Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1996-02-27 Date1996-02-27 PublicationVolume 142, issue 24 Sections110 House · 53 Senate House sections THANKS TO FOUR DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANTS A TRIBUTE TO THE MORTON HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM HONORING BETTIE HELTERBRAN ON HER RETIREMENT TRIBUTE TO FRIENDS OF KAREN TRIBUTE TO STEPHANIE ANN GRIEST AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN: YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW TRIBUTE TO THE LYONS, IL, FIRE DEPARTMENT ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY ALEX WEDDINGTON HONORED BY MERIDIAN'S JUNIOR AUXILIARY AS 1996 HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR TRIBUTE TO FOOD-PATCH TRIBUTE TO MANUEL MIJARES TRIBUTE TO RETIRING CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLYMAN BYRON SHER TRIBUTE TO OUR LADY OF THE RIDGE'S FIFTH GRADE GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM TRIBUTE TO ASSEMBLYMAN BYRON D. SHER HMONG REFUGEES IN THAILAND SALUTING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF FELIX LODGE NO. 3 TRIBUTE TO DONALD BROOKS CONDOLENCES TO THE FERRE FAMILY TRIBUTE TO RETIRING CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLYWOMAN JACKIE SPEIER TRIBUTE TO ASSEMBLYWOMAN JACQUELINE SPEIER TRIBUTE TO LYONS POLICE OFFICERS JAMES RITZ, CHARLES WRIGHT, AND ROBERT COOK LEGISLATION TO ADJUST FEDERAL DEFERRED ANNUITIES FOR INFLATION TRIBUTE TO DENNIS BIDDLE, THE PRIDE OF NEGRO LEAGUE BASEBALL IN WISCONSIN NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK SALUTE TO THE 27 ALL-STATE MUSICIANS FROM LYONS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL IN HONOR OF WILLIE GARY, FLORIDA PHILANTHROPIST IN RECOGNITION OF PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMENDING MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHURCHES FOR FAITH IN ACTION TRIBUTE TO THE WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO'S STICKNEY FACILITY The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore [Mrs. Morella]. MORNING BUSINESS MEANINGLESS PRESIDENTIAL RESPONSE TO SHOT DOWN AMERICAN PLANES THE FARM BILL DEADLY MISADVENTURE SOUL WILL LEAD US INTO THE 21ST CENTURY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CREDIT CARD USE BY FEDERAL EMPLOYEES THE DEBT CEILING AND WELFARE REFORM CASTRO'S ACT OF MURDER PREVENT FUTURE TRAGEDIES OF SHOT DOWN AIRCRAFT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN THE SUGAR PROGRAM SHOULD BE PHASED OUT FURTHER SANCTIONS AGAINST CASTRO ARE WARRANTED THE DEBT CEILING MAINTAIN THE EDUCATION OF OUR YOUNG WASTE AND WHITEWATER RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE DEFERRALS AND RESCISSION PROPOSALS OF BUDGETARY RESOURCES--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES CASTRO: A COLD-BLOODED KILLER MAKE AMERICA STRONGER THROUGH EDUCATION THE LOOMING ECONOMIC CRUNCH LET US RETURN TO THE PEOPLE'S BUSINESS UNCLE SAM RIPPED OFF AGAIN DO NOT DEFAULT ON OUR DEBT PAYMENTS LET US ADDRESS PROBLEMS FAMILIES CARE ABOUT IT IS TIME TO GET DOWN TO BUSINESS MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENTS--GET YOUR GREEN CARDS HERE, QUICK AND EASY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 1995 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT OF 1996 REPORT FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE ON UNFUNDED FEDERAL MANDATES SPECIAL ORDERS TRADE DEFICITS ATROCITY COMMITTED 90 MILES FROM U.S. SHORE PROVIDING FREE AIR TIME TO PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES IMPORTANCE OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM RESPONDING TO A DISASTER IN POOLVILLE, TX AN IMPORTANT DAY IN THE LIVES OF ENSLAVED CUBANS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida [Mr. Stearns] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. 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 California [Mr. Riggs] is recognized for 5 minutes. IN UPPORT OF STRONG ACTION AGAINST FIDEL CASTRO The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan [Mr. Smith] is recognized for 5 minutes. CASTRO'S TYRANNY THESE MURDERS WILL NOT STAND ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 1995 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM EXTENSION ACT OF 1996 SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California [Ms. Waters] is recognized for 5 minutes. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STILL VERY MUCH ON THE MINDS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY DEMOCRATS CONTINUE TO IGNORE IMPENDING MEDICARE BANKRUPTCY TEENAGE PREGNANCY URGING SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY RENEWAL PROJECT ILLEGAL CUBAN SHOOTDOWN WARRANTS PUNISHMENT OF CASTRO, BUT NOT DESPITE LONG-TERM UNITED STATES INTERESTS MISSILE DEFENSE WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO HEALTH CARE REFORM? SHORTCOMINGS OF CONVENTIONAL WASHINGTON WISDOM CONDEMNATION OF THE COLD-BLOODED MURDER OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS BY THE CUBAN DICTATORSHIP USE OF PUBLIC LANDS REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2854, THE AGRICULTURAL MARKET TRANSITION PROGRAM 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 PETITIONS, ETC. AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 2 Text of House Amendment 3 Text of House Amendment 4 Text of House Amendment 5 Senate sections The Senate met at 10 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 SCHEDULE DR. OGILVIE'S REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS NATIONAL EYE DONOR MONTH TRIBUTE TO GARY MUNSEN--A BASKETBALL COACHING MILESTONE SOUTH DAKOTA: SPORTSMAN'S SANCTUARY HONORING THE JACKSON'S FOR CELEBRATING THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY HONORING THE LETTMAN'S FOR CELEBRATING THEIR 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IT FINALLY HAPPENED: FEDERAL DEBT BURDEN EXCEEDS $5 TRILLION DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996--CONFERENCE REPORT DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996--CONFERENCE REPORT CUBA POLICY THE PEOPLE'S MESSAGE UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--WHITEWATER EXTENSION DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1996--CONFERENCE REPORT MEASURES REFERRED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 1574 Introductory Statement on S. 1575 Introductory Statement on S. 1576 Introductory Statement on S. 1577 Introductory Statement on S. 1578 Introductory Statement on S. 1579 Introductory Statement on S.J. Res. 49 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS NOTICES OF HEARINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET ON THE RETIREMENT OF DEREK VANDER SCHAAF AS DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BUDGET SCOREKEEPING REPORT THE STING OF SHAME NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK--FEBRUARY 18-24 THE TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY OF DETROIT IN OPPOSITION TO ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN SERVICE MEMBERS WILLIAM D. SHAW DEATH OF DR. HARRY HAMILTON SEABEES BATTALION 27 ONE CHILD AT A TIME UNITED STATES CONGRESS-GERMAN PARLIAMENT STAFF EXCHANGE TRADE DISPUTE WITH RUSSIA TELL THE TRUTH ON THE BUDGET PEACEMAKERS ARE UP AGAINST AN UNDETERRED CHINA THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SPARROW HOSPITAL ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1996 PROGRAM RECESS UNTIL 11:30 A.M. TOMORROW