Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 106 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

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

Vol. 146 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2000 No. 4 House of Representatives The House met at noon. Ballenger DeLay Isakson Miller, Gary Reynolds Stenholm Barcia DeMint Jackson (IL) Minge Riley Strickland The Chaplain, the Reverend James Barr Deutsch Jackson-Lee Moakley Rodriguez Stump David Ford, D.D., offered the following Barrett (NE) Diaz-Balart (TX) Mollohan Roemer Stupak prayer: Barrett (WI) Dicks Jefferson Moore Rogan Sununu Bartlett Doyle Johnson (CT) Moran (KS) Rogers Sweeney May Your outstretched hand, O God, Bateman Dreier Johnson, E. B. Moran (VA) Ros-Lehtinen Tancredo that lifts nations and peoples from the Becerra Duncan Johnson, Sam Morella Rothman Tauscher ordinary meanderings of the human Bentsen Edwards Kanjorski Nadler Royce Taylor (MS) Bereuter Ehlers Kasich Napolitano Ryan (WI) Terry spirit, touch our lives in such a way Berkley Ehrlich Kelly Neal Sabo Thomas that we do extraordinary deeds to pro- Berry Emerson Kildee Nethercutt Sanchez Thompson (CA) mote peace and good will, that we Biggert Engel Kilpatrick Ney Sandlin Thornberry Bishop Eshoo Kind (WI) Nussle Sawyer Thune strive to champion justice and freedom Blagojevich Etheridge King (NY) Oberstar Saxton Thurman and that we ever look to the needs of Bliley Evans Kleczka Obey Schakowsky Tiahrt the homeless and those who are forgot- Blumenauer Ewing Klink Ose Sensenbrenner Tierney Blunt Farr Knollenberg Owens Serrano Toomey ten in our land. Make us instruments Boehlert Fattah Kolbe Oxley Sessions Traficant of healing when we are apart, make us Bonilla Filner Kucinich Pallone Shadegg Turner agents of kindness where there is anger Bonior Fletcher Kuykendall Pascrell Shaw Udall (CO) Borski Foley LaFalce Pastor Sherman Udall (NM) and make us good stewards of the Boswell Forbes LaHood Pease Sherwood Upton blessings that have been the heritage Boucher Ford Lampson Pelosi Shimkus Velazquez of our land. Boyd Fowler Lantos Petri Shows Visclosky Brady (PA) Frank (MA) Larson Phelps Shuster Walden The Lord bless us and keep us, Brady (TX) Franks (NJ) Latham Pickering Simpson Walsh The Lord make his face shine upon Brown (OH) Frost LaTourette Pickett Sisisky Wamp Burr Ganske Lazio Pitts Skeen Watkins us, and be gracious unto us, Buyer Gejdenson Leach Pombo Skelton Watt (NC) The Lord lift up his countenance Callahan Gephardt Lee Pomeroy Slaughter Weiner upon us, and give us peace. Amen. Calvert Gilchrest Levin Porter Smith (MI) Weldon (FL) Camp Gillmor Lewis (GA) Portman Smith (TX) Weller f Canady Gilman Lewis (KY) Pryce (OH) Smith (WA) Weygand Cannon Gonzalez Linder Quinn Snyder Wicker Capps Goode LoBiondo Rahall Souder Wolf ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Capuano Goodlatte Lowey Ramstad Spence Wu The SPEAKER. Pursuant to Section Cardin Goodling Lucas (KY) Regula Spratt Wynn Castle Gordon Lucas (OK) Reyes Stearns Young (FL) 2 of House Concurrent Resolution 235, Chabot Green (WI) Luther 106th Congress, the House will now pro- Chenoweth-Hage Greenwood Maloney (CT) b 1229 ceed to organizational business. Clement Gutierrez Manzullo Clyburn Hall (OH) Martinez The SPEAKER. On this rollcall, 313 f Coble Hall (TX) Mascara Collins Hastings (WA) Matsui Members have recorded their presence Combest Hayes McCarthy (MO) by electronic device, a quorum. CALL OF THE HOUSE Conyers Hayworth McCarthy (NY) Under the rule, further proceedings The SPEAKER. The Clerk will utilize Cook Herger McCollum Cooksey Hill (IN) McCrery under the call are dispensed with. the electronic system to ascertain the Costello Hill (MT) McDermott presence of a quorum. Cox Hilleary McGovern f Coyne Hilliard McHugh Members will record their presence Cramer Hobson McInnis by electronic device. Crane Hoeffel McIntyre THE JOURNAL The call was taken by electronic de- Crowley Hoekstra McKeon Cummings Holden Meehan The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- vice, and the following Members re- Cunningham Holt Meek (FL) sponded to their names: Davis (FL) Hooley Menendez ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- Davis (VA) Horn Metcalf ceedings and announces to the House [Roll No. 1] DeFazio Houghton Mica his approval thereof. Ackerman Armey Baird DeGette Hoyer Millender- Allen Baca Baldacci Delahunt Hyde McDonald Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Archer Bachus Baldwin DeLauro Inslee Miller (FL) nal stands approved.

b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor.

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 03:59 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE of Representatives and transmit an enrolled ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER copy thereof to the family of the deceased. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman The SPEAKER. The Chair would like Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns from Maine (Mr. BALDACCI) come for- today, it stand adjourned as a further mark to take this occasion to remind all ward and lead the House in the Pledge of respect to the memory of the Honorable Members and staff of the absolute pro- of Allegiance. Carl Curtis. hibition contained in the last sentence Mr. BALDACCI led the Pledge of Al- of clause 5 of rule XVII against the use legiance as follows: S. RES. 243 of any personal electronic office equip- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Resolved, That the Secretary inform the ment, including cellular phones and United States of America, and to the Repub- House of Representatives that a quorum of computers, upon the floor of the House lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the Senate is assembled and that the Senate at any time. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. is ready to proceed to business. The Chair requests all Members and f The message also announced that the staff wishing to receive or send cellular telephone messages to do so outside of MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE Senate withdraws its request for a conference dated November 19, 1999 on the the Chamber, and to deactivate, which A message from the Senate by Mr. bill (S. 376) ‘‘An Act to amend the Com- means to turn off, any audible ring of Lundregan, one of its clerks, an- munications Satellite Act of 1962 to cellular phones before entering the nounced that the Senate agreed to the promote competition and privatization Chamber. To this end, the Chair insists following resolutions: in satellite communications, and for upon the cooperation of all Members S. RES. 245 other purposes,’’ that the Senate dis- and staff and instructs the Sergeant at Whereas Floyd M. Riddick served the Sen- agrees to the amendment of the House Arms, pursuant to Clause 3(a) of rule ate with honor and distinction as its second to the above entitled bill and agrees to II, to enforce this prohibition. Parliamentarian from 1965 to 1975; a conference asked by the House on the f Whereas Floyd M. Riddick created the Daily Digest of the Congressional Record and disagreeing votes of the two Houses b 1230 was its first editor from 1947 to 1951; thereon, and appoints Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. Whereas Floyd M. Riddick was Assistant STEVENS, Mr. BURNS, Mr. HOLLINGS, COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE Senate Parliamentarian from 1951 to 1964; and Mr. INOUYE, to be the conferees on PRESIDENT Whereas Floyd M. Riddick compiled thou- the part of the Senate. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a sands of Senate precedents into the official The message also announced that privileged resolution (H. Res. 401) pro- volume whose current edition bears his pursuant to the provisions of Public name; viding for a committee to notify the Whereas Floyd M. Riddick served the Sen- Law 106–79, the Chair, on behalf of the President of the assembly of the Con- ate for more than 40 years; President pro tempore, after consulta- gress, and ask for its immediate con- Whereas Floyd M. Riddick upon his retire- tion with the Majority and Minority sideration. ment as Senate Parliamentarian served as a Leaders, announces the appointment of The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- consultant to the Senate Committee on the following Senators to the Dwight lows: Rules and Administration; D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, H. RES. 401 Whereas Floyd M. Riddick performed his made during the sine die Resolved, That a committee of two Mem- Senate duties in an impartial and profes- adjournment— sional manner; and bers be appointed by the Speaker on the part Whereas Floyd M. Riddick was honored by The Senator from Alaska (Mr. STE- of the House of Representatives to join with the Senate with the title Parliamentarian VENS); and a committee on the part of the Senate to no- Emeritus: Now, therefore, be it The Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- tify the President of the United States that a quorum of each House has assembled and Resolved, That the Senate has heard with ERTS). profound sorrow and deep regret the an- Congress is ready to receive any communica- The message also announced that tion that he may be pleased to make. nouncement of the death of the Honorable pursuant to the provisions of Public Floyd M. Riddick, Parliamentarian Emeritus The resolution was agreed to. Law 105–277, the Chair, on behalf of the of the United States Senate. A motion to reconsider was laid on Democratic Leader, who consulted Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate the table. communicate these resolutions to the House with the Minority Leader of the House, of Representatives and transmit an enrolled announces the appointment of the fol- f copy thereof to the family of the deceased. lowing individual to serve as a member NOTIFICATION OF THE SENATE of the International Financial Institu- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a S. RES. 246 tion Advisory Commission, made dur- privileged resolution (H. Res. 402) to in- Whereas Senator Curtis served with honor ing the sine die adjournment—C. Fred form the Senate that a quorum of the and distinction, for the State of Nebraska, in Bergsten, of Virginia, vice Paul A. House has assembled, and ask for its the House of Representatives from 1939 until Volcker, of New York, resigned. his resignation in 1954 and in the Senate immediate consideration. The message also announced that from 1955 to 1979; The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- pursuant to Public Law 106–120, the Whereas Senator Curtis served his country lows: for 40 years; Chair, on behalf of the Majority Lead- Whereas Senator Curtis stood for fiscal and er, appoints the following individuals H. RES. 402 social conservatism; to serve as members of the National Resolved, That the Clerk of the House in- Whereas Senator Curtis regarded one of his Commission for the Review of the Na- form the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to pro- biggest accomplishments as bringing flood tional Reconnaissance Office— control and irrigation to the Midwest; ceed with business. The Senator from Colorado (Mr. AL- Whereas Senator Curtis served as the Sen- The resolution was agreed to. LARD); ate Republican Conference Chairman and A motion to reconsider was laid on ranking member on the Finance Committee Martin Faga, of Virginia; and the table. during his last term in office; William Schneider, Jr., of New York. f Whereas Senator Curtis was admitted to The message also announced that the bar in 1930 and had a private law practice DAILY HOUR OF MEETING in Minden, Nebraska prior to his service in pursuant to Public Law 106–120, the the House of Representatives; and Chair, on behalf of the Democratic Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a Whereas Senator Curtis served in Congress Leader, appoints the following individ- privileged resolution (H. Res. 403) and longer than any other Nebraskan: Now, uals to serve as members of the Na- ask for its immediate consideration. therefore, be it tional Commission for the Review of The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Resolved, That the Senate has heard with the National Reconnaissance Office— lows: profound sorrow and deep regret the an- The Senator from Nebraska (Mr. nouncement of the death of the Honorable H. RES. 403 KERREY); and Carl Curtis, former member of the United Resolved, That unless otherwise ordered, States Senate. Lieutenant General Patrick Marshall before Monday, May 15, 2000, the hour of Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate Hughes, United States Army, Retired, daily meeting of the House shall be 2 p.m. on communicate these resolutions to the House of Virginia. Mondays; 11 a.m. on Tuesdays; and 10 a.m. on

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 03:59 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.002 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7 all other days of the week; and from Monday, The SPEAKER. Is there objection to H.R. 3443, to amend Part E of Title IV May 15, 2000, until the end of the second ses- the request of the gentleman from of the Social Security Act to provide sion, the hour of daily meeting of the House Texas? states with more funding and greater shall be noon on Mondays; 10 a.m. on Tues- There was no objection. flexibility in carrying out programs de- days, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all other days of the week. f signed to help children make the transition from foster care to self-suffi- The resolution was agreed to. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIR- ciency, and for other purposes; A motion to reconsider was laid on MAN OF COMMITTEE ON RULES And the following enrolled bill on the table. REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF Monday, December 6, 1999: f AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 2005, THE H.R. 1180, to amend the Social Secu- JOINT SESSION OF THE CON- WORKPLACE GOODS JOB rity Act to expand the availability of GRESS—STATE OF THE UNION GROWTH AND COMPETITIVENESS health care coverage for working indi- MESSAGE ACT OF 1999 viduals with disabilities, to establish a Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, this after- Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency privileged concurrent resolution (H. noon a ‘‘Dear Colleague’’ letter will be program in the Social Security Admin- Con. Res. 241) and ask for its imme- sent to all Members informing them istration to provide such individuals diate consideration. that the Committee on Rules is plan- with meaningful opportunities to work, The SPEAKER. The Clerk will report ning to meet the week of January 31 to and for other purposes. the concurrent resolution. grant a rule for the consideration of f The Clerk read the concurrent reso- H.R. 2005, the ‘‘Workplace Goods Jobs Growth and Competitiveness Act of COMMUNICATION FROM THE lution, as follows: CLERK OF THE HOUSE H. CON. RES. 241 1999.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Resolved by the House of Representatives (the The Committee on Rules may grant a Senate concurring), That the two Houses of rule which would require that amend- fore the House the following commu- Congress assemble in the Hall of the House ments be preprinted in the CONGRES- nication from the Clerk of the House of of Representatives on Thursday, January 27, SIONAL RECORD. In this case, amend- Representatives: 2000, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving ments must be preprinted prior to their HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, such communication as the President of the consideration on the Floor. OFFICE OF THE CLERK, United States shall be pleased to make to Members should use the Office of Washington, DC, December 6, 1999. them. Legislative Counsel to ensure that Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, The concurrent resolution was agreed their amendments are properly drafted, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Wash- ington, DC. to. and should check with the Office of the A motion to reconsider was laid on DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- Parliamentarian to be certain their mission granted to Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the table. amendments comply with the rules of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- f the House. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- HOUR OF MEETING ON MONDAY, f sage from the Secretary of the Senate on De- cember 6, 1999 at 12:50 p.m. JANUARY 31, 2000 APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF That the Senate Agreed to conference re- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE port H.R. 1180 unanimous consent that when the PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO With best wishes, I am House adjourns today, it adjourn to HOUSE RESOLUTION 401 Sincerely, meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday next for JEFF TRANDAHL, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Clerk of the House. morning hour debates. PEASE). Without objection, the Chair The SPEAKER. Is there objection to f announces the Speaker’s appointment the request of the gentleman from of the following as members of the APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF Texas? committee on the part of the House to NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE There was no objection. join a committee on the part of the REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL RE- f Senate to notify the President of the CONNAISSANCE OFFICE DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR United States that a quorum of each The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON House has been assembled and that ant to section 702(b) of the Intelligence WEDNESDAY NEXT Congress is ready to receive any com- Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask munication that he may be pleased to (50 USC 401) and the order of the House unanimous consent that the business make: of Thursday, November 18, 1999, the in order under the Calendar Wednesday The gentleman from Texas (Mr. Speaker on Wednesday, January 12, rule be dispensed with on Wednesday, ARMEY), and 2000, appointed the following Member February 2, 2000. The gentleman from Missouri (Mr. of the House to the National Commis- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to GEPHARDT). sion for the Review of the National Re- the request of the gentleman from There was no objection. connaissance Office: Texas? f Mr. GOSS, Florida. There was no objection. And from private life: ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER f Mr. Eli S. Jacobs, New York. PRO TEMPORE Mr. Larry D. Cox, Maryland. GRANTING MEMBERS OF HOUSE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The f PRIVILEGE TO EXTEND RE- Chair desires to announce that pursu- MARKS AND INCLUDE EXTRA- ant to clause 4 of rule I, Speaker pro APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF NEOUS MATERIAL IN CONGRES- tempore MORELLA signed the following COMMISSION ON THE ADVANCE- SIONAL RECORD FOR THE SEC- enrolled bills on Thursday, December 2, MENT OF WOMEN AND MINORI- OND SESSION OF 106TH CON- 1999: TIES IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, GRESS H.R. 2466, making appropriations for AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOP- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask the Department of the Interior and Re- MENT unanimous consent that for the second lated Agencies for the Fiscal Year end- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- session of the 106th Congress, all Mem- ing September 30, 2000, and for other ant to section 5(a) of the Commission bers be permitted to extend their re- purposes; on the Advancement of Women and Mi- marks and to include extraneous mate- H.R. 3419, to amend Title 49, United norities in Science, Engineering and rial within the permitted limit in that States Code, to establish the Federal Technology Development Act (42 USC section of the RECORD entitled ‘‘Exten- Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1885a) and the order of the House of sions of Remarks.’’ and for other purposes; Thursday, November 18, 1999, the

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 03:59 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JA7.008 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H8 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 Speaker on Monday, January 3, 2000, COMMUNICATION FROM THE PRO- Angeles, in the case of McIntosh v. Depart- appointed the following individual on DUCTION OPERATIONS MAN- ment of Justice, Case No. BC218586. the part of the House to the Commis- AGER, OFFICE OF CHIEF ADMIN- After consultation with the Office of Gen- sion on the Advancement of Women ISTRATIVE OFFICER eral Counsel, I have determined that compliance with the subpoena is not consistent and Minorities in Science, Engineering The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- with the precedents and privileges of the and Technology Development to fill fore the House the following commu- House. the existing vacancy thereon: nication from Gary Denick, Production Sincerely, Mr. Charles E. Vela, Maryland. Operations Manager, Office of the Chief HENRY A. WAXMAN, f Administrative Officer: Member of Congress.ab COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIRMAN OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRA- f OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPOR- TIVE OFFICER, HOUSE OF REP- TATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESENTATIVES, COMMUNICATION FROM THE ASSO- Washington, DC, January 11, 2000. CIATE ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, OF HUMAN RESOURCES fore the House the following commu- Speaker, House of Representatives, nication from the chairman of the Washington, DC. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Committee on Transportation and In- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- fore the House the following commu- frastructure; which was read and, with- tify you, pursuant to rule VIII of the Rules nication from Kay Ford, Associate Ad- out objection, referred to the Com- of the House of Representatives, that I have ministrator, Office of Human Re- mittee on Appropriations: been served with a subpoena ad testificandum sources: and duces tecum issued by the Court for the COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRA- District of Columbia in the case of United INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REP- TIVE OFFICER, HOUSE OF REP- States v. Armfield, Case No. M13209–99. RESENTATIVES, RESENTATIVES, After consultation with the Office of Gen- Washington, DC, November 15, 1999. Washington, DC, December 8, 1999. eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, ance with the subpoena is consistent with Speaker, House of Representatives, Speaker, House of Representatives, the precedents and privileges of the House. Washington, DC Washington, DC. Sincerely, DEAR DENNIS: Enclosed please find copies DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- of resolutions approved by the Committee on GARY DENICK, tify you pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules Transportation and Infrastructure on No- Production Operations Manager. of the House that the Custodian of Records, vember 10, 1999, in accordance with 40 U.S.C. f Office of Human Resources has received a § 606. subpoena for documents issued by the United With warm regards, I remain COMMUNICATION FROM THE PRO- States District Court for the Northern Dis- Sincerely, DUCTION OPERATIONS MAN- trict of Ohio. BUD SHUSTER, AGER, OFFICE OF CHIEF ADMIN- After consultation with the Office of Gen- Chairman. ISTRATIVE OFFICER eral Counsel, I will make the determinations There was no objection. required by Rule VIII. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- f Sincerely, fore the House the following commu- KAY FORD, COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIRMAN nication from Gary Denick, Production Associate Administrator, OF COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION Operations Manager, Office of the Chief Office of Human Resources. AND THE WORKFORCE Administrative Officer: f The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRA- fore the House the following commu- TIVE OFFICER, HOUSE OF REP- COMMUNICATION FROM THE FI- nication from the chairman of the RESENTATIVES, NANCIAL COUNSELING DIREC- Committee on Education and the Washington, DC, January 18, 2000. TOR, OFFICE OF FINANCE Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Workforce: Speaker, House of Representatives, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE Washington, DC. fore the House the following commu- WORKFORCE, HOUSE OF REP- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- nication from Jacqueline Aamot, Fi- RESENTATIVES, tify you, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules nancial Counseling Director, Office of Washington, DC, December 14, 1999. of the House of Representatives, that I have Finance: Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, been served with two subpoenas ad Speaker of the House, testificandum and duces tecum issued by the OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRA- Washington, DC. Superior Court for the District of Columbia. TIVE OFFICER, HOUSE OF REP- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: The Higher Education After consultation with the Office of Gen- RESENTATIVES, Amendments of 1998 created the Web-Based eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- Washington, DC, December 8, 1999. Education Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) ance with the subpoenas is consistent with Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, to conduct a thorough study to assess the the precedents and privileges of the House. Speaker, House of Representatives, educational software available in retail mar- Sincerely, Washington, DC. kets for secondary and postsecondary stu- GARY DENICK, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- dents. The Commission will conduct the Production Operations Manager. tify you pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules study by utilizing existing research, holding of the House that the Custodian of Records, public hearings and facilitating information f Office of Finance has received a subpoena for exchange within and between the Federal COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON. documents issued by the United States Dis- Government, State Governments and edu- trict Court for the Northern District of Ohio. cators. As a result of amendments to the HENRY A. WAXMAN, MEMBER OF After consultation with the Office of Gen- Web-Based Education Commission Act in- CONGRESS eral Counsel, I will make the determinations cluded in the Consolidated Appropriations The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- required by Rule VIII. Act for FY2000, the Chairman of the Com- fore the House the following commu- Sincerely, mittee on Education and the Workforce of JACQUELINE AAMOT, nication from the Honorable HENRY A. the House of Representatives is to appoint a Financial Counseling Director, Member from the House to the Commission WAXMAN, Member of Congress: Office of Finance. and the Chairman of the Committee on CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, f Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the Senate is to appoint a Member from the Washington, DC, January 4, 2000. Senate to the Commission. Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, COMMUNICATION FROM COMMU- Pursuant to Section 852(b) of Public Law Speaker, House of Representatives, NICATIONS SPECIALIST, HOUSE 105–244 (as amended by Public Law 106–113), I Washington, DC. INFORMATION SYSTEMS hereby appoint the Honorable Johnny DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Isakson to the Web-Based Education Com- tify you, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules mission. of the House of Representatives, that my dis- fore the House the following commu- Sincerely, trict office has been served with a deposition nication from Margaret Mitchell, Com- BILL GOODLING, subpoena for business records issued by the munications Specialist, House Infor- Chairman. Superior Court of California, County of Los mation Resources:

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:22 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.010 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRA- who says he wants to stay here and lion in emergency fuel assistance to 11 TIVE OFFICER, HOUSE OF REP- who says he wants to be a citizen; that States to help low-income families and RESENTATIVES, it will evaluate the statements of a senior citizens pay their utility bills, Washington, DC, December 8, 1999. child psychologist and other experts States that have been unusually hit by Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Speaker, House of Representatives, who present a comprehensive assess- cold weather. Washington, DC. ment of what is in Elian’s best inter- Mr. Speaker, I noted that New York, est. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- New Hampshire, and nine other States tify you pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules Mr. Speaker, in essence, this bill got these funds, but Minnesota got of the House that the Custodian of Records, merely ensures that Elian’s rights nothing. A State like Minnesota which House Information Resources has received a under the law are upheld and that his has experienced very, very harsh win- subpoena for documents issued by the United rights do not continue to be violated States District Court for the Northern Dis- ter temperatures, below zero windchills and circumvented by bureaucrats at trict of Ohio. on a regular basis, where fuel prices are After consultation with the Office of Gen- INS. Citizenship would also protect Elian 30 percent higher than last year has got eral Counsel, I will make the determinations nothing. required by Rule VIII. in the event that he is required to re- Sincerely, turn to Cuba against his wishes and As Senator WELLSTONE said yester- MARGARET MITCHELL, one day seeks to return to our United day, there is no reason to put families Communications Specialist, States. in New York or New Hampshire above House Information Resources. Mr. Speaker, for Elian’s welfare and families in Minnesota. I certainly f for the sake of justice, fairness and agree with the good Senator from Min- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER equality, I ask our colleagues to sup- nesota. We are running out of money. PRO TEMPORE port the citizenship bill. And I have nothing against my friends f in New York and New Hampshire, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The perhaps their requests are warranted. Chair desires to make an announce- CONGRESS SHOULD NOT FORCE But believe me, it is unfair, uncon- ment. CITIZENSHIP ON ELIAN GONZALEZ After consultation with the majority scionable, and unreasonable not to (Mr. SERRANO asked and was given grant Minnesota the necessary funds. and minority leaders, and with their permission to address the House for 1 consent and approval, the Chair an- minute and to revise and extend his re- Ninety thousand Minnesota families nounces that tonight when the two marks.) in need are going to be at risk if we do Houses meet in joint session to hear an Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, Elian not get this emergency fuel assistance. address by the President of the United Gonzalez will be the only person in the I urge the White House not to play pol- States, only the doors immediately op- history of this country to have citizen- itics with the emergency fuel assist- posite the Speaker and those on his left ship and/or residency shoved down his ance. and right will be open. throat. He has not asked for it and the No one will be allowed on the Floor guardian who we accept is speaking for f of the House who does not have the him in Cuba has rejected it. privileges of the Floor of the House. In the meantime, there are 2 million SUPPORT LEGISLATION TO GIVE Due to the large attendance which is folks awaiting citizenship in this coun- ELIAN GONZALEZ RESIDENT anticipated, the Chair feels that the try who followed the law and will not ALIEN STATUS rule regarding the privilege of the get it on that date. There are 9 million Floor must be strictly adhered to. undocumented aliens who will not re- (Mr. DEUTSCH asked and was given Children of Members will not be per- ceive residency on that date. The arro- permission to address the House for 1 mitted on the Floor, and the coopera- gance of all of this is that for the first minute and to revise and extend his re- tion of all Members is requested. time ever we are going back on a prom- marks.) f ise. We have said for years that we are Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I join ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER not trying to hurt the Cuban people, my colleagues today, and actually in PRO TEMPORE but rather the Cuban government. comment of other colleagues as well, of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The b 1245 supporting legislation that would give Elian Gonzalez at least resident alien Chair will recognize Members for spe- From a desire to hurt the Cuban gov- cial orders until 5:30 p.m., at which ernment, we now question grand- status in the United States of America. time the Chair will declare the House parents’ love for their grandchild, after I do this because it is a in recess. all, they are only tools of the Com- Solomonesque answer to a tragic situa- The Chair will entertain 1-minute re- munist government, and fathers’ love tion. But let me also just stop and requests. for their child. flect, and hopefully not just my col- f I have spent 3 days with the grand- leagues but people throughout the mothers. We all know grannies. They country will listen, that if a mother CITIZENSHIP FOR ELIAN do not seem to me to be crying Com- left a country that had slavery and GONZALEZ munist tears or Socialist tears. They died on the way to freedom and her (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was are crying the tears of grandparents child was able to reach freedom and given permission to address the House who want Elian back. They show me then the owner of the father told the for 1 minute and to revise and extend pictures of his room, of his toys. They father to ask for the boy back, we her remarks.) said to me, ‘‘We cannot provide him would be suspect of what the father Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I trips to Disneyland or Disney World. said. rise today in support of the bill that We cannot provide him an electric car, Unfortunately, the reality of Cuba was introduced on Monday which but we love him, and we want him today is exactly that. It is a country would bestow citizenship upon Elian back.’’ where the leader does, in fact, kill peo- Gonzalez, a 6-year-old Cuban boy who f was miraculously rescued off of Flor- ple indiscriminately, does in fact re- ida’s shores on Thanksgiving Day. DO NOT PLAY POLITICS WITH strict freedom of speech, religion, and This citizenship bill does not advo- EMERGENCY FUEL ASSISTANCE travel. If it were not so, what I just cate for a particular outcome. It mere- (Mr. RAMSTAD asked and was given said, the father would be here. ly ensures due process. It ensures that permission to address the House for 1 The obvious reason the father is not a court of law will be afforded the op- minute and to revise and extend his re- here today or not here 2 months ago is portunity to hear and evaluate all facts marks.) because Castro is afraid that if he and arguments in the case; that it will Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, yester- comes, he will not leave. I ask my col- hear testimony from Elian himself, day, President Clinton released $45 mil- leagues to support this effort.

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:22 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JA7.018 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 ASKING THE PRESIDENT TO PUT good decisions for the long term, and A REAL BALANCED BUDGET ASIDE PARTISAN DIFFERENCES prepare our families and our commu- MEANS DEBT WILL NOT INCREASE AND WORK WITH CONGRESS ON nities for the 21st Century. (Mr. SMITH of Michigan asked and BEHALF OF AMERICAN PEOPLE f was given permission to address the (Mr. BALLENGER asked and was FCC VIOLATES FREEDOM OF House for 1 minute and to revise and given permission to address the House RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION extend his remarks.) for 1 minute.) Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speak- (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given Mr. BALLENGER. Mr. Speaker, we er, it is important that the American permission to address the House for 1 all know President Clinton is coming people understand tonight, when we minute and to revise and extend his re- to this Chamber tonight to deliver his will hear the President brag about a marks.) last State of the Union address. As we balanced budget and paying off the Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, it turns all await with great anticipation what debt, what is really involved. For the out that during the Christmas holiday he will say and what he will propose, I American people to understand that, season, when not a creature was stir- would like to mention a few items I the press has got to start under- ring, not even a mouse, the Federal hope he will emphasize. standing what a balanced budget is and Communications Commission violated The House Republican leadership the fact that our total debt of this America’s freedom of religious expres- wrote to the President this week ask- country, the public debt of this coun- sion. ing that he discuss three specific ini- try, is going up every year. You see, the FCC on December 29, tiatives. I would like to echo their call The suggestion is that we simply in- last year, concluded that in order for to the President to, first, join us in crease our borrowing from Social Secu- noncommercial educational television protecting 100 percent of the Social Se- rity to reduce the so-called Wall Street stations to retain their licenses, sta- curity Trust Fund; second, detail how debt. The current debt to this country, tions must devote 50 percent of their he will pay off the public debt by 2013; as defined in law, is $5.72 trillion. It is programming hours to shows that are and, third, sign meaningful and respon- important that everybody understand educational and cultural. However, the sible tax fairness into law and do not we are not going to have a real bal- FCC decided that ‘‘statements of per- propose higher taxes or more burden- anced budget until the total debt of sonally held religious views and be- some user fees. this country does not continue to in- liefs’’ could not qualify as educational If the President can address these crease. or cultural. items and resist the temptation to pro- Thus, broadcasts of religious ser- f pose new spending programs that in- mons, simply the sermon, and church crease the size and scope of the Federal SUPPORT RELIGIOUS services, according to the FCC, would Government, then his speech will be BROADCASTING FREEDOM ACT have no educational or cultural signifi- well received by Congress. cance and would not count towards the (Mr. OXLEY asked and was given Tonight is a major opportunity for 50 percent obligation. permission to address the House for 1 cooperation, not confrontation. I hope As a result, I am proud to be an origi- minute and to revise and extend his re- the President will work with us this nal cosponsor of the ‘‘Religious Broad- marks.) year on behalf of the American people casting Freedom Act,’’ which reverses Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, it is a cold and put aside partisan differences. this decision. day in Washington, but the chill is on f f religious broadcasters. A word to the Members: If one has a religious broad- TAKE UP UNFINISHED BUSINESS ACT AS AMERICANS WITH FAMILY caster or people who listen to religious OF 1999 AND PREPARE FAMILIES VALUES; RETURN ELIAN GON- broadcasters in one’s district, their AND COMMUNITIES FOR 21ST ZALEZ TO HIS FATHER AND rights have been compromised. The CENTURY GRANDMOTHERS rights are less than they were in 1999 (Ms. DELAURO asked and was given (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked because of an FCC decision on the Cor- permission to address the House for 1 and was given permission to address nerstone license swap in Pittsburgh, minute and to revise and extend her re- the House for 1 minute and to revise Pennsylvania. marks.) and extend her remarks.) Since this order, traditional religious Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, over the Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. programming can no longer be counted past 7 years, we have made significant Speaker, I do not have a prepared text toward the 50 percent educational pro- progress in creating jobs, creating a this morning, and I would really rather gramming requirement that must be budget surplus, and expanding oppor- be discussing the issues that this Con- met by those who would hold non- tunity. We now have the historic and gress needs to address for the American commercial television licenses. unique opportunity to prepare for the people, school construction, the idea of Basically, the FCC wants less reli- future and to bolster American fami- a Patients’ Bill of Rights, and opportu- gion and more of what it considers edu- lies. nities for Americans who have less cational on the noncommercial air- Let us strengthen Social Security than many of us. But having spent over ways. The majority of commissioners and Medicare for future generations, 2 days with the grandmothers of Elian apparently want religious broadcasters including a prescription drug benefit Gonzalez, today I come simply to plead to look more like PBS. for all Medicare beneficiaries. to America and to plead to this Con- My office has received hundreds of e- Let us provide tax cuts that elimi- gress. mails and telephone calls from people nate the marriage penalty, help work- As the ranking member on the Sub- who want to protest this decision. I ing and middle class families afford committee on Immigration and Claims, know many other Members have been health care, child care, and a college I simply ask, as a mother and as a par- contacted, and I want to invite all the education, enact HMO reform that puts ent, let us all put the angst of divisive- Members to cosponsor the bill, the Re- medical decisions in the hands of the ness aside and let us rule not with our ligious Broadcasting Freedom Act. doctors and patients, and allows people political interests but with our hearts Join me and over 50 cosponsors already to hold their HMOs accountable. and ask ourselves, if it was us, our to protest the FCC’s efforts to limit re- Let us improve our schools, mod- child, our grandchild, how would we ligious programming. ernize our classrooms, reduce class want a Nation, a government to re- f size, and increase discipline and stand- spond. ards in our school. Let us pass gun Mr. Speaker, we should not move on RHETORIC DOES NOT ALWAYS safety reforms and keep guns out of the the citizenship legislation or the per- SQUARE WITH REALITY hands of kids and criminals. manent residency. We should act as (Mr. HAYWORTH asked and was These are sensible proposals. They Americans who believe in family val- given permission to address the House have bipartisan support. Let us take up ues. Return Elian to his grandmothers for 1 minute and to revise and extend the unfinished business of 1999, make and his father. his remarks.)

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 03:59 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.020 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11 Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I rise the reverse and we would have our marks and include therein extraneous in strong support of the aforemen- child in Cuba, we would expect no dif- material.) tioned legislation by my friend from ference. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Ohio and urge other Members to join us Our responsibility is to look beyond to express my grave concern in grant- in this effort. the political issues. It is unfortunate ing China permanent normal trade re- Mr. Speaker, there is a gulf between that this issue has been politicized. It lations. A recent Zogby International the rhetoric of Washington and the re- is unfortunate that it has gotten to poll shows that the American people ality of everyday life in America. Not this point. overwhelmingly oppose granting per- only are religious broadcasters under If we look at our own present law, we manent trade relations with China attack from this administration and would have allowed that individual to until human rights and religious free- its political appointees, also over our go to the father and to his grand- dom improve. break we heard the Occupational Safe- mothers. The extended family that is Sixty-eight percent of the Repub- ty and Health Administration was there, even within the courts, should licans, 70 percent of the Democrats, 65 going to come into one’s home if one not have any jurisdiction. I feel very percent of Independents insist on bet- had a personal work station, if one was strongly that Americans should also be ter human rights and religious freedom a telecommuter. supportive of this. It is unfortunate within China before establishing per- Mr. Speaker, it is in that spirit that that it has been tainted with politics manent MFN. Every age group, every I bring quite literally hope to the and that that youngster has been used gender, every income, every political House floor today, the Home Office in politics. spectrum insists on human rights. Protection Enhancement Act. Because I have heard also that, why is not the The American people know about the even though the administration has father here? Well, it is my under- Chinese government’s continued perse- backed away, now we know that rhet- standing, I know that the gentleman cution of the Protestant House Church. oric does not square with the reality. from New York (Mr. SERRANO) has ad- They know the Chinese Government Finally, Mr. Speaker, I would call on vised him not to come to the United has seven Catholic Bishops in jail. our President tonight to make sure States because they were concerned They know that the Chinese has 10 that his words match his actions and to that, legally, he would have been de- Catholic priests in prison. ensure that the only snow job in Wash- tained here and a subpoena would also ington was the blizzard visited upon have forced him to be here. He also has b 1300 the East Coast earlier this week. another family. They know they have plundered f We need to be conscientious. If we Tibet, and they know they are perse- look at family values, we need to re- cuting the Muslims. RETURN ELIAN GONZALEZ TO HIS turn Elian Gonzalez back to Cuba. I personally believe if the Congress FATHER f votes to grant permanent normal trade (Mr. RODRIGUEZ asked and was relations, or MFN, for China, Congress given permission to address the House OPPOSITION TO GRANTING PER- will be on the wrong side of the Amer- for 1 minute and to revise and extend MANENT NORMAL TRADE RELA- ican people and I believe on the wrong his remarks.) TIONS TO CHINA side of history. Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I be- (Mr. WOLF asked and was given per- Mr. Speaker, I provide for the lieve Elian Gonzalez should be allowed mission to address the House for 1 RECORD documents in support of my to return to his father. If it would be minute and to revise and extend his re- comments.

39. Should the US have a permanent open market with China and admit the country to the global trade system or should the US insist on better human rights and freedom of religion in China before we establish a permanent open market?

Total Region Party Primary Union East South CentGrLk West Democrat Republican Independent Democrat Republican Cannot Vote Yes No/NS f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f %

Open Market ...... 212 21.2 61 24.4 54 20.8 70 21.9 27 15.7 81 19.4 77 20.3 54 26.6 101 20.3 91 20.7 20 31.3 47 23.2 165 20.7 Human Rights ...... 686 68.5 168 67.2 172 66.4 217 67.8 129 75.0 294 70.3 259 68.2 133 65.5 346 69.5 303 69.0 37 57.8 139 68.5 547 68.5 NS ...... 103 10.3 21 8.4 33 12.7 33 10.3 16 9.3 43 10.3 44 11.6 16 7.9 51 10.2 45 10.3 7 10.9 17 8.4 86 10.8

Total ...... 1001 100.0 250 100.0 259 100.0 320 100.0 172 100.0 418 100.0 380 100.0 203 100.0 498 100.0 439 100.0 64 100.0 203 100.0 798 100.0

US Direction Personal Finances Age Group–B Right Direc- tion Wrong Track NS Better Worse Same NS 18–24 25–34 35–54 55–69 70+

f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f %

Open Market ...... 148 25.4 58 16.7 6 8.3 101 24.2 27 19.4 83 18.9 1 20.0 6 17.1 23 23.5 92 22.0 62 23.0 28 16.2 Human Rights ...... 390 67.0 250 72.0 46 63.9 283 67.9 95 68.3 307 69.8 1 20.0 25 71.4 65 66.3 297 70.9 179 66.3 118 67.1 NS ...... 44 7.6 39 11.2 20 27.8 33 7.9 17 12.2 50 11.4 3 60.0 4 11.4 10 10.2 30 7.2 29 10.7 29 16.8

Total ...... 582 100.0 347 100.0 72 100.0 417 100.0 139 100.0 440 100.0 5 100.0 35 100.0 98 100.0 419 100.0 270 100.0 173 100.0

Total Born Again Ideology Gender Work Outside Yes No/NS Prog/VLiberal Liberal Moderate Conservative Very Cons NS Male Female Yes No/NS f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f %

Open Market ...... 212 21.2 37 15.7 57 23.8 15 25.0 42 24.0 85 23.4 54 17.3 12 19.4 3 11.1 108 28.7 104 16.6 59 17.2 45 16.0 Human Rights ...... 686 68.5 177 75.0 147 61.5 42 70.0 117 66.9 247 68.0 222 70.9 44 71.0 14 51.9 236 62.8 450 72.0 247 71.8 203 72.2 NS ...... 103 10.3 22 9.3 35 14.6 3 5.0 16 9.1 31 8.5 37 11.8 6 9.7 10 37.0 32 8.5 71 11.4 38 11.0 33 11.7

Total ...... 1001 100.0 236 100.0 239 100.0 60 100.0 175 100.0 363 100.0 313 100.0 62 100.0 27 100.0 376 100.0 625 100.0 344 100.0 281 100.0

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Total Age Group Education Race 18–29 30–49 50–64 65+

Open Market ...... 212 21.2 17 23.9 82 22.0 60 20.5 52 20.2 4 12.9 23 10.9 63 19.2 122 28.4 184 21.2 5 29.4 14 18.7 4 50.0 4 12.5 Human Rights ...... 686 68.5 46 64.8 258 69.2 213 72.7 165 64.0 23 74.2 159 75.4 231 70.4 272 63.3 593 68.5 11 64.7 53 70.7 3 37.5 24 75.0 NS ...... 103 10.3 8 11.3 33 8.8 20 6.8 41 15.9 4 12.9 29 13.7 34 10.4 36 8.4 89 10.3 1 5.9 8 10.7 1 12.5 4 12.5 Total ...... 1001 100 71 100 373 100 293 100 258 100 31 100 211 100 328 100 430 100 866 100 17 100 75 100 8 100 32 100

Religion Income Catholic Protestant Jewish Muslim Other <$15,000 $15–24,999 $25–34,999 $35–49,999 $50–74,999 $75,000+ f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f % f %

Open Market ...... 52 21.7 94 19.8 10 38.5 1 33.3 55 21.6 5 7.4 27 22.5 27 20.1 32 18.0 46 23.1 60 28.2 Human Rights ...... 174 72.5 324 68.2 15 57.7 2 66.7 170 66.7 54 79.4 79 65.8 89 66.4 137 77.0 139 69.8 131 61.5 NS ...... 14 5.8 57 12.0 1 3.8 ...... 30 11.8 9 13.2 14 11.7 18 13.4 9 5.1 14 7.0 22 10.3 Total ...... 240 100.0 475 100.0 26 100.0 3 100.0 255 100.0 68 100.0 120 100.0 134 100.0 178 100.0 199 100.0 213 100.0

[From the Cardinal Kung Foundation, out arrest warrant, in labor-camp, or under 6. Mr. Jia Futian—Yangzhuang Village, Updated: December 8, 1999] severe surveillance. Hengshui City, Hebei—Arrested in 1996. Sen- PRISONERS OF RELIGIOUS CONSCIENCE FOR THE PRIESTS tenced to three years. UNDERGROUND ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN 1. Father Guangyao, Shanghai—Arrested 7. Mr. Li Lianshu—Arrested Christmas CHINA August 16, 1999 after he treated his parish- 1995. Sentenced to four years. Now at The following is a list of persons known to ioners a simple noodle dish symbolizing lon- Shandong #1 Reeducation Camp. Source: Mr. the Cardinal Kung Foundation to be Roman gevity for Cardinal Kung’s 98th birthday. His John Kamm. Catholics who are confined for their reli- whereabouts are unknown. (Our press release 8. Mr. Li Quibo—Arrested Easter 1996. Sen- gious belief and religious activity. This list September 13, 1999.) tenced to three years. Now at Shangdong #1 is by no means complete, because of the dif- 2. Father Cui Xingang, Dong Lu, Hebei— Reeducation Camp. Source: Mr. John Kamm. ficulties in obtaining details. Accordingly, Arrested in March 1996. (Our press release 9. Mr. Li Shengxin—An Guo City, Baoding, many cases of arrest were not reported here. June 17, 1996.) Hebei—Arrested in 1996. Sentenced to three A: Murdered: 3. Father Kong Buocum, Wenzhou, years. Zhejiang—Arrested about October 20, 1999. 10. Mr. Li Xin, Heng Shui, Hebei—Arrested PRIESTS Whereabouts and current status unknown. in 1996. Sentenced to three years. 1. Father Yan Weiping, Yixian, Hebei Ar- (Zenit Release, Nov. 10, 1999.) 11. Mr. Pan Kunming, Yu Jiang, Jiangxi— rested May 13, 1999 and found dead on a 4. Father Lin Rengui, Pingtan County, Arrested April 1995. Sentenced to 5 years. street in Beijing. He was 33. (Our press re- Fujian—Arrested Christmas 1997. Sentence (Our press release July 19, 1995.) lease July 5, 1999.) and current status unknown. 12. Ms. Rao Yanping, Yu Jiang, Jiangxi— B. Now in Prison or Under House Arrest or 5. Father Lu Genyou, Baoding, Hebei—Ar- Arrested April 1995. Sentenced to 4 years. Under Survellance or In Hiding: rested about November 3, 1999. Whereabouts (Our press release July 19, 1995.) BISHOPS and current status unknown. 13. Mr. Wang Chengqun, Baoding, Hebei— 6. Father Ma Qingyuan, Baoding, Hebei— 1. Bishop AN Shuxin, Baoding, Hebei—Ar- Arrested 1996. Sentenced to three years. Cur- Being pursued for capture. (Our press release rested in March, 1996. (Our press release June rent status unknown. February 20, 1998.) He is now in hiding. 14. Mr. Wang Tongsheng—Quan Kun Vil- 17, 1996.) 7. Father Pei Junchao, Youtong, Hebei— 2. Bishop FAN Zhongliang, S.J., Shang- lage, Qing Yuan County, Baoding, Hebei—In Arrested January 1999. (Our press release hai—under strict surveillance. hiding. Being hunted by the police. January 31, 1999.) Current status unknown. 15. Mr. Wang Yungang—Arrested Christ- 3. Bishop HAN Dingsiang, Yong Nian, 8. Father Shao Amin, Wenzhou, Zhejiang— mas 1996. Sentenced to 2 years at Shandong Hebei—Arrested and released on and off. We Arrested September 5, 1999. Other details un- Changle Reeducation Camp. Source: Mr. believe that he is now in hiding. known. (Our press release September 13, 4. Bishop HAN Jingtao, Jilin—Prevented John Kamm. Current status unknown. 1999.) 16. Ms. Xie Suqian, Baoding, Hebei—Ar- by police from exercising his ministry. 9. Father Shi Wende, Yixian Diocese, rested August 15, 1998. (Our press release Oc- (Fides press release February 13, 1998.) Hebei—Arrested and released many times tober 13, 1998.) Current status unknown. 5. Bishop JIA Zhiguo, Bishop of Zhengding, since March 14, 1998. (Our press release April 17. Mr. Xiong Bangyin, Xiagangcum Vil- Hebei—Arrested August 15, 1999. (Our press 15, 1998.) He has been tortured severely and is lage, Sunfangzhen Township, Chongren release November 2, 1999.) now in bad health. 6. Bishop Li Side, Tianjin, Hebei—Confined 10. Father Wang Chengi—Arrested Decem- County, Jiangxi—Arrested June 26, 1999, to the top of a mountain. ber 1996. Sentence 3 years. Now at Shandong prosecuted August 13, 1999 and found guilty. 7. Bishop Lin Xili, Bishop of Wenzhou, Jining Reeducation Camp. Source: Mr. John (Our press release November 2, 1999.) Sen- Zhejiang—Arrested September 7, 1999. (Our Kamm. tenced to one year—AFP release Nov. 2, 1999. press release September 13, 1999.) 11. Father Wang Chengzhi, Wenzhou, 18. Mr. Yang Guosun, Xiagangcum Village, 8. Bishop Liu Guandong, Yixian, Hebei— Zhejiang—Arrested September 3, 1999. Other Sunfangzhen Township, Chongren County, Paralyzed, but still under strict surveillance. details unknown. (Our press release Sep- Jiangxi—Arrested June 26, 1999, prosecuted 9. Bishop Shi Enxiang, Yixian, Hebei—In tember 13, 1999.) August 13, 1999 and found guilty. (Our press hiding. 12. Father Wei Jingkun, Baoding, Hebei— release November 2, 1999.) Sentenced to one 10. Bishop Su Zhimin, Baoding, Hebei—Re- Arrested August 15, 1998. (Our press release year—AFP release Nov. 2, 1999. arrested October 8, 1997 after 17 months in October 13, 1998.) Current status unknown. 19. Mr. Yang, Jijiang, Xiagangcum Village, hiding. (Our press release October 11, 1997.) 13. Father Xiao Shixiang—Arrested June Sunfangzhen Township, Chongren County, He has disappeared. His whereabouts are un- 1996. Sentenced to 3 years. Now at Tianjin #5 Jiangxi—Arrested June 26, 1999, prosecuted known. prison. Source: Mr. John Kamm. August 13, 1999 and found guilty. (Our press 11. Bishop Xie Shiguang, Mindong, LAITY release November 2, 1999.) Sentenced to one Fujian—Arrested mid-October 1999. Where- 1. Mr. An Xianliang, An Jia Zhuang Vil- year—AFP release Nov. 2, 1999. abouts unknown. (Zenit Release, Nov. 10, lage, Xushui County, Baoding, Hebei—Ar- 20. Mr. Yang Laixing, Xiagangcum Village, 1999.) Sunfangzhen Township, Chongren County, 12. Bishop Zeng Jingmu, Yu Jiang, rested in 1996. Sentenced to three years. 2. Mr. Di Yanlong—An Jia Zhuang Village, Jiangxi—Arrested June 26, 1999, prosecuted Jiangxi—Arrested November 22, 1995. Sen- Xushui County, Baoding, Hebei—Arrested in August 13, 1999 and found guilty. (Our press tenced to 3 years. (Our press release Novem- 1996. Sentenced to three years. release November 2, 1999.) Sentenced to one ber 26, 1995.) He was released from jail May 9, 3. Mr. Guo Baochen—Sentenced to 2 years. year—AFP release Nov. 2, 1999. 1998 and is now under house arrest with 24- Now at Shandong Changle Reeducation 21. Mr. Yang Liulang, Xiagangcum Village, hours armed guards watching over him. (Our Camp. Source: Mr. John Kamm. Current sta- Sunfangzhen Township, Chongren County, press release May 10, 1998.) tus unknown. Jiangxi—Arrested June 26, 1999, prosecuted 13. Bishop Zhang Weizhu, Xianxian, 4. Ms. Huang Guanghua, Chong Ren Coun- August 13, 1999 and found guilty. (Our press Hebei—Arrested May 31, 1998. (Our press re- ty, Jianxi—Arrested April 1995. (Our press re- release November 2, 1999.) Sentenced to one lease June 5, 1998.) Current status unknown. lease May 1, 1995.) Current status unknown. year—AFP release Nov. 2, 1999. NOTE: Notwithstanding the above list, al- 5. Mr. Huang Tengzong, Chong Ren County, 22. Mr. Yang Wenhui, Xiagangcum Village, most all underground bishops are either in Jiangxi—Arrested August 1995. (Our press re- Sunfangzhen Township, Chongren County, jail, under house arrest, hiding with or with- lease Sept. 11, 1995.) Current status unknown. Jiangxi—Arrested June 26, 1999, prosecuted

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:48 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JA7.019 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H13 August 13, 1999 and found guilty. (Our press passion and understanding in her stu- Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. release November 2, 1999.) Sentenced to one dents. Speaker, I have a message for the year—AFP release Nov. 2, 1999. Recently, the Kentucky Department American people. Let me be perfectly 23. Mr. Yao Jinqiu—An Jia Zhuang Village, of Education selected this distin- clear: Despite the extraordinary case of Xushui County, Baoding, Hebei—Arrested 1996. Sentenced to three years. guished teacher, Mardi Montgomery, as amnesia on the part of some about 24. Ms. Yu Qixiang, Yu Jiang, Jiangxi—Ar- Kentucky Teacher of the Year for 2000. what got us here, amnesia on a scale rested April 1995. Sentenced to 2 years. (Our She was nominated for this honor by that is rivaled only by that of Lorena press release July 19, 1995.) Current status her fellow teachers and selected, along Bobbitt and O.J. Simpson, I wish to unknown. with others, from a list of very deserv- state to all Americans that the Repub- 25. Mr. Yu Shuishen, Yu Jiang, Jiangxi— ing semifinalists. lican Party of Ronald Reagan is on a Arrested April 1995. Sentenced to 3 years. Mrs. Montgomery sought to inte- nationwide jihad for lower taxes. (Our press release July 19, 1995.) Current status unknown. grate her students with the community That is right, Mr. Speaker. The Re- 26. Mr. Zhou Quanxin, Baoding, Hebei—Ar- by forming the Boyle County Breakfast publican Party is on a holy war on be- rested May 23, 1999. (Our press release July 5, Book Club in which students and local half of hard-pressed working people 1999.) Current status unknown. community members, from grand- whose take-home pay has stagnated. 27. Mr. Zhou Zhenpeng, Baoding, Hebei— mothers to business leaders, critically We do not stand for tax cuts tomorrow. Arrested May 23, 1999. (Our press release July read and discuss books. This creative We do not stand for tax cuts at some 5, 1999.) Current status unknown. approach has led her students to a theoretical future date that is condi- 28. Mr. Zhou Zhenmin, Baoding, Hebei—Ar- rested May 23, 1999. (Our press release July 5, deeper appreciation for literature and tional on the politicians’ good behav- 1999.) Current status unknown. learning. ior. We do not stand for targeted tax 29. Mr. Zhou Zhenquan, Baoding, Hebei— Today, I join our central Kentucky cuts, which we all know is a code for no Arrested May 23, 1999. (Our press release July community in recognizing a remark- one is going to get one. We do not 5, 1999.) Current status unknown. able teacher for making a significant stand for some groups and not others. 30. Mr. Zhou Zimin, Xiagangcum Village, contribution in the lives of her stu- We do not stand for tax relief only for Sunfangzhen Township, Chongren County, dents and to education. I find it most those who are represented by special Jiangxi—Arrested June 26, 1999, prosecuted fitting that Mrs. Mardi Montgomery interest groups. August 13, 1999 and found guilty. (Our press release November 2, 1999.) Sentenced to one receive this prestigious award. No, Mr. Speaker, we are for lower year—AFP release Nov. 2, 1999. f taxes for all working Americans, and we want lower taxes now. C. Previously imprisoned, now released: BIG SPENDING HURTS TAXPAYERS 1. Father Chen HeKun, Quantou, Hebei— f Arrested January 1999 (Our press release IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE January 31, 1999.) Now released. (Mr. CHABOT asked and was given U.N. PROSTITUTION PROTOCOL 2. Father Chu Guangyao, Shanghai—Ar- permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- rested August 3, 1999, and released August 5, minute and to revise and extend his re- mission to address the House for 1 1999. Arrested again August 16. Now released. 3. Ms. Gao Shuping, Lin Chuan City, marks.) minute and to revise and extend his re- Jiangxi—Arrested Nov. 1996. Now released. Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, we marks.) 4. Ms. Gao Shuyin, Chongren County, learned a painful lesson in the not so Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, imagine a Jiangxi—Arrested April, 1995. Now released. distant past; that when the big spend- woman filled with hope accepting a 5. Ms. Guo, Jiancheng—An Jia Zhuang Vil- ers in Washington get their way, the new job in a big city. Promises of free- lage, Xushui County, Baoding, Hebei—Ar- taxpayers get the shaft. When the dom from manual labor and better in- rested in 1996. Now released. budget is drained to fund all sorts of come have lured her away from her 6. Father Hu Duo, Baoding, Hebei—arrested pork barrel projects and special inter- Spring, 1997. Sentenced to 3 years. Now re- family. When she meets her new boss, leased. est boondoggles, there is nothing left she is crushed. She is given tight 7. Father Liao Haiqing, Yu Jiang, for those who pay the freight: Working clothes to wear, condoms for her cus- Jiangxi—Arrested in August, 1995. (Our press American families. tomers, she is beaten, raped, locked in release October 9, 1995.) Now released. Not only do our working folks fail to a trailer and forced to have sex with 8. Father Lu Genyou, Baoding, Hebei—ar- get a long overdue and well-deserved whoever walks in the trailer. rested April 5, 1998, released around April 20, tax break, we now learn that the Fed- Unfortunately, this happens every 1998. (Our press release April 15, 1998 and our eral Reserve Board is watching Con- day in some parts of Asia, Africa, Latin press release May 10, 1998.) Now released. 9. Father Wang Quanjun, Baoding, Hebei— gress very closely to see if it intends to America and, yes, even the United arrested September, 1997. (Fides press re- engage in more reckless spending. If it States. lease, December, 1997.) Now released. does, the Fed is apparently ready to Many of us were surprised to learn raise interest rates to head off any in- that the administration’s Interagency Summary of victims (murdered recently or flation that excessive government Council on Women has apparently been suffering for their faith) spending may bring about. supporting a move to alter the U.N. Murdered recently ...... 1 So who is the big loser? Again, my Convention on Transnational Orga- Bishops ...... 13 colleagues may have guessed it, the nized Crime to accept so-called ‘‘vol- Priests ...... 13 Laity ...... 30 American taxpayer. Not only is the untary’’ prostitution. They want to Previously imprisoned, now released ...... 9 taxpayer denied a tax reduction, be- adopt what is called the Netherland’s cause there is no money left in the definition of prostitution, which ex- Total ...... 63 bank, but he or she will also pay higher cludes anything that cannot be proven f interest rates on mortgages, on car to be coerced. payments, on education loans, on cred- Mr. Speaker, this would make it vir- TRIBUTE TO MARDI MONT- its cards, et cetera. tually impossible to prosecute sex traf- GOMERY, KENTUCKY TEACHER Mr. Speaker, this year let us tell the fickers in nations adopting this pro- OF THE YEAR President and his free-spending friends tocol. We should oppose the forced (Mr. FLETCHER asked and was given in this body that enough is enough. We Europeanization of America by United permission to address the House for 1 are not going to let them pick the tax- Nations’ bureaucrats using the failed minute and to revise and extend his re- payers’ pockets any more. social policies of the Netherlands. marks.) f I hope it is not true, and I hope this Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise will be stopped. REPUBLICAN PARTY IS ON NA- today to acknowledge an outstanding f educator in central Kentucky and one TIONWIDE HOLY WAR TO RE- of the exemplary teachers of this Na- DUCE TAXES LISTEN CAREFULLY TO PRESI- tion. As a freshman and senior honors (Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland asked DENT’S STATE OF THE UNION English teacher at Boyle County High and was given permission to address ADDRESS TONIGHT School, this teacher of 6 years has the House for 1 minute and to revise (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given added a curriculum that instills com- and extend his remarks.) permission to address the House for 1

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:48 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JA7.022 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 minute and to revise and extend his re- that deathbed declaration, we are pro- the U.S. and international law requires marks.) moting this legislation to grant citi- that the custody issue be resolved in a Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, President zenship to Elian, which will also have court of law and simplifies this case to Clinton is going to give his State of the the practical effect of taking the case a question of merely returning the boy Union message this evening and I am out of INS hands and placing it where to his father. But appropriate steps going to listen very, very intently. it properly belongs, as a delicate cus- have not been taken to ascertain I think when we look back at this ad- tody issue to be handled by Florida whether this in fact is in the boy’s best ministration we can see a very success- State courts. interests, and that should be the guid- ful administration. Prosperity is at an Some will argue that Congress should ing standard. all-time high, our economy is growing, not be involved because it is a custody To those advocates who say, no, let we are about to set a record in terms of issue. And those of us who support the us not advocate for that, I ask if they the economy, and that has been done bill agree, this is a custody issue and as are aware that Castro’s laws require by this President and this administra- such it should have been allowed to that children and youth must prepare tion. play out in a court of law. As in every themselves for the defense of the coun- The important things that the Presi- other custody case, a hearing should be try, honoring the principles of prole- dent will stress tonight are going to be held. The parents and the relatives tariat internationalism and combat very, very important to listen to, but I should be afforded an opportunity to solidarity? That is a quote from their think preserving Social Security and testify. Medical experts should render code. It requires that children under Medicare is something that the Amer- their assessment. Other experts should the age of 11 to work long hours in ican people want and that this admin- be granted a forum to present testi- farm labor camps. It mandates society istration will do. mony about the conditions in which and State work for the efficient protec- A prescription drug program. I know the child would live and be subjected to tion of youth, and this is a quote, our senior citizens on Medicare need in Cuba. And, most importantly, the against all influences contrary to their help with prescription drugs. child would be able to state freely and Communist formation. Targeted tax cuts. We do not need a openly for the record what his desires And the latter one applies even to risky tax scheme that give tax breaks are and with whom he wishes to live. parents. Just ask Gladys Ibarra-Lugo, for the rich. We need targeted tax cuts However, INS has prevented this or- age 15, who has for years been denied to help middle America, to help the derly process from taking place. It has access to her parents because of their middle class, to help people so that made a mockery of our laws by making support of Democratic principles and they can pay for college tuition for a unilateral summary judgment to re- human rights. Their support was con- their sons and daughters. turn Elian to Cuba and, in so doing, trary to the dictums of the Communist My daughter is going to college, and have defamed the principles of justice, State. Gladys’ parents are Amnesty families are struggling to try to send of fairness, and of equality under the International prisoners of conscience. their children to college. So the Presi- law which are really the fabric of our I wonder if those who simply say for- dent’s proposal to have tax deductions society. get the court hearing have really read or a tax credit for college students is Originally, on December 1, 1999, INS the testimony of Francisco Garcia. certainly something that we need. quoted to the family, to the attorneys This testimony was included in a re- Gun control, campaign finance re- and to the press, ‘‘Although it had no port distributed by the United Nations form, a patient’s bill of rights, these role in the family custody decision, we NGO Group for the Convention of the are the things that Congress should have discussed this case with State of Rights of the Child. Francisco tells of pass this year. Florida officials who have confirmed his experience as a child in Cuba, and I f that the issue of legal custody must be commend it to my colleagues. decided by its State court. However, For Elian’s present and future, for SPECIAL ORDERS Elian will remain in the U.S. while the the sake of justice, liberty, and equal- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. issues surrounding his custody are re- ity, I ask my colleagues to support the PEASE). Under the Speaker’s an- solved.’’ citizenship bill. nounced policy of January 6, 1999, and However, this was not to be. INS soon f under a previous order of the House, recanted this statement, decided to the following Members will be recog- apply Cuban law instead to this case, PROS AND CONS OF CUBAN nized for 5 minutes each. and ordered that the boy be returned to EMBARGO f Cuba without any semblance of our due The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a process. Faced with this reality, my previous order of the House, the gentle- SUPPORT CITIZENSHIP FOR ELIAN colleagues and I were compelled to act woman from California (Ms. WATERS) is GONZALEZ to protect and uphold Elian’s rights as recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a a person under the law; rights not only Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I am here previous order of the House, the gentle- guaranteed by our constitution and today to discuss my recent visit to woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- legal system but rights protected by Cuba. I just returned last evening from LEHTINEN) is recognized for 5 minutes. the Universal Declaration of Human a 6-day trip to Cuba where I had the op- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, as Rights. portunity to meet with the various a Member of Congress who represents Article 6 of this convention states, ministries. I met not only with the the Congressional District of Florida ‘‘Everyone has the right to recognition minister of health but I went into the where Elian Gonzalez currently resides, everywhere as a person before the neighborhoods, into the neighborhood as the mother of two young daughters, law.’’ Article 7 states, ‘‘All are equal clinics. I talked with the doctors there, and as someone who knows all too well before the law and are entitled without I talked with the patients there, and I about Castro’s brutal tyrannical re- any discrimination to equal protection got a good understanding of the kind of gime, I ask my colleagues today to sup- of the law.’’ And Article 14, ‘‘Everyone health care that Cubans are involved port the bill which was introduced by has the rights to seek and enjoy in with based on health care being one of the gentleman from Florida (Mr. other countries asylum from persecu- the national priorities. MCCOLLUM) on Monday which would tion.’’ I also went to the University of Medi- bestow citizenship upon 6-year-old This last provision is particularly cine, where they are training young Elian Gonzalez. telling, as INS, in denying Elian his doctors throughout the region, and I As a Cuban refugee and as a natural- rights and defending only the father’s was absolutely amazed at the fact that ized American myself, I know what an rights under Cuban law, rejected var- they have 5,000 young people who are honor it is to be a United States cit- ious asylum applications for Elian and there from all over the Caribbean who izen. Elian’s mother Elizabeth drowned unilaterally withdrew his application are being trained as doctors. It amazes in her voyage to freedom, but she had for admission into the U.S. me, because here in the United States a dying wish, to have her 5-year-old son There are those who will ignore these it is just so difficult to get young peo- reach the shores of freedom. To honor arguments and discount the fact that ple of color into the universities so

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:03 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.025 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H15 that they can be trained as doctors. This political spectacle that is being a schoolteacher, middle-class working But they are showing that it can be created in Miami is unconscionable. folks in Joliet, Illinois, with a com- done there. Over 60,000 doctors have There is no reason a little child should bined income of $63,000 pay more. And been produced in Cuba. be a political pawn. This is not about here is how they do it. If they have a Having said that, my real reason for whether or not we like Castro. This is machinist making $31,500, he is in the being there was to follow up on a com- not whether or not we agree with the 15 percent tax bracket. If he marries a mitment that I made 11 months ago revolution, that we are one of the schoolteacher with an identical income when I visited Cuba. Batista people, that we do not believe of $31,500, under our Tax Code they file b 1315 in what is going on there. This is about jointly. Their combined income of parental rights. This is about the right $63,000 pushes them into the 28 percent When I visited Cuba 11 months ago to of a father to have their child and to tax bracket. And for this machinist basically try and get a handle on the pros and cons of the embargo, I discov- raise their child. and schoolteacher, they pay the aver- By all accounts, this man is a good ered that we have a waiver on medical age marriage tax penalty of almost father; he had a great relationship with supplies and equipment. However, not $1,400 more just because they are mar- his child. Let us stop the political mad- one aspirin had been sold in Cuba. I ried under our Tax Code. Now, if they chose to live together talked with people to try and under- ness. Let us allow little Elian to go stand why this was true. home. instead of getting married, they would We finally came back and we got to- f have saved that $1,400. Our Tax Code punishes them if they choose to get gether with representatives from the TAX RELIEF FOR FAMILIES: Treasury Department, from Commerce married. That is just wrong. ELIMINATION OF MARRIAGE TAX It is a pretty fair question: Is it and from the State Department to try PENALTY and understand the rules and the laws right, is it fair that, under our Tax The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. as it related to the waiver. We finally Code, this machinist and schoolteacher all got on one track and we got with PEASE). Under a previous order of the in Joliet, Illinois, pay more in higher those individuals who have been trying House, the gentleman from Illinois taxes? for years to get a medical trade show (Mr. WELLER) is recognized for 5 min- Let me give my colleagues another going in Cuba, and we finally got it on utes. example here of two schoolteachers track and that trade show did open. I Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, it is also of Joliet, Illinois, Michelle and was there to help cut the ribbon, along great to be back here for another ses- Shad Hallihan. They were just married with the gentlewoman from California sion of good and hard work. in the last couple of years, a wonderful I represent a pretty diverse district. I (Ms. LEE) and many of our representa- young couple. I have had a chance to tive of our business community. represent the south side of Chicago, the sit down and talk with them. And, of I was very pleased that we had al- south suburbs, and Cook and Will coun- course, I have a nice wedding photo. most 300 representatives there from ties, a lot of industrial as well as farm The point is that Shad has taught a various businesses in the United States communities. And even though this little longer than Michelle, and he representing over 90 of our largest busi- district that I represent is so very, makes $38,000 a year. His wife Michelle nesses who were delighted to be there very diverse, I find there is a common makes $23,500. Because they chose to to show their medical supplies and message; and that is the folks back get married, to live together in holy equipment. We had companies like home want us to come here, Repub- matrimony, they suffer the marriage ADM. We had companies like Eli Lilly, licans and Democrats, and work to- tax penalty because their combined in- Procter Gamble, Pfizer, many of the gether to find solutions to the chal- come when they file jointly pushes huge companies of America with goods lenges that we face. them into the 28 percent tax bracket. and products that they want to share, That is why I am so proud that over For them, for Michelle and Shad that they want to sell. the last 5 years we have done so many Hallihan in Joliet, Illinois, two school- I think it is foolhardy for the Amer- things we were told we could not do. teachers, they pay almost a thousand ican business community to allow We balanced the budget for the first dollars more. Michelle has pointed out China and Germany and Canada and all time in 28 years. We gave a middle- to me, since they have just had a baby, of these countries to be in Cuba selling class tax cut for the first time in 16 that is almost 3,000 diapers that $1,000 their goods, selling their supplies, and years. We reformed our welfare system of marriage tax penalty would pay for we are just 90 miles from Cuba. for the first time in a generation. And in that family if they were allowed to They have many, many needs. They a great accomplishment just this past keep it. want to do business with us, particu- year was we stopped the raid on Social Now, the Republicans in this Con- larly with medical supplies and equip- Security for the first time in 30 years. gress believe that eliminating the mar- ment. They have trained the profes- That is progress on our agenda, and riage tax penalty should be a priority; sionals. They have trained the doctors. we are continuing to move forward to and we believe that, in this era of budg- They have children who desperately find better ways to help find solutions. et surpluses, when the Federal Govern- need the supplies, the state-of-the-art Our agenda is pretty simple, paying ment is taking in more than we have equipment. I think that our American down the public national debt, saving been spending, that we should give firms should continue to seek these op- Social Security and Medicare, helping some of it back. We want to focus that portunities and to be there. our local schools. And we also want to on bringing fairness to the Tax Code. Now, having said all of that, none of bring fairness to the Tax Code. That is This past year we sent to the Presi- this happens in a vacuum. As you one of the issues I want to talk about dent legislation that would have wiped know, the center of debate in Cuba and today. Because I believe that as we out the marriage tax penalty for people it appears in the United States is Elian work to bring fairness to the Tax Code, like Michelle and Shad Hallihan. Un- Gonzalez, this young child who is in particularly to middle-class working fortunately, the President and Vice Miami, who one side is saying he families, that we should focus first on President GORE chose to veto that leg- should be kept there, he should be the most unfair consequence of our islation because they wanted to spend given citizenship, he should not be al- current complicated Tax Code and that the money on new Government pro- lowed to return to Cuba to his father. is the marriage tax penalty which is grams. Well, I met with his father while I suffered by almost 21 million married, My colleagues, should it not be a pri- was there, Juan Gonzalez. There is no working couples. ority to help people like Michelle and logical argument, none that anybody Let me explain what the marriage Shad Hallihan, married working cou- can make, that should take this child tax penalty is. Under our current Tax ples who work hard and who are un- from his father. This child lost his Code, if they are married, both husband fairly treated by our Tax Code? mother on the sea. This child should and wife are working, they pay more in We have legislation today which now not be deprived of his father. This child taxes than they do if they stay single. has 230 cosponsors, a bipartisan major- should be returned to Cuba imme- Let me give this example, a marriage ity of this House, that is cosponsoring diately. tax penalty example: A machinist and the Marriage Tax Elimination Act,

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:03 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.027 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H16 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 H.R. 6, cosponsored by myself and the that was a first for FCA, it was far been in recess, has not had a session, gentleman from Missouri (Mr. DANNER) from that for her. After all, she was the for approximately 2 months since we and the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. first woman senior executive in the adopted the budget at the end of No- MCINTOSH) as well as 230 Members of Farm Credit System when she served vember for the next fiscal year. the House. as vice president of the Farm Credit Tonight, of course, the President will That is why it is so important, we Bank of Texas. She also was the first give his State of the Union Address, want to bring fairness to the Tax Code. woman to serve as a director of the which represents really a new oppor- That is why I am so pleased that the Farm Credit System Insurance Cor- tunity. This is the second session of leadership of this House, led by the poration. the 2-year Congress. And when we come gentleman from Illinois (Mr. HASTERT), I remember most vividly when she back today, we know that although we the Speaker of the House, has made a appeared before our subcommittee. Her perhaps only have about 10 months be- decision to move a stand-alone piece of dedication, her passion, her knowledge fore the House adjourns and the Con- legislation, a stand-alone bill, which both overwhelmed and imposed her gress adjourns there is this 10-month wipes out the marriage tax penalty for sense of purpose on our committee. She period when we can pass legislation the vast majority of those who suffer. wanted efficient and competitive credit and get things done that will positively In the next few weeks, the Speaker in- markets for borrowers, and it showed. impact the American people. tends to bring that legislation to the She recognized the changing face of ag- Of course, the President will give his floor. That is good news as we work to riculture in America and wanted to speech tonight and we will not know bring fairness to the Tax Code by both embrace and support the changes exactly what is in it until we hear it eliminating the marriage tax penalty. that are necessary for America’s farm- from him. But we know that he is I was just informed earlier today ers to continue as the finest in the going to talk about how the state of that the President in his State of the world. the Union is strong, how the country is Union Speech tonight is going to dis- Those who know agriculture know strong economically, record new sur- cuss eliminating the marriage tax pen- that the availability of credit at rea- pluses, overall crime rate down 25 per- alty. That is good news. Because it is sonable terms is critical, vital to suc- cent, welfare rolls deeply cut. time to make it a bipartisan effort. cess; and those who knew Marsha Pyle A lot of progress has been made And while the President and Vice Martin knew that such a system was under President Clinton, certainly in President GORE vetoed the legislation both her goal and her mandate to those the 6 or 7 years now that he has been in last year, he is now coming our way. I who worked for and with her. office. am very pleased. Let us make it a bi- To her husband Britt, to her daugh- b 1330 partisan effort. Let us wipe out the ters Michelle and K.B. and her two marriage tax penalty and let us send grandchildren, I can only extend our But part of the problem particularly the President a stand-alone bill and let deepest sympathies for the unexpected in the last year is that many times us bring fairness to the Tax Code. loss of their loved one. But may they when the President suggests a positive f be comforted and inspired by the fact agenda, progressive agenda to the that each and every day she tried to American people as he did in his last MARSHA PYLE MARTIN: A LEADER make a positive difference for people. State of the Union address, the Con- FOR POSITIVE CHANGE Each and every day positive change gress, which of course is dominated by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a was her goal and her accomplishment. the Republican majority, the Repub- previous order of the House, the gentle- If only more people shared her vision, licans are in the majority, resists his woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- her energy, her commitment, just recommendations and do not pass the ognized for 5 minutes. imagine how much better a place this legislation or provide the resources so Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, during world would be. that we can move his agenda. And so I the short interlude we call life, we Mr. Speaker, I ask our colleagues to hope that this year that will not be the sometimes have the rare and memo- join me in thanking Marsha Pyle Mar- case again. rable occasion to meet someone who tin for her lifetime of contribution. If we look at what happened last year exudes such a sense of positive accom- May her eternal reward be no less than in the Congress, particularly in the plishment that we are forever changed triple what she gave in this world. For, House, there really was a resistance just from that encounter. because of her, many people live each and most of the President’s agenda was I had that special experience when I day as a better one than they might not adopted. I hope that is not the case met and heard Marsha Pyle Martin, have were it not for her. this year. I hope that this year the Re- who served as chair of the Farm Credit May I ask the House, in her memory, publican majority in the Congress will Administration Board. She appeared for a moment of silence. go along with the President’s pro- before our Subcommittee on Agri- grams. If they differ slightly, fine, we f culture, Rural Development, Food and can come to accommodations, but let Drug Administration and Related The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a us try to work together to come up Agencies of the House Committee on previous order of the House, the gen- with an agenda to pass legislation that Appropriations to thoughtfully and tleman from Florida (Mr. DIAZ- helps the people and that moves this persuasively argue that we need to be BALART) is recognized for 5 minutes. country quickly in a positive way into concerned about the financial condi- (Mr. DIAZ-BALART addressed the the next millennium. tion of America’s farmers and the fu- House. His remarks will appear here- I wanted to talk a little bit about ture of agriculture in rural America. after in the Extensions of Remarks.) President Clinton and the Democratic I am sad to tell our colleagues that f congressional leaders’ agenda for a few Ms. Martin passed from this life to her minutes if I could. What we want to do blessed rewards on January 9. This DEMOCRATIC AGENDA FOR is to get the job done, if you will, for afternoon she is being celebrated in a PROGRESS IN 2000 the American people in the year 2000. I memorial service at the Farm Credit The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under am going to talk about a few specific Administration Offices in McLean, Vir- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- points. Basically our Democratic agen- ginia. uary 6, 1999, the gentleman from New da for progress in 2000 includes, first, She is a woman who deserves this Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) is recognized for repairing, renovating and renewing our celebration, for she has helped so many 60 minutes as the designee of the mi- schools. Second, cutting taxes while by her caring for America’s farmers nority leader. maintaining fiscal discipline because and her advocacy on their behalf and Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, let me obviously we want to maintain the bal- for building a sound farm credit system say that I am glad to be back. anced budget that we have had and the in this country. I think my colleagues know and I am surpluses that we continue to generate. Marsha Pyle Martin was the first sure most of the American people or Third, the Democrats want to mod- woman who ever served as chair of the many of the American people know ernize Medicare and include a vol- Farm Credit Administration. While that the House of Representatives has untary prescription drug benefit.

