 Senate The Senate met at 9:15 a.m. and was amendment on school renovation. Fol- when all four Presidential candidates called to order by the President pro lowing those votes, the chairman and will be here. tempore (Mr. STEVENS). ranking member are prepared to re- I will say, through the Chair to the main and debate further amendments. majority leader, from the first day I PRAYER As we have indicated previously, we started talking, as did Senator HARKIN, The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- need and plan on finishing this bill as to the Republican manager, the senior fered the following prayer: soon as possible. There are additional Senator from Pennsylvania, we ac- Let us pray. appropriations bills that are now ready knowledged that we wanted to have a O Light of light, we thank You for a for full Senate action, and once this vote on Tuesday. So it is not anything new day with all its shades, shadows, bill is completed we will be proceeding that is new or unique that we have and sunshine. Strengthen us for the op- to those bills. We need to continue to been setting that time aside ten- portunities and challenges ahead. Lord, work in an orderly way, which has been tatively. keep us from murmuring and com- demonstrated over the course of this We would hope that before we leave plaining, as we face life’s inevitable week. Today I know will be a very pro- here this morning, we can have some setbacks. Thank You for blessing us be- ductive day, as will Monday. kind of agreement to that effect. Oth- yond what we deserve for life, for love, It is my hope we can finish Labor- erwise, we will do our best to cooper- for liberty. Forgive us when we seek to HHS, this appropriations bill, no later ate, but we certainly need that vote. be served instead of striving to serve. than Tuesday, and with the coopera- We think it would be the right thing to Empower our leaders today, that the tion of Members working together, this do to have as many of our people here end of this day will find them is indeed still possible. This will re- as possible when that vote occurs. As unashamed. Establish Your reign quire votes this morning. There will be the leader knows, we have a few Repub- among us, and let truth and unity pre- just these two votes this morning. lican votes on that, but with the mar- vail. We pray this in Your Holy Name. Again, debate will continue throughout gins as small as they are, it would be a Amen. the course of the day. We will be voting very close vote. We should have every- late Monday afternoon. Specific times one whenever that vote occurs. f will be set later today. There may be We have been acting in very good PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE multiple votes on Monday. I will have faith. It was hard to get agreement on The PRESIDENT pro tempore led the more to say on Monday’s schedule later our side. That is why I was hoping we Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: today, as we see what amendments are could have it done last night. I do hope I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the offered and which will be appropriate we can have that done today. United States of America, and to the Repub- to vote on on Monday. Senator DOMENICI and I have worked lic for which it stands, one nation under God, f the Energy and water bill on many oc- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. casions. We feel we have a good bill. It RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING f is one I am glad the majority leader is MINORITY LEADER going to move to quickly because we RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The are going to have a very difficult con- LEADER assistant Democratic leader. ference with the House. There are some The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The f big issues we normally don’t have to majority leader is recognized. work with in our conference that are in VOTING SCHEDULE f dispute. I think we can finish that bill Mr. REID. Mr. President, we worked in a fairly short period of time. It is a SCHEDULE the day before yesterday and yesterday bill that is very important to almost Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this morn- and did come up with a finite list of every Member. ing we will resume consideration of the amendments on our side and on the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Labor-HHS appropriations bill. Begin- majority’s side. The respective staffs majority leader. ning at 9:30 this morning, there will be worked closely together, and we now Mr. FRIST. In response to the assist- two consecutive votes in relation to have a list. We were hopeful last night ant Democratic leader, scheduling is amendments to this appropriations we could have had that put into a always a challenge. I appreciate the bill. The first vote will be in relation to unanimous consent request. We have straightforward way he presents it be- Senator CLINTON’s amendment on a been told that the issue holding that cause it is very clear that on the other bioterrorism workforce, and the second up has been the request that we had to side of the aisle there are a number of will be in relation to the Harkin have an overtime vote on Tuesday people running for the nomination for

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VerDate jul 14 2003 23:59 Sep 05, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE6.000 S05PT1 S11134 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 President and the candidates are par- DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The ticipating in the political process. But HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, first vote will be on the Clinton amend- we do have business here in the Senate. AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED ment, No. 1565, to be followed by the To try to dictate the schedule entirely AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS amendment of the Senator from Iowa, around their candidacy for President is ACT, 2004 No. 1575. just impractical. I cannot do that. I The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under AMENDMENT NO. 1575 want to be respectful as much as pos- the previous order, the Senate will re- Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I want sible as we go forward. It is difficult. I sume consideration of H.R. 2660, which to speak a couple minutes on my want to be as accommodating as we the clerk will report. amendment. The amendment we will possibly can in terms of votes, allowing The legislative clerk read as follows: be voting on has to do with school con- struction. Actually 3 years ago, this people to participate. A bill (H.R. 2660) making appropriations On the other hand, we need to keep for the Departments of Labor, Health and Congress appropriated almost $1 billion business going. We have made great Human Services, and Education, and related for school construction around the progress in terms of the amendments agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- United States. This money has gone on our side and on the other side, get- tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes. out to States all over the country. ting them down to a manageable num- Pending: Some of it has been used and some of it ber. Some might question ‘‘a manage- Specter amendment No. 1542, in the nature still is going out for construction and renovation purposes. But what it has able number,’’ but to a number that we of a substitute. Byrd amendment No. 1543 (to amendment done is leveraged for every Federal dol- can work with. I appreciate that. That No. 1542), to provide additional funding for lar about $15 or $20 of local money. So is what it is going to take in order to education for the disadvantaged. we are getting a heck of a bang for the bring real focus to this bill. Akaka amendment No. 1544 (to amendment buck by putting money into school In terms of agreeing to when we will No. 1542), to provide funding for the Excel- lence in Economic Education Act of 2001. construction and renovation. That hap- vote on, indeed, a very complicated and pened in Iowa, and it is happening in complex issue at a specific time, at a Mikulski amendment No. 1552 (to amend- ment No. 1542), to increase funding for pro- every other State in the country. day that is most convenient because of grams under the Nurse Reinvestment Act The American Society of Civil Engi- political candidates running around and other nursing workforce development neers 3 years ago gave a report card on the country, especially since that programs. the infrastructure of America, and amendment has not even yet been of- Kohl amendment No. 1558 (to amendment they gave the schools a D minus, the fered, is something we can’t do at this No. 1542), to provide additional funding for lowest grade of any category, lower time. That was explained to the other the ombudsman program for the protection than sewer and water and highways side of the aisle. That should not slow of vulnerable older Americans. Kennedy amendment No. 1566 (to amend- and everything else. They said schools things down at all. But again, there is ment No. 1542), to increase student financial were a D minus 3 years ago. Just yes- an orderly process. When the amend- aid by an amount that matches the increase terday they came out with their report ment is provided and debated, we have in low- and middle-income family college card again and said there has been no a lot of people who will want to speak costs. progress at all. on that. Again, the issue is a very im- Dodd amendment No. 1572 (to amendment The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The portant one. No. 1542), to provide additional funding for Senator’s time has expired. The time grants to States under part B of the Individ- was equally divided before 9:30. The We are making real progress. I am uals with Disabilities Education Act. pleased where we are in terms of hav- Harkin amendment No. 1575 (to amend- Senator’s time has expired. Under the ing this manageable group of amend- ment No. 1542), to provide additional funding previous agreement, the time before ments. Systematically, we will be for the Fund for the Improvement of Edu- 9:30 was equally divided between the going through those over the course of cation. Senator from Iowa and the Senator the day and Monday and Tuesday. DeWine amendment No. 1561 (to amend- from Pennsylvania. Hopefully, we will complete the bill. ment No. 1542), to provide funds to support The Senator from Pennsylvania. graduate medical education programs in Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I am Mr. REID. If I may briefly reply, we children’s hospitals. very sympathetic to the objectives shared the amendment Senator HARKIN DeWine amendment No. 1560 (to amend- sought by the Senator from Iowa. In is going to offer with Senator SPECTER ment No. 1542), to provide funds to support the past, on budget resolutions in prior poison control centers. and Republican staff. The question is years, I have supported using Federal when he should offer it. He could have DeWine amendment No. 1578 (to amend- ment No. 1542), to provide funding for the funds on school construction. But the offered it last night. He will offer it difficulty this year is that there is no today. Everyone has had the oppor- Underground Railroad Education and Cul- tural Program. money available for this line. Senator tunity to see the amendment. Clinton amendment No. 1565 (to amend- HARKIN and I, on a bipartisan basis, We are respectful of the majority ment No. 1542), to provide additional funding have worked out the allocation of $137 leader’s problems in trying to set to ensure an adequate bioterrorism prepared- billion. I would like to have money for schedules. That is why, when we have ness workforce. school construction, but it simply isn’t had very close votes, we have not asked The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under there. for revotes when our people come back. the previous order, until the hour of It was not included in the budget res- It is not often we have asked to have a 9:30 a.m., the time will be equally di- olution this year. It has always been vote at a certain time, but we have vided between the two bill managers or highly controversial to pass this body, telegraphed, so to speak, our punch and their designees. and it was only Senator D’Amato and let everyone know we were trying to In my capacity as a Senator from Senator CAMPBELL and I who supported get something lined up for Tuesday. I Alaska, I suggest the absence of a it in the past, when Senator HARKIN hope we can do that. With the number quorum and ask the clerk to call the spearheaded this effort along with of amendments we have, as the leader roll. The time will be charged against Carol Moseley-Braun. This is one of the knows, we can finish the bill very both sides. many laudable objectives I would like quickly or it can take a long time. We Without objection, it is so ordered. to see funded. I fought hard for a larger hope on Tuesday we can have that vote The legislative clerk proceeded to allocation from the subcommittee. I to work toward ending debate on this call the roll. would be glad to join Senator HARKIN very important bill. Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask in supporting this measure, but as unanimous consent that the order for manager it is my duty to stay within f the quorum call be rescinded. the confines of the bill and within the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- confines of the allocation. So it is with out objection, it is so ordered. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME regret that I have to raise a point of Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I under- order. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under stand the first vote this morning will Mr. President, I raise a point of order the previous order, the leadership time be on the Harkin amendment; is that under section 504 of the concurrent res- is reserved. true? olution on the budget for fiscal year

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:59 Sep 05, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.003 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11135 2004 that the amendment exceeds the Conrad Jeffords Nelson (FL) I further announce that, if present discretionary spending limits specified Corzine Johnson Nelson (NE) and voting, the Senator from Massa- Daschle Kennedy Pryor in this section and therefore is not in Dayton Kohl Reed chusetts (Mr. KERRY) would vote order. Dodd Landrieu Reid ‘‘yea.’’ The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Which Durbin Lautenberg Rockefeller The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Feingold Leahy amendment is the point of order raised Sarbanes CHAFEE). Are there any other Senators Feinstein Levin Schumer Harkin Lincoln in the Chamber desiring to vote? against? Stabenow Hollings Mikulski Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, that Wyden The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 43, was raised against the amendment to Inouye Murray nays 46, as follows: be voted on first, which has already NAYS—47 [Rollcall Vote No. 329 Leg.] been noted by the Chair, the amend- Allard Crapo McCain YEAS—43 Allen DeWine McConnell ment of Senator CLINTON. Akaka Durbin Mikulski Bennett Dole Nickles Baucus Feingold Murray Similarly, I raise a point of order Bond Domenici Roberts Bayh Feinstein Brownback Ensign Nelson (FL) under section 504 of the concurrent res- Santorum Biden Harkin Bunning Enzi Nelson (NE) olution for fiscal year 2004 that the Sessions Bingaman Hollings Burns Frist Pryor Smith Boxer Inouye amendment of Senator HARKIN exceeds Campbell Graham (SC) Reed Snowe Byrd Jeffords the discretionary spending limits and Carper Grassley Reid Specter Cantwell Johnson Chafee Gregg Rockefeller therefore is not in order. Stevens Carper Kennedy Chambliss Hagel Sarbanes The PRESIDENT pro tempore. So the Sununu Clinton Kohl Cochran Hatch Schumer Talent Conrad Landrieu Senator has made a point of order Coleman Inhofe Snowe Corzine Lautenberg Collins Kyl Thomas under each of the amendments? Daschle Leahy Stabenow Cornyn Lott Voinovich Mr. SPECTER. That is correct. Dayton Levin Wyden Craig Lugar Warner Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, pursu- Dodd Lincoln NOT VOTING—12 ant to section 504(b)(2) of House Con- NAYS—46 Alexander Fitzgerald Lieberman current Resolution 95, the concurrent Allard DeWine McCain Breaux Graham (FL) Miller Allen Dole resolution on the budget for fiscal year Dorgan Hutchison Murkowski McConnell Bennett Domenici 2004, I move to waive section 504 of that Edwards Kerry Shelby Nickles concurrent resolution for the purpose Bond Ensign Roberts The PRESIDENT pro tempore. On Brownback Enzi Santorum of the pending amendment, and also for this question, the yeas are 41, the nays Bunning Fitzgerald Sessions the amendment that I offered, which are 47. Three-fifths of the Senators Burns Frist Smith would be following this vote at 9:30 on Campbell Graham (SC) Specter duly chosen and sworn not having Chafee Grassley Stevens the Clinton amendment. Chambliss Gregg voted in the affirmative, the motion is Sununu The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- Cochran Hagel rejected. The point of order is sus- Talent out objection, the two motions are re- Coleman Hatch tained and the amendment falls. Collins Inhofe Thomas ceived. VOTE ON AMENDMENT NO. 1575 Cornyn Kyl Voinovich Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask for The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under Craig Lott Warner the yeas and nays on both amend- the previous order, we will now proceed Crapo Lugar ments. to a vote on the point of order made NOT VOTING—11 The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is against the Harkin amendment, Alexander Graham (FL) Miller there a sufficient second? There is a amendment No. 1575. The yeas and nays Breaux Hutchison Murkowski sufficient second. Dorgan Kerry Shelby have been ordered. Edwards Lieberman The yeas and nays were ordered. There is a previous order for 5 min- The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this VOTE ON AMENDMENT NO. 1565 utes of debate equally divided in the vote, the yeas are 43, the nays are 46. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The usual form prior to the second vote. Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- question is on agreeing to the motion Who yields time? sen and sworn not having voted in the with respect to amendment No. 1565. Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, we affirmative, the motion is rejected. The clerk will call the roll. know there are many Members anxious The point of order is sustained and the The legislative clerk called the roll. to depart for planes, and Senator HAR- KIN amendment falls. Mr. MCCONNELL. I announce that the and I have decided to yield back our time and proceed directly to the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I move to Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- vote. reconsider the vote. ANDER), the Senator from Illinois (Mr. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- Mr. HARKIN. I move to lay that mo- FITZGERALD), the Senator from Texas out objection, it is so ordered. All time tion on the table. (Mrs. HUTCHISON), the Senator from is yielded back. The motion to lay on the table was Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI), and the Sen- The question is on agreeing to the agreed to. ator from Alabama (Mr. SHELBY) are motion. The yeas and nays have been The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- necessarily absent. ordered. ator from Iowa. Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- The clerk will call the roll. Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask ator from Louisiana (Mr. BREAUX), the The assistant legislative clerk called unanimous consent to set aside the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. DOR- the roll. pending amendments. GAN), the Senator from North Carolina Mr. MCCONNELL. I announce that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (Mr. EDWARDS), the Senator from Mas- the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- objection, it is so ordered. sachusetts (Mr. KERRY), the Senator ANDER), the Senator from Texas (Ms. AMENDMENT NO. 1580 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1542 from Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN), the HUTCHISON), the Senator from Alaska Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I send Senator from Georgia (Mr. MILLER), (Ms. MURKOWSKI), and the Senator from an amendment to the desk. and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Alabama (Mr. SHELBY) are necessarily The PRESIDING OFFICER. The GRAHAM) are necessarily absent. absent. clerk will report. I further announce that, if present Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- The legislative clerk read as follows: and voting, the Senator from Massa- ator from Louisiana (Mr. BREAUX), the The Senator from Iowa [Mr. HARKIN], for chusetts (Mr. KERRY) would vote Senator from North Dakota (Mr. DOR- himself, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. DASCHLE, Ms. MI- ‘‘yea’’. GAN), the Senator from North Carolina KULSKI, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. EDWARDS, Mrs. The result was announced—yeas 41, (Mr. EDWARDS), the Senator from Flor- MURRAY, Mr. CORZINE, Mr. BYRD, Mr. REID, nays 47, as follows: ida (Mr. GRAHAM), the Senator from Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. KERRY, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. SAR- Massachusetts (Mr. KERRY), the Sen- [Rollcall Vote No. 328 Leg.] BANES, Mr. DODD, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. LEAHY, YEAS—41 ator from Connecticut (Mr. Mr. DURBIN, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. DAYTON, Mr. LIEBERMAN), and the Senator from Akaka Biden Byrd PRYOR, Mr. REED, and Mr. NELSON of Florida, Baucus Bingaman Cantwell Georgia (Mr. MILLER) are necessarily proposes an amendment No. 1580 to amend- Bayh Boxer Clinton absent. ment No. 1542.

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:59 Sep 05, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.007 S05PT1 S11136 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask ing out in even more detail how it is Mr. REID. And we also worked very unanimous consent that reading of the that American workers are working hard, with your staff principally and amendment be dispensed with. longer than workers in all other indus- floor staff generally, to come up with a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without trialized countries, and now they are finite list of amendments Democrats objection, it is so ordered. being asked to work longer without wanted to offer; is that true? The amendment is as follows: even being paid for it. Mr. HARKIN. That is my under- On page 23, between lines 15 and 16, insert I think this is one of the most crucial standing. I saw the list. I think it was the following: issues facing this Congress this year: drawn up last night with a finite list of SEC. ll. None of the funds provided under whether we are going to sit back and amendments, yes. this Act shall be used to promulgate or im- let the administration change, sort of Mr. REID. I would finally say to my plement any regulation that exempts from friend, the distinguished Democratic the requirements of section 7 of the Fair by fiat—not by legislation, not through Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 207) the hearing process and the developing manager of this bill, the Senator would any employee who is not otherwise exempted of legislation and the votes here—but acknowledge, I am sure, we have been pursuant to regulations under section 13 of just through rules and regulations, to most cooperative in this most impor- such Act (29 U.S.C. 213) that were in effect as just wipe out—wipe out—the protec- tant piece of legislation. We have set of September 3, 2003. tions 8 to 10 million working Ameri- amendments aside and moved to other Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, this is cans have to guarantee that if they amendments for the convenience of an amendment about which I spoke at have to work over 40 hours a week, Senators. some length yesterday and the day be- they are going to get at least time-and- It is my understanding the manager fore on the floor. Others spoke on it a-half overtime. Just wipe out the 40- of this bill now feels so strongly about also. This is the amendment that hour work week, that has been law for this overtime amendment, that now would preclude the administration 65 years now. this amendment is laid down, and you from issuing final proposed regulations Mr. REID. Will the Senator yield for are not going to agree to set this that would take away the right of up to a question? amendment aside to offer any other 8 million to 10 million Americans to Mr. HARKIN. Yes, I am delighted to amendments; is that true? Mr. HARKIN. The leader has it cor- get overtime pay if they work over 40 yield to the assistant leader. hours a week. Mr. REID. As the Democratic man- rect. I feel so strongly about this, and Just to recap for a minute, earlier ager of this bill, it has been your inten- the fact that we worked with the lead- this year, sort of under the cover of tion, has it not, to have this as, if not ership on the other side and on this side to try to get a finite list of amend- darkness, without one hearing, the De- the most important vote, one of the ments, to get a time certain on Tues- partment of Labor issued proposed reg- most important votes in this multibil- day to vote on this so there would be ulations to modify the Fair Labor lion dollar bill? I think it is about a no surprises to anyone, and then I am Standards Act that would basically $125 billion bill you and Senator SPEC- told today that has fallen through for modify, in a very drastic manner, how TER are managing. So you consider this some reason. It was not my intention employers would decide who was cov- a very important vote? ered under overtime law and who was Mr. HARKIN. I say to my friend from until now, but it is my intention. I not. Nevada, I consider this—well, we have have laid down the amendment. There Now, again, this has been in exist- a lot in the bill for education, but in are no more votes today. The leader on ence since 1938. We have had some terms of what we are going to do to that side said there would be no more changes in it since that time, but none protect working Americans, to protect votes today, that we would have one as sweeping as the Administration has their families, and to ensure their right vote or maybe two on Monday evening, proposed this spring and that would re- to get time-and-a-half overtime, this is I don’t know on what. There are other sult in millions of working Americans the key vote. things up there. Mr. REID. Will the Senator yield on losing their overtime pay protection. Mr. REID. Will the Senator yield for The Department of Labor has said that issue? another question? Mr. HARKIN. Yes. this only affects about 644,000 workers. Mr. HARKIN. I am delighted to. Mr. REID. We had two amendments Well, they’re only counting the people Mr. REID. And it has been a fact that lined up. We had one or more from the are currently, routinely work overtime we have presented to the majority Senator from Louisiana, Ms. LANDRIEU. and receive overtime pay. There are since Tuesday of this week the fact we We had one on Head Start from the about 8 to 10 million people who are were going to have our four Demo- Senator from Connecticut, and we had qualified to get overtime pay, but they cratic Presidential aspirants here on one on libraries from Senator REED of are not working overtime. Tuesday, and that we wanted to have a Rhode Island. We had amendments Again, if an employer were to ask vote on this most important amend- lined up here that would be offered them to work overtime, then they ment on next Tuesday; is that right? today and we would vote on those Mon- would get time and a half. Well, this Mr. HARKIN. I say to the leader, yes, day. pending regulation would take that that is right. In fact, I was part of a Mr. HARKIN. But as I understand it, away for many workers. And then we’ll conversation that took place on the that cannot happen now. So it is my in- see their employers require them to floor just last evening regarding that. tention, since this is such a vitally im- work longer hours, without pay. There were no surprises. The amend- portant issue—— The first wave of people who will be ment I have offered I actually read into Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, will most affected by this will be working the RECORD yesterday so everyone the Senator from Iowa yield? women, women who work on a salary knew what the amendment was. It has Mr. HARKIN. In just a second, as basis, maybe as accountants, working been out there. It is not a very con- soon as I finish my statement. in banks, insurance companies, what- voluted amendment. It is just a very Since there are no more votes today, ever, women who have children in simple, straightforward amendment. and there are only going to be one or childcare, daycare centers. Now they So everyone knew what it was. two votes on Monday, at the most—I are going to be asked to work longer Since it is such an important issue, I don’t know what is lined up—it is my hours with no more pay, but they are think we all thought it would be advis- intention that I will object to setting going to have to continue to pay more able to have as many Senators here as aside my amendment until such time for childcare. This is antiworker. This possible to vote on this amendment. as we have an up-or-down vote on it, is antifamily. And its bad economics. Therefore, as I understood it, there was which should occur on Tuesday, so Obviously, if I am an employer, and I at least some agreement made that we there should not be any problem. But I don’t have to pay overtime pay, and I were going to vote next Tuesday on will object to moving off this amend- can work people longer than 40 hours a this amendment. ment for any other amendment. week, I’m not going to hire new people. Mr. REID. Mr. President, will the Without losing my right to the floor, And I will—not today; I know others Senator yield for another question? I yield to the Senator. want to speak this morning—but when Mr. HARKIN. Yes, I yield without Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, it is we come back next week I will be lay- losing my right to the floor. entirely likely the Senator from Iowa

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:59 Sep 05, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.009 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11137 can regain the floor. I would like to As far as this week is concerned, on passed in an omnibus, but in 1997, 9 make a brief statement. Tuesday we worked 6 hours 45 minutes days. So as you can see, it has always Mr. HARKIN. I was yielding without and had two amendments on which to taken 5, 6, 7, 8 days to finish this bill losing my right to the floor. I thought vote. And we thank the Democrats for because it covers so many different you wanted to ask me a question. offering them. On Wednesday we subjects. Mr. SPECTER. No, I didn’t say that, worked 9 hours 59 minutes, and on We went on the legislation on but I agree that you maintain control Thursday 10 hours 50 minutes. We have Wednesday. Monday was Labor Day. of the floor. only had seven rollcall votes. Two We came in, by agreement of the lead- Mr. HARKIN. Oh, OK. amendments were accepted by voice ership, with no votes on Tuesday. That Mr. SPECTER. And you are just vote, and we have 92 Democratic was, again, not our decision. That was yielding for a brief comment. amendments and 27 Republican amend- a leadership decision on the Republican Mr. HARKIN. OK. Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, the as- ments pending. So we have a lot of side. So we had Wednesday and Thurs- sistant Democratic leader and the dis- work to do. day and two votes today. Basically, we tinguished ranking member have been Senator HARKIN and I have worked have been on the bill, at least voting, cooperative, I don’t think realistically seamlessly for more than a decade. I really only 2 days. To say we are going anything above and beyond the call of expect that to continue into next week. to have another couple days or 2 or 3 Senator REID has been a master at or- days on this bill is not exorbitant. It is duty. Senator HARKIN is always cooper- ganizing the Senate. He has spent more in line with what we have done in the ative, and so is Senator REID. We have been working on a list for some time time in the Senate Chamber in the last past. and finally got the list late yesterday several years than any other Member. I We would like to finish the bill as afternoon. But that was the first time complimented him privately yesterday quickly as anyone. I think we have a condition appeared that we would about his efficiency. I do so publicly been very diligent in bringing up our have to set a time certain for an today. amendments, offering them, and mov- amendment. That is the first time that I know there are partisan consider- ing ahead. occurred, and I found it rather sur- ations. That is a part of the process. Again, I will object to setting aside prising. But I hope we can move ahead on Mon- any other amendment until we vote on The Senator from Iowa made ref- day to finish this bill and accommo- this because it is that important. Ev- erence to an agreement. I don’t think date all of the competing interests. eryone is going to be here on Tuesday. there ever had been an agreement as to I thank my colleagues for yielding. So we can vote on it on Tuesday, and a time on Tuesday. That would be my Mr. HARKIN. I say to my friend from we can vote on a lot of other things on preference to accommodate the Demo- Pennsylvania, who has been coopera- Tuesday, too, and get a lot of this bill crats. But I think it is not inappro- tive, as he said, we have worked to- finished on Tuesday when the max- priate to say the calendar, as the gether well over a decade. We have al- imum number of Senators will be here Democrats wish it, revolves around the ways worked these things out to make in the Chamber. absence of their Members who are run- sure we get a bill through. We will this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ning for President, a lofty ambition. It time also. ator from Nevada. even happened once to Senator HARKIN. My point is that there were at least Mr. REID. I know the Senator from It even happened once to me. But the some conversations last night with New York is here to make a very im- Senate is in session on occasions when leadership on both sides about accom- portant statement. the people who run for President are modating schedules and having votes Let me say this: I appreciate the not present. set up on Tuesday. work of the Senator from Pennsyl- I can understand your interest in The fact is that nothing has hindered vania. He has done an outstanding job wanting a time certain to have all your the progress of this bill because four on this bill, and he and Senator HARKIN Members here. But in regular order, we Democrats are running for President. have set a pattern for how people debate amendments and we vote. In We have had votes every day. We should work together on legislation. I this august body, any Member can tie haven’t filibustered anything. We recognize it is not Senator SPECTER’s it up at any time. So that tries to haven’t done anything. We have offered decision how we are handling this leg- produce comity. I think Senators REID our amendments. We have had good de- islation. and HARKIN and I have gone a long way bates and discussions, and we have had Mr. HARKIN. That is absolutely true. to establish comity and try to get the up-or-down votes. We had two votes Mr. REID. We know that. If it were business of the Senate done. I will con- today. It was not my decision to have up to Senator SPECTER, we would have tinue. two votes today. I could have had four the vote on Tuesday at any time we There are concerns on this side of the or five votes today. Someone else wanted the vote. Someone else is mak- aisle to set a time on that amendment. above my pay grade made the decision ing that decision. That is on the substance. There are that we would have two votes today We understand the parliamentary also a lot of concerns about letting the and go home. procedure. We know there is a way of absentee Democrats set the time. I am It was not my decision that on Mon- getting off the Harkin amendment. prepared to do that because that is the day we will have one vote late in the They could move to the regular order nature of our business here, and Sen- day. Again, the leadership makes those and move to table Senators BYRD, ators do run for the office of President. decisions, not I. So Tuesday looks like AKAKA, MIKULSKI, KOHL, KENNEDY, and But it is my hope that as we reflect on a day when we will all be here. Every- DODD. But when they get to DEWINE, this matter over the weekend, coopera- one is going to be here. That is the day we are going to offer your amendment tion will prevail on all sides, that we when we can get a lot accomplished. as a second-degree amendment. They try to work to a time which is agree- We are making good progress on this are not going to figure out in a par- able to the absentee Senators, that we bill. I say to my friend from Pennsyl- liamentary fashion a way to prevent do ultimately set aside amendments, vania and others, when you look at the the American people from having a and that we proceed to take care of the past, this is a big bill. This bill covers vote on this legislation. business of the Senate. more spending and more Departments They may pull the bill. This may be I am distressed to know that the and Agencies of the Federal Govern- a big enough issue for the President of amendments which were going to be of- ment than any other bill considered in the United States to hurt American fered are not now going to be offered. Congress. In terms of total spending, it workers and help the American busi- That enables me to return to Pennsyl- is second only to Defense. But it covers ness community, as always happens, it vania a little earlier today. I have a a host of Agencies and Departments, seems, with this administration. The primary campaign in the general elec- more than the Defense Department people who work, the men and women tion. We are in the election cycle, but does. who work for a living, get it in the rear this is my day job, and I would be here In the past, in 2001, we had 5 days of end. They may want to pull this bill as late as necessary to finish the work floor action on this bill; in 2000, we had and say we are not going to allow the of the Senate. 7 days; in 1999, 5 days. In 1998, it was Congress of the United States to have a

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:59 Sep 05, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.012 S05PT1 S11138 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 vote on this. If they do that, we know people have fallen into poverty, and we hold accountable for actions that are there are other appropriations bills and know that the incomes of more Ameri- taken. It is not a Republican or a other issues that come up that maybe cans will be cut dramatically if the Democratic job; it is a nonpartisan job. this amendment will not be in order, provision this administration wants to Sort of like Sergeant Friday, they maybe it will not be germane, but we put into effect is allowed to go forward. ‘‘just want the facts.’’ They want to be are going to offer it anyway. We are So I thank them for their very strong able to know what is actually going on going to continue with this as an issue. commitment. in the bowels and processes of these There are cartoons all over the coun- EPA’S RESPONSE TO THE WORLD TRADE CENTER huge bureaucracies that perform so try—I saw one earlier today—making a COLLAPSE many important functions. But still, joke of what the President is trying to Mr. President, I wish to talk about like any human institutions, extra do. I saw one that was given to us by another very important issue, one that eyes are needed on what they are the senior Senator from South Caro- directly affects the people I represent doing. lina that says maybe the point is that in New York but which I believe affects The inspector general of the EPA they want the American people not our entire country and the credibility looked at the actions EPA took to ad- have as much leisure time as they have of this administration and our Govern- dress the quality of the air affected by had in the past. ment. I am speaking about the report the collapse of the World Trade Center This is by Toles, and this ran in a released on August 21 by the Office of and what the EPA told the public number of papers around the country. the Inspector General of the Environ- about the air we were breathing. The This one is from South Carolina’s larg- mental Protection Agency entitled inspector general rightly acknowledges est newspaper. It shows a man standing ‘‘EPA’s Response to the World Trade that the EPA, like all of our govern- there at his desk. It reads: Center Collapse: Challenges, Successes, mental entities at the Federal, State, and local levels involved with the re- In the 1960s, Americans wondered what and Areas for Improvement.’’ they’d do with all their free time in the As the title suggests, this report is sponse to September 11, found them- twenty-first century. carefully researched, constructively selves dealing with an unprecedented The next view reads: presented, and it outlines how the EPA crisis, the scope and nature of which carried out its charge in the immediate none of us ever imagined. 1. Vacationing at sea-floor resort. I admit, and I think it is fair to say, 2. Eating gourmet meals in pill form. and longer term aftermath of the ter- that no part of Government was pre- 3. Flying personal car to robot store. rible attack that struck New York on pared for the enormity of what oc- 4. Attending spaceball game on Saturn. the infamous day of September 11—now curred on September 11, and that is un- The next view shows him with some almost 2 years ago. No one will ever derstandable because of what did hap- consternation on his face and reads: forget that day. Those who were there pen. So in that spirit, and I think real- I . . . I just can’t decide. in lower Manhattan will never be able istically so, the inspector general rec- to erase the images—not just the vis- And then the final view reads: ognized that the particular demands So they have decided for us. ual images but the feelings, the smells, placed on the EPA were considerable. And some little person says to the the sounds, the smoke. I was there day after day, down at I remember so well being there the man at the desk with his head against Ground Zero in the city, meeting with day after and seeing the firefighters the computer: EPA officials, and I know how stressed emerging from the haze that hung over they were because of all they were hav- You’ll spend your leisure time working a the site, covered in dust and debris; the 70-hour week. Without overtime. ing to contend with. But still, even rescue workers, whom all of us saw, Then there is a little man at the bot- taking into account the unprecedented and many of whom I have met, who nature of the attacks, the implosion of tom who says: guided people to safety without a mask You could take your vacation in pill form. the buildings, releasing into the air bil- or a bit of concern about their own lions and billions of particles of all We believe this is an important issue. long-term health. I am sure that Amer- kinds of compounds and chemicals, the Overtime pay has been the law of this icans remember—and New Yorkers EPA inspector general found and as- land since the 1930s, Federal law. They lived with—the apartment buildings, serted that where the Agency could are going to change it by administra- the business buildings that were cov- and should have been more thorough, tive fiat? I don’t think so. They can do ered in gray dust. more proactive, more effective in its a lot of things to stop us, but they When we turned to our Government responsibility, it did not live up to can’t stop us from talking. in Washington for guidance in the what we should have rightly expected. We are going to continue to talk on hours, days, and weeks after that trag- We looked to the EPA to give us this until the American people under- edy, one of the questions I was asked straight information and help us try to stand what this administration is and I know the EPA was asked, the reduce the dangerous emissions in the doing to American men and women. White House was asked, and the city air from the collapse, from the cleanup Here it is not subtle; it is just a slap in and the State were asked was: Is the and the recovery, and the inspector the face to the American people. air safe? general looked particularly at the EPA Mr. HARKIN. I thank the assistant What did the EPA tell us? The EPA action dealing with monitoring, test- Democratic leader for his support and said: Yes, it is safe. Go back to work, ing, and cleaning up of indoor air. for the support of our working families. get back to your daily lives. I want to make this distinction be- I yield the floor. Mr. President, it is a very hard thing cause I think it is very important. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to stand on this Senate floor and say When the towers collapsed, clearly, so ator from New York is recognized. this, but I believe our Government let much was released into the environ- Mrs. CLINTON. Mr. President, I ask us down. It wasn’t by accident and it ment. We could see, as we helicoptered unanimous consent to speak as in wasn’t a mistake during the chaos of over the site on September 12, the morning business for 20 minutes. those terrible days. Instead, as spelled burning fires still. The outdoor air was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without out in this report by the EPA inspector of particular concern to all of the peo- objection, it is so ordered. general, it is clear that the EPA was ple—the brave men and women who Mrs. CLINTON. Mr. President, first, I overruled and directed about what to were on the search and recovery teams, commend my colleagues and leaders, say. who were beginning to work to remove the Senators from Iowa and Nevada, I want to underscore the important the debris. But there is another sepa- for their heartfelt, eloquent statements fact that this report is not the product rate and equally important issue, and on behalf of the rights of Americans to of my office, not the product of an ad- that is about indoor air, because this be paid for the work they do. I appre- vocacy group or an outsider; it was blizzard of debris and dust went ciate greatly that our leader on this done by the EPA’s own career watch- through windows, went through cracks bill, the Democratic manager, the Sen- dog. in buildings, settled on roofs, fell into ator from Iowa, has really drawn a line Why do we have inspectors general? living quarters and businesses. in the sand, because we know we are Because we know our Government As a Senator from New York, I have not creating jobs, we know that more needs somebody to keep track of and been particularly concerned about

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:59 Sep 05, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.014 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11139 these air quality issues and the impli- through its early press releases when it con- Debris samples collected outside buildings, cations for the public’s health since vinced the EPA to add reassuring statements on cars, and other surfaces contained small September 11. I have worked with other and delete cautionary ones. percentages of asbestos, ranging from 2.1 to elected officials representing New York The inspector general later on in the 3.3—slightly above the 1 percent trigger for defining asbestos material. and the region. I have worked with our report states: first responders—our firefighters, po- Based on the documentation we reviewed These are statements that were lice officers, and public health profes- and our discussions with numerous environ- added to the press release based on the sionals. I have worked with residents mental experts, both within and outside the White House instructions. Here was the EPA, we do not agree with the Agency’s instruction from the White House: and workers and businessowners to statement of September 18, 2001, that the air Add sentence about OSHA monitors walk- press for the help and the resources and was safe to breathe reflected the Agency’s ing the streets yesterday and wearing per- the information we needed so that the best professional advice. In contrast . . . it sonal monitors and coming up clean. air, both outdoors and indoors, would appeared that the EPA’s best professional be clean as fast as possible and that the advice was overruled when relaying informa- Of course, the EPA did what they public’s health would be protected as tion to the public in the weeks immediately were told by the White House. This is much as possible. following the disaster. what they said: With Senator LIEBERMAN, who was Basically, what the IG is saying is OSHA staff walked through New York’s fi- then chair of the Clean Air Sub- that the EPA did not have the testing nancial district on September 13th, wearing committee of the Environment and data and analyses to make the state- personal air monitors, and collected data on ments it did, and that the best profes- potential asbestos exposure levels. All but Public Works Committee, on which I two samples contained no asbestos. Two serve with him, we held a field hearing sional judgment of the EPA experts was influenced by the White House samples contained very low levels of an un- in lower Manhattan in February of 2002 known fiber which is still being analyzed. to examine what we thought then were itself. As examples of where White House Of course, what we know now is that troubling and contradictory messages officials intervened and what the EPA they had not done the analysis. They from the EPA about the quality of air told the public at the time, the inspec- did not have the data. So, basically, in downtown New York City. tor general reports that the White the White House decided they better I especially wanted to be sure of the House had the EPA remove rec- invent some and put it in the press re- basis for then-Administrator Christy ommendations that all area residents lease so they could create more reas- Todd Whitman’s statement on Sep- obtain professional cleaning of their surance than what the facts clearly in- tember 18, 1 week after the attack, homes and offices and told the EPA to dicated. that the air in New York was ‘‘safe to remove any reference to the increased The White House says: Get a quote in breathe.’’ risks from air pollution for sensitive from somebody in charge, somebody I pointed out that information from populations, such as young children with some responsibility; put a quote other Government and official sources and the elderly. in so you can get people back to work contradicted that assertion, not to On these charts, I now want to turn and back to living downtown. So they mention the concerns of my constitu- to the actual examples that the inspec- came up with a quote by a Mr. John L. ents who were coming to me asking tor general includes in the report of Henshaw, Assistant Secretary of Labor whether it was safe for them to go back where and how the White House evi- for OSHA. This is the quote they put to their apartments, to go back to dently—although we do not know in: work, to bring their children home be- this—evidently, through its Council on Our tests showed that it is safe for New cause of what they could feel and smell Environmental Quality, dictated very Yorkers to go back to work in New York’s fi- in the air. Every time I went down specific changes to the EPA on what it nancial district. there, my eyes burned and my throat could and could not say in its press re- They just made it up: Might as well burned. It was a palpable feeling that leases to the public. tell them it is OK to go back to work; we were in an environment that may Here we see in vivid language, to don’t put in any cautionary language not be safe. once again use the very words of the about children or the elderly, people I do not think either Senator inspector general’s report, the White with preexisting asthmatic, pul- LIEBERMAN or I at that hearing re- House’s role in insisting that ‘‘the monary, or respiratory conditions. Tell ceived a straight answer. I am not sure EPA’s overriding message was that the them it is safe. we ever got a straight answer in the public did not need to be concerned It is really discouraging, I have to time between September 11, 2001, and about airborne contaminants caused by say, to go through this because it is August 21, 2003. In fact, we know we did the World Trade Center collapse.’’ not what any of us expected. It is cer- not because the inspector general’s re- If we look at these charts, we can see tainly not what any of us told our con- port confirms that New Yorkers and very clearly what was told by the stituents and what we were told as we others affected were, in fact, misled White House to be changed. Here is the walked these streets and as people about the most fundamental issue: draft press release from the EPA, and asked: Is it OK to go back? whether the air they were breathing, it reads: I believe this is the kind of inter- the breaths they took were safe. Recent samples of dust gathered by ference by Government altering sci- I find this deeply disturbing and very OSHA— entific data, putting happy talk in disappointing. Let me quote from the The Occupational Safety and Health where mature and accurate informa- report itself. I have excerpts from the Administration— tion would be better suited, and that report on these two charts. on Water Street show higher levels of asbes- does our Government a great dis- In the executive summary of the re- tos in EPA tests. service. port, the inspector general says in the The issued press release after the I conclude with these two final very first finding: White House dictated the changes: changes: The draft press release that EPA’s early public statements following The new samples confirm previous reports the experts at EPA put out had this the collapse of the World Trade Center Tow- that ambient air quality meets OSHA stand- caption: ers reassured the public regarding the safety ards and consequently is not a cause for pub- of the air outside the Ground Zero area. lic concern. New OSHA data also indicates EPA Initiating Emergency Response Ac- However, when EPA made a September 18 that indoor air quality in downtown build- tivities, Testing Terrorized Sites For Envi- announcement that the air was ‘‘safe’’ to ings will meet standards. ronmental Hazards. breathe, it did not have sufficient data and Draft press release: That sounds pretty descriptive. That analyses to make such a blanket statement. is what they were doing. That was At that time, air monitoring data was lack- Seven debris and dust samples taken Thursday showed levels of asbestos ranging their job. That is what we expect the ing for several pollutants of concern, includ- EPA to do, to go do the emergency re- ing particulate matter and PCBs. from 2.1 percent to 3.3 percent. EPA views a Furthermore, the White House Council on 1 percent level of asbestos as the definition sponse activities and test for environ- Environmental Quality, influenced, through for asbestos-containing material. mental hazards. the collaborative process, the information Changed press release at the White This is what the White House said that the EPA communicated to the public House direction: they had to put as the caption:

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Then this final example, the draft openly with the public about environ- A national crisis does not justify giv- press release said: mental hazards and risks. The report- ing people the wrong information and Preliminary results of EPA’s sampling ac- ing even lists the Agency’s own seven continuing to do so days, weeks, and tivities indicate no or very low levels of as- cardinal rules of risk communication months after the event. bestos. However, even at low levels, EPA in carrying out these important roles Would any of us have wanted to considers asbestos hazardous in this situa- that they have done over the years in worry that the Centers for Disease tion and will continue to monitor and sam- dealing with countless situations such Control had changed what they were ple for elevated levels of asbestos and work telling us about SARS or the West Nile with the appropriate officials to ensure as toxic spills and explosions. Those rules were tampered with and the pub- virus or any other public health inci- awareness and proper handling, transpor- dent? Would we ever want to question tation and disposal of potentially contami- lic was misinformed. nated debris or materials. On Tuesday, August 26, Senator the FDA about what they tell us when LIEBERMAN and I wrote to President it comes to drugs available in our phar- I have no problem with that. That is macies? Should we ever fear the EPA’s a very thoughtful, informative state- Bush to convey our serious questions and concerns about what we have information about a toxic spill in our ment: Thankfully, our testing shows community or our own backyard? What very low levels at this point but we learned through the IG report. We asked the President to provide Con- the inspector general told us in its Au- want to caution people because even gust 21 report is that we have to raise very low levels can be dangerous, so we gress and the public with an account of what took place in the White House these questions now. want to tell you what you should do to What I hope we can achieve from ex- that resulted in changing the content deal with this dust that is everywhere, amining this report and seeking an- and the overall message conveyed by that is in your house, that covers ev- swers is that all New Yorkers and EPA through its press releases. We erything from your drapes and your Americans will be assured that in the asked for the identities of the White rugs to your teapot sets, that is filling future the EPA and all parts of our House officials referred to in the re- the streets and the roofs, so we are Government responsible for commu- port, who played a role in imposing going to tell you what we need to do. nicating to the public about our health these changes, for an explanation on Here is what the White House told and safety will do so honestly and ac- them to say instead: why the White House felt compelled to curately without any political inter- insist on the changes, and copies of the EPA is greatly relieved to have learned ference. that there appears to be no significant levels actual communications between the I have talked about this report and of asbestos dust in the air in New York City, White House and the EPA about the air the serious issues it raises with resi- said Administrator Whitman. We are work- quality in downtown New York. dents who live near Ground Zero. These ing closely with rescue crews to ensure that We asked for a response by Sep- New Yorkers have been through so all appropriate precautions are taken. We tember 5 with the hope of obtaining a much. Many of them were forced into will continue to monitor closely. full and frank explanation of the se- Public health concerns about asbestos con- homelessness for months. Many faced quence described in the report and be devastated neighborhoods when they tamination are primarily related to long- assured that the EPA does indeed have term exposure. Short-term, low-level expo- returned home. sure of the type that might have been pro- the authority and the liberty to com- For them, who have lost so much, it duced by the collapse of the World Trade municate accurately with the public on is tragic if they lose one more precious Center buildings is unlikely to cause signifi- what it knows. thing, namely, their trust in their Gov- cant health effects. EPA and OSHA will I know the White House did not co- ernment, their faith that they would be work closely with rescue and cleanup crews operate with the inspector general re- given accurate, truthful information to minimize their potential exposure, but the port but I hope they would want to get they could make judgments on. People general public should be very reassured by to the bottom of this and learn the les- initial sampling. made life decisions based on what the sons that we should not only about the EPA told them. Families moved back Nothing about proper handling, past but going forward. However, I can- into the area with their children. Par- transportation, or disposal. not say that I will be surprised if we ents sent their children to school. Doc- These are very disturbing revela- continue to hear from the administra- tors told their patients not to worry tions. What the EPA wanted to report tion some of the same excuses that because of what the EPA told them. to the public in their press releases and they have been making in response to To restore any semblance of that communication was different from the IG’s report. trust, we need to get to the bottom of what they did report, and yet all of us In one statement reported a few days what happened. I hope the administra- relied on those reports. ago, former EPA Administrator Whit- tion, led by the White House, will un- I have talked to a lot of parents with man said: We did not want to scare derstand that and will help us do what kids who live downtown. I have talked people. we need to do which is, number one, to with a lot of business owners. They White House representatives have find out what the truth was, unvar- asked me whether they should send said that the edits and changes im- nished, without any embroidery or re- their children back to the schools when posed on the EPA were necessary for assuring words, just what it was; sec- they opened, whether they should go to national security reasons. ond, do an analysis of the quality of work when the businesses reopened. Frankly, this is a canard. The public the indoor air now. These particles, Based on both the public information deserves better. When it comes to our these contaminants stay in rugs, and the private information that I had health, the health of our children, the drapes, and air vents. We need to know solicited, I said, yes, from all we know, health of our elderly relatives, we need whether people are living in places we think it is safe. accurate information in a timely man- right now that are putting their health I understand what tremendous chal- ner. at risk. Then our Government needs to lenges these horrible events caused for Should we have worn a mask? Should show good faith by doing what they everyone, but I just cannot come up we have gotten more sophisticated res- said they would do, namely, to make with any excuse, justification, or ra- piratory protective gear? Should we sure the indoor air quality was cleaned tionale for the White House to inter- have gotten a professional cleaner to up. And, perhaps most importantly, we fere with the agency in charge of pro- clean our apartments before we went need to restore that trust which has viding accurate and trustworthy infor- back? The public needs to know what been breached. mation about whether our air indoors the risks are so they can appropriately I hope the administration will help. and outdoors is safe to breathe. Dic- respond. These events also require oversight by

VerDate jul 14 2003 23:59 Sep 05, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.019 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11141 the Congress. A number of my col- tions, and I wish to speak for a little These proposed changes likely will open leagues have asked we hold hearings in while on the pending amendment which the door for employers to reclassify a large the Environment and Public Works I have laid down prior to the distin- number of previously nonexempt employees Committee. I hope we will. I cannot guished Senator from New York speak- as exempt. The resulting effect on compensa- tion and morale could be detrimental as em- imagine anyone representing any State ing. I want to follow up and speak for ployees previously accustomed to earning in in this country with so many constitu- a little bit longer on that. I know my some cases significant amounts of overtime, ents still coughing, who have acquired colleague from Alabama and maybe would suddenly lose their opportunity. That severe asthma, who have pulmonary others are here so I will try to be as is from Hewitt Associates. dysfunction, not asking for the very succinct as possible, but I did want to, And from the Society for Human Re- same thing I am asking for, congres- before the weekend came, to again lay source Management, which on its Web sional hearings and a full, cooperative out for the Senate and for the Nation site says it is ‘‘the world’s largest asso- relationship with the administration. why it is so important for us to take ciation devoted to human resource I conclude by responding to one of action, to stop the implementation of management.’’ And regarding the pro- the constant themes I hear from the these proposed changes in rules and posed overtime changes, the society administration, that they did not want regulations that deal with overtime said: to cause panic, they did not want peo- pay. This is going to affect every workplace, ple to be upset. If New Yorkers had to I thought I would take some time every employee, every profession. prove this one more time, they cer- now to, number one, respond to some tainly did on September 11th and they arguments made by the Senator from So, again, whether we hear from the administration, from the Department did it again in the blackout. These are Wyoming yesterday, Senator ENZI, but terrible times that try people, but New also to again give some personal sto- of Labor, that this is simply a clari- Yorkers rise to the occasion no matter ries of what is happening to people fication, these are simple little clari- what it is. They would have taken ac- around the country today and how oth- fications. Meanwhile, the main human curate information and acted accord- ers might be affected with these resource management association and ingly. They would have done what they changes in rules and regulations. a human resource consultant for For- needed to do to take precautions for As I have done with the rules and tune 500 companies say this is big stuff. themselves, their children, their regulations, you can read them. If you It is going to affect every workplace, friends, their neighbors. want to go to sleep fast, try reading employee, every profession, according I cannot imagine this idea we did not rules and regulations sometimes. That to the Society for Human Resource want to cause people to panic. There will put you to sleep. It becomes a blur Management. are many ways of saying—we saw from out there as to what all these fancy This same Society for Human Re- the EPA’s own language—the truth and words and phrases and subparagraph source Management said the proposed then telling people, here are the nec- and titles all mean. But when you get rule is not clearer than current regula- essary steps you should take. There is through it all, it means people are af- tions. Deron Zeppelin told the Chicago not one firefighter, not one police offi- fected one way or the other, either for Tribune: cer, there is not one construction good or for ill. It means workers are ei- It looks like they’re just moving from one worker I met who would not have gone ther supported in their jobs and their ambiguity to the next. out of that pile, would not have tried family life or they are not. Again, as I said, according to the Chi- for days to find survivors, would not That is what these changes and rules cago Tribune: have begun to remove the debris, to are about, affecting human beings and The Labor and Department’s [Wage and put the message clearly out to the their lives and how they live and how Hour Administrator Tammy] McCutchen world and the terrorists that we were they work and what their quality of predicts a deluge of lawsuits as employees not in any way daunted or fearful. Not life is going to be. and employers press for clarifications once one. But they might have worn their Again, a couple of things I want to the new rules go into effect. masks and asked for and demanded bet- lay out. One, to lay out what the indus- I thought we wanted to reduce the ter respiratory protection. Instead, the try has said about the proposed over- number of lawsuits. My friend from Government says the air is safe. time rule. I also wanted to bring spe- Wyoming argued that we have all these I have not met one family member or cific examples and then show what has lawsuits out there right now. But this business owner who did not want to go happened to the workforce over the is going to open the door for even more back downtown and rebuild and live last few years because, as I said earlier, lawsuits. The reason we are having their lives again. They would have the first wave of people to be hit by lawsuits out there now is because em- done it. But maybe instead of cleaning this proposed change in rules and regu- ployers are already violating the Fair with a wet mop and a wet cloth to try lations, if they go into effect, are work- Labor Standards Act, in terms of the to get rid of asbestos and PCBs, they ing women. I will show why that is so 40-hour workweek. I will refer to that would have done what the EPA said, go in my comments this morning. more later. out and get a professional cleaner. But First of all, the Bush administration The Chamber of Commerce said, on the air was safe. has said the proposed rules on overtime the proposed rule, in their formal com- This in and of itself is a serious, pro- will not substantially change the ex- ments: foundly important issue that has dis- empt and nonexempt status of Amer- We support raising the minimum com- turbing consequences, particularly ican workers. They say they merely pensation necessary to qualify as an exempt when it comes to the trust we should want to ‘‘clarify the current rules.’’ employee provided that such change is made be able to place in our Government, be- I believe this is misleading, at best. in conjunction with significant reforms of lieving they are looking out for our The proposal will have a sweeping ef- the duties and salary basis test. best interests when it comes to health fect on millions of Americans and will Understand what they are saying. and safety. I hope the administration unalterably change, will change fun- They are saying we can raise the min- will respond to my letter, that the Sen- damentally, the basic principle of the imum compensation, that is fine, but ate will hold hearings, and we will all 40-hour workweek as we have known it not unless we have significant reforms make it absolutely clear we will not since 1938. of the duties and salary basis test—sig- abide misinformation and political in- Don’t take my word for it. Look at nificant; not minor, not simple clari- terference in something as important some of the comments from industry. fication but significant reforms. as the air we breathe. In May 2003, an analysis by Hewitt As- The American Corporate Council As- I yield the floor. sociates, which advertises on their Web sociation, and I am quoting from their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- site as a global human resources statement: ator from Iowa. outsourcing and consulting firm, says . . . also supports other aspects of the AMENDMENT NO. 1580 on their Web site their client roster in- present draft, including creating a new com- Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I know cludes more than half of the Fortune puter employee exemption; eliminating dis- we are still on the Labor, Health and 500 companies. Here is their analysis of cretion and independent judgment test as a Human Services, Education appropria- the proposed rule changes: criterion of the professional exemption;

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:19 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.021 S05PT1 S11142 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 eliminating the primary and nonprimary du- doing. So if they want to update them of asking workers to clock out and ties criterion of the administrative exemp- to match current occupations, that is then to return to work unpaid. A Fed- tion; and the changes made to the outside fine. If the administration had done eral jury found them guilty of doing sales exemption. that, that would have been OK. But that. Workers clocked out and then For the uninitiated, in all this fancy they went far beyond that. they had to come back and work over- jargon, what the American Corporate I have just a few other brief things. time without getting paid. Council Association says is that they The Senator from Wyoming said the About 270 insurance claims adjustors want a major exemption for computer other day the amendment I offered have filed here in U.S. District Court in technicians from overtime protections. would not allow the Department of Washington, DC, alleging that their They also want to really relax the cur- Labor to review the 78,000 comments employer, GEICO Insurance, broke the rent ‘‘duties’’ test to be exempt from they got in. That is simply not true. law by improperly classifying workers overtime to incorporate more workers My amendment says they can’t pro- as exempt from overtime pay. in the overtime exemption. mulgate these rules and regulations. Again, maybe it doesn’t surprise me These are big changes, sweeping They can have the comments, they can that wage and hour cases are now ex- changes in who would get overtime pay look at them, they just can’t issue a ceeding discrimination cases. and who would not. rule that would take away the present The proposed rules and regulations Last, the National Association of overtime protection that workers now would make this legal and say to Wal- Manufacturers said, on eliminating the have. That is all my amendment does. Mart you are off the hook. All these academic study requirement for the And he said my amendment would lawsuits would just fall by the wayside professional exemption—right now it is block an increase in the income thresh- because of a change of law, and they generally based on 4 years of college. If old for low-income workers. Again, could exempt these people. They are you have 4 years of college that is sort that’s just not true. My amendment big changes. of the first hurdle that you would be specifically only prohibits imple- I said earlier that the first wave of exempt as a professional employee. It menting a rule that would take over- people who would be hit by this would doesn’t necessarily mean you are ex- time pay protection to those millions be working women. I want to show you empt, but its one of the key require- of workers who currently have it. We what I mean by that. ments to be exempt. The proposed rule would support new rules to increase This chart shows basically what is changes all that. It just says you can overtime pay protection for workers. happening in the workforce in Amer- replace that academic requirement Then the Senator from Wyoming said ica—from 1948 it 2002. As you can see, with work experience or training. I get the union contracts protect overtime. the labor force participation rates for it, you do the exact same job for a cou- That is true, union contracts do. But men and women have steadily declined. ple of years—let’s say, nursing—so you union contracts right now only cover Look at what has happened with go from getting overtime to being re- 13 percent of the workforce in America. women—going from slightly over 30 classified as a professional from all of What about the other 77 percent who percent to a little over 60 percent of that experience—and you no longer re- are not covered? And right now when a the workforce in that period of time. ceive overtime pay although you’re union goes out and the contracts ex- More and more women have entered doing the exact same job. Well, the Na- pire, overtime is not an issue. Why? Be- the workforce over that period of time. tional Association of Manufacturers cause the law says they have to pay Here are some other statistics. appears to think that’s a great idea. overtime. In 1975, 44.9 percent of women with They applauded the Labor Department So when the contract comes up, that children were in the labor force in 1975. for including this alternative means of isn’t even an area for negotiation be- In 2001, 70.8 percent of women with establishing that an employee has the cause the law says they have to pay children were in the labor force. In knowledge required for the exemption them overtime over 40 hours. Now with 1975, 30.8 percent of the women who to apply. these proposed changes in rules and worked had children under the age of 2. Again, what does that mean? You regulations, every time a union con- Today, 58 percent of the women in don’t need 4 years of college. You could tract expires, that is a negotiable item. the workforce have children under the have on-the-job training, a high school We have to negotiate for whether or age of 2. degree and, bang, all of a sudden you not they will get paid overtime. That Here are two more statistics. are a professional, and they can say means they will have to give up some- Twenty-eight percent of working you are exempt. thing else in order to get overtime. mothers work nights or on weekends. So when you hear people say these There is something floating around Forty percent of working mothers are minor changes, they are not minor about first responders, nurses and such, work different schedules than their at all. That is why 8 to 10 million peo- and that somehow that wouldn’t be spouses. ple are going to be affected by this. changed. But we have been through What that adds up to is families are Again, there is the argument that we these rules and regulations. There is no working longer and longer, and they need to update these rules. I am all for exemption. There is no carve-out for are taking time away from their fami- updating them. The Senator from Wyo- policemen, for firemen, and first re- lies to make ends meet. This chart ming spoke the other day about some sponders. Not one thing in this carves shows the average weeks worked per of the occupations that are still listed. them out. I have heard it said that the year by middle-income families with I think one of them was straw man—I administration said sort of quietly that children. forget what some of the others were. maybe they will not include this. I In 1969, the average family with chil- Oh, a leg man and a straw man and all don’t see that anywhere. dren worked 78.2 weeks per year. We that—fine. If they want to tweak the Lastly, it has been said that wage know there are 52 weeks in the year. regulations to get rid of those jobs that and hour cases now exceed discrimina- That means that perhaps someone no longer exist, fine by me. But don’t tion suits. Well, I wonder which. Maybe worked 40 or 52 weeks, and someone take overtime pay protection from it is because a lot of employers are now had a part-time job and they worked those workers, those jobs that cur- basically violating the Fair Labor maybe 28 weeks during the year in 1969. rently have it. Standards Act because they can get In 2000, the weeks worked by the aver- The fact is, the Department has re- away with it. age middle-income family with chil- vised overtime regulations several For example, Wal-Mart, the largest dren was 97.9 weeks per year. times since 1938 just because, obvi- retailer, is facing 37 lawsuits in 29 Where is that coming from? It is ously, jobs change. Some of the things States from employees alleging they coming from the women in the work- they covered before don’t exist. Obvi- were illegally forced to work extra force who are working longer hours, ously a straw man, whoever that was, hours to meet corporate productivity working nights, and working weekends. or a leg man, whatever that was, demands—not 1 but 37 lawsuits in 29 They are the first ones who are going doesn’t exist anymore. If they want to States. to be hit by these changes in overtime do away with that or change that, that In fact, in December, a Federal jury laws. Many of these women are work- is fine. But that is not what they are in Portland, OR, found Wal-Mart guilty ing as secretaries, as claims adjustors,

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:19 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.023 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11143 as nurses, bookkeepers, social workers roes,’’ the firefighters are the ones who and say: What is happening? Who is and paralegals. They are salaried. They are going to be hurt by this change. doing this on my watch? Well, the buck work in insurance companies and The safety workers are going to be does stop at the President’s desk. banks. Right now, if they work over 40 hurt. Maybe he doesn’t even know this is hours, they are paid overtime. Under I want to read a letter, and I want to going on but the people he has hired these changes, their employers can le- ask you to please comment. Celine underneath him are implementing this. gally take away their overtime. Krimston, the wife of a firefighter from So maybe our debate will enlighten the Let me give a couple of examples of La Mesa, wrote: President. Maybe some word will get to people who would be affected by these We are a family of four. Our children are him and he will say, ‘‘What is going changes. four months and five years of age. I work full on?’’ and he will become alarmed at Here is Michael Farrar who works at time outside of the home to make ends meet what people under him are doing, and the NAV/AIR depot in Jacksonville, for our family. My husband’s firefighter in- perhaps he will put a stop to it. That FL. He is a cost estimator at the NAV/ come is not enough to support a family of would be my fondest wish. AIR depot who specializes in aircraft four, yet too high to receive any type of sub- Mrs. BOXER. Will my friend yield? sidy. Without the overtime pay we would ac- Mr. HARKIN. Yes, without losing my engine and component production and tually be deemed low income and qualify for repair. If he loses his right to overtime subsidized childcare. Our nation should be right to the floor. pay, he will be paid straight time for ashamed! Mrs. BOXER. I would hope your wish any hours over 40 per week. Please support America’s working families comes true, but I understand we re- He says: by voting against the Bush administration’s ceived a message that he would veto If I don’t get my overtime, it will be hard proposal to cut overtime. this bill with this in it. Let’s hope he to exist. So all I want to do today, in this knows that letter came over here be- He and his wife rely on overtime pay brief interlude, if you will, is to thank cause, frankly, if he doesn’t know it, he to support their 21-year-old disabled you. These working people—who barely is not doing his job. So I have to as- son who lives with them. have time for their kids, who are strug- sume he knows it. That is my own He says: gling to make ends meet, to put food view, not that I want to ruin your day. on the table, to pay the rent or the Mr. HARKIN. Well, no, as I say, hope When I took this job, it was clear that I springs eternal. I was hoping maybe was supposed to work more than 40 hours a mortgage, to give their family a mod- week, and I agreed to that because I knew I icum of security—are under attack by the President might learn about this. would need the money. We would be dev- this Bush rule. We did get this veto message from the astated without the overtime. We have no I want you to comment on this, if White House. more corners to cut. this does not reflect the comments you I say to the Senator from California, Let us not go back 40 years with are hearing as our leader on this issue? this is mind-boggling. Here is an appro- these proposed Bush regulations. Let Did it not strike you—let’s just use priations bill that funds all education, us go forward and pay people what they the word in an ironic way—when Presi- all health care, all research at the Na- deserve. dent Bush stood, on Labor Day, with a tional Institutes of Health—on breast Here is Susan Moore, a planning co- group of working people and talked cancer, on emphysema, on diabetes; all ordinator from the Chicago Park and about how much he understood that this wonderful research done to help Planning District, a member of the they were going through hard times people live their lives better—Head International Federation of Profes- and how important it was for them to Start Programs, job training programs, sional and Technical Engineers. get jobs? By the way, we have lost and he is going to veto the whole thing She says: more jobs now than ever in history if we stop these rules and regulations from going through that takes away I am currently entitled to time and a half since Herbert Hoover, since the Great under Federal law. I know for a fact that Depression. overtime. To me this is mind-boggling. that is the reason I am not required to work But while he is doing this missionary Again, I hope it is his underlings long hours like the project managers who are work and trying to tell working people doing this, and maybe he doesn’t know not entitled to overtime pay. My supervisor how he is going to get them jobs, he is about it yet, and maybe he will learn has to think hard about whether to assign also going behind their back and cut- about it. I hope he will learn about it. overtime to me because he has to pay for my Maybe he will tell his people to stop time. That means more time for my family ting their pay with this rule. I wonder if my friend would comment this nonsense. and that time is important to me. If the law Mrs. BOXER. Maybe he will take on those two issues: The irony of this changes and I lose my right to overtime pay, back that letter he sent us. I will be faced with the imposing choice of hitting our firefighters, our first re- Mr. HARKIN. I hope he would take losing time with my family, or losing my sponders, and also the fact that at a job. that letter back and say he wouldn’t. Labor Day event the President was The idea of having a veto threat out Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, will the saying how he understands working there, to veto this entire bill, if the Senator yield for a question? people, and then putting this provision Senate works its will and says: No, we Mr. HARKIN. Yes. I would be glad to in, which is such a disaster for our peo- are not going to let these rules and reg- yield to my friend from California. ple. ulations come into effect, this almost Mrs. BOXER. I thank the Senator so Mr. HARKIN. I thank the Senator borders on the bizarre that something much. from California for her observations like this would happen. I have been trying to thank the Sen- and her questions. I again thank my I thank the Senator. ator for a couple of days now, but it colleague from California for her many I see my great leader. Again, talk has been hard to get a moment. I am so years of working so hard on behalf of about a fighter for working families in glad I have this moment to thank him our working families. There is no one America, there is no one, including me so much for giving us an opportunity who has worked harder and longer and and the Senator from California, who here in the Senate to stand up for fought more diligently for the rights of has fought harder and longer for work- working families. working families, working men, work- ing families than the Senator from I want to read just one letter I re- ing women, in this country than Sen- West Virginia. ceived from a woman in my State and ator BOXER of California. Mr. BYRD. Will the Senator yield? ask the Senator to comment because I say to the Senator, I am proud to Mr. HARKIN. I yield. his point is so right. have you on our side in this fight, too, Mr. BYRD. My friend, you are living This Bush administration rule, which because it is a fight for justice. It is a in a dream world if for a moment you would take away the pay from hard- fight just to make sure people are think this President doesn’t know working people, is an attack on Amer- treated decently as human beings. what he is doing. You are living in a ica’s families. What is so interesting to I guess in my fondest, perhaps, hopes, dream world. I hope to be with you in me is, when I think back after 9/11 and maybe President Bush didn’t even your dreams at some point. the President going to Ground Zero know about this, and this was going on Mr. HARKIN. As I said, hope springs and standing with his arms around fire- underneath him. Maybe through our eternal. And I always believe in re- fighters and saying, ‘‘These are the he- debates here he will find out about it demption. The hope for redemption is

