13884 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE May 6, 1977 It is admirable in both its ambition and its exemplary news and public affairs pro­ careers for themselves within New execution, quietly and effectively going be­ graming geared to the special needs of York's garment industry. yond stereotypes to tap the fascinating re­ women in the tri-State area. Channel 2 Weekday mornings, WCB~TV's pro­ sources of real people ... the closeups prove "Eye On," which this year won a New vocative interview program with Jeanne fascinating. and the subsequent talk is in­ York area Emmy award for "outstand­ Parr sparks lively discussions on topics formative. ing documentary series," each week of particular interest to women. Ms. Kay Gardella of the New York Daily focuses on a critical issue or newsmaking Parr, who was one of this country's first News found Ms. Myerson- personality affecting residents of New women news correspondents, has tackled A splendid on-camera performer, and the York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. such controversial themes as the right of women she chooses as subjects are articulate Whether it be an investigative report on women to enter the priesthood, alco­ and capable of pinpointing their needs, emo­ women ex-offenders caught in the re­ holism among women, menopause, and tions and problems-it is an excellent series. volving door of criminal justice or a pro­ women in sports and journalism. Writing in the New York Post, Bob file of my colleague Congresswoman Liz This kind of enlightened broadcasting Williams praised Ms. Myerson's approach HOLTZMAN, "Eye On" maintains the high philosophy is a reflection of WCBS-TV's to the women on the evening and daily standards of · electronic journalism continuing commitment and responsi­ broadcasts of "A Woman Is . .," pioneered by Edward R. Murrow. bility to produce quality and significant which "makes her all that more effective "Channel 2 The People," WCBS-TV's programing for tri-State area residents. on the home screen." other weekly public affairs series, has The designer of this and other laudatory Elaine Bissell of the Westchester presented a number of reports dealing efforts undertaken by WCB~TV is Mr. Rockland newspapers added that the with the issues and concerns affecting Thomas F. Leahy, vice president and series "delivered a stunning discussion women, with an emphasis on the general manager for WCBS-TV. His has problems of minority women. Past pro­ been a job well done and he should be probing <women's) innermost feelings commended. I wish to call it to the spe­ and thoughts." grams have dealt with how the women's cial attention of the FCC, the House Viewer reaction has similarly extolled movement has affected the lives of Subcommittee on Communications, the the "honest and sympathetic" film por­ Italian-American women; the sterotyp­ Senate Subcommittee on Communica­ traits and the ''brilliant" studio discus­ ing and discrimination faced by an tions, the Governors of New York, New sions that followed each evening special. American Indian woman in New York Jersey, and Connecticut and the Presi­ "A Woman Is * * • With Bess Myer­ City; and the struggles of young black dent's National Commission of Observ­ son," is but one example of WCB~TV's fashion designers to carve out successful ance of International Women's Year. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES-Friday, May 6, 1977 The House met at 11 o'clock a.m. PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION leader if the distinguished gentleman The Chaplain, Rev. Edward G. Latch, OF H.R. 6655, THE HOUSING AND can inform us as to the program for the D.D., offered the following prayer: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT week of May 9. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask OF 1977 Mr. WRIGHT. Yes; if the gentleman God who gives to all men generously and Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, by di­ from Massachusetts will yield so that I without reproaching, and it will be given rection of the Committee on Rules, I can respond to the gentleman from him.-James 1: 5. call up House Resolution 541 and ask for Dlinois. 