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:37 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.029 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H17 I would say, Mr. Speaker, during the The other important part of our unfortunate that Texas also was un- 2 months that we were not in session I Democratic agenda for progress in 2000 willing to provide any local resources. had many forums, some forums with is to raise the minimum wage. We all Most of the resources for the CHIPS senior citizens in my district, some know that the economy is strong. We program, the children’s program, are with just people in general, constitu- know that this economy has generated resources that were provided through ents in general in my district. The hundreds of thousands of new jobs. But the tobacco lawsuits. There is a real number one concern that they had was the bottom line is there are a lot of need for local communities to come with regard to health care. If it was people who work and who basically do forward, also, and help out in that seniors, they were concerned about the not make enough money, even though process as the Federal Government, the lack of access and the affordability of they are working full time or have two President has moved forward in pro- prescription drugs. Generally people or three jobs, because their salaries, viding the uninsured children of this expressed concern about the need for their wages are so low. We need to country an opportunity to have access reform of HMOs because of the difficul- enact legislation that was primarily to health care. As our leader in this ties that they were having with HMOs sponsored here in the House by our mi- area, I want to thank the gentleman in getting the health care that they nority whip the gentleman from Michi- for allowing me the opportunity just to thought that they needed. gan (Mr. BONIOR) to raise the minimum say a few words and to thank him for Then, of course, I had a lot of my wage. Finally, we also need to pass leg- his efforts. I look forward to working constituents who simply have no islation to fight hate crimes, another with him during this particular Con- health insurance whatsoever and want important part of our agenda. gress. to see what we are going to do as a What I would like to do, Mr. Speaker, Mr. PALLONE. I want to thank the Congress and as a country to provide if I could, is to go through some of gentleman for his kind words. I am more options for health insurance. But these items individually. I see my col- really pleased that he is here because I let me continue with the Democratic league here from Texas. I do not know think that his State really is a model agenda. I am going to go back to some if he wants to join me now. If he would for so many of the things that we have of those health care issues a little like to I would certainly yield to him. been talking about here on the House later. The Democrats’ agenda for Mr. RODRIGUEZ. I thank the gen- floor over the last year with regard to progress in 2000 also includes strength- tleman for yielding. I want to just con- these health care concerns. If I could ening Social Security. The President in gratulate the gentleman for outlining just comment on some of the things his last State of the Union address the items. Especially I know he has the gentleman said, with regard to the stressed that whatever surplus was cre- been in the forefront when it comes to Patients’ Bill of Rights, in many ways ated as a result of the Balanced Budget health care. I know one of the concerns the Texas legislation, which has been Act, that that primarily, overwhelm- that a lot of Members had and in con- in force now for a couple of years, is ingly, should go to shore up Social Se- junction also with the constituencies really a model for the Federal legisla- curity. Now, again when I had my forums in that are being serviced by managed tion, not only in terms of the basic the district over the last couple of care systems, that a lot of them are rights that are provided to patients to months, many of the seniors expressed concerned that they do not have any protect them against the abuses of concern over Social Security. I ex- appeal process. I know that we have HMOs but also in terms of the liability plained to them that Social Security been trying to push forward in allowing provisions. It is kind of interesting, be- was not bankrupt and that Social Se- that opportunity that when individuals cause I noticed that the majority lead- curity was sound but that the problem are denied access to health care, that er, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. would come in, say, another 20 years, they can be able to appeal. One of their ARMEY), who for a long time has rein another generation and that we concerns is that we will have too many sisted, as long as I can remember he needed to prepare now to make sure lawsuits. I am here to attest to the fact has been resisting the idea that there that for the next generation, Social Se- that in Texas we have allowed for that would be any ability to sue under Fed- curity was there. The President says appeal process to exist and we have not eral law, sue the HMO, finally came the easiest way to do that is to cer- had the number of lawsuits and we around today to saying that he would tainly put a down payment down for have had the accountability on the provide some limited ability to sue. the future by using the surplus pri- part of the managed care systems to be Again, we are going to call him to task marily that is generated over the next a little more responsive. I think that on that, to make sure that the Federal 5 or 10 years. the Patients’ Bill of Rights needs to go legislation that comes up here does The other very important, perhaps through and we are hoping that it will. provide the ability to sue as a last re- the most important part of our Demo- I am here just to thank the gentleman sort. I am sure that to some extent, cratic agenda for progress in 2000 is to for that. though, he was probably saying that enact a real Patients’ Bill of Rights. I know that he has also been in the because of the Texas experience, be- Some of my colleagues know that for forefront when it comes to prescription cause if we remember, when the Texas the last 2 years, I have been pushing coverage. In the area of prescription legislature was considering something for this. We have yet to have a con- coverage, it just does not make any like the Patients’ Bill of Rights, there ference on the Patients’ Bill of Rights, sense now that in Medicaid for was tremendous opposition to any abil- on HMO reform. I was pleased to see, I indigents we provide prescription cov- ity to sue on the grounds that the liti- believe, today that the Republican erage, yet when it comes to our senior gation would be forever and everybody leadership indicated that they were citizens we do not. That to me just would be suing the HMOs. I remember going to have a conference between the does not make any sense whatsoever, back in November when we last con- House and the Senate to try to work at a time when we know that we want vened, at that point I think in the 2- out differences on the Patients’ Bill of to take care of our senior citizens, that year life of the Texas legislation, they Rights, on HMO reform, at some time prescription coverage is also a very in- had only had two people file lawsuits, next week or very soon. I applaud them strumental effort and tool to take care maybe two or three people file law- for that but I think it is crucial that of illness. As we all well know, when suits. That just totally denigrates the we have a good, strong Patients’ Bill of Medicare started, that was not the idea that somehow by allowing law- Rights and I will insist on that as one case. We did not use prescriptions as suits against the HMOs that we are of the conferees, because this is an im- much as we do now for taking care of going to have all this litigation. portant issue and if all we do is put to- our patients. That is something I think But the other aspect the gentleman gether some makeshift reform that that now is really important and we mentioned is just as important. In really does not do anything, some have got to make sure that that hap- other words, the problem is if we give Band-Aid approach, the American peo- pens. people all these rights to prevent ple are going to hold us responsible and I am also very pleased that we have abuses by HMOs but they do not have say, ‘‘You didn’t get the job done,’’ so moved and are beginning to take care any ability to enforce it, what good are we need a strong Patients’ Bill of of our uninsured. We have the largest the rights? We all know that. In our Rights. number of uninsured in Texas and it is Patients’ Bill of Rights that passed the

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:03 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.033 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H18 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 House, we have an internal appeal partisan effort in making something that comes out and she talks to our process. Then we also have an external happen in this area. I am optimistic. senior citizens, she is covered. She is appeal process, the idea being that if We have a unique opportunity as the taken care of right now with prescrip- the HMO internally denies a person the gentleman well knows. It is an election tion coverage, but our senior citizens ability to stay a few days in the hos- year. We are all up for reelection, in- out there that are straight Medicare pital or a particular operation or pro- cluding Democrats and Republicans, are not. I would attest the majority of cedure that the person and their doctor both in the presidential and in the Con- Americans out there only have the think they need, they can go outside gress and so it is a unique opportunity straight Medicare and do not have pre- the system without going to court and to ask our constituents to put the scription coverage. have an external review board look at squeeze on their local official, their For Hispanics and a lot of our mi- it that is not dictated or controlled by local Congressman and the presidential norities and especially those individ- the HMO. So we have that external re- candidate, Republican or Democrat, to uals that have worked in areas that do view process before you would even make it happen. I think it is something not have any form of a pension, which have to sue in court. Texas has the that most people feel it is the right a lot of people that have worked for same thing. That is one of the reasons thing to do. When we are asking our small companies, do not have that ex- why they have so few suits, is because senior citizens to pay 200 to 300 percent tended care. So it is important that we these things go to an external adminis- more for the same prescription, it is reach out to those individuals and that trative review and at that time usually not fair, it is not right, and we need to we provide that care. the HMO reneges and lets people have do something about it. I think that it is about time that we the operation or procedure they think Again, I thank the gentleman very come back and kind of look at that. I is necessary. Texas is really out front much for being here and taking the know that throughout history, when it and very progressive in this regard. We lead not only in terms of some of the comes to health care, we have had need to do the same thing on the Fed- health issues but a lot of the other some endeavors of trying to take care eral level. issues that are before us. I thank the of and provide health care in terms of The other thing the gentleman gentleman for allowing me the oppor- universal, across the board, and that talked about with the prescription tunity to say a few words. occurred in the 1930s with Roosevelt, drugs, I just find so many of my seniors Mr. PALLONE. I want to thank the 1960s with Kennedy and Clinton in the coming to me at the forums or at the gentleman again. I was just going to 1990s. Ironically enough, we have not office and talking about the problem say there was one very positive devel- been able to do that, and I am hoping not only with price but also the inabil- opment, I think, with regard to this that we can soon start talking about ity to have any kind of benefit under prescription drug issue. That is, that a also those uninsured that are out Medicare. We have seen so many cases, few weeks ago, I am sure the gen- there. the gentleman has probably seen them tleman noticed that the major pharma- The uninsured, they are over 44 mil- in Texas, too, as a border State. I am ceutical companies, a lot of which are lion and growing, and I would attest maybe a little more familiar with the based in my State of New Jersey, an- that if the economy was not doing as Canadian example where people have nounced that they were going to stop well as it is that we would have a lot been going across the border to Canada opposing a prescription drug benefit more uninsured, and that is something to buy drugs because it is so much and speaking out against the Presi- that is very scary because a lot of peo- cheaper. We know the majority of dent’s proposed Medicare prescription ple are out there that are in need, and Americans who are seniors have no ac- drug benefit and were going to try to these are people that are not poor work with him to come up with a solu- cess to prescription drug benefits. That enough to qualify for medicaid, not old tion. I took that as a very positive de- is really crucial, too. That is going to enough to qualify for Medicare and are velopment and contacted some of the be part of the President’s agenda and working Americans that fall in be- pharmaceuticals in New Jersey which the Democratic agenda again. tween. So there is a real need for us to have their corporate headquarters in Mr. RODRIGUEZ. If the gentleman reach out to that population as well New Jersey in trying to work with will yield further, we do have an expe- and the uninsured. rience in South Texas. In fact the gen- them to accomplish that. We have been doing those efforts tleman is aware of the studies that we b 1345 with the CHIPS program, the chil- did in reference to the expenditure for On a somewhat negative note, dren’s program, but there is a need for certain prescriptions. When we looked though, I noticed that my colleague, us to push forward. I am hoping that at those prescription coverages and the gentleman from California (Mr. the insurance companies, because they how much they cost, for a person with WAXMAN), revealed some documents have been, in all honesty, an obstacle an HMO or the government, the prices that had been circulated by some of the in the past; and I look at Medicare and ranged almost 25 percent less. The sen- pharmaceuticals last week where they the reasons why we were able to estab- ior citizen was sometimes having to indicated that they were still going to lish Medicare when LBJ was because of pay up to 300 percent more for the be spending money and doing ads and the fact that the insurance companies same medication. The same individuals doing things to try to oppose some of recognized that when people reached 65 that are paying for it are our senior the efforts to keep the costs down. they got sick, and that is when they citizens. Basically at the expense of I would say that there are two things did not want us, that is when they our senior citizens, we are causing this here. We need the Medicare benefit, but wanted government involved at that to occur. I think the President is cor- we also need to have affordable drugs. point in time. And if they were poor rect in saying that we need to come It is also important for the pharma- enough they knew people did not have back and reassess that and that Medi- ceuticals, as I know the gentleman money so they did not mind govern- care also has the responsibility to pro- from California (Mr. WAXMAN) has said, ment being involved in medicaid be- vide prescription coverage. I think that that whatever benefit we provide has cause, after all, they were too poor to this is something that needs to occur, to be an affordable benefit as well in pay for that insurance. that needs to happen. For all practical terms of buying drugs. Because if there Now we have this middle class that purposes, the way it is now, it does not is some kind of benefit but the costs cannot afford it, do not have the access make any sense. We give it to our keep going up and ultimately people and are uninsured out there; and there indigents but we do not provide it to cannot afford it, the benefit does not is a need for us to provide some alter- our senior citizens. In fact, not only do do them any good. natives. And I am hoping that the pri- we not provide it to them but we So we need to have the benefit, but vate sector can participate in that ef- charge them 100, 200 to 300 percent we also have to have affordability and fort and we can be able to come up more for the same prescription. We are I think kind of empower people to be with some kind of response. basically robbing them. That is not able to act together so that they can Again, from Texas, we have the larg- right. We need to do whatever we can. keep prices down. est number of uninsured, the largest I am hopeful that this time around Mr. RODRIGUEZ. That advertise- throughout the country. I am not there is a feeling that we can do a bi- ment that has been going on with Flo proud to say that. Yes, we should be

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:03 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.034 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H19 proud that we have passed some legis- a lot of the States are really worried I have people that are in the border lation on HMOs that are far-reaching about this now and they do not know areas that will have to travel 200 miles in terms of appeal process, but some of what to do. I know New York and Wis- to San Antonio to have access if they those areas we are still lacking. So we consin and other States are trying to wanted to. Those are some of the areas are hoping that as we look at this ses- come up with ways that the States can that we really need to kind of look at sion that we can concentrate on some provide for the uninsured, but they are a little more seriously and pay a little of those specific areas and try to meet never going to be able to do it effec- more attention to. Those veterans de- some of those needs. tively without some Federal initiative. serve what we have promised. We have Mr. PALLONE. Well, again, I appre- I think it is important to have that gone back on our word as a Congress. ciate the gentleman bringing that up. Federal initiative. We can blame the administration, but The gentleman says that Texas has the Mr. RODRIGUEZ. One of the things I we as congressmen also have an obliga- largest percentage of uninsured, but want to share with the gentleman and tion, and that obligation is to make this is a problem that is national. Six one of the concerns that I have and I sure that we hold up to our word to years ago, when President Clinton first will share with the gentleman the make sure that those veterans who proposed the universal health care Texas experience in that the legisla- served our country and protected us plan, which I think was a good idea and ture moved for pretty good coverage and have protected our democracy that if we did not have all the opposition overall but it is only funded at 55 to 65 we also assure that they would have from the insurance industry and the percent, which means that even if they access to health care. Republicans that we probably could cover all the kids they are supposed to I am hoping that we will also move in have worked something out that pro- they are only going to cover half of the that direction. vided universal coverage, but now over need that is out there. Mr. PALLONE. I totally agree. It is the last few years we have been trying One of the things that the gentleman interesting because I remember 6 years in some of these areas, as you men- mentioned that I would like to stress is ago when President Clinton first talked tioned, with the kids’ health care ini- that there were very little resources about his universal health care plan, he that were actually allocated for allow- tiative in particular, to try to plug up had a very important proposal in there ing individuals to educate people as to the holes and cover some of the unin- to expand programs for veterans as the fact that those monies were even sured in sort of a piecemeal fashion. well. Again, we have not been able to available and so that if people do not It has been working, but even with fulfill that, and we need to. We need to take advantage of that it is not going that, even with the Kennedy-Kasse- to do any good. It can be out there, but make sure that the veterans’ health baum bill to deal with the problem of that is one of the problems that we en- care system is adequately funded and people having preexisting medical con- counter in Texas is that they did it and that we look at new technologies and ditions not being able to get insurance they passed it, but if they do begin to new ways to do things for the next mil- and a lot of them can even with the utilize it only half of the people are lennium because otherwise we are not kids’ care insurance, we still have the going to be able to have access to it. meeting the commitment to them. number of uninsured growing nation- I wanted to share one other thing I So I want to thank the gentleman ally. We have to do more. think that is very important. I sit on again. One of the things that the President the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. I yield now to the gentlewoman from is going to announce tonight is a major From a veterans’ perspective, and I the District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON). new initiative to try to expand on some have seen a lot of the documentation I have not been back here for some of these health care Federal programs for veterans where they were promised time now, but I am glad to be back and to provide more coverage for the unin- access to health care and were not hear from the gentlewoman. sured. If I could just mention a couple given that access to health care and Ms. NORTON. I would like to wel- of things that I think are very signifi- there is a real need and we are pushing come the gentleman from New Jersey cant, with regard to the kids’ care ini- for it this time around to try to make (Mr. PALLONE) back personally and to tiative as well as Medicare, he has something happen to provide access to welcome all of my colleagues back. We major proposals to spend money and to health care for our veterans. Last year have missed the gentleman, and we are do outreach so we can get more kids we moved on providing them additional ready for a very productive year. signed up both for medicaid as well as monies for the ones that are in mili- I would especially like to commend the kids’ care program. Because we tary raises as well as the pensions. and thank the gentleman from New have had a problem getting kids signed This year we also want to concentrate Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) for his initiative. up, I think that one of the major rea- on health care for our veterans, and we He has been so much on the case for sons why they do not sign up is be- are looking at providing up to $5 bil- these issues for a number of years now, cause, many times, those are the same lion that is needed to make sure that so I am not surprised that he would parents of those children who are unin- those individuals are covered. come to the floor and offer others of us sured, and what the President is pro- Last year, we had a big fight on the an opportunity to come to the floor be- posing now is to expand the kids’ care Committee on Veterans’ Affairs when fore the State of the Union speech this initiative so that the parents of those we tried to add up to $3 billion for ac- evening. I want to thank him for all of uninsured kids can also sign up for in- cess to our existing services. We were his hard work on the issues that face surance using the State and the Fed- able to add up to $1.5 billion, but that this House. There is no one more inde- eral subsidy that is provided with addi- was after a big fight and only after fatigable in forcing us to face the tional funds that he is going to include that money came from future re- issues than the gentleman from New in his budget. I think that is a great sources. So it is kind of like giving a Jersey (Mr. PALLONE). idea. We need to make sure that we get raise right now with the intent that I think it is a very good idea for us to all the kids, but if we can get those next year that that money was coming look, pick out, among the many issues parents in that will help. out of future years. So we are in a that the President will raise this Then the other thing the gentleman deeper hole and we find ourselves in a evening, some which deserve to be talked about is to try to build on the problem and we have an obligation to highlighted. I must say that as I look private sector. Because the main way our veterans to provide them access to down the subjects that are likely to be people traditionally obtained health health care, and throughout this coun- covered I see a very bipartisan agenda insurance and still do in this country try we have a multitude of veterans that the President will offer. This may was through their employer, and if we and the services have not been there. It be his last year in office, but it is a can create financial incentives for em- has been poor access, and the quality year that the Congress will be under ployers when they hire people to make also leaves a lot to be desired. the microscope as well to see if we can sure that they provide a health insur- So we are hoping that as we move do better than we did last year by com- ance option, that will go a long way as along this year that we look at access ing up with some substance to take well. This is a major issue. to health care for our veterans and also home to the American people. The other thing, too, is I am sure the look at what we can do with TRICARE The President of the United States in gentleman heard that during the break for our people that are in the military. this very Chamber last year put on the

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:03 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.035 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H20 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 table what became the mantra for the allow them to borrow from banks to classrooms and the need for money to entire country: Save Social Security, obtain funds to construct classrooms build new schools. reduce the deficit. That now, as I hear and dorms. That is what we did for peo- I have the combination. My district both sides of the aisle, is no longer the ple going on to higher education. is one where we have some smaller mantra of the President, or maybe our So Members of this body went to urban areas where I have seen crum- side, but everybody, the whole country, school, slept in dormitories, took class- bling schools that need new roofs and is saying save Social Security first; es in classrooms that essentially were new gyms and all that, and other, more pay down the debt. We don’t hear other funded out of a Federal program, an old suburban towns that I represent where issues rising to the level that we hear loan program, that subsidized interest they are in trailers and they talk about those issues, and I think that the payments during the lifetime of pay- how they may have to go to split ses- President deserves credit because that ments so that the effective interest sions because there has been so much is what a President is supposed to do. rate of those who borrowed to build of an influx of new people, and they That is what the State of Union speech classrooms and dormitories was 3 per- have not been able to keep up with it. is for. He did that last year, and this cent less than the actual rate. I think the school modernization pro- year I am sure that will be a major Something close to that notion is gram is crucial. Of course, we have not part of his theme. what has been on the agenda for the mentioned the fact that the president As I look down this extraordinary last several years. The President has has been and we have been somewhat list, I will choose only two issues to now switched to a tax credit instead, successful in getting the Republicans comment upon. I must say that I see so because we were not able to get a sub- to provide funding to reduce class size many items on this list that I think sidy for the interest payments. What at the lower levels, because the gentle- can rally the support of Members on this would mean, for example, to col- woman talked about smaller schools. both sides: Doing more, as our country leges and universities, where they were Smaller schools to me means not only and only our country can do, to pre- mostly middle class folks, is that if the smaller schools physically, but also vent the global spread of AIDS and to colleges, for example, borrowed at 10 smaller classes, so there is more indi- prevent the spread of AIDS in our percent, then the effective interest rate vidual attention. country which is increasingly becom- was 7 percent. What that meant was Even that was opposed by the Repub- ing a disease of the poor, the black and that a lot of us were able to go to licans. We had to go tooth and nail the brown; expanding the EITC, one of school and classrooms and dormitories until we finally got more money to re- the great bipartisan programs, espe- that were decent, and decent only be- duce class size and hire more teachers. cially now when so many people are cause of this. The other idea that the President reaching the limits in their own States In other words, the Congress saw that came up with with regard to higher of their ability to stay on welfare. there was a real need, and they did not education is so crucial. Again, when say, look, go to your State legislature people talk to me about education, b 1400 do that. They knew that enough money their biggest concern is the ability, There is creating smaller schools, so to do it was not going to come from the whether they are going to be able to that there is less of a critical mass of States. We in fact found a way to sub- send their kids off to college. The costs large numbers of students anonymous sidize this. are just skyrocketing. enough so that we have other Col- I ask Members, I ask the gentleman In New Jersey, where we send most of umbines. from New Jersey, does he not think if our students out of State because we And of course there are the rising we could do this in the sixties and sev- do not have enough slots in-State for issues that were raised last year that I enties for college students, then in the them, it is a particular crisis. So what do not think we can go home without. nineties, and as we are now in a new the President has proposed in terms of I do not think anybody can face their century, we can do something similar helping parents and students to pay for seniors without prescription drugs this for kids in school who go to school higher education I think is crucial. The year. And of course, HMO reform or the with leaky roofs, who go to school gentlewoman is right on point. Patients’ Bill of Rights is so much where there are rats, who go to school Ms. NORTON. I thank the gentleman. overdue that I see the two sides coming in trailers? I want to say a word about one other together on those. This is essentially the kind of mod- issue. There are many other new issues that erate proposal that the President has Of course, as a former chair of the the President has put on his agenda offered, recognizing that he is dealing Equal Employment Opportunity Com- such as the smart gun technology ini- with a Congress which has people of mission, I am always pleased to see tiative, but I would like to focus on many different points of view, so he something on the agenda that relates two issues that the President has does not come in and say, give them to civil rights enforcement. A few raised. One is investing in moderniza- the money. He says, allow a tax credit weeks ago I was at the White House tion of schools. The other is increasing to modernize up to 6,000 schools. with a 101-year-old woman from the support for civil rights enforcement. Can we possibly go home again with- District of Columbia who had lived Let me say a word about investing in out a proposal similar to this, I ask the through reconstruction, through Jim new and modernized schools. This issue gentleman from New Jersey? Crow, all here in this city, which had has been on the agenda 3 to 4 years Mr. PALLONE. The answer, obvi- legal segregation. now. It is dangerously overripe. The ously, is yes, we need to do it. I am try- The President announced that he President wants a tax credit to mod- ing today not to start out with a par- would be submitting money for civil ernize over 6,000 schools, and $1.3 bil- tisan statement, but the bottom line, rights enforcement, at $695 million for lion in funding for 8,300 renovation we know that when the President has civil rights enforcement. This of course projects in high-poverty, high-need tried over the last 2 years to come up is an issue that by now should bring us school districts that do not have any with some kind of way to help with all together. This is not about affirma- capacity to make these repairs them- school modernization, the different tive action, which is an issue where we selves over the next 5 years. We have bond proposals, the different ways of are in some substantial disagreement children in trailers. We have children helping the local municipalities, the with some on the other side. This is going to school in slums. Republicans have just opposed all these about sheer enforcement, as more and But I say to the gentleman from New things. So he just keeps coming up more people come forward not only to Jersey that I want to draw to the at- with innovative ways of trying to get the Equal Employment Opportunity tention of the body how our govern- this across. Commission, but to many of the civil ment, this Congress, has dealt with ur- I think this is a great idea, and I rights agencies. gent matters like this affecting how we have to say, I was listening to what the I have been able to find common house students. In the sixties and sev- gentlewoman said about the need for cause with Members from the other enties we poured, what amounts to smaller schools, modernization. Every side on these issues. In fact, I can re- ‘‘poured’’, billions of dollars into public district has this problem with either call amendments in the appropriation and private colleges and universities to crumbling schools or overcrowded process where we worked together. I

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:03 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.036 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H21 certainly hope this money to increase now, my district, not the District of b 1415 civil rights enforcement will in fact be Columbia, is that I just see a lot of Most of our poor communities forthcoming. cynicism on the part of my constitu- throughout this country do not have a The President announced just this ents over commitments, if you will, or computer at home. But if they could, week a special appropriation to bolster promises that they see the government we could provide it to them in our li- the Equal Pay Act and equal pay en- making in sort of general terms that braries, in our schools, in our univer- forcement and opportunity. The gen- when it gets to the specific do not hap- sities; and we have started to do that, tleman may remember that in this pen. but a lot more needs to be done. We very Chamber, not a very bipartisan That is why I think it is important. still have a lot of schools that are not Chamber, at this time last year when If a civil rights violation occurs, there computerized and do not have the new the President mentioned equal pay for has to be enforcement. Otherwise it is technology, and I think that that is equal work, somehow everybody in the meaningless. That is true whether it is one of the things that we need. Not Chamber got off her and his bottom to the environment or whatever it hap- only do we need it in terms of our- applaud, and that is because this issue pens to be. selves, but I really see, as a way of has now become an American issue, it So many people will say to me, the leading this world, if we are going to is no longer a woman’s issue, because law says this, but in reality, it does not continue to be the leading country, we men have seen that their wives, who mean anything. That is why I think it are going to have to be in the forefront. have the same education that they is so important that there be increased One of those indicators is going to be have, somehow bring home less money. enforcement, and obviously there will the level of our education. I sit on the It is time we stopped talking about not be unless we provide the money up Committee on Armed Services; and it, stopped sloganizing it, and do some- front to hire the people to do the work. when it comes to our national defense thing about it. So the President has So I think that is crucial, and I appre- that should be our first priority, mak- put in $27 million for an equal pay ini- ciate the gentlewoman bringing it to ing sure that we educate our constitu- tiative for enforcement of the Equal our attention. ency, making sure that everyone is Pay Act and for other purposes related I yield to my colleague, the gen- well prepared. Because that is part of to enforcement. tleman from Texas (Mr. RODRIGUEZ). our defense, and that is part of a show- I like and I hope all of us will like Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, I ing that we are going to be in the fore- the part that says, to teach business just want to share, I know the gentle- front when it comes to economics. So I how to meet the legal requirements. woman is here from the District of Co- am hoping that we will continue to do We think that one of the reasons that lumbia, and I was appalled to see the that with President Clinton in his last there continues to be unequal pay is condition of our schools here in the year. that business has not been well edu- District of Columbia. It is embar- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I cated on this important section that rassing to the Congress and it should agree with the gentleman from Texas. I has been in the law since 1963. It was be embarrassing to all of us, because was thinking when I saw the gentle- passed before the laws barring dis- that is one school district that we are woman from Washington, D.C. (Ms. crimination on the basis of race were held responsible for and obligated to NORTON) there that I remember, I do passed. have to provide resources for. I am not know if it was 6 months or a year If in fact we use the traditional appa- ashamed that we still have those condi- ago, the memory fades now, but there ratus, we can come together on the tions. was an occasion when she asked us, and widely-hailed notion of equal pay. I be- The gentleman talked also about our we marched from the Capitol to a near- lieve that the President’s proposal will schools throughout the United States. by school, it was within walking dis- help us. One responsibility we have is to make tance of the Capitol, and I cannot re- There are other things in his equal sure that we provide that construction member the name of the school, and we pay proposal that go to helping, for ex- money to make sure that we allocate had a march. ample, the Labor Department to im- those resources. A lot of those schools, When we went there, she showed us prove its own work on training women in all honesty, were built prior to the this very innovative public school for nontraditional posts, because once microwave. If anyone lives in an old within the District of Columbia. I women are in nontraditional posts the home like I do, they know they have to could not believe the enthusiasm that pay begins to come up automatically. go back and redo the wiring, if nothing existed in that school. One of the We have huge equal pay problems in else. So there is a real need for us to things that they had, which I think is this country still, stemming largely reinvest in our infrastructure as it somewhat unique, is that all the kids from the fact that women are pouring deals with education. So I am very were wearing school uniforms, which is into the work force. They still con- pleased that the President is pushing something that I know that the Presi- tinue to go disproportionately into tra- forward on new construction. dent has proposed. I do not mean to ditional jobs. We still see women seri- I also want to add a little bit in just dwell on that. But there was just a ously undervalued, even in those jobs. terms of the importance of the digital lot of excitement in that place. If we look at women in my profession divide. The administration, President But one of the things I kept thinking at all, we will see women earning less Clinton has been in the forefront in al- about is we keep talking about innova- money than men who enter the profes- lowing additional resources for new tion, and one can put school uniforms sion. There is lots of work to be done technology. Without that technology, a in schools and one can come up with there. When the President takes initia- lot of our youngsters in our country other things, but one cannot function, tive on civil rights enforcement, on would also fall back. There is a real one cannot be very innovative if the equal pay, then we are putting our need for us to prepare ourselves, not place is falling apart literally. money where our mouth has been for a only our students but our adults, our I think it is incumbent upon us to long time. mid-management throughout the coun- provide the resources so that schools I want to thank the gentleman for try, to make sure we are well-trained are modernized. Modernization and the his work on this special order and for in the new technology. President’s program for modernization allowing me to highlight some of the I know a lot of resources are needed is not just bricks and mortar, it is also issues of special importance to me. for us to go back to school. That infor the Internet and for the electronic Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I want cludes a lot of the Congressmen, to and the technologically innovative to thank the gentlewoman. I share her make sure we can work with the new things that the infrastructure for those praise for the President’s equal pay ini- computers. But doing that is going to kinds of things are included in that tiative. be key in order for us to compete as a modernization program as well. If I could just say one thing about country. I think it is going to be very As my colleague says, what good is the additional funds for civil rights en- important that we allocate some re- it? We cannot expect kids to use the forcement, one of the things that I sources in that technology and that we Internet if they do not have the com- worry about, and having been back in prepare our youngsters. Part of that is puters. They are not going to be able to the district for the last two months having access. have the money to do it at home, so we

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:03 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.038 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H22 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 need to make sure that it is available showed that he was that kind. But poses. We are not dictating to them in the schools. The school moderniza- after he had come out of prison, he had what they do. They have to apply for tion program deals with that as well as come out worse. In so doing, we have these things. But we are making it providing the funding so that the town got to make sure that our society does easier for them to fund it. can build it, put a new roof on the not even perpetuate more of that. I do not know a town, no matter how school as well. So we need to reach out to those affluent in my district, that is not in I was amazed. I went to a school dis- schools and do whatever we can to favor of that. Every mayor, every trict, a school a few years ago in New make sure that those youngsters feel board of education tells me that they Brunswick, which is one of the urban safe, and part of that is through coun- would love to see some of this happen. towns that I represent. Their roof was seling, part of that is through having Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, leaking. The walls were crumbling. It social workers reaching out, because I when I started politics, I started on the was unbelievable. I think a lot of peo- feel real strongly that schools are only issue of school finance and the fact ple think that the school buildings gen- a reflection of our community. that the only money one has to build erally are in good shape. But if they If there are gangs or problems, those one’s schools is from one’s local com- take a look and they go to some of the gangs exist in those communities. That munity. So if one lives in a poor com- schools where these kids are being edu- is why we need to reach out and work, munity, one is going to have less re- cated, they would be surprised, even and those resources in our schools are sources. If one lives in a rich commu- the parents sometimes, to learn how drastically needed to making sure that nity, there is going to be a lot more re- bad it is. we can provide that education. Because sources to educate one’s child. That is Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- if the child is not safe, they are not why I got involved in politics, because tleman from Texas (Mr. RODRIGUEZ). going to learn. I saw the disparity. Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, Again, I want to thank the gen- The gentleman from New Jersey is sometimes people do not realize, also, tleman from New Jersey for allowing right. Most Americans a lot of times do that the demographics have changed. me this opportunity to be here with not realize that the construction of Just like we needed a lot of construc- him. that campus comes from only local re- tion, a lot of new schools in the 1950s Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, one sources. Just in the last few years has and 1960s because of the baby boomers, of the things that I want to mention, the State of Texas decided to help out now we are experiencing what we call, because sometimes I think that when a little bit. Prior to that, every single what I like to call, the baby echo. That we talk about these national education building in the State of Texas was only baby echo is a larger number. So there initiatives, that some of our constitu- through local resources. ents worry and say, well, education is a need, also, for additional class- So it varies from district to district, traditionally has been locally based, rooms because of that large number of from county to county in terms of how and the Federal Government has not youngsters in our schools. much they have and whether they can So there is a real need for us to go really taken that much of a role, and build more classrooms or not. Some de- back and do what these individuals did what does all this mean if the Federal cide to splurge and do things that they back in the 1950s and 1960s, and that Government gets involved. should not be doing. was invest in our kids. We need to do I just want to stress we are really not the same. We need to invest in our fu- changing anything in terms of local But the reality is, yes, a lot of com- ture by investing in our kids and also control of education. I mean, we are munities throughout this country need investing in our adults. I really feel not suggesting in any way that the assistance. They need new technology. very strongly that we need to come up Federal Government dictate what They need new wiring. I think it is with new technological centers so that teachers are hired or what textbooks going to be important for us to be people in mid-management and people are used in the classroom or what their there in the forefront to provide that that are 40, 50 can go back to school curriculum is. All we are really doing technology and that infrastructure and learn about computers and be able with this school modernization initia- that will pay for the next generation to go forward. tive, the school safety initiative, the and our future for this country. I also wanted to take this oppor- gentleman from Texas mentioned the Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I tunity, if possible, to talk to my col- effort to provide more money to hire want to thank the gentleman from league, and I know he is well aware of teachers so that class sizes can be re- Texas. I think we are running out of the issue of safety in our schools. We duced, all we are really doing is helping time so I want to kind of summarize have experienced a lot of violence, and the local towns afford some of these and say that and I see that some of our we have had some difficulty. There is a things because they cannot afford them colleagues are getting ready already need for us to kind of look at the issue now. for the State of the Union Address here of safety. I know that when we look at I am sure the gentleman has the tonight. But the bottom line is, with the violence that is occurring, there is same situation in Texas that I face in the State of the Union, is there is a a need for us to reach out. New Jersey, where the funding for edu- real opportunity for us to work on a bi- The President does have a program cation is primarily locally based. The partisan basis on some of these issues. that he is going to be looking at pro- towns just cannot afford these things I just hope that this year, unlike last moting safe schools. I recall when I did anymore. Believe me, it does not mat- year, we see the cooperation of the Re- my town hall meeting with school safe- ter if they are an urban area or if they publican majority in the Congress ty I had someone stand up and say, are a suburban area. They cannot keep working with the President and with ‘‘Congressman RODRIGUEZ, you cannot raising the local property taxes to put the Democrats to get some of these even control our prisons, and you ex- up the new school, to put in to hire things done. Because if we do not, I pect to control our schools?’’ There people to monitor the hallways for think that the American people are was a lot to be said when that was indi- safety reasons, to hire extra teachers, going to be very disappointed. cated. to reduce the class size. They clearly want HMO reform. They Our prison systems, the way they are By providing funding for these types want a prescription drug benefit for run now, if one goes in there, unfortu- of things, which is what the Democrats Medicare. They want the Federal Gov- nately, if one is white, one better join want to do, all we are really doing is ernment to do more to help those who one of the white supremacist groups helping the local taxpayer. Because ei- do not have health insurance. They there. If one is Mexican, one better be ther they are going to have to bond for want us to work on some of these edu- part of the Mexican Mafia. these things and will not have the cation initiatives. I recall the individual who com- money to do it or going to have to If we do not come through, we only mitted that atrocity in Texas that raise taxes, which is very difficult and have ourselves to blame. I am just real- dragged that African American. I re- creates more problems. ly doing nothing more, as I am sure the member people talking about that So all we are really saying is we want President will do tonight, but to call young man. They used to say, when he to take some of the Federal dollars and on the Republicans and the majority in was in school, he never indicated or send it back to the towns for these pur- the Congress to work with us this year

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:03 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.039 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H23 and not have the negative attitude to- no uncertain terms that this reunifica- how to run their lives or better solve wards the President’s proposals that, tion is a moral imperative and the the problems locally than if we gave unfortunately, we had in the last year. right thing to do. I am appalled by the the money back to the American peo- f manner in which the rights of Elian’s ple and then let them make those basic father, Mr. Gonzalez, continue to be and fundamental decisions? RETURN ELIAN GONZALEZ TO HIS threatened. To continue this policy Believe me, tonight, if there is one FATHER which excludes Elian’s father from par- thing we know we will hear it will be a The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. ticipation in his son’s life in his home Christmas tree list of goodies that the BIGGERT). Under a previous order of the sets a very dangerous precedent. President wants to give out all across House, the gentlewoman from Cali- this Nation. And he will try to hit b 1430 fornia (Ms. LEE) is recognized for 5 every group in America there is. Every minutes. In no way would we allow our young group. Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, I recently people who do not have a lot of mate- Madam Speaker, we have done some returned from Cuba with the gentle- rial things at home to be placed in good things over the past 6 years. And, woman from California (Ms. WATERS) homes that have more wealth. That is yes, many of them have been with the and had the chance, while in Cuba, to just unacceptable. bipartisan effort in this body and the talk with many people regarding Elian Please, let us do the right thing for other body. But, yes, some of the times Gonzalez. Elian and please let us send him back we have had to fight the administra- As a trained social worker, as a home to his father and his family. tion every step of the way. mother, and as a grandmother, my con- f I can recall when the gentleman from cern is that the child be in a loving en- Ohio (Mr. KASICH), our distinguished PRESIDENT’S STATE OF THE vironment, free of abuse. My concern is Committee on the Budget chairman, UNION ADDRESS for his well-being, his mental and phys- first proposed balancing the budget 6 ical health and that he has a stable The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. years ago. The President got caught family environment. BIGGERT). Under the Speaker’s an- and he did not know what to say. In We met with Mr. Juan Gonzalez, nounced policy of January 6, 1999, the fact, I remember the famous commer- Elian’s father, and his great grand- gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. cials where he would say we are going mother and other members of his fam- WELDON) is recognized for 60 minutes to balance the budget in 8 years, 7, 6, 5, ily. This meeting and discussions with as the designee of the majority leader. 4. He really did not know because he many people in Cuba who know the Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. had no plan. The gentleman from Ohio family have convinced me unequivo- Madam Speaker, tonight, as I sit in the (Mr. KASICH) stuck his neck out and cally that Elian does have a loving, fit, Chamber with our colleagues, it will be said we will submit a plan for a bal- and equipped family, and that he my 14th opportunity and honor to sit anced budget, when no one else be- should be returned to his father imme- in this room as the President of the lieved him, including some on the Re- diately. United States delivers the State of the publican side. The gentleman from There is no way that a child should Union address for this Nation for the Ohio persevered and eventually we ac- not be with his or her parents because year 2000, the beginning of the new mil- complished what many thought was of material things that we value in this lennium. impossible. country. In our own country, for exam- I have had the pleasure of sitting Now, the President will take credit ple, 18.9 percent of our children under through speeches by Ronald Reagan, by for the balanced budget. But in fact if 18 live in poverty. In Florida, 22.3 per- George Bush and, most recently, by we look back over the past 7 years, I cent of the children live in poverty. In President Clinton. We are going to hear can recall a couple of years where the my own home state of California, over a lot tonight, and I want to talk to- President’s budget he submitted to us 23 percent of California’s children live night about some of the things that we got no votes in the House. Not one in poverty. I say this to say that we will likely hear and will not hear, and vote. Because no Member from either cannot evaluate Elian’s situation in I want to talk about some foreign pol- side would support the President’s material terms because there is noth- icy issues relative to a trip that I had budget plan. Yet tonight President ing more valuable than the love of a fa- the pleasure of leading with a bipar- Clinton will take credit for the bal- ther and the support of a family unit. tisan delegation of Members in Novem- anced budget that we are now enjoying Now, I am greatly concerned that, in ber of last year to Russia. which has helped to promoted our eco- addition to the traumatic experiences Madam Speaker, what we know we nomic success. of losing his mother, being ship- are going to hear tonight, because of Our Congress, our leadership here, wrecked, and nearly losing his own life, the huge surplus that is being gen- with the support of some Democrats, that Elian is now caught in an inter- erated with our economic upturn and has tried to give back as much money national custody battle. The constant the balanced budget that we are now in from the surplus as possible to the barrage of questioning, interviews, pro- the midst of securing, we are going to American people. But here the Presi- tests, and the relentless exposure to hear the President basically recreate dent has fought us every step of the the media, that has really only exacer- Christmas all over again. The Amer- way. He has rather desired to keep the bated the already extremely stressful ican people will hear litany after lit- money in Washington where the bu- and disorienting circumstances. Elian’s any of new programs, new ideas, new reaucracy can better decide how to health and his welfare must be our first ways to spend money that has been spend funds than allowing the Amer- priority. We must consider the poten- generated because of our surplus. ican people to get that money back for tially damaging and adverse impact of And, believe me, Madam Speaker, themselves. There are some in this city all of this negative activity. there is going to be something for ev- who think that the money we collect I urge for Elian’s expeditious return eryone. There will be a new program from the taxpayers of America really is to his family, his father, his commu- for everyone in the country. And our money as opposed to their money. nity, and his familiar environment. It Madam Speaker, it kind of amazes me Here tonight we will hear the Presi- is my fear that the longer that this because the American people have to dent talk about welfare reform. What battle continues, the more Elian and understand, they can send us any we will not hear about tonight, Madam his family will be harmed emotionally. amount of money they want, and we Speaker, is the President saying that The decision of whether to return Elian will find a way to spend it in Wash- he made a mistake twice and vetoed to his family in Cuba should not be a ington. But is that really what we are the welfare reform bill. Because two political decision. It should be a deci- here for? Is our goal here to find new times over the past 7 years the Con- sion that exclusively supports the best ways to create new programs with gress, bipartisan, Democrats and Re- interest of the child and his need to be fancy sounding titles, with new bu- publicans, passed welfare reform in reunited with his father. reaucracies, that are for the most part both bodies. Two times. And in both of The time that I spent with Elian’s fa- run by political appointees that are those cases the President vetoed wel- ther and his family has assured me in going to better tell the people locally fare reform.

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:03 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.040 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H24 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 It was not until he read the polls and Now, we are going to hear the Presi- ion largely by the failure of leadership he saw that the American people want- dent make a few comments about de- in the White House. ed welfare reform that he finally fense tonight, Madam Speaker, but in Madam Speaker, this President will signed the welfare reform bill the third last year’s State of the Union I brought not talk about security with any defin- time, and then announced after he a stopwatch with me because I wanted itive plan in tonight’s speech, we can signed it he was going to make sub- to see if my hunch was correct regard- rest assured on that. Because he took stantive changes to the bill that we ing the President’s focus on national James Carville’s advice very well when had passed that he signed in the fol- security. My hunch was correct. The he was elected 7 years ago, when James lowing fiscal year. And then good President spoke for 1 hour and 17 min- Carville told him, ‘‘It’s the economy, things happened with welfare reform, utes last January. The amount of time stupid. Focus on the economy and as we said they would, for the past 5 he focused on security issues was 90 don’t worry about anything else.’’ So years, 6 years, and the President now seconds. Ninety seconds out of an hour by not talking about threats around will take credit for that tonight. He and 17 minutes. And part of that 90 sec- the world, by not talking about the re- will say look at how many people are onds was when he looked up in the au- alities of what is occurring in Russia working as opposed to being on wel- dience and thanked a B–52 pilot who and China and the Middle East, be- fare. Where were those President’s was flying those bombing missions over tween India and Pakistan, by not talk- comments when he vetoed both welfare in Iraq. ing about those areas where trouble is reform bills that the Congress passed What he did not tell the American brewing on a regular basis, the Amer- with bipartisan votes over the past 5 people, which was even more impor- ican people do not think we have to years? tant, was that that B–52 pilot was fly- spend any more money on supporting We will hear the President talk about ing an airplane that will be 75 years old our military. protecting Social Security tonight. because we do not have the money to In fact, Madam Speaker, I would be But, Madam Speaker, we will not hear replace it. And what he did not talk to surprised tonight if the President told about the President last year wanting the American people about, and I will the real story about our relations with to use 60 percent of the Social Security guarantee he will not mention it to- Russia and China. Things were going surplus for other programs. We will not night, is the fact that we have 20,000 well 7 years ago. In fact, we had a new hear him talk about that. We will not young Americans who are on food era, with Russia becoming a free de- hear him talk about the fact that Con- stamps today, who are serving their mocracy. Both our government and the gress resisted and said, oh, no, Mr. country and yet who have to use food Russian government declared the two President, we are not going to spend stamps to take care of their families’ countries to be strategic partners. any of the Social Security Trust Fund needs. Where are we today, Madam Speak- money. We are going to protect all of And what the President will not talk er? Russia’s new strategic partner, as that for our senior citizens. So the about tonight, Madam Speaker, is the defined by the new President of Russia, President will talk about protecting fact that he has deployed our troops in Mr. Putin, is China, not the U.S. In Social Security, but he will not talk more instances than any administra- fact, Madam Speaker, our relationship about the fact that he originally want- tion in the last century. In fact, with Russia has never been worse than ed to use a significant portion of those Madam Speaker, if we take all the it is today. And in fact we have now dollars. presidents who served from the end of seen over the past 12 months meeting Now, we are going to hear the Presi- World War II until 1991, all of those after meeting between senior Russian dent talk a lot about education to- Presidents combined deployed our leaders and senior Chinese leaders night, Madam Speaker. And being a troops 10 times. This President has now where they are now exchanging tech- teacher by profession, and one of the 25 deployed our troops for the 34th time. nology and both of whom are looking Members of Congress who used to be a And none of those deployments were to the U.S. as their enemy. Why is that classroom teacher, education is very paid for. He has put the troops in important to me. The President is happening, Madam Speaker? It is hap- harm’s way and allowed the Congress going to come out with a lot of gran- pening because of our failed foreign diose plans to spend a lot of money to come up with a way to pay for those policy. Now, the President has had some suc- that is controlled by Washington, to costs by cutting other parts of our al- keep those strings attached so that the ready decreasing defense budget. cesses. He deserves to take credit for No, the President is not going to talk bureaucrats in this city control how his work in helping settle the situation local school boards and how local su- about the fact that our Navy is now in involving Ireland and Great Britain, perintendents decide how to best meet going down to about 200 ships. He will and I will give him the credit for that. the needs of their people. not talk about the fact that a couple of But I must say that, while taking the One of the things that this Congress our Army divisions have been declared credit for those successes, he also needs has done for the past 5 years has been not fit to handle the kinds of missions to accept the blame for the failures of to allocate more resources to local that they are being asked to perform. our policy in regard to China and Rus- schools, attempting every step of the He is not going to talk about the fact sia. way to remove the bureaucracy in that General Schwarzkopf and other Madam Speaker, the delegation that Washington and allow local school generals have said we could not com- I led to Moscow, in fact to Ukraine, boards and local parents to make deci- plete another Desert Storm if it oc- Moldova, and Moscow this past Novem- sions about where local education curred. He will not talk about the fact ber, saw firsthand the failures of this money could best be spent. Now the that morale in the military is as low administration. Our delegation con- President will talk a good game there, today as it has been since the end of sisted of 10 Members of Congress, 7 Re- but again it has been the Congress who World War II; that our reenlistment publicans and 3 Democrats. The pur- has led the way, many times with the rate for pilots is down below 15 percent; pose of our trip was threefold, Madam President finally signing our legisla- that none of the services, except for Speaker: It was to travel to Ukraine at tion into law to give local school the Marine Corps, can get young people the invitation of the Ukrainian Rada boards and local taxpayers more con- to join. and President Kuchma, and to set up a trol in terms of education. And that is The President will not talk about formal relationship between the Rada, where the focus should be. any of that tonight, Madam Speaker, the parliament of Ukraine, and the As a classroom teacher for 7 years, I because in his mind that is not the U.S. Congress. This new relationship is understand the importance of allowing State of the Union. In fact, Madam to be modeled after the relationship local teachers to decide how to best Speaker, his State of the Union is a that I started with Russia 6 years ago. motivate kids. As someone who worked Disney-like State of the Union, where Because of late votes in November, in a chapter 1 and Title I program for we only talk about positive things, we had to cancel the formal part of the 3 years, I understand the importance of where there is room for both parties to trip to Ukraine. However, three mem- allowing local school districts to set share, but not focus on the negative bers of our delegation broke away and the policy priorities and objectives for things that have come about in some went to Ukraine and did have the local students to meet. cases by the Congress but in my opin- meetings to begin the process of this

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:03 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.042 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H25 new relationship. And I am pleased and and by Russian banking institutions, in age was played by the Russian Govern- happy that the gentlewoman from Ohio some cases with the cooperation of ment on national TV, Boris Yeltsin (Ms. KAPTUR) and my good friend, the American institutions. So our trip was fired Skuratov. gentleman from Colorado (Mr. SCHAF- to solidify that relationship that they Now, it just so happens, Madam FER), have agreed to co-chair this new had asked us to get involved with. Speaker, that he was fired the day be- inter-parliamentary relationship be- Madam Speaker, our meetings in fore he was about to indict senior Rus- tween the Ukrainian Rada and the U.S. Moscow were extensive. We met with sian elected officials who he had found Congress, and our trip solidified that everyone, from the mayor of Moscow, were involved in ripping off hundreds of relationship as we started the process Mayor Luzhkov, who is himself a new millions and billions of dollars that off in November of last year. party official in the fatherland party, were supposed to go to the Russian And by the way we will have another which did very well in the Duma elec- people. trip of Ukrainian Rada members to the tions in December, to leadership of the In fact, Madam Speaker, when Boris U.S. sometime in the first quarter of Duma, the vice-speaker of the Duma, Yeltsin fired Skuratov the first time, this year. We moved on from Ukraine the number two person in the state the elected parliament in Russia, the to Moldova, a country that is strategi- Duma, all the faction leaders, as well upper council equivalent to our Senate, cally important to America’s interest as leadership of Russia involving hous- the Federation Counsel, overrode Mr. and to the future of Russia and to the ing, helping them with their mortgage Yeltsin by a wide margin and said, you people in that part of the world. We programs, which is just starting out, will not fire Skuratov; we, in fact, en- were there at the request and invita- meetings with former Russian officials dorse him. tion of the President of Moldova as who were responsible for programs like So then President Yeltsin fired well as the Parliament. biological weapons, so that we can Skuratov a second time, and the Fed- It was heartwarming, Madam Speak- learn more about the instability that eration Counsel reinstated Skuratov a er, that the Speaker of the Moldovan exists within Russia today. second time. So Yeltsin fired him a Parliament, because we could not ar- But, Madam Speaker, I want to talk third time, and the Federation Counsel rive there during a weekday but had to about one meeting that was especially reinstated him a third time. postpone our visit until Saturday, con- important because I think this meeting Now, Yeltsin says all along the time vened a special session of the Par- and what happened around this meet- period here that he kept firing liament on Saturday morning. It was ing is symbolic of this administration’s Skuratov because he was an immoral heartwarming to see every member of policies which I think have caused person. Now, I do not know whether the Moldovan Parliament sitting in the many of the problems that Russia is Mr. Skuratov is an immoral person or chamber as our delegation walked in. experiencing today and has caused the not, Madam Speaker, but I can tell my And I had the high honor and privilege freezing of the relationship between colleagues this, not only was he fired of addressing the session of the Par- the U.S. and Russia unlike at any time by President Yeltsin three times even liament to talk about the relationship since the days of the Cold War. though the Senate in Russia supported between the Moldovan people and the Madam Speaker, knowing that our him, but over 25 deputy prosecutors people of the United States. bipartisan delegation was going to that were working with Skuratov on While in Moldova, in meetings with Moscow at the request of the Russian the corruption in Russia were fired the President, meetings with the lead- Duma, the 26 members of the Duma along with him. ership of the Moldovan government and anti-corruption task force, I thought in Now, the hotel film footage only the majority and opposition leadership advance that besides meeting with the showed one man, it did not show 25 of the Parliament, we also challenged Duma our bipartisan delegation should other prosecutors, involved in immoral them to establish an interparliamen- also meet with a man by the name of acts. Yet all 25 of these prosecutors tary relationship with the Congress, Skuratov. Mr. Skuratov is roughly the working for and with Skuratov were which they have accepted. And I am equivalent to Janet Reno in our gov- relieved at the same time. pleased to announce, Madam Speaker, ernment, the top law enforcement offi- Now, why would they be relieved? that the two cochairs of the Moldovan cial in Russia. What was so significant that Yeltsin Parliament-U.S. Congress interchange Mr. Skuratov is to weed out corrup- found it important to fire them? Well, are in fact the gentleman from Penn- tion, to investigate instances of abuse that is why I felt it was important for sylvania (Mr. PITTS) and the gentleman of power, and to find out if and where us to meet with Skuratov and to hear from Ohio (Mr. KUCINICH). money is being used for illegal pur- what he had to say. So, Madam Speak- poses that should have been going to er, we requested through our State De- b 1445 the Russian people. partment the opportunity to meet with So again the Congress, in a bipar- So, Madam Speaker, as I have done Skuratov. tisan way, made significant contribu- in the past on previous trips to Mos- Some strange things occurred, tions to improve relations with both of cow, I officially asked our State De- Madam Speaker, that I want our col- those nations. partment to set up three meetings for leagues to hear, which is the reason Then finally, Madam Speaker, we us in Moscow with the rest of the meet- why I have taken the floor tonight, traveled on to Moscow. Our trip to ings being set up through our own con- which I am sure President Clinton will Moscow was a special trip because we tacts. not talk about tonight in the State of were traveling to Moscow at the invita- The three meetings were with the de- the Union speech because it has been a tion of the Duma, the parliament in fense minister of Russia, Mr. Sergeyev, part of our policy toward Russia for Russia. The Duma, back in September whom I have met before, with the new the past 7 years. We do not like to see of last year, formally invited our inter- at that time the prime minister, and or hear bad things coming from nations parliamentary exchange program, co- the new president of Russia, President where our relationship is based on per- chaired by the gentleman from Mary- Putin, who was out of the country sonalities, like President Clinton to land (Mr. HOYER) and myself, to estab- when we arrived and we, understand- President Yeltsin. lish a bilateral relationship of elected ably, could not meet with him. But the When we arrived in Moscow, my staff parliamentarians to help the Russians third and perhaps most important asked the State Department if the uncover the scandal involving the fi- meeting was the request that we made meeting had been set up with Mr. nances of the Russian Government. We to meet with Mr. Skuratov. Skuratov. The State Department said, accepted the request of the Russians to Now, Mr. Skuratov is somewhat of a no, we could not arrange the meeting bring a bipartisan delegation to Mos- controversial figure. Besides being the with Mr. Skuratov. We were very dis- cow to begin formal talks of how we chief prosecutor in Russia, he was appointed, to say the least. could work with the Russian side to found to have been involved in and, at The Monday morning we arrived at uncover the reasons and the causes of least, filmed in what appeared to be on the Duma headquarters, equivalent to billions of dollars being stolen by Rus- the Russian TV an escapade with a our Capitol building, we were brought sian Government officials, by people prostitute, or a woman, in a Moscow into the committee room where the surrounding the Yeltsin government hotel. After that little bit of film foot- chairman of the security committee

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:03 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.044 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H26 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 for the Duma was about to host us, Mr. Congress on the trip to meet face to knew that Yeltsin and his cronies were Ilyukhin, and that was to be followed face with Mr. Skuratov. ripping off hundreds of millions and in a large hearing room for a public Well, at that I was very upset, along billions of dollars of money that was hearing hosted by the chairman of the with our colleagues who were with me. supposed to go to help the Russian anti-corruption task force involving We asked the State Department offi- economy. This is what Skuratov said. over 20 members of the Russian Duma. cial to leave because we felt he did not He said that he had evidence not just During our meeting with all the have a purpose in being at the meeting to indict Yeltsin’s daughter, Tatianna, Members of Congress, both parties, and with us except to take notes and per- but to even lead to Yeltsin himself that Mr. Ilyukhin, a couple of deputies said haps report back to the Yeltsin govern- Skuratov was about to indict the sen- to him, do you think it would be pos- ment. ior members of Yeltsin’s family and sible for us to have a meeting with Mr. Then something strange happened, the senior leaders of the Russian Gov- Skuratov? Upon which Mr. Ilyukhin Madam Speaker, almost like it was out ernment when he was brought down said, sure, that is easy. We can set that of a James Bond movie. Here we are in and when the prosecutors with him up for you whenever you like. Moscow, in the National Hotel on the were fired. I looked over at the State Depart- third floor in a private room, and the He said he also had evidence that up ment official in the room with us and I Members of Congress, including myself, to 700 senior Russian officials, 700, were said, well, that is interesting because have just kicked out our State Depart- involved in insider GKO bond trading, our State Department said they could ment official who was in this meeting; meaning they were making money off not reach Mr. Skuratov. The members and a woman knocks on the door and of Russia’s economic problems. While of the Duma said, no problem, we will she has got a fur coat on and a fur hat the U.S. and the West were bailing out arrange the meeting for you. and a purse. And she comes in; and I Russia’s economy with money from the The irony of the request and the fact say, excuse me, this is a private meet- IMF and the World Bank, 700 Russian that the Duma members would set up ing. Would you mind leaving, stepping officials were reaping the financial the meeting was, Madam Speaker, that out of the room? She said, oh, I was benefits of insider trading of GKO the State Department then requested sent here by the U.S. State Depart- bonds. of me if they could attend the meeting ment, by our American Embassy in b 1500 with Mr. Skuratov which they had Moscow. I said, well, this is a private failed to set up. meeting. Would you please leave? He gave us one example. He said the On Tuesday evening, after our meet- Upon which, Madam Speaker, she foreign minister in Russia during his ings with the Russian leadership, with took off her fur coat, took off her fur investigation he found was making an Mayor Luzhkov, with the leaders of the hat and placed her hat, coat, and pock- annual salary of between 4 to 5,000 ru- Duma, the Federal Counsel, and with etbook on the table we were meeting at bles a month. That is not much money agencies of the Russian Government, and walked out of the room. when we convert it to U.S. dollars. The at 6 o’clock in the evening in a secret Now, Madam Speaker, I have met a foreign minister was making 4 to 5,000 room in our hotel Mr. Skuratov was lot of women in my life and I do not rubles a month. Yet Skuratov had evi- seated waiting for Members of Congress know of any women that go around dence that he was involved in insider to arrive. leaving their pocketbooks in a room bond trading in the millions of U.S. I was surprised when we arrived in full of strangers. And I just wonder, dollars. We have to ask the question, the meeting room that there was a Madam Speaker, if that pocketbook how could a person making 4 to 5,000 State Department employee at the end had something inside it that will allow rubles a month get access to millions of the table. I asked him to identify someone else to listen or monitor what of U.S. dollars? He said that was the himself, which he did; and he said he Skuratov was telling the Members of norm in the Russian government of was there at the suggestion of our Am- Congress that were in that meeting. Boris Yeltsin. He also told us that in bassador Jim Collins. Sounds like a James Bond thriller. the most recent IMF tranche of money So I began the meeting. It was ironic, Well, sometimes I think this adminis- that this country guaranteed to go into Madam Speaker, that the State De- tration gets involved in James Bond Russia, it was over $4 billion, that he partment that could not set up the types of activities, especially when could only account for about $300 mil- meeting for Members of Congress with someone is about to say something lion that went through the normal Mr. Skuratov would want to have an that might embarrass this administra- banking process in Russia, that over $4 official present at the table to monitor tion in terms of our policy toward Rus- billion of that IMF money did not go what was going to take place. sia. through the normal banking process So I thought I would ask Mr. Well, Madam Speaker, with the con- that IMF funds would go through. Skuratov how he found out about the sent of the Members of Congress with Madam Speaker, Mr. Skuratov went meeting. I said, Mr. Skuratov how did me, I told the staff to remove the through a whole litany of the details of you know to be here today? He said, purse, remove the coat, remove the hat the investigation that he was in the some of my friends that you met with so that we could continue our meeting. midst of when he was fired. He told us asked me to come over and meet with And we did. that there is evidence in Russia and you, and I told them I was more than Madam Speaker, for 21⁄2 hours Mem- evidence available to document the happy to meet with Members of the bers of Congress and senior committee ties to Russian criminal elements and U.S. Congress. staff from the Committee on Banking in some cases U.S. institutions. We I said, Mr. Skuratov, when did our and Financial Affairs, the Joint Eco- asked him, ‘‘Well, what kind of co- State Department contact you to tell nomic Committee, and the Committee operation did you get from our govern- you that Members of Congress wanted on Armed Services sat and listened to ment?’’ He said he had had one brief to meet with you? He said, Oh, Con- Skuratov tell an unbelievable story. meeting with FBI Director Louis Freeh gressman, your State Department Now, Madam Speaker, I have the but no further subsequent meetings never contacted me. In fact, I did not notes from both the trip and the meet- with the FBI. We have since met with know you wanted to meet with me ing, which are available to any Member the FBI, we have given them the infor- until Monday night late there was a of Congress who wants them, which we mation, and because I have the highest message on my phone machine at my have already given to our FBI about confidence in Director Freeh and his home asking me to call the embassy what Skuratov said. Let me just give agency, we are convinced that he will back in Moscow. my colleagues a few highlights, Madam use that information and pursue fur- That was the evening after we had Speaker, because I think the American ther information that Mr. Skuratov gotten a commitment from the Duma people would have liked to have heard has identified for us. But, Madam members that we would get a meeting this tonight as a part of the State of Speaker, my point is a simple one. We with Mr. Skuratov. the Union, why our relationship with will not hear that story tonight in the Madam Speaker, it is obvious what Russia has turned so sour. State of the Union. We will not hear was going on here. Our State Depart- It is because, while we were rein- the story about the instability in Rus- ment did not want the 10 Members of forcing Yeltsin, the Russian people sia. We will not hear the story, Madam

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:03 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.046 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H27 Speaker, about the billions of dollars of panel review the Jack Daley case and try and still have up to 20,000 young U.S. money that has been ripped off he is being given his promotion.’’ military men and women who have to while we sat back and reinforced Madam Speaker, the point is that receive food stamps because we do not Yeltsin every step of the way with the what we will not hear the President pay them enough to take care of their Russian people losing confidence in its talk about tonight are the multitude of families. These are the kinds of stories, relationship between Russia and the times that we have pretended reality as well as some of the others that I U.S. We also will not hear this story, was not what it is in Russia or in have talked about, that I would have Madam Speaker, that I would like to China, when we ignored arms control hoped to hear from the State of the see the President tell, the story of violations, 17 by the Russians, 20 by the Union. Lieutenant Jack Daley, a 15-year naval Chinese over the past 7 years, when we Madam Speaker, in going over these intelligence officer who was lasered 3 had the hard evidence of deliberate highlights tonight, I have focused years ago by a Russian spy trawler arms control violations by both coun- every step of the way on the fact that called the Kapitan Man. Jack Daley tries we pretended it did not happen be- our successes have been bipartisan in was flying a surveillance mission moni- cause we did not want to upset the re- this body and the other body. None of toring Russian spy ships that were spy- lationship between Bill Clinton and our successes that I have outlined ing on our submarine fleet out in Puget Boris Yeltsin or Bill Clinton and Jiang today, welfare reform, balanced budget, Sound. During the mission where he Zemin. We will not hear that story to- protecting Social Security, pushing was flying in a helicopter with a Cana- night, Madam Speaker, because the education funds to local schools, trying dian pilot, they both had a sensation in President will only talk about the to increase funds for our military, dig- their eyes as they were taking photo- glitz, he will only talk about the econ- nity in the way we enforce arms con- graphs of this spy vessel. When they omy going well, he will pretend the trol agreements, none of those suc- landed, they were taken to the base in- world is safe, there are no problems. cesses were Republican successes alone. firmary and were told that they had He will not talk about the fact that Sure, the Republican majority allowed been lasered by a high-powered laser he reversed himself on missile defense those bills to come to the floor, but in generator. because the bipartisan Congress for 6 most cases, if not all, it was support Madam Speaker, what we will not years every year passed overwhelm- from the Democrat side that helped hear the President talk about tonight ingly bipartisan measures demanding those bills become reality and become is the fact that our State Department that this administration move to pro- the law of the land. We will not hear interfered with our Defense Depart- tect our troops and our people. He will those stories tonight. ment and would not allow our DOD not talk about the fact tonight that We are going to hear a one-word personnel to go on board that Russian the day after last year’s State of the standup session about how great Bill ship until we had notified the embassy Union speech when he did not talk Clinton has been for America for the in Moscow that they had done some- about missile defense at all, he had past 7 years. And there are going to be thing wrong. In fact, Bill Gertz in his Secretary of Defense Bill Cohen give a those around the country who are book ‘‘Betrayal’’ revealed for the first major foreign policy speech when he going to say, if we just had control of time the classified cables that were announced that we were in fact chang- the Congress, these are the Democrats sent between our embassy and the Mos- ing our position and now supportive of now, we could do so much more. cow embassy, our State Department missile defense as a Nation. He prob- Madam Speaker, in closing, I want to and our Department of Defense. So in- ably will not talk about the fact that remind the American people of a sim- stead of protecting our own naval in- in last year’s State of the Union speech ple basic fact that is irrefutable. For telligence officer who had been lasered he did not talk to any great length the past 50 years, since 1952, the party by a Russian spy ship, we were trying about the increasing threats from of President Clinton, the Democrat to make sure again, like we were with weapons of mass destruction or Party, has had a chance to govern the money laundering, that Boris cyberterrorism but in fact the week America time and time again. Let us Yeltsin was not embarrassed. Then after the State of the Union speech, he look at the history of this country. something terrible happened with Jack gave two speeches, one was on cyber- Under JFK, we had a Democrat Presi- Daley’s career. For 15 years he had terrorism and he said he would request dent and a Democrat Congress. Under been an outstanding sailor, given the billions of new dollars, and the second LBJ, we had a Democrat President and highest awards that one can get in the was on weapons of mass destruction a Democrat Congress. Under Jimmy Navy. But because he questioned why and he again said he would request bil- Carter, we had a Democrat President his government was not supporting lions of dollars. and a Democrat Congress. Under Bill him but instead protecting Russia and My point, Madam Speaker, is we are Clinton, for the first 2 years, we had a Boris Yeltsin’s leadership, Jack going to hear a good speech tonight. It Democrat President and a Democrat Daley’s career was almost brought to a is going to give the President a good Congress. Madam Speaker, every grinding halt. In fact, Madam Speaker, bump in the polls. It is going to make American and every colleague needs to he was bypassed for a promotion until the American people feel good because ask themselves, how many times in the bipartisan Members of Congress, people there is going to be something in it for last 50 years has the Republican Party like the gentleman from Washington everybody. We are going to praise peo- had the President and the Congress? (Mr. DICKS) and people like myself and ple in the audience, we are going to ap- The answer, Madam Speaker, is zero. others got involved, the gentleman plaud our troops as the best that have The Republican Party has not con- from California (Mr. HUNTER), in Jack ever existed in the history of the coun- trolled the White House and the Con- Daley’s case and we said to this admin- try, we are going to talk about the gress since 1952. istration, ‘‘You can’t get away with ig- economy and we are going to say ev- Our message, Madam Speaker, is we noring harm done to an American sol- erything is rosy, but we are not going have done good things over the past 5 dier because you don’t want to embar- to hear the kinds of things that I have years. Yes, the President will take rass Boris Yeltsin and his relationship outlined in my 1-hour special order credit for many of them tonight, from with Bill Clinton.’’ today, Madam Speaker. the balanced budget to welfare reform, When Jack Daley was bypassed this Again, there are things this Presi- to saving Social Security, to helping past summer a second time for his pro- dent can take credit for and can share boost up our defense. He will take cred- motion, those of us in the Congress on jointly with the success this Congress it for all of them. But, Madam Speaker, both sides of the aisle following the has had. But it is not just accepting imagine if the Republican Party for case were livid and we demanded that success. He also has to be honest with once in the next election cycle, after 50 our Defense Department protect our the American people about problems years of not having a chance, had a own military officer. In September of we have not yet solved, about the chance to control the House, the Sen- this year, finally, John Hamre, our failed relationships our country now ate and the White House, something Deputy Secretary of Defense, called me has with China and Russia, about the the Democrats have had time and and he said, ‘‘Congressman, I think fact that we are not properly funding again. Remember, Madam Speaker, you’ll be happy. We had a special Navy the men and women serving our coun- when the Democrats controlled the

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:03 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.047 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H28 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 Congress and the White House, they did Instead of focusing on a Chinese or operate in a major project on unlawful not protect Social Security. They did Asian American, this administration ground. not reform welfare. They created big- should look to itself and to its failed Certainly, the roots of many vices such as corruption, stealing, unlawful privatization, ger programs, out-of-control programs. policies of allowing proliferation to drags, pornography, prostitution, are situ- They had the opportunity time and occur and technology to be transferred ated also in our ground, but in many respect time again, and they drove this coun- legally to anyone who would pay the the people’s awareness connect them to try into a massive deficit because they price. America and the USA is not accepted in Rus- always controlled the Congress until 6 sia now as a prospering and educated society. b 1515 years ago. It seems that we have forgotten 10 Chris- So I would only hope tonight as we Madam Speaker, I would hope that as tian commandments. It appears on the bor- listen to the President’s last State of I close this special order today our col- der of centuries that a huge charge of mu- leagues will think beyond the rhetoric tual good will, which we have had at the end the Union, and I know my colleagues of 80-ty years, has been almost used up. And will give him the respect that he is due of what we are going to hear tonight instead of the ‘‘iron curtain’’ we begin to as our Commander in Chief and as our and put our minds together to work, as construct a ‘‘stinking trench’’ behind the President, while I may disagree with we did in the last year of this session of rusted barbed wire. Lets look at today’s his policies and may disagree with the Congress, on some good initiatives, time: as earlier we threaten each other by some of his decisions, I respect the fact the kinds of things that we have nuclear restriction and think up limitations, that he is our leader and he is our passed, the kinds of foreign policy ac- sanctions. We appeared to be in a situation President and so I would hope, and I tions that we have taken, and drag the dangerous for the world at the end of XX century. know that our colleagues will give him President along for the good of Amer- Meantime the USA and the Russia are that respect tonight, but I only wanted ica into the new millennium and the playing today a huge role in the establish- to share, Madam Speaker, some 21st Century. ment of a stable and secure peace, demo- thoughts of things that maybe could Madam Speaker, at this point I cratic order. It is clear, that being in con- have been said, should have been said would enter into the RECORD another frontation we can only negatively influence but will not be said tonight in this speech of Yevgeny Velikhov. as on our countries as well on the world as a State of the Union speech for America whole. E.P. VELIKHOV’S SPEECH AT THE MEETING OF I would not like to be a pessimist. We have for the new millennium. KURCHATOV INSTITUTE’S SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY way out and we can see it if we return with Madam Speaker, I will include one WITH A GROUP OF USA CONGRESSMEN open face to our youth. It is a new growing further item. During our trip to Mos- Ladies and Gentlemen, we gathered in a force of Russia, it is that base on which we cow, the leader of the Kurchatov Insti- memorable time when the ages are changing. can build the world and the order. tute and a good friend of mine, This calendar event is being reinforced by ‘‘Junior Achievements of Russia’’ is gain- Yevgeny Velikhov, gave a speech in our one of the also important circumstance for ing power by us. One million of young men honor at a luncheon he hosted. It is im- the whole mankind: 2000 years of Christ’s and girls from 80 regions of Russia, who birthday. portant to understand who Yevgeny study economics, business and management His teaching changed our world. When the are today in its ranks. After 5 years they will Velikhov is. He is the director of one of mankind was keeping to his commandments be 5 millions. And this is a great power, the largest institutes in Russia called it progressed, but as soon as they were for- which is ready for democratic trans- Kurchatov Institute in Moscow. It is gotten the mankind became sunken into formation in the country. the institute that developed all of Rus- deep crisis. And we, having achieved this Altruism is laying in the base of their ac- sia’s nuclear programs, their nuclear century border, have got into this no way tivity—one of the best features of Americans technology. Yevgeny gave a speech state. which the Russian youth has accepted and about relations between the U.S. and Practically all the XX century beginning absorbed. As many Americans members of from 1917 and ending by 1990 year, we were ‘‘Junior Achievements’’ see the highest sense Russia that is absolutely unbelievable. living behind the ‘‘iron curtain’’ in the state to serve to the society. My point in placing this speech in the of ideological confrontation. And all these Finally, we can learn in our new construc- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD at the end of years the idea to conquer the world has tion against our businessmen, who are head- my comments today, Madam Speaker, dominated as in the Soviet Union as well in ing this movement. They are those people is that Yevgeny Velikhov represents the United States of America. But reason- who a faithful to the principles of ‘‘pure mainstream Russia. Russian people able people from both sides (and their num- business’’ and they are true to their duty. want to be our friends. Russian leaders ber was not small) understood that there are They are ready to invest into creation of new society. want to work with us. But we cannot on the both sides of the ‘‘iron curtain’’ the real alive people, who were ready for co- The resume from my speech suggests itself: have a policy as we have had over the operation. And overwhelming ideological experience which has come from ‘‘the top’’ past 7 years of being so enamored with barriers we were going toward each other appears to be not quite satisfactory. It came Boris Yeltsin, or a personality, that we creating step by step a bridge of confidence to us with the people who have forgotten the ignore the reality of what is occurring and understanding. Christ’s commandments. But we have sound in that country, because if we do that When almost 10 years ago the ‘‘iron cur- forces, who not only accept them but they again, the Russian people will have the tain’’ has broken we hoped for a strength- are leaving in accordance with them. We connect the Russia’s future with them and same feeling toward us then as they ening of this bridge, for the sound forces going through it in both direction. Unfortu- the future of Russian-American relations. have toward us now. I call upon to support the people who have They have seen us ignore the corrup- nately this has not happened. The ideology has broken, but in the result of this powerful the life principle to serve to the society. tion, they have seen us ignore the in- ideological burst a foam appeared, which has f volvement of Yeltsin’s own family and flowed from us to the USA and from the USA RECESS his friends in stealing money from the to us. Russian people. They have seen Amer- Americans have felt on themselves what is The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. ica turn its back when we had evidence the Russian crime, corruption, they saw BIGGERT). Pursuant to clause 12 of rule of the selling off of technology from ‘‘new Russians’’, our bankers, oligarchs, who I, the Chair declares the House in re- Russian criminal elements to foreign have ‘‘green cards’’, huge amounts of money cess until approximately 8:40 p.m. for nations. We have got to change that for villa construction, wealthy holidays. Ex- the purpose of receiving in joint ses- actly they became to represent the Russian policy. People like Yevgeny Velikhov face in the West. And the West has shud- sion the President of the United understand that. The future of our re- dered. States. lationship with Russia I think can be But we also have shuddered. Flow of the Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 16 min- bright as I think our relationship with people, representing wrong side of American utes p.m.), the House stood in recess China can be bright. There, as this past life, started into Russia. We have seen here until approximately 8:40 p.m.) weekend I had a chance to speak to the your expert—economists, whose ideas have f not been accepted in the USA as they were Mid-Atlantic Monte Gade Society of b 2048 Chinese Scientists, I said it is an abso- not perspective and harmful, but they have found a fertile soil in the Russia. We have AFTER RECESS lute tragedy that this administration seen in our space also American business- is blaming the whole fiasco over the men, who tried to involve us into adventure The recess having expired, the House Chinese technology transfer on one projects. I personally confronted one of such was called to order by the Speaker at 8 man who they claim stole technology. so called businessman, who proposed to co- o’clock and 48 minutes p.m.

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 05:00 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.048 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H29 JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE The Senator from New Jersey (Mr. My gratitude also goes to those of AND SENATE HELD PURSUANT LAUTENBERG). you in this Chamber who have worked TO THE PROVISIONS OF HOUSE The Deputy Sergeant at Arms an- with us to put progress over partisan- CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 241 nounced the Acting Dean of the Diplo- ship. TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY THE matic Corps, His Excellency Jesse B. Eight years ago, it was not so clear PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED Marehalau, Ambassador to the United to most Americans there would be STATES States from Micronesia. much to celebrate in the year 2000. The Speaker of the House presided. The Acting Dean of the Diplomatic Then our Nation was gripped by eco- The Deputy Sergeant at Arms, Mr. Corps entered the Hall of the House of nomic distress, social decline, political Jim Varey, announced the Vice Presi- Representatives and took the seat re- gridlock. The title of a best-selling dent and Members of the U.S. Senate, served for him. book that year asked: ‘‘America: What who entered the Hall of the House of The Deputy Sergeant at Arms an- Went Wrong?’’ Representatives, the Vice President nounced the Cabinet of the President of In the best traditions of our Nation, taking the chair at the right of the the United States. Americans determined to set things Speaker, and the Members of the Sen- The members of the Cabinet of the right. We restored the vital center, re- ate the seats reserved for them. President of the United States entered placing outmoded ideologies with a The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints the Hall of the House of Representa- new vision anchored in basic, enduring as members of the committee on the tives and took the seats reserved for values: opportunity for all, responsi- part of the House to escort the Presi- them in front of the Speaker’s rostrum. bility from all, a community of all dent of the United States into the At 9 o’clock and 12 minutes p.m., the Americans. Chamber: Sergeant at Arms, Mr. Wilson We reinvented government, trans- The gentleman from Texas (Mr. Livingood, announced the President of forming it into a catalyst for new ideas ARMEY); the United States. that stress both opportunity and re- The gentleman from Texas (Mr. The President of the United States, sponsibility, and give our people the DELAY); escorted by the committee of Senators tools they need to solve their own The gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. and Representatives, entered the Hall problems. WATTS); of the House of Representatives, and With the smallest Federal workforce The gentleman from California (Mr. stood at the Clerk’s desk. in 40 years, we turned record deficits COX); (Applause, the Members rising.) into record surpluses, and doubled our The gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. The SPEAKER. Members of the Con- investment in education. We cut crime: HUTCHINSON); gress, I have the high privilege and the with 100,000 community police and the The gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. distinct honor of presenting to you the Brady Law, which has kept guns out of PRYCE); President of the United States. the hands of half a million criminals. The gentleman from Missouri (Mr. (Applause, the Members rising.) We ended welfare as we knew it, re- GEPHARDT); f quiring work while protecting health care and nutrition for children, and in- The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. THE STATE OF THE UNION AD- BONIOR); vesting more in child care, transpor- DRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF tation, and housing to help their par- The gentleman from Texas (Mr. THE UNITED STATES FROST); ents go to work. We have helped par- The gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. The PRESIDENT. Thank you very ents to succeed at home and at work MENENDEZ); much. with family leave, which 20 million The gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Americans have now used to care for a BERRY); and Members of Congress, honored guests, newborn child or a sick loved one. We The gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. my fellow Americans: We are fortunate have engaged 150,000 young Americans SNYDER). to be alive at this moment in history. in citizen service through AmeriCorps, The VICE PRESIDENT. The Presi- Never before has our Nation enjoyed, while helping them earn money for col- dent of the Senate, at the direction of at once, so much prosperity and social lege. that body, appoints the following Sen- progress with so little internal crisis In 1992, we just had a roadmap. ators as members of the committee on and so few external threats. Never be- Today, we have results. Even more im- the part of the Senate to escort the fore have we had such a blessed oppor- portant, America again has the con- President of the United States into the tunity and, therefore, such a profound fidence to dream big dreams. But we House Chamber: obligation to build the more perfect must not let this confidence drift into The Senator from Mississippi (Mr. union of our founders’ dreams. complacency. For we, all of us, will be LOTT); We begin the new century with over judged by the dreams and deeds we pass The Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. 20 million new jobs; the fastest eco- on to our children. And on that score, NICKLES); nomic growth in more than 30 years; we will be held to a high standard, in- The Senator from South Carolina the lowest unemployment rates in 30 deed. Because our chance to do good is (Mr. THURMOND); years; the lowest poverty rates in 20 so great. The Senator from Idaho (Mr. CRAIG); years; the lowest African-American My fellow Americans, we have The Senator from Virginia (Mr. WAR- and Hispanic unemployment rates on crossed the bridge we built to the 21st NER); record; the first back-to-back surpluses century. Now, we must shape a 21st- The Senator from Arkansas (Mr. in 42 years. century American revolution, of oppor- HUTCHINSON); Next month, America will achieve tunity, responsibility, and community. The Senator from South Dakota (Mr. the longest period of economic growth We must be now, as we were in the be- DASCHLE); in our entire history. ginning, a new Nation. The Senator from Nevada (Mr. REID); We have built a new economy. At the dawn of the last century, The Senator from Maryland (Ms. MI- Our economic revolution has been Theodore Roosevelt said, ‘‘The one KULSKI); matched by a revival of the American characteristic more essential than any The Senator from Washington (Mrs. spirit: Crime down by 20 percent, to its other is foresight. It should be the MURRAY); lowest level in 25 years. Teen births growing nation with a future that The Senator from North Dakota (Mr. down 7 years in a row. Adoptions up by takes the long look ahead.’’ DORGAN); 30 percent. Welfare rolls cut in half to Tonight, let us take our long look The Senator from Louisiana (Mr. their lowest levels in 30 years. ahead and set great goals for our Na- BREAUX); My fellow Americans, the state of tion. The Senator from West Virginia (Mr. our union is the strongest it has ever To 21st century America, let us ROCKEFELLER); been. pledge these things: The Senator from Illinois (Mr. DUR- As always, the real credit belongs to Every child will begin school ready BIN); and the American people. to learn and graduate ready to succeed.

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.051 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H30 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 Every family will be able to succeed at Medicare. Tonight I ask you to work President, there was just one inde- home and at work, and no child will be with me to make a bipartisan down pendent public charter school in all raised in poverty. We will meet the payment on Social Security reform by America. Today, thanks to you, there challenge of the aging of America. We crediting the interest savings from are 1,700. I ask you now to help us meet will assure quality, affordable health debt reduction to the Social Security our goal of 3,000 charter schools by care at last for all Americans. We will Trust Fund so that it will be strong next year. make America the safest big country and sound for the next 50 years. We know we must connect all our on earth. We will pay off our national But this is just the start of our jour- classrooms to the Internet, and we are debt for the first time since 1935. We ney. We must also take the right steps getting there. In 1994, only 3 percent of will bring prosperity to every Amer- toward reaching our great goals. our classrooms were connected. Today, ican community. We will reverse the First and foremost, we need a 21st with the help of the Vice President’s E- course of climate change and leave a century revolution in education, guid- rate program, more than half of them safer, cleaner planet. America will lead ed by our faith that every single child are; and 90 percent of our schools have the world toward shared peace and can learn. Because education is more at least one Internet connection. prosperity, and the far frontiers of important than ever, more than ever But we cannot finish the job when a science and technology. And we will be- the key to our children’s future, we third of all our schools are in serious come at last what our founders pledged must make sure all of our children disrepair. Many of them have walls and us to be so long ago: One Nation, under have that key. That means quality pre- wires so old they are too old for the God, indivisible, with liberty and jus- school and afterschool, the best trained Internet. So tonight I propose to help tice for all. teachers in the classroom and college 5,000 schools a year to make immediate These are great goals, worthy of a opportunities for all our children. and urgent repairs and again to help great nation. We will not reach them For 7 years now, we have worked build or modernize 6,000 more, to get all this year. Not even in this decade. hard to improve our schools, with op- students out of trailers and into high- But we will reach them. Let us remem- portunity and responsibility: Investing tech classrooms. ber that the first American revolution more, but demanding more in return. I ask all of you to help me double our Reading, math and college entrance was not won with a single shot. The bipartisan GEAR UP program, which scores are up. Some of the most im- continent was not settled in a single provides mentors for disadvantaged pressive gains are in schools in very young people. If we double it, we can year. The lesson of our history, and the poor neighborhoods. But all successful provide mentors for 1.4 million of lesson of the last 7 years, is that great schools have followed the same proven them. Let us also offer these kids from goals are reached step by step: always formula: higher standards, more ac- disadvantaged backgrounds the same building on our progress, always gain- countability and extra help so children chance to take the same college testing ground. who need it can get it to reach those Of course, you cannot gain ground if prep courses wealthier students use to standards. you are standing still. For too long I have sent Congress a reform plan boost their test scores. this Congress has been standing still on based on that formula. It holds States Thank you. To make the American dream achiev- some of our most pressing national pri- and school districts accountable for able for all, we must make college af- orities. So let us begin tonight with progress and rewards them for results. fordable for all. For 7 years, on a bipar- them. Each year our national government in- Again, I ask you to pass a real Pa- vests more than $15 billion in our tisan basis, we have taken action to- tients’ Bill of Rights. I ask you to pass schools. It is time to support what ward that goal: larger Pell grants, common sense gun safety legislation. I works and stop supporting what does more affordable student loans, edu- ask you to pass campaign finance re- not. cation IRAs and our HOPE scholarships form. I ask you to vote up or down on Now, as we demand more from our which have already benefited 5 million judicial nominations and other impor- schools, we should also invest more in young people. Now, 67 percent of high tant appointees; and, again, I ask you, our schools. Let us double our invest- school graduates are going on to col- I implore you, to raise the minimum ment to help States and districts turn lege. That is up 10 percent since 1993. wage. around their worst-performing schools, Yet millions of families still strain to Now, let me try to balance the see- or shut them down. Let us double our pay college tuition. They need help. saw here. Two years ago, as we reached investment in afterschool and summer So I propose a landmark $30 billion across party lines to reach our first school programs which boost achieve- college opportunity tax cut, a middle- balanced budget, I asked that we meet ment and keep people off the street and class tax deduction for up to $10,000 in our responsibility to the next genera- out of trouble. If we do this, we can college tuition costs. The previous action by maintaining our fiscal dis- give every single child in every failing tions of this Congress have already cipline. Because we refused to stray school in America, everyone, the made 2 years of college affordable for from that path, we are doing some- chance to meet high standards. all. It is time to make 4 years of col- thing that would have seemed unimagi- Since 1993, we have nearly doubled lege affordable for all. nable 7 years ago. We are actually pay- our investment in Head Start and im- If we take all of these steps, we will ing down the national debt. proved its quality. Tonight, I ask you move a long way toward making sure Now, if we stay on this path, we can for another $1 billion for Head Start, every child starts school ready to learn pay down the debt entirely in just 13 the largest increase in the history of and graduates ready to succeed. years now and make America debt-free the program. We also need a 21st century revolu- for the first time since Andrew Jack- We know that children learn best in tion to reward work and strengthen son was President in 1835. smaller classes with good teachers. For families by giving every parent the In 1993, we began to put our fiscal 2 years in a row, Congress has sup- tools to succeed at work and at the house in order with the Deficit Reduc- ported my plan to hire 100,000 new most important work of all, raising tion Act, which you will all remember qualified teachers to lower class size in children. That means making sure won passages in both Houses by just a the early grades. I thank you for that, every family has health care and the single vote. Your former colleague, my and I ask you to make it three in a support to care for aging parents, the first Secretary of the Treasury, led row. tools to bring their children up right that effort and sparked our long boom. And to make sure all teachers know and that no child grows up in poverty. He is here with us tonight. Lloyd Bent- the subjects they teach, tonight I pro- From my first days as President, we sen, you have served America well; and pose a new teacher quality initiative, have worked to give families better ac- we thank you. to recruit more talented people into cess to better health care. In 1997, we Beyond paying off the debt, we must the classroom, reward good teachers passed the Children’s Health Insurance ensure that the benefits of debt reduc- for staying there and give all teachers Program, CHIP, so that workers who tion go to preserving two of the most the training they need. do not have coverage through their em- important guarantees we make to We know charter schools provide real ployers at least can get it for their every American, Social Security and public school choice. When I became children. So far, we have enrolled 2

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.052 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H31 million children. We are well on our care for all Americans, young and old, dollar, every year they save. And I pro- way to our goal of 5 million, but there and I ask you to embrace them and pose to give a major new tax credit to are still more than 40 million of our pass them. any small business that will provide a fellow Americans without health insur- We must also make investments that meaningful pension to its workers. ance, more than there were in 1993. reward work and support families. Those people ought to have retirement Tonight I propose that we follow Vice Nothing does that better than the as well as the rest of us. President Gore’s suggestion to make earned income tax credit, the EITC. Nearly one in three American chil- low-income parents eligible for the in- The E in the EITC is about earning, dren grows up without a father. These surance that covers their children. To- working, taking responsibility, and children are five times more likely to gether with our children’s initiative, being rewarded for it. In my very first live in poverty than children with both think of this, together with our chil- address to you, I asked Congress to parents at home. Clearly, demanding dren’s initiative, this action would en- greatly expand this credit, and you did. and supporting responsible fatherhood able us to cover nearly a quarter of all As a result, in 1998 alone, the EITC is critical to lifting all of our children the uninsured people in America. helped more than 4.3 million Ameri- out of poverty. We have doubled child Again, I want to ask you to let peo- cans work their way out of poverty to- support collections since 1992, and I am ple between the ages of 55 and 65, the ward the middle class. That is double proposing to use tough new measures fastest growing group of uninsured, the number in 1993. to hold still more fathers responsible. buy into Medicare. And this year I pro- Tonight, I propose another major ex- But we should recognize that a lot of pose to give them a tax credit to make pansion of the EITC, to reduce the fathers want to do right by their chil- that choice an affordable one. I hope marriage penalty, to make sure it re- dren, but need help to do it. Carlos you will support that, as well. wards marriage as it rewards work, and Rosas of St. Paul, Minnesota, wanted When the Baby Boomers retire, Medi- also to expand the tax credit for fami- to do right by his son, and he got the care will be faced with caring for twice lies that have more than two children. help to do it. Now he has a good job and as many of our citizens. Yet, it is far It punishes those with more than two he supports his little boy. My budget from ready to do so. My generation children today. Our proposal would will help 40,000 more fathers make the must not ask our children’s generation allow families with three or more chil- same choices Carlos Rosas did. I thank to shoulder our burden. We simply dren to get up to $1,100 more in tax re- him for being here tonight. Stand up, must act now to strengthen and mod- lief. These are working families. Their Carlos. Thank you. ernize Medicare. children should not be in poverty. If there is any single issue on which My budget includes a comprehensive We also cannot reward work and fam- we should be able to reach across party plan to reform Medicare to make it ily unless men and women get equal lines, it is in our common commitment more efficient and more competitive. pay for equal work. Today the female to reward work and strengthen fami- And it dedicates nearly $400 billion of unemployment rate is the lowest it has lies. Let us remember what we did last our balanced budget surplus to keep been in 46 years. Yet, women still only year. We came together to help people Medicare solvent past 2025; and, at long earn about 75 cents for every dollar with disabilities keep their health in- last, it also provides funds to give men earn. We must do better by pro- surance when they go to work. I thank every senior a voluntary choice of af- viding the resources to enforce present you for that. fordable coverage for prescription equal pay laws, training more women Thanks to overwhelming bipartisan drugs. for high-paying, high-tech jobs, and support from this Congress, we have Lifesaving drugs are an indispensable passing the Paycheck Fairness Act. improved foster care. We have helped part of modern medicine. No one cre- Many working parents spend up to a those young people who leave it when ating a Medicare program today would quarter, a quarter of their income on they turn 18, and we have dramatically even think of excluding coverage for child care. Last year we helped parents increased the number of foster care prescription drugs. Yet, more than provide child care for about 2 million children going into adoptive homes. I three in five of our seniors now lack de- children. My child care initiative be- thank all of you for all of that. pendable drug coverage which can fore you now, along with funds already Of course, I am forever grateful to lengthen and enrich their lives. Mil- secured in welfare reform, would make the person who has led our efforts from lions of older Americans who need pre- child care better, safer, and more af- the beginning, and who has worked so scription drugs the most pay the high- fordable for another 400,000 children. I tirelessly for children and families for est prices for them. ask you to pass that. They need it out 30 years now: my wife, Hillary. Thank In good conscience, we cannot let an- there in America. you, Hillary. other year pass without extending to For hard-pressed middle-income fam- If we take the steps I have just dis- all our seniors this lifeline of afford- ilies, we should also expand the child cussed, we can go a long, long way to- able prescription drugs. care tax credit, and I believe strongly ward empowering parents to succeed at Record numbers of Americans are we should take the next big step and home and at work, and ensuring that providing for aging or ailing loved ones make that tax credit refundable for no child is raised in poverty. We can at home. It is a loving but a difficult low-income families. For people mak- make these vital investments in health and often very expensive choice. Last ing under $30,000, that could mean up care, education, support for working year, I proposed a $1,000 tax credit for to $2,400 for child care costs. We all say families, and still offer tax cuts to help long-term care. Frankly, it was not we are pro-work and pro-family. Pass- pay for college, for retirement, to care enough. This year, let us triple it to ing this proposal would prove it. for aging parents, to reduce the mar- $3,000, but this year, let us pass it. Tens of millions of Americans live riage penalty. We can do these things We also have to make needed invest- from paycheck to paycheck. As hard as without forsaking the path of fiscal ments to expand access to mental they work, they still do not have the discipline that got us here tonight. health care. I want to take a moment opportunity to save. Too few can make Indeed, we must make these invest- to thank the person who led our first use of IRAs and 401(k) plans. We should ments and these tax cuts in the con- White House Conference on Mental do more to help all working families text of a balanced budget that Health last year, and who for 7 years save and accumulate wealth. That is strengthens and extends the life of so- has led all our efforts to break down the idea behind the so-called Individual cial security and Medicare and pays the barriers to decent treatment of Development Accounts, the IDAs. down the national debt. people with mental illness. Thank you, I ask you to take that idea to a new Crime in America has dropped for the Tipper Gore. level, with new retirement savings ac- past 7 years. That is the longest de- Taken together, these proposals counts that enable every low- and mod- cline on record, thanks to a national would mark the largest investment in erate-income family in America to consensus we helped to forge on com- health care in the 35 years since Medi- save for retirement, a first home, a munity police, sensible gun safety care was created, the largest invest- medical emergency, or a college edu- laws, and effective prevention. ment in 35 years. That would be a big cation. I propose to match their con- But nobody, nobody here, nobody in step toward assuring quality health tributions, however small, dollar for America, believes we are safe enough.