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I would hope the form of premium pay as it is a premium public hearings and listen to what peo- this would happen. But again, we can’t of one’s personal time, energy, and expertise ple might have to say about this? No, that is being used. It has been a crime that go on hope around here. We have to go they just want to ram them through on what reality is. And the reality is, many engineers and technicians were paid less than even their straight time for over- without any public hearings. the Department of Labor, under this time worked. It has never made sense to me This is our public hearing. This is the administration, has promulgated these that the hours I work past my normal eight public’s house, the Senate and the proposed changes in overtime. They are of lesser value, when those additional House of Representatives. Here, as we will go into effect unless we take this hours are at a cost of my personal time. once said, the people rule. Here we are action. That is the real world we live Sheila Perez from Bremerton, WA. I supposed to do the work of the people, in. That is why I have offered this could not say it any better. That is not the special interests. The American amendment. And that is why I feel so what this fight is all about. It is about people want us to fight for them and strongly about it. people who get up and go to work every for their rights, to support them in the Oh, there are maybe a few things day. They pull their load, pay their workplace and to support their fami- that each of us gets interested in and taxes. They are good citizens. They lies. That is what this fight is about— gets involved in because we feel deeply raise their families. They want to nothing more, nothing less. That is about them. One of the issues I always spend time with their families. If they why this Senate needs to speak, and we get involved in and for which I take the are being asked to work overtime, as need to vote early next week to say no floor is to make sure we expand and Sheila said, that is premium time. to the Bush administration’s proposed promote opportunities for people with That is personal time. That is family changes in overtime rules and regula- disabilities in our country. This goes time. They ought to be paid for it. tions. back to when I was the chief sponsor of They ought to be paid time and a half I yield the floor. the Americans With Disabilities Act. for it. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. So this is another area in which I al- What these proposed changes would CORNYN). The Senator from West Vir- ways keep a close watch and find out mean is that Sheila Perez could be ginia. what the administration and the Su- asked to work over 40 hours a week and Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I thank preme Court and others are doing to not get paid one penny more than what the distinguished Senator from Iowa cut down on the rights of people with she is being paid right now. She would for his position on this matter, for his disabilities. That is one area. not be paid anything more if she were words today on this subject. I will al- Another area I feel so strongly about on a salaried basis. It is sort of free ways remember Senator TOM HARKIN is our working families, working peo- time. for standing up for the working people ple who don’t have a lot of say-so over That is why I said the other day, not of this country. Through the years that their jobs. They go to work every day. only is this President and this adminis- I served with him, he has never devi- They do what their bosses tell them. tration shipping jobs out of the coun- ated from that course. He has never They put in extra effort and extra en- try, they are now importing into this veered from that course: standing up ergy. A lot of times they don’t get paid country Third World labor standards: for working people, the common peo- overtime for that extra few minutes work 60 hours a week, no overtime, no ple, the men and women of America every day, that extra effort. But if they commensurate pay. who work with their hands, who get are asked to work overtime, they We will have another issue on pen- their hands dirty, whose hands show should get paid. If they are taking time sions where they are trying to change the horns of toil and working. I will away from their families to work over- the pension program, take away the never forget him for that. He has al- time, they ought to be justly com- rightful pensions which people have ways been that way. pensated for it. That is why I feel so earned, privatize Social Security, pri- I think he has a streak of that coal strongly about this. vatize Medicare. It doesn’t sound like miner in him. He doesn’t want to go I couldn’t say it any better than the America I grew up in and the back to the 1930s. What would have Sheila Perez of Bremerton, WA. Here is America that built a strong and viable happened to me in the 1930s? I was mar- what she said: middle class. ried in 1937. I worked as a produce boy. I began my career as a supply clerk earn- Right now American workers work I don’t mind being called boy. ing $3.10/hr in 1976. I recognized early in my longer per year than workers in any in- I was a produce boy in a company federal career that in order for me as a work- dustrialized country. The International store in the mining camp where my ing single parent to support my family, I foster father was a coal miner, where needed to find more lucrative employment. I Labor Organization found that Amer- entered an upward mobility program and re- ican workers put in an average of 1,825 my wife’s father was a coal miner. I ceived training to become an engineer tech- hours a year, average. In Europe, was a produce boy, produce salesman. I nician with a career ladder that gave me a French workers have an average of got out on some Sunday afternoons. yearly boost in income. It seemed though 1,545 hours per year; German workers, I am a Baptist. I was a man who re- that even with a decent raise each year, I 1,444 hours per year. So we are already vered the Bible long before George really relied on overtime income to help working longer. Now they want us to Bush ever got to this place. When he make ends meet. There are many more sin- work longer without any pay. That is was running around in knee pants, I be- gle parents today with the same problem. why I have said this is antiworker. It is lieved in the old time religion. I wasn’t How does one pay for the car that broke a Christian to the left or to the right. down or the braces for the children’s teeth? antifamily to change these rules and Overtime income has been a lifesaver to regulations as they want. I believed in the old time religion that many of us. When I as a working mother I have had my say. I know others comes from the King James version of leave my 8-hour/day job and go home, my want to speak. I ask unanimous con- the Bible. If you want to stir up the second shift begins. There is dinner to cook, sent to add Senator JOHNSON as a co- churches, take me. We will sing dishes to wash, laundry, and all the other sponsor of my amendment. ‘‘Amazing Grace.’’ We will get them housework that must be done which adds an- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without out into the aisles, those who are not other 3 to 4 hours to your workday. When objection, it is so ordered. afraid to say: Amen, amen. So he one has to put in extra hours at work, it Mr. HARKIN. I will have more to say speaks the language of the working takes away from the time needed to take care of our personal needs. It seems only fair about this next week. I hope we will poor. No, he is not mistaken about that one should be compensated for that vote on this up or down when next President Bush. I respect President extra effort. Overtime is a sacrifice of one’s Tuesday comes. But I hope the Amer- Bush. He is President of the United time, energy, and physical and mental well- ican people get the word about what is States, but he came from the other side

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:19 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.028 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11145 of the tracks. He didn’t come from the Nations has emerged as America’s best cation funding for American school- side of the tracks I came from, or and possibly only hope to win des- children. where the Senator from Iowa, I would perately needed international support I intend to speak at greater length on venture, came from. I didn’t come from for the postwar mission in Iraq. my education amendment at a later the corporate boardrooms of this coun- It is deeply ironic that the adminis- time, but I urge my colleagues to begin try. tration is seeking an estimated $60 bil- reflecting on what kind of signal we I came from the coal camps. I lived lion to $70 billion in additional funding will be sending to the American fami- during those days the Senator is talk- for Iraq from the American taxpayers— lies if we shortchange education fund- ing about, back in the 1930s. I worked 6 your money, I say—at a time when the ing by $6 billion one day and approve 10 days a week. I was glad to have a job. Senate is debating adding a fraction of times that amount for Iraq the next. I remember when I was making $70 a that amount to an appropriations bill Make no mistake about it, Congress month working in a butcher shop. I was to provide critical funding, funding had little choice but to provide some a butcher. I was a produce boy. Yes, we that the President himself pledged to level of additional funding for military worked long hours. We didn’t get paid provide in his No Child Left Behind ini- and reconstruction activities in Iraq. time and a half when I was in the tiative for schoolchildren in poor Oh, yes, we now want the help of those butcher shops in southern West Vir- school districts. whom we strong-armed. They were not ginia, but we were glad to have a job. Earlier this week, I offered an going to be relevant. They are very rel- I made $70 a month. Imagine living on amendment to the Labor, Health and evant today when we need them. We $70 a month. Of course, things were Human Services, and Education appro- bulldozed our way into that country, cheaper then. But we didn’t get time priations bill that would add $6.1 bil- into Iraq, almost single-handedly, over and a half. We had to work whatever lion for title I education programs to the objections of most of the inter- time was required to hold our jobs. fully fund the money Congress author- national community. They saw us as a My dad had to clean up his ‘‘place’’ ized for fiscal year 2004 in the No Child bully. Now we are paying the price for back in the coal mines. They would Left Behind Act. This is money—your our unmitigated arrogance. shoot down the slate and the coal, and money—I like that term ‘‘your With the exception of the help we he was expected to clean that up before money.’’ Yes, it is your money that have received from the British, we have he went home. He was glad to have a Congress promised to provide. It is gotten almost no monetary assistance job. There was always someone else your money that our schools des- and precious little military assistance there waiting on his job. If he didn’t perately need. from other nations to assist with our want to clean up the place, somebody Unfortunately, I fear I am fighting operations in Iraq. It was a war that we was waiting to take his job. an uphill battle to win the passage of should never have fought. The U.N. in- I thank Senator HARKIN for his lead- my amendment. It is going to take 60 spectors were in that country, and they ership, and count me as one who stands votes on that amendment. I fear I am were finding weapons. Weapons were with him. fighting an uphill battle. Opponents of being destroyed. We did not need to IRAQ the amendment have already staked send our men to invade another nation Mr. President, after a dismal summer out their positions, complaining that that had not attacked us. And all of of watching the situation in Iraq spi- we cannot afford the additional fund- the claims that this was a nation that raling from bad to worse, the White ing, that the amendment will add $6 posed an imminent danger to our coun- House appears to have finally—fi- billion to the deficit, and that we are try? How foolish we were to accept nally—acknowledged what many of us already doing plenty for education. that idea. have understood from the beginning. It We will never do enough for edu- I said at the time there is no such is going to take huge amounts of cation. I am not one who believes in imminent danger to us. I said it then. money—your money; aha, they like to throwing money at education. No, not So I come with some credibility when I talk about that term ‘‘your money’’—it I. I came from a two-room schoolhouse say it today. No, it was not a just war. is going to take large amounts of your back in the hills of West Virginia. Yes, Think of the boys, think of the men money, a long-term commitment, and I know about the Baby Ray Primer. and women who have had to go to Iraq substantial help from the international Yes, I studied by the old oil lamp. I in the hot Sun and sweltering weather community to restore order to Iraq. memorized my history lessons. I knew and be away from their homes; the After stiff-arming—I will say that about Nathaniel Green, about Ham- Guard men and women and the reserv- again—after stiff-arming the United ilton, and Madison. Those were my he- ists who have had to go there. Some Nations for its refusal to rubberstamp roes when I was a boy. I got my heroes have perished. Say to their mothers the administration’s war plans for Iraq, out of the history books. The history and fathers that it was a just war. Say and alienating some of our staunchest book that I read was Muzzey. There it to them. No. And they could not allies in the process, the White House— weren’t many pictures in my history even lift a plane against our forces. hear me down there—has finally acqui- book. There was substance there. I Where was the imminent threat to esced to seeking a new resolution that memorized my history lesson. That our security? Where are the weapons of potentially would give the United Na- was good for me. We didn’t have all the mass destruction? We were led down tions a vital role in postwar Iraq that frills and so on that we have today. the primrose path by the leadership of the President once pledged. So don’t count me in to just throw this country: Oh, it was an imminent I only hope this change of heart on money at education. I don’t believe in danger. Our security was in danger. It the President’s part is not a lesson too that. But this is $6 billion that Con- was urgent that we invade another na- late for the learning. The United gress promised and that the President tion that had not invaded ours, that States has squandered on Iraq so much said he needed. He was for the No Child had not attacked our Nation in pursu- of the international good will that fol- Left Behind act. Well, let’s mean what ance of the doctrine of preemption. lowed the September 11 terrorist at- we say. Let’s get behind our words. That got us into Iraq. tacks that it may be impossible to re- I don’t believe and I don’t buy any of I did not fall for that stuff. I did not gain all the ground that has been lost. the arguments used against my amend- vote for it and so said at the time that It is particularly ironic that the ad- ment. I wonder how the Senators who this country was not in imminent dan- ministration’s decision to seek a new object to the cost of my amendment ger, that our national security was not resolution to win international support will view the President’s request to add being threatened. from the United Nations comes almost $60 billion, $65 billion, or $70 billion to Never before had we invaded another exactly 1 year after the President the deficit to fund military and recon- country when we had never been at- sternly warned the United Nations that struction activities in Iraq. I wonder if tacked. A major war—the American it faced becoming irrelevant if it failed those same Senators will be com- people have had to pay for that, and to support the United States on Iraq. fortable voting to support a massive there are some people in this country How far off the mark that assessment spending program for Iraq if they can- who have had to pay it with their sons turned out to be. How far off the mark. not bring themselves to support a com- and daughters and husbands. When are Instead of being irrelevant, the United paratively meager increase in edu- they going to come home?

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:19 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.032 S05PT1 S11146 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 We have stiff-armed some of our most er than the administration either an- In the meantime, Congress has other staunch allies through the years. We ticipated or admitted. pressing matters on its plate. Next gave them backhand slaps. We criti- We need to demand the details before week the Senate will consider whether cized them because they would not fol- we approve any more money for Iraq. to fully fund a critical education pro- low us into Iraq because their constitu- We should require the President to sub- gram for our neediest school children. I encies did not agree with us. Yet we ex- mit a detailed budget request for the was one of those children once upon a pected them to follow us. They did not $60 billion to $70 billion he is seeking in time. I was a disadvantaged child. So see it as a war in which we were being supplemental funding for Iraq, and the were just about all of the other chil- placed in imminent danger. They did Appropriations Committees of both dren in my mining town. So I try to see not see it. They did not see it with re- Houses should hold hearings on that re- myself as one in that class. The bottom spect to their own countries. They had quest. rungs on my ladder of life were gone to follow their constituencies’ feelings, We could not get straight answers also. and yet we had a good deal to say from the administration on the ex- I hope we will treat this issue and my about them that today we probably pected cost or duration of the Iraq op- amendment with the same sense of ur- wish we had not said. eration prior to the war. We could not gency and importance the President The polls released by the Pew Re- get the information we needed the first expects us to treat the supplemental search Center on March 18, the day be- time around. We cannot afford to settle budget request for Iraq. It is impor- fore the war began, showed that opposi- for evasions this time around. tant. We will have to treat that budget tion to a war in Iraq was at 69 percent The supplemental funding request request as a matter of urgency. It will in Germany; 75 percent in France; 86 that the President is expected to send face us. But there is no issue more im- percent in Turkey; and 87 percent in to Congress in the next few weeks gives portant to the future of our country Russia. And yet the White House us an opportunity to get some answers than the education of our children. scoffed at this opposition and belittled to some of the most pressing questions I am reminded of Benjamin Disraeli the need to unify the world in con- involving our occupation of Iraq. We in the English Parliament who said in fronting Saddam Hussein. had no business getting into that war. 1874: Upon the education of the people We had no business invading another Could it be that we are now paying of this country, the future of this coun- country that had not attacked us. The the price for the administration’s bull- try depends. headed rush to war without the broad so-called imminent threat to our secu- Look it up. 1874. That was the year rity was not there. and active support of the international before my foster father was born. Ben- What is our postwar strategy for community? We have perhaps a chance jamin Disraeli said in the English Par- Iraq? What are we doing to improve the to mend the fences and garner more security situation in Baghdad and liament: Upon the education of the support from the United Nations if the other key cities? What have we accom- people of this country, the future of United States can swallow, if this ad- plished in terms of restoring the elec- this country depends. ministration can swallow its false pride tricity, the drinking water, and other We can say that here: Upon the edu- and come up with a new resolution basic services to the Iraqi citizens? cation of the people of this country, that cedes a meaningful role in the re- What kind of timetable are we fac- the future of this country—the USA, construction of Iraq to the inter- ing? Do we have any kind of exit strat- God bless America—but upon the edu- national community. egy? Who is making the decisions? By cation of the people of America, the fu- Perhaps we also have a chance to at- far, the greatest monetary cost in Iraq ture of America depends. So there is no tract some serious monetary contribu- is the cost of the military occupation. issue more important to the future of tions from the international commu- Of the $60 billion to $70 billion Presi- our country than the education of our nity, but I doubt we will begin to ap- dent Bush is expected to request, all children. proach the level of support that we but $10 billion or so is earmarked for I took a piece of plastic clay have received from other nations dur- the Defense Department. The current And idly fashioned it one day ing the first gulf war. Nevertheless, we cost of military operations in Iraq is And as my fingers pressed it still must keep trying, we must keep re- $3.9 billion a month—$1 billion a week. It moved and yielded to my will. turning to the United Nations because I came again when days were past. That is your money. The bit of clay was hard at last. that is an important, if not long over- With massive Federal budget deficits due, first step. The form I gave it, it still bore, staring us in the face, how long can we And I could change that form no more. Moreover, Congress and the Amer- sustain that level of spending in Iraq? I took a piece of living clay ican people must insist on a full ac- Do we have any realistic expectation And gently formed it day by day. counting from the administration of that other countries will help to offset And molded it with my power and art the dollars it is requesting for Iraq. that cost? Even if we manage to get an- A young child’s soft and yielding heart. The fact that we are faced with stag- other U.N. resolution, who is going to I came again when years were gone. gering demands in Iraq does not mean help us in Iraq, and how will they help He was a man I looked upon. Congress should feel compelled to hand He still that early impress wore, us? These are extremely important And I could change him nevermore. the administration a blank check and questions. Somebody ought to be ask- we should not be afraid to ask ques- ing them. We have in our hands a piece of clay. tions. It is not unpatriotic to ask ques- The American people are not here to On this issue especially I hope the Sen- tions. After all, it is your money out ask them. The young people of this ate will put aside partisanship and vote there, as I look into those television country are not here to ask them. The to fully fund the No Child Left Behind lenses. young people, young high school chil- Act. Lack of careful planning on the part dren and college students who are I yield the floor. of the administration for postwar Iraq going to pay the interest on these defi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- helped to get us into our current dif- cits we are running cannot be here to ator from Alabama. ficulties, and we cannot afford to re- ask the questions. Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask peat our mistakes. Oh, they were in a We have a duty to ask the questions. unanimous consent that I be allowed to hurry. They were impatient. They talk These are important questions. Con- speak as in morning business for up to today about the need for patience. The gress and the American people need to 10 minutes. administration was not very patient know the answers before committing The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without when it wanted to take this Nation more resources to Iraq. Congress objection, it is so ordered. into war. should put the White House on notice PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND MEDICARE Just 5 months ago, Congress provided now that it will require a full expla- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, at $78.5 billion in funds—your money—for nation and a rigorous justification of this time the conferees of the Senate military and reconstruction activities the budget request before voting on it. and House are meeting with regard to in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now we are The President said several weeks ago the prescription drug bill and the Medi- learning that we will need far more major operations in Iraq have ended. care reform that is part of that bill. I money—your money—for Iraq far soon- Have they? know the Presiding Officer represents

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:07 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.034 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11147 the State of Texas, and having worked poorer. It is not right. It is a transfer and No. 3 in kidney transplants. They with some of the issues I am going to of wealth from poorer areas to wealthy do some of the top work for the Na- address, I think no State would benefit areas of the country. It is too big a tional Institutes of Health. The Univer- more from the reforms I will be talking gap. sity of South Alabama in Mobile, like- about than the State of Texas. We can do something about it. This wise, is a first-rate medical school and What most Americans do not know is fix for which I advocated, and we medical center. Yet somehow this when a person goes to a hospital for passed in this Senate, is part of the weird formula comes out in our State surgery, for example—and over half the bill. Likewise, it was made part of the providing substantially less. It is just people who go to the hospital for sur- House bill. So both bills are in con- not right. Our people pay the same geries in America today—their health ference and have fixes for the wage Medicare tax. A Texan pays the same care is paid for by Medicare, senior index according to the terms I just Medicare tax as a person does in New citizens on Medicaid, low-income peo- mentioned. It needs to be in the final York. But their hospitals do not get ple, is paid for predominantly by the bill. I have to insist it be in the final paid the same for the surgery. Federal Government. There are for- bill. We have seen in times past bills We need to make some reform. We mulas that decide how the hospitals get manipulated in conference, even have an opportunity to make a nice and providers get paid for doing the when something has passed both step forward. It is not the end of the services they provide. The net result, Houses and should be in a bill. road. It is still too much of a gap. If we and the way the system is working I appreciate the chairman of the Sen- are lucky and things go as I hope, this today, there is a very substantial dif- ate conference and the chairman of the bill will come back as it left this body. ference in how much a hospital in Ala- Senate Finance Committee, Senator Then we can know that our hospitals, bama or Texas would get paid com- CHUCK GRASSLEY. He has stood firm on at least, had one good step forward as pared to a hospital in a State with a this issue. He understands the issue. He a result of Medicare reform and the high wage index. is not going to accept any erosion of prescription drug bill. Of course, within States there are this legislation. He has communicated I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- differences. Even within a State, at that clearly to the conferees. There has sence of a quorum. hospitals a few miles from one another, been some discussion about it. He has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The one hospital is paid substantially more communicated very clearly, in my clerk will call the roll. for a gallbladder operation, for heart presence, to President Bush, and Presi- The bill clerk proceeded to call the surgery, for a mastectomy, or many dent Bush agreed with him. This would roll. other surgeries. The system is out of be in the bill. We are moving forward Mr. REED. Mr. President, I ask unan- control. It is unjust and it is unfair. with the possibility of a significant re- imous consent that the order for the The driving factor behind it is the form this time. quorum call be rescinded. formula called the wage index. Unfor- We need to watch it. There are a lot The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tunately, when determining how much of competing demands for money. A lot objection, it is so ordered. The Senator Medicare pays for a hospital to perform of people in conference may have an- from Rhode Island. a medical procedure, 71.4 percent of other priority, but it passed both AMENDMENT NO. 1580 that formula is determined by the wage Houses. Senator GRASSLEY is standing Mr. REED. Mr. President, I rise in index—how much they say salaries will firm, standing like a giant oak tree. I support of the amendment of Senator be in that hospital, in that region. One don’t believe he is going to be moved. I HARKIN to preclude and prevent the expert’s independent study says the thank him for his leadership and deter- Bush administration from eliminating real percentage should be 56 percent. mination to see this matter to its end overtime pay for millions of hard- The CMS, the Federal agency that han- and to make at least this significant working Americans. dles this, admits it ought to be 62 per- reform in that legislation. If we do it, We just celebrated Labor Day. As is cent, not 71 percent, of the allocation we will find these two classes of health the custom, the President was out ad- of money based on wage index. care will not be continued in America dressing labor in Ohio, talking to This bill fixes that. This bill has the where rich hospitals and rich centers working men and women. The reality wage index at only 62 percent—not as get more and the rural areas get less. is that many of those families depend low as I think it should go—but 62 per- There are some programs out there on overtime pay to make ends meet. He cent of the formula to determine how for rural hospitals to give them special did not announce to them that buried much they should be paid. This will benefits. But Alabama, like Texas, has in the bowels of the Federal Register is narrow the disparity somewhat, not a lot of areas that are metropolitan but a provision that would severely restrict enough, but it is a very significant first not high-cost centers, or not perceived access to overtime pay for millions of step. to be high-cost centers, centers in cit- American workers. Currently, we are rewarding the rich. ies with 30,000, 40,000, or 50,000 people. He talked about creating a position In this system, the rich are getting They do not get the benefits of rural of economic czar to spur manufac- richer and the poor are getting poorer. assistance, nor do they get the benefit turing, but, frankly, I think if that au- For example, there is a hospital that of a big city. That factor has been dience understood that as he spoke he comes out with the low wage index. hurting us. was also proposing and working to They receive less money per surgery We worked hard on this. We will be deny many of them access to overtime than a hospital in a larger city down watching this legislation very care- pay, they would have been shocked and the road. What do they have to do? fully. The fix in it for wage index and amazed—as I am shocked and amazed. They have to cut costs. So maybe they rural health care needs to remain in At a time when our economy is reduce the number of RNs, maybe they the bill. I thank Senator GRASSLEY for searching for ways to rebound from the reduce the salaries of their hospital his determination to ensure that it re- longest recession we have experienced workers and nurses, or a number of mains in the bill. If the bill is passed as in many years and from the most se- things to cut costs. What happens it came out of this Senate, and I hope vere loss of employment of any admin- then? A year or two later, or the next it will be, we will see some benefit to istration since Herbert Hoover, the year, they come in and recalculate our hospitals, many of whom are hurt- idea that we should prevent people wage costs and say: Yours went down; ing. from getting overtime pay seems ludi- you are getting by with less, so we do In particular, I note Alabama hos- crous, but that is precisely what the not have to give you as much as we pitals have the lowest wage index in administration is proposing. gave you last year. the Nation. Why, I cannot imagine. For Indeed, if the administration were se- The one who got more money, who example, the University of Alabama rious about ways in which we could was able to raise salaries and pay Birmingham University Medical Center stimulate the economy, one way is to more, has increased costs. So they is one of the finest medical centers in reward the effort of working Americans come out, in the current formula, the world. People come from all over when they work beyond 40 hours, give showing they need more. The rich are the world to be treated there. They are them access to traditional overtime getting richer and the poor are getting No. 1 in the world in liver transplants pay, and let them go ahead and use

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:19 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.037 S05PT1 S11148 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 those resources for the family, for in- because of their abilities, are quite ca- Now they are talking about someone in vestment in America. pable of negotiating their own arrange- a minimal supervisory responsibility Frankly, it is a shock to me that the ments and their own terms. That was, who could be classified as an executive. President is conducting this campaign a reasoned and principled balance. Some restaurant workers who happen to surreptitiously and quietly remove Today, that balance is being upset by to be the head of a shift of other wait- overtime protection that has been the the proposal by the Bush administra- ers are now suddenly executives. That law for the country since 1938 which tion. is news to a lot of the people I know every American takes for granted. In First, let’s briefly discuss what the who work in the hospitality industry. the 1930s, there was a great debate rules are today. If you earn less than Certainly, they would be executives in about labor laws, and a compromise $8,840 per year, you cannot be exempt terms of base pay. But in terms of was struck. Some industrial nations from the requirement to pay overtime. overtime pay, they are not. absolutely have a prohibition on work- That is sensible. Of course, $8,840 a Again, to me, that is something that ing beyond so many hours a week, and year is trivial in some respects in strikes against the whole spirit of peo- I think rightfully so, but that is too in- terms of buying for a family in the ple working beyond 40 hours a week. flexible—but certainly at some level, United States in the year 2003. The ad- They should qualify for overtime with and the level decided on was 40 hours. ministration recognizes that the pro- these narrow exemptions. Exceptions After that, it would be appropriate—in posal is artificially low. They proposed now are being broadened beyond that fact required—that a worker would be to raise the figure to the total of definition. I think this rule, as a result, compensated for at least time and half $22,100. But they are not going to index is very questionable. for his wages. this figure. So this figure could be The effect may be that families will We are here today because Senator locked in concrete for years. More im- lose out. The average American work- HARKIN, I think quite rightly, has pro- portantly, even this figure of $22,100 is ing puts in more hours than in any posed that we step to the plate pub- basically the poverty level for a family other country in the world—almost licly—not surreptitiously—and vote on of five. In fact, the Department of La- 1,900 hours a year. That is how long the this measure, vote whether we are bor’s own lower living standard income average American worker works. going to deny overtime pay to millions level—when they do predictions—sug- As I said, more and more families of Americans or continue a practice, a gests that a family of four requires rely on not just the income of a pri- tradition, and a law that has served about $31,750 to avoid poverty. Yet we mary breadwinner but both spouses are this Nation well for almost 70 years. are saying there is a range of people working. We are the hardest working About 79 percent of today’s workers earning $22,000 and beyond who could nation in the world. We pat ourselves qualify for overtime pay. It accounts lose their overtime pay even though on the back for our industry, for our for about 25 percent of their income. they are desperately close to poverty. dedication, and for our determination. Just think, if working Americans—79 It doesn’t make any sense to me. I And here the administration is not re- percent of them—lost 25 percent of think we should raise the level. We warding that effort but effectively pun- their income or, even a fraction of should raise it to a level that is con- ishing people, saying: Well, you might be compelled to work overtime but you that, 10 percent of their income. They sistent with keeping a family out of won’t be paid for that. That doesn’t would be in desperate straits with their poverty before we take away their mortgage responsibilities, their tuition make any sense. automatic rights for overtime beyond This has a particular impact on responsibilities, and their health care 40 hours a week. health care workers, I suggest, because responsibilities. But the biggest change the adminis- it is so easy in that context to talk All of us know because we spent the tration is proposing is to basically about supervisory responsibilities and last month back in our home States broaden the category dramatically for professional qualifications. There is visiting with families who are working who is white-collar or executive. What just enough pay so they will go over hard. Both spouses are working hard it means is that before we considered a the threshold. My home State of Rhode just to make ends meet—not saving up professional—according to the defini- Island has 68,000 health care workers. for a fancy vacation or for a fancy any- tion, it is someone who has had a pro- Thousands of them count on overtime thing but just to make sure the bills longed course of intellectual studies: pay to just make it through the month. are paid. As I said, in 1938 we struck a lawyers, doctors, obviously academics, If they lose that pay, they are going to balance. We set a clear line. We said es- civil engineers with qualifications and be in a serious predicament, along with sentially that if you work beyond 40 certificates. But now the administra- their families and our whole economy. hours a week, then you get time and a tion wants to go ahead and say, no, The Department of Labor estimates half. It gives families an option. In this is really just someone who, that the proposal will only affect about fact, we all know some families look through experience, has gained the 644,000 Americans. Frankly, that is a forward to the opportunity for over- title of ‘‘professional.’’ gross underestimate. Probably millions time work because that is what gives This means we are opening up this will be affected by it because of the them the margin to get by in a very possibility of losing overtime pay for ambiguity of these new classifications competitive environment, and a very draftsmen, engineering technicians, because the incentives, if you will, are expensive one. paralegals, emergency medical techni- for employers to find ways to deny in- In 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act cians, licensed practical nurses. And I dividual workers the right to overtime recognized that there has to be some can tell you that licensed practical compensation. flexibility in legislation. It says there nurses in a hospital are professionals In fact, the Economic Policy Insti- are certain white-collar workers who but they are certainly not paid like a tute studied just 78 of the 257 proposed are professionals—highly paid execu- doctor is paid. This rule would put ‘‘white-collar’’ occupations and esti- tives, highly compensated workers who them on that level. She is a profes- mated that 2.5 million salaried employ- do not need the protection because of sional. I don’t think that makes any ees would lose their right to overtime the nature of the marketplace and who sense. Lab technicians, dental hygien- if these proposals were adopted. I don’t could be exempt from the requirement ists, physical therapists, respiratory believe we should weaken the excep- to pay overtime. They established sev- therapists, lab technicians, and some tion in this economy. eral salary tests—a ‘‘salary-level’’ test, registered nurses will be denied over- We have just today seen another re- a ‘‘salary-basis’’ test, and the ‘‘duties time pay because they are now ‘‘profes- port of unemployment. Unemployment test.’’ But essentially, as I view it, it sionals.’’ is hovering at 6.1 percent at reces- was a narrow exemption. The rule was There is a broadening of the defini- sionary levels. that if you worked more than 40 hours, tion of ‘‘executives.’’ When this legisla- In fact, we saw a dramatic fall in you would qualify for overtime pay. tion was passed almost 60 years ago, payrolls, the number of people actually But there is a narrow exemption for those executives had a narrowly con- in nonfarm occupations working. We white-collar duties. Again, because of strued exemption. They were someone have seen productivity increases which the nature of the marketplace, these who exercised significant authority are good, but they have not been bal- individuals, because of their skills and over a significant number of people. anced by gains in employment.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:07 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.047 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11149 Fewer people are working. Since the across the Nation and members of the adults who do not finish high school administration took office, 9 million Congressional Hispanic Caucus that are more likely to be unemployed than people have lost their job. Today, in have allowed us to share ideas and de- those who graduate. At a time when addition to that, we are telling the peo- velop an agenda that addresses the our unemployment rate is staggering, ple who are still hanging on to employ- issues that matter most to the His- we should be doubling the funding for ment: ‘‘Don’t count on overtime’’? panic community. dropout prevention- not eliminating it. That is not fair and it is not good for We know how important education is I applaud Senator BINGAMAN for his our economy. to Hispanics and will continue to en- leadership in making dropout preven- I would hope we could vote on this sure that it remains a top priority for tion a national priority and look for- amendment and that we could send a the Democratic caucus. ward to working with him on this very strong message that what has Two years ago, Congress and this ad- issue. worked for 60 years, what most people ministration worked together to pass This appropriations bill cuts title III believe is deeply ingrained in the fabric the No Child Left Behind Act to im- of the NCLB by $20 million, severely of the American market and work- prove the quality of education in underfunding bilingual education pro- place—the simple notion that if you America’s public schools. We had the grams and jeopardizing the academic work more than 40 hours a week you commitment from President Bush that success of hundreds of thousands of qualify for overtime—can be main- additional resources would be provided English language learners across the tained as it has been. I hope we can do to help schools implement the changes nation. New York’s schools serve a that. required. large and growing number of Latino Mr. President, I yield the floor and Today, this administration has bro- students and the rate of enrollment for suggest the absence of a quorum. ken its promise and has chosen to cut limited English proficient students has The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. FITZ- funding for NCLB next year by $1.2 bil- grown by 44.3 percent, since 1990. Re- GERALD). The clerk will call the roll. lion below this year’s enacted level of sources provided under title III of the The legislative clerk proceeded to funding. I stand with my colleagues in NCLB help school districts in my State call the roll. support of this amendment because we provide English language instruction Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask recognize the education of Latino stu- to over 300,000 limited English pro- unanimous consent the order for the dents as a national priority. We are quorum call be rescinded. ficient children and nearly 120,000 im- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. here today to ensure that these re- migrant children. sources are restored. Since this program was consolidated SUNUNU). Without objection, it is so or- dered. Hispanics are now the largest minor- and turned into a block grant, states Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, the ity group, as well as the youngest fast- like New York have had to reduce their Labor-HHS-Education appropriations est-growing minority group, in the services. This appropriations bill adds bill reported by the Senate Appropria- country. Hispanic children make up 17 insult to injury by forcing cash- tions Committee contains $10 million percent of the total school-age popu- strapped schools to serve more stu- to fund a small, but important, provi- lation in the country and recent trends dents with far fewer resources. Restor- sion passed in 1996 which would extend indicate that the number of Latino ing this funding will help States, local the Federal Tort Claims Act coverage children attending our Nation’s schools schools, and colleges build their capac- to medical volunteers in free clinics in is increasing. Despite these changing ity to teach limited English proficient order to expand access to health care demographics, Hispanic children re- students effectively. services for those who are low income main among the most educationally The children of migrant farm work- and have few avenues to receive health disadvantaged of all students. ers, often called ‘‘children of the road,’’ care. This long overlooked provision is Hispanic children are more likely to face many obstacles in their lives, in- Section 194 of the Health Insurance attend schools in predominantly low- cluding extreme poverty, geographic Portability and Accountability Act of income areas, they are more likely to and cultural isolation, discrimination 1996 and is similar to the coverage al- be enrolled in segregated schools, less based on race or ethnic status, lan- ready offered community health cen- likely to complete high school, and are guage minority status, and, most im- ters. less likely to be enrolled in and grad- portantly, mobility. Congress never appropriated funds uate from college than their non- I am pleased that this amendment re- for section 194. No administration re- Latino peers. stores and increases funding for key quested funding and no regulations to This amendment will help restore migrant education programs that serve implement this section of the law were funding for several key programs that this at-risk population, including Head ever published. Yet, one of the key rea- have traditionally helped put Hispanic Start for children of migrant and sea- sons retired health professionals often students on par with their more advan- sonal farm workers. Currently, only 664 do not volunteer is the cost of mal- taged peers. of 1,177 eligible migrant children are practice insurance. Free clinics simply This administration has chosen to enrolled in Migrant and Seasonal Head cannot afford to purchase insurance for eliminate dropout prevention at a time Start centers across New York. This is them. HIPAA provided a mechanism to when the dropout rate among His- especially troubling given the fact that solve the problem, yet 7 years after the panics is growing and continues to be migrant children who are not in head law’s passage, failure to fund this sec- higher than that of White or Black stu- start classrooms are either cared for by tion of law has prevented it from be- dents. Nationally, the dropout rate other younger siblings or are left in the coming a reality. among Hispanics in 2000 was 34 percent fields. Year after year, I, and several col- up from 22 percent in 1990, and in New This amendment will take an addi- leagues, have urged this and previous York State, the percentage rose to 38.4 tional 150 migrant children in New administrations to implement this pro- percent in 2000. In New York City, 38 York out of the fields where they are vision. The current administration has percent of all children enrolled in ele- put at risk of exposure to harmful tox- been concerned that they would not be mentary and secondary schools are ins and pesticides and into quality able to implement the provision with- Hispanic, higher than any other group. head start classrooms where they can out funding. I thank my colleagues on These children face many barriers to receive the social, behavioral, and cog- the committee who have helped make graduation, yet New York City’s drop- nitive skills they need to help prepare this funding a reality, and I will con- out prevention grant will be zero fund- them for school. tinue to work with them to assure that ed in this appropriation bill. This amendment also restores fund- the provision stays in through the con- School districts in New York and ing to the High School Equivalency ference. across the Nation already lack the re- Program, HEP, and College Assistance Mrs. CLINTON. Mr. President, I rise sources, staffing and programs to help Migrant Program, CAMP. The HEP and today in support of the Reid Hispanic new immigrants adapt to U.S. schools CAMP programs are both very impor- educational opportunities amendment. and overcome language barriers. Elimi- tant to New York as well as other My Democratic colleagues and I have nating this funding will just make States in the Northeast. The HEP pro- held roundtables with Hispanic leaders matters worse. We know that young gram helps migrant students who have

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:19 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.050 S05PT1 S11150 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 dropped out of high school get their MORNING BUSINESS Unlike some of my colleagues here on GED, and CAMP assists migrant stu- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask that the Hill, the locally elected officials dents in their first year of college with we now be in a period of morning busi- from the District itself want the very both counseling and stipends. ness. same for the District’s school age kids. The children of migrant farm work- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without They are determined that the District ers face the highest dropout rate objection, it is so ordered. schoolchildren will learn to read and to among all other Hispanic American f write and thereby share in that Amer- ican dream. The city’s Mayor, Anthony ethnic groups. Current estimates place DC SCHOOLS the dropout rate for migrant at be- Williams, understands that. The DC tween 50 and 60 percent. Before the Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, yesterday Board of Education president, Peggy Federal Government created CAMP the Senate Appropriations Committee Cooper Cafritz, and city council mem- programs, there was no record of a mi- passed legislation that has real prom- ber Kevin P. Chavous are all coura- grant child having completed college. ise, and that promise goes to the heart geously advancing the cause of uni- With HEP and CAMP these students of offering the schoolchildren of this versal education for kids here in the are making amazing progress. At the city, the District of Columbia, a gen- District of Columbia. They understand State University of New York at uine, a real opportunity to achieve an it. Most importantly, the people who Oneonta, both programs serve students education. Specifically, I am talking understand it and who are leading the from migrant and seasonal farm work- about the DC Choice Program, a pro- fight are the parents of the kids here in ing families from New York, Maine, gram my colleague from New Hamp- the District. Pennsylvania and Connecticut. This shire, Senator JUDD GREGG, has worked Across the city, parents are lining up year, Luis, a New Yorker and former so very hard on over the past several in order to obtain better options and HEP and CAMP student will be enter- months; an issue that other colleagues, better alternatives for their children. ing as a sophomore at SUNY-Oneonta. especially MIKE DEWINE, the Senator The need is so intense that the District Luis’ experience as a migrant youth is from Ohio, has been so committed to; Public School Choice Programs are shared by countless other children of an issue that colleagues from the other now way oversubscribed. Each year, migrant and seasonal farm workers. side of the aisle, Senator FEINSTEIN and more than 1,000 schoolchildren are Senator BYRD, are both committed to. ‘‘wait-listed’’ for the city’s magnet pro- For many migrant children, moving Indeed, both showed, I believe, bold and grams. Charter schools educate right from state to state can take its toll. courageous action on behalf of the Cap- around 15 percent of DC kids, with For Luis, it resulted in a pattern of re- ital City’s schoolchildren. nearly 11,500 children in attendance peating grades until he quit school to The District of Columbia appropria- and another 1,000 on waiting lists to work with his father in the vineyards tions bill provides $40 million for pub- get into these charter schools. in Western New York. A year later, he lic schools here in the Capital City. When John Walton and Ted learned about High School Equivalency That money will be divided between Forstmann invested $2 million in the Program, HEP. With the assistance of public charter schools and a new pri- Children’s Scholarship Fund here in the HEP program, he earned his GED, vate school tuition program that would the District, more than 10,000 families applied to college, and was accepted to offer up to $7,500 per student for about applied for about 1,000 seats. SUNY last year as biology major. As a 2,000 additional students. Virginia Walden-Ford, the executive CAMP student, Luis received vital aca- Regrettably, some of my colleagues director of DC Parents for School demic, social, and financial support on the other side of the aisle supported Choice and a mother of three, knows during his first year of college, the doing nothing, supported the status first hand how desperately parents most critical year for most first-gen- quo. They refuse to allow 2,000 of the want a better education for their chil- eration college students. District’s schoolchildren who are from dren. She tells me that each week she Luis now mentors other CAMP stu- hard-working, low-income families to receives in her organization hundreds dents, is a member of the Migrant have that opportunity of earning a bet- of calls just about this issue of having AmeriCorps program and has main- ter education. They would rather trap a better choice, a better alternative. tained a cumulative GPA of 3.04. Secur- these children in failing schools. They She knows first hand the desperation ing additional resources for HEP and would rather tolerate failure than take of these parents. CAMP will help ensure the dreams of a chance at success. Virginia had to take matters into her students like Luis become reality. I The record of the District’s public own hands when her son was having also support increasing funding for His- schools is shocking. Despite unprece- trouble in school. He was skipping panic Serving Institutions, HSIs. dented Federal and local spending in school. He was having run-ins with the For New York this increase will help the District totaling about $12,000 per law. He felt like no one cared. He also 12 colleges and universities expand student, the District’s scores are the felt peer pressure to not work hard, to their capacity to serve a large and lowest in the Nation. Only 10 percent of not achieve, to not aspire. Virginia, as growing number of Hispanic students. the District’s fourth graders are pro- a parent, was terrified. We all would By supporting these institutions we are ficient at reading. Fewer than 12 per- feel this way. She was terrified of what recognizing the large contribution they cent of District fourth graders can would happen if her son stayed in that make to increasing access to higher write at grade level. Only 6 percent of environment—if he stayed or was education for traditionally underserved District fourth graders can do math at trapped along this path that would lead communities, and are making the a proficient level. to nowhere. So she decided as a parent dream of college a reality for many This is a disgrace. DC’s public to make a difference and to make a more Hispanics. The condition of schools are graduating children who change. She sent him to a private America’s future will depend upon how cannot read, who cannot write, who school. And within 2 weeks she tells me well we meet the demand for an edu- cannot add, and who cannot subtract. her son, who she was so worried about cated workforce. Would any of us in this Chamber allow being trapped in this environment in our children to be illiterate and unable which there was no escape whatsoever Cuts in education programs might to do simple fourth grade math prob- and no opportunity to achieve that help balance the books in the short- lems? The answer is obvious. American dream, was transformed—no term, but it is a bad idea for our econ- In fact, many of those who oppose more getting into trouble, no more omy in the long-term. We need a highly Choice for the Capital’s schoolchildren skipping school, no more getting into skilled workforce to compete in this send their own children to private trouble with the police, no more global economy and investing in the schools where their children are able to skipped homework assignments. Vir- education and training of our Hispanic read great literature, learn calculus, ginia asked him why. What made that population will help our Nation meet learn physics, and dream about careers difference? What led to that trans- this challenge. in anthropology, or careers in aero- formation? I therefore urge my colleagues to nautics, and, indeed, go on to competi- Her son told her very directly that support this amendment. tive colleges and universities. the teachers for the first time cared

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:42 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE6.005 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11151 about whether he learned. At the new both the family and the child. It is because non-public schools, we share this dream of school, skipping class and not showing of this commitment that we wanted to work giving the children and the families of our up the next day was a major infraction. in partnership with Mayor Williams and our nation’s Capital one of the finest educational opportunities in the land. All three sectors For the first time, Virginia was told by colleagues on the City Council, on the School Board, in the Superintendent’s office, need to be supported for this partnership her son that he actually felt safe walk- and in the private sector. Working together, strategy to succeed. Each sector gains ing through the school’s hallways. Not putting politics aside, we realized the need strength and stability from the other sec- only did Virginia’s young son graduate, for a three-sector initiative. It is a simple tors. This is a partnership representing a but unlike many of his friends at the collaborative model, and yet it continues to long-term commitment of cooperation for old school who had dropped out before remain a controversial concept to some. the good of our children. This three-sector concept has formed the Thank you for the opportunity to share graduation, he graduated with a 3.8 our commitment to this vision. grade average. And, indeed, today he basis for the DC School Funding Initiative. This approach provides the opportunity for With every good wish, I am proudly serves in the Marine Corps. all in leadership to support the strongest Faithfully yours, Virginia believes that going to private strategy to date for improving and increas- THEODORE CARDINAL MCCARRICK, school literally saved her son’s life. ing educational options for low-income fami- Archbishop of Washington. That is one story. There are thou- lies. Just as a triangular structure is the Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, in that sands of stories like that in terms of sturdiest of structures, because each side re- letter, he tells me that he regularly in better opportunities. But there are inforces the other, the three-sector approach the course of his counseling and in the thousands more parents who want the allows the whole of DC education to be course of his work sees parents who same for their kids, who want that op- greater than the sum of its parts. work ‘‘three and four jobs just to make The Archdiocese of Washington is com- portunity, who simply don’t have that their choice possible.’’ mitted to this solid approach and strongly He goes on to write that ‘‘your heart opportunity but who will now have supports legislation that provides 45 to 50 that opportunity if the bill that was million dollars over five years for: breaks to see this sacrifice made year passed yesterday in the Appropriations a. DC public schools to bolster the Trans- after year.’’ Committee ultimately becomes law. formation schools, to recruit principals and My fellow colleagues, parents are It is nonsensical to withhold from teachers, and to provide for professional de- breaking their backs in this District to these parents the opportunity to have velopment programming, send their kids to schools that work, b. DC charter schools to support building schools that really teach, schools that their kids be able to go to a school renovations; and where they will thrive, where they will really provide an environment in which c. Non-public scholarships for the neediest learning can take place. When you have those new opportunities. families in the District to be used to pay for learn that only 10 percent—only 1 out Yesterday, as I looked at the vote the cost of education at the school of choice. and who voted which way, it is clear Let me just say a further word about the of 10—of the District’s fourth graders are proficient readers, your heart that a majority of Senators in the Ap- third part of this triangle, the help for par- breaks all over again. These children propriations Committee—and I believe ents who want to exercise their right to choose a non-public school for the education almost certainly will never be able to a majority of Senators on the floor of of their children. If they are poor—as so catch up. this Senate—are parents like Virginia many of our families here in the District I would like to close these brief re- who will demand better options for are—they have the right in theory, but they marks with a statement from the edi- their children, and thus the Senate will cannot exercise it in fact because they can- torial page of the Washington Post. Al- support giving them those options. not pay the cost of their education. Some are though I don’t quote the editorial I, for one, support each child’s right working three and four jobs just to make their choice possible and your heart breaks pages of the Washington Post often, on to learn to read and write and add and this issue the Post is absolutely cor- subtract. Basic education for our to see this sacrifice made year after year. This three-sector program will help them as rect. The editorial reads: schoolchildren simply cannot wait. It it will help the youngsters in the public sys- It is inexcusable for a group of Senators, is incumbent upon us to act. tem as well. many from distant States, to turn this into Cardinal McCarrick, who is the Arch- It is our sincere belief that this partner- a partisan issue of their own. Instead, they bishop of Washington, DC, understands ship model is significant and worthy of legis- should fight to make the District of Colum- how crucial choice is to the future of lative support, funding, and assessment. This bia school system work better for more chil- this city’s kids. I had the opportunity unique model of cooperation and strength af- dren, in public, private and charter schools to discuss with Cardinal McCarrick fords all three sectors opportunities to en- across the city. this very issue. He stressed to me the gage in shared research, planning, and the ‘‘They should fight to make the DC continued development of services to support school system work better for more importance of this piece of legislation all children. to open up that opportunity to families children.’’ Hoping these legislative initiatives will be Mr. President, we should—and we and to kids all across the District. He successful, the Catholic Schools of Wash- must—fight to do just that. The Dis- wrote me a letter earlier this summer, ington, DC are prepared to accept 1,200 to trict schoolchildren should not be which I ask unanimous consent to be 2,000 students. Many of these students may trapped in the shadows of our shining printed in the RECORD. attend schools that already serve low-income city on the hill. They deserve, and There being no objection, the mate- neighborhoods. In fact eleven of our Center City Consortium schools currently serve a their families deserve, our best efforts rial was ordered to be printed in the population that is 99% non-white, with 65% to make their classrooms models of RECORD, as follows: non-Catholic, 50% living below the poverty success. They deserve, just as much as ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON, level, and 70% of the students living in sin- any other child—as much as a child of Washington, DC, July 21 2003. gle-parent households. More important, a U.S. Senator—to achieve the Amer- Hon. Senator Bill Frist, these schools are successful—with 100% of Dirksen Senate Office Building, the graduating students accepted at Catholic ican dream. We can give them that op- Washington, DC. High Schools, where 99% of the graduates go portunity. DEAR SENATOR FRIST: As the U.S. Senate on to college. The average cost of educating Mr. President, I suggest the absence committees review legislative proposals for our children is approximately $7,000 per child of a quorum. appropriations to fund the DC School Initia- compared to the $12,000 cost for the District The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tive, I would like to restate in the strongest of Columbia. This ground-breaking initiative clerk will call the roll. terms my support for this initiative and all to participate as partners in education is an The assistant legislative clerk pro- that it represents. opportunity each of our District of Columbia ceeded to call the roll. Our Catholic Schools in the District of Co- Schools welcomes. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask lumbia have served the children and families This is a unified and comprehensive strat- unanimous consent that the order for of Washington for over 100 years, and we are egy to level the playing field for under- the quorum call be rescinded. determined to continue to provide for these resourced communities by ensuring economi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without families in the future. We are committed to cally disadvantaged families a chance to pur- the City and to all its families and children. sue all options, giving all children access to objection, it is so ordered. In fact, the majority of our students in the quality educational choices. f District are not Catholic. As stewards of edu- The Archdiocese remains committed to the SENATE AGENDA cation we recognize the need for every stu- three-sector initiative. Together with the dent to have equal access to educational op- Mayor, the City Government, the School Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I have a portunities that will best serve the needs of Board, and our colleagues in all charter and few comments to make about the fall

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Not having ca, to be able to look firsthand at the but at the end of the day, we will stand had the opportunity this week, the ravages of HIV/AIDS and the devasta- behind the President and the request of first week back after our August break, tion that this greatest of all humani- the President of the United States, and I did want to comment a bit on the tarian causes has inflicted upon a peo- we will provide those resources and agenda. ple, but also the great hope that can provide them proudly because we must Over the course of the week, we have result and is resulting from the com- win. We will win. There is no question had time to have our conference, and I mitment of the United States of Amer- in my mind we will win, but we must talked to the Democrat leader as well, ica in this regard. be fully behind that effort to make and I think over this week we have We will continue into the fall season sure that those freedoms, which are the made good progress. There has been with a very clear mission. It is the mis- very freedoms upon which this country not quite as much progress today as I sion that I have stated on the floor, in was founded, are preserved for our cur- would like. I am very hopeful we will our leadership meetings, and in our rent generation but also for the future. make more progress on the Labor-HHS caucus: to move America forward and Our work around the world and with appropriations bill. But after discus- to do it in such a way that serves the the world community to bring Iraq sions with our own conference and the cause of the freedoms that we all cher- into that world community of nations leaders on the other side, I am opti- ish, the freedoms for which we fight, not only advances freedoms across the mistic and very excited about the agen- the freedoms upon which this country globe but a safer and a more secure da for the next several weeks and into was founded. Iraq indeed makes Americans safer and the fall. That mission is coupled with forging more secure. Over the course of this week, we have a path of security in a whole range of We have the challenges before us, but made good progress. We have had seven fields—in military, defense of the coun- there is no question that we will win rollcall votes. We have disposed of a try, and health care—and to forge a that war on terrorism, that we will win number of other amendments, and I re- path of strength and opportunity as re- those battles for security in Iraq, and main hopeful we can complete action flected in my statement just a few min- that we will provide those appropriate on this bill early next week so we can utes ago for the American dream of the resources. continue with other appropriations people in the District through ex- As we look at moving America for- bills. panded school choice. ward, we started by passing a Medicare In addition, this week we passed sev- As we look at this mission of moving prescription drug bill in this body, but eral important banking reforms under America forward, I very quickly think our full impact has not been felt and Chairman RICHARD SHELBY’s leader- of the issue of energy. We left before will not be felt until we have a final ship, including hospital mortgage in- the August recess having passed very product in the conference report, which surance and the FHA mortgage com- important legislation, the energy legis- is currently underway. Meetings mitment. I thank Senator SHELBY for lation under the leadership of our col- among colleagues have taken place his tremendous leadership on both of league from New Mexico, Chairman this week on both sides of the aisle to these issues. Next week, once we complete Labor- PETE DOMENICI. Little did we know help develop that final product in HHS, we will go, as I mentioned, to that within 2 weeks of that we would Medicare and really to develop a Medi- other appropriations bills. Chairman have the August 14 blackout that care system that, for the first time in STEVENS this week was able to process blanketed the Northeast and Canada the almost 40 years of its existence, all of the remaining appropriations and dramatically brought home to us, will offer help to people who need that bills. We have done three of the 13 bills. in a concrete way, the importance of help for prescription drug coverage. We are on our fourth appropriations that legislation and the importance of There is a lot of talk about: Can it be bill. The rest of those bills were proc- completing that legislation which ad- done? Is there going to be a backlash to essed in committee and, indeed, all of dresses the issues of the energy supply, it? It is going to cost too much. It is them now are awaiting Senate action. abundancy, and a more secure energy too complicated to do now. There is That is why again and again, as major- policy. still a lot of partisanship. Some say it ity leader, I will be encouraging our Although I am not sure if they are is going to get mixed up in elections. I colleagues to work together and con- finished now, a few hours ago the con- hear all of that again and again, but tinue to make progress because all of ference committee on energy between this is a particular issue that this body this we are directed to do over the next the House and Senate were meeting. has spoken on strongly and overwhelm- 30 days. So I ask for patience, coopera- Going into that meeting, I talked to ingly. tion, and partnership so we can con- Senator DOMENICI. He said how excited There were over 70 votes in favor of tinue to move in the direction of com- he is that we have an opportunity now this legislation. It is legislation that pletion of these bills. that we have tried to realize in the will have an impact, again, on millions Next week, we will continue working past, an opportunity to realize some- of seniors’ lives. with the Democrat leader on the com- thing that the American people again It leaves me to fairly confidently say memoration we will have in this body deserve and expect and that will im- we are going to have a bill that is for the anniversary of September 11. pact the lives of every single American going to be on the President’s desk With all of these efforts and the accom- in such a positive way. sometime this year—I cannot predict plishments of the last 8 months, if you The chairman and members on the exactly when it will be—that will rep- put it all together, the Senate has conference committee have been hard resent the most significant legislative made steady, consistent progress. That at work with the administration in de- change, and I should also add the most is what the American people want, that veloping a policy that is consistent significant increase in resources ap- is what the American people deserve, with what we are working towards plied for health care security for sen- and that is what they expect. So I today, and that is solutions to the en- iors and individuals with disabilities; think we are on course. ergy crisis which address everyday this gets lost a lot, but a bill that fo- If we look back over the last several Americans, whether we look at produc- cuses on low-income people who simply months at issues such as our jobs-and- tion, consumption, or transmission of do not have the resources to buy what growth package to tax relief to global electricity. So as we look into the fall we know are very expensive drugs, life- concerns, such as HIV/AIDS and the and project ahead, I am confident we saving drugs, quality-of-life-improving commitment we have made and the will have an Energy bill on the Presi- drugs. legislation we have passed, we see a dent’s desk by the end of the year. This bill will cut the burden of pre- whole range of policies that directly This week, there has been much dis- scription drugs by over half on people impact people’s lives, at a very per- cussion on the supplemental to our ef- who are low income or simply have no sonal level, a very intimate level, both forts in Iraq. Although we do not know health insurance or no access to those here at home and, indeed, across the what that figure from the White House lifesaving drugs. It is a bill that will globe. will specifically be, it is clear, at least provide immediate relief. We are not

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:42 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.055 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11153 talking about 5 years from now or 10 Another health care issue, although Class action litigation, although I years from now but literally within it is as much a jobs issue and an issue don’t know exactly when we will ad- probably around 8 to 9 months after the of the economy, but also health re- dress it in the Senate, is an issue we President signs that bill, every senior lated, is asbestos. It is interesting be- will address on the floor of the Senate. will have a prescription drug card that cause as a thoracic surgeon, a chest Frivolous lawsuits are clogging the will give them help immediately with surgeon—which is what I did before system. When they clog the system and the purchase of those prescription coming to the Senate—when I thought we have this use of resources, it is dol- drugs. of asbestos, I thought of a disease lar resources, it is also person power We have a challenge. The challenge is called mesothelioma, a disease of the resources. When we use the resources basically to take the very best of the chest which is encasement of the lung, in a wasteful way, we cannot use the Senate bill and the very best of the probably one of the most difficult oper- resources in a way that is productive, House bill, bipartisan, bicameral, and ations a thoracic surgeon can do. Peo- that will help individuals in whatever put it together to accomplish those ple think transplants are difficult. realm of life. The class action suits goals. I am confident we are going to That is fairly straightforward com- have clearly gotten to that point with be able to do that in spite of the pared to trying to resect and fix a frivolity, the waste, the unnecessary naysayers, who—and I am not sure mesothelioma of the lung, chest cavity, suits. That is something we on this what drives it—basically say it cannot which is caused by asbestos. floor sometime in the next several be done, it will not be done. I am con- The asbestos legislation was reason- weeks will address. fident it will be done. It will be chal- able, and the intention was to have If we have the frivolous lawsuits, it is lenging, but it will be done. adequate and fair and equitable reim- obvious they clog the system. They sti- When I think of security in Iraq and bursement for asbestos-related disease. fle innovation, they stifle creativity, the security of our freedoms or energy That is positive, that is good, and good security, it comes back to health care they cost jobs, and they can even en- legislation. danger the lives of our fellow citizens— security because if one is a senior or a The problem today is a little bit like all of that, as we talk about the pro- near senior, their greatest fear is some- the medical liability issue. We have un- posal which is before the Senate, a bi- thing is going to happen to them or to necessary claims being filed. People see their mom or spouse, and it is going to there is a big pot of money out there. partisan proposal that can bring more wreck their life. They are going to die, We have around 600,000 people who filed order and efficiency to the system. their spouse is going to die, or their claims because they think there is a This will become more obvious to both mom is going to die because of lack of pot of money and because the legal sys- colleagues who do not focus on this and access or lack of ability to access that tem has gone awry. They know that by also to the American people. We can bring order, we can bring effi- can be lifesaving. filing a claim, they will be able to Looking at other areas of health claim some of the pot of money. ciency, and we can bring balance and care, these are all things that we will Again, like the medical liability rationality with the best use of re- be addressing very directly over the issue, we need to, in a rational and bal- sources to the system. coming weeks. anced way, fix the system. It is a sys- I add that we will be able to protect There is the issue of frivolous law- tem that has gone awry because of cer- Americans listening right now, Ameri- suits. People will say, well, we ad- tain incentives. The chairman of the cans and American consumers, from dressed this 3 months ago, or tried to Judiciary Committee, ORRIN HATCH, unscrupulous and exploitative litiga- address it, and therefore we do not has done a fantastic job and said let’s tors who are out there in many ways need to come back to it for another 3 get everybody together, from the left, grubbing for that dollar to take advan- or 4 years. That is not the way we are right, Democrat, Republican, union, tage of the system. going to approach it. We are not going nonunion; let’s all get together—busi- Environmental concerns. We had the to approach it because it is a problem ness, workers, patients, consumers— opportunity to meet with the President that affects access to health care to and develop legislation, work through this week, and we talked about a whole people all over the United States of the committee. That is the first step. range of issues, starting with Iraq and America with now 22 of the 50 States in Now we need to take that legislation, the security issues, moving quickly to what can be classified as a health care improve it, strengthen it, educate this the importance of jobs and the econ- crisis because these frivolous lawsuits body broadly. omy, and talking about several of the have now—maybe unlike 10 years ago— People will soon realize it is health issues I mentioned, but very early com- come to the point that it affects health care in many ways but it is also a jobs ing to a range or group of environ- care for everybody who is listening to and stimulus package. Since the early mental issues. me. Frivolous lawsuits are increasing 1980s, 70 good-sized companies have It is very obvious that in the West, in number every year—frivolous, un- gone bankrupt because of the liability the long drought and dry timber have necessary lawsuits. The lawsuits that that has been thrust upon them. Some created a dangerous situation, a per- are legitimate need to be there and OK, probably, but a lot not OK. A lot ilous situation. We see on television there needs to be fair and just com- has been irrational that has been and hear from those Senators who rep- pensation. I am talking frivolous, un- thrust upon them, and they have gone resent the States, when you fly over necessary lawsuits which are driving out of business through nothing inten- the country, you foresee the mammoth up the cost of health care, premiums to tional, because of the way the legisla- fires that can start with just a single doctors, causing doctors to leave their tion is written. Of those 70 companies spark. Overnight they threaten prop- practices and causing doctors to leave over the last 20 years, a third of them erty, threaten communities, and certain communities and move to other have been in just the last 21⁄2 years. threaten lives. States, thus affecting—for everybody So the problem is getting worse as we The President of the United States, listening—access to quality health go forward, although the estimates of President Bush, has proposed legisla- care. the cost of asbestos with the runaway tion that will reduce the danger of fire. When it gets to that level, it becomes lawsuits vary, and they are very rough. How? By sensibly and rationally man- a crisis. It is our job to respond. Al- I recall one figure, that over 420,000 aging forests with a better balance of though when we brought it to the floor jobs have disappeared because of these forests—conservation on the one hand 3 months ago we were unsuccessful in inequities associated with asbestos and and citizen safety on the other. transforming the system, it will come the legislation that was originally I have to mention that tax issues will back in the next several weeks. We will written. likely come up in the next several bring it back. Until we educate those It is a health issue, it is an equity months. People clearly on our side be- who do not fully understand access and issue, a fairness issue, and also a jobs lieve strongly we need to make the tax quality of care are being affected by issue. If we fix the problem, and fix it relief that the President has put on the the unnecessary, frivolous lawsuits— appropriately, we are going to have table permanent so people can plan for until people are fully educated, we will jobs actually created in the future. As the future, so citizens can have more keep bringing it back and, indeed, people spend more time with this legis- money—or at least do not increase make a difference. lation, they will understand that. taxes. Citizens will have more money

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:42 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.057 S05PT1 S11154 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 to be able to spend and invest the way These blocked judicial nominations a DNL of 65. It is also my under- they wish rather than send it to Wash- are maybe the biggest challenges we standing that the provision is not in- ington, DC, and let Washington, DC, have before us—unprecedented filibus- tended to change the FAA’s current ap- decide how to spend that money. That ters, unprecedented partisan filibusters proach of not disapproving an airport’s does give economic stimulus and cre- on the floor of this Senate are entire part 150 noise program, where ates jobs. unpardonable, I believe. there is only a portion or portions of We will most likely examine in the We are going to stay focused. We are the program that are problematic. The Senate, under the leadership of Senator going to do our very best to educate, to FAA would continue to be able to dis- KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON of Texas, the break these filibusters. I think one day approve portions of a port 150 program, marriage tax penalty. Once again, the the consequences of the minority while approving other portions, as they complexities of the Tax Code, com- blocking highly qualified nominees do today. Furthermore, the provision bined with peculiarities of our budget without good reason will come home to would not affect noise set-aside funding laws, have created a tax, a penalty for roost. that would not require part 150 ap- people who are married. Maybe a Other issues, reauthorization issues, proval, such as school soundproofing or teacher and a policeman are married and then I will close. I know it is late noise mitigation for an airport expan- and they are paying more if they are on this afternoon and we need to move sion project in an FAA environmental married than if they were not married. on. But reauthorization I at least record of decision. It does not make sense. People do not wanted to mention. There are many so Mr. LOTT. The Senator is correct. understand it. We know these couples I don’t want to mention them all, but The intent of this provision is a narrow have been unfairly taxed. We will argue reauthorization of welfare, of the high- one and does not affect the use of non- that it is unfair. I hope this inequity way bill—again, a lot of discussion this AIP funds by any airport. Nothing in that we have made some progress in week as we look forward to addressing this section or any other provision of addressing in the past we can really these sorts of issues in the coming the FAA conference report would pro- permanently erase. weeks. hibit an airport from using either pas- In the area of family—partial-birth There are a lot of opportunities. It is abortion is something we have debated senger facility charges, PFC, or other a huge responsibility for each of us in on this floor. We passed it in this body. locally generated monies to fund noise the coming weeks. But I am absolutely It was vetoed by President Clinton in mitigation projects below a DNL of less confident that by pulling together, by the past. We have passed it in the body, than 65. It is my understanding that working as a team, by working across and the House has passed it in the past. the FAA agrees with this interpreta- the aisle, we will be able to advance Now we have to pull those two together tion of the effect of the provision. in conference. The problem is, we can’t the mission I mentioned of moving f America forward and to do it in a way appoint and can’t fulfill appointment CHANGE OF VOTE of the conferees until we have another that celebrates the freedoms we all Mr. COLEMAN. Mr. President, with debate on the floor of the Senate. I am enjoy. respect to rollcall vote No. 323, I was working very hard to get that sched- We will be able to make meaningful recorded as voting ‘‘nay.’’ I ask unani- uled so we can go to conference, have a progress in our Nation’s economic life. bill and send it to the President so we We will be able to make meaningful mous consent to change my vote to can finally, finally ban partial-birth progress in our Nation’s moral life. We ‘‘yea.’’ This change will not affect the abortion. We don’t need to get into the will be able to make meaningful outcome of the vote. issue right now, but it has been de- progress in our Nation’s civic life. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without scribed by Members on both sides of We are going to have a very busy and objection, it is so ordered. the aisle as close to infanticide as you we are going to have a very productive f fall. can get. Yet we still have not been able COACHES AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE to come to agreement on both sides of f Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I want to the aisle about the conferees, go to SECTION 189 OF THE FAA bring to the attention of my colleagues conference, and send the bill to the CONFERENCE REPORT, H.R. 2115 a new and innovative program created President. We are going to bring this to Mr. COLEMAN. I would like to en- by the Alliance for Justice called closure sometime here in the next sev- gage the Senator from Mississippi in a Coaches Against Gun Violence. eral weeks. colloquy regarding section 189 of the This program asks high school coach- Senator MIKE DEWINE from Ohio and conference report in order to clarify es to dedicate one game or event each Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM—I can’t come to this floor without them say- the intent of the conferees. year to gun violence prevention. The ing, What about our Unborn Victims of Mr. LOTT. I would be pleased to en- dedication can take a variety of forms, Violence Act? It is something we de- gage in a colloquy with the Senator including inviting a local speaker to bated on this floor, we made the case from Minnesota. talk about gun violence, recognizing a for, and now is the time for us to com- Mr. COLEMAN. It is my under- victim or his or her family, having a plete our legislative activity so we standing that this section is a very school assembly devoted to the issue, truly can protect unborn victims of vi- limited, temporary funding restriction or distributing ribbons in remembrance olence. that will not affect noise mitigation of lives lost to gun violence. All of this is ambitious, but it is time funding in any significant way. Federal Each year, millions of students take to be bold and it is time to be ambi- airport improvement program monies part in athletic activities. Coaches are tious. I think this body demonstrated from the ‘‘Noise set aside’’ have not leaders and mentors and have an enor- this again for the most part in a bipar- normally supported noise mitigation mous impact on the lives of many of tisan way over the last several months. projects below a Day-Night Average their players. Harnessing this influence But each of these issues that I have Sound Level (DNL) of less than 65. This to educate students about the deadly mentioned will be addressed on the is because under the FAA’s system of effects of gun violence is an excellent floor of the Senate. ranking projects for the use of the idea. Yesterday an event happened. Again, noise set aside, projects to reduce high- According to statistics compiled by I don’t need to rehash that today, but er levels of noise having funding pri- the Alliance for Justice, there are an the withdrawal of Miguel Estrada’s ority and projects below 65 DNL have estimated 3,400 firearm-related injuries nomination yesterday was a tragedy. It not normally ranked high enough to and 1,000 deaths each year in Michigan. was a sad day for this body. At the end get such funding. I further understand In 2000 alone, 133 Michiganders under of the day I had the opportunity to call that nothing in this section or any the age of 20 were killed in incidents of and talk to Miguel Estrada, and there other provision of the FAA conference gun violence, and 3,894 people under 20 is just simply nobody to my mind who report would prohibit an airport from years old were killed in firearm-related is better qualified for the position for using either passenger facility charges, incidents in the United States. These which he was nominated and who was PFC, or other locally generated monies statistics are sobering. The Coaches more unjustly treated by this body. to fund noise mitigation projects below Against Gun Violence Program is a

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:42 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.059 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11155 creative approach to educating young Home health beneficiaries already name, meaning ‘‘Children of the Cov- people about the deadly effects of gun must pay the Part B deductible and a enant,’’ reflects a commitment to unify violence and I hope that coaches across 20 percent copay for preparation of a Jewish people everywhere in service to the country will consider this program home health plan of care and ongoing their community and the world. On for their school communities. home health care oversight by a physi- September 7th, in my home state of I urge my colleagues to encourage cian. Over half of home health patients Michigan, the Great Lakes Region of coaches in their home States to join come directly from the hospital and this great organization will celebrate the Coaches Against Gun Violence, and must pay the Part A deductible of over the B’nai B’rith anniversary and mark I commend the Alliance for Justice for $800 in order to receive the home its many achievements in helping oth- its efforts. health benefit. Often they and their ers, advocating freedom and democ- f families must pay out of pocket for racy, and combating racism and big- PROTECT HOME HEALTH CARE personal care services to assist with ac- otry. tivities of daily living. Over the years, B’nai B’rith has been Mr. BOND. Mr. President, home Our Nation’s dedicated home health steadfast in meeting challenges on health care is an important part of providers—and you know they are dedi- many fronts. Motivated in part by core Medicare in which seniors and the dis- cated if they have stuck with it Jewish values such as loving-kindness abled can get basic nursing and ther- through the difficulties of the last few to others and peace and justice in the apy care in their home. I rise today to years—deserve to be left alone and urge the Senate Medicare conferees to given a rest. They, and the patients world, it has acted on a fundamental stand firm against provisions in the they serve, deserve to be left alone to belief that all people should be treated House passed prescription drug and recover from the post-BBA chaos. They with dignity and respect. Its members Medicare reform bill, H.R. 1, that deserve to be left alone in order to ad- have answered the call to stand against would make further cuts in the Medi- just to a new home health payment racism, persecution, and violence care home health benefit by reducing system. against Jews and others, while working the home health inflation update and In passing the Senate prescription to protect basic human rights and pre- imposing a new copayment on home drug and Medicare reform legislation, serve justice. B’nai B’rith has taken a health beneficiaries. S. 1, the Senate wisely chose to forgo leadership role during pivotal times in Home health care is convenient, but our history. Its members have worked much more importantly, patients love further cuts in the home health ben- efit. I urge my colleagues on the Medi- to steer our nation on the right path to it. I have seen this first hand as I have the benefit of all Americans. They op- had the privilege of visiting with many care conference committee to oppose the provisions in H.R. 1 that would fur- posed General Ulysses Grant during the of my constituents who rely on this Civil War when he attempted to expel benefit. They love home health care be- ther cut and destabilize the home health benefit. Jews from several states. They urged cause it is the key to fulfilling what is President Theodore Roosevelt to take f virtually a universal desire among sen- action in 1903 with the Czar of Russia iors and those with disabilities—to re- LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT to denounce anti-Semitic violence. And main independent and within the com- OF 2003 in 1913 after the lynching of B’nai fort of their own homes despite their Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise B’rith member Leo Frank in Atlanta, health problems. Since the passage of the Balanced today to speak about the need for hate B’nai B’rith leaders were moved to or- Budget Act of 1997, BBA, no other crimes legislation. On May 1, 2003, Sen- ganize the Anti-Defamation League to group of Medicare patients and pro- ator KENNEDY and I introduced the battle bigotry. viders have endured as many difficul- Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Now as an international organiza- ties. This is a big claim, given the Act, a bill that would add new cat- tion, B’nai B’rith is represented in 58 many horror stories we’ve heard about egories to current hate crimes law, countries around the world. It has a the Balanced Budget Act. But abso- sending a signal that violence of any full-time presence at the United Na- lutely nobody has suffered like home kind is unacceptable in our society. tions and the European Union in Brus- I would like to describe a terrible health patients and home health agen- sels. It has the proud history of having crime that occurred in San Diego, CA. cies. True reform means more than just initiated many programs and services, On September 24, 2002, two teenagers ratcheting down payments to providers from disaster relief, to feeding the hun- attacked an immigrant, Jose Luis and services to patients. gry, to medical research, to housing for Cisneros, that left him in a coma for Since 1997 Medicare home health the low-income elderly, to Jewish edu- several days and with head and facial spending has been reduced by over 40 cation, to a premier Youth Organiza- injuries. The pair were charged with percent and the number of bene- tion and an effective campus outreach hate crimes. According to the Deputy ficiaries by 1.3 million, or about a for thousands and thousands of Jewish District Attorney, they went looking third. Forty percent of the agencies in college students. B’nai B’rith helped for ‘‘beaners’’ to beat and rob and went my State have closed down or quit bring war criminals to justice, has to a spot where they knew they could serving Medicare patients. worked tirelessly for Jewish security find undocumented immigrants. In a move to modernize the Medicare around the world, and has helped to I believe that Government’s first program, Congress eliminated the strengthen the land of Israel. After home health copay in 1972 to encourage duty is to defend its citizens, to defend more than a century and a half of inno- the provision of health care in the them against the harms that come out vation and activism, B’nai B’rith is home rather than in more costly insti- of hate. The Local Law Enforcement stronger than ever and continues to tutions. With all the cuts in home Enhancement Act is a symbol that can make an important and meaningful health care that have occurred since become substance. I believe that by contribution around the world. 1997—including the loss of venipunc- passing this legislation and changing ture, blood drawing, as a qualifying current law, we can change hearts and B’nai B’rith can be proud of its dedi- service, the imposition of per bene- minds as well. cation to preserve Jewish heritage and ficiary limits under the interim pay- f promote values that inspire individuals ment system, cuts in the market bas- to act in goodwill and to shape their ket inflation update, a ‘‘15 percent’’ cut IN RECOGNITION OF THE 160TH communities for the betterment of all. in October of last year, and the loss of ANNIVERSARY OF B’NAI B’RITH We as a nation have benefitted from the 10 percent rural add on in April of Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I would their extraordinary contributions both this year—MedPAC has recently con- like to call my colleagues’ attention to here and abroad, and I am sure that my firmed an alarming trend toward great- a very significant milestone for our na- Senate colleagues join me in paying er use of nursing home care. The reim- tion’s oldest and one of the largest tribute to B’nai B’rith for 160 years of position of a home health copayment service organizations, B’nai B’rith, superior performance in serving the now would be a step backward that which was founded on New York City’s needs of generations of Americans and would exacerbate this recent trend. lower east side in October 1843. Its people of nations around the world.