0 Lord, our God, in whom we live and its immediate consideration. Mr. MOAKLEY. I am happy to yield. move and have our being, at the begin­ The Clerk read the resolution, as Mr. WRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, the plan ning of a new day and faced with impor­ follows: is that we should adopt this rule today tant decisions, we turn to Thee seeking H. RES. 541 on the Housing and Community Devel­ insight to see our way, inspiration to Resolved, That upon the adoption of this opment Act and complete general de­ walk in that way, and industry to keep resolution it shall be in order to move, sec­ bate on the Housing Act today. on walking until our work is done. When tion 401 (b) of the Congressional Budget Act Upon completion of general debate to­ burdens are heaVY, decisions difficult, and of 1974 (Public Law 93-344) to the contrary day, the Committee would rise, and we notwithstanding, that the House resolve itself would hope to complete consideration problems persistent, grant unto us into the Committee of the Whole House on strength and wisdom to carry our bur­ of the Housing and Community Devel­ the State of the Union for the consideration opment Act next Tuesday, the lOth. dens, to make our decisions, and to solve of the b111 (H.R. 6655) to amend certain our problems with clear consciences and Federal laws pertaining to community de­ On Monday next, the House would clean hands. velopment, housing, and related programs, meet at noon. There are no District bills, God bless America and so shed Thy and all points of order against said b111 for but there are four bills on suspension grace on her that every flaw may be failure to comply with the provisions of which we would hope to present. They mended, all gold refined, and our good clause 5, rule XXI are hereby waived. After are as follows: be crowned with brotherhood from sea to general debate, which shall be confined to H.R. 5562, relating to Val-Kill Na­ shining sea. Amen. the blll and shall continue not to exceed tional Historic Site in New York State· two hours, to be equally divided and con­ H.R. 6692, Extension of Education t~ trolled by the chairman and ranking minor­ Handicapped Act; ity member of the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs, the bill shall be H.R. 6668, to amend the Age Discrimi­ THE JOURNAL · read for amendment under the five-minute nation Act of 1977; and The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam­ rule by titles instead of by sections. At the H.R. 6774, technical amendments to conclusion of the consideration of the bill the Higher Education Act. ined the Journal of the last day's pro­ for amendment, the Committee shall rise and Following that, we would consider ceedings and announces to the House his report the bill to the House with such House Resolution 334, a funding resolu­ approval thereof. amendments as may have been adopted, and tion for legal intervention in A.T. & T. Is there objection to the approval of the previous question shall be considered as cases. the Journal. ordered on the bill and amendments thereto Mr. BAUMAN. Mr. Speaker, reserving to final passage without intervening mo­ Following that, on Monday the House tion except one motion to recommit. is scheduled to consider four resolutions the right to object, the gentleman from on contested House seats. They are as Maryland just wants the Speaker to know LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM that the gentleman from Maryland also Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield follows: approves the Journal. at this time to the gentleman from House Resolution 525, Saunders v. The SPEAKER. The gentleman is very Dlinois (Mr. ANDERSON). Kelly (Fifth District, Florida); gracious. Mr. ANDERSON of Illinois. Mr. House Resolution 526, Paul v. Gam­ Is there objection to the approval of Speaker, I thank the gentleman for mage (22d District, Texas) ; the Journal? yielding. I do so for the purpose of in­ House Resolution 527, Young v. Mikva There was no objection. quiring of the distinguished majority <lOth District, Dlinois); and May 6, 1977 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 13885 House Resolution 528, Pierce v. Pur­ Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield are expected but there is no question sell (Second District, Michigan) . 30 minutes to the gentleman from about passage of a housing bill. It has Then on Tuesday, the House would Illinois (Mr. ANDERSON), pending which the support of almost all housing agen­ meet at noon. There are three bills pres­ I yield myself such time as I may con­ cies, business, labor, and local govern­ ently scheduled for suspension, and we sume. ments. I do not believe there is any real would hope to complete consideration Mr. Speaker, the resolution makes in controversy over the rule and I urge its of H.R. 6655, the Housing and Com­ order consideration of the bill <H.R. adoption. munity Development Act. 6655) to amend certain Federal laws Mr. ANDERSON of Illinois. Mr. The suspensions are: pertaining to community development, Speaker, I yield myself such time as I H.R. 2817, Tillicum National Environ­ housing, and related programs. may consume. mental Center; It is a 2-hour open rule and waives two Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 541 is a H.R. 6205, Atlantic Tuna Convention points of order. 2-hour open rule providing for the Act authorization; Section 40Hb) of the Congressional consideration of H.R. 6655, the Housing H.R. 6206, commercial fisheries R. & D.