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.054 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H32 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 So again, I ask you to set a higher guns out of the wrong hands and keep I also ask you to make special efforts goal. Let us make this country the our children safe. to address the areas of our Nation with safest big country in the world. Every parent I know worries about the highest rates of poverty, our Na- Now, last fall Congress supported my the impact of violence in the media on tive American reservations and the plan to hire, in addition to the 100,000 their children. I want to begin by Mississippi Delta. My budget includes a community police we have already thanking the entertainment industry $110 million initiative to promote eco- funded, 50,000 more, concentrated in for accepting my challenge to put vol- nomic development in the Delta; and $1 high crime neighborhoods. I ask your untary ratings on TV programs and billion to increase economic oppor- continued support for that. video and Internet games. But, frankly, tunity, health care, education and law Soon after the Columbine tragedy, the ratings are too numerous, diverse enforcement for our Native American Congress considered common-sense gun and confusing to be really useful to communities. legislation to require Brady back- parents. So tonight I ask the industry Now, in this new century, we should ground checks at the gun shows, child to accept the First Lady’s challenge, to begin this new century by honoring our safety locks for new handguns and a develop a single voluntary rating sys- historic responsibility to empower the ban on the importation of large-capac- tem for all children’s entertainment first Americans. And I want to thank ity ammunition clips. With courage, that is easier for parents to understand tonight the leaders and the Members and a tie-breaking vote for the Vice and enforce. from both parties who have expressed President, the Senate faced down the The steps I outline will take us well to me an interest in working with us gun lobby, stood up for the American on our way to making America the on these efforts. They are profoundly people and passed this legislation. But safest big country in the world. important. the House failed to follow suit. Now, to keep our historic economic There is another part of our Amer- Now, we have all seen what happens expansion going, the subject of a lot of ican community in trouble tonight, our when guns fall into the wrong hands. discussion in this community and oth- family farmers. When I signed the Daniel Mauser was only 15 years old ers, I believe we need a 21st century Farm Bill in 1996, I said there was when he was gunned down at Col- revolution to open new markets, start great danger it would work well in umbine. He was an amazing kid, a new businesses, hire new workers right good times but not in bad. Well, straight-A student, a good skier. Like here in America. In our inner-cities, droughts, floods and historically low all parents who lose their children, his poor, rural areas and Native American prices have made these times very bad father, Tom, has borne unimaginable reservations. for the farmers. We must work to- grief. Somehow he has found the Our Nation’s prosperity has not yet gether to strengthen the farm safety strength to honor his son by trans- reached these places. Over the last 6 net, invest in land conservation, and forming his grief into action. months I have traveled to a lot of create some new markets for them by Earlier this month, he took a leave of them, joined by many of you and many expanding our programs for bio-based absence from his job to fight for tough- farsighted businesspeople, to shine a fuels and products. Please, they need er gun safety laws. I pray that his cour- spotlight on the enormous potential in help. Let us do it together. age and wisdom will at long last move communities from Appalachia to the Opportunity for all requires some- this Congress to make common-sense Mississippi Delta, from Watts to the thing else today: having access to a gun legislation the very next order of Pine Ridge Reservation. Everywhere I computer and knowing how to use it. business. Tom Mauser, stand up. We have gone I have met talented people That means we must close the digital thank you for being here tonight, Tom. eager for opportunity and able to work. divide between those who have the Thank you, Tom. Tonight I ask you: Let us put them to tools and those who do not. We must strengthen our gun laws and work. Connecting classrooms and libraries enforce those already on the books bet- For business, it is the smart thing to to the Internet is crucial, but it is just ter. Federal gun crime prosecutions are do. For America, it is the right thing a start. My budget ensures that all new up 16 percent since I took office, but we to do. And let me ask you something. If teachers are trained to teach 21st cen- must do more. I propose to hire more we do not do this now, when in the tury skills and it creates technology Federal and local gun prosecutors and wide world will we ever get around to centers in 1,000 communities to serve more ATF agents to crack down on il- it? adults. This spring, I will invite high- legal gun traffickers and bad-apple So I ask Congress to give businesses tech leaders to join me on another New dealers and we must give them the en- the same incentives to invest in Amer- Markets tour to close the digital divide forcement tools that they need. Tools ica’s new markets they now have to in- and open opportunity for our people. to trace every gun and every bullet vest in markets overseas. Tonight, I I want to thank the high-tech compa- used in every gun crime in the United propose a large New Markets Tax Cred- nies that already are doing so much in States. I ask you to help us do that. it and other incentives to spur $22 bil- this area, and I hope the new tax incen- Every State in this country already lion in private sector capital to create tives I have proposed will get all the requires hunters and automobile driv- new businesses and new investments in rest of them to join us. This is a na- ers to carry a license. I think they our inner-cities and rural areas. tional crusade. We have got to do this ought to do the same thing for hand- I also, because empowerment zones and do it quickly. gun purchases. Now, specifically, I pro- have been creating these opportunities Now, again, I say to you these are pose a plan to ensure that all new for 5 years now, I also ask you to in- steps, but step by step we can go a long handgun buyers must first have a crease incentives to invest in them and way toward our goal of bringing oppor- photo license from their State showing to create more of them. And let me say tunity to every community. they passed the Brady background to all of you again what I have tried to To realize the full possibilities of this check and a gun safety course before say at every turn: This is not a Demo- economy, we must reach beyond our they get the gun. I hope you will help cratic or a Republican issue. Giving own borders to shape the revolution me pass that in this Congress. people a chance to live their dreams is that is tearing down barriers and build- Listen to this: the accidental gun an American issue. ing new networks among nations and death rate of children under 15 in the Mr. Speaker, it was a powerful mo- individuals, economies, and cultures: United States is nine times higher than ment last November when you joined Globalization. It is the central reality in the other 25 industrialized countries the Reverend Jesse Jackson and me in of our time. combined. Technologies now exist that your home State of Illinois and com- Of course, change this profound is could lead to guns that could only be mitted to working toward our common both liberating and threatening to peo- fired by the adults who own them. I goal by combining the best ideas from ple. But there is no turning back. And ask Congress to fund research into both sides of the aisle. I want to thank our open, creative society stands to Smart Gun technology to save these you again and to tell you, Mr. Speaker, benefit more than any other if we un- children’s lives. I ask responsible lead- I look forward to working with you. derstand and act on the realities of ers in the gun industry to work with us This is a worthy joint endeavor. Thank interdependence. We have to be at the on smart guns and other steps to keep you. center of every vital global network as

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.055 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H33 a good neighbor and a good partner. We already open to China. This agreement years, the major security threat this have to recognize that we cannot build will open China’s markets to us. Sec- country will face will come from the our future without helping others to ond, it will plainly advance the cause enemies of the nation’s state, the build theirs. of peace in Asia and promote the cause narcotrafficers, the terrorists and orga- The first thing we have got to do is of change in China. nized criminals who will be organized to forge a new consensus on trade. No, we do not know where it is going. together, working together with in- Those of us who believe passionately in All we can do is decide what we are creasing access to ever more sophisti- the power of open trade, we have to en- going to do. But when all is said and cated chemical and biological weapons. sure that it lifts both our living stand- done, we need to know we did every- I want to thank the Pentagon and ards and our values, never tolerating thing we possibly could to maximize others for doing what they are doing abusive child labor or a race to the bot- the chance that China will choose the right now to try to help protect us and tom in the environment and worker right future. plan for that so our defenses will be protection. But others must recognize A second challenge we have got is to strong. I ask for your support so that that open markets and rules-based protect our own security from conflicts they can succeed. trade are the best engines we know of that pose the risk of wider war and I also want to ask you for a construc- for raising living standards, reducing threaten our common humanity. We tive bipartisan dialogue this year to global poverty and environmental de- cannot prevent every conflict or stop work to build a consensus which I hope struction, and assuring the free flow of every outrage. But where our interests will eventually lead to the ratification ideas. are at stake and we can make a dif- of the comprehensive nuclear test ban I believe as strongly tonight as I did ference, we should be and we must be treaty. the first day I got here, the only direc- peacemakers. I hope we can also have a construction for America on trade is to keep We should be proud of our role in tive effort to meet the challenge that going forward. I ask you to help me bringing the Middle East closer to a is presented to our planet by the huge forge that consensus. lasting peace, building peace in North- gulf between rich and poor. We cannot We have to make developing econo- ern Ireland, working for peace in East accept a world in which part of human- mies our partners in prosperity. That Timor and Africa, promoting reconcili- ity lives on the cutting edge of a new is why I would like to ask you again to ation between Greece and Turkey and economy and the rest live on the bare finalize our ground-breaking African in Cyprus, working to defuse these cri- edge of survival. I think we have to do and Caribbean Basin trade initiatives. ses between India and Pakistan and de- our part to change that with expanded But globalization is about more than fending human rights and religious trade, expanded aid, and the expansion economics. Our purpose must be to freedom. of freedom. This is interesting. From Nigeria to bring together the world around free- We should be proud of our men and Indonesia, more people fought for the dom, democracy, and peace and to op- women in our armed forces and those right to choose their leaders in 1999 pose those who would tear it apart. of our allies who stopped the ethnic than in 1989 when the Berlin Wall fell. Here are the fundamental challenges cleansing in Kosovo, enabling a million We have got to stand by these democ- I believe America must meet to shape people to return to their homes. racies, including, and especially to- the 21st century world: When Slobodan Milosevic unleashed night, Colombia, which is fighting First, we must continue to encourage his terror on Kosovo, Captain John narcotraffickers for its own people’s our former adversaries, Russia and Cherrey was one of the brave airmen lives and for our children’s lives. China, to emerge as stable, prosperous, who turned the tide. When another I have proposed a strong 2-year pack- democratic nations. Both are being American plane was shot down over age to help Colombia win this fight. I held back today from reaching their Serbia, he flew into the teeth of enemy want to thank the leaders and both full potential, Russia by the legacy of air defenses to bring his fellow pilot parties in both Houses for listening to communism, an economy in turmoil, a home. Thanks to our armed forces’ me and the President of Colombia cruel and self-defeating war in skill and bravery, we prevailed in about it. We have got to pass this. I Chechnya; China by the illusion that it Kosovo without losing a single Amer- want to ask your help. A lot is riding can buy stability at the expense of ican in combat. on it. It is so important for the long- freedom. I want to introduce Captain Cherrey term stability of our country and for But think how much has changed in to you. We honor Captain Cherrey. We what happens in Latin America. the past decade. Five thousand former promise you, Captain, we will finish I also want you to know I am going Soviet nuclear weapons taken out of the job you began. Stand up so we can to send you new legislation to go after commission, Russian soldiers actually see you. what these drug barons value the most, served with us in the Balkans, Russian A third challenge we have is to keep their money. And I hope you will pass people electing their leaders for the this inexorable march of technology that as well. first time in 1,000 years. In China, an from giving terrorists and potentially Now, in a world where over a billion economy more open to the world than hostile nations the means to under- people live on less than a dollar a day, ever before. Of course no one, not a sin- mine our defenses. Keep in mind the we also have got to do our part in the gle person in this Chamber tonight, can same technological advances that have global endeavor to reduce the debts of know for sure what direction these shrunk cell phones to fit in the palms the poorest countries so they can in- great nations will take. But we do of our hands can also make weapons of vest in education, health care and eco- know for sure that we can choose what terror easier to conceal and easier to nomic growth. That is what the Pope we do. We should do everything in our use. and other religious leaders have urged power to increase the chance that they We must meet this threat by making us to do. Last year, Congress made a will choose wisely, to be constructive effective agreements to restrain nu- down payment on America’s share. I members of our global community. clear and missile programs in North ask you to continue that. I thank you That is why we should support those Korea, curbing the flow of lethal tech- for what you did and ask you to stay Russians who are struggling for a nology to Iran, preventing Iraq from the course. democratic, prosperous future, con- threatening its neighbors, increasing I also want to say that America must tinue to reduce both our nuclear arse- our preparedness against chemical and help more nations to break the bonds nals and help Russia to safeguard biological attack, protecting our vital of disease. Last year, in Africa, 10 weapons and materials that remain. computer systems from hackers and times as many people died from AIDS That is why I believe Congress should criminals, and developing a system to as were killed in wars, 10 times. The support the agreement we negotiated defend against new missile threats budget I give you invests $150 million to bring China into the WTO by passing while working to preserve our ABM more in the fight against this and permanent normal trade relations with missile treaty with Russia. other infectious killers. Today, I pro- China as soon as possible this year. We must do all these things. I predict pose a tax credit to speed the develop- I think you ought to do it for two to you, when most of us are long gone ment of vaccines to diseases like ma- reasons. First of all, our markets are but sometime in the next 10 to 20 laria, TB, and AIDS. I ask the private

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.057 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H34 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 sector and our partners around the time across party lines. We can make new cars more fuel efficient right world to join us in embracing this an agreement to do this. away. And I ask this Congress to do cause. We can save millions of lives to- Last year, the Vice President something else. Please help us make gether, and we ought to do it. launched a new effort to make commu- more of our clean energy technology I also want to mention our final chal- nities more liberal—livable. Liberal, I available to the developing world. That lenge which, as always, is the most im- know. No. Wait a minute. I have got a will create cleaner growth abroad and a portant. I ask you to pass a national punch line now. That is this year’s lot more new jobs here in the United security budget that keeps our mili- agenda. Last year was livable, right? States of America. tary the best trained and best equipped That is what Senator LOTT is going to Now, in the new century innovations in the world, with heightened readiness say in the commentary afterwards. in science and technology will be key and 21st century weapons, which raises To make our communities more liv- not only to the health of the environ- salaries for our service men and able. This is big business. This is a big ment but to miraculous improvements women, which protects our veterans, issue. What does that mean? You ask in the quality of our lives and advances which fully funds the diplomacy that anybody that lives in an unlivable in the economy. keeps our soldiers out of war, which community, and they will tell you. Later this year, researchers will com- makes good on our commitment to our They want their kids to grow up next plete the first draft of the entire UN dues and arrears. I ask you to pass to parks, not parking lots. The parents human genome, the very blueprint of this budget. do not want to have to spend all their life. It is important for all our fellow I also want to say something, if I time stalled in traffic when they can be Americans to recognize that Federal might, very personal tonight. The home with their children. tax dollars have funded much of this American people watching us at home, Tonight I ask you to support new research and that this and otherwise with the help of all the commentators, funding for the following things to investments in science are leading to a can tell from who stands and who sits make American communities more lib- revolution in our ability to detect, and who claps and who does not that eral—livable. I have done pretty well treat, and prevent disease. there is still modest differences of with this speech, but I cannot say that For example, researchers have identi- opinion in this room. right. fied genes that cause Parkinson’s, dia- But I want to thank you for some- One, I want to help us to do three betes, and certain kinds of cancer. thing, every one of you. I want to things. We need more funding for ad- They are designing precision therapies thank you for the extraordinary sup- vanced transit systems. We need more that will block the harmful effects of port you have given, Republicans and funding for saving open spaces in these genes for goods. Researchers already are using this Democrats alike, to our men and places of heavy development. And we new technique to target and destroy women in uniform. I thank you for it. need more funding, this ought to have cells that cause breast cancer. Soon we I also want to thank especially two bipartisan appeal, we need more fund- may be able to use it to prevent the people. First, I want to thank our Sec- ing for helping major cities around the onset of Alzheimer’s. retary of Defense Bill Cohen for sym- Great Lakes protect their waterways Scientists are also working on an ar- bolizing our bipartisan commitment to and enhance their quality of life. We tificial retina to help many blind peo- national security. Thank you so much. need these things, and I want you to ple to see. And listen to this. Even more, I want to thank his wife help us. Microchips that would actually di- Janet who, more than any other Amer- Now, the greatest environmental rectly stimulate damaged spinal cords ican citizen, has tirelessly traveled this challenge in the new century is global in a way that could allow people now world to show the support we all feel warming. The scientists tell us the paralyzed to stand up and walk. for our troops. Thank you, Janet 1990s were the hottest decade of the en- These kinds of innovations are also Cohen. I appreciate it. Thank you. tire millennium. If we fail to reduce propelling our remarkable prosperity. These are the challenges we have to the emission of greenhouse gases, dead- Information technology only includes 8 meet so that we can lead the world to- ly heatwaves and droughts will become percent of our employment. But now it ward peace and freedom in an era of more frequent, coastal areas will flood, accounts for a third of our economic globalization. and economies will be disrupted. That growth, along with jobs that pay, by I want to tell you that I am very is going to happen unless we act. the way, about 80 percent above the grateful for many things as President. Many people in the United States, private sector average. But one of the things I am grateful for some people in this Chamber, and lots Again, we ought to keep in mind gov- is the opportunity that the Vice Presi- of folks around the world still believe ernment funded research brought dent and I have had to finally put to you cannot cut greenhouse gas emis- supercomputers to the Internet and rest the bogus idea that you cannot sions without slowing economic communication satellites into being. grow the economy and protect the en- growth. Soon researchers will bring us devices vironment at the same time. In the Industrial Age that may well that can translate foreign languages as As our economy has grown, we have have been true. But in this digital fast as you can talk; materials 10 times rid more than 500 neighborhoods of economy, it is not true anymore. New stronger than steel at a fraction of the toxic waste, ensured cleaner air and technologies make it possible to cut weight; and this is unbelievable to me, water for millions of people. In the past harmful emissions and provide even molecular computers the size of a tear- 3 months alone, we have helped pre- more growth. drop with the power of today’s fastest serve 40 million acres of roadless lands For example, just last week, auto- supercomputers. in the National Forests, created three makers unveiled cars that get 70 to 80 To accelerate the march of discovery new national monuments. miles a gallon, the fruits of a unique across all these disciplines of science But as our communities grow, our research partnership between govern- and technology, I ask you to support commitment to conservation must con- ment and industry. Before you know it, my recommendation of an unprece- tinue to grow. Tonight I propose cre- efficient production of biofuels will dented $3 billion in the 21st century re- ating a permanent conservation fund give us the equivalent of hundreds of search fund, the largest increase in ci- to restore our wildlife, protect coast- miles from a gallon of gasoline. vilian research in a generation. We owe lines, save natural treasures, from the To speed innovation in these kinds of it to our future. California redwoods to the Florida Ev- technologies, I think we should give a Now, these new breakthroughs have erglades. This Lands Legacy endow- major tax incentive to business for the to be used in ways that reflect our val- ment would represent by far the most production of clean energy and the ues. First and foremost, we have to enduring investment and land preser- families for buying energy saving safeguard our citizens’ privacy. vation ever proposed in this House. homes and appliances and the next gen- Last year, we proposed to protect I hope we can get together with all eration of super-efficient cars when every citizen’s medical records. This the people with different ideas and do they hit the showroom floor. year we will finalize those rules. We this. This is a gift we should give to I also ask the auto industry to use have also taken the first steps to pro- our children and grandchildren for all the available technologies to make all tect the privacy of banks and credit

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.058 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H35 card records and other financial state- Just in the last couple of years, we phia, Benjamin Franklin stood in Inde- ments. Soon I will send legislation to have seen a man dragged to death in pendence Hall and he reflected on the you to finish that job. Texas just because he was black. We carving of the sun. It was on the back We must also act to prevent any ge- saw a young man murdered in Wyo- of a chair he saw. The sun was low on netic discrimination whatever by em- ming just because he was gay. Last the horizon, so he said this. He said, I ployers or insurers. I hope you will sup- year we saw the shootings of African have often wondered whether that sun port that. Americans, Asian Americans, and Jew- was rising or setting. Today, Franklin These steps will allow us to lead to- ish children just because of who they said, I have the happiness to know it is ward the far frontiers of science and were. a rising sun. technology. They will enhance our This is not the American way, and we Today, because each succeeding gen- health, the environment, the economy must draw the line. I ask you to draw eration of Americans has kept the fire in ways we cannot even imagine today. that line by passing without delay the of freedom burning brightly, lighting But we all know that at a time when Hate Crimes Prevention Act and the those frontiers of possibility, we all science technology and the forces of Employment Nondiscrimination Act. still bask in the glow and the warmth globalization are bringing so many And I ask you to reauthorize the Vio- of Mr. Franklin’s rising sun. After 224 changes into all our lives, it is more lence Against Women Act. years, the American revolution con- important than ever that we strength- Finally, tonight I propose the largest tinues. We remain a new Nation. And en the bonds that root us in our local ever investment in our civil rights laws as long as our dreams outweigh our communities and in our national com- for enforcement because no American memories, America will be forever munity. No tie binds different people should be subjected to discrimination young. That is our destiny. And this is together like citizen service. in finding a home, getting a job, going our moment. There is a new spirit of service in to school, or securing a loan. Protec- Thank you, God bless you. And God America, a movement we try to sup- tions in law should be protections in bless America. port with AmeriCorps, expanded Peace fact. (Applause, the Members rising.) Corps, unprecedented new partnerships Last February, because I thought At 10 o’clock and 47 minutes p.m. the with businesses, foundations, commu- this was so important, I created the President of the United States, accom- nity groups, partnerships, for example, White House Office of One America to panied by the committee of escort, re- like the one that enlisted 12,000 compa- promote racial reconciliation. That is tired from the Hall of the House of nies which have now moved 650,000 of what one of my personal heroes, Hank Representatives. our fellow citizens from welfare to Aaron, has done all his life. From his The Deputy Sergeant at Arms es- work, partnerships to battle drug days as our all-time homerun king to corted the invited guests from the abuse, AIDS, teach young people to his recent acts of healing, he has al- Chamber in the following order: read, save America’s treasures, ways brought people together. We The members of the President’s Cabi- strengthen the arts, fight teen preg- should follow his example. We are hon- net; nancy, prevent violence among young ored to have him with us tonight. The Acting Dean of the Diplomatic people, promote racial healing. Stand up, Hank Aaron. Corps. The American people are working to- f gether. But we should do more to help I just want to say one more thing Americans help each other. First, we about this, and I want every one of you JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED should help faith-based organizations to think about this the next time you get mad at one of your colleagues on The SPEAKER. The Chair declares to do more to fight poverty and drug the joint session of the two Houses now abuse and help people get back on the the other side of the aisle. This fall, at the White House, Hillary had one of her dissolved. right track with initiatives like second Accordingly, at 10 o’clock and 50 millennium dinners and we had this chance homes that do so much to help minutes p.m., the joint meeting of the very distinguished scientist there who unwed teen mothers. two Houses was dissolved. was an expert in this whole work in the Second, we should support Americans The Members of the Senate retired to human genome; and he said that we are who tithe and contribute to charities their Chamber. all, regardless of race, genetically 99.9 but do not earn enough to claim a tax f deduction for it. percent the same. Tonight I propose new tax incentives Now, you may find that uncomfort- MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT RE- that would allow low- and middle-in- able when you look around here. But it FERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF come citizens who do not itemize to get is worth remembering. We can laugh THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE that deduction. It is nothing but fair, about this, but you think about it. STATE OF THE UNION and it will get more people to give. Modern science has confirmed what an- Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speak- We should do more to help new immi- cient fates has also taught us, the most er, I move that the message of the grants to fully participate in our com- important fact of life is our common President be referred to the Committee munity. That is why I recommend humanity. Therefore, we should do of the Whole House on the State of the spending more to teach them civics and more than just tolerate our diversity. Union and ordered to be printed. English. And since everybody in our We should honor it and celebrate it. The motion was agreed to. community counts, we have got to Thank you. f make sure everyone is counted in this My fellow Americans, every time I year’s census. prepare for the State of the Union, I LEAVE OF ABSENCE Now, within 10 years, just 10 years, approach it with hope and expectation By unanimous consent, leave of ab- there will be no majority race in our and excitement for our Nation. But to- sence was granted to: largest State of California. In a little night is very special, because we stand Ms. RIVERS (at the request of Mr. more than 50 years, there will be no on the mountaintop of a new millen- GEPHARDT) for today, on account of majority race in America. In a more nium. Behind us, we can look back and medical reasons. interconnected world, this diversity see the great expanse of American Mr. PRICE of North Carolina (at the can be our greatest strength. achievement, and before us we can see request of Mr. GEPHARDT) for today, on Just look around this Chamber, look even greater, grander frontiers of possi- account of inclement weather. around. We have Members in this Con- bility. We should, all of us, be filled Mr. ABERCROMBIE (at the request of gress from virtually every racial, eth- with gratitude and humility for our Mr. GEPHARDT) for today, on account of nic, and religious background. And I present progress and prosperity. We medical reasons. think you would agree that America is should be filled with awe and joy at Mr. SHAYS (at the request of Mr. stronger because of it. But you will what lies over the horizon, and we ARMEY) for today, on account of ill- also have to agree that all those dif- should be filled with absolute deter- ness. ferences you just clapped for all too mination to make the most of it. Ms. CARSON (at the request of Mr. often spark hatred and division, even You know, when the framers finished GEPHARDT) for today, on account of of- here at home. crafting our Constitution in Philadel- ficial business.

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.060 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H36 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois (at the request S. 692. An Act to prohibit Internet gam- tory instrumentation; to the Committee on of Mr. GEPHARDT) for today, on account bling, and for other purposes; to the Com- Commerce. of official business in the district. mittee on the Judiciary. S. 1275. An act to authorize the Secretary S. 698. An Act to review the suitability and of the Interior to produce and sell products Mr. MCNULTY (at the request of Mr. feasibility of recovering costs of high alti- and to sell publications relating to the Hoo- GEPHARDT) for today, on account of in- tude rescues at Denali National Park and ver Dam, and to deposit revenues generated clement weather. Preserve in the State of Alaska, and for from the sales into the Colorado River Dam f other purposes; to the Committee on Re- fund; to the Committee on Resources. sources. S. 1288. An act to provide incentives for SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED S. 710. An Act to authorize a feasibility collaborative forest restoration projects on By unanimous consent, permission to study on the preservation of certain Civil National Forest System and other public War battlefields along the Vicksburg Cam- lands in New Mexico, and for other purposes; address the House, following the legis- paign Trail; to the Committee on Resources. to the Committee on Resources. lative program and any special orders S. 711. An Act to allow for the investment S. 1295. An act to designate the United heretofore entered, was granted to: of joint Federal and State funds from the States Post Office located at 3813 Main (The following Members (at the re- civil settlement of damages from the Exxon Street in East Chicago, Indiana, as the quest of Mr. WELLER) to revise and ex- Valdez oil spill, and for other purposes; to ‘‘Lance Corporal Harold Gomez Post Office’’; tend their remarks and include extra- the Committee on Resources. to the Committee on Government Reform. neous material: ) S. 734. An Act entitled ‘‘National Dis- S. 1296. An act to designate portions of the covery Trails Act of 1999’’; to the Committee lower Delaware River and associated tribu- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, for 5 minutes, on Resources. taries as a component of the National Wild today. S. 748. An Act to improve Native hiring and and Scenic Rivers System; to the Committee Mr. WELLER, for 5 minutes, today. contracting by the Federal Government on Resources. Mr. DIAZ-BALART, for 5 minutes, within the State of Alaska, and for other S. 1324. An act to expand the boundaries of today. purposes; to the Committee on Resources. the Gettysburg National Military Park to in- (The following Member (at her own S. 769. An Act to provide a final settlement clude the Wills House, and for other pur- request) to revise and extend her re- on certain debt owed by the city of Dickin- poses; to the Committee on Resources. son, North Dakota, for construction of the S. 1329. An act to direct the Secretary of marks and include extraneous mate- bascule gates on the Dickinson Dam; to the the Interior to convey certain land to Nye rial: ) Committee on Resources. County, Nevada, and for other purposes; to Ms. WATERS, for 5 minutes, today. S. 961. An Act to amend the Consolidated the Committee on Resources. f Farm and Rural Development Act to im- S. 1330. An act to give the city of Mesquite, prove shared appreciation arrangements; to Nevada, the right to purchase at fair market SENATE BILLS AND CONCURRENT the Committee on Agriculture. value certain parcels of public land in the RESOLUTIONS REFERRED S. 964. An Act to provide for equitable com- city; to the Committee on Resources. pensation for the Cheyenne River Sioux S. 1349. An act to direct the Secretary of Bills and Concurrent Resolutions of Tribe, and for other purposes; to the Com- the Interior to conduct special resource stud- the Senate of the following titles were mittee on Resources. ies to determine the national significance of taken from the Speaker’s table and, S. 986. An Act to direct the Secretary of specific sites as well as the suitability and under the rule, referred as follows: the Interior to convey the Griffith Project to feasibility of their inclusion as units of the the Southern Nevada Water Authority; to National Park System; to the Committee on S. 244. An act to authorize the construction the Committee on Resources. Resources. of the Lewis and Clark Rural Water System S. 1019. An act for the relief of Regine S. 1374. An act to authorize the develop- and to authorize assistance to the Lewis and Beatie Edwards; to the Committee on the Ju- ment and maintenance of a multiagency Clark Rural Water System, Inc., a nonprofit diciary. campus project in the town of Jackson, Wyo- corporation, for the planning and construc- S. 1030. An act to provide that the convey- ming; to the Committee on Resources. tion of the water supply system, and for ance by the Bureau of Land Management of S. 1453. An act to facilitate famine relief other purposes; to the Committee on Re- the surface estate to certain land in the efforts and a comprehensive solution to the sources. State of Wyoming in exchange for certain war in Sudan; to the Committee on Inter- S. 276. An act for the relief of Sergio private land will not result in the removal of national Relations. Lozano; to the Committee on the Judiciary. the land from operation of the mining laws; S. 1488. An act to amend the Public Health S. 302. An act for the relief of Kerantha to the Committee on Resources. Service Act to provide for recommendations Poole-Christian; to the Committee on the S. 1088. An act to authorize the Secretary of the Secretary of Health and Human Serv- Judiciary. of Agriculture to convey certain administra- ices regarding the placement of automatic S. 348. An act to authorize and facilitate a tive sites in national forests in the State of external defibrillators in Federal buildings program to enhance training, research and Arizona, to convey certain land to the City in order to improve survival rates of individ- development, energy conservation and effi- of Sedona, Arizona for a wastewater treat- uals who experience cardiac arrest in such ciency, and consumer education in the ment facility, and for other purposes; to the buildings, and to establish protections from oilheat industry for the benefit of oilheat Committee on Resources. civil liability arising from the emergency consumers and the public, and for other pur- S. 1117. An act to establish the Corinth use of the devices; to the Committee on Com- poses; to the Committee on Commerce. Unit of Shiloh National Military Park, in merce. S. 366. An act to amend the National Trails the vinicity of the city of Corinth, Mis- S. 1508. An act to provide technical and System Act to designate El Camino Real de sissippi, and in the State of Tennessee, and legal assistance to tribal justice systems and Tierra Adentro as a National Historic Trail; for other purposes; to the Committee on Re- members of Indian tribes, and for other pur- to the Committee on Resources. sources. poses; to the Committee on Resources; in ad- S. 439. An act to amend the National For- S. 1119. An act to amend the Act of August dition to the Committee on the Judiciary for est and Public Lands of Nevada Enhance- 9, 1950, to continue funding of the Coastal a period to be subsequently determined by ment Act of 1988 to adjust the boundary of Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restora- the Speaker, in each case for consideration the Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada; to the tion Act; to the Committee on Resources. of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Committee on Resources. S. 1211. An act to amend the Colorado tion of the committee concerned. S. 486. An act to provide for the punish- River Basin Salinity Control Act to author- S. 1515. An act to amend the Radiation Ex- ment of methamphetamine laboratory opera- ize additional measures to carry out the con- posure Compensation Act, and for other pur- tors, provide additional resources to combat trol of salinity upstream of Imperial Dam in poses; to the Committee on Judiciary. methamphetamine production, trafficking, a cost-effective manner; to the Committee S. 1516. An act to amend title III of the and abuse in the United States, and for other on Resources. Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- S. 1236. An act to extend the deadline under Act (42 U.S.C. 11331 et seq.) to reauthorize ary; in addition to the Committee on Com- the Federal Power Act for commencement of the Federal Emergency Management Food merce for a period to be subsequently deter- the construction of the Arrowrock Dam Hy- and Shelter Program, and for other purposes; mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- droelectric Project in the State of Idaho; to to the Committee on Banking and Finance. sideration of such provisions as fall within the Committee on Commerce. S. 1569. An act to amend the Wild and Sce- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. S. 1243. An act to amend the Public Health nic Rivers Act to designate segments of the S. 501. An Act to address resource manage- Service Act to revise and extend the prostate Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Mas- ment issues in Glacier Bay National Park, cancer preventive health program; to the sachusetts for study for potential addition to Alaska; to the Committee on Resource. Committee on Commerce. the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, S. 624. An Act to authorize construction of S. 1268. An act to amend the Public Health and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water Sys- Service Act to provide support for the mod- Resources. tem in the State of Montana, and for other ernization and construction of biomedical S. 1599. An act to authorize the Secretary purposes; to the Committee on Resources. and behavioral research facilities and labora- of Agriculture to sell or exchange all or part

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27JA7.062 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H37 of certain administrative sites and other On December 2, 1999: 5571. A letter from the Administrator, De- land in the Black Hills National Forest and H.R. 3419. An act to amend title 49, United partment of Agriculture, transmitting the to use funds derived from the sale or ex- States Code, to establish the Federal Motor Department’s final rule—Rules of Practice change to acquire replacement sites and to Carrier Safety Administration, and for other [Docket No. 95–025F] (RIN: 0583–AC34) re- acquire or construct administrative im- purposes. ceived December 10, 1999, pursuant to 5 provements in connection with the Black H.R. 3443. An act to amend part E of title U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- Hills National Forest; to the Committee on IV of the Social Security Act to provide riculture. Resources. States with more funding and greater flexi- 5572. A letter from the Associate Adminis- S. 1707. An act to amend the Inspector Gen- bility in carrying out programs designed to trator, Tobacco Programs, Department of eral Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) to provide help children make the transition from fos- Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s that certain designated Federal entities ter care to self-sufficiency, and for other pur- final rule—Tobacco Inspection; Subpart B- shall be establishments under such Act, and poses. Regulations [Docket No. TB–99–10] (RIN: for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 2466. An act making appropriations 0581–AB65) received December 10, 1999, pursu- Government Reform. for the Department of the Interior and re- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee S. 1733. An act to amend the Food Stamp lated agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- on Agriculture. Act of 1977 to provide for a national standard tember 30, 2000, and for other purposes. 5573. A letter from the Associate Adminis- of interoperability and portability applicable On December 6, 1999: trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, to electronic food stamp benefit trans- H.R. 1180. An act to amend the Social Se- Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department actions; to the Committee on Agriculture. curity Act to expand the availability of of Agriculture, transmitting the Depart- S. 1813. An act to amend the Public Health health care coverage for working individuals ment’s final rule—Oranges and Grapefruit Service Act to provide additional support for with disabilities, to establish a Ticket to Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas; and to expand clinical research programs, Work and Self-Sufficiency Program in the Changes to Pack Requirements [Docket No. and for other purposes; to the Committee on Social Security Administration to provide FV99–906–3 FIR] received December 16, 1999, Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- S. 1877. An act to amend the Federal Re- such individuals with meaningful opportuni- mittee on Agriculture. port Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995; to ties to work, and for other purposes. f 5574. A letter from the Associate Adminis- the Committee on Government Reform; in trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, addition to the Committees on House Admin- ADJOURNMENT Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department istration and Budget for a period to be subse- of Agriculture, transmitting the Depart- quently determined by the Speaker, in each Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speak- ment’s final rule—Avocados Grown in South case for consideration of such provisions as er, I move that the House do now ad- Florida; Relaxation of Container and Pack fall within the jurisdiction of the committee journ. Requirements [Docket No. FV00–915–1 IFR] concerned. The motion was agreed to; accord- S. 1937. An act to amend the Pacific North- received December 16, 1999, pursuant to 5 west Electric Power Planning and Conserva- ingly (at 10 o’clock and 52 minutes U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- tion Act to provide for sales of electricity by p.m.), under its previous order, the riculture. 5575. A letter from the Associate Adminis- the Bonneville Power Administration to House adjourned until Monday, Janu- trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, joint operating entities; to the Committee ary 31, 2000, at 12:30 p.m., for morning Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department on Resources; in addition to the Committee hour debates. of Agriculture, transmitting the Depart- on Commerce for a period to be subsequently f ment’s final rule—Oranges, Grapefruit, Tan- determined by the Speaker, in each case for gerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida; consideration of such provisions as fall with- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Modification of Procedures for Limiting the in the jurisdiction of the committee con- ETC. Volume of Small Red Seedless Grapefruit cerned. S. 1971. An act to authorize the President Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive [Docket No. FV99–905–4 FIR] received Decem- to award a gold medal on behalf of the Con- communications were taken from the ber 16, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); gress to Milton Friedman, in recognition of Speaker’s table and referred as follows: to the Committee on Agriculture. 5576. A letter from the Congressional Re- his outstanding and enduring contributions 5566. A letter from the Acting Executive view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health to individual freedom and opportunity in Director, Commodity Futures Trading Com- Inspection Service, Department of Agri- American society through his exhaustive re- mission, transmitting the Commission’s culture, transmitting the Department’s final search and teaching of economics, and his final rule—Trade Options on the Enumerated rule—Veterinary Services User Fees [Docket extensive writings on economics and public Agricultural Commodities (RIN: 3038–AB43) No. 98–004–1] received December 2, 1999, pur- policy; to the Committee on Budget; in addi- received December 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tion to the Committee on the Budget for a U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- mittee on Agriculture. period to be subsequently determined by the riculture. 5577. A letter from the Congressional Re- Speaker, in each case for consideration of 5567. A letter from the Acting Executive view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Director, Commodity Futures Trading Com- Inspection Service, Department of Agri- tion of the committee concerned. mission, transmitting the Commission’s culture, transmitting the Department’s final S. 1996. An act to amend the Public Health final rule—Revised Procedures for Listing rule—Veterinary Services User Fees; Bio- Service Act to clarify provisions relating to New Contracts (RIN: 3038–AB42) received No- security Level Three Laboratory Inspection the content of petitions for compensation vember 24, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Fee [Docket No. 98–052–2] received December under the vaccine injury compensation pro- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to gram; to the Committee on Commerce. culture. S. Con. Res. 42. Concurrent resolution ex- the Committee on Agriculture. 5568. A letter from the Congressional Re- 5578. A letter from the Congressional Re- pressing the sense of the Congress that a view Coordinator, Department of Agri- view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health commemorative postage stamp should be culture, transmitting the Department’s final Inspection Service, Department of Agri- issued by the United States Postal Service rule—Mexican Haas Avocado Import Pro- culture, transmitting the Department’s final honoring the members of the Armed Forces gram [Docket No. 99–020–2] received Decem- rule—Brucellosis in Cattle; State and Area who have been awarded the Purple Heart; to ber 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Classifications; Kansas [Docket No. 99–051–2] the Committee on Government Reform. to the Committee on Agriculture. S. Con. Res. 71. Concurrent resolution ex- received December 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 5569. A letter from the Administrator and pressing the sense of the Congress that U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- Executive, Farm Service Agency, Com- Miami, Florida, and not a competing foreign riculture. modity Credit Corporation, Department of city, should serve as the permanent location 5579. A letter from the Congressional Re- Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s for the Secretariat of the Free Trade Area of view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health final rule—1999 Marketing Quota and Price the Americas (FTAA) beginning in 2005; to Inspection Service, Department of Agri- Support for Flue-Cured Tobacco (RIN: 0560– the Committee on Ways and Means. culture, transmitting the Department’s final AF49) received December 7, 1999, pursuant to rule—Importation From Europe of Rhodo- f 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on dendron Established in Growing Media ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED SUBSE- Agriculture. [Docket No. 89–154–5] (RIN: 0579–AB00) re- QUENT TO SINE DIE ADJOURN- 5570. A letter from the Administrator, ceived December 10, 1999, pursuant to 5 Food Safety and Inspection Service, Depart- MENT U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- ment of Agriculture, transmitting the De- riculture. Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee on partment’s final rule—Generic E. coli Test- 5580. A letter from the Administrator, House Administration, reported that that ing for Sheep, Goats, Equines, Ducks, Geese, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Depart- committee had examined and found truly en- and Guineas [Docket No. 97–004F] (RIN: 0583– ment of Agriculture, transmitting the De- rolled bills of the House of the following ti- AC32) received December 10, 1999, pursuant partment’s final rule—Fee Increase for Meat tles, which were thereupon signed by the to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on and Poultry Inspection Services [Docket No. Speaker pro tempore (Mrs. MORELLA). Agriculture. 99–045F] received January 13, 2000, pursuant

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JA7.032 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H38 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Agency’s final rule—N-Acyl 5602. A letter from the Secretary of De- Agriculture. Sarcosines and Sodium N-acyl sarcosinates; fense, transmitting the approved retirement 5581. A letter from the Administrator, Exemption from the Requirement of a Toler- and advancement to the grade of general on Food Safety and Inspection Service, Depart- ance [FRL–6386–6] received December 1, 1999, the retired list of General John H. Tilelli, ment of Agriculture, transmitting the De- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Jr.; to the Committee on Armed Services. partment’s final rule—Food Ingredients and mittee on Agriculture. 5603. A letter from the Secretary of De- Sources of Radiation Listed or Approved for 5591. A letter from the Director, Office of fense, transmitting the approved retirement Use in the Production of Meat and Poultry Regulatory Management and Information, and advancement to the grade of lieutenant Products [Docket No. 88–026F] (RIN: 0583– Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- general on the retired list of Lieutenant AB02) received January 13, 2000, pursuant to ting the Agency’s final rule—Tetraconazole General Frank B. Campbell, United States 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on [(+/—)-2-(2,4-dicholorop eny)-3-(1H–1, 2, 4- Air Force; to the Committee on Armed Serv- Agriculture. triazol-1-yl) propyl 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl ices. 5582. A letter from the Administrator, ether]; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency 5604. A letter from the Legislative and Reg- Food Safety and Inspection Service, Depart- Exemptions [OPP–300931; FRL–6384–1] (RIN: ulatory Activities Division, Comptroller of ment of Agriculture, transmitting the De- 2070–AB78) received December 1, 1999, pursu- the Currency, Administrator of National partment’s final rule—Scale Requirements ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Banks, transmitting the Comptroller’s final for Accurate Weights, Repairs, Adjustments, on Agriculture. rule—‘‘Loans in Areas Having Special Flood and Replacement After Inspection [Docket 5592. A letter from the Director, Office of Hazards’’—received December 16, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee No. 99–016F] received January 12, 2000, pursu- Regulatory Management and Information, on Banking and Financial Services. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Tebufenozide; 5605. A letter from the Legislative and Reg- on Agriculture. ulatory Activities Division, Department of 5583. A letter from the Administrator, Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- tions [OPP–300947; FRL–6390–9] (RIN: 2070– the Treasury, transmitting the Department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, Depart- final rule—Safety and Soundness Standards ment of Agriculture, transmitting the De- AB78) received December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on [Docket No. 99–50] (RIN: 1550–AB27) received partment’s final rule— Exemption of Retail December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Operations from Inspection Requirements Agriculture. 5593. A letter from the Director, Office of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking [Docket No. 99–055R] received January 13, and Financial Services. 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Regulatory Management and Information, Evironmental Protection Agency, transmit- 5606. A letter from the Legislative and Reg- Committee on Agriculture. ulatory Activities Division, Office of the 5584. A letter from the Congressional Re- ting the Agency’s final rule—Myclobutanil; Extension of Tolerance for Emergency Ex- Comptroller of the Currency, Department of view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health the Treasury, transmitting the Department’s Inspection Service, Department of Agri- emptions [OPP–300957; FRL–6398–2] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received December 21, 1999, pursu- final rule—Community Development Cor- culture, transmitting the Department’s final porations, Community Development ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee rule—Change in Disease Status of Portugal Projects, and Other Public Welfare Invest- Because of African Swine Fever [Docket No. on Agriculture. 5594. A communication from the President ments [Docket No. 99–20] (RIN: 1557–AB69) re- 99–096–1] received January 7, 2000, pursuant of the United States, transmitting the des- ceived December 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ignation of the Department of Defense re- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. quest as an emergency requirement pursuant Banking and Financial Services. 5585. A letter from the Congressional Re- 5607. A letter from the Federal Register Li- to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budg- view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Inspec- aison Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, et and Emergency Deficit Control Act of tion Service, Department of Agriculture, Department of the Treasury, transmitting 1985; (H. Doc. No. 106–165); to the Committee transmitting the Department’s final rule— the Department’s final rule—Technical on Appropriations and ordered to be printed. Amendments [No. 99–79] received December Export Certification; Heat Treatment of 5595. A communication from the President 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Solid Wood Packing Materials Exported to of the United States, transmitting the re- the Committee on Banking and Financial China [Docket No. 99–100–1] received January quest to transfer funds from the Information 7, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Services. Technology Systems and Related Expenses; 5608. A letter from the Assistant General the Committee on Agriculture. (H. Doc. No. 106–170); to the Committee on 5586. A letter from the Associate Adminis- Counsel for Regulations, Department of Appropriations and ordered to be printed. Housing and Urban Development, transmit- trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, 5596. A communication from the President ting the Department’s final rule—Commu- Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department of the United States, transmitting the De- of Agriculture, transmitting the Depart- nity Development Block Grant (CDBG) Pro- partment of Defense Budget Request; (H. gram; Clarification of the Nature of Required ment’s final rule—Vidalia Onions Grown in Doc. No. 106–171); to the Committee on Ap- Georgia; Changing the Term of Office and CDBG Expenditure Documentation [Docket propriations and ordered to be printed. No. FR–4449–F–02] (RIN: 2506–AC00) received Nomination Deadlines [Docket No. FV00–955 5597. A communication from the President November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2 IFR] received January 7, 2000, pursuant to of the United States, transmitting desig- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on nating the emergency budget requests as Agriculture. and Financial Services. emergency requirements pursuant to section 5609. A letter from the Assistant General 5587. A letter from the Associate Adminis- 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Counsel for Regulations, Department of trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985; (H. Housing and Urban Development, transmit- Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department Doc. No. 106–172); to the Committee on Ap- ting the Department’s final rule—Up-Front of Agriculture, transmitting the Depart- propriations and ordered to be printed. Grants and Loans in the Disposition of Mul- ment’s final rule—Vidalia Onions Grown in 5598. A communication from the President tifamily Projects [Docket No. FR–4310–F–02] Georgia; Fiscal Period Change [Docket No. of the United States, transmitting Depart- (RIN: 2502–AH12) received January 5, 2000, FV99–955–1 FIR] received January 7, 2000, ment of Defense Budget Request; (H. Doc. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- No. 106–173); to the Committee on Appropria- mittee on Banking and Financial Services. mittee on Agriculture. tions and ordered to be printed. 5610. A letter from the Assistant General 5588. A letter from the Director, Office of 5599. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Counsel for Regulations, Office of the Sec- Regulatory Management and Information, for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, retary, Department of Housing and Urban Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- transmitting a report on the transfer of Development, transmitting the Depart- ting the Agency’s final rule—2, 4- property to the Republic of Panama under ment’s final rule—Section 8 Housing Assist- dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid; Re-establish- the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and related ance Payments Program-Contract Rent An- ment of Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- agreements, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 3784(b); to nual Adjustment Factors, Fiscal Year 2000— tions [OPP–300952; FRL–6396–3] (RIN: 2070– the Committee on Armed Services. received January 3, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AB78) received December 10, 1999, pursuant 5600. A letter from the Alternate OSD Fed- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the and Financial Services. Agriculture. Secretary, Department of Defense, transmit- 5611. A letter from the Assistant General 5589. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Department’s final rule—TRICARE; Counsel for Regulations, Office of the Sec- Regulatory Management and Information, Civilian Health and Medical Program of the retary, Department of Housing and Urban Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Nonavail- Development, transmitting the Depart- ting the Agency’s final rule—Clomazone; ability Statement Requirement for Mater- ment’s final rule—Fair Market Rents for the Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- nity Care—received January 9, 2000, pursuant Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Pro- tions [OPP–300939; FRL–6388–4] (RIN: 2070– to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on gram-Fiscal Year 2000 [Docket No. FR–4496– AB78) received December 10, 1999, pursuant Armed Services. N–03] received January 5, 2000, pursuant to 5 to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5601. A letter from the Secretary of De- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. fense, transmitting the approved retirement Banking and Financial Services. 5590. A letter from the Director, Office of and advancement to the grade of lieutenant 5612. A letter from the Assistant General Regulatory Management and Information, general of Lieutenant General Jack P. Nix Counsel for Regulations, Office of the Assist- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Jr.; to the Committee on Armed Services. ant Secretary for Housing, Department of

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L27JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H39 Housing and Urban Development, transmit- rule—Management Official Interlooks—re- Department of Health and Human Services, ting the Department’s final rule—Civil Pen- ceived January 7, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. transmitting the Department’s final rule— alties for Fair Housing Act Violations [Dock- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking Animal Drug Availability Act; Medicated et No. FR–4302–F–03] (RIN: 2529–AA83) re- and Financial Services. Feed Mill Licenses [Docket No. 97N–0276] ceived January 5, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5624. A letter from the Administrator, De- (RIN: 0910–AB18) received November 30, 1999, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking partment of Agriculture, transmitting the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- and Financial Services. Department’s final rule—Special Supple- mittee on Commerce. 5613. A letter from the Assistant General mental Nutrition Program for Women, In- 5635. A letter from the Director, Regula- Counsel for Regulations, Department of fants, and Children (WIC): Local Agency Ex- tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, Housing and Urban Development, transmit- penditure Reports (RIN: 0584–AC74) received Department of Health and Human Services, ting the Department’s final rule—Public December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. transmitting the Department’s final rule— Housing Agency Plans; Option To Extend 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education Indirect Food Additives: Adjuvants, Produc- First Submission Due Date for Certain Pub- and the Workforce. tion Aids, and Sanitizers [Docket No. 98F– lic Housing Agencies [Docket No. FR–4420–N– 5625. A letter from the Acting Assistant 0825] received November 30, 1999, pursuant to 05] (RIN: 2577–AB89) received November 29, Secretary, Pension and Welfare Benefits Ad- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ministration, Department of Labor, trans- Commerce. Committee on Banking and Financial Serv- mitting the Department’s final rule—Insur- 5636. A letter from the Director, Regula- ices. ance Company Accounts (RIN: 1210–AA58) re- tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, 5614. A letter from the Assistant General ceived January 13, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Counsel for Regulations, Department of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education transmitting the Department’s final rule— Housing and Urban Development, transmit- and the Workforce. Listing of Color Additives for Coloring Bone ting the Department’s final rule—Housing 5626. A letter from the Director, Coporate Cement; FD&C Blue No. 2–Aluminum Lake Choice Voucher Program; Amendment Policy and Research Department, Pension on Alumina; Confirmation of Effective Date [Docket No. FR–4428–F–05] (RIN: 2577–AB91) Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting [Docket No. 92C–0348] received November 30, received November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 the Corporation’s final rule—Payment of 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Premiums (RIN: 1212–AA82) received Decem- Committee on Commerce. Banking and Financial Services. ber 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 5637. A letter from the Director, Regula- 5615. A letter from the President and to the Committee on Education and the tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, Chairman, Export-Import Bank, transmit- Workforce. Department of Health and Human Services, ting a statement with respect to the fol- 5627. A letter from the Director, Corporate transmitting the Department’s final rule— lowing transaction involving U.S. exports to Policy and Research Department, Pension Indirect Food Additives: Adjuvants, Produc- Venezuela, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting tion Aids, and Sanitizers [Docket No. 99F– to the Committee on Banking and Financial the Corporation’s final rule—Disclosure to 1170] received November 30, 1999, pursuant to Services. Participants; Benefits Payable in Termi- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5616. A letter from the President and nated Single-employer Plans—received De- Commerce. Chairman, Export-Import Bank, transmit- cember 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5638. A letter from the NIH Regulation Of- ting a statement regarding the following 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education ficer, Public Health Service, Department of transaction involving a U.S. export to Lith- and the Workforce. Health and Human Services, transmitting uania; to the Committee on Banking and Fi- 5628. A letter from the Director, Corporate the Department’s final rule—National Insti- nancial Services. Policy and Research Department, Pension tutes of Health Construction Grants (RIN: 5617. A letter from the President and Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting 0925–AA04) received December 2, 1999, pursu- Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United the Corporation’s final rule—Allocation of ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee States, transmitting the semiannual report Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Valuation on Commerce. on tied aid credits, pursuant to Public Law of Benefits and Assets; Expected Retirement 5639. A letter from the Director, Regula- 99—472, section 19 (100 Stat. 1207); to the Age—received December 7, 1999, pursuant to tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, Committee on Banking and Financial Serv- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Health and Human Services, ices. Education and the Workforce. transmitting the Department’s final rule— 5618. A letter from the President and 5629. A letter from the Director, Corporate Indirect Food Additives: Adjuvants, Produc- Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United Policy and Research Department, Pension tion Aids, and Sanitizers [Docket No. 98F– States, transmitting the transaction involv- Benefit Guaranty Corporation, transmitting 0492] received November 29, 1999, pursuant to ing U.S. exports to the Republic of Panama; the Corporation’s final rule—Allocation of 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on to the Committee on Banking and Financial Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest Commerce. Services. Assumptions for Valuing Benefits—received 5640. A letter from the Director, Regula- 5619. A letter from the President and December 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education Department of Health and Human Services, States, transmitting the annual report to and the Workforce. transmitting the Department’s final rule— Congress on the operations of the Export-Im- 5630. A letter from the Department of Agri- Progestational Drug Products for Human port Bank of the United States for Fiscal culture, transmitting the annual Horse Pro- Use; Requirements for Labeling Directed to Year 1999, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635g(a); to tection Enforcement Report for fiscal year the Patient [Docket No. 99N–0188] received the Committee on Banking and Financial 1998, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1830; to the Com- November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Services. mittee on Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 5620. A letter from the Director, Office of 5631. A letter from the Assistant General 5641. A letter from the Director, Regula- Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insur- Counsel for Regulatory Law, Office of Pro- tions and Management Staff, FDA, Depart- ance Corporation, transmitting the Corpora- curement and Assistance Management, De- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- tion’s final rule—Safety and Soundness partment of Energy, transmitting the De- mitting the Department’s final rule—Bio- Standards (RIN: 3064–AC18) received Decem- partment’s final rule—Implementation of logical Products Regulated Under Section ber 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Fiscal Year 2000 Legislative Plans—received 351 of the Public Health Service Act; Imple- to the Committee on Banking and Financial December 1, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mentation of Biologics License; Elimination Services. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. of Establishment License and Product Li- 5621. A letter from the Director, Office of 5632. A letter from the Assistant General cense [Docket No. 98N–0144] (RIN: 0910–AB29) Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insur- Counsel for Regulatory Law, Office of Pro- received December 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 ance Corporation, transmitting the Corpora- curement and Assistance Management, De- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tion’s final rule—Insured State Nonmember partment of Energy, transmitting the De- Commerce. Banks Which Are Municipal Securities Deal- partment’s final rule—Implementation of 5642. A letter from the Director, Regula- ers (RIN: 3064–AC19) received December 7, Fiscal Year 2000 Legislative Provisions—re- tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ceived December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Committee on Banking and Financial Serv- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. transmitting the Department’s final rule— ices. 5633. A letter from the Director, Regula- Sunscreen Drug Products For Over-The- 5622. A letter from the General Counsel, tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, Counter Human Use; Final Monograph National Credit Union Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, [Docket No. 78N–0038] (RIN: 0910–AA01) re- transmitting the Administration’s final transmitting the Department’s final rule— ceived December 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 rule—Credit Union Service Organizations— Indirect Food Additives: Adjuvants, Produc- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on received December 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 tion Aids, and Sanitizers [Docket No. 95F– Commerce. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 0150] received December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 5643. A letter from the Attorney, NHTSA, Banking and Financial Services. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Transportation, transmitting 5623. A letter from the General Counsel, Commerce. the Department’s final rule—Consumer In- National Credit Union Administration, 5634. A letter from the Director, Regula- formation Regulations; Utility Vehicle Label transmitting the Administration’s final tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, [Docket No. NHTSA–98–3381, Notice 3] (RIN:

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L27JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H40 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 2127–AH68) received August 27, 1999, pursuant Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Agency’s final rule—National Emis- ting the Agency’s final rule—Revised Safe Commerce. sion Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Drinking Water Information System 5644. A letter from the Director, Office of Halogenated Solvent Cleaning [AD-FRL– (SDWIS) Inventory Reporting Require- Regulatory Management and Information, 6500–1] received December 1, 1999, pursuant to ments—Technical Guidance—received De- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on cember 10, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Promulgation of Implementation Plans and 5653. A letter from the Director, Office of 5662. A letter from the Director, Office of Approval Under Section 112(1); State of Iowa Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, [084–1084; FRL–6483–4] received December 7, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ting the Agency’s final rule—Superfund Re- ting the Agency’s final rule—Drinking Water Committee on Commerce. development Pilot Program [FRL- 6506–5] re- State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program 5645. A letter from the Director, Office of ceived December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Policy Announcement: Eligibility of Reim- Regulatory Management and Information, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. bursement of Incurred Costs for Approved Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 5654. A letter from the Director, Office of Projects [FRL–6217–9] received December 10, ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Regulatory Management and Information, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Committee on Commerce. tion Plans; Rhode Island; VOC Regulations ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 5663. A letter from the Director, Office of and RACT Determinations [RI–028–01–6974a; Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Regulatory Management and Information, A–1–FRL–6483–8] received December 7, 1999, Texas; Control of Air Pollution from Volatile Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Organic Compounds, Miscellaneous Indus- ting the Agency’s final rule—Section 112(l) mittee on Commerce. trial Sources, Cut back Asphalt [FRL–6504–4] Approval of the State of Florida’s Rule Ad- 5646. A letter from the Director, Office of received December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 justment to the National Perchloroethylene Regulatory Management and Information, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Air Emission Standards for Dry Cleaning Fa- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Commerce. cilities [FRL–6514–5] received December 21, ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 5655. A letter from the Director, Office of 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Regulatory Management and Information, Committee on Commerce. California State Implementation Plan Revi- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 5664. A letter from the Director, Office of sion, South Coast Air Quality Management ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Regulatory Management and Information, District and Ventura County Air Pollution Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Control District [CA 217–0192; FRL–6480–4] re- tion Plans; Utah; Road Saltying and Sand- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and ceived December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ing, Control of Installations, Revisions to Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Saltying and Sanding Requirements and De- tion Plans; State of Massachusetts; Interim 5647. A letter from the Director, Office of letion of Non-Ferrous Smelter Orders, Incor- Final Determination that Massachusetts has Regulatory Management and Information, poration by Reference, and Substantive Corrected the Deficiencies of its I/M SIP Re- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Changes [FRL–6482–9] received December 7, vision [MA073–7207A; A–1–FRL–6481–2] re- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and ceived November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tion Plans; Connecticut; Removal of Committee on Commerce. 5656. A letter from the Director, Office of Commerce. Oxygenated Gasoline Requirement for the 5665. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Connecticut Portion of the New York—N. Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- New Jersey—Long Island Area (the ‘‘South- Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and west Connecticut Area’’) [CT060–7219a; A–1– ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- FRL–6479–4] received December 7, 1999, pur- Promulgation of Implementation Plans; tion Plans; Montana; Emergency Episode suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- California State Implementation Plan Revi- Plan, Columbia Falls; Butte and Missoula mittee on Commerce. sion, Ventura County Air Pollution Control 5648. A letter from the Director, Office of Particulate Matter State Implementation District, Project XL Site-specific Rule- Regulatory Management and Information, Plans, Missoula Carbon Monoxide State Im- making for Imation Corp. Camarillo Plant Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- plementation Plan [FRL–6482–6] received De- [CA 236–0197; FRL–6481–8] received November ting the Agency’s final rule—Revisions to cember 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Underground Injection Control Regula- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. the Committee on Commerce. tions for Class V Injection Wells [FRL–6482– 5657. A letter from the Environmental Pro- 5666. A letter from the Director, Office of 2] (RIN: 2040–AB83) received December 7, 1999, tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s Regulatory Management and Information, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- final rule—Approval and Promulgation of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mittee on Commerce. Air Quality Implementation Plans; District ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 5649. A letter from the Director, Office of of Columbia; Approval of Definitions for the Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Regulatory Management and Information, New Source Review Regulations [FRL–6500– California State Implementation Plan Revi- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 7] received December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 sion, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Management District, Santa Barbara County Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Commerce. Air Pollution Control District, and Yolo-So- State of New Mexico; Approval of Revised 5658. A letter from the Director, Office of lano County Air Quality Management Dis- Maintenance Plan for Albuquerque/ Regulatory Management and Information, trict [CA 126–0190a FRL–6477–7] received No- Bernalillo County; Albuquerque/Bernalillo Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- vember 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. County, New Mexico; Carbon Monoxide ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. [NM39–1–7416a; FRL–6504–9] received Decem- Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- 5667. A letter from the Director, Office of ber 10, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tion Plans; State of Iowa; Correction [Region Regulatory Management and Information, to the Committee on Commerce. VII Tracking No. 088–1088; FRL–6501–4] re- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 5650. A letter from the Director, Office of ceived December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting the Agency’s final rule—National Pri- Regulatory Management and Information, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. mary and Secondary Drinking Water Regula- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 5659. A letter from the Director, Office of tions: Analytical Methods for Chemical and ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval of Regulatory Management and Information, Microbiological Contaminants and Revisions Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Inciner- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- to Laboratory Certification Requirements ator State Plan For Designated Facilities ting the Agency’s final rule—Policy on Cut- [WH-FRL–6481–7] received November 29, 1999, and Pollutants: Indiana [IN 109–1a; FRL– off Dates for Submitting Data to SDWIS/ pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 6507–5] received December 10, 1999, pursuant FED—received December 10, 1999, pursuant mittee on Commerce. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5668. A letter from the Director, Office of Commerce. Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, 5651. A letter from the Director, Office of 5660. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—OMB Approval Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction ting the Agency’s final rule—National Emis- ting the Agency’s final rule—The Data Shar- Act Relating to the Criteria for Classifica- sion Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants ing Committee’s Review of the Surface tion of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities and for Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization Water Treatment Rule Data Needs and Safe Practices [FRL–6481–3] received November 29, and Fumigation Operations [AD–FRL–6500–2] Drinking Water Information System 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the (RIN: 2060–A137) received December 1, 1999, (SDWIS) Reporting Requirements—received Committee on Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- December 10, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5669. A letter from the Director, Office of mittee on Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Regulatory Management and Information, 5652. A letter from the Director, Office of 5661. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Control of

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L27JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H41 Emissions of Air Pollution from New CI Ma- System Plan to Expand the ITS/Computer State, transmitting Copies of international rine Engines at or above 37 kW (RIN: 2060– Assisted Execution System to all Listed Se- agreements, other than treaties, entered into AI17) received December 7, 1999, pursuant to curities (RIN: 3235–AH49) received December by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 112b(a); to the Committee on International Commerce. the Committee on Commerce. Relations. 5670. A letter from the Director, Office of 5679. A letter from the Secretary, Securi- 5690. A communication from the President Regulatory Management and Information, ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting of the United States, transmitting a State- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the Commission’s final rule—Audit Com- ment of Justification; (H. Doc. No. 106–166); ting the Agency’s final rule—Findings of Sig- mittee Disclosure [Release No. 34–42266; File to the Committee on International Relations nificant Contribution and Rulemaking on No. S7–22–99] (RIN: 3235–AH83) received Janu- and ordered to be printed. Section 126 Petitions for Purposes of Reduc- ary 3, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 5691. A communication from the President ing Interstate Ozone Transport (final stay to the Committee on Commerce. of the United States, transmitting the sup- extension) [FRL–6484–2] received December 7, 5680. A letter from the Secretary, Division plemental report on continued contributions 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the of Investment Management, Securities and in support of peacekeeping efforts in Kosovo; Committee on Commerce. Exchange Commission, transmitting the (H. Doc. No. 106–179); to the Committee on 5671. A letter from the Director, Office of Commission’s final rule—Temporary Exemp- International Relations and ordered to be Regulatory Management and Information, tion for Certain Investment Advisers [Re- printed. Environmental Protection Program, trans- lease Nos. IC–24177, IA–1846; File No. S7–22– 5692. A letter from the Director, Defense mitting the Agency’s final rule—Approval 98] (RIN: 3235–AH02) received December 7, Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting and Promulgation of Air Quality Implemen- 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the quarterly reports in accordance with tation Plans; Allegheny County Portion of Committee on Commerce. Sections 36(a) and 26(b) of the Arms Export the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Oper- 5681. A communication from the President Control Act; to the Committee on Inter- ating Permits Program, and Federally En- of the United States, transmitting a 6-month national Relations. forceable State Operating Permit Program periodic report on the national emergency 5693. A letter from the Assistant Secretary [Siptrax No. PA138; FRL–6500–8] received De- with respect to the Taliban, pursuant to 50 for Export Administration, Department of cember 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 1641(c); (H. Doc. No. 106–169); to the Commerce, transmitting the Department’s 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Committee on International Relations and final rule—Expansion of License Exception 5672. A letter from the Chief, Policy and ordered to be printed. CIV Eligibility for ‘‘Microprocessors’’ Con- 5682. A communication from the President Rules Division, Engineering and Technology, trolled by ECCN 3A001 and Graphics Accel- of the United States, transmitting a continu- Federal Communications Commission, trans- erators Controlled by ECCN 4A003 [Docket ation of the national emergency declared by mitting the Commission’s final rule— No. 990701179–9301–02] (RIN: 0694–AB90) re- Executive Order 12924 of August 19, 1994, to Amendment of Parts 2 and 90 of the Commis- ceived December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. deal with the threat to the national security, sion’s Rules to Allocate the 5.850–5.925 GHz 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Inter- foreign policy, and economy of the United Band to the Mobile Service for Dedicated national Relations. States caused by the lapse of the Export Ad- Short Range Communications of Intelligent 5694. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ministration Act of 1979, pursuant to 50 Transportation Services [ET Docket No. 98– for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. Doc. No. 106–174); to the 95 RM–9096] received December 10, 1999, pur- transmitting the report entitled, ‘‘Report of Committee on International Relations and suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- U.S. Citizen Expropriation Claims and Cer- ordered to be printed. mittee on Commerce. 5683. A communication from the President tain Other Commercial and Investment Dis- 5673. A letter from the Director, Regula- of the United States, transmitting a 6-month putes’’; to the Committee on International tions Policy and Management Staff, Food report on the national emergency with re- Relations. and Drug Administration, transmitting the spect to Libya that was declared in Execu- 5695. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Administration’s final rule—Prescription tive Order 12543 of January 7, 1986, pursuant for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Drug Marketing Act of 1987; Prescription to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); (H. Doc. No. 106–175); to transmitting a ‘‘Report on Withdrawal of Drug Amendments of 1992; Policies, Require- the Committee on International Relations Russian Armed Forces and Military Equip- ments, and Administrative Procedures and ordered to be printed. ment’’; to the Committee on International [Docket Nos. 92N–0297 and 88N–0258] (RIN: 5684. A communication from the President Relations. 0910–AA08) received December 10, 1999, pursu- of the United States, transmitting notifica- 5696. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee tion that the emergency declared with Libya for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, on Commerce. is to continue in effect beyond January 7, transmitting the Agency’s annual report en- 5674. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 2000, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); (H. Doc. titled ‘‘Report to Congress on Arms Control, National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- No. 106–176); to the Committee on Inter- Nonproliferation and Disarmament Studies tration, transmitting the Administration’s national Relations and ordered to be printed. Completed in 1998,’’ pursuant to 22 U.S.C. final rule—Functional Equivalence of 5685. A communication from the President 2579; to the Committee on International Re- Headlamp Concealment with European Regu- of the United States, transmitting a report lations. lations (RIN: 2127–AH18) received August 27, on developments concerning the national 5697. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the emergency with respect to the Federal Re- for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Committee on Commerce. public of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Monte- transmitting the Executive Summary and 5675. A letter from the Attorney, National negro), pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c); (H. Doc. Compliance Annexes to the U.S. Arms Con- Highway Traffic Safety Administration, No. 106–177); to the Committee on Inter- trol and Disarmament Agency’s 1998 Annual transmitting the Administration’s final national Relations and ordered to be printed. Report; to the Committee on International rule—Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand- 5686. A communication from the President Relations. ards; Head Impact Protection [Docket No. of the United States, transmitting a 6-month 5698. A communication from the President NHTSA–98–3421] (RIN: 2127–AH60) received periodic report on the national emergency of the United States, transmitting the report December 20, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. with respect to Burma declared by Executive on the status of efforts to obtain Iraq’s com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Order 13047 of May 20, 1997, pursuant to 50 pliance with the resolutions adopted by the 5676. A letter from the Director, Office of U.S.C. 1641(c); (H. Doc. No. 106–178); to the United Nations Security Council; (H. Doc. Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Committee on International Relations and No. 106–163); to the Committee on Inter- Commission, transmitting the draft policy ordered to be printed. national Relations and ordered to be printed. statement and notice of public meeting con- 5687. A communication from the President 5699. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- cerning NRC’s prescription of decommis- of the United States, transmitting Progress ment of Agriculture, transmitting the Semi- sioning criteria for the U.S. Department of toward a negotiated settlement of the Cy- annual Report covering the period ending Energy’s (DOE) West Valley Demonstration prus question covering the period October 1 September 30, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. Project (WVDP) and the West Valley site; to to November 30, 1999, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Com- the Committee on Commerce. 2373(c); (H. Doc. No. 106–180); to the Com- mittee on Government Reform. 5677. A letter from the Director, Office of mittee on International Relations and or- 5700. A letter from the Inspector General- Congressional Affairs, Office of Nuclear Re- dered to be printed. Education, Department of Education, trans- actor Regulation, Nuclear Regulatory Com- 5688. A letter from the Secretary of De- mitting the semiannual report of the Inspec- mission, transmitting the Commission’s fense, transmitting a copy of Transmittal tor General of the Department of Education final rule—Voluntary Submission of Per- No. 16–99 which constitutes a Request for for the six-month period ending September formance Indicator Data [NRC Regulatory Final Approval for Amendment Number 1 to 30, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Issue Summary 99–06] received December 13, the Memorandum of Understanding between Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Gov- 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the U.S. and France concerning the Inter- ernment Reform. Committee on Commerce. cooled Recuperated (ICR) Gas Turbine En- 5701. A letter from the Chairman, Equal 5678. A letter from the Secretary, Securi- gine, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Employment Opportunity Commission, ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting Committee on International Relations. transmitting the semiannual report of the the Commission’s final rule—Adoption of 5689. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- Inspector General for the period ended Sep- Amendments to the Intermarket Trading viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of tember 30, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app.