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:42 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.043 S05PT1 S11156 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF will all miss the man, we will continue west Regional office, where he made TEAMSTERS UNION to benefit from his work. substantial contributions to developing Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, it is a A major concern of Dr. Seidel, and a new park units, improving park facili- special honor to take this opportunity concern I share, was the challenge our ties, and protecting park resources. In to congratulate the Teamsters Union Emergency Medical Services system 1989, he was selected as Associate Re- on the 100th anniversary of their for- faces in appropriately caring for the gional Director of the Southwest Re- mation. On that historic occasion a emergency needs of children. The sys- gion and worked for 6 years building century ago, the merger of two smaller tem responds well to adult needs but is partnerships with Native American unions of local delivery men using ve- not always so successful in meeting the leaders and other organizations, devel- hicles drawn by teams of horses needs of children. He was a driving oping highly professional work forces, launched the extraordinary union we force behind the Emergency Depart- supervising special resource studies, know today as the International Broth- ments Approved for Pediatrics, EDAP, and working with the Congress. erhood of Teamsters. system in California, but he also recog- I came to know Doug shortly after he In those early days, such workers nized that a national problem such as was appointed Superintendent of the C were often fired for union activity, and this required national support if it was & O Canal National Historical Park in some were even killed. But the Team- to be solved. Along with my good 1994 and, over the past 9 years, have sters persevered and began to thrive. friend, Dr. Calvin Sia, and a small had the opportunity and privilege to By the 1930s, inter-city truck drivers group of pediatric emergency care ad- work closely with him on a number of had become the predominant members vocates, Dr. Seidel worked with Sen- initiatives. I saw first hand the tre- of the union, and they fought hard for ators HATCH, Weiker, and myself to mendous leadership he provided in re- legal protections, especially the Na- help us enact in 1984 the Emergency pairing and reopening the Park after tional Labor Relations Act and basic Medical Services for Children, EMSC, two floods completely destroyed por- laws setting minimum wages and max- program. This modest program has tions of the Canal and many historic imum work hours for their work. made a tremendous difference in the structures, picnic areas, and other park In World War II, the Teamsters were lives of many children and their fami- facilities during the winter of 1995–1996. a key part of the war effort. They lies in every State and Territory. Dr. Doug worked tirelessly to develop a served with great courage in the armed Seidel was a driving force in shaping strategic plan for restoring the park forces. They vigorously promoted war the direction of the EMSC program, and to mobilize and coordinate the bonds and the collection of scrap metal and was one of the program’s first work of hundreds of volunteers and or- and rubber. grantees. He maintained his interest ganizations that came to the aid of the When the war was won, they came and advocacy as the program matured. Park. Thanks to his efforts, more than home and took up the great cause of There is almost nothing in EMSC that $25 million in public and private funds social justice in communities across was not influenced by Dr. Seidel. Dr. were raised to repair the damages and the land, fighting for civil rights and Sia received the first National Heroes reopen the park. Likewise, Doug spear- striving to see that America’s workers Award for Lifetime Achievement in headed efforts to re-water the Canal at received their fair share of the Nation’s emergency medical services for chil- its Cumberland, MD, terminus, sta- amazing post-war prosperity. dren. In 2000, Dr. Seidel received the bilize the historic Monocacy Aqueduct, Now, on this remarkable centennial, second. It was an honor well deserved. and construct new visitor facilities. the Teamsters are one of the Nation’s In 1991, Dr. Seidel edited Emergency Under his leadership, new partnerships largest, most vital and most effective Medical Services for Children: A Re- were formed with organizations and unions. They are at the forefront of on- port to the Nation. He asked me to communities along the Canal, an His- going major battles for the funda- write the Foreword. In it, I said, ‘‘His- toric Leasing Program was imple- mental rights and dignity of all work- tory has repeatedly shown that persist- mented to help repair and protect the ers, especially on key issues such as ence is most often the key to success. historic lockhouses and other dwellings jobs, civil rights, and worker health We must persist in our advocacy for in the Park; and many improvements and safety. I am proud to have worked those most vulnerable children of all: have been made to the C & O Canal. with them on so many of these impor- the ill and the injured.’’ Dr. Seidel’s The efforts of Doug Faris throughout tant issues. I congratulate them on life is a testimony as to how persist- his career in the National Park Service this very auspicious centennial, and I ence will lead to success. We still have have had a lasting effect not only on look forward to working with them in a long way to go, but we are much fur- the parks and National Park system he the years ahead as they begin their ther down the road thanks to remark- has worked to protect, but on the peo- new century. able people such as James S. Seidel.∑ ple with whom he has come in contact. He has earned the respect and admira- f f tion of his colleagues in the Park Serv- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS TRIBUTE TO DOUGLAS D. FARIS ice as well as the visitors and citizens ∑ Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I pay in the local communities surrounding tribute today to a dedicated and re- the parks. It is my firm conviction TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES S. SEIDEL spected steward of our National Park that public service is one of the most ∑ Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, the chil- system, Douglas D. Faris, super- honorable callings, one that demands dren of the United States lost a great intendent of the C & O Canal National the very best, most dedicated efforts of champion on July 25 when Dr. James. Historical Park. Doug is retiring after those who have the opportunity to S. Seidel died at the age of 60. Dr. a long and distinguished career in the serve their fellow citizens and country. Seidel was a professor of pediatrics at National Park Service and I thank him Throughout his career, Doug has exem- the University of California at Los An- for his outstanding achievements in plified a steadfast commitment to geles School of Medicine and was chief managing and protecting the C & O meeting this demand. I want to extend of the Division of General and Emer- Canal and other units of our National my personal congratulations and gency Pediatrics at Harbor-UCLA Med- Park system over the past three dec- thanks for his many years of hard work ical Center. ades. and dedication to the principal con- He was an excellent teacher and re- Throughout his career in public serv- servation mission of the National Park searcher, but he was also a tenacious ice, Doug Faris has distinguished him- Service and join with his friends and advocate for children. Through his stu- self as a leader in natural and cultural coworkers in wishing him and his fam- dents, residents, and fellows, he leaves resource planning, management and ily well in the years ahead.∑ behind a legacy of energetic inquiry conservation. Beginning as a seasonal f and dedicated service to children and employee at Yellowstone National their families. Through his advocacy Park in 1970, Doug quickly advanced to TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE work, he leaves behind a much im- top planning positions at the Park ANTHONY SBONA proved system of care, particularly Service’s Denver Service Center, the ∑ Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I rise to emergency care, for children. While we Lowell, MA, field office, and the South- speak in memory of a distinguished

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:07 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.062 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11157 public servant and a good friend, the HONORING STAFF SERGEANT 14001–14007, 14009–14015, 21805, and 21806 of the Honorable Anthony ‘‘Buddy’’ Sbona, of MARK LAWTON House bill and sections 301, 501–507, 509, 513, 809, 821, 914, 920, 1401, 1407–1409, 1411, 1801, and Middletown, CT, who passed away on ∑ Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I rise August 4, at the age of 73. 1803 of the Senate amendment, and modifica- today to honor one of our fallen heroes tions committed to conference: Mr. Hunter, Buddy Sbona served three terms as of my State and this great Nation. SSG Mr. Weldon of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Skel- the mayor of Middletown from 1970 to Mark A. Lawton was killed in action ton. 1975, and to this day, he remains one of while serving our country in support of From the Committee on Education and the the most popular public figures that Operation Iraqi Freedom. Workforce, for consideration of sections 11021, 12014, 14033, and 30406 of the House bill city has ever seen. During his term as Sergeant Lawton served honorably mayor, Buddy Sbona established and sections 715, 774, 901, 903, 1505, and 1507 of with the 244th Engineer Battalion, U.S. the Senate amendment, and modifications Middletown’s largest industrial park in Army Reserve of Grand Junction, CO. committed to conference: Mr. McKeon, Mr. the Westfield area. He also established He was one of the many citizens sol- Sam Johnson of Texas, and Mr. George Mil- the first full-time attorney’s office in diers who took up the charge and left ler of California. the city. From 1958 to 1961, Buddy family and career when asked to defend From the Committee on Financial Serv- Sbona served three terms on the principles of freedom and democ- ices, for consideration of division G of the Middletown’s Common Council, and racy. Like all reservists and National House bill and sections 931–940 and 950 of the Senate amendment, and modifications com- after he left the mayor’s office, he Guard members, he balanced his re- spent the next 20 years as Middletown’s mitted to conference: Mr. Oxley, Mr. Ney, sponsibilities to his country with those and Ms. Waters. Town Clerk. to all that cared for and depended on From the Committee on Government Re- Buddy Sbona was a Republican him. form for consideration of sections 11002, mayor in a mostly Democratic town. Staff Sergeant Lawton’s unit was ac- 11005, 11006, 11010, 11011, 14025, 14033, and 22002 But his appeal transcended party lines. tivated in February and are responsible of the House bill and sections 263, 805, 806, Throughout his career, he was re- for constructing roads and bridges, im- 914–916, 918, 920, 1406, 1410 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to spected and admired by Democrats and proving irrigation and building play- Republicans alike—not merely as an conference: Mr. Tom Davis of Virginia, Mr. grounds for the children of Iraq. The Murphy, and Mr. Tierney. elected official, but as a good, honest, 244th is creating a better place for From the Committee on the Judiciary, for and decent human being. His warm and Iraqis, and Sergeant Lawton helped consideration of sections 12008, 12401, 14014, outgoing personality and his enduring raise the quality of life. Colorado is 14026, 14027, 14028, 14033, 16012, 16045, 16084, friendship were legendary. Even if you proud of the actions of Sergeant 30101, 30210, and 30408 of the House bill and didn’t always agree with Buddy Lawton, the 244th and all of our serv- sections 206, 209, 253, 531–532, 708, 767, 783, and 1109 of the Senate amendment and modifica- Sbona’s views, it was virtually impos- icemen and women serving during this sible not to like him. tions committed to conference: Mr. Sensen- operation. brenner, Mr. Smith of Texas, and Mr. Con- At 5 foot 5, you might think that Staff Sergeant Lawton lived in Hay- yers. Buddy Sbona could walk through City den, CO, with his wife, Sherri, and two From the Committee on Resources, for Hall practically unnoticed. But his sons, Dustin and Tanner. consideration of sections 12005, 12007, 12011, booming voice, and his tremendous en- Mr. President, I rise today to post- 12101, 13001, 21501, 21521–21530, division C, and thusiasm, announced to anyone within humously thank Staff Sergeant section 60009 of the House bill and sections earshot that Buddy was in the build- Lawton for his service and ultimate 201, 265, 272, 301, 401–407, 602–606, 609, 612, 705, ing, ready to work hard on behalf of 707, 712, 721, 1234, 1351–1352, 1704, and 1811 of sacrifice to this great Nation and ap- the Senate amendment, and modifications the people of Middletown. plaud him as a hero to Colorado and all committed to conference: Mr. Pombo, Mrs. Those who worked with Buddy Sbona of the United States.∑ Cubin, and Mr. Rahall: remember him as a man with real pas- f Provided, That Mr. Kind is appointed in sion for his work, a man who would lieu of Mr. Rahall for consideration of title come to the office each day excited to MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE IV of division C of the House bill, and modi- serve his constituents. That infectious fications committed to conference. At 11:55 a.m., a message from the From the Committee on Science, for con- attitude was an inspiration to his staff House of Representatives, delivered by sideration of sections 11009, 11025, 12301–12312, members, some of whom went on to Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, 14001–14007, 14009–14015, 14029, 15021–15024, hold public office themselves. During announced that the House disagrees to 15031–15034, 15041, 15045, division B, section his later years, and even after he left the amendment of the Senate to the 30301, division E, and division F of the House office, he was an invaluable mentor to bill (H.R. 6). An Act to enhance energy bill and sections 501–507, 509, 513–516, 770–772, newcomers to public service, sharing conservation and research and develop- 807–809, 814–816, 824, 832, 1001–1022, title XI, with them his immense wealth of ment, to provide for security and diver- title XII, title XIII, title XIV, sections 1502, knowledge about Middletown’s history, 1504–1505, title XVI, and sections 1801–1805 of sity in the energy supply for the Amer- the Senate amendment, and modifications its politics, and its government. ican people, and for other purposes, and committed to conference: Mr. Boehlert, Mrs. Outside of the office, Buddy Sbona agrees to the conference asked by the Biggert, and Mr. Hall of Texas. was a devoted family man who could Senate on the disagreeing votes of the Provided, That Mr. Costello is appointed in often be spotted at his son’s high two Houses thereon; and appoints for lieu of Mr. Hall of Texas for consideration of school football games at Palmer Field. the consideration of the House bill and division E of the House bill, and modifica- He was also an active member of St. Senate amendment, and modifications tions committed to conference: Provided further, That Mr. Lampson is ap- Sebastian’s Church and was the chair- committed to conference: pointed in lieu of Mr. Hall of Texas for con- man of the Feast of St. Sebastian Com- From the Committee on Energy and Com- sideration of section 21708 and division F of mittee for a decade. merce, for consideration of the House bill the House bill, and sections 824 and 1223 of It is a testimony to how hard Buddy and the Senate amendment, and modifica- the Senate amendment and modifications Sbona worked, and how many lives he tions committed to conference: Mr. Tauzin, committed to conference. touched, that on Friday, August 8, all Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Barton of Texas, Mr. From the Committee on Transportation nonemergency city workers in Middle- Upton, Mr. Stearns, Mr. Gillmore, Mr. and Infrastructure, for consideration of sec- Shimkus, Mr. Dingell, Mr. Waxman, Mr. tions 11001–11004, 11006, 11009–11011, 12001– town were given the morning off to at- Markey, Mr. Boucher, and Mr. Rush. 12012, 12014, 12401, 12403, 13001, 13201, 13202, tend his funeral. Nearly 30 years after From the Committee on Agriculture, for 15021–15024, 15031–15034, 15041, 15043, 15051, he left the mayor’s office, the city of consideration of sections 30202, 30208, 30212, 16012, 16021, 16022, 16023, 16031, 16081, 16082, Middletown shut itself down to pay its title III of division C, sections 30604, 30901, 16092, 23001–23004, 30407, 30410, and 30901 of the respects to Buddy Sbona. and 30903 of the House bill and sections 265, House bill and sections 102, 201, 205, 301, 701– I offer my deepest condolences to the 301, 604, 941–948, 950, 1103, 1221, 1311–1313, and 783, 812, 814, 816, 823, 911–916, 918–920, 949, 1214, people of Middletown, to Buddy’s wife 2008 of the Senate amendment, and modifica- 1261–1262, and 1351–1352 of the Senate amend- tions committed to conference: Mr. Good- ment, and modifications committed to con- Connie, to their sons William and latte, Mr. Lucas of Oklahoma, and Mr. Sten- ference: Mr. Young of Alaska, Mr. Petri, and Mark, to the entire Sbona family, and holm. Mr. Oberstar. to the countless others whose lives From the Committee on Armed Services, From the Committee on Ways and Means, were enriched by Buddy Sbona.∑ for consideration of sections 11005, 11010, for consideration of division D of the House

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:07 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G05SE6.040 S05PT1 S11158 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 bill and divisions H and I of the Senate transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Automated Clearing House’’ (RIN1510–AA93) amendment, and modifications committed to a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates— received on August 22, 2003; to the Com- conference: Mr. Thomas, Mr. McCrey, and September 2003’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–101) received mittee on Finance. Mr. Rangel. on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Fi- EC–3843. A communication from the Regu- lations Officer, Social Security Administra- f nance. EC–3830. A communication from the Chief, tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Collection of Supple- COMMUNICATIONS transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of mental Security Income Overpayments from Special Benefits for Certain World War II The following communications were a rule entitled ‘‘TD: User Fees for Processing Offers to Compromise’’ (TD9086) received on Veterans’’ (RIN0930–AF53) received on Au- laid before the Senate, together with August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Fi- gust 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance. accompanying papers, reports, and doc- nance. EC–3844. A communication from the Chief, uments, and were referred as indicated: EC–3831. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and EC–3818. A communication from the Direc- Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to tor, Information Security Oversight Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tonnage transmitting, the Office’s report for 2002; to a rule entitled ‘‘July-September 2003 Bond Duties-Revised Amounts’’ (RIN1515–AD35) re- the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Factor Amounts’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–93) received ceived on August 11, 2003; to the Committee EC–3819. A communication from the Presi- on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Fi- on Finance. dent of the District of Columbia Board of nance. EC–3845. A communication from the Chief, Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, a EC–3832. A communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and report relative to the Fiscal Year 2004 Budg- Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to et Support Act; to the Committee on Gov- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes to ernmental Affairs. a rule entitled ‘‘Offers in Compromise’’ (Rev. Customs and Border Protection’s List of Des- EC–3820. A communication from the Ad- Proc. 2003–71) received on August 11, 2003; to ignated Public International Organizations’’ ministrator, National Aeronautics and Space the Committee on Finance. (CBP Decision 03–21) received on August 11, Administration, transmitting, pursuant to EC–3833. A communication from the Chief, 2003; to the Committee on Finance. EC–3846. A communication from the Chief, law, the report of the Office of Inspector Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and General for the period ending March 31, 2002; transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. a rule entitled ‘‘Exclusions from Gross In- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Manufac- EC–3821. A communication from the Direc- come of Foreign Corporations’’ (RIN1547– turing Substitution Drawback; Duty Ap- tor, Bureau of the Census, Department of BA07) received on August 11, 2003; to the pointment’’ (RIN1515–AD02) received on Au- Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, Committee on Finance. EC–3834. A communication from the Chief, gust 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Automated Ex- EC–3847. A communication from the Vice Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, port System Mandatory Filing for Items on President of the United States, transmitting, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Commerce Control List and the United pursuant to law, relative to the emigration States Munitions List that Currently Re- a rule entitled ‘‘Compensatory Stock Op- laws and policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, quire a Shipper’s Export Declaration’’ tions Under Section 482’’ (RIN1545–BA57) re- Kazakhstan, Moldova, the Russian Federa- (RIN0607–AA34) received on August 22, 2003; ceived on August 11, 2003; to the Committee tion, Tajikstan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. on Finance. Uzbekistan; to the Committee on Finance. EC–3822. A communication from the Direc- EC–3835. A communication from the Chief, EC–3848. A communication from the Vice tor, Bureau of the Census, transmitting, pur- Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, President of the United States, transmitting, suant to law, the report of a rule entitled transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the report of a waiver relative to the Act of ‘‘Amendments to Age Search Procedures’’ a rule entitled ‘‘2003 National Pool’’ (Rev. Turkmenistan; to the Committee on Fi- (0607–AA24) received on August 22; to the Proc. 2003–67) received on August 11, 2003; to nance. Committee on Governmental Affairs. the Committee on Finance. EC–3849. A communication from the Pro- EC–3823. A communication from the Ad- EC–3836. A communication from the Chief, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- ministrator, Agency for International Devel- Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- opment, transmitting, pursuant to law, the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of port of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Class report of the Office of Inspector General for a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Rev. Proc. E Airspace; Waterloo, IA’’ (RIN2120–AA66) re- the period ending March 31, 2003; to the Com- 2003–44’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–72) received on Au- ceived on August 26, 2003; to the Committee mittee on Governmental Affairs. gust 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–3824. A communication from the Sec- EC–3837. A communication from the Chair- EC–3850. A communication from the Pro- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- man, International Trade Commission, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- ant to law, the report of the Office of Inspec- transmitting, Commission’s report on the tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tor General for the period ending March 31, operation of the United States trade agree- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Class 2003; to the Committee on Governmental Af- ments program; to the Committee on Fi- E Airspace; Webster City, IA’’ (RIN2120– fairs. nance. AA66) received on August 26, 2003; to the EC–3825. A communication from the Chief, EC–3838. A communication from the Sec- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, retary of the Treasury, transmitting, a re- Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of port relative to the Federal Hospital Insur- EC–3851. A communication from the Pro- a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest ance Fund; to the Committee on Finance. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Rate Update Notice’’ (Notice 2003–58) re- EC–3839. A communication from the Regu- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ceived on August 11, 2003; to the Committee lations Coordinator, Department of Health port of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Class on Finance. and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant E Airspace; West Union, IA’’ (RIN2120–AA66) EC–3826. A communication from the Chief, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medi- received on August 26, 2003; to the Com- Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, care Program—Electronic Submission of mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Cost Report’’ (RIN0938–AL51) received on Au- tation. a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Notice 2003– gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Finance. EC–3852. A communication from the Pro- 36 (Simplified Service Cost and Simplified EC–3840. A communication from the Regu- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Production Methods)’’ (Notice 2003–59) re- lations Coordinator, Department of Health tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ceived on August 11, 2003; to the Committee and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant port of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Class on Finance. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medi- E Airspace; West Union, IA’’ (RIN2120–AA66) EC–3827. A communication from the Chief, care Program; Electronic Submission of received on August 26, 2003; to the Com- Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Medicare Claims’’ (RIN0938–AM22) received mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Fi- tation. a rule entitled ‘‘BLS–LIFO Department nance. EC–3853. A communication from the Pro- Store Price Indexes for June 2003’’ (Rev. Rul. EC–3841. A communication from the Regu- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- 2003–100) received on August 11, 2003; to the lations Coordinator, Department of Health tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Committee on Finance. and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant port of a rule entitled ‘‘IFR Altitudes; Mis- EC–3828. A communication from the Chief, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medi- cellaneous Amendments (11), Amdt. no. 443’’ Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, care Program; Modifications to Managed (RIN2120–AA63) received on August 26, 2003; transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Care Rules’’ (RIN0938–AK71) received on Au- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates— gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Finance. and Transportation. September 2003’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–101) received EC–3842. A communication from the Senior EC–3854. A communication from the Pro- on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Fi- Attorney, Financial Management Service, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- nance. Department of the Treasury, transmitting, tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- EC–3829. A communication from the Chief, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled port of a rule entitled ‘‘IFR Altitudes; Mis- Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, ‘‘Federal Government Participation in the cellaneous Amendments (24); Amendment

VerDate jul 14 2003 00:42 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE6.013 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11159 No. 442’’ (RIN2120–AA63) received on August tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness: port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- Science, and Transportation. Eurocopter France Model SA–365N2, AS tives: Eurocopter France Model SA 330F, G, EC–3855. A communication from the Pro- 365N3, SA 366G1, AS355F, F1, F2, N, and EC130 and J, AS332C, L, and l1, SA 341G, SA342J, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Helicopters’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on Au- AS350B, BA, B1, B2, B#, and D; AS335E, F, tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- F1, F2, and N, SA 3655C, C1, C2, SA365NB, and port of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class merce, Science, and Transportation. N1, and AS365N2, and N3 Helicopters’’ E5 Airspace; Tuscaloosa, AL; CORRECTION’’ EC–3866. A communication from the Pro- (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, 2003; (RIN2120–AA66) received on August 26, 2003; gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- and Transportation. and Transportation. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- EC–3876. A communication from the Pro- EC–3856. A communication from the Pro- tives: Rolls Royce plc RB211–524G2, 524G2T, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- 524G3, 524G3T, 524H, 524H–t, 524H2, and 524H2t tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Series, and models RB211, Trent 768–60, 773– port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- 60, and 772B 60 Turbofan Engines’’ (RIN2120– tives: Aerospace Technologies of Austrailia tives: BAE Systems Limited Model 4101 Air- AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to the Pty Ltd Models N22B and N24A Airplanes’’ planes’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on August Committee on Commerce, Science, and (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, 2003; 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Transportation. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Science, and Transportation. EC–3867. A communication from the Pro- and Transportation. EC–3857. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–3877. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- tives: McCauley Propeller System, Inc., Pro- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- tives: Rolls Royce RB211 Series Turbofan En- peller Hub Models B5JFR36C1101, C5FR36C1, tives: Lockheed Martin Models L–1011 Air- gines’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, C5JFR36C1102, B5JFR36C1103, and planes and Rolls Royce plc RB211 Series Tur- 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, C5JFR36C1104’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on bofan Engines’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on Science, and Transportation. August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- EC–3858. A communication from the Pro- merce, Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–3868. A communication from the Pro- EC–3878. A communication from the Pro- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tive: CORRECTION Boeing Model 737 200, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- 200C, 300, 400, and 500 Series Airplanes’’ tives: Boeing Model 767–200, 300, 300F Series tives: DOD Commercial Air Carrier Eval- (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, 2003; Airplanes’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on Au- uators; Request for Comments’’ (RIN2120– to the Committee on Commerce, Science, gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- AI00) received on August 26, 2003; to the Com- and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–3869. A communication from the Pro- EC–3859. A communication from the Pro- tation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–3879. A communication from the Pro- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tives: Rolls Royce Corporation Models 250 tives: Aeropatiale Model ATR 42 Series Air- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Revision of Public C30R/3, C30R/3M, C47B, and C47M Turboshaft planes; and Model ATR72 Series Airplanes’’ Aircraft Definition ; Technical Amendment’’ Engines’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on August (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, 2003; (RIN2120–ZZ42) received on August 26, 2003 ; 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Science, and Transportation. and Transportation. EC–3870. A communication from the Pro- and Transportation. EC–3880. A communication from the Pro- EC–3860. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- tives: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd Models PC 12 and port of a rule entitled ‘‘Revisions to Digital tives: Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Air- PC 12/45 Airplanes’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received Data Recorder Requirements—Changes to planes’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on August on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Recording Specifications and Additional Ex- 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ceptions’’ (RIN2120–AH81) received on August Science, and Transportation. EC–3871. A communication from the Pro- 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–3861. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- EC–3881. A communication from the Pro- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- tives: Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tives: Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes’’ Model EMB 135 and 145 Series Airplanes’’ port of a rule entitled ‘‘Flightdeck Security (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, 2003; (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, 2003; on Large Cargo Airplanes; Request for Com- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, ments’’ (RIN2120–AH96) received on August and Transportation. and Transportation. 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–3862. A communication from the Pro- EC–3872. A communication from the Pro- Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–3882. A communication from the Acting tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- tives: Bombardier Model C1 600 2N19 Air- tives: Boeing Model 747–100, 100B SUD, 200F, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- planes’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 200C, 300, 400, 400D, 400F, and 747 SR Series titled ‘‘Atlantic Highly Migratory Species 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Airplanes’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on Au- Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna; General Science, and Transportation. gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- Category Closure’’ (ID112801A) received on EC–3863. A communication from the Pro- merce, Science, and Transportation. August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Com- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–3873. A communication from the Pro- merce, Science, and Transportation . tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–3883. A communication from the Acting port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- tives: Bombardier Model DHC 8 102, 103, 106, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- 201, 202, 311, and 315 Airplanes’’ (RIN2120– tives: Lockheed Model 382G Series Air- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to the planes’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on August titled ‘‘NMFS is prohibiting retention of Committee on Commerce, Science, and 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, northern rockfish in the Bering Sea subarea Transportation. Science, and Transportation. of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands man- EC–3864. A communication from the Pro- EC–3874. A communication from the Pro- agement area. NMFS is requiring that catch gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- of northern rockfish in this area be treated tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- in the same manner as prohibited species and port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Direc- discarded at sea with a minimum of injury. tives: Boeing Model 767–200 and 300 Series tives: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp Models S76A, This action is necessary because the amount Airplanes’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on Au- B, and C Helicopters’’ (RIN2120–AA64) re- of the 2002 total allowable catch (TAC) of gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- ceived on August 26, 2003; to the Committee northern rockfish in this area has been merce, Science, and Transportation. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. achieved’’ received on August 11, 2003; to the EC–3865. A communication from the Pro- EC–3875. A communication from the Pro- Committee on Commerce, Science, and gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Transportation.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:38 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE6.015 S05PT1 S11160 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 EC–3884. A communication from the Acting 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–3902. A communication from the Attor- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Science, and Transportation. ney Advisor, Department of Transportation, tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- EC–3893. A communication from the Dep- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- uty Assistant Administrator for Ocean Serv- a nomination confirmed for the position of titled ‘‘Closure of the Commercial Fisher for ices and Coastal Zone Management, National Assistant Secretary for Governmental Af- Red Snapper in the EEZ of the Gulf of Mex- Ocean Service, Center for Sponsored Coastal fairs, received on September 2, 2003 ; to the ico’’ received on August 11, 2003; to the Com- Ocean Research Coastal Ocean Program, Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Transportation. tation. a rule entitled ‘‘Coastal Ocean Program Sup- EC–3903. A communication from the Acting EC–3885. A communication from the Acting plemental Notice of Funds Availability for Assistant Administrator for Procurement, Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- the Northern Gulf of Mexico Program FY03’’ National Aeronautics and Space Administra- tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- (RIN0648–ZB78) received on September 2, tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Conformance with titled ‘‘Closure. Prohibition of Retention of Science, and Transportation. Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 201–14 Other Rockfish in the Central Regulatory EC–3894. A communication from the Attor- and Miscellaneous’’ (RIN2700–AC72) received Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ (ID080103A) re- ney, Research and Special Programs Admin- on September 2, 2003; to the Committee on ceived on August 11, 2003; to the Committee istration, Department of Transportation, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–3904. A communication from the Acting EC–3886. A communication from the Acting a rule entitled ‘‘Hazardous Materials: Re- Assistant Administrator, Office of Oceanic Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- quirements for Cargo Tanks; Response to Ap- and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- peals’’ (RIN2137–AC90) received on September and Atmospheric Administration, transmit- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 2, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- titled ‘‘Closure: Prohibition of Retention of Science, and Transportation. titled ‘‘NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration Shortaker/Rougheye Rockfish in the Central EC–3895. A communication from the Trial Announcement of Funding Opportunity, Fis- Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ Attorney, Federal Railroad Administration, cal Year 2004’’ received on September 2, 2003; (ID080103B) received on August 11, 2003; to Department of Transportation, transmitting, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled and Transportation. Transportation. ‘‘Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards: EC–3905. A communication from the Assist- EC–3887. A communication from the Acting Clarifying Amendments; Headlights and ant Division Chief, Wireline Competition Bu- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Auxiliary Lights’’ (RIN2130–AB58) received reau, Federal Communications Commission, tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- on September 2, 2003; to the Committee on transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. a rule entitled ‘‘In the Matter of Numbering titled ‘‘Closure of Directed Fishing for Spe- EC–3896. A communication from the Senior Resource Organization; Implementation of cies in the Rock Sole/Flathead Sole ‘‘Other Regulations Analyst, Office of the Secretary the Local Competition Provisions of the Flatfish’’ Fishery Category by Vessels Using of Transportation, Department of Transpor- Telecommunications Act of 1996; Telephone Trawl Gear in the BSAI Management Area’’ tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Number Portability’’ (FCC03–126) received on received on August 11, 2003; to the Com- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Oversales Signs’’ August 11. 2003; to the Committee on Com- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- (RIN2105–AC45) received on September 2, merce, Science, and Transportation. tation. 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–3906. A communication from the Sec- EC–3888. A communication from the Acting Science, and Transportation. retary of Transportation , transmitting, pur- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- EC–3897. A communication from the Acting suant to law, a report relative to using law tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, enforcement officers for conducting post-ac- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, cident alcohol testing of commercial motor titled ‘‘Closure; Prohibiting Directed Fishing the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/Security vehicle operators; to the Committee on Com- for Greenland Turbot in the Bering Sea Sub- Zone Regulations (Including 3 Regulations): merce, Science, and Transportation. area of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands [CGD09–03–265], [CGD05–03–122], [13–03–029]’’ EC–3907. A communication from the Attor- Management Area (BSAI)’’ (RIN0679) re- (RIN1625–AA00) received on September 2, ney Advisor, Wireless Telecommunications ceived on August 11, 2003; to the Committee 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- EC–3889. A communication from the Dep- EC–3898. A communication from the Acting port of a rule entitled ‘‘Garmin Inter- uty Assistant Administrator for Operations, Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, national, Inc.’’ (FCC03–26) received on Au- Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Ma- Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, gust 11, 2003; to the Committee on Com- rine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pursu- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/Security merce, Science, and Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Zone Regulations: [COTP Tampa 02–053] EC–3908. A communication from the Attor- ‘‘Northeast Multispecies Fishery: Interim Tampa Bay, Port of Tampa, Port of Saint ney Advisor, Wireless Telecommunications Final Rule’’ (RIN0648–AP78) received on Au- Petersburg, Port Manatee, Rattlesnake, Old Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- gust 11, 2003; to the Committee on Com- Port Tampa, and Crystal River, Florida’’ sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- merce, Science, and Transportation. (RIN1625–AA00) received on September 2, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Sec- EC–3890. A communication from the Dep- 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, tion 1.937 of the Commission’s Rules Con- uty Assistant Administrator for Operations, Science, and Transportation. cerning Repetitious or Conflicting Applica- Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Ma- EC–3899. A communication from the Acting tions’’ (FCC03–79) received on August 11, 2003; rine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pursu- Chief, Regulations and Administrative Law, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to law, and Transportation. ‘‘Final Rule for Recreational Fisheries for the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regatta and EC–3909. A communication from the Senior Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Marine Parade Regulation; Special Local Legal Advisor, Media Bureau, Federal Com- Bass’’ (RIN0648–AQ32) received on August 11, Reg.: Hampton River, Hampton, VA’’ munications Commission, transmitting, pur- 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, (RIN1625–AA00) received on September 2, suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Science, and Transportation. 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, ‘‘Implementation of Section 304 of the Tele- EC–3891. A communication from the Direc- Science, and Transportation. communications Act of 1996; Commercial tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National EC–3900. A communication from the Chief, Availability of Navigation Devices’’ (FCC03– Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pur- Regulations and Administrative Law, United 89) received on August 11, 2003; to the Com- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ‘‘NMFS is closing directed fishing for yel- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety tation. lowfin sole by vessels using trawl gear in the Security Zone Regulations: (Including 72 EC–3910. A communication from the Acting Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- Regulations)’’ (RIN1625–AA00) received on General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, ment Area (BSAI). This action is necessary August 13, 2003; to the Committee on Com- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, to prevent exceeding the first seasonal ap- merce, Science, and Transportation. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of portionment of the 2002 Pacific halibut by- EC–3901. A communication from the Assist- a rule entitled ‘‘Standardization of Gener- catch allowance specified for the yellowfin ant Chief Counsel for Regulations, Office of ator Interconnection Agreements and Proce- sole fishery category’’ received on August 11, the Chief Counsel, Transportation Security dures’’ (Doc. No. RM02–1–000) received on Au- 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Administration, transmitting, pursuant to gust 11, 2003; to the Committee on Energy Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Transpor- and Natural Resources. EC–3892. A communication from the Attor- tation Security Administration Transition EC–3911. A communication from the Gen- ney Advisor, Office of the Secretary, Depart- to Department of Homeland Security; Tech- eral Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, ment of Transportation, transmitting, pur- nical Amendments Reflecting Organizational Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, suant to law, the report of a vacancy for the Changes’’ received on August 13, 2003; to the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of position of Deputy Secretary, Department of Committee on Commerce, Science, and a rule entitled ‘‘Revised Public Utility Fil- Transportation, received on September 2, Transportation. ing Requirements, Final Rule, Order No.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:38 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE6.017 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11161 2001’’ (Doc. No. RM01–8–000) received on Sep- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND title 10, United States Code, to permit tember 2, 2003; to the Committee on Energy JOINT RESOLUTIONS retired members of the Armed Forces and Natural Resources. who have a service-connected dis- EC–3912. A communication from the Gen- The following bills and joint resolu- eral Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, tions were introduced, read the first ability to receive both military retired Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and second times by unanimous con- pay by reason of their years of military transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of sent, and referred as indicated: service and disability compensation a rule entitled ‘‘Standards for Business Prac- from the Department of Veterans Af- By Mr. BOND: tices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines’’ S. 1584. An original bill making appropria- fairs for their disability. (Doc. No. RM96–1–020) received on September tions for the Departments of Veterans Af- S. 423 2, 2003; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- fairs and Housing and Urban Development, ural Resources. At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the EC–3913. A communication from the Direc- and for sundry independent agencies, boards, name of the Senator from Minnesota tor of Human Resources , Department of En- commissions, corporations, and offices for (Mr. COLEMAN) was added as a cospon- ergy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and sor of S. 423, a bill to promote health port of a nomination for the position of Dep- for other purposes; from the Committee on Appropriations; placed on the calendar. care coverage parity for individuals uty Administrator, Defense Nuclear Non- participating in legal recreational ac- proliferation, received on September 2, 2003; By Mr. GREGG: to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- S. 1585. An original bill making appropria- tivities or legal transportation activi- sources. tions for the Departments of Commerce, Jus- ties. EC–3914. A communication from the Direc- tice, and State, the Judiciary, and related S. 514 agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- tor of Human Resources Management, De- At the request of Mr. BUNNING, the tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes; from partment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant names of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. to law, the report of a nomination for the po- the Committee on Appropriations; placed on sition of Assistant Secretary for Congres- the calendar. ENSIGN) and the Senator from Alaska sional and Intergovernmental Affairs re- By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, Mr. (Ms. MURKOWSKI) were added as cospon- ceived on September 2, 2003; to the Com- BUNNING, Mrs. DOLE, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. sors of S. 514, a bill to amend the Inter- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. GRAHAM of South Carolina, and Mr. nal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the EC–3915. A communication from the Direc- BAYH): 1993 income tax increase on Social Se- tor, Office of Surface Mining, Department of S. 1586. A bill to authorize appropriate ac- curity benefits. the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law , tion if the negotiations with the People’s Re- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Pennsylvania public of China regarding China’s under- S. 586 Regulatory Program’’ (PA–142–FOR) received valued currency and currency manipulations At the request of Mr. CORZINE, the on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on En- are not successful; to the Committee on Fi- name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. ergy and Natural Resources. nance. NELSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. EC–3916. A communication from the Gen- By Mr. BIDEN (for himself, Mr. SPEC- 586, a bill to provide additional funding eral Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, TER, Mr. HOLLINGS, and Mr. CARPER): for the second round of empowerment Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, S. 1587. A bill to make it a criminal act to zones and enterprise communities. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of willfully use a weapon, explosive, chemical a rule entitled ‘‘Final Rule: Hydroelectric weapon, or nuclear or radioactive material S. 623 Licensing Under the Federal Power Act’’ with the intent to cause death or serious At the request of Mr. WARNER, the (RM02–16–000) received on August 11, 2003; to bodily injury to any person while on board a name of the Senator from Massachu- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- passenger vessel, and for other purposes; to setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- sources. the Committee on the Judiciary. EC–3917. A communication from the Assist- sponsor of S. 623, a bill to amend the By Ms. LANDRIEU: Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow ant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, Fish and S. 1588. A bill to authorize the National In- Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, stitute of Environmental Health Sciences to Federal civilian and military retirees transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of develop multidisciplinary research centers to pay health insurance premiums on a a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened regarding women’s health and disease pre- pretax basis and to allow a deduction Wildlife and Plants: Final Rule to Establish vention and conduct and coordinate a re- for TRICARE supplemental premiums. Thirteen Additional Manatee Protection search program on hormone disruption, and S. 818 Areas in Florida’’ (RIN1018–AJ06) received on for other purposes; to the Committee on At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Energy Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. and Natural Resources. name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. f f CHAMBLISS) was added as a cosponsor of SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND S. 818, a bill to ensure the independence REPORTS OF COMMITTEES SENATE RESOLUTIONS and nonpartisan operation of the Office The following reports of committees of Advocacy of the Small Business Ad- were submitted: The following concurrent resolutions and Senate resolutions were read, and ministration. By Mr. BOND, from the Committee on Ap- S. 894 propriations, without amendment: referred (or acted upon), as indicated: S. 1584. An original bill making appropria- By Mr. MILLER (for himself, Ms. COL- At the request of Mr. WARNER, the tions for the Departments of Veterans Af- LINS, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. name of the Senator from Maryland fairs and Housing and Urban Development, LEVIN, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. NELSON of (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- and for sundry independent agencies, boards, Nebraska, and Mr. WARNER): sor of S. 894, a bill to require the Sec- commission, corporations, and offices for the S. Con. Res. 64. A concurrent resolution to retary of the Treasury to mint coins in fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for commend members of the United States commemoration of the 230th Anniver- other purposes (Rept. No, 108–143). Armed Forces for their services to the sary of the United States Marine By Mr. GREGG, from the Committee on United States in the liberation of Iraq, and Appropriations, without amendment: for other purposes; considered and agreed to. Corps, and to support construction of S. 1585. An original bill making appropria- By Mr. MILLER (for himself, Ms. COL- the Marine Corps Heritage Center. tions for the Departments of Commerce, Jus- LINS, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. CHAMBLISS, and S. 896 tice, and State, the Judiciary, and related Mr. WARNER): At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- S. Con. Res. 65. A concurrent resolution to name of the Senator from California tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes (Rept. commend the Third Infantry Division (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor No. 108–144). (Mechanized) of the United States Army for By Mr. STEVENS, from the Committee on its role in the liberation of Iraq; considered of S. 896, a bill to establish a public Appropriations: and agreed to. education and awareness program re- Special Report entitled ‘‘Further Revised lating to emergency contraception. Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget To- f S. 976 tals for Fiscal Year 2004’’ (Rept. No. 108–145). ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS By Ms. COLLINS, from the Committee on At the request of Mr. WARNER, the Governmental Affairs, with amendments: S. 392 name of the Senator from Colorado S. 1166. A bill to establish a Department of At the request of Mr. REID, the (Mr. CAMPBELL) was added as a cospon- Defense national security personnel system names of the Senator from Texas (Mr. sor of S. 976, a bill to provide for the and for other purposes. S. 1245. A bill to provide for homeland se- CORNYN) and the Senator from South issuance of a coin to commemorate the curity grant coordination and simplification, Carolina (Mr. GRAHAM) were added as 400th anniversary of the Jamestown and for other purposes. cosponsors of S. 392, a bill to amend settlement.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:38 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE6.019 S05PT1 S11162 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 S. 1046 Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individ- STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, her uals a refundable credit against income BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS name was added as a cosponsor of S. tax for the purchase of private health By Mr. BIDEN (for himself, Mr. 1046, a bill to amend the Communica- insurance, and to establish State SPECTER, Mr. HOLLINGS, and tions Act of 1934 to preserve localism, health insurance safety-net programs. Mr. CARPER): to foster and promote the diversity of S. RES. 210 S. 1587. A bill to make it a criminal television programming, to foster and act to willfully use a weapon, explo- promote competition, and to prevent At the request of Mr. HATCH, the sive, chemical weapon, or nuclear or excessive concentration of ownership name of the Senator from New York radioactive material with the intent to of the nation’s television broadcast (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- cause death or serious bodily injury to stations. sor of S. Res. 210, a resolution express- any person while on board a passenger S. 1159 ing the sense of the Senate that sup- vessel, and for other purposes; to the At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the porting a balance between work and Committee on the Judiciary. name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. personal life is in the best interest of Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I rise GRAHAM) was added as a cosponsor of S. national worker productivity, and that today to introduce, along with my col- 1159, a bill to provide for programs and the President should issue a proclama- league Senator SPECTER, the ‘‘Reduc- activities to improve the health of His- tion designating October of 2003 as ing Crime and Terrorism at America’s panic individuals, and for other pur- ‘‘National Work and Family Month’’. Seaports Act of 2003.’’ About a year poses. S. RES. 212 ago, the Independent Task Force on Homeland Security Imperatives, co- S. 1177 At the request of Mr. BROWNBACK, his At the request of Mrs. DOLE, her chaired by former Senators Gary Hart name was withdrawn as a cosponsor of and Warren Rudman and sponsored by name was added as a cosponsor of S. S. Res. 212, a resolution welcoming His 1177, a bill to ensure the collection of the Council on Foreign Relations, re- Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama leased its report in which it concluded all cigarette taxes, and for other pur- and recognizing his commitment to poses. that ‘‘America remains dangerously non-violence, human rights, freedom, unprepared to prevent and respond to a S. 1210 and democracy. catastrophic attack on U.S. soil.’’ The At the request of Mr. JEFFORDS, the S. RES. 217 report received considerable media fan- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. fare and inspired eloquent proclama- At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. tions about the need to strengthen name of the Senator from Wyoming 1210, a bill to assist in the conservation America’s domestic security agenda— (Mr. THOMAS) was added as a cosponsor of marine turtles and the nesting habi- but sadly, in the ensuing months, we of S. Res. 217, a resolution expressing tats of marine turtles in foreign coun- have done little to protect one of the the sense of the Senate regarding the tries. key vulnerabilities identified by the goals of the United States in the Doha S. 1245 task force, this nation’s seaports. At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the Round of the World Trade Organization The 361 seaports in the United States names of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. agriculture negotiations. serve essential national interests by fa- GRASSLEY) and the Senator from Ala- AMENDMENT NO. 1571 cilitating the flow of trade and the bama (Mr. SHELBY) were added as co- movement of cruise passengers, as well At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the sponsors of S. 1245, a bill to provide for as supporting the effective and safe de- name of the Senator from Pennsyl- homeland security grant coordination ployment of U.S. Armed Forces. Yet, vania (Mr. SANTORUM) was added as a and simplification, and for other pur- our attention to the security needs of cosponsor of amendment No. 1571 in- poses. seaport facilities and other marine tended to be proposed to H.R. 2660, a areas, which cover some 3.5 million S. 1303 bill making appropriations for the De- square miles of ocean area and 95,000 At the request of Mr. BROWNBACK, the partments of Labor, Health and Human miles of coastline, has been inad- name of the Senator from Nebraska Services, and Education, and related equate—especially when you consider (Mr. NELSON) was added as a cosponsor agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- the sheer volume of traffic that moves of S. 1303, a bill to amend title XVIII of tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes. the Social Security Act and otherwise through our seaports and along our wa- revise the Medicare Program to reform AMENDMENT NO. 1572 terways each year. the method of paying for covered At the request of Mr. DODD, the name Annually, U.S. seaports handle more drugs, drug administration services, of the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. than 141 million ferry and cruise ship and chemotherapy support services. LAUTENBERG) was added as a cosponsor passengers and unfathomable amounts of waterborne commerce, more than 2 S. 1465 of amendment No. 1572 proposed to billion tons of domestic and inter- At the request of Mr. FRIST, the H.R. 2660, a bill making appropriations national freight and 3 billion tons of name of the Senator from Vermont for the Departments of Labor, Health oil. Each year, millions of truck-size (Mr. JEFFORDS) was added as a cospon- and Human Services, and Education, cargo containers are off-loaded onto sor of S. 1465, a bill to authorize the and related agencies for the fiscal year U.S. docks—yet, as the Hart-Rudman President to award a gold medal on be- ending September 30, 2004, and for Report noted, ‘‘only the tiniest per- half of Congress honoring Wilma G. Ru- other purposes. centage of [these] containers . . . are dolph, in recognition of her enduring AMENDMENT NO. 1575 subject to examination—and a weapon contributions to humanity and wom- of mass destruction could well be hid- en’s athletics in the United States and At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the den among this cargo.’’ Indeed, only the world. name of the Senator from South Da- kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- about 2 percent of the nearly 6 million S. 1519 sponsor of amendment No. 1575 pro- cargo containers that pass through the At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the posed to H.R. 2660, a bill making appro- U.S. are inspected each year—and, ac- name of the Senator from Michigan priations for the Departments of cording to some expert reports, only 30 (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- Labor, Health and Human Services, percent of that cargo contains material sor of S. 1519, a bill to amend title XIX and Education, and related agencies for that matches the cargo manifest. of the Social Security Act to extend the fiscal year ending September 30, The 2002 Hart-Rudman Report was medicare cost-sharing for qualifying 2004, and for other purposes. both timely and important in that it individuals through 2004. shed new light on these glaring AMENDMENT NO. 1575 S. 1570 vulnerabilities and, in the process, re- At the request of Mr. SANTORUM, the At the request of Mr. LEVIN, his name energized the debate surrounding name of the Senator from Colorado was added as a cosponsor of amend- America’s national security needs. (Mr. ALLARD) was added as a cosponsor ment No. 1575 proposed to H.R. 2660, However, the report’s findings were of S. 1570, a bill to amend the Internal supra. hardly new. Two years earlier, the

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:07 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE6.022 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11163 Interagency Commission on Crime and requirements, including information armed access to cargo vessels and Security at U.S. Seaports, a blue-rib- regarding the content of cargo con- cruise line terminals.’’ Currently, Fed- bon government panel, had similarly tainers and the country from which the eral law prohibits carrying firearms noted that seaports and the ‘‘maritime shipments originated. into airports, which is a sensible step mode’’ were especially vulnerable and Third, the Coast Guard is the main to protect against possible terrorist at- that they did ‘‘not exhibit a substan- Federal agency responsible for law en- tacks or other criminal activity. We tial security or anti-terrorism profile, forcement at sea. Yet, its ability to should provide the same protections particularly when compared with the force a vessel to stop or be boarded is currently afforded to airports to our emphasis commercial aviation places limited. While the Coast Guard has the seaports and passenger vessels. The on these activities.’’ The Interagency authority to use whatever force is rea- Biden-Specter Bill would prohibit the Commission concluded that ‘‘ter- sonably necessary, a vessel operator’s carrying of a dangerous weapon, in- rorism, serious crime and inadequate refusal to stop is not currently a crime. cluding a firearm or explosive, at a sea- cargo control are the most obvious The Biden-Specter Bill would make it a port or on board a vessel. threat vectors in seaports today.’’ crime for a vessel operator to fail to Eighth, as a consequence of the vast With that in mind, last Congress, slow or stop a ship once ordered to do amount of waterborne commerce, cargo Senator SPECTER and I introduced leg- so by a federal law enforcement officer; theft has become a major problem. Yet, islation designed to update Federal law for any person on board a vessel to im- there is no national data collection and to address critical security issues at pede boarding or other law enforce- reporting system that captures the U.S. seaports. We have re-tooled and ment action authorized by Federal law; magnitude of serious crime at seaports. re-focused that legislation, making im- or for any person on board a vessel to Given the importance of free-flowing portant improvements and taking ac- provide false information to a federal commerce to our nation’s economy and count of recent changes in the law. law enforcement officer. the reported trafficking and sale of Today, we re-introduce the ‘‘Reducing Fourth, The Coast Guard maintains contraband to fiance terrorist activity, Crime and Terrorism at America’s Sea- over 50,000 navigational aids on more it is especially important that we work ports Act of 2003,’’ which addresses all than 25,000 miles of waterways. These to assess and correct the problem. The three threats identified by the Inter- aids, which are relied upon by all com- Biden-Specter Bill would require the agency Commission—terrorism, serious mercial, military and recreational reporting of cargo theft offenses. It crime and inadequate cargo control. mariners, are critical for safe naviga- would also instruct the Attorney Gen- Here is a summary of some of the tion by commercial and military ves- eral to create a database containing pressing vulnerabilities that the legis- sels. Accordingly, they are inviting the reported information, which would lation would address directly: First, the targets for terrorists. The Biden-Spec- be made available to appropriate gov- Interagency Commission concluded ter Bill would make it a crime to en- ernmental officials while respecting that ‘‘control of access to the seaport danger the safe navigation of a ship by important privacy protections. Impor- or sensitive areas within the seaports’’ damaging any maritime navigational tantly, organizations like the Amer- poses one of the greatest potential aid maintained by the Coast Guard; ican Institute of Marine Underwriters threats to port security. Such unau- place in the waters anything which is and the Inland Marine Underwriters thorized access continues and exposes likely to damage a vessel or its cargo, Association have specifically expressed the nation’s seaports, and the commu- interfere with a vessel’s safe naviga- their strong support for this provision. nities that surround them, to acts of tion, or interfere with maritime com- And, ninth, the Interagency Commis- terrorism, sabotage or theft. In re- merce; or dump a hazardous substance sion concluded that existing laws are sponse, the Biden-Specter Bill would into U.S. waters, with the intent to en- not stiff enough to stop certain crimes, double the maximum term of imprison- danger human life or welfare. including cargo theft, at seaports. The ment for anyone who fraudulently Fifth, each year, thousands of ships, Biden-Specter Bill would increase the gains access to a seaport or waterfront. including cruise ships, whose numbers maximum term of imprisonment for Second, an estimated 95 percent of have swelled enormously over the last low-level thefts of interstate or foreign the cargo shipped to the U.S. from for- half century, enter and leave the U.S. shipments from 1 year to 3 years and eign countries, other than Canada and through seaports, Smugglers and ter- expand the statute to outlaw theft of Mexico, arrives through out seaports. rorists exploit this massive flow of goods from trailers, cargo containers, Accordingly, the Interagency Commis- maritime traffic to transport dan- warehouses, and similar venues. The sion found that this enormous flow of gerous materials and dangerous people American Institute of Marine Under- goods through U.S. ports provides a into this country. The Biden-Specter writers and the Inland Marine Under- tempting target for terrorists and oth- Bill would make it a crime to use a writers Association also have expressed ers to smuggle illicit cargo into the vessel to smuggle into the United strong support for this provision. country, while also making ‘‘our ports States either a terrorist or any explo- This comprehensive anti-crime and potential targets for terrorist at- sive or other dangerous material for anti-terrorism legislation is the prod- tacks,’’ In addition, the smuggling of use in committing a terrorist act. uct of informal collaborations with non-dangerous, but illicit, cargo may Sixth, under current Federal law, it ports, industry and labor groups, as be used to finance terrorism. Despite is a crime to destroy an aircraft or air- well as interested federal agencies. As the gravity of the threat, we continue craft facilities. Incredibly, there are no a result of the contributions by these to operate in an environment in which equivalent Federal prohibitions in the groups, we believe that we have devel- terrorists and criminals can evade de- maritime context. Given the mag- oped a strong, bipartisan bill that, once tection by underreporting and nitude of the threat against America’s passed, will significantly improve fed- misreporting the content of cargo. In seaports, we should provide the same eral criminal law; expand the array of one review by the U.S. Customs Serv- protection to seaports that we do for tools available to investigators and ice, nearly 20 percent of the carrier ar- airports. The Biden-Specter Bill would prosecutors; and ensure that federal re- rivals in the sample were discrepant, make it a crime to damage or destroy sources are appropriately invested. i.e., carried more or fewer containers any part of a ship, a maritime facility, We are delighted to have the support than were listed on the manifest. In an or anything used to load or unload of organizations, like the American As- earlier review, Customs found a 53 per- cargo and passengers; commit a violent sociation of Port Authorities (AAPA), cent discrepant rate. Even where this assault on anyone at a maritime facil- with special knowledge and expertise improperly-reported cargo is legiti- ity; or knowingly communicate a hoax in seaport and cargo security. In fact, mate, it needlessly diverts precious re- in a way which endangers the safety of the AAPA, which represents more than sources and attention away from the a vessel. 150 public port authorities in the job of detecting terrorists and serious Seventh, according to the Inter- United States, Canada, the Caribbean criminals. To deter this problem, the agency Commission, ‘‘at many sea- and Latin America, has sent me a Biden-Specter Bill would increase pen- ports, the carrying of firearms is not strong letter endorsing the legisla- alties for noncompliance with certain restricted, and thus internal conspira- tion—a copy of which will appear in manifest reporting and record-keeping tors and other criminals are allowed the record at the end of my statement.

