12068 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 9 May 11, 2009 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES—Monday, May 11, 2009 The House met at 2 p.m. and was until 12:30 p.m. tomorrow for morning- 1693. A letter from the Chairman, Council called to order by the Speaker pro tem- hour debate. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a pore (Mr. MCGOVERN). There was no objection. copy of D.C. ACT 18-68, ‘‘Unemployment Compensation Extended Benefits Temporary f Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 3 min- utes p.m.), under its previous order, the Amendment Act of 2009’’, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- PRO TEMPORE Oversight and Government Reform. day, May 12, 2009, at 12:30 p.m., for 1694. A letter from the Chairman, Council The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- morning-hour debate. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a fore the House the following commu- f copy of D.C. ACT 18-55, ‘‘Practice of Occupa- nication from the Speaker: tional Therapy Amendment Act of 2009’’, EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to WASHINGTON, DC, ETC. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- May 11, 2009. ment Reform. I hereby appoint the Honorable JAMES P. Under clause 2 of Rule XXIV, execu- 1695. A letter from the Chairman, Council MCGOVERN to act as Speaker pro tempore on tive communications were taken from of the District of Columbia, transmitting a this day. the Speaker’s table and referred as fol- copy of D.C. ACT 18-69, ‘‘Woodland Tigers NANCY PELOSI, lows: Funding Clarification Temporary Amend- Speaker of the House of Representatives. 1685. A letter from the Assistant General ment Act of 2009’’, pursuant to D.C. Code sec- f Counsel for Regulations, Office of General tion 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Over- PRAYER Counsel, Department of Education, transmit- sight and Government Reform. ting the Department’s final rule — Readiness 1696. A letter from the Chairman, Council Rev. Eugene Hemrick, Washington and Emergency Management for Schools — of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Theological Union, Washington, D.C., received March 27, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. copy of D.C. ACT 18-56, ‘‘Practice of offered the following prayer: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education Polysomnography Amendment Act of 2009’’, An esteemed saint once said, ‘‘The and Labor. pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- glory of God is a human being fully 1686. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a ment Reform. alive.’’ 1697. A letter from the Chairman, Council May the work of Congress be alive copy of D.C. ACT 18-65, ‘‘View 14 Economic Development Temporary Act of 2009’’, pursu- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a with debate, minus life-threatening ant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the copy of D.C. ACT 18-57, ‘‘Practice of Profes- strife; by a desire for spirited unity Committee on Oversight and Government sional Counseling and Addiction Counseling Amendment Act of 2009’’, pursuant to D.C. rather than life-threatening divisions Reform. that deflate the human spirit; by undy- 1687. A letter from the Chairman, Council Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Oversight and Government Reform. ing service to others rather than suc- 1698. A letter from the Chairman, Council copy of D.C. ACT 18-62, ‘‘Practice of Nursing cumbing to destructive self-service; by of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Amendment Act of 2009’’, pursuant to D.C. reaching out to the disadvantaged copy of D.C. ACT 18-70, ‘‘Jury and Marriage Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Amendment Act of 2009’’, pursuant to D.C. rather than seeking personal self-ad- Oversight and Government Reform. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on vantage. 1688. A letter from the Chairman, Council O Lord, may the work of Congress Oversight and Government Reform. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a 1699. A letter from the Chairman, Council generate awesome kindness and sac- copy of D.C. ACT 18-66, ‘‘Fire Alarm Notice of the District of Columbia, transmitting a rifice that inspires Americans and and Tenant Fire Saftey Temporary Amend- copy of D.C. ACT 18-59, ‘‘Practice of Den- their neighbors, reflecting God’s mov- ment Act of 2009’’, pursuant to D.C. Code sec- tistry Amendment Act of 2009’’, pursuant to ing love at its best. tion 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on Over- D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Com- Amen. sight and Government Reform. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- 1689. A letter from the Chairman, Council f form. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a 1700. A letter from the Chairman, Council THE JOURNAL copy of D.C. ACT 18-54, ‘‘NoMA Residential of the District of Columbia, transmitting a Development Tax Abatement Act of 2009’’, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The copy of D.C. ACT 18-61, ‘‘Massage Therapy pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to Amendment Act of 2009’’, pursuant to D.C. Chair has examined the Journal of the the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on last day’s proceedings and announces ment Reform. Oversight and Government Reform. to the House his approval thereof. 1690. A letter from the Chairman, Council 1701. A letter from the Chairman, Council Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- of the District of Columbia, transmitting a of the District of Columbia, transmitting a nal stands approved. copy of D.C. ACT 18-64, ‘‘Continuation of copy of D.C. ACT 18-58, ‘‘Practice of Psy- Health Coverage Temporary Amendment Act chology Amendment Act of 2009’’, pursuant f of 2009’’, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1- to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Com- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Oversight and mittee on Oversight and Government Re- Government Reform. form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 1691. A letter from the Chairman, Council 1702. A letter from the Chairman, Council Chair will lead the House in the Pledge of the District of Columbia, transmitting a of the District of Columbia, transmitting a of Allegiance. copy of D.C. ACT 18-67, ‘‘Tenant Opportunity copy of D.C. ACT 18-60, ‘‘Practice of Podiatry The SPEAKER pro tempore led the to Purchase Preservation Clarification Tem- Amendment Act of 2009’’, pursuant to D.C. Pledge of Allegiance as follows: porary Amendment Act of 2009’’, pursuant to Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Com- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Oversight and Government Reform. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- 1703. A letter from the Acting Senior Pro- United States of America, and to the Repub- form. curement Executive, GSA, Department of lic for which it stands, one nation under God, 1692. A letter from the Chairman, Council Defense, transmitting the Department’s final indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. of the District of Columbia, transmitting a rule — Federal Acquisition Regulation; Fed- f copy of D.C. ACT 18-63, ‘‘Practices of Medi- eral Acquisition Circular 2005-31; Introduc- ADJOURNMENT cine and Naturopathic Medicine Amendment tion [Docket FAR 2009-0001, Sequence 2] re- Act of 2009’’, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1- ceived March 19, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without 233(c)(1); to the Committee on Oversight and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Oversight objection, the House stands adjourned Government Reform. and Government Reform. 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 Mar 15 2010 08:44 Aug 24, 2011 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR09\H11MY9.000 H11MY9 erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with BOUND RECORD May 11, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 9 12069 1704. A letter from the Chairman, Inter- Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area ceived April 14, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. national Trade Commission, transmitting 610 in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No.: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural the Commission’s Annual Report on Cat- 09100091344-9056-02] (RIN: 0648-XO07) received Resources. egory Rating for 2006, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. April 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 1720. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 3319(d); to the Committee on Oversight and to the Committee on Natural Resources. Administrator For Regulatory Programs, Government Reform. 1713. A letter from the Acting Director Of- NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric 1705. A letter from the Acting Chair, Fed- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Administration, transmitting the Adminis- eral Subsistence Board, Department of the tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the Exclu- Interior, transmitting the Department’s tion, transmitting the Administration’s final sive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Groundfish final rule — Subsistence Management Regu- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Fisheries of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Is- lations for Public Lands in Alaska-2009-10 Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area lands Management Area and Gulf of Alaska, and 2010-11 Subsistence Taking of Fish Regu- 610 in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No.: Seabird Avoidance Requirements Revisions lations [FWS-R7-EA-2007-0025; 70101-1335- 09100091344-0956-02] (RIN: 0648-XN82) received for International Pacific Halibut Commis- 0064L6] (RIN: 1018-AV72) receivedApril 2, 2009, April 1, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C.