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L27JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H42 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Com- tion Agency to place a contract with Re- 5727. A letter from the Director, Office of mittee on Government Reform. sources for the Future as earmarked in the Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- 5702. A letter from the Vice President for Conference Committee Report (H.R. 106–379) fice’s final rule—Miscellaneous Changes in Legal Affairs, General Counsel & Corporate on EPA’s Fiscal Year 2000 Appropriations Compensation Regulations (RIN: 3206–AH11) Secretary, Legal Services Corporation, Act; to the Committee on Government Re- received December 10, 1999, pursuant to 5 transmitting the semiannual report of the form. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- Inspector General for the period April 1, 1999 5715. A letter from the Chairman, Federal ernment Reform. through September 30, 1999, pursuant to 5 Election Commission, transmitting the re- 5728. A letter from the Acting Director, U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to port in compliance with the Federal Man- Peace Corps, transmitting The semi-annual the Committee on Government Reform. agers Financial Integrity Act; to the Com- report of the Inspector General for the period 5703. A letter from the Chairman, National mittee on Government Reform. of April 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999, Credit Union Administration, transmitting 5716. A letter from the Chairman, Federal pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) the semiannual report of the Inspector Gen- Energy Regulatory Commission, transmit- section 5(b); to the Committee on Govern- eral for the period April 1, 1999 through Sep- ting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- ment Reform. tember 30, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. sion’s annual commercial activities inven- 5729. A letter from the Board Members, (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Com- tory list; to the Committee on Government Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting mittee on Government Reform. Reform. the Fiscal Year 1999 Federal Managers’ Fi- 5704. A letter from the Secretary of the In- 5717. A letter from the Chairman, Federal nancial Integrity Act Report Status of Mate- terior, transmitting the semiannual report Housing Finance Board, transmitting the rial Weaknesses; to the Committee on Gov- of the Inspector General for the period April semiannual report on the activities of the ernment Reform. 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999, pursuant Office of Inspector General, pursuant to 5 5730. A letter from the Office of the Under to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to Secretary, SMITHsonian Institution, trans- to the Committee on Government Reform. the Committee on Government Reform. mitting the Inventory of Commercial Activi- 5705. A letter from the Chairman, Securi- 5718. A letter from the General Counsel, ties; to the Committee on Government Re- ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting Federal Retirement Thrift Investment form. the semiannual report of the Inspector Gen- Board, transmitting the Board’s final rule— 5731. A letter from the Chairman, U.S. eral, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Privacy Act Regulations—received December Merit Systems Protection Board, transmit- Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Gov- 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ting the U.S. Merit Systems Protection ernment Reform. the Committee on Government Reform. Board’s (MSPB) strategic plan for FY 2000– 5706. A letter from the Inspector General- 5719. A letter from the Deputy Archivist of 2005; to the Committee on Government Re- Health and Human Services, Department of the United States, National Archives and form. Health and Human Services, transmitting Records Administration, transmitting the 5732. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, the Inspector General’s semiannual report Administration’s final rule—Agency Records Land and Minerals Management, Depart- for the period April 1, 1999 through Sep- Centers (RIN: 3095–AA81) received December ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- tember 30, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to partment’s final rule—Postlease Operations (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to the Com- the Committee on Government Reform. Safety (RIN: 1010–AC32) received December 7, mittee on Government Reform. 5720. A letter from the Deputy Archivist of 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 5707. A letter from the Administrator, the United States, National Archives and Committee on Resources. Agency For International Development, Records Administration, transmitting the 5733. A letter from the Acting Director, transmitting the semiannual report on the Administration’s final rule—Storage of Fed- Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the activities of the Inspector General for the pe- eral Records (RIN: 3095–AA86) received De- Interior, transmitting the Department’s riod ending September 30, 1999, pursuant to 5 cember 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. final rule—Endangered and Threatened Wild- U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- life and Plants; Designation of Critical Habi- the Committee on Government Reform. ment Reform. tat for the Pacific Coast Population of the 5708. A letter from the Chairman, Board of 5721. A letter from the Inspector General, Western Snowy Plover (RIN: 1018–AD10) re- Governors, Federal Reserve System, trans- National Endowment for the Arts, transmit- ceived December 10, 1999, pursuant to 5 mitting the Board’s Semiannual Report to ting the semiannual report on the activities U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- Congress; to the Committee on Government of the Office of Inspector General for the pe- sources. Reform. riod April 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999, 5734. A letter from the Director, Office of 5709. A letter from the Executive Director, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, Committee For Purchase From People Who section 5(b); to the Committee on Govern- transmitting the Department’s final rule— Are Blind Or Severely Disabled, transmitting ment Reform. Louisiana Regulatory Program [SPATS No. the Committee’s final rule—Procurement 5722. A letter from the Chairman, National LA–018–FOR] received December 7, 1999, pur- List Additions and Deletions—received De- Science Board, transmitting the semiannual suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cember 6, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. report on the activities of the Office of In- mittee on Resources. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- spector General for the period of April 1, 5735. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ment Reform. 1999, through September 30, 1999, pursuant to of Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department 5710. A letter from the Executive Director, 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to of the Interior, transmitting the Depart- Committee For Purchase From People Who the Committee on Government Reform. ment’s final rule—Convention on Inter- Are Blind Or Severely Disabled, transmitting 5723. A letter from the Writer and Editor, national Trade in Endangered Species od the Committee’s final rule—Procurement National Science Foundation, transmitting Wild Fauna and Flora (CITIES); Carrying List Additions—received November 30, 1999, the semiannual report of the Inspector Gen- Out the Inclusion of all Species of the Order pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- eral; to the Committee on Government Re- Acipenseriformes (Sturgeon and Paddlefish) mittee on Government Reform. form. in the Appendices to CITES (RIN: 1018–AF66) 5711. A letter from the Chairman, Con- 5724. A letter from the Office of Inde- received December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 sumer Product Safety Commission, trans- pendent Counsel, transmitting the FY 1999 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- mitting the Semiannaul Report of the In- report pursuant to the Federal Managers’ Fi- sources. spector General for the period April 1, 1999 nancial Integrity Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5736. A letter from the Director, Depart- through September 30, 1999; to the Com- 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- mittee on Government Reform. Reform. partment’s final rule—Virginia Regulatory 5712. A letter from the General Counsel, 5725. A letter from the Director, Office of Program [VA–113–FOR] received December Corporation for National and Community Management and Budget, transmitting a re- 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Service, transmitting the Corporation’s final port entitled ‘‘Statistical Programs of the the Committee on Resources. rule—Rules Implementing the Government United States Government: Fiscal Year 5737. A letter from the Director, Office of in Sunshine Act (RIN: 3045–AA21) received 2000,’’ pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3504(e)(2); to the Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, December 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Government Reform. transmitting the Department’s final rule— 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Govern- 5726. A letter from the Director, Office of Oklahoma Regulatory Program [SPATS No. ment Reform. Management and Budget, transmitting an OK–026–FOR] received December 10, 1999, pur- 5713. A letter from the Chairman, Corpora- accounting statement covering Federal stew- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tion For Public Broadcasting, transmitting ardship property, investments, and respon- mittee on Resources. The Corporation’s Semiannual Report for sibilities that was recently recommended by 5738. A letter from the Director, Office of the period ending September 30, 1999, pursu- the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforce- ant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section Board (FASAB) and approved in its entirety ment, Department of the Interior, transmit- 5(b); to the Committee on Government Re- by the Secretary of the Treasury, the Direc- ting the Department’s final rule—Surface form. tor of the Office of Management and Budget Coal Mining and Reclamation Operations On 5714. A letter from the Environmental Pro- (OMB), and the Comptroller General, pursu- Federal Lands; State-Federal Cooperative tection Agency, transmitting the determina- ant to 31 U.S.C. 3511; to the Committee on Agreements; Indiana [SPATS No. IN–142– tion to allow the U.S. Environmental Protec- Government Reform. FOR] received December 13, 1999, pursuant to

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L27JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H43 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on II Period [Docket No. 981014259–8312–02; I.D. sources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Resources. 122299B] received December 10, 1999, pursuant Administration, transmitting the Adminis- 5739. A letter from the Director, Office of to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tration’s final rule—Designated Critical Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, Resources. Habitat: Revision of Critical Habitat for transmitting the Department’s final rule— 5748. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Snake River Spring/Summer Chinook Salm- Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Oper- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- on [Docket No. 990525143–9277–02; I.D. 120197A] ations; Permanent Regulatory Program; anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- (RIN: 0648–AM41) received December 13, 1999, Compliance with Court Order (RIN: 1029– mitting the Administration’s final rule— pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- AB69) received December 13, 1999, pursuant Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone mittee on Resources. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Off Alaska; Pacific Cod by Vessels Using 5757. A letter from the Chief, Endangered Resources. Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Species Division, Office of Protected Re- 5740. A letter from the Director, Office of Islands [Docket No. 990304063–9063–01; I.D. sources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, 111299B] received December 7, 1999, pursuant Administration, transmitting the Adminis- transmitting the Department’s final rule— to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tration’s final rule—Endangered and Threat- Interpretative Rule Related to Subsidence Resources. ened Wildlife and Plants; Definition of Due to Underground Coal Mining (RIN: 1029– 5749. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- ‘‘Harm’’ [Docket No. 980414094–9287–02; I.D. AB82) received December 13, 1999, pursuant fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- No. 091797A] (RIN: 0648–AK55) received De- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- cember 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Resources. mitting the Administration’s final rule— 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 5741. A letter from the Director, Fish and Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; 5758. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Commercial of Commerce and Commissioner of Patents transmitting the Department’s final rule— Haddock Harvest [Docket No. 990318076–9109– and Trademarks, Department of Commerce, Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and 02; I.D. 110499A] received December 7, 1999, transmitting the Department’s final rule— Plants; Final Rule To List Two Cave Ani- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Clarification of Patent and Trademark Copy mals from Kauai, Hawaii, as Endangered mittee on Resources. Fees [Docket No. 99–1020282–9282–01] (RIN: (RIN: 1018–AE39) received January 13, 2000, 5750. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 0651–AB08) received November 23, 1999, pursu- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Ma- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee mittee on Resources. rine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and on the Judiciary. 5742. A letter from the Director, Fish and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting 5759. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries off of Commerce and Commissioner of Patents transmitting the Department’s final rule— West Coast States and in the Western Pa- and Trademarks, Department of Commerce, Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and cific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Commer- transmitting the Department’s final rule— Plants; Final Rule to List the Sierra Nevada cial Reopening from Cape Flattery to Revision of Patent and Trademark Fees for District Population Segment of the Cali- Leadbetter Point, WA [Docket No. 99040113– Fiscal Year 2000 [Docket No. 991105297–9297– fornia Bighorn Sheep as Endangered (RIN: 01; I.D. 093099B] received December 10, 1999, 01] (RIN: 0651–AB01) received December 7, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 1018–AF59) received January 7, 2000, pursuant 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mittee on Resources. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Committee on the Judiciary. 5751. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Resources. 5760. A letter from the Assistant General fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- 5743. A letter from the Director, Office of Counsel for Regulations, Department of anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Surface Mining, Department of Interior, Housing and Urban Development, transmit- mitting the Administration’s final rule— transmitting the Department’s final rule—Il- ting the Department’s final rule—Civil Pen- Fisheries off West Coast States and in the linois Regulatory Program [SPATS No. IL– alties for Fair Housing Act Violations [Dock- Western Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 097–FOR, PART I] received December 7, 1999, et No. FR–4302–F–03] (RIN: 2529–AA83) re- Trip Limit Adjustments; Correction [Docket pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ceived January 5, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. No. 981231333–8333–01; I.D. 092999C] received mittee on Resources. December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judici- 5744. A letter from the Deputy Asst. Ad- ary. ministrator for Fisheries, National Marine 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 5752. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 5761. A letter from the Assistant Attorney Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and At- Administrator for the National Ocean Serv- General, Office of Legislative Affairs, De- mospheric Administration, transmitting the ice, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- partment of Justice, transmitting the U.S. Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of the ministration, transmitting the Administra- Department of Justice’s prision impact as- Northeastern United States; Northeast tion’s final rule—Hawaiian Islands Hump- sessment (PIA) for 1998; to the Committee on Multispecies and Monkfish Fisheries; back Whale National Marine Sanctuary the Judiciary. Monkfish Fishery Management Plan [Docket [Docket No. 990914255–9255–01] (RIN: 0648– 5762. A letter from the Director, Policy Di- No. 981223319–9167–02; I.D. 112598B] (RIN: 0648– AN28) received December 7, 1999, pursuant to rectives and Instructions Branch, Depart- AJ44) received December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ment of Justice, transmitting the Depart- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. ment’s final rule— Extension of 25–Mile Resources. 5753. A letter from the Chief, Endangered Limit at Select Arizona Ports-of-Entry [INS 5745. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Species Division, Office of Protected Re- No. 2026–99] (RIN: 1115–AF60) received Decem- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Ma- sources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric ber 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); rine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Administration, transmitting the Adminis- to the Committee on the Judiciary. Atmospheric Administration, transmitting tration’s final rule—Sea Turtle Conserva- 5763. A letter from the Director, Policy Di- the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries off tion; Shrimp Trawling Requirements [Dock- rectives and Instructions Branch, Depart- West Coast States and in the Western Pa- et No. 980331080–9269–02; I.D. 091799A] (RIN: ment of Justice, Immigration and Natu- cific; West Coast Salmon Fisheries; Commer- 0648–AK66) received December 13, 1999, pursu- ralization Service, transmitting the Depart- cial and Recreational Inseason Adjustments ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ment’s final rule—Adjustments of Small Vol- and Reopening from Cape Flattery to on Resources. ume Application Fees of the Immigration Leadbetter Point, WA [Docket No. 99040113– 5754. A letter from the Chief, Endangered Examinations Fee Account [INS No. 1933–98; 01; I.D. 092199D] received December 10, 1999, Species Division, Office of Protected Re- AG Order No. 2282–99] (RIN: 1115–AF10) re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- sources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric ceived December 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 mittee on Resources. Administration, transmitting the Adminis- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the 5746. A letter from the Acting Assistant tration’s final rule—Sea Turtle Conserva- Judiciary. Administrator for Fisheries, National Ma- tion; Shrimp Trawling Requirements [Dock- 5764. A letter from the Director, Federal rine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and et No. 950427117–9271–10] (RIN: 0648–AN30) re- Emergency Management Agency, transmit- Atmospheric Administration, transmitting ceived December 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 ting notification that funding under title V the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; sources. Emergency Assistance Act, as amended, will Maximum Retainable Bycatch Percentages, 5755. A letter from the Chief, Endangered exceed $5 million for the response to the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 990720198–9307–02; Species Division, Office of Protected Re- emergency declared on November 17, 1999 as I.D. 070799B] (RIN: 0648–AM36) received De- sources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric a result of Hurricane Lenny which severely cember 10, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Administration, transmitting the Adminis- impacted the Territory of the United States 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. tration’s final rule—Sea Turtle Conserva- Virgin Islands beginning November 17, 1999 5747. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- tion; Summer Flounder Trawling Require- and continuing, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 5193; to fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Ma- ments [Docket No. 991007270–9270–01; I.D. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- rine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and 090399E] (RIN: 0648–AM89) received December structure. Atmospheric Administration, transmitting 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 5765. A letter from the Inland Waterway the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of the Committee on Resources. Users Board, Department of the Army, trans- the Northeastern United States; Scup Fish- 5756. A letter from the Chief, Endangered mitting the Board’s thirteenth annual report ery; Commercial Quota Harvested for Winter Species Division, Office of Protected Re- of its activities; recommendations regarding

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L27JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H44 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 construction, rehabilitation priorities and 5775. A letter from the Program Analyst, –200, –300, –400, and –500 Airplanes [Docket spending levels on the commercial naviga- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- No. 99–NM–332–AD; Amendment 39–11445; AD tional features and components of inland wa- mitting the Department’s final rule—IFR Al- 99–25–02] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December terways and harbors, pursuant to Public Law titudes; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 99—662, section 302(b) (100 Stat. 4111); to the No. 29843; Amdt. No. 418] received December the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Committee on Transportation and Infra- 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to structure. structure. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 5785. A letter from the Program Analyst, 5766. A letter from the Chief, Office of Reg- structure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ulations and Administrative Law, USCG, De- 5776. A letter from the Program Analyst, mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- partment of Transportation, transmitting FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB the Department’s final rule—Special Local mitting the Department’s final rule—Part 91 2000 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99–NM–197– Regulations: Puerto Rico International Cup, Amendment [Docket No. 29833; Amendment AD; Amendment 39–11442; AD 99–24–17] (RIN: Fajardo, Puerto Rico [CGD07–99–057] (RIN: No. 91–258] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received Decem- 2120–AA64) received December 2, 1999, pursu- 2115–AE46) received December 2, 1999, pursu- ber 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee to the Committee on Transportation and In- on Transportation and Infrastructure. on Transportation and Infrastructure. frastructure. 5786. A letter from the Program Analyst, 5767. A letter from the Chief, Office of Reg- 5777. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ulations and Administrative Law, USCG, De- FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Air- partment of Transportation, transmitting mitting the Department’s final rule—Rev- worthiness Directives; Eurocopter Deutsch- the Department’s final rule—Special Local ocation of Class E and Class D Airspace, EL land GmbH Model EC135 P1 and T1 Heli- Regulations for Marine Events; New Year’s Toro MCAS, CA [Airspace Docket No. 99– copters [Docket No. 99–SW–59–AD; Amend- Celebration Fireworks, Patapsco River, Bal- AWP–19] received December 2, 1999, pursuant ment 39–11439; AD 99–22–01] (RIN: 2120–AA64) timore, MD [CGD 05–99–089] (RIN: 2115–AE46) to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on received December 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 received December 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 Transportation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5778. A letter from the Program Analyst, Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 5787. A letter from the Program Analyst, 5768. A letter from the Chief, Office of Reg- mitting the Department’s final rule—Stand- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ulations and Administrative Law, USCG, De- ard Instrument Approach Procedures; Mis- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- partment of Transportation, transmitting cellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 29852; worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757–200 the Department’s final rule—Special Local Amdt. No. 1963] received December 2, 1999, and -300 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99–NM– Regulations for Marine Events; Approaches pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 89–AD; Amendment 39–11435; AD 99–24–11] to Annapolis Harbor, Spa Creek, and Severn mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 2, 1999, River, Annapolis, Maryland [CGD 05–99–096] ture. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- received December 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 5779. A letter from the Program Analyst, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ture. Transportation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule—Stand- 5788. A letter from the Program Analyst, 5769. A letter from the Chief, Office of Reg- ard Instrument Approach Procedures; Mis- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ulations and Administrative Law, USCG, De- cellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 29851; mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- partment of Transportation, transmitting Amdt. No. 1962] received December 2, 1999, worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Se- the Department’s final rule—Drawbridge Op- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ries Airplanes [Docket No. 99–NM–46–AD; eration Regulations; Raccoon Creek, New mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Amendment 39–11441; AD 99–24–16] (RIN: 2120– Jersey [CGD05–99–095] received December 2, ture. AA64) received December 2, 1999, pursuant to 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 5780. A letter from the Program Analyst, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. structure. 5770. A letter from the Chief, Office of Reg- the Department’s final rule—Airworthiness 5789. A letter from the Program Analyst, ulations and Administrative Law, USCG, De- Directives; Lockheed Model L–1011–385 Series FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- partment of Transportation, transmitting Airplanes [Docket No. 99–NM–122–AD; mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- the Department’s final rule—Drawbridge Op- Amendment 39–11436; AD 99–24–12] (RIN: 2120– worthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. eration Regulations: Acushnet River, AA64) received December 3, 1999, pursuant to Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems Annisquam River, Fore River, and Taunton 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on [Docket No. 98–CE–87–AD; Amendment 39– River, MA [CGD01–99–187] received December Transportation and Infrastructure. 11434; AD 99–24–10] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 5781. A letter from the Program Analyst, December 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- structure. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- tation and Infrastructure. 5771. A letter from the Chief, Office of Reg- worthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de 5790. A letter from the Program Analyst, ulations and Administrative Law, USCG, De- Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB– FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- partment of Transportation, transmitting 135 and EMB–145 Series Airplanes [Docket mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- the Department’s final rule—Drawbridge Op- No. 99–NM–340–AD; Amendment 39–11437; AD worthiness Directives; General Electric Com- eration Regulations: China Basin, Mission 99–24–13] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December pany CF6 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket Creek, CA [CGD11–99–017] received December 3, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to No. 95–ANE–39; Amendment 39–11440; AD 99– 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 24–15] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 2, the Committee on Transportation and Infra- structure. 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the structure. 5782. A letter from the Program Analyst, Committee on Transportation and Infra- 5772. A letter from the Chief, Office of Reg- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- structure. ulations and Administrative Law, USCG, De- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 5791. A letter from the Chief, Office of Reg- partment of Transportation, transmitting worthiness Directives; Raytheon Model ulations and Administrative Law, USCG, De- the Department’s final rule—Drawbridge Op- BAe.125 Series 1000A and 1000B, and Model partment of Transportation, transmitting eration Regulations; Keweenaw Waterway, Hawker 1000 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99– the Department’s final rule—Update of MI [CGD09–99–082] (RIN: 2115–AE47) received NM–176–AD; Amendment 39–11444; AD 99–25– Standards from the American Society for December 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 01] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December 2, Testing and Materials (ASTM) [USCG–1999– 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 5151] (RIN: 2115–AF80) received December 2, tation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 5773. A letter from the Program Analyst, structure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Department of Transportation, transmitting 5783. A letter from the Program Analyst, structure. the Department’s final rule—IFR Altitudes; FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 5792. A letter from the Chief, Office of Reg- Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- ulations and Administrative Law, USCG, De- 29884; Amdt. No. 419] received December 2, worthiness Directives; Eurocopter France partment of Transportation, transmitting 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Model AS–350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, and D and the Department’s final rule—Safety Zone; Committee on Transportation and Infra- AS–355E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters [Dock- Chesapeake Bay, Whitehall Bay, Annapolis, structure. et No. 99–SW–41–AD; Amendment 39–11443; MD [CGD 05–99–094] (RIN: 2115–AA97) received 5774. A letter from the Program Analyst, AD 99–24–18] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- December 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Transportation, transmitting cember 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Department’s final rule—Establishment 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. of VOR Federal Airways; AK [Airspace Dock- tation and Infrastructure. 5793. A letter from the Program Analyst, et No. 98–AAL–14] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received 5784. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- December 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- worthiness Directives; Bombardier Model tation and Infrastructure. worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737–100, DHC–7 and DHC–8 Series Airplanes [Docket

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L27JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H45 No. 99–NM–152–AD; Amendment 39–11307; AD mitting the Department’s final rule—Estab- [Docket No. 99–NE–52–AD; Amendment 39– 99–19–18] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December lishment of Class E Airspace; Koliganek, AK 11438; AD 99–24–14] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to [Airspace Docket No. 99–AAL–15] received November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee on Transportation and Infra- November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- structure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. 5794. A letter from the Program Analyst, tation and Infrastructure. 5813. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 5804. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Revi- FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Air- sion of Certification Requirements: Aircraft mitting the Department’s final rule—Amend- worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737–100, Dispatchers [Docket No. FAA–1998–4553; ment to Class D and Establishment of Class –200, –300, –400, and –500 Series Airplanes; and Amendment No. 65–40] (RIN: 2120–AG04) re- E2 Airspace, Fort Rucker, AL [Airspace Model 727–100 and –200 Series Airplanes ceived December 6, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Docket No. 99–ASO–14] received November 29, [Docket No. 99–NM–18–AD; Amendment 39– 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 11430; AD 99–24–06] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received tation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5795. A letter from the Program Analyst, structure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 5805. A letter from the Program Analyst, tation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule—Re- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 5814. A letter from the Program Analyst, moval of the Prohibition Against Certain mitting the Department’s final rule—Amend- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of ment of Class E Airspace; Lewiston, ID; Es- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- Sudan [Docket No. 29317; Special Federal tablishment of Class E Airspace, worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737–100, Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 82] (RIN: Grangeville, ID [Airspace Docket No. 99– –200, –300, –400, and –500 Series Airplanes 2120–AG67) received November 29, 1999, pursu- ANM–01] received November 29, 1999, pursu- [Docket No. 99–NM–260–AD; Amendment 39– ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 11432; AD 99–24–08] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received on Transportation and Infrastructure. on Transportation and Infrastructure. November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5796. A letter from the Program Analyst, 5806. A letter from the Program Analyst, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- tation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 5815. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives: Mitsubishi Model YS– worthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 11 and YS–11A Series Airplanes [Docket No. Inc. Model HD-E6C–3() Propellers [Docket mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 99–NM–140–AD; Amendment 39–11295; AD 99– No. 99–NE–18–AD; Amendment 39–11448; AD worthiness Directives; British Aerospace 19–06] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received November 29, 99–25–05] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December Model HS 748 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 6, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 99–NM–147–AD; Amendment 39–11302; AD 99– Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 19–13] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received November 29, structure. structure. 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 5797. A letter from the Program Analyst, 5807. A letter from the Program Analyst, Committee on Transportation and Infra- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- structure. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 5816. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; Jetstream Model BAe worthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ATP Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99–NM– Models PC–12 and PC–12/45 Airplanes [Docket mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 145–AD; Amendment 39–11300; AD 99–19–11] No. 99–CE–54–AD; Amendment 39–11433; AD worthiness Directives; British Aerospace (RIN: 2120–AA64) received November 29, 1999, 99–24–09] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes [Docket pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 2, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to No. 98–NM–296–AD; Amendment 39–11449; AD mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 99–25–06] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received December ture. 5798. A letter from the Program Analyst, structure. 10, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 5808. A letter from the Trial Attorney, Fed- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- eral Railroad Administration, Department of structure. worthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 5817. A letter from the Program Analyst, Mark 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 series ment’s final rule— Revised Docket Filing FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- airplanes and Model F27 Mark 050 Series Air- Procedures for Federal Railroad Administra- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- planes [Docket No. 99–NM–153–AD; Amend- tion Rulemaking and Adjudicatory Dockets; worthiness Directives; BFGoodrich Main ment 39–11308; AD 99–19–19] (RIN: 2120–AA64) [Docket No. FRA–99–6625, Notice No. 1] (RIN: Brake Assemblies as Installed on Airbus received November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 2130–AB37) received December 10, 1999, pursu- Model A319 and A320 Series Airplanes [Dock- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee et No. 99–NM–341–AD; Amendment 39–11450; Transportation and Infrastructure. on Transportation and Infrastructure. AD 99–25–07] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received De- 5799. A letter from the Program Analyst, 5809. A letter from the Assistant Chief cember 10, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Counsel, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Ad- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mitting the Department’s final rule—Revi- ministration, Department of Transportation, tation and Infrastructure. sion of Class E Airspace; Point Lay, AK [Air- transmitting the Department’s final rule— 5818. A letter from the Program Analyst, space Docket No. 99–AAL–12] received No- Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Revision FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- vember 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Chapter Heading; Federal Motor Carrier mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Safety Administration [FMCSA Docket No. worthiness Directives; Lockheed Model 382 tation and Infrastructure. FMCSA–2000–6629] (RIN: 2126–AA48) received Series Airplanes [Docket No. 98–NM–371–AD; 5800. A letter from the Program Analyst, December 20, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Amendment 39–11447; AD 99–25–04] (RIN: 2120– FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- AA64) received December 6, 1999, pursuant to mitting the Department’s final rule—Modi- tation and Infrastructure. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on fication of Class E Airspace; Fort Wayne, IN 5810. A letter from the Trial Attorney, Fed- Transportation and Infrastructure. [Airspace Docket No. 99–AGL–46] received eral Railroad Administration, Department of 5819. A letter from the Program Analyst, November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ment’s final rule—Inspection and Mainte- mitting the Department’s final rule—Modi- tation and Infrastructure. nance Standards for Steam Locomotives fication of Class E Airspace; Caledonia, MN 5801. A letter from the Program Analyst, [Docket No. RSSL–98–1, Notice No. 3] re- [Airspace Docket No. 99–AGL–49] received FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ceived October 28, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. December 6, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mitting the Department’s final rule—Estab- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- lishment of Class E Airspace; Batesville, IN tation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. [Airspace Docket No. 99–AGL–44] received 5811. A letter from the Assistant Chief 5820. A letter from the Program Analyst, November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Counsel, Federal Highway Administration, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Transportation, transmitting mitting the Department’s final rule—Amend- tation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule—Right-of-Way ment to Class E Airspace; Winfield/Arkansas 5802. A letter from the Program Analyst, Program Administration [FHWA Docket No. City, KS [Airspace Docket No. 99–ACE–44] re- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- FHWA–98–4315] (RIN: 2125–AE44) received De- ceived December 6, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mitting the Department’s final rule—Modi- cember 16, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- fication of Class E Airspace; Maple Lake, MN 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. [Airspace Docket No. 99–AGL–45] received tation and Infrastructure. 5821. A letter from the Program Analyst, November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5812. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule—Estab- tation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- lishment of Class E Airspace; Pine River, MN 5803. A letter from the Program Analyst, worthiness Directives; General Electric Com- [Airspace Docket No. 99–AGL–47] received FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- pany CF6–80E1A2 Series Turbofan Engines December 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 05:15 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L27JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H46 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 5832. A letter from the Director, Office of 5841. A letter from the the Executive Sec- tation and Infrastructure. Regulatory Management and Information, retary, the Disabled American Veterans, 5822. A letter from the Program Analyst, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- transmitting the 1999 National Convention FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ting the Agency’s final rule—Nonpoint proceedings of the Disabled American Vet- mitting the Department’s final rule—Modi- Source Program and Grants Guidance for erans, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 90i and 44 U.S.C. fication of Class E Airspace; Marquette, MI; Fiscal Year 1997 and Future Years—received 1332; (H. Doc. No. 106—167); to the Committee revocation of Class E Airspace; Sawyer, MI, Novemeber 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. on Veterans’ Affairs and ordered to be print- and K.I. Sawyer, MI [Airspace Docket No. 99– 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ed. AGL–42] received December 10, 1999, pursuant tation and Infrastructure. 5842. A letter from the Director, Office of to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5833. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations Management, Veterans Health Transportation and Infrastructure. Regulatory Management and Information, Administration, Department of Veterans Af- 5823. A letter from the Director, Office of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- fairs, transmitting the Department’s final Regulatory Management and Information, ting the Agency’s final rule—Process and rule—Per Diem for Nursing Home Care of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Criteria for Funding State and Territorial Veterans in State Homes (RIN: 2900–AE87) ting the Agency’s final rule—Funding the Nonpoint Source Management Programs FY received January 3, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Development and Implementation of Water- 1999—received November 29, 1999, pursuant to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans’ shed Restoration Action Strategies under 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Affairs. Section 319 of the Clean Water Act—received Transportation and Infrastructure. 5843. A letter from the Director, Office of November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5834. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulations Management, Department of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Regulatory Management and Information, Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- tation and Infrastructure. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment’s final rule—VA Acquisition Regula- 5824. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Agency’s final rule—Effluent Limi- tion: Simplified Acquisition Procedures Regulatory Management and Information, tations Guidelines, Pretreatment Standards, (RIN: 2900–AJ16) received December 13, 1999, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and New Source Performance Standards for pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ting the Agency’s final rule—NEP FY 1997 the Landfills Point Source Category [FRL– mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. Budget and Selected Guidance Topics—re- 6503–5] (RIN: 2040–AC23) received December 7, 5844. A letter from the Director, Office of ceived November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Regulations Management, Board of Vet- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Committee on Transportation and Infra- erans’ Appeals, Department of Veterans Af- Transportation and Infrastructure. structure. fairs, transmitting the Department’s final 5825. A letter from the Director, Office of 5835. A letter from the Director, Office of rule—Rules of Practice: Title Change (RIN: Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, 2900–AJ57) received January 7, 2000, pursuant Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Agency’s final rule—Effluent Limi- ting the Agency’s final rule—Availability of Veterans’ Affairs. Action Plan Demonstration Projects (APDP) tations Guidelines and Standards for the 5845. A communication from the President Funds for Tier IV and NEPs—received No- Commercial Hazardous Waste Combustor of the United States, transmitting an up- vember 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Subcategory of the Waste Combustors Point dated report concerning the emigration laws 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Source Category [FRL–6503–6] (RIN: 2040– and policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Geor- tation and Infrastructure. AC23) received December 7, 1999, pursuant to gia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, the 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5826. A letter from the Director, Office of Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Transportation and Infrastructure. Regulatory Management and Information, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan, 5836. A letter from the Deputy Director, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- National Institute of Standards and Tech- pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2432(b); (H. Doc. No. ting the Agency’s final rule—NEP FY 1998 nology, Department of Commerce, transmit- 106—164); to the Committee on Ways and Budget and Selected Guidance Topics—re- ting the Department’s final rule—Announce- Means and ordered to be printed. ceived November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 5846. A letter from the Acting Chief, Regu- ment of Availability of Funds for a Competi- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on lations Branch, Department of the Treasury, tion—Advanced Technology Program (ATP) Transportation and Infrastructure. transmitting the Department’s final rule— [Docket No. 991109300–9300–01] (RIN: 0693– 5827. A letter from the Director, Office of ZA35) received December 10, 1999, pursuant Import Restrictions Imposed On Certain Regulatory Management and Information, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Khmer Stone Archaeological Material of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Science. Kingdom of Cambodia [T.D. 99–88] (RIN: 1515– ting the Agency’s final rule—National Estu- 5837. A letter from the Deputy Director, AC52) received December 7, 1999, pursuant to ary Program Travel Funds Special Condi- National Institute of Standards and Tech- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tions—received November 29, 1999, pursuant nology, Department of Commerce, transmit- Ways and Means. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ting the Department’s final rule—Notice of 5847. A letter from the Acting Chief, Regu- Transportation and Infrastructure. Availability of Funds for Six Grants; Phys- lations Branch, Department of the Treasury, 5828. A letter from the Director, Office of ics, MSEL, and MEL, SURF Programs; transmitting the Department’s final rule— Regulatory Management and Information, MSEL Grants Program; and Fire Research Export Certificates For Lamb Meat Subject Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Grants Program [Docket No. 990907248–9248– To Tariff-Rate Quota [T.D. 99–87] (RIN: 1515– ting the Agency’s final rule—National Estu- 01] (RIN: 0693–ZA32) received December 7, AC54) received December 7, 1999, pursuant to ary Program FY 1999 Budget and Funding 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Guidelines—received November 29, 1999, pur- Committee on Science. Ways and Means. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 5838. A letter from the Deputy Director, 5848. A letter from the Chief, Regulations mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- National Institute of Standards and Tech- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ture. nology, Department of Commerce, transmit- the Service’s final rule—Taxation of DISC 5829. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Department’s final rule—Partner- Income to Shareholders—received December Regulatory Management and Information, ship for Advancing Technologies in Housing 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Cooperative Research Program (PATH- the Committee on Ways and Means. ting the Agency’s final rule—Bienial Review CoRP)-Notice of Availability of Funds 5849. A letter from the Chief, Regulations of Post-CCMP NEPs-Final Guidance—re- [Docket No. 991019280–9280–01] (RIN: 0693– Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ceived November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 ZA34) received December 7, 1999, pursuant to the Service’s final rule—Treatment of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Changes in Elective Entity Classification Transportation and Infrastructure. Science. [TD 8844] (RIN: 1545–AV16) received Decem- 5830. A letter from the Director, Office of 5839. A letter from the Administrator, En- ber 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Regulatory Management and Information, vironmental Protection Agency, transmit- to the Committee on Ways and Means. Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting a report entitled, ‘‘The Superfund Inno- 5850. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ting the Agency’s final rule—Biennial Re- vative Technology Evaluation Program: An- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting view of Post-CCMP NEPs-FY 1999 Guide- nual Report to Congress FY 1998’’; to the the Service’s final rule—Determination of lines—received November 29, 1999, pursuant Committee on Science. Interest Rate [Rev. Rul. 99–53] received De- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5840. A letter from the Deputy Assistant cember 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. Administrator for Satellite and Information 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 5831. A letter from the Director, Office of Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Means. Regulatory Management and Information, Administration, transmitting the Adminis- 5851. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tration’s final rule—Office of Research and Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ting the Agency’s final rule—Cover Memo- Applications Ocean Remote Sensing Pro- the Service’s final rule—Section 705 Special randum and Wetland Program Development gram Notice of Financial Assistance [Docket Basis Rules [Notice 99–57] received December Grants-FY2000 Grant Guidance—received No- No. 991028291–9291–01] (RIN: 0648–ZA75) re- 10, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to vember 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ceived November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 the Committee on Ways and Means. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5852. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tation and Infrastructure. Science. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 04:29 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L27JA7.000 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H47 the Service’s final rule—Annual section to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 415(d) cost of living adjustments [Notice 99– Ways and Means. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on 55] received December 10, 1999, pursuant to 5 5865. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Ways and Means and Commerce. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting f Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—Effective Date of 5853. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Proposed Regulations under 1.368–2(d)(4) [No- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting tice 2000–1] received January 5, 2000, pursu- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS the Service’s final rule—Disposition by a ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee corporation of its own capital stock [Rev. on Ways and Means. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Rul. 99–57] received December 10, 1999, pursu- 5866. A letter from the Chief, Regulations committees were delivered to the Clerk ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting for printing and reference to the proper on Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—Information report- calendar, as follows: 5854. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ing with respect to certain foreign corpora- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Re- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting tions (RIN: 1545–AV69) [TD 8850] received sources. S. 430. An act to amend the Alaska the Service’s final rule—Tax Avoidance January 5, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Native Claims Settlement Act, to provide for Using Distributions of Encumbered Property 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and a land exchange between the Secretary of [Notice 99–59] received December 10, 1999, Means. Agriculture and the Kake Tribal Corpora- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 5867. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tion, and for other purposes; with an amend- mittee on Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ment (Rept. 106–489). Referred to the Com- 5855. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Returns of Informa- mittee of the Whole House on the State of Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting tion of Brokers and Barter Exchanges [No- the Union. the Service’s final rule—Special Rules for tice 2000–6] received January 5, 2000, pursu- Certain Transactions Where Stated Principal ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee f Amount Does Not Exceed $2,800,000 [Rev. on Ways and Means. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Rul. 99–50] received December 7, 1999, pursu- 5868. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Under clause 2 of rule XII, public on Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—Weighted Average bills and resolutions were introduced 5856. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Interest Rate Update [Notice 99–54] received and severally referred, as follows: Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. By Mr. DAVIS of Virginia (for himself the Service’s final rule—Treatment of Loans 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and and Mr. MORAN of Virginia): with Below-Market Interest Rates [Rev. Rul. Means. H.R. 3518. A bill to amend the Occupational 99–49] received December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5869. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide that 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Act will not apply to employment per- Ways and Means. the Service’s final rule—Duke Energy Nat- formed with an electronic device in a work- 5857. A letter from the Chief, Regulations ural Gas Corporation v. Commissioner—replace located in the employee’s residence; to Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ceived November 29, 1999, pursuant to 5 the Committee on Education and the Work- the Service’s final rule—Last-in; First-out U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on force. Inventories [Rev. Rul. 99–55] received Decem- Ways and Means. ber 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 5870. A letter from the Chief, Regulations By Mr. LEACH: to the Committee on Ways and Means. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting H.R. 3519. A bill to provide for negotiations 5858. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the Service’s final rule—Conway v. Commis- for the creation of a trust fund to be admin- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting sioner—received November 29, 1999, pursuant istered by the International Bank for Recon- the Service’s final rule—Adequate Disclosure to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on struction and Development of the Inter- of Gifts [TD 8845] (RIN: 1545–AW20) received Ways and Means. national Development Association to combat December 7, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5871. A letter from the Chief, Regulations the AIDS epidemic; to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Banking and Financial Services. Means. the Service’s final rule—Duplicate Benefits By Mr. PITTS: 5859. A letter from the Chief, Regulations [Rev. Rul. 99–51] received December 13, 1999, H.R. 3520. A bill to designate segments and Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tributaries of White Clay Creek, Delaware the Service’s final rule—Adjustments Fol- mittee on Ways and Means. and Pennsylvania, as a component of the Na- lowing Sales of Partnership Interests [TD 5872. A letter from the Chief, Regulations tional Wild and Scenic Rivers System; to the 8847] (RIN: 1545–AS39) received December 16, Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Committee on Resources. 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the Service’s final rule—Information Report- By Mr. MCINTOSH: Committee on Ways and Means. ing on Amounts Paid Under the General Al- H.R. 3521. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5860. A letter from the Chief, Regulations lotment Act [Notice 99–60] received Decem- 5, United States Code, to provide for a report Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ber 13, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); by the General Accounting Office to Con- the Service’s final rule—Automatic Consent to the Committee on Ways and Means. gress on agency regulatory actions, and for to Change a Method of Accounting [Rev. 5873. A letter from the Acting Regulations other purposes; referred to the Committee on Proc. 99–49] received December 16, 1999, pur- Officer, Social Security Administration, the Judiciary, and in addition to the Com- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- transmitting the Administration’s final mittee on Government Reform, for a period mittee on Ways and Means. rule—Extension of Expiration Date for Sev- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- 5861. A letter from the Chief, Regulations eral Body System Listings [Regulations No. er, in each case for consideration of such pro- Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting 4] (RIN: 0960–AF15) received December 7, 1999, visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the the Service’s final rule—Examination of re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- committee concerned. turns and claims for refund, credit, or abate- mittee on Ways and Means. By Mr. ANDREWS: ment; determination of correct tax liability 5874. A letter from the the Director, the H.R. 3522. A bill to amend the Clean Air [Rev. Proc. 2000–9] received December 21, Congressional Budget Office, transmitting Act to establish certain rules regarding 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the CBO’s final sequestration report for Fiscal motor vehicle inspection and maintenance in Committee on Ways and Means. Year 2000, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. section 904(b); States that have contracted out vehicle test- 5862. A letter from the Chief, Regulations (H. Doc. No. 106—168); to the Committee on ing and inspection services, and for other Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Whole House on the State of the Union purposes; to the Committee on Commerce. the Service’s final rule—Combined Informa- and ordered to be printed. By Mr. ANDREWS: tion Reporting [Rev. Proc. 99–50] received 5875. A letter from the Lieutenant General, H.R. 3523. A bill to amend the Congres- December 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. USA Director, Defense Security Cooperation sional Budget and Impoundment Control Act 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final of 1974 to provide for expedited rescissions of Means. rule—Authorizing the transfer of up $100M in budget authority and of limited tax benefits; 5863. A letter from the Chief, Regulations defense articles and services to the Govern- referred to the Committee on the Budget, Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting ment of Bosnia-Herzegovina—received De- and in addition to the Committees on Rules, the Service’s final rule—Low Income Hous- cember 10, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Ways and Means, for a period to be sub- ing Credit [Rev. Rul. 99–54] received Decem- 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on sequently determined by the Speaker, in ber 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); International Relations and Appropriations. each case for consideration of such provi- to the Committee on Ways and Means. 5876. A letter from the Deputy Executive sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 5864. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Secretary to the Department, Department of committee concerned. Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting Health and Human Services, transmitting By Mr. ANDREWS: the Service’s final rule—Determination of the Department’s final rule—Medicare and H.R. 3524. A bill to phase out the inciner- Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt In- Medicaid Programs; Programs Programs of ation of solid waste, and for other purposes; struments Issued for Property [Rev. Rul. All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to the Committee on Commerce, and in addi- 2000–1] received December 21, 1999, pursuant [HCFA–1903–IFC] (RIN: 0938–AJ63) received tion to the Committee on Transportation

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and Infrastructure, for a period to be subse- CUNNINGHAM, Mr. FRANKS of New Jer- H.R. 2966: Mr. BACA, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. quently determined by the Speaker, in each sey, Mr. HILL of Montana, Mr. WAMP, BOEHLERT, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. BURR of North case for consideration of such provisions as Mr. KUYKENDALL, Mr. COBURN, Mr. Carolina, Mr. CALVERT, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, fall within the jurisdiction of the committee THORNBERRY, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. concerned. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. GOSS, Mr. DEGETTE, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. DUNCAN, Ms. DUNN, By Mr. OXLEY (for himself, Mr. PICK- DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. EWING, Mr. Mr. EVANS, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. FORBES, ERING, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. LARGENT, GIBBONS, and Mr. GOODLATTE): Mr. FORD, Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey, Mr. Mr. COBURN, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. ARMEY, H.R. 3530. A bill to amend the Occupational HAYWORTH, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. Mr. SOUDER, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide that KIND, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. MAN- BAKER, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. HALL of the Act will not apply to employment per- ZULLO, Mr. GARY MILLER of California, Mr. Texas, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SCAR- formed in a workplace located in the em- NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. BOROUGH, Mr. BURR of North Caro- ployee’s residence; to the Committee on Edu- PALLONE, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. QUINN, Mr. lina, Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina, cation and the Workforce. REYES, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. By Mr. RANGEL (for himself, Mr. SISISKY, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. SPENCE, Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. MAN- LAHOOD, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. STRICKLAND, Mr. TALENT, Mr. VITTER, Mr. ZULLO, Mr. SHOWS, Mr. WICKER, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of WAMP, Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. WEYGAND, COMBEST, Mr. RILEY, Mr. ENGLISH, California, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. LEE, Ms. WOOLSEY, and Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. METCALF, Mr. WATTS of Okla- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. H.R. 3087: Mr. REYES. homa, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. BONILLA, HINCHEY, Mr. MEEKS of New York, H.R. 3115: Mr. SANDERS. Mr. BRYANT, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, and Mr. MOAKLEY): H.R. 3142: Mr. CLEMENT and Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. DELAY, Mr. H. Con. Res. 240. A concurrent resolution H.R. 3144: Mr. DEFAZIO and Mr. SHOWS. GOODLATTE, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. LEWIS expressing the sense of Congress that Elian H.R. 3256: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. of Kentucky, Mr. GOODE, Mr. HOBSON, Gonzalez should be reunited with his father, H.R. 3439: Mr. CALLAHAN, Mr. GOODE, Mr. Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. Juan Gonzalez of Cuba; to the Committee on STUMP, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. SUNUNU, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. the Judiciary. BURR of North Carolina, Mr. SALMON, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. f PICKETT, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. BASS, Mr. TURN- RYUN of Kansas, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. LIN- ER, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. SANDLIN, Mrs. DER, Mr. HYDE, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, MEMORIALS EMERSON, Mr. PETRI, Mr. GEKAS, Mr. Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. TALENT, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. Under clause 3 of rule XII, BALLENGER, Mr. TALENT, Mr. COL- STRICKLAND, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. LINS, Mr. GORDON, Mr. HULSHOF, Mr. 295. The SPEAKER presented a memorial SHIMKUS, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. BRYANT, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. WOLF, Mr. DICKEY, of the House of Representatives of the Com- COMBEST, Mrs. WILSON, Mr. CANADY of Flor- Mr. HILL of Montana, and Mr. monwealth of Massachusetts, relative to ida, Mr. NEY, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, RAMSTAD): House Resolution memorializing the Con- Mr. COLLINS, Mr. EDWARDS, and Mr. EVER- H.R. 3525. A bill to require the Federal gress and the President of the United States ETT. Communications Commission to follow nor- to direct the health care financing adminis- H.R. 3494: Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. JEFFERSON, mal rulemaking procedures in establishing tration to adjust medicare managed care re- Mr. COSTELLO, and Ms. LEE. additional requirements for noncommercial imbursement rates in Massachusetts in order H.J. Res. 48: Mr. HORN and Mr. PRICE of educational television broadcasters; to the to provide equal access to medicare services; North Carolina. Committee on Commerce. jointly to the Committees on Ways and H.J. Res. 53: Mr. NETHERCUTT. By Mr. PALLONE: Means and Commerce. H. Res. 377: Mr. MCINTOSH. H.R. 3526. A bill to amend the Egg Products f f Inspection Act to improve the safety of shell eggs; to the Committee on Agriculture. PRIVATE BILLS AND PETITIONS, ETC. By Mr. PALLONE: RESOLUTIONS Under clause 3 of rule XII, H.R. 3527. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to limit the Under clause 3 of rule XII, private 78. The SPEAKER presented a petition of amount of any increase in the payments re- bills and resolutions of the following Mr. Gregory D. Watson of Austin, TX, rel- quired by health insurance issuers for health titles were introduced and severally re- ative to urging the Congress of the United insurance coverage provided to individuals ferred, as follows: States to vote and approve legislation to who are guaranteed an offer of enrollment make employment discrimination against an under individual health insurance coverage By Mr. MCCOLLUM: applicant based upon the applicant’s actual, relative to other individuals who purchase H.R. 3531. A bill for the relief of Elian Gon- or perceived, sexual orientation unlawful; health insurance coverage; to the Committee zalez-Brotons; to the Committee on the Judi- which was referred jointly to the Commit- on Commerce. ciary. tees on Education and the Workforce, House By Mr. PALLONE: By Mr. MENENDEZ: Administration, Government Reform, and H.R. 3528. A bill to provide health benefits H.R. 3532. A bill for the relief of Elian Gon- the Judiciary. for workers and their families; referred to zalez; to the Committee on the Judiciary. f the Committee on Education and the Work- f force, and in addition to the Committees on PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS TO PUBLIC Commerce, Ways and Means, Government Under clause 2 of rule XII, public BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to bills and resolutions of the following be subsequently determined by the Speaker, Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors titles were introduced and severally rein each case for consideration of such provi- were added to public bills and resolu- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the ferred, as follows: committee concerned. tions as follows: By Mr. ACKERMAN (for himself, Mrs. By Mr. PALLONE: H.R. 488: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. LOWEY, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. FORBES, H.R. 3529. A bill to amend title XVIII of the HOLT, and Mr. ANDREWS. and Mr. LAZIO): Social Security Act and the Employee Re- H.R. 670: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. H.R. 3533. A bill to provide the Secretary of tirement Income Security Act of 1974 to im- H.R. 730: Mr. ALLEN. Energy with authority to draw down the prove access to health insurance and Medi- H.R. 742: Mr. HALL of Texas. Strategic Petroleum Reserve when oil and care benefits for individuals ages 55 to 65 to H.R. 914: Mr. MASCARA, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, gas prices in the United States rise sharply be fully funded through premiums and anti- and Mr. MORAN of Virginia. because of anticompetitive activity, and to fraud provisions, to amend title XIX of the H.R. 960: Mr. OWENS, Mr. LARSON, and Mr. require the President, through the Secretary Social Security Act to provide financial as- NEAL of Massachusetts. of Energy, to consult with Congress regard- sistance for those individuals who are too H.R. 1422: Mr. WU. ing the sale of oil from the Strategic Petro- poor to afford the premiums, and for other H.R. 1612: Mr. MCGOVERN and Ms. RIVERS. leum Reserve; to the Committee on Com- purposes; referred to the Committee on Ways H.R. 1816: Mr. OBERSTAR and Mr. TOWNS. merce. and Means, and in addition to the Commit- H.R. 1871: Mr. GREEN of Texas and Mr. GON- By Mr. CAMPBELL: tees on Commerce, and Education and the ZALEZ. H.R. 3534. A bill to direct the Adminis- Workforce, for a period to be subsequently H.R. 1895: Mr. EVANS. trator of the Federal Aviation Administra- determined by the Speaker, in each case for H.R. 1967: Mr. SANDERS and Ms. BROWN of tion to treat certain aircraft as amateur- consideration of such provisions as fall with- Florida. built aircraft for the purposes of issuing ex- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- H.R. 2222: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. perimental certificates for the operation of cerned. H.R. 2457: Mrs. MORELLA. such aircraft; to the Committee on Transpor- By Mr. SHAW (for himself, Mrs. JOHN- H.R. 2544: Mr. HUTCHINSON. tation and Infrastructure. SON of Connecticut, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. H.R. 2662: Mr. GILMAN. By Mr. CUNNINGHAM (for himself, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. H.R. 2776: Mr. ENGEL. SAXTON, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr.

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KUYKENDALL, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. BORSKI, TY, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. GREEN- Mr. MASCARA, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- PAYNE, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. WOOD, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mrs. TAUSCHER, vania, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. LOBIONDO, RAHALL, Mr. SAWYER, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. GILCHREST, and Mrs. MORELLA): Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. Mr. STUPAK, Mr. TIERNEY, Mrs. JONES H.R. 3535. A bill to amend the Magnuson NADLER, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. BOEHLERT, of Ohio, Mr. VENTO, Mr. WALSH, Mr. Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage- and Mr. HOLT): WAXMAN, Mr. WEINER, and Mr. ABER- ment Act to eliminate the wasteful and un- H.R. 3543. A bill to provide the Secretary of CROMBIE): sportsmanlike practice of shark finning; to Energy with authority to draw down the H. Con. Res. 242. A concurrent resolution the Committee on Resources. Strategic Petroleum Reserve when oil and to urge the Nobel Commission to award the By Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey: gas prices in the United States rise sharply year 2000 Nobel Prize for Peace to former H.R. 3536. A bill to provide for a study re- because of anticompetitive activity, and to United States Senator George J. Mitchell for garding the potential health effects of in- require the President, through the Secretary his dedication to fostering peace in Northern gesting and inhaling MTBE, to provide for of Energy, to consult with Congress regard- Ireland; to the Committee on International research regarding methods for the removal ing the sale of oil from the Strategic Petro- Relations. of MTBE from water supplies, and to require leum Reserve; to the Committee on Com- By Mrs. JONES of Ohio (for herself, public water systems to monitor for the merce. Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey, Mr. presence of MTBE in public water systems; By Mr. LEACH: OWENS, and Mr. MEEKS of New York): to the Committee on Commerce. H.R. 3544. A bill to authorize a gold medal H. Con. Res. 243. A concurrent resolution By Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey: to be awarded on behalf of the Congress to expressing the sense of Congress regarding H.R. 3537. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Pope John Paul II in recognition of his many the importance of mental health awareness, enue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for and enduring contributions to peace and reli- mental disorders, and early detection of State and local real property taxes paid by gious understanding, and for other purposes; mental illnesses to facilitate entry into certain taxpayers aged 65 or older who do not to the Committee on Banking and Financial treatment; to the Committee on Commerce. itemize their deductions and to provide for Services. By Mr. THOMAS (for himself, Mr. the establishment of senior citizen real prop- By Mr. MARTINEZ (for himself and HOYER, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. NEY, Mr. erty tax accounts; to the Committee on Mr. KILDEE): EHLERS, Mr. MICA, Mr. EWING, Mr. Ways and Means. H.R. 3545. A bill to authorize appropria- GILMAN, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. FROST, Mr. By Mr. GUTIERREZ (for himself, Mr. tions for the Individuals with Disabilities CANNON, and Mr. LATOURETTE): MCGOVERN, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mr. Education Act to achieve full funding by H. Con. Res. 244. A concurrent resolution MEEKS of New York): 2010, and for other purposes; to the Com- permitting the use of the rotunda of the Cap- H.R. 3538. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- mittee on Education and the Workforce. itol for a ceremony as part of the commemo- enue Code of 1986 to encourage the use of By Mr. MCGOVERN (for himself, Mr. ration of the days of remembrance of victims public transportation systems by allowing SHAYS, Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey, of the Holocaust; to the Committee on House individuals a credit against income tax for Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. Administration. expenses paid to commute to and from work PELOSI, Mr. FORBES, Mrs. TAUSCHER, By Mr. ARMEY: or school using public transportation, and to Mr. COOK, Mr. OLVER, Mr. GEJDENSON, H. Res. 401. A resolution providing for a reduce corporate welfare; referred to the Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. committee to notify the President of the as- Committee on Ways and Means, and in addi- BORSKI): sembly of the Congress; considered and tion to the Committee on Armed Services, H.R. 3546. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- agreed to. for a period to be subsequently determined enue Code of 1986 to provide a uniform dollar By Mr. ARMEY: by the Speaker, in each case for consider- limitation for all types of transportation H. Res. 402. A resolution to inform the Sen- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- fringe benefits excludable from gross income; ate that a quorum of the House has assem- risdiction of the committee concerned. to the Committee on Ways and Means. bled; considered and agreed to. By Mr. HAYWORTH (for himself and By Mrs. MEEK of Florida: By Mr. ARMEY: Mr. PAUL): H.R. 3547. A bill to amend title 18 of the H. Res. 403. A resolution providing for the H.R. 3539. A bill to amend the Occupational United States Code to clarify the provisions hour of meeting of the House; considered and Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide that respecting forfeiture for alien smuggling; to agreed to. the Act will not apply to employment per- the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. GALLEGLY: formed in a workplace located in the em- By Mr. SAXTON (for himself, Mr. H. Res. 404. A resolution congratulating ployee’s residence; to the Committee on Edu- SMITH of New Jersey, and Mr. the people and Governments of Argentina, cation and the Workforce. LOBIONDO): Chile, Guatemala, and Uruguay for com- By Mr. ISAKSON: H.R. 3548. A bill to redesignate the mud pleting their recent and successful demo- H.R. 3540. A bill to amend the Fair Labor dump site located approximately 6 miles east cratic national elections; to the Committee Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit the of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, and known as on International Relations. issuance of a certificate for subminimum the ‘‘Historic Area Remediation Site’’, as the By Mr. GALLEGLY (for himself, Mr. wages for individuals with impaired vision or ‘‘Albert Gore, Jr., Mud Dump Site’’; to the BALLENGER, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. blindness; to the Committee on Education Committee on Transportation and Infra- SOUDER, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, Mr. and the Workforce. structure. GILLMOR, and Mr. GEJDENSON): By Mr. ISAKSON: By Mr. SAXTON (for himself, Mr. H. Res. 405. A resolution recognizing the H.R. 3541. A bill to suspend temporarily the SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. PALLONE, recent natural disaster in Venezuela, com- duty on 1,5-dichloroanthraquinone; to the and Mr. LOBIONDO): mending the people and Government of Ven- Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 3549. A bill to amend the Marine Pro- ezuela for its disaster recovery efforts, and By Mrs. JONES of Ohio (for herself, tection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of calling on the United States Government Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, 1972 relating to the dumping of dredged ma- and the international community to consider Mr. DIXON, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. PAYNE, terial in the Historic Area Remediation Site, providing additional disaster assistance; to Mr. RUSH, Mr. MEEKS of New York, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Committee on International Relations. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. Transportation and Infrastructure. By Mr. PALLONE (for himself and Mr. LEE, Mr. TOWNS, Ms. CARSON, Mr. By Mr. SMITH of Michigan: MCCOLLUM): CONYERS, Mr. BISHOP, Mrs. H.R. 3550. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H. Res. 406. A resolution expressing the CHRISTENSEN, Ms. BROWN of Florida, enue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction in de- sense of the House of Representatives that Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Ms. termining adjusted gross income for travel Pakistan should be designated as a state MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Ms. NORTON, expenses of State legislators away from sponsor of terrorism; to the Committee on Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. HILL- home; to the Committee on Ways and Means. International Relations. IARD, Mr. WYNN, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. By Mr. ARMEY: By Mr. THOMAS: EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. H. Con. Res. 241. A concurrent resolution H. Res. 407. A resolution permitting official DELAURO, Mrs. TAUSCHER, and Mr. providing for a joint session of Congress to photographs of the House of Representatives BOYD): receive a message from the President on the to be taken while the House is in actual ses- H.R. 3542. A bill to provide greater access State of the Union; considered and agreed to. sion; to the Committee on House Adminis- to high quality distance education programs; By Mr. GEJDENSON (for himself, Mr. tration. to the Committee on Education and the ALLEN, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. CAPUANO, f Workforce. Ms. CARSON, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. CROW- By Mr. LARSON (for himself, Ms. LEY, Ms. DANNER, Mr. DAVIS of Flor- PRIVATE BILLS AND DELAURO, Mrs. JOHNSON of Con- ida, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. RESOLUTIONS necticut, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. SHAYS, ESHOO, Mr. FROST, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. KING, Under clause 3 of rule XII, ALLEN, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. Mr. LARSON, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. Mr. MARTINEZ introduced A bill (H.R. WEINER, Mr. MALONEY of Con- LEVIN, Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky, Mr. 3551) for the relief of Gui Di Chen; which was necticut, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MCNUL- referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

VerDate 04-JAN-2000 05:09 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L27JA7.102 pfrm02 PsN: H27PT1 H50 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 27, 2000 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1899: Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. GONZALEZ, Kentucky, Mr. Sanders, Mrs. EMERSON, and Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. BACA, and Mr. WAXMAN. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Mr. NADLER. H.R. 3224: Ms. NORTON, Mrs. CLAYTON, Ms. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1926: Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. DEGETTE, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Mr. tions as follows: KUYKENDALL, and Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi. NEY, and Mr. DOYLE. H.R. 40: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. H.R. 2059: Mr. WYNN, Mr. OWENS, and Mr. H.R. 3235: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. H.R. 49: Mrs. ROUKEMA. HINCHEY. ESHOO, Mr. LANTOS, and Mr. SISISKY. H.R. 50: Mr. BILBRAY and Mr. NORWOOD. H.R. 2121: Mr. DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. MEE- H.R. 3244: Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. SAND- H.R. 61: Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. HAN, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. PASCRELL, AND Mr. ERS, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. H.R. 82: Mr. KILDEE, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. ACK- MARTINEZ. MCGOVERN, and Mr. CAPUANO. ERMAN, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. PETRI, Mr. WAMP, H.R. 2175: Mr. LEVIN. H.R. 3252: Mr. SUNUNU and Mr. COMBEST. Mr. NADLER, and Mr. PASCRELL. H.R. 2200: Mr. FORBES and Mr. HINCHEY. H.R. 3293: Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey, Mr. H.R. 220: Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska. H.R. 2228: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Ms. CRAMER, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mrs. MINK of Ha- H.R. 303: Mr. SISISKY, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, and Mrs. THURMAN. waii, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. DELAHUNT, Ms. KAPTUR, POMBO, Ms. DANNER, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of H.R. 2229: Mr. KUCINICH. ARGENT EE ANGEL California, Mr. BURR of North Carolina, and H.R. 2265: Mr. JEFFERSON. Mr. L , Ms. L , Mr. R , Ms. Mr. NADLER. H.R. 2308: Ms. GRANGER. DELAURO, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. FARR of Cali- H.R. 323: Mr. EVANS. H.R. 2382: Ms. RIVERS, Mr. SMITH of New fornia, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. NADLER, Mr. H.R. 443: Mrs. BIGGERT, Ms. SANCHEZ, and Jersey, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky, GEJDENSON, and Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. RUSH. Mr. WAMP, Mr. NETHERCUT, and Ms. DANNER. H.R. 3308: Mr. SHOWS, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. H.R. 444: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. H.R. 2451: Mr. TURNER, and Mr. GOODE. LOFGREN, Mr. KING, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. TAYLOR H.R. 483: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 2498: Mr. SABO, Mr. BENTSEN, Mrs. of Mississippi, and Mr. DUNCAN. H.R. 528: Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. LOWEY, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. GIBBONS, Ms. H.R. 3331: Mr. ANDREWS. H.R. 664: Mr. MARKEY. BROWN of Florida, Mr. EVANS, Mr. HUTCH- H.R. 3439: Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. LAHOOD, H.R. 725: Mr. FARR of California. INSON, and Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. H.R. 745: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 2553: Mr. LATOURETTE. SPRATT, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. RYAN of Wis- H.R. 762: Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. DEAL of H.R. 2562: Mr. GILCHREST. consin, Mr. LARGENT, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. Georgia, Mr. CALVERT, and Mr. HORN. H.R. 2564: Mr. BRYANT, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, and Mr. H.R. 783: Mrs. KELLY, Mr. BARTLETT of WAMP, and Mr. SAXTON. UPTON. Maryland, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. WISE, H.R. 2569: Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 3444: Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. COOKSEY, Mr. Mr. MINGE, and Mr. DEMINT. H.R. 2573: Mr. DIXON and Mr. GEJDENSON. RAHALL, and Mr. CRAMER. H.R. 860: Mr. MASCARA, Mr. BRYANT, Mr. H.R. 2586: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 3514: Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. MORAN of Vir- NADLER, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. H.R. 2623: Mr. GEPHARDT, Ms. ESHOO, and ginia, Mr. BOEHLERT, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. STARK, SANDERS, and Mr. FOLEY. Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. FILNER, and H.R. 896: Mr. DEMINT. H.R. 2655: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. Mr. GEJDENSON. H.R. 920: Mr. TIERNEY. ´ WELDON of Florida, Mr. COMBEST, Ms. PRYCE H.R. 997: Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO, Mr. H.R. 3518: Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. WOLF, Mr. of Ohio, and Mr. BAKER. GEJDENSON, Mr. GONZALEZ, and Mr. DOLYE. GOODLATTE, Mr. EHRLICH, and Mr. BRADY of H.R. 2691: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H.R. 1111: Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. ROTHMAN, Texas. H.R. 2697: Mr. WISE, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. H.R. 3525: Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. BLUNT, and Mr. BAKER. WAMP, Mr. GOODLATTE, and Mr. FOLEY. LATHAM, Mr. PITTS, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. MICA, H.R. 2722: Mr. ROTHMAN and Mr. WATT of H.R. 1115: Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. UPTON, Mr. CANADY of Florida, Mr. North Carolina. H.R. 1168: Mr. VITTER, Mr. WATT of North TERRY, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. HILLEARY, and Mr. H.R. 2741: Mr. FROST, Mr. MILLER of Flor- Carolina, Mr. WICKER, Mr. RILEY, Mr. WAMP, WAMP. ida, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, and Mr. MCGOV- Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. JENKINS, Mr. SANDERS, H.J. Res. 41: Mr. THOMPSON of California. ERN. Mr. SNYDER, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mr. OLLINS HLERS H.R. 2765: Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr. GEPHARDT, H.J. Res. 55: Mr. C and Mr. E . RODRIGUEZ. Mr. BISHOP, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. CONYERS, Mrs. H.J. Res. 56: Mr. ENGEL and Mr. BORSKI. H.R. 1188: Ms. DELAURO and Mr. ABER- JONES of Ohio, Mr. CLAY, Mr. RUSH, Mr. H.J. Res. 60: Mr. BOEHLERT. CROMBIE. FORD, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. TOWNS, Ms. WOOL- H.J. Res. 77: Mr. VITTER, Mr. DEAL of Geor- H.R. 1190: Mr. CONYERS. SEY, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. KENNEDY of gia, and Mr. HALL of Texas. H.R. 1367: Mr. GANSKE, Mr. LATOURETTE, Rhode Island, Mr. DOOLEY of California, Mr. H. Con. Res. 62: Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. Mr. KLECZKA, and Mr. LOBIONDO. WAXMAN, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. EVANS, and Mr. PALLONE, Mr. PAUL, Mr. MARTINEZ, and Mr. H.R. 1413: Mr. NETHERCUTT. VANS H.R. 1443: Ms. RIVERS. NADLER. E . H.R. 1485: Mr. LARSON. H.R. 2776: Mr. OLVER. H. Con. Res. 77: Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. TANNER, H.R. 1486: Mr. SUNUNU, Ms. MCKINNEY, and H.R. 2784: Ms. LEE. Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. H.R. 2807: Ms. DELAURO. Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. WAMP, Mr. H.R. 1494: Mr. SHADEGG. H.R. 2827: Mr. MCINTOSH. LARGENT, and Mr. DELAY. H.R. 1495: Mr. CONYERS, Mrs. LOWEY, Ms. H.R. 2868: Mrs. CAPPS. H. Con. Res. 119: Mr. BORSKI. KILPATRICK, and Mr. WISE. H.R. 2870: Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. FILNER, Mr. H. Con. Res. 139: Mr. SUNUNU, Mr. LAHOOD, H.R. 1515: Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. EVANS, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. LEVIN, and Mrs. MALONEY of New York. H.R. 2892: Mr. RAHALL. TURNER, Ms. STABENOW, Mrs. ROUKEMA, and H.R. 1525: Mr. VISCLOSKY and Mr. H.R. 2895: Mr. SMITH of Washington, Ms. Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. WOOLSEY, Mr. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. BLUMENAUER. H. Con. Res. 162: Mr. GIBBONS. H.R. 2901: Mr. BAKER and Mr. LARGENT. H.R. 1584: Mr. EVANS. H. Con. Res. 220: Ms. NORTON and Mr. ONYERS ROWN H.R. 2965: Mr. WU. H.R. 1621: Mr. C , Ms. B of Flor- FRELINGHUYSEN. ida, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. MCNULTY, Ms. H.R. 2966: Mr. BECERRA, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, H. Con. Res. 238: Ms. LEE, Mr. BARRETT of LOFGREN, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. MINGE, Mr. HOLT, Mr. BOYD, Mr. CALLAHAN, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Wisconsin, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. HOLT, Mr. UNDERWOOD, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. CONYERS, RUSH, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. KLECZ- HUNTER, Mr. LAFALCE, and Mr. WALDEN of Mr. FARR of California, Ms. RIVERS, Mr. NAD- KA, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. DAVIS of Illi- Oregon. LER, Mr. CAPUANO, and Mr. SABO. nois, Mr. ANDREWS, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. KENNEDY H.R. 3082: Mr. SHAYS and Mr. HAYWORTH. H. Con. Res. 240: Ms. WATERS, Mr. JACKSON of Rhode Island, and Mr. CLEMENT. H.R. 3105: Mr. CUMMINGS. of Illinois, Mr. LARGENT, Mr. VITTER, Ms. H.R. 1622: Mr. NADLER, Ms. ESCOO, Mr. H.R. 3107: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. HINCHEY, SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. BARRET of Wisconsin, Mr. FROST, and Ms. KILPATRICK. and Mr. DOYLE. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. WEINER, Ms. JACKSON-LEE H.R. 1671: Mr. KUCINICH. H.R. 3141: Mr. GUTIERREZ and Mr. HINCHEY. of Texas, Mr. OBERSTAR, Ms. CARSON, Mr. H.R. 1705: Mr. DELAHUNT. H.R. 3185: Mr. GILCHREST. H.R. 1706: Mr. SHADEGG. H.R. 3193: Mr. SNYDER, Mr. FORD, Mr. RA- WYNN, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. ROE- H.R. 1708: Mr. BOEHLERT. HALL, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. MINGE, Mrs. JONES MER, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. EWING, and Mr. SABO. H.R. 1798: Mrs. MALONEY of New York and of Ohio, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. H. Res. 16: Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. DIXON. ENGEL, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. UNDERWOOD, H. Res. 187: Mr. CHABOT and Mr. FRANK of H.R. 1839: Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. LARSON, Mr. Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. HILL of Indiana, Mr. Massachusetts. MCHUGH, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mrs. KELLY, and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. GORDON, H. Res. 347: Mr. NEY, Mr. WEINER, Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. LUCAS of MCHUGH, and Mrs. LOWEY.

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Vol. 146 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2000 No. 4 Senate The Senate met at 8:30 p.m. and was proceed to House concurrent resolution The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without called to order by the President pro 241 authorizing the address for this objection, it is so ordered. tempore, STROM THURMOND, a Senator evening. f from the State of South Carolina. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- out objection, it is so ordered. PROGRAM PRAYER The clerk will report the resolution Mr. LOTT. As a reminder to Mem- The Chaplain, the Reverend Lloyd J. by title. bers, the Senate will not be in session Ogilvie, offered the following prayer: The assistant legislative clerk read on Friday. We will reconvene Monday Almighty God, Sovereign of this Na- as follows: at 12 noon, and at 2 p.m. resume con- tion, Lord of our lives, and the source The concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. sideration of the bankruptcy bill. Sev- of our unity, we meet together in prep- 241) that the two Houses of Congress assem- eral amendments are scheduled to be aration for joining the Members of the ble in the Hall of the House of Representa- debated; however, no votes will occur House of Representatives for the State tives on Thursday, January 27, 2000, at 9 during Monday’s session of the Senate. of the Union Address by our President. p.m., for the purpose of receiving such com- The next votes will occur on Tuesday munication as the President of the United at a time to be determined by the two Bless him as he speaks and the Mem- States shall be pleased to make to them. bers of Congress as they listen. Draw us leaders. I emphasize that there will be up to You by Your majesty, to one an- There being no objection, the Senate votes on Tuesday. We will notify Mem- other by shared patriotism, and to the proceeded to consider the concurrent bers as to the time some time during challenges ahead by mutual commit- resolution. the day on Monday. Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- ment to discern and do what is best for I yield the floor so that Members can imous consent that the concurrent res- America, In Your holy name. Amen. assemble to proceed to the House of olution be agreed to, and the motion to Representatives. f reconsider be laid upon the table. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- f The Honorable CHUCK HAGEL, a out objection, it is so ordered. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Senator from the State of Nebraska, The concurrent resolution (H. Con. A message from the President of the led the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: Res. 241) was agreed to. United States was communicated to I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the f the Senate by Mr. Williams, one of his United States of America, and to the Repub- UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT secretaries. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- EXECUTIVE MESSAGE REFERRED indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. As in executive session, the Presiding f imous consent that the President of the Senate be authorized to appoint a Officer laid before the Senate a mes- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY committee on the part of the Senate to sage from the President of the United LEADER join with a like committee on the part States, transmitting a nomination, The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The of the House of Representatives to es- which was referred to the appropriate able majority leader is recognized. cort the President of the United States committee. Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, the Senate into the House Chamber for the joint (The nomination received today is will momentarily proceed as a body to session to be held at 9 p.m. this printed at the end of the Senate pro- the Hall of the House of Representa- evening, Thursday, January 27, 2000. ceedings.) tives to hear the President’s State of The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- f the Union Address. However, we have a out objection, it is so ordered. REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE few housekeeping items to consider f UNION MESSAGE FROM THE prior to our departure. MEASURE PLACED ON THE PRESIDENT—PM 78 f CALENDAR—S. 2006 The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PRO- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I under- fore the Senate the following message VIDING THAT THE TWO HOUSES stand that there is a bill at the desk from the President of the United OF CONGRESS ASSEMBLE FOR due for its second reading. I ask unani- States, together with an accompanying THE PRESIDENT’S STATE OF mous consent that the bill be consid- report; which was ordered to lie on the THE UNION ADDRESS ered read a second time and an objec- table: Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- tion having been heard for further con- Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, imous consent that the Senate now sideration. Members of Congress, honored guests,

