Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1995-05-17 Date1995-05-17 PublicationVolume 141, issue 82 Sections108 House · 43 Senate House sections SMALL BUSINESS TAX FLEXIBILITY ACT OF 1995 THE RIGHT ROAD GREAT LAKES INITIATIVE STATEMENT NAMING PS 165 THE EDITH BERGTRAUM SCHOOL ELIMINATE THE MARRIAGE PENALTY FOR THE EXCLUSION OF GAIN ON THE SALE OF A PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE BY AN INDIVIDUAL OVER 55 5715 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN ONE ROOM THE INTRODUCTION OF THE HISTORIC HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE ACT HONORING THE SOCORRO HIGH SCHOOL NJROTC UNIT NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER WEEK TRIBUTE TO DR. RICHARD J. ZANINI SOUTH DAKOTA VOICE OF DEMOCRACY WINNER TRIBUTE TO DR. RICHARD ALAN YANIKOSKI INTRODUCTION OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE CORPORATION ACT OF 1995 ROB WALSH HONORED FOR EXTRAORDINARY COMMUNITY SERVICE SOCIAL SECURITY PRESUMPTIVE DISABILITY FOR THE SEVERELY DISABLED INTRODUCED INTRODUCTION OF DIABETES RESEARCH ACT TRIBUTE TO CREW MEMBERS OF THE SUGAR ISLAND FERRY BY THE HONORABLE BART STUPAK OF MICHIGAN YOUTH CANCER AWARENESS LORETTA PONTICELLO HONORED FOR LIFETIME OF SERVICE ONE OF NEW YORK'S BEST--EL OLE FINDING SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES; INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OUTREACH THE SERB STRANGLEHOLD ON SARAJEVO COMMUNITY SPIRIT ALIVE AND WELL IN IDAHO RESEARCH FOR OUR NATION'S FUTURE THE 44TH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE ALLIANCE OF THE POLISH SINGERS OF AMERICA PERSONAL EXPLANATION UPLIFTING AND HELPFUL GUIDANCE McKINNEY EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS The House met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore [Mr. Upton]. DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 32 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE STILL NO PLAN FROM THE PRESIDENT TO BALANCE THE BUDGET SAVING MEDICARE? SAVING MEDICARE VOTE FOR A BALANCED BUDGET NOW WORK TOGETHER TO SAVE MEDICARE THREE CHEERS FOR THE WHITE HOUSE SOLUTION TO SAVE MEDICARE PROPOSED CUTS TO MEDICARE AND MEDICAID TITLE TOP TEN CALL A CUT A CUT WE MUST ACT NOW ON MEDICARE AND THE BUDGET REPUBLICANS AND MEDICARE A HISTORIC DAY THE REPUBLICAN BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 1996 BUDGET SAYING "NO" TO THE SOUND BITES AND PHOTO OPS THE REPUBLICANS WILL BALANCE THE BUDGET THIS IS PUNISHMENT, NOT A BUDGET VOTE TO BALANCE THE BUDGET REPUBLICAN BUSINESS AS USUAL HAVE THE CLINTON DEMOCRATS NO SHAME? THE CONTRACT'S CROWN JEWEL--TAX CUTS FOR THE RICH, BROKEN PROMISES TO SENIORS REPUBLICAN BUDGET PUTS GOVERNMENT ON A DIET AND RESTORES THE AMERICAN DREAM WHY ARE REPUBLICANS GOUGING MEDICARE TO PAY FOR TAX CUTS FOR THE PRIVILEGED FEW? AMERICANS HAVE ENTERED A NEW ERA: THE AGE OF RESPONSIBILITY ] for future generations, not put more money into it. A DARK COMEDY: CUTTING MEDICARE A HISTORIC VOTE TO BALANCE THE FEDERAL DEFICIT A BUDGET-BUSTING TAX GIVEAWAY PAID FOR BY OUR GRANDMOTHERS REPUBLICANS USE MEDICARE TRUST FUND TO BANKROLL TAX CUTS FOR THE WEALTHY PLAYING WITH REALITY WILL CATCH UP WITH THE DEMOCRATS THE SEPARATE ENROLLMENT AND LINE-ITEM VETO ACT OF 1995 REGULATORY TRANSITION ACT OF 1995 THE JOURNAL PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 67, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET--FISCAL YEAR 1996 PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS TO HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT MAY 18, 1995, TO FILE A REPORT ON H.R. 1561, THE AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT ANNOUNCEMENT ON AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR H.R. 1561, THE AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET--FISCAL YEAR 1996 GENERAL LEAVE REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1158, EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE AND RESCISSIONS, FISCAL YEAR 1995 SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida [Ms. Ros-Lehtinen] is recognized for 5 minutes. CRIME AND PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan [Mr. Smith] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California [Mr. Becerra] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia [Mr. Norwood] is recognized for 5 minutes. MISSISSIPPI AIR NATIONAL GUARD'S 186TH REFUELING GROUP RECEIVES HIGHEST INSPECTION RATING The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Kansas [Mr. Brownback] is recognized for 5 minutes. WE MUST PASS OUR BUDGET TOMORROW, TO SAVE AMERICA FROM A MASSIVE DEBT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Lipinski] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California [Mr. Horn] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio [Ms. Kaptur] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. Burton] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York [Mr. Owens] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida [Mr. Diaz-Balart] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon [Mr. DeFazio] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey [Mr. Martini] is recognized for 5 minutes. EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET ON TAXES AND MEDICARE THE BUDGET VERSUS OUR SENIORS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Fox of Pennsylvania). Under the Speaker's announced policy of May 12, 1995, the gentleman from California [Mr. Riggs] is recognized for 60 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Speaker's announced policy of May 12, 1995, the gentleman from Louisiana [Mr. Fields] is recognized for 60 minutes. LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS ADJOURNMENT REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS SUBSEQUENT ACTION ON A REPORTED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 Senate sections The Senate met at 9:45 a.m., on the expiration of the recess, and was called to order by the President pro tempore [Mr. Thurmond]. prayer RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS WHERE IS BILL? TRADE WITH JAPAN VETO OF THE RESCISSION BILL SPECIAL INTERESTS CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE WHITEWATER DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND OTHER MATTERS UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST EXTENDED USE OF MEDICARE SELECTED POLICIES--MOTION TO PROCEED THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN ISRAEL CONTRACT WITH THE AMERICAN FAMILY SCHEDULE A VETO OF THE RESCISSION BILL EXTENDED USE OF MEDICARE SELECTED POLICIES MORNING BUSINESS AUTOMOTIVE TRADE NEGOTIATIONS THE PRESIDENT'S INTENTION TO VETO THE RESCISSIONS BILL TRIBUTE TO KAY RIORDAN STEUERWALD RECOGNIZING RECIPIENTS OF THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD FROM THE STATE OF MARYLAND WAS CONGRESS IRRESPONSIBLE? THE VOTERS HAVE SAID YES MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 14--RELATIVE TO THE PANAMA CANAL SENATE RESOLUTION 120--ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL COMMITTEE ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS SENATE RESOLUTION 121--RELATING TO THE ANGOLA PEACE PROCESS NOTICES OF HEARINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET HONG KONG THOUGHTFUL HOMILY OF MOST REV. EDWARD M. EGAN TRIBUTE TO MR. DARWIN HINDMAN AND THE DOLPHIN DEFENDERS DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR POSITIONS ALASKA POWER ADMINISTRATION ASSET SALE AND TERMINATION ACT SUPPORTING THE ANGOLA PEACE PROCESS ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1995 PROGRAM RECESS UNTIL 9:15 A.M. TOMORROW