VerDate jul 14 2003 02:07 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE6.024 S05PT1 S11164 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 In closing, in the aftermath of Sep- SEC. 3. CRIMINAL SANCTIONS FOR FAILURE TO (i) by inserting ‘‘, passenger vessel,’’ after tember 11th and given the ongoing and HEAVE TO, OBSTRUCTION OF ‘‘transportation vehicle’’; and BOARDING, OR PROVIDING FALSE (ii) by inserting ‘‘or owner of the passenger escalating terrorism perpetrated INFORMATION. around the globe, surely we recognize vessel’’ after ‘‘transportation provider’’ each (a) OFFENSE.—Chapter 109 of title 18, place that term appears; that the conclusions contained in the United States Code, is amended by adding at (C) in paragraph (3)— Hart-Rudman Report were not mere the end the following: (i) by inserting ‘‘, passenger vessel,’’ after hyperbole—but a clarion call for ac- ‘‘§ 2237. Criminal sanctions for failure to ‘‘transportation vehicle’’ each place that tion. Needless to say, a terrorist attack heave to, obstruction of boarding, or pro- term appears; and against any one of this Nation’s sea- viding false information. (ii) by inserting ‘‘or owner of the passenger ports would not only jeopardize human ‘‘(a)(1) It shall be unlawful for the master, vessel’’ after ‘‘transportation provider’’ each life, but could also bring the otherwise operator, or person in charge of a vessel of place that term appears; free flow of commerce to a screeching the United States, or a vessel subject to the (D) in paragraph (5)— jurisdiction of the United States, to know- (i) by inserting ‘‘, passenger vessel,’’ after halt—exacting a heft toll on the U.S. ingly fail to obey an order by an authorized ‘‘transportation vehicle’’; and economy, world shipping, and inter- Federal law enforcement officer to heave to (ii) by inserting ‘‘or owner of the passenger national trade. That impact could be that vessel. vessel’’ after ‘‘transportation provider’’; and both devastating and far-reaching, and ‘‘(2) It shall be unlawful for any person on (E) in paragraph (6), by inserting ‘‘or owner that is not even considering the effect board a vessel of the United States, or a ves- of a passenger vessel’’ after ‘‘transportation of America’s military readiness which sel subject to the jurisdiction of the United provider’’ each place that term appears; depends on quick access to certain States, to— (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ‘‘, pas- strategic ports in order to ensure effec- ‘‘(A) forcibly assault, resist, oppose, pre- senger vessel,’’ after ‘‘transportation vehi- vent, impede, intimidate, or interfere with a cle’’; and tive mobilization and deployment of boarding or other law enforcement action (3) in subsection (c)— U.S. Armed Forces. authorized by any Federal law, or to resist a (A) by redesignating paragraph (6) through Given the threat, we must undertake lawful arrest; or (8) as paragraphs (7) through (9); and to do all that we reasonably can to dis- ‘‘(B) provide information to a Federal law (B) by inserting after paragraph (5) the fol- courage and/or frustrate such an at- enforcement officer during a boarding of a lowing: tack. This legislation, while not a cure- vessel regarding the vessel’s destination, ori- ‘‘(6) the term ‘‘passenger vessel’’ has the all, is an important step in the right gin, ownership, registration, nationality, meaning given that term in sections 2101(22) cargo, or crew, which that person knows is and 2102 of title 46, United States Code.’’. direction. I implore my colleagues to false. SEC. 5. CRIMINAL SANCTIONS FOR VIOLENCE join our effort and move quickly to ‘‘(b) This section does not limit the author- AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION, enact this bill into law. America will ity of a customs officer under section 581 of PLACEMENT OF DESTRUCTIVE DE- be better for it. the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1581), or any VICES, AND MALICIOUS DUMPING. (a) VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGA- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- other provision of law enforced or adminis- tered by the Customs Service, or the author- TION.—Section 2280(a) of title 18, United sent that the text of the bill and the States Code, is amended— letter from AAPA be printed in the ity of any Federal law enforcement officer under any law of the United States, to order (1) in paragraph (1)— RECORD. a vessel to stop or heave to. (A) in subparagraph (H), by striking ‘‘(G)’’ There being no objection, the mate- ‘‘(c) A foreign nation may consent or waive and inserting ‘‘(H)’’; rial was ordered to be printed in the objection to the enforcement of United (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H) as subparagraphs (G), (H), and RECORD, as follows: States law by the United States under this section by radio, telephone, or similar oral (I), respectively; and S. 1587 or electronic means. Consent or waiver may (C) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- be proven by certification of the Secretary of following: resentatives of the United States of America in State or the designee of the Secretary of ‘‘(F) destroys, damages, alters, moves, or Congress assembled, State. tampers with any aid to maritime naviga- ‘‘(d) In this section— tion maintained by the Saint Lawrence Sea- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. way Development Corporation under the au- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Reducing ‘‘(1) the term ‘Federal law enforcement of- ficer’ has the meaning given the term in sec- thority of section 4 of the Act of May 13, 1954 Crime and Terrorism at America’s Seaports (33 U.S.C. 984), by the Coast Guard pursuant Act of 2003’’. tion 115(c); ‘‘(2) the term ‘heave to’ means to cause a to section 81 of title 14, United States Code, SEC. 2. ENTRY BY FALSE PRETENSES TO ANY vessel to slow, come to a stop, or adjust its or lawfully maintained under authority SEAPORT. course or speed to account for the weather granted by the Coast Guard pursuant to sec- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1036 of title 18, conditions and sea state to facilitate a law tion 83 of title 14, United States Code, if such United States Code, is amended— enforcement boarding; act endangers or is likely to endanger the (1) in subsection (a)— ‘‘(3) the term ‘vessel subject to the juris- safe navigation of a ship;’’; and (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘or’’ at diction of the United States’ has the mean- (2) in paragraph (2) by striking ‘‘(C) or (E)’’ the end; ing given the term in section 2(d) of the Mar- and inserting ‘‘(C), (E), or (F)’’. (b) PLACEMENT OF DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES.— (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as para- itime Drug Law Enforcement Act (46 App. (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 111 of title 18, graph (4); and U.S.C. 1903(c)); and United States Code, is amended by adding (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- ‘‘(4) the term ‘vessel of the United States’ after section 2280 the following: lowing: has the meaning given the term in section ‘‘(3) any secure area of any seaport; or’’; 2(c) of the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement ‘‘§ 2280A. Devices or substances in waters of (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ‘‘5’’ and Act (46 App. U.S.C. 1903(b)). the United States likely to destroy or dam- inserting ‘‘10’’; ‘‘(e) Any person who intentionally violates age ships or to interfere with maritime (3) in subsection (c)— the provisions of this section shall be fined commerce (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘and’’; under this title, imprisoned for not more ‘‘(a) A person who knowingly places, or (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period than 5 years, or both.’’. causes to be placed, in waters subject to the and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- jurisdiction of the United States, by any (C) by adding at the end the following: MENT.—The table of sections for chapter 109, means, a device or substance which is likely ‘‘(3) the term ‘seaport’ means any struc- title 18, United States Code, is amended by to destroy or cause damage to a vessel or its ture or facility of any kind located in, on, inserting after the item for section 2236 the cargo, or cause interference with the safe under, or adjacent to any waters subject to following: navigation of vessels, or interference with maritime commerce, with the intent of caus- the jurisdiction of the United States.’’; and ‘‘2237. Criminal sanctions for failure to heave (4) in the section heading, by inserting ‘‘or ing such destruction or damage, or inter- to, obstruction of boarding, or ference with the safe navigation of vessels or seaport’’ after ‘‘airport’’. providing false information.’’. (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- with maritime commerce, shall be fined SEC. 4. USE OF A DANGEROUS WEAPON OR EX- under this title, imprisoned for any term of MENT.—The table of sections for chapter 47 of PLOSIVE ON A PASSENGER VESSEL. title 18 is amended by striking the matter re- years or for life, or both; and if the death of Section 1993 of title 18, United States Code, any person results from conduct prohibited lating to section 1036 and inserting the fol- is amended— lowing: under this subsection, may be punished by (1) in subsection (a)— death. ‘‘1036. Entry by false pretenses to any real (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘, pas- ‘‘(b) Nothing in this section shall be con- property, vessel, or aircraft of senger vessel,’’ after ‘‘transportation vehi- strued to apply to otherwise lawfully author- the United States or secure cle’’; ized and conducted activities of the United area of any airport or seaport.’’. (B) in paragraphs (2)— States Government.’’.

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(2) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- by this subsection, may be punished by ‘‘(2) outside United States and— MENT.—The table of sections for chapter 111 death. ‘‘(A) an offender or a victim is a citizen of of title 18, United States Code, is amended by ‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: the United States; adding after the item related to section 2280 ‘‘(1) BIOLOGICAL AGENT.—The term ‘biologi- ‘‘(B) a citizen of the United States was on the following: cal agent’ means any biological agent, toxin, board a vessel to which this chapter applies; ‘‘2280A. Devices or substances in waters of or vector (as those terms are defined in sec- or the United States likely to de- tion 178). ‘‘(C) the activity involves a vessel of the stroy or damage ships or to ‘‘(2) BY-PRODUCT MATERIAL.—The term ‘by- United States. interfere with maritime com- product material’ has the meaning given ‘‘(b) SCOPE.—Nothing in this chapter shall merce.’’. that term in section 11(e) of the Atomic En- apply to otherwise lawful activities carried ergy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2014(e)). out by or at the direction of the United (c) MALICIOUS DUMPING.— ‘‘(3) CHEMICAL WEAPON.—The term ‘chem- States Government. (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 111 of title 18, ical weapon’ has the meaning given that United States Code, is amended by adding at ‘‘§ 2291. Destruction of vessel or maritime fa- term in section 229F. the end the following: cility ‘‘(4) EXPLOSIVE OR INCENDIARY DEVICE.—The ‘‘(a) OFFENSE.—Whoever willfully— ‘‘§ 2282. Knowing discharge or release term ‘explosive or incendiary device’ has the ‘‘(1) sets fire to, damages, destroys, dis- ‘‘(a) ENDANGERMENT OF HUMAN LIFE.—Any meaning given the term in section 235(5). ables, or wrecks any vessel; person who knowingly discharges or releases ‘‘(5) FEDERAL CRIME OF TERRORISM.—The ‘‘(2) places or causes to be placed a destruc- oil, a hazardous material, a noxious liquid term ‘Federal crime of terrorism’ has the tive device, as defined in section 921(a)(4), or substance, or any other substance into the meaning given that term in section 2332b(g). destructive substance, as defined in section navigable waters of the United States or the ‘‘(6) NUCLEAR MATERIAL.—The term ‘nu- 13, in, upon, or in proximity to, or otherwise adjoining shoreline with the intent to endan- clear material’ has the meaning given that makes or causes to be made unworkable or ger human life, health, or welfare shall be term in section 831(f)(1). unusable or hazardous to work or use, any fined under this title and imprisoned for any ‘‘(7) RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL.—The term ‘ra- vessel, or any part or other materials used or term of years or for life; and if the death of dioactive material’ means— intended to be used in connection with the any person results from conduct prohibited ‘‘(A) source material and special nuclear operation of a vessel; by this subsection, shall be punished by material, but does not include natural or de- ‘‘(3) sets fire to, damages, destroys, or dis- death or imprisoned for a term of years or pleted uranium; ables or places a destructive device or sub- for life. ‘‘(B) nuclear by-product material; stance in, upon, or in proximity to, any mar- ‘‘(b) ENDANGERMENT OF MARINE ENVIRON- ‘‘(C) material made radioactive by bom- itime facility, including but not limited to, MENT.—Any person who knowingly dis- bardment in an accelerator; or any aid to navigation, lock, canal, or vessel charges or releases oil, a hazardous material, ‘‘(D) all refined isotopes of radium. traffic service facility or equipment, or a noxious liquid substance, or any other sub- ‘‘(8) SOURCE MATERIAL.—The term ‘source interferes by force or violence with the oper- stance into the navigable waters of the material’ has the meaning given that term ation of such facility, if such action is likely United States or the adjacent shoreline with in section 11(z) of the Atomic Energy Act of to endanger the safety of any vessel in navi- the intent to endanger the marine environ- 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2014(z)). gation; ment shall be fined under this title, impris- ‘‘(9) SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL.—The term ‘‘(4) sets fire to, damages, destroys, or dis- oned not more than 30 years, or both. ‘special nuclear material’ has the meaning ables or places a destructive device or sub- ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: given that term in section 11(aa) of the stance in, upon, or in proximity to, any ap- ‘‘(1) DISCHARGE.—The term ‘discharge’ Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. pliance, structure, property, machine, or ap- means any spilling, leaking, pumping, pour- 2014(aa)). ing, emitting, emptying, or dumping. paratus, or any facility or other material ‘‘§ 2284. Transportation of terrorists or terror used, or intended to be used, in connection ‘‘(2) HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.—The term ‘haz- suspects. ardous material’ has the meaning given the with the operation, maintenance, loading, ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Any person who know- term in section 2101(14) of title 46, United unloading, or storage of any vessel or any ingly and willfully transports aboard any States Code. passenger or cargo carried or intended to be vessel any terrorist or terror suspect shall be ‘‘(3) MARINE ENVIRONMENT.—The term ‘ma- carried on any vessel; fined under this title, imprisoned for any rine environment’ has the meaning given the ‘‘(5) performs an act of violence against or term of years or for life, or both. incapacitates any individual on any vessel, if term in section 2101(15) of title 46, United ‘‘(b) DEFINED TERM.—In this section, the States Code. such act of violence or incapacitation is like- term ‘terrorist or terror suspect’ means any ly to endanger the safety of the vessel or ‘‘(4) NAVIGABLE WATERS.—The term ‘navi- person who intends to commit, or is avoiding gable waters’ has the meaning given the those on board; apprehension after having committed, a Fed- ‘‘(6) performs an act of violence against a term in section 1362(7) of title 33, and also in- eral crime of terrorism (as that term is de- cludes the territorial sea of the United person that causes or is likely to cause seri- fined under section 2332b(g)).’’. ous bodily injury, as defined in section 1365, States as described in Presidential Procla- (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- in, upon, or in proximity to, any appliance, mation 5928 of December 27, 1988. MENT.—The table of sections for chapter 111 structure, property, machine, or apparatus, ‘‘(5) NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCE.—The term of title 18, United States Code, as amended or any facility or other material used, or in- ‘noxious liquid substance’ has the meaning by this Act, is amended by adding at the end tended to be used, in connection with the op- given the term in the MARPOL Protocol de- the following: eration, maintenance, loading, unloading, or fined in section 2(1) of the Act to Prevent ‘‘2283. Transportation of explosive, chemical, Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C. 1901(a)(3)). storage of any vessel or any passenger or biological, or radioactive or nu- cargo carried or intended to be carried on (2) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- clear materials. MENT.—The table of sections for chapter 111 any vessel; ‘‘2284. Transportation of terrorists or terror ‘‘(7) communicates information, knowing of title 18, United States Code, is amended by suspects.’’. adding at the end the following: the information to be false and under cir- SEC. 7. DESTRUCTION OR INTERFERENCE WITH cumstances in which such information may ‘‘2282. Knowing discharge or release.’’. VESSELS OR MARITIME FACILITIES. reasonably be believed, thereby endangering (a) IN GENERAL.—Title 18, United States SEC. 6. TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS MATE- the safety of any vessel in navigation; or RIALS AND TERRORISTS OR TERROR Code, is amended by inserting after chapter ‘‘(8) attempts or conspires to do anything SUSPECTS. 111 the following: prohibited under paragraphs (1) through (7): (a) TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS MATE- ‘‘CHAPTER 111A—DESTRUCTION OF, OR shall be fined under this title or imprisoned RIALS AND TERROR SUSPECTS.—Chapter 111 of INTERFERENCE WITH VESSELS OR MAR- not more than 20 years, or both. title 18, as amended by section 5 of this Act, ITIME FACILITIES ‘‘(b) PENALTY.—Whoever is fined or impris- is amended by adding at the end the fol- oned under subsection (a) as a result of an lowing: ‘‘Sec. ‘‘2290. Jurisdiction and scope. act involving a vessel that, at the time of ‘‘§ 2283. Transportation of explosive, biologi- ‘‘2291. Destruction of vessel or maritime fa- the violation, carried high-level radioactive cal, chemical, or radioactive or nuclear ma- cility. waste (as that term is defined in section 2(12) terials. ‘‘2292. Penalty when death results. of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Any person who know- ‘‘2293. Imparting or conveying false informa- U.S.C. 10101(12)) or spent nuclear fuel (as ingly and willfully transports aboard any tion. that term is defined in section 2(23) of the vessel an explosive or incendiary device, bio- ‘‘2294. Bar to prosecution. Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. logical agent, chemical weapon, or radio- ‘‘§2290. Jurisdiction and scope 10101(23)), shall be fined under title 18, im- active or nuclear material, knowing that any ‘‘(a) JURISDICTION.—There is jurisdiction prisoned for a term up to life, or both. such item is intended to be used to commit over an offense under this chapter if the pro- ‘‘(c) THREATS.—Whoever willfully imparts a Federal crime of terrorism, shall be fined hibited activity takes place— or conveys any threat to do an act which under this title, imprisoned for any term of ‘‘(1) within the United States or within wa- would violate this chapter, with an apparent years or for life, or both; and if the death of ters subject to the jurisdiction of the United determination and will to carry the threat any person results from conduct prohibited States; or into execution, shall be fined under this

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:38 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE6.026 S05PT1 S11166 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or ‘‘(2) has knowingly placed, attempted to shipment originated, and where the theft oc- both, and is liable for all costs incurred as a place, or attempted to have placed a dan- curred, to the extent such information is result of such threat. gerous weapon, explosive, incendiary device, available to the reporting party; ‘‘§ 2292. Penalty when death results or loaded firearm on that vessel, or at that (2) create a database to contain the reports seaport. ‘‘Whoever is convicted of any crime prohib- made under paragraph (1) and integrate ‘‘(b) CRIMINAL PENALTY INVOLVING DIS- ited by this chapter, which has resulted in them, to the extent feasible, with other non- REGARD FOR HUMAN LIFE.—An individual who the death of any person, shall be subject also criminal justice and intelligence data, such willfully and without regard for the safety of to the death penalty or to imprisonment for as a bill of lading, cargo contents and value, human life, or with reckless disregard for the life. point of origin, and lienholder filings; and safety of human life, violates subsection (b), (3) prescribe procedures for access to the ‘‘§ 2293. Imparting or conveying false infor- shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for database created under paragraph (2) by ap- mation not more than 15 years, or both, and if death propriate Federal, State, and local govern- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Whoever imparts or con- results to any person, shall be imprisoned for mental agencies, while protecting the pri- veys or causes to be imparted or conveyed a term of years or for life. vacy of the information in accordance with false information, knowing the information ‘‘(c) NONAPPLICATION.— other applicable Federal laws. to be false, concerning an attempt or alleged ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (b) of this attempt being made or to be made, to do any section shall not apply to— (b) MODIFICATION OF DATABASES.— act which would be a crime prohibited by ‘‘(A) the personnel of the Armed Forces of (1) IN GENERAL.—United States Govern- this chapter or chapter 2, 97, or 111 of this the United States, or to officers or employ- ment agencies with significant regulatory or title, shall be subject to a civil penalty of ees of the United States or of a State or of law enforcement responsibilities at United not more than $5,000, which shall be recover- a political subdivision thereof, while acting States ports shall, to the extent feasible, able in a civil action brought in the name of in the performance of their duties, who are modify their information databases to en- the United States. authorized by law or by rules or regulations sure the collection and retrievability of data ‘‘(b) MALICIOUS CONDUCT.—Whoever will- to own or possess any such weapon or explo- relating to crime and terrorism and related fully and maliciously, or with reckless dis- sive; activities at or affecting United States ports. regard for the safety of human life, imparts ‘‘(B) another individual the Under Sec- (2) DESIGNATION OF COVERED AGENCIES.— or conveys or causes to be imparted or con- retary for Border and Transportation Secu- The Attorney General, after consultation veyed false information, knowing the infor- rity of the Department of Homeland Secu- with the Secretary of the Treasury and the mation to be false, concerning an attempt or rity by regulation authorizes to carry a dan- Secretary of Transportation, shall designate alleged attempt to do any act which would gerous weapon on board a vessel or at a sea- the agencies included within the require- be a crime prohibited by this chapter, or by port; or ment of paragraph (1). chapter 2, 97, or 111 of this title, shall be ‘‘(C) any person employed on a vessel (c) OUTREACH PROGRAM.—The Attorney fined under this title, imprisoned not more who— General, in consultation with the Secretary than 5 years, or both. ‘‘(i) possesses items otherwise prohibited of the Treasury, the Secretary of Transpor- ‘‘(c) JURISDICTION.— under subsection (b) that are used in the tation, the National Maritime Security Ad- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided under course of performing duties within the scope paragraph (2), section 2290(a) shall not apply of employment of that individual; visory Committee established under section to any offense under this section. ‘‘(ii) has obtained the permission of the 70112 of title 46, United States Code, and ap- ‘‘(2) JURISDICTION.—Jurisdiction over an of- owner or master of the vessel to carry such propriate Federal and State agencies, shall fense under this section shall be determined items on the vessel; and establish an outreach program to— in accordance with the provisions applicable ‘‘(iii) has obtained the permission of the (1) work with State and local law enforce- to the crime prohibited by this chapter, or captain of the seaport to carry such items at ment officials to harmonize the reporting of by chapter 2, 97, or 111 of this title, to which the seaport. data on cargo theft among the States, local- the imparted or conveyed false information ‘‘(2) LAWFUL SHIPMENT OF EXPLOSIVE OR IN- ities and with the United States Govern- relates, as applicable. CENDIARY DEVICE.—Subsection (b)(3) shall not ment’s reports; and ‘‘§ 2294. Bar to prosecution apply to any person who is engaged in the (2) work with local port security commit- lawful shipment of any explosive or incen- tees to disseminate cargo theft information ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—It is a bar to prosecution diary device. to appropriate law enforcement officials. under this chapter if— ‘‘(d) CONSPIRACY.—If 2 or more persons con- ‘‘(1) the conduct in question occurred with- (d) VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS.— spire to violate subsection (b) or (c), and 1 or in the United States in relation to a labor (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any more of such persons do any act to effect the dispute; and other provision of law, and in addition to object of the conspiracy, each of the parties ‘‘(2) such conduct is prohibited under the any penalties that may be available under to such conspiracy shall be punished as pro- law of the State in which it was committed. any other provision of law, any person or en- vided in such subsection. ‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: tity who is found by the Attorney General, ‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ‘‘(1) LABOR DISPUTE.—The term ‘‘labor dis- after notice and an opportunity for a hear- ‘‘(1) DANGEROUS WEAPON.—The term ‘dan- pute’’ has the same meaning as in section ing, to have violated the regulations promul- gerous weapon’ has the meaning given that 113(c) of the Norris-LaGuardia Act (29 U.S.C. gated pursuant to section 9(a)(1), shall be lia- term in section 930(g)(2) of title 18; 113(c)). ble to the United States for a civil penalty, ‘‘(2) EXPLOSIVE AND INCENDIARY DEVICE.— ‘‘(2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means a not to exceed $25,000 for each violation, ex- The terms ‘explosive’ and ‘incendiary device’ State of the United States, the District of cept that the maximum penalty for any par- have the meanings given such terms in sec- Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, ty’s first violation shall not exceed $7,500. tion 232(5) of title 18; and or possession of the United States.’’. (2) CONTINUING VIOLATIONS.—Each day of a ‘‘(3) LOADED FIREARM.—The term ‘loaded (c) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- continuing violation shall constitute a sepa- firearm’ means a starter gun or a weapon de- MENT.—The table of chapters at the begin- rate violation. signed to expel a projectile through an explo- ning of title 18, United States Code, is (3) NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT OF PENALTY.— sive, that has a cartridge, a detonator, or amended by inserting after the item for The amount of such civil penalty shall be as- powder in the chamber, magazine, cylinder, chapter 111 the following: sessed by the Attorney General, or his des- or clip.’’. ignee, by written notice. ‘‘111A. Destruction of, or interference (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- (4) CALCULATION OF PENALTY.—In deter- with vessels or maritime facili- MENT.—The table of sections for chapter 111 ties ...... 2290’’. mining the amount of such penalty, the Sec- of title 18 is amended by striking the matter retary shall take into account the nature, SEC. 8. CARRYING A WEAPON OR EXPLOSIVE ON relating to section 2277 and inserting the fol- circumstances, extent and gravity of the pro- A VESSEL OR AT A SEAPORT. lowing: hibited acts committed and, with respect to (a) IN GENERAL.—Title 18, United States ‘‘2277. Carrying a weapon or explosive on a the violator, the degree of culpability, any Code, is amended by striking section 2277 and vessel or at a seaport.’’. history of prior offenses, ability to pay, and inserting the following: SEC. 9. CARGO THEFT DATA COLLECTION. such other matters as justice may require. ‘‘§2277. Carrying a weapon or explosive on a (a) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General (5) MODIFICATION OF PENALTIES.—The At- vessel or at a seaport. shall issue regulations to— torney General may compromise, modify, or ‘‘(a) GENERAL CRIMINAL PENALTY.—An indi- (1) require the reporting of a cargo theft of- remit, with or without conditions, any civil vidual shall be fined under title 18, impris- fense to the Attorney General by the carrier, penalty which is subject to imposition or oned for not more than 10 years, or both, if facility, or cargo owner with custody of the which has been imposed under this section. the individual— cargo at the time of the offense, as soon as (6) ENFORCEMENT OF ASSESSMENTS.—If a ‘‘(1) when on, or attempting to get on a such carrier, facility, or cargo owner be- person or entity fails to pay an assessment vessel, or within the area of any seaport, comes aware of the offense, with such re- of a civil penalty after it has become final, knowingly possesses a dangerous weapon, ex- ports to contain information regarding the the Attorney General may collect such as- plosive, incendiary device, or loaded firearm offense as specified in the regulations, in- sessments in any appropriate district court on or about the property of the individual; or cluding the port of entry, the port where the of the United States.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:38 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE6.026 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11167 (e) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Attorney Gen- (3) striking ‘‘$10,000’’ and inserting environment affects our physical con- eral shall submit an annual report on the im- ‘‘$25,000’’. dition, as we are now able to take steps plementation of this section to the Commit- (b) CRIMINAL PENALTY.—Section 436(c) of to ameliorate our environment so we tees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1436(c)) is can improve our health. amended by striking ‘‘$2,000’’ and inserting House of Representatives. With all of the advancements we (f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘$10,000’’. There are authorized to be appropriated to (c) FALSITY OR LACK OF MANIFEST.—Sec- have made in recent decades, we must the Attorney General such sums as are nec- tion 584(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 still research further, especially in the essary for each of the fiscal years 2003 U.S.C. 1584(a)(1)) is amended by striking area of how the environment affects through 2007 to carry out the requirements ‘‘$1,000’’ in each place it occurs and inserting women’s health. There is evidence that of this section, such sums to remain avail- ‘‘$10,000’’. shows that environmental factors con- able until expended. tribute to numerous diseases in SEC. 10. THEFT OF INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION women. For example, there are syn- OF PORT AUTHORITIES, SHIPMENTS OR VESSELS. thetic chemicals in numerous regularly (a) THEFT OF INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN SHIP- Alexandria, VA, August 22, 2003. MENTS.—Section 659 of title 18, United States Hon. JOSEPH R. BIDEN, JR., used pesticides and natural compounds Code, is amended— Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs, Committee in many plant products in our regular (1) in the first undesignated paragraph— on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate, Washington, diet that produce compounds that (A) by inserting ‘‘trailer,’’ after DC. mimic the female hormone estrogen. ‘‘motortruck,’’; DEAR SENATOR BIDEN: I am writing on be- Many scientists believe that these ‘en- (B) by inserting ‘‘air cargo container,’’ half of the American Association of Port Au- vironmental estrogens’’ may block the after ‘‘aircraft,’’; and thorities (AAPA) and its U.S. members. natural hormone. If this is true, then (C) by inserting ‘‘, or from any intermodal AAPA represents the leading public port au- environmental estrogens may play a thorities in the U.S., Canada and the rest of container, trailer, container freight station, role in diseases such as cancers of the warehouse, or freight consolidation facil- the Western Hemisphere. ity,’’ after ‘‘air navigation facility’’; Port security is the top priority of our breast, uterus, and ovaries, endo- (2) in the fifth undesignated paragraph, by members, and AAPA worked closely with metriosis, uterine fibroids, and striking ‘‘one year’’ and inserting ‘‘3 years’’; Congressional leaders on the passage last osteoporosis. As we come into contact and year of the Maritime Transportation Secu- with environmental estrogens everyday (3) by inserting after the first sentence in rity Act. As you know, one portion that was through eating, drinking, and breath- the eighth undesignated paragraph the fol- left out of the final bill was the section on ing, it is very important that we have lowing: ‘‘For purposes of this section, goods criminal penalties. The ‘‘Reducing Crime research dedicated to discovering how and chattel shall be construed to be moving and Terrorism at American’s Seaports Act of 2003,’’ that you plan to introduce soon, ad- they may affect women’s health. as an interstate or foreign shipment at all In addition, 12 million American kids points between the point of origin and the dresses the need to broaden the federal crime final destination (as evidenced by the way- statute and stiffen the penalties for these suffer from developmental, learning, or bill or other shipping document of the ship- crimes at seaports. behavioral disabilities. Attention def- ment), regardless of any temporary stop AAPA endorses this bill and encourages its icit disorder affects three to six per- while awaiting transhipment or otherwise.’’. strong consideration. It provides increased cent of our schoolchildren. Research (b) STOLEN VESSELS.— penalties for entry by false pretense to a shows that exposure to certain envi- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 2311 of title 18, port; failure to ‘‘heave to,’’ use of a dan- ronmental factors during pregnancy United States Code, is amended by adding at gerous weapon or explosive on a passenger may increase the risk of disabilities vessel, criminal sanctions for violence the end the following: after birth. The research called for by ‘‘ ‘Vessel’ means any watercraft or other against maritime navigation, penalties for contrivance used or designed for transpor- transporting dangerous materials and terror- this bill would help us to answer the tation or navigation on, under, or imme- ists; makes destruction or interference with many questions raised by the incidence diately above, water.’’. vessels or maritime facilities a crime, limits of birth defects in certain environ- (2) TRANSPORTATION AND SALE OF STOLEN carrying a weapon or explosive on a port, ments. VESSELS.—Sections 2312 and 2313 of title 18, mandates cargo theft data collection, ex- One in three women will be diagnosed United States Code, are each amended by pands the law regarding theft of interstate with cancer at some point in their striking ‘‘motor vehicle or aircraft’’ and in- shipments, and increases penalties for non- lives. Uterine fibroids are present in serting ‘‘motor vehicle, vessel, or aircraft’’. compliance with manifest requirements. between 20 and 30 percent of women (c) REVIEW OF SENTENCING GUIDELINES.— We commend your leadership on this crit- Pursuant to section 994 of title 28, United ical issue and look forward to working with over the age of 30. Endometriosis af- States Code, the United States Sentencing your staff as this bill progresses to ensure fects an estimated 10 to 15 percent of Commission shall review the Federal Sen- the final law works well in the maritime en- pre-menopausal women. Millions of tencing Guidelines to determine whether vironment and further enhances port and women are affected every year with sentencing enhancement is appropriate for maritime security. diseases that are more than likely any offense under section 659 or 2311 of title Sincerely, linked to the environment. We must 18, United States Code, as amended by this KURT NAGLE. further our scientific knowledge in this Act. area. For this reason I ask for your (d) ANNUAL REPORT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT By Ms. LANDRIEU: support for the Environmental Health ACTIVITIES.—The Attorney General shall an- S. 1588. A bill to authorize the Na- Research Act. Thank you. nually submit to Congress a report, which tional Institute of Environmental shall include an evaluation of law enforce- I ask unanimous consent that the Health Sciences to develop multidisci- text of the bill be printed in the ment activities relating to the investigation plinary research centers regarding and prosecution of offenses under section 659 RECORD. of title 18, United States Code, as amended women’s health and disease prevention There being no objection, the bill was by this Act. and conduct and coordinate a research ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as (e) REPORTING OF CARGO THEFT.—The At- program on hormone disruption, and follows: torney General shall take the steps nec- for other purposes; to the Committee S. 1588 essary to ensure that reports of cargo theft on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- collected by Federal, State, and local offi- sions. resentatives of the United States of America in cials are reflected as a separate category in Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, today Congress assembled, the Uniform Crime Reporting System, or any I rise to introduce the Environmental successor system, by no later than December SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Environ- 31, 2005. Health Research Act. Science has long mental Health Research Act of 2003’’. SEC. 11. INCREASED PENALTIES FOR NON- since shown that the environment COMPLIANCE WITH MANIFEST RE- plays an important role in an individ- SEC. 2. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRON- QUIREMENTS. ual’s health. We have made the correla- MENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES; AWARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT AND (a) REPORTING, ENTRY, CLEARANCE RE- tion between clean drinking water and OPERATION OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY QUIREMENTS.—Section 436(b) of the Tariff Act a person’s well being. We know that RESEARCH CENTERS REGARDING of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1436(b)) is amended by— there is a link between childhood asth- WOMEN’S HEALTH AND DISEASE (1) striking ‘‘or aircraft pilot’’ and insert- PREVENTION. ing ‘‘, aircraft pilot, operator, or owner of ma and unclean air. Through scientific Subpart 12 of part C of title IV of the Pub- such vessel, vehicle, or aircraft,’’; research we have been able to shed lic Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285l et seq.) (2) striking ‘‘$5,000’’ and inserting light on these findings, and as a society is amended by adding at the end the fol- ‘‘$10,000’’; and we are healthier form knowing how our lowing section:

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‘‘MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH CENTERS RE- capable of disrupting the hormone system of animal suffering and to reduce costs) and ex- GARDING WOMEN’S HEALTH AND DISEASE PRE- humans and animals. The consequences of pediting judgments about hazards from toxic VENTION such disruption can be profound because of chemicals. ‘‘SEC. 463B. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director the crucial role hormones play in controlling (14) The United States Geological Survey of the Institute shall make grants to public development. No standardized and validated (referred to in this section as the ‘‘USGS’’) or nonprofit private entities for the develop- screens or tests have been developed to rou- has considerable experience assessing the oc- ment and operation of not more than 6 cen- tinely and systematically assess chemicals currence of chemicals in the environment, ters whose purpose is conducting multidisci- for disruptive effects on hormone systems. ecological health, and the hazards to wildlife plinary research on environmental factors (2) In the last 30 years, the United States health and associated human health posed by that may be related to the development of has experienced an increase in the incidence chemicals in the environment, as a result of women’s health conditions (as defined in sec- of such human disorders as childhood can- monitoring by the USGS of the Nation’s tion 486). The Director of the Institute shall cers, testicular cancer, hypospadias, juvenile water resources and wildlife disease, and re- carry out this section in consultation with diabetes, attention deficit-like hyperactivity search by the USGS on the effects of chemi- the Director of the Office of Research on disorders, autism, thyroid disorders, and cals on wildlife. Women’s Health and with the advisory coun- auto-immune disorders. Exposure to hor- (15) The National Academy of Sciences has cil for the Institute. mone-disrupting chemicals may be contrib- recognized the expertise of the USGS in such uting to these increases. The impact on chil- ‘‘(b) RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND INFORMATION areas as food web contamination and water dren’s health as a result of prenatal expo- AND EDUCATION.— quality assessment and has encouraged more sures in particular needs further research. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Each center under sub- coordinated work on human health between (3) In 2001, the Centers for Disease Control section (a) shall, with respect to the purpose the USGS and the National Institutes of and Prevention’s ‘‘National Report on described in such subsection— Health. Human Exposure to Environmental Chemi- ‘‘(A) conduct basic and clinical research; (b) AMENDMENT.—Subpart 12 of part C of cals’’ reported on human exposure to 27 ‘‘(B) develop protocols for training physi- title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 chemicals, and found unexpectedly high lev- cians, scientists, nurses, and other health U.S.C. 2851 et seq.), as amended by section 2, els of certain chemicals used in consumer and allied health professionals; is further amended by adding at the end the products. The hazards to humans of these following: ‘‘(C) conduct training programs for such chemicals, singly and in combination, are ‘‘DIRECTED NATIONAL PROGRAM OF RESEARCH individuals; not well understood. ON HORMONE DISRUPTION ‘‘(D) develop model continuing education (4) Many wildlife populations have been af- programs for such professionals; and fected by hormone-disrupting substances, in- ‘‘SEC. 463C. (a) RESEARCH.— ‘‘(E) disseminate information to such pro- cluding birds, fish, reptiles, and mammals. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the In- fessionals and the public. The effects vary among species and com- stitute shall establish within the Institute a ‘‘(2) PRIORITY FOR PREVENTION ACTIVITIES.— pounds. comprehensive program to— In carrying out the activities described in (5) The effects in wildlife include thyroid ‘‘(A) conduct research on the impact of paragraph (1), each center under subsection dysfunction, decreased fertility, decreased chemicals that affect human health through (a) shall give priority to activities that are hatching success, gross birth deformities, disruption of the hormone systems; directed toward preventing the development metabolic and behavioral abnormalities, ‘‘(B) conduct research on the occurrence of in women of the diseases and conditions in- demasculinization and feminization of male hormone-disrupting chemicals in the envi- volved. organisms, deformation and masculinization ronment and their effects on ecological and ‘‘(3) STIPENDS FOR TRAINING OF HEALTH PRO- of female organisms, and compromised im- wildlife health, in cooperation with the FESSIONALS.—A center under subsection (a) mune systems. These effects may signal haz- United States Geological Survey (referred to may use funds under such subsection to pro- ards to human health. in this section as the ‘USGS’); vide stipends for health and allied health (6) Laboratory studies have corroborated ‘‘(C) coordinate the design of a multi- professionals enrolled in programs described studies of effects in wildlife and have identi- agency research initiative on hormone dis- in paragraph (1)(C). fied biological mechanisms to explain the ef- ruption; ‘‘(c) COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY.— fects shown. ‘‘(D) coordinate research on hormone dis- Each center under subsection (a) shall estab- (7) Since the chemicals found in wildlife ruption in the United States with such re- lish and maintain ongoing collaborations are also found in humans, humans are ex- search conducted in other nations; and with community organizations in the geo- posed to the same chemicals as wildlife. ‘‘(E) report to the public every 2 years on graphic area served by the center, including (8) Hormone disruption can occur at very the extent to which hormone disruption by those that represent women with disorders low doses, especially when exposure occurs chemicals in the environment poses a threat that appear to stem from environmental fac- in the womb or immediately after birth, pe- to human health and the environment. tors. riods during which rapid development is oc- ‘‘(2) ISSUES.—The program established ‘‘(d) COORDINATION OF CENTERS; REPORTS.— curring. under paragraph (1) shall provide for the fol- The Director of the Institute shall, as appro- (9) In the Food Quality Protection Act of lowing: priate, provide for the coordination of infor- 1996 (21 U.S.C. 301 note), Congress recognized ‘‘(A) Collection, compilation, publication, mation among centers under subsection (a) the special vulnerability of infants and chil- and dissemination of scientifically valid in- and ensure regular communication between dren to pesticides and requested that the En- formation on— such centers. vironmental Protection Agency establish a ‘‘(i) possible human health effects of hor- ‘‘(e) STRUCTURE OF CENTER.—Each center program to screen and test hormone-dis- mone-disrupting chemicals, with emphasis assisted under subsection (a) shall use the fa- rupting chemicals. The Environmental Pro- on exposures to low doses of individual cilities of a single institution, or be formed tection Agency has not yet required such chemicals and chemical mixtures during from a consortium of cooperating institu- screening or tests. critical life stages of development, particu- tions, meeting such requirements as may be (10) In 1998, a research committee on hor- larly effects of prenatal exposures on chil- prescribed by the Director of the Institute. mone disrupters, organized under the aus- dren’s health; ‘‘(f) DURATION OF SUPPORT.—Support of a pices of the Office of Science and Technology ‘‘(ii) the extent of human exposure to hor- center under subsection (a) may be for a pe- Policy, concluded that ‘‘scientific knowledge mone-disrupting chemicals, with particular riod not exceeding 5 years. Such period may is inadequate to fully inform public policy, emphasis on exposures during critical life be extended for 1 or more additional periods and a government-wide coordinated research stages of development and in residential and not exceeding 5 years if the operations of effort that addresses the key scientific un- occupational settings; and such center have been reviewed by an appro- certainties . . . is needed’’. ‘‘(iii) exposure of wildlife species to hor- priate technical and scientific peer review (11) In 1999, in response to a request from mone-disrupting chemicals and possible group established by the Director of the In- Congress and funded through the Environ- health effects associated with such expo- stitute and if such group has recommended mental Protection Agency and the Depart- sures. to the Director that such period should be ment of the Interior, the National Academy ‘‘(B) Research on mechanisms by which extended. of Sciences compiled a lengthy list of re- hormone-disrupting substances interact with ‘‘(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— search, monitoring, and testing priorities re- biological systems. For the purpose of carrying out this section, lated to hormone disruption. ‘‘(C) Research on improved in vitro and in there are authorized to be appropriated such (12) The National Institute of Environ- vivo methods to screen and test hormone dis- sums as may be necessary for fiscal years mental Health Sciences conducts much of ruption. 2004 through 2007.’’. the Federal Government’s research on hor- ‘‘(D) Research on the identity, levels, SEC. 3. AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH mone disruption, often working in partner- transport, and fate of hormone-disrupting SERVICE ACT TO PROVIDE FOR RE- ship with other agencies. chemicals in the environment. SEARCH ON HORMONE DISRUPTION. (13) While recognizing the many contribu- ‘‘(b) DIRECTOR’S DUTIES.— (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds as fol- tions of animal testing to understanding ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the In- lows: toxic hazards, the Congress also recognizes stitute shall have principal responsibility, in (1) Many compounds found or introduced the desirability of speeding the use of vali- consultation with the Director of the USGS, into the environment by human activity are dated nonanimal screens and tests (to reduce for conducting and coordinating research on

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Re- transport, binding, action, or elimination of carry out the research program established search conducted pursuant to interagency natural hormones in the body that are re- under subsection (a). memoranda of understanding may be con- sponsible for the maintenance of homeo- ‘‘(3) TRANSFER OF FUNDS.—The Director of ducted through intramural and extramural stasis, reproduction, development, function, the Institute may transfer funds to other agency research programs, subject to appro- or behavior. Federal agencies to carry out the Director’s priate scientific peer review. ‘‘(h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— responsibilities under paragraph (1). ‘‘(e) HORMONE DISRUPTION RESEARCH ‘‘(1) GENERAL AUTHORIZATION.—There are ‘‘(4) REPORT.—The Director of the Insti- PANEL.— authorized to be appropriated such sums as tute, in consultation with the Director of the ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established may be necessary for the 5-fiscal-year period USGS, shall make available to the public, in the Institute a Hormone Disruption Re- beginning with fiscal year 2004 to carry out every 2 years following the date of enact- search Panel (referred to in this subsection this section. Amounts appropriated pursuant ment of the Environmental Health Research as the ‘Panel’). to this paragraph shall remain available Act of 2003, findings and conclusions on the ‘‘(2) DUTIES.—The Panel shall advise the until expended. extent to which hormone disruption by Director of the Institute concerning the sci- ‘‘(2) RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS.— chemicals in the environment poses a threat entific content of the program established ‘‘(A) CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF to human health and the environment. under subsection (a), the progress of such FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT.—Not more than ‘‘(c) INTERAGENCY COMMISSION.— program, and public outreach, and shall pro- 0.5 percent of the funds made available under ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall vide such other advice as requested by the this section may be used for the construction establish a commission to be known as the Director of the Institute. or rehabilitation of facilities or fixed equip- Hormone Disruption Research Interagency ‘‘(3) MEMBERSHIP.—The Panel shall be com- ment. Commission (referred to in this section as posed of the following: ‘‘(B) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES OF THE DI- the ‘Interagency Commission’) to advise the ‘‘(A) 15 voting members to be appointed by RECTOR.—Of the total amount of funds made Director of the Institute and the Director of the President, in consultation with the Di- available under this section for any fiscal the USGS on the development of a com- rector of the Institute. year, not more than 2 percent of such funds prehensive agenda for conducting research ‘‘(B) Such nonvoting, ex officio members as may be used for administrative expenses of on hormone disruption. the Director of the Institute determines to the Director of the Institute in carrying out ‘‘(2) MEMBERSHIP.—The Interagency Com- be appropriate. this section. mission shall be composed of 12 members, as ‘‘(4) VOTING MEMBERS.—Of the 15 voting ‘‘(C) PUBLIC OUTREACH.—Of the total follows: members of the Panel— amount of funds made available under this ‘‘(A) The Director of the Institute, who ‘‘(A) at least 2 members shall be from envi- section for any fiscal year, at least 1 percent, shall serve as the Chairperson. ronmental protection organizations; but not more than 5 percent, shall be used ‘‘(B) The Director of the USGS, who shall ‘‘(B) at least 2 members shall be from pub- for outreach to the public concerning the ac- serve as the Vice Chairperson. lic health and consumer organizations; tivities and results of the program.’’. ‘‘(C) The Commissioner of the Food and ‘‘(C) at least 2 members shall be from in- f Drug Administration. dustry; ‘‘(D) The Director of the Centers for Dis- ‘‘(D) at least 1 member shall be from an SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS ease Control and Prevention. animal welfare organization; and ‘‘(E) The Administrator of the National ‘‘(E) a majority of the members shall be se- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. lected from among scientists and environ- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- ‘‘(F) The Director of the National Institute mental health professionals who— TION 64—TO COMMEND MEMBERS for Occupational Safety and Health. ‘‘(i) are not officers or employees of the OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED ‘‘(G) The Administrator of the Agency for United States; FORCES FOR THEIR SERVICES Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. ‘‘(ii) represent multiple disciplines, includ- TO THE UNITED STATES IN THE ‘‘(H) The Director of the Fish and Wildlife ing clinical, basic, public, and ecological Service. LIBERATION OF IRAQ, AND FOR health sciences; OTHER PURPOSES ‘‘(I) The Secretary of Defense. ‘‘(iii) represent different geographical re- ‘‘(J) The Administrator of the Environ- gions of the United States; Mr. MILLER (for himself, Ms. COL- mental Protection Agency. ‘‘(iv) are from practice settings, academic LINS, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. ‘‘(K) The Chairman of the Consumer Prod- settings, and for-profit or not-for-profit re- LEVIN, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. NELSON of Ne- uct Safety Commission. search settings; and braska, and Mr. WARNER) submitted ‘‘(L) The Director of the National Science ‘‘(v) have experience in review of research the following concurrent resolution; Foundation. on endocrine disruption. ‘‘(3) STAFF.—Each department or agency which was considered and agreed to: ‘‘(5) TERMS.—The members of the Panel S. CON. RES. 64 represented by a member on the Interagency shall be appointed for an initial term of 3 Commission shall provide appropriate staff years and shall be eligible for reappointment Whereas the valiant and dedicated mem- to carry out the duties of the Interagency for 1 additional term of 2 years. bers of the United States Armed Forces per- Commission. ‘‘(6) CHAIRPERSON.—The members of the formed in an exceptionally professional man- ‘‘(4) RECOMMENDATIONS.—Not later than 12 Panel appointed under paragraph (3) shall ner, befitting of an all-volunteer military months after the date of enactment of the elect a chairperson from among such mem- force, during Operation Iraqi Freedom; Environmental Health Research Act of 2003, bers. Whereas the National Guard and the other the Interagency Commission shall rec- ‘‘(7) MEETINGS.—The Panel shall meet at reserve components of the United States ommend to the Director of the Institute and the call of the chairperson or upon the re- Armed Forces demonstrated their readiness the Director of the USGS a research pro- quest of the Director of the Institute, but in and ability to respond and deploy quickly gram, including levels of funding for intra- no case less often than once each year. and were an integral part of Operation Iraqi mural and extramural research. ‘‘(8) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.—The Insti- Freedom; ‘‘(5) PUBLIC COMMENT.—The Director of the tute shall provide administrative support to Whereas the families of the more than Institute, through publication of notice in the Panel. 200,000 members of the United States Armed the Federal Register, shall provide the gen- ‘‘(9) TERMINATION.—The Panel shall termi- Forces who were called into action in Oper- eral public with an opportunity to comment nate not later than the end of the 5-year fis- ation Iraqi Freedom provided exceptional on the recommendations of the Interagency cal period described in subsection (h)(1). and unwavering support for the United Commission. ‘‘(f) CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.—All grants States servicemembers who were deployed to ‘‘(6) REPORT.—Not later than 4 years after and contracts entered into under this section the Middle East; and the date of enactment of the Environmental shall include conflict-of-interest provisions Whereas the people of the United States Health Research Act of 2003, the Interagency that require any person conducting a project grieve and pray for all those who made the Commission shall conduct a review of the under this section to disclose any other ultimate sacrifice and for those who were in- program established under subsection (a) and source of funding received by the person to jured in the line of duty while serving in Op- submit a report on the results of such review conduct other related projects. eration Iraqi Freedom: Now, therefore, be it to the Director of the Institute and to the ‘‘(g) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Hormone Disruption Research Panel estab- tion: resentatives concurring), That Congress— lished under subsection (e). ‘‘(1) HORMONE.—The term ‘hormone’ means (1) commends the members of the United ‘‘(7) TERMINATION.—The Interagency Com- a substance produced in a cell or tissue that States Armed Forces for their role in Oper- mission shall terminate not later than the triggers a biological response. 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Operation with such distinctive bravery and CLINTON, Mr. EDWARDS, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. SEC. ll. None of the funds provided under professionalism; CORZINE, Mr. BYRD, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. LAU- this Act shall be used to promulgate or im- (2) calls on the people of the United States TENBERG, Mr. KERRY, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. plement any regulation that exempts from to pay honor and homage to all those who FEINGOLD, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. DODD, Ms. the requirements of section 7 of the Fair fell in the line of duty in Operation Iraqi STABENOW, Mr. REID, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. DURBIN, Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 207) Freedom; Mr. AKAKA, Mr. DAYTON, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. any employee who is not otherwise exempted (3) commends the families of members of REED, Mr. NELSON of Florida, and Mr. JOHN- pursuant to regulations under section 13 of the United States Armed Forces for their SON) proposed an amendment to amendment such Act (29 U.S.C. 213) that were in effect as special role and sacrifices in providing sup- SA 1542 proposed by Mr. SPECTER to the of September 3, 2003. port for United States servicemembers who bill H.R. 2660, making appropriations for the were deployed to the Middle East for Oper- Departments of Labor, Health and Human SA 1581. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an ation Iraqi Freedom; and Services, and Education, and related agen- amendment intended to be proposed to (4) expresses deep condolences to the fami- cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. lies of the brave men and women who lost 2004, and for other purposes. SPECTER to the bill H.R. 2660, making their lives during the conflict in Iraq. SA 1581. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- appropriations for the Departments of ment intended to be proposed to amendment f SA 1542 proposed by Mr. SPECTER to the Labor, Health and Human Services, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- bill H.R. 2660, supra; which was ordered to lie and Education, and related agencies for TION 65—TO COMMEND THE on the table. the fiscal year ending September 30, THIRD INFANTRY DIVISION SA 1582. Mr. REID submitted an amend- 2004, and for other pruposes; which was ment intended to be proposed to amendment ordered to lie on the table; as follows: (MECHANIZED) OF THE UNITED SA 1542 proposed by Mr. SPECTER to the STATES ARMY FOR ITS ROLE IN On page 62, line 6, insert ‘‘annually’’ after bill H.R. 2660, supra; which was ordered to lie ‘‘obtain’’. THE LIBERATION OF IRAQ on the table. SA 1583. Mr. FRIST (for Mr. HATCH) pro- Mr. MILLER (for himself, Ms. COL- SA 1582. Mr. REID submitted an posed an amendment to the resolution S. amendment intended to be proposed to LINS, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. CHAMBLISS, and Res. 210, expressing the sense of the Senate Mr. WARNER) submitted the following that supporting a balance between work and amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. concurrent resolution; which was con- personal life is in the best interest of na- SPECTER to the bill H.R. 2660, making sidered and agreed to: tional worker productivity, and that the appropriations for the Departments of S. CON. RES. 65 President should issue a proclamation desig- Labor, Health and Human Services, nating October of 2003 as ‘‘National Work Whereas the Third Infantry Division of the and Education, and related agencies for and Family Month’’. the fiscal year ending September 30, United States Army was organized in 1917 for SA 1584. Mr. FRIST (for Mr. HATCH) pro- participation in World War I, and its fierce posed an amendment to the resolution S. 2004, and for other pruposes; which was defense of positions along the Marne River in Res. 210, supra. ordered to lie on the table; as follows: France in July 1918 blocked an enemy on- SA 1585. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- On page 30, line 7, insert before the period slaught on approaches to Paris and earned ment intended to be proposed to amendment the following: ‘‘: Provided further, That in ad- the Division the motto ‘‘Rock of the Marne’’; SA 1542 proposed by Mr. SPECTER to the dition to amounts otherwise made available Whereas the soldiers of the Third Infantry bill H.R. 2660, making appropriations for the under this Act to the Centers for Disease Division, now mechanized, stand ready to an- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Control and Prevention for activities under swer the call to defeat aggression with rock Services, and Education, and related agen- the comprehensive cancer control program, solid determination; cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, there shall be made available an additional Whereas more than 16,000 men and women 2004, and for other purposes; which was or- $8,000,000 to expand comprehensive cancer from the First and Second Brigades of the dered to lie on the table. control activities, including activities relat- Third Infantry Division (Mechanized), sta- SA 1586. Mr. NELSON of Nebraska sub- ing to cancer survivorship in partnership tioned at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and the mitted an amendment intended to be pro- with national cancer survivorship organiza- Third Brigade of the Division, stationed at posed to amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. tions’’. Fort Benning, Georgia, were deployed in sup- SPECTER to the bill H.R. 2660, supra; which port of Operation Iraqi Freedom; was ordered to lie on the table. SA 1583. Mr. FRIST (for Mr. HATCH) Whereas the families of the soldiers of the SA 1587. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted an proposed amendment to the resolution Third Infantry Division (Mechanized) de- amendment intended to be proposed to S. Res. 210, expressing the sense of the amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. SPEC- ployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom Senate that supporting a balance be- provided exceptional and unwavering support TER to the bill H.R. 2660, supra; which was for their soldiers during the deployment; and ordered to lie on the table. tween work and personal life is in the Whereas Congress and the people of the SA 1588. Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself, Mr. best interest of national worker pro- United States have the greatest pride in the LAUTENBERG, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. BAUCUS, ductivity, and that the President men and women of the Third Infantry Divi- Ms. STABENOW, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. DURBIN, and should issue a proclamation desig- sion (Mechanized), and strongly support Mr. PRYOR) submitted an amendment in- nating October of 2003 as ‘‘National those men and women as they carry out tended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. Work and Family Month’’; as follows: their duties: Now, therefore, be it 2660, supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. Strike all after the resolving clause and in- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- sert the following: resentatives concurring), That Congress— f That— (1) honors the men and women of the Third TEXT OF AMENDMENTS (1) it is the sense of the Senate that— Infantry Division (Mechanized) of the United (A) reducing the conflict between work and States Army who participated in Operation family life should be a national priority; and Iraqi Freedom and the follow-on military op- SA 1580. Mr. HARKIN (for himself, (B) the month of October of 2003 should be erations in Iraq, for their professional excel- Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. DASCHLE, Ms. MIKUL- designated as ‘‘National Work and Family lence, dedicated patriotism, and exemplary SKI, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. EDWARDS, Mrs. Month’’; and bravery; MURRAY, Mr. CORZINE, Mr. BYRD, Mr. (2) the Senate requests that the President (2) commends the soldiers of the Third In- SCHUMER, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. KERRY, issue a proclamation calling upon the people fantry Division (Mechanized) for their role in of the United States to observe ‘‘National Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. the fall of Baghdad; Work and Family Month’’ with appropriate (3) expresses gratitude to the families of SARBANES, Mr. DODD, Ms. STABENOW, ceremonies and activities. the soldiers of the Third Infantry Division Mr. REID, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. (Mechanized) for bearing the burden of sac- AKAKA, Mr. DAYTON, MR. PRYOR, Mr. SA 1584. Mr. FRIST (for Mr. HATCH) rifice and separation from loved ones during REED, Mr. NELSON of Florida, and Mr. proposed an amendment to the resolu- the operations in Iraq; and JOHNSON) proposed an amendment to tion S. Res. 210, expressing the sense of (4) expresses deep condolences to the fami- amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. the Senate that supporting a balance lies of the brave soldiers of the Third Infan- try Division (Mechanized) who lost their SPECTER to the bill H.R. 2660, making between work and personal life is in lives while fighting to liberate Iraq. appropriations for the Departments of the best interest of national workers Labor, Health and Human Services, productivity, and that the President f and Education, and related agencies for should issue a proclamation desig- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND the fiscal year ending September 30, nating October of 2003 as ‘‘National PROPOSED 2004, and for other pruposes; as follows: Work and Family Month’’; as follows: SA 1580. Mr. HARKIN (for himself, Mr. On page 23, between lines 15 and 16, insert Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Expressing KENNEDY, Mr. DASCHLE, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mrs. the following: the sense of the Senate that supporting a

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:38 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE6.030 S05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11171 balance between work and personal life is in Labor, Health and Human Services, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the best interest of national workers produc- and Education, and related agencies for objection, it is so ordered. tivity, and that the President should issue a the fiscal year ending September 30, The concurrent resolution (S. Con. proclamation designating October of 2003 as 2004, and for other purposes; which was Res. 64) was agreed to. ‘‘National Work and Family Month’’.’’. ordered to lie on the table; as follows: The preamble was agreed to. The concurrent resolution, with its SA 1585. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an On page 43, line 16, strike ‘‘$34,227,000’’ and amendment intended to be proposed to insert ‘‘$54,227,000, of which $20,000,000 shall preamble, reads as follows: amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. be derived from prior-year funds available S. CON. RES. 64 for fiscal year 2004 expenses’’. SPECTER to the bill H.R. 2660, making Whereas the valiant and dedicated mem- appropriations for the Departments of bers of the United States Armed Forces per- SA 1588. Mr. BINGAMAN (for him- formed in an exceptionally professional man- Labor, Health and Human Services, self, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Ms. CANTWELL, ner, befitting of an all-volunteer military and Education, and related agencies for Mr. BAUCUS, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. LEVIN, force, during Operation Iraqi Freedom; the fiscal year ending September 30, Mr. DURBIN, and Mr. PRYOR) submitted Whereas the National Guard and the other 2004, and for other purposes; which was an amendment intended to be proposed reserve components of the United States ordered to lie on the table; as follows: to amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. Armed Forces demonstrated their readiness At the end of title III, insert the following: and ability to respond and deploy quickly SPECTER to the bill H.R. 2660, making and were an integral part of Operation Iraqi SEC. ll. (a) The total amount appro- appropriations for the Departments of priated, out of any money in the Treasury Freedom; not otherwise appropriated for fiscal year Labor, Health and Human Services, Whereas the families of the more than 2004, to carry out the 21st Century Commu- and Education, and related agencies for 200,000 members of the United States Armed nity Learning Centers Program under part B the fiscal year ending September 30, Forces who were called into action in Oper- of title IV of the Elementary and Secondary 2004, and for other purposes; which was ation Iraqi Freedom provided exceptional Education Act of 1965, shall be $1,100,000,000. ordered to lie on the table; as follows: and unwavering support for the United (b) Each amount appropriated under this States servicemembers who were deployed to On page 42, line 25, strike ‘‘$2,000,000,000.’’ the Middle East; and Act (other than amounts appropriated for and insert ‘‘$3,000,000,000: Provided, That of the Department of Education) that is not re- Whereas the people of the United States the funds appropriated in this Act for the grieve and pray for all those who made the quired to be appropriated by a provision of National Institutes of Health, $3,000,000,000 law is reduced by the uniform percentage ultimate sacrifice and for those who were in- shall not be available for obligation until jured in the line of duty while serving in Op- necessary to reduce the total amounts appro- September 30, 2004: Provided further, That the priated under this Act (other than amounts eration Iraqi Freedom: Now, therefore, be it amount $6,895,199,000 in section 305(a)(1) of Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- appropriated for the Department of Edu- this Act shall be deemed to be $7,895,199,000: cation) by $100,000,000. resentatives concurring), That Congress— Provided further, That the amount (1) commends the members of the United $6,783,301,000 in section 305(a)(2) of this Act States Armed Forces for their role in Oper- SA 1586. Mr. NELSON of Nebraska shall be deemed to be $5,783,301,000.’’. submitted an amendment intended to ation Iraqi Freedom, and for serving in that f Operation with such distinctive bravery and be proposed to amendment SA 1542 pro- professionalism; posed by Mr. SPECTER to the bill H.R. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO (2) calls on the people of the United States 2660, making appropriations for the De- MEET to pay honor and homage to all those who partments of Labor, Health and Human JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE fell in the line of duty in Operation Iraqi Services, and Education, and related Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask Freedom; agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- (3) commends the families of members of unanimous consent that the Joint Eco- the United States Armed Forces for their tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes; nomic Committee be authorized to con- which was ordered to lie on the table; special role and sacrifices in providing sup- duct a hearing in Room 628 of the Dirk- port for United States servicemembers who as follows: sen Senate Office Building, Friday, were deployed to the Middle East for Oper- In title II, after section 218, insert the fol- September 5, 2003, from 9:30 am to 1 ation Iraqi Freedom; and lowing: pm. (4) expresses deep condolences to the fami- SEC. 219. None of the funds appropriated by The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lies of the brave men and women who lost this Act (including funds appropriated to any their lives during the conflict in Iraq. trust fund) may be used to carry out the Cen- objection, it is so ordered. f ters for Medicare & Medicaid Services pro- f posed rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; In- COMMENDING THE THIRD INFAN- patient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective COMMENDING MEMBERS OF THE TRY DIVISION (MECHANIZED) OF Payment System For FY 2004; Proposed UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES THE UNITED STATES ARMY Rule’’, 68 Fed. Reg. 26786 (May 16, 2003), or Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask any other proposed rule regarding the inpa- unanimous consent that the Senate tient rehabilitation facility prospective pay- unanimous consent that the Senate ment system for fiscal year 2004, unless the proceed to the immediate consider- proceed to the immediate consider- Secretary of Health and Human Services— ation of S. Con. Res. 64, submitted ear- ation of S. Con. Res. 65, submitted ear- (1) modifies the proposed rule to provide lier today by Senators MILLER, COL- lier today by Senators MILLER, COL- that during such period as the Secretary LINS, INOUYE, CHAMBLISS, LEVIN, LINS, INOUYE, CHAMBLISS, and WARNER. may determine, not to exceed 1 year, the re- DASCHLE, NELSON of Nebraska, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The quirement that 75 percent of the facility’s WARNER. cases shall be in 10 diagnoses (commonly re- clerk will report the concurrent resolu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion. ferred to as the ‘‘75 percent rule’’) shall be clerk will report the concurrent resolu- lowered to 50 percent; The bill clerk read as follows: (2) during such period, consults with an ex- tion by title. A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 65) to pert panel of clinicians to reach a consensus The bill clerk read as follows: commend the Third Infantry Division on the diagnoses to be included in the 75 per- A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 64) to (Mechanized) of the United States Army for cent rule, as well as the appropriate clinical commend members of the United States its role in the liberation of Iraq. criteria for patients within the respective di- Armed Forces for their services to the There being no objection, the Senate agnoses, and whether joint replacements United States for the liberation of Iraq, and proceeded to consider the concurrent should be included or added to the diagnoses for other purposes. resolution. subject to the 75 percent rule; and There being no objection, the Senate Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent (3) considers basing inpatient rehabilita- proceeded to consider the concurrent tion facility payments on patient-specific that the concurrent resolution and pre- criteria that are linked to high-quality out- resolution. amble be agreed to en bloc, the motion comes. Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent to reconsider be laid upon the table, that the concurrent resolution and pre- and any statements relating thereto be SA 1587. Mrs. FEINSTEIN submitted amble be agreed to en bloc, the motion printed in the RECORD. an amendment intended to be proposed to reconsider be laid upon the table, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. and any statements relating thereto be objection, it is so ordered. SPECTER to the bill H.R. 2660, making printed in the RECORD, without inter- The concurrent resolution (S. Con. appropriations for the Departments of vening action or debate. Res. 65) was agreed to.

VerDate jul 14 2003 01:38 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE6.035 S05PT1 S11172 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 5, 2003 The preamble was agreed to. The bill clerk read as follows: journ until 1 p.m., Monday, September The concurrent resolution, with its A resolution (S. Res. 210) expressing the 8. I further ask unanimous consent, fol- preamble, reads as follows: sense of the Senate that supporting a bal- lowing the prayer and pledge, the S. CON. RES. 65 ance between work and personal life is in the morning hour be deemed expired, the Whereas the Third Infantry Division of the best interests of national worker produc- Journal of proceedings be approved to United States Army was organized in 1917 for tivity, and that the President should issue a date, the time for the two leaders be participation in World War I, and its fierce proclamation designating October as ‘‘Na- tional Work and Family Month’’. reserved for their use later in the day, defense of positions along the Marne River in and the Senate then resume consider- France in July 1918 blocked an enemy on- There being no objection, the Senate slaught on approaches to Paris and earned ation of H.R. 2660, the Labor-HHS-Edu- proceeded to consider the resolution. cation appropriations bill. the Division the motto ‘‘Rock of the Marne’’; Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent The Presiding Officer. Without objec- Whereas the soldiers of the Third Infantry that the amendment to the resolution Division, now mechanized, stand ready to an- tion, it is so ordered. swer the call to defeat aggression with rock be agreed to and the resolution, as amended, be agreed to, the preamble be solid determination; f Whereas more than 16,000 men and women agreed to, and the amendment to the from the First and Second Brigades of the title be agreed to; further, that the mo- Third Infantry Division (Mechanized), sta- tion to reconsider be laid on the table PROGRAM tioned at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and the and any statements be printed in the Mr. FRIST. For the information of Third Brigade of the Division, stationed at RECORD. all Senators, on Monday the Senate Fort Benning, Georgia, were deployed in sup- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without port of Operation Iraqi Freedom; will resume consideration of H.R. 2660, Whereas the families of the soldiers of the objection, it is so ordered. the Labor-HHS-Education appropria- Third Infantry Division (Mechanized) de- The amendment (No. 1583) was agreed tions bill. The chairman and ranking ployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to, as follows: member will be here Monday to con- provided exceptional and unwavering support (Purpose: To provide a complete substitute, tinue working through amendments, for their soldiers during the deployment; and and for other purposes) and it is my hope that additional Whereas Congress and the people of the Strike all after the resolving clause and in- United States have the greatest pride in the amendments will be offered and de- sert the following: bated during Monday’s session. men and women of the Third Infantry Divi- That— sion (Mechanized), and strongly support (1) it is the sense of the Senate that— Any votes ordered with respect to those men and women as they carry out (A) reducing the conflict between work and amendments to the Labor-HHS-Edu- their duties: Now, therefore, be it family life should be a national priority; and cation appropriations bill will be Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- (B) the month of October of 2003 should be stacked to occur late Monday after- resentatives concurring), That Congress— designated as ‘‘National Work and Family (1) honors the men and women of the Third noon. If we are unable to reach an Month’’; and Infantry Division (Mechanized) of the United agreement for votes on the pending ap- (2) the Senate requests that the President States Army who participated in Operation propriations bill, we may schedule a issue a proclamation calling upon the people Iraqi Freedom and the follow-on military op- vote or votes on nominations that are of the United States to observe ‘‘National erations in Iraq, for their professional excel- Work and Family Month’’ with appropriate available from the Executive Calendar. lence, dedicated patriotism, and exemplary ceremonies and activities. We will notify Members during Mon- bravery; day’s session as votes are scheduled. (2) commends the soldiers of the Third In- The amendment to the title (No. 1584) fantry Division (Mechanized) for their role in was agreed to, as follows: It is still our hope to complete the Labor-HHS-Education appropriations the fall of Baghdad; Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Expressing (3) expresses gratitude to the families of the sense of the Senate that supporting a bill early next week, and we will con- the soldiers of the Third Infantry Division balance between work and personal life is in tinue our discussions on Monday as (Mechanized) for bearing the burden of sac- the best interest of national worker produc- how best to make that happen. rifice and separation from loved ones during tivity, and that the President should issue a As we enter the final weeks of this the operations in Iraq; and proclamation designating October of 2003 as fiscal year, I do ask for all Senators’ (4) expresses deep condolences to the fami- ‘‘National Work and Family Month’’.’’. lies of the brave soldiers of the Third Infan- assistance as we try to schedule these try Division (Mechanized) who lost their The resolution (S. Res. 210), as appropriations bills and amendments. lives while fighting to liberate Iraq. amended was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. f f The resolution, with it preamble, NATIONAL WORK AND FAMILY reads as follows: ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 1 P.M. MONTH (The resolution, S. Res. 210, as MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask amended, will be printed in a future unanimous consent that the Judiciary edition of the RECORD.) Mr. FRIST. If there is no further Committee be discharged from further f business to come before the Senate, I action on S. Res. 210 and the Senate ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ORDERS FOR MONDAY, proceed to its immediate consider- ate stand in adjournment under the ation. SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask There being no objection, the Senate, objection, it is so ordered. The clerk unanimous consent that when the Sen- at 3:39 p.m., adjourned until Monday, will report the resolution by title. ate completes its business today, it ad- September 8, 2003, at 1 p.m.