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. S108 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 2000 my fellow Americans: We are fortunate citizen service through AmeriCorps— from that path, we are doing some- to be alive at this moment in history. while also helping them earn their way thing that would have seemed unimagi- Never before has our nation enjoyed, at through college. nable seven years ago: We are actually once, so much prosperity and social In 1992, we had a roadmap. Today, we paying down the national debt. If we progress with so little internal crisis or have results. More important, Amer- stay on this path, we can pay down the so few external threats. Never before ican again has the confidence to dream debt entirely in 13 years and make have we had such a blessed oppor- big dreams. But we must not let our re- America debt-free for the first time tunity—and, therefore, such a profound newed confidence grow into compla- since Andrew Jackson was president in obligation—to build the more perfect cency. We will be judged by the dreams 1835. union of our founders? dreams. and deeds we pass on to our children. In 1993, we began to put our fiscal We begin the new century with over And on that score, we will be held to a house in order with the Deficit Reduc- 20 million new jobs. The fastest eco- high standard, indeed. Because our tion Act, winning passage in both nomic growth in more than 30 years; chance to do good is so great. houses by just one vote. Your former the lowest unemployment rates in 30 My fellow Americans, we have colleague, my first Secretary of the years; the lowest poverty rates in 20 crossed the bridge we built to the 21st Treasury, led that effort. He is here to- years; the lowest African-American Century. Now, we must shape a 21st- night. Lloyd Bentsen, you have served and Hispanic unemployment rates on Century American revolution—of op- America well. record; the first back-to-back budget portunity, responsibility, and commu- Beyond paying off the debt, we must surpluses in 42 years. nity. We must be, as we were in the be- ensure that the benefits of debt reduc- Next month, America will achieve ginning, a new nation. tion go to preserving two of the most the longest period of economic growth At the dawn of the last century, important guarantees we make to in our entire history. Theodore Roosevelt said, ‘‘the one every American—Social Security and We have built a new economy. characteristic more essential than any Medicare. I ask you tonight to work Our economic revolution has been other is foresight . . . It should be the with me to make a bipartisan down matched by a revival of the American growing nation with a future which payment on Social Security reform by spirit: Crime down by 20 percent, to its takes the long look ahead.’’ Tonight crediting the interest savings from lowest level in 25 years. Teen births let us take our look long ahead—and debt reduction to the Social Security down seven years in a row and adop- set great goals for our nation. Trust Fund to ensure that it is strong tions up by 30 percent. Welfare rolls To 21st Century America, let us and sound for the next 50 years. cut in half to their lowest levels in 30 pledge that: Every child will begin But this is just the start of our jour- years. school ready to learn and graduate ney. Now we must take the right steps My fellow Americans, the state of ready to succeed. Every family will be toward reaching our great goals. our Union is the strongest it has ever able to succeed at home and at work— OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY IN been. and no child will be raised in poverty. EDUCATION As always, the credit belongs to the We will meet the challenge of the aging First and foremost, we need a 21st American people. of America. We will assure quality, af- Century revolution in education, guid- My gratitude also goes to those of fordable healthcare for all Americans. ed by our faith that every child can you in this chamber who have worked We will make America the safest big learn. Because education is more than with us to put progress above partisan- country on Earth. We will bring pros- ever the key to our children’s future, ship. perity to every American community. we must make sure all our children Eight years ago, it was not so clear We will reverse the course of climate have that key. That means quality pre- to most Americans there would be change and leave a cleaner, safer plan- school and afterschool, the best trained much to celebrate in the year 2000. et. America will lead the world toward teachers in every classroom, and col- Then our nation was gripped by eco- shared peace and prosperity, and the lege opportunities for all our children. nomic distress, social decline, political far frontiers of science and technology. For seven years, we have worked gridlock. The title of a best-selling And we will become at last what our hard to improve our schools, with op- book asked: ‘‘America: What went founders pledged us to be so long ago— portunity and responsibility: Investing wrong?’’ In the best traditions of our one nation, under God, indivisible, with more, but demanding more in return. nation, Americans determined to set liberty and justice for all. Reading, math, and college entrance things right. We restored the vital cen- These are great goals, worthy of a scores are up. And some of the most ter, replacing outdated ideologies with great nation. We will not reach them impressive gains are in schools in poor a new vision anchored in basic, endur- all this year. Not even in this decade. neighborhoods. ing values: opportunity for all, respon- But we will reach them. Let us remem- All successful schools have followed sibility from all, and a community of ber that the first American revolution the same proven formula: higher stand- all Americans. was not won with a single shot. The ards, more accountability, so all chil- We reinvented government, trans- continent was not settled in a single dren can reach those standards. I have forming it into a catalyst for new ideas year. The lesson of our history—and sent Congress a reform plan based on that stress both opportunity and re- the lesson of the last seven years—is that formula. It holds states and school sponsibility, and give our people the that great goals are reached step by districts accountable for progress, and tools to solve their own problems. step: always building on our progress, rewards them for results. Each year, With the smallest federal workforce always gaining ground. the national government invests more in 40 years, we turned record deficits Of course, you can’t gain ground if than $15 billion in our schools. It’s into record surpluses, and doubled our you’re standing still. For too long this time to support what works and stop investment in education. We cut crime: Congress has been standing still on supporting what doesn’t. with 100,000 community police and the some of our most pressing national pri- As we demand more than ever from Brady Law, which has kept guns out of orities. Let’s begin with them. our schools, we should invest more the hands of half a million criminals. I ask you again to pass a real pa- than ever in our schools. We ended welfare as we knew it—re- tient’s bill of rights. Pass common- Let’s double our investments to help quiring work while protecting health sense gun-safety legislation. Pass cam- states and districts turn around their care and nutrition for children, and in- paign finance reform. Vote on long worst-performing schools—or shut vesting more in child care, transpor- overdue judicial nominations and other them down. tation, and housing to help their par- important appointees. And, again, I Let’s double our investment in after- ents go to work. We have helped par- ask you to raise the minimum wage. school and summer school programs— ents to succeed at work and at home— Two years ago, as we reached our boosting achievement, and keeping with family leave, which 20 million first balanced budget, I asked that we children off the street and out of trou- Americans have used to care for a new- meet our responsibility to the next ble. If we do, we can give every child in born child or a sick loved one. We have generation by maintaining our fiscal every failing school in America the engaged 150,000 young Americans in discipline. Because we refused to stray chance to meet high standards. January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S109 Since 1993, we’ve nearly doubled our by giving every parent the tools to suc- Taken together, these proposals investment in Head Start and improved ceed at work and at the most impor- would mark the largest investment in its quality. Tonight, I ask for another tant work of all—raising their chil- health care in the 35 years since the $1 billion to Head Start, the largest in- dren. That means making sure that creation of Medicare—a big step toward crease in the program’s history. every family has health care and the assuring health care for all Americans, We know that children learn best in support to care for aging parents, the young and old. smaller classes with good teachers. For tools to bring their children up right, We must also make investments that two years in a row, Congress has sup- and that no child grows up in poverty. reward work and support families. ported my plan to hire 100,000 new, From my first days as President, we Nothing does that better than the qualified teachers, to lower class sizes have worked to give families better ac- Earned Income Tax Credit, the EITC. in the early grades. This year, I ask cess to better health care. In 1997, we The ‘E’ in ‘EITC’ is about earning; you to make it three in a row. passed the Children’s Health Insurance working; taking responsibility and And to make sure all teachers know Program—CHIP—so that workers who being rewarded for it. In my first Ad- the subjects they teach, tonight I pro- don’t have health care coverage dress to you, I asked Congress to great- pose a new teacher quality initiative— through their employers at least can ly expand this tax credit; and you did. to recruit more talented people into get it for their children. So far, we’ve As a result, in 1998 alone, the EITC the classroom, reward good teachers enrolled 2 million children, and we’re helped more than 4.3 million Ameri- for staying there, and give all teachers well on our way to our goal of 5 mil- cans work their way out of poverty and the training they need. lion. toward the middle class—double the We know charter schools provide real But there are still more than 40 mil- number in 1993. public school choice. When I became lion Americans without health insur- Tonight, I propose another major ex- President, there was just one inde- ance, more than there were in 1993. To- pansion. We should reduce the mar- pendent public charter school in all night I propose that we follow Vice riage penalty for the EITC, making America. Today there are 1,700. I ask President GORE’s suggestion to make sure it rewards marriage just as it re- you to help us meet our goal of 3,000 by low income parents eligible for the in- wards work. And we should expand the next year. surance that covers their kids. To- tax credit for families with more than We know we must connect all our gether with our children’s initiative, two children to provide up to $1,100 classrooms to the Internet. We’re get- we can cover nearly one quarter of the more in tax relief. ting there. In 1994, only three percent uninsured in America. We can’t reward work and family un- of our classrooms were connected. Again, I ask you to let people be- less men and women get equal pay for Today, with the help of the Vice Presi- tween 55 and 65—the fastest growing equal work. The female unemployment dent’s E-rate program, more than half group of uninsured—buy into Medicare. rate is the lowest in 46 years. Yet of them are; and 90 percent of our And let’s give them a tax credit to women still earn only about 75 cents schools have at least one connection to make that choice an affordable one. for every dollar men earn. We must do the Internet. When the Baby Boomers retire, Medi- better by providing the resources to en- But we can’t finish the job when a care will be faced with caring for twice force present equal pay laws, training third of all schools are in serious dis- as many of our citizens—and yet it is more women for high-paying, high-tech repair, many with walls and wires too far from ready to do so. My generation jobs, and passing the Paycheck Fair- old for the Internet. Tonight, I propose must not ask our children’s generation ness Act. to help 5,000 schools a year make im- to shoulder our burden. We must Two-thirds of new jobs are in the sub- mediate, urgent repairs. And again, to strengthen and modernize Medicare urbs, far away from many low-income help build or modernize 6,000 schools, now. families. In the past two years, I have to get students out of trailers and into My budget includes a comprehensive proposed and Congress has approved high-tech classrooms. plan to reform Medicare, to make it 110,000 new housing vouchers—rent sub- We should double our bipartisan more efficient and competitive. And it sidies to help working families live GEAR UP program to mentor 1.4 mil- dedicates nearly $400 billion of our closer to the workplace. This year, let lion disadvantaged young people for budget surplus to keep Medicare sol- us more than double that number. If we college. And let’s offer these students a vent past 2025; and, at long last, to give want people to go to work, they have chance to take the same college test- every senior a voluntary choice of af- to be able to get to work. prep courses wealthier students use to fordable coverage for prescription Many working parents spend up to a boost their test scores. drugs. quarter of their income on child care. To make the American Dream Lifesaving drugs are an indispensable Last year, we helped parents provide achievable for all, we must make col- part of modern medicine. No one cre- child care for about two million chil- lege affordable for all. For seven years, ating a Medicare program today would dren. My child care initiative, along on a bipartisan basis, we have taken even consider excluding coverage for with funds already secured in welfare action toward that goal: larger Pell prescription drugs. Yet more than reform, would make child care better, grants, more-affordable student loans, three in five seniors now lack depend- safer, and more affordable for another education IRAs, and our HOPE scholar- able drug coverage which can lengthen 400,000 children. ships, which have already benefited 5 and enrich their lives. Millions of older For hard-pressed middle-income fam- million young people. 67 percent of Americans who need prescription drugs ilies, we should also expand the child high school graduates now go on to col- the most pay the highest prices for care tax credit. And we should take the lege, up almost 10 percent since 1993. them. next big step. We should make that tax Yet millions of families still strain to In good conscience, we cannot let an- credit refundable for low-income fami- pay college tuition. They need help. other year pass without extending to lies. For those making under $30,000 a I propose a landmark $30-billion col- all seniors the lifeline of affordable year, that could mean up to $2,400 for lege opportunity tax cut—a middle- prescription drugs. child-care costs. We all say we’re pro- class tax deduction for up to $10,000 in Record numbers of Americans are work and pro-family. Passing this pro- college tuition costs. We’ve already providing for aging or ailing loved ones posal would prove it. made two years of college affordable at home. Last year, I proposed a $1,000 Tens of millions of Americans live for all. Now let’s make four years of tax credit for long-term care. Frankly, from paycheck to paycheck. As hard as college affordable for all. that wasn’t enough. This year, let’s tri- they work, they still don’t have the op- If we take all these steps, we will ple it to $3,000—and this year, let’s pass portunity to save. Too few can make move a long way toward making sure it. use of IRAs and 401–K retirement plans. every child starts school ready to learn And we must make needed invest- We should to more to help working and graduates ready to succeed. ments to expand access to mental families save and accumulate wealth. REWARDING WORK AND STRENGTHENING health care. I want to thank the person That’s the idea behind so-called Indi- FAMILIES who has led our efforts to break down vidual Development Accounts. Let’s We need a 21st Century revolution to the barriers to the decent treatment of take that idea to a new level, with Re- reward work and strengthen families— mental illness: Tipper Gore. tirement savings Accounts that enable S110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 2000 every low- and moderate-income fam- high-crime neighborhoods. I ask your here in America—in our inner cities, ily in America to save for retirement, a continued support. poor rural areas, and on Indian reserva- first home, a medical emergency, or a Soon after the Columbine tragedy, tions. college education. I propose to match Congress considered common-sense gun Our nation’s prosperity has not yet their contributions, however small, safety legislation to require Brady reached these places. Over the last six dollar for dollar, every year they save. background checks at gun shows, child months, I have traveled to many of And to give a major new tax credit for safety locks for all new handguns, and them—joined by many of you, and any small business that provides a a ban on the importation of large-ca- many far-sighted business people—to meaningful pension to its workers. pacity ammunition clips. With cour- shine a spotlight on the enormous po- Nearly one in three American chil- age—and a tie-breaking vote by the tential in communities from Appa- dren grows up in a home without a fa- Vice President—the Senate faced down lachia to the Mississippi Delta, from ther. These children are five times the gun lobby, stood up for the Amer- Watts to the Pine Ridge Indian Res- more likely to live in poverty than ican people, and passed this legislation. ervation. Everywhere I’ve gone, I’ve children with both parents at home. But the House failed to follow suit. met talented people eager for oppor- Clearly, demanding and supporting re- We’ve all seen what happens when tunity, and able to work. Let’s put sponsible fatherhood is critical to lift- guns fall into the wrong hands. Daniel them to work. ing all children out of poverty. Mauser was only 15 years old when he For business, it’s the smart thing to We have doubled child support collec- was gunned down at Columbine. He was do. For America, it’s the right thing to tions since 1992, and I am proposing an amazing kid, a straight-A student, a do. And if we don’t do it now, when will tough new measures to hold still more good skier. Like all parents who lost we ever get around to it? I ask Con- fathers responsible. But we should rec- their children his father Tom has borne gress to give businesses the same in- ognize that a lot of fathers want to do unimaginable grief. Somehow Tom has centives to invest in America’s new right by their children—and need help found the strength to honor his son by markets that they now have to invest to do it. Carlos Rosas of St. Paul, Min- transforming his grief into action. Ear- in foreign markets. Tonight, I propose nesota, got that help. How he has a lier this month, he took a leave of ab- a large New Markets Tax Credit and good job and he supports his son Ri- sence from his job to fight for tougher other incentives to spur $22 billion in cardo. My budget will help 40,000 fa- gun safety laws. I pray that his courage private-sector capital—to create new thers make the choices Carlos did. And and wisdom will move this Congress to businesses and new investments in I thank him for being here. make common-sense gun safety legisla- inner cities and rural areas. If there is any issue on which we can tion the very next order of business. Empowerment Zones have been cre- reach across party lines it is in our Tom, thank you for being here tonight. ating these opportunities for five years common commitment to reward work We must strengthen gun laws and now. We should also increase incen- and strengthen families. Thanks to better enforce laws already on the tives to invest in them and create more overwhelming bipartisan support from books. Federal gun crime prosecutions of them. this Congress, we have improved foster are up 16 percent since I took office. This is not a Democratic or a Repub- care, supported those who leave it But again, we must do more. I propose lican issue. It is an American issue. Mr. when they turn eighteen, and dramati- to hire more federal and local gun pros- Speaker, it was a powerful moment cally increased the number of foster ecutors, and more ATF agents to crack last November when you joined me and children going to adoptive homes. I down on illegal gun traffickers and the Reverend Jesse Jackson in your thank you for that. Of course, I am es- bad-apple dealers. And we must give home state of Illinois, and committed pecially grateful to the person who has law enforcement the tools to trace to working toward our common goal, led our efforts from the beginning, and every gun—and every bullet—used in a by combining the best ideas from both who has worked tirelessly for children crime in America. sides of the aisle. Mr. Speaker, I look and families for thirty years now: my Listen to this: the accidental gun forward to working with you. wife, Hillary. death rate of children under 15 in the We must maintain our commitment If we take all these steps, we will United States is nine times higher than to community development banks and move a long way toward empowering in the other 25 industrialized nations— keep the community reinvestment act parents to succeed at home and at combined. Technologies now exist that strong so all Americans have access to work and ensuring that no child is could lead to guns that can only be the capital they need to buy homes and raised in poverty. We can make these fired by the adults who own them. I build businesses. vital investments in health care, edu- ask Congress to fund research in Smart We need to make special efforts to cation and support for working fami- Gun technology. I also call on respon- address the areas with the highest lies—and still offer tax cuts to help pay sible leaders in the gun industry to rates of poverty. My budget includes a for college, for retirement, to care for work with us on smart guns and other special $110 million initiative to pro- aging parents and reduce the marriage steps to keep guns out of the wrong mote economic development in the penalty—without forsaking the path of hands and keep our children safe. Mississippi Delta; and $1 billion to in- fiscal discipline that got us here. In- Every parent I know worries about crease economic opportunity, health deed, we must make these investments the impact of violence in the media on care, education and law enforcement and tax cuts in the context of a bal- their children. I thank the entertain- for Native American communities. In anced budget that strengthens and ex- ment industry for accepting my chal- this new century, we should honor our tends the life of Social Security and lenge to put voluntary ratings on TV historic responsibility to empower the Medicare and pays down the national programs and video and Internet first Americans. I thank leaders and debt. games. But the ratings are too numer- members from both parties who have RESPONSIBILITY AND CRIME ous, diverse, and confusing to be really already expressed an interest in work- Crime in America has dropped for the useful to parents. Therefore, I now ask ing with us on these efforts. past seven years—the longest decline the industry to accept the First Lady’s There’s another part of our American on record, thanks to a national con- challenge—to develop a single, vol- community in trouble today—our fam- sensus we helped to forge on commu- untary rating system for all children’s ily farmers. When I signed the Farm nity police, sensible gun safety laws, entertainment, one that is easier for Bill in 1996, I said there was a great and effective prevention. But nobody parents to understand and enforce. danger it would work well in good believes America is safe enough. So If we take all these steps, we will be times but not in bad. Well, droughts, let’s set a higher goal: let’s make well on our way to making America floods, and historically low prices have America the safest big country in the the safest big country in the world. made times very bad for our farmers. world. OPENING NEW MARKETS We must work together to strengthen Last fall, Congress supported my To keep our historic economic expan- the farm safety net, invest in land con- plan to hire—in addition to the 100,000 sion going, we need a 21st Century rev- servation, and create new markets by community police we have already olution to open new markets, start new expanding our program for bio-based funded—50,000 more, concentrated in businesses, and hire new workers right fuels and products. January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S111 Today, opportunity for all requires self-defeating war in Chechnya; China We must meet this threat: by making something new: having access to a by the illusion that it can buy stability effective agreements to restrain nu- computer and knowing how to use it. at the expense of freedom. clear and missile programs in North That means we must close the digital But think how much has changed in Korea, curbing the flow and lethal divide between those who have these the past decade: thousands of former technology to Iran; preventing Iraq tools and those who don’t. Soviet nuclear weapons eliminated; from threatening its neighbors; in- Connecting classrooms and libraries Russian soldiers serving with ours in creasing our preparedness against to the Internet is crucial, but it’s just the Balkans; Russian people electing chemical and biological attack; pro- a start. My budget ensures that all new their leaders for the first time in a tecting our vital computer systems teachers are trained to teach 21st Cen- thousand years. And in China, an econ- from hackers and criminals; and devel- tury skills and creates technology cen- omy more open to the world than ever oping a system to defend against new ters in 1,000 communities to serve before. No one can know for sure what threats—while working to preserve our adults. This spring, I will invite high- direction these great countries will Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with Rus- tech leaders to join me on another New choose. But we must do everything in sia. Markets tour—to close the digital di- our power to increase the chance they I hope we can have a constructive bi- vide and open opportunity for all our will choose wisely, to be constructive partisan dialogue this year to build a people. I thank the high-tech compa- members of the global community. consensus which will lead eventually to nies that are already doing so much in That is why we must support those the ratification of the Comprehensive this area—and I hope the new tax in- Russians struggling for a democratic, Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. centives. I have proposed will encour- prosperous future; continue to reduce A fourth challenge is to ensure that age others to join us. both our nuclear arsenals; and help the stability of our planet is not If we take these steps, we will go a Russia safeguard weapons and mate- threatened by the huge gulf between long way toward our goal of bringing rials that remain. rich and poor. We cannot accept a opportunity to every community. That is why Congress should support world in which part of humanity lives GLOBAL CHANGE AND AMERICAN LEADERSHIP the agreement we negotiated to bring on the cutting edge of a new economy, To realize the full possibilities of the China into the WTO, by passing Perma- while the rest live on the bare edge of new economy, we must reach beyond nent Normal Trade Relations as soon survival. We must do our part, with ex- our own borders, to shape the revolu- as possible this year. Our markets are panded trade, expanded aid, and the ex- tion that is tearing down barriers and already open to China. This agreement pansion of freedom. building new networks among nations will open China’s markets to us. And it From Nigeria to Indonesia, more peo- and individuals, economies and cul- will advance the cause of peace in Asia ple won the right to choose their lead- tures: globalization. and promote the cause of change in ers in 1999 than in 1989, the year the It is the central reality of our time. China. Berlin Wall fell. We must stand by de- Change this profound is both liberating A second challenge is to protect our mocracies—like Colombia, fighting and threatening. But there is no turn- security from conflicts that pose the narco-traffickers for its people’s lives, ing back. And our open, creative soci- risk of wider war and threaten our and our children’s lives. I have pro- ety stands to benefit more than any common humanity. America cannot posed a strong two-year package to other—if we understand, and act on, prevent every conflict or stop every help Colombia win this fight; and I ask the new realities of interdependence. outrage. But where our interests are at for your support. And I will propose We must be at the center of every vital stake and we can make a difference, we tough new legislation to go after what global network, as a good neighbor and must be peacemakers. drug barons value most—their money. partner. We cannot build our future We should be proud of America’s role In a world where 1.2 billion people without helping others to build theirs. in bringing the Middle East closer than live on less than a dollar a day, we First, we must forge a new consensus ever to a comprehensive peace; build- must do our part in the global endeav- on trade. Those of us who believe pas- ing peace in Northern Ireland; working or to reduce the debts of the poorest sionately in the power of open trade for peace in East Timor and Africa; countries so they can invest in edu- must ensure that it lifts both our liv- promoting reconciliation between cation, health and economic growth— ing standards and our values, never tol- Greece and Turkey and in Cyprus; as the Pope and other religious leaders erating abusive child labor or a race to working to defuse crises between India have urged. Last year, Congress made a the bottom on the environment and and Pakistan; defending human rights down payment on America’s share. And worker protection. Still, open markets and religious freedom. I ask for your continued support. and rules-based trade are the best en- And we should be proud of the men And America must help more nations gines we know for raising living stand- and women of our armed forces and break the bonds of disease. Last year in ards, reducing global poverty and envi- those of our allies who stopped the eth- Africa, AIDS killed ten times as many ronmental destruction, and assuring nic cleansing in Kosovo—enabling a people as war did. My budget invests the free flow of ideas. There is only one million innocent people to return to $150 million more in the fight against direction for America on trade: we their homes. this and other infectious killers. must go forward. When Slobodan Milosevic unleashed Today, I propose a tax credit to speed And we must make developing econo- his terror on Kosova, Captain John the development of vaccines for dis- mies our partners in prosperity—which Cherrey was one of the brave airmen eases like malaria, TB and AIDS. I ask is why I ask Congress to finalize our who turned the tide. And when another the private sector and our partners groundbreaking African and Caribbean American plane went down over Serbia, around the world to join us in embrac- Basin trade initiatives. he flew into the teeth of enemy air de- ing this cause. Together, we can save Globalization is about more than eco- fenses to bring his fellow pilot home. millions of lives. nomics. Our purpose must be to bring Thanks to our armed forces’ skill and Our final challenge is the most im- the world together around democracy, bravery, we prevailed without losing a portant: to pass a national security freedom, and peace, and to oppose single American in combat. Captain budget that keeps our military the best those who would tear it apart. Cherrey, we honor you, and promise to trained and best equipped in the world, Here are the fundamental challenges finish the job you began. with heightened readiness and 21st I believe America must meet to shape A third challenge is to keep the inex- Century weapons; raises salaries for the 21st Century world. orable march of technology from giv- our service men and women; protects First, we must continue to encourage ing terrorists and potentially hostile our veterans; fully funds the diplomacy our former adversaries, Russia and nations the means to undermine our that keeps our soldiers out of war; and China, to emerge as stable, prosperous, defenses. The same advances that have makes good on our commitment to pay democratic nations. Both are being shrunk cell phones to fit in the palms our UN dues and arrears. I ask you to held back from reaching their full po- of our hands can also make weapons of pass this budget and I thank you for tential: Russia by the legacy of com- terror easier to conceal and easier to the extraordinary support you have munism, economic turmoil, a cruel and use. given—Republicans and Democrats S112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 2000 alike—to our men and women in uni- the production of clean energy—and to We have also taken the first steps to form. I especially want to thank Sec- families for buying energy-saving protect the privacy of bank and credit retary Cohen for symbolizing our bi- homes and appliances and the next gen- card statements and other financial partisan commitment to our national eration of super-efficient cars when records. Soon I will send legislation to security—and Janet Cohen, I thank they hit the showroom floor. I also call the Congress to finish that job. We you for tirelessly traveling the world on the auto industry to use available must also act to prevent any genetic to show our support for the troops. technologies to make all new cars discrimination by employers or insur- If we meet all these challenges, more fuel efficient right away. And on ers. America can lead the world toward Congress to make more of our clean-en- These steps will allow America to peace and freedom in an era of ergy technologies available to the de- lead toward the far frontiers of science globalization. veloping world—creating cleaner and technology—enhancing our health, RESPONSIBILITY, OPPORTUNITY, AND THE growth abroad and new jobs at home. environment, and economy in ways we ENVIRONMENT THE OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF cannot even imagine today. I am grateful for the opportunities SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY the Vice President and I have had to In the new century, innovations in At a time when science, technology work hard to protect the environment science and technology will be the key and the forces of globalization are and finally to put to rest the notion not only to the health of the environ- bringing so many changes into our that you can’t expand the economy ment but to miraculous improvements lives, it is more important than ever while protecting the environment. As in the quality of our lives and advances that we strengthen the bonds that root our economy has grown, we have rid in the economy. us in our local communities and in our more than 500 neighborhoods of toxic Later this year, researchers will com- national communities. waste and ensured cleaner air and plete the first draft of the entire No tie binds different people together water for millions of families. In the human genome—the very blueprint of like citizen service. There is a new past three months alone, we have acted life. It is important for all Americans spirit of service in America, a move- to preserve more than 40 million acres to recognize that your tax dollars have ment we have supported with of roadless lands in our National For- fueled this research—and that this and AmeriCorps, an expanded Peace Corps, ests and created three new National other wise investments in science are and unprecedented new partnerships Monuments. leading to a revolution in our ability to with businesses, foundations, and com- But as our communities grow, our detect, treat, and prevent disease. munity groups. Partnerships to enlist commitment to conservation must For example, researchers have identi- 12,000 companies in moving 650,000 of grow as well. Tonight, I propose cre- fied genes that cause Parkinson’s Dis- our fellow citizens from welfare to ating a permanent conservation fund ease, diabetes, and certain types of work. To battle drug abuse and AIDS. to restore wildlife, protect coastlines, cancer—and they are designing preci- To teach young people to read. To Save and save natural treasures from Cali- sion therapies that will block the America’s Treasures. To strengthen fornia redwoods to the Everglades. This harmful effects of these faulty genes the arts. To fight teen pregnancy. To Lands Legacy endowment represents for good. Researchers are already using prevent youth violence. To promote ra- by far the most enduring investment in this new technique to target and de- cial healing. land preservation ever proposed. stroy cells that cause breast cancer. We can do even more to help Ameri- Last year, the Vice President Soon, we may be able to use it to pre- cans help each other. We should help launched a new effort to help make vent the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. faith-based organizations do more to communities more livable—so children Scientists are also working on an arti- fight poverty and drug abuse and help will grow up next to parks, not parking ficial retina to help many blind people young people get back on the right lots, and parents can be home with to see and microchips that would di- track with initiatives like Second their children instead of stuck in traf- rectly stimulate damaged spinal cords Chance Homes to help unwed teen fic. Tonight, we propose new funding and allow people who are now para- mothers. We should support Americans for advanced transit systems—for sav- lyzed to stand up and walk. who tithe and contribute to charities, ing precious open spaces—for helping Science and engineering innovations but don’t earn enough to claim a tax major cities around the Great Lakes are also propelling our remarkable deduction for it. Tonight, I propose protect their waterways and enhance prosperity. Information technology new tax incentives to allow low- and their quality of life. alone now accounts for a third of our middle-income citizens to get that de- The greatest environmental chal- economic growth, with jobs that pay duction. lenge of the new century is global almost 80 percent above the private We should do more to help new immi- warming. Scientists tell us that the sector average. Again, we should keep grants fully participate in the Amer- 1990s were the hottest decade of the en- in mind: government-funded research ican community—investing more to tire millennium. If we fail to reduce brought supercomputers, the Internet, teach them civics and English. And emissions of greenhouse gases, deadly and communications satellites into since everyone in our community heat waves and droughts will become being. Soon researchers will bring us counts, we must make sure everyone is more frequent, coastal areas will be devices that can translate foreign lan- counted in this year’s census. flooded, economies disrupted. guages as fast as you can speak; mate- Within ten years there will be no ma- Many people in the United States and rials 10 times stronger than steel at a jority race in our largest state, Cali- around the world still believe we can’t fraction of the weight; and molecular fornia. In a little more than 50 years, cut greenhouse gas pollution without computers the size of a teardrop with there will be no majority race in Amer- slowing economic growth. In the Indus- the power of today’s fastest supercom- ica. In a more interconnected world, trial Age that may have been true. In puters. this diversity can be our greatest the digital economy, it isn’t. New tech- To accelerate the march of discovery strength. Just look around this cham- nologies make it possible to cut harm- across all disciplines of science and ber. We have members from virtually ful emissions and provide even more technology, my budget includes an un- every racial, ethnic, and religious growth. For example, just last week, precedented $3 billion increase in the background. And America is stronger automakers unveiled cars that get 70 21st Century Research Fund, the larg- for it. But as we have seen, these dif- to 80 miles a gallon—the fruits of a est increase in civilian research in a ferences all too often spark hatred and unique research partnership between generation. division, even here at home. government and industry. Before you These new breakthroughs must be We have seen a man dragged to death know it, efficient production of used in ways that reflect our most in Texas simply because he was black. biofuels will give us the equivalent of cherished values. First and foremost, A young man murdered in Wyoming hundreds of miles from a gallon of gas. we must safeguard our citizens’ pri- simply because he was gay. In the last To speed innovations in environ- vacy. Last year, we proposed rules to year alone, we’ve seen the shootings of mental technologies, I propose giving protect every citizen’s medical records. African Americans, Asian Americans, major tax incentives to businesses for This year, we will finalize those rules. and Jewish children simply because of January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S113 who they were. This is not the Amer- it requests the concurrence of the Sen- materials that are not supplied by ican way. We must draw the line. With- ate: their schools or school districts. These out delay, we must pass the Hate H. Con. Res. 241. Concurrent resolution expenditures enhance our childrens’ Crimes Prevention Act and the Em- providing for a joint resolution of Congress education but are paid for out-of-pock- ployment Non-Discrimination Act. And to receive a message from the President on et. we should reauthorize the Violence the state of the Union. In fact, in 1996, according to a study Against Women Act. f by the National Education Association, No American should be subjected to the average K–12 teacher spent $408 an- discrimination in finding a home, get- MEASURE PLACED ON THE nually on classroom materials needed ting a job, going to school, or securing CALENDAR for education but not supplied by the a loan. Tonight, I propose the largest The following bill was read the sec- schools. These materials include every- ever investment to enforce America’s ond time and placed on the Calendar: thing from books, workbooks, erasers, civil rights laws. Protections in law S. 2006. A bill for the relief of Yongyi Song. paper, pens, equipment related to classroom instruction, and professional en- must be protections in fact. f Last February, I created the White richment programs. House Office of One America to pro- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Under current law, a tax deduction is mote racial reconiliation. That’s what JOINT RESOLUTIONS allowed for such expenses, but only if the teacher itemizes, and only if the Hank Aaron, has done all his life. From The following bills and joint resolu- expenses exceed two percent of the his days as baseball’s all-time homerun tions were introduced, read the first teacher’s AGI. Of course, a deduction king to his recent acts of healing, he time and second time by unanimous just reduces taxable income. A credit has always brought Americans to- consent, and referred as indicated: would give teachers relief dollar-for- gether. We’re pleased he’s with us to- By Mr. BROWNBACK (for himself, Mr. night. dollar spent, up to the $100 annual NICKLES, Mr. ASHCROFT, Mr. CRAIG, limit. This fall, at the White House, one of Mr. SHELBY, Mr. SANTORUM, Mr. On a modest income, teachers pro- America’s leading scientists said some- LOTT, Mr. ENZI, and Mr. SMITH of thing we should all remember. He said New Hampshire): vide an incalculable service to our all human beings, genetically, are 99.9 S. 2010. A bill to require the Federal Com- country. Surely, we should not expect percent the same. So modern science munications Commission to follow normal them to pay for school supplies out of rulemaking procedures in establishing addi- their salary, when they have already affirms what ancient faith has always tional requirements for noncommercial edu- committed their lives to the education taught: the most important fact of life cational television broadcasters; to the Com- of our young. is our common humanity. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- A similar provision enacted by the Therefore, we must do more than tol- tation. Arizona legislature in 1995 has been ex- erate diversity—we must honor it and By Mr. ASHCROFT: tremely well-received by teachers. The S. 2011. A bill to amend title 18, United celebrate it. provision was recently upheld as con- My fellow Americans, each time I States Code, to expand the prohibition on stitutional by the Arizona Supreme prepare for the State of the Union, I stalking, and for other purposes; to the Com- Court. approach it with great hope and expec- mittee on the Judiciary. By Mr. KYL: Please join me in supporting this bill. tations for our nation. But tonight is S. 2012. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Our teachers deserve to be at least par- special—because we stand on the enue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tially reimbursed for financial sac- mountaintop of a new millennium. Be- income tax to elementary and secondary rifices they make to educate our na- hind us we see the great expanse of school teachers who provide classroom mate- tion’s children.∑ American achievement; before us, even rials; to the Committee on Finance. grander frontiers of possibility. By Mr. LOTT (for Mr. MCCAIN): By Mr. LOTT (for Mr. MCCAIN): We should be filled with gratitude S. 2013. A bill to restore health care equity S. 2013. A bill to restore health care and humility for our prosperity and for medicare-eligible uniformed services re- equity for Medicare-eligible uniformed progress; with awe and joy at what lies tirees, and for other purposes; to the Com- mittee on Armed Services. services retirees, and for other pur- ahead; and with absolute determina- poses; to the Committee on Armed tion to make the most of it. f Services. When the framers finished crafting STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED HONORING HEALTH CARE COMMITMENTS TO our Constitution, Benjamin Franklin BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SERVICEMEMBERS PAST AND PRESENT ACT OF stood in Independence Hall and re- 2000 flected on a painting of the sun, low on By Mr. KYL: ∑ Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, last No- the horizon. He said, ‘‘I have often S. 2012. A bill to amend the Internal vember, I spoke on the floor of the Sen- wondered whether that sun was rising Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit ate about the severe deficiencies in our or setting.’’ Today, Franklin said, ‘‘I against income tax to elementary and nation’s military health care delivery have the happiness to know it is a ris- secondary school teachers who provide system. We, as a nation, face a very ing sun.’’ Well, today, because each classroom materials; to the Committee critical challenge in determining how generation of Americans has kept the on Finance. best to reconfigure the military health fire of freedom burning brightly, light- TEACHER TAX CREDIT RELIEF ACT, 2000 care delivery system so that it can con- ing those frontiers of possibility, we ∑ Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I rise to in- tinue to meet its military readiness still bask in the warmth of Mr. Frank- troduce the Teacher Tax Credit Relief and peace-time obligations during this lin’s rising sun. Act of 2000. The act would provide an period of ongoing change in our base After 224 years, the American Revo- annual tax credit of up to $100 for and force structure. lution continues. We remain a new na- teachers’ un-reimbursed classroom ex- This is a challenge that has con- tion. As long as our dreams outweigh penditures that are qualified under the cerned me for some time. As I have our memories, America will be forever Internal Revenue Code. been working on this matter and decid- young. That is our destiny. And this is Thomas Jefferson once said that ‘‘an ing how best to proceed, I have met our moment. educated citizenry is essential for the with, and heard from, many military Thank you, God bless you, and God preservation of democracy.’’ It falls to family members, veterans, and mili- bless America. our teachers—through their hard work tary retirees from around the country. f and lifetime of commitment to young And, in that process, I have been inun- people—to inculcate the academic val- dated with suggestions for reform. Dur- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ues and analytical skills that make ing every meeting and in every letter, At 8:35 p.m., a message from the good citizenship possible. I have heard from retired service men House of Representatives, delivered by In my discussions with teachers— and women about so many problems one of its reading clerks, announced public and private—I have been amazed with all aspects of the military med- that the House has agreed to the fol- to learn that many use their own ical care system—including long wait- lowing concurrent resolution, in which money to cover the cost of classroom ing periods, access to the right kind of S114 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 2000 care, access to needed pharmaceutical shortfalls and, significantly, provide a tions might be satisfied, for example, drugs, and especially the ‘‘broken quality health care delivery system for with the addition of a relatively low- promise’’ of free lifetime health care our older military retirees, once and cost prescription drug benefit. Still for military retirees and their spouses. for all. others, however, might desperately I have also personally heard such con- I must add that there are other need full-coverage insurance such as cerns repeatedly expressed as I have wasteful funding efforts that are par- the Federal Employees Health Benefits traveled extensively throughout the ticularly disgraceful. While Congress Program (FEHBP). The plan would ac- United States over the past several wastes taxpayer money on obsolete in- commodate these different require- months. frastructure, unneeded weapon sys- ments. This health care reform plan I have found that a primary concern tems, and projects that have no mean- also would be portable and less depend- among military retirees and their fam- ingful value to our Armed Forces, it si- ent on any specific military hospital ilies is the ‘‘broken promise’’ of life- multaneously refuses to adequately system, particularly if further rounds time medical care. In this vein, retiree pay the nearly 12,000 enlisted military of base closures occur. health care is a readiness issue. To- personnel who are forced to subsist on SPECIFIC ELEMENTS OF THE PLAN day’s service members are acutely food stamps. We must work to improve For Medicare-eligible military retir- aware of retirees’ disenfranchisement our treatment of all the honored mili- ees, this legislation authorizes the fol- from military health care coverage, tary personnel serving our nation. lowing options: and exit surveys cite this issue with in- INITIAL STEPS ON THE ROAD TO REFORM Option 1: Establishes a nationwide creasing frequency as one of the factors Last October, the Chairman of the mail-order pharmacy service and com- in members’ decisions to leave the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the other munity-based pharmacy network to service. In fact, a recent General Ac- Joint Chiefs testified before the Senate serve the prescription drug needs of counting Office study found that poor Armed Services Committee on the over-age 65 military retired members, ‘‘access to medical and dental care in state of the military. During that hear- their spouses and survivors of the mili- retirement’’ was among the top five ing, they universally declared the year tary community; this provision would elements of dissatisfaction among ac- 2000 to be the year of military health expand the Base Realignment and Clo- tive duty officers in retention-critical care reform. sure (mail-order and TRICARE retail) specialties. The rush to implement military pharmacy benefit nationwide to all Failure to keep health care commit- health care reform, as evidenced by a Medicare-eligible uniformed services ments is hurting service recruiting ef- plethora of well-intentioned legislation beneficiaries beginning October 1, 2000. forts, as well. Traditionally, retirees introduced by Congress and to be pro- Option 2: Allows Medicare-eligible re- have been the services’ most effective posed by the Administration, and the tirees to enroll in the Medicare sub- recruiters, and their children and those evaluation of current health care deliv- vention benefit and expands TRICARE of family friends have been more likely ery pilot projects must be balanced Senior Prime nationwide beginning Oc- to serve. Unfortunately, increasing with the need to provide uninterrupted tober 1, 2000. numbers of retirees who have seen the critical health care to the over-65 mili- Option 3: Allows Medicare-eligible re- government renege on its ‘‘lifetime tary retirees and their families, as well tirees to enroll in the Federal Employ- health care’’ promises have become as, recognize the need to provide free ees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) more reluctant to recommend service health care to those Medicare eligible and would expand FEHBP benefits careers to their family members and retirees who entered military service worldwide effective with the fall 2000 friends. Restoring retirees’ confidence before June 7, 1956. Their concern open enrollment period and coverge beginning January 1, 2001. in their health care coverage could go about losing even the minimal health This legislation includes a critical a long way in restoring this invaluable care they received from the time of re- ‘‘Sense of the Senate’’ instruction: recruiting resource. tirement until age 65 increases dra- That urgent priority should be given to Certainly, the high cost of providing matically as they turn 65. If this is to the enactment of legislation (such as S. quality health care has contributed to be the year of military health care, a 2003/H.R. 2966) that provides health care Congress’ failure to implement mean- key part of this effort must entail reas- coverage at no cost for Medicare-eligi- ingful reform in the past. Yet, even suring these older retirees that the De- ble military retirees who first entered though Congress has increased the partment of Defense will no longer the service before June 7, 1956, and President’s defense budget requests in deny or ignore their legitimate health their dependents. Such legislation also recent years to attempt to meet the care needs. By doing so, Congress also should have priority consideration by military’s future needs, it simulta- will be taking an essential step in reas- the Senate committee with jurisdic- neously has squandered billions each suring today’s servicemembers that the tion over the bill and the measure year on projects the military did not government does, in fact, keep its re- should receive expedited consideration request and does not need. Last year cruiting and retention promises con- by the full Senate, immediately after alone, Congress appropriated over $6 cerning health care and other career it has been reported out of committee billion for wasteful, unrequested, and service benefits. to the Senate. low-priority projects that would have The legislation that I am proposing This legislation proposes to make es- no positive effect on preparing our is the next step in my effort to lead sential improvements to the military military for future challenges, and Congress down the road to meaningful health delivery system for active duty would address this military health care reform of our nation’s military health servicemembers and their families, in- quandary. care delivery system. This measure cluding: Congress also continues to refuse to adopts positive ideas already based in Elimination of copayments and close military bases that are not essen- other legislation, but offers an essen- deductibles for all active duty family tial to our security, permitting politics tial element that other plans do not— members enrolled in TRICARE Prime; to outweigh military readiness, at a that is, choice. My legislation would this is a great quality of life improve- cost to the taxpayer of nearly $7 billion offer the military retiree and his fam- ment for our military personnel and each year. If Congress would allow the ily a choice of several health care de- their families, especially our enlisted Pentagon to privatize or consolidate livery plans. Having the choice to de- families; and depot and base maintenance activities, cide which health care plan works well Extension of TRICARE Prime Re- savings of $2 billion each year could be is important for two reasons: to ensure mote coverage free of charge to the achieved. In addition, Congress refuses control of overall health care reform families of 80,000 active duty members to eliminate anti-competitive ‘‘Buy costs and to reflect the reality that living more than 50 miles from a mili- American’’ restrictions, which could each retiree’s needs can be very dif- tary medical treatment facility (i.e., save almost $5.5 billion annually on de- ferent. recruiters, ROTC instructors, reserve fense contracts. These common sense Some military retirees live near center and National Guard active duty reforms together would free up nearly military installations and could use personnel, and others similarly situ- $20 billion per year, which could be military health care if they had access ated), who are unable to participate in used to begin correcting our readiness to it. Others who live far from installa- TRICARE Prime. January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S115 This measure proposes other signifi- active duty servicemembers who uti- active duty for a period of more than 30 days, cant administrative improvements to lize the system can work together and who is entitled to hospital insurance benefits the military medical delivery system, galvanize support for a solid military under part A of title XVIII of the Social Se- including: health care system for the long term. curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.). Promotes efficiency in the military Mr. President, I ask that letters from (2) An individual described in paragraph (1) health care system by combining the The Military Coalition, The Military is not eligible to obtain pharmaceuticals various uniformed services health care And Veterans Alliance, the Air Force under this section if the individual is covered delivery systems for Medicare-eligibles Association (AFA), the National Asso- by a health benefits plan offered through the under a common delivery program, ciation For Uniformed Services Federal Employee Health Benefits program, TRICARE Senior Prime, just as the (NAUS), and Colonel George ‘‘Bud’’ whether as an employee under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, or pursuant to same systems for younger beneficiaries Day, USAF, Ret. (a Medal of Honor resection 1108 of title 10, United States Code. have been combined under TRICARE cipient and who is very active in mili- Prime; tary and veterans’ issues) in support of (c) FEES AND CHARGES.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the amount of the deductible, Establishes an account within the this comprehensive military health Treasury called the Uniformed Serv- copayment, annual fee, or other fee, if any, care reform plan be placed in the paid by an eligible individual described in ices Retirees Health Care Account that RECORD, immediately following my re- subsection (b) who obtains a pharmaceutical helps fund the added cost of this new marks. In addition, I ask that the bill under this section through the project re- benefit for age-65 uniformed services be printed in the RECORD as well as the ferred to in subsection (a)(1) or a retail phar- retirees; under this concept, savings letters from the military and veterans’ macy network referred to in subsection (a)(2) from efficiencies (such as moving to associations.∑ shall not exceed the amount of the deduct- electronic vs. paper claims processing) The material follows: ible copayment, annual fee, or other fee paid could be devoted to fulfilling health S. 2013 by other persons for such pharmaceutical care obligations to older retirees; Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- through the project or the pharmacy net- Authorizes the Secretary of Defense resentatives of the United States of America in work, as the case may be. to enter into contracts with private in- Congress assembled, (2) An eligible individual described in sub- dustry for the purpose of recovering SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. section (b) shall not be charged an enroll- overpayments to civilian health care This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Honoring ment fee for participation in the project or a providers under TRICARE program; Health Care Commitments to retail pharmacy network under this section. these services may include audits and Servicemembers Past and Present Act of (3) The Secretary of Defense may not es- 2000’’. other services deemed necessary by the tablish or collect any new fee or charge SEC. 2. SENSE OF SENATE ON HEALTH CARE FOR Secretary of Defense; under the project referred to in subsection MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED (a)(1), or any retail pharmacy network re- Directs the Secretary of Defense to SERVICES WHO FIRST BECAME MEM- enhance and simplify the TRICARE BERS BEFORE JUNE 7, 1956, AND ferred to in subsection (a)(2), by reason of health program through administrative THEIR DEPENDENTS. the participation of eligible individuals de- It is the sense of the Senate that— scribed in subsection (b) in the project or efficiencies and the use of the Internet (1) urgent priority should be given to the network under this section. relating to marketing, beneficiary en- enactment of legislation that provides rollment, beneficiary and provider edu- SEC. 4. NATIONWIDE EXPANSION OF MEDICARE health care coverage for Medicare-eligible SUBVENTION. cation, claims processing, scheduling members and former members of the uni- of appointments and other services, as formed services who first became members of (a) PARTICIPANTS.—Effective October 1, deemed appropriate by the Secretary, the uniformed services before June 7, 1956, 2000, subsection (a)(4) of section 1896 of the to enhance the military health deliv- and for their dependents, at no cost to such Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ggg) is amended by adding after subparagraph (D) ery system; and members, former members, and dependents; and the following new flush matter: Directs the Secretary of Defense to ‘‘Notwithstanding the first sentence of this design and issue a national enrollment (2) the bill proposing to provide the health care coverage described in paragraph (1), subparagraph, the term does not include any card for the TRICARE health program which has been introduced in the Senate, individual who is covered by a health bene- that shall serve as an enrollment card should— fits plan offered through the Federal Em- for participation in the TRICARE pro- (A) receive priority of consideration by the ployee Health Benefits program, whether as gram nationwide; the enrollment card committee of the Senate having jurisdiction an employee under chapter 89 of title 5, is designed to facilitate the ready port- over the bill; and United States Code, or pursuant to section ability of benefits under TRICARE na- (B) become the pending business of the 1108 of title 10, United States Code.’’. tionwide. Senate immediately after its reporting to (b) REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF CONCLUSION the Senate by the committee of the Senate SITES.—Effective October 1, 2000, paragraph The federal government must not fail described in paragraph (1). (2) of section 1896(b) of such Act is amended our nation’s military retirees, their SEC. 3. PARTICIPATION OF MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE to read as follows: BENEFICIARIES IN CERTAIN DE- ‘‘(2) LOCATION OF SITES.— families, and survivors in ensuring the PARTMENT OF DEFENSE PHARMACY ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The program shall be continuation of adequate health care PROGRAMS. conducted in any site designated jointly by (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than October 1, coverage in their late years. I believe the administering Secretaries. 2000, the Secretary of Defense shall— the steps I have outlined today, which ‘‘(B) FEE-FOR-SERVICE.—If feasible, at least (1) expand and make permanent the dem- have earned the overwhelming endorse- 1 of the sites designated under subparagraph onstration project for pharmaceuticals by (A) shall be conducted using the fee-for-serv- ment of The Military Coalition and mail established under subsection (a) of sec- ice reimbursement method described in sub- The Military And Veterans’ Alliance, tion 702 of the National Defense Authoriza- section (l)(1). representing 9 million members, start tion Act for Fiscal Year 1993 (10 U.S.C. 1079 ‘‘(C) UNIFORMED SERVICES TREATMENT FA- us down the road to comprehensive re- note) in order to permit individuals de- CILITIES.—If feasible, designated providers scribed in subsection (b) worldwide to obtain form of the military health care sys- covered by section 722 of the National De- pharmaceuticals through the project; and tem. Such an effort has not been seen fense Authorization Act for 1997 (Public Law (2) modify each managed health care pro- in decades, and would fulfill our obliga- 104–201; 10 U.S.C. 1073 note) shall be included gram which includes a managed care net- tion to our military retirees and bol- among the sites designated by the admin- work of community retail pharmacies under istering Secretaries.’’. ster retention and readiness among to- subsection (b) of such section 702 to supply day’s servicemembers. prescription pharmaceuticals to the individ- (c) MAKING PROJECT PERMANENT; CHANGES Mr. President, I concur with the uals described in subsection (b) of this sec- IN PROJECT REFERENCES.— Joint Chiefs that this truly is the year tion through such network in the area cov- (1) ELIMINATION OF TIME LIMITATION.—Para- of military health care reform. The ered by such program. graph (4) of section 1896(b) of such Act is re- success of the legislation that I am in- (b) ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.—(1) Except as pealed. troducing today will depend signifi- provided in paragraph (2), an individual eligi- (2) CONFORMING CHANGES OF REFERENCES TO cantly on Congress’ ability to produce ble to obtain pharmaceuticals under this sec- DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.—Section 1896 of real military health care reform and tion is a member or former member of the such Act is further amended— uniformed services described in section (A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘DEM- provide the necessary resources in a 1074(b) of title 10, United States Code, a de- ONSTRATION PROJECT’’ and inserting timely manner. In addition, it will be pendent of a member described in subsection ‘‘PROGRAM’’; important that the Pentagon, private (a)(2)(B) or (b) of section 1076 of that title, or (B) by amending subsection (a)(2) to read industry, and the military retirees and a dependent of a member who died while on as follows: S116 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 2000

‘‘(2) PROGRAM.—The term ‘program’ means facilities that provide such services under Federal Employee Health Benefits program the program carried out under this section.’’; this title’’ after ‘‘medicare payments’’; under chapter 89 of title 5. (C) in the heading to subsection (b), by (D) in subsection (d)(2), by inserting ‘‘, in- ‘‘(2) The agreement may provide for limita- striking ‘‘DEMONSTRATION PROJECT’’ and insofar as it provides for the enrollment of in- tions on enrollment of medicare-eligible cov- serting ‘‘PROGRAM’’; dividuals and payment on the basis described ered beneficiaries in the Federal Employee (D) by striking ‘‘demonstration project’’ or in subsection (i),’’ before ‘‘shall comply’’; Health Benefits program if the Office of Per- ‘‘project’’ each place either appears and in- (E) in subsection (g)(1), by inserting ‘‘inso- sonnel Management determines the limita- serting ‘‘program’’; and far as it provides for the enrollment of indi- tions are necessary to allow for adequate (E) in subsection (k)(2)— viduals and payment on the basis described planning for access for services under the (i) in the heading, by striking ‘‘EXTENSION in subsection (i),’’ before ‘‘the Secretary of Federal Employee Health Benefits program. AND EXPANSION OF DEMONSTRATION PROJECT’’ Defense’’; ‘‘(b) MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE COVERED BENE- and inserting ‘‘PROGRAM’’; and (F) in subsection (i)(1), by inserting ‘‘and FICIARY DESCRIBED.—A medicare-eligible cov- (ii) by striking subparagraphs (A) through subsection (l)’’ after ‘‘of this subsection’’; ered beneficiary referred to in subsection (a) (C) and inserting the following: (G) in subsection (i)(4), by inserting ‘‘and is a covered beneficiary under this chapter ‘‘(A) whether there is a cost to the health subsection (l)’’ after ‘‘under this subsection’’; who for any reason is or becomes entitled to care program under this title in conducting and hospital insurance benefits under part A of the program under this section; and (H) in subsection (j)(2)(B)(ii), by inserting title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 ‘‘(B) whether the terms and conditions of ‘‘or subsection (l)’’ after ‘‘subsection (i)(1)’’. U.S.C. 1395 et seq.). The covered beneficiary the program should be modified.’’. (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments shall not be required to satisfy any eligi- (3) REPEAL OF OBSOLETE REPORTING RE- made by this subsection take effect on Octo- bility criteria specified in chapter 89 of title QUIREMENT.—Paragraph (5) of section 1896(b) ber 1, 2000, and apply to services furnished on 5 as a condition for enrollment in a health of such Act is repealed. or after such date. benefits plan offered through the Federal (d) CORRECTION OF REFERENCE TO MEDI- (f) ELIMINATION OF RESTRICTION ON ELIGI- Employee Health Benefits program pursuant CARE LIGIBLE ETIREES -E R .—Section 1896 of BILITY.—Section 1896(b)(1) of such Act is to subsection (a). such Act is further amended— amended by adding at the end the following ‘‘(c) LIMITATIONS ON ENROLLMENT.—The (1) in the heading, by striking ‘‘MILITARY new subparagraph: number of medicare-eligible covered bene- RETIREES’’ and inserting ‘‘UNIFORMED ‘‘(C) ELIMINATION OF RESTRICTIVE POLICY.— ficiaries enrolled in the Federal Employees SERVICES RETIREES’’; If the enrollment capacity in the program Health Benefits program under this section (2) in paragraph (4) of subsection (a)— has been reached at a particular site des- shall not exceed 275,000. (A) in the caption, by striking ‘‘MILITARY ignated under paragraph (2) and the Sec- ‘‘(d) CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN UNI- RETIREE’’ and inserting ‘‘UNIFORMED SERV- retary therefore limits enrollment at the FORMED SERVICES HEALTH SYSTEM.—(1) A ICES RETIREE’’; and site to medicare-eligible uniformed services medicare-eligible covered beneficiary who (B) by striking ‘‘military retiree’’ and in- retirees and dependents who are enrolled in enrolls in the Federal Employees Health serting ‘‘uniformed services retiree’’; and TRICARE Prime (as defined for purposes of Benefits program under this section shall (3) by striking ‘‘military retirees’’ each chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code) at not be eligible to receive health care under place it appears and inserting ‘‘uniformed the site immediately before attaining 65 section 1086 or 1097 of this title. services retirees’’. years of age, participation in the program by ‘‘(2)(A) Subject to such limitations as the (e) PERMITTING PAYMENT ON A FEE-FOR- a retiree or dependent at such site shall not Secretary of Defense, after consultation with SERVICE BASIS.— be restricted based on whether the retiree or the other administering Secretaries, a medi- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 1896 of the Social dependent has a civilian primary care man- care-eligible covered beneficiary described in Security Act is further amended by adding paragraph (1) may continue to receive health at the end the following new subsection: ager instead of a military primary care manager.’’. care in a military medical treatment facility ‘‘(l) REIMBURSEMENT ON FEE-FOR-SERVICE on a space available basis. (g) MEDIGAP PROTECTION FOR ENROLLEES.— BASIS.— ‘‘(B) A treatment facility providing care Section 1896 of such Act is further amended ‘‘(1) REIMBURSEMENT AT DESIGNATED under subparagraph (A) shall be reimbursed by adding at the end the following new sub- SITES.—In the case of a medicare health care by the Federal Employees Health Benefits section: service provided at a site, if any, designated program for the cost of such care at rates ‘‘(m) MEDIGAP PROTECTION FOR ENROLL- for operation under the fee-for-service model not to exceed the rates of reimbursement for EES.— under subsection (b)(2)(B), the Secretary such care under the program if such care had ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), shall reimburse the Secretary of Defense at a been provided by a health care provider the provisions of section 1882(s)(3) (other rate equal to 95 percent of the amount that other than the treatment facility. than clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph otherwise would be payable under this title ‘‘(e) LIMITATIONS ON OTHER HEALTH CARE (B)) and section 1882(s)(4) shall apply to any on a noncapitated basis for the service if the COVERAGE.—(1) A medicare-eligible covered enrollment (and termination of enrollment) site were not part of the program under this beneficiary who is covered by a health bene- in the program (for which payment is made section. fits plan through the Federal Employees on the basis described in subsection (i)) in ‘‘(2) REIMBURSEMENT FOR UNENROLLED INDI- Health Benefits program under subsection the same manner as they apply to enroll- VIDUALS.—Notwithstanding subsection (i), in (a) may not, during a period of coverage ment (and termination of enrollment) with a the case of medicare-eligible uniformed serv- under such plan under this section— Medicare+Choice organization in a ices retirees or dependents who are not en- ‘‘(A) be enrolled in a health benefits plan Medicare+Choice plan. rolled in the program under this section, the under the Federal Employees Health Bene- ‘‘(2) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—In applying Secretary may reimburse the Secretary of fits program as an employee under chapter 89 paragraph (1)— Defense for medicare health care services of title 5; ‘‘(A) in the case of enrollments occurring provided to such retirees or dependents at a ‘‘(B) be enrolled in the medicare sub- before October 1, 2000, any reference in military treatment facility under the pro- vention program for military retirees under clause (v) or (vi) of section 1882(s)(3)(B) to 12 gram at a rate that does not exceed the rate section 1896 of the Social Security Act (42 months is deemed a reference to the period of payment that would otherwise be made U.S.C. 1395ggg); ending on September 30, 2001; and under this title for such services. ‘‘(C) otherwise obtain pharmaceuticals by ‘‘(B) the notification required under sec- ‘‘(3) INAPPLICABILITY OF LIMITATIONS ON mail under section 702(a) of Public Law 102– tion 1882(s)(3)(D) shall be provided in a man- FEDERAL PAYMENTS.—Sections 1814(c) and 484 (10 U.S.C. 1079 note) pursuant to section ner specified by the Secretary of Defense in 1835(d), and paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 3(a)(1) of the Honoring Health Care Commit- consultation with the Secretary.’’. 1862(a), do not apply to the making of payments to Servicemembers Past and Present ments under this subsection.’’. SEC. 5. INCLUSION OF MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE UNI- Act of 2000; or (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Such sec- FORMED SERVICES BENEFICIARIES ‘‘(D) otherwise obtain pharmaceuticals tion is further amended— IN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM. through a network of retail pharmacies (A) in subsections (b)(1)(B)(v) and under section 702(b) of Public Law 102–484 (a) FEHBP OPTION.—(1) Section 1108 of (b)(1)(B)(viii)(I), by inserting ‘‘or subsection title 10, United States Code, is amended to pursuant to section 3(a)(2) of the Honoring (l)’’ after ‘‘subsection (i)’’; read as follows: Health Care Commitments to (B) in subsection (d)(1)(A), by inserting Servicemembers Past and Present Act of ‘‘(insofar as it provides for the enrollment of ‘‘§ 1108. Health care coverage through Fed- 2000. individuals and payment on the basis de- eral Employees Health Benefits program ‘‘(2) A medicare-eligible covered bene- scribed in subsection (i))’’ before ‘‘shall ‘‘(a) FEHBP OPTION.—(1) The Secretary of ficiary who is also eligible for participation meet’’; Defense, after consulting with the other ad- in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (C) in subsection (d)(1)(A), by inserting ministering Secretaries, shall enter into an program as an employee under chapter 89 of ‘‘and the program (insofar as it provides for agreement with the Office of Personnel Man- title 5 shall participate in the program, if at payment for medicare health care services agement under which a medicare-eligible all, under that chapter. provided at a military treatment facility on covered beneficiary described in subsection ‘‘(f) CONTRIBUTIONS.—(1) In the case of a the basis described in subsection (l)) shall (b) will be offered an opportunity to enroll in medicare-eligible covered beneficiary who meet all requirements that are applicable to a health benefits plan offered through the enrolls in a health benefits plan offered January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S117 through the Federal Employee Health Bene- care options under the health care system of coverage for medical care under this section fits program pursuant to subsection (a), the the uniformed services. for the dependents referred to in subsection administering Secretary concerned shall be ‘‘(j) TIME FOR OPTION.—The Secretary of (a) of a member of the armed forces covered responsible for Government contributions Defense shall begin to offer the health bene- by section 1074(c) of this title who are resid- that the Office of Personnel Management de- fits option under subsection (a) on January ing with the member, and standards with re- termines are necessary to cover all costs in 1, 2001, with an initial open enrollment pe- spect to timely access to such care, shall be excess of beneficiary contributions under riod conducted in the fall of 2000.’’. comparable to coverage for medical care and paragraph (2). (2) The item relating to section 1108 in the standards for timely access to such care ‘‘(2) The contribution required from the en- table of sections at the beginning of such under the managed care option of the rolled medicare-eligible covered beneficiary chapter is amended to read as follows: TRICARE program known as TRICARE shall be equal to the amount that would be ‘‘1108. Health care coverage through Federal Prime. withheld from the pay of a similarly situated Employees Health Benefits pro- ‘‘(B) No copayment, deductible, or annual Federal employee who enrolls in a health gram.’’. fee may be collected for or with respect to benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5. any medical care provided a dependent under (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Chapter 89 ‘‘(g) MANAGEMENT OF PARTICIPATION.—(1) If subparagraph (A). an enrolled medicare-eligible covered bene- of title 5, United States Code, is amended— ‘‘(2) The Secretary of Defense shall enter ficiary is a member or former member of the (1) in section 8905— into arrangements with contractors under uniformed services described in section (A) by redesignating subsections (d) the TRICARE program or with other appro- 1074(b) of this title, the authority responsible through (f) as subsections (e) through (g), re- priate contractors for the timely and effi- for approving retired or retainer pay or spectively; and cient processing of claims under this sub- equivalent pay for the member or former (B) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- section. member shall manage the participation of lowing: ‘‘(3) The Secretary of Defense may not re- ‘‘(d) Subject to subsection (e) of section the enrolled member or former member in a quire dependents referred to in subsection (a) 1108 of title 10, an individual whom an ad- health benefits plan offered through the Fed- of a member of the armed forces described in ministering Secretary (as defined in section eral Employee Health Benefits program pur- section 1074(c)(3)(B) of this title to receive 1073 of such title) determines is a medicare- suant to subsection (a). routine primary medical care at a military ‘‘(2) If an enrolled medicare-eligible cov- eligible covered beneficiary under subsection medical treatment facility.’’. ered beneficiary is a dependent of a member (b) of such section 1108 may enroll in a SEC. 8. UNIFORMED SERVICES RETIREE HEALTH or former member, the authority that is, or health benefits plan under this chapter in ac- CARE ACCOUNT. would be, responsible for approving retired cordance with the agreement entered into (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Chapter 55 of title 10, or retainer pay or equivalent pay for the under subsection (a) of such section 1108 be- United States Code, is amended by adding at member or former member shall manage the tween the Secretary of Defense and the Of- the end the following new section: participation of the dependent in a health fice and in accordance with applicable regu- ‘‘§ 1110. Uniformed Services Retiree Health benefits plan offered through the Federal lations under this chapter.’’; Care Account (2) in section 8906(b), by striking paragraph Employee Health Benefits program under ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established (4) and inserting the following new para- subsection (a). in the Treasury an account to be known as graph (4): ‘‘(3) The Office of Personnel Management ‘Uniformed Services Retiree Health Care Ac- ‘‘(4) In the case of individuals who enroll in shall maintain separate risk pools for en- count’ (in this section referred to as the ‘Ac- a health plan in accordance with section rolled medicare-eligible covered beneficiaries count’). 8905(d) of this title, the Government con- until such time as the Director of the Office ‘‘(b) TRANSFERS TO ACCOUNT.—There shall of Personnel Management determines that tribution shall be determined under section be transferred to the Account any unexpired complete inclusion of enrolled medicare-eli- 1108(f) of title 10.’’; and funds (as determined by the Secretary of De- gible covered beneficiaries under chapter 89 (3) in section 8906(g), by striking paragraph fense, after consultation with the other ad- of title 5 will not adversely affect Federal (3) and inserting the following new para- ministering Secretaries) in the Defense employees and annuitants enrolled in health graph (3): Health Program account that, as a result of ‘‘(3) The Government contribution de- benefits plans under such chapter. economies, efficiencies, and other savings scribed in subsection (b)(4) for beneficiaries ‘‘(h) EFFECT OF CANCELLATION.—The can- achieved in the medical care and health care who enroll in accordance with section 8905(d) cellation by a medicare-eligible covered ben- programs of the Department of Defense, are of this title shall be paid as provided in sec- eficiary of coverage under the Federal Em- excess to the requirements of such programs. tion 1108(f) of title 10.’’. ployee Health Benefits program under this ‘‘(c) USE OF FUNDS.—(1) Amounts in the Ac- section shall be irrevocable for purposes of SEC. 6. ELIMINATION OF COPAYMENTS, count may be used for purposes of covering this section. DEDUCTIBLES, AND OTHER FEES the costs incurred by the Secretary of De- FOR CARE FOR DEPENDENTS UNDER ‘‘(i) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.—Not later fense and the other administering Secre- than November 1 of each year, the admin- TRICARE PRIME. (a) ELIMINATION.—Section 1097a of title 10, taries in administering section 1108 of this istering Secretaries and the Director of the United States Code, is amended— title and the provisions of the Honoring Office of Personnel Management shall joint- (1) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) Health Care Commitments to ly submit to Congress a report describing the as subsections (e) and (f), respectively; and Servicemembers Past and Present Act of 2000 provision of health care services to medi- (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- (including the amendments made by that care-eligible covered beneficiaries under this lowing new subsection (d): Act). section during the preceding fiscal year. The ‘‘(2) Notwithstanding any other provision ‘‘(d) PROHIBITION ON COPAYMENTS AND report shall address or contain the following: of law, amounts in the Account shall remain OTHER FEES FOR CARE FOR DEPENDENTS.—No ‘‘(1) The number of medicare-eligible cov- copayment, deductible, annual fee, or other available until expended. ered beneficiaries enrolled in health benefits ‘‘(d) UNEXPIRED FUNDS DEFINED.—In this fee may be collected for or with respect to plans offered through the Federal Employee section, the term ‘unexpired funds’ means any medical care provided a dependent (as Health Benefits program pursuant to sub- funds appropriated for a definite period of described in subparagraph (A), (D), or (I) of section (a), both in terms of total number time that remain available for obligation.’’. section 1072(2) of this title) of a member of and as a percentage of all medicare-eligible (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of the uniformed services who is enrolled in covered beneficiaries receiving health care sections at the beginning of such chapter is TRICARE Prime.’’. through the health care system of the uni- amended by adding at the end the following (b) CONFORMING AND CLERICAL AMEND- formed services. new item: MENTS.—(1) The section heading of such sec- ‘‘(2) The out-of-pocket cost to enrolled tion is amended by adding at the end the fol- ‘‘1110. Uniformed Services Retiree Health medicare-eligible covered beneficiaries under Care Account.’’. lowing: ‘‘; prohibition on fees for certain such health benefits plans. beneficiaries’’. SEC. 9. CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR RECOVERY ‘‘(3) The cost to the Government (including (2) The item relating to such section at the OF OVERPAYMENTS UNDER THE the Department of Defense, the Department beginning of chapter 55 of such title is TRICARE PROGRAM. of Transportation, and the Department of amended by inserting before the period the Section 1097b of title 10, United States Health and Human Services) of providing following: ‘‘; prohibition on fees for certain Code, is amended by adding at the end the care under such health benefits plans as a re- beneficiaries’’. following new subsection: sult of this section. ‘‘(d) CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR RECOVERY SEC. 7. HEALTH CARE COVERAGE OF IMMEDIATE OF VERPAYMENTS ‘‘(4) A comparison of the costs determined FAMILY MEMBERS UNDER PROGRAM O .—The Secretary of De- under paragraphs (2) and (3) and the costs FOR MEMBERS ASSIGNED TO CER- fense may enter into contracts with appro- that would have otherwise been incurred by TAIN DUTY LOCATIONS FAR FROM priate private entities for purposes of recov- the Government and enrolled medicare-eligi- CARE. ering amounts of overpayments to health ble covered beneficiaries under alternative Section 1079 of title 10, United States Code, care providers under the TRICARE program. health care options available to the adminis amended by adding at the end the fol- Services under contracts under this sub- istering Secretaries. lowing: section may include audit services and such ‘‘(5) The effect of this section on the cost, ‘‘(p)(1)(A) Subject to such exceptions as the other services as the Secretary of Defense access, and utilization rates of other health Secretary of Defense considers necessary, considers appropriate.’’. S118 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 27, 2000 SEC. 10. ENHANCEMENT OF EFFICIENCY OF AD- entered service before June 7, 1956 would be and include priority access to military treat- MINISTRATION OF MILITARY authorized to enroll themselves and their ment facilities and TRICARE Senior Prime HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. family members in DoD managed health care networks, expansion of the Base Realign- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense, programs without any fees or copays. Active ment and Closure pharmacy benefit, allows after consultation with the other admin- duty family members would be fully covered enrollment in the Federal Employees Health istering Secretaries, shall take appropriate by Tricare Prime, without any copays, re- Benefits Program and establishes an accrual actions— gardless of their duty location. account for military health care as is done (1) to enhance the efficiency of administra- What you have proposed is the honorable for other Federal retirees. tion of the provision of health care services thing to do, both to ensure retired members With additional base closings being rec- under chapter 55 of title 10, United States receive long-promised and badly needed ommended, each option in this legislation is Code, including the TRICARE program, in health coverage in their senior years and to essential. One size will not fit all bene- matters relating to marketing, beneficiary improve quality of life and retention among ficiaries and they need the maximum num- enrollment, beneficiary and provider edu- current and future active duty personnel. ber of options to meet the varying needs of cation, claims processing, and the scheduling The Military Coalition looks forward to active duty, retirees, their families and sur- of appointments; and working with you and your staff in seeking vivors whatever their location or medical (2) otherwise to improve the quality of to bring these important health care im- condition. service provided under that chapter. provements to legislative reality. The nation does not have a surplus until (b) PARTICULAR ACTIONS.—The actions Sincerely, all obligations are met. This bill will meet a taken by the Secretary of Defense under sub- THE MILITARY COALITION. major obligation of the Government and we section (a) shall include the following: Air Force Association. thank you for introducing it. (1) Simplification of administrative proc- Air Force Sergeants Association. Sincerely, esses. Army Aviation Assn. of America. Air Force Sergeants Association; Amer- (2) Use of the Internet for critical adminis- Assn. of Military Surgeons of the United ican Military Retirees Association; trative processes. States. American Military Society; American (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section the terms Assn. of the US Army. Retirees Association; Catholic War ‘‘administering Secretaries’’ and ‘‘TRICARE Commissioned Officers Assn. of the US Veterans; Class Act Group; Gold Star program’’ shall have the meanings given Public Health Service, Inc. Wives of America; Korean War Vet- such terms in section 1072 of title 10, United CWO & WO Assn. US Coast Guard. erans Association; Military Order of States Code. Enlisted Association of the National Guard the Purple Heart; Legion of Valor; Na- SEC. 11. NATIONWIDE ENROLLMENT CARD of the United States. tional Assn. for Uniformed Services; UNDER THE TRICARE PROGRAM. Fleet Reserve Assn. Naval Enlisted Reserve Associa- (a) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary of De- Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. tion;Naval Reserve Association; Non fense, after consultation with the other ad- Jewish War Veterans of the USA. Commissioned Officers Assn; Society of ministering Secretaries, shall issue to cov- Marine Corps League. Medical Consultants; The Retired En- ered beneficiaries under the TRICARE pro- Marine Corps Reserve Officers Assn. listed Association; TREA Senior Cit- gram an enrollment card which shall serve Military Order of the Purple Heart. izen League;Tragedy Assistance Pro- as an enrollment card for participation in National Guard Assn. of the United States. gram for Survivors; Veterans of For- the TRICARE program nationwide. The pur- National Military Family Assn. eign Wars; Women in Search of Equity. pose of the enrollment card is to facilitate National Order of Battlefield Commissions. the ready portability of benefits under the Naval Reserve Assn. AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION, TRICARE program. Navy League of the United States. Arlington, Virginia, January 25, 2000. (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section the terms Reserve Officers Assn. Hon. JOHN MCCAIN, ‘‘administering Secretaries’’ and ‘‘TRICARE Society of Medical Consultants to the Senate Russell Building, Washington, DC. program’’ shall have the meanings given Armed Forces. DEAR SENATOR MCCAIN: such terms in section 1072 of title 10, United The Military Chaplains Assn. of the USA. On behalf of the 150,000 members of the Air States Code. The Retired Enlisted Assn. Force Association, I want to thank you for The Retired Officers Assn. taking the lead in the Senate to enact legis- THE MILITARY COALITION, United Armed Forces Assn. lation to restore affordable, portable and ac- Alexandria, VA, January 21, 2000. USCG Chief Petty Officers Assn. cessible health care for our nation’s military Hon. JOHN MCCAIN, US Army Warrant Officers Assn. members, their families and our retirees. I U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United am confident your legislative actions on this DEAR SENATOR MCCAIN: The Military Coa- States. bill will have a long-term, positive affect on lition (TMC), a consortium of nationally Veterans’ Widows International Network, the morale, welfare and retention of those prominent uniformed services and veterans Inc. who now serve on active duty and will keep associations representing more than five faith with those now retired. million current and former members of the NATIONAL MILITARY AND While I know other Members of the Senate uniformed services, plus their families and VETERANS ALLIANCE, are planning to introduce similar legislation, survivors, applauds your leadership in intro- January 25, 2000. your very comprehensive bill has set a high ducing comprehensive legislation aimed at Hon. JOHN MCCAIN, standard for others to follow. I also am correcting serious inequities in the military U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. pleased to see that the Joint Chiefs of Staff health care benefit. DEAR SENATOR MCCAIN: The National Mili- (JCS) will make military health care reform The Coalition believes enactment of such tary and Veterans Alliance representing over their number one personnel-related issue comprehensive health care equity legislation 3.5 million military retirees and other vet- this year. The majority of the concerns is essential, not only to keep commitments erans strongly supports your legislation, raised by the JCS are pointedly addressed in to long-serving members who sacrificed so ‘‘Honoring Health Care Commitments to your legislation. much, but also to rebuild the readiness of Service Members Past and Present Act of We want to work with you to get this bill the current force. In this regard, broken 2000.’’ enacted into law. Please let us know how we health care promises have undermined one of The bill reflects your longstanding interest can be of assistance. the services’ most potent recruiting rein improving military health care and it of- Sincerely, sources—the enthusiasm of retired members fers superb options for the entire military THOMAS J. MCKEE. to recommend service careers for their chil- family, retirees, active duty, their families dren and grandchildren and those of their and survivors. With the closure and realign- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR friends and neighbors. The broken promises ment of over 100 domestic military bases UNIFORMED SERVICES, also hurt current force retention, as survey since 1988, hundreds of thousands of military Springfield, VA, January 25, 2000. responses indicate that reenlistment-eligible beneficiaries have been left with no Depart- Hon. JOHN MCCAIN, members are increasingly aware of how poor- ment of Defense sponsored health care. This U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. ly their predecessors are being treated. bill will repair the broken health care prom- DEAR SENATOR MCCAIN: The National Asso- We are grateful to you for introducing leg- ise to the nation’s warriors and will reassure ciation for Uniformed Services and The Soci- islation that would keep promises to those those considering a military career that the ety of Military Widows with membership en- who have already served and improve health nation will honor its promises made to those compassing all grades, ranks, family mem- care delivery to those currently in uniform. who have served to keep our country free. bers and survivors of all seven uniformed You legislation would accomplish TMC’s We applaud your leadership in introducing services strongly support your legislation, longstanding health care equity goals by au- this comprehensive legislation, which would ‘‘Honoring Health Care Commitments to thorizing Medicare-eligibles an option to include Medicare eligible retirees who des- Service Members Past and Present Act of choose between coverage under TRICARE perately need medical care and are the only 2000.’’ Senior Prime or TRICARE Senior Prime Re- Federal employees who lose their DoD spon- We applaud your leadership in introducing mote, FEHBP–65, or DoD mail-order and re- sored health care at age 65. The options of- this most comprehensive legislation which tail pharmacy programs,. Members who first fered are critical to military beneficiaries will improve access to health care for every January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S119 category of military member, active duty, on the basis of sex, and for other pur- S. 1999 retired, family member and survivor. poses. At the request of Mr. MACK, the name This bill will repair the broken health care S. 92 of the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. promise to the nation’s warriors and will re- BUNNING) was added as a cosponsor of assure those considering a military career At the request of Mr. DOMENICI, the that the nation will honor its promises made name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. S. 1999, a bill for the relief of Elian to those who have served to keep our coun- ROBB) was added as a cosponsor of S. Gonzalez-Brotons. try free. This legislation includes Medicare 92, a bill to provide for biennial budget S. 2003 eligible retirees who desperately need med- process and a biennial appropriations At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the ical care and are the only Federal employees process and to enhance oversight and name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. who lose their DoD sponsored health care at the performance of the Federal Govern- ROBB) was added as a cosponsor of S. age 65. The options offered are critical to military beneficiaries and include priority ment. 2003, a bill to restore health care cov- access to military treatment facilities and S. 242 erage to retired members of the uni- TRICARE Senior Prime networks, expansion At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the formed services. of the Base Realignment and Closure phar- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. f macy benefit, allows enrollment in the Fed- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. eral Employees Health Benefits Program and JOINT SESSION OF THE TWO establishes an accrual account for military 242, a bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to require the labeling HOUSES—ADDRESS BY THE health care as is done for other Federal retir- PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED ees. of imported meat and meat food prod- Each option in this legislation is essential. ucts. STATES (H. DOC. NO. 106–160) Beneficiaries need the maximum number of S. 820 The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The choices to meet the varying needs of active At the request of Mr. L. CHAFEE, his Senate will proceed to the Hall of the duty, retirees, their families and survivors name was added as a cosponsor of S. House of Representatives to hear the whatever their location or medical condi- address by the President of the United tion. 820, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- This bill reflects your longstanding com- enue Code of 1986 to repeal the 4.3-cent States. mitment to a strong national defense and motor fuel excise taxes on railroads Thereupon, the Senate, preceded by the men and women who make that defense and inland waterway transportation the Assistant Sergeant at Arms, Loret- possible. It also will meet a major obligation which remain in the general fund of the ta Symms, the Secretary of the Senate, of the Government and we thank you for in- Treasury. Gary Sisco, and the Vice President of troducing it. S. 851 the United States, ALBERT GORE, Jr., Sincerely, proceeded to the Hall of the House of At the request of Mr. L. CHAFEE, his RICHARD D. MURRAY, Representatives to hear the address by Major General, USAF (Ret), name was added as a cosponsor of S. President, NAUS and Administrator, SMW. 851, a bill to allow Federal employees the President of the United States, to take advantage of the transpor- William J. Clinton. MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2000. tation fringe benefit provisions of the (The address delivered by the Presi- CHRIS PAUL, Internal Revenue Code that are avail- dent of the United States to the joint c/o JOHN S. MCCAIN III. able to private sector employees. session of the two Houses of Congress I am delighted that Senator John McCain appears in the proceedings of the House S. 1055 has signed on to H.R. 2966. This is a giant of Representatives in today’s RECORD). step toward repairing the breach of contract At the request of Mr. INOUYE, his by this Administration. name was added as a cosponsor of S. f Furthermore, the McCain bill goes further 1055, a bill to amend title 36, United ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, to improve the health care delivery system States Code, to designate the day be- for active duty servicemembers and their JANUARY 31, 2000 families and also repairs the ‘‘broken prom- fore Thanksgiving as ‘‘National Day of Reconciliation.’’ At the conclusion of the joint session ise’’ for military retirees and their families. of the two Houses, and in accordance COL. GEORGE ‘‘BUD’’ DAY, S. 1708 with the order previously entered, at Attorney for WWII-Korean Vets. At the request of Mr. MOYNIHAN, the 10:52 p.m., the Senate adjourned until name of the Senator from Michigan f Monday, January 31, 2000, at 12 noon. (Mr. ABRAHAM) was added as a cospon- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS sor of S. 1708, a bill to amend the Em- f S. 74 ployee Retirement Income Security NOMINATION At the request of Mr. DASCHLE, the Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Code of 1986 to require plans which Executive nomination received by CLELAND) was added as a cosponsor of adopt amendments that significantly the Senate January 27, 2000: S. 74, a bill to amend the Fair Labor reduce future benefit accruals to pro- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Standards Act of 1938 to provide more vide participants with adequate notice NANCY KILLEFER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO effective remedies to victims of dis- of the changes made by such amend- BE A MEMBER OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS. (NEW crimination in the payment of wages ments. POSITION) January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E7 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

TRIBUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER you and our other colleagues to join me in people with a safe haven, Mr. Purnell spear- KING commending their initiative, determination and headed the lodge's block parties, Halloween dedication. parties, and its annual Christmas party. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY f For more than 12 years Mr. Purnell has served as president of the Bayonne Youth OF INDIANA HONORING GUSTAVO HEREDIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Center. At the center, he has provided guidance, leadership, and friendship to many of Thursday, January 27, 2000 HON. SCOTT McINNIS the city's young people. Mr. Purnell has been Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, as we cele- OF COLORADO instrumental in creating the programs nec- brate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES essary to benefit the young people of the com- and reflect on his life and work, we are re- munity, including the Youth of the Month Pro- minded of the challenges that democracy Thursday, January 27, 2000 gram, the summer camp, an after-school proposes to us and the delicacy of liberty. Dr. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to gram, computer and cooking classes, and King's life, and, unfortunately, his untimely take a moment to recognize a man that has day-care services. death, remind us that we must continually gone to great lengths to provide service to his In addition, Mr. Purnell has remained very work and, if necessary, fight to secure and community. active in the Wallace Temple African Meth- protect our freedoms. Dr. King, in his courage Mr. Gustavo Heredia has created a pro- odist Episcopal Zion Church, serving as super- to act, his willingness to meet challenges, and gram, ``How to Live in America,'' that teaches intendent of the Sunday School, co-chair of his ability to achieve, embodied all that is Spanish speaking people basic rules and cus- the board of trustees, director of the junior good and true in the battle for liberty. toms practiced in the United States. Classes ushers, treasurer of the senior ushers board, The spirit of Dr. King lives on in the citizens offered by the program include: the rights and secretary of the Men's Club, and member of of communities throughout our nation. It lives responsibilities of owning a car; domestic vio- the James T. Gregory Male Chorus. Mr. on in the people whose actions reflect the lence prevention; and privileges and respon- Purnell has also served as secretary of the spirit of resolve and achievement that will help sibilities as immigrants. Bayonne Branch NAACP, member of the Na- move our country into the future. In particular, By helping to increase awareness of these tional Conference of Christians and Jews, and several distinguished individuals from Indi- customs and laws, the program helps the legal as planning committee member of the B21C ana's First Congressional District were recog- process by reducing repeat offenders. Often- for the city of Bayonne. nized during the 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther times, people that are not originally from the Because of his continued commitment to King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast on Monday, Jan- United States, or those who do not speak community service, Mr. Purnell has received uary 17, 2000, at the Genesis Center in Gary, English, break the law unintentionally because numerous awards, including the Andrew Indiana. In the past year, these individuals they do not understand the laws. Gustavo's Young Black Male Achievement Award, the have, in their own ways, acted with courage, program has been included as part of sen- Omega Lodge Service Award, the Bayonne met challenges, and used their abilities to tencing in several counties across Colorado. Branch NAACP Community Service Award, reach goals and enhance their communities. Gustavo stresses that the purpose of the class and the N.C.C.J. Brotherhood Award. I would like to recognize Tolleston Junior is to inform, rather than lecture, people on Born in Berlin, MD, Mr. Purnell graduated High School students: Kenneth Alford; Antoi- how to live their lives. There has been zero re- from Worcester High School in Snow Hill, MD nette Correa; William Gonzalez; Brian Hender- peat offenses committed by program partici- and has been a resident of Bayonne for more son; Carl Johnson; LaTasha LeFlore; Brannon pants. than 30 years. Mr. Purnell is married to Laura Smith; Whitney Sullivan; Amanda Bouleware; Gustavo, who recently became a United Mumford. The couple has two sons, Angelo Tiffany Finch; Kyle Hargrove; Floyd Hobson; States citizen, also serves as a court inter- and Benjamin, one daughter, Lolita, and six Breon Jones; Ekene Onwuka; Mason Smith; preter for Pitkin and Eagle Counties and var- grandchildren. Montreca Walker; and Andrew Binder. These ious law firms. For his unyielding dedication and service to students are members of the Tolleston Junior It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like the Bayonne community, I ask my colleagues High School Spell Bowl Team, which won its to commend Gustavo for all of his hard work to join me in congratulating Mr. Benjamin Har- sixth consecutive State Spell Bowl Champion- and his commitment to making Colorado a rison Purnell. He has truly earned his place ship. The team's success is also a credit to better and safer place to live. among this year's honorees. the outstanding ability and leadership of its f f teachers. In particular, Margaret Hymes and Janice Williams should be commended for the IN HONOR OF THIS YEAR’S ‘‘IRE- WHY TAX DEDUCTIONS DON’T devotion they have demonstrated as coaches LAND’S 32’’ MILLENNIUM HON- HELP THOSE WHO MOST NEED for the Tolleston Junior High Spell Bowl Team. OREE, MR. BENJAMIN PURNELL HELP Additionally, Tolleston Principal Lucille Up- shaw and Dr. Mary Guinn, Gary Super- HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK intendent of Schools, should be recognized for OF NEW JERSEY OF CALIFORNIA their support. The accomplishments of these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES outstanding individuals are a reflection of their hard work and dedication to scholarship. Their Thursday, January 27, 2000 Thursday, January 27, 2000 scholastic effort and rigorous approach to Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, as part of the Pa- learning have made them the best in the state. to recognize Mr. Benjamin Purnell of Bayonne, tients' Bill of Rights, the Republicans insisted They have also brought pride to themselves, NJ, on being named one of this year's ``Ire- on passing an unpaid-for set of tax deductions their families, their school and their commu- land's 32'' Millennium honorees. which they say will help improve access to nities. For this great achievement, they will be Mr. Purnell's community service efforts in health insurance. Their proposals willÐbut honored with the 2000 ``Marcher's Award''. Bayonne began in 1972, when he joined the mostly for those in the upper income brackets Though very different in nature, the achieve- Omega Lodge No. 64, where he has served who already have health insurance or who can ment of all these individuals reflect many of as secretary and worshipful master, the high- afford it. Even in the area of long-term care in- the same attributes that Dr. King possessed, est office in the lodge. Through the lodge, Mr. surance, the data shows that the Republican as well as the values he advocated. Like Dr. Purnell organized many projects addressing proposals disproportionately help those in the King, these individuals saw challenges and the specific needs and concerns of children upper income brackets. rose to the occasion. They set goals and and young adults. In an effort to instill a sense Mr. Speaker, let's be fair. As we work on worked to achieve them. Mr. Speaker, I urge of community, as well as to provide young the access provision of the Patients' Bill of

