Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1996-02-28 Date1996-02-28 PublicationVolume 142, issue 25 Sections133 House · 27 Senate House sections THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF CORRUGATED STEEL PIPE EAST TIMOR ABUSES CANNOT BE IGNORED TRIBUTE TO DeWITT BUSSEY HONORING DR. LINDA MILLER TRIBUTE TO REV. JOSE DA SILVA FERREIRA PRESERVE ONE NATION, INDIVISIBLE TRIBUTE TO RALPH MRAZ, FORMER BERWYN, IL, ALDERMAN HONORING DANIEL J. O'CONNOR COMMENDING THE VETERANS OF UNDERAGE MILITARY SERVICE INC. BRODER REBUTS EXCESSIVE CYNICISM A TRIBUTE TO MR. AND MRS. JAMES ADAMS ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO AUTHUR R. NASH, JR. DR. RICHARD HOVANNISSIAN, ARMENIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE-MAN OF THE YEAR IN HONOR OF CARROLL BROWN TRIBUTE TO RUTHANN VIHON HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF MORTON GOULD TRIBUTE TO SENATOR HENRY J. MELLO TRIBUTE TO AMATO L. BERARDI TRIBUTE TO MELVIN EGGERT THE PATIENT RIGHT TO KNOW ACT OF 1996 INTRODUCTION OF THE PATIENT RIGHT TO KNOW ACT OF 1996 IN HONOR OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN PHILADELPHIA GAY NEWS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF SERVICE TO COMMUNITY TRIBUTE TO WEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1996 AWARDS HONOREES AGRICULTURE REGULATORY RELIEF AND TRADE ACT RUSSIA AND THE NEW INDEPENDENT STATES [NIS]: PROMOTING U.S. INTERESTS STAND BY THE AMERICAN FLAG TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH DOUPHNER IN RECOGNITION OF LAWRENCE G. REUTER, METRO GENERAL MANAGER TRIBUTE TO JONATHAN NEWTON HONORING MICHAEL EAKIN SRI LANKA'S NATIONAL DAY CONGRESS MISSES THE MAGIC SHOW IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE WILLARD CURTIN TRIBUTE TO HARVEY D. KERN HARD BARGAIN FARM--ALICE FERGUSON FOUNDATION THE PUBLIC'S TRUST TRIBUTE TO STEVE JOHNSON THE ENTREPRENEURIAL INVESTMENT ACT EFFORTS TO PREVENT POACHING THE LONG ISLAND ADVANCE'S 125TH ANNIVERSARY--PURCHASED FOR $500 IN 1871 TRADE AND JOBS TRIBUTE TO DICK FIFIELD SELF-INSURANCE IS WORKING MARY RODRIGUEZ HONORED BY DALLAS LIGHTHOUSE THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS BILL HONORING AFRICAN-AMERICANS TRIBUTE TO RODNEY SLATER TRIBUTE TO OCEAN COUNTY FREEHOLDER JAMES J. MANCINI TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM D. SHAW SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO GERALD "JERRY" PROPHET IN HONOR OF 32-YEAR CAREER OF MORRIE TURNER CASTRO'S RUTHLESS ACT OF VIOLENCE THE NATIONAL MEDIA MEMORANDUM ON THE BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT BELMAR ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE TRIBUTE TO LOIS MCDANIEL IN SUPPORT OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIBUTE TO MERLE BAGLEY 51ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE FLAG RAISING ON MOUNT SURIBACHI TRIBUTE TO JACQUELINE BERGMAN TRIBUTE TO ROSA LIVERPOOL TRIBUTE TO AGENTS PETER HARGRAVES, CHRIS REILLY, AND LARRY SALMON TRIBUTE TO JO ANNE SIMON TRIBUTE TO ROBERT E. DOYLE TRIBUTE TO LETICIA P. JOHNSON OFFICER ROBERT ALLMOND HONORED AT POLICE CEREMONY AWARDS CORRECTION OF VOTES IN COMMITTEE REPORT TRIBUTE TO TUSHIA N. FISHER PUBLIC BROADCASTING SELF-SUFFICIENCY ACT OF 1996 RETIREMENT OF DAVID R. LAMBERT, AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION The House met at 11 a.m. THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER TIAHRT AMENDMENT TO AID FLAT ECONOMY RESOLUTIONS CONDEMNING ASSAULT ON FREE MEDIA IN SERBIA AND DENOUNCING LOUIS FARRAKHAN'S SUPPORT OF TERRORIST REGIMES IN LIBYA, IRAN, AND IRAQ THE CLINTON CRUNCH GOP EXTREMIST AGENDA WRONG APPROACH FIX THE WELFARE SYSTEM CEO'S HIT JACKPOT CUBAN ATTACK AN OUTRAGE LIFT THE DEBT CEILING NEWEST WASHINGTON