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TRIBUTE TO VI AND OZZIE SIS lbach as the vice president, as well as many ally, Daniel has held numerous leadership po- other distinguished appointed members. In sitions, serving as instructor, senior patrol HON. SCOTT McINNIS 1904, the first library was moved into its own leader, assistant senior patrol leader, scribe, OF COLORADO room in the Chicago Telephone Building. Mr. assistant patrol leader, patrol leader, and Andrew Carnegie, who at the time was con- formed the position of webmaster. At the 2001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tributing to the funding of public libraries National Jamboree, he was appointed to the Thursday, September 4, 2003 across the nation, donated $27,000 to con- position of patrol leader and created the Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to struct a new building for the library. On July 8, website for the Gerald R. Ford Council’s Jam- stand before this body of Congress and this 1905, the library dubbed ″Old Main,″ was boree Expedition. nation today to pay tribute to Vi and Ozzie Sis dedicated as the first fully constructed library For his Eagle Scout project, Daniel de- of Fruita, Colorado. This remarkable couple is building in the area and it served the commu- signed and built two handicap access ramps being recognized by the City of Fruita for the nity well for 62 years. for the shower house at Camp Shawnee, a hard work and dedication they have given to In 1910, the first branch office was estab- Campfire USA Camp. These ramps will allow the community. As Vi and Ozzie receive this lished in a room above a fire station, and it the camp to better facilitate disabled campers recognition, I am honored to speak of their was known as Branch No. 1. Three more and allow the camp to become handicap cer- contributions and accomplishments here branches were established in the next 12 tified through the Americans with Disabilities today. years and the library deposited many collec- Act. Arriving in Fruita in 1985, these fine Colo- tions of books in local department stores, the Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in radans quickly realized that they wanted to be State Bank of Hammond, and also in private commending Daniel Raymond Klco for his ac- involved in community activities. With a lot of homes. Throughout the years, additional complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- hard work, the couple quickly became two of branches were opened to provide books and ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the the area’s best community servants. They a community gathering space for the citizens highest distinction of Eagle Scout. helped bring a new Dinosaur Museum to of Hammond. The Hansen Branch was named f Fruita, helped to establish a new civic center, after the first librarian of the Hammond Public HONORING THE LEVY COUNTY 4-H and were instrumental in the creation of the Library, Ms. Marie Hansen. The branches con- SHOOTNG SPORTS TEAM Highway 340 corridor. In addition to these tinued to be named after influential leaders contributions, Vi spent over a decade on the that helped make the dream of the library a Fruita City Council, serving several years as reality. HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE the Mayor Pro Tem. After a time of change in the community and OF FLORIDA As Ozzie and Vi prepare for their move to lack of resources, some branches were forced IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Colorado Springs, they have begun to think to close. But because of the city’s strong en- Thursday, September 4, 2003 about volunteering in their new town. Their couragement and need for the library, they Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. friends claim that if something needs to be renovated the main library, as well as other Speaker, I rise today to honor a group of hard- done, they will be more than happy to do it. branches. No matter what challenges face the working, talented individuals from the Levy Mr. Speaker, I join with my colleagues here community, the Hammond Public Library con- County 4-H Shooting Team from my fifth con- today in applauding Vi and Ozzie’s civic-mind- tinues to provide many important resources for gressional district of Florida. Dwayne Wilcox, edness and in recognizing their hard work on the community including books, classes, sum- Geneva Hollriegel, Kara Alexander, and behalf of our community. This recognition to mer reading programs for children, and many Cassie Skelton made up Levy County’s dele- the couple for the work they do in their com- community outreach programs. gation to the National 4-H Shooting Sports munity is long overdue, and I am proud to Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask that you and Competition, held this summer in Raton, New bring their achievements to the attention of my other distinguished colleagues join me in Mexico. this body of Congress today. Congratulations honoring and congratulating the Hammond I am pleased to congratulate this group of and thanks again, Vi and Ozzie, for your many Public Library as well as its staff and commu- youngsters for their stellar performance at the years of hard work on behalf of Fruita and the nity leaders on their 100th anniversary. Their competition before this body, Mr. Speaker. State of Colorado. many great accomplishments and service to They’ve represented their state, their county f the Hammond community will forever be cher- and the 4-H organization well and I’d like to ished and commended. share their results with my colleagues and I RECOGNIZING HAMMOND PUBLIC f ask that they join me in honoring the Levy LIBRARY County 4-H Shooting Sports Team today. RECOGNIZING DANIEL R. KLCO In the Archery, Recurve 3D Event, Rachel HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF Babb placed 7th, Tiffany Boykin placed 8th, EAGLE SCOUT OF INDIANA the group placed 2nd as a team in this event IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and placed 5th overall. Kara Alexander placed 7th overall, and in Thursday, September 4, 2003 HON. SAM GRAVES OF MISSOURI the Hunting Competition she placed 9th in the Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES decision-making and skills events and 3rd in great honor and pleasure that I stand before safety. Thursday, September 4, 2003 you today to recognize the many accomplish- Also in Hunter Safety Event, Geneva ments of the Hammond Public Library Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Hollriegel placed 7th and Cassie Skelton throughout its 100 years of service to the to recognize Daniel Raymond Klco, a very placed 10th. The team as a whole placed 3rd Northwest Indiana community. As the citizens special young man who has exemplified the in decision making and wildlife management. of Hammond and all of Northwest Indiana cel- finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by Mr. Speaker these accomplishments are ebrate the centennial of the Hammond Library, taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of truly noteworthy. we in this chamber all know we are reminded of the dedication and valiant America, Troop 374, and in earning the most the important role that 4-H plays, and has efforts that have been made to incorporate prestigious award of Eagle Scout. played, in the lives of so many youths in this education and community leadership to the re- Daniel has been very active with his troop, country. I am pleased that the organization is gion. participating in many Scout activities. Over the alive and well in my district and that these It was in 1903 that the first library board of 13 years Daniel has been involved with Scout- young people have chosen to become in- Hammond was appointed. This board included ing, he has attended several camps, including volved in it and have prospered as well as Dr. W.F. Howat as the first president, Mr. J.G. Rota-Kiwan, Gerber, and D-BaR-A. Addition- they have.

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VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04SE8.001 E05PT1 E1698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2003 TRIBUTE TO SOUTHERN UTE would like to pay special tribute to the men Balsamo, Chairman, Tac World Wide Compa- CHAIRMAN LEONARD C. BURCH and women serving in the U.S. armed forces nies, Italian; Peggy L.S. Barmore, Assistant both here and abroad. Several of our Medal- to the President, NYSUT, African/Irish; ists also serve in the armed forces; many Peter J. Barris, Managing General Partner, HON. SCOTT McINNIS more are honored veterans. New Enterprise Associates, Hellenic; An- OF COLORADO NECO’s annual medal ceremony and recep- thony J. Bifaro, Assistant to the President, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion on Ellis Island in New York Harbor is NYSUT, Italian; Michael Bolton, Bolton Thursday, September 4, 2003 the Nation’s largest celebration of ethnic Music Company, Russian/English; Capt. pride. Representing a rainbow of ethnic ori- Craig E. Bone, Commanding Officer & Com- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a sol- gins, this year’s recipients received their mander of the Port NY & NJ, Coast Guard emn heart that I rise before this body of Con- awards in the shadow of the historic Great Activities, English/Irish/German; George gress to pay tribute to the life and passing of Hall, where the first footsteps were taken by Boyadjieff, Chairman, Varco International, a truly visionary leader. As Chairman of the the millions of immigrants who entered the Inc., Bulgarian/Russian; Albert A. Boyajian, Southern Ute Tribe in Ignacio, Colorado, U.S. in the latter part of the nineteenth cen- President & CEO, Global Bakeries, Inc., Ar- menian; Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., President Leonard Burch worked tirelessly to elevate his tury. ‘‘Today we honor great ethnic Ameri- cans who, through their achievements and Emeritus, Bronx Community College— tribe to a place of national prominence and im- contributions, and in the spirit of their eth- CUNY, African; Bishop William Brown, Pas- prove the welfare of its members. I have great nic origins, have enriched this country and tor, Founder & Chairman, Salvation & Deliv- pride as I rise to highlight Chairman Burch’s have become role models for future genera- erance Church, South African; John A. Can- accomplishments and years of service to the tions,’’ said NECO Chairman William Denis ning, Jr., President, Madison Dearborn Part- State of Colorado. Fugazy. ‘‘In addition, we honor the immi- ners, Irish/Italian; Terrel L. Cass, President The Southern Ute Tribe found a leader with grant experience—those who passed through & General Manager, WLIW 21—NY Public vision for the long-term when they elected this Great Hall decades ago, and the new im- Television, Irish/English; Myron Z. Chlavin, CEO, Desser Tire & Rubber Co., Austrian/ Leonard to serve as Chairman in 1967. De- migrants who arrive on American soil seek- ing opportunity.’’ Latvian; Msgr. Eugene V. Clark, Rector, St. spite a soft-spoken demeanor, Chairman Established in 1986 by NECO, the Ellis Is- Patrick’s Cathedral, Irish/Dutch; Maj. Gen. Burch exuded a strong presence, and elected land Medals of Honor pay tribute to the an- Richard S. Colt, Commander, 77th Regional officials throughout my state held him in high cestry groups that comprise America’s Support Command US Army Reserve, Scot- regard. Chairman Burch built on these partner- unique culture mosaic. To date, approxi- tish; Francis X. Comerford, President & Gen- ships to help pass the statute creating the Col- mately 2000 American citizens have received eral Manager, WNBC, Irish/Italian; Leo P. orado Commission of Indian Affairs in 1976. medals. Condakes, President, Peter Condakes Co., NECO is the largest organization of its Hellenic; Alexander A. Conti, Financial Rep- Chairman Burch’s high standard of public resentative, Northwestern Mutual Financial service and strong leadership style will serve kind in the U.S. serving as an umbrella group for over 250 ethnic organizations and Network, Italian; Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr., as an example for generations of future lead- whose mandate is to preserve ethnic diver- President & CEO, FelCor Lodging Trust Inc., ers. sity, promote ethnic and religious equality, English; Thomas M. Coughlin, President & Chairman Burch was widely renowned for tolerance and harmony, and to combat injus- CEO, Wal-Mart Stores & Sam’s Clubs USA, his caring personality and dedication to the tice, hatred and bigotry. NECO has a new Irish; Hon. Anthony J. Cutrona, Supreme long-term development of the Southern Ute goal in its humanitarian mission: saving the Court Justice—NYS Supreme Court, 2nd Ju- lives of children with life-threatening med- dicial Department, Italian. Tribe. His policies as tribal Chairman focused Salvatore A. Davino, President, Fidelity ical conditions. NECO has founded The Fo- on energy development, the health of his fel- Land Development Corp., Italian; Com- rum’s Children Foundation, which brings low tribe members, and the education of tribal mander Carlos Del Toro, US Naval Forces, children from developing nations in need of youth. While he cared for the entire tribe’s well Cuban; Vincent DeMentri, Anchor/Cor- life-saving surgery to the United States for respondent, WPIX–TV, Italian; John E. being, Chairman Burch’s focus never strayed treatment. Durante, President, Rockledge Equities, from his family. He always spoke proudly of Ellis Island Medals of Honor recipients are Italian; Umberto P. Fedeli, Jr., President & his seven daughters. selected each year through a national nomi- CEO, The Fedeli Group, Italian; Charles A. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand before this nation process. Screening committees from Feghali, President, Interstate Resources, NECO’s member organizations select the body of Congress to pay tribute to Leonard Inc., Lebanese; John J. Flynn, President, final nominees, who are then considered by Burch for his devotion to his family, dedication Int’l Union of Bricklayers & Allied the Board of Directors. to his community, and the leadership he of- Craftsworkers, Irish; Colonel Warren J. Past Ellis Island Medals of Honor recipi- fered to the Southern Ute Tribe. His legacy is Foersch, Commander, First Marine Corps ents have included several U.S. Presidents, District—US Marines, French/German/Irish; evident in the enhanced self-determination, entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs, reli- Hon. James S. Gallas, US Magistrate Judge, opportunity, and sovereignty that his fellow gious leaders and business executives, such US District Court—Northern District of tribe members enjoy today. While he will be as William Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Ohio, Eastern Division, Hellenic; Luther R. dearly missed, we can all take solace in the Carter, Gerald Ford, George Bush, Richard Gatling, President, Budget & Credit Coun- Nixon, George Pataki, Mario Cuomo, Bob knowledge that Chairman Burch’s spirit lives seling Services, Inc., African; Richard A. Hope, Frank Sinatra, Michael Douglas, Glo- on through those whom he has touched. Goldstein, Chairman & CEO, International ria Estefan, Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, f Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Russian; Hon. Jo- Elie Wiesel, Muhammad Ali, Mickey Mantle, seph G. Golia, Associate Justice, Appellate General Norman Schwarzkopf, Barbara Wal- ELLIS ISLAND MEDALS OF HONOR Term, 2nd & 11th Judicial District, Supreme ters, Terry Anderson, Dr. Michael DeBakey, AWARDS CEREMONY—NECO Court of the State of NY, Italian; John Senator John McCain, Rudy Giuliani and At- CHAIRMAN WILLIAM DENIS George Gonis, D.D.S., Chairman & President, torney General Janet Reno. FUGAZY LEADS DRAMATIC Dental Associates, LTD, Hellenic; Andy CEREMONY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2003 ELLIS ISLAND Granatelli, Former CEO & President (Re- MEDALS OF HONOR RECIPIENTS tired), STP Corporation, Italian; James T. Ruth J. Abram, President, Lower East Side Hackett, Chairman, President & CEO, Ocean HON. DAN BURTON Tenement Museum, Romanian/Irish/Russian; Energy, Inc., Irish/German; Val J. OF INDIANA Danny Aiello, Actor, Italian; Hon. Hagop S. Halamandaris, Esq., President, National As- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Akiskal, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Uni- sociation for Homecare & Hospice, Hellenic; Thursday, September 4, 2003 versity of California at San Diego, Arme- Thomas E. Hales, Chairman, President & nian; Hon. William Vollie Alexander, Man- CEO, Union State Bank, Italian/Irish; Taek Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I aging Partner, Alexander & Associates, Scot- Sun Han, Founder & CEO, Han Yang Super- submit the following: tish/English/Irish; Menelaos Anastasios market/Han Yang Cultural Center/Morning ELLIS ISLAND, NY, May 17.—Standing on Aliapoulios, M.D., Medical Director, General Glory Stationery World, South Korean; Mi- the hallowed grounds of Ellis Island—the Electric Company, Hellenic; Hon. Hushang chael J. Handy, Director, Mayor’s Office of portal through which 17 million immigrants Ansary, Parman Group, Iranian; Angela Veterans Affairs, African/English/Native entered the United States—a cast of ethnic Susan Anton, CEO & Publisher, Long Island American; Russell Hotzler, Interim Presi- Americans who have made significant con- Community Newspapers, Czechoslovakian/ dent, York College, CUNY, Italian/German; tributions to the life of this nation were pre- Italian; William Austin, Chairman & CEO, Sayed Jemal Houssein-Afghani, Inc., Human- sented with the coveted Ellis Island Medal of Starkey Laboratories Inc., English; Robert itarian, Afghan/English; Ronald C. Jones, Honor at an emotionally uplifting ceremony. P. Badavas, Chief Operating Officer, Atlas Secretary, United Federation of Teachers, This year’s event was dedicated to our armed Venture, Hellenic; Peter Balakian, Pro- Italian. forces. fessor, Colgate University, Armenian; Roger Georgia Kaloidis, CEO, Diskal, Inc., Hel- This year’s ceremony date coincides with Ballou, President & CEO, CDI Corporation, lenic; Frank S. Kamberos, Former VP Oper- National Armed Forces Day. As such, we English/Scottish/French; Salvatore A. ations, Treasure Island Foods, Inc., Hellenic;

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K04SE8.002 E05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1699 I. Pano Karatassos, Founder/President, chael Schenkler, Pubhsher, Queens Tribune, ued to call Aspen his home. Max worked as Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, Hellenic; Russian/Polish; Martin Scorsese, President, a sales representative for several ski equip- Bruce E. Karatz, Chairman & CEO, KB Home, Cappa Productions, Italian; Myron P. ment manufacturers while raising his four chil- Russian; Elaine Kaufman, President, Shevell, Chairman & CEO, New England Elaine’s Restaurant, Russian; Stella Kim, Motor Freight Inc./The Shevell Group, Rus- dren and cultivating their respective skiing ca- Executive Vice President, By Design, L.L.C., sian/German; David J. Shitn, Chairman CEO, reers. His son noted that Max dedicated the South Korean; Michael B. Kitchen, President Riverside Park, Inc./Kiku Restaurant Inc., last 30 years of his life to his family and com- & CEO, CUNA Mutual Group, Canadian; Korean; Richard Silverman, Vice-Chairman, munity. Max’s service included a stint on the Thomas M. Lamberti, Esq., Partner, Putney, Fleet National Bank N.A., Romanian/ Aspen City Council in 1995 and a campaign Twonbly, Hall & Hirson, LLP, Italian; Lou English; Hon. Nirmal K. Sinha, Commis- for mayor in 1997. Lamoriello, President, CEO & General Man- sioner Ohio Civil Rights, Assistant Director Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand before this ager, New Jersey Devils, CEO, NJ Nets, Department of Pubhc Utilities, Columbus, body of Congress today to pay tribute to Max Italian; Henri Landwirth, Founder & Chair- Ohio, Indian; Curtis Shwa, Founder and Marolt for his devotion to his family, dedication man, Give Kids the World & Dignity-U-Wear President, The Alliance of Guardian Angels, Foundation Inc., Belgian/Polish; Stewart F. Itahan/Polish; Thomas A. Smith, President to his community, and numerous athletic Lane, President, Theatre Venture, Inc., Rus- & CEO, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Nor- achievements. Citizens like Max provide the sian/Polish; A. Alexander Lari, Founder & wegian/Scottish/German; Ralph Snyderman, spirit and strength of character that made this Chairman, Claremont Group, LLC, Iranian; M.D., Chancellor for Health Affairs, Presi- nation great. While he will be dearly missed, Denis Leary, President, The Leary Fire- dent and CEO, Duke University Health Sys- we can all take solace in the knowledge that fighters Foundation, Irish; Chung Wha Lee, tem, Russian; Rajesh K. Soin, Chairman & Max’s spirit lives on through those whom he President, Lee Chung Wha Diamond Corpora- CEO, Soin International, Indian. has touched. tion, Korean; Howard H. Lee, President & Hon. Maria Sotiropoulos, Protocol Officer, CEO, World Journal, Chinese; Simon S. Lee, The White House/US Department, of State, f CEO & President, STG, Inc., South Korean; Cypriot; Sy Sternberg, Chairman & CEO, CONGRATULATIONS TO TREE OF James P. Lemonias, Chairman & CEO, Whit- New York Life Insurance Company, Roma- LIFE MISSIONARY BAPTIST man Company, Inc., Hellenic; Lt. Gen. Wil- nian/Polish/Lithuanian; Nicolas Tabbal, liam J. Lennox, Jr., Superintendent US Mili- M.D., F.A.C.S., Plastic Surgeon, Manhattan CHURCH IN GARY, IN tary Academy, Scottish/Irish; Hon. Phil Eye Ear & Throat Hosp-NYU, Lebanese; Hon. Leventis, State Senator, State of South Patrick N. Theros, Ambassador, President & HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Carolina, Hellenic; Michael Yi-Sheng Liao, Executive Director, US Qatar Business Coun- OF INDIANA VP/Chief Information Officer, GM Asset cil, Hellenic; Demetrios E. Tsintolas, Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Management, Chinese; Tony Lo Bianco, dent, Tsintolas Realty Company, Hellenic; Actor, Director and Producer, Italian; Rich- Ben Vereen, Vereen Productions, Afiican; Thursday, September 4, 2003 ard A. Loughlin, Vice Chairman, Willis, Nicholas S. Vidalakis, CoFounder, Chairman Mr. VISCLOSKY. It is with great honor and Irish; Constantine S. Macricostas, Chairman, & CEO, VFP LLC, Hellenic; Vuksan enthusiasm that I congratulate the Tree of Life Founder, Photronics, Hellenic; Sheldon Har- Vuksanaj, President, New York Travel Agen- Missionary Baptist Church in Gary, Indiana, as ris Malinou, DDS, Assistant to the Director, cy, Inc., Albanian; Mike Wallace, Senior Cor- respondent, CBS News/60 Minutes, Russian; they celebrate their 24th anniversary. During Cabrini Medical Center, Russian/Ukrainian; the month of September, Tree of Life Mis- Anastasios E. Manessis, President, Manessis Donald Washkewicz, President & CEO, Marketing Corp., Hellenic; Puzant A. Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Polish/Czecho- sionary Baptist Church will be celebrating their Markarian, Principal (Retired), Arlington slovakian; Hon. Jim Wright, Speaker of the anniversary on three different occasions. The Textiles, Inc., Armenian; John L. Marks, House 1987–1989, Texas Christian University, celebration will kick off on September 6 with a Chairman & CEO, Mark IV Realty, Inc., Hel- Australian/Irish/Scottish; Jeffrey Yarmuth, balloon release and a barbeque, followed by a lenic. President & COO, Sonny’s Franchise Co., banquet on September 12, and a culmination Patrick F. Martin, Chairman, President & Russian/Polish; Pan A. Yotopoulos, Distin- of the anniversary celebration on September CEO, StorageTek, Irish; Stanley Matthews, guished Professor, University of Florence, Hellenic; Xenophon Zapis, Radio Broad- 21. Founder, Matthews Diner & Pancake House, The vision of Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Hellenic; Hon. Roslynn R. Mauskopf, US At- caster, Zapis Communications Corporation, torney, Eastern District, New York, Czecho- Hellenic; Detective Sergeant Wallace R. Church began on July 23,1979 at the home of slovakian; Hon. James E. McGreevey, Gov- Zeins, Commanding Officer, Manhattan Mr. and Mrs. James Ervin, along with Rev- ernor—State of New Jersey, Irish; Raymond Night Watch, NYPD, Russian. erend Cato Brooks and many others. In Au- Melville, Assistant Business Manager, Local f gust of 1979, the church was organized as the Union #3, I.B.E.W., Irish; Robert G. Miller, Tree of Life Mission and worship began with HONORING MAX MAROLT Chairman & CEO, Rite Aid Corporation, Rus- Reverend James Barnett, Jr., and Greater sian/English; Veronica Montgomery-Costa, Harvest Missionary Baptist Church. Then in President, Local 372 NYC Board of Education HON. SCOTT McINNIS September of 1979, the Tree of Life Mission Employees Union, African; Patrick J. Moore, OF COLORADO President & CEO, Smurfit-Stone Container became the Tree of Life Missionary Baptist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Corporation, Irish/Scottish/Swedish; Donal J. Church and incorporated a council of various Murphy, President, D.J. Murphy Assoc, Irish; Thursday, September 4, 2003 religious ministers from other local churches. Albin D. Obal, President, Condor Contracting Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a sol- When the doors opened to the new church, 28 Company, Inc., Owner, Midland Enterprises, emn heart that I rise before this body of Con- parishioners came together in worship service, Polish; James E. O’Connor, Chairman & gress today to recognize the life and passing and shortly after Rev. Brooks was named Pas- CEO, Republic Services, Inc., Irish; James F. tor. Orr, Chairman, President & CEO, Convergys of a skiing icon. Max Marolt was a world-class Corporation, Scottish/Irish/English/German; skier and prominent political figure in his Tree of Life quickly grew in numbers and Nacy Panzica, Chairman, Panzica Construc- hometown of Aspen, Colorado. I am honored began to reach out to the community by con- tion Company, Italian; Steven Peter to rise today to highlight Max’s accomplish- structing an alcohol and drug addiction pro- Papadatos, President, Papadatos Associatesn ments and his service to the Aspen commu- gram through the Alcohol Center at St. Mary’s PC Architects, Hellenic; Frank Pellegrino, nity. Mercy Hospital. The church and Rev. Brooks Sr., CEO, Rao’s Specialty Foods, Italian; Max was born in Aspen in 1936, one of were strong initiators for the New Beginning Stan Pelofsky, M.D., President, Neuro- three sons that would soon become prominent AA program in the community as well as the science Speciahsts, Polish. West 11th Avenue AA program. In June of James Tung Chiang Pi, President, Pi Trad- figures in the skiing community. Max excelled ing Company, Inc., Chinese; John Politis, as a member of the Aspen junior racing team, 1984, Rev. Brooks appointed Rev. Hunter President & CEO, Apartment Realty Group, leading it to a third place finish at the National Griffin, III as the church’s Jail and Outreach Inc., Hellenic; Gerry Puccio, Sr., Founder, Junior Meet in 1951. After joining the Denver Minister, and he reached out to over 650 in- Rockleigh Country Club/CEO Carrin on Real University Ski Team, he earned a place on the mates through prayer services at the Lake Estate & Investment Group, Italian; Lewis S. U.S. Ski Team in 1954. Several years later, County Jail in Crown Point, Indiana. Ranieri, Founder & Chairman, Hyperion Max’s skills and determination led to an invita- On February 5, 1991, the Tree of Life Mis- Partners, LLP, Italian; Subash Razdan, Ad- tion to the 1960 Olympic Winter Games. Max’s sionary Baptist Church received high com- visor, Procurement Advisory Council, Coca participation in the Olympic games inspired mendation from the City of Gary for all of its Cola Company, Indian; Paul V. Reilly, Presi- dent, Chairman & CEO, Mail-Well, Inc., Irish; local skiers throughout the area to pursue their efforts to serve, educate, and support the local Mary Lou Retton, U.S. Olympic Gold Medal- grandest dreams, including his brother Bill, community. In July of 1991, the Southern Bap- list, Italian; Richard Romanoff, President, who competed in the Olympics in 1964. tist State Convention Home Mission Board Nebraskaland, Inc., Russian; E. John Although Max’s intrepid spirit led him on awarded the Tree of Life with a certificate of Rumpakis, Owner, N.E.W.S., Hellenic; Mi- many adventures around the world, he contin- outstanding performance in Christian Service.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.005 E05PT1 E1700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2003 After years of hard work and commitment to Mr. Russel was recently named the 2003 Levy more than twenty years to her late husband the community and church, Rev. and Mrs. County Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- Jim. Millie and I share a great interest in his- Cato Brooks and the members of Tree of Life mission Officer of the Year by his colleagues tory and reading in addition to our Hoosier started the Tree of Life Community Develop- and superiors and I want to take this oppor- roots. ment Corporation and Care Center. This cen- tunity before this body to honor him and to say Millie Cox’s dedication to her career is evi- ter is a spiritual approach to healing and help- a few words about why he is deserving of this dent in her own words as she states that ‘‘I ing the residents of Gary and Northwest Indi- noble distinction. believe in credit unions, I love what I do and ana, which began through the establishment Mr. Russel, has patrolled the woods and I can’t imagine working in any other industry.’’ of their first two programs: the Rehabilitation waterways of Levy, Citrus and Dixie County Millie, I congratulate you and wish you all the of Housing under the Homeless Initiative and for more than three years, giving him a one- best. Capitol Hill won’t be the same without Transitional Housing. New programs were of-a-kind knowledge of Florida’s Nature Coast you. later added and include the 21st Century Par- and enabling him to be an excellent Conserva- f ents Program, the Misguided Youth and First tion Commission Officer. Often coming to the Offenders Program, and the Homeless Initia- aid of boaters in distress, his efforts have re- HONORING RON GIBSON tive Programs. sulted in successful rescue and recovery mis- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other sions and his ‘‘sixth sense’’ for detecting law HON. SCOTT McINNIS distinguished colleagues, join me in honoring violators has allowed many recreational OF COLORADO and congratulating Tree of Life Missionary sportsmen to continue to enjoy Florida’s wet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Baptist Church on their 24th anniversary. They lands safely and lawfully. Thursday, September 4, 2003 have given selflessly to the Gary community, Mr. Russel has been described by his col- as well as all of Northwest Indiana, and will leagues as an outstanding officer with an im- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this continue to serve and support all members of mense knowledge of the outdoors and of the body of Congress today to pay tribute to an in- the community through their gracious dedica- region he patrols. Area police departments spiring veteran in Grand Junction, Colorado. tion and commitment. and law enforcement agencies often rely on Despite being confined to a wheelchair, Ron f him for help in investigating illegal activity in Gibson continues to set unprecedented ath- the area and know they can count upon his letic standards and win numerous medals in RECOGNIZING JAMES RILEY TITUS support at any time. national competitions. I have great pride as I BOND FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS He is truly an asset in every way to his col- rise today to recognize Ron’s athletic achieve- AS AN INTERN ON MY STAFF leagues and to the Florida Fish and Wildlife ments and his service to our nation. Commission. His superiors have said that he Ron began competing in the National Vet- HON. SAM GRAVES ‘‘exemplifies what the agency stands for—a erans Wheelchair Games 15 years ago. After OF MISSOURI commitment to protecting wildlife resources participating in the Winter Sports Games in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and to serving and protecting citizens enjoying Grand Junction, Colorado in 1988, Ron fell in Florida’s outdoors.’’ love with the area and subsequently relocated Thursday, September 4, 2003 Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues there. He has since lost track of the number Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to join me in saluting Mr. Russel and all offi- of medals he has won, recently adding an- to recognize Mr. James Riley Titus Bond, a cers of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva- other four at the 23rd annual games in Cali- very special young man who has exemplified tion Commission. The work they do is invalu- fornia. Each veteran who competes carries the finest qualities of citizenship and leader- able and of immeasurable importance to our with him an inspirational story of dedication ship by taking an active part in national gov- environment, to area wildlife and to our safety. and perseverance. Ron is no exception, and I ernment. f am proud to recognize his many accomplish- Titus is a recent graduate of Rockhurst High ments. All those who participate in the Na- School and will be continuing his education at A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO MILLIE tional Veterans Wheelchair games are military Catholic University in Washington, DC. He has COX FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE veterans who have spinal cord injuries or distinguished himself as an intern in my cam- other disabilities that require wheelchairs. paign office by serving the great people of the HON. DAN BURTON Mr. Speaker, Ron Gibson embodies the 6th District of Missouri. Through this intern- OF INDIANA courage and strength of spirit that have made ship, Titus has had the opportunity to observe IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our nation strong. I commend him for his serv- firsthand the inner workings of National Gov- ice and all of his recent accomplishments. Thursday, September 4, 2003 ernment and campaign organization and has Congratulations, Ron. I wish you all the best gained valuable insight into the process by Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise with your future endeavors. which campaigns are run. today to honor Millie Cox on her retirement f During his time as an intern in my office, from the Indiana Credit Union League, and to Titus has successfully demonstrated his abili- congratulate her for her many years of dedi- CONGRATULATIONS TO SAINTS ties in the performance of such duties as plan- cated and tireless service. CONSTANTINE AND HELEN ning events, assisting in Lincoln Days, and as- Over the years, Millie has displayed an in- GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH suming various other responsibilities to make domitable spirit in her work and efforts on be- the office run as smoothly as possible. half of Indiana’s credit unions. She has taken HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in time to educate and encourage credit union OF INDIANA commending Mr. James Riley Titus Bond for leaders about the legislative process and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES importance of political participation. Clearly, his many important contributions to the U.S. Thursday, September 4, 2003 House of Representatives during the current Millie’s passion for her work on behalf of Indi- session, as well as joining with me to extend ana’s credit unions bespeaks her monumental Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with to him our very best wishes for continued suc- efforts here in Washington D.C. great pleasure and enthusiasm that I recog- cess and happiness in all his future endeav- Millie Cox’s impressive career began in Feb- nize and congratulate Saints Constantine and ors. ruary 1977, when she joined the staff of the Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Merrillville, f Indiana Credit Union League. She was pro- Indiana on their 90th anniversary. Throughout moted several times, ultimately rising to Vice its 90 years, Saints Constantine and Helen HONORING JAY RUSSEL President of Governmental Affairs in 1986. Greek Orthodox Church has provided a wel- Millie and her staff have been responsible for coming worship and gathering space for all HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE analyzing regulations and legislation, as well residents of Northwest Indiana. OF FLORIDA as serving as liaison between credit unions, SS Constantine and Helen and its fore- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES regulatory agencies, and other government fathers began their foundation in Gary, Indiana entities. in 1906 in the dream of preserving the Greek Thursday, September 4, 2003 On a personal note, Millie is a long-time heritage and faith in America. The first steps Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Hoosier, having grown up in the New Castle to making this dream a reality began in the Speaker, I rise today to honor Jay Russel, a area with her two brothers and three sisters. spring of 1911, when an initial meeting was constituent in my Fifth Congressional District. She has one son, Curt, and was married for held to discuss the need for a worship space

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.007 E05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1701 for the small handful of Greek families that her unique stamp on many. I, as well as my pay tribute to an outstanding public servant settled in Northwest Indiana. The name was office, wish Meg the very best in her future ca- from my district, Steve Sherwood. Steve is the later chosen to signify the importance of Saint reer with education and wish her and Chris all Deputy Forest Supervisor in the White River Constantine, the Roman Emperor who per- the happiness in their life together. National Forest who works hard to protect and mitted the freedom of practicing Christianity in Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in maintain our beloved natural areas. Steve’s the Fourth Century, as well as Saint Helen, commending Megan Lefevour for her many service throughout the country has helped Saint Constantine’s mother, in their fight for important contributions to myself, my staff, all keep our national forests open to everyone, the preservation of their heritage and Greek those she has worked with on the Hill, and for providing a variety of users with access to culture. all those she has served. She will be missed recreation. In 1913, the first worship services were held by many. Steve came to the White River National For- in a rented store building, and SS Constantine f est in 2000, moving from Washington D.C. to and Helen became the first Greek Church in be part of the wilderness that he loves. He the City of Gary. Following two years of lead- HONORING ROBERT A. BOWERS spends most of his time overseeing the White ership by visiting priests from Chicago, Rev- River’s wilderness, recreation, and heritage erend Nicholas Mandilas became the first per- HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE programs. As an outdoorsman, Steve has a manent pastor for the church. In 1919, after OF FLORIDA better understanding of the needs of our for- years of traveling around the Midwest search- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ests; he is often fishing and biking throughout ing for financial help, and worshiping in tents the lands he protects. Thursday, September 4, 2003 in the dead of winter, the congregation’s val- When Steve is not at work protecting our iant and dedicated efforts led them to the Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. public lands, he is at home with his wife Caro- opening of their first church building on Easter Speaker, I rise today to honor Robert A. Bow- lyn and his two children William and Jessica. Sunday. Approximately 50 years later, another ers, a constituent of my Fifth Congressional Steve works hard in the hope that his children church building was constructed in Merrillville, District. Deputy Bowers, an honorable officer will have forests and wilderness areas to enjoy Indiana and the Cultural Center was opened of the law, was recently named the 2003 Levy many years after he has gone. to the residents of Northwest Indiana. County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Steve Being a member of the American Hellenic by his colleagues and superiors and I want to for his dedication, and it gives me great joy to Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), take this opportunity before this body to honor inform this body of Congress and this nation Lodge 78, I am a strong advocate for the him and to say a few words about why he is of his hard work and devotion at the U.S. For- preservation and promotion of the ideals and deserving of this important distinction. est Service. Thank you, Steve, for your hard morals of Hellenism throughout all of North- Deputy Bowers has served the Levy County work and dedication. Your commitment and in- west Indiana. Throughout its 90 years of serv- Sheriff’s Office since October of 2001 as an volvement in our national forests will not be ice and dedication, Saints Constantine and officer in the Road Patrol Division and has forgotten. Helen Greek Orthodox Church has offered the been active in the ‘‘Buckle Up’’ program, en- f inspiration to be good citizens of the commu- suring safety on our highways by enforcing nity, practice faith freely, and educate our our state’s seatbelt and child-restraint laws. CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. HANK youth so that the Greek heritage may never Deputy Bowers has been described by his STRAM be forgotten. colleagues as someone with a cheerful and Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other professional demeanor, no matter what the sit- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY distinguished colleagues join me in honoring uation or task at hand. His service to Levy OF INDIANA and congratulating Saints Constantine and County is in its early days and I believe he will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continue to be an asset to the Levy County Helen Greek Orthodox Church as they cele- Thursday, September 4, 2003 brate their 90th anniversary. Their sincere Sheriff’s Office for many years to come. dedication and devotion to the residents of Having law enforcement officers like him is Mr. VISCLOSKY. It is with great joy and en- Northwest Indiana deserves the highest com- what makes our roadways and communities thusiasm that I wish to congratulate Mr. Hank mendation and recognition. safe and it is what inspires youngsters to con- Stram on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hank Stram’s path to football f tinue in the profession of noble, honorable service to their neighbors. greatness began many years ago when he RECOGNIZING MEGAN LEFEVOUR Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues was an athletic standout at Lew Wallace High FOR HER ACHIEVEMENTS AS A to join me in saluting Deputy Bowers and all School in Gary, Indiana earning all-state hon- MEMBER OF MY STAFF officers of the law, for the work they do is in- ors as halfback. On Sunday, August 3, 2003, valuable and of immeasurable importance to Hank Stram received the ultimate honor with HON. SAM GRAVES our society and to our safety. his induction into the Pro Football Hall of OF MISSOURI f Fame in Canton, Ohio. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After graduating from Lew Wallace High PERSONAL EXPLANATION School, Stram attended Purdue University on Thursday, September 4, 2003 a football scholarship. He earned four letters Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause HON. DAN BURTON in baseball and three in football for the Boiler- to recognize Megan Lefevour, a very dedi- OF INDIANA makers. His collegiate career was interrupted cated and enthusiastic member of my Wash- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for three years of military service in World War ington D.C. Congressional Staff. II. During his senior year at Purdue, Stram re- Meg has served my office for nearly two Thursday, September 4, 2003 ceived the coveted Big Ten Medal that is years, as well as serving as an intern for the Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, due awarded to the conference athlete who best Speaker of the House HASTERT. As a Staff As- to excessive flooding in North Central, Central combines athletics with academics. sistant, Systems Administrator, Legislative and South Central portions of Indiana, I was Immediately upon graduation in 1948, Stram Correspondent, and Legislative Assistant, she unable to be in Washington during rollcall vote joined Purdue’s football coaching staff. He has established a passion for working on the Nos. 460–462. Had I been here I would have served 12 years as an assistant on the colle- Hill. Meg holds dear the people she has voted ‘‘aye’’ for rollcall vote Nos. 460–462. giate level, with stops at Southern Methodist, worked with in her many roles as a Hill staffer. f Notre Dame and Miami (Florida). I, and others, greatly value Meg’s hard work In 1960 he was named head coach of the and commitment. Constituents have grown to TRIBUTE TO STEVE SHERWOOD Dallas Texans in the new American Football know her attention to detail, knowledge of League. The rest is history. Stram guided the many issues, and personal touch that should HON. SCOTT McINNIS Texans to the AFL championship in 1962 and not go unrecognized. Her dedication to the OF COLORADO the team then moved to Kansas City and be- Sixth District of Missouri has shown through IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES came the Chiefs. In Kansas City, Stram led over the past two years, which is evident by the Chiefs to the 1966 and 1969 AFL Cham- the appreciation of all she works with. Thursday, September 4, 2003 pionships. It is unfortunate for countless people that Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to His 1966 Kansas City team played in the Meg will be leaving the Hill, as she has left stand before this Congress and this nation to first Super Bowl, losing to the Green Bay

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.011 E05PT1 E1702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2003 Packers. The highlight of Stram’s illustrious Antis, a constituent of mine residing in Levy years ago, Sue was my personal guest in the coaching career came on January 11, 1970, County in my Fifth Congressional District. Cor- House gallery for the President’s State of the when the Chiefs defeated the Minnesota Vi- poral Antis, a hard-working corrections officer, Union Address. She had a strong set of val- kings, 23–7, in Super Bowl IV. He also led the was recently named the 2003 Levy County ues and cared deeply about helping people, Chiefs to playoff appearances in 1968 and Corrections Officer of the Year by his col- qualities that will be sorely missed. 1971. leagues and superiors and I want to take this Mr. Speaker, Sue O’Brien was a person Strarn coached 17 years in professional opportunity before this body to honor him and whose hallmark was fairness and integrity. football and had a career won-lost-tied record to say a few words about why he is deserving She was a committed idealist who worked of 136–100–10. His victory total is 11th on the of this noble distinction. every day to make the world a better place. all-time NFL coaches list. He finished his ca- Corporal Antis began his career as a correc- Sue had great love for her family and tremen- reer with 2 seasons, 1976 and 1977, as head tions officer in 1999 and came to work for the dous pride in the accomplishments of her chil- coach of the New Orleans Saints. Levy County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division in dren. She was a master journalist who never Hank Stram was known by his players and September of last year. faltered in her attention to detail. Sue O’Brien colleagues as being a truly innovative coach Corporal Antis has been described by his was a great American, a great journalist, and, with ideas that inspired and motivated his colleagues as someone with a quiet but pro- most importantly, a great person. I join with players and all those who had the opportunity fessional demeanor, and his arduous work my colleagues today in honoring her memory to work with him throughout his career. At the and drive have not gone unnoticed by his and her life. age of 80, Stram continues to provide motiva- peers. His ambition and ‘‘can-do’’ attitude won f tion for area athletes. Every year, the Silver him the promotion to his current position as a Bell Club, Lodge 2365 of the Polish National AMENDING TITLE XXI OF THE SO- corporal only 7 months after joining the Levy CIAL SECURITY ACT REGARDING Alliance of the United Slates, hosts its Hank County Corrections team. Stram—Tony Zale Sports Award Banquet to THE STATE CHILDREN’S HEALTH He is truly an asset in every way to his col- INSURANCE PROGRAM honor young athletes in Northwest Indiana. leagues and to the Levy County Sheriff’s of- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other fice. SPEECH OF distinguished colleagues join me in com- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues mending and applauding Hank Stram, a true to join me in saluting Corporal Antis and all of- HON. W.J. (BILLY) TAUZIN OF LOUISIANA sports hero who has achieved greatness. His ficers of the law, for the work they do is in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lifetime of devotion to his players, fans, and valuable and of immeasurable importance to family will truly be celebrated and remem- our society and to our safety. Thursday, July 25, 2003 bered. f Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, the House will f unanimously pass a bi-partisan bill, H.R. 2854, TRIBUTE TO SUE O’BRIEN RECOGNIZING DANIEL T. GRIFFEN which will dramatically improve uninsured chil- FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF dren’s access to health care. This bill reflects EAGLE SCOUT HON. SCOTT McINNIS a compromise negotiated with the other OF COLORADO Chamber, which is supported by Senators HON. SAM GRAVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GRASSLEY and BAUCUS, along with Health OF MISSOURI Thursday, September 4, 2003 Subcommittee Chairman MIKE BILIRAKIS, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ranking Members JOHN DINGELL and Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a sol- SHERROD BROWN. Thursday, September 4, 2003 emn heart that I rise today before this body of H.R. 2854 will provide states with $2.7 bil- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Congress to honor the memory of a great cit- lion to fund their SCHIP programs. The State to recognize Daniel Tyler Griffen, A Very Spe- izen. Sue O’Brien passed away peacefully on Child Health Insurance Program is an ex- cial Young Man Who Has Exemplified the Fin- August 6, 2003 after battling cancer. Sue was tremely successful program that has enabled est qualities of citizenship and leadership by the respected and well-liked editor of The states to provide health coverage to over 5 taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of Denver Post’s opinion page and a long time million previously uninsured children. Under America, Troop 374, and in earning the most figure in public policy. As Colorado and the SCHIP each states gets a specified annual al- prestigious award of Eagle Scout. larger community mourn her passing, I would lotment of Federal dollars to be used to pay Daniel has been very active with his troop, like to pay tribute to her memory. for children’s health care, which the state can participating in many scout activities. Over the Sue was born on March 6, 1939 in Iowa, draw on for up to three years. 10 years he has been involved in scouting, he settling in Denver with her first husband, Jim Due to initial delays that many states en- has earned 31 merit badges. Additionally, Hautzinger, and their children in 1961. Sue countered in establishing their SCHIP pro- Daniel has held numerous leadership positions was a stay-at-home-mom who was busy with grams, significant percentages of several in his troop, serving as Den Chief and Troop the League of Women Voters, Young Demo- states’ allotments from fiscal years 1998 Guide. Daniel also has been honored for his crats, and the drive for school desegregation through 2001 have gone unused. H.R. 2854 numerous scouting achievements with such and fair housing. will allow these states to retain a portion of awards as the Arrow of Light Award and Fire Sue began her career in the media in 1968 these funds to enable them to provide addi- Builder in the Tribe of Mic-o-say. when she reported on the riots at the Demo- tional coverage to uninsured children. Under For his Eagle Scout project, Daniel led a cratic National Convention in Chicago for H.R. 2954, states will be able to retain fiscal group of teens and adults in the cataloguing of KTLN/KTLK-AM radio. Through the years, Sue year 1998 and 1999 reallocated funds through about 300 graves in the Little Shoal Cemetery. worked as an anchor and political reporter for the end of fiscal year 2004 and allows states The catalogue was then donated to the Clay local and national television and radio. Sue to retain 50 percent of their unspent allotments County Archives for the use by the general was a pioneer for women in news manage- for fiscal years 2000 and 2001. public. ment when, in 1976, she became the news di- In addition, the bill also allows ten states Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in rector for KOA-TV and radio in Denver. In that had been unable to spend all of their commending Daniel Tyler Griffen for his ac- 1995, Sue became the head of The Denver SCHIP allotments because of high Medicaid complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- Post opinion page. She took her job very seri- income eligibility levels to use up to 20 per- ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the ously and gave great thought to everything cent of their SCHIP allotments to pay for pro- highest distinction of Eagle Scout. that crossed her desk. Sue was always fair viding coverage for eligible children. f and always forthright, and her colleagues re- f HONORING DANIEL ANTIS spected her ability and integrity. RECOGNIZING CHULA MORI Politicians in both parties respected Sue as well. She worked for two governors and was HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE routinely consulted by Republicans and Demo- HON. MIKE THOMPSON OF FLORIDA OF CALIFORNIA crats alike. Sue painstakingly examined every IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES issue and always gave her honest and candid Thursday, September 4, 2003 opinion. On a personal level, I hold Sue in Thursday, September 4, 2003 Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. high regard. I always enjoyed speaking with Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Speaker, I rise today to honor Corporal Daniel her about the issues of the day, and several it is, with a heavy heart that I rise today to pay

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.015 E05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1703 tribute to Chula Mori, who died at St. Helena Mr. Speaker, this union that began 50 years been spent teaching at Bethel College in Hospital in Angwin, California, March 28, ago has brought about nine lives spanning two McKenzie, Tennessee. 2003. Chula, a treasured member of Napa generations. The Rosas have four children in- Jim served his country in the United States County, California, died at the age of 55 after cluding Manuel; Vivian, Teresa and Sally. In Navy during World War II, then took the op- a courageous battle with cancer. Chula was addition, they are now the proud grandparents portunities available to him through the G.I. diagnosed with breast cancer 21 years ago, of Jonathan, Michael, Justin, Andres and Bill to earn his degree. In 1953, Jim began his and then in June 2002, with brain, liver and Adrianna. teaching career at Grayville High School in Illi- lung cancer. Marriage is no easy feat. It is a union that nois, where he taught until 1955. As Head Teacher in the Napa County Office demands commitment and sacrifice from both In the fall of 1955, Jim enrolled in Peabody of Education’s Napa Child Development Cen- parties if it is to succeed. The Rosas’ ability to College, now part of Vanderbilt University, ter, Chula dedicated her life to educating make this union last for 50 years is quite re- where he earned his Ph.D., while also teach- young children. An extraordinary teacher and markable and demonstrates the strong love ing at Belmont University in Nashville. After a kind-hearted, loving person, Chula was also they possess for one another. finishing his course work in 1957, Jim joined someone her students could trust and depend Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me the faculty at Eastern Kentucky State Univer- on. One of her great joys was when former in honoring Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rosa on sity. After leaving Kentucky in 1961, Jim joined students, grown with children of their own, their 50th anniversary and in wishing them the staff at the University of Virginia, where he would rush up to give her hugs when they many more years together. taught until 1964. would run in to her out in the community. f That year, Jim married his wife Carolyn and, Many of the students enrolled in the Napa realizing the difference he could make at a Child Development Center come from broken TRIBUTE TO STAFF SGT. MARK smaller institution, began his tenure at Bethel homes and disadvantaged circumstances. LAWTON College. Having taught there for almost 40 Though just preschoolers, Chula’s students years now, Jim has the longest continuous often carried the weight of neglect and dis- HON. SCOTT McINNIS service record among Bethel faculty members. couragement on their small shoulders. Often, OF COLORADO He is greatly admired by his colleagues and Chula’s class served as a port in the storm. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES current and former students for his skillful She made her students feel safe, loved and Thursday, September 4, 2003 teaching and his commitment to education and appreciated. his dedication to Bethel College. Jim has For over 27 years Chula educated the kids Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a taught many courses at Bethel College, but he in our community. Yet, ironically, I believe the heavy heart that I stand before this body of is perhaps most admired for his dedication to greatest lessons she taught may have been Congress and this nation to pay tribute to the history, specifically his courses in History of outside the classroom. Lying in a hospital bed life of a brave citizen from my district. Army the South, American Economic History and at St. Helena Hospital in Angwin, California, Staff Sergeant Mark Lawton of Hayden, Colo- American Political Parties. Chula was an incredible example to her rado was taken from us while serving his Fifty years is an incredible milestone for any friends and loved ones of how to live and how country in Iraq. His sacrifice for this grateful teacher to reach, but Jim is not content to end to die with dignity. nation will not be forgotten. I am truly humbled his notable career there. He plans to teach as Mr. Speaker, Chula’s influence is easily to honor him here before you today. long as he is able, and I am confident he will seen throughout our community. Whether on As a young man, Mark was an excellent continue to touch the lives of many students, the faces of her own two children and three athlete and ran track for Moffat County High as he has done for five decades. grandchildren or in the hearts of countless School. Prior to his service with the Army Re- Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in hon- former students, Chula’s impact can never be serves, Mark spent 14 years in the Marine oring an exceptional educator and an out- erased nor will it fade. Those of us who knew Corps, serving in the first Gulf War. In his civil- standing citizen, Dr. James Potts. her well are better because we knew her well. ian life, Mark worked for a local coal company f For these reasons and countless others it is as a heavy equipment operator. Most impor- appropriate at this time that we recognize and tantly, he was a family man who leaves be- PERSONAL EXPLANATION honor Chula Mori, who lived her life as a hind a wife and two sons. While his family’s blessing to others. feelings of loss and sorrow are deep, they can HON. MARK GREEN f take solace in the fact that Mark died in the OF WISCONSIN TRIBUTE TO JOHN AND CARMEN service of the people and ideals of our nation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I cannot fully express my deep ROSA ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING Thursday, September 4, 2003 ANNIVERSARY sense of gratitude for Mark’s sacrifice and that of his family. Staff Sergeant Lawton displayed Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO the strength of character and loyalty to his after a review of the votes from July 25, 2003, I noticed I inadvertently voted against the OF NEW YORK country that makes America and its citizens IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES great. Throughout our history, men and Toomey amendment to H.R. 2859 (Rollcall women in uniform have fought for our freedom No. 458). That was a mistake on my part due Thursday, September 4, 2003 with distinction and courage. At the dawn of to my distraction with other legislative busi- Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to this new century, the United States military ness during that particular series of votes. I pay tribute to John A. Rosa and Carmen T. has once again been called upon to defend wish to state for the record that I support the Rosa who celebrated their 50th wedding anni- our freedom against a new and emerging Toomey amendment and wish to be recorded versary on August 22nd 2003. I take great threat. Mark has done all Americans proud, as voting ‘‘aye.’’ pride in honoring these two remarkable indi- and I know he has the respect and admiration f viduals for their enduring dedication to one an- of all of my colleagues here today. He will be other and to the community in which they re- truly missed. TRIBUTE TO VORN JAMES MACK side. f Mr. Rosa was born on September 7, 1929, HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN in New York City and his wife Mrs. Rosa was HONORING DR. JAMES POTTS, OF SOUTH CAROLINA PH.D. born May 17, 1936. They were married on Au- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gust 22, 1953, at St. John Chrysostom in the Bronx. Mr. Rosa, a Korean War Veteran, HON. JOHN S. TANNER Thursday, September 4, 2003 worked with the Art Steele Company in the OF TENNESSEE Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Bronx, first as purchasing manager and later IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pay tribute to the memory of a courageous as export manager before retiring in 1985. In young man, Private First Class Vorn James addition to being a devoted housewife and Thursday, September 4, 2003 Mack of Orangeburg, South Carolina who re- mother, Mrs. Rosa worked in the healthcare Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cently passed away while valiantly serving his industry primarily in the area of patient care. honor Dr. James Potts, who has dedicated his country in Iraq. She also made time to be an active member life to educating those around him. He is now Vorn Mack was a 2002 graduate of Orange- of the Parent Teacher Association at P.S. 59 celebrating an extraordinary milestone, his burg-Wilkinson High School in Orangeburg, and 69. 50th year of teaching. Much of that time has South Carolina. While at Orangeburg-