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E8 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 Rights, we should convert all of the tax deduc- agencies and projects throughout the commu- education of our youth and congratulations on tions to credits, so that those who seek to use nity, patronizing the arts, cultural program- receiving the Colorado 2000 Teacher of the these tax incentives are all on a level playing ming, and even research to benefit the dis- Year. His commitment to the future of this field, and so that the Treasury's scarce re- abled. Lois originally began her charitable great nation is deeply commendable and high- sources go to those most in need of help. work by giving to the West Broward Sym- ly admirable. We are all grateful for his pas- The following is data from a March, 1999 re- phony Guild and the Plantation Community sionate service. port to HHS prepared by LifePlans, Inc., enti- Church. She also made a substantial contribu- f tled, `À Descriptive Analysis of Patterns of In- tion to the city's community center, now com- formal and Formal Caregiving among Privately monly referred to as Deicke Auditorium. IN HONOR OF THIS YEAR’S ‘‘IRE- Insured and Non-Privately Insured Disabled Indeed, many organizations have benefitted LAND’S 32’’ MILLENNIUM HON- Elders Living in the Community.'' The data from their relationship to Lois Deicke through- OREE, MR. ROCCO COVIELLO shows how LTC insurance is disproportion- out the years. She actively supported the ately held by those in the upper incomes and Broward Public Library Foundation, the HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ with the most assetsÐand how deductions will Broward County Cultural Affairs Council, Holy OF NEW JERSEY help those people far more than they will help Cross Hospital, and Nova Southeastern Uni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the lower income. A credit would be a far fair- versity, where she built the Deicke Dorm at Thursday, January 27, 2000 er tool to help encourage the purchase of LTC the Ralph Baudhuin Oral School. It is also in- insurance. teresting to note that, though Lois was very Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today proud of her residency in Plantation, by no to recognize Mr. Rocco Coviello of Bayonne, All privately-in- All elders means did her charity stop at South Florida's NJ, on being named one of this year's `Ìre- Socio-demographic characteristics sured home age 65 and borders. She also gave to Midwestern univer- land's 32'' Millennium honorees. care claim- over (in per- Using his success as a businessman and a ants (in cent) 12 sities and charities, founding the Deicke Cen- percent) ter for Nursing Education at Elmhurst College proprietor, Mr. Coviello is recognized as a community leader and activist. Perhaps his Race: in Illinois. White (not Hispanic) ...... 97 85 Particularly gratifying is the fact that Lois most prided project, Mr. Coviello has tirelessly Non-White ...... 3 15 promoted the ideals and goals of the Mile- Living arrangement: (n=694) and her husband both showed a strong inter- Alone ...... 34 34 est in programs for the deaf and blind. This in- stones Program, an organization that treats With spouse ...... 44 53 developmentally impaired children. This early With relative ...... 11 13 terest was undoubtedly rooted in personal Other ...... 11 ...... struggles: both she and her husband, who intervention program is a full service program, Total income: (n=492) which affords families a resource center, as ≤$30,000 ...... 52 65 passed away in 1984, suffered from hearing >$30,000 ...... 48 35 loss. Her personal experiences led Lois to well as in-home treatment for children suf- Total income: (n=432) fering from disabilities. Less than $10,500 ...... 7 3 19 form a strong bond with the Fort Lauderdale $10,501—$19,999 ...... 22 28 Lighthouse for the Blind. In 1994, the Light- Through Mr. Coviello's efforts, the Mile- $20,000—$30,000 ...... 28 19 stones Program recently financed a building of $30,001—$39,999 ...... 13 11 house formally recognized the extraordinary $40,000—$49,999 ...... 9 8 efforts she made in remodeling their facilities, its own in Bayonne to house the facility, re- $50,000—$74,999 ...... 11 8 source center, and treatment areas. In Sep- ≥75,000 ...... 10 8 another example of Lois Deicke freely giving Estimated current value of home: (n=431) of herself for the betterment of others. tember 1999, the building was dedicated as Less than $50,000 ...... 7 4 25 Chandelier House, in honor of Mr. Coviello's $50,000—$99,999 ...... 28 37 Mr. Speaker, Lois Deickes life can be char- $100,000—$149,999 ...... 19 18 acterized by her selfless devotion to others work. $150,000—$199,999 ...... 13 10 In addition to the Milestones Program, Mr. $200,000—$249,999 ...... 11 4 and, for that especially, we all owe her a debt ≥$250,000 ...... 22 7 a gratitude. Though the South Florida commu- Coviello has spearheaded the Chandelier 1 AOA (1998). Prolife of Older Americans. Washington, D.C. nity is undoubtedly saddened by her passing, Charity Golf Committee and has raised funds 2 LifePlans, Inc. analysis of 1995 survey of 1,000 randomly selected indi- we should all rejoice in Lois' accomplishments for charities, such as the Scoliosis National viduals age 65 and over. 3 Money Income in the United States: 1997 Current Population Reports, and thank her for her tireless work improving Foundation, the D.A.R.E Program, the Ba- Consumer Income. Note that data from census table is interpolated to as- the community around her. yonne Police Vest Fund, and the Hudson sure comparability of intervals. Also note that among claimants, 15% of the respondents who were willing to indicate whether their income was greater f County Hospice. or less than $30,000 were not willing to answer the more detailed income Mr. Coviello is an active member of the Ba- questions. That is why there is a difference between the estimate for the COLORADO’S 2000 TEACHER OF THE proportion reporting incomes less than or equal to $30,000 (52%) and the yonne Chapter of the Unico Club, as well as estimate derived when summing answers for those answering the detailed YEAR, CRAIG COSWELL the local Rotary Club. He also serves as a income question. board member of the Bayonne Hospital Foun- 4 American Housing Survey for the U.S. in 1995. U.S. Census Bureau. f HON. SCOTT McINNIS dation and is a member of the Bayonne Park- OF COLORADO ing Authority. IN MEMORY OF THE LATE LOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Born in Summit, Mr. Coviello attended Sum- DEICKE mit High School and Fairleigh Dickenson Uni- Thursday, January 27, 2000 versity at Madison. He now lives in Bayonne HON. PETER DEUTSCH Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to with his wife, Janet, and their two children, OF FLORIDA take a moment to recognize Craig Coswell, Raquel and Rocky. who was recently named Colorado's 2000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For his unyielding commitment to the Ba- Teacher of the Year. yonne community, I ask my colleagues to join Thursday, January 27, 2000 Craig's innovative teaching methods are me in congratulating Mr. Rocco Coviello. His Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in what likely earned him this wonderful award. remarkable generosity on behalf of his com- honor of the memory of Lois Deicke, a long- In Craig's class, the textbooks stay closed. In- munity is truly inspiring. time resident of Broward County, Florida, who stead, for instance, he charges his students f passed away this past New Year's Eve at the with finding out who fired the first shot of the age of 82. Lois will undoubtedly be remem- Revolutionary War by passing out eyewitness LET’S STOP KILLING PATIENTS: bered as one of the most prominent and gen- testimony of some of the British and Colonial THE NEED TO ENCOURAGE erous philanthropists in South Florida. soldiers who fought the famous Battle of Lex- MAJOR SURGERIES TO BE DONE A native of Houston, Texas, Lois moved to ington. Innovative approaches like this have IN HIGH VOLUME FACILITIES Illinois where she met her husband Edwin. To- made Craig a wonderful asset to his school gether, they moved to Plantation, Florida, and our community. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK around 1960 after a successful career as an Additionally, Craig does not test the same OF CALIFORNIA insurance executive. Their impact was felt im- way as other teachers; instead, he gives IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mediately in the South Florida community, as ``quests''. These are a combination of tests the Deickes exhibited an overwhelming gen- and quizzes that measure if students are get- Thursday, January 27, 2000 erosity in donating to a variety of civic, philan- ting the major points of the material, rather Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I have introduced thropic, and humanitarian causes. than quoting memorization. legislation for Medicare to encourage patients Throughout her time in South Florida, Lois It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank to use certain hospitals that provide better out- and her husband both contributed to nonprofit you to Craig Coswell for his dedication to the comes for sophisticated surgical operationsÐ January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E9 i.e., fewer people die in surgery or in recovery. diac conditions: Jollis and colleagues (1994) cedure. Hospital volume was found to strong- In exchange for saving lives, and giving cer- evaluated 217,836 Medicare beneficiaries who ly influence both perioperative risk and tain hospitals higher volume of patients, the underwent coronary angioplasty. Both in- long-term survival following the Whipple hospital mortality and the rate of coronary procedure as reported by Birkmeyer and col- hospitals will give Medicare, the taxpayer, and bypass surgery following angioplasty were leagues (1999). The relationship between hos- the beneficiary some savings. It is truly a win- higher in low volume hospitals. These results pital volume and outcome of hepatic resec- win proposal. indicated that if all study patients had re- tion for hepatocellular carcinoma were ana- But someÐmostly those who stand to lose ceived care in high volume hospitals, there lyzed by Choti et al (1998) and Glasgow et al businessÐoppose the idea. To be blunt, that would have been 381 fewer bypass operations (1999). The mortality rate rose from 1.5% to puts them on the side of killing people in order and 300 fewer in-hospital deaths. These re- 7.9% in procedures performed in high volume to help their bottom line. It is, Mr. Speaker, a sults were reproduced in papers by Cameron vs. low volume hospitals. Moreover, Glasgow truly immoral position for so-called health care et al (1990) and Ellis et al (1997). Hannan and reported that three quarters of patients with colleagues (1997) reported that both high hos- providers to take. liver cancer were treated at low volume hospital volume and high cardiologist volume pitals with a record of 3 or fewer hepatic re- And don't take my word for it. Following is were independently correlated with lower sections per year. a memo from a physician on my staff that re- mortality following coronary angioplasty. The identical volume-outcome relation- views some of the academic literature on the Showstack and colleagues (1987) analyzed ships have been reported for renal diseases. subject: the outcomes following 18,986 coronary by- The Agency of Health Care Policy and Re- pass operations at 7 hospitals in California. search recently sponsored a study regarding IS QUALITY OF CARE AFFECTED BY HOSPITAL They also found that higher volume hos- AND PHYSICIAN VOLUMES? referrals and specialty care within the Medi- pitals had lower in-hospital mortality and care system. Avon (1999), reported that when It is a mark of the advancement of medi- concluded that the greatest improvement in cine that we have come to nearly take for patients with renal failure received late re- average outcomes following bypass surgery ferral to a kidney specialist (nephrologist), granted the availability of highly specialized would be achieved by closing low volume sur- and technical diagnostic investigations, their risk of death was 33% higher. Pediatric gical units. renal transplantation has also been scruti- medical therapies, and surgical interven- The significance of high physician volumes nized for volume-outcome relationships. tions. However, when we individually con- in determining outcome is highlighted by a Schurman and colleagues (1999) reported su- front health problems we justifiably want to series of papers examining patient outcomes perior survival of the transplanted kidney in know that our physician or hospital has ade- following myocardial infarction: Jollis and high volume centers performing more than quate experience to make an accurate diag- colleagues (1996) examined mortality fol- 100 transplants annually. nosis, to make the most informed decision lowing MI for 220,535 Medicare patients and about what should be done and to carry out reported that patients treated by cardiolo- Research supporting a strong relationship sophisticated surgical procedures. The ques- gists were 12 percent less likely to die within between high hospital/physician volumes and tion is, do high volume centers really have one year than those treated by a primary improved patient outcomes spans two dec- superior outcomes? care physician. Similarly, Casale and col- ades and multiple medical specialties. Both Fortunately, a large body of medical lit- leagues (1998) reported that following MI, medical and surgical care at institutions erature exists on the relationship between treatment by a cardiologist resulted in a 17 with lower levels of experience clearly in- hospital volume, physician volume and out- percent reduction in hospital mortality. In creases the risk of poorer outcomes includ- comes. Optimal results clearly require physi- addition, patients of all physicians who ing death, in a diverse range of medical con- cians with specialized expertise and well- treated high volumes of patients with MI, ditions. A review of the literature dem- trained staff. High volume centers are more had an 11 percent reduction in mortality. onstrates that there is strong evidence to likely to offer a wider range of therapeutic Nash and colleagues (1997) reported that not support the development and implementa- options that result in more targeted therapy. only mortality following MI was reduced by tion of Centers of Excellence for a range of For example, the patient with angina due to cardiologist’s care, but also that these pa- medical and surgical conditions. narrowing of the coronary arteries may be tients had a shorter length of hospital stay REFERENCE LIST treated with medication alone, angioplasty, than those receiving care by primary care Avon J, Impact of Specialty Care on Mor- a stenting procedure or a coronary bypass physicians. Both Thiemann et al and Chen et tality in End-Stage Renal Disease. 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Higher hospital vol- Chen J, Radford MJ, Wang Y, Marciniak open-heart surgery, vascular surgery, and ume was associated with lower mortality for TA, Krumholz HM, Do ‘‘America’s Best Hos- transurethral resection of the prostate, is re- all surgical procedures except for pneumo- pitals’’ Perform Better for Acute Myocardial duced in high volume hospitals, with hos- nectomy. The most striking results were for Infarction? N Engl J Med 1999; 340:286–92. pitals in which 200 or more of these oper- esophagectomy and for pancreatectomy Choti MA, Bowman HM, Pitt HA, Sosa JA, ations performed annually having death where operative mortality rose from 3.4% to Sitzman JV, Cameron JL, Gordon TA, rates 25–41 percent lower than low volume 17.3% and 5.8% to 12.9% respectively in low- Should Hepatic Resections be Performed at hospitals. Two decades ago, the authors con- volume vs. high-volume hospitals. The pan- High-Volume Referral Centers?, J cluded that the data supports the value of re- createctomy results were reproduced this Gastrointest Surg 1998; 2:11–20. gionalization for these operations. year by Simunovic et al. (1999). Ellis SG, Weintraub W, Holmes D, Shaw R, Numerous studies have specifically focused It has been suggested that national refer- Block PC, King SB, Relation of Operator upon volume/outcome relationships in both ral centers be developed for pancreaticoduo- Volume and Experience to Procedural Out- medical and surgical interventions for car- denectomy, also known as the Whipple pro- come of Percutaneous Coronary E10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 Revascularization at Hospitals with High Bob Gross is well known in Broward county It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like Interventional Volumes, Circulation 1997; as an energetic leader who was a strong pres- to extend my congratulations to the Irby family 95:2479–84. ence at political club events and civic activities and thank them for their hard work. Glasgow RE, Showstack JA, Katz PP, Corvera CU, Warren RS, Mulvihill SJ, The throughout South Florida. Demonstrating his f large influence on politics in the State of Flor- Relationship between Hospital Volume and IN HONOR OF MARTHA AND AN- ida, Bob was president of the Young Demo- Outcomes of Hepatic Resection for DRES SANDOVAL ON THEIR 50TH Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Arch Surg 1999; crats of Broward County. As President of the WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 134:30–5. Broward Young Democrats (BYD), Bob's main Hannan EL, Kilburn H, O’Donnell JF, Ber- responsibilities were membership recruitment, nard HR, Shields EP, Lindsey ML, Yazici A, campaign training, candidate development, HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ A Longitudinal Analysis of the Relationship and event planning. In this vital position, he OF NEW JERSEY between In-hospital Mortality in New York IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State and the Volume of Abdominal Aortic worked tirelessly to motivate the county party Aneurysm Surgeries Performed, Health Serv to become involved in many aspects of local, Thursday, January 27, 2000 Res 1992, 27:517–42. state, and national politics. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Hannan EL, Racz M, Ryan TJ, McCallister Bob was somewhat unique in the sense that to recognize Martha Tafoya Sandoval and An- BD, Johnson LW, Arani DT, Guerci AD, Sosa he fully realized the importance of activism in dres Lopez Sandoval on the celebration of J, Topol EJ, Coronary Angioplasty Volume- society at large. Through his involvement in Outcome Relationships for Hospitals and their 50th wedding anniversary. This remark- Cardiologists, JAMA 1997; 277:892–8. the BYD, he successfully promoted service to able milestone is truly a reflection of the devo- Hughes RG, Hunt SS, Luft HS, Effects of other young people. Because of Bob's hard tion these extraordinary individuals share for Surgeon Volume and Hospital Volume on work and dedication, the BYDs have formed one another. Quality of care in Hospitals, Med Care 1987; an exemplary organization that fosters vol- On December 16, 1949, Martha and Andres 25:489–503. unteerism and activities such as serving on married and began their life together. Through Jenkins KJ, Newburger JW, Lock JE, local community boards, registering voters, the years, the Sandoval's have used the love Davis RB, Coffman GA, lezzoni LI, In-hos- and hosting social outreach events. they have for each other to reach out to those pital Mortality for Surgical Repair of Con- genital Heart Defects: Preliminary Observa- It is important to note that Bob Gross did in need. Together, they have been active civic tions of Variation by Hospital Caseload, Pe- not simply focus all of his attention on political leaders and successful business people, dedi- diatrics 1995; 95:323–30. matters. A resident of Hollywood, Florida, who cating their time and resources to the League Jollis JG, Peterson ED, DeLong ER, Mark attended Pinecrest High School, Bob worked of United Latin American Citizens and the St. DB, Collins SR; Muhlbaier LH, Pryor DB, as Program Planner for the Broward Employ- Joseph's Church in Bakersfield, California. The Relation between the Volume of Coro- ment and Training Administration (BETA). In- However, their greatest accomplishment has nary Angioplasty Procedures at Hospitals deed, his tremendous leadership undoubtedly been their incredible family. treating Medicare Beneficiaries and Short- benefitted BETA, as Bob held numerous im- This loving couple has been a wonderful ex- term Mortality, N Engl J Med 1994; 331:1625–9, ample for their four children: Andrew, Rosalie, Jollis JG, DeLong ER, Peterson ED, portant posts in the organization through the Muhlbaier LH, Fortin DF, Califf RM, Mark years such as Executive Vice President, Vice Alexander, and Vicki Ann; their children's DB, Outcome of Acute Myocardial Infarction President for Political Affairs, and Treasurer. spouses, Judy, Arnie, and Louisa; their nine According to the Specialty of the Admitting Most importantly, however, Bob Gross was grandchildren, Valerie, Kristian, Lisa, Andrea, Physician, N Engl J Med 1996; 335:1880–7. a devoted husband to his wife, Cindy Sherr. Ernest, Evette, Alicia, Vanessa, and Joel; and Luft HS, Bunker JP, Enthoven AC, Should An attorney and the statewide president of the their six great-grandchildren, Autumn, Eric, Operations be Regionalized? The Empirical Marissa, Jessica, John, and Samuel. The Relationship between Surgical Volume and Young Democrats, I am confident that Cindy will carry on Bob's ongoing work in promoting dedication, patience, and wisdom they have Mortality, N Engl J Med 1979; 301:1364–9. demonstrated every day has provided a firm Nash IS, Nash DB, Fuster V, Do Cardiolo- service and activism within the South Florida foundation on which all family members have gists do it better? J Am Coll Cardiol 1997; community. developed and flourished. 29:475–8. Mr. Speaker, while Bob Gross' passing is a Schuman SJ, Stablein DM, Perlman SA, For their unyielding strength and unparal- tremendous loss for Broward County, I can leled inspiration, I ask my colleagues to join Warady BA, Center Volume Effects in Pedi- say without hesitation that his memory will live atric Renal Transplantation-A Report of the me in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Sandoval North American Pediatric Renal Transplant on through the work of the many organizations on five decades of love, commitment, and Cooperative Study, Pediatr Nephrol 1999; to which he dedicated his life. There can be perservance. You both are truly wonderful role 13:373–8. no doubt that we will all dearly miss Bob, but models for all of us. I wish you continued Showstack JA, Rosenfeld KE, Garnick DW, I would like to thank and praise him for his health and happiness. Luft HS, Schaffarzick RW, Fowles Associa- hard work and leadership in improving the f tion of Volume with Outcome of Coronary community around him. Artery Bypass Graft Surgery-Scheduled vs f BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB, YOU Nonscheduled Operations JAMA 1987; 257:785– SURE WE CAN’T LOWER DRUG 9. LEONARD HORN FEDERAL RANGE Simunovic M, To T, Theriault M, Langer PRICES WITHOUT HURTING R&D? B, Relation between Hospital Surgical Vol- LIVESTOCKMAN OF THE YEAR, ume and Outcome for Pancreatic Resection THE IRBY FAMILY HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK for Neoplasm in a Publicly Funded Health OF CALIFORNIA Care System, Can Med Assoc J 1999; 160:643–8. HON. SCOTT McINNIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thiemann DR, Coresh J, Oetgen WJ, Powe OF COLORADO NR, The Association between Hospital Vol- Thursday, January 27, 2000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ume and Survival after Acute Myocardial In- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, the pharma- farction in Elderly Patients, N Engl J Med Thursday, January 27, 2000 ceutical industry constantly tells us they need 1999; 340:1640–8. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to every dollar for R&D, so they can invent won- f take a moment to recognize the Leonard Horn derful new drugs, and that Congress must not IN MEMORY OF THE LATE BOB Federal Range Livestockman of the Year do anything to question how they price drugs. A doctor sent me the following invitation he GROSS Award winner, the Irby family of Gunnison, Colorado. got from Bristol-Myers Squibb. As the doctor HON. PETER DEUTSCH This award is presented by the Colorado wrote: Cattlemen's Association and recognizes indi- Since the enclosed invitation to a dinner OF FLORIDA viduals who graze livestock on Federal land plus $100 certificate continues to be com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES monplace, it makes me wonder how many go and practice exceptional range, soil, water and Thursday, January 27, 2000 without needed medications that could be wildlife management. James Dawson, District funded with these solicitations. I’m not sure Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Ranger with the U.S. Forest Service, com- whether it’s the pharmaceutical executives honor the memory of Bob Gross, who passed mended the Irby's for their cooperation in or the physicians who are doing the solic- away early last December at the age of 41. I maintaining and improving range areas. iting . . . just like on the street. am one of many who are saddened by this The Irby family includes: Bob and Irene Irby, Bristol-Myers Squibb: why not put the tremendous loss: South Florida has lost an Stan and Bonnie Irby, and Dale and Wendy money you spend in these solicitations into outstanding community leader and activist. Irby. R&DÐor lower drug prices? January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E11 The U.S. pharmaceutical industry spends far It is well documented that he contributed IN HONOR OF MRS. ELEANOR more on marketing and overhead than it regularly to his alma mater, the University of TIEFENWERTH, ONE OF THIS spends on R&DÐdespite what Flo and her Pennsylvania, where he graduated from the YEAR’S RICHARD A. RUTKOWSKI front group friends say. This letter is just one Wharton School in 1947. Additionally, he ASSOCIATION HONOREES FOR small example of how the industry could, in- made an effort to lend his financial support to DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE deed, save money for R&D and/or lower various organizations struggling to survive CITY OF BAYONNE prices. economically. For example, in 1992, Bill was BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB instrumental in helping the Greater Hollywood You are cordially invited to Participate in YMCA to survive by renegotiating its $1.6 mil- HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ lion debt. Such efforts led to much recognition a dinner discussion on ‘‘Treatment Modali- OF NEW JERSEY ties Throughout the Lifecycle of the Type 2 for Bill and his wife. Even as late as Decem- Diabetic Patient: A Focus on Monotherapy ber 2, 1999, Bill was honored with the Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Approaches,’’ on, Monday, November 29, 1999, dent's Community Award from Nova South- Thursday, January 27, 2000 Mr. Stox restaurant, 1105 East Katella Ave- eastern University, a school where the admin- nue, Anaheim, CA 92805, at 6:30 p.m. The program will last approximately one istration building bears his name. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today hour and a half. Each attendee will receive a Mr. Speaker, while William Horvitz passing to recognize Mrs. Eleanor Tiefenwerth of Ba- certificate worth up to $100 towards the pur- is a tremendous loss for the South Florida yonne, New Jersey. The Richard A. Rutkowski chase of medically relevant items. Reserva- community, I can say without hesitation that Association has selected Mrs. Tiefenwerth as tions are taken on a first come first serve his memory will live on through the work of the one of this year's honorees, acknowledging basis. many organizations to which he dedicated his To make a reservation, please call 1–800– her accomplishments and her dedication in 366–9034. life. Though we will all miss Bill's presence, I making Bayonne a better community. would like to thank and praise him for his hard Since its 1965 inception, Mrs. Tiefenwerth f work and leadership in improving the world at has been an instrumental leader of the Ba- large. IN MEMORY OF THE LATE BILL yonne Economic Opportunity Foundation HORVITZ f [BEOF]. Accepting the role of executive director in 1981, Mrs. Tiefenwerth has remained HON. PETER DEUTSCH WORLD WAR II VETERAN AND the driving force behind and the embodiment OF FLORIDA PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR, DON of the BEOF's logo, ``People Helping People.'' IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BROWN During her administration, Mrs. Tiefenwerth Thursday, January 27, 2000 spearheaded vital programs, including a cross- Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in town transportation service for seniors and honor of the memory of William ``Bill'' Horvitz, HON. SCOTT McINNIS disabled individuals and a variety of food serv- who passed away early last December at the OF COLORADO ice programs. Mrs. Tiefenwerth also imple- age of 73. It is with a tremendous feeling of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mented Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners sadness that I speak in his honor: the South for those individuals spending the holidays Florida community has lost an outstanding phi- Thursday, January 27, 2000 alone. lanthropist who may never be replaced. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to In addition to her work with the BEOF, Mrs. There can be no doubt that Bill's personal take a moment to recognize Don Brown. He is Tiefenwerth served as a commissioner of the history is an extraordinary one. One of three a man that has shown his loyalty and bravery Bayonne Housing Authority and is a member sons of Cleveland real estate businessman to this great country. Mr. Brown served in the of the Community Education Advisory Council. Samuel A. Horvitz, Bill Horvitz and his broth- Armed Forces during World War II and was Presently, she is serving on one of the cities ers continued his father's real estate ventures aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia when Pearl redevelopment committees and has joined the after his passing. Moving to the Fort Lauder- Harbor was attacked on that fateful day in De- Census Committee in an effort to ensure the dale area in 1953 to take over his father's real cember of 1941. fair and unencumbered counting of the 2000 estate interests in the Hollywood, Florida, he Census. became the proprietor of countless acres with- Mr. Brown was in the first division compart- in Broward County. Indeed, Bill's stewardship ment when the first torpedoes and bombs hit The recipient of many honors, Mrs. of this property was instrumental in Broward's the battleship. He tried to move onto the deck, Tiefenwerth's unyielding commitment to com- transition from a quaint bedroom community to but was prohibited because of the attack. Don munity service has not gone unrecognized. a bustling economic powerhouse. was injured and transported to the U.S.S. The honors include: the Hudson County Gold- Developing much of his Broward County Solacc for recovery. en Recognition Award; the Senior Citizen real estate, Bill established such properties as Don's family, however did not know that he Today Award; the Jersey Journal Woman of Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, Hollywood was transported for recovery. Don's parents Achievement; the Hudson County Director of Mall, the Venture Corporate Center, South knew the ship had sunk, and that they had not Human Services Distinguished and Caring Florida Industrial Park, and various other com- heard from their son in 19 days. On December Service Award; the Hudson County Girl Scout munities, both residential and commercial. In 26, however, they received the best late Community Service Award; and the Boy Scout 1985, Bill also sold more than 1,200 acres of Christmas present they could have ever hoped Endowment Committee Medallion for Volun- land to the state and countyÐthis valuable for, the knowledge that Don was alive. teer Work. tract of land later became West Lake Park and Years later, Don and his wife, Skie, moved Mrs. Tiefenwerth, wife of the late Mr. Wil- North Beach Park. back to Grand Junction after spending time in liam Tiefenwerth, both Bayonne natives, at- Bill is perhaps best known for his commit- Las Vegas. Mr. Brown served as Mesa County tended the Horace Mann School, Bayonne ment to the South Florida community. planning director between 1963 and 1966. High School, and Jersey City State. She is a Throughout his lifetime, Bill was a tremendous registered certified social worker and a HUD supporter of charitable causes. He was in- Don is part of a generation that many think certified housing counselor. volved with a myriad of organizations through- saved civilization as it is known today through out his life in South Florida: these organiza- their efforts in World War IIÐwhat some have For her continued efforts on behalf of the tions included the Florida Philharmonic Or- called the greatest generation. Bayonne community and the State of New chestra, the Broward Center for the Per- It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank Jersey, I ask my colleagues to join me in conforming Arts, the East Seals Society, the Fort you to Don Brown for his display of loyalty to gratulating Mrs. Eleanor Tiefenwerth. Her far- Lauderdale Museum of Art, the Bascom Palm- his country and bravery in the face of war to reaching accomplishments in the area of com- er Eye Institute in Miami, the Boys and Girls preserve the freedom that we all enjoy today. munity service have undoubtedly made the Club of Broward, the Salvation Army, and the He is a great American that deserves our city of Bayonne a better community in which Jewish Federation of Broward County. highest regard, thanks and praise. to live. E12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 ´ SCHOOL-TO-WORK PARTNERSHIP TRIBUTE TO DR. ENDRE A. HONORING BILL A. (B.A.) JONES WITH JOBLINK BALAZS HON. SCOTT McINNIS HON. ROBIN HAYES HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN OF COLORADO OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, January 27, 2000 Thursday, January 27, 2000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask that we all pause for a moment to remem- Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct Thursday, January 27, 2000 honor and pleasure to rise today and submit ber a man we have lost. B.A. Jones was a man that many knew and loved. Mr. Jones for the RECORD the initiative that my own Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great scientist and entrepreneur on passed away in Carrollton on November 6, Cabarrus County in North Carolina has taken Â to promote the School-to-Work partnership the occasion of his 80th birthday. Dr. Endre A. 1999. B.A. Jones was born on April 9, 1913, the with JobLink. Balazs, who now lives in Fort Lee, NJ, was second of ten children born to H.J. and Dixie I am thrilled that the Cabarrus Regional born in Hungary on January 10, 1920. He re- Campbell-Jones. B.A. spent his school years Chamber of Commerce has developed these ceived his medical degree from the University in Monte Vista. During World War II, the Gov- innovative strategies to better our community. of Budapest in 1943. During his studies in ernment called upon him to travel the country The benefits that our neighbors, friends, and medical school D. Balazs began his life-long recruiting, supervising and building numerous families will gain from the Workforce Develop- research into the medical uses of hyaluronan war-related projects. After the war, B.A. began ment Week 2000 will be life long. (HA)Ða key molecular building block of the construction work and subsequently formed WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WEEK 2000 intercellular substances of the body. his own remodeling and construction firm. In Whereas, Workforce Development issues As the world's foremost authority in the use the late 1960's, B.A. began the family owned impact every facet of our community and are and operated Paradise Swimming Pool Cor- at the forefront of American Society in the of HA, Dr. Balazs started work on its medical application in the 1960's. His work on HA poration, using his self-taught architectural new millennium; and abilities to design and create many pools that eventually led to the discovery of new thera- Whereas, the School-to-Work Partnership are still operational to this day. of Cabarrus County and the Cabarrus County peutic treatments that have made certain med- Job Link Center work together, with and Mr. Jones is survived by his loved wife of 60 ical procedures safer and have accelerated years, (Annie) Frances Cone Jones and their through a medley of agencies to provide op- post-operative healing periods. More recently, portunities for the future and present work- three children. force; and Dr. Balazs has introduced new methods to B.A. Jones is someone who will be missed Whereas, the School-to-Work initiative is treat arthritis, an ailment that afflicts millions of by all of us. Those who knew him will miss a partnership between Cabarrus County Americans. spending time with him. He was truly a great Schools, Kannapolis City Schools and the Soon after completing his studies at the Uni- American. Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce; f and versity of Budapest in Hungary, Dr. Balazs Whereas, the Workforce Development traveled to Stockholm, Sweden, where he con- IN HONOR OF THIS YEAR’S ‘‘IRE- Steering Committee of the Cabarrus Re- tinued his research on the structure and bio- LAND’S 32’’ MILLENNIUM HON- gional Chamber of Commerce promotes dia- logical function of sulfated polysaccharides OREE, MRS. DOROTHY HAR- logue between the Chamber and top adminis- and HA at the Karolinska InstituteÐthe med- trators from the school systems and colleges, RINGTON as well as implements community wide ical school of Stockholm. In 1951 he emi- workforce development initiatives; and grated to the United States where he accepted HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ Whereas, businesses, jobseekers, and others a position in the Department of Ophthalmology OF NEW JERSEY will be supported by employment and train- at Harvard University. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing services, information in a customer friendly manner, and staff who are caring In 1970 Dr. Balazs cofounded the Boston Thursday, January 27, 2000 Biomedical Research Institute and became its professionals from various assisting agen- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cies, and first executive director. In 1975 he became the to recognize Mrs. Dorothy Harrington of Ba- Whereas, on January 29, 2000 the Cabarrus Malcolm P. Aldrich Research Professor of Career Fair 2000 will be held at the Carolina yonne, NJ, on being named one of this year's Ophthalmology at Columbia University in New `Ìreland 32'' Millennium honorees. Mall in Concord from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, York. He is the founder and for 25 years has and will provide students and citizens of all Mrs. Harrington has had an exceptional ca- ages positive interactions with over 50 dif- served as editor in chief of Experimental Eye reer in the public arena. A longtime advocate ferent careers in the Cabarrus Region; and Research, the first international eye research for the education system in Bayonne, Mrs. Whereas, on February 2, 2000 the Cabarrus journal ever published. He also is a founder Harrington was appointed to the Bayonne Region will team with the National Ground- and former president of the International Soci- Board of Education from 1981 to 1986. Be- hog Job Shadow Day initiative to place stu- ety for Eye Research. cause of her vision and enthusiasm in this dents during the month of February with a mentor in the ‘‘World of Work’’; therefore, In 1981 Dr. Balazs and his wife, Janet role, Mrs. Harrington became the first woman students are able to experience the impor- Denlinger, started Biomatrix, Inc., a firm in- president of the Board. tance of academics, communication skills volved in the development of hfyaluronan de- Her success with the Board of Education and her desire to do more for the community and teamwork; and rivatives for medical applications and skin Whereas, on February 3, 2000, the Cabarrus led Mrs. Harrington to seek elected public of- care. Today, Biomatrix is a publicly owned County JobLink Center, which was presented fice. In 1986, she was elected first ward coun- a charter on October 19, 1999 from the company that is based in Ridgefield, NJ. cil member and in 1990, she was elected Centralina Workforce Development Board, Over the years, as both an educator and a council member-at-large. This election made will host an Open House Celebration from businessman, Dr. Balazs has supported the 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at 2275 Kannapolis High- Mrs. Harrington the first woman to be elected way, Concord; and research endeavors of many young scientists to the city council. Whereas, the School-to-Work Partnership and physicians. In recognition of his efforts, During her time with the council, Mrs. Har- and the JobLink Center will provide the international ophthalmic research commu- rington acted as liaison on the Kill Van Kull Â Cabarrus County with training, information nity has established the Endre A. Balazs dredging project and was instrumental in the and services vital to a competitive workforce Prize, an international award for outstanding circulating of information regarding many that will be successful in a global economy. research efforts by scientists. transportation projects in the city. Most signifi- Now therefore, be it resolved, That the Week Â cantly, Mrs. Harrington led the efforts in Ba- beginning Saturday January 29, 2000 to Fri- Mr. Speaker, I am proud that Dr. Endre A. yonne to improve cable television service, to day February 4, 2000 is hereby proclaimed as Balazs is my constituent. I wish him and his obtain the local television channel for resi- ‘‘Workforce Development Week 2000’’ in the family the very best as he continues to bring Cabarrus Region, and urge our citizens to be- dents, and to create a modern production stu- come familiar with the services and benefits to his work the energy, devotion, and innova- dio in Bayonne High School. offered by the School-to-Work Partnership tion that has made him such a successful indi- A dedicated volunteer, Mrs. Harrington and JobLink Systems in our community. vidual. served as president of the Hudson County January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E13 School Board Association, president of both of the Year'' by the North Dade Regional years. She is the past president of the Jeffer- St. Andrew's Parish and its Sports Organiza- Chamber and Gold Coast Chamber of Com- son County School's Parent Teacher Associa- tion, vice president and treasurer of the merce. She has also received the Florida tion and has served on the Jefferson Founda- Evening Division of the Bayonne Women's Chamber of Commerce ``Legislator of the tion. Club, and member of the Holocaust Com- Year'' award, and the Dade League of Cities Nancy founded the program ``Serving Kids mittee. Mrs. Harrington continues to be in- ``Good Government'' award to name a few. from the Inside Out.'' The program provides volved in a variety of local volunteer and serv- Although Senator Margolis and I were once clothing for needy children in the district. She ice organizations and is the current chair of opposing candidates, I am glad to call her my also coordinates the Jefferson County the Bayonne Municipal Utilities Authority. friend and colleague, and am equally delighted School's ``Support for Homeless and At Risk Mrs. Harrington's accomplishments in public to share in this celebration in her honor. People'' (S.H.A.R.P.) program. service have not gone unrecognized. Re- f It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like cently, she received the Mary T. Norton Con- to honor Nancy Hoffmaster and thank her for gressional Award for her outstanding commu- COLUMBINE FOOTBALL all the outstanding efforts she has put into nity service record. CONGRATULATIONS making her community a better place to live. A Bayonne native, Mrs. Harrington lives in She is a most deserving recipient of the Bayonne with her husband, Mr. Dan Har- HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO Power of One Honor. rington. The couple has four children and five OF COLORADO f grandchildren. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF THE RIGHT REV- Mrs. Harrington's tireless efforts on behalf of Thursday, January 27, 2000 EREND JOHN SHELBY SPONG, the citizens of Bayonne are truly remarkable. D.D., BISHOP OF THE EPISCOPAL Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, seldom in For her dedicated service and unparalleled DIOCESE OF NEWARK, NEW JER- America do we see a more joyous display of volunteerism in the Bayonne community, I ask SEY, ON HIS RETIREMENT AS hope and heart than we saw on December 5, my colleagues to join me in congratulating CHAIRMAN OF THE CHRIST HOS- 1999 by the Columbine High School Football Mrs. Dorothy Harrington on receiving this PITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES honor. team as they played for their first state football f championship. Less than a year after the community of Littleton, Colorado was thrust into HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ HONORING SENATOR GWEN the national spotlight by a tragedy unimagi- OF NEW JERSEY MARGOLIS nable to any American, this suburban town IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was united behind a group of young men who Thursday, January 27, 2000 HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. battled football history, and the vivid memories Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today OF FLORIDA of fallen teammates and classmates. to recognize the Right Reverend John Shelby IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The headline in the local paper read, ``This Spong, D.D., Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese time, the tears of Columbine are tears of joy,'' Thursday, January 27, 2000 of Newark, NJ, on his retirement as chairman (The Denver Rocky Mountain News, Decem- of the Christ Hospital Board of Trustees. Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay ber 5, 1999) and how special those tears are Born in Charlotte, NC, Bishop Spong began tribute to the Honorable Senator Gwen for the parents, teachers, and students of this his religious and spiritual education in North Margolis from Aventura, FL, who will be hon- courageous high school. Carolina and Virginia. After years of devoted ored on March 4, 2000, by her synagogue, The football team nobly dedicated their sea- study, he was consecrated as Bishop in 1976. Both Torah Adath Yeshurun and by the North- son to a fallen comrade, Matt Ketcher, who A noted author and scholar, as well as east Dade community at-large. lost his life last April. Matt's younger brother, being hailed the most published member of Senator Margolis began her public service Adam, stood on the sideline as a sign of inspi- the House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church career in the Florida Legislature when elected ration, wearing a Columbine letterman's jacket in the United States, Bishop Spong fought for to the House in 1974. She was subsequently that was presented to him by the team, as the integrity of Christ Hospital for more than re-elected to the House for three consecutive they played for the state's top football prize. 22 years. Under his direction, the hospital has terms. Her career in the Florida Senate began What a way to end a special season. grown and matured into the remarkable institu- in 1980 where she was appointed Chair of the Columbine won the game that Saturday by tion it is today. Finance, Tax and Claims Committee and sub- a score of 21±14, giving the school the state In addition to his remarkable work for the sequently the Appropriations Committee where football championship, but more importantly, hospital, Bishop Spong has served as presi- she assisted in leading the state out of reces- the team helped heal the souls of the school dent of the New Jersey Council of Churches sions and budgetary crises. community. and as theological consultant on a variety of On November 20, 1990, she was sworn in I would like to congratulate the entire foot- diocesan committees and commissions. For all as President of the Florida State Senate, mak- ball team and their coaching staff for a season of his efforts, Bishop Spong was named ``1999 ing her the first woman in the United States to that meant more than they could ever have Humanist of the Year.'' serve as President of any Senate. She spear- imagined. I hope that the entire nation can use Bishop Spong, married to Christine Spong, headed the passage of landmark legislation them as motivation as we all do our part to is the father of three and the grandfather of touted as the toughest ethics legislation in the ensure the healing of America continues. four. nation, as well as a constitutional amendment f For more than two decades of dedicated that opened all government records and meet- service to Christ Hospital and more than three ings to the public. HONORING NANCY HOFFMASTER, decades of religious guidance, I ask my col- She currently serves as Chairperson of the POWER OF ONE HONOREE leagues to join me in wishing Bishop Spong a Miami-Dade County Commission, appointed happy and healthy retirement. His remarkable by Mayor Alexander Penelas, and is the first HON. SCOTT McINNIS leadership and inspiring work ethic will be missed. woman to serve in this position. Senator OF COLORADO f Margolis also serves on the Board of Directors IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Holocaust Documentation Center at Thursday, January 27, 2000 A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF WILLIAM Florida International University. Her name ap- J. BRESNAN pears in Who's Who of Women in the World, Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me Who's Who in Business and Industry, and great pride to now honor Nancy Hoffmaster HON. JAMES A. BARCIA Megatrend for Women. In addition to her out- who has been awarded the Colorado Woman OF MICHIGAN standing career in public service, which she 2000 Power of One Honor in recognition of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES devotes a full time schedule, Senator Margolis her service to her community and the State of was also a successful Real Estate Developer Colorado. Nancy is a true heroine in her com- Thursday, January 27, 2000 and Business Executive in her private, profes- munity and she deserves our highest thanks Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sional business career. and praise. pay tribute to a good friend, Mr. Bill Bresnan, She has received numerous awards for her Nancy, who is currently battling breast can- who has been, over the past 40 years, a pri- leadership and dedication to the community in cer, has been volunteering in the Jefferson mary leader in the growth of the cable tele- which she serves. She was named ``Woman County Public School District for twenty-five vision industry, not only in my home town of E14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 Bay City, MI, but throughout the Midwest, in- not many who feel the necessity of bringing consistent with the standards used in drug cluding Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Kan- advancements to those who might not other- cases. My bill provides that any property that sas, and Illinois. Under his leadership, wise have access to them: Americans on the constitutes, is derived from, or is traceable to Bresnan Communications has also become family farm in Michigan, or minorities, or the proceeds obtained directly or indirectly known for its many educational programs, its school children in the Midwest. Bill Bresnan from alien smuggling, or is used to facilitate, emphasis on minority advancement, and for has many plans for the future, and I wish him or is intended to be used to facilitate alien community relations initiatives that recognize much success in all his endeavors. I am posi- smuggling, is subject to civil asset forfeiture. the civic contributions of local citizens and tive, Mr. Speaker, that we in Michigan will be Mr. Chairman, I don't fault those who would seniors. the grateful beneficiaries. take extraordinary steps to try to come to the A native of Mankato, MN, Bill Bresnan f United States. Their efforts are totally under- began his career in 1958 when, at the age of standable, even though unacceptable. I fault 25, he designed and built his first cable sys- IN SUPPORT OF BROADENING THE those who bring them to the United States tem in Rochester, MN, for a group of local in- TYPES OF PROPERTY SUBJECT outside of the lawÐthe alien smugglers. Alien vestors. That company was acquired by Jack TO CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE IN smugglers are a menace to society. As in drug Kent Cooke, Inc. in 1965, and Bill was ap- ALIEN SMUGGLING CASES cases, we should give law enforcement the full pointed its vice president of engineering. range of asset forfeiture remedies to deal with Shortly thereafter, he was appointed to serve HON. CARRIE P. MEEK the serious problem of alien smuggling. as its executive vice president. OF FLORIDA In civil asset forfeiture proceedings, law en- From 1972 to 1982, Bill held various influen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forcement should have the ability to reach any tial positions in the Teleprompter Corporation, Thursday, January 27, 2000 property owned by the smugglers that is used which was then one of the largest cable orga- to facilitate alien smuggling or that derives nizations in the United States. These include Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, my bill from or is traceable to such smuggling. There president of Teleprompter's Cable Division, addresses the pernicious practice of alien is no logical reason to limit the types of prop- Board of Directors and the Executive Com- smuggling. Alien smugglers are a huge prob- erty subject to forfeiture in alien smuggling mittee. In 1981, when Teleprompter was lem in South Florida, especially those who cases to vehicles, vessels and aircraft. bought by Westinghouse Electric Corp., he bring passengers from Haiti and Cuba to I urge my colleagues to support this com- was appointed chairman and chief executive South Florida, frequently in unsafe boats and mon-sense bill. officer of the resulting new company, Group W under very dangerous conditions. f Cable, Inc. For example, in March of last year, an alien During this time, Bill played a major role in smuggler's boat sank off the coast of West TRIBUTE TO FRED KORZON OF helping advance cutting-edge technology in Palm Beach, Florida and, depending upon BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP the burgeoning cable industry. He was instru- whether the Coast Guard or press reports of mental in sending the first domestic satellite this horrendous tragedy are to be believed, HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG transmission using a Canadian ANIK satellite anywhere from 15 to 40 Haitian passengers OF MICHIGAN in 1973. Three years later he helped initiate drowned. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the first commercial communications system in These heartless and inhumane alien smug- Thursday, January 27, 2000 the United States to use optical fibers. glers are parasites who are making huge In 1984, Bill founded Bresnan Communica- sums of money off of the suffering of Haitians Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise to tions, which currently serves over 660,000 and Cubans who seek any means, legal or pay tribute to Fred Korzon, supervisor of customers. The company's Midwestern market otherwise, to come to the United States. We Bloomfield Township, Michigan, who resigned is not accidental, and is a good example of must provide law enforcement with all avail- his post on December 20, 1999, after serving Bill's civic-minded business philosophy. Bill able remedies to assure that the smugglers his community since 1967. Mr. Korzon has has made it a priority to invest in the small cannot continue to exploit vulnerable commu- been an outstanding municipal leader and is a and medium sized communities in America's nities such as the Haitians and the Cubans. shining example of all that is right and good in heartland, to make sure that cutting-edge Unfortunately, the existing civil asset forfeiture public service. This man of honor and integrity technology does not bypass these hard-work- provisions for alien smuggling are far more has served on many State, county and local ing Americans, in favor of large communities limited than those available to address drug municipal boards and committees including on the west or east coasts of the United offenses. but not limited to: chairperson of Southeast States. Current law authorizes the forfeiture of vehi- Michigan Council for Governments, Oakland Bill has also made it a priority to invest in cles, vessels and aircraft used to commit alien County Parks and Recreation commissioner, America's young adults. He was an early pio- smuggling offenses. This has proven to be an and chairperson of Oakland County Associa- neer in the development and construction of essential law enforcement tool that the INS tion of Supervisors. interactive television networks for distant uses more than 12,000 times a year. But the Fred Korzon's public service actually began learning. Working with local school districts law has some glaring loopholes. We know that on December 10, 1942, when he enlisted in and colleges, Bill was a key motivator in con- other types of property besides vessels, vehi- the military. After leaving active duty he necting educational facilities via fiber and co- cles and aircraft are also used to facilitate served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve until axial cable, enabling many schools to conduct alien smuggling offenses, but these other 1950. After leaving the military, he built his fully interactive classes simultaneously across types of property currently are not subject to own home in Bloomfield Township, MI, and great distances. civil asset forfeiture. has remained a resident of the community The admiration and respect of Bresnan em- For example, alien smugglers use electronic since that time. ployees for their president is legendary within gear to monitor law enforcement activity di- After graduating from the University of the industry. Bill is known as an extraordinarily rected against alien smuggling. The smugglers Michigan with a masters degree in history in generous person and a boss who sees all of also own warehouses where vehicles, vessels, 1966, Mr. Korzon taught at Pontiac Central his 1,400 employees as his equal. He allo- and even human beings are stashed to avoid High School and Lahser High School in Oak- cates a significant percent of revenue to es- detection by the Coast Guard or the Border land County. He was first appointed to the tablishing and promoting community relations Patrol. Yet these other types of property cur- Bloomfield Township Zoning Board of Appeals initiatives that recognize local senior citizens rently are not subject to civil asset forfeiture. in 1967 and served for 1 year before being and minorities. Indeed, his commitment to ad- Current law also does not permit the for- appointed to the board of trustees. He was ap- vancing the interests of minoritiesÐin their re- feiture of the proceeds of an alien smuggling pointed to the full-time treasurer's position in cruitment, placement and trainingÐwas recog- offense. If a smuggler is paid $100,000 to 1969 and ran successfully on the ballot until nized in September 1999 by the Walter Kaitz bring people into the United States in his fish- his appointment as township supervisor in Foundation. Bill received the ``Partnership in ing boat, law enforcement should not be lim- 1982. Diversity'' award, one of the industry's highest ited to taking the boat while letting the smug- The residents of Bloomfield Township have honors. gler keep the $100,000. The smuggler should been fortunate to have the services of Fred I can assure you, Mr. Speaker, that there be required to surrender the cash as well. Korzon as our supervisor for 18 years. He has are not many businessmen today who are as My bill corrects these deficiencies by ex- been rock solid for the residents and a faithful committed to the technological advancements panding the scope of permissible civil asset servant for our area. He and his outstanding of the future as Mr. Bill Bresnan. There are forfeiture in alien smuggling cases to make it team of public servants have helped make this January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E15 community one of the finest places to live any- To continue his efforts for the arts, Mr. 1970. All America benefits when both export- where in America. He has been a great friend Nowicki spearheaded the fundraising cam- ers and importers operate in an atmosphere of of mine and I wish him all the best. paign designed to bring both funds and atten- simple unambiguous customs operations f tion to the arts fieldÐtwo very significant com- around the world. ponents to achieving his goals. His campaign I want to take this opportunity to congratu- HONORING KATY TARTAKOFF, drives helped to restore oil paintings from the late the World Customs Organization on its POWER OF ONE HONOREE Brennan Fire Fighting Museum and the Ba- past accomplishments and wish it well in its yonne Public Library, and restored the antique ambitious new millennium goal of further har- HON. SCOTT McINNIS grandfather's clock, which stands in the lobby monizing and simplifying the customs rules OF COLORADO of the library. that affect international commerce. I also con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Because of his vast experience in Bayonne gratulate the U.S. Customs Service for its fine Thursday, January 27, 2000 history and culture, Mr. Nowicki served as edi- work both nationally and internationally. tor and co-author of ``Bayonne Landmarks.'' f Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pride to now honor Katy Tartakoff who The book served as an instrumental local history guide, winning the acclaim of the League HONORING MR. WILLIAM JEFFER- has been awarded the Colorado Woman 2000 SON ON THE OCCASION OF HIS Power of One Honor in recognition of her of Historical Societies of New Jersey. Mr. Nowicki, born and raised in Bayonne, ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY service to her community and the State of Col- attended Assumption School Marist High orado. Katy is a true heroine in her community School, and Jersey City State College. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS and she deserves our highest thanks and For his continued efforts on behalf of the OF NEW YORK praise. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Katy published a journal in 1991 called ``My Bayonne community and the State of New Stupid Illness.'' The journal showed photo- Jersey, I ask my colleagues to join me in con- Thursday, January 27, 2000 gratulating Mr. Gerald Nowicki. His accom- graphs of children suffering from cancer along Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to plishments in historical preservation and com- with stories addressing how the children were honor Mr. William Jefferson of Linden Plaza, munity service have undoubtedly made the dealing with the illness. She has since ex- in commemoration of his 100th birthday. panded her work to photograph and document city of Bayonne a better community in which Mr. Jefferson was born in Columbia, South children with other life-threatening illnesses. to live. Carolina on January 2, 1900. At the age of She presents these exhibits to schools to use f thirteen, after earning his education in Ridge- as a tool to teach kids how to accept, under- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS DAY way, South Carolina, he moved to New Jer- stand and live with differences. sey, and through working several odd jobs ac- It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like quired skills in electrical work, plumbing, and to both congratulate and thank Katy for all of HON. PHILIP M. CRANE house painting. In 1925 he moved to New her efforts to make her community a better OF ILLINOIS York where he worked in these various trades place to live. I applaud Katy's efforts to edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES until he found a permanent position with the cate children about diversity. She is a most Thursday, January 27, 2000 American Window Shade Company. deserving recipient of the Power of One Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, it was nearly 47 While at this company, he met and married Honor. years ago, on January 26, 1953, that the Mabel Stevens, and through this union was f World Customs Organization, formally known blessed with five daughters. Mr. Jefferson, as the Customs Co-operation Council, held its known to many as a ``Jack of all trades'', de- IN HONOR OF MR. GERALD voted his time to his family, neighbors and NOWICKI, ONE OF THIS YEAR’S first meeting in Brussels, Belgium. In recognition of this occasion, the Council observed anyone in the need of assistance. His wife RICHARD A. RUTKOWSKI ASSO- passed away in 1998. CIATION HONOREES FOR DEDI- January 26 as International Customs Day. This occasion also serves to recognize the Since his retirement in 1977, Mr. Jefferson CATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF has enjoyed spending time with and passing BAYONNE role that customs services around the world play in facilitating trade while protecting na- wisdom to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He helped start and on HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ tional borders from economically and physically harmful importations. occasion still works at the Neighborhood Gar- OF NEW JERSEY I am proud of the contributions of the U.S. den. He still enjoys discussing candidates, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Customs Service to the Nation over the past voting in every election. In his spare time, he Thursday, January 27, 2000 210 years. U.S. Customs responsibilities have continues to play his guitar and keyboard. Please join in celebrating the wonderful life of Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today increased with the growth of our great Na- centenarian, William Jefferson. to recognize Mr. Gerald Nowicki of Bayonne, tionÐtrade has increased exponentially and f NJ. Acknowledging the accomplishments of the threat of illegal importations, including ille- those rare individuals dedicated to making Ba- gal drugs is ever present. These are signifi- TRIBUTE TO JAMES A. ALGIE yonne a better community, the Richard A. cant challenges that Customs faces on a daily Rutkowski Association has selected Mr. basis, and Customs must continue its vigi- HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL lance in facilitating trade while interdicting nar- Nowicki as one of this year's honorees. OF CALIFORNIA Joining the Bayonne Historical Society in cotics at our borders and preventing expor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1991, Mr. Nowicki has been instrumental in tation of critical technology. I am pleased to working to preserve and foster the historical say that Customs meets these challenges Thursday, January 27, 2000 and artistic beauty of Bayonne. Knowing the well, and I stand ready to continue my long- Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise importance of maintaining outdoor sculptures standing support of Customs in these efforts. today to pay tribute to James A. Algie, Chair- to prevent corrosion, Mr. Nowicki coordinated The U.S. Customs Service represents the man of the Board of the Goodwill Industries of a Tender Loving Care workshop to teach vol- United States at the World Customs Organiza- Long Beach and South Bay. Jim Algie passed unteers the proper guidelines for outdoor tion [WCO], a 150-member international orga- away last year, and he is dearly missed. sculpture upkeep at the public buildings in Ba- nization founded to facilitate international trade Jim Algie was committed to the progress yonne. and promote cooperation among governments and success of the Goodwill Industries. Jim In addition to maintenance, Mr. Nowicki em- on Customs matters. The WCO works to sim- was dedicated to helping others and proudly phasized the necessity of restoration efforts plify and standardize legal instruments and followed Goodwill's mission to serve the com- for public artwork in the community. By rules of international customs. The WCO also munities of Southern Los Angeles County by cochairing the ``Save the Hiker'' project, an ef- renders technical assistance in areas such as educating, training, and placing people with fort to restore the Spanish-American War customs tariffs, valuation, nomenclature, and barriers to employment to help them achieve Monument in Stephen Gregg Bayonne Park, law enforcement. Its objective is to obtain, in economic and personal independence. and chairing the restoration project for the the interest of international trade, the best Jim was tireless in his efforts to better Civil War Monument in the same park, Mr. possible degree of uniformity among the cus- Goodwill Industries and he has left a lasting Nowicki has helped bring arts awareness in toms systems of member nations. The United impact. He even helped change the account- Bayonne. States became a member on November 5, ing and financial reporting systems making the E16 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 organization more efficient and cost produc- protests and the World Trade Organization ton also wants everyone to like him, espe- tive. debacle, I think both the message and the re- cially if the people are his political constitu- People will remember Jim for his generosity sults are straightforward: President Clinton, encies. So he chose to host a major inter- trying again to be all things to all people, is and his great sense of humor, and for always national negotiating meeting on trade with- responsible for a failure that has paralyzed out laying the political groundwork globally being there for his friends and co-workers. Jim further free trade negotiations, whether and without developing a negotiating strat- Algie touched the lives of many, and although globally or regionally. egy. he is missed, his legacy lives on. The Good- Clinton wanted us to ‘‘listen’’ to the dem- In a negotiation where the United States will Industries is a better organization because onstrators. I did. It turns out that the pro- needed to work with developing countries to of Jim Algie. testers’ arguments were contradictory: They open markets for farmers, Clinton scared off f wanted both to blow up the WTO and to have the developing world to placate domestic in- the WTO establish a host of global rules to terests. He even sabotaged his own negoti- HONORING BECKY NEGRETTE, dictate social, economic, political and envi- ating team by proposing new trade sanctions POWER OF ONE HONOREE ronmental conditions around the world. at a meeting that was supposed to reduce They have managed, astonishingly, to com- barriers, not add to them. When asked why, bine the aims of unilateralists—who believe according to The Post, a White House aide HON. SCOTT McINNIS the United States can order everyone else in said, ‘‘He was just talking off the top of his OF COLORADO the world to do what we want—with those of head.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES globalists—who believe national govern- The Post, seeking to be broad-minded, ments are illegitimate and must be super- finds the truth to be ‘‘complicated.’’ I think Thursday, January 27, 2000 seded by ‘‘wise’’ nongovernmental organiza- the truth is simple: After following through Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great tions. in 1993–94 on a free trade agenda left by his pride to now honor Becky Negrette who has Nevertheless, while the protesters’ argu- predecessor—an agenda he could not abandon ments were seriously flawed, their logic of without looking isolationist—Clinton, been awarded the Colorado Woman 2000 action was clear: If they could overburden Power of One Honor in recognition of her through his intellectual waffling and lack of the process of negotiating more freedom for commitment, severely set back the cause of service to her community and the State of Col- trade, the negotiations would break down. free trade. orado. Becky is a true heroine in her commu- Then special interests would be successful in nity and she deserves our highest thanks and maintaining existing barriers and protec- f praise. tions. Inefficient producers can now continue HONORING DR. PERRY LINDSAY, to avoid nasty competition and keep costs Becky is a Denver native who knows what SR. AND MRS. MARY ELAYNE it means for people to pull themselves up by higher for consumers and other businesses. The Post has suggested that ‘‘the truth LINDSAY ON THE OCCASION OF their bootstraps. Becky grew up with five [about Seattle] is more complicated’’ than THEIR BIRTHDAYS brothers and one sister. Her father, even critics contend. Apparently, it is not enough though he worked every hard, barely made that President Clinton has been responsible enough to support the large family. They could for the confusion and backsliding in Amer- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS not afford a car, a television, or any of the lux- ica’s trade policy despite these times of ex- OF NEW YORK uries that most of us take for granted. Becky's traordinary prosperity. It is not enough that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family was rich, however, with love and devo- Clinton is the first president in 50 years to Thursday, January 27, 2000 tion that she still carries with her today. fail to ensure that America leads the world trading system toward the liberalization Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Becky graduated from college and she now that has created unprecedented world honor Dr. Perry Lindsay, Sr., Pastor of The runs the bi-lingual reading program at Baker growth, openness, creativity and oppor- Glorious Church of God in Christ, as he cele- Middle School. She is a living example to her tunity. No, according to The Post, Clinton brates his 80th birthday; and Ms. Mary Elayne students, teaching them that life is what you was ‘‘right in principle . . . but probably Lindsay, as she celebrates her 70th birthday. make of it. wrong on the tactics.’’ Since the WTO is supposed to be about The church, located on Halsey Street, has a It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like great heritage and a tradition of strong family to both congratulate and thank Becky Negrette trade, it might be useful for The Post to recall what trade is about: Trade enables ties. for all of her work and determination to be an Americans to buy goods and services from The members of his church are thankful that inspiration to young people. She is a most de- other countries; trade liberalization seeks to Dr. Lindsay survived a serious car accident on serving recipient of the Power of One Honor. remove the taxes and other barriers to this September 1, 1999, in Maryland, while driving f freedom of exchange. By expanding the free- to the 79th General Assembly of The Glorious dom to buy and sell, trade lowers costs, ex- Church of God in Christ, being held in Roa- CLINTON’S SEATTLE STRADDLE pands opportunities and creates better-paid work—all adding to prosperity. Prosperity, noke, Virginia. In this accident, he suffered a HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY especially for developing countries, is the mild heart attack, a slight concussion, and key to better conditions for workers and to several other minor injuries; but is once again OF OHIO more resources for, and interest in, a clean able to drive. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES environment. In addition to his many achievements, Pas- Thursday, January 27, 2000 Do fortunate Americans really think that tor Lindsay is also known as the first success- parents in poorer countries prefer to have ful, African American, owner of a construction Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, for those who their children work instead of stay in might have missed it, I would like to bring to school? Do they really think poor foreigners company in the state of New York. Mrs. Lind- the attention of my colleagues a piece by Rob- want to live in polluted cities? Or might say is equally well known for her generous ert B. Zoellick from the December 14, 1999, these Americans recognize that the rules spirit and her contributions toward the devel- issue of the Washington Post. that wealthy nations want to impose on opment of The Glorious Church of God in Mr. Zoellick brings a unique, knowledgeable poorer nations will be ignored until poor Christ. I urge my colleagues to join me in hon- perspective to the discussion of the recent countries have the means to improve their oring Mrs. Mary Elayne Lindsay and Dr. Perry livelihoods? World Trade Organization fiasco in Seattle. He Lindsay as they celebrate their birthdays this The WTO is not a global government with month. served in various positions in the Bush admin- the power to order new environmental or istration, including a stint as Under Secretary labor laws—or, for that matter, better tax f of State for Economic and Agricultural Affairs, regimes, pension plans, health programs, ci- RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF where he was actively involved in developing vilian control of militaries or a host of other meritorious outcomes. The WTO is a forum DIANE HEMINWAY: COMMUNITY the nation's NAFTA strategy. Recently, Mr. ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST Zoellick was President and CEO of the Center where governments can negotiate to reduce barriers to trade and agree to rules to try to for Strategic and International Studies. resolve disputes. We cannot make the WTO HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE I commend Mr. Zoellick's thought-provoking into the organization that will deal with all OF NEW YORK article to my colleagues' attention. the problems that elected, national govern- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES [From the Washington Post, Dec. 14, 1999] ments struggle with every day. Let’s be honest: Once again, Clinton strad- CLINTON’S SEATTLE STRADDLE Thursday, January 27, 2000 dled and stumbled, and others have gotten (By Robert B. Zoellick) hurt. Clinton likes to talk about free trade, Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Unlike The Post and others who are grap- because he knows open markets and com- pay special tribute to an outstanding environ- pling with the deeper meaning of the Seattle petition contribute to prosperity. But Clin- mental crusader in my district: Diane January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E17 Heminway, former Western New York coordi- wrestle with arcane regulations and chal- November 1999: Resigns. nator of the Citizens' Environmental Coalition lenge an indifferent public. Among her he- f [CEC]. I commend Diane on her decade of ef- roes, said Heminway, are ‘‘the most frus- trated people I know.’’ They’re the scientists fective, energetic leadership as a community TRIBUTE TO COL. JAMES G. HART, and policymakers who regularly tipped her USMC environmental activist on behalf of the people to abuses from within the state and federal of Orleans County, NY. agencies designed to protect human health In 1984, an accident at a local chemical and the environment. ‘‘We all want to be HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM plant adjacent to her children's school pro- moral people, we all want to do the right OF CALIFORNIA pelled Heminway from homemaker and moth- things,’’ said Heminway. But those impulses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er to leader in the grassroots environmental are often submerged by the fear of losing a Thursday, January 27, 2000 movement in New York State. Overnight, she job, offending a friend or bucking the sys- formed COPE, Citizens Organized to Protect tem, she said. While on the job as a paid coa- Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to lition staffer—and for six years before that— honor the late Col. James G. Hart, who in his the Environment, to fight toxic pollution and Heminway studied issues and organized cit- other environmental hazards in her commu- izen protests over environmental hazards in too-short life brought great honor to his coun- nity. In 1990, she broadened the scope of her dozens of counties. The hazards ranged from try through distinguished service in the U.S. work, taking the reins of the CEC in Western aging dumps in the industrial heart of Niag- Marine Corps. New York, fighting for clean drinking water, ara Falls to a massive new glass plant in Ge- A native of Minnesota and Montana, Colonel restoration of the Great Lakes, remediation of neva, Ontario County—which tightened its Hart graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy brownfields and Superfund sites, and greater air standards after the protests. in 1964, and chose to join the Marines. After Heminway’s last official act was to co-au- the basic school, he served three tours in Viet- corporate accountability. thor a 90-page coalition report on industry- Recently, Diane Heminway resigned her po- related pollution in the Great Lakes. Even nam; as a rifle platoon commander with 1st sition with the CEC to embark on a new en- her antagonists note her parting. Recon and later with 5th Recon. In February deavor as a health and safety trainer for the ‘‘I found her to be a worthy ally, rather 1968, Colonel Hart entered flight school and United Steelworkers of America. Though she than an extremist to be shunned,’’ said John graduated with distinction in March 1969. He has left the CEC, Diane will continue to be a Hicks, regional administrator of the state was assigned to VMFA±314 at Chu Lai, Viet- tireless advocate for eradicating exposure to Department of Environment Conservation. nam, where he flew the F±4B. His branch of the DEC, in Avon, Livingston Colonel Hart's many tours in the corps in- toxic chemicalsÐthis time on behalf of Amer- County, was a frequent target of Heminway’s ica's workers. criticism. ‘‘She was a determined and pas- cluded assignments as a flight instructor, an I include in the RECORD an article that ap- sionate advocate for environmental improve- aide to the commanding general 1st MAW, a peared in the Rochester Democrat and Chron- ment,’’ said Kodak spokesman James E. test pilot at China Lake, CA, and designation icle on January 10, 1999, detailing Diane's Blamphin, who often locked horns with as a USMC space shuttle pilot. He also many accomplishments. On behalf of the resi- Heminway. ‘‘Despite her impassioned rhet- served as F/A±18 Hornet project officer at dents of Western New York, I extend heartfelt oric, I think Diane Heminway wants the Headquarters Marine Corps, with MAG±11 at thanks and appreciation to Diane Heminway same thing Kodak people want—a sustain- 3rd MAW, commanding officer of Head- for her long and continuing commitment to able and healthy future for ourselves and our quarters and Maintenance Squadron 13, and children.’’ making our community, State, and Nation a Heminway said going after Kodak was a commander of the Marine Aviation Detach- cleaner, healthier, and safer place for all of us. David-and-Goliath story. The photo giant, ment at Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, ACTIVIST DEPARTS, BUT LEAVES LEGACY she said, was not too big to hit, as many MD. For a time, I was honored to serve with local activists feared. It was too big to miss. EVEN HER FOES RESPECT ENVIRONMENTAL Colonel Hart at Naval Air Station Miramar, CA. ‘‘I insisted on calling her our fearless lead- WORK OF ORLEANS WATCHDOG WHO TARGETED Colonel Hart retired from the Marine Corps in er,’’ said Helen ‘‘Gilly’’ Burlingham, who KODAK 1991 and began a very successful career in worked with Heminway on a three-year international business. (By Corydon Ireland) Kodak task force of local activists. Bur- With the new year comes a new look for lington, co-chairwoman of the Sierra Club His awards include the Legion of Merit, two area environmental advocates. Rochester Regional Group, is still active on Bronze Stars with Combat V, the Purple Diane Heminway, the Orleans County ac- the task force. ‘‘Diane was the main person, Heart, Single Air Mission Air Medal, Air Medal tivist who for years was the chief critic of the point person, the hardest worker.’’ In- with numeral nine, Combat Action Ribbon, and Eastman Kodak’s environmental policies, deed, among area activists, Heminway’s de- Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze has resigned her paid role to pursue an inter- parture prompts enough praise to fill a hym- Star. est in workers’ rights. For nearly a decade, nal. Heminway was western New York coordi- Born March 3, 1942, this great man and ‘‘New York state is a cleaner place because great American died May 23, 1999. He is sur- nator of the Citizen’s Environmental Coali- of Diane,’’ said Judy Robinson, who now tion, a statewide group. The sudden absence overseas the coalition’s Buffalo-based office. vived by his wife, Martha Monagan-Hart, and of a figure many regard as the godmother of She pointed to Heminway’s work on issues as sons Matt, Andy, and John. area activists will not leave a void in envi- diverse as groundwater, incinerators, Let the permanent RECORD of the Congress ronmental causes, but it does leave a hole. ‘‘I brownfields, corporate accountability and of the United States show that Colonel James wish her well in any new endeavor,’’ said Superfund refinancing. ‘‘Diane provided the G. Hart demonstrated throughout his life the Judy Braiman, who sought Heminway’s help environmental movement with leadership, greatest attributes of the United States of in 1987 when she organized Rochesterians unsurpassed dedication, intellect and grace,’’ Against the Misuse of Pesticides. ‘‘But in re- America, through honorable and distinguished said William J. Appel, organizer of Metro service in the Marine Corps, in aviation, in pri- ality, I want her to come back.’’ Justice of Rochester. ‘‘Her absence will be As of December, Heminway became a full- felt not only among her fellow activists, but vate business, as a leader of men and time health and safety trainer for the United in the halls of power as well.’’ women, and as a devoted husband and father. Steelworkers of America, which will require THE MAKING OF AN ACTIVIST While he is departed from us on Earth, Colo- frequent national trips away from her Like many grass-roots activists, Diane nel Hart is most certainly not forgotten. We re- Lyndonville, Orleans County, home. ‘‘Work- Heminway was transformed by an environ- member him best by emulating the best of his ers are the most exposed group to toxic mental incident. characterÐin honor, loyalty, service, dedica- chemicals—and worker-exposure laws are 1984: A toxic cloud from a Middleport, Orle- tion, and the practice of excellence. truly inadequate,’’ said Heminway. The one- ans County, chemical factory contaminates time homemaker and 4-H leader was pro- Semper Fidelis, Colonel. a nearby school, making Heminway an activ- f pelled into action by a 1984 chemical acci- ist overnight. Co-founds COPE, Citizens Or- dent, which sent a toxic cloud over the ganized to Protect the Environment. school her children were attending. Noted HONORING THE FLAMING ARROW 1985: Joins the statewide Toxics in Your MARCHING BAND Braiman: ‘‘She started out like any activist. Community Coalition (now Citizens’ Envi- She was protecting her children.’’ ‘‘I was just ronmental Coalition). this domestic kid who won the apple pie con- 1990: Becomes CEC’s western New York co- HON. ROY BLUNT test—who thought that was going to be the ordinator. OF MISSOURI high point of her life,’’ said Heminway. 1992: Begins part-time health and safety Leaders in the grass-roots environmental training for United Steelworkers of America. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES movement, she said, often share the same 1995: Opens CEC office, Medina, Orleans Thursday, January 27, 2000 profile. They’re women, most often mothers, County. who have to overcome shyness and mild 1996: Starts a groundwater education pro- Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, during our past manners to confront polluting industries, gram for elementary schools. winter holiday recess tens of thousands of E18 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 high school and college marching band mem- It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like CELEBRATING THE CITY OF bers packed themselves on vans, buses, to pay tribute to Harry Donoho. He was truly LAWNDALE trains and planes around this country to travel a great American who loved his family and his to another city to appear at one of the many country. HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL holiday bowl games. For many people who OF CALIFORNIA f watched the games, the only effort was the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES apparent one of the performances they saw on the football field during a pre-game or a HONORING ELDER PAULINE Thursday, January 27, 2000 half-time show. WILLIAMS GRIFFIN Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise What we don't see at the game or on tele- today to recognize the City of Lawndale, Cali- vision begins during the hot summer with long HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS fornia. Lawndale is celebrating its 40th year as hours of practice followed by interminable fund an incorporated city. raising efforts. It's learning to perform as part OF NEW YORK The City of Lawndale was originally part of of a team; it's creating pride in a group; it's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a land grant known as Rancho Sausal-Re- learning perseverance in pursuing a goal; it's Thursday, January 27, 2000 dondo. Following the treaty of Guadalupe- learning the importance of having a dream. Hildago in 1848, the land was auctioned to And they aren't alone in their efforts. Their Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I would like you Robert Burnett, a Scottish nobleman. Burnett, dedication is supported and encouraged by to join me in paying tribute to Pastor Pauline in turn, leased the land to ranchers Daniel and parents, relatives, friends, teachers, music di- Williams Griffin. A leader in the Church of God Catherine Freeman. rectors and community leaders that culminate in Christ Jesus, an educator, a counselor, Freeman Ranch was eventually subdivided in that performance. It's not just the band that community leader, professional woman, wife with the establishment of a rail line between marches onto the football field, but all those and mother. Los Angeles and Redondo Beach. Soon there- who have worked to see that they could be Born in Angier, North Carolina, she attended after, the area officially appeared as Lawndale there. Grammar and High School in Lillington, North on local maps. I rise today to offer special recognition for Carolina, where she received part of her high Lawndale's population continued to grow the Flaming Arrow Marching Band of the Straf- school education. Her family moved to New throughout the years. Eventually, in an effort ford Missouri High School. Incidentally, I am York City in 1944 and her high school edu- to stem annexation by surrounding commu- proud to call Strafford home. cation was continued and completed at Eras- nities, Lawndale community leaders stepped The 76 member band under the direction of mus Hall High School, Brooklyn, New York. up the drive for independence, and on Decem- Shane Harmon was one of ten bands invited She attended business school at Adelphi Col- ber 38, 1959, the City of Lawndale was incor- to the inaugural edition of the Mobile Alabama lege where she majored in Business Adminis- porated. Bowl. Besides providing pre-game and half- tration. She attended Pace University, Bank Lawndale is a culturally diverse community time performances, the band was involved in Street College and the College for Human and an ideal place to raise a family and live competition earning the coveted first place Services. the American Dream. Many of its residents are over-all award, as well as first place trophies She was appointed Elder of the Church of homeowners and small business entre- in the solo, marching, jazz and color guard God in Christ Jesus, N.D. in 1965 by her preneurs. categories. bishop, D. W.H. Amos, Chief apostle of the Lawndale has thrived over the last 40 years, I know my colleagues in the Congress will Church of God in Christ Jesus, N.D. Inc. Elder and as we enter the 21st century, Lawndale join me in extending their congratulations to Griffin moved rapidly within her natural setting, will continue to stand out as a small, unique the Flaming Arrow Marching Band members, for she became the State Mother of the town; the ``Heart of the South Bay.'' I con- their families and their director, not only for the Church of God in Christ Jesus, N.D. for New gratulate the City of Lawndale and its 30,000 quality of their performance and awards, but York State and is currently the General Moth- residents on this milestone. for their dedication to achieving an important er. f goal. f Elder Pauline Williams Griffin is currently a HONORING DR. SHELBY M. EL- Board Member of the Bank Street College LIOTT, D.C. FOR A DECADE OF HONORING HARRY D. DONOHO Community Day Care Action Coalition, director SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF of the Church of God in Christ Jesus Day TEXAS CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE HON. SCOTT McINNIS Care Center and executive director of the after OF COLORADO school program at P.S. 81 Brooklyn, member HON. KEN BENTSEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Community Planning Board No. 3, and di- OF TEXAS Thursday, January 27, 2000 rector of a comprehensive program for youth which includes personal and health coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to seling. Elder Griffin is directly responsible for Thursday, January 27, 2000 take a moment to pause and remember the the enrollment of 60 students in the program life of Harry Donoho who sadly passed away Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor of College for Human Services. Further, she is Dr. Shelby M. Elliott, D.C. for his outstanding on January 4, 2000 in Dolan Springs, AZ. Vice President of the Movement for Meaning- Harry was born on March 26, 1923 in contributions as President of Texas Chiro- ful Involvement in Child Care: she serves as Texico, IL. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps practic College for the past decade. vice President of the United Minorities, Inc., on February 10, 1945. Harry was honorable Throughout his ten years of leadership at she is a member of the New York State citi- discharged from the Marine Corps with a Pur- Texas Chiropractic College (TCC), Dr. Elliott zens Coalition for Children Inc. and the Chair- ple Heart in 1946. has dedicated himself to the preservation, pro- With assistance from the GI bill, Harry was person of the Concerned Foster and Adoptive tection, improvement and advancement of the able to attend college at the University of Illi- Parents Support Group, Inc. and she belongs chiropractic profession for the benefit of pa- nois, where he received a bachelor of science to a host of professional organizations. tients. TCC which is located in the 25th Con- degree, and Western State College, where he She is married to Elder Clifton Griffin and is gressional District, has been a vibrant asset to received a masters degree in special edu- blessed with two lovely daughters, two sons the Pasadena community. Under Dr. Elliott's cation. and a beautiful granddaughter. steady hand, the campus has experienced Harry and his family lived in Denver, Mr. Speaker Elder Pauline Williams Griffin is rapid expansion, particularly over the past four Gunnision and Loma, CO. He started and ran indeed unique. She is truly a leader in the years, including the construction of three new his own business, Donoho Electric Service, ChurchÐa herald and teacher of the word of buildingsÐa Student Services & Administra- until his wife's health complications forced him God. She is indeed a remarkable woman who tion Building, a student clinic, and a new lab to retire. has masterfully and successfully combined sciences building. The latest expansion project Harry liked to spend time with his family and this calling-this all encompassing work with is a new Outpatient ClinicÐalso located on he also enjoyed fishing and trips to Lake Pow- community activities, day care tutoring, edu- campusÐthat will serve the needs of both pa- ell. He moved to Dolan Springs, Arizona cating, counseling, wifely, parenting, and other tients and students. Dr. Elliott's guiding prin- where he met and married Betty Jeffery in professional responsibilities. I ask that my col- ciple is to provide students of the college with 1997. Harry will be missed by all those who leagues on both sides of the aisle join me in hands-on clinical experience as early as their knew him. paying tribute to this truly remarkable woman. second trimester, allowing them to observe the January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E19 various aspects of patient examination, diag- IN RECOGNITION OF CROCKETT vived, growing from a one-room church in the nosis and treatment. Dr. Elliott's focus has ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR 50 1900's to a magnificent building where not been on fostering increased professionalism YEARS OF SUCCESS only the youth of Clare but also much of the among the student body and sharpening inter- Catholic community are educated. est in academic preparation. HON. KEVIN BRADY It is clear that St. Cecilia's has been a strong pillar of the community and its services As President of TCC, Dr. Elliott has helped OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have reached above the dreams and ideals of thousands of students develop the skills nec- its founders. It has given back to Clare citi- essary for total patient management including Thursday, January 27, 2000 zens starting with the very first week it opened consultation, physical diagnosis, neurological Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am in 1950. Teachers and staff have continued and orthopedic diagnosis, and application of proud to rise in recognition of a school that excellent service throughout the years, pro- adjunctive therapy and/or interprofessional co- has been devoted to achievement since viding an active learning environment that has management. His passion has translated into 1949ÐCrockett Elementary School. produced successful, well-rounded students a lifetime of political activism. Dr. Elliott has Going into their next half of a century, the who have continually scored in the highest elementary school in the Bryan Independent held every elective position in local, state and percentiles on standardized tests. School District of Texas has quite a list of ac- I commend the St. Cecilia School for its 50 national chiropractic associations, always driv- complishments. In 1993, Crockett Elementary years of excellent service. The teachers, staff en by his interest in serving the needs of his received recognition by the Texas Elementary and parents have shown students how to inte- patients. He served as president of the Board Principals and Supervisors Association for grate academics with Christian values, and of Governors for the American Chiropractic their Inclusion Program. The school piloted the have paved the way for successful citizens Association for an unprecedented five years. program in 1991, which received the `Èxem- and an enlightened town, leaving behind a He served nine years on the Texas Board of plary Innovative Practices for Special Needs highly respected reputation embedded in each Chiropractic Examiners, having been ap- Students'' award, to incorporate their philos- member of the community. pointed by two Texas Governors. ophy that all children even those with special I wish them the very best as they embark needs can learn in a regular education class- on their second half-century. The recent understanding of the healthful room. Also, one of their high achievements is f benefits of chiropractic care as alternative the National Exemplary Award winning medicine has been due in large part because H.O.S.T.S. program, which has been on cam- HONORING FORMER COLORADO of the work Dr. Elliott did as a chiropractor for pus for five years. The Helping One Student to CONGRESSMAN, BYRON L. JOHN- 38 years. Among his many honors, he was Succeed program consists of 200 community SON named Doctor of the Year by the American members coming in weekly to read with chil- Chiropractic Association in 1990 and received dren. HON. SCOTT McINNIS the Lifetime Chiropractic Achievement Award Evident in their quantity and quality of OF COLORADO in 1988. awards, the Crockett faculty and staff act joint- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ly to make their initiatives successful. They Thursday, January 27, 2000 Dr. Elliott is truly a unique and respected in- also have a very active Parent Teacher Orga- dividual, known for his open-door policy en- nization. As the only inclusion school in Bryan Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to couraging students of the College to visit with ISD, parents and teachers have spoken at take a moment to pause and remember a him anytime. His wife Connie is also a revered local and national conferences. In effect par- former U.S. Congressman from Colorado who member of the TCC family. A popular speaker ents and teachers from all over Texas come to recently passed away at the age of 82. at any occasion, Dr. Elliott lends his time and witness the Inclusion Program in action and Byron Johnson was born on October 12, expertise to addressing professional meetings model their own after Crockett's example. 1917 in Chicago, IL. He moved with his family throughout the year, and has given presen- The Texas A&M University College of Edu- to Wisconsin at the age of 10. He earned a bachelor, masters, and a doctorate from the tations to the American Chiropractic Associa- cation designated Crockett as a Professional Development School in their programÐthey University of Wisconsin in Madison. From tion, the World Chiropractic Health Organiza- are the first elementary school designated. In 1942 to 1947, Byron worked in Washington, tion, the International Chiropractors Associa- promoting higher education, The Janell Gallion DC in the Budget Bureau and the Social Se- tion and the Foundation for Chiropractic Edu- Scholarship Fund, which is funded by student curity Administration. cation and Research, among many others. and faculty support, is given annually to a In 1947, Byron and his wife, Kay, moved to Not only has Dr. Elliott made significant Bryan High School graduate that attended Denver, CO so that Byron could pursue a strides on behalf of his colleagues in the pro- Crockett Elementary. The scholarship was teaching position at the University of Denver. fession, he has also demonstrated a proven named after the school's dedicated librarian Byron served in the 86th Congress of the United States. He later served 12 years as a commitment to give back to the community who, as they describe it, ``fought cancer to the very end and never let it affect her work with CU Regent and two years on the Regional through civic endeavors. He was named Cit- students.'' Transportation District board of directors. izen of the Year by the Pasadena Chamber of Mr. Speaker, I commend the faculty, staff, It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like Commerce in 1996, currently serves on the parents, and students for making Crockett Ele- to pay tribute to Byron Johnson, a man who board of directors of the Pasadena Chamber mentary such a landmark of achievement in loved his country and his State. Byron gave of Commerce, and is past president of the the State of Texas. They have set an example immeasurably to the State of Colorado and for Southeast Economic Development, Inc. He for all schools and communities to recognize, that he will long be remembered. has served as President of the Dayton, Texas and I hope make applicable to their own sys- f tems. Rotary Club; fifteen years as the Commander TRIBUTE TO THE REVEREND FRED f of American Legion Post #512; Health Director L. SHUTTLESWORTH, A GREAT for the Boy Scouts of America; past President TRIBUTE TO ST. CECILIA SCHOOL LIVING CINCINNATIAN of the Baytown Community Orchestra Com- mittee and Liberty County Crippled Children's HON. DAVE CAMP HON. ROB PORTMAN Society, and sponsor and supporter of Pee OF MICHIGAN OF OHIO Wee Baseball and the Valley Players Threatre IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Group. Thursday, January 27, 2000 Thursday, January 27, 2000 Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Dr. Elliott on his Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to decade of leadership as President of Texas honor St. Cecilia School, which has nobly pay tribute to the Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth, Chiropractic College. His achievements are an served the community in Clare, Michigan, for a community leader who will be honored as a inspiration to those in the Chiropractic profes- 50 wonderful years. Great Living Cincinnatian on February 4, sion who work tirelessly to strengthen our During its 50 year history this school has 2000, by the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of health care options and our community. endured many challenges, but through the Commerce. He was selected for his out- love of the surrounding community it has sur- standing community service, business and E20 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 civic accomplishments, awareness of the benefactors, Roy and JoAnn Mitte. Roy, who Biotechnology is revolutionizing every facet needs of others, and achievements that have grew up in the city of Brownsville, moved of medicine, from diagnosis to treatment of all brought favorable attention to the Cincinnati away, but returns to pay a debt of gratitude by diseases, not just bacterial infections. It is de- area. donating $3 million dollars toward the renova- tailing life at the molecular level and someday A native of Alabama, Rev. Shuttlesworth tion of Dean Porter Park, a park he remem- will take much of the guesswork out of dis- moved to the Cincinnati area in 1961 to pastor bers from his youth. ease management and treatment. The implica- at the Revelation Baptist Church. In 1966, he Like so many citizens of Brownsville, Roy tions for health care are greater than any mile- founded the Greater New Light Baptist Church has very fond memories of the park, a park stone in medical history. in Avondale where he continues to lead wor- many also know as Ringgold Park. After 30 Take cancer, for example. The first bio- ship. He has four children. years, Brownsville citizens are getting together technology medicines have been used in con- Rev. Shuttlesworth earned a bachelor's de- to renovate, restore and recreate the park to junction with surgery, chemotherapy and radi- gree in science from Alabama State University serve as a central retreat for all to enjoy. A ation to enhance their effectiveness, lessen in 1951. He went on to do graduate work at plan has been designed to better meet the adverse side effects and reduce the chances Alabama State and then received seminary needs of our growing community for future of cancer recurrence. Future biotech cancer training at Cedar Grove Academy and Selma generations to come. drugs, however, such as vaccines that prevent abnormal cell growth, may make traditional University. When Roy used to play in the park, he was treatments obsolete. The Rev. Shuttlesworth is perhaps best a beneficiary of the benevolence of the Sams In cardiovascular diseases, biotech drugs known for his heroic work as a civil rights Memorial Foundation, named after a family who were the first benefactors to enhance the that either dissolve or prevent blood clots in leader. Many place him among the ``big three'' the treatment of heart attacks are being ap- in the civil rights movementÐnext to Dr. Mar- then Ringgold Park; now as an adult he is contributing to the first big renovation since plied to cases of ischemic stroke, reducing tin Luther King and the Rev. Ralph Abernathy. brain damage and hospital recovery time. An- Willing to risk his life for freedom and equality, 1960. Almost anyone you talk to who has grown other biotech medicine is proving successful in the Rev. Shuttlesworth was nearly killed three late-stage clinical trials for angina and may up in Brownsville has a story about their expe- times, jailed more than 25 times, and endured represent the first new class of drugs to treat riences at Ringgold Park. In years past, it was more than 36 criminal and civil actions. Words that condition since introduction of calcium the central meeting place to play at the play- such as bravery do little to capture the convic- channel blockers in the 1970's. ground, swim at the largest pool in town and tion and heroism that Rev. Shuttlesworth ex- Advancements in research on inflammatory attend social functions at the pavilion, a pop- hibits. diseases also have yielded first-of-a-kind ular meeting place at the park. A sampling of Rev. Shuttlesworth's accom- drugs to treat multiple sclerosis and rheu- It is also the location of the Camille Lightner plishments include the organization of the Ala- matoid arthritis. Other medicines in late-stage Playhouse, the city's only theater which is still bama Christian Movement for Human Rights clinical trials block the start of the molecular active in presenting dramatic plays. Now, in 1956, which was founded in response to cascade that triggers inflammation's tissue many years later, it is in serious need of ren- Alabama politicians outlawing of the National damaging effects in numerous disease states. Association for the Advancement of Colored ovation and repair. It is my privilege to pay In treatment of infectious diseases, bio- People. In 1957, he was one of five organizers tribute and express gratitude to the Mittes for technology is leading the attack on the alarm- of the Southern Christian Leadership Con- their generous contribution which will go a ing problem of drug-resistant bacteria, creating ference where he still serves as a member of long way toward refurbishing a park that is antibiotics to take the place of those no longer its National Board. In addition, he served for loved by so many. effective. It also has revealed the genetic com- several years as a member of the National I would also like to commend the efforts of position of bacteria and viruses, making the Advisory Board of Congress on Racial Equal- the Dean Porter Park Renovation Committee search for new remedies more efficient. Most ity. But he has also been actively involved in for their initiation of this project and their ongo- biotech drugs are designed to treat our most our community and I have seen firsthand his ing efforts to revitalize this park which means devastating and intractable illnesses. In many good works. In 1988, Rev. Shuttlesworth es- so much to so many people. Our lives, and cases these medicines would be the first ever tablished The Shuttlesworth Housing Founda- the lives of those who follow us here in therapies for those diseases. tion to help needy families afford down pay- Brownsville, will truly be enriched by the ef- In my home of Washington State, there are ments for the purchase of homes. As of No- forts of the Mittes and their generosity. 116 biotechnology companies that employ vember 1999, Rev. Shuttlesworth helped over f over 7,000 people. Employment in Washington 460 low-income families become homeowners. State biotechnology and medical technology PERSONAL EXPLANATION In June of 1988, the City of Birmingham re- industry is projected to increase to nearly named Huntsville Road ``F.L. Shuttlesworth 20,000 workers by 2005. Thousands of patient Drive,'' and on November 14, 1992, Bir- HON. JULIA CARSON lives have been improved or saved by the rel- mingham dedicated an 8-foot statue of Rev. OF INDIANA atively new products produced by Washington Shuttlesworth at the opening of its Civil Rights IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES biotechnology companies. These products in- Institute. In 1998, the City of Cincinnati re- Thursday, January 27, 2000 clude Enbrel for rheumatoid arthritis, Leukine named North and South Crescent Avenues as for cancer, and TOBI for cystic fibrosis. This ``Fred Shuttlesworth Circle.'' Ms. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- number is expected to grow exponentially as ably absent for one vote today, Thursday, Jan- Rev. Shuttlesworth says that he has done more products are approved for market. uary 27, missing rollcall 1 on which I would ``little'' and he professes to do ``more and . . . It is vital that Congress and the administra- have voted ``present''. all I can until I leave here.'' Cincinnati is tion take into account the developments and blessed by the Rev. Shuttlesworth's leadership f advancements in this industry and work to en- and good will. We are most fortunate for his courage the massive amount of private capital NATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY being invested in these medical break- service and commitment to our nation and MONTH local community. throughs. Congress can help by fully supporting federal investments in math and f HON. JAY INSLEE science education, research performed at pub- REGARDING ROY AND JOANN OF WASHINGTON lic universities and the National Institutes of MITTE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Health. Congress should work with the Admin- istration to modernize the drug approval proc- Thursday, January 27, 2000 ess and to make sure that the Medicare sys- HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tem takes advantage of the potential cost sav- OF TEXAS support of National Biotechnology Month. Bio- ings brought forth by developments in the bio- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES technology is revolutionizing the quality of life technology industry. for millions of people around the world. The Again, Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Na- Thursday, January 27, 2000 United States, and Washington State in par- tional Biotechnology Month and look forward Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ticular, is home to some of the leading bio- to the next great news in the newspapers of commend and pay tribute to two Brownsville technology companies in the world. tomorrow. January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E21 TRIBUTE TO BOBBIE STERNE, A tion (INS) Service, who were the recipients of HONORING MICHAEL F. MARKO GREAT LIVING CINCINNATIAN three separate national awards for excellence bestowed by INS this year. HON. LOIS CAPPS Each year, the Commissioner of INS con- HON. ROB PORTMAN OF CALIFORNIA fers national awards for excellence honoring OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES employees for their outstanding performance. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The employees of the Citizenship/Natu- Thursday, January 27, 2000 Thursday, January 27, 2000 ralization Unit were honored with the Commis- Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sioner's Challenge Award for Immigration bring to the attention of my colleagues a fire- pay tribute to Mrs. Bobbie Sterne, a commu- Services for reducing the waiting times for all fighting legend, Michael F. Marko, who was nity leader who will be honored as a Great citizenship/naturalization applications and for honored by family and friends on January 4 as Living Cincinnatian on February 4, 2000, by demonstrating an overall commitment to qual- he celebrated his retirement as assistant fire the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. ity. chief for the 30th Space Wing that is located She was selected for her outstanding commu- The same unit was honored with Vice Presi- in my congressional district. nity service, business and civic accomplish- dent GORE's ``Hammer Award'' in June of last Michael Marko faithfully served the 30th ments, awareness of the needs of others, and year for their innovative program to reach out Space Wing for 33 years. He participated in achievements that have brought favorable at- to military applicants who often face transfer and commanded the safe mitigation of more tention to the Cincinnati area. overseas or a deadline to reach citizenship than 12,800 fire emergencies during his years Mrs. Sterne grew up in Moran, Ohio, and before re-enlistment. Getting the waiting time of service. Michael has also been an integral currently resides in North Avondale. She grad- for applications down is a minor miracle. The member of the Vandenberg Professional Fire- uated from Akron City Hospital School of wait for those wishing to process documents fighters Local F±116 since 1971 and has been Nursing and attended both the University of with the INS has been 18 months or more for instrumental in working for the rights union Akron and the University of Cincinnati. She the past few years. members now enjoy. In honor of his many and her husband, the late Dr. Eugene Sterne, Port Director Ramon T. Juarez was honored years of service to the union, Michael was have two daughters. During World War II, she with the Commissioner's Challenge Award for awarded by his colleagues a lifetime member- served at the rank of first lieutenant with the Border Facilitation, for his outstanding efforts ship. Through his actions, he saved numerous 25th General Hospital Unit in Europe. in managing the Laredo Port of Entry. The lives and billions of dollars in Defense Depart- Mrs. Sterne has made a difference in the Port reduced the waiting time for applicants for ment assets. Michael also personally super- community of CincinnatiÐparticularly through admission to 20 minutes or less. vised the launch of countless Delta, Titan, and her 25 years of service as an elected official. San Antonio Investigative Assistant Jerome Peacekeeping rockets, enhancing America's She served on the Cincinnati City Council Bass was honored as Employee of the Year in national security. We have Michael Marko to from 1971 to 1985 and then from 1987 to the Administrative/Technological category. His thank for ensuring a permanent American 1998 and in 1976, she became the first peers say Bass has an `ùnselfish attitude and presence in space that will continue to grow in woman mayor of Cincinnati. willingness to lend a hand.'' His dedication to this new century. Mrs. Sterne has received numerous awards the job brought him national attention. Mr. Speaker, as impressive as any complete and honors, including the Citizen's committee These three awards are indicative of the accounting of Michael's accomplishments on Youth's Most Valuable Citizen Award; dedication of the 432 employees in the San would be, it would not do justice to the long Council of Jewish Women Hannah G. Sol- Antonio office. I ask my colleagues to join me lasting and immeasurable contributions he has omon Award; Ohio Woman of the Year; In- in commending them for providing the best in made to the 30th Space Wing. I am truly hon- quirer Woman of the Year; Ohio Woman Hall government services. ored to represent Mr. Marko in Washington. I of Fame; YMCA's Career Women of Achieve- f send my most heartfelt appreciation on behalf ment; the Salvation Army's `Òther'' Award; the IN HONOR OF WILLIAM J. BROWN of the 30th Space Wing, the community of Ohio Veteran's Hall of Fame; the Lighthouse Vandenberg, and the people of Santa Barbara Youth Services Beacon of Light Humanitarian HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH County for his hard work and dedicated serv- Award; and the Alcoholism Council Tracy OF OHIO ice. I know that Michael's leadership will be Bissell Memorial Award, among others. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES missed by the 30th Space Wing of Santa Bar- Mrs. Sterne still actively serves the bara County. commuunity on numerous boards, including Thursday, January 27, 2000 f the Charter Committee; Government Relations Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Committee of the Community Chest; Greater memory of William J. Brown, former Ohio At- TRIBUTE TO CHARLES MECHEM, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Woman torney General, who passed away last week. JR., A GREAT LIVING CIN- Sports Association Board; the Ohio United He was a man who had the ability to bring CINNATIAN Way Board; the Hamilton County Department true integrity and a human quality to politics. of Human Services Planning Committee; the Born as a natural leader, Brown perfected HON. ROB PORTMAN Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati; the the ability to get his point across in as little OF OHIO Fountain Square Fund Restoration Committee; time as possible and still maintain context that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was regarded as ``true genius''. He had the and Chair of the Emergency Service Coalition. Thursday, January 27, 2000 Mrs. Sterne's commitment to community natural ability to motivate those around him service was instilled at an early age. In her with his focus and drive. Although he always Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to family, one was brought up to ``leave the world had his heart and his mind focused on his pay tribute to Charles Mechem, Jr., a dear a better place than you found it.'' Mrs. Sterne goals, he refused to give in to the negativity of friend and community leader who will be hon- has certainly succeeded in doing so in our his work and kept the working environment ored as a Great Living Cincinnatian on Feb- community. Cincinnati is grateful for her lead- free from strain and strife. ruary 4, 2000, by the Greater Cincinnati ership, service, and commitment. William Brown had strong feelings and was Chamber of Commerce. He was selected for f dedicated to `Ènding the Political Pollution in this honor because of his outstanding busi- Ohio''. It was through this issue that Brown ness accomplishments, awareness of the REGARDING SAN ANTONIO INS was able to embrace the environment, soon needs of others, community service, civic ac- OFFICE after the first Earth Day was held in 1970. His complishments and contributions that have in- career was colorful, successful and he was creased the quality of life in Cincinnati and HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ known for having strong views and the ability Southwest Ohio. OF TEXAS to back them up. Brown was a talented agent Mr. Mechem grew up in Nelsonville, Ohio, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for public service. He selflessly gave of his and currently lives in Clifton with his wife, time and support to many issues and was a Marilyn. They have three children. A graduate Thursday, January 27, 2000 strong supporter of team work. of Miami University and Yale Law School, Mr. Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay It is with a heavy heart that I ask my distin- Mechem has had a most distinguished career, tribute to a great team of public servants in guished colleagues to join me in remembering bringing business and entertainment to the San Antonio, Texas, at the San Antonio Dis- William J. Brown. His memory will truly endure Greater Cincinnati area. Mr. Mechem likes to trict Office of the Immigration and Naturaliza- in the hearts of all that he was able to touch. say he has enjoyed four careers: as a partner E22 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 at Taft, Stettinius & Hollister; as CEO of Taft ages the nation's social insurance program, additional $2 billion a year to ensure a brighter Broadcasting; as commissioner of the Ladies consisting of retirement, survivors, and dis- future for all Americans. Professional Golf Association; and in his own ability insurance programs; so, the ties that f words, ``life after that''Ðwhich includes serving bind our interests are quite strong. as Chairman of the Board at Convergys and I want to thank Alberto today for being a CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY as the personal business adviser to golf leg- really nice man and always being responsive FOR REGULATORY INFORMATION end Arnold Palmer. to our inquiries. He takes calls from my office ACT OF 2000 For more than 40 years, Mr. Mechem has himself and has been largely responsible for focused on bringing entertainment opportuni- training my staff members who deal with So- HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH ties to the Cincinnati area. As he puts it, he cial Security issues. He oversees all of Cam- OF INDIANA ``was motivated . . . to do things that made eron and Willacy counties in the lower Rio IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this community a fun place to live in.'' Mr. Grande Valley but is primarily responsible for Thursday, January 27, 2000 Mechem was instrumental in bringing the Cin- the Brownsville area up to Rancho Viejo, cinnati Bengals franchise to town; spear- Texas. Mr. MCINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise heading the vision and construction of Kings Since he left the Air Force, Alberto has to introduce the ``Congressional Accountability Island; and helping to provide the Cincinnati found another way to put the Russian he for Regulatory Information Act of 2000,'' a bill Symphony Orchestra a new home at learned there to good use. Today, he is the to aid Congress in analyzing Federal regula- Riverbend by donating the site adjacent to only Russian translator in the Dallas Region of tions and to ensure the public's understanding Coney Island. Nationally, Mr. Mechem worked the SSA and is often sent documents to trans- of the legal effect of agency guidance docu- tireless for five years with the LPGA to lead a late, usually birth certificates. ments. To accomplish the former, the bill re- national resurgence of interest in the game. I ask my colleagues to join me today in quires an analytic report to Congress by the In the business community, Mr. Mechem commending this outstanding patriot who has General Accounting Office (GAO) on selected served Cincinnati as President of the Greater made a career serving our great country, first important agency proposed and final rules. To Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce in 1977 and in uniform, and for the last 30 years, admin- accomplish the latter, the bill requires the Co-Chaired the Chamber's Blue Chip Cam- istering the Federal social insurance program agencies to include a notice of nonbinding ef- paign from 1979±86. His other leadership in South Texas. fect on each agency guidance document with- roles include: National Chairman, Miami Uni- f out any general applicability or future effect. versity Goals for Enrichment Campaign; Presi- On May 22, 1997, Representative SUE dent, Family Service; Co-Chair, Cincinnati INTRODUCTION OF THE IDEA FULL KELLY introduced H.R. 1704, the ``Congres- Business Committee; and Founder/President FUNDING ACT OF 2000 sional Office of Regulatory Analysis Creation of the Greater Cincinnati Sports & Events Act.'' On March 11, 1998, the House Govern- Commission. In addition to being the Chair- HON. MATTHEW G. MARTINEZ ment Reform Committee's Subcommittee on man of the Board at Convergys, Mr. Mechem OF CALIFORNIA National Economic Growth, Natural Re- also serves on the Board of Directors at Mead IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sources, and Regulatory Affairs, which I chair, held a hearing on this bill. Rep. KELLY testified Corp., Ohio National Life Insurance, Arnold Thursday, January 27, 2000 Palmer Golf Co., The J.M. Smucker Co. and at the hearing that the analytic function will Myers Y. Cooper Company. Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased ``help Congress deal with an increasingly com- All of us in Cincinnati are grateful to him for to introduce the IDEA Full Funding Act of plex and burdensome regulatory system. It will his full devotion and service to community. 2000. This legislation provides an additional give Congress the resources it needs to over- f $2 billion a year for ten years to reach full see the regulations that the Executive Branch funding of IDEA by 2010. issues on a regular basis and facilitate use of REGARDING ALBERTO GALVAN In 1972, two landmark cases, PARC v. the Congressional Review Act.'' She also stat- State of Pennsylvania and Mills v. Board of ed that it ``would provide a second opinion'' of HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ Education found that children with disabilities the agency's analysis of the impact of a rule. OF TEXAS are guaranteed an equal opportunity to an On March 13, 1998, the House Committee on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education under the 14th amendment. In re- the Judiciary reported an amended version of sponse to these cases, Congress enacted the the bill and issued a report (H. Rept. 105±441, Thursday, January 27, 2000 Education for All Handicapped Children Act of Part I). On June 3, 1998, the House Govern- Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute 1975, the predecessor of today's Individuals ment Reform Committee reported a further to the lifetime of service of Alberto Galvan, the with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), to as- amended version of the bill and issued a re- district manager for the Brownsville-Harlingen sist state and local governments in meeting port (H. Rept. 105±441, Part II). There was no area for the Social Security Administration their responsibility to these children by agree- further action on the bill during 1998 and (SSA). Alberto has served the Federal Gov- ing to pay up to 40 percent of the cost of edu- 1999. ernment for 35 years, retiring just last month. cating children with disabilities. However, to The ``Congressional Accountability for Regu- A son of South Texas, born in Harlingen, date, the federal government has never con- latory Information Act of 2000'' is introduced to Alberto was in the United States Air Force tributed more than 12.6 percent. States and respond to some criticisms of the earlier bill, (USAF) prior to his service to the Federal school districts make up the difference. especially about the creation of a new Con- Government. In the Air Force, he attended For instance, Los Angeles Unified School gressional agency. Instead, the ``Congres- USAF Russian Language School and served District (LAUSD) currently spends approxi- sional Accountability for Regulatory Informa- in electronic intelligence during his duty in mately $891 million to educate 81,000 dis- tion Act of 2000'' places the analytical function Japan. That would have been impressive duty abled students. While the district receives ap- within GAO, which, since March 1996, has in those days, our forward listening post to spy proximately $500 million from the state and been charged with certain related functions on the communists in the Soviet Union. $42 million from the federal government for under the Congressional Review Act (CRA). This man who loves his country began that purpose, it must tap into funds intended Congress has delegated to the agencies the working for the Social Security Administration for other education programs to make up the responsibility of writing regulations. However, in 1970, where he has worked ever since, win- $300 million shortfall. School districts all regulations need to be carefully analyzed be- ning the SSA Commissioner's Citation, the across the nation face similar dilemmas. fore they are issued. Under the CRA, Con- SSA Regional Commissioner's Citation (twice), Therefore, I am introducing this legislation to gress has the responsibility to review regula- and the Outstanding Officer Award (four put us on a course for full funding by 2010. tions and ensure that they achieve their goals times). As we move into the 21st Century, we must in the most efficient and effective way. But, Aside from his many awards, Mr. Galvan make critical decisions about the priorities of Congress has been unable to fully carry out its has a great deal of contact with my Browns- this nation. In countries like Japan and China, responsibility because it has neither all of the ville district office. As all of you know, the suc- education is a top priority, above even de- information it needs to carefully evaluate regu- cess of our district offices rises and falls on fense. This year alone, the U.S. Department of lations nor sufficient staff for this function. the relationship they have with individuals Defense will ask for $11 billion in new spend- Under my bill, GAO will be tasked with review- within the SSA. Thanks to Alberto Galvan, and ing and according to OMBs most recent esti- ing agency cost-benefit analyses and alter- the wonderful people in my district office, that mates, we can expect an $80 billion budget native approaches to the agencies' chosen relationship is strong indeed. The SSA man- surplus for FY 2000. Surely we can spare an regulatory alternatives. January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E23 The ``Congressional Accountability for Regu- TRIBUTE TO ARCHBISHOP DANIEL the enactment of this private relief bill, Ms. latory Information Act of 2000'' has a com- E. PILARCZYK Chen faces a dire and uncertain future in panion bill on the Senate side, S. 1198, the China, a country she hasn't been to in nearly ``Congressional Accountability for Regulatory HON. ROB PORTMAN ten years. Information Act of 1999.'' This bill was intro- OF OHIO There is, moreover, ample precedent for duced by Senators SHELBY, BOND, and LOTT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES such relief. For instance, the 105th Congress on June 9, 1999 and then renamed and re- passed and the President signed into law at ported by the Senate Governmental Affairs Thursday, January 27, 2000 least two private relief bills, H.R. 1794 (Private Committee as the ``Truth in Regulating Act of Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased Law 105±7) and H.R. 1834 (Private Law 105± 1999'' on December 7, 1999. The House and today to rise in tribute to Archbishop Daniel E. 8), that allowed the widowed alien spouses of Senate bills are both intended to promote ef- Pilarczyk, on the occasion of his 25th anniver- Americans to adjust status to permanent resi- fective Congressional oversight of important sary of his ordination as a bishop. dent. In both of these cases, the alien regulatory decisions. During his forty years in the priesthood, spouses were married less than two years to In addition, the House version includes a Archbishop Pilarczyk has compiled an impres- their U.S. citizen spouses. provision to ensure that public's understanding sive and distinguished history of service to the Mr. Speaker, Gui Di Chen's case is com- of the effect of agency guidance documents church and the community. After eight years pounded by a tale of woe and misfortune that (such as guidance, guidelines, manuals, and of service as Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati, he rivals a greek tragedy. In less than eight handbooks). It require agencies to include a became Archbishop in 1982. He is the spiritual years, Ms. Chen has lost two husbands who notice on the first page of each agency guid- leader of 550,000 Catholics in more than 200 died suddenly and before her immigrant peti- ance document to make clear that, if the docu- parishes, and he manages close to 7,500 tions could be processed. In 1990, Ms. Chen ment has no general applicability or future ef- workers in Ohio. In addition, he has served as and her son joined her husband, Zheng-Ming fect, it is not legally binding. Under the CRA, president of the National Conference of Catho- Wu, in the United States. Mr. Wu was com- ``rules'' subject to Congressional review are lic Bishops, as well as chairman of the Inter- pleting a graduate degree at the time. Mr. Wu broadly defined to include not only regulatory national Commission on English in the Liturgy. was fortunate enough to find an employer who actions subject to statutory notice and com- Archbishop Pilarczyk is a strong believer in filed an employer-based immigrant petition on ment but also other agency actions that con- education and has made it one of his top pri- his behalf. However, on September 6, 1991, tain statements of general applicability and fu- orities during his time at the helm of the Arch- just five days before Gui Di Chen, her son and ture effect designed to implement, interpret, or diocese of Cincinnati, which is the ninth larg- husband were scheduled for an INS immigrant prescribe law or policy. Unfortunately, the Of- est Catholic school system in the country. He interview, Mr. Wu was killed in a car accident. fice of Management and Budget (OMB), de- has served our community in so many other According to the police report that was filed, spite a 1999 Treasury and General Govern- ways including serving on the boards of St. Mr. Wu was driving on the San Bernardino ment Appropriations Act directive to do so, Rita's School for the Deaf, the Pontifical Col- Freeway and developed car trouble. His car has still not issued adequate guidance to the lege Josephinum, Catholic University of Amer- was stopped in an H.O.V. lane when he was agencies on the requirement to submit to Con- ica and the coalition for a Drug-Free Greater rear-ended by an 18-year-old who was driving gress any noncodified guidance document Cincinnati. on a suspended license and without insur- with any general applicability or future effect. He holds a masters degree from Xavier Uni- ance. Ms. Chen received no compensation for As a consequence, on October 8, 1999, the versity and a doctorate from the University of her husband's death. In addition, the INS told Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Cincinnati, as well as seven honorary degrees. Ms. Chen and her son that their application for Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs In addition, he has authored 18 books as well permanent resident status was denied due to began an investigation of the agencies' use of as numerous articles. the death of Mr. Wu. noncodified documents, including the specific Daniel Pilarczyk is a Southwest Ohio native After the tragic loss of her first husband, Gui explanations within each of these documents and he has given so much back to our com- Di Chen was fortunate enough to fall in love regarding their legal effect. I asked the Gen- munity. I've had the chance to work with him again. Mr. Lem and Ms. Chen were married eral Counsels of the Departments of Labor in his role as founding board member of the on March 31, 1997. Tragedy would strike once (DOL) and Transportation (DOT) and the Envi- Coalition for a Drug-Free Greater Cincinnati again when Mr. Lem died of a heart attack on ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) to submit where he made an important contribution as a June 16, 1998. Not only did Ms. Chen lose their noncodified documents issued since the thoughtful and dedicated board member and a her husband, she also lost the opportunity to March 1996 enactment of the CRA and to in- person with a sincere interest in our youth and become a permanent resident. dicate which were submitted to Congress their future. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to working with under the CRA. DOL and DOT asked that I All of us in Southwest Ohio wish Archbishop my colleagues to ensure that Gui Di Chen is narrow my request; as a consequence, I Pilarczyk the very best on the 25th anniver- not victimized once again by the vagaries of asked for only those documents issued by sary of his ordination as bishop. We are proud fate and is allowed to finally adjust to perma- DOL's Occupational Safety and Health Admin- to count him as one of our true religious, spir- nent resident status. She deserves nothing istration (OSHA) and DOT's National Highway itual, and community leaders. less. Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). f f Both DOL and DOT admitted that none of INTRODUCTION OF PRIVATE RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- their 1,641 and 1,225 guidance documents re- RELIEF BILL SARY OF THE CHURCH OF THE spectively, had any legal effect and none was HOLY CROSS, SPANGLER, PENN- submitted to Congress for review under the HON. MATTHEW G. MARTINEZ SYLVANIA CRA. Now, nearly four months later, EPA has OF CALIFORNIA still not completely produced its guidance doc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN P. MURTHA uments. The investigation also revealed that OF PENNSYLVANIA the absence of any legal effect was not clear Thursday, January 27, 2000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the public. In fact, only 11 percent of Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- OSHA'S guidance documents included any duced a private relief bill for Gui Di Chen Thursday, January 27, 2000 discussion of legal effect and only 7 percent which will allow her to adjust status to perma- Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, on December had this discussion at the beginning of the nent resident as an immediate relative of a 17, 1999, the Holy Cross Parish celebrated document. On February 15, 2000, I will be U.S. citizen. Ms. Chen's husband, Robert the 100th anniversary of the Church of the holding a hearing to examine DOL's use of Lem, died before the immigration and natu- Holy Cross, Spangler, Pennsylvania. guidance documents as a possible backdoor ralization service could approve his wife's peti- Throughout our area and our Nation, we approach to regulating the public. tion to become a permanent resident. find such churches as the centers of our com- Let me conclude by thanking Representative Under our immigration law, the INS cannot munity, the fabric of our community spirit, and SUE KELLY of New York, Chairwoman of the adjudicate Gui Di Chen's petition because she the strength of families. The Church of the Small Business Committee's Subcommittee on was married less than two years to Robert Holy Cross has celebrated 2,735 baptisms, Regulatory Reform and Paperwork Reduction, Lem before he passed away. The fact that Ms. 622 weddings. It has held 1,332 funerals to for her leadership in this area in 1997 and Chen lived with Mr. Lem for three years does send its faithful home. These events chronicle 1998. not matter under the eyes of the law. Without the history of the families in the region. E24 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 Plans for the present church structure were 1982. He continued his service at United SALUTING THE PUBLIC SERVICE drawn by architect William East and built by States Forces Command until his retirement OF CONGRESSIONAL STAFFER John S. Drumm at a cost of $4,800 according on June 30, 1984, which concluded 42 years JOHN MCGUIRE to the contract signed on July 8, 1899. On De- of military service with the United States Ma- cember 17th of that year, the Rt. Reverend rine Corps, the Marine Corps Reserve and the HON. JAMES T. WALSH Leander Scherr, O.S.B., Archabbott, St. Vin- Army National Guard. OF NEW YORK cent Archabbey of Latrobe, dedicated the Lieutenant General Weber served in the church. It was served by the Benedictine Fa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. After thers of St. Vincent Archabbey until 1984 and Thursday, January 27, 2000 the war, he joined the Oklahoma National since then by the Diocese of Altoona-Johns- Guard's 45th infantry division. His unit was Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I want to ask my town. called to active duty September 1950 and then colleagues today to join me in recognizing the The strength of our great nation comes not public service record of one of our ownÐa re- from decisions made in Washington, but from Captain Weber was soon serving as a Com- pany Commander, and later the Operations cently-retired employee of the House of Rep- the enduring community strength, family com- resentatives, a member of my staff, John mitments and individual ideals to which our and Training Officer. During a combat tour in Korea, he was promoted to the rank of Major McGuire. house of worship provided the central Although John has left public service and underpinnings. The Church of the Holy Cross a month before his release from active duty in June 1952 when he returned to National gone on to another stage in life in which he has been a part of that national strength for now focuses his energy entirely on family and one hundred years; an integral factor in the Guard Status in the Oklahoma National Guard. friendly pursuits, he has left behind a record of growth of our nation and our region of Penn- admirable service. sylvania. He graduated from the U.S. Army Com- Over the course of his professional career, It is an honor for me to recognize the con- mand and General Staff College in December and in addition to his time on my staff, he has tinuing role of the Church of the Holy Cross, 1955 and was assigned as assistant intel- brought great credit to the federal government. of the church's twenty-fifth pastor, Father ligence officer, 45th Infantry Division. He was He has helped me understand the importance David J. Arseneault, and the individuals in the promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on May 15, of our debt to veterans and he has excelled at Parish that have made the Church of the Holy 1959, and in April 1961 was assigned as Chief constituent service in general. Cross endure for 100 years. of Personnel, 45th Infantry Division, and A combat U.S. Marine veteran, John was in- f served in that position until November 1964. deed a very special liaison for me with the TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT GEN- He became Chief of Staff, 45th Infantry Divi- community of veterans who live in Central ERAL (RETIRED) LAVERN E. sion with his promotion to Colonel on Novem- New York. But his camaraderie with those WEBER ber 18, 1964. who have served our nation never limited his On March 8, 1965, he was promoted to reach. For many Central New Yorkers, John HON. ERNEST J. ISTOOK, JR. Major General, concurrent with his appoint- has been the federal government's helping hand. OF OKLAHOMA ment as the Adjutant General of Oklahoma. We who count ourselves among his friends IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He served in that position until his appointment as Director of the Army National Guard, are proud of his natural tendency to open his Thursday, January 27, 2000 in October 1971. door to others in hours of need. His empathy Mr. ISTOOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to has been matched only by his skills, his con- On June 29, 1979, the Chief of Staff U.S. pay my respects to a great American, former cern matched only by his optimism, and his Army promoted him to Lieutenant General, the Adjutant General of Oklahoma, previous Direc- value as an employee matched only by the grade at which he would retire in 1984. He tor of the Army National Guard, prior Chief of good he does for others who are his friends. was appointed as the full-time Executive Di- the National Guard Bureau and past Executive The United States of America, the greatest rector of NGAUS effective July 1, 1984. In the Director of the National Guard Association of country on earth, is strengthened by patriots the United States. past few years, he had been a consultant on and civil servants like John McGuire. Thank Lieutenant General Weber, a native of Lone national defense matters. God for that. I join others of his admirers in Wolf, Oklahoma, was the first Three-Star Gen- Mr. Speaker, as we adjourn today, let us do recognizing his contributions and thanking him eral to head the National Guard Bureau. He so in honor of and respect for this great Amer- for his selfless dedication to principle and pub- held that post from August 1974 until August icanÐLieutenant General Lavern Weber. lic service. E8 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 Rights, we should convert all of the tax deduc- agencies and projects throughout the commu- education of our youth and congratulations on tions to credits, so that those who seek to use nity, patronizing the arts, cultural program- receiving the Colorado 2000 Teacher of the these tax incentives are all on a level playing ming, and even research to benefit the dis- Year. His commitment to the future of this field, and so that the Treasury's scarce re- abled. Lois originally began her charitable great nation is deeply commendable and high- sources go to those most in need of help. work by giving to the West Broward Sym- ly admirable. We are all grateful for his pas- The following is data from a March, 1999 re- phony Guild and the Plantation Community sionate service. port to HHS prepared by LifePlans, Inc., enti- Church. She also made a substantial contribu- f tled, `À Descriptive Analysis of Patterns of In- tion to the city's community center, now com- formal and Formal Caregiving among Privately monly referred to as Deicke Auditorium. IN HONOR OF THIS YEAR’S ‘‘IRE- Insured and Non-Privately Insured Disabled Indeed, many organizations have benefitted LAND’S 32’’ MILLENNIUM HON- Elders Living in the Community.'' The data from their relationship to Lois Deicke through- OREE, MR. ROCCO COVIELLO shows how LTC insurance is disproportion- out the years. She actively supported the ately held by those in the upper incomes and Broward Public Library Foundation, the HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ with the most assetsÐand how deductions will Broward County Cultural Affairs Council, Holy OF NEW JERSEY help those people far more than they will help Cross Hospital, and Nova Southeastern Uni- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the lower income. A credit would be a far fair- versity, where she built the Deicke Dorm at Thursday, January 27, 2000 er tool to help encourage the purchase of LTC the Ralph Baudhuin Oral School. It is also in- insurance. teresting to note that, though Lois was very Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today proud of her residency in Plantation, by no to recognize Mr. Rocco Coviello of Bayonne, All privately-in- All elders means did her charity stop at South Florida's NJ, on being named one of this year's `Ìre- Socio-demographic characteristics sured home age 65 and borders. She also gave to Midwestern univer- land's 32'' Millennium honorees. care claim- over (in per- Using his success as a businessman and a ants (in cent) 12 sities and charities, founding the Deicke Cen- percent) ter for Nursing Education at Elmhurst College proprietor, Mr. Coviello is recognized as a community leader and activist. Perhaps his Race: in Illinois. White (not Hispanic) ...... 97 85 Particularly gratifying is the fact that Lois most prided project, Mr. Coviello has tirelessly Non-White ...... 3 15 promoted the ideals and goals of the Mile- Living arrangement: (n=694) and her husband both showed a strong inter- Alone ...... 34 34 est in programs for the deaf and blind. This in- stones Program, an organization that treats With spouse ...... 44 53 developmentally impaired children. This early With relative ...... 11 13 terest was undoubtedly rooted in personal Other ...... 11 ...... struggles: both she and her husband, who intervention program is a full service program, Total income: (n=492) which affords families a resource center, as ≤$30,000 ...... 52 65 passed away in 1984, suffered from hearing >$30,000 ...... 48 35 loss. Her personal experiences led Lois to well as in-home treatment for children suf- Total income: (n=432) fering from disabilities. Less than $10,500 ...... 7 3 19 form a strong bond with the Fort Lauderdale $10,501—$19,999 ...... 22 28 Lighthouse for the Blind. In 1994, the Light- Through Mr. Coviello's efforts, the Mile- $20,000—$30,000 ...... 28 19 stones Program recently financed a building of $30,001—$39,999 ...... 13 11 house formally recognized the extraordinary $40,000—$49,999 ...... 9 8 efforts she made in remodeling their facilities, its own in Bayonne to house the facility, re- $50,000—$74,999 ...... 11 8 source center, and treatment areas. In Sep- ≥75,000 ...... 10 8 another example of Lois Deicke freely giving Estimated current value of home: (n=431) of herself for the betterment of others. tember 1999, the building was dedicated as Less than $50,000 ...... 7 4 25 Chandelier House, in honor of Mr. Coviello's $50,000—$99,999 ...... 28 37 Mr. Speaker, Lois Deickes life can be char- $100,000—$149,999 ...... 19 18 acterized by her selfless devotion to others work. $150,000—$199,999 ...... 13 10 In addition to the Milestones Program, Mr. $200,000—$249,999 ...... 11 4 and, for that especially, we all owe her a debt ≥$250,000 ...... 22 7 a gratitude. Though the South Florida commu- Coviello has spearheaded the Chandelier 1 AOA (1998). Prolife of Older Americans. Washington, D.C. nity is undoubtedly saddened by her passing, Charity Golf Committee and has raised funds 2 LifePlans, Inc. analysis of 1995 survey of 1,000 randomly selected indi- we should all rejoice in Lois' accomplishments for charities, such as the Scoliosis National viduals age 65 and over. 3 Money Income in the United States: 1997 Current Population Reports, and thank her for her tireless work improving Foundation, the D.A.R.E Program, the Ba- Consumer Income. Note that data from census table is interpolated to as- the community around her. yonne Police Vest Fund, and the Hudson sure comparability of intervals. Also note that among claimants, 15% of the respondents who were willing to indicate whether their income was greater f County Hospice. or less than $30,000 were not willing to answer the more detailed income Mr. Coviello is an active member of the Ba- questions. That is why there is a difference between the estimate for the COLORADO’S 2000 TEACHER OF THE proportion reporting incomes less than or equal to $30,000 (52%) and the yonne Chapter of the Unico Club, as well as estimate derived when summing answers for those answering the detailed YEAR, CRAIG COSWELL the local Rotary Club. He also serves as a income question. board member of the Bayonne Hospital Foun- 4 American Housing Survey for the U.S. in 1995. U.S. Census Bureau. f HON. SCOTT McINNIS dation and is a member of the Bayonne Park- OF COLORADO ing Authority. IN MEMORY OF THE LATE LOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Born in Summit, Mr. Coviello attended Sum- DEICKE mit High School and Fairleigh Dickenson Uni- Thursday, January 27, 2000 versity at Madison. He now lives in Bayonne HON. PETER DEUTSCH Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to with his wife, Janet, and their two children, OF FLORIDA take a moment to recognize Craig Coswell, Raquel and Rocky. who was recently named Colorado's 2000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For his unyielding commitment to the Ba- Teacher of the Year. yonne community, I ask my colleagues to join Thursday, January 27, 2000 Craig's innovative teaching methods are me in congratulating Mr. Rocco Coviello. His Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in what likely earned him this wonderful award. remarkable generosity on behalf of his com- honor of the memory of Lois Deicke, a long- In Craig's class, the textbooks stay closed. In- munity is truly inspiring. time resident of Broward County, Florida, who stead, for instance, he charges his students f passed away this past New Year's Eve at the with finding out who fired the first shot of the age of 82. Lois will undoubtedly be remem- Revolutionary War by passing out eyewitness LET’S STOP KILLING PATIENTS: bered as one of the most prominent and gen- testimony of some of the British and Colonial THE NEED TO ENCOURAGE erous philanthropists in South Florida. soldiers who fought the famous Battle of Lex- MAJOR SURGERIES TO BE DONE A native of Houston, Texas, Lois moved to ington. Innovative approaches like this have IN HIGH VOLUME FACILITIES Illinois where she met her husband Edwin. To- made Craig a wonderful asset to his school gether, they moved to Plantation, Florida, and our community. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK around 1960 after a successful career as an Additionally, Craig does not test the same OF CALIFORNIA insurance executive. Their impact was felt im- way as other teachers; instead, he gives IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mediately in the South Florida community, as ``quests''. These are a combination of tests the Deickes exhibited an overwhelming gen- and quizzes that measure if students are get- Thursday, January 27, 2000 erosity in donating to a variety of civic, philan- ting the major points of the material, rather Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I have introduced thropic, and humanitarian causes. than quoting memorization. legislation for Medicare to encourage patients Throughout her time in South Florida, Lois It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank to use certain hospitals that provide better out- and her husband both contributed to nonprofit you to Craig Coswell for his dedication to the comes for sophisticated surgical operationsÐ

