E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 113 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014 No. 38 House of Representatives The House met at 9 a.m. and was come forward and lead the House in the partner of the United States. I com- called to order by the Speaker. Pledge of Allegiance. mend Congresswoman ROS-LEHTINEN on f Mr. CICILLINE led the Pledge of Al- her leadership in expanding U.S.-Israel legiance as follows: cooperation in defense, energy, and PRAYER I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the science. The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick United States of America, and to the Repub- As the Iranian regime continues to J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: lic for which it stands, one nation under God, advance its nuclear ambitions and cur- Eternal God, we give You thanks for indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. rent events continually demonstrate giving us another day. f that we live in a dangerous world, it is We come to the end of a short week. important that Congress reaffirm our MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT For many, the winter has outlived its support for and commitment to our welcome and the longing for spring and A message in writing from the Presi- close friend and ally, Israel. its warmth is palpable. May the long- dent of the United States was commu- f ing for comity and good will in the nicated to the House by Mr. Brian fashioning of policies benefiting our Pate, one of his secretaries. OLNEYVILLE NEW YORK SYSTEM Nation be equally manifest in the ac- f (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given tions marking these days. permission to address the House for 1 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Now we approach a weekend during minute.) which many Members of this assembly The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I stand will gather to remember a historic tain up to 5 requests for 1-minute to congratulate Olneyville New York event in Selma, Alabama. Forty-nine speeches on each side of the aisle. System, an iconic Rhode Island res- years ago, brave men and women, f taurant which last week received the Americans of all races, colors, and James Beard Foundation’s America’s AMERICAN-ISRAEL PUBLIC AF- faiths, walked together to help guar- Classics award—a prestigious national FAIRS COMMITTEE POLICY CON- antee freedom still denied the descend- award. FERENCE ants of those who were slaves. The America’s Classics award honors Bless the Members of this assembly (Mr. LANCE asked and was given per- ‘‘restaurants that have timeless appeal and us all, that we would be worthy of mission to address the House for 1 and are beloved for quality food that the call we have been given as Ameri- minute and to revise and extend his re- reflects the character of their commu- cans, to nurture and guarantee demo- marks.) nity.’’ cratic freedoms to all who dwell in our Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, this week Despite its name, this restaurant is a great Nation. Help us all to be truly in Washington we welcome representa- uniquely Rhode Island culinary treas- thankful and appropriately generous in tives from across the country attend- ure and is beloved by Rhode Islanders our response. ing the American-Israel Public Affairs and visitors alike. May all that is done this day be for Committee Policy Conference, the This national recognition confirms Your greater honor and glory. largest gathering in our Nation of what Rhode Islanders already knew: we Amen. friends of the Jewish State. Represent- have some of the best food and res- f atives come to the Nation’s Capital to taurants in the country, and Olneyville highlight the importance of the part- New York System is a classic. THE JOURNAL nership between the United States and Every Rhode Islander knows the dis- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- Israel and work together toward com- tinctive smells and sights of this local ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- mon interests and goals. business. As mayor of Providence, I ceedings and announces to the House I have the honor of serving as cochair was proud Olneyville New York System his approval thereof. of the House Republican Israel Caucus, played a leading role in my Main Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- where protecting, strengthening, and Street initiative to improve Provi- nal stands approved. promoting the U.S.-Israel relationship dence’s commercial districts. f is the top priority. Indeed, for nearly 70 years, three gen- Just this week, under the leadership erations of the Stevens family have run PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE of Congresswoman ILEANA ROS- this local establishment at the same The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman LEHTINEN, the House passed legislation location in Providence. Although the from Rhode Island (Mr. CICILLINE) designating Israel as a major strategic neighborhood has changed over time, 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. H2201 . VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:59 Mar 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR7.000 H06MRPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H2202 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 6, 2014 only the Olneyville New York System Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Initiatives like Boys 2 Men and My has remained an iconic part of this Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowl- Brother’s Keeper are invaluable re- community. edge National Frozen Food Month, and sources to help young men get their So I am saying congratulations to in doing so, one of my home State’s lives on the right track, even if, despite Greg Stevens and his sister, Stephanie own frozen food companies, Better everyone’s best efforts, some of them Stevens Turini, on the well-deserved Baked Foods. end up working for the United States honor. I know that their dad is looking Headquartered in North East, Penn- Congress. down on them very proudly today. Con- sylvania, in the Fifth District of Penn- f gratulations. sylvania, with facilities in Erie, Penn- sylvania, and New York, Better Baked LET’S RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE f Foods is currently celebrating its 50th (Mr. TAKANO asked and was given IMMIGRATION COVERAGE BIASED anniversary. permission to address the House for 1 Over the years, Better Baked has minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was built a reputation as an affordable op- marks.) given permission to address the House tion for nutritious snack foods. Today, Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise for 1 minute and to revise and extend the company proudly employs over 300 today, once again, to call for this body his remarks.) associates who produce over 325,000 to bring H.R. 1010 to the floor and raise Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, pieces of frozen French bread pizzas, the Federal minimum wage. the issue of immigration continues to flatbreads, and breakfast sandwiches. My colleagues on the other side of simmer, but it is not because of any By devoting the necessary resources the aisle will falsely claim that this substantive news in Congress. It is to its people, equipment, and facilities, will kill jobs. They misrepresent the driven by the media and the coverage Better Baked is continually working to findings of a recent CBO report. The is slanted. ensure that it meets consumer demand important takeaway from that CBO re- In the last 3 months, the three Cap- and grows its operation. port is that raising the minimum wage itol Hill publications have run over 30 I am proud to honor a company that to $10.10 an hour will raise the wages of stories about immigration. By a 10 to 1 is constantly innovating to improve its more than 16 million Americans and ratio, they promoted amnesty for ille- products while also recognizing the bring nearly 1 million Americans out of gal immigrants over the need for bor- hard work and the efforts of its em- poverty. der security. ployees. In the 1990s, when the Clinton admin- Articles in The Washington Post and Mr. Speaker, in celebration of Na- istration raised the minimum wage, The Wall Street Journal reflect the tional Frozen Food Month, I wish to the Republicans also argued that doing same media agenda. These publications applaud Better Baked Foods and the so would kill jobs, but the exact oppo- also published over 30 pro-amnesty ar- entire frozen food industry for their site happened. What we saw following ticles, but not a single pro-enforcement hard work and continued contributions the minimum wage increase in the article. to strong local economies, through jobs 1990s was the greatest number of jobs The national media should give the and quality, affordable meals for our created in a 4-year period. American people the facts, not tell Nation’s consumers. A rising tide lifts all boats, Mr. them what to think. We need more ob- f Speaker. Let’s raise the minimum jective news stories and fewer opinion wage. Let’s grow our economy, and pieces masquerading as news reports. BOYS 2 MEN let’s put people back to work. (Mr. FOSTER asked and was given f f permission to address the House for 1 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION TEAM 26’S RIDE ON WASHINGTON minute.) Mr.