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.019 E05PT1 E1704 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2003 Wilkinson, Mack, an honor student, was taught could respect and learn from. Don’s record as ments, and wish them the best of luck in the by one of my staffers who remembers him as a football coach speaks for itself. With 204 future. being a very intelligent, well mannered and wins, 17 appearances in the state tournament, f driven young man. While in high school Vorn and two state titles, Don is certainly a deserv- had a particular interest in computers, mathe- ing inductee. Don is known for his ‘‘old TRIBUTE TO MOTHER TERESA matics, and serving in the military. His high school’’ form of coaching; he was a hard- school guidance counselor said ‘‘he always nosed, in-your-face type of coach who ex- HON. CLIFF STEARNS had an interest in the military, because he pected a ‘‘never give up’’ attitude from his OF FLORIDA wanted to see the world and because his fa- players. Don will be the twelfth coach from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ther and sister had careers in the Army.’’ Colorado to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, Thursday, September 4, 2003 Vorn belonged to a family known for its mili- and was the fifth coach to reach the 200 win tary service and patriotism. Six of his aunts landmark. Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, Mother Te- and uncles are military retirees, and five mem- Mr. Speaker, I join with my colleagues in resa, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, was bers of his family currently serve, including his applauding Don’s service to Glenwood Springs born on August 27, 1910 and died in 1997 older sister Aquanette who is currently sta- High School. This recognition is long overdue, after a lifetime of devotion to the poor. Born tioned in the Middle East. and I am proud to recognize him here today. Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in 1910 in Skopje, After his graduation from high school, Vorn Congratulations, Don, on this prestigious Yugoslavia, she joined the Sisters of Loreto in enlisted in the United States Army and under- honor; you have made Colorado and the Glen- 1928. She took the name ‘‘Teresa’’ after St. went basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia. wood community very proud. Teresa of Lesiux, patroness of the Mission- After successfully completing basic training, f aries. Vorn was sent to Fort Gordon, Georgia where In 1948, she encountered a half-dead he received advanced infantry training in infor- CONGRATULATING THE SAUGUS woman lying in front of a Calcutta hospital. mation systems management. After this train- AMERICANS She stayed with the woman on the street until ing, Vorn was assigned to Fort Carson, Colo- her death. From that point on, she dedicated rado where he served in Headquarters and HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY the majority of her life to helping the poorest Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 3rd Ar- OF MASSACHUSETTS of the poor in India, thus gaining her the name mored Cavalry Regiment. Three months after IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Saint of the Gutters.’’ She founded an order of nuns called the Missionaries of Charity in his arrival in Colorado, Vorn and his regiment Thursday, September 4, 2003 were deployed to Iraq. Calcutta, India, dedicated to serving the poor. While in Iraq, Vorn belonged to a force as- Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Almost 50 years later, the Missionaries of signed to guard the Hadithah Dam, west of Ar honor the Saugus American Little League Charity have grown from 12 sisters in India to Ramadi, Iraq. This dam was crucial to the team for their outstanding achievement in the over 3,000 in 517 missions throughout 100 United States operation because it provided 2003 Little League World Series. From their countries worldwide. electricity to a large portion of Iraq and was district championship to the U.S. Champion- In 1952, she founded the Nirmal Hriday viewed as a possible target for terrorist acts. ship game, this terrific team captured the Home for the Dying in a former temple in Cal- In his obituary, Vorn’s family stated ‘‘He had hearts of the town of Saugus and, over the cutta. It was there that she cared for the dying no fear, never afraid to accept a challenge, past few weeks of summer, all of New Eng- Indians that were found on the streets. Mother whether it was work, school, or even in the land. Teresa showed the love of Christ to all she United States Army, Vorn excelled in every This is a team whose unique skill was met. Whether they were dying of AIDS or Lep- aspect of his short life.’’ equaled only by their flair for the dramatic. rosy, she wanted them to die in peace and Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues Saugus’ first four victories in the Series were with dignity. For over 50 years, she worked to join me in this tribute to Vorn Mack for the by one run. We will long remember their epic selflessly in service to the poor. That devotion outstanding service and contribution he pro- victory against Texas East’s Lamar National, to the needy won her respect throughout the vided the Nation, the State of South Carolina when Saugus rallied, scoring four runs in the world and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. and his beloved community of Orangeburg. bottom of the seventh inning, to advance to For many years, Mother Teresa labored in Vorn will always be remembered for his dedi- the U.S. championship. These boys were only loving dedication to the sick and dying in cation and commitment to freedom. the second team in Massachusetts’ Little India. Her compassion for the suffering knew f League history to advance to the U.S. title no boundaries and has served as an inspira- game. tion to the world. Mother Teresa was a living HONORING DON MILLER Most impressive is the manner in which this saint and since her death has been greatly team conducted themselves throughout their missed. HON. SCOTT McINNIS time in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. They acted f OF COLORADO with maturity beyond their years. Working HONORING EVA FRANCHI—WIFE OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hard, playing fair, and never, ever giving-up, the Saugus Americans—Ryan Bateman, Tyler THE LATE SERGIO FRANCHI Thursday, September 4, 2003 Calla, Craig Cole, Anthony DiSciscio, David Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to Ferreira, Tyler Grillo, Joseph Kasabuski, Mat- HON. ROB SIMMONS rise before this body of Congress and this na- thew Muldoon, Sebestiano ‘‘Yano’’ Petruzzelli, OF CONNECTICUT tion today to pay tribute to a selfless commu- Dario Pizzano, Mark Sacco, and Michael IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity servant and dedicated coach from Glen- Scuzzarella—were a model team and excel- Thursday, September 4, 2003 wood Springs, Colorado. Don Miller is being lent representatives of their hometown. inducted into the National High School Athletic Saugus Manager Rob Rochenski and Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame for his 31 coaches, Mike Ferreira, Rob Calla, and Char- honor a member of my community and a re- years of outstanding dedication and commit- lie Bilton must also be commended for their vered member of the community of music ment to the Glenwood Springs Football, Track professionalism, their positive rapport with the lovers around the world. I honor Eva Franchi and Wrestling teams. I would like to join with players, and the countless hours they invested for keeping alive the memory and tradition of the National High School Athletic Coaches As- in this team. They rightfully recognize that Lit- her late, great husband, Sergio Franchi and I sociation and the Glenwood Springs Commu- tle League baseball should be about having honor her for her work on behalf of aspiring nity in recognizing Don’s accomplishments. fun, and it is clear they instilled that in this musicians through the Sergio Franchi Music Don is a graduate of Western State College, Saugus team. Scholarship Foundation. where he excelled as a member of the football A special thanks needs to be extended to Sergio Franchi was one of the greatest ro- team. He began his career at Glenwood the parents, family members, and friends of mantic, popular tenors of the 20th Century. Springs High School in the early 1960’s and this team, many of whom traveled to Williams- This, the 10th anniversary of the memorial has remained a loyal member of the faculty port, donned orange jerseys, and vocally sup- concert, fulfills a dream of Eva Franchi’s—the ever since, mentoring generations of young ported their Saugus Americans. dream for romantic classical music to live on GWS athletes. It is appropriate that the House recognize through future young tenors and sopranos, so Don has provided thousands of Glenwood the remarkable performance of the Saugus that through them, the memories and music of students with a coach and mentor; a man they Americans. I am proud of their accomplish- Sergio can live on.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.023 E05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1705 Over the years, I have attended this won- THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL After September 11, service became a derful concert many times. I am honored to SERVICE stronger theme in the president’s rhetoric. have Sergio Franchi’s memory preserved in In his 2001 State of the Union message, he called on Americans to give two years of my own community of Stonington, Con- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL service to the nation over their lifetimes and necticut. Sergio was, and Eva continues to be, OF NEW YORK announced the creation of the USA Freedom a dedicated supporter of the arts. This founda- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Corps. It was a patriotic, post-September 11 gloss on the old Clinton ideas—and the ideas tion has been established to continue the Thursday, September 4, 2003 dream Sergio had—that is to help fund tal- of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and ented and deserving musicians. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to share Bush’s father, the first President Bush, who In the 10 years since the foundation’s incep- an excerpt from an important policy brief pub- offered the nation a thousand points of light. lished by the Brookings Institute on the mean- There is also a new acknowledgment across tion, Eva has been able to award more than the political divides that government sup- 120 scholarships and awards to students of ing of citizenship and national service. port for volunteers can provide essential help vocal studies, young tenors and sopranos, What is our civic responsibility to this land, for valuable institutions that we too often with the hope that through beautiful, romantic as people who enjoy the benefits of living in take for granted. It is easy for politicians to classical music, Sergio’s spirit may be kept a vibrant democracy? How can we keep the talk about the urgency of strengthening social contract between all segments of soci- ‘‘civil society.’’ But through AmeriCorps and alive. other programs, the government has found a The great Scottish historian and essayist ety without a shared sense of sacrifice and duty? Authors E.J. Dionne, Jr. and Kayla practical (and not particularly costly) way Thomas Carlyle wrote, ‘‘Music is well said to to make the talk real. Paradoxically, as the be the speech of angels.’’ Meltzer Drogosz provide a good overview of journalist Steven Waldman points out, Sergio Franchi was born with the gift of the subject and the importance of this issue to AmeriCorps, a Democratic initiative, fit music and those of us who have heard him the future success of this country. neatly with the Republicans’ emphasis on sing know very well what Mr. Carlyle was re- THE PROMISE OF NATIONAL SERVICE: A (VERY) faith-based programs. Democrats accepted BRIEF HISTORY OF AN IDEA the need to strengthen programs outside of ferring to. government; Republicans accepted that vol- Mr. Speaker, Eva Franchi lives by the com- (By E.J. Dionne, Jr. and Kayla Meltzer Drogosz) untary programs could use government’s mitment of her husband to promote and foster help. This interplay between government and a love of music through young voices of the THE SERVICE IDEA AND THE AMERICAN independent communal action may be espe- future. On behalf of the rest of my staff, I wish EXPERIMENT cially important in the United States, where to express our gratitude to Mrs. Eva Franchi Divisions over the meaning of service are powerful and intricate links have always ex- rooted deeply in our history. When the for her devotion to the arts and for her dedica- isted—long before the term ‘‘faith-based or- United States was founded, liberal and civic ganizations’’ was invented—between the reli- tion to preserving the memory of her husband republican ideas jostled for dominance. The gious and civic spheres. through the Sergio Franchi Music Scholarship liberals—they might now be called libertar- That national service has become a bipar- Foundation. ians—viewed personal freedom as the heart tisan goal is an important achievement. It is Eva, speaking for all members of Congress, of the American experiment. The civic re- reflected in the White House’s Citizen Serv- we thank you for your service to our commu- publicans valued freedom, too, but they ice Act and in bills cosponsored by, among nity, and thank you for your service and dedi- stressed that self-rule demanded a great deal others, Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Evan Bayh (D-Ind.). Sen. John Kerry (D- cation to the classical musicians of the future. from citizens. The liberals stressed rights. The civic republicans stressed obligations to Mass.) has made an ambitious service pro- f a common good and, as the philosopher Mi- posal a centerpiece of his presidential cam- paign. These legislative ideas mirrored the TRIBUTE TO CAMP GOOD GRIEF chael Sandel has put it in his book, Democ- racy’s Discontents, ‘‘a concern for the whole, spirit of the moment. As Marc Magee and a moral bond with the community whose Steven Nider of the Progressive Policy Insti- HON. SCOTT McINNIS fate is at stake.’’ In our time, the clash be- tute reported a year ago, in the first nine months after September 11 applications for OF COLORADO tween these older traditions lives on in the AmeriCorps jumped 50 percent, those for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES intellectual wars between libertarians and communitarians. On national service, lib- Peace Corps doubled, and those for Teach for Thursday, September 4, 2003 ertarians lean toward skepticism, America tripled. Yes, a difficult private economy certainly pushed more young Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this communitarians toward a warm embrace. America has changed since September 11, Americans toward such public endeavors. body of Congress and this nation today to pay 2001. Respect for service soared as the nation Nonetheless, their choices point to the con- tribute to an outstanding organization in my forged a new and stronger sense of solidarity tinued power of the service idea. district. Camp Good Grief! in Cedaredge, Col- in the face of deadly enemies. What has been CITIZENSHIP AND SERVICE orado provides children coping with the loss of said so often still bears repeating: our view Citizenship cannot be reduced to service. a loved one with a place to grieve and interact of heroes underwent a remarkable and sud- The good works of faith communities and with other children experiencing similar emo- den change. The new heroes are public serv- the private sector—or ‘‘communities of char- tions. The camp’s work is invaluable in the ants—police, firefighters, rescue workers, acter,’’ as President Bush has called them— cannot replace the responsibilities of govern- lives of its campers, and I am proud to bring postal workers whose lives were threatened, men and women in uniform—not the CEOs, ment. Service can become a form of cheap it to the attention of my colleagues here today. high-tech wizards, rock stars, or sports fig- grace, a generalized call on citizens to do Camp Good Grief! offers kids a weekend re- ures who dominated the 1990s. At a time kind things as an alternative to a genuine treat to help them deal with death, pairing when citizens focus on urgent national summons for national sacrifice or a fair ap- them up with a counselor who provides sup- needs, those who serve their country natu- portionment of burdens among the more and port in sorting through their feelings. There are rally rise in public esteem. Robert Putnam, less powerful or wealthy. But when service is a pioneer in research on civic engagement, seen as a bridge to genuine political and approximately forty-five staff counselors who civic responsibility, it can strengthen demo- offer companionship and serve as a friend captures the post-9/11 moment powerfully. He argues that because of the attacks on the cratic government and foster the republican while leading the children in their activities. virtues. Lenkowsky made this connection World Trade Center and the Pentagon—and when he urged attendees at a Corporation for Throughout the weekend, children participate the courage shown by those on the plane National and Community Service conference in various arts and crafts that aim to help them that went down over Pennsylvania—‘‘we to turn ‘‘civic outrage into civic engage- to better cope with their loss and manage the have a more capacious sense of ‘we’ than we ment’’ by increasing the reach and effective- grieving process. Camp Good Grief! invites have had in the adult experience of most ness of volunteer programs. No one can dis- Americans now alive.’’ children in grades three through eight to pute visionaries like former Senator Harris spend the weekend while also providing a SEPTEMBER 11 AND THE SERVICE IDEAL Wofford, chairman of America’s Promise, teen retreat for high school aged kids. Accordingly, the politics of national serv- and Alan Khazei, cofounder and CEO of City Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the people who ice were also transformed. Even before Sep- Year, who have shown how AmeriCorps, make Camp Good Grief! possible. Their altru- tember 11, President Bush had signaled a VISTA, Senior Corps, and Peace Corps have istic pledge to helping kids in their time of warmer view of service than many in his transformed communities. But Paul Light of need is truly commendable. Dealing with the party. In choosing two Republican sup- Brookings questions whether this trans- porters of the idea—former Mayor Steve formation is sustainable. Can episodic vol- loss of a loved one is not easy for anyone, let Goldsmith of Indianapolis and Leslie alone a child. This camp does a tremendous unteerism build the capacity and effective- Lenkowsky, CEO of the Corporation for Na- ness of public and nonprofit organizations? service in helping our kids cope with death. I tional and Community Service—to head his Will the new respect for service make gov- want to recognize them for their commendable administration’s service effort, Bush made ernment bashing less satisfying as a hobby? service. clear he intended to take it seriously. It is possible, but not likely.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.026 E05PT1 E1706 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2003 Underlying the debate over national serv- zenship. As the columnist Jane Eisner ar- the managerial routines of contemporary ice is an argument over whether service is gues, service ‘‘must produce more than indi- U.S. civic life.’’ In fact, as Skocpol and necessary or merely ‘‘nice.’’ If service is just vidual fulfillment for those involved and Galston suggest, mere exhortation to serve a nice thing to do, it’s easy to understand temporary assistance for communities in will do little to foster public—and especially the strong reservations about government- need.’’ It should, she says, ‘‘lead to an appe- political—participation if too many citizens led service programs from critics such as tite for substantive change, a commitment see the public realm as broken. Bruce Chapman who, in 1966, wrote The to address the social problems that have cre- The issue of whether Americans have been Wrong Man in Uniform, one of the earliest ated the need for service in the first place.’’ called to any real sort of sacrifice is, of calls for a volunteer military. Eisner and others have suggested that as a course, the point of Rep. Rangel calling for a But service has the potential to be far nation, we should celebrate the first vote renewal of the draft. It is neither race-bait- more than something nice. cast by young people with the same fanfare ing nor class warfare—Rangel was accused of Will Marshall and Marc Magee of the Pro- that greets other moments of passage to both—to suggest that a democratic society gressive Policy Institute argue that the serv- adult responsibility. The goal would be to has a problem when members of its most ice idea could be a departure comparable to encourage a new generation to make the privileged classes are not among the first to breakthroughs in earlier eras toward a connection ‘‘between service to the commu- rally to the colors at a time of trouble. stronger sense of citizenship. ‘‘Like settle- nity and participation in the very process This problem also worries Charles Moskos, ment houses and night school, which helped that governs community life.’’ the nation’s premier student of service and America absorb waves of immigration,’’ they A focus on the links service forges between the military experience. Moskos has ex- write, ‘‘national service opens new paths of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship plored ways of expanding the circle of com- upward mobility for young Americans and could offer new ways out of old political im- mitment and promoting the idea of the ‘‘cit- the people they serve. And, like the G.I. Bill, passes. For example, Andrew Stern, the izen soldier.’’ This idea has caught on in a national service should be seen as a longterm president of the Service Employees Inter- wide range of political circles. As Stanley investment in the education, skills, and in- national Union, suggests that a two-year Kurtz wrote in the National Review in April, genuity of our people.’’ commitment to national service could be- ‘‘In a world of looming military challenges, Service, then, is not simply a good in come a pathway for undocumented workers the citizen-soldier program may be our last itself, but a means to many ends. It creates to legalize their status and for legal immi- chance to expand the armed forces without a bridges between groups that have little to do grants to speed their passage to citizenship. draft.’’ John Lehman, the Navy Secretary with each other on any given day, and as the Stern also proposes that former felons now under Ronald Reagan, has also offered help- New Left’s Port Huron Statement put it denied voting rights might ‘‘earn credits to- ful remedies short of a draft to overcome forty years ago, draws citizens ‘‘out of isola- ward restoration of full citizenship’’ through what he agrees is a fundamental problem: tion and into community.’’ Michael Brown, service. that ‘‘the burdens of defense and the perils of the co-founder of City Year, says service can At its best, service is not make-work, but combat do not fall even close to fairly across activate ‘‘people’s justice nerve,’’ creating a what Harry Boyte and Nancy Kari, in their all of our society.’’ thirst for social improvement. It could foster book, Building America, have called ‘‘public FROM SERVICE TO CITIZENSHIP civic and political participation in a society work.’’ It is work that ‘‘is visible, open to in- If the problems of inequality are vexing that seems not to hold public service in the spection, whose significance is widely recog- where military service is concerned, they highest esteem. nized’’ and can be carried out by ‘‘a mix of can also be troubling for service at home. But this very plurality of ends creates a people whose interests, backgrounds, and re- Service, badly conceived, can distance citi- certain skepticism about service. If it offers sources may be quite different.’’ Service as zens from public problems by seeing the serv- something for everyone, how serious can the public work is the essence of the democratic er more as a missionary uplifting the needy idea really be? Michael Lind, a senior fellow project. It solves common problems and cre- than as a fellow citizen. Michael Schudson, a at the New America Foundation, is right ates common things. Public work entails not professor of sociology at the University of when he says that ‘‘within the small but only altruism, but also enlightened self-in- California, San Diego, sees President Bush’s vocal community of national service enthu- terest—a desire to build a society in which ideal citizen is a ‘‘Rotarian, moved by a siasts, there is far more agreement on the the serving citizen wants to live. sense of neighborliness, Christian charity, policy of national service than on its pur- SKEPTICISM, REALISM, HOPE and social responsibility, but untouched by pose.’’ In the post-September 11 environ- Service alone cannot build a stronger sense having a personal stake in public justice.’’ ment, he argues that the one compelling case of citizenship. Citizenship is meaningless un- Schudson’s point is not to knock Rotarians. for citizen service would rest on the need to less citizens have the power to achieve their It is to argue that self-interest in pursuit of expand the nation’s capacity to prepare for goals and to change their communities and justice is a virtue. As Schudson notes in de- and respond to domestic emergencies, nota- the nation. It is thus possible to be skeptical scribing the civil rights movement, the most bly those caused by terrorism. about the new call to service, and it is abso- dramatic expansion of democracy and citi- ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVICE lutely necessary to be realistic. Speeches zenship in our lifetime was brought about by However one conceives of service, surely about service can be a convenient way for citizens ‘‘driven not by a desire to serve but one of its ends—or, at least, one of the ends politicians to call for sacrifice without de- by an effort to overcome indignities they that wins the broadest assent—is the ur- manding much of citizens. At little cost to themselves have suffered.’’ The point is gency of finding new ways to engage young themselves, advocates of both conservative brought home powerfully by Charles Cobb, Americans in public life after a long period and liberal individualism can use service to who sees the civil rights movement as being of estrangement. In his 2000 campaign, Sen. shroud their real intentions behind the de- best understood ‘‘as a movement of commu- McCain—initially a skeptic of national serv- cent drapery of community feeling. nity organizing rather than one of protest.’’ ice, now a strong supporter—won a wide fol- William Galston, a scholar who has de- The civil rights movement performed a huge lowing among young people by urging them voted years of energy to promoting research national service—and inspired many specific to aspire to things ‘‘beyond your own self-in- and action to excite young Americans to forms of service, including the registration terest.’’ Many surveys suggest that young public engagement, worries that the failure of thousands of voters. This quintessentially Americans are deeply engaged in civic activ- to link post-September 11 rhetoric about civic, ‘‘good government’’ act, the registra- ity. One by Harvard’s Kennedy Institute of service to actual calls for civic action could tion of new voters, was also a powerful form Politics in October 2002 found that 61 percent lead to the very sort of cynicism service ad- of rebellion in places that denied African of its national sample of undergraduates re- vocates decry. Americans the right to vote. ported performing some form of community ‘‘Would Pearl Harbor have been a defining These are essential points. Yet it is also service in the past year. And as Paul Light event if it had not been followed by a na- true that Rotarians are good citizens. Neigh- has shown in a new survey, liberal arts col- tional mobilization and four years of war borliness, charity, and social responsibility lege graduates from the Class of 2003 are that altered the lives of soldiers and civil- are genuine virtues. And it is just possible eager to find jobs that provide opportunities ians alike?’’ Galston asks. ‘‘In the immediate that a nation responding to the call to serv- to help people. However, when they hear the wake of September 11, the administration’s ice would, over time, become a nation deeply phrase ‘‘public service,’’ they think of the failure to call for any real sacrifice from engaged in questions of public justice. kind of work they see in the nonprofit sector citizens fortified my belief that the terrorist The debate over national service is a de- and not in government or politics. If we are attack would be the functional equivalent of bate over how we Americans think of our- to expand young people’s understanding of Pearl Harbor without World War II, inten- selves. It is a debate over how we will solve public service, then service learning initia- sifying insecurity without altering civic be- public problems and what we owe to our tives in public schools must continue to be havior.’’ country and to each other. If our nation is to linked with a heightened sense of civic re- Theda Skocpol, another wise student of continue to prosper, it is a debate we will sponsibility and personal effectiveness. American civic life, sounds an equally useful have in every generation. For if we decide If the new generation connected its im- warning. ‘‘Absent organizational innovations that there are no public things to which we pulses to service with politics, it could be- and new public policies,’’ she writes, ‘‘the re- should be willing to pledge some of our time come one of the great reforming generations invigorated sense of the American ‘we’ that and some of our effort—not to mention ‘‘our in American history. And service could be- was born of the travails of 9/11 may well lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor’’— come a pathway to a stronger sense of citi- gradually dissipate, leaving only ripples on we will be breaking faith with our nation’s

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.029 E05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1707 experiment in liberty rooted in mutual as- Czuczman was an active member of the are working to implement commonsense pro- sistance and democratic aspiration. union’s Policy Making Board for railroad mem- grams to educate Africans on American agri- f bers. cultural products, to increase American ex- In 1980, TWU’s late president William ports and food aid to Africa, and to initiate IN HONOR OF THE 20TH ANNIVER- Lindner appointed Mr. Czuczman to the Inter- school feeding programs. SARY OF DALLAS SOUTHWEST national Union’s staff as an International Rep- By enabling America’s thriving rice pro- OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS INC. resentative. While on the International’s staff, ducers to meet the food needs of the starving Mr. Czuczman was involved in most of the and malnourished around the world, we can HON. MARTIN FROST Union’s key negotiations and arbitrations. He overcome hunger. But first we must raise OF TEXAS served as TWU’s representative on the task awareness of America’s quality agricultural ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES force that put Conrail together in the early ports. As more nations accept our food prod- Thursday, September 4, 2003 1980’s. Additionally, he participated in the cru- ucts for their own hunger relief, the demand cial TWU negotiations that led to the takeover for our rice will continue to grow. The satisfac- Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of Conrail’s commuter lines by SEPTA, Metro- tion of improving and saving lives is the only honor and recognize Dallas Southwest Osteo- North and the New Jersey Transit in 1982. Mr. reward America needs. pathic Physicians Inc., as it celebrates its 20th Czuczman also served as Chairman of the Missouri Rice Month will help us meet our anniversary. Conrail Screening Committee and participated humanitarian goals, and Missouri Rice Farm- In 1983, a group of doctors at Stevens Park in a number of Conrail’s contract negotiations. ers will keep growing the grain that feeds the Osteopathic Hospital decided to form a social Since 1982, Mr. Czuczman has negotiated world. welfare organization with the noble intention of every contract with Amtrak involving the Joint f investing in charitable causes in the Dallas Council of Carmen and the Amtrak Service community. With $7 million in hand, the doc- Workers Council. WHAT DOES AMERICANISM MEAN tors invested their money, the returns on A tireless fighter for the rights of rail work- TO ME? which led to large contributions to medicine, ers, Mr. Czuczman has been a strong advo- education, and community development initia- cate for the protection and improvement of the HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK tives. Over 20 years, the organization doubled benefits provided by the Railroad Retirement OF CALIFORNIA its assets and has since contributed more than Board. He also served as a member of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $12 million in grants, scholarships, and finan- Board of Governors for Amtrak’s Red Block Thursday, September 4, 2003 cial assistance, to numerous community Program which offers assistance, education projects. and rehabilitation to those with alcohol and Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physi- substance abuse problems. share with you the inspirational message of a cians have granted gifts to organizations and Mr. Speaker, for almost 50 years John perceptive eighth grader, Tess Spinola, winner individuals in nearly every facet of life. Among Czuczman has been a tireless advocate for of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary their many gifts to the community, the Physi- the right of railroad workers. From negotiating (DAVA) annual State Essay Contest. The con- cians have granted gifts to build a community contracts, to lobbying, to advocating for better test, which began in 1948, was held through- center at the Oak Cliff YMCA; construct a benefits, to just simply being a friend to his fel- out the East Bay Area of San Francisco. This playground for the handicapped; establish a low workers, John has served his fellow rail year’s question was ‘‘What does Americanism Fire Safety House for the Dallas Fire Depart- workers with dignity and class. Mr. Speaker, I mean to me?’’ Tess attends St. Joseph’s Ele- ment; start a Bookmobile for the Dallas Public hope that you will join me today in wishing mentary School in Alameda, CA in my district. Library; and establish the Endowed Chair in John a long and happy retirement. Founded on March 5, 1947, the Oakland Clinical Geriatrics at UNT Health Science Cen- Unit (#7) Auxiliary of DAVA brought together f ter at Fort Worth. wives, sisters, daughters and mothers of those By benefiting the truly needy and encour- MISSOURI RICE MONTH injured or disabled during wartime. The group aging philanthropy in Dallas, the physicians of women decided at that time to dedicate have made a significant and indelible imprint HON. JO ANN EMERSON their efforts to give back to the nation in a va- on Southwest Dallas. OF MISSOURI riety of ways. They work with local youth to Mr. Speaker, Dallas Southwest Osteopathic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bring more of America’s young people to com- Physicians Inc. has helped over 150 bene- munity service. Not all their work is purely or- ficiaries over 20 years. I know my colleagues Thursday, September 4, 2003 ganization, of course. DAVA created 100 baby will join me in honoring them today, and wish- Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today quilts and gave them to nearby Highland Hos- ing them the very best in their continuing ef- to recognize September as Missouri Rice pital, along with hand-made wheelchair bags forts. Month and to urge all Americans to enjoy rice and lap ropes for veterans. A few women in f as part of a healthy, balanced diet. the Oakland Unit put on a party for people Rice is the staple grain for more than 4 bil- with Alzheimer’s disease; others chair an JOHN CZUCZMAN, INTERNATIONAL lion men, women, and children worldwide. Olympics for those with disabilities. In the VICE PRESIDENT OF TWU RETIRES Eight out of ten people depend on rice for 40 words of Eva Mae Perakis, past state com- percent of their energy needs. mander, ‘‘Our main purpose is to stimulate pa- HON. BILL SHUSTER As a $2 billion cash crop, rice is the fifth triotism in the country and bring joy and OF PENNSYLVANIA most valuable food crop in America. Rice is awareness to the community.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vital to the economic stability of agricultural Ms. Perakis described the essay contest as producers across the nation. Moreover, Amer- ‘‘overwhelmingly heart-warming.’’ She said she Thursday, September 4, 2003 ica exports rice to more than 100 foreign receives letters from students who said it en- Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to countries, providing nearly 15 percent of the riched their young lives to study and learn offer congratulations to John Czuczman upon rice in the global market. about veterans. ‘‘They realize they didn’t really his retirement from the Transportation Workers With 1.2 billion of the world’s population liv- appreciate those freedoms they took for grant- Union TWU. Before retiring, Mr. Czuczman ing in poverty and 800 million undernourished, ed,’’ she noted. Ms. Perakis also noted that served as International Vice President and Di- there is no more serious issue than hunger re- the essays have ‘‘touched a few adult hearts rector of the Railroad Division for TWU rep- lief Here in America, we have the rice supply as well.’’ resenting employees throughout the Northeast to alleviate much of this suffering - and no ‘‘The contest causes our children to think and Midwest. continent in the world has been affected more and investigate inside themselves,’’ Ms. Mr. Czuczman began his career in the rail by hunger than Africa. Perakis said. ‘‘It’s good for their minds. We’re industry in 1955 as an employee of the Pitts- In July, three rice farmers from Stoddard just trying to make our young students aware burgh and Lake Erie Railroad and was a County, Missouri, accompanied me to Rome of what freedom really means. We hope they member of the TWU Local 1427. In 1968, he to learn more about how to get our Missouri get that awareness as they write.’’ Mr. Speak- successfully ran for Local 1427 President and products to African communities that des- er, we all know that our children represent the Grievance Chairman. He continued to serve perately need food aid. Internationally, the future, and that someday they will be running the Local 1427 in those positions for the next World Food Programme and the Food and Ag- this great country of ours. But, their impact fre- 14 years. During his tenure as President, Mr. ricultural Organizations of the United Nations quently comes much before their maturation to

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.031 E05PT1 E1708 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2003 adulthood. As any parent can tell you, today’s front page newspaper, I know why I am Mr. Speaker I can stand here and recount youth has a knack for giving us adults a few proud to be an American. for hours all of the wonderful things that Moth- important lessons. Tess Spinola’s essay does In short, Americanism means Victory, er Teresa has done for this world. Mother Te- Freedom, Unity, Compassion, Diversity, just that. Change, and Growth. It is the triumph and resa’s greatest accomplishment however is WHAT DOES AMERICANISM MEAN TO ME? the pride in the tears that run down the the lasting love that she has left behind with (By Tess Spinola) cheeks of America’s citizens as they hold her mission and its continued work to serve Americanism is such a powerful word with their hands to their hearts and ponder for those who cannot help themselves any longer. so many meanings. It is the equivalent of what seems like the first time, every time, In recognition of Mother Teresa’s birthday, struggles, worries, doubts and fears, that all the meaning of their National Anthem. It is beatification and all of her accomplishments, I led, eventually, to astounding triumphs that alive in each and every one of us, and we ask my colleagues to join with me to honor the define who we are, and the country we live must strive to be a real American everyday; memory of this wonderful woman. the sum of what we have fought for, and in. It is the feeling of freedom as we lay our f hands over our hearts and pledge to the flag; what we have learned. As I watch people of a flag that symbolizes the blood, sweat, and all races, nationalities, religions and his- A TRIBUTE TO RICK KNOTT UPON tears of Americans in the past, present and tories live together as equals, as I gaze at HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE future; it is the pride and patriotism that our flag, waving in the cool air of a young SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL sunny day, as I observe the sparks of fire- only an American can truly understand. DISTRICT Most importantly, Americanism means works on the Fourth of July, bursting trium- something different for each of us. phantly and fluttering back to the ground in Americanism means Victory to me; it a glowing sparkle, I know what Americanism HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM means the success in the quest for independ- means to me. What does it mean to you? OF CALIFORNIA ence by the Colonist in the Revolutionary f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES War, symbolizing that America and its citi- Thursday, September 4, 2003 zens are people that will fight to the end, HONORING MOTHER TERESA and will prevail in the darkest of situations. Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise Americanism, to me, also means Freedom. It HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY today to congratulate Richard Knott on his re- is the heart and passion of the Northern OF NEW YORK tirement after 30 years of service to the San states in the Civil War, fighting for four IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Diego Unified School District. It is an honor to years for the freedom of their African Amer- recognize the contributions that Rick has Thursday, September 4, 2003 ican brothers and sisters. It means Unity to made to this school district and to our Nation me, because when joined together as one, we Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during his career. are unstoppable. More recently, and for the to pay tribute to Mother Teresa, a woman who Rick has dedicated his life to the education first time, Americanism means Compassion has touched the lives of millions directly and for me. It is the New York fire fighters, en- system and has had numerous accomplish- cased in the ash, smoke, fire and despair, as indirectly. On October 19th 2003, Mother Te- ments throughout his 30 years with the San the Trade Centers were minutes from crum- resa will be beatified in Rome by Pope John Diego Unified School District, the National As- bling to the ground. It is the moments that Paul II. sociation of Federally Impact Schools, NAFIS, they climbed up those smoky stairs, risking Born August 26, 1910 in The Former Yugo- as well as many other education-related orga- their lives just for the hope that they could slav Republic of Macedonia as Agnes Gonxha nizations. save the life of another. It is the way that Bojaxhiu, she would not wait long to change I personally have worked closely with Rick Americans have shaken off the September the world. She soon found her calling at the in his role as the Controller of the San Diego 11th attacks and helped each other recu- age of 18 when she had her first calling in the Unified School District, and as a member of perate; turning defeat into a lesson we will Catholic church and joined the Sisters of the Board of Directors of NAFIS. As a member learn from and grow because of for the rest of our lives. Americanism is a word and a Loretto. This Irish order of Catholic Nuns was of the NAFIS board, Rick has been an advo- meaning shared throughout our country, by responsible for Mother Teresa’s traveling to cate of the Impact Aid program, a program de- everyone, yet it is also something very per- India, where she taught and also served as signed to reimburse school districts for a loss sonal for me. principal at St. Mary’s High School. of tax revenue as a result of a Federal pres- When I walk into my Catholic Church, and Mother Teresa’s second calling came from ence. Rick has worked not only to increase I am able to take Communion, and have a re- the sick and the dying people in the streets of funding for the Federal Impact Aid program, lationship with God in my own way, I know India. In 1948, she was granted permission by but also to ensure that the program’s author- what Americanism means. When I leave the the Vatican to leave the Sisters of Loretto and izing law is applied fairly to school districts, Basilica that day, and go to friend’s house that is a Jew, or a Baptist, or one that has start her own ministry in order to reach out to and maximizes the value of the program dol- no religion at all, I know what Americanism the poor, the suffering, and the dying. In 1952, lars. means. When I am allowed to enjoy the Di- Mother Teresa opened the Nirmal Hriday, On behalf of San Diego Unified, Rick has versity surrounding me everywhere I go, and Pure Heart, Home for Dying Destitutes in Cal- sought to ensure that the school district is re- love all people I meet as my equal, Ameri- cutta. The Missionaries of Charity which con- ceiving its fair share of impact aid dollars canism has its most profound meaning for tinues to fulfill Mother Teresa’s mission now under the law. In addition to being a liaison to me. To be an American is to be a person of has more than 400 of these homes worldwide. the Department of Education for the school God, accepting, acknowledging, respecting Her order of missionaries has grown to include district’s basic support payments, Rick aggres- and loving all people. It is what we have sively sought new sources of Impact Aid dol- fought through, what we have strived for, approximately 5,000 sisters. what we are still fighting for in many ways, With such resources, Mother Teresa, late in lars. Rick even identified a section of the law, and what we have the chance to live every- her life, continued to help those that were Section 8002, that had previously not applied day of our lives. fighting for their lives by giving her time and to the district. Since 1994, Section 8002 has Yet, Americanism, like anything, also energy to those who were sick from the hor- yielded in excess of $35 million for students in means Change and Growth. Not only do we rible illness known as HIV/AIDS. Mother Tere- San Diego. Through Rick’s work, San Diego acknowledge that we need to change and sa’s work has known no borders, from houses City Schools identified and qualified for Vol- grow in many ways, but we strive toward it in New York City, San Francisco and Tirana, untary Integration funding resulting in over everyday of our lives. We look forward to Albania, to helping the radiation sick in $100 million of income to the district since once again realizing our faults, defeating them, and growing because of them. Ameri- Chernobyl, the hungry in Ethiopia and earth- 1985. This was done at the time when districts canism is not represented for me through the quake victims in Armenia. were not thought to qualify for the Voluntary war we may be going into with Iraq; in fact In 1979, Mother Teresa deservedly received Integration fund. Rick has drafted several leg- the war is America turning its back on ev- the Nobel Peace prize for her continuing work islative concepts and language to increase erything we stand for. But it does mean to to help the sick and the poor. In 1985 she re- funding to the district or improve business/fi- me the hundreds of people lining up to pro- ceived both the Presidential Medal of Free- nance operation at both the Federal and State test the war in San Francisco. These people dom, and the Lifetime Achievement Award levels. Rick has also been asked to testify be- know what Americanism means; freedom and from the Foundation for Hospice and fore the U.S. Congress, House of Representa- right to protest, which is something that seems like such a basic right, but in reality, Homecare. It has been said though, that no tives Subcommittee on Education to discuss was fought for and earned by our founding matter how prestigious these awards, Mother the importance of Federal Impact Aid issues. fathers. These people are living out what we Teresa’s most beloved reward was the feeling I would also like to thank Rick for his serv- have fought for throughout our country’s en- she received from taking care of those who ice to the 50th District of California. Rick fre- tire history, and when I see them on the needed her help. quently joked with me about the strong voting

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.035 E05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1709 block that he controlled—that of his wife and program. Our organizations serve millions of HONORING ESPERANZA MARRERO children—in my Congressional District. Rick low-income individuals and families who, de- worked hard to ensure that my staff and I spite their best efforts, are struggling to ´ meet their basic needs and to achieve eco- HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ maintained a thorough understanding of the nomic stability. To many of those we assist, OF NEW YORK Impact Aid law, and the issues and challenges the lack of affordable housing presents a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES facing the program. This program is important considerable obstacle, and the Section 8 Thursday, September 4, 2003 to my Congressional District because of the voucher program offers in turn a critical ´ presence of a number of large military installa- form of assistance. Through our work, we are Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tions. Rick’s dedication to strengthening and witness to the important role that housing on the floor of the U.S. House of Representa- vouchers play in preventing homelessness, tives to pay tribute to Esperanza Marrero—a improving this program has improved edu- and in helping low-income individuals and cational opportunities for military children in resident on the Lower East Side of my New families to make progress towards economic York City Congressional District. my Congressional district, and for military and stability. Indian children all across our country. Congress has for many years expressed a Esperanza is the oldest person in New York 1 Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize strong commitment to the Section 8 voucher State at 110 years old and 4 and ⁄2 months. Richard Knott on this occasion of his retire- program, consistently voting to increase the She has lived through two World Wars, and ment from the San Diego Unified School Dis- number of vouchers authorized and to fully has seen the changes in culture and life in fund all authorized vouchers. This commit- Puerto Rico—and in New York City—over the trict for his dedication to education and his ment has been important, as the need for continued role in enriching the lives of stu- decades. housing assistance has continued to expand. Born in 1893 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, dents in my district and across the country. I In most communities, there are long waiting thank him for his service and wish him contin- lists for Section 8 vouchers, and it is esti- Esperanza is the proud grandmother of 15 ued success in the future. mated that only one third of eligible house- and has dozens of great grandchildren. She holds receive voucher assistance. credits her long life to getting a strong start f To our disappointment, however, Congress growing up in Puerto Rico. DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AF- appears to be retreating from this commit- Like her grandmother before her who lived ment. In the appropriations law for 2003, to be 120, Esperanza continues to live a full FAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN Congress failed, for the first time in recent DEVELOPMENT, AND INDE- memory, to include funding for incremental life, playing bingo at the Lillian Wald Senior PENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIA- Section 8 vouchers. This week, the House Ap- Center, shopping on 14th Street, or watching TIONS ACT, 2004 propriations Committee reported out a VA– the boats on the East River. Her companion is HUD appropriations bill for 2004 that would, a dog named Benji, who is said to have saved SPEECH OF by its own estimate, fund only 96 percent of her life many times. authorized Section 8 vouchers, and again in- Esperanza, which means ‘‘hope’’ in Span- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY cludes no funding for incremental vouchers. ish, was named appropriately—her life and her OF ILLINOIS Moreover, while we appreciate that the story are truly inspirational. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House Appropriations Committee has made a sincere effort to improve on the President’s Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Friday, July 25, 2003 budget request for the voucher program, and honor Esperanza Marrero, and join with my The House in Committee of the Whole we recognize that estimating future voucher colleagues in the House of Representatives to House on the State of the Union had under costs is difficult, there is reason to believe recognize her extraordinary life. consideration the bill (H.R. 2861) making ap- that the Committee’s estimate is overly op- f propriations for the Departments of Vet- timistic. Recent analyses performed inde- erans Affairs and Housing and Urban Devel- pendently by the Congressional Budget Of- TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT INGRAM opment, and for sundry independent agen- fice and the Center on Budget and Policy cies, boards, commissions, corporations, and Priorities (CBPP) suggest that the Commit- tee’s estimate is based on voucher cost as- HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK offices for the fiscal year ending September OF FLORIDA 30, 2004, and for other purposes: sumptions that are too low. For example, in an analysis of the most recent voucher cost IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Chairman, I rise in data from the U.S. Department of Housing Thursday, September 4, 2003 strong support of the Nadler-Vela´zquez and Urban Development, CBPP estimates amendment. The amendment restores $150 that the Section 8 appropriation in the Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to million in funding for the Section 8 voucher House bill would be sufficient to renew only pay tribute to a versatile and committed public program. The underlying bill cuts funding for 91 percent of authorized vouchers, and is ap- servant in my District, the Rev. Dr. Robert housing vouchers. If this bill is passed into law proximately $580 million short of the funding Ingram. This honor has long been in coming that will be necessary to fully renew vouch- for his service to our community in various ca- in its current form, 85,000 people will lose ers leased in 2004. A shortfall of this mag- their vouchers, including over 3,200 families in pacities. Among the roles he has held was nitude would have a destructive impact on that of Chief of Police, City Manager and sub- Illinois. I strongly believe that we should ex- thousands of vulnerable households—85,000 pand, not reduce, funding for the Section 8 households, by CBPP’s estimate—the great sequently Mayor of the City of Opa-Locka. His voucher program and low-income housing in majority of which are working families, el- current elected position as Vice-Chairman of general. The Nadler-Vela´zquez amendment derly, or disabled. the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the We therefore urge you to renew Congress’ fourth largest school system in the nation with would help restore voucher funding for thou- commitment to fully fund the Section 8 sands of families in need. some 370,000 students, is what occupies his voucher program. Specifically, we ask that waking hours as he doggedly tackles the awe- In a letter I received today, several faith- you increase the Section 8 appropriation suf- based organizations wrote, ‘‘As faith-based or- ficiently to ensure that all authorized vouch- some task of balancing the learning needs of ganizations, we are committed to strength- ers will be funded, and to make certain that students amidst the dwindling education dol- ening our communities by assisting those who no households using vouchers in the coming lars that now fund our schools. are the most vulnerable, and we believe that year will be denied funding. In its most recent article entitled: ‘‘Robert As faith-based organizations, we are com- Ingram: The Ascension of an Ex-Miami Cop,’’ our work is not simply a matter of charity, but mitted to strengthening our communities by of responsibility, righteousness, and justice. the FLAVOUR Black Florida Life & Style Mag- assisting those who are the most vulnerable, azine succinctly quoted the City of Miami’s We urge you to assist us in our work by re- and we believe that our work is not simply a newing Congress’ commitment to fully fund matter of charity, but of responsibility, first Black Police Chief Clarence Dickson and expand the Section 8 voucher program.’’ righteousness, and justice. We urge you to when he described Dr. Ingram’s service record I encourage my colleagues to read the full text assist us in our work by renewing Congress’ thus: ‘‘. . . his life is legend and is about as of the letter and urge all members to support commitment to fully fund and expand the close to the impossible dream as I have wit- Section 8 voucher program. the amendment. nessed . . . not in my wildest dreams would Sincerely, I have predicted the accomplishments, the July 25, 2003. American Baptist Churches USA; Call to To: Members of the U.S. House of Represent- challenges, the risk, the courage, the sac- Renewal; Catholic Charities USA; The rifices, the victories and the successes this atives Episcopal Church, USA; McAuley Insti- Re: Funding for the Housing Choice (‘‘Sec- tute; NETWORK, A National Catholic man would achieve though all of the evidence tion 8’’) Voucher Program Social Justice Lobby; Presbyterian was there in those early days.’’ As members of the faith community, we Church (U.S.A.) Washington Office; He has spoken clearly on such issues as are writing to express our concern about United Jewish Communities; Volun- money, reparations, black-on-black crime, af- funding for the Section 8 housing voucher teers of America. fordable housing, civil rights, love, equal rights

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.039 E05PT1 E1710 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2003 amendment, rap music, etc. and all the impli- HONORING ROBERT G. HOWELL CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF cations inherent in these core issues that now PEABODY, MA, ON THE CELE- crowd the African-American community’s BRATION OF THEIR 20TH AN- agenda. Dr. Ingram exudes the preeminence HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY NUAL INTERNATIONAL FES- of a noble gentleman, as well as the virtues of OF NEW YORK TIVAL a lucid scholar as he is wont to expound dur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing School Board meetings his unwavering po- HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY sitions on equal educational opportunities for Thursday, September 4, 2003 OF MASSACHUSETTS minorities, the controversial incongruence of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test Thursday, September 4, 2003 (FCAT), along with his unconditional passion er, I rise in recognition of Mr. Robert G. How- for justice and equal rights for all. ell, of Mineola, New York for his thirty-five Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, on September years of distinguished service in the Nassau 14, the City of Peabody, Massachusetts, will Ever since I have known Dr. Ingram, he has County Police Department. His retirement this celebrate its Twentieth Annual International always been at the forefront of ensuring equal year marks the end of an extraordinary career. Festival, and I will be among the more than participation in the shared duties and respon- As a Patrolman and then a Detective, Mr. 65,000 people who will stroll around Peabody sibilities on the part of Miami-Dade County’s Howell has worked diligently for the security Square enjoying the vibrant array of arts, en- citizenry. At the same time, his forceful advo- and safety of our communities. He has put his tertainment and foods of the diverse ethnic cacy in adhering to the tenets of equal treat- life on the line everyday for the protection of groups that enliven civic life in Peabody today. ment under the law not only in the halls of others. The courage and bravery he has The International Festival was envisioned by academia= but also in every segment of our shown is to be commended. former Mayor Peter Torigian, who initiated and government agencies has become legendary. A former United States Air Force officer, Mr. continued the event as a way to celebrate the In fact, countless others have been touched ethnic and cultural diversity of the city known by his genuine commitment, especially to- Howell is a proud American. Mr. Howell is also a lifelong athlete, played softball, basketball, historically for its important role in the leather wards those who could least fend for them- tanning industry that was so much a part of selves. and lacrosse everywhere from Pease Air Force Base in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to the 19th and early 20th century economic his- Dr. Ingram is the consummate public serv- Nassau County, New York as a member of tory of our region. Under Mayor Torigian’s ant and community activist who abides by the the Nassau County Police Department County hands-on leadership, the Festival grew expo- dictum that those who have less in life through team. A dedicated community member, Mr. nentially over the years and has now been no fault of their own should be helped by the Howell recognized the need for strong, posi- warmly embraced and fostered by current government—regardless of race or creed, tive role models. Since 1976, he has taught Mayor Michael Bonfanti, who serves as the gender or class. The numerous accolades with children the importance of teamwork, leader- International Festival’s Honorary Chairman. Throughout these two decades of growth which he has been honored by various organi- ship, and perseverance as a soccer, baseball, and change in Peabody, there has been one zations and agencies at the local, state and and lacrosse coach. As a Detective, a Coach, very constant presence involved in the Inter- national levels attest to an unequivocal testi- and a loving father and husband, Mr. Howell’s national Festival—City Councilor Judy mony of the utmost respect he enjoys. commitment to serving his community is un- Selesnick, who has served with great skill and Blessed with a down-to-earth common paralleled. This is not the first time Mr. Howell enthusiasm as Chairwoman and number one has been recognized for his efforts. A com- sense and yet consecrated by his religious volunteer for the International Festival since its mitted member of the Detectives Association calling to serve the ‘‘. . . least of these,’’ he beginning. This Twentieth Anniversary year Incorporated, where he served as President is also imbued with the rare wisdom of recog- will be Judy’s last at the helm; she has de- for seventeen years, he was named Law En- nizing both the strengths and limitations of cided to retire from the chairmanship, though forcement Man of the Year in 1986. He also those empowered by the electorate to govern. few doubt that she will continue to cheer from received acknowledgment for Excellent Police This unique leadership is being tested to the the sidelines as each year’s festivities unfold. Duty twice, a Meritorious Award, and a Con- hilt during School Board meetings as he draws To Judy Selesnick, Mayor Bonfanti and gressional Special Recognition Award. Now attention to the basic purpose of our public Mayor Torigian, and to all of the citizens of it’s my turn to say thanks. schools—that of maximizing the learning po- Peabody who celebrate their diversity on this tential of every student and that the success Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join day and every day, my congratulations and of any school is genuinely measured by how with me to express our gratitude to my friend, best wishes for a most successful International well it is reaching out even to those students Mr. Howell for his exemplary work and dedica- Festival this year and my thanks to you all for who are being left behind. tion to the safety and protection of his fellow your dedication to Peabody’s rich heritage and Dr. Ingram thoroughly understands the Americans. His many accomplishments in his hopeful future. accoutrements of power and leadership, and thirty-five years of service have helped make f he is wisely exercising them alongside the Nassau County a safe place for all. NOTING THE OPENING OF A CZECH mandate of his conviction and the call of his REPUBLIC REGIONAL CONSUL’S conscience as he engages all their energies f OFFICE IN KANSAS CITY toward advancing the good of the community H.R. 2971 he has learned to love and care for so deeply. He exudes the kind of genuine faith and an- HON. DENNIS MOORE chors his hope in the Godgiven abilities of the HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. OF KANSAS students attending the Miami-Dade County IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Public Schools when he stated that ‘‘... I OF FLORIDA Thursday, September 4, 2003 firmly and passionately believe that all our kids IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring to have what it takes to succeed. The challenge the House’s attention the opening of a re- is for us to reach this generation by motivating Thursday, September 4, 2003 gional consul’s office for the Czech Republic them instead of frustrating them. Children Mr. SHAW Mr. Speaker, I would like to have in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Events often turned off school by simple things be- it noted that Mr. CARDIN of Maryland should be are being planned from September 24 to 26 to cause they are sensitive beings that we do not considered as an original cosponsor of H.R. celebrate this opening, including a visit from always respond to.’’ 2971, Social Security Number Privacy and the Czech Republic’s ambassador to the Dr. Robert Ingram truly exemplifies a unique Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2003. Mr. United States, Martin Palousˇ, to Kansas City. and responsive leadership whose courageous CARDIN’s name was inadvertently omitted from For centuries, thousands of Czechs and vision and wisdom appeals to our noble char- the list of original cosponsors at the time the Slovaks have immigrated to Kansas, Missouri acter as a caring Nation. At the risk of being bill was introduced. Mr. CARDIN has long sup- and Nebraska. These naturalized Americans presumptuous, I honor him and I want to ex- ported efforts to protect the privacy of Social and their descendants have formed a vibrant tend to him the utmost gratitude of the Miami- Security numbers and prevent identity theft part of America’s rich cultural tapestry. Now, Dade County community that he and I are and I am pleased to have his support on this after only a decade since becoming a free and privileged to serve. important legislation. autonomous nation, the Czech Republic’s

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In addition to his dedication to his military VERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF preciation. career, Major General Czekanski is a member THE AMERICANS WITH DISABIL- I would like to take this opportunity to con- of the Air Force Association, the Reserve Offi- ITIES ACT INTO LAW gratulate and thank Sharon K. Vala«sˇek, the cer Association, the Order of the Daedalians honorary consul of the Czech Republic to and the Airlift and Tanker Association. HON. KATHERINE HARRIS Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, for helping to Major General Czekanski’s tireless passion OF FLORIDA establish an official Consulate of the Czech for service to country and community has con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Republic in Kansas City. tributed immensely to the betterment of our I also wish to thank the distinguished am- nation and to the community of Riverside, Thursday, September 4, 2003 bassador from the Czech Republic, Mr. Martin California. I am honored and proud to call him Ms. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Palousˇ, and welcome him to Kansas City. I a fellow community member, American and commemorate a landmark civil rights anniver- hope that our two nations can continue to co- friend. I know that many community members sary in American history, which passed after operate and thrive while strengthening our are grateful for his service and salute him as we had adjourned for the District Work Period bonds of friendship and commerce. he moves on to the next chapter of his life. in July. Thirteen years ago, the first President f f Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, launching a new era in our na- IN RECOGNITION OF INSPECTOR TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL tion’s everlasting journey towards equal oppor- HENRY KADEN ON HIS RETIRE- JAMES P. CZEKANSKI tunity for all. MENT FROM THE UNION CITY This long-overdue legislation finally breathed POLICE DEPARTMENT HON. KEN CALVERT life into the principle that every American has OF CALIFORNIA the right to be a full and equal participant in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ our society. OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, September 4, 2003 As Florida’s Secretary of State, I was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES blessed to have the opportunity to apply the Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, September 4, 2003 mission of the ADA to the cause of election honor and pay tribute to an individual whose Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today reform. Beginning with my appointment of a dedication and contributions to our country to honor Inspector Henry Kaden on his retire- Select Task Force in 2001, we worked to re- and the community of Riverside, California are ment from the Union City Police Department move the obstacles that prevented persons exceptional. This country has been fortunate after 27 years of serving and protecting the with disabilities in Florida from enjoying the to have dedicated individuals who willingly and public. sanctity of the secret ballot and the civic maj- unselfishly give their time and talent and make Inspector Kaden began his career with the esty of going to the polls on Election Day. this country a safer and better place to live. Union City Police Department in 1976. In Thanks to powerful advocates from Florida’s Major General James P. Czekanski is one of 1984, he was promoted to detective in the disabilities community like Pam Dorwarth, these individuals. On Saturday, August 23, Crime Prevention Bureau, where he served Doug Towne, and Richard LaBelle as well as 2003, he will be honored as he departs from until he became sergeant in 1985. In 1988, In- the skilled leadership of Colonel Charley Price March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, Cali- spector Kaden became commander of the in mobilizing our veterans with disabilities, fornia. Crime Prevention Unit, and, in 1989, he was Florida became the first state in the nation to In 1968, Major General Czekanski, after re- promoted to lieutenant. After serving as lieu- pass wide-ranging legislation vindicating the ceiving his Bachelor’s Degree in history from tenant for eight years, he was promoted to voting rights of persons with disabilities. the University of Massachusetts, attended un- captain in 1998, and finally, earned the rank of As we celebrate how far we have come, we dergraduate pilot training at Williams Air Force inspector in July, 2002. must not forget how many miles we still must Base in Arizona. After completing school he Before his service with the Department, In- travel to truly secure for every American the attended Sewart Air Force Base in Tennessee spector Kaden served in the United States rights and privileges that most of us take for for CÐ130 combat crew training and then be- Army from December 1966 to December granted. came a tactical airlift pilot for three years at 1968. From May 1967 until May 1968, during f Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina in the Tet Offensive, Henry Kaden served in 1969. He served at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Vietnam. SARGE FRYE OBITUARY Base in Thailand as an ACÐ130A Gunship air- Inspector Kaden has been the recipient of a craft commander from 1972 to 1974 at which number of awards and recognitions for his out- HON. JOE WILSON time he attended Squadron Officer School. standing service to the public. In 1989, he re- OF SOUTH CAROLINA Over the next 4 years he would serve in var- ceived the McGruff Award for the National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ious positions before obtaining his Master’s Night Out Program; in 1990, he was named degree in counseling and human development Police Officer of the Year by the Knights of Thursday, September 4, 2003 from Troy State University. In 1981 he com- Columbus; in 1991, he was named a National Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- pleted Air War College. Night Out ‘‘All Star’’; and, from 1991 to 1993, er, today many South Carolinians mourn the Over the next 20 years Major General his National Night Out Committee was award- loss of Sarge Frye, who died yesterday of Czekanski served in numerous commands ed National Honors for representing a top heart failure at the age of 90. I ask that his throughout the country as Chief of Tactical Air- state in the country for neighborhood safety. obituary be included in the RECORD, as printed lift Operations, Commander, Vice Commander Inspector Kaden has received four Medals today in the State newspaper. and Senior Air Reserve Technician, Inspector of Valor and two Life Saving Awards from the [From the State, Sept. 4, 2003] General, and Director of Operations. In August Union City Police Department; seven Excellent COLUMBIA.—Mr. Frye died Wednesday, Sep- of 2000 he was assigned to March Air Re- Police Service Awards; two Honorable Service tember 3, 2003. Born in Medon, Tennessee, he serve Base in Riverside, California as Com- Awards; a Wound Medal, and two Unit Cita- was a son of the late Leonard A. Frye and mander of the 4th Air Force, Air Force Re- tions for his work on the Crime Prevention Bu- Pearl Daniel Frye Allin. A combat veteran of serve Command. He has accumulated more reau and as Detective Bureau Commander. World War II and Korea, he landed at Utah than 7,500 hours of flight time and has flown The State of new Jersey awarded him with a Beach on D-Day. He was decorated with two numerous aircraft including the CÐ5A, CÐ Distinguished Service Medal and the Vietnam Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and Combat 141A/B/E/H, ACÐ130A, HCÐ130H/N/P, and Infantry Badge. He retired in 1953 as a mas- 25th Anniversary Commemorative Medal in ter sergeant after 23 years of service in the KC135R. 2002. U.S. Army. While serving in the Armed Throughout his distinguished career Major Inspector Kaden is a graduate of Emerson Forces, Sarge was an outstanding athlete, General Czekanski has received over 20 High School in Union City, New Jersey. participating in basketball, baseball, softball major awards and decorations including the Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in and track as a player and coach. He met his Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters; honoring Inspector Henry Kaden for his 27 wife, Ruby, while stationed in Alabama. The

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.050 E05PT1 E1712 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2003 family later moved to Columbia’s Fort Jack- of fierce defense of the liberties guaranteed by Established in 1995, the AAPD is the largest son, where he was responsible for athletic fa- the first Ten Amendments. cross-disability membership organization in the cilities. Mrs. Frye died in 1997. Mr. Speaker, America is not great due to United States, with over 40,000 members. It was in 1953 that he came to work for the our advanced technology, our many resources AAPD’s mission is the political and economic University of South Carolina and was placed or our military might. Those things make us in charge of athletic facilities. His duties empowerment of the more than 56 million were expanded to include supervision of strong. They do not make us great. America is people in the United States living with disabil- grounds for the entire university. South great because of citizens like Geoffrey ities. I commend AAPD and Microsoft for their Carolina named its baseball facility, ‘‘Sarge Aronow, the best and the brightest we have to joint effort to develop and implement this im- Frye Field’’ in 1980 to honor its offer, the most noble, those of unparalleled in- portant federal internship program, which has groundskeeper. The American Baseball tegrity. He deserves our appreciation for a job enhanced opportunities for several disabled in- Coaches Association named Frye National well done. dividuals, including my constituent, Nwokoma Groundskeeper of the Year in 1993. Sarge re- f tired in 1977, but continued to supervise op- Sampson. erations through mid-1997. In addition to NWOKOMA SAMPSON AND THE [From the Kansas City Star, July 30, 2003] groundskeeping and landscaping duties, MICROSOFT/AAPD FEDERAL IN- STUBBORNLY SEEKING SUCCESS: MERRIAM MAN Sarge operated the game clock for men’s and TERNSHIP PROGRAM HASN’T LET DEAFNESS OR HIS START IN women’s basketball games at the Carolina WEST AFRICAN POVERTY STOP HIM Coliseum for many years. HON. DENNIS MOORE (By Kati Jividen) Sarge Frye was inducted into the USC Ath- Call him Nwokoma Sampson or Oma OF KANSAS letic Hall of Fame and the South Carolina Sampson. He is both. A hearing man. A deaf Athletic Hall of Fame. He was an honorary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man. That’s according to his resumes. member of the USC Association of Thursday, September 4, 2003 ‘‘I did get some response from the one I Lettermen and the USC Alumni Association. Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to posted using Oma without indicating that I Surviving are his daughter, Nancy Frye am deaf,’’ the 34-year-old Merriam man Stiehr of Columbia; son, Jerry L. Frye and bring to your attention and to the attention of wrote in an online chat. ‘‘But whenever I his wife, Jayne, of Greenville; sister, Norma my colleagues the outstanding summer intern- reply to the recruiter seeking to do an inter- Pope of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Kenneth ship program that has been implemented by view, and I tell them I am deaf, I hardly hear Frye of Jackson, Tenn., Huey Frye of Flor- the American Association of People with Dis- from them again.’’ It’s discouraging—Samp- ida, and Martin Allin of Boliver, Tenn.; four abilities [AAPD] and Microsoft Corporation. son won’t lie. But, like everything else that grandchildren, Jay L. Frye and his wife, This Federal Internship Program provides ten has happened in his life, he is not going to Kim, of Columbia, Mamie Frye Clayton and sit back and be a quiet observer. He’ll let her husband, Richard, of Columbia, Debbie college students—including Nwokoma Samp- son, of Merriam, Kansas, which is in my con- someone else do that. Stiehr Smith and her husband, Allen, of ‘‘When I was at CSUN (California State Charlotte, and Eric Stiehr and his wife, gressional district—with paid summer intern- University-Northridge), deaf students who Marianne, of Columbia; and five great-grand- ships this year working in information tech- were enrolled in computer science program children, Cole and Tucker Smith, Mary- nology for one of several participating agen- with me dropped out,’’ he wrote. ‘‘By the Riley, Heyward and Emma Clayton. He was cies of the U.S. government. time we reached our second year, I found predeceased by a son-in-law, Pete Stiehr. Nwokoma Sampson attended California myself all alone and struggling to the end. I f State University at Northridge [CSUN], where guess that is why my parents believe that I he was the first black deaf student to graduate am stubborn, but I need to be stubborn with A TRIBUTE TO GEOFFREY with a computer science degree. This intern- my problems in order to overcome them.’’ ARONOW—OUTGOING PRESIDENT ship gave him a means to expand upon the Sampson, who was born in the jungle of West OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIB- experience he gained in previous internships Africa, grew up in poverty. After earning a graphic design diploma in Lagos, Nigeria, he ERTIES UNION FOR THE NA- and on his general technology experience. I TIONAL CAPITAL AREA put everything behind him and moved to am confident that the internship has also af- America ‘‘in search of the American dream forded him the chance to become familiar with or rather the proverbial golden fleece,’’ he HON. ARTUR DAVIS the federal government’s working environment wrote. OF ALABAMA and to obtain knowledge that will be an invalu- In Nigeria, Sampson was the first deaf stu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able tool for his evaluation when applying for dent to attend the Yaba College of Tech- permanent federal positions. I am including nology. He also is the first black deaf stu- Thursday, September 4, 2003 with this statement an article about dent to graduate with a degree in computer Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, in Nwokoma’s experiences that was recently science from Cal-State-Northridge. Plus, he February of this year, I joined with individuals wrote, English is his third language behind published in the Kansas City Star. sign language and Igbo, a language spoken from the President’s Committee of the Amer- As Mariana Nork with the American Asso- by the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. ‘‘Nigeria had lit- ican Civil Liberties Union of the National Cap- ciation of People with Disabilities has de- tle opportunity for me,’’ wrote Sampson, ital Area for dinner at the home of two of its scribed their joint effort with Microsoft, ‘‘This is who shares his home with his wife of almost members, Charlie Cerf and Cynthia Dunbar. a unique program because it’s focused on one year, Mei Yuk Maggie Sampson, a coun- On that occasion, I learned a great deal people with disabilities. This program provides selor at Kansas School for the Deaf in about the activities of this particular Affiliate of opportunities for the interns, but it is also a Olathe. the National ACLU, and I met and talked with great chance for the participating public agen- ‘‘Actually, I wanted to study medicine, but its President, Geoffrey Aronow. I found him to cies to learn more about people with disabil- Nigeria university at that time did not ac- cept deaf students. Neither do they provide be a person who is very committed to pre- ities and to realize that there’s a wide pool of interpreters for deaf students at the univer- serving and protecting civil liberties. I under- untapped talent in the disabled community.’’ sity level. I had to choose graphic design, stand that Mr. Aronow recently retired from his Microsoft and AAPD developed a two-year which depends more on vision, so that I position as President, and I believe it is impor- program to provide 25 paid information tech- could teach myself and survive in the class tant that we pause, acknowledge his dedi- nology internships to college students with dis- without too much trouble.’’ cated service and thank him for his untiring abilities in ten different federal agencies, with He found himself in the same predicament and selfless work in behalf of the cause of de- Microsoft providing $325,000 to fund the pro- at Cal-State where he recently graduated with a computer science degree and $50,000 in fending our Constitution. gram and AAPD overseeing the program’s ad- debt. ‘‘I could not work and go to school be- These are indeed difficult times, times that ministration. The grant provides each student cause I had to teach myself everything and challenge us in many ways, puzzling and un- with a stipend, free accessible housing and even study during summer breaks in advance predictable times. Mr. Aronow’s presidency transportation, and any costs related to ar- for the classes I am going to enroll in the fol- spanned the months and now years since the ranging special worksite accommodations that lowing semester,’’ Sampson wrote. But now events of September 11th, 2001. I have come may be necessary. The program is open to that Sampson has earned his degree (six to learn that, through it all, he has been stead- any college or university student who has a years in the making) he is able to spend this fast, unwavering, unequivocal and unambig- disability and has demonstrated an interest in summer on an information technology in- ternship in Washington, D.C. He is living in uous in his words as well as his deeds when a career in information technology. Partici- a dorm room at George Washington Univer- matters of the Bill of Rights are at stake. He pating agencies have included the Social Se- sity, working with the Federal Emergency appreciates that the legal experience in Amer- curity Administration, the U.S. Department of Management Agency. He has helped with the ica is enriched and venerated by citizens and Transportation and the U.S. Department of agency’s transition to the Department of non-citizens alike because our history is one Defense. Homeland Security.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.054 E05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1713 Asked if he enjoys the job, he responded: August 13, 2003, Bob passed away and the Sociology from Concord College in West Vir- ‘‘It is not whether I am enjoying myself or community of Mira Loma had to say good-bye ginia, and his master’s degree in Public Ad- not. It is about networking.’’ His boss, the to a man who forever changed their way of ministration from Golden Gate University in assistant to the chief information officer of life. San Francisco. He also holds a master’s de- FEMA, speaks to Sampson in sign language. Bob was a pillar of his community, having Since his arrival, her signing has improved. gree in Urban Planning from New York Univer- ‘‘Now she has improved her sign language served as the President of the Mira Loma sity. while I get to know her better in order to es- Chamber of Commerce for 8 years. As Presi- From 1969 to 1973, Mr. Valenti served in tablish a connection,’’ he said. ‘‘It is this dent, he worked relentlessly to promote small the intelligence division of the United States connection that I am looking for, which may business and enrich the business environment Air Force. He earned the rank of staff Ser- one way or the other help me in the future.’’ of Mira Loma. Bob was also extremely sup- geant and was honorably discharged in 1973. Sampson—and nine other students with portive of Riverside County veterans and ac- A true public servant, Mr. Valenti’s efforts to disabilities—are the first to partake in these tively participated in Jurupa VFW events such provide better housing for New Jersey resi- competitive information technology intern- as the annual golf tournament. The owner of dents have improved the lives of many across ships, said Mariana Nork, senior vice presi- the state. Today, I ask my colleagues to join dent at the American Association of People a concrete placement and finishing company, with Disabilities (AAPD). The advocacy he donated his time and materials to paving me in honoring Carmen Valenti for his tireless group coordinated the internships, which are the driveway of the VFW at Glen Avon. His advocacy and dedication to serving the public. funded by a two-year $325,000 grant from compassion and ability to give saw no bounds. f Microsoft, Transportation and lodging is pro- Bob was also passionate about 4ÐH and the TRIBUTE TO SAM T. HART vided, and each intern is given a $4,500 sti- Future Farmers of America. He worked to en- pend. All of the interns are top in their re- sure that the kids were successful and en- spective classes, and all are seeking a career joyed their experiences while participating in HON. SANDER M. LEVIN in information technology. ‘‘The disability the organizations. He often organized pancake OF MICHIGAN community has continued to see a high un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES employment rate in this country. Our goal is breakfasts for charity and founded the Com- to make that change,’’ Nork said. munity Citizens on Patrol. The citizens’ group Thursday, September 4, 2003 ‘‘That is a multi-tiered task, but at the patrols Mira Loma and supports law enforce- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay basis of it all is education. We must educate ment and code enforcement agencies in Riv- tribute to an outstanding leader in Michigan’s people with disabilities about job opportuni- erside County. His commitment to various labor community on the occasion of his retire- ties available to them in all of the careers. groups throughout the community immeas- ment after over 30 years of service. Sam Hart, The other side of the coin is educating the urably improved the quality of life of the resi- Business Manager, International Union of Op- potential employer.’’ Seminars, such as one dents of Mira Loma. taught last week by Microsoft, teach the in- erating Engineers Local 324, is an operating terns how to correctly apply for a job with a As dedicated as Bob was to the community, engineer through and through. Starting as a disability, said Sarah Meyer, senior manager Bob was also a devoted husband and father. pipe liner in Michigan, he rose through the in Microsoft’s community affairs depart- His wife Gina and two daughters, Mary and ranks to distinguish himself within the state ment. ‘‘To say this is successful is an under- Michelle, were the joy of his life. My thoughts and the nation as a thoughtful and effective statement,’’ Nork said of the internship pro- are with them during this difficult time. labor leader. gram. ‘‘We are delighted, the interns are de- Mr. Speaker, looking back at Bob Brison’s Mr. Hart was initiated in the International lighted and the agencies are delighted.’’ life, we see a man dedicated to his family, Union of Operating Engineers in 1959. He was Sampson would be delighted to have a job. community, and country. Bob’s tireless pas- appointed the Business Representative for He spent five months looking for a job in sion for community service has contributed im- Kansas, to no avail. When he heard about the Local 324 in 1971 and was first elected to the AAPD internships, he applied and waited. ‘‘I mensely to the betterment of the community of Executive Board in 1977. His leadership in or- post it and that was it,’’ he wrote. ‘‘I do not Mira Loma, California. Bob has been the heart ganizing members in the Operating Engineers like to be too anxious about anything. I just and soul of many community organizations and on issues of health care and retirement let tomorrow take care of itself.’’ and events and I was proud to call him a fel- security, so vital to the working men and Sampson said his ideal job is to work as a low community member, American and friend. women he represents, catapulted him to the software engineer, programmer, application For all he has done and given over his life- highest tier of leadership and gained the local developer—anything that comes with some time, honoring his memory is our duty and union a reputation throughout the state and element of programming so he can help privilege. teach other deaf students. He may even start nation. his own software engineering business ‘‘if I f Local 324 is considered one of the strongest keep getting discriminated (against) when it IN HONOR OF CARMEN VALENTI local unions in Michigan, with the largest per- comes to hiring by private companies,’’ he centage of its workers organized throughout wrote. Plans are already under way for him the skilled trades. Local 324 is consistently to go back to school at the University of HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ listed as one of the top 25 locals in the State. Maryland-Adelphi to get a master’s degree in OF NEW JERSEY Sam Hart’s good work has called him into computer science or software engineering. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES numerous positions of service. He was elected Eventually he would like a doctorate. His Thursday, September 4, 2003 Secretary-Treasurer of the North and Central success has led to advice for other struggling students: ‘‘Never give up as a deaf person. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today States Conference in 1990, the largest con- Where there is a will, there is a way, and to honor Carmen Valenti for his years of dedi- ference of operating engineers in the United what you sow, you will reap the fruit eventu- cation and service to the citizens of New Jer- States. He served on the negotiating Com- ally.’’ sey as a tireless housing advocate. He was mittee for the National Pipe Line Agreement f honored on August 20, 2003 at a luncheon at for the entire U.S. and Canada. He served as Don Pepe Restaurant in Newark, New Jersey. President of the Michigan State Building IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF BOB As the Director of the New Jersey Office of Trades and on the Detroit AFLÐCIO Executive BRISON Public Housing for the Department of Housing Board. He was elected as a General Vice and Urban Development (HUD) for the last President to the International Union of Oper- HON. KEN CALVERT twelve years, Mr. Valenti has worked relent- ating Engineers beginning in 1994 and was OF CALIFORNIA lessly to implement public housing programs, appointed Chairman of the General Pension in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and has fought for adequate and affordable 2000. I have been honored to know Sam Hart as Thursday, September 4, 2003 housing for New Jersey residents across the state. a friend over so many of these years. What Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Valenti first came to New Jersey in friends say about Sam Hart is probably most honor and pay tribute to an individual whose 1973, where he began working with the Som- telling about the man whose career will be dedication and contributions to the community erset Department of Planning. In 1978 he honored on Saturday, September 6, 2003. He of Mira Loma were exceptional. Mira Loma began working as a planner for HUD in the is ‘‘thoughtful,’’ ‘‘level-headed,’’ ‘‘decent,’’ a has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedi- Newark’s Community Development Office and ‘‘gentleman’’ and a ‘‘family man to the core.’’ cated community leaders who willingly and un- served in that capacity for thirteen years until I ask my colleagues to join me in paying trib- selfishly give their time and talent and make becoming Director in 1991. ute to the work of Sam Hart and to wish him, their communities a better place to live and Originally from Utica, New York, Mr. Valenti his wife, Darlene, and their entire family health work. Bob was one of these individuals. On earned his bachelor’s degree in History and and happiness in the years ahead.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.058 E05PT1 E1714 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2003 WELCOMING THE ROLLING going to be another paycheck at all to even Nations. During the October, 1971 debate on RAINFOREST TO SAN FRANCISCO think about when a raise might be coming. admitting the People’s Republic of China to This pay boost is a terrible idea, it’s irrespon- the United Nations, George H.W. Bush, the HON. NANCY PELOSI sible, and it’s a slap in the face of taxpayers United States Ambassador to the United Na- OF CALIFORNIA during this very tough time. tions, worked hard to implement the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f States’ official policy: dual representation which would allow both Beijing and Taipei to Thursday, September 4, 2003 IN HONOR OF REVEREND MON- be represented in that body. The father of to- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure SIGNOR EDWARD F. WOJTYCHA day’s president suggested that China take the to bring to the attention of my colleagues a seat in the UN Security Council and that Tai- wonderful exhibit, the Rolling Rainforest, as it HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ wan take a seat in the General Assembly. comes to San Francisco on its maiden journey OF NEW JERSEY But George H.W. Bush’s efforts at the time across America. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were undercut both by Henry Kissinger and The Rolling Rainforest is a classroom on Thursday, September 4, 2003 Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek. Kissinger wheels. Inside a 53-foot tractor-trailer, the did not support dual representation for China magic of a rainforest environment is repro- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and Taiwan. He happened to be on his sec- duced as a mobile museum, transporting the to honor Reverend Monsignor Edward F. ond visit to Beijing preparing for President Nix- message of environmental stewardship to un- Wojtycha for his 65 years of service to the on’s trip while the debate was underway. Am- derserved schoolchildren. people of New Jersey and to the Catholic bassador Bush noted later that the Kissinger It has traveled from the nation’s capital to Church. trip swayed some votes against the American the Golden State to participate in the 150th A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Rev- position. anniversary celebration of the California Acad- erend Monsignor Wojtycha has dedicated his Chiang Kai-shek, then President of the Re- emy of Sciences. During its visit to San Fran- life and work to helping the people of Jersey public of China, himself did not support dual cisco, the Rolling Rainforest will reach out to City and Bayonne. The Reverend Monsignor representation, clinging to the absurd position the Leonard R. Flynn Elementary School in began his career in 1938 as a priest at St. that he and his Kuomintang government were San Francisco, Lincoln School in Vallejo, and Vincent’s Church in Bayonne. During his 25 the sole legal government of all the Chinese the Golden Gate Elementary School in Oak- years at St. Vincent’s, he served as adminis- people. The UN vote to seat the People’s Re- land. trator for 7 years and oversaw the ordination public of China righted the obvious injustice Since it was first launched in Washington, of 20 new priests. In 1963, he was appointed that had meant 1 billion people were not rep- D.C. last October, the Rolling Rainforest has pastor of the newly-formed Our Lady of Mercy resented in the UN. had more than 25,000 visitors come to experi- Church in Jersey City, where he helped build But the vote also created a major injustice, ence the sights, sounds and smells of a a new church facility, school, and convent. He leaving the people of Taiwan unrepresented. rainforest. Inside the exhibit, children are intro- then served as pastor of St. Andrew’s Church Chiang and his obdurate KMT position are duced to a sloth hiding in the forest canopy, in Bayonne until 1970. Reverend Monsignor now history. Taiwan’s government no longer beautiful butterflies, and exotic birds line the Wojtycha retired in 1985. Since 1990, he has makes this ridiculous claim. Moreover, Taiwan explorer’s path to the scientist’s hut where ex- continued his service by volunteering at the has moved from the autocratic days of periments are conducted using rainforest prod- Most Precious Blood Church in Monmouth Chiang’s martial law to full-fledged democracy. ucts—chocolate, vanilla and coffee. It is an Beach. He was honored on June 11, 2003 by I call upon President George W. Bush to im- enchanted trail that leads children on a new the Catholic Community of St. Andrew’s plement the same policy his father fought discovery. Church to mark the 65th anniversary of his for—dual representation for both Beijing and Mr. Speaker, rainforests are a precious gift. priesthood. Taipei in the UN, participation by Taiwan in all About 25 percent of the world’s forests are Reverend Monsignor Wojtycha continues to international fora, and full diplomatic recogni- rainforests, and they are home to one half of be a great inspiration to the people and the tion of Taiwan by the United States. the earth’s plant and animal species. cities he has served. He was a founder of the The brave citizens of Taiwan deserve noth- Rainforests possess an ecosystem that is St. Vincent’s Drum and Bugle Corps, which ing less and the global community striving to based on a complex interdependence of has won 10 National Championships, 22 State defeat terrorism will be strengthened by Tai- plants and animals. One of the critical lessons Championships and had the honor of march- wan’s recognition and participation. derived from the exhibit is the essential rela- ing in all presidential inaugurations from Tru- f tionship of the rainforest to our surroundings man to Kennedy. and daily lives. The Reverend Monsignor has been named LIMERICK TOWNSHIP’S 125TH These lessons are conveyed in the environ- ‘‘Man of the Year’’ by the State and National ANNIVERSARY mental education message from the Rolling Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Knights of Rainforest exhibit, and they are developed and Columbus Fourth Degree, the Disabled War HON. JIM GERLACH delivered in a manner that reaches younger Veterans, the American Legion, and others. OF PENNSYLVANIA generations. The exhibit teaches young people He was a recipient of the Governor’s Award IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the VFW National Youth Award, and is in the importance of environmental stewardship Thursday, September 4, 2003 in their communities and prepares them to be the National Drum Corps Hall of Fame and the good stewards of the earth’s natural environ- New Jersey Drum Corps Hall of Fame. There Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ment. are two streets named after the Reverend recognize Limerick Township, Montgomery Congratulations to the Discovery Creek Chil- Monsignor, one in Jersey City and one in Ba- County, Pennsylvania on its 125th Anniver- dren’s Museum on its San Francisco debut of yonne. sary. the Rolling Rainforest. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in In 1682, William Penn purchased the land that would become Limerick Township from f honoring Reverend Monsignor Edward F. Wojtycha for his exceptional service and dedi- the Lenni Lenape Indians of the Delaware CONGRESSIONAL PAY cation to the people of New Jersey. Tribe. His purchase paved the way for the f area’s first settlers who, in the Township’s in- HON. MARK GREEN fancy, were mostly Welsh, Germans, Holland CALLING FOR TAIWANESE REP- OF WISCONSIN Dutch and French Huguenots. An official peti- RESENTATION AT THE UNITED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion to form ‘‘Lymmerick Township’’ was filed NATIONS in Philadelphia in March of 1726 and the origi- Thursday, September 4, 2003 nal document remains in City Hall, Philadel- Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, this HON. PETER DEUTSCH phia, to this day. body must understand that by giving itself a OF FLORIDA Manatawny Road, which we know today as pay hike today, it sends a message to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ridge Road, was the name given to the main American people that the Congress is woefully road through the Township from Trappe to out of touch. In my state, the economy has se- Thursday, September 4, 2003 Pottstown and was built in 1718. The area’s rious problems. People are losing their jobs. Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to first schools were started by parents and were Families are too worried about whether there’s call for representation for Taiwan at the United usually part of the neighborhood churches with