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.004 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E9 i.e., fewer people die in surgery or in recovery. diac conditions: Jollis and colleagues (1994) cedure. Hospital volume was found to strong- In exchange for saving lives, and giving cer- evaluated 217,836 Medicare beneficiaries who ly influence both perioperative risk and tain hospitals higher volume of patients, the underwent coronary angioplasty. Both in- long-term survival following the Whipple hospital mortality and the rate of coronary procedure as reported by Birkmeyer and col- hospitals will give Medicare, the taxpayer, and bypass surgery following angioplasty were leagues (1999). The relationship between hos- the beneficiary some savings. It is truly a win- higher in low volume hospitals. These results pital volume and outcome of hepatic resec- win proposal. indicated that if all study patients had re- tion for hepatocellular carcinoma were ana- But someÐmostly those who stand to lose ceived care in high volume hospitals, there lyzed by Choti et al (1998) and Glasgow et al businessÐoppose the idea. To be blunt, that would have been 381 fewer bypass operations (1999). The mortality rate rose from 1.5% to puts them on the side of killing people in order and 300 fewer in-hospital deaths. These re- 7.9% in procedures performed in high volume to help their bottom line. It is, Mr. Speaker, a sults were reproduced in papers by Cameron vs. low volume hospitals. Moreover, Glasgow truly immoral position for so-called health care et al (1990) and Ellis et al (1997). Hannan and reported that three quarters of patients with colleagues (1997) reported that both high hos- providers to take. liver cancer were treated at low volume hospital volume and high cardiologist volume pitals with a record of 3 or fewer hepatic re- And don't take my word for it. Following is were independently correlated with lower sections per year. a memo from a physician on my staff that re- mortality following coronary angioplasty. The identical volume-outcome relation- views some of the academic literature on the Showstack and colleagues (1987) analyzed ships have been reported for renal diseases. subject: the outcomes following 18,986 coronary by- The Agency of Health Care Policy and Re- pass operations at 7 hospitals in California. search recently sponsored a study regarding IS QUALITY OF CARE AFFECTED BY HOSPITAL They also found that higher volume hos- AND PHYSICIAN VOLUMES? referrals and specialty care within the Medi- pitals had lower in-hospital mortality and care system. Avon (1999), reported that when It is a mark of the advancement of medi- concluded that the greatest improvement in cine that we have come to nearly take for patients with renal failure received late re- average outcomes following bypass surgery ferral to a kidney specialist (nephrologist), granted the availability of highly specialized would be achieved by closing low volume sur- and technical diagnostic investigations, their risk of death was 33% higher. Pediatric gical units. renal transplantation has also been scruti- medical therapies, and surgical interven- The significance of high physician volumes nized for volume-outcome relationships. tions. However, when we individually con- in determining outcome is highlighted by a Schurman and colleagues (1999) reported su- front health problems we justifiably want to series of papers examining patient outcomes perior survival of the transplanted kidney in know that our physician or hospital has ade- following myocardial infarction: Jollis and high volume centers performing more than quate experience to make an accurate diag- colleagues (1996) examined mortality fol- 100 transplants annually. nosis, to make the most informed decision lowing MI for 220,535 Medicare patients and about what should be done and to carry out reported that patients treated by cardiolo- Research supporting a strong relationship sophisticated surgical procedures. The ques- gists were 12 percent less likely to die within between high hospital/physician volumes and tion is, do high volume centers really have one year than those treated by a primary improved patient outcomes spans two dec- superior outcomes? care physician. Similarly, Casale and col- ades and multiple medical specialties. Both Fortunately, a large body of medical lit- leagues (1998) reported that following MI, medical and surgical care at institutions erature exists on the relationship between treatment by a cardiologist resulted in a 17 with lower levels of experience clearly in- hospital volume, physician volume and out- percent reduction in hospital mortality. In creases the risk of poorer outcomes includ- comes. Optimal results clearly require physi- addition, patients of all physicians who ing death, in a diverse range of medical con- cians with specialized expertise and well- treated high volumes of patients with MI, ditions. A review of the literature dem- trained staff. High volume centers are more had an 11 percent reduction in mortality. onstrates that there is strong evidence to likely to offer a wider range of therapeutic Nash and colleagues (1997) reported that not support the development and implementa- options that result in more targeted therapy. only mortality following MI was reduced by tion of Centers of Excellence for a range of For example, the patient with angina due to cardiologist’s care, but also that these pa- medical and surgical conditions. narrowing of the coronary arteries may be tients had a shorter length of hospital stay REFERENCE LIST treated with medication alone, angioplasty, than those receiving care by primary care Avon J, Impact of Specialty Care on Mor- a stenting procedure or a coronary bypass physicians. Both Thiemann et al and Chen et tality in End-Stage Renal Disease. Presented and each of these options would be the opti- al in this year’s New England Journal of Medi- at Primary Care Referrals and Specialty mal decision under the right conditions. The cine also reported lower mortality following Care: New Findings on September 13, 1999, cardiologist or cardiovascular surgeon who MI in higher volume hospitals or following Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. has extensive experience with all of these op- admission to one of ‘‘America’s Best Hos- Begg CB, Cramer LD, Hoskins WJ, Brennan tions is likely to make the bets therapeutic pitals’’ for cardiology (as determined by U.S. MF, Impact of Hospital Volume on Operative decision. Sophisticated surgical procedures News and World Report). Mortality for Major Cancer Surgery, JAMA demand highly-trained, close-working health Children requiring surgical repair of con- 1998; 280:1747–51. teams drawing upon the expertise of many genital heart defects face a much lower risk Birkmeyer JD, Finlayson SR, Tosteson health professionals including anesthesiol- of death when operated on in a hospital that AN, Sharp SM, Warshaw AL, Fisher ES, Ef- ogists, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, res- performs more than 300 similar surgical pro- fect of Hospital Volume on In-hospital Mor- piratory therapists, and dietitians. Stable cedures annually (Jinkins et al, 1995). Han- tality with Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Sur- health care teams promote better collabora- nan and colleagues (1992) reported the iden- gery 1999; 125:205–6. tion, communication, and continuous qual- tical relationship between hospital volume Birkmeyer JD, Warshaw AL, Finlayson ity improvement based upon experiential and mortality following abdominal aortic SR, Grove MR, Tosteson AN, Relationship learning. aneurysm surgery. between Hospital Volume and Late Survival A massive study by Hughes and colleagues Cancer surgery frequently involves com- after Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Surgery in 1987 analyzed 503,662 case records from 757 plex procedures which require special exper- 1999; 126:178–83. hospitals and demonstrated a statistically tise. 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Begg and colleagues (1998) analyzed Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary nary artery bypass graft, cardiac catheter- the case reports of 5013 patients in the Sur- Angioplasty: a Survey of Patterns of Prac- ization, appendectomy, hernia repair, veillance, Epidemiology, and End Results tice, Ann Thorac Surg 1990; 50:35–9. hysterectomy intestinal operations, total (SEER)-Medicare linked database including Casale PN, Jones JL, Wolf FE, Pei Y, Eby hip replacement, and transurethral prosta- patients who underwent pancreatectomy, LM, Patients Treated by Cardiologists have tectomy. esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, liver re- a Lower In-hospital Mortality for Acute Twenty years ago (1979) in the New Eng- section or pelvic exenteration for cancers of Myocardial Infarction, J Am Coll Cardiol land Journal of Medicine, Luft and col- the pancreas, esophagus, lung, colon, rectum 1998; 32:885–9. leagues reported that mortality following and genitourinary tract. Higher hospital vol- Chen J, Radford MJ, Wang Y, Marciniak open-heart surgery, vascular surgery, and ume was associated with lower mortality for TA, Krumholz HM, Do ‘‘America’s Best Hos- transurethral resection of the prostate, is re- all surgical procedures except for pneumo- pitals’’ Perform Better for Acute Myocardial duced in high volume hospitals, with hos- nectomy. The most striking results were for Infarction? N Engl J Med 1999; 340:286–92. pitals in which 200 or more of these oper- esophagectomy and for pancreatectomy Choti MA, Bowman HM, Pitt HA, Sosa JA, ations performed annually having death where operative mortality rose from 3.4% to Sitzman JV, Cameron JL, Gordon TA, rates 25–41 percent lower than low volume 17.3% and 5.8% to 12.9% respectively in low- Should Hepatic Resections be Performed at hospitals. Two decades ago, the authors con- volume vs. high-volume hospitals. The pan- High-Volume Referral Centers?, J cluded that the data supports the value of re- createctomy results were reproduced this Gastrointest Surg 1998; 2:11–20. gionalization for these operations. year by Simunovic et al. (1999). Ellis SG, Weintraub W, Holmes D, Shaw R, Numerous studies have specifically focused It has been suggested that national refer- Block PC, King SB, Relation of Operator upon volume/outcome relationships in both ral centers be developed for pancreaticoduo- Volume and Experience to Procedural Out- medical and surgical interventions for car- denectomy, also known as the Whipple pro- come of Percutaneous Coronary

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.008 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 E10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 Revascularization at Hospitals with High Bob Gross is well known in Broward county It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like Interventional Volumes, Circulation 1997; as an energetic leader who was a strong pres- to extend my congratulations to the Irby family 95:2479–84. ence at political club events and civic activities and thank them for their hard work. Glasgow RE, Showstack JA, Katz PP, Corvera CU, Warren RS, Mulvihill SJ, The throughout South Florida. Demonstrating his f large influence on politics in the State of Flor- Relationship between Hospital Volume and IN HONOR OF MARTHA AND AN- ida, Bob was president of the Young Demo- Outcomes of Hepatic Resection for DRES SANDOVAL ON THEIR 50TH Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Arch Surg 1999; crats of Broward County. As President of the WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 134:30–5. Broward Young Democrats (BYD), Bob's main Hannan EL, Kilburn H, O’Donnell JF, Ber- responsibilities were membership recruitment, nard HR, Shields EP, Lindsey ML, Yazici A, campaign training, candidate development, HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ A Longitudinal Analysis of the Relationship and event planning. In this vital position, he OF NEW JERSEY between In-hospital Mortality in New York IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State and the Volume of Abdominal Aortic worked tirelessly to motivate the county party Aneurysm Surgeries Performed, Health Serv to become involved in many aspects of local, Thursday, January 27, 2000 Res 1992, 27:517–42. state, and national politics. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Hannan EL, Racz M, Ryan TJ, McCallister Bob was somewhat unique in the sense that to recognize Martha Tafoya Sandoval and An- BD, Johnson LW, Arani DT, Guerci AD, Sosa he fully realized the importance of activism in dres Lopez Sandoval on the celebration of J, Topol EJ, Coronary Angioplasty Volume- society at large. Through his involvement in Outcome Relationships for Hospitals and their 50th wedding anniversary. This remark- Cardiologists, JAMA 1997; 277:892–8. the BYD, he successfully promoted service to able milestone is truly a reflection of the devo- Hughes RG, Hunt SS, Luft HS, Effects of other young people. Because of Bob's hard tion these extraordinary individuals share for Surgeon Volume and Hospital Volume on work and dedication, the BYDs have formed one another. Quality of care in Hospitals, Med Care 1987; an exemplary organization that fosters vol- On December 16, 1949, Martha and Andres 25:489–503. unteerism and activities such as serving on married and began their life together. Through Jenkins KJ, Newburger JW, Lock JE, local community boards, registering voters, the years, the Sandoval's have used the love Davis RB, Coffman GA, lezzoni LI, In-hos- and hosting social outreach events. they have for each other to reach out to those pital Mortality for Surgical Repair of Con- genital Heart Defects: Preliminary Observa- It is important to note that Bob Gross did in need. Together, they have been active civic tions of Variation by Hospital Caseload, Pe- not simply focus all of his attention on political leaders and successful business people, dedi- diatrics 1995; 95:323–30. matters. A resident of Hollywood, Florida, who cating their time and resources to the League Jollis JG, Peterson ED, DeLong ER, Mark attended Pinecrest High School, Bob worked of United Latin American Citizens and the St. DB, Collins SR; Muhlbaier LH, Pryor DB, as Program Planner for the Broward Employ- Joseph's Church in Bakersfield, California. The Relation between the Volume of Coro- ment and Training Administration (BETA). In- However, their greatest accomplishment has nary Angioplasty Procedures at Hospitals deed, his tremendous leadership undoubtedly been their incredible family. treating Medicare Beneficiaries and Short- benefitted BETA, as Bob held numerous im- This loving couple has been a wonderful ex- term Mortality, N Engl J Med 1994; 331:1625–9, ample for their four children: Andrew, Rosalie, Jollis JG, DeLong ER, Peterson ED, portant posts in the organization through the Muhlbaier LH, Fortin DF, Califf RM, Mark years such as Executive Vice President, Vice Alexander, and Vicki Ann; their children's DB, Outcome of Acute Myocardial Infarction President for Political Affairs, and Treasurer. spouses, Judy, Arnie, and Louisa; their nine According to the Specialty of the Admitting Most importantly, however, Bob Gross was grandchildren, Valerie, Kristian, Lisa, Andrea, Physician, N Engl J Med 1996; 335:1880–7. a devoted husband to his wife, Cindy Sherr. Ernest, Evette, Alicia, Vanessa, and Joel; and Luft HS, Bunker JP, Enthoven AC, Should An attorney and the statewide president of the their six great-grandchildren, Autumn, Eric, Operations be Regionalized? The Empirical Marissa, Jessica, John, and Samuel. The Relationship between Surgical Volume and Young Democrats, I am confident that Cindy will carry on Bob's ongoing work in promoting dedication, patience, and wisdom they have Mortality, N Engl J Med 1979; 301:1364–9. demonstrated every day has provided a firm Nash IS, Nash DB, Fuster V, Do Cardiolo- service and activism within the South Florida foundation on which all family members have gists do it better? J Am Coll Cardiol 1997; community. developed and flourished. 29:475–8. Mr. Speaker, while Bob Gross' passing is a Schuman SJ, Stablein DM, Perlman SA, For their unyielding strength and unparal- tremendous loss for Broward County, I can leled inspiration, I ask my colleagues to join Warady BA, Center Volume Effects in Pedi- say without hesitation that his memory will live atric Renal Transplantation-A Report of the me in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Sandoval North American Pediatric Renal Transplant on through the work of the many organizations on five decades of love, commitment, and Cooperative Study, Pediatr Nephrol 1999; to which he dedicated his life. There can be perservance. You both are truly wonderful role 13:373–8. no doubt that we will all dearly miss Bob, but models for all of us. I wish you continued Showstack JA, Rosenfeld KE, Garnick DW, I would like to thank and praise him for his health and happiness. Luft HS, Schaffarzick RW, Fowles Associa- hard work and leadership in improving the f tion of Volume with Outcome of Coronary community around him. Artery Bypass Graft Surgery-Scheduled vs f BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB, YOU Nonscheduled Operations JAMA 1987; 257:785– SURE WE CAN’T LOWER DRUG 9. LEONARD HORN FEDERAL RANGE Simunovic M, To T, Theriault M, Langer PRICES WITHOUT HURTING R&D? B, Relation between Hospital Surgical Vol- LIVESTOCKMAN OF THE YEAR, ume and Outcome for Pancreatic Resection THE IRBY FAMILY HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK for Neoplasm in a Publicly Funded Health OF CALIFORNIA Care System, Can Med Assoc J 1999; 160:643–8. HON. SCOTT McINNIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thiemann DR, Coresh J, Oetgen WJ, Powe OF COLORADO NR, The Association between Hospital Vol- Thursday, January 27, 2000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ume and Survival after Acute Myocardial In- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, the pharma- farction in Elderly Patients, N Engl J Med Thursday, January 27, 2000 ceutical industry constantly tells us they need 1999; 340:1640–8. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to every dollar for R&D, so they can invent won- f take a moment to recognize the Leonard Horn derful new drugs, and that Congress must not IN MEMORY OF THE LATE BOB Federal Range Livestockman of the Year do anything to question how they price drugs. A doctor sent me the following invitation he GROSS Award winner, the Irby family of Gunnison, Colorado. got from Bristol-Myers Squibb. As the doctor HON. PETER DEUTSCH This award is presented by the Colorado wrote: Cattlemen's Association and recognizes indi- Since the enclosed invitation to a dinner OF FLORIDA viduals who graze livestock on Federal land plus $100 certificate continues to be com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES monplace, it makes me wonder how many go and practice exceptional range, soil, water and Thursday, January 27, 2000 without needed medications that could be wildlife management. James Dawson, District funded with these solicitations. I’m not sure Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Ranger with the U.S. Forest Service, com- whether it’s the pharmaceutical executives honor the memory of Bob Gross, who passed mended the Irby's for their cooperation in or the physicians who are doing the solic- away early last December at the age of 41. I maintaining and improving range areas. iting . . . just like on the street. am one of many who are saddened by this The Irby family includes: Bob and Irene Irby, Bristol-Myers Squibb: why not put the tremendous loss: South Florida has lost an Stan and Bonnie Irby, and Dale and Wendy money you spend in these solicitations into outstanding community leader and activist. Irby. R&DÐor lower drug prices?

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.011 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E11 The U.S. pharmaceutical industry spends far It is well documented that he contributed IN HONOR OF MRS. ELEANOR more on marketing and overhead than it regularly to his alma mater, the University of TIEFENWERTH, ONE OF THIS spends on R&DÐdespite what Flo and her Pennsylvania, where he graduated from the YEAR’S RICHARD A. RUTKOWSKI front group friends say. This letter is just one Wharton School in 1947. Additionally, he ASSOCIATION HONOREES FOR small example of how the industry could, in- made an effort to lend his financial support to DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE deed, save money for R&D and/or lower various organizations struggling to survive CITY OF BAYONNE prices. economically. For example, in 1992, Bill was BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB instrumental in helping the Greater Hollywood You are cordially invited to Participate in YMCA to survive by renegotiating its $1.6 mil- HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ lion debt. Such efforts led to much recognition a dinner discussion on ‘‘Treatment Modali- OF NEW JERSEY ties Throughout the Lifecycle of the Type 2 for Bill and his wife. Even as late as Decem- Diabetic Patient: A Focus on Monotherapy ber 2, 1999, Bill was honored with the Presi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Approaches,’’ on, Monday, November 29, 1999, dent's Community Award from Nova South- Thursday, January 27, 2000 Mr. Stox restaurant, 1105 East Katella Ave- eastern University, a school where the admin- nue, Anaheim, CA 92805, at 6:30 p.m. The program will last approximately one istration building bears his name. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today hour and a half. Each attendee will receive a Mr. Speaker, while William Horvitz passing to recognize Mrs. Eleanor Tiefenwerth of Ba- certificate worth up to $100 towards the pur- is a tremendous loss for the South Florida yonne, New Jersey. The Richard A. Rutkowski chase of medically relevant items. Reserva- community, I can say without hesitation that Association has selected Mrs. Tiefenwerth as tions are taken on a first come first serve his memory will live on through the work of the one of this year's honorees, acknowledging basis. many organizations to which he dedicated his To make a reservation, please call 1–800– her accomplishments and her dedication in 366–9034. life. Though we will all miss Bill's presence, I making Bayonne a better community. would like to thank and praise him for his hard Since its 1965 inception, Mrs. Tiefenwerth f work and leadership in improving the world at has been an instrumental leader of the Ba- large. IN MEMORY OF THE LATE BILL yonne Economic Opportunity Foundation HORVITZ f [BEOF]. Accepting the role of executive director in 1981, Mrs. Tiefenwerth has remained HON. PETER DEUTSCH WORLD WAR II VETERAN AND the driving force behind and the embodiment OF FLORIDA PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR, DON of the BEOF's logo, ``People Helping People.'' IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BROWN During her administration, Mrs. Tiefenwerth Thursday, January 27, 2000 spearheaded vital programs, including a cross- Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in town transportation service for seniors and honor of the memory of William ``Bill'' Horvitz, HON. SCOTT McINNIS disabled individuals and a variety of food serv- who passed away early last December at the OF COLORADO ice programs. Mrs. Tiefenwerth also imple- age of 73. It is with a tremendous feeling of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mented Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners sadness that I speak in his honor: the South for those individuals spending the holidays Florida community has lost an outstanding phi- Thursday, January 27, 2000 alone. lanthropist who may never be replaced. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to In addition to her work with the BEOF, Mrs. There can be no doubt that Bill's personal take a moment to recognize Don Brown. He is Tiefenwerth served as a commissioner of the history is an extraordinary one. One of three a man that has shown his loyalty and bravery Bayonne Housing Authority and is a member sons of Cleveland real estate businessman to this great country. Mr. Brown served in the of the Community Education Advisory Council. Samuel A. Horvitz, Bill Horvitz and his broth- Armed Forces during World War II and was Presently, she is serving on one of the cities ers continued his father's real estate ventures aboard the U.S.S. West Virginia when Pearl redevelopment committees and has joined the after his passing. Moving to the Fort Lauder- Harbor was attacked on that fateful day in De- Census Committee in an effort to ensure the dale area in 1953 to take over his father's real cember of 1941. fair and unencumbered counting of the 2000 estate interests in the Hollywood, Florida, he Census. became the proprietor of countless acres with- Mr. Brown was in the first division compart- in Broward County. Indeed, Bill's stewardship ment when the first torpedoes and bombs hit The recipient of many honors, Mrs. of this property was instrumental in Broward's the battleship. He tried to move onto the deck, Tiefenwerth's unyielding commitment to com- transition from a quaint bedroom community to but was prohibited because of the attack. Don munity service has not gone unrecognized. a bustling economic powerhouse. was injured and transported to the U.S.S. The honors include: the Hudson County Gold- Developing much of his Broward County Solacc for recovery. en Recognition Award; the Senior Citizen real estate, Bill established such properties as Don's family, however did not know that he Today Award; the Jersey Journal Woman of Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, Hollywood was transported for recovery. Don's parents Achievement; the Hudson County Director of Mall, the Venture Corporate Center, South knew the ship had sunk, and that they had not Human Services Distinguished and Caring Florida Industrial Park, and various other com- heard from their son in 19 days. On December Service Award; the Hudson County Girl Scout munities, both residential and commercial. In 26, however, they received the best late Community Service Award; and the Boy Scout 1985, Bill also sold more than 1,200 acres of Christmas present they could have ever hoped Endowment Committee Medallion for Volun- land to the state and countyÐthis valuable for, the knowledge that Don was alive. teer Work. tract of land later became West Lake Park and Years later, Don and his wife, Skie, moved Mrs. Tiefenwerth, wife of the late Mr. Wil- North Beach Park. back to Grand Junction after spending time in liam Tiefenwerth, both Bayonne natives, at- Bill is perhaps best known for his commit- Las Vegas. Mr. Brown served as Mesa County tended the Horace Mann School, Bayonne ment to the South Florida community. planning director between 1963 and 1966. High School, and Jersey City State. She is a Throughout his lifetime, Bill was a tremendous registered certified social worker and a HUD supporter of charitable causes. He was in- Don is part of a generation that many think certified housing counselor. volved with a myriad of organizations through- saved civilization as it is known today through out his life in South Florida: these organiza- their efforts in World War IIÐwhat some have For her continued efforts on behalf of the tions included the Florida Philharmonic Or- called the greatest generation. Bayonne community and the State of New chestra, the Broward Center for the Per- It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank Jersey, I ask my colleagues to join me in conforming Arts, the East Seals Society, the Fort you to Don Brown for his display of loyalty to gratulating Mrs. Eleanor Tiefenwerth. Her far- Lauderdale Museum of Art, the Bascom Palm- his country and bravery in the face of war to reaching accomplishments in the area of com- er Eye Institute in Miami, the Boys and Girls preserve the freedom that we all enjoy today. munity service have undoubtedly made the Club of Broward, the Salvation Army, and the He is a great American that deserves our city of Bayonne a better community in which Jewish Federation of Broward County. highest regard, thanks and praise. to live.

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.014 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 E12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 ´ SCHOOL-TO-WORK PARTNERSHIP TRIBUTE TO DR. ENDRE A. HONORING BILL A. (B.A.) JONES WITH JOBLINK BALAZS HON. SCOTT McINNIS HON. ROBIN HAYES HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN OF COLORADO OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, January 27, 2000 Thursday, January 27, 2000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask that we all pause for a moment to remem- Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct Thursday, January 27, 2000 honor and pleasure to rise today and submit ber a man we have lost. B.A. Jones was a man that many knew and loved. Mr. Jones for the RECORD the initiative that my own Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great scientist and entrepreneur on passed away in Carrollton on November 6, Cabarrus County in North Carolina has taken Â to promote the School-to-Work partnership the occasion of his 80th birthday. Dr. Endre A. 1999. B.A. Jones was born on April 9, 1913, the with JobLink. Balazs, who now lives in Fort Lee, NJ, was second of ten children born to H.J. and Dixie I am thrilled that the Cabarrus Regional born in Hungary on January 10, 1920. He re- Campbell-Jones. B.A. spent his school years Chamber of Commerce has developed these ceived his medical degree from the University in Monte Vista. During World War II, the Gov- innovative strategies to better our community. of Budapest in 1943. During his studies in ernment called upon him to travel the country The benefits that our neighbors, friends, and medical school D. Balazs began his life-long recruiting, supervising and building numerous families will gain from the Workforce Develop- research into the medical uses of hyaluronan war-related projects. After the war, B.A. began ment Week 2000 will be life long. (HA)Ða key molecular building block of the construction work and subsequently formed WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WEEK 2000 intercellular substances of the body. his own remodeling and construction firm. In Whereas, Workforce Development issues As the world's foremost authority in the use the late 1960's, B.A. began the family owned impact every facet of our community and are and operated Paradise Swimming Pool Cor- at the forefront of American Society in the of HA, Dr. Balazs started work on its medical application in the 1960's. His work on HA poration, using his self-taught architectural new millennium; and abilities to design and create many pools that eventually led to the discovery of new thera- Whereas, the School-to-Work Partnership are still operational to this day. of Cabarrus County and the Cabarrus County peutic treatments that have made certain med- Job Link Center work together, with and Mr. Jones is survived by his loved wife of 60 ical procedures safer and have accelerated years, (Annie) Frances Cone Jones and their through a medley of agencies to provide op- post-operative healing periods. More recently, portunities for the future and present work- three children. force; and Dr. Balazs has introduced new methods to B.A. Jones is someone who will be missed Whereas, the School-to-Work initiative is treat arthritis, an ailment that afflicts millions of by all of us. Those who knew him will miss a partnership between Cabarrus County Americans. spending time with him. He was truly a great Schools, Kannapolis City Schools and the Soon after completing his studies at the Uni- American. Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce; f and versity of Budapest in Hungary, Dr. Balazs Whereas, the Workforce Development traveled to Stockholm, Sweden, where he con- IN HONOR OF THIS YEAR’S ‘‘IRE- Steering Committee of the Cabarrus Re- tinued his research on the structure and bio- LAND’S 32’’ MILLENNIUM HON- gional Chamber of Commerce promotes dia- logical function of sulfated polysaccharides OREE, MRS. DOROTHY HAR- logue between the Chamber and top adminis- and HA at the Karolinska InstituteÐthe med- trators from the school systems and colleges, RINGTON as well as implements community wide ical school of Stockholm. In 1951 he emi- workforce development initiatives; and grated to the United States where he accepted HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ Whereas, businesses, jobseekers, and others a position in the Department of Ophthalmology OF NEW JERSEY will be supported by employment and train- at Harvard University. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing services, information in a customer friendly manner, and staff who are caring In 1970 Dr. Balazs cofounded the Boston Thursday, January 27, 2000 Biomedical Research Institute and became its professionals from various assisting agen- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cies, and first executive director. In 1975 he became the to recognize Mrs. Dorothy Harrington of Ba- Whereas, on January 29, 2000 the Cabarrus Malcolm P. Aldrich Research Professor of Career Fair 2000 will be held at the Carolina yonne, NJ, on being named one of this year's Ophthalmology at Columbia University in New ``Ireland 32'' Millennium honorees. Mall in Concord from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, York. He is the founder and for 25 years has and will provide students and citizens of all Mrs. Harrington has had an exceptional ca- ages positive interactions with over 50 dif- served as editor in chief of Experimental Eye reer in the public arena. A longtime advocate ferent careers in the Cabarrus Region; and Research, the first international eye research for the education system in Bayonne, Mrs. Whereas, on February 2, 2000 the Cabarrus journal ever published. He also is a founder Harrington was appointed to the Bayonne Region will team with the National Ground- and former president of the International Soci- Board of Education from 1981 to 1986. Be- hog Job Shadow Day initiative to place stu- ety for Eye Research. cause of her vision and enthusiasm in this dents during the month of February with a mentor in the ‘‘World of Work’’; therefore, In 1981 Dr. Balazs and his wife, Janet role, Mrs. Harrington became the first woman students are able to experience the impor- Denlinger, started Biomatrix, Inc., a firm in- president of the Board. tance of academics, communication skills volved in the development of hfyaluronan de- Her success with the Board of Education and her desire to do more for the community and teamwork; and rivatives for medical applications and skin Whereas, on February 3, 2000, the Cabarrus led Mrs. Harrington to seek elected public of- care. Today, Biomatrix is a publicly owned County JobLink Center, which was presented fice. In 1986, she was elected first ward coun- a charter on October 19, 1999 from the company that is based in Ridgefield, NJ. cil member and in 1990, she was elected Centralina Workforce Development Board, Over the years, as both an educator and a council member-at-large. This election made will host an Open House Celebration from businessman, Dr. Balazs has supported the 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at 2275 Kannapolis High- Mrs. Harrington the first woman to be elected way, Concord; and research endeavors of many young scientists to the city council. Whereas, the School-to-Work Partnership and physicians. In recognition of his efforts, During her time with the council, Mrs. Har- and the JobLink Center will provide the international ophthalmic research commu- rington acted as liaison on the Kill Van Kull Â Cabarrus County with training, information nity has established the Endre A. Balazs dredging project and was instrumental in the and services vital to a competitive workforce Prize, an international award for outstanding circulating of information regarding many that will be successful in a global economy. research efforts by scientists. transportation projects in the city. Most signifi- Now therefore, be it resolved, That the Week Â cantly, Mrs. Harrington led the efforts in Ba- beginning Saturday January 29, 2000 to Fri- Mr. Speaker, I am proud that Dr. Endre A. yonne to improve cable television service, to day February 4, 2000 is hereby proclaimed as Balazs is my constituent. I wish him and his obtain the local television channel for resi- ‘‘Workforce Development Week 2000’’ in the family the very best as he continues to bring Cabarrus Region, and urge our citizens to be- dents, and to create a modern production stu- come familiar with the services and benefits to his work the energy, devotion, and innova- dio in Bayonne High School. offered by the School-to-Work Partnership tion that has made him such a successful indi- A dedicated volunteer, Mrs. Harrington and JobLink Systems in our community. vidual. served as president of the Hudson County

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.016 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E13 School Board Association, president of both of the Year'' by the North Dade Regional years. She is the past president of the Jeffer- St. Andrew's Parish and its Sports Organiza- Chamber and Gold Coast Chamber of Com- son County School's Parent Teacher Associa- tion, vice president and treasurer of the merce. She has also received the Florida tion and has served on the Jefferson Founda- Evening Division of the Bayonne Women's Chamber of Commerce ``Legislator of the tion. Club, and member of the Holocaust Com- Year'' award, and the Dade League of Cities Nancy founded the program ``Serving Kids mittee. Mrs. Harrington continues to be in- ``Good Government'' award to name a few. from the Inside Out.'' The program provides volved in a variety of local volunteer and serv- Although Senator Margolis and I were once clothing for needy children in the district. She ice organizations and is the current chair of opposing candidates, I am glad to call her my also coordinates the Jefferson County the Bayonne Municipal Utilities Authority. friend and colleague, and am equally delighted School's ``Support for Homeless and At Risk Mrs. Harrington's accomplishments in public to share in this celebration in her honor. People'' (S.H.A.R.P.) program. service have not gone unrecognized. Re- f It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like cently, she received the Mary T. Norton Con- to honor Nancy Hoffmaster and thank her for gressional Award for her outstanding commu- COLUMBINE FOOTBALL all the outstanding efforts she has put into nity service record. CONGRATULATIONS making her community a better place to live. A Bayonne native, Mrs. Harrington lives in She is a most deserving recipient of the Bayonne with her husband, Mr. Dan Har- HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO Power of One Honor. rington. The couple has four children and five OF COLORADO f grandchildren. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF THE RIGHT REV- Mrs. Harrington's tireless efforts on behalf of Thursday, January 27, 2000 EREND JOHN SHELBY SPONG, the citizens of Bayonne are truly remarkable. D.D., BISHOP OF THE EPISCOPAL Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, seldom in For her dedicated service and unparalleled DIOCESE OF NEWARK, NEW JER- America do we see a more joyous display of volunteerism in the Bayonne community, I ask SEY, ON HIS RETIREMENT AS hope and heart than we saw on December 5, my colleagues to join me in congratulating CHAIRMAN OF THE CHRIST HOS- 1999 by the Columbine High School Football Mrs. Dorothy Harrington on receiving this PITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES honor. team as they played for their first state football f championship. Less than a year after the community of Littleton, Colorado was thrust into HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ HONORING SENATOR GWEN the national spotlight by a tragedy unimagi- OF NEW JERSEY MARGOLIS nable to any American, this suburban town IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was united behind a group of young men who Thursday, January 27, 2000 HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. battled football history, and the vivid memories Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today OF FLORIDA of fallen teammates and classmates. to recognize the Right Reverend John Shelby IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The headline in the local paper read, ``This Spong, D.D., Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese time, the tears of Columbine are tears of joy,'' Thursday, January 27, 2000 of Newark, NJ, on his retirement as chairman (The Denver Rocky Mountain News, Decem- of the Christ Hospital Board of Trustees. Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay ber 5, 1999) and how special those tears are Born in Charlotte, NC, Bishop Spong began tribute to the Honorable Senator Gwen for the parents, teachers, and students of this his religious and spiritual education in North Margolis from Aventura, FL, who will be hon- courageous high school. Carolina and Virginia. After years of devoted ored on March 4, 2000, by her synagogue, The football team nobly dedicated their sea- study, he was consecrated as Bishop in 1976. Both Torah Adath Yeshurun and by the North- son to a fallen comrade, Matt Ketcher, who A noted author and scholar, as well as east Dade community at-large. lost his life last April. Matt's younger brother, being hailed the most published member of Senator Margolis began her public service Adam, stood on the sideline as a sign of inspi- the House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church career in the Florida Legislature when elected ration, wearing a Columbine letterman's jacket in the United States, Bishop Spong fought for to the House in 1974. She was subsequently that was presented to him by the team, as the integrity of Christ Hospital for more than re-elected to the House for three consecutive they played for the state's top football prize. 22 years. Under his direction, the hospital has terms. Her career in the Florida Senate began What a way to end a special season. grown and matured into the remarkable institu- in 1980 where she was appointed Chair of the Columbine won the game that Saturday by tion it is today. Finance, Tax and Claims Committee and sub- a score of 21±14, giving the school the state In addition to his remarkable work for the sequently the Appropriations Committee where football championship, but more importantly, hospital, Bishop Spong has served as presi- she assisted in leading the state out of reces- the team helped heal the souls of the school dent of the New Jersey Council of Churches sions and budgetary crises. community. and as theological consultant on a variety of On November 20, 1990, she was sworn in I would like to congratulate the entire foot- diocesan committees and commissions. For all as President of the Florida State Senate, mak- ball team and their coaching staff for a season of his efforts, Bishop Spong was named ``1999 ing her the first woman in the United States to that meant more than they could ever have Humanist of the Year.'' serve as President of any Senate. She spear- imagined. I hope that the entire nation can use Bishop Spong, married to Christine Spong, headed the passage of landmark legislation them as motivation as we all do our part to is the father of three and the grandfather of touted as the toughest ethics legislation in the ensure the healing of America continues. four. nation, as well as a constitutional amendment f For more than two decades of dedicated that opened all government records and meet- service to Christ Hospital and more than three ings to the public. HONORING NANCY HOFFMASTER, decades of religious guidance, I ask my col- She currently serves as Chairperson of the POWER OF ONE HONOREE leagues to join me in wishing Bishop Spong a Miami-Dade County Commission, appointed happy and healthy retirement. His remarkable by Mayor Alexander Penelas, and is the first HON. SCOTT McINNIS leadership and inspiring work ethic will be missed. woman to serve in this position. Senator OF COLORADO f Margolis also serves on the Board of Directors IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Holocaust Documentation Center at Thursday, January 27, 2000 A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF WILLIAM Florida International University. Her name ap- J. BRESNAN pears in Who's Who of Women in the World, Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me Who's Who in Business and Industry, and great pride to now honor Nancy Hoffmaster HON. JAMES A. BARCIA Megatrend for Women. In addition to her out- who has been awarded the Colorado Woman OF MICHIGAN standing career in public service, which she 2000 Power of One Honor in recognition of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES devotes a full time schedule, Senator Margolis her service to her community and the State of was also a successful Real Estate Developer Colorado. Nancy is a true heroine in her com- Thursday, January 27, 2000 and Business Executive in her private, profes- munity and she deserves our highest thanks Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sional business career. and praise. pay tribute to a good friend, Mr. Bill Bresnan, She has received numerous awards for her Nancy, who is currently battling breast can- who has been, over the past 40 years, a pri- leadership and dedication to the community in cer, has been volunteering in the Jefferson mary leader in the growth of the cable tele- which she serves. She was named ``Woman County Public School District for twenty-five vision industry, not only in my home town of

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.020 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 E14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 Bay City, MI, but throughout the Midwest, in- not many who feel the necessity of bringing consistent with the standards used in drug cluding Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Kan- advancements to those who might not other- cases. My bill provides that any property that sas, and Illinois. Under his leadership, wise have access to them: Americans on the constitutes, is derived from, or is traceable to Bresnan Communications has also become family farm in Michigan, or minorities, or the proceeds obtained directly or indirectly known for its many educational programs, its school children in the Midwest. Bill Bresnan from alien smuggling, or is used to facilitate, emphasis on minority advancement, and for has many plans for the future, and I wish him or is intended to be used to facilitate alien community relations initiatives that recognize much success in all his endeavors. I am posi- smuggling, is subject to civil asset forfeiture. the civic contributions of local citizens and tive, Mr. Speaker, that we in Michigan will be Mr. Chairman, I don't fault those who would seniors. the grateful beneficiaries. take extraordinary steps to try to come to the A native of Mankato, MN, Bill Bresnan f United States. Their efforts are totally under- began his career in 1958 when, at the age of standable, even though unacceptable. I fault 25, he designed and built his first cable sys- IN SUPPORT OF BROADENING THE those who bring them to the United States tem in Rochester, MN, for a group of local in- TYPES OF PROPERTY SUBJECT outside of the lawÐthe alien smugglers. Alien vestors. That company was acquired by Jack TO CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE IN smugglers are a menace to society. As in drug Kent Cooke, Inc. in 1965, and Bill was ap- ALIEN SMUGGLING CASES cases, we should give law enforcement the full pointed its vice president of engineering. range of asset forfeiture remedies to deal with Shortly thereafter, he was appointed to serve HON. CARRIE P. MEEK the serious problem of alien smuggling. as its executive vice president. OF FLORIDA In civil asset forfeiture proceedings, law en- From 1972 to 1982, Bill held various influen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forcement should have the ability to reach any tial positions in the Teleprompter Corporation, Thursday, January 27, 2000 property owned by the smugglers that is used which was then one of the largest cable orga- to facilitate alien smuggling or that derives nizations in the United States. These include Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, my bill from or is traceable to such smuggling. There president of Teleprompter's Cable Division, addresses the pernicious practice of alien is no logical reason to limit the types of prop- Board of Directors and the Executive Com- smuggling. Alien smugglers are a huge prob- erty subject to forfeiture in alien smuggling mittee. In 1981, when Teleprompter was lem in South Florida, especially those who cases to vehicles, vessels and aircraft. bought by Westinghouse Electric Corp., he bring passengers from Haiti and Cuba to I urge my colleagues to support this com- was appointed chairman and chief executive South Florida, frequently in unsafe boats and mon-sense bill. officer of the resulting new company, Group W under very dangerous conditions. f Cable, Inc. For example, in March of last year, an alien During this time, Bill played a major role in smuggler's boat sank off the coast of West TRIBUTE TO FRED KORZON OF helping advance cutting-edge technology in Palm Beach, Florida and, depending upon BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP the burgeoning cable industry. He was instru- whether the Coast Guard or press reports of mental in sending the first domestic satellite this horrendous tragedy are to be believed, HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG transmission using a Canadian ANIK satellite anywhere from 15 to 40 Haitian passengers OF MICHIGAN in 1973. Three years later he helped initiate drowned. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the first commercial communications system in These heartless and inhumane alien smug- Thursday, January 27, 2000 the United States to use optical fibers. glers are parasites who are making huge In 1984, Bill founded Bresnan Communica- sums of money off of the suffering of Haitians Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise to tions, which currently serves over 660,000 and Cubans who seek any means, legal or pay tribute to Fred Korzon, supervisor of customers. The company's Midwestern market otherwise, to come to the United States. We Bloomfield Township, Michigan, who resigned is not accidental, and is a good example of must provide law enforcement with all avail- his post on December 20, 1999, after serving Bill's civic-minded business philosophy. Bill able remedies to assure that the smugglers his community since 1967. Mr. Korzon has has made it a priority to invest in the small cannot continue to exploit vulnerable commu- been an outstanding municipal leader and is a and medium sized communities in America's nities such as the Haitians and the Cubans. shining example of all that is right and good in heartland, to make sure that cutting-edge Unfortunately, the existing civil asset forfeiture public service. This man of honor and integrity technology does not bypass these hard-work- provisions for alien smuggling are far more has served on many State, county and local ing Americans, in favor of large communities limited than those available to address drug municipal boards and committees including on the west or east coasts of the United offenses. but not limited to: chairperson of Southeast States. Current law authorizes the forfeiture of vehi- Michigan Council for Governments, Oakland Bill has also made it a priority to invest in cles, vessels and aircraft used to commit alien County Parks and Recreation commissioner, America's young adults. He was an early pio- smuggling offenses. This has proven to be an and chairperson of Oakland County Associa- neer in the development and construction of essential law enforcement tool that the INS tion of Supervisors. interactive television networks for distant uses more than 12,000 times a year. But the Fred Korzon's public service actually began learning. Working with local school districts law has some glaring loopholes. We know that on December 10, 1942, when he enlisted in and colleges, Bill was a key motivator in con- other types of property besides vessels, vehi- the military. After leaving active duty he necting educational facilities via fiber and co- cles and aircraft are also used to facilitate served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve until axial cable, enabling many schools to conduct alien smuggling offenses, but these other 1950. After leaving the military, he built his fully interactive classes simultaneously across types of property currently are not subject to own home in Bloomfield Township, MI, and great distances. civil asset forfeiture. has remained a resident of the community The admiration and respect of Bresnan em- For example, alien smugglers use electronic since that time. ployees for their president is legendary within gear to monitor law enforcement activity di- After graduating from the University of the industry. Bill is known as an extraordinarily rected against alien smuggling. The smugglers Michigan with a masters degree in history in generous person and a boss who sees all of also own warehouses where vehicles, vessels, 1966, Mr. Korzon taught at Pontiac Central his 1,400 employees as his equal. He allo- and even human beings are stashed to avoid High School and Lahser High School in Oak- cates a significant percent of revenue to es- detection by the Coast Guard or the Border land County. He was first appointed to the tablishing and promoting community relations Patrol. Yet these other types of property cur- Bloomfield Township Zoning Board of Appeals initiatives that recognize local senior citizens rently are not subject to civil asset forfeiture. in 1967 and served for 1 year before being and minorities. Indeed, his commitment to ad- Current law also does not permit the for- appointed to the board of trustees. He was ap- vancing the interests of minoritiesÐin their re- feiture of the proceeds of an alien smuggling pointed to the full-time treasurer's position in cruitment, placement and trainingÐwas recog- offense. If a smuggler is paid $100,000 to 1969 and ran successfully on the ballot until nized in September 1999 by the Walter Kaitz bring people into the United States in his fish- his appointment as township supervisor in Foundation. Bill received the ``Partnership in ing boat, law enforcement should not be lim- 1982. Diversity'' award, one of the industry's highest ited to taking the boat while letting the smug- The residents of Bloomfield Township have honors. gler keep the $100,000. The smuggler should been fortunate to have the services of Fred I can assure you, Mr. Speaker, that there be required to surrender the cash as well. Korzon as our supervisor for 18 years. He has are not many businessmen today who are as My bill corrects these deficiencies by ex- been rock solid for the residents and a faithful committed to the technological advancements panding the scope of permissible civil asset servant for our area. He and his outstanding of the future as Mr. Bill Bresnan. There are forfeiture in alien smuggling cases to make it team of public servants have helped make this

