E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 111 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION Vol. 156 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2010 No. 52 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the St. Thomas Christian College in called to order by the Speaker. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 2008. He has received numerous awards f f for his community service, which in- cludes the Citizen of the Year award PRAYER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE from the Mountain State Bar Associa- Bishop Fred T. Simms, Heart of God A message from the Senate by Ms. tion, Mountain State University’s Ministries, Beckley, West Virginia, of- Curtis, one of its clerks, announced School of Leadership and Professional fered the following prayer: that the Senate has passed a bill of the Development’s Living Leadership Father, bless, we pray You, the lead- following title in which the concur- award, and recognized by the Dr. Mar- ers of this Nation. Strengthen the rence of the House is requested: tin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Commis- courage of the Representatives in Con- S. 1749. An act to amend title 18, United sion of the State of West Virginia with gress—sincere men and women who States Code, to prohibit the possession or its ‘‘Sharing of Self’’ award. want to do right, if only they can be use of cell phones and similar wireless de- Bishop Simms, one of eight children sure what is right. Make it plain, Fa- vices by Federal prisoners. born to George Simms and Audrey ther. Release the same spirit of wisdom f Simms Totten, is married to Marilyn and unity that brought these 50 States Staples Simms, and the father of five together to form this great United WELCOMING BISHOP FRED T. SIMMS daughters and 11 grandchildren. His States of America to fall fresh on this greatest strength perhaps may be his great governing body as they make de- The SPEAKER. Without objection, humbleness of heart and his ability to cisions affecting over 300 million Amer- the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. become less, so that God gets all the icans. RAHALL) is recognized for 1 minute. glory. He teaches his congregation by Father, at this time we join our There was no objection. example, as he lives what he preaches. hearts, minds, and spirits for our fellow Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, it is Bishop Simms’ two mottos are, ‘‘It’s miners and families in West Virginia my pleasure to welcome to the House not about Fred T., but about God,’’ and who have suffered great loss in the of Representatives our guest chaplain ‘‘Come on, let’s have church.’’ midst of tragedy. Out of the depths of today, Bishop Fred T. Simms, D.D., Madam Speaker, I am pleased to our present grief and helplessness we pastor and founder of the Heart of God honor Bishop Fred Simms today, and cry unto Thee, praying that Thou will Ministries in my hometown of Beckley, proud that he gave our invocation. draw near unto us, and let the light of West Virginia. Thy countenance shine upon us during It is an honor to have such a distin- f this dark hour of time. In Jesus’ name, guished West Virginian here with us amen. today, and it is particularly fitting to ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER f have Bishop Simms join us in offering PRO TEMPORE THE JOURNAL the morning prayer on behalf of our Congress and our Nation on this som- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- ber day. Today we will act on a con- JACKSON of Illinois). The Chair will re- ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- gressional resolution honoring the cou- mind all persons in the gallery that ceedings and announces to the House rageous miners who lost their lives in they are here as guests of the House her approval thereof. the tragic explosion at the Upper Big and that any manifestation of approval Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- or disapproval of proceedings or other nal stands approved. Branch Mine and recognize the heroic actions of the rescue teams who also audible conversation is in violation of f risked life and limb to search for the the rules of the House. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE missing miners. f The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman Bishop Simms was called to the min- from Alabama (Mr. GRIFFITH) come for- istry and preached his first message in ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ward and lead the House in the Pledge December, 1977. Since that time, PRO TEMPORE of Allegiance. Bishop Simms has continued his Bib- Mr. GRIFFITH led the Pledge of Alle- lical studies through Aenon Bible Col- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. giance as follows: lege and the Institute of Biblical Stud- JACKSON of Illinois). The Chair will en- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ies in Lynchburg, Virginia. He received tertain up to 15 further 1-minute re- United States of America, and to the Repub- his doctorate of divinity degree from quests from each side of the aisle. 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. H2507 . VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:34 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H14AP0.REC H14AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2508 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 14, 2010 TAX DAY TAX BREAKS Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which oc- percent, as happened during the Bush (Mrs. DAHLKEMPER asked and was curs from April 18 to April 24. As administration. given permission to address the House founders and co-chairs of the Congres- President Obama stood at the podium for 1 minute and to revise and extend sional Victims’ Rights Caucus, Con- behind me in his State of the Union ad- her remarks.) gressman Ted Poe and I this evening dress and said, ‘‘Now let me repeat, we Ms. DAHLKEMPER. Mr. Speaker, are hosting the annual Victims’ Rights cut taxes. We cut taxes for 95 percent Tax Day is tomorrow, and thanks to Caucus Awards ceremony, honoring six of working families. We cut taxes for small businesses. We cut taxes for first- the American Recovery and Reinvest- individuals from around the country time homebuyers. We cut taxes for par- ment Act middle class families in west- for their outstanding accomplishments ents trying to care for their children. ern Pennsylvania and throughout the in the field of victims services and vic- We cut taxes for 8 million Americans country are seeing big tax returns this tim advocacy. paying for college. We put $300 billion year. The Recovery Act provided tax National Crime Victims’ Rights Week helps us all to celebrate and ac- worth of tax cuts into people’s pockets cuts for 99 percent of working Penn- so there was demand and businesses sylvanians and resulted in a 10 percent knowledge the victim service providers and the criminal justice professionals had customers.’’ I am proud to have increase in the average tax refund this supported the President in these meas- year. That’s a big help to families in who every day provide critical assist- ance to the victims of crimes. They do ures. my district who are working hard to A third of the stimulus package, the it on a 24–7 basis. pay their bills. ARRA, was tax cuts. It is something Crime victims are our sons, daugh- The Recovery Act extended the the American people don’t realize be- ters, brothers, sisters, parents, and our earned income tax credit, the child tax cause of the false rhetoric that has friends. They are struggling to survive credit, and college tax credits for fami- been spread throughout this country. I in the aftermath of a crime, and they lies and students. First-time home- appreciate the work of this Congress deserve services and support to help buyers benefit from a tax credit of up and President Obama, and I thank him them cope. to $8,000, and businesses can write off for his leadership. new equipment purchases and increase f f bonus depreciation. Americans are sav- SUPPORT FOR NASA ing an estimated $222 billion in taxes NEWSWEEK SHOULD REPORT this year thanks to the Recovery Act. (Mr. GRIFFITH asked and was given FACTS ON ECONOMY I am proud that through the work we permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was have been doing here in Congress we minute.) given permission to address the House have lowered the tax burden for my Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, it is no for 1 minute and to revise and extend hardworking constituents. coincidence that we have the most ad- his remarks.) vanced manned space flight program on f Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, to earth, attracting and inspiring the my left is the Media Fairness Caucus’ AND THE BORDER WAR GOES ON world’s greatest minds. Our space pro- Newsweek Wall of Shame, a collection (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was gram is a matter of great national of the magazine’s very biased cover ar- given permission to address the House pride and of great national security im- ticles. Previous covers have featured for 1 minute.) portance.