Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1996-01-05 Date1996-01-05 PublicationVolume 142, issue 3 Sections126 House · 54 Senate House sections INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS ACT--VETO OVERRIDE ATTEMPT A TRIBUTE TO THE 1995 MIAMI NORTHWESTERN H.S. STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TEAM TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF JERRY GHERMAN OF SAN ANTONIO, TX JIM LACY'S RETIREMENT: A LOSS FOR OUR STUDENTS TRIBUTE TO GEORGE W. LITTLE, BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, AND CIVIC LEADER COMMEMORATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE RESOLUTION COMMENDING GREEN BAY PACKERS AND QUARTERBACK BRETT FAVRE FOR THEIR WINNING WAYS DEPORTATION OF FOREIGNERS PERSONAL EXPLANATION A TRIBUTE TO ALEC COURTELIS TRIBUTE TO DOROTHY E. JOHNSON AMERICA WORKS--NOTWITHSTANDING THE SHUTDOWN FULLY REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT ELEVEN THOUSAND INDIAN WOMEN MURDERED FOR THEIR DOWRIES EVERY YEAR PERSONAL EXPLANATION UTAH'S CENTENNIAL CLINTON'S BUDGET REMEMBERING GEN. DAN GRAHAM SUPPORT OF OVERRIDING VETO FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR A TRIBUTE TO AN AMERICAN PATRIOT: BENJAMIN DONALD ROBINSON, JR. TRIBUTE TO FRANK PRINDLE SUPPORT PRESIDENTIAL VETO OF INTERIOR BILL LAND EXCHANGE CIRCLE OF ELDERLY CARE TONY LAKE ANOTHER UNSUNG HERO U.S. GOVERNMENT VERSUS SENIOR CITIZENS TAX FAIRNESS, ECONOMIC GROWTH AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT HONORING A LIFESAVING HERO CHINA AND TAIWAN: THE OBVIOUS DIFFERENCES HONORING THE 1995 CIF FOOTBALL DIVISION I CHAMPION, BISHOP AMAT MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL LANCERS VA EDUCATION 2-YEAR RULE MODIFICATION WEST VIRGINIANS SUPPORT HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS POWER OF THE PURSE AIRLINE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM: WORKING TO PROMOTE GOOD WILL THROUGH TRAVEL The House met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore [Mr. Bunning of Kentucky]. INTO THE REALM OF THE UNBELIEVABLE DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECESS AFTER RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HAZEL O'LEARY'S TRAVEL EXPERTISE HAZEL O'LEARY'S JUNKETS TOP 10 REASONS FOR REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN JAPAN HAS A NEW PRIME MINISTER WHAT IS TRULY HAPPENING PUT THE GOVERNMENT BACK IN OPERATION ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE HARD NUMBERS IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 155, A CLEAN CONTINUING RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A BALANCED BUDGET TAX DOLLARS NOT AT WORK IT IS TIME TO GET THE FEDERAL WORKERS BACK TO WORK ARE THERE NOT JUST 21 RESPONSIBLE REPUBLICANS? WE DO NOT NEED 21 REPUBLICANS, WE NEED 1 PRESIDENT TO OFFER A BALANCED BUDGET SUPPORT THE CLEAN CR CRISIS CREATES SOME OPPORTUNITIES LISTEN TO WHAT YOUR LEADERS ARE SAYING A CONTINUING RESOLUTION IS NOT THE ANSWER A VERY EXPENSIVE THEATER TICKET FOR THE TAXPAYERS LAYING ON THE TABLE HOUSE RESOLUTION 310, EXPEDITING COMMITTEE HEARINGS DURING REMAINDER OF FIRST SESSION OF THE 104TH CONGRESS DISPOSING OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1643, EXTENSION OF MOST-FAVORED- NATION TREATMENT FOR BULGARIA FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 134, FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 AUTHORIZING SPEAKER TO DECLARE RECESSES FROM JANUARY 5, 1996, THROUGH JANUARY 23, 1996, AND WAIVING REQUIREMENTS OF CLAUSE 4(b) OF RULE XI WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS... PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 134, MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 PERSONAL EXPLANATION ELECTION OF MEMBER TO COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON S. 1124, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 MOTION TO CLOSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON S. 1124, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 WHEN CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION HARRY KIZIRIAN POST OFFICE BUILDING ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE STOP PUNISHING FEDERAL EMPLOYEES THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES REPUBLICANS SHOULD ESCHEW ATTACKS ON SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY WE NEED TO BALANCE THE BUDGET IN 7 YEARS CONCERNING THE DEBT CEILING THE WAY TO OPEN THE GOVERNMENT WORKING WITHOUT PAY AND BEING PAID NOT TO WORK NATIONAL COMMISSION TO STUDY IMPACT OF GAMBLING CLOSING GOVERNMENT IS AN EMBARRASSMENT PRIVATE SECTOR RISES TO OCCASION IN SHUTDOWN EXAMINING THE SPEAKER'S UPCOMING TRAVEL SCHEDULE KINGSTON CRITICIZES EXCESSIVE TRAVEL OF ENERGY SECRETARY COOPERATION URGED IN BALANCING BUDGET FAILED SYSTEM RESULTS IN LITTLE GIRL'S DEATH AIYEE, KREPLACH NATIONAL DEBATE ON GOVERNMENT'S DIRECTION IS HEALTHY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1358, CONVEYANCE OF NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE LABORATORY AT GLOUCESTER, MA PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1358, CONVEYANCE OF NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE LABORATORY AT GLOUCESTER, MA PERSONAL EXPLANATION DESIGNATION OF HON. BILL EMERSON TO ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS THROUGH JANUARY 23, 1996 PERMISSION FOR ALL MEMBERS TO REVISE AND EXTEND ON LEGISLATIVE DAY TODAY MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon [Mr. DeFazio] is recognized for 5 minutes. WHITE HOUSE TRAVEL OFFICE SCANDAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from West Virginia [Mr. Wise] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina [Mr. Jones] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas [Mr. Fields] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina [Mr. Funderburk] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California [Mr. Miller] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia [Mr. Collins] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas [Mr. Bentsen] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. Buyer] is recognized for 5 minutes. IN SUPPORT OF THE COALITION BUDGET A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE ABOUT BALANCING THE BUDGET THE BUDGET DEFICIT AFFECTS REAL HUMAN BEINGS CARE NEEDED IN EDITING SUBMITTED EDITORIALS LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILL SIGNED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT RECESS EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS PETITIONS, ETC. Senate sections LANDMINES: A DEADLY PERIL TO ALL THE WORLD'S CREATURES A SPECIAL HOLIDAY SEASON IN NEW YORK TRIBUTE TO MR. DAVID COLE HARRY KIZIRIAN POST OFFICE BUILDING DESIGNATION ACT OF 1996 DAVID J. WHEELER FEDERAL BUILDING VETERANS' MEDICAL BENEFITS MEASURE READ FOR THE FIRST TIME--S. 1518 AUTHORITY TO SIGN DULY ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1996, AT 3 P.M. The Senate met at 11 a.m., on the expiration of the recess, and was called to order by the President pro tempore [Mr. Thurmond]. prayer RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE ORDER FOR RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR SENATOR DOLE'S LEADERSHIP THE RIPPLE EFFECT RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR ORDER OF PROCEDURE RECESS RECESS MORNING BUSINESS THE BUDGET DILEMMA FUNDING THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT THE CONTINUING RESOLUTION COMMUNICATIONS FROM CONSTITUENTS AGRICULTURE POLICY HOPEFUL SIGNS BETWEEN SYRIA AND ISRAEL THE BAD DEBT BOXSCORE THE DEATH OF ADM. ARLEIGH A. BURKE, U.S. NAVY VICTOR RIESEL AND WALTER SHERIDAN--"IN DEFENSE OF HONEST LABOR" TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MARSHALL B. WILLIAMS THE IMPACT OF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE ON H.R. 1643 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT--MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE A CLEAN CONTINUING RESOLUTION AND BALANCED BUDGET ACT ARMED SERVICES AUTHORIZATION USING SOCIAL SECURITY FUNDS TO BALANCE THE BUDGET ORDER OF PROCEDURE MORNING BUSINESS MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE RECEIVED DURING RECESS MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 1516 Introductory Statement on S. 1517 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 38--RESTATING THE COMMITMENT TO A 7-YEAR BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT SUBMITTED