BUZZWORD SALUTE TO ENGINEERS DISCOVER WORKING AMERICA TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT BOLIN DO NOT DESTROY AMERICAN WORKING FAMILIES AMERICA NEEDS A SOUND ENERGY POLICY WHERE IS THE DEBT CEILING BILL? DOUBLE WHAMMY OF HIGHER TAXES AND DECLINING WAGES PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON WORKING FAMILIES MEXICO NOT COOPERATING TO HALT DRUG TRAFFICKING EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO REBUILDING THE MIDDLE CLASS GINGRICH REVOLUTION JUST BEGINNING PERMISSION FOR SUNDRY COMMITTEES AND THEIR SUBCOMMITTEES TO SIT TODAY DURING THE 5-MINUTE RULE LAYING ON TABLE HOUSE RESOLUTION 352, AUTHORIZING SPEAKER TO DECLARE RECESSES SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR LAYING ON TABLE HOUSE RESOLUTION 323, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2677, THE NATIONAL PARKS AND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEMS FREEDOM ACT OF 1995 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2859, AGRICULTURAL MARKET TRANSITION ACT RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO SUNDRY STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO OFFER ON TOMORROW A MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 956, COMMONSENSE PRODUCT LIABILITY AND LEGAL REFORM ACT OF 1995 ORDER OF AMENDMENTS ON H.R. 2854, AGRICULTURAL MARKET TRANSITION ACT AGRICULTURAL MARKET TRANSITION ACT HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW AMENDMENT PROCESS DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 994, SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT MAKING IN ORDER SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT DURING FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2854, AGRICULTURAL MARKET TRANSITION ACT APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 1561, AMERICAN OVERSEAS INTERESTS ACT OF 1995 SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New York [Mrs. Maloney] 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 gentlewoman from Florida [Ms. Ros-Lehtinen] 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. WE NEED TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND SAVINGS THE SHADOW OF CRIME OVER AMERICA THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX THE MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY TAX RELIEF FOR ALL AMERICANS COMMEMORATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH GENERAL LEAVE LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS ENROLLED BILL SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS PETITIONS, ETC. AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 6 Senate sections The Senate met at 11:30 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 RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY SHOULD PROVIDE QUALITY PROGRAMMING UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--D.C. APPROPRIATIONS CONFERENCE REPORT FULLEST ACCOUNTING--VIETNAM, WHY NOT NORTH KOREA, TOO DEREK J. VANDER SCHAAF: A MODEL PUBLIC SERVANT THE NEED FOR ADEQUATE DEFENSE AGAINST BALLISTIC MISSILE ATTACK TASK FORCE ON JOBS ADJOURNMENT LEGAL AND ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION APPROPRIATIONS AN OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1996 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEE TO REPORT LEGISLATION REGARDING SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON WHITEWATER MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS SENATE RESOLUTION 226--RELATIVE TO NATIONAL CHARACTER COUNTS WEEK SENATE RESOLUTION 227--ORIGINAL RESOLUTION REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH AID'S INTERNATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM SECRETARY PERRY'S WEHRKUNDE ADDRESS PROGRAM RECESS UNTIL 11 A.M. TOMORROW