Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1996-04-25 Date1996-04-25 PublicationVolume 142, issue 55 Sections186 House · 82 Senate House sections ELISEO VASQUEZ MEDINA: AN ORGANIZER'S ORGANIZER TRIBUTE TO THE CONCERNED CITIZENS OF BELLEVILLE HONORING THE TROUSDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT DEFICIT REDUCTION CLINTON'S BLIND EYE TOWARD IRAN TRIBUTE TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, ALLWOOD MEMORIAL POST 6487 HONORING THE SUMNER COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TRIBUTE TO MEREDITH TAYLOR TRIBUTE TO SISTER JOANNE M. CHIAVERINI AND FATHER PHILIP A. SCHMITTER CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS OF 1996 SPOKANE SCHOLARS FOUNDATION HONORING THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN AFFIRMATION DAY TRIBUTE TO THEODORE ZUBAR CORA SWEATT, 1996 TENNESSEE MOTHER OF THE YEAR HONORING THE GASSAWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPOSING THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ADVERTISING ON CHILDREN NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN AFFIRMATION DAY PROFESSOR DONALD E. PIENKOS 1996 POLISH HERITAGE AWARD RECIPIENT HONORING THE EAST SIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT YELLOWSTONE RIVER VALLEY AND SOUTHWEST MONTANA HERITAGE AND RECREATION AREA INTRODUCTION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SECURITY ACT OF 1996 TRIBUTE TO TUFTS UNIVERSITY TUFTONIA'S DAY 1996 HONORING THE GASSAWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT THE IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC EDUCATION IN CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TRAVEL AND TOURISM PARTNERSHIP ACT THE RETIREMENT OF DEXTER MAYOR WILLIS CONNER ALLIANCE FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY HONORING THE MIDWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN HONOR OF G. NELSON PERRY OF SCOTLAND, CT PERSONAL EXPLANATION VOLUNTEER SPIRIT IS ALIVE AND WELL IN THE CITY OF HOUSTON LOAN GUARANTEES FOR ISRAEL--A GREAT SUCCESS FOR ISRAEL AND U.S. ASSISTANCE CATHOLICS SUPPORT FOREIGN AID BILL DR. FAHMY HONORED DOMINIC FRINZI RECIPIENT OF TED MAZZA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD, 1996 IN MEMORY OF GILBERT MURRAY REGULATORY FAIR WARNING ACT MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS: WHY THEY ARE TAX BREAKS FOR THE UPPER INCOME AND BAD NEWS FOR WORKING AMERICANS ANSWERING AMERICA'S CALL HONORING THE WEST SIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANTING MOST-FAVORED-NATION TRADE STATUS TO ROMANIA TRIBUTE TO STANLEY AND GWEN McCRACKEN TRIBUTE TO REV. CHARLES L. MOORE A LEGACY OF LENIENCY JOSEPH S. FRANCIS: FOUR DECADES OF SERVICE TO SAN DIEGO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 735, ANTITERRORISM AND EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1996 EIGHTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE HEALTH INSURANCE HELP FOR THOSE 55 AND OLDER HONORING THE TIMOTHY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT LAUDING THE REPEAL OF THE BAN ON MILITARY PERSONNEL WITH HIV A TRIBUTE TO THE LUCY BARNSLEY SCHOOL, ROCKVILLE, MD TRIBUTE TO CAPT. MICHAEL DOWD TRIBUTE TO LA GRANGE POLICE OFFICERS ROBIN PROKASKI AND JIM LIOTTA IN CELEBRATION OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE WATERTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TRIBUTE TO ANN BELKNAP BENNER IN MEMORY OF LESLIE STRATHMANN, VILLAGE MANAGER OF FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS THE FUTURE IS OURS TO CREATE TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM C. DUNNE HONORING THE SALEM-BLACKMAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TRIBUTE TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, MILES A. SUAREZ POST 711 AGRICULTURAL WATER DELIVERY ACT IN HONOR OF CARMEN MALDONADO: WOMAN OF THE YEAR IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOSTER CITY TRIBUTE TO FRANK GARCIA HONORING THE SOUTH ALLEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL J. ZALEWSKI IN HONOR OF EDWARD "ROY" HUELBIG: A TRUE AMERICAN HERO THE WOUND, OSTOMY AND CONTINENCE NURSES SOCIETY INTRODUCTION OF H.R.--, TO EXTEND COMMUNITY NURSING CENTER DEMONSTRATIONS REMEMBERING THE GENOCIDE OF THE ARMENIANS CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 735, ANTITERRORISM AND EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1996 AEGIS EXCELLENCE AWARD TO LONG BEACH NAVAL SHIPYARD TRIBUTE TO JERRY TROLZ HONORING THE SMYRNA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM G. HOUSTON JIM GILLIS PAYS DIVIDENDS THE PRESIDENT'S LEGACY OF DEBT IN HONOR OF CERRITOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HONORING THE SYKES VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR DISASTER TRIBUTE TO JOE GROSCOST ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT ERMA BOMBECK: AN AMERICAN MODEL IN HONOR OF DR. WILLIAM "BILL" SENN PERSONAL EXPLANATION THE DRIVE AWAY FROM ETHANOL WELFARE ACT OF 1996 CONGRATULATING THE SIOUX FALLS SKYFORCE FOR WINNING THE 1996 CBA CHAMPIONSHIP HONORING THE WOODBURY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BALANCED BUDGET DOWN PAYMENT ACT, II THE WISDOM OF ABE MARTIN TRIBUTE TO MR. HARRY A. FOSTER TRIBUTE TO MRS. JANIE A. GREENE REMEMBERING THE GENOCIDE OF THE ARMENIANS THE FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION PERFORMANCE AND PERSONNEL ENFORCEMENT ACT HONORING THE WESTMORELAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TRIBUTE TO U.S. SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN IN BOSNIA MERCURY ELECTRONICS: FIFTY YEARS AT THE FRONT LINES, DEFENDING AMERICA GRANT PERMANENT MOST-FAVORED-NATION STATUS TO ROMANIA TRIBUTE TO VICE ADM. MICHAEL KALLERES TRIBUTE TO MR. FRANCIS A. MAIER HONORING THE WILSON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK WILDERNESS The House met at 10 a.m. THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS OF MARYLAND AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE WELCOMING THE HONORABLE ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE DeLAY TRUMPETS SPENDING BILL LET US PASS A MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE AMERICA SUPPORTS RAISING THE MINIMUM WAGE CHANGING