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For the first 250 years of Limerick IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Township’s history, all public records were job he did during his time in Washington. kept in individual homes until the municipal Mr. Speaker, I was blessed to know Warren Thursday, September 4, 2003 building was erected in 1973, with a ceremony Wilson and to have had him as a friend. And Mr. BURNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and dedication in 1974. In 1968, the Philadel- the world is a much better place for having provide an explanation for my absence during phia Electric Company selected a site within had him in it. I know that, although his earthly three votes yesterday evening. the Township for construction of two nuclear life has passed, his impact will be felt by those During yesterday’s votes of roll Nos. 460, power generating units and, by 1986, the plant he touched for many, many years to come. 461, and 462, I was en route to the Capitol was fully operational. Today there are four ele- f from Savannah due to weather delays in the mentary schools that serve the Township’s INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION Washington area. Had I been present, I would children, two fire companies, an airport and HONORING CELIA CRUZ BY have voted in the affirmative for each. numerous churches—just a few more indica- AWARDING HER THE CONGRES- f tions of how the community has grown SIONAL GOLD MEDAL through the years. RECOGNITION OF THE 13TH ANNI- Flourishing Limerick Township, however, HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ VERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF saw an acceleration of growth particularly after THE AMERICANS WITH DISABIL- OF NEW JERSEY the opening of the Pottstown Expressway (Rt. ITIES ACT INTO LAW IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 422) in 1985, which connects the Limerick area to King of Prussia as well as nearby Thursday, September 4, 2003 HON. KATHERINE HARRIS Philadelphia. Since its completion, the Town- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today OF FLORIDA ship has seen skyrocketing residential and to offer legislation to honor my great friend, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES commercial growth resulting in many new the music icon, Celia Cruz, who lost her cou- Thursday, September 4, 2003 businesses and residents who call Limerick rageous battle with cancer on July 17, 2003. Township home. Today, Limerick Township, Last night, during the Latin Grammy’s, Ms. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to one of the oldest townships in Pennsylvania, Americans were mesmerized by an emotional commemorate a landmark civil rights anniver- is considered one of the most desirable and and wonderful tribute to the great Celia Cruz. sary in American history, which passed after respected communities in the Philadelphia re- Today, in the People’s House, I am joined by we had adjourned for the District Work Period gion. my colleague, Representative ILEANA ROS- in July. Thirteen years ago, the first President Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me LEHTINEN, to introduce legislation that will post- Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities today in recognizing Limerick Township for humously award Celia Cruz the Congressional Act into law, launching a new era in our na- 125 years of history, heritage and service. I Gold Medal. tion’s everlasting journey towards equal oppor- also recognize the fine citizens and officials of Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alonso was born tunity for all. Limerick Township, including Township Super- on October 21, 1924, in Havana, Cuba. Her This long-overdue legislation finally breathed career blossomed when she left Cuba for the visors Thomas J. DiBello, Kenneth W. life into the principal that every American has United States in 1960, where she eventually Sperring Jr., Francis T. Grant, Frederick L. the right to be a full and equal participant in made Fort Lee, New Jersey her home. Fidler and Joseph T. Greco, for making Lim- our society. Over a five decade career as an entertainer, As Florida’s Secretary of State, I was erick Township the wonderful community it is Celia Cruz became known as the ‘‘Queen of blessed to have the opportunity to apply the today. Salsa,’’ and claimed the calling card cry of mission of the ADA to the cause of election f ‘‘Azuuuucar!’’ Celia’s passion, boundless en- reform. Beginning with my appointment of a ergy, and charisma transfixed generations of HONORING WARREN WILSON Select Task Force in 2001, we worked to re- salsa fans and musicians. She recorded more than 70 albums and her collaborative efforts move the obstacles that prevented persons HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS with other performers including the legendary with disabilities in Florida from enjoying the OF FLORIDA salsa artist Tito Puente, pop star David Byrne, sanctity of the secret ballot and the civic maj- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and hip-hop producer Wyclef Jean helped esty of going to the polls on Election Day. Thanks to powerful advocates from Florida’s Thursday, September 4, 2003 break down ethnic and cultural barriers. She was one of the few bridges that crossed cul- disabilities community like Pam Dorwarth, Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tural and racial divides. Doug Towne, and Richard LaBelle as well as honor Warren Wilson, a former constituent Celia’s musical talent earned her hundreds the skilled leadership of Colonel Charley Price and friend whose short life touched those with of awards worldwide, including five Grammy’s, in mobilizing our veterans with disabilities, whom he came into contact. two Latin Grammy’s, and the National Medal Florida became the first state in the nation to Warren Wilson was, more than anything of Arts, the highest honor bestowed on an art- pass wide-ranging legislation vindicating the else, generous. I have met few people in my ist in the United States. She was a Hispanic voting rights of persons with disabilities. life whose generosity and charity exceeded Heritage Awards Lifetime Achievement recipi- As we celebrate how far we have come, we Warren’s. He willingly gave his time, energy, ent, and has a star on Hollywood’s Walk of must not forget how many miles we still must and money to help those in need. He per- Fame. Her music was a unifying force, and travel to truly secure for every American the formed free legal work for those who could not her passion for a free Cuba was evidenced in rights and privileges that most of us take for afford it. He raised money for charitable orga- both her music and her words. granted. nizations that helped the poor and down- Celia touched the lives of millions. More f trodden. He volunteered to serve on the than 100,000 individuals mourned her loss at boards of local community and service organi- her wake in Miami, Florida and 75,000 people AMERICA HAS LOST A GREAT zations. lined the streets of Manhattan to pay their re- WARRIOR AND HERO: GENERAL Warren Wilson was, however, more than spects as her funeral procession made its way RAY DAVIS just an asset to our community. He was a lov- through the streets of New York City. ing husband to his wonderful wife, Beth. He Celia Cruz made countless contributions to HON. JOHN LINDER was a devoted father to his fine son, Scott. American society and the world as an enter- OF GEORGIA And he was a mentor to my children, espe- tainer, and she was an ambassador of Latino IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cially to my son Gus, who runs the law prac- culture and a voice of freedom. Her music, her Thursday, September 4, 2003 tice that I started before I came to Congress. words, and her love of freedom live on. This Warren also was my friend. He was some- legislation would make Celia the first Latina to Mr. LINDER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great one with whom I could watch a baseball receive the Congressional Gold Medal. sadness that I mourn the loss of retired U.S. game, someone with whom I could discuss I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and Marine Corps General Raymond G. Davis, the issues we debate in this hallowed cham- I urge the leadership to bring it swiftly to the who passed away yesterday in Atlanta, Geor- ber, and someone with whom I could talk floor for a vote. gia.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K04SE8.010 E05PT1 E1716 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2003 With his birth on January 13, 1915, in Fitz- ever been. It struck me that while he was a touched the lives of so many that were in dire gerald, Georgia, Raymond Gilbert Davis genuine hero as a military leader, his greatest need of help. began a life of service to his fellow Americans. contributions to his nation may have been As we members of Congress go about our His military career, for which he is best known, what he did over the last 31 years for his fel- daily routines, we would be well served to use commenced after his graduation from the low veterans. He loved them for their service Mother Teresa as an example of how we Georgia School of Technology in 1933, where and they revered him for his leadership. should conduct ourselves. Our duty is public he participated in the Reserve Officers’ Train- Then, General Davis played a crucial role in service, and there was no greater servant to ing Corps unit. In 1938, General Davis re- creating U.S.-Korea 2000, an organization that mankind than Mother Teresa. signed his commission with the U.S. Army In- reached out to almost 40,000 veterans of the f fantry Reserve to accept an appointment as a Korean War in order to allow them to partici- RECOGNIZING MR. ALBERT G. U.S. Marine Corps second lieutenant. pate in ceremonies associated with the 50th HORTON, JR. OF CHESAPEAKE, VA It was General Davis’ bravery while serving anniversary of the Korean War. In my home in the U.S. Marine Corps that proves how this state of Georgia, he devoted his time and en- ordinary man was truly one of America’s ex- ergy to the construction of the Georgia War HON. J. RANDY FORBES traordinary heroes. During the Korean War, Veterans Memorial Park in Rockdale County. OF VIRGINIA then Lt. Col. Davis gave this country his most Through the years I have known Ray Davis, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES famous demonstration of his unparalleled not only as a fellow veteran, but also as a Thursday, September 4, 2003 leadership during the 1st Marine Division’s his- friend. His courageous devotion to his com- Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to toric break out of the Chosin Reservoir area. rades, his unyielding fight for the American recognize the late Mr. Albert G. Horton, Jr. of During that campaign, in the face of treach- veteran, and his love for and service to the Chesapeake, VA for his seemingly endless erous weather conditions and overwhelming United States itself are all examples of what it dedication to the veterans of Virginia. enemy numbers, he led a battalion of Marines truly means to be an American. On September 8, 2003, we will break to prevent the annihilation of a beleaguered While his military service was exemplary, ground in Suffolk, VA to establish a new Na- Marine rifle company and secured a mountain his post military service deserved just as many tional Veterans Cemetery, due largely to the pass for the safe deployment of two additional medals. I generally open a speech with the re- perseverance of Al Horton. In 1996, as a Vir- Marine regiments while keeping his own quest for all veterans in the audience to stand. ginia State Delegate, I created the Virginia forces intact. When they do, they are met, without excep- Veterans Liaison Committee in an effort to Following this act of bravery, President Tru- tion, with the greatful applause of the rest in bring veterans together and to give a unified man, who presented the Medal of Honor to Lt. attendance. Ray Davis taught me that. voice to their issues. Al Horton was a member Col. Davis on November 24, 1952, wrote, ‘‘his When I am in a campaign I always target of that committee and that is how I first came valiant devotion to duty and unyielding fighting veterans since, as Ray always reminded me, to know Al. spirit in the face of almost insurmountable I should be proud that I am one and should In 1997, Al contacted me and asked me to odds enhance and sustain the highest tradi- share that fact. introduce legislation to have a National Vet- tions of the U.S. Naval Service.’’ When the Republican Party is in a presi- erans Cemetery constructed in the Hampton General Davis once jokingly told me that dential race, whether 1988, 1992, 1996, or Roads area. Thus, I began a long fulfilling re- was the biggest mistake he ever made be- 2000, I could always expect Ray Davis to be lationship with this very special man. cause every time Marines were trapped they escorting our candidate around veterans During 1998, as a result of a bill I intro- sent for him. He, of course, was pleased to do groups. Indeed, there was no military leader, duced as a member of the Virginia General whatever his country asked him to do. with the possible exception of Omar Bradley, Assembly, a study was conducted to establish General Davis, who also served in World more revered by the troops, then my friend if there was a need for a new National Ceme- War II and the Vietnam War, culminated his Ray Davis. tery within the region. The study concluded service with an appointment as the Assistant Let me hasten to add that he was never sat- there were 173,700 veterans living in the Commandant to the Marine Corps. Following isfied with our efforts. I was the proud recipi- Hampton Roads area who would benefit from his service in this capacity, General Davis re- ent of many letters and phone calls from this such a cemetery. The distance to the closest tired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1972, and American hero reminding me of how many alternative cemetery site in Amelia is two and became America’s most highly decorated liv- veterans there were and what patriots they a half hours away, and the study concluded ing veteran. His decorations include: the were and how little we were doing to appre- that this distance had been a deterrent to vet- Medal of Honor; the Navy Cross; the Distin- ciate them. I may have disagreed with him erans’ families who wanted to be able to visit guished Service Medal with Gold Star in lieu once or twice, but I do not recall it. My prayers the gravesites of their loved ones. of a second award; the Silver Star Medal with go to Willa and the family. Based upon that study, I worked with Al in Gold Star in lieu of a second award; the Le- America has lost a great warrior and hero. his new role as Chairman of the Hampton gion of Merit with Combat ‘‘V’’ and Gold Star And I have lost a great friend. I shall miss him. Roads Veterans’ Cemetery Committee to find in lieu of a second award; the Bronze Star f a site to serve as a final resting place for our Medal with Combat ‘‘V’’; the Purple Heart; the nation’s veterans. An area in Suffolk, VA was Presidential Unit Citation with four bronze MOTHER TERESA: A MODEL FOR selected and $650,000 in state-appropriated stars indicative of second through fifth awards; US ALL monies was used to secure purchase of the the Navy Unit Commendation; the American land. Additional money was appropriated for Defense Service Medal with Fleet clasp; the HON. SPENCER BACHUS the design and engineering of the cemetery, American Campaign Medal; the Asiatic-Pacific OF ALABAMA but all those funds were to be reimbursed by Campaign Medal with one silver star in lieu of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the federal government through the Depart- five bronze stars; the World War II Victory ment of Veterans’ Affairs in the form of a Thursday, September 4, 2003 Medal; the National Defense Service Medal short-term Treasury loan. The effect of these with one bronze star; the Korean Service Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, in 1948, Mother actions would therefore result in a Veterans’ Medal with four bronze stars; the Vietnam Teresa came across a half-dead woman lying Cemetery for Virginia Veterans that would cost Service Medal with three bronze stars; the Na- in front of a Calcutta hospital. She stayed with approximately $8 million with Virginia only tional Order of Vietnam, 4th Class; the Na- the woman until she died. From that point on, paying approximately $650,000. tional Order of Vietnam, 5th Class; the Viet- she dedicated the majority of her life to help- Al Horton worked tirelessly, with the help of namese Cross of Gallantry with three Palms; ing the poorest of the poor in India. If every- veterans around the state, organizing, leading two Korean Presidential Unit Citations; the one in the world able to help the poor would and overcoming many hurdles to make his vi- United Nations Service Medal; and the Repub- donate a small fraction of their time in the spir- sion of a veterans’ cemetery in Hampton lic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. it of Mother Teresa, the world would be a Roads a reality. He even wrote a book, General Davis’ devotion to his fellow Ameri- much better place. ‘‘Grass Roots Politics, If You Don’t Like It— cans did not end with his retirement. General It takes an extraordinary person to ‘‘see Change It!!’’ which details his experience as Davis was instrumental in the design, funding God in every human being.’’ Almost 50 years an ordinary citizen accomplishing the goal of and construction of the U.S. Korean War Me- later, her Missionaries of Charity has grown getting something as great as the Veterans morial located here in Washington, DC. I was from 12 sisters in India to over 3,000 in 517 Cemetery at Hampton Roads accomplished. there on the day it was opened. I was as missions throughout 100 countries worldwide. I only wish Al was still with us to see the re- proud of my friend on this occasion as I have For 50 years, this remarkable woman has sult of all his hard work. He passed away on

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.070 E05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1717 October 17, 2002, in Chesapeake, VA. When It was during his tenure at the bank that I HONORING MR. XIA CHIA XIONG Al died, he was at his computer rallying his was fortunate to have the opportunity and fellow veterans in an effort to ensure the cem- pleasure to work with Mr. Culley. As a recent HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA etery would be built. We were talking with Al college graduate, I quickly came to admire his OF CALIFORNIA on an almost daily basis. That was part of Al’s intelligence, integrity and dignity. Working for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES essence—never giving up and always going Bob taught me a great deal about banking, but the extra mile to make a difference in other even more about being a good person. I know Friday, September 5, 2003 people’s lives. His dedication to the veterans that I am better for having known him and Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and the State of Virginia will never be forgot- worked with him. posthumously honor Mr. Xia Chia Xiong for all ten. He contributed an endless amount of time in of his service to the Lao community in Al Horton was a dedicated husband and fa- making his community a better place to do Merced, California. As the first President of ther. In his will, he stipulated that he and his business and raise a family. the Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. he beloved wife, Evelyn, who preceded him in Most important to Bob was his family. Over touched many lives. death, should be buried in the unfinished cem- the course of 61 years together, he and his Born in 1940 in Laos, Mr. Xiong dedicated etery. It gives me great peace to know that in wife Catherine raised a son and daughter, his life to helping the Lao community. From the near future Al’s wishes will be honored. Tom and Sara, and devoted endless love and 1957Ð1961, he was an assistant to the Chief While Al Horton cannot be with us on Sep- attention to his two grandchildren. of Nam Chanh District, City of Mong Pheng, tember 8, 2003, when we dedicate the ceme- He was a member of the United Methodist Vangvieng Province, in Laos. During the Viet- tery he worked so hard to create, I know that Church, the Hill City Rotary Club, the Masonic nam War, he worked for the United States he will be smiling as he looks down. Al Horton Lodge, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Central Intelligence Agency and was bestowed understood that the recognition and proper South Solomon Shrine Club, the American Le- the rank of major. With the fall of Laos in burial of our veterans is an integral part of our gion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Hill 1975, he led a group of Hmong refugees to national heritage and an important way for a City Elks Lodge, the Graham County Historical take refuge in Thailand and served these refu- grateful nation to say ‘‘Thank you’’. Our vet- Society, the Graham County Community gees until he immigrated to the United States erans have continuously defended and re- Foundation and the Graham County Hospital in 1980. newed America’s promise through their efforts. Board. In the United States, Mr. Xiong served the It is only fitting that we honor them in their Bob also served on the Fort Hays State Uni- first President of the Merced Lao Family Com- final resting place. versity Endowment Board and was a past munity, Inc. for 4 years. He then served as Mr. Speaker, today I ask that we take this president. He was involved in the David and their Project Director for 2 years. His work in opportunity to recognize Al Horton for his pas- Mary Rush Scholarship Trust, where he and the community is recognized by many. It is my sion, his commitment, and his love for his other trustees awarded scholarships to honor to also recognize his achievements. country. Al was a veteran, an advocate, an Graham County High School graduates. f author, and a friend to all who knew him. I Through his kindness and service, Robert hold Al Horton in high esteem and have noth- Culley made his community, state, and nation TRIBUTE TO HAROLD C. EATON ing but respect and affection for this wonderful a better place. I join his many friends and ad- man. I know my life is changed for having met mirers in extending my deepest sympathies to HON. JO BONNER him, because he was willing to make a dif- Catherine and her family during their time of OF ALABAMA ference for those who fought to preserve our loss. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES freedom and asked for nothing more than a f Friday, September 5, 2003 place to rest in eternal peace. TRIBUTE TO RUSH-MILLER Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f FOUNDATION recognize Mr. Harold C. Eaton, a leader in the A TRIBUTE TO MR. ROBERT W. field of civil rights in both his community and CULLEY OF HILL CITY, KANSAS HON. SCOTT McINNIS the nation as a whole. His tenure as the Mo- OF COLORADO bile District Corps of Engineers Equal Employ- HON. JERRY MORAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment Opportunity Officer, which was marked with numerous accomplishments, has truly OF KANSAS Friday, September 5, 2003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES earned him the honor of being inducted into Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this the Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employ- Thursday, September 4, 2003 body of Congress today to recognize a chari- ees. Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise table organization that works to improve the Mr. Eaton served his country through Fed- today to pay tribute to a man who had a posi- lives of blind or visually impaired children eral service for 44 years, beginning with his tive effect on the lives of many people in throughout the United States. The Rush-Miller assignment at Brookley Air Force Base in Northwest Kansas and across the state. We Foundation raises money to donate bicycles to 1956. Following the closing of the base in mourn the death of Mr. Robert W. Culley of visually impaired children in ten different 1967, Mr. Eaton transferred to the Mobile Dis- Hill City, Kansas. states across the country. The foundation trict Personnel Office and was later appointed A life-long Kansan, Mr. Culley never hesi- works to inspire confidence and a more active to the position of District Equal Employment tated to answer the call to serve his family, lifestyle in children who are visually impaired. Opportunity Officer (EEO) in 1974. community, state and country. He lived a life The Rush-Miller foundation was formed in The advancements made by Mr. Eaton dur- guided by the morals and values we hold dear 2001 in recognition of the benefits that the ini- ing his time as EEO Officer were nothing short in rural America: strong beliefs, faithful service tial project had conferred upon Garrett Rush- of outstanding. Facing the issue of equal op- and absolute integrity. Miller. Garrett had been an outgoing, active portunity during one of the most tumultuous Shortly after his graduation from college, child until a malignant brain tumor inhibited his times in the nation’s history, Mr. Eaton’s ca- Bob volunteered for the Navy in June of 1942. usual activities and he stopped playing out- reer was marked with a number of challenges. After basic training in Rhode Island, Bob was side. With the hope that a tandem bicycle The most serious of these challenges was the assigned to the 60th Construction Battalion could improve Garrett’s outlook, his parents court-ordered Consent Decree, a class action and was sent to the Solomon Islands in the were able to obtain a bicycle through the char- lawsuit outlining affirmative action goals for South Pacific to build an airfield for future op- itable contributions of many friends and spon- black employment in the Mobile District. Mr. erations against Japan. Bob continued his mili- sors. Now, the Rush-Miller foundation aspires Eaton worked diligently and effectively to solve tary service, graduating from the Supply to help other children like Garrett by donating the problems faced by the community in the School at Harvard and then serving aboard bicycles to help restore their active lifestyles. field of equal opportunity and was successful the battleship USS Texas until the end of Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to in having the Decree lifted in 1987. Through World War II. the Rush-Miller Foundation for their philan- his work in the community, Mr. Eaton became Bob returned to his hometown of Mullinville, thropic work. I commend the foundation for its a recognized leader on the local and Federal Kansas, where he spent twenty years farming noble objective and congratulate everyone in- level in the field of affirmative action. and ranching. Bob started a new career when volved on their tremendous success. I wish A second major challenge Mr. Eaton faced he accepted an offer to become the President the foundation all the best in the years to during his tenure as EEO Officer dealt with of the Consolidated State Bank in Hill City. come. private contracting for the Tennessee-

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04SE8.074 E05PT1 E1718 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2003 Tombigbee Waterway project. Through the A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING to honor the achievements of those who have system Mr. Eaton developed, the Corps was SERGEANT DALE GILLETTE devoted countless hours to Hillsides, as well able to guarantee equal opportunity for both as to celebrate the children who have been employment and contracting. The idea of pri- HON. ROBERT W. NEY greatly helped by the home. vate contracting was revolutionary for the OF OHIO Hillsides opened its doors in 1913 as an Episcopal Orphanage known as The Church Corps of Engineers and is a program which is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES still in use today. Home for Children. Deaconess Evelyn Wile Friday, September 5, 2003 formulated the agency’s mission of loving Mr. Harold Eaton has made many out- Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: care, therapeutic healing, special education, standing contributions throughout his life to the Whereas, Sergeant Dale Gillette has sworn family crisis intervention and children’s rights advancement of equal rights. His devotion and to serve and protect the people of Ross Coun- advocacy. This vision continues to be the innovation resulted in major accomplishments ty; and focus of Hillsides over ninety years later. on the local and Federal level. It is my honor Whereas, on a daily basis Sergeant Gillette Today, Hillsides is a private non-profit treat- to recognize the achievements of a man so has upheld his oath with an honor and convic- ment center, but it is considered an official in- devoted to the causes of equality and justice, tion far above the call of duty; and stitution of the Los Angeles Diocese of the both of which we hold so dear in our Nation. Whereas, Sergeant Gillette has dem- Episcopal Church. For his tireless work for the betterment of his onstrated a commitment to meet challenges While Hillsides began its journey solely as community, Mr. Eaton truly deserves induction with dedication, confidence and outstanding an orphanage, the agency has since branched into the Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Em- service; and off into several other areas. For children suf- ployees. Whereas, Sergeant Gillette has been deco- fering from abuse and mental illness, Hillsides rated with an honorable mention award from provides them with a safe place that they can f TOP COPS Awards because of his devotion call home. The main campus contains six resi- to people of the Ross County; dential cottages for emotionally disturbed chil- RECOGNIZING PATRICIA MADRID Therefore, I join with the residents of Ross dren ranging in age from seven to thirteen. On County and the entire 18th Congressional Dis- the campus, Hillsides provides a home and in- trict in congratulating Sergeant Dale Gillette as tensive treatment services geared to healing HON. HILDA L. SOLIS he receives his TOP COPS award. and redirecting kids who have experienced f traumatic upbringings. In addition to the on- OF CALIFORNIA campus housing, there are two off-campus TRIBUTE TO CODY SHIRA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES group homes which house twelve teenagers. These off-campus facilities provide residential Friday, September 5, 2003 HON. SCOTT McINNIS treatment, mental health care, and practical OF COLORADO skills training for independent living after the Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES youth leave Hillsides Home for Children. today to recognize one of the most inspiring Hillsides has also responded to the need for Friday, September 5, 2003 and remarkable Latino leaders in the United counseling at-risk families to prevent abuse States. Patricia Madrid is New Mexico’s first Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to before it starts, and in 1996, the family center woman and the nation’s first Latina attorney stand before this body of Congress and this was opened. This center provides a broad general. Nation today to pay tribute to Cody Shira, a range of programs from counseling services to Since taking the oath to office in November courageous young man from Grand Junction, classes designed to strengthen families and 1998, Ms. Madrid triumphed at protecting the Colorado. Cody recently woke up his parents protect children. Clearly, Hillsides acts as a during the middle of the night when he discov- lives of New Mexicans against all levels of vio- voice for children through advocacy. ered their house was on fire. The actions of lent crimes. She spearheaded initiatives that I am proud to recognize Hillsides Home for this brave seven year old are truly remarkable, Children as an integral component of our com- continue to provide assistance for district attor- and I am proud to recognize him here today. munity by providing a safe haven for children, neys in the prosecution of criminals in New While fast asleep, Cody was awakened to strengthening families and advocating for chil- Mexico. In addition, her actions also estab- the smoke and flames set by an outdoor grill. dren’s rights. lished strict provisions that protect her state’s The grill set fire to a bench, which helped It is for these extraordinary achievements environmental resources. Through her leader- spread the fire into the house through a win- that I ask all Members to join me in congratu- ship, the people of New Mexico are not only dow. Thanks to Cody’s quick reaction, most of lating Hillsides Home for Children for their safer from crime but the state’s wildlife, agri- the bedrooms in the apartment were spared, ninety years of remarkable work. culture, and water quality have thrived too. helping to save many important belongings f and memories. While the Shiras will have to Throughout her legal career, Ms. Madrid re- IN HONOR OF TERRY MARBURGER ceived numerous awards for her political rebuild the bottom level of the apartment, they thank Cody for helping to save not only their achievements. She was awarded the Latina bedrooms, but also their lives. Lawyer of the Year Award in 2001 by the His- HON. SAM FARR Mr. Speaker, Cody Shira is a true hero. His OF CALIFORNIA panic National Bar Association. She received courageous and quick reaction helped save IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the First Annual Elected Official Award for the lives of his family and much of his home. Friday, September 5, 2003 Work on Behalf of Crime Victims from Mothers I am proud to gather with my fellow colleagues Against Drunk Driving. In 1999, the New Mex- and speak of Cody’s accomplishments, as his Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ico Commission on the Status of Women hon- actions are truly remarkable. Good luck, Cody. honor a true community servant as well as an ored her with the Trailblazer Award. In 1994, I wish you the best with all of your future en- accomplished business owner, Mrs. Terry the Mexican American Legal Defense and deavors. Marburger. Terry retired on August 1, 2003 Educational Fund, a national organization, rec- f after providing 18 years of dedicated service ognized her for her outstanding service to the to the community of San Juan Bautista. Hispanic community. With all these remark- A TRIBUTE TO HILLSIDES HOME Terry was born in New York City and has able accomplishments, her commitment to FOR CHILDREN been a resident of San Juan Bautista for the serve the people of New Mexico and the past 34 years, where she has been a contrib- Latino community nationwide continues HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF utor to the community and to the welfare of undeterred. OF CALIFORNIA the small Mission town. She is married to Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Larry Marburger and together they raised their Ms. Madrid’s ventures as New Mexico’s at- two children, Sully and Anthony Anastasia. torney general has dismantled barriers and Friday, September 5, 2003 Currently, they have five grandchildren. paved the way for other women and minorities Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In addition to having worked in the private who aspire to reach such feats. I am privi- honor Hillsides Home for Children in Pasa- sector before owning her own business, Terry leged to recognize her as the perfect example dena. On October 5, 2003, Hillsides will cele- is a member of several community organiza- of today’s exceptional leader. brate its ninetieth anniversary with a carnival tions such as the Ambassador’s Club, the San

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05SE8.002 E05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1719 Benito Tourism Council, the United Way of Coast and throughout Alabama, first as the Rev. James Morris Lawson Jr. Rev. Lawson Hollister and the San Juan Bautista Historic paper’s political editor and in recent years, as Jr. is a minister and a civil rights leader who Planning Committee. the Register’s popular metro columnist. has worked hard to further the advancement I first met Terry in April of 2002 when she Prior to moving to Alabama, Gene worked of people of color. accepted my request to assist with the plan- at newspapers in other areas of the country, Rev. Lawson was born in Uniontown, Penn- ning of California’s 17th Congressional Dis- devoting much of that time to reporting jobs in sylvania, in 1928. Since early on in his life, he trict’s 2002 Naturalization Ceremony. Without the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon moving has strongly advocated for nonviolent resist- her tireless help, we would not have been able to the Gulf Coast in 1994, Gene became a fa- ance to achieve political change, a philosophy to convene so many community leaders in miliar face to those of us in public service dur- he developed by studying Ghandian ethics such a short amount of time. That ceremony ing his stint as the Register’s political editor. In and Methodist theology. A leader in the fight was a very special day for the participating so doing, he shared with the people of south against racism, Rev. Lawson was instrumental new citizens, and it is one that many members Alabama the talents and personal integrity in desegregating many of our Nation’s soci- of San Benito County will remember for a long upon which he built his reputation as a jour- eties, especially those in the southern States time to come. It wouldn’t have been possible, nalist. during the late 1950’s and 1960’s. had it not been for Terry’s ambitious fund- Elected officials, community representatives In 1957, Rev. Lawson worked with Dr. Mar- raising and vision for that day. and concerned citizens alike could always rely tin Luther King Jr. and helped shape the Terry will be moving to the Sonora area in on Gene to provide the best possible cov- Southern Christian Leadership Council, a na- the Sierra foothills, and I would like to say that erage of issues facing us in Alabama as well tional organization that dismantled barriers for she will be missed by the community of San as topics of national interest. From covering black citizens in the segregated south. Rev. Juan Bautista, and San Benito County. local political debates to national party con- Lawson helped organize students in southern Because of her enormous sense of dedi- ventions, Gene could always be counted on to universities to perform nonviolent demonstra- cated community service and love for the City give you the complete story on the major tions to desegregate restaurants and drug of San Juan Bautista, Mr. Speaker, it is an issues of the day. While his readers—and stores in Nashville, Tennessee. His actions in- honor to recognize Terry Marburger and her those he reported on—did not always agree fluenced others in Historically Black Colleges valuable contributions to our community. with him, we could always be assured there and Universities to protest, eventually helping f would be equal and fair treatment in his col- to end segregation throughout the South. umns and stories, a statement which can not Admirably, Rev. Lawson’s leadership not HONORING FRANK JOHNSON always be said about all journalists. only helped black citizens achieve political In recent years, Gene moved to cover more change, but he also aided labor unions, HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA local issues, and his columns on more human women, gays and lesbians, and recently incar- OF CALIFORNIA interest stories won him an entirely new fol- cerated individuals. With all these monumental IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lowing. His humorous and often folksy manner accomplishments, Rev. Lawson continues to of sharing local tales, from topics as diverse fight for social justice even in his mid-70’s. Friday, September 5, 2003 as an annual Texas State Fire Ant Festival to His accomplishments as a dignitary of civil Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to a discussion on the finer points of the south- rights have inspired other civil leaders, like honor Mr. Frank Johnson, who has delighted ern ‘‘take’’ on the English language, could al- me, to achieve political change. Therefore, I the community of Modesto as a ticket taker for ways be counted upon to inform, entertain and am privileged to recognize him as the perfect the Modesto A’s Baseball Club, Inc. for 31 bring a smile to the faces of all his readers. example of today’s exceptional leader. years. As one of the most well known and His readers, colleagues and fans never f popular members of the Modesto A’s staff, Mr. hesitated to share their opinions on and about Johnson has become an endeared friend to all Gene and his pontifications. Of all the com- TRIBUTE TO WALTER TIMME of the team’s fans. ments the paper received during the past 9 Mr. Johnson began working in Modesto years, the one that perhaps best sums up HON. SCOTT McINNIS baseball in 1958 when he worked in the con- Gene’s career and the public’s feeling toward OF COLORADO cession stand for the Modesto Reds at Del him was left on the Register’s open comment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Webb Field. Since that time he witnessed five line, ‘‘Sound Off,’’ and was recently reprinted Friday, September 5, 2003 different minor league professional baseball in a tribute column about Gene. Someone teams call Modesto home. From the New York called in to say, ‘‘I hope God continues to Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this Yankees to the Oakland Athletics, Mr. John- watch over Gene Owens. The world is so in body of Congress and this nation to pay trib- son is a testament not only to baseball, but to need of the humor and wisdom that he so ute to a most remarkable individual from my the many changes the City of Modesto has richly shares with us all.’’ district. Walter Timme of Pueblo, Colorado experienced. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me honorably served in the Army during World As a constant face to all of the attendees at today in recognizing Gene Owens for his tre- War II, leaving his motorcycle sales business the Modesto A’s games, Mr. Johnson has be- mendous contributions to both the world of to answer his country’s call to duty. Walter’s come a part of local history. He is a reminder journalism and to his friends and neighbors service to our country in its time of need is in- of all of the good things about baseball and along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. Gene is indeed a dicative of his commitment to our nation, youth. It is my honor and privilege to recog- genuine Alabama treasure who has freely which I would like to recognize here today. nize Mr. Johnson’s 50 years of commitment to shared both his wisdom and humor with all of Putting his passion for motorcycles on hold, our community. us, and for nearly a decade I have been proud Walt kissed his wife goodbye and shipped off f to call him my friend. to New Caledonia and Biak in the South Pa- Along with his many friends and followers cific. It was not long after they learned of his CONGRATULATIONS TO GENE throughout South Alabama, ‘‘Pal Joey’’ wishes mechanical abilities that the Army put Walt to OWENS ON THE OCCASION OF to extend to Gene Owens and his lovely wife, work as an aircraft engine repair technician. HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE MO- ‘‘Miss Peggy,’’ all the best in the months and Walt’s knowledge of engines, acquired from BILE REGISTER years ahead. his fondness of motorcycles, provided him with f an unparalleled skill for fixing planes. Our HON. JO BONNER country owes Walt a debt of gratitude for his OF ALABAMA RECOGNIZING REV. JAMES MORRIS service during WWII. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LAWSON JR. Walt returned safely from the war and revis- ited his passion for motorcycles. Aside from Friday, September 5, 2003 HON. HILDA L. SOLIS his time spent serving the country during Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, it gives me OF CALIFORNIA WWII, Walt has been selling motorcycles great pleasure to recognize and salute my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES since 1938. Walt’s entrepreneurial spirit and friend, Gene Owens, on the occasion of his business savvy have provided his community retirement from ‘‘active duty’’ with the Mobile Friday, September 5, 2003 with jobs and services for over six decades. Register, Alabama’s oldest newspaper. Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to stand before For 9 years, Gene has provided consistent, today to recognize one of the most inspiring this body of Congress today and recognize the quality reporting to readers along the Gulf and remarkable leaders in the United States, loyal service of Walt Timme to our nation.

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I ask all Members to join me in friends and family in honoring her truly com- GEORGE ‘‘GUS’’ WRIGHT AS HE wishing Scott United Methodist Church many mendable life and achievements. CELEBRATES HIS 80TH BIRTH- more fruitful years of service to the commu- f DAY nity. HONORING GREGORY HINES f HON. ROBERT W. NEY TRIBUTE TO LEONE ‘‘LEE’’ OF OHIO HON. HILDA L. SOLIS CHAMBERLIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA Friday, September 5, 2003 HON. SAM FARR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, September 5, 2003 Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: OF CALIFORNIA Whereas, George Wright was born in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay Flemington, West Virginia on September 7, tribute to Gregory Hines, whose limitless Friday, September 5, 2003 1923; and grace, style and talent brought international at- Whereas, George Wright, a resident of Bel- Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tention to the art of tap dancing. laire, Ohio is celebrating his 80th birthday honor Leone ‘‘Lee’’ Chamberlin who passed Gregory Hines set a high standard of excel- today; and away on Thursday, July 3, 2003. During her lence and dedication in the realm of entertain- Whereas, George Wright has long been a lifetime Mrs. Chamberlin was an active com- ment, whether it was singing, dancing, acting, dedicated family man, being understanding munity member, dedicated to serving others directing, or creating new choreography. He and caring. His personal sacrifices of time and by leading such organizations as the Girl starred in many tap dancing movies and also energy to family, friends and country stand as Scouts of America, Soroptimists International created, produced and supported many pro- a monument to a truly fine individual. For his and the Salvation Army. She will be dearly ductions, such as Tap City with Tony Waag service to our Nation in the United States missed by her family of four nieces Patricia and Hoagy Bix Carmicheal. Through his art Navy, we owe Mr. Wright a debt of gratitude. Minor, Carole Sobel, Mary Menke and Barbara form, he mentored young talent, and today, Therefore, I join with the family and friends, Elgen; and two nephews Rocky Phillips and tap dance is performed in festivals in as many as well as the residents of the entire 18th Ron Elgen; as well as countless friends. as 40 nations and has been adapted to di- Congressional District of Ohio, in honoring Leone Chamberlin was born in Fargo, ND verse cultural rhythms throughout the world. George ‘‘Gus’’ Wright as he celebrates his and earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical Mr. Hines not only contributed greatly to the 80th birthday. engineering from the University of Minnesota. arts, but his dedication to the community has f She headed the Siems Drake Mechanical En- been truly selfless. As a board member of gineering Department at Puget Sound in Se- several non-profit organizations, including the A TRIBUTE TO SCOTT UNITED attle, and became at the time one of just 10 American Tap Dance Foundation, Mr. Hines METHODIST CHURCH women members of the American Association was the tap dance community’s chief ambas- of Mechanical engineers. Her community serv- sador, dedicated to the preservation and per- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF ice began when she moved to Whidbey Island petuation of history, education, and presen- OF CALIFORNIA Naval Air Station in Oak Harbor with her hus- tation of tap dance. Regardless of the numer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES band Walter Chamberlin. There she counseled ous credits to his name, Mr. Hines would al- teenage girls and organized the Girl Scout Friday, September 5, 2003 ways say he considered himself first and fore- Council of Whidbey Island. most a tap dancer. Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to She later moved to Fairbanks, AK where Gregory Hines will be truly missed as a role honor Scott United Methodist Church in Pasa- she worked as the chief of preliminary engi- model who has taught us how to join together dena, CA. On Saturday, September 20th, neering and drafting departments for the Army and celebrate the diversity that makes our na- Scott United Methodist Church will celebrate Corps of Engineers. While in Alaska she also tion great. His dedication to the community 100 years of dedicated service to the commu- served as the president for the Farthest North transcended the stage and productions and nity. Girl Scout Council and began her work with will be a model for future generations. In its century of existence, the location of Soroptimists International. After her husband’s f Scott United Methodist Church, named for death Mrs. Chamberlin moved to Seattle and Bishop Isaiah Benjamin Scott, has changed on became the financial adviser on the national A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING numerous occasions, but the benevolent spirit staff of the Girl Scouts of America. When she CHIEF MICHAEL MAGUSCHAK of the church has remained a consistent pres- moved to Monterey County she furthered her ence in the community. After its first humble work with the Girl Scouts by organizing the HON. ROBERT W. NEY meeting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey County OF OHIO Harris in 1903, the church assembled in a se- Girl Scout Councils into the single Girl Scouts IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ries of buildings for short periods until 1930 of Monterey Bay Council, serving as executive when the congregation settled into the church director for several years. Friday, September 5, 2003 building at 55 Mary Street for the next 43 Leone Chamberlin remained active after her Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker: years. Scott United Methodist Church then retirement, serving as the executive director of Whereas, Chief Michael Maguschak has held services at First United Methodist Church the Carmel Business Association, the presi- dedicated his life to serving and protecting the on Colorado Boulevard for 2 years before ar- dent of the Monterey Peninsula Soroptimists residents of Mingo Junction; and riving at the current site on Orange Grove Club, and board member and president of the Whereas, on a daily basis Chief Maguschak Boulevard. Salvation Army. As an ever involved member has upheld his oath with an honor and convic- Despite the many moves in its history, Scott of the local community she served as a mem- tion far above the call of duty; and United Methodist Church, acting on its motto, ber of the board for numerous committees Whereas, Chief Maguschak has dem- ‘‘the church at the heart of the community with such as Monterey County Economic Develop- onstrated a commitment to meet challenges the community at heart,’’ continually dedicated ment Committee Monterey County Symphony, with dedication, confidence and outstanding itself in service to the people of Pasadena. Monterey History and Art Association, Carmel service; and That commitment remains to this day. The As- Women’s Republican Club, Monterey County Whereas, Chief Maguschak should be con- pires West-Pasadena Program supports at-risk Council of Chambers of Commerce and Re- gratulated on his retirement after 29 years in youth in the Pasadena area, and the ‘‘Clothe gional Advisory Council for the Salvation the police force; the Pasadena Unified School District School Army. Therefore, I join with the residents of Mingo Children’’ project provides school wardrobes Mr. Speaker, I wish to add my appreciation Junction in congratulating Chief Michael for children from low-income families. Scott and recognition of Leone Chamberlin’s whose Maguschak on his retirement.

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Mr. Speaker, I stand before to diversify Pasadena City College’s student lives he touched. It is an honor to recognize this body of Congress and this nation to rec- body through recruiting and working to retain the life and achievements of Thomas Scott ognize and honor two remarkable women from the minority groups on campus. Currently, she Lindsay. my district. Nanette LeBorgne of Rifle, Colo- serves as President Elect of the California f rado and Brenda Rice of Parachute have de- Community Colleges Chief Student Service fied the odds and prevailed in the fight against Officers Association. PERSONAL EXPLANATION cancer. Today, they fight a new battle, helping Ms. Moore continues to add to the list of her raise money for cancer research and assisting services to the community. She serves as the HON. SAM GRAVES other cancer victims with their recovery efforts. chairperson of the City of Pasadena’s Human OF MISSOURI I am honored to recognize these two brave Services Commission and as President of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES women who now devote their lives to helping Board of the Urban Revitalization Develop- Friday, September 5, 2003 others conquer this deadly disease. ment Corporation. She is an appointee to the Nanette and Brenda have developed a City of Pasadena’s Utility Advisory Commis- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, close relationship, not only with each other, sion, was on the Board of Directors of Women September 4, 2003, I was unavoidably de- but also with other cancer survivors in their at Work and is a member of ZONTA. She is layed and thus missed rollcall votes Nos. 463, community. Both women understand the array also Treasurer of the Gamma Lambda Chap- 464, 465, 466, 467, and 468. Had I been of emotions one undergoes when first being ter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on No. 463, diagnosed with the disease. They can also re- Incorporated, which is an organization of Afri- ‘‘yea’’ on No. 464, ‘‘yea’’ on No. 465, ‘‘nay’’ on late to the triumphant feeling of victory upon can-American women in education. No. 466, ‘‘nay’’ on No. 467, and ‘‘nay’’ on No. overcoming their struggles. Ernestine has been awarded the Young 468. Brenda volunteers her time to share advice Women Christian Association’s Second Cen- f with other cancer sufferers on how she was tury Award, was honored as Woman of the TRIBUTE TO UNIVERSITY OF KAN- able to cope with the disease, in addition to Year by Pasadena City College, and was also SAS PROFESSOR EMERITUS G. simply providing them with someone to talk to the recipient of the Sojourner Truth Award BAILEY PRICE and identify with their ordeal. Nanette is a from First African Methodist Episcopal Zion Team Captain for the Relay for Life in Rifle, a Church. fundraising event for the American Cancer So- I ask all of the members to join me in con- HON. DENNIS MOORE ciety. This year her team will donate over gratulating Ms. Moore for the tireless work she OF KANSAS $1000 to the organization. has done for the community and join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to honor wishing her prosperity and happiness in the Friday, September 5, 2003 Nanette LeBorgne and Brenda Rice for their years to come. Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to courage and contributions to cancer research. f Their spirit of community service and altruistic pay tribute to Professor Emeritus G. Bailey dedication to the welfare of other cancer vic- TRIBUTE TO THOMAS SCOTT Price of the University of Kansas. tims is truly commendable. Their stories of re- LINDSAY The recent dedication of the Robert J. Dole covery and survival are an inspiration to us all. Center for Public Policy at the University of Kansas has renewed attention upon the mil- f HON. SAM FARR OF CALIFORNIA lions of Americans who made possible this na- A TRIBUTE TO ERNESTINE L. tion’s victory during World War II. One of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MOORE many Americans who were essential to that Friday, September 5, 2003 war effort, G. Bailey Price, is now 98 years HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to old, residing in Lawrence, Kansas. OF CALIFORNIA honor Thomas Scott Lindsay, who passed Professor Price, a mathematics scholar and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES away at his home on July 19, 2003. A long- instructor at the University of Kansas, was time activist and advocate, Tom committed his called upon in 1943 to serve our nation as a Friday, September 5, 2003 life to helping others and raising awareness civilian attached to the U.S. Army’s Eighth Air Mr. SCHIFF. I rise today to honor an out- about HIV/AIDS. Tom Lindsay was a native of Force Operational Research Section in High standing citizen of California’s 29th Congres- Fort Wayne, IN and is survived by brothers Wycombe, England. Professor Price served sional District: Ms. Ernestine L. Moore. Robert Lindsay, Jr. and John Lindsay both of with them until 1945. It was through the work Though Ms. Moore has served Pasadena City Fort Wayne; and sisters Linda Holt of Oakland of statisticians like Professor Price that the College for 32 years, she has been a positive and Laura Smart of Pleasant Lake, IN. Army Air Force was able to apply scientific al- force in the community for much longer. Tom came to Santa Cruz in February of this gorithms to help bomber pilots improve their Before coming home to Pasadena, Ms. year to work as Executive Director for the accuracy and to help impede the assault over Moore studied and worked across the nation. Santa Cruz AIDS Project. Although, his time England by German VÐ1 and VÐ2 bombers. She began her academic journey at Virginia with this organization was limited, his commit- The work of this group was documented in the State University where she obtained both her ment and passion to its cause touched many report, ‘‘Air Force Operations Analysis Sec- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psy- lives. Tom’s leadership, wisdom and vision tion’’; Professor Price authored the section of chology. She later completed graduate work at greatly impacted the AIDS Project; and his the report entitled, ‘‘Gremlin Hunting in the the University of Santa Clara, the University of compassion, generosity and humility affected Eighth Air Force European Theater of Oper- Massachusetts at Amherst, and the University everyone around him. ations, 1943Ð45’’. of California Los Angeles. Ms. Moore began Over the 18 years the AIDS Project has pro- After World War II, Professor Price re- her career as a Psychologist in Norfolk, work- vided support to those in the community of mained with the University of Kansas, helping ing for the Virginia City school system. From Santa Cruz affected by HIV/AIDS. As an orga- to build one of the most outstanding mathe- there she traveled westward to San Jose City nization, the AIDS Project has exemplified the matics departments of any American univer- College where she worked as a counselor, compassionate spirit of its past leader. Tom’s sity. He was named ‘‘Mathematician of the then moved on to take the title of Supervisor dedication to this community has had an in- Year’’ by the National Academy of Sciences of Counseling for the Los Angeles Urban valuable impact by helping many in dealing on more than one occasion. I welcome this League’s MDTA/OJT program. with the AIDS epidemic. opportunity to pay tribute to a valuable and im- Ms. Moore first came to Pasadena City Col- Before coming to the Santa Cruz AIDS portant American; we share the pride of all lege in 1971 as a counselor. She was pro- Project, Tom lived in Sonoma and served as Kansans in his outstanding achievements and

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include in the RECORD a recent article from the ‘‘We found that smaller, tighter (forma- only served his country in the U.S. Army 7th Lawrence Journal-World detailing his essential tions) and dropping (bombs) simultaneously Infantry Division for three years during World contributions to our war effort. improved accuracy,’’ he said. War II, where he earned a Bronze Star for his Ted Wilson, a KU history professor who has bravery, but also provided the County of Mon- [From the Lawrence Journal-World, Sept. 33, studied World War II, said Price under-esti- 2002] mated the section’s contribution. terey with the invaluable commitment and WORLD WAR II TOOK MATHEMATICIAN FROM ‘‘They played a very important role,’’ he service of a talented physician. Most impor- CHALKBOARD TO DRAWING BOARD said, noting that efforts to improve bombing tantly, however, he was a devoted husband (By Dave Ranney) accuracy played a key role in the military’s and father. He is survived by his wife, Betty; World War II was—among other things—a efforts to cripple the German economy by two sons, Gerald Carnazzo of Coral de Tierra math problem. bombing key factories. and William Carnazzo, Jr. of New Castle; two And Lawrence resident G. Baley Rice After the war, Price returned to KU, where daughters, Gigi Knudtson and Carol Brown, helped solve it. he later served as chairman of the mathe- both of Granite Bay; and two stepsons, Chip Today, Price is leaving for England to help matics department for 19 years. He retired in 1975. Worthington of Rohnert Park and Greg Wor- dedicate a museum that pays tribute to U.S. thington of Zion, Utah. Sadly, Dr. Bill’s first airpower in World War II and to the men and Price and his wife, Cora Lee Beers Price, a women who made it effective. longtime assistant professor of classic lit- wife, Carmel Carnazzo, passed away in 1974 A Harvard-educated mathematician, Price erature at KU, have six children. She is 93. after decades of love and friendship together. had been teaching at Kansas University Earlier this year, the Prices donated a col- However, on a cruise ship the following year, about five years when he got the call in 1943 lection of their papers, books and photo- Dr. Bill met and later married Betty, with whom from then-Chancellor Deane Malott. graphs to the Kenneth Spencer Research Li- he spent the rest of his life, becoming one of ‘‘The war was on, but I had a deferment— brary at KU. the few lucky people to find their true love I was teaching men in uniform,’’ Price re- f twice in one lifetime! called. But Malott told Price the U.S. Army Air PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN ‘‘Doctor Bill,’’ as his many friends knew him, Corps was putting together special problem- WALKER lived in Monterey for 64 years. He was born solving units of mathematicians, physicists, in Carlentini, Sicily on May 23, 1915. Soon engineers and architects. Price, then 38, was after his birth, his mother, Josephine a prime candidate. HON. SCOTT McINNIS Carnazzo, brought him to Omaha, Nebraska ‘‘They wanted me to go to the South Pa- OF COLORADO to join his father, Salvatore Carnazzo. Bill at- cific,’’ he said. ‘‘And then as soon as every- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thing was formalized and I’d said I’d go, they tended elementary and high school in Omaha said, ‘Fine, we’re sending you to England.’’’ Friday, September 5, 2003 and excelled in both academics and sports, particularly wrestling and football. In 1931, Dr. Price spent the next two years—from 1943 Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to 1945—in England, helping bomber pilots Bill entered Creighton University’s premedical honor an American hero. John Walker of improve their accuracy. Or, as he explained: program and subsequently graduated with Pagosa Springs, Colorado is a World War II ‘‘It didn’t do much good to drop a bomb on a honors. He then entered the Creighton Univer- veteran and a survivor of the Bataan Death cabbage field.’’ sity School of Medicine, where he received his March. John recently received the Purple SOLE SURVIVOR? Doctor of Medicine degree in 1938. Heart and the Prisoner of War Medal. I am Now, Price is 97 years old. He’s fairly cer- On June 12, 1939, he and Carmel Ann tain he’s the sole surviving member of the pleased to share his story here today. U.S. Army Eighth Air Force Operational Re- John, like so many of his generation, heed- Circo were married in Omaha. While on their search Section. ed the call of his country and fought for the honeymoon in Monterey, they were convinced It’s both a distinction and an obligation, United States during World War II. He was by friends in the area that it would be a great he said. captured by the Japanese and survived the place to start a practice and family. After see- ‘‘I feel I should do what I can do to honor brutality of the Bataan Death March and three ing the beautiful landscape of Monterey, they those who lost their lives,’’ Price said. and a half years in prison camps, including agreed and later that same year they relo- He’s leaving today for Washington, D.C., Camp O’Donnell. John has a strong will to cated to Monterey. In 1972, Dr. Bill’s son, Dr. where he’ll join his son, Griffith B. Price, survive and made it through the terrifying or- Jerry Carnazzo, joined the family practice. and grandson, Andrew Price, on a flight to After 55 years of medicine, Dr. Bill retired in England. There, he’ll attend dedication cere- deal to return home safely. monies at the American Air Museum near John could have easily become consumed 1990. Oddly enough, his practice began and Cambridge. by hatred over the way he and his fellow serv- ended with the same patient and friend Ted Former President George Bush is sched- icemen were treated, but rather John tri- Melicia, but such long-term care and attention uled to address the gathering. More than umphed over that hatred and learned to for- was his calling card. 4,000 U.S. veterans and family members are give his former captors. John has even gone Dr. Bill’s life was one of great service and expected to attend. to Japan four times to help build churches ‘‘Last week, this nation was up in arms— commitment. He spent seven years on the rightfully so—over the events of Sept. 11 in there. board of what was then Monterey Unified which almost 3,000 people were killed. It was Mr. Speaker, on August 26th, John Walker School District. In 1946, he was appointed to a great tragedy, and I will take nothing was awarded the Purple Heart and the Pris- fill a vacancy in the middle of a heated con- away from that,’’ Price said recently. ‘‘But oner of War Medal. These awards are cer- troversy regarding building a community col- 30,000 members of the Eighth Air Force lost tainly well deserved, and I join with my col- lege in Monterey. Two years later, Dr. Bill cast their lives during the war. That, too, was a leagues in saluting him. John, your bravery the deciding vote that resulted in the creation tragedy.’’ and dedication are an inspiration. Thank you, of Monterey Peninsula College, which has be- Price said he’s not worried about today’s and congratulations. come a landmark educational institution for the flight. ‘‘At my age, I feel like I have to go.’’ f residents of Monterey and the surrounding The 70,000-square-foot museum features an area. His work will continue on as he left a extensive collection of World War II aircraft TRIBUTE TO DR. WILLIAM permanent mark in many facets of life for the including a B–52 Stratofortress, B–17 Flying ANTHONY CARNAZZO Monterey Peninsula, especially education. Fortress, B–29 Superfortress and a P–51 Mus- Dr. Bill’s gentle, kind, humble and generous tang. HON. SAM FARR spirit touched both young and old in his pri- HIS CONTRIBUTION OF CALIFORNIA vate life and professional medical life. He was Price prefers not to dwell on his contribu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES known and well respected for his selflessness tion to the war effort. and his ability to instill others with optimism For starters, he filed a report with the Air Friday, September 5, 2003 and confidence. Dr. Bill’s service is admirable Force back in 1943. And it doesn’t seem right to call attention to a civilian mathemati- Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and his character and dedication have made cian’s tasks while others lost their lives. honor Dr. William Anthony Carnazzo who lasting impacts on our community and the But when pressed, price said he helped fig- passed away on June 19, 2003 after having people with whom he worked. It is an honor ure out plane formations and drop proce- led a long life of dedicated service to his com- for me to pay tribute to the rich life and work dures that improved bombing accuracy. munity. During his lifetime, Dr. Carnazzo not of Dr. William Carnazzo.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE8.018 E05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1723 TRANSPORTATION, TREASURY, HONORING DR. LOUISE R. guidance and inspiration. He has devoted AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES D’OLIVEIRA twenty-five years to his chosen career guiding APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 his parishioners. I am honored to join with my HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS colleagues today to thank him for his tireless SPEECH OF OF FLORIDA work and to wish him the best of luck as he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continues to serve the community that he HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER loves so much. OF NEW YORK Friday, September 5, 2003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f honor Doctor Louise R. D’Oliveira, a talented Thursday, September 4, 2003 and caring constituent of mine who recently PERSONAL EXPLANATION The House in Committee of the Whole passed away. House on the State of the Union had under Dr. D’Oliveira, a native of Louisiana who consideration the bill (H.R. 2989) making ap- came to the United States from South Africa HON. JIM DeMINT propriations for the Departments of Trans- in 1980, was an ordained Methodist minister portation and Treasury, and independent OF SOUTH CAROLINA and devoted her life to helping those less for- agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes: tunate than herself. She directed the Women’s Christian Center in Tampa and was an advi- Friday, September 5, 2003 Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in sory board member of Everybody’s Taber- strong support of the Cooper-DeLauro-Kil- nacle-Homeless Emergency Project in Clear- Mr. DEMINT. Mr. Speaker, I was absent patrick amendment to H.R. 2989. This amend- water. This organization helps hungry and during rollcall votes 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, ment would transfer $75 million from the Inter- homeless individuals who have nowhere else and 468. Had I been present, I would have nal Revenue Service’s EITC enforcement ini- to turn in their greatest times of need. voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall vote 463. I would have tiative The money would instead be used to Louise also was considered one of the voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 464. I would have audit large and medium-sized corporations. world’s foremost adult literacy experts. She voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 465. I would have In former IRS Commissioner Rossotti’s end- chaired the African Division of Laubach Lit- voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall votes 466, 467, and of-term report, the IRS lacks the resources to eracy and also founded and directed Oper- 468. address 28% of the mid and large corporation ation Upgrade South Africa, programs which workload that should be accomplished each helped untold numbers of adults worldwide f year. This lack of enforcement translates into learn to read. She also authored several the government losing $6.5 billion in direct tax books about Africa and her native Louisiana. TRIBUTE TO JOHN MYSZAK revenues on an annual basis, according to the In addition, she was an Army veteran of World GAO. War II. The $75 million provided under the Cooper- Mr. Speaker, the world lost a wonderful HON. SAM FARR DeLauro-Kilpatrick amendment would give the woman and dedicated advocate for learning OF CALIFORNIA IRS just over half of the $180 million that the when Louise D’Oliveira’s earthly life ended. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IRS needs to conduct nearly 7,000 more mid However, I am certain that, wherever she is and large corporations audits. today, she is sharing her wisdom and knowl- Friday, September 5, 2003 Given that the IRS lacks adequate re- edge with whomever she encounters. Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sources to perform audits and investigations, I f honor Mr. John Myszak, a teacher of 39 cannot understand why the IRS has recently years, who passed away Tuesday, July 8th of launched a new program to overhaul the EITC TRIBUTE TO REVEREND EUGENE cancer at the Community Hospital of the Mon- program. FENTON terey Peninsula. During his lifetime Mr. As you know, the EITC is the government’s Myszak was an outstanding member of the primary assistance program for low-income HON. SCOTT McINNIS local community. He will be sorely missed by working families. Last year, about 19 million OF COLORADO his wife of twenty years, Martha Myszak; two taxpayers claimed more than $32 billion in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES daughters Stephanie Hulsey and Donna EITC benefits. This money can be the deter- Friday, September 5, 2003 Wenger; three stepdaughters, Vauncia Parker, mining factor for whether a low-income work- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this Valeria Alexander and Marsheila DeVan; and er’s family will live above the poverty line. This body of Congress today to pay tribute to an eight grandchildren. is a vulnerable population. outstanding citizen and a devoted spiritual Mr. Chairman, I can tell you that many of Mr. John Myszak was born on October 6th, leader. Reverend Eugene Fenton of La Junta, 1934 in Flint, Michigan. He earned a bach- my constituents who are eligible for the EITC Colorado has served as a minister for twenty- are already deterred from claiming the credit elor’s degree from California State University five years. Before joining the ministry, Eugene at Hayward and a master’s degree in edu- because of existing filing requirements. I fear worked for twenty-five years as a plant man- that forcing them to submit a new form will cation from San Jose State University. He ager and industrial engineer. His devotion, served in the United States Marine Corps and only increase the likelihood that eligible low-in- hard work, and humility inspire those around come parents will be further dissuaded from taught in the Pacific Grove Unified School Dis- him, and his dedication to his career shows a trict for twenty-one years, in addition to work- claiming the credit. spirit of loyalty all too rare in today’s society. That would be a terrible shame. ing part time as an instructor at Monterey Pe- I rise to honor his service here today. ninsula College. Mr. Chairman, as I said before, given the Eugene is the pastor at Trinity Lutheran IRS’ limited resources, I cannot, for the life of Church in La Junta. He has served all across During his twenty-eight years living in Sea- me, understand the rationale behind spending this country as a pastor, teacher, coach, and side, he served as a member of the California $75 million on overhauling EITC procedures counselor. He came to La Junta after trying to Teacher’s Association, the National Teacher’s especially since EITC overclaims account for retire and finding that he still wanted to work. Association and the CSU-Monterey Bay less than 3 percent of the estimated total His parishioners refer to him as a ‘‘God send’’ Teacher Education Committee. As well as taxes that go uncollected. Why hasn’t the IRS whose tireless work has strengthened and up- being involved with local education issues, Mr. made a similar commitment to capturing the lifted their church. Myszak was a member of St. John’s Episcopal $40 billion that the GAO says that businesses Eugene’s remarkable loyalty is shown not Chapel, John Paul II Foundation of Monterey, underreport on an annual basis? only by the twenty-five years he has devoted Friendship Circle and the Parade of Nations. Finally, Mr. Chairman, as a matter of fair- to the ministry, but also by the twenty-five In his free time he enjoyed his work as a do- ness, the IRS should not require low-income years he devoted to his career as a plant cent for the Monterey History and Arts Asso- Americans to meet a higher standard than manager and industrial engineer before he ciation, gardening, writing and ballroom danc- every other taxpayer, while at the same time took up his pastoral studies. Eugene leads by ing. they fail to crack down on fraud in business example and often draws on his experiences Mr. Speaker, today I wish to join the local and higher income taxpayers. to better relate to his parishioners. community and Mr. John Mysazk’s family and I call on my colleagues to join me in support Mr. Speaker, Eugene Fenton is the kind of friends in honoring the life of such a com- of the Cooper-DeLauro-Kilpatrick amendment. devoted leader our community looks to for mendable teacher, father and citizen.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05SE8.022 E05PT1 E1724 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2003 CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- REMEMBERING SERGIO VIEIRA DE that will live on through the Archuleta County VERSARY OF DURAND UNION MELLO Fair. While he will be dearly missed, we can STATION all take solace in the knowledge that Ray’s HON. BARBARA LEE spirit lives on through those whom he has HON. MIKE ROGERS OF CALIFORNIA touched. f OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, September 5, 2003 HONORING THE LIFE OF VINCENT Friday, September 5, 2003 Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, on August 19, 2003, A. BRUNI Kofi Annan, the Secretary-General of the Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I United Nations, lost a trusted envoy and the HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS rise today to celebrate the one hundredth an- world lost a skilled peacemaker. Sergio Vieira OF NEW YORK niversary of Durand Union Station as October de Mello was killed in the bombing of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 4, 2003 will mark its historic birthday. In the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad. last century, Durand Union Station has sur- Friday, September 5, 2003 Among his dying words was a plea that the vived fire, neglect, dilapidation, and even the Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before United Nations mission there go on. wrecking ball. Over the years, the proud citi- the House of Representatives today to honor Sergio Vieira de Mello was a native of Brazil zens of my district have banded together to the life of Vincent A. Bruni. As a prominent fig- but a citizen of the world. From Bangladesh to restore and preserve this local treasure. ure within the Rochester community, Mr. Bruni Sudan to Cyprus, from Mozambique to Leb- In 1903, construction began on Durand shared his vision and his love for music with anon to Bosnia and Kosovo, to East Timor, Union Station, at a cost of $60,000 the rail others for over fifty years. and finally to Iraq, Mr. de Mello’s resume depot was an architectural marvel. The Cha- Mr. Bruni, more commonly known as ‘‘Mr. reads like an atlas of some of the world’s most teau Romanesque style depot was con- B,’’ raised the drum and bugle corps move- troubled and dangerous places. It is also a list structed of Missouri granite brick with an inte- ment in North America to new and exciting of accomplishment and achievement. rior of oak woodwork and wainscoting of Ten- levels. The Bruni name is synonymous with As the Secretary-General’s special envoy to nessee marble. However, just eighteen modern-day drum corps, in part because Mr. Iraq, on leave from his position as U.N. High months after its construction, fire tore though Bruni dedicated his life to entertaining people Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. de Mello the boiler room of the station in April of 1905. all over the country and all over the globe. saw his role as helping to return the governing Firefighters had the blaze contained until the Always one to give back to the community, of Iraq to the hands of its people. Mr. Bruni led his national and world champion Eastbound train forced the firefighters to pull At his funeral, Secretary-General Annan their hoses back across the tracks and allow Empire Statesmen Drum and Bugle Corps in bade Mr. de Mello a fitting tribute as he said local parades, winter and spring concerts, and the train to pass. The fire of 1905 destroyed goodbye: ‘‘Sergio, my friend, you have entered nearly all of Durand Union Station. in efforts to support high school bands and the pantheon of fallen heroes that the United other groups throughout Western New York. After being rebuilt, Durand Union Station Nations wishes it did not have. You will shine served the people of Michigan until 1974. Un- As a result of the heart and soul he dem- forever among our brightest stars. May you onstrated and instilled in others, the Empire fortunately, the struggling railroad industry rest in peace.’’ forced Grand Trunk Western Railroad to com- Statesmen became the only corps in history to pletely abandon the building in 1974. Con- f win the Triple Crown: the American Legion, sequently, Durand Union Station was stripped, TRIBUTE TO RAY MACHT Drum Corps Associates, and World Show gutted, vandalized and ready for demolition. Band championship titles all in one year. But, state and local officials along with the citi- For decades, Mr. Bruni represented the City HON. SCOTT McINNIS of Rochester, New York proudly with his zens of Durand determined to restore the OF COLORADO building were able to save Durand Union Sta- unfaltering commitment to teaching children IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion at the demolition zero hour. and adults of all ages. His lessons were not Today, Durand Union Station has been pre- Friday, September 5, 2003 simply about music, but about what it means to work hard as a team, have pride in what served and restored by Durand Union Station, Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a sol- Inc., a nonprofit corporation founded to man- emn heart that I rise today to recognize the you do, and how to stand tall in the face of age the historic building. The Michigan Legis- life and passing of one of my district’s most great adversity. Musicians, performers and lature has designated Durand Union Station prominent and accomplished ranchers. Ray fans of drum corps all around the world know as the natural site for the Michigan Railroad Macht was a lifelong community leader in ‘‘Mr. B’’ as a man of integrity, someone that History Museum and Information Center. Archuleta County and is credited with founding others will continue to strive to be like even Under the leadership of Durand Union Station the Archuleta County Fair. In addition to hav- now that he is gone. Vince Bruni will be remembered as a true Inc., the station is slated to undergo nearly $4 ing a wealth of agricultural knowledge, Ray’s patriot—someone who loved serving his coun- million in improvements and expansion. reputation preceded him throughout the county try as a veteran of the United States Navy, as Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my col- as a kind and honest man. I would like to take a schoolteacher, but most importantly as an leagues to join me in celebrating the one hun- this opportunity to pay tribute to Ray for the entertainer. Mr. Bruni has done Rochester and dredth birthday of Durand Union Station. Over contributions that he made to the State of Col- America proud, and while he will be sorely the past one hundred years, the station has orado. missed, he will forever be remembered by the become a monument to the American spirit. Ray’s ancestors have lived in the Pagosa countless people whose lives he touched over The people of Durand, Michigan have over- Springs area since 1883, when his grand- his long and distinguished career. come numerous setbacks in their quest to pre- mother first brought the family across the Con- serve this wonderful Michigan landmark. tinental Divide. Ray stayed close to his family f after graduating from Pagosa Springs High HONORING DONNA AND GIOVANNI f School and subsequently attending Fort Lewis SCALA College, where he met his future wife, PERSONAL EXPLANATION Genelle. The two were married in 1933. Ray HON. MIKE THOMPSON and Genelle maintained their involvement in OF CALIFORNIA the Archuleta County community by serving as HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF HAWAII 4-H leaders for 25 years, as well as serving Friday, September 5, 2003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on numerous local boards and organizations. 4-H awarded Ray their ‘‘Western Heritage’’ Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Friday, September 5, 2003 honor in 1999 in recognition of his expertise I rise to recognize two extraordinary humani- Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, yester- and commitment. tarians from my congressional district whose day, September 4, I was unable to cast my Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise philanthropic efforts will ensure that hundreds vote on two recorded votes. Had I been before this body of Congress today to recog- of individuals and families in our Napa Valley present, I would have voted as follows: Roll- nize the lifelong contributions that Ray Macht will not go to bed hungry tonight. call vote No. 474—‘‘yes,’’ and rollcall vote No. made to my district. Ray will be remembered On September 6th, our community will be 475—‘‘yes.’’ for his devotion to his community, a legacy celebrating the 10th Annual Hands Across the

