Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1995-06-08 Date1995-06-08 PublicationVolume 141, issue 93 Sections173 House · 50 Senate House sections TRIBUTE TO WATERFORD TOWNSHIP AT THE TIME OF ITS TRICENTENNIAL COMMENDING STUDENTS FROM WAIAKEA HIGH SCHOOL THOUGHTFUL WORDS ON WETLANDS THE HEALTH INFORMATION MODERNIZATION AND SECURITY ACT CONGRATULATIONS FLORIDA HOSPITAL TRIBUTE TO MARIANNE TETA AND MARTIN GOLDEN, BAY RIDGE COMMUNITY COUNCIL AWARD DINNER DANCE INVESTORS MAKE LOUSY CROWBARS SUPPORT THE NAVY'S SUBMARINE MODERNIZATION PLAN HUMAN RIGHTS IN EAST TIMOR SALUTE TO M.L. "LIN" KOESTER HONORING ALISON GAVRELL TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN H. WATTERS HONORING YVONNE McCALL TRIBUTE TO MARK BISCOE HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN CHINA: MILLIONS SUFFER WHILE THE GOVERNMENT IS REWARDED BY THE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION BROWN INTRODUCES PATIENT CHOICE LEGISLATION THE PASSING OF AN AMERICAN HERO BIENNIAL CONGRESSIONAL REFORM A TRIBUTE TO MELVIN AND JOSEPHINE CARLSON CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET--FISCAL YEAR 1996 THE AVERAGE AMERICAN HAS REASON TO BE ANGRY THE GOLDEN TEMPLE MASSACRE: SELF DETERMINATION AND INDEPENDENCE FOR KHALISTAN SAFE KIDS AND OREGON WALDEN POND RED MAPLE TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF MAXINE COHEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL CHAPLAIN PRECIADO AND THE VFSC COMMEMORATION OF THE RETIREMENT OF ALBERT M. DREYFUSS THE BUDGET RESOLUTION TRIBUTE TO LORNA M. HART FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF EDWIN AND CHARLOTTE WENTA TRIBUTE TO NEW LOS ANGELES MARKETING PARTNERSHIP MEDICARE CUTS ARE A BAD IDEA RETIREMENT OF JOHN ADDEO: APPRECIATION FOR A GREAT CAREER AN AGENDA FOR THE NATION BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE THROUGH NAVY UPPER TIER NAVAL WAR COLLEGE PRESIDENT RETIRES TURTLE BAY ASSOCIATION SALUTED FOR PLAYGROUND REVITALIZATION THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF HEAD START CONGRESSIONAL REFORM URGING SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED STATES COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT OF 1995 THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SPORTS ARENA FINANCING ACT OF 1995 THE ENDING OF AN ERA TRIBUTE TO LOUISVILLE MALE HIGH SCHOOL A REQUEST TO INCLUDE TEXAS HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 30 IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD THIRTEENTH PRECINCT HONORED FOR WORK WITH KENMORE HOTEL SOCIAL SECURITY IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 1776: THE BLACK REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOTS COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUES NATIONWIDE REDEDICATION OF DOUGHBOY STATUE 1995 FARM BILL AUTHORIZING A CALIFORNIA URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER MARY N.D. MATANANE, GUAM NURSES ASSOCIATION 1995 NURSE OF THE YEAR IN RECOGNITION OF A DEDICATED EDUCATOR, RICHARD F. PULICE KENSINGTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CELEBRATES ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NORTHERN CENTRAL NEW YORK VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE AMENDMENTS OF 1995 THE ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT AGENCY THE PTA THE SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH CELEBRATES 100 YEARS IN BLUEFIELD UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION RECOGNIZING SERVICE BY WCTE-TV HEALTH CARE REFORM KEEP ACDA INDEPENDENT IN MEMORY OF FLOYD CECEL COUGILL NATIONAL MARITIME DAY FINCH, PRUYN, THE HEART AND SOUL OF GLENS FALLS HONORING DR. DAVID N. MESCHES TRIBUTE TO JOHN F. LONG IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 1776: THE BLACK REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOTS COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT FAIRNESS FOR PAKISTAN HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY EASTERN STAR HOME REFUTING DEMOCRAT SCARE TACTICS DON'T CUT FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS TRIBUTE TO FIVE MINNESOTA IMMIGRANTS CONTRACT FROM AMERICANS WORKING FOR PEACE IN KASHMIR CONGRATULATIONS MT. ZION SWINGSATIONS ESTABLISHMENT OF A FUND FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF OVERSEAS WAR MEMORIALS TRIBUTE TO SMYRNA NISSAN EMPLOYEES SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE IS HERE NOW BUILDING DEMOCRACY IN UKRAINE CONGRATULATIONS DR. GEORGE MITCHELL The House met at 10 a.m. PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER WHITE HOUSE DEMONSTRATION WILL DRAMATIZE NEED FOR ADMINISTRATION SANCTIONS ON CUBA WHAT MASSIVE REPUBLICAN BUDGET CUTS MEAN TO RURAL MISSOURI HYPOCRISY ON ETHICS COMPLAINTS REGARDING BOOK ROYALTIES EXPRESSING PRIDE IN CAPTAIN O'GRADY AND HIS MARINE RESCUERS GOOD NEWS A SALUTE TO MARINE CAPT. SCOTT O'GRADY AND HIS RESCUERS PUT THE TAXPAYERS' INTERESTS FIRST: SUPPORT THE AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT OVERSEAS INVESTMENT TWO WEEKS' DEBATE ON MONEY FOR FOREIGN AID, BUT NO FUNDING TO SOLVE AMERICAN PROBLEMS CONCERN FOR THE REPUTATION OF THE HOUSE RAISED BY UNRESOLVED QUESTIONS ON SPEAKER'S BOOK DEAL TIME FOR THE ETHICS COMMITTEE TO THROW OUT RIDICULOUS CHARGES PRESIDENT CLINTON COMMENDED FOR VETOING RESCISSIONS BILL THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF THE TAX SAVINGS BILL 1020 MEDICARE REPUBLICANS FIGHTING FOR SENIORS CALL FOR AN OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN SPEAKER'S ETHICS CASE THE ANSWER IS NO EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS BRIGHTEN WITH PRESIDENT'S VETO OF RESCISSIONS BILL THE TRUTH PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRIES THE SPEAKER AND THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY MAKE ENGLISH OUR OFFICIAL LANGUAGE JAPAN SHOULD OPEN ITS MARKETS PRESIDENT VETOES DISASTER RELIEF MEDICARE CUTS MEAN A WINDFALL FOR THE WEALTHY TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HONORABLE MAX McCARTHY PREVENT CHANGES IN MEDICAID PRESIDENT'S VETO FAVORS BIG GOVERNMENT, ABANDONS DEFICIT REDUCTION EFFORTS THE PRESIDENT'S VETO--THE RIGHT THING FOR AMERICA RESCISSIONS VETO IRONIC DO WE CHOOSE PORK OR PEOPLE? SUPPORT URGED FOR PASSAGE OF THE AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT A GOOD NEWS MORNING CELEBRATING THE DAY OF PORTUGAL THE PRESIDENT NEEDS TO SHOW LEADERSHIP THANKING THE PRESIDENT FOR HIS LEADERSHIP RUSSIAN MISSILE TECHNOLOGY SOLD TO BRAZIL GIVING THANKS FOR THE RESCUE OF CAPT. SCOTT O'GRADY URGING CONGRESS TO SHOW RESTRAINT PERMISSION FOR CERTAIN COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES TO SIT TODAY DURING 5-MINUTE RULE APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 67, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET--FISCAL YEAR 1996 GENERAL LEAVE AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT OF 1995 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 1561, AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT OF 1995 GENERAL LEAVE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT FROM TOMORROW TO TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1995 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT PROVIDING MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION REFORM NAVAJO-HOPI RELOCATION HOUSING PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT INDIAN CHILD PROTECTION AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT REAUTHORIZATION EXPRESSING THANKS FOR THE HEROIC RESCUE OF CAPT. SCOTT O'GRADY EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO INCLUDE AMERICAN SAMOA AND GUAM INTO THE EXPEDITED FUNDS AVAILABILITY ACT SPECIAL ORDERS TRIBUTE TO DEPARTING PAGES THE SHOCKING AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF SUPPORT AIRCRAFT ALTERNATIVES TO OUR CURRENT TAX SYSTEM 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. Riggs] is recognized for 5 minutes. SETTING THE STAKES ON THE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CONCERN OVER LIMITATIONS ON OFFERING AMENDMENTS ON FOREIGN AID BILL The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Kim). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida [Mr. Goss] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas [Mr. Gene Green] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Kansas [Mr. Tiahrt] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Poshard] is recognized for 5 minutes. VACATION OF SPECIAL ORDER OPIC BOSNIA THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THOSE IN A CREATIVE MEDIUM AND OF AMERICA'S ELECTED OFFICIALS THE PRESIDENT'S VETO ON THE RESCISSIONS BILL THE BATTLE OF OKINAWA NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Senate sections The Senate met at 9:31 a.m., on the expiration of the recess, and was called to order by the President pro tempore [Mr. Thurmond]. prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER ELECTING KELLY D. JOHNSTON AS SECRETARY OF THE SENATE ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE PROVIDING FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF THE ELECTION OF SECRETARY OF THE SENATE PROVIDING FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ELECTION OF SECRETARY OF THE SENATE TRIBUTE TO GEN. GORDON R. SULLIVAN, CHIEF OF STAFF, U.S. ARMY RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION AND DEREGULATION ACT TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN O'GRADY AIR FORCE CAPT. SCOTT O'GRADY THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION AND DEREGULATION ACT MORNING BUSINESS THE MUSIC PERFORMANCE TRUST FUNDS WILLIAM W. WILKENS, SR. THE LATE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, LES ASPIN WAS CONGRESS IRRESPONSIBLE? THE VOTERS HAVE SAID YES COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT HAVAL AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 17--RELATIVE TO THE CAPITOL GROUNDS SENATE RESOLUTION 129--TO ELECT KELLY D. JOHNSTON AS SECRETARY OF THE SENATE SENATE RESOLUTION 130--RELATIVE TO THE ELECTION OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE SENATE RESOLUTION 131--RELATIVE TO THE ELECTION OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET BUDGET SCOREKEEPING REPORT OCEANS DAY 1995 RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES RETIREMENT OF JOHN C. GOODMAN TRIBUTE TO NOKOMIS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, NEWPORT, ME MASSACHUSETT'S CRANBERRY GROWERS CLARK AND GERALDINE GRIFFITH <bullet> Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, my home State of Massachusetts is the leading producer, year in and year out, of cranberries in... PARTNERS OUTDOORS FAIR GREEK FOLK FESTIVAL <bullet> Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I would like to call to the attention of our colleagues the Greek Folk Festival sponsored by St. AMMUNITION CONTROL THE DEAN OF STATE PLANNERS DAN VARIN WILL SOON RETIRE APPOINTMENT BY THE MINORITY LEADER AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEE TO REPORT MEASURE INDEFINITELY POSTPONED--H.R. 830 ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1995 PROGRAM RECESS UNTIL 9:15 A.M. TOMORROW