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.025 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E15 community one of the finest places to live any- To continue his efforts for the arts, Mr. 1970. All America benefits when both export- where in America. He has been a great friend Nowicki spearheaded the fundraising cam- ers and importers operate in an atmosphere of of mine and I wish him all the best. paign designed to bring both funds and atten- simple unambiguous customs operations f tion to the arts fieldÐtwo very significant com- around the world. ponents to achieving his goals. His campaign I want to take this opportunity to congratu- HONORING KATY TARTAKOFF, drives helped to restore oil paintings from the late the World Customs Organization on its POWER OF ONE HONOREE Brennan Fire Fighting Museum and the Ba- past accomplishments and wish it well in its yonne Public Library, and restored the antique ambitious new millennium goal of further har- HON. SCOTT McINNIS grandfather's clock, which stands in the lobby monizing and simplifying the customs rules OF COLORADO of the library. that affect international commerce. I also con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Because of his vast experience in Bayonne gratulate the U.S. Customs Service for its fine Thursday, January 27, 2000 history and culture, Mr. Nowicki served as edi- work both nationally and internationally. tor and co-author of ``Bayonne Landmarks.'' f Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pride to now honor Katy Tartakoff who The book served as an instrumental local history guide, winning the acclaim of the League HONORING MR. WILLIAM JEFFER- has been awarded the Colorado Woman 2000 SON ON THE OCCASION OF HIS Power of One Honor in recognition of her of Historical Societies of New Jersey. Mr. Nowicki, born and raised in Bayonne, ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY service to her community and the State of Col- attended Assumption School Marist High orado. Katy is a true heroine in her community School, and Jersey City State College. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS and she deserves our highest thanks and For his continued efforts on behalf of the OF NEW YORK praise. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Katy published a journal in 1991 called ``My Bayonne community and the State of New Stupid Illness.'' The journal showed photo- Jersey, I ask my colleagues to join me in con- Thursday, January 27, 2000 gratulating Mr. Gerald Nowicki. His accom- graphs of children suffering from cancer along Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to plishments in historical preservation and com- with stories addressing how the children were honor Mr. William Jefferson of Linden Plaza, munity service have undoubtedly made the dealing with the illness. She has since ex- in commemoration of his 100th birthday. panded her work to photograph and document city of Bayonne a better community in which Mr. Jefferson was born in Columbia, South children with other life-threatening illnesses. to live. Carolina on January 2, 1900. At the age of She presents these exhibits to schools to use f thirteen, after earning his education in Ridge- as a tool to teach kids how to accept, under- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS DAY way, South Carolina, he moved to New Jer- stand and live with differences. sey, and through working several odd jobs ac- It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like quired skills in electrical work, plumbing, and to both congratulate and thank Katy for all of HON. PHILIP M. CRANE house painting. In 1925 he moved to New her efforts to make her community a better OF ILLINOIS York where he worked in these various trades place to live. I applaud Katy's efforts to edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES until he found a permanent position with the cate children about diversity. She is a most Thursday, January 27, 2000 American Window Shade Company. deserving recipient of the Power of One Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, it was nearly 47 While at this company, he met and married Honor. years ago, on January 26, 1953, that the Mabel Stevens, and through this union was f World Customs Organization, formally known blessed with five daughters. Mr. Jefferson, as the Customs Co-operation Council, held its known to many as a ``Jack of all trades'', de- IN HONOR OF MR. GERALD voted his time to his family, neighbors and NOWICKI, ONE OF THIS YEAR’S first meeting in Brussels, Belgium. In recognition of this occasion, the Council observed anyone in the need of assistance. His wife RICHARD A. RUTKOWSKI ASSO- passed away in 1998. CIATION HONOREES FOR DEDI- January 26 as International Customs Day. This occasion also serves to recognize the Since his retirement in 1977, Mr. Jefferson CATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF has enjoyed spending time with and passing BAYONNE role that customs services around the world play in facilitating trade while protecting na- wisdom to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He helped start and on HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ tional borders from economically and physically harmful importations. occasion still works at the Neighborhood Gar- OF NEW JERSEY I am proud of the contributions of the U.S. den. He still enjoys discussing candidates, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Customs Service to the Nation over the past voting in every election. In his spare time, he Thursday, January 27, 2000 210 years. U.S. Customs responsibilities have continues to play his guitar and keyboard. Please join in celebrating the wonderful life of Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today increased with the growth of our great Na- centenarian, William Jefferson. to recognize Mr. Gerald Nowicki of Bayonne, tionÐtrade has increased exponentially and f NJ. Acknowledging the accomplishments of the threat of illegal importations, including ille- those rare individuals dedicated to making Ba- gal drugs is ever present. These are signifi- TRIBUTE TO JAMES A. ALGIE yonne a better community, the Richard A. cant challenges that Customs faces on a daily Rutkowski Association has selected Mr. basis, and Customs must continue its vigi- HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL lance in facilitating trade while interdicting nar- Nowicki as one of this year's honorees. OF CALIFORNIA Joining the Bayonne Historical Society in cotics at our borders and preventing expor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1991, Mr. Nowicki has been instrumental in tation of critical technology. I am pleased to working to preserve and foster the historical say that Customs meets these challenges Thursday, January 27, 2000 and artistic beauty of Bayonne. Knowing the well, and I stand ready to continue my long- Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise importance of maintaining outdoor sculptures standing support of Customs in these efforts. today to pay tribute to James A. Algie, Chair- to prevent corrosion, Mr. Nowicki coordinated The U.S. Customs Service represents the man of the Board of the Goodwill Industries of a Tender Loving Care workshop to teach vol- United States at the World Customs Organiza- Long Beach and South Bay. Jim Algie passed unteers the proper guidelines for outdoor tion [WCO], a 150-member international orga- away last year, and he is dearly missed. sculpture upkeep at the public buildings in Ba- nization founded to facilitate international trade Jim Algie was committed to the progress yonne. and promote cooperation among governments and success of the Goodwill Industries. Jim In addition to maintenance, Mr. Nowicki em- on Customs matters. The WCO works to sim- was dedicated to helping others and proudly phasized the necessity of restoration efforts plify and standardize legal instruments and followed Goodwill's mission to serve the com- for public artwork in the community. By rules of international customs. The WCO also munities of Southern Los Angeles County by cochairing the ``Save the Hiker'' project, an ef- renders technical assistance in areas such as educating, training, and placing people with fort to restore the Spanish-American War customs tariffs, valuation, nomenclature, and barriers to employment to help them achieve Monument in Stephen Gregg Bayonne Park, law enforcement. Its objective is to obtain, in economic and personal independence. and chairing the restoration project for the the interest of international trade, the best Jim was tireless in his efforts to better Civil War Monument in the same park, Mr. possible degree of uniformity among the cus- Goodwill Industries and he has left a lasting Nowicki has helped bring arts awareness in toms systems of member nations. The United impact. He even helped change the account- Bayonne. States became a member on November 5, ing and financial reporting systems making the

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.027 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 E16 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 organization more efficient and cost produc- protests and the World Trade Organization ton also wants everyone to like him, espe- tive. debacle, I think both the message and the re- cially if the people are his political constitu- People will remember Jim for his generosity sults are straightforward: President Clinton, encies. So he chose to host a major inter- trying again to be all things to all people, is and his great sense of humor, and for always national negotiating meeting on trade with- responsible for a failure that has paralyzed out laying the political groundwork globally being there for his friends and co-workers. Jim further free trade negotiations, whether and without developing a negotiating strat- Algie touched the lives of many, and although globally or regionally. egy. he is missed, his legacy lives on. The Good- Clinton wanted us to ‘‘listen’’ to the dem- In a negotiation where the United States will Industries is a better organization because onstrators. I did. It turns out that the pro- needed to work with developing countries to of Jim Algie. testers’ arguments were contradictory: They open markets for farmers, Clinton scared off f wanted both to blow up the WTO and to have the developing world to placate domestic in- the WTO establish a host of global rules to terests. He even sabotaged his own negoti- HONORING BECKY NEGRETTE, dictate social, economic, political and envi- ating team by proposing new trade sanctions POWER OF ONE HONOREE ronmental conditions around the world. at a meeting that was supposed to reduce They have managed, astonishingly, to com- barriers, not add to them. When asked why, bine the aims of unilateralists—who believe according to The Post, a White House aide HON. SCOTT McINNIS the United States can order everyone else in said, ‘‘He was just talking off the top of his OF COLORADO the world to do what we want—with those of head.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES globalists—who believe national govern- The Post, seeking to be broad-minded, ments are illegitimate and must be super- finds the truth to be ‘‘complicated.’’ I think Thursday, January 27, 2000 seded by ‘‘wise’’ nongovernmental organiza- the truth is simple: After following through Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great tions. in 1993–94 on a free trade agenda left by his pride to now honor Becky Negrette who has Nevertheless, while the protesters’ argu- predecessor—an agenda he could not abandon ments were seriously flawed, their logic of without looking isolationist—Clinton, been awarded the Colorado Woman 2000 action was clear: If they could overburden Power of One Honor in recognition of her through his intellectual waffling and lack of the process of negotiating more freedom for commitment, severely set back the cause of service to her community and the State of Col- trade, the negotiations would break down. free trade. orado. Becky is a true heroine in her commu- Then special interests would be successful in nity and she deserves our highest thanks and maintaining existing barriers and protec- f praise. tions. Inefficient producers can now continue HONORING DR. PERRY LINDSAY, to avoid nasty competition and keep costs Becky is a Denver native who knows what SR. AND MRS. MARY ELAYNE it means for people to pull themselves up by higher for consumers and other businesses. The Post has suggested that ‘‘the truth LINDSAY ON THE OCCASION OF their bootstraps. Becky grew up with five [about Seattle] is more complicated’’ than THEIR BIRTHDAYS brothers and one sister. Her father, even critics contend. Apparently, it is not enough though he worked every hard, barely made that President Clinton has been responsible enough to support the large family. They could for the confusion and backsliding in Amer- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS not afford a car, a television, or any of the lux- ica’s trade policy despite these times of ex- OF NEW YORK uries that most of us take for granted. Becky's traordinary prosperity. It is not enough that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family was rich, however, with love and devo- Clinton is the first president in 50 years to Thursday, January 27, 2000 tion that she still carries with her today. fail to ensure that America leads the world trading system toward the liberalization Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Becky graduated from college and she now that has created unprecedented world honor Dr. Perry Lindsay, Sr., Pastor of The runs the bi-lingual reading program at Baker growth, openness, creativity and oppor- Glorious Church of God in Christ, as he cele- Middle School. She is a living example to her tunity. No, according to The Post, Clinton brates his 80th birthday; and Ms. Mary Elayne students, teaching them that life is what you was ‘‘right in principle . . . but probably Lindsay, as she celebrates her 70th birthday. make of it. wrong on the tactics.’’ Since the WTO is supposed to be about The church, located on Halsey Street, has a It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like great heritage and a tradition of strong family to both congratulate and thank Becky Negrette trade, it might be useful for The Post to recall what trade is about: Trade enables ties. for all of her work and determination to be an Americans to buy goods and services from The members of his church are thankful that inspiration to young people. She is a most de- other countries; trade liberalization seeks to Dr. Lindsay survived a serious car accident on serving recipient of the Power of One Honor. remove the taxes and other barriers to this September 1, 1999, in Maryland, while driving f freedom of exchange. By expanding the free- to the 79th General Assembly of The Glorious dom to buy and sell, trade lowers costs, ex- Church of God in Christ, being held in Roa- CLINTON’S SEATTLE STRADDLE pands opportunities and creates better-paid work—all adding to prosperity. Prosperity, noke, Virginia. In this accident, he suffered a HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY especially for developing countries, is the mild heart attack, a slight concussion, and key to better conditions for workers and to several other minor injuries; but is once again OF OHIO more resources for, and interest in, a clean able to drive. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES environment. In addition to his many achievements, Pas- Thursday, January 27, 2000 Do fortunate Americans really think that tor Lindsay is also known as the first success- parents in poorer countries prefer to have ful, African American, owner of a construction Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, for those who their children work instead of stay in might have missed it, I would like to bring to school? Do they really think poor foreigners company in the state of New York. Mrs. Lind- the attention of my colleagues a piece by Rob- want to live in polluted cities? Or might say is equally well known for her generous ert B. Zoellick from the December 14, 1999, these Americans recognize that the rules spirit and her contributions toward the devel- issue of the Washington Post. that wealthy nations want to impose on opment of The Glorious Church of God in Mr. Zoellick brings a unique, knowledgeable poorer nations will be ignored until poor Christ. I urge my colleagues to join me in hon- perspective to the discussion of the recent countries have the means to improve their oring Mrs. Mary Elayne Lindsay and Dr. Perry livelihoods? World Trade Organization fiasco in Seattle. He Lindsay as they celebrate their birthdays this The WTO is not a global government with month. served in various positions in the Bush admin- the power to order new environmental or istration, including a stint as Under Secretary labor laws—or, for that matter, better tax f of State for Economic and Agricultural Affairs, regimes, pension plans, health programs, ci- RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF where he was actively involved in developing vilian control of militaries or a host of other meritorious outcomes. The WTO is a forum DIANE HEMINWAY: COMMUNITY the nation's NAFTA strategy. Recently, Mr. ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST Zoellick was President and CEO of the Center where governments can negotiate to reduce barriers to trade and agree to rules to try to for Strategic and International Studies. resolve disputes. We cannot make the WTO HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE I commend Mr. Zoellick's thought-provoking into the organization that will deal with all OF NEW YORK article to my colleagues' attention. the problems that elected, national govern- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES [From the Washington Post, Dec. 14, 1999] ments struggle with every day. Let’s be honest: Once again, Clinton strad- CLINTON’S SEATTLE STRADDLE Thursday, January 27, 2000 dled and stumbled, and others have gotten (By Robert B. Zoellick) hurt. Clinton likes to talk about free trade, Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Unlike The Post and others who are grap- because he knows open markets and com- pay special tribute to an outstanding environ- pling with the deeper meaning of the Seattle petition contribute to prosperity. But Clin- mental crusader in my district: Diane

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.032 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E17 Heminway, former Western New York coordi- wrestle with arcane regulations and chal- November 1999: Resigns. nator of the Citizens' Environmental Coalition lenge an indifferent public. Among her he- f [CEC]. I commend Diane on her decade of ef- roes, said Heminway, are ‘‘the most frus- trated people I know.’’ They’re the scientists fective, energetic leadership as a community TRIBUTE TO COL. JAMES G. HART, and policymakers who regularly tipped her USMC environmental activist on behalf of the people to abuses from within the state and federal of Orleans County, NY. agencies designed to protect human health In 1984, an accident at a local chemical and the environment. ‘‘We all want to be HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM plant adjacent to her children's school pro- moral people, we all want to do the right OF CALIFORNIA pelled Heminway from homemaker and moth- things,’’ said Heminway. But those impulses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er to leader in the grassroots environmental are often submerged by the fear of losing a Thursday, January 27, 2000 movement in New York State. Overnight, she job, offending a friend or bucking the sys- formed COPE, Citizens Organized to Protect tem, she said. While on the job as a paid coa- Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to lition staffer—and for six years before that— honor the late Col. James G. Hart, who in his the Environment, to fight toxic pollution and Heminway studied issues and organized cit- other environmental hazards in her commu- izen protests over environmental hazards in too-short life brought great honor to his coun- nity. In 1990, she broadened the scope of her dozens of counties. The hazards ranged from try through distinguished service in the U.S. work, taking the reins of the CEC in Western aging dumps in the industrial heart of Niag- Marine Corps. New York, fighting for clean drinking water, ara Falls to a massive new glass plant in Ge- A native of Minnesota and Montana, Colonel restoration of the Great Lakes, remediation of neva, Ontario County—which tightened its Hart graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy brownfields and Superfund sites, and greater air standards after the protests. in 1964, and chose to join the Marines. After Heminway’s last official act was to co-au- the basic school, he served three tours in Viet- corporate accountability. thor a 90-page coalition report on industry- Recently, Diane Heminway resigned her po- related pollution in the Great Lakes. Even nam; as a rifle platoon commander with 1st sition with the CEC to embark on a new en- her antagonists note her parting. Recon and later with 5th Recon. In February deavor as a health and safety trainer for the ‘‘I found her to be a worthy ally, rather 1968, Colonel Hart entered flight school and United Steelworkers of America. Though she than an extremist to be shunned,’’ said John graduated with distinction in March 1969. He has left the CEC, Diane will continue to be a Hicks, regional administrator of the state was assigned to VMFA±314 at Chu Lai, Viet- tireless advocate for eradicating exposure to Department of Environment Conservation. nam, where he flew the F±4B. His branch of the DEC, in Avon, Livingston Colonel Hart's many tours in the corps in- toxic chemicalsÐthis time on behalf of Amer- County, was a frequent target of Heminway’s ica's workers. criticism. ‘‘She was a determined and pas- cluded assignments as a flight instructor, an I include in the RECORD an article that ap- sionate advocate for environmental improve- aide to the commanding general 1st MAW, a peared in the Rochester Democrat and Chron- ment,’’ said Kodak spokesman James E. test pilot at China Lake, CA, and designation icle on January 10, 1999, detailing Diane's Blamphin, who often locked horns with as a USMC space shuttle pilot. He also many accomplishments. On behalf of the resi- Heminway. ‘‘Despite her impassioned rhet- served as F/A±18 Hornet project officer at dents of Western New York, I extend heartfelt oric, I think Diane Heminway wants the Headquarters Marine Corps, with MAG±11 at thanks and appreciation to Diane Heminway same thing Kodak people want—a sustain- 3rd MAW, commanding officer of Head- for her long and continuing commitment to able and healthy future for ourselves and our quarters and Maintenance Squadron 13, and children.’’ making our community, State, and Nation a Heminway said going after Kodak was a commander of the Marine Aviation Detach- cleaner, healthier, and safer place for all of us. David-and-Goliath story. The photo giant, ment at Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, ACTIVIST DEPARTS, BUT LEAVES LEGACY she said, was not too big to hit, as many MD. For a time, I was honored to serve with local activists feared. It was too big to miss. EVEN HER FOES RESPECT ENVIRONMENTAL Colonel Hart at Naval Air Station Miramar, CA. ‘‘I insisted on calling her our fearless lead- WORK OF ORLEANS WATCHDOG WHO TARGETED Colonel Hart retired from the Marine Corps in er,’’ said Helen ‘‘Gilly’’ Burlingham, who KODAK 1991 and began a very successful career in worked with Heminway on a three-year international business. (By Corydon Ireland) Kodak task force of local activists. Bur- With the new year comes a new look for lington, co-chairwoman of the Sierra Club His awards include the Legion of Merit, two area environmental advocates. Rochester Regional Group, is still active on Bronze Stars with Combat V, the Purple Diane Heminway, the Orleans County ac- the task force. ‘‘Diane was the main person, Heart, Single Air Mission Air Medal, Air Medal tivist who for years was the chief critic of the point person, the hardest worker.’’ In- with numeral nine, Combat Action Ribbon, and Eastman Kodak’s environmental policies, deed, among area activists, Heminway’s de- Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze has resigned her paid role to pursue an inter- parture prompts enough praise to fill a hym- Star. est in workers’ rights. For nearly a decade, nal. Heminway was western New York coordi- Born March 3, 1942, this great man and ‘‘New York state is a cleaner place because great American died May 23, 1999. He is sur- nator of the Citizen’s Environmental Coali- of Diane,’’ said Judy Robinson, who now tion, a statewide group. The sudden absence overseas the coalition’s Buffalo-based office. vived by his wife, Martha Monagan-Hart, and of a figure many regard as the godmother of She pointed to Heminway’s work on issues as sons Matt, Andy, and John. area activists will not leave a void in envi- diverse as groundwater, incinerators, Let the permanent RECORD of the Congress ronmental causes, but it does leave a hole. ‘‘I brownfields, corporate accountability and of the United States show that Colonel James wish her well in any new endeavor,’’ said Superfund refinancing. ‘‘Diane provided the G. Hart demonstrated throughout his life the Judy Braiman, who sought Heminway’s help environmental movement with leadership, greatest attributes of the United States of in 1987 when she organized Rochesterians unsurpassed dedication, intellect and grace,’’ Against the Misuse of Pesticides. ‘‘But in re- America, through honorable and distinguished said William J. Appel, organizer of Metro service in the Marine Corps, in aviation, in pri- ality, I want her to come back.’’ Justice of Rochester. ‘‘Her absence will be As of December, Heminway became a full- felt not only among her fellow activists, but vate business, as a leader of men and time health and safety trainer for the United in the halls of power as well.’’ women, and as a devoted husband and father. Steelworkers of America, which will require THE MAKING OF AN ACTIVIST While he is departed from us on Earth, Colo- frequent national trips away from her Like many grass-roots activists, Diane nel Hart is most certainly not forgotten. We re- Lyndonville, Orleans County, home. ‘‘Work- Heminway was transformed by an environ- member him best by emulating the best of his ers are the most exposed group to toxic mental incident. characterÐin honor, loyalty, service, dedica- chemicals—and worker-exposure laws are 1984: A toxic cloud from a Middleport, Orle- tion, and the practice of excellence. truly inadequate,’’ said Heminway. The one- ans County, chemical factory contaminates time homemaker and 4-H leader was pro- Semper Fidelis, Colonel. a nearby school, making Heminway an activ- f pelled into action by a 1984 chemical acci- ist overnight. Co-founds COPE, Citizens Or- dent, which sent a toxic cloud over the ganized to Protect the Environment. school her children were attending. Noted HONORING THE FLAMING ARROW 1985: Joins the statewide Toxics in Your MARCHING BAND Braiman: ‘‘She started out like any activist. Community Coalition (now Citizens’ Envi- She was protecting her children.’’ ‘‘I was just ronmental Coalition). this domestic kid who won the apple pie con- 1990: Becomes CEC’s western New York co- HON. ROY BLUNT test—who thought that was going to be the ordinator. OF MISSOURI high point of her life,’’ said Heminway. 1992: Begins part-time health and safety Leaders in the grass-roots environmental training for United Steelworkers of America. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES movement, she said, often share the same 1995: Opens CEC office, Medina, Orleans Thursday, January 27, 2000 profile. They’re women, most often mothers, County. who have to overcome shyness and mild 1996: Starts a groundwater education pro- Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, during our past manners to confront polluting industries, gram for elementary schools. winter holiday recess tens of thousands of

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.037 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 E18 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 high school and college marching band mem- It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like CELEBRATING THE CITY OF bers packed themselves on vans, buses, to pay tribute to Harry Donoho. He was truly LAWNDALE trains and planes around this country to travel a great American who loved his family and his to another city to appear at one of the many country. HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL holiday bowl games. For many people who OF CALIFORNIA f watched the games, the only effort was the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES apparent one of the performances they saw on the football field during a pre-game or a HONORING ELDER PAULINE Thursday, January 27, 2000 half-time show. WILLIAMS GRIFFIN Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise What we don't see at the game or on tele- today to recognize the City of Lawndale, Cali- vision begins during the hot summer with long HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS fornia. Lawndale is celebrating its 40th year as hours of practice followed by interminable fund an incorporated city. raising efforts. It's learning to perform as part OF NEW YORK The City of Lawndale was originally part of of a team; it's creating pride in a group; it's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a land grant known as Rancho Sausal-Re- learning perseverance in pursuing a goal; it's Thursday, January 27, 2000 dondo. Following the treaty of Guadalupe- learning the importance of having a dream. Hildago in 1848, the land was auctioned to And they aren't alone in their efforts. Their Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I would like you Robert Burnett, a Scottish nobleman. Burnett, dedication is supported and encouraged by to join me in paying tribute to Pastor Pauline in turn, leased the land to ranchers Daniel and parents, relatives, friends, teachers, music di- Williams Griffin. A leader in the Church of God Catherine Freeman. rectors and community leaders that culminate in Christ Jesus, an educator, a counselor, Freeman Ranch was eventually subdivided in that performance. It's not just the band that community leader, professional woman, wife with the establishment of a rail line between marches onto the football field, but all those and mother. Los Angeles and Redondo Beach. Soon there- who have worked to see that they could be Born in Angier, North Carolina, she attended after, the area officially appeared as Lawndale there. Grammar and High School in Lillington, North on local maps. I rise today to offer special recognition for Carolina, where she received part of her high Lawndale's population continued to grow the Flaming Arrow Marching Band of the Straf- school education. Her family moved to New throughout the years. Eventually, in an effort ford Missouri High School. Incidentally, I am York City in 1944 and her high school edu- to stem annexation by surrounding commu- proud to call Strafford home. cation was continued and completed at Eras- nities, Lawndale community leaders stepped The 76 member band under the direction of mus Hall High School, Brooklyn, New York. up the drive for independence, and on Decem- Shane Harmon was one of ten bands invited She attended business school at Adelphi Col- ber 38, 1959, the City of Lawndale was incor- to the inaugural edition of the Mobile Alabama lege where she majored in Business Adminis- porated. Bowl. Besides providing pre-game and half- tration. She attended Pace University, Bank Lawndale is a culturally diverse community time performances, the band was involved in Street College and the College for Human and an ideal place to raise a family and live competition earning the coveted first place Services. the American Dream. Many of its residents are over-all award, as well as first place trophies She was appointed Elder of the Church of homeowners and small business entre- in the solo, marching, jazz and color guard God in Christ Jesus, N.D. in 1965 by her preneurs. categories. bishop, D. W.H. Amos, Chief apostle of the Lawndale has thrived over the last 40 years, I know my colleagues in the Congress will Church of God in Christ Jesus, N.D. Inc. Elder and as we enter the 21st century, Lawndale join me in extending their congratulations to Griffin moved rapidly within her natural setting, will continue to stand out as a small, unique the Flaming Arrow Marching Band members, for she became the State Mother of the town; the ``Heart of the South Bay.'' I con- their families and their director, not only for the Church of God in Christ Jesus, N.D. for New gratulate the City of Lawndale and its 30,000 quality of their performance and awards, but York State and is currently the General Moth- residents on this milestone. for their dedication to achieving an important er. f goal. f Elder Pauline Williams Griffin is currently a HONORING DR. SHELBY M. EL- Board Member of the Bank Street College LIOTT, D.C. FOR A DECADE OF HONORING HARRY D. DONOHO Community Day Care Action Coalition, director SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF of the Church of God in Christ Jesus Day TEXAS CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE HON. SCOTT McINNIS Care Center and executive director of the after OF COLORADO school program at P.S. 81 Brooklyn, member HON. KEN BENTSEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Community Planning Board No. 3, and di- OF TEXAS Thursday, January 27, 2000 rector of a comprehensive program for youth which includes personal and health coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to seling. Elder Griffin is directly responsible for Thursday, January 27, 2000 take a moment to pause and remember the the enrollment of 60 students in the program life of Harry Donoho who sadly passed away Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor of College for Human Services. Further, she is Dr. Shelby M. Elliott, D.C. for his outstanding on January 4, 2000 in Dolan Springs, AZ. Vice President of the Movement for Meaning- Harry was born on March 26, 1923 in contributions as President of Texas Chiro- ful Involvement in Child Care: she serves as Texico, IL. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps practic College for the past decade. vice President of the United Minorities, Inc., on February 10, 1945. Harry was honorable Throughout his ten years of leadership at she is a member of the New York State citi- discharged from the Marine Corps with a Pur- Texas Chiropractic College (TCC), Dr. Elliott zens Coalition for Children Inc. and the Chair- ple Heart in 1946. has dedicated himself to the preservation, pro- With assistance from the GI bill, Harry was person of the Concerned Foster and Adoptive tection, improvement and advancement of the able to attend college at the University of Illi- Parents Support Group, Inc. and she belongs chiropractic profession for the benefit of pa- nois, where he received a bachelor of science to a host of professional organizations. tients. TCC which is located in the 25th Con- degree, and Western State College, where he She is married to Elder Clifton Griffin and is gressional District, has been a vibrant asset to received a masters degree in special edu- blessed with two lovely daughters, two sons the Pasadena community. Under Dr. Elliott's cation. and a beautiful granddaughter. steady hand, the campus has experienced Harry and his family lived in Denver, Mr. Speaker Elder Pauline Williams Griffin is rapid expansion, particularly over the past four Gunnision and Loma, CO. He started and ran indeed unique. She is truly a leader in the years, including the construction of three new his own business, Donoho Electric Service, ChurchÐa herald and teacher of the word of buildingsÐa Student Services & Administra- until his wife's health complications forced him God. She is indeed a remarkable woman who tion Building, a student clinic, and a new lab to retire. has masterfully and successfully combined sciences building. The latest expansion project Harry liked to spend time with his family and this calling-this all encompassing work with is a new Outpatient ClinicÐalso located on he also enjoyed fishing and trips to Lake Pow- community activities, day care tutoring, edu- campusÐthat will serve the needs of both pa- ell. He moved to Dolan Springs, Arizona cating, counseling, wifely, parenting, and other tients and students. Dr. Elliott's guiding prin- where he met and married Betty Jeffery in professional responsibilities. I ask that my col- ciple is to provide students of the college with 1997. Harry will be missed by all those who leagues on both sides of the aisle join me in hands-on clinical experience as early as their knew him. paying tribute to this truly remarkable woman. second trimester, allowing them to observe the

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.041 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E19 various aspects of patient examination, diag- IN RECOGNITION OF CROCKETT vived, growing from a one-room church in the nosis and treatment. Dr. Elliott's focus has ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR 50 1900's to a magnificent building where not been on fostering increased professionalism YEARS OF SUCCESS only the youth of Clare but also much of the among the student body and sharpening inter- Catholic community are educated. est in academic preparation. HON. KEVIN BRADY It is clear that St. Cecilia's has been a strong pillar of the community and its services As President of TCC, Dr. Elliott has helped OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have reached above the dreams and ideals of thousands of students develop the skills nec- its founders. It has given back to Clare citi- essary for total patient management including Thursday, January 27, 2000 zens starting with the very first week it opened consultation, physical diagnosis, neurological Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am in 1950. Teachers and staff have continued and orthopedic diagnosis, and application of proud to rise in recognition of a school that excellent service throughout the years, pro- adjunctive therapy and/or interprofessional co- has been devoted to achievement since viding an active learning environment that has management. His passion has translated into 1949ÐCrockett Elementary School. produced successful, well-rounded students a lifetime of political activism. Dr. Elliott has Going into their next half of a century, the who have continually scored in the highest elementary school in the Bryan Independent held every elective position in local, state and percentiles on standardized tests. School District of Texas has quite a list of ac- I commend the St. Cecilia School for its 50 national chiropractic associations, always driv- complishments. In 1993, Crockett Elementary years of excellent service. The teachers, staff en by his interest in serving the needs of his received recognition by the Texas Elementary and parents have shown students how to inte- patients. He served as president of the Board Principals and Supervisors Association for grate academics with Christian values, and of Governors for the American Chiropractic their Inclusion Program. The school piloted the have paved the way for successful citizens Association for an unprecedented five years. program in 1991, which received the ``Exem- and an enlightened town, leaving behind a He served nine years on the Texas Board of plary Innovative Practices for Special Needs highly respected reputation embedded in each Chiropractic Examiners, having been ap- Students'' award, to incorporate their philos- member of the community. pointed by two Texas Governors. ophy that all children even those with special I wish them the very best as they embark needs can learn in a regular education class- on their second half-century. The recent understanding of the healthful room. Also, one of their high achievements is f benefits of chiropractic care as alternative the National Exemplary Award winning medicine has been due in large part because H.O.S.T.S. program, which has been on cam- HONORING FORMER COLORADO of the work Dr. Elliott did as a chiropractor for pus for five years. The Helping One Student to CONGRESSMAN, BYRON L. JOHN- 38 years. Among his many honors, he was Succeed program consists of 200 community SON named Doctor of the Year by the American members coming in weekly to read with chil- Chiropractic Association in 1990 and received dren. HON. SCOTT McINNIS the Lifetime Chiropractic Achievement Award Evident in their quantity and quality of OF COLORADO in 1988. awards, the Crockett faculty and staff act joint- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ly to make their initiatives successful. They Thursday, January 27, 2000 Dr. Elliott is truly a unique and respected in- also have a very active Parent Teacher Orga- dividual, known for his open-door policy en- nization. As the only inclusion school in Bryan Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to couraging students of the College to visit with ISD, parents and teachers have spoken at take a moment to pause and remember a him anytime. His wife Connie is also a revered local and national conferences. In effect par- former U.S. Congressman from Colorado who member of the TCC family. A popular speaker ents and teachers from all over Texas come to recently passed away at the age of 82. at any occasion, Dr. Elliott lends his time and witness the Inclusion Program in action and Byron Johnson was born on October 12, expertise to addressing professional meetings model their own after Crockett's example. 1917 in Chicago, IL. He moved with his family throughout the year, and has given presen- The Texas A&M University College of Edu- to Wisconsin at the age of 10. He earned a bachelor, masters, and a doctorate from the tations to the American Chiropractic Associa- cation designated Crockett as a Professional Development School in their programÐthey University of Wisconsin in Madison. From tion, the World Chiropractic Health Organiza- are the first elementary school designated. In 1942 to 1947, Byron worked in Washington, tion, the International Chiropractors Associa- promoting higher education, The Janell Gallion DC in the Budget Bureau and the Social Se- tion and the Foundation for Chiropractic Edu- Scholarship Fund, which is funded by student curity Administration. cation and Research, among many others. and faculty support, is given annually to a In 1947, Byron and his wife, Kay, moved to Not only has Dr. Elliott made significant Bryan High School graduate that attended Denver, CO so that Byron could pursue a strides on behalf of his colleagues in the pro- Crockett Elementary. The scholarship was teaching position at the University of Denver. fession, he has also demonstrated a proven named after the school's dedicated librarian Byron served in the 86th Congress of the United States. He later served 12 years as a commitment to give back to the community who, as they describe it, ``fought cancer to the very end and never let it affect her work with CU Regent and two years on the Regional through civic endeavors. He was named Cit- students.'' Transportation District board of directors. izen of the Year by the Pasadena Chamber of Mr. Speaker, I commend the faculty, staff, It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like Commerce in 1996, currently serves on the parents, and students for making Crockett Ele- to pay tribute to Byron Johnson, a man who board of directors of the Pasadena Chamber mentary such a landmark of achievement in loved his country and his State. Byron gave of Commerce, and is past president of the the State of Texas. They have set an example immeasurably to the State of Colorado and for Southeast Economic Development, Inc. He for all schools and communities to recognize, that he will long be remembered. has served as President of the Dayton, Texas and I hope make applicable to their own sys- f tems. Rotary Club; fifteen years as the Commander TRIBUTE TO THE REVEREND FRED f of American Legion Post #512; Health Director L. SHUTTLESWORTH, A GREAT for the Boy Scouts of America; past President TRIBUTE TO ST. CECILIA SCHOOL LIVING CINCINNATIAN of the Baytown Community Orchestra Com- mittee and Liberty County Crippled Children's HON. DAVE CAMP HON. ROB PORTMAN Society, and sponsor and supporter of Pee OF MICHIGAN OF OHIO Wee Baseball and the Valley Players Threatre IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Group. Thursday, January 27, 2000 Thursday, January 27, 2000 Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Dr. Elliott on his Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to decade of leadership as President of Texas honor St. Cecilia School, which has nobly pay tribute to the Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth, Chiropractic College. His achievements are an served the community in Clare, Michigan, for a community leader who will be honored as a inspiration to those in the Chiropractic profes- 50 wonderful years. Great Living Cincinnatian on February 4, sion who work tirelessly to strengthen our During its 50 year history this school has 2000, by the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of health care options and our community. endured many challenges, but through the Commerce. He was selected for his out- love of the surrounding community it has sur- standing community service, business and

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.045 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 E20 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 civic accomplishments, awareness of the benefactors, Roy and JoAnn Mitte. Roy, who Biotechnology is revolutionizing every facet needs of others, and achievements that have grew up in the city of Brownsville, moved of medicine, from diagnosis to treatment of all brought favorable attention to the Cincinnati away, but returns to pay a debt of gratitude by diseases, not just bacterial infections. It is de- area. donating $3 million dollars toward the renova- tailing life at the molecular level and someday A native of Alabama, Rev. Shuttlesworth tion of Dean Porter Park, a park he remem- will take much of the guesswork out of dis- moved to the Cincinnati area in 1961 to pastor bers from his youth. ease management and treatment. The implica- at the Revelation Baptist Church. In 1966, he Like so many citizens of Brownsville, Roy tions for health care are greater than any mile- founded the Greater New Light Baptist Church has very fond memories of the park, a park stone in medical history. in Avondale where he continues to lead wor- many also know as Ringgold Park. After 30 Take cancer, for example. The first bio- ship. He has four children. years, Brownsville citizens are getting together technology medicines have been used in con- Rev. Shuttlesworth earned a bachelor's de- to renovate, restore and recreate the park to junction with surgery, chemotherapy and radi- gree in science from Alabama State University serve as a central retreat for all to enjoy. A ation to enhance their effectiveness, lessen in 1951. He went on to do graduate work at plan has been designed to better meet the adverse side effects and reduce the chances Alabama State and then received seminary needs of our growing community for future of cancer recurrence. Future biotech cancer training at Cedar Grove Academy and Selma generations to come. drugs, however, such as vaccines that prevent abnormal cell growth, may make traditional University. When Roy used to play in the park, he was treatments obsolete. The Rev. Shuttlesworth is perhaps best a beneficiary of the benevolence of the Sams In cardiovascular diseases, biotech drugs known for his heroic work as a civil rights Memorial Foundation, named after a family who were the first benefactors to enhance the that either dissolve or prevent blood clots in leader. Many place him among the ``big three'' the treatment of heart attacks are being ap- in the civil rights movementÐnext to Dr. Mar- then Ringgold Park; now as an adult he is contributing to the first big renovation since plied to cases of ischemic stroke, reducing tin Luther King and the Rev. Ralph Abernathy. brain damage and hospital recovery time. An- Willing to risk his life for freedom and equality, 1960. Almost anyone you talk to who has grown other biotech medicine is proving successful in the Rev. Shuttlesworth was nearly killed three late-stage clinical trials for angina and may up in Brownsville has a story about their expe- times, jailed more than 25 times, and endured represent the first new class of drugs to treat riences at Ringgold Park. In years past, it was more than 36 criminal and civil actions. Words that condition since introduction of calcium the central meeting place to play at the play- such as bravery do little to capture the convic- channel blockers in the 1970's. ground, swim at the largest pool in town and tion and heroism that Rev. Shuttlesworth ex- Advancements in research on inflammatory attend social functions at the pavilion, a pop- hibits. diseases also have yielded first-of-a-kind ular meeting place at the park. A sampling of Rev. Shuttlesworth's accom- drugs to treat multiple sclerosis and rheu- It is also the location of the Camille Lightner plishments include the organization of the Ala- matoid arthritis. Other medicines in late-stage Playhouse, the city's only theater which is still bama Christian Movement for Human Rights clinical trials block the start of the molecular active in presenting dramatic plays. Now, in 1956, which was founded in response to cascade that triggers inflammation's tissue many years later, it is in serious need of ren- Alabama politicians outlawing of the National damaging effects in numerous disease states. Association for the Advancement of Colored ovation and repair. It is my privilege to pay In treatment of infectious diseases, bio- People. In 1957, he was one of five organizers tribute and express gratitude to the Mittes for technology is leading the attack on the alarm- of the Southern Christian Leadership Con- their generous contribution which will go a ing problem of drug-resistant bacteria, creating ference where he still serves as a member of long way toward refurbishing a park that is antibiotics to take the place of those no longer its National Board. In addition, he served for loved by so many. effective. It also has revealed the genetic com- several years as a member of the National I would also like to commend the efforts of position of bacteria and viruses, making the Advisory Board of Congress on Racial Equal- the Dean Porter Park Renovation Committee search for new remedies more efficient. Most ity. But he has also been actively involved in for their initiation of this project and their ongo- biotech drugs are designed to treat our most our community and I have seen firsthand his ing efforts to revitalize this park which means devastating and intractable illnesses. In many good works. In 1988, Rev. Shuttlesworth es- so much to so many people. Our lives, and cases these medicines would be the first ever tablished The Shuttlesworth Housing Founda- the lives of those who follow us here in therapies for those diseases. tion to help needy families afford down pay- Brownsville, will truly be enriched by the ef- In my home of Washington State, there are ments for the purchase of homes. As of No- forts of the Mittes and their generosity. 116 biotechnology companies that employ vember 1999, Rev. Shuttlesworth helped over f over 7,000 people. Employment in Washington 460 low-income families become homeowners. State biotechnology and medical technology PERSONAL EXPLANATION In June of 1988, the City of Birmingham re- industry is projected to increase to nearly named Huntsville Road ``F.L. Shuttlesworth 20,000 workers by 2005. Thousands of patient Drive,'' and on November 14, 1992, Bir- HON. JULIA CARSON lives have been improved or saved by the rel- mingham dedicated an 8-foot statue of Rev. OF INDIANA atively new products produced by Washington Shuttlesworth at the opening of its Civil Rights IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES biotechnology companies. These products in- Institute. In 1998, the City of Cincinnati re- Thursday, January 27, 2000 clude Enbrel for rheumatoid arthritis, Leukine named North and South Crescent Avenues as for cancer, and TOBI for cystic fibrosis. This ``Fred Shuttlesworth Circle.'' Ms. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- number is expected to grow exponentially as ably absent for one vote today, Thursday, Jan- Rev. Shuttlesworth says that he has done more products are approved for market. uary 27, missing rollcall 1 on which I would ``little'' and he professes to do ``more and . . . It is vital that Congress and the administra- have voted ``present''. all I can until I leave here.'' Cincinnati is tion take into account the developments and blessed by the Rev. Shuttlesworth's leadership f advancements in this industry and work to en- and good will. We are most fortunate for his courage the massive amount of private capital NATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY being invested in these medical break- service and commitment to our nation and MONTH local community. throughs. Congress can help by fully supporting federal investments in math and f HON. JAY INSLEE science education, research performed at pub- REGARDING ROY AND JOANN OF WASHINGTON lic universities and the National Institutes of MITTE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Health. Congress should work with the Admin- istration to modernize the drug approval proc- Thursday, January 27, 2000 ess and to make sure that the Medicare sys- HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tem takes advantage of the potential cost sav- OF TEXAS support of National Biotechnology Month. Bio- ings brought forth by developments in the bio- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES technology is revolutionizing the quality of life technology industry. for millions of people around the world. The Again, Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Na- Thursday, January 27, 2000 United States, and Washington State in par- tional Biotechnology Month and look forward Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ticular, is home to some of the leading bio- to the next great news in the newspapers of commend and pay tribute to two Brownsville technology companies in the world. tomorrow.

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.049 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E21 TRIBUTE TO BOBBIE STERNE, A tion (INS) Service, who were the recipients of HONORING MICHAEL F. MARKO GREAT LIVING CINCINNATIAN three separate national awards for excellence bestowed by INS this year. HON. LOIS CAPPS Each year, the Commissioner of INS con- HON. ROB PORTMAN OF CALIFORNIA fers national awards for excellence honoring OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES employees for their outstanding performance. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The employees of the Citizenship/Natu- Thursday, January 27, 2000 Thursday, January 27, 2000 ralization Unit were honored with the Commis- Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sioner's Challenge Award for Immigration bring to the attention of my colleagues a fire- pay tribute to Mrs. Bobbie Sterne, a commu- Services for reducing the waiting times for all fighting legend, Michael F. Marko, who was nity leader who will be honored as a Great citizenship/naturalization applications and for honored by family and friends on January 4 as Living Cincinnatian on February 4, 2000, by demonstrating an overall commitment to qual- he celebrated his retirement as assistant fire the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. ity. chief for the 30th Space Wing that is located She was selected for her outstanding commu- The same unit was honored with Vice Presi- in my congressional district. nity service, business and civic accomplish- dent GORE's ``Hammer Award'' in June of last Michael Marko faithfully served the 30th ments, awareness of the needs of others, and year for their innovative program to reach out Space Wing for 33 years. He participated in achievements that have brought favorable at- to military applicants who often face transfer and commanded the safe mitigation of more tention to the Cincinnati area. overseas or a deadline to reach citizenship than 12,800 fire emergencies during his years Mrs. Sterne grew up in Moran, Ohio, and before re-enlistment. Getting the waiting time of service. Michael has also been an integral currently resides in North Avondale. She grad- for applications down is a minor miracle. The member of the Vandenberg Professional Fire- uated from Akron City Hospital School of wait for those wishing to process documents fighters Local F±116 since 1971 and has been Nursing and attended both the University of with the INS has been 18 months or more for instrumental in working for the rights union Akron and the University of Cincinnati. She the past few years. members now enjoy. In honor of his many and her husband, the late Dr. Eugene Sterne, Port Director Ramon T. Juarez was honored years of service to the union, Michael was have two daughters. During World War II, she with the Commissioner's Challenge Award for awarded by his colleagues a lifetime member- served at the rank of first lieutenant with the Border Facilitation, for his outstanding efforts ship. Through his actions, he saved numerous 25th General Hospital Unit in Europe. in managing the Laredo Port of Entry. The lives and billions of dollars in Defense Depart- Mrs. Sterne has made a difference in the Port reduced the waiting time for applicants for ment assets. Michael also personally super- community of CincinnatiÐparticularly through admission to 20 minutes or less. vised the launch of countless Delta, Titan, and her 25 years of service as an elected official. San Antonio Investigative Assistant Jerome Peacekeeping rockets, enhancing America's She served on the Cincinnati City Council Bass was honored as Employee of the Year in national security. We have Michael Marko to from 1971 to 1985 and then from 1987 to the Administrative/Technological category. His thank for ensuring a permanent American 1998 and in 1976, she became the first peers say Bass has an `ùnselfish attitude and presence in space that will continue to grow in woman mayor of Cincinnati. willingness to lend a hand.'' His dedication to this new century. Mrs. Sterne has received numerous awards the job brought him national attention. Mr. Speaker, as impressive as any complete and honors, including the Citizen's committee These three awards are indicative of the accounting of Michael's accomplishments on Youth's Most Valuable Citizen Award; dedication of the 432 employees in the San would be, it would not do justice to the long Council of Jewish Women Hannah G. Sol- Antonio office. I ask my colleagues to join me lasting and immeasurable contributions he has omon Award; Ohio Woman of the Year; In- in commending them for providing the best in made to the 30th Space Wing. I am truly hon- quirer Woman of the Year; Ohio Woman Hall government services. ored to represent Mr. Marko in Washington. I of Fame; YMCA's Career Women of Achieve- f send my most heartfelt appreciation on behalf ment; the Salvation Army's `Òther'' Award; the IN HONOR OF WILLIAM J. BROWN of the 30th Space Wing, the community of Ohio Veteran's Hall of Fame; the Lighthouse Vandenberg, and the people of Santa Barbara Youth Services Beacon of Light Humanitarian HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH County for his hard work and dedicated serv- Award; and the Alcoholism Council Tracy OF OHIO ice. I know that Michael's leadership will be Bissell Memorial Award, among others. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES missed by the 30th Space Wing of Santa Bar- Mrs. Sterne still actively serves the bara County. commuunity on numerous boards, including Thursday, January 27, 2000 f the Charter Committee; Government Relations Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Committee of the Community Chest; Greater memory of William J. Brown, former Ohio At- TRIBUTE TO CHARLES MECHEM, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Woman torney General, who passed away last week. JR., A GREAT LIVING CIN- Sports Association Board; the Ohio United He was a man who had the ability to bring CINNATIAN Way Board; the Hamilton County Department true integrity and a human quality to politics. of Human Services Planning Committee; the Born as a natural leader, Brown perfected HON. ROB PORTMAN Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati; the the ability to get his point across in as little OF OHIO Fountain Square Fund Restoration Committee; time as possible and still maintain context that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was regarded as ``true genius''. He had the and Chair of the Emergency Service Coalition. Thursday, January 27, 2000 Mrs. Sterne's commitment to community natural ability to motivate those around him service was instilled at an early age. In her with his focus and drive. Although he always Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to family, one was brought up to ``leave the world had his heart and his mind focused on his pay tribute to Charles Mechem, Jr., a dear a better place than you found it.'' Mrs. Sterne goals, he refused to give in to the negativity of friend and community leader who will be hon- has certainly succeeded in doing so in our his work and kept the working environment ored as a Great Living Cincinnatian on Feb- community. Cincinnati is grateful for her lead- free from strain and strife. ruary 4, 2000, by the Greater Cincinnati ership, service, and commitment. William Brown had strong feelings and was Chamber of Commerce. He was selected for f dedicated to `Ènding the Political Pollution in this honor because of his outstanding busi- Ohio''. It was through this issue that Brown ness accomplishments, awareness of the REGARDING SAN ANTONIO INS was able to embrace the environment, soon needs of others, community service, civic ac- OFFICE after the first Earth Day was held in 1970. His complishments and contributions that have in- career was colorful, successful and he was creased the quality of life in Cincinnati and HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ known for having strong views and the ability Southwest Ohio. OF TEXAS to back them up. Brown was a talented agent Mr. Mechem grew up in Nelsonville, Ohio, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for public service. He selflessly gave of his and currently lives in Clifton with his wife, time and support to many issues and was a Marilyn. They have three children. A graduate Thursday, January 27, 2000 strong supporter of team work. of Miami University and Yale Law School, Mr. Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay It is with a heavy heart that I ask my distin- Mechem has had a most distinguished career, tribute to a great team of public servants in guished colleagues to join me in remembering bringing business and entertainment to the San Antonio, Texas, at the San Antonio Dis- William J. Brown. His memory will truly endure Greater Cincinnati area. Mr. Mechem likes to trict Office of the Immigration and Naturaliza- in the hearts of all that he was able to touch. say he has enjoyed four careers: as a partner

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.057 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 E22 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 at Taft, Stettinius & Hollister; as CEO of Taft ages the nation's social insurance program, additional $2 billion a year to ensure a brighter Broadcasting; as commissioner of the Ladies consisting of retirement, survivors, and dis- future for all Americans. Professional Golf Association; and in his own ability insurance programs; so, the ties that f words, ``life after that''Ðwhich includes serving bind our interests are quite strong. as Chairman of the Board at Convergys and I want to thank Alberto today for being a CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY as the personal business adviser to golf leg- really nice man and always being responsive FOR REGULATORY INFORMATION end Arnold Palmer. to our inquiries. He takes calls from my office ACT OF 2000 For more than 40 years, Mr. Mechem has himself and has been largely responsible for focused on bringing entertainment opportuni- training my staff members who deal with So- HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH ties to the Cincinnati area. As he puts it, he cial Security issues. He oversees all of Cam- OF INDIANA ``was motivated . . . to do things that made eron and Willacy counties in the lower Rio IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this community a fun place to live in.'' Mr. Grande Valley but is primarily responsible for Thursday, January 27, 2000 Mechem was instrumental in bringing the Cin- the Brownsville area up to Rancho Viejo, cinnati Bengals franchise to town; spear- Texas. Mr. MCINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise heading the vision and construction of Kings Since he left the Air Force, Alberto has to introduce the ``Congressional Accountability Island; and helping to provide the Cincinnati found another way to put the Russian he for Regulatory Information Act of 2000,'' a bill Symphony Orchestra a new home at learned there to good use. Today, he is the to aid Congress in analyzing Federal regula- Riverbend by donating the site adjacent to only Russian translator in the Dallas Region of tions and to ensure the public's understanding Coney Island. Nationally, Mr. Mechem worked the SSA and is often sent documents to trans- of the legal effect of agency guidance docu- tireless for five years with the LPGA to lead a late, usually birth certificates. ments. To accomplish the former, the bill re- national resurgence of interest in the game. I ask my colleagues to join me today in quires an analytic report to Congress by the In the business community, Mr. Mechem commending this outstanding patriot who has General Accounting Office (GAO) on selected served Cincinnati as President of the Greater made a career serving our great country, first important agency proposed and final rules. To Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce in 1977 and in uniform, and for the last 30 years, admin- accomplish the latter, the bill requires the Co-Chaired the Chamber's Blue Chip Cam- istering the Federal social insurance program agencies to include a notice of nonbinding ef- paign from 1979±86. His other leadership in South Texas. fect on each agency guidance document with- roles include: National Chairman, Miami Uni- f out any general applicability or future effect. versity Goals for Enrichment Campaign; Presi- On May 22, 1997, Representative SUE dent, Family Service; Co-Chair, Cincinnati INTRODUCTION OF THE IDEA FULL KELLY introduced H.R. 1704, the ``Congres- Business Committee; and Founder/President FUNDING ACT OF 2000 sional Office of Regulatory Analysis Creation of the Greater Cincinnati Sports & Events Act.'' On March 11, 1998, the House Govern- Commission. In addition to being the Chair- HON. MATTHEW G. MARTINEZ ment Reform Committee's Subcommittee on man of the Board at Convergys, Mr. Mechem OF CALIFORNIA National Economic Growth, Natural Re- also serves on the Board of Directors at Mead IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sources, and Regulatory Affairs, which I chair, held a hearing on this bill. Rep. KELLY testified Corp., Ohio National Life Insurance, Arnold Thursday, January 27, 2000 Palmer Golf Co., The J.M. Smucker Co. and at the hearing that the analytic function will Myers Y. Cooper Company. Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased ``help Congress deal with an increasingly com- All of us in Cincinnati are grateful to him for to introduce the IDEA Full Funding Act of plex and burdensome regulatory system. It will his full devotion and service to community. 2000. This legislation provides an additional give Congress the resources it needs to over- f $2 billion a year for ten years to reach full see the regulations that the Executive Branch funding of IDEA by 2010. issues on a regular basis and facilitate use of REGARDING ALBERTO GALVAN In 1972, two landmark cases, PARC v. the Congressional Review Act.'' She also stat- State of Pennsylvania and Mills v. Board of ed that it ``would provide a second opinion'' of HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ Education found that children with disabilities the agency's analysis of the impact of a rule. OF TEXAS are guaranteed an equal opportunity to an On March 13, 1998, the House Committee on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education under the 14th amendment. In re- the Judiciary reported an amended version of sponse to these cases, Congress enacted the the bill and issued a report (H. Rept. 105±441, Thursday, January 27, 2000 Education for All Handicapped Children Act of Part I). On June 3, 1998, the House Govern- Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute 1975, the predecessor of today's Individuals ment Reform Committee reported a further to the lifetime of service of Alberto Galvan, the with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), to as- amended version of the bill and issued a re- district manager for the Brownsville-Harlingen sist state and local governments in meeting port (H. Rept. 105±441, Part II). There was no area for the Social Security Administration their responsibility to these children by agree- further action on the bill during 1998 and (SSA). Alberto has served the Federal Gov- ing to pay up to 40 percent of the cost of edu- 1999. ernment for 35 years, retiring just last month. cating children with disabilities. However, to The ``Congressional Accountability for Regu- A son of South Texas, born in Harlingen, date, the federal government has never con- latory Information Act of 2000'' is introduced to Alberto was in the United States Air Force tributed more than 12.6 percent. States and respond to some criticisms of the earlier bill, (USAF) prior to his service to the Federal school districts make up the difference. especially about the creation of a new Con- Government. In the Air Force, he attended For instance, Los Angeles Unified School gressional agency. Instead, the ``Congres- USAF Russian Language School and served District (LAUSD) currently spends approxi- sional Accountability for Regulatory Informa- in electronic intelligence during his duty in mately $891 million to educate 81,000 dis- tion Act of 2000'' places the analytical function Japan. That would have been impressive duty abled students. While the district receives ap- within GAO, which, since March 1996, has in those days, our forward listening post to spy proximately $500 million from the state and been charged with certain related functions on the communists in the Soviet Union. $42 million from the federal government for under the Congressional Review Act (CRA). This man who loves his country began that purpose, it must tap into funds intended Congress has delegated to the agencies the working for the Social Security Administration for other education programs to make up the responsibility of writing regulations. However, in 1970, where he has worked ever since, win- $300 million shortfall. School districts all regulations need to be carefully analyzed be- ning the SSA Commissioner's Citation, the across the nation face similar dilemmas. fore they are issued. Under the CRA, Con- SSA Regional Commissioner's Citation (twice), Therefore, I am introducing this legislation to gress has the responsibility to review regula- and the Outstanding Officer Award (four put us on a course for full funding by 2010. tions and ensure that they achieve their goals times). As we move into the 21st Century, we must in the most efficient and effective way. But, Aside from his many awards, Mr. Galvan make critical decisions about the priorities of Congress has been unable to fully carry out its has a great deal of contact with my Browns- this nation. In countries like Japan and China, responsibility because it has neither all of the ville district office. As all of you know, the suc- education is a top priority, above even de- information it needs to carefully evaluate regu- cess of our district offices rises and falls on fense. This year alone, the U.S. Department of lations nor sufficient staff for this function. the relationship they have with individuals Defense will ask for $11 billion in new spend- Under my bill, GAO will be tasked with review- within the SSA. Thanks to Alberto Galvan, and ing and according to OMBs most recent esti- ing agency cost-benefit analyses and alter- the wonderful people in my district office, that mates, we can expect an $80 billion budget native approaches to the agencies' chosen relationship is strong indeed. The SSA man- surplus for FY 2000. Surely we can spare an regulatory alternatives.

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.057 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E23 The ``Congressional Accountability for Regu- TRIBUTE TO ARCHBISHOP DANIEL the enactment of this private relief bill, Ms. latory Information Act of 2000'' has a com- E. PILARCZYK Chen faces a dire and uncertain future in panion bill on the Senate side, S. 1198, the China, a country she hasn't been to in nearly ``Congressional Accountability for Regulatory HON. ROB PORTMAN ten years. Information Act of 1999.'' This bill was intro- OF OHIO There is, moreover, ample precedent for duced by Senators SHELBY, BOND, and LOTT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES such relief. For instance, the 105th Congress on June 9, 1999 and then renamed and re- passed and the President signed into law at ported by the Senate Governmental Affairs Thursday, January 27, 2000 least two private relief bills, H.R. 1794 (Private Committee as the ``Truth in Regulating Act of Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased Law 105±7) and H.R. 1834 (Private Law 105± 1999'' on December 7, 1999. The House and today to rise in tribute to Archbishop Daniel E. 8), that allowed the widowed alien spouses of Senate bills are both intended to promote ef- Pilarczyk, on the occasion of his 25th anniver- Americans to adjust status to permanent resi- fective Congressional oversight of important sary of his ordination as a bishop. dent. In both of these cases, the alien regulatory decisions. During his forty years in the priesthood, spouses were married less than two years to In addition, the House version includes a Archbishop Pilarczyk has compiled an impres- their U.S. citizen spouses. provision to ensure that public's understanding sive and distinguished history of service to the Mr. Speaker, Gui Di Chen's case is com- of the effect of agency guidance documents church and the community. After eight years pounded by a tale of woe and misfortune that (such as guidance, guidelines, manuals, and of service as Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati, he rivals a greek tragedy. In less than eight handbooks). It require agencies to include a became Archbishop in 1982. He is the spiritual years, Ms. Chen has lost two husbands who notice on the first page of each agency guid- leader of 550,000 Catholics in more than 200 died suddenly and before her immigrant peti- ance document to make clear that, if the docu- parishes, and he manages close to 7,500 tions could be processed. In 1990, Ms. Chen ment has no general applicability or future ef- workers in Ohio. In addition, he has served as and her son joined her husband, Zheng-Ming fect, it is not legally binding. Under the CRA, president of the National Conference of Catho- Wu, in the United States. Mr. Wu was com- ``rules'' subject to Congressional review are lic Bishops, as well as chairman of the Inter- pleting a graduate degree at the time. Mr. Wu broadly defined to include not only regulatory national Commission on English in the Liturgy. was fortunate enough to find an employer who actions subject to statutory notice and com- Archbishop Pilarczyk is a strong believer in filed an employer-based immigrant petition on ment but also other agency actions that con- education and has made it one of his top pri- his behalf. However, on September 6, 1991, tain statements of general applicability and fu- orities during his time at the helm of the Arch- just five days before Gui Di Chen, her son and ture effect designed to implement, interpret, or diocese of Cincinnati, which is the ninth larg- husband were scheduled for an INS immigrant prescribe law or policy. Unfortunately, the Of- est Catholic school system in the country. He interview, Mr. Wu was killed in a car accident. fice of Management and Budget (OMB), de- has served our community in so many other According to the police report that was filed, spite a 1999 Treasury and General Govern- ways including serving on the boards of St. Mr. Wu was driving on the San Bernardino ment Appropriations Act directive to do so, Rita's School for the Deaf, the Pontifical Col- Freeway and developed car trouble. His car has still not issued adequate guidance to the lege Josephinum, Catholic University of Amer- was stopped in an H.O.V. lane when he was agencies on the requirement to submit to Con- ica and the coalition for a Drug-Free Greater rear-ended by an 18-year-old who was driving gress any noncodified guidance document Cincinnati. on a suspended license and without insur- with any general applicability or future effect. He holds a masters degree from Xavier Uni- ance. Ms. Chen received no compensation for As a consequence, on October 8, 1999, the versity and a doctorate from the University of her husband's death. In addition, the INS told Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Cincinnati, as well as seven honorary degrees. Ms. Chen and her son that their application for Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs In addition, he has authored 18 books as well permanent resident status was denied due to began an investigation of the agencies' use of as numerous articles. the death of Mr. Wu. noncodified documents, including the specific Daniel Pilarczyk is a Southwest Ohio native After the tragic loss of her first husband, Gui explanations within each of these documents and he has given so much back to our com- Di Chen was fortunate enough to fall in love regarding their legal effect. I asked the Gen- munity. I've had the chance to work with him again. Mr. Lem and Ms. Chen were married eral Counsels of the Departments of Labor in his role as founding board member of the on March 31, 1997. Tragedy would strike once (DOL) and Transportation (DOT) and the Envi- Coalition for a Drug-Free Greater Cincinnati again when Mr. Lem died of a heart attack on ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) to submit where he made an important contribution as a June 16, 1998. Not only did Ms. Chen lose their noncodified documents issued since the thoughtful and dedicated board member and a her husband, she also lost the opportunity to March 1996 enactment of the CRA and to in- person with a sincere interest in our youth and become a permanent resident. dicate which were submitted to Congress their future. Mr. Speaker, I look forward to working with under the CRA. DOL and DOT asked that I All of us in Southwest Ohio wish Archbishop my colleagues to ensure that Gui Di Chen is narrow my request; as a consequence, I Pilarczyk the very best on the 25th anniver- not victimized once again by the vagaries of asked for only those documents issued by sary of his ordination as bishop. We are proud fate and is allowed to finally adjust to perma- DOL's Occupational Safety and Health Admin- to count him as one of our true religious, spir- nent resident status. She deserves nothing istration (OSHA) and DOT's National Highway itual, and community leaders. less. Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). f f Both DOL and DOT admitted that none of INTRODUCTION OF PRIVATE RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- their 1,641 and 1,225 guidance documents re- RELIEF BILL SARY OF THE CHURCH OF THE spectively, had any legal effect and none was HOLY CROSS, SPANGLER, PENN- submitted to Congress for review under the HON. MATTHEW G. MARTINEZ SYLVANIA CRA. Now, nearly four months later, EPA has OF CALIFORNIA still not completely produced its guidance doc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN P. MURTHA uments. The investigation also revealed that OF PENNSYLVANIA the absence of any legal effect was not clear Thursday, January 27, 2000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the public. In fact, only 11 percent of Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- OSHA'S guidance documents included any duced a private relief bill for Gui Di Chen Thursday, January 27, 2000 discussion of legal effect and only 7 percent which will allow her to adjust status to perma- Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, on December had this discussion at the beginning of the nent resident as an immediate relative of a 17, 1999, the Holy Cross Parish celebrated document. On February 15, 2000, I will be U.S. citizen. Ms. Chen's husband, Robert the 100th anniversary of the Church of the holding a hearing to examine DOL's use of Lem, died before the immigration and natu- Holy Cross, Spangler, Pennsylvania. guidance documents as a possible backdoor ralization service could approve his wife's peti- Throughout our area and our Nation, we approach to regulating the public. tion to become a permanent resident. find such churches as the centers of our com- Let me conclude by thanking Representative Under our immigration law, the INS cannot munity, the fabric of our community spirit, and SUE KELLY of New York, Chairwoman of the adjudicate Gui Di Chen's petition because she the strength of families. The Church of the Small Business Committee's Subcommittee on was married less than two years to Robert Holy Cross has celebrated 2,735 baptisms, Regulatory Reform and Paperwork Reduction, Lem before he passed away. The fact that Ms. 622 weddings. It has held 1,332 funerals to for her leadership in this area in 1997 and Chen lived with Mr. Lem for three years does send its faithful home. These events chronicle 1998. not matter under the eyes of the law. Without the history of the families in the region.

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.061 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 E24 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 27, 2000 Plans for the present church structure were 1982. He continued his service at United SALUTING THE PUBLIC SERVICE drawn by architect William East and built by States Forces Command until his retirement OF CONGRESSIONAL STAFFER John S. Drumm at a cost of $4,800 according on June 30, 1984, which concluded 42 years JOHN MCGUIRE to the contract signed on July 8, 1899. On De- of military service with the United States Ma- cember 17th of that year, the Rt. Reverend rine Corps, the Marine Corps Reserve and the HON. JAMES T. WALSH Leander Scherr, O.S.B., Archabbott, St. Vin- Army National Guard. OF NEW YORK cent Archabbey of Latrobe, dedicated the Lieutenant General Weber served in the church. It was served by the Benedictine Fa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. After thers of St. Vincent Archabbey until 1984 and Thursday, January 27, 2000 the war, he joined the Oklahoma National since then by the Diocese of Altoona-Johns- Guard's 45th infantry division. His unit was Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I want to ask my town. called to active duty September 1950 and then colleagues today to join me in recognizing the The strength of our great nation comes not public service record of one of our ownÐa re- from decisions made in Washington, but from Captain Weber was soon serving as a Com- pany Commander, and later the Operations cently-retired employee of the House of Rep- the enduring community strength, family com- resentatives, a member of my staff, John mitments and individual ideals to which our and Training Officer. During a combat tour in Korea, he was promoted to the rank of Major McGuire. house of worship provided the central Although John has left public service and underpinnings. The Church of the Holy Cross a month before his release from active duty in June 1952 when he returned to National gone on to another stage in life in which he has been a part of that national strength for now focuses his energy entirely on family and one hundred years; an integral factor in the Guard Status in the Oklahoma National Guard. friendly pursuits, he has left behind a record of growth of our nation and our region of Penn- admirable service. sylvania. He graduated from the U.S. Army Com- Over the course of his professional career, It is an honor for me to recognize the con- mand and General Staff College in December and in addition to his time on my staff, he has tinuing role of the Church of the Holy Cross, 1955 and was assigned as assistant intel- brought great credit to the federal government. of the church's twenty-fifth pastor, Father ligence officer, 45th Infantry Division. He was He has helped me understand the importance David J. Arseneault, and the individuals in the promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on May 15, of our debt to veterans and he has excelled at Parish that have made the Church of the Holy 1959, and in April 1961 was assigned as Chief constituent service in general. Cross endure for 100 years. of Personnel, 45th Infantry Division, and A combat U.S. Marine veteran, John was in- f served in that position until November 1964. deed a very special liaison for me with the TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT GEN- He became Chief of Staff, 45th Infantry Divi- community of veterans who live in Central ERAL (RETIRED) LAVERN E. sion with his promotion to Colonel on Novem- New York. But his camaraderie with those WEBER ber 18, 1964. who have served our nation never limited his On March 8, 1965, he was promoted to reach. For many Central New Yorkers, John HON. ERNEST J. ISTOOK, JR. Major General, concurrent with his appoint- has been the federal government's helping hand. OF OKLAHOMA ment as the Adjutant General of Oklahoma. We who count ourselves among his friends IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He served in that position until his appointment as Director of the Army National Guard, are proud of his natural tendency to open his Thursday, January 27, 2000 in October 1971. door to others in hours of need. His empathy Mr. ISTOOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to has been matched only by his skills, his con- On June 29, 1979, the Chief of Staff U.S. pay my respects to a great American, former cern matched only by his optimism, and his Army promoted him to Lieutenant General, the Adjutant General of Oklahoma, previous Direc- value as an employee matched only by the grade at which he would retire in 1984. He tor of the Army National Guard, prior Chief of good he does for others who are his friends. was appointed as the full-time Executive Di- the National Guard Bureau and past Executive The United States of America, the greatest rector of NGAUS effective July 1, 1984. In the Director of the National Guard Association of country on earth, is strengthened by patriots the United States. past few years, he had been a consultant on and civil servants like John McGuire. Thank Lieutenant General Weber, a native of Lone national defense matters. God for that. I join others of his admirers in Wolf, Oklahoma, was the first Three-Star Gen- Mr. Speaker, as we adjourn today, let us do recognizing his contributions and thanking him eral to head the National Guard Bureau. He so in honor of and respect for this great Amer- for his selfless dedication to principle and pub- held that post from August 1974 until August icanÐLieutenant General Lavern Weber. lic service.

VerDate 042000 05:55 Jan 28, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JA8.064 pfrm04 PsN: E27PT1 Thursday, January 27, 2000 Daily Digest

HIGHLIGHTS Senate and House of Representatives met in Joint Session and received the President’s State of the Union Message. Senate Transmitting the State of the Union Address Chamber Action (PM–78). Pages S107±13 Routine Proceedings, pages S107–S119 Nomination Received: Senate received the fol- Measures Introduced: Four bills were introduced, lowing nomination: as follows: S. 2010–2013. Page S113 Nancy Killefer, of the District of Columbia, to be Measures Passed: a Member of the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board. Page S119 Joint Session: Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 241, to provide that the two Houses of Congress assemble Messages From the President: Pages S107±13 in the Hall of the House of Representatives for the Messages From the House: Page S113 purpose of receiving the President’s State of the Measures Placed on Calendar: Page S113 Union message. Page S107 Statements on Introduced Bills: Pages S113±19 Joint Session Escort Committee: The President of Additional Cosponsors: Page S119 the Senate was authorized to appoint a committee on the part of the Senate to join with a like committee Adjournment: Senate convened at 8:30 p.m., and on the part of the House of Representatives to escort adjourned at 10:52 p.m., until 12 noon, on Monday, the President of the United States to the House January 31, 2000. (For Senate’s program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Chamber for a Joint Session. Page S107 page S107.) Messages From the President: Senate received the following message from the President of the United States: Committee Meetings No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives Quorum of the House Assembled: The Speaker Chamber Action announced that pursuant to section 2 of H. Con. Bills Introduced: 31 public bills, H.R. 3518–3530, Res. 235, 106th Congress, the House will now pro- 3533–3550; 3 private bills, H.R. 3531–3532, 3551; ceed to organizational business. Page H5 and 12 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 240–244, and H. Subsequently, a quorum of the House was assem- Res. 401–407, were introduced. Pages H47±49 bled, Roll No. 1. Page H5 Reports Filed: Prohibition of Electronic Devices in the House S. 430, to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settle- Chamber: Pursuant to clause five of Rule XVII, the ment Act, to provide for a land exchange between Speaker reiterated the absolute prohibition against the Secretary of Agriculture and the Kake Tribal the use of any personal electronic office equipment Corporation, amended (H. Rept. 106–489). Page H47 D28 January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D29 including cellular phones and computers on the vancement of Women and Minorities in Science, En- Floor of the House. Page H6 gineering, and Technology. Pages H7±8 Quorum of Each House Assembled: Agreed to H. Recess: The House recessed at 3:16 p.m. and recon- Res. 401, providing for a committee to notify the vened at 8:48 p.m. Page H28 President that a quorum of each House has been as- State of the Union Address: President Clinton de- sembled and that Congress is ready to receive any livered his State of the Union address before a joint communication that he may be pleased to make. session of Congress. He was escorted into the House Page H6 Chamber by a committee comprised of Representa- Subsequently, Representatives Armey and Gep- tives Armey, DeLay, Watts of Oklahoma, Cox, hardt were appointed to the committee. Page H7 Hutchinson, Pryce of Ohio, Gephardt, Bonior, Frost, Senate Notification: Agreed to H. Res. 402, in- Menendez, Berry, and Snyder and Senators Lott, forming the Senate that a quorum of the House has Nickles, Thurmond, Craig, Warner, Hutchison, assembled. Page H6 Daschle, Reid of Nevada, Mikulski, Murray, Dorgan, Breaux, Rockefeller, Durbin, and Lautenberg. The Hour of Meeting for the Second Session: Agreed President’s message was referred to the Committee of to H. Res. 403, providing for the hour of meeting the Whole House on the State of the Union and or- of the House. Pages H6±7 dered printed as a House Document (H. Doc. Joint Session to Receive the Annual Message 106–160). Pages H29±35 from the President: Agreed to H. Con. Res. 241, Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate providing for a joint session of Congress to receive today and on December 6, 1999 appear on pages the a message from the President on the State of the H6–7. Union. Page H7 Referrals: Senate bills referred to House committees Meeting Hour Monday, Jan. 31: Agreed that when appear on pages H36–37. the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 31, 2000. Page H7 Quorum Calls—Votes: One Quorum Call, Roll No. 1, developed during the proceedings of the Calendar Wednesday: Agreed to dispense with the House today and appears on page H5. There were no Calendar Wednesday business of Feb. 2, 2000. recorded votes. Page H7 Adjournment: The House met at 12:00 noon and Extension of Remarks: Agreed that all members be adjourned at 10:52 p.m. permitted to extend their remarks and to include extraneous material within the permitted limit in that section of the record entitled ‘‘Extensions of Re- Committee Meetings marks.’’ Page H7 LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS National Reconnaissance Office Review: The Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Legisla- Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of Rep- tive held a hearing on the House of Representatives resentative Goss and from private life Mr. Eli S. Ja- and the Library of Congress. Testimony was heard cobs of New York and Mr. Larry D. Cox of Mary- from the following officials of the House of Rep- land to the National Commission for the Review of resentatives: James M. Eagen III, Chief Administra- the National Reconnaissance Office. Page H7 tive Officer; Jeff Trandahl, Clerk; Wilson Livingood, Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Sergeant at Arms; Robert B. Frey, Acting Inspector ture: Read a letter from Chairman Shuster of the General; Geraldine R. Gennet, General Counsel; Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure John R. Miller, Law Revision Counsel; M. Pope Bar- wherein he transmitted copies of resolutions agreed row, Jr., Legislative Counsel; and John F. Eisold, to by the Committee on Nov. 10, 1999. Page H8 M.D., Attending Physician; and James H. Billington, Librarian of Congress. Web Based Education Commission: Read a letter from Chairman Goodling of the Committee on Edu- DOD DRUG INTERDICTION PROGRAM cation and the Workforce wherein he announced his Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on appointment of Representative Johnny Isakson to the Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources Web-Based Education Commission. Page H8 held a hearing on ‘‘The Decline of DOD Assets in Advancement of Women and Minorities in the Fight Against Illegal Drugs.’’ Testimony was Science, Engineering, and Technology: The Chair heard from Jess T. Ford, Associate Director, Inter- announced the Speaker’s appointment of Mr. Charles national Relations and Trade Issues, National Secu- E. Vela of Maryland to the Commission on the Ad- rity and International Affairs, GAO; Ana Maria D30 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST January 27, 2000 Salazar, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Drug Enforce- Senate Committees ment Policy and Support, Department of Defense; (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Rear Adm. Ernest R. Riutta, USCG, Assistant Com- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Feb- mandant, Operations, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ruary 1, to hold hearings to examine the authority of of Transportation; and Charles Stallworth, Executive grain inspection packers and stockyards administration, 9 Director, Air and Marine Interdiction Division, U.S. a.m., SR–328A. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury. February 3, Full Committee, to hold hearings to exam- ‘‘Y2K—IN RETROSPECT’’ ine the proposed loan guarantee program, focusing on rural satellite and cable system delivery of local broadcast Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on stations to viewers not having access to local television Government Management, Information, and Tech- stations, 9 a.m., SR–328A. nology and the Subcommittee on Technology of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Feb- Committee on Science held a joint hearing on ‘‘The ruary 1, business meeting to markup the nomination of Year 2000 Computer Problem: Did the World Over- Alan Greenspan, of New York, to be Chairman of the react and What Did We Learn?’’ Testimony was Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; fol- heard from John Koskinen, Chair, President’s Coun- lowed by an open hearing to examine loan guarantees and rural television service, 10 a.m., SD–628. cil on Year 2000 Conversion; Charles Rossotti, Com- Committee on the Budget: February 1, to hold hearings on missioner, IRS, Department of the Treasury; Fer- federal spending priorities, 10 a.m., SD–608. nando Burbano, Chief Information Officer, Depart- February 2, Full Committee, to hold hearings to exam- ment of State; Joel Willemssen, Director, Civil ine federalism in the information age, focusing on inter- Agencies Information Systems, GAO; and public net tax issues, 10 a.m., SD–608. witnesses. Committee on Environment and Public Works: February 3, Committee on Environment and Public Works, to hold INTERNAL REVENUE CODE—PENALTY hearings on the nomination of Eric D. Eberhard, of AND INTEREST PROVISIONS Washington, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship & Excellence in Na- Oversight held a hearing on Penalty and Interest tional Environmental Policy Foundation; and the nomina- Provisions in the Internal Revenue Code. Testimony tion of W. Michael McCabe, of Pennsylvania, to be Dep- was heard from the following officials of the Depart- uty Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agen- cy, 10 a.m., SD–406. ment of the Treasury: Joseph M. Mikrut, Tax Legis- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Feb- lative Counsel; and W. Val Oveson, National Tax- ruary 1, to hold hearings to examine medical errors, fo- payer Advocate; Lindy Paull, Chief of Staff, Joint cusing on understanding adverse drug events, 10 a.m., Committee on Taxation; and public witnesses. SD–430. f February 2, Subcommittee on Public Health, to hold hearings to examine gene therapy, focusing on promoting COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR FRIDAY, patient safety, 9:30 a.m., SD–430. JANUARY 28, 2000 Committee on the Judiciary: February 1, Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information, to Senate hold hearings to examine the vulnerability of U.S. sys- No meetings/hearings scheduled. tems to cyber attack, 10 a.m., SD–226. House House Chamber Committee on Education and the Workforce, Subcommittee To be announced. On Oversight and Investigations, hearing on OSHA’s En- forcement Policy on Employees Working at Home, 9 House Committees a.m., 2175 Rayburn. Committee on Appropriations, February 1, Subcommittee f on Legislative, on Joint Economic Committee; Architect of the Capitol; and GPO, 9:30 a.m., and on the Joint CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Committee on Taxation; the GAO; and the Capitol Police Board, 1:30 p.m., H–144 Capitol. Week of January 31 through February 5, 2000 February 2, Subcommittee on Legislative, on Members Senate Chamber of Congress; Office of Compliance; CBO; Financial Man- agers Council; and outside witnesses, 9:30 a.m., H–144 On Monday and Tuesday, Senate will resume con- Capitol. sideration of S. 625, Bankruptcy Reform Act. Committee on Commerce, February 2, Subcommittee on During the remainder of the week, Senate may Finance and Hazardous Materials, hearing on Decimals: consider any other cleared legislative and executive Report on Industry Implementation, 10 a.m., 2123 Ray- business. burn. January 27, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D31

Committee on Government Reform, February 2, Sub- Committee on the Judiciary, February 1, to continue committee on National Economic Growth, Natural Re- markup of H.R. 2366, Small Business Liability Reform sources and Regulatory Affairs, hearing on Kyoto and the Act of 1999, 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Internet: The Energy Implications of the Digital Econ- Committee on Resources, February 2, hearing on H.R. omy, 10 a.m., 2247 Rayburn. 3160, Common Sense Protections for Endangered Species February 2, Subcommittee on National Security, Vet- Act, 11 a.m., 1324 Longworth. erans’ Affairs and International Relations, hearing on Gulf Committee on Rules, January 31, to consider H.R. 1838, War Veterans’ Illnesses: The Current Research Agenda, Taiwan Security Enhancement Act, 6:30 p.m., H–313 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Capitol. Committee on International Relations, February 2, hearing on Changing American Diplomacy for the New Century, 10 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. D32 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST January 27, 2000

Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 noon, Monday, January 31 12:30 p.m., Monday, January 31

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: After the transaction of any Program for Monday: To be announced. morning business (not to extend beyond 2 p.m.), Senate will resume consideration of S. 625, Bankruptcy Reform.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Inslee, Jay, Wash., E20 Murtha, John P., Pa., E23 Istook, Ernest J., Jr., Okla., E24 Ortiz, Solomon P., Tex., E20, E21, E22 Barcia, James A., Mich., E13 Knollenberg, Joe, Mich., E14 Oxley, Michael G., Ohio, E16 Bentsen, Ken, Tex., E18 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E21 Portman, Rob, Ohio, E19, E21, E23 Blunt, Roy, Mo., E17 Kuykendall, Steven T., Calif., E15, E18 Rothman, Steven R., N.J., E12 Brady, Kevin, Tex., E19 LaFalce, John J., N.Y., E16 Shaw, E. Clay, Jr., Fla., E13 Camp, Dave, Mich., E19 McInnis, Scott, Colo., E7, E8, E10, E11, E12, E13, E15, Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E7, E8, E10 Capps, Lois, Calif., E21 E16, E18, E19 Tancredo, Thomas G., Colo., E13 Carson, Julia, Ind., E20 McIntosh, David M., Ind., E22 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E15, E16, E18 Crane, Philip M., Ill., E15 Martinez, Matthew G., Calif., E22, E23 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E7 Cunningham, Randy ‘‘Duke’’, Calif., E17 Meek, Carrie P., Fla., E14 Walsh, James T., N.Y., E24 Deutsch, Peter, Fla., E8, E10, E11 Menendez, Robert, N.J., E7, E8, E10, E11, E12, E13, Hayes, Robin, N.C., E12 E15

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Recess: The House recessed at 3:16 p.m. and recon- Res. 401, providing for a committee to notify the vened at 8:48 p.m. Page H28 President that a quorum of each House has been as- State of the Union Address: President Clinton de- sembled and that Congress is ready to receive any livered his State of the Union address before a joint communication that he may be pleased to make. session of Congress. He was escorted into the House Page H6 Chamber by a committee comprised of Representa- Subsequently, Representatives Armey and Gep- tives Armey, DeLay, Watts of Oklahoma, Cox, hardt were appointed to the committee. Page H7 Hutchinson, Pryce of Ohio, Gephardt, Bonior, Frost, Senate Notification: Agreed to H. Res. 402, in- Menendez, Berry, and Snyder and Senators Lott, forming the Senate that a quorum of the House has Nickles, Thurmond, Craig, Warner, Hutchison, assembled. Page H6 Daschle, Reid of Nevada, Mikulski, Murray, Dorgan, Breaux, Rockefeller, Durbin, and Lautenberg. The Hour of Meeting for the Second Session: Agreed President’s message was referred to the Committee of to H. Res. 403, providing for the hour of meeting the Whole House on the State of the Union and or- of the House. Pages H6±7 dered printed as a House Document (H. Doc. Joint Session to Receive the Annual Message 106–160). Pages H29±35 from the President: Agreed to H. Con. Res. 241, Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate providing for a joint session of Congress to receive today and on December 6, 1999 appear on pages the a message from the President on the State of the H6–7. Union. Page H7 Referrals: Senate bills referred to House committees Meeting Hour Monday, Jan. 31: Agreed that when appear on pages H36–37. the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 31, 2000. Page H7 Quorum Calls—Votes: One Quorum Call, Roll No. 1, developed during the proceedings of the Calendar Wednesday: Agreed to dispense with the House today and appears on page H5. There were no Calendar Wednesday business of Feb. 2, 2000. recorded votes. Page H7 Adjournment: The House met at 12:00 noon and Extension of Remarks: Agreed that all members be adjourned at 10:52 p.m. permitted to extend their remarks and to include extraneous material within the permitted limit in that section of the record entitled ‘‘Extensions of Re- Committee Meetings marks.’’ Page H7 LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS National Reconnaissance Office Review: The Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Legisla- Chair announced the Speaker’s appointment of Rep- tive held a hearing on the House of Representatives resentative Goss and from private life Mr. Eli S. Ja- and the Library of Congress. Testimony was heard cobs of New York and Mr. Larry D. Cox of Mary- from the following officials of the House of Rep- land to the National Commission for the Review of resentatives: James M. Eagen III, Chief Administra- the National Reconnaissance Office. Page H7 tive Officer; Jeff Trandahl, Clerk; Wilson Livingood, Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Sergeant at Arms; Robert B. Frey, Acting Inspector ture: Read a letter from Chairman Shuster of the General; Geraldine R. Gennet, General Counsel; Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure John R. Miller, Law Revision Counsel; M. Pope Bar- wherein he transmitted copies of resolutions agreed row, Jr., Legislative Counsel; and John F. Eisold, to by the Committee on Nov. 10, 1999. Page H8 M.D., Attending Physician; and James H. Billington, Librarian of Congress. Web Based Education Commission: Read a letter from Chairman Goodling of the Committee on Edu- DOD DRUG INTERDICTION PROGRAM cation and the Workforce wherein he announced his Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on appointment of Representative Johnny Isakson to the Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources Web-Based Education Commission. Page H8 held a hearing on ‘‘The Decline of DOD Assets in Advancement of Women and Minorities in the Fight Against Illegal Drugs.’’ Testimony was Science, Engineering, and Technology: The Chair heard from Jess T. Ford, Associate Director, Inter- announced the Speaker’s appointment of Mr. Charles national Relations and Trade Issues, National Secu- E. Vela of Maryland to the Commission on the Ad- rity and International Affairs, GAO; Ana Maria

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 noon, Monday, January 31 12:30 p.m., Monday, January 31

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

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