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05SE8.027 E05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1725 Valley benefit to raise critical funds for local TRANSPORTATION, TREASURY, whom he had never met. Throughout his life, safety net food programs. This extremely suc- AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES Mr. Cane worked for the preservation of Ala- cessful event which has meant the difference APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 bama’s treasured waterways which have for between food and hunger for many Napa many years provided immense enjoyment to County residents would not exist if it were not SPEECH OF tens of thousands of residents and tourists. for the vision and hard work of Donna and HON. JO ANN DAVIS His love of the outdoors and his passion for Giovanni Scala. What began in their kitchen at OF VIRGINIA preserving our waterways will never be forgot- ten. their world-renowned restaurant Bistro Don IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Giovanni ten years ago has blossomed into a As a young man, Grey founded KEMKO, Thursday, September 4, 2003 national role model that has raised over $1.3 Inc., a company providing construction, build- million for our community’s most vulnerable The House in Committee of the Whole ing, and roofing materials. His employees felt members. House on the State of the Union had under a strong loyalty to Mr. Cane and often spoke Donna and Giovanni have made countless consideration the bill (H.R. 2989) making ap- highly of his giving nature and attentiveness to propriations for the Departments of Trans- contributions toward improving the community their needs. portation and Treasury, and independent Mr. Cane also had a strong and inde- they are so much a part of and love. It seems agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- pendent spirit which made him both a tough that every time there is a need, they are there tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes: negotiator and successful businessman. How- with a donation. None, however, have been as Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Chair- ever, Grey Cane never allowed his many suc- significant and far-reaching than their efforts man, I rise today to voice my opposition to an cesses to be used simply for his own good. regarding this annual event. increase in Member’s of Congress salaries. At times, he used the KEMKO warehouses Mr. Speaker, I was honored to take part in During these difficult economic times at all lev- as depositories for extra building supplies and the first Hands Across the Valley event in els of government and with increasing federal allowed those in need to take what was con- 1994 when we tossed pizzas in the Scala’s deficits, I believe we should not be raising our sidered necessary from storage. In addition to kitchen for 500 guests and raised $30,000. own salaries. his generosity, Grey Cane had a way that Thanks in large part to Donna and Giovanni’s Yesterday the House considered the Rule made everyone who came in contact with him continued support, this year’s event is ex- for the Transportation and Treasury, and Inde- feel special, a rare quality in today’s times. pected to be bigger and more successful than pendent Agencies Appropriations Bill for FY A sportsman at heart, Mr. Cane devoted tre- ever before, with nearly 2,000 guests and vol- 2004. While this bill does not include any pro- mendous amounts of time and energy to the unteers working together to raise more than vision related to an increase in pay for Mem- establishment of the Coastal Conservation As- $200,000 to ensure none of our neighbors are bers of Congress (the Member COLA is auto- sociation (CCA) of Alabama and, subse- without food. matic each year under existing law), by tradi- quently, the Eastern Shore chapter of the Donna and Giovanni Scala put their heart tion when Congress has blocked the Member same organization. Those close to him note and soul into this event because they under- COLA, the blocking provision has been in- the zeal he had for the cause of environmental stand its importance. They know that not ev- cluded in this bill. protection and the tenacity with which he eryone has shared in our nation’s prosperity. Because blocking the Member COLA would fought for this worthy cause. Grey Cane real- They understand that nearly half of those constitute a change in existing law, an amend- ized the importance of preserving our natural seeking assistance from Napa’s food pantries ment to block the COLA would be subject to habitats and continued fighting for this cause and soup kitchens are children and that nearly a point of order on the floor, and therefore not throughout his entire life. In recognition of his one out of every three families seeking help allowed. Since the Rule does not permit a charitable gifts and his lifelong dedication to does not have an oven or a refrigerator. waiver from the point of order for such an the cause of environmental conservation, the Mr. Speaker, I believe it is fitting and appro- amendment, the House in recent years has CCA recently honored Mr. Cane by renaming priate to honor the commitment and integrity taken a vote on the previous question on the a thriving coastal reef in his honor. Through his charitable contributions to soci- that Donna and Giovanni Scala have given Rule. Yesterday I voted ‘‘no’’ on the previous ety, his strong dedication to protecting and our community for so many years. We are all question in an attempt to defeat the measure preserving Alabama’s waterways, fisheries better off because of their efforts. so that an amendment to the Rule to block the and natural resources, and his generosity to Member cost-of-living allowance could receive his friends, family, and coworkers, Mr. Cane an up or down vote. f leaves a lasting and memorable mark onall of Unfortunately, the measure passed and the Alabama’s Gulf Coast region. I am proud to AGAINST A CONGRESSIONAL COST- rule was not therefore amendable. In light of OF-LIVING INCREASE have called him my friend. various factors, most importantly a 4.1 percent Mr. Speaker, P. Grey Cane, Jr., is survived pay raise for our civilian workforce and to re- by his wonderful wife of almost 50 years, HON. JERRY MORAN move Ghost Fleet ships in my District, I am Katchie, a son, Peter Grey Cane, III, a daugh- OF KANSAS left with no recourse except to vote for the ter, Laura Cane Armstrong, two grandchildren, final passage of the Transportation/Treasury IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES two step-grandchildren, one sister, an aunt Appropriations Act. If I had the opportunity to and nieces, nephews and other relatives. May Friday, September 5, 2003 vote directly to eliminate this year’s cost of liv- his family know that they are in the thoughts Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise ing adjustments for Members, I would most and prayers of many who loved and appre- in opposition to a cost-of-living increase for certainly do so. ciated Grey Cane as they did. Members of Congress. Across our country, the f f struggling economy is hurting businesses and TRIBUTE TO MR. P. GREY CANE, PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAVE HOART leaving many without jobs. Latest projections JR. show the national debt climbing to an unprec- edented level. We should set an example by HON. SCOTT McINNIS voting against this pay increase. Fiscal dis- HON. JO BONNER OF COLORADO cipline must start with Congress. OF ALABAMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In addition, by not allowing a regular yes-or- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, September 5, 2003 no vote on this provision, we simply add to the Friday, September 5, 2003 Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before impression that too many people have about Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to this body of Congress and this nation to honor Congress. If Congress is to vote itself a raise pay tribute to the life of a good man, a proud the career of a great man from my district. in pay, it should be done in full view of the American and a fine member of the South Ala- After twenty years of service, Dave Hoart, of American public, not through a quiet proce- bama community, Mr. P. Grey Cane, Jr., who Texas Creek, Colorado, is retiring from his dural motion. passed away on Saturday, August 9th, at his post at the Division of Wildlife. Dave’s invalu- This process needs to be reformed. Mem- home in Fairhope, Alabama. able contributions to the community will be bers of Congress should not be able to re- A solid businessman and a true community missed, and I stand before you here today to ceive an automatic cost-of-living increase. leader, Grey Cane was loved by his family honor his service. Each of us should be on the record with the and friends and respected by his peers. Dave began his position as the Custer citizens of our districts whether we believe an Grey was known for his generosity, not only County District Wildlife Manager in 1983. Self- increase to our own salaries is justified. for those he knew well but also for those lessly, Dave attributes all of his success over

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05SE8.031 E05PT1 E1726 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 5, 2003 the years to the community and not to his own new resources in rural areas to help eliminate thanking Jack for his years of distinguished actions. He has seen a great deal of change obstacles to the self sufficiency of families and service to the U.S. House of Representatives. in the region during his term, serving as the individuals in rural communities, and expands f person residents call when they have a ques- opportunities for providing youth mentoring tion about any new developments in wildlife services to encourage education, life skills IN RECOGNITION OF ST. MARY OF patterns. During Dave’s tenure, the area has training, and youth crime prevention. THE SPRINGS ACADEMY ON THE been transformed from a primarily small agri- Finally, the bill continues the CSBG grants OCCASION OF THE UNVEILING OF cultural community to a larger, less-rural com- and discretionary programs at current author- A HISTORICAL MARKER munity. ization levels and extends them through FY Mr. Speaker, it is people like Dave, and 2009. HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI their willingness to dedicate so much of their Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to back OF OHIO lives to the betterment of the nation, that make this important legislation that supports im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America so great. His excellent rapport with proved services for low-income individuals and Friday, September 5, 2003 the community and his expertise will be ex- families. Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to tremely difficult to replace. I wish him the best f help recognize the Dominican Sisters of St. with all of his future endeavors. TRIBUTE TO JACK POLLARD—A Mary of the Springs Academy and the alum- f LIFETIME OF PUBLIC SERVICE nae of the Academy. INTRODUCTION OF THE IMPROV- Central Ohio takes pride in its history and ING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES HON. IKE SKELTON appreciates the tremendous contribution to our BLOCK GRANT ACT OF 2003 community and nation by the Dominican Sis- OF MISSOURI ters of St. Mary of the Springs Academy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through the education and development of our HON. TOM OSBORNE Friday, September 5, 2003 young people. Over a hundred and seventy OF NEBRASKA years have passed since you began the effort IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize an outstanding individual who has to educate Ohio’s youth, regardless of creed. Your success in providing an outstanding Friday, September 5, 2003 served this House for as long as I have—more academic foundation is personified in your il- Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, today I am than 26 years. Jack Pollard, who has worked lustrious alumna, Anne O’Hare McCormick. pleased to introduce the ‘‘Improving the Com- on my personal staff and as a staff member Her contributions to journalism testify to the munity Services Block Grant Act of 2003’’ to on the House Armed Services Committee quality scholarship demanded by the Domini- reauthorize the Community Services Block staff, recently retired from Federal service to can Sisters. Grant (CSBG) program. pursue new opportunities in the private sector. May this bicentennial plaque honoring the The CSBG is an anti-poverty block grant It’s fair to say that I have known Jack for his Academy’s faculty and alumnae, living and de- that funds a state-administered network of entire life. Jack was born in Kansas City, Mis- ceased, and their outstanding fellow alumna over 1,100 public and private community ac- souri, and grew up in Lexington, Missouri, Ms. McCormick stand as a reminder to all tion agencies delivering social services to low- which is also my hometown. Our fathers were those who see it that our nation has always income Americans. The CSBG Act was estab- great friends from way back, so the Pollard cherished the pursuit of educational excel- lished in 1981 in response to President Rea- family has always been a part of my life. lence. gan’s proposal to consolidate the Community Jack graduated from Lexington High School Congratulations on the installation of the Services Administration and 11 other anti-pov- and attended the University of Missouri at Co- historical marker. erty programs. lumbia where he earned A.B. and J.D. de- Block grant funds may be used for a wide- grees. Following his graduation from Law f range of anti-poverty activities to help families School, he worked in Jefferson City as a re- DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AF- and individuals achieve self-sufficiency. Such search analyst and legislative counsel for the FAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN activities may include providing assistance in Missouri General Assembly’s Committee on DEVELOPMENT, AND INDE- finding and retaining employment, obtaining Legislative Research. PENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIA- adequate housing, and providing emergency Jack served on active duty with the U.S. TIONS ACT, 2004 food services. The CSBG also includes fund- Army from 1968 to 1970. His service included ing for certain discretionary activities, including 13 months in Vietnam as a member of the SPEECH OF community economic development, rural com- 101st Airborne Division. He was awarded the HON. TOM UDALL munity facilities improvement, the community Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Bronze OF NEW MEXICO food and nutrition assistance, and the national Star (Meritorious Service) during his Vietnam IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tour. youth sports program. The CSBG program is Friday, July 25, 2003 an essential tool in meeting the unique needs After I was elected to Congress in 1976, of each area and serves as a conduit for com- Jack came to Washington to work on my staff The House in Committee of the Whole munity services. as legislative director, and he has been with House on the State of the Union had under me ever since. He was my longtime chief of consideration the bill (H.R. 2861) making ap- The bill I am introducing today would build propriations for the Departments of Vet- upon improvements made to the program dur- staff and most recently served as Democratic erans’ Affairs and Housing and Urban Devel- ing the last reauthorization. It would promote counsel on the House Armed Services Com- opment, and for sundry independent agen- increased quality by requiring states to re- mittee. cies, boards, commissions, corporations, and evaluate whether the lowest performing grant- I believe that I must be one of the most for- offices for the fiscal year ending September ees should continue to receive funding. It tunate people ever to serve in the U.S. Con- 30, 2004, and for other purposes: modifies the current grandfather provisions gress because I have been blessed with a Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Chairman, I that are tied to the definition of eligibility that staff member and a friend like Jack—a man rise today with great disappointment in what guarantee funding for current grantees to a who is not only talented and hard working, but occurred in the House today with regard to the provision giving all current grantees a priority who has also demonstrated his extraordinary veterans’ budget. for continued funding based on their ability to loyalty time and again through the years. I Last spring, the original budget resolution meet grantee determined goals. have come to rely upon his sound judgement, passed in the House by a narrow vote re- This bill promotes increased accountability his policy recommendations, and his broad ex- duced funding for veterans medical care by a by ensuring that states are monitoring local pertise on matters both large and small. total of $28 billion over ten years, a far cry grantees to ensure services are being pro- For me, Jack epitomizes all that is good from what is needed for the health of our vet- vided in the most efficient manner and that about the thousands of Americans who dedi- erans today. After much debate about the vet- services are reaching those with the greatest cate their lives and their considerable talents erans’ budget, many members of this body— need. The bill also requires the development to public service. I will miss his daily advice, including every member of the House Vet- of local grantee determined goals that each counsel, and calm demeanor, but I wish him, erans’ Affairs Committee—fought to increase local grantee is responsible for meeting. as well as his wife Beth and children Leslie the amount of funding for veterans in the The bill further encourages initiatives to im- and Michael, the very best as Jack begins his budget resolution to at least the amount prom- prove economic conditions and mobilization of next career. I know my colleagues join me in ised by the Senate. Thankfully, after a hard

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K05SE8.008 E05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1727 fight, the budget resolution that eventually dom as a Navy patrol pilot during World War RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- came out of conference increased mandatory II. After returning home, he practiced law in SARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL funding, but left discretionary programs, such his native Pueblo. Drawn to a life of public BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS as medical care, subject to cuts in future service, Frank served in the Colorado State years. Legislature for four years and then went on to HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR When the joint budget resolution came out represent the Third Congressional District of OF MINNESOTA of conference, those of us in the House who the great State of Colorado in this prestigious IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had been fighting against cuts for veterans body. Frank selflessly served the constituents health care were encouraged that by engaging of my district for fourteen years before choos- Friday, September 5, 2003 in constructive dialogue with leaders of the ing to leave the Congress. All told, Frank Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, a centennial House, we could come to a resolution that spent eighteen years faithfully representing his is an occasion for celebration, in which spirit would not leave veterans out in the cold. fellow citizens of the State of Colorado. it is my pleasure to congratulate the Inter- Today, that sense of encouragement is gone. Mr. Speaker, as Frank Evans prepares to national Brotherhood of Teamsters on the oc- Today, the House Rules Committee refused celebrate his eightieth birthday, I am privileged casion of their 100th anniversary. Founded on to even consider amendments that would have to pay tribute to his remarkable life and nu- September 6, 1903, the Teamsters union has added veterans’ health care funding to a seri- merous accomplishments. Frank dedicated grown to become one of the largest and most ously deficient VAÐHUD Appropriations bill. I many years of service to his friends and diversified labor unions in the United States. am baffled as to why the Committee would not neighbors in Colorado. In both the Colorado Originating as a group representing the men even allow consideration of an amendment State Legislature and in this body of Con- who drove horse-drawn wagons to deliver that would have brought funding to the pre- gress, Frank diligently served to meet the freight, the Teamsters have grown and viously promised amount. The amendment, of- needs of his constituents. I am honored to join changed with the times. In the early decades fered by the Chairman and Ranking Demo- with my colleagues today in wishing Frank a of the 20th Century, the Teamsters adapted cratic Member of the Veterans’ Affairs Com- happy birthday and many more great years by also representing the drivers of motor mittee with the support of the Chairman and ahead. trucks. By the beginning of the 21st Century, Ranking Member of the Committee’s Health the Teamsters had diversified to represent Subcommittee, was clearly bipartisan and f truckers, airline workers, building material and would have added $1.8 billion to veterans construction trades, dairy and food processing health care—the amount agreed to in our final CONGRATULATING THE INTER- employees, parcel and small package work- budget resolution. NATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ers, public employees working for local gov- The President and some of the leaders of TEAMSTERS ernments, and a variety of other workers. With this House defend their poor records of vet- a membership of 1.4 million, one out of every erans health care by claiming that they in- ten union members in the United States is a creased the funding, so that should be good HON. SHERROD BROWN Teamster. enough. It doesn’t take a professional policy OF OHIO The Teamsters have served as a model for degree to figure out that our veterans who improving working conditions and wages for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served, and continue to serve our country so the American worker. In 1900, the typical honorably, are aging. They need clinics. They Friday, September 5, 2003 Teamster worked 12 to 18 hours a day, 7 need doctors. They need appointments to see days a week, for an average wage of $2.00 a those doctors soon, not in six months. The Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker I would day. Worker benefits that did not exist 100 need is increasing, but the funding is not like to congratulate the International Brother- years ago—the 40-hour work week, a retire- keeping up with it. We promised we would hood of Teamsters as they commemorate ment pension, paid holidays, and employer- help them, and today, this grossly inadequate their 100th anniversary tomorrow, Saturday, sponsored healthcare—have become the appropriations bill breaks that promise. September 6, 2003. norm for most of American labor, in large part My vote against the VAÐHUD Appropriations The issues the Teamsters have fought for because of the work of the Teamsters. bill is not only a protest against this harmful and won over those 100 years are the issues I congratulate the Teamsters organization cut in health care for our nation’s bravest, but that have strengthened America: equal rights on their 100-year long effort to continually im- also a statement against the promises broken for all workers, regardless of color, creed, or prove the quality of life for millions of Amer- by this body. As my colleague, Representative gender; a 40-hour work week; a pension for ican workers. To each of their members and ROBERT SIMMONS, on the House Veterans’ Af- retirement; paid holidays; employer sponsored their General President, Jim Hoffa, I extend fairs Committee stated earlier, ‘‘an officer’s healthcare; equal pay for women. my thanks for their contributions to a strong word is his bond.’’ It is a meaningful phrase to As corporate raiders continue to turn a deaf and productive economy. The Teamsters have many veterans, and one that I hope the House ear to the needs of America’s working fami- my best wishes for their second century. of Representatives can live up to in the future lies, the 1.4 million members of the Teamsters f when considering funding for the well being of continue to ensure that the voices of American our veterans. labor are heard. INSTALLATION OF LOUISE ‘‘BEBE’’ CANTER AS PRESIDENT OF THE f I know that in the next 100 years, we can INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRANK count on the Teamsters to continue their work AGENTS & BROKERS OF AMER- EVANS against unfair trade commitments, from ICA CAFTA to the WTO, that continue to hurt working families in the U.S. and abroad; to HON. SCOTT McINNIS continue to protect our roadways from unsafe HON. ERIC CANTOR OF COLORADO foreign trucks; to continue protecting the OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health and safety of America’s workforce; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, September 5, 2003 to fight against the current administration’s at- Friday, September 5, 2003 tempts to disqualify hundreds of thousands of Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Americans from receiving the overtime bene- body of Congress and this nation today to pay commend Louise ‘‘Bebe’’ Canter, who will be fits they fought so hard to gain. tribute to a great American and a former installed as President of the nation’s largest United States Representative for Colorado’s The Teamsters are needed now more than insurance association—the Independent Insur- Third District. Frank Evans of Beulah, Colo- ever as some corporations break labor laws ance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA)— rado will celebrate his eightieth birthday this and fight union organizing as they ship jobs later this month in Las Vegas. Bebe is senior Saturday, and I am pleased to join with my out of this country by supporting trade agree- vice president of Patterson/Smith Associates colleagues in wishing him well on this momen- ments that exploit workers’ rights across the in Falls Church, VA. tous occasion. globe. She has enjoyed a distinguished career as Frank was born in Pueblo back in 1923 and I congratulate the Teamsters on their 100 an independent insurance agent which has has lived a life devoted to serving others. years of commitment to America’s working been highlighted by her tireless service and Frank first answered the call to service when families, and wish them well in the next 100 dedication to her clients, community, IIABA, he bravely fought to uphold the cause of free- years. the Metropolitan Washington Association of

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Paul used his Bebe’s service to her peers began with her explanation seems to lie in an analysis of po- abilities to help those in our community who involvement with the Metropolitan Washington litical contributions filed with the Federal Elec- were truly in need. He was an active member Association. She served as MWAIIA’s presi- tion Commission (FEC). Otherwise, there is of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce dent and as the organization’s representative simply no reason to rush this controversial for more than 25 years, served as a member to IIABA’s National Board of State Directors. merger through without adequate public re- of the City’s Parks and Recreation Committee, In recognition of her outstanding service, view and without a public vote by the FCC. and on the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards MWAIIA named her its 1991 Agent of the The Congress has spoken on the Media Gala Committee, and was an integral part of Year. Ownership rules, voting to repeal portions of the Steve Chase Program Committee’s yearly In addition to her position on the IIABA Ex- the rule. And now the Congress has spoken success. ecutive Committee, Bebe also serves as a on the process by which this ill-advised merg- But, perhaps the one organization that was member of the Association’s Large Agents & er is being considered. closest to his heart was the Desert AIDS Brokers Roundtable. Chairman Powell and the Republican Com- Project in Palm Springs. Paul was a tireless Her other industry volunteer work includes missioners owe us some explanations. They and passionate advocate for this worthy orga- service as a member of the D.C. Society of owe Congress an explanation of why they nization that daily makes lives better for those CPCU’s Board of Directors and the Standard have disregarded our requests for openness afflicted with this most challenging disease. As & Poor’s Agent Advisory Council, and chair- and public accountability in their decision-mak- a testament to his commitment to this organi- man of the CNA Branch PACER Agent Panel ing process. They owe the Hispanic commu- zation, the Desert AIDS Project has estab- and the Southern Agents Conference. nity an explanation of why they insist on ap- lished a special fund in his name. I can think Among Bebe’s community involvement is proving a mega-merger that could have seri- of few tributes that would be more fitting. service as a member of Howard University’s ous consequences for the diversity of informa- I also want to express my condolences and Scholarship Committee. tion they receive. And they owe the general recognize those that Paul loved; his life part- I am proud of Bebe’s professional and com- public an explanation of why they have made ner of 25 years, Daniel C. Hall, his mother, munity service accomplishments and know the decisions they have made, without any op- Jane Andrews, and sister, Jackie Cadell, and she will serve her fellow agents with distinction portunity for meaningful public input and with- two brothers, Thom and Steve Shepard, along and strong leadership to further the worthy out even a public vote on the issue. with his stepfather, Gordon Andrews. and noble cause of independent insurance Chairman Powell, you owe it to the Hispanic Mr. Speaker, today I stand in honor of my agents and brokers. I bid her a successful community to protect our interests. If you’re friend Paul Shepard. The sadness I feel when year as president of the Independent Insur- not going to do that, then—at the very least— I reflect on his passing is softened only by the ance Agents & Brokers of America. I wish her you owe us an explanation of why you’ve de- great respect I have for the legacy he leaves all the best as IIABA President. Congratula- serted us. after a life fully lived. I yield back the balance tions Bebe! f of my time. f f IN MEMORY OF MR. PAUL THE NATIONAL MINORITY MEDIA SHEPARD PERSONAL EXPLANATION OPPORTUNITIES ACT HON. MARY BONO HON. BRAD SHERMAN HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ OF CALIFORNIA OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, September 5, 2003 Friday, September 5, 2003 Friday, September 5, 2003 Mrs. BONO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased memory of a beloved member of the Palm avoidably detained during rollcall vote 475. to be joined by my colleague, JOHN CONYERS, Springs community and a dear friend, Mr. Paul Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Com- Shepard. f mittee, to introduce The National Minority This tragic, untimely and unexpected loss PERSONEL EXPLANATION Media Opportunities Act. And I want to thank will impact not only those who knew and loved Senator KENNEDY for his leadership on this Paul, but also, the entire desert community. issue and for introducing the companion bill in Paul was one of those rare and precious indi- HON. WILLIAM J. JEFFERSON the Senate. viduals who truly made a difference in the OF LOUISIANA This bill would require the Federal Commu- lives of those who were fortunate enough to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nications Commission (FCC) to hold public meet him, and even some who never had that Friday, September 5, 2003 hearings, with notice and opportunity to com- pleasure. He was a leader in the fight against Mr. JEFFERSON. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, ment, before approving the transfer of a li- AIDS, an accomplished real estate profes- July 25, 2003, I was unavoidably detained and cense for a station serving a minority-lan- sional, a dedicated athlete and an active sup- missed Rollcall vote No. 445, final passage guage audience. It also requires the FCC to porter of numerous charitable causes and vote on H.R. 2427, a bill to authorize the Sec- report to Congress on issues involving the service organizations. retary of Health and Human Services to pro- concentration of ownership and control of mi- Of course, words alone cannot describe the mulgate regulations for the reimportation of nority-language broadcast media and the ef- joy that one felt when sharing time with Paul. prescription drugs, and for other purposes. If I fects of excessive concentration on competi- His warmth and encouraging nature were in- had voted, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ tion and diversity in these minority-language stantly conveyed when he would greet you f markets. with a smile and hug. A remarkably thoughtful The need for this bill has become crystal person, Paul always seemed to make every- AUTOMOBILE LEASE PROTECTIONS clear as Chairman Powell continues to try to one feel that he was completely focused on UNDER THE SOLDIERS AND ram through a huge Spanish-language media their interests, whether in personal or business SAILORS CIVIL RELIEF ACT merger between Univision and HBC, with no relationships. opportunity for public input, with no public de- As one of the Coachella Valley’s most re- HON. STEVE BUYER liberation, and with no regard for the impact spected and successful Realtors, Paul OF INDIANA this mega-merger will have on Hispanic con- Shepard achieved the kind of professional IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sumers or the Spanish-language media mar- stature that many aspire to but few attain. Dur- ket. ing his career, he was selected by his peers Friday, September 5, 2003 The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has to serve several times as Director and Presi- Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker. Today I am intro- stayed the FCC’s new Media Ownership rules, dent of the Palm Springs Board of Realtors. In ducing legislation that will add automobile

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05SE8.042 E05PT1 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1729 leases to protections of the Soldiers and Sail- the top 300 players in the NFL, and has also sive appropriations cycles language that pro- ors Civil Relief Act. Earlier this year, the been inducted into the Chicago Sports Hall of hibits the Federal Reserve and the Treasury House passed a restatement of this important Fame and the Helms Football Hall of Fame. from moving forward with their proposal, there- legislation. I believe my legislation adds an im- Besides his greatest achievements on the by denying consumers greater choices in ob- portant provision that should not be left football field, Edward Sprinkle has many taining real estate brokerage services and the unaddressed. things to be thankful for off the field too. Ed- benefits of increased market competition. I would like to share with you a story of a ward Sprinkle was happily married to his love- Legislative attempts to stymie the rule- young Marine reservist, currently attending ly bride Marian Elizabeth Carlson for 57 years. making process—particularly as part of the ap- Emory Law School. He was called to active Edward and Marian have three children, Ed- propriations process—are counterproductive duty as part of the recent mobilization and ward Alan Sprinkle, Robert Steven Sprinkle and undermine the future of any legislation was then forced to take a leave from school. and Susan Jane (Zima) Withers. They have that relies on the expert judgment of regu- He didn’t have a problem with this, it was part five grandchildren: Steven, Alan, Jennifer, Eliz- lators for its implementation. The amendment of his duty. However, he was concerned that abeth, and Paul, and two great-grandchildren: that the Appropriations Committee has chosen he was going to suffer a financial loss be- Steven and Jacob. Edward Sprinkle has to include in this bill serves only to needlessly cause of his car lease. Being unmarried, he worked for Inland Steel and owned his own delay innovation in the financial services in- would not need a vehicle while deployed, but company too, Ed Sprinkle Tile Company. dustry and runs contrary to the clear congres- because of his lease he would still have to Mr. Speaker, I feel honored to be able to sional intent of GLB, which was to encourage pay a monthly payment. His other option was extend my heartfelt congratulations to Edward free market competition and increase con- to buy the car from the credit company and Sprinkle and his family as they celebrate Ed- sumer choice. then turn around and sell it, even though this ward’s 80th Birthday and continue to share in would cause him to lose money. Because he the many memories of football and wonderful f knew that activated reservists could terminate family milestones. an apartment lease, he contacted my sub- f COMMEMORATING AND CONGRATU- committee wanting to know if this applied to LATING THE TEAMSTERS UNION TRANSPORTATION AND TREAS- automobiles as well. Under current law it does ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY not. URY, AND INDEPENDENT AGEN- Although our estimates are that this prob- CIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 ably only affected a couple of hundred service SPEECH OF HON. STENY H. HOYER members during the most recent deployment, OF MARYLAND I think that is far too many. In an age when HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY we have come to increasingly rely on our Na- OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Guard and Reserves, for them to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, September 5, 2003 susceptible to this type of penalty is absurd. Thursday, September 4, 2003 When we ask our men and women of the Na- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, it is more than tional Guard and Reserve Components to in- The House in Committee of the Whole appropriate on this Friday afternoon of Labor House on the State of the Union had under terrupt their lives go off to war, one thing they Day Week that we recognize the enduring rel- consideration the bill (H.R. 2989) making ap- should not have to worry about is paying an propriations for the Departments of Trans- evance and enormous contributions of the additional price relating to an auto lease. I portation and Treasury, and independent Teamsters Union, which tomorrow—Sep- also want to thank the Auto Alliance for its agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- tember 6, 2003—celebrates its 100th Anniver- input on and openness to this bill. As both a tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes: sary. It is an historical imperative that every current member of the U.S. Army Reserves Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposi- American committed to justice and fairness and Co-Chair of the National Guard and Re- tion to H.R. 2989, the Transportation-Treasury must acknowledge. serve Components Caucus, I would like to in- spending bill for fiscal year 2004. While there Allow me to congratulate General President vite my colleagues to join me in support of this are several important provisions in this legisla- James Hoffa and all the men and women of legislation. tion that I support, the bill also includes a pro- the Teamsters on this important occasion. For f vision that encroaches on the jurisdiction of through their hard work, all of us have bene- the Financial Services Committee and under- fited. CHICAGO SPORTS HALL OF mines the public policy goals of the landmark FAMER—EDWARD A. SPRINKLE— The 40-hour work week that we take for Gramm-Leach-Bliley financial modernization CELEBRATES HIS 80TH BIRTH- granted far too often in this nation was not a law. DAY gift bestowed on us by corporate chieftains. It Title I of Gramm-Leach-Bliley, which Con- was a hard-won victory secured by the men gress approved in 1999, allows financial hold- and women in the organized labor movement, HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI ing companies and banks to engage in a including the Teamsters Union, who literally OF ILLINOIS broad range of activities that are considered built this nation through their blood, sweat and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘financial in nature’’ or complementary to such tears. financial activities. In addition, GLB grants the Friday, September 5, 2003 Federal Reserve Board and the Treasury De- Paid holidays, including the three-day Labor Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise this after- partment the ability to identify additional activi- Day Weekend. Health and safety regulations. noon to pay tribute to an outstanding member ties that they deem to be financial in nature or Employer-sponsored health care. And em- of my community, Edward A. Sprinkle, in incidental to such activities, and therefore per- ployer-sponsored pensions. These are just a honor of celebrating his 80th birthday on Sep- missible for financial holding companies and fi- few of the monumental benefits brought to you tember 3, 2003. nancial subsidiaries. by the Teamsters and organized labor move- Edward Sprinkle was born and raised in Over two years ago, the Federal Reserve ment. Bradshaw, Texas and attended Tuscola High and the Treasury, acting under their grant of Ever since its founding, the Teamsters have School where he started his long career in authority in GLB, issued a regulatory proposal been at the forefront of the labor movement to one of nation’s greatest pastimes, football. In to permit banks to conduct real estate broker- improve the lives of working men and women 1943, Edward Sprinkle entered the United age and management activities. The National and their families. The Teamsters fought for States Naval Academy; however in 1944, he Association of Realtors, in an attempt to avoid equal rights for all workers, regardless of race, was recruited by the hailed Chicago Bears. a new source of competition and preserve creed or gender. The Teamsters fought for Af- From 1944 to 1956, Sprinkle entertained their monopoly in the real estate brokerage rican-Americans who sought jobs traditionally many with his talents on the football field. business, launched a scorched earth lobbying held by white men at the beginning of World Sprinkle was honored with the NFL All League campaign to derail the Fed-Treasury proposal. War One. The Teamsters fought for a wom- Award six times throughout his career, played Bowing to this pressure, the Appropriations an’s right to equal pay before suffrage was in four pro bowls, has been honored as one of Committee has now adopted in two succes- popular.

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VerDate jul 14 2003 04:03 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05SE8.052 E05PT1 Friday, September 5, 2003 Daily Digest Senate was then agreed to, after agreeing to the following Chamber Action amendments proposed thereto: Page S11172 Routine Proceedings, pages S11133–S11172 Frist (for Hatch) Amendment No. 1583, in the Measures Introduced: Five bills and two resolu- nature of a substitute. Page S11172 tions were introduced, as follows: S. 1584–1588, and Frist (for Hatch) Amendment No. 1584, to amend S. Con. Res. 64–65. Page S11161 the title. Page S11172 Measures Reported: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education S. 1584, making appropriations for the Depart- Appropriations: Senate continued consideration of ments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban H.R. 2660, making appropriations for the Depart- Development, and for sundry independent agencies, ments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year fiscal year ending September 30, 2004. (S. Rept. No. ending September 30, 2004, taking action on the 108–143) following amendments proposed thereto: S. 1585, making appropriations for the Depart- Pages S11134–50 ments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judici- Pending: ary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004. (S. Rept. No. 108–144) Specter Amendment No. 1542, in the nature of a Special Report entitled ‘‘Further Revised Alloca- substitute. Page S11134 tion to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Byrd Amendment No. 1543 (to Amendment No. Year 2004’’. (S. Rept. No. 108–145) 1542), to provide additional funding for education S. 1166, to establish a Department of Defense na- for the disadvantaged. Page S11134 tional security personnel system and for other pur- Akaka Amendment No. 1544 (to Amendment poses, with amendments. No. 1542), to provide funding for the Excellence in S. 1245, to provide for homeland security grant Economic Education Act of 2001. Page S11134 coordination and simplification, with amendments. Mikulski Amendment No. 1552 (to Amendment Page S11161 No. 1542), to increase funding for programs under Measures Passed: the Nurse Reinvestment Act and other nursing workforce development programs. Page S11134 Commending U.S. Armed Forces: Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 64, to commend members of the Kohl Amendment No. 1558 (to Amendment No. United States Armed Forces for their services to the 1542), to provide additional funding for the om- budsman program for the protection of vulnerable United States in the liberation of Iraq. Page S11171 older Americans. Page S11134 Commending U.S. Army Third Infantry Divi- Kennedy Amendment No. 1566 (to Amendment sion: Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 65, to commend No. 1542), to increase student financial aid by an the Third Infantry Division (Mechanized) of the amount that matches the increase in low- and mid- United States Army for its role in the liberation of dle-income family college costs. Page S11134 Iraq. Pages S11171–72 Dodd Amendment No. 1572 (to Amendment No. National Worker Productivity: Committee on 1542), to provide additional funding for grants to the Judiciary was discharged from further consider- States under part B of the Individuals with Disabil- ation of S. Res. 210, expressing the sense of the Sen- ities Education Act. Page S11134 ate that supporting a balance between work and per- DeWine Amendment No. 1561 (to Amendment sonal life is in the best interest of national worker No. 1542), to provide funds to support graduate productivity, and that the President should issue a medical education programs in children’s hospitals. proclamation designating October of 2003 as ‘‘Na- tional Work and Family Month’’, and the resolution Page S11134 D956

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DeWine Amendment No. 1560 (to Amendment section 504 of H. Con. Res. 95, Congressional No. 1542), to provide funds to support poison con- Budget Resolution, was sustained, and the amend- trol centers. Page S11134 ment thus falls. Page S11135 DeWine Amendment No. 1578 (to Amendment A unanimous-consent request was granted permit- No. 1542), to provide funding for the Underground ting Senator Coleman to change his nay vote to a Railroad Education and Cultural Program. yea vote on Vote No. 323 changing the outcome of Page S11134 the vote to 54 yeas to 42 nays relative to Dorgan/ Harkin Amendment No. 1580 (to Amendment Inhofe Amendment No. 1553 (to Amendment No. No. 1542), to protect the rights of employees to re- 1542) on Wednesday, September 3, 2003. ceive overtime compensation. Page S11154 Pages S11135–38, S11141–45, S11147–50 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- During consideration of this measure today, the viding for further consideration of the bill at 1 p.m., Senate also took the following actions: on Monday, September 8, 2003. Page S11172 By 41 yeas to 47 nays (Vote No. 328), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having Messages from the House: Pages S11157–58 voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected the motion Executive Communications: Pages S11158–61 to waive section 504 of H. Con. Res. 95, Congres- sional Budget Resolution, with respect to Clinton Additional Cosponsors: Pages S11161–62 Amendment No. 1565 (to Amendment No. 1542), Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: to provide additional funding to ensure an adequate Pages S11162–70 bioterrorism preparedness workforce. Subsequently, Additional Statements: Pages S11156–57 the point of order that the amendment would exceed discretionary spending limits and thus be in viola- Amendments Submitted: Pages S11170–71 tion of section 504 of H. Con. Res. 95, Congres- Authority for Committees to Meet: Page S11171 sional Budget Resolution, was sustained, and the Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. amendment thus falls. Page S11135 (Total—329) Page S11135 By 43 yeas to 46 nays (Vote No. 329), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having Adjournment: Senate met at 9:15 a.m., and ad- voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected the motion journed at 3:39 p.m., until 1 p.m., on Monday, Sep- to waive section 504 of H. Con. Res. 95, Congres- tember 8, 2003. (For Senate’s program, see the re- sional Budget Resolution, with respect to Harkin marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Amendment No. 1575 (to Amendment No. 1542), page S11172.) to provide additional funding for the Fund for the Improvement of Education. Subsequently, the point of order that the amendment would exceed discre- Committee Meetings tionary spending limits and thus be in violation of No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives thorize the Secretary of the Army to construct var- Chamber Action ious projects for improvements to rivers and harbors Measures Introduced: 19 public bills, H.R. of the United States, amended, (H. Rept. 108–265); 3016–3034, and 3 resolutions, H. Res. 356–358, and were introduced. Pages H8015–16 H.R. 253, to amend the National Flood Insurance Additional Cosponsors: Pages H8016–17 Act of 1968 to reduce losses to properties for which Reports Filed: Reports were filed as follows: repetitive flood insurance claim payments have been H.R. 2620, to authorize appropriations for fiscal made, amended, (H. Rept. 108–266). Page H8015 years 2004 and 2005 for the Trafficking Victims Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the Protection Act of 2000, amended, (H. Rept. Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Mur- 108–264, Pt. 1); phy to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. H.R. 2557, to provide for the conservation and Page H7951 development of water and related resources, to au-

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:53 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D05SE3.REC D05SE3 D958 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST September 5, 2003 Energy Policy Act of 2003: The House rejected the 21501, 21521–21530, Division C, and sec. 60009 of Dingell motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 6, the House bill and secs. 201, 265, 272, 301, which was debated on September 4, by a yea-and 401–407, 602–606, 609, 612, 705, 707, 712, 721, nay-vote of 176 yeas to 211 nays, Roll No. 476. 1234, 1351–1352, 1704, and 1811 of the Senate Page H7953 amendment, and modifications committed to con- On Thursday, September 4, the House disagreed ference: Pombo, Cubin, and Rahall; to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6 and agreed to Provided that Mr. Kind is appointed in lieu of a conference. Mr. Rahall for consideration of Title IV of Division Appointed as conferees: From the Committee on C of the House bill, and modifications committed to Energy and Commerce for consideration of the conference; House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifica- From the Committee on Science for consideration tions committed to conference: Tauzin, Bilirakis, of secs. 11009, 11025, 12301–12312, Barton (TX), Upton, Stearns, Gillmor, Shimkus, 14001–14007, 14009–14015, 14029, 15021–15024, Dingell, Waxman, Markey, Boucher, and Rush; 15031–15034, 15041, 15045, Division B, sec. From the Committee on Agriculture for consider- 30301, Division E, and Division F of the House bill ation of secs. 30202, 30208, 30212, Title III of Di- and secs. 501–507, 509, 513–516, 770–772, vision C, secs. 30604, 30901, and 30903 of the 807–809, 814–816, 824, 832, 1001–1022, Title XI, House bill and secs. 265, 301, 604, 941–948, 950, Title XII, Title XIII, Title XIV, secs. 1502, 1103, 1221, 1311–1313, and 2008 of the Senate 1504–1505, Title XVI, and secs. 1801–1805 of the amendment, and modifications committed to con- Senate amendment, and modifications committed to ference: Goodlatte, Lucas (OK), and Stenholm; conference: Boehlert, Biggert, and Hall; From the Committee on Armed Services for con- Provided that Mr. Costello is appointed in lieu of sideration of secs. 11005, 11010, 14001–14007, Mr. Hall of Texas for consideration of Division E of 14009–14015, 21805 and 21806 of the House bill the House bill, and modifications committed to con- and secs. 301, 501–507, 509, 513, 809, 821, 914, ference; 920, 1401, 1407–1409, 1411, 1801, and 1803 of Provided that Mr. Lampson is appointed in lieu of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed Mr. Hall of Texas for consideration of sec. 21708 to conference: Hunter, Weldon (PA), and Skelton; and Division F of the House bill, and secs. 824 and From the Committee on Education and the Work- 1223 of the Senate amendment and modifications force for consideration of secs. 11021, 12014, 14033, committed to conference; and 30406 of the House bill and secs. 715, 774, 901, 903, 1505, and 1507 of the Senate amendment, From the Committee on Transportation and Infra- and modifications committed to conference: structure for consideration of secs. 11001–11004, McKeon, Johnson, Sam, and Miller, George; 11006, 11009–11011, 12001–12012, 12014, From the Committee on Financial Services for 12401, 12403, 13001, 13201, 13202, consideration of Division G of the House bill and 15021–15024, 15031–15034, 15041, 15043, secs. 931–940 and 950 of the Senate amendment 15051, 16012, 16021, 16022, 16023, 16031, and modifications committed to conference: Oxley, 16081, 16082, 16092, 23001–23004, 30407, Ney, and Waters; 30410, and 30901 of the House bill and secs. 102, From the Committee on Government Reform for 201, 205, 301, 701–783, 812, 814, 816, 823, consideration of secs. 11002, 11005, 11006, 11010, 911–916, 918–920, 949, 1214 1261–1262, and 11011, 14025, 14033, and 22002 of the House bill 1351–1352 of the Senate amendment, and modifica- and secs. 263, 805, 806, 914–916, 918–920, 1406, tions committed to conference: Young (AK), Petri, and 1410 of the Senate amendment, and modifica- and Oberstar; and tions committed to conference: Davis, Tom, Murphy, From the Committee on Ways and Means for con- and Tierney; sideration of Division D of the House bill and Divi- From the Committee on the Judiciary for consid- sion H and I of the Senate amendment, and modi- eration of secs. 12008, 12401, 14014, 14026, fications committed to conference: Thomas, 14027, 14028, 14033, 16012, 16045, 16084, McCrery, and Rangel. Pages H7954–55 30101, 30210, and 30408 of the House bill and Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity Act Mo- secs. 206, 209, 253, 531–532, 708, 767, 783, and tions to Instruct Conferees: The House rejected 1109 of the Senate amendment, and modifications Representative Cooper’s motion, which was debated committed to conference: Sensenbrenner, Smith on September 4, to instruct conferees on H.R. 1308, (TX), and Conyers; Tax Relief, Simplification, and Equity Act, by a yea- From the Committee on Resources for consider- and-nay vote of 186 yeas to 210 nays, Roll No. 477. ation of secs. 12005, 12007, 12011, 12101, 13001, Page H7954

VerDate jul 14 2003 03:53 Sep 06, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D05SE3.REC D05SE3 September 5, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D959 Later, the House debated Representative Adjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and ad- Ruppersberger’s motion to instruct conferees on journed at 5:30 p.m. H.R. 1308. Further proceedings on this motion will continue on Tuesday, September 9. Committee Meetings Pages H7995–H8001 No committee meetings were held. District of Columbia Appropriations: The House completed general debate and began consideration of Joint Meetings amendments on H.R. 2765, making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and EMPLOYMENT SITUATION other activities chargeable in whole or in part Joint Economic Committee: Committee concluded hear- against the revenues of said District for the fiscal ings to examine the employment situation for Au- year ending September 30. Consideration will re- gust 2003, focusing on economic growth, worker sume at a later a date. Pages H7955–93 productivity and wages, job creation, the recent re- Agreed to: cession, tax relief, price stability, and federal budget Tom Davis of Virginia amendment that authorizes deficits, after receiving testimony from Kathleen P. a public school voucher program (agreed to by a re- Utgoff, Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics, corded vote of 205 ayes to 203 noes, Roll No. 478). Department of Labor. Pages H7981–89, H7991 ENERGY POLICY ACT Rejected: Conferees met on the differences between the Senate Norton amendment, No. 3 printed in the Con- and House passed versions of H.R. 6, to enhance en- gressional Record of July 23, that would have struck ergy conservation and research and development, to the section funding a school voucher program (re- provide for security and diversity in the energy sup- jected by a recorded vote of 203 ayes to 203 noes, ply for the American people, but did not complete Roll No. 479); and Pages H7966–77, H7991–92 action thereon, and recessed subject to call. Hefley amendment that would have decreased total funding in the bill by 1% (rejected by a re- f corded vote of 116 ayes to 284 noes, Roll No. 480). NEW PUBLIC LAWS Pages H7990, H7992–93 (For last listing of Public Laws, see DAILY DIGEST, p. D937) Withdrawn: H.R. 2738, to implement the United States-Chile Manzullo amendment that sought to specify that Free Trade Agreement. Signed on September 3, in the acquisition of goods and services in compli- 2003. (Public Law 108–77). ance with the Buy American Act, such goods will H.R. 2739, to implement the United States- qualify as being ‘‘U.S.-made’’ only if at least sixty- Singapore Free Trade Agreement. Signed on Sep- five percent of the product is produced in the tember 3, 2003. (Public Law 108–78). United States. Page H7990 S. 1435, to provide for the analysis of the inci- Point of order sustained against: dence and effects of prison rape in Federal, State, and Section 119 which would place restrictions on the local institutions and to provide information, re- District of Columbia government’s procurement of sources, recommendations, and funding to protect goods and services Page H7981 individuals from prison rape. Signed on September The bill was considered pursuant to the order of 4, 2003. (Public Law 108–79). the House of July 25, 2003. Page H7965 f Unveiling of Vice President Dan Quayle’s Por- CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD trait Bust: The House agreed to S. Con. Res. 63, authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for Week of September 8 through September 13, the unveiling of the portrait bust of Vice President 2003 Dan Quayle on September 10, 2003. Page H7995 Senate Chamber Meeting Hour: Agreed that when the House ad- On Monday, at 1 p.m., Senate will resume consid- journs today, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. Tues- eration of H.R. 2660, Labor/HHS/Education Appro- day, September 9 for morning-hour debate. priation Act. Page H7994 During the balance of the week, Senate may con- Calendar Wednesday: Agreed to dispense with the sider other cleared legislative and executive business, Calendar Wednesday business of Wednesday, Sep- including appropriation bills and certain nomina- tember 10. Page H7994 tions, when available.

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September 9, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Sep- amine problems and solutions on peer-to-peer networks tember 9, to hold hearings to examine the implementa- regarding pornography, technology, and process, 2 p.m., tion of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Public Law 107–204), SD–226. and restoring investor confidence, 10 a.m., SD–538. September 10, Subcommittee on Terrorism, Tech- September 9, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, nology and Homeland Security, to hold hearings to exam- to hold oversight hearings to examine the Federal Home ine terrorism two years after 9/11, 10 a.m., SD–226. Loan Bank system, 2 p.m., SD–538. Select Committee on Intelligence: September 11, to hold Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sep- closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, tember 9, to hold oversight hearings to examine the state 2:30 p.m., SH–219. of transportation security, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. Special Committee on Aging: September 9, to hold hear- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: September 9, ings to examine protecting seniors from representative to hold hearings to examine the nominations of Suedeen payee fraud in relation to social security programs, 10 G. Kelly, of New Mexico, to be a Member of the Federal a.m., SD–628. Energy Regulatory Commission, and Rick A. Dearborn, of Oklahoma, to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for House Committees Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, 10 a.m., Committee on Agriculture, September 10, to consider a SD–366. Letter to the Committee on the Budget as required by September 9, Subcommittee on National Parks, to hold the Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2004, 10 hearings to examine S. 808, to provide for expansion of a.m., 1300 Longworth. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, S. 1107, to en- Committee on Education and the Workforce, September 9, hance the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program for Subcommittee on Select Education, hearing entitled ‘‘Be- the National Park Service, and H.R. 620, to authorize the yond Baccalaureate: Graduate Programs in the Higher Secretary of the Interior to provide supplemental funding Education Act,’’ 2 p.m., 2175 Rayburn. and other services that are necessary to assist the State of September 11, Subcommittee on 21st Century Com- California or local educational agencies in California in petitiveness, hearing on ‘‘The Expanding Opportunities in providing educational services for students attending Higher Education Act of 2003,’’ 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. schools located within the Park, 2:30 p.m., SD–366. Committee on Energy and Commerce, September 9, Sub- September 11, Subcommittee on Public Lands and For- committee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protec- ests, to hold hearings to examine S. 849, to provide for tion, hearing on H.R. 2221, Fairness to Contact Lens a land exchange in the State of Arizona between the Sec- Consumers Act, 1 p.m., 2123 Rayburn. retary of Agriculture and Yavapai Ranch Limited Partner- September 9, Subcommittee on Oversight and Inves- ship, S. 511, to provide permanent funding for the Pay- tigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Nuclear Terrorism Preven- ment In Lieu of Taxes program, S. 432, to authorize the tion: A Review of the Federal Government’s Progress to- Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture ward Installing Radiation Detection Monitors at U.S. to conduct and support research into alternative treat- Posts and Borders,’’ 2 p.m., 2322 Rayburn. ments for timber produced from public lands and lands September 11, Subcommittee on Energy and Air Qual- withdrawn from the public domain for the National For- ity, hearing entitled ‘‘A Review of the Progress of DOE’s est System, and S. 1582, to amend the Valles Preserva- Yucca Mountain Project,’’ 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. tion Act to improve the preservation of the Valles September 11, Subcommittee on Telecommunications Caldera, 2:30 p.m., SD–366. and the Internet, hearing on H.R. 2898, E–911 Imple- Committee on Finance: September 9, to hold hearings to mentation Act of 2003, 9:30 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. examine the homeland security and terrorism threat from Committee on Financial Services, September 10, hearing document fraud, identity theft and social security number on the Department of the Treasury’s views on the regula- misuse, 10 a.m., SD–G50. tion of government sponsored enterprises, 10 a.m., 2128 Committee on Foreign Relations: September 9, to hold a Rayburn. closed briefing on the situation in North Korea, 9:30 Committee on Government Reform, September 9, Sub- a.m., S–407, Capitol. committee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Reg- September 11, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- ulatory Affairs, hearing entitled ‘‘Elevation of the EPA to amine U.S.-China relations, 9:30 a.m., SD–419. Department Level Status: Federal and State Views,’’ 2 Committee on Governmental Affairs: September 10, Sub- p.m., 2154 Rayburn. committee on Oversight of Government Management, the September 9, Subcommittee on National Security, Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, to hold Emerging Threats and International Relations, hearing on hearings to examine the cause of the August 2003 North- Combating Terrorism: Preparing and Funding First Re- east blackouts, and what the federal government can do sponders, 10 a.m., 2203 Rayburn.

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September 9, Subcommittee on Technology, Informa- Orange County, California, Regional Water Reclamation tion Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census, Project; H.R. 2960, to amend the Reclamation Waste- oversight hearing entitled ‘‘Advancements in Smart Card water and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to au- and Biometric Technology,’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. thorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the September 10, Subcommittee on Government Effi- Brownsville Public Utility Board water recycling and de- ciency and Financial Management, oversight hearing enti- salinization project; and H.R. 2991, to amend the Rec- tled ‘‘Developing Sound Business Practices at the Depart- lamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facili- ment of Homeland Security,’’ 2 p.m., to be followed by ties Act to authorize the Secretary of Interior to partici- markup of H.R. 2886, Department of Homeland Security pate in the Inland Empire regional recycling project in Financial Accountability Act, 3:30 p.m., 2247 Rayburn. the Cucamonga County Water District recycling project, September 10, Subcommittee on Human Rights and 2 p.m., 1324 Longworth. Wellness, hearing entitled ‘‘The SV–40 Virus: Has Taint- September 11, Subcommittee on Fisheries Conserva- ed Polio Vaccine Caused an Increase in Cancer?’’ 2 p.m., tion, Wildlife and Oceans, hearing on H. Con. Res. 268, 2154 Rayburn. expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the impo- September 10, Subcommittee on Technology, Informa- sition of sanctions on nations that are undermining the tion Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census, effectiveness of conservation and management measures hearing entitled ‘‘Worm and Virus Defense: How Can for Atlantic highly migratory species, including marlin, We Protect the Nation’s Computers From These adopted by the International Commission for the Con- Threats?’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. servation of Atlantic Tunas and that are threatening the September 12, full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Black continued viability of United States commercial and rec- Men and Boys in the District of Columbia and their Im- reational fisheries, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. pact on the Future of the Black Family,’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Committee on Rules, September 9, to consider H.R. Rayburn. 2622, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, Committee on International Relations, September 9, Sub- 5 p.m., H–313 Capitol. committee on Europe, to mark up the following: a resolu- Committee on Science, September 10, hearing on NASA’s tion expressing the sense of the House of Representatives Response to the Columbia Report, 10 a.m., 2318 Ray- regarding the man-made famine that occurred in Ukraine burn. in 1932–1933; and H. Res. 355, Commemorating the Committee on Small Business, September 10, hearing on 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the the WTO’s Challenge to the FSC/ETI Rules and the Ef- United States and Bulgaria, 4 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. fect on America’s Small Businesses, 2 p.m., 2360 Ray- Committee on the Judiciary, September 10, to mark up burn. the following: H.R. 1038, Public Lands Fire Regulations Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, September Enforcement Act of 2003; H.J. Res. 63, Compact of Free 10, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Association Amendments Act of 2003; H.R. 2134, Bail Buildings and Emergency Management, oversight hearing Bond Fairness Act of 2003; and a measure to authorize on Reauthorization of the John F. Kennedy Center for appropriations for the Department of Justice for fiscal Performing Arts, 10 a.m., 2253 Rayburn. years 2004 and 2005, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Committee on Ways and Means, September 11, Subcommittee on Immigration, Border September 9, to mark up Security, and Claims, oversight hearing on ‘‘Should There the following: the Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Letter to the Be a Social Security Totalization Agreement with Mex- House Committee on the Budget; and H.R. 7, Charitable ico?’’ 11 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Giving Act of 2003, 4 p.m., 1100 Longworth. Committee on Resources, September 10, Subcommittee on Select Committee on Homeland Security, September 9, Sub- Water and Power, hearing on the following: H.R. 142, committee on Rules, hearing entitled ‘‘Perspectives on to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater House Reform: Former House Leaders,’’ 10:30 a.m., Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the H–313 Capitol. Interior to participate in the Inland Empire regional September 10, full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Per- water recycling project, to authorize the Secretary to carry spectives on 9–11: Building Effectively on Hard Lessons,’’ out a program to assist agencies in projects to construct 2:30 p.m., 2118 Rayburn. regional brine lines in California, and to authorize the Secretary to participate in the Lower Chino Dairy Area Joint Meetings desalination demonstration and reclamation project; H.R. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Sep- 1156, to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and tember 9, to hold hearings to examine U.S. policy to- Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to increase the ceil- wards the Organization for Security and Cooperation in ing on the Federal share of the costs of phase I of the Europe (OSCE), 10 a.m., 334 CHOB.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1 p.m., Monday, September 8 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 9

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: Senate will continue consideration Program for Tuesday: To be announced. of H.R. 2660, making appropriations for the Depart- ments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- cation, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- tember 30, 2004.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Gerlach, Jim, Pa., E1714 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E1705 Graves, Sam, Mo., E1697, E1700, E1701, E1702, E1721 Reynolds, Thomas M., N.Y., E1724 Abercrombie, Neil, Hawaii, E1724 Green, Mark, Wisc., E1703, E1714 Rogers, Mike, Ala., E1724 Bachus, Spencer, Ala., E1716 Harris, Katherine, Fla., E1711, E1715 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E1709 Bilirakis, Michael, Fla., E1715, E1723 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E1729 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E1718, E1720, E1721 Bonner, Jo, Ala., E1717, E1719, E1725 Jefferson, William J., La., E1728 Serrano, Jose´ E., N.Y., E1703 Bono, Mary, Calif., E1728 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E1724 Shaw, E. Clay, Jr., Fla., E1710 Brown, Sherrod, Ohio, E1727 Levin, Sander M., Mich., E1713 Sherman, Brad, Calif., E1728 Brown-Waite, Ginny, Fla., E1697, E1700, E1701, E1702 Linder, John, Ga., E1715 Shuster, Bill, Pa., E1707 Burns, Max, Ga., E1715 Lipinski, William O., Ill., E1729 Simmons, Rob, Conn., E1704 Burton, Dan, Ind., E1698, E1700, E1701 McCarthy, Carolyn, N.Y., E1710 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E1726 Buyer, Steve, Ind., E1728 McInnis, Scott, Colo., E1697, E1698, E1699, E1700, Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, N.Y., E1723 Calvert, Ken, Calif., E1711, E1713 E1701, E1702, E1703, E1704, E1705, E1717, E1718, E1719, Solis, Hilda L., Calif., E1718, E1719, E1720 Cantor, Eric, Va., E1727 E1721, E1722, E1723, E1724, E1725, E1727 Cardoza, Dennis A., Calif., E1717, E1719 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E1708 Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E1707 Clyburn, James E., S.C., E1703 Meek, Kendrick B., Fla., E1709 Stearns, Cliff, Fla., E1704 Cunningham, Randy ‘‘Duke’’, Calif., E1708 Menendez, Robert, N.J., E1711, E1713, E1714, E1715, Tanner, John S., Tenn., E1703 Davis, Artur, Ala., E1712 E1728 Tauzin, W.J. (Billy), La., E1702 Davis, Jo Ann, Va., E1725 Moore, Dennis, Kansas, E1710, E1712, E1721 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E1702, E1724 DeMint, Jim, S.C., E1723 Moran, Jerry, Kansas, E1717, E1725 Tiberi, Patrick J., Ohio, E1726 Deutsch, Peter, Fla., E1714 Ney, Robert W., Ohio, E1718, E1720, E1720 Tierney, John F., Mass., E1704, E1710 Emerson, Jo Ann, Mo., E1707 Oberstar, James L., Minn., E1727 Udall, Tom, N.M., E1726 Farr, Sam, Calif., E1718, E1720, E1721, E1722, E1723 Osborne, Tom, Nebr., E1726 Vela´ zquez, Nydia M., N.Y., E1709 Forbes, J. Randy, Va., E1716 Oxley, Michael G., Ohio, E1729 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1697, E1699, E1700, E1701 Frost, Martin, Tex., E1707 Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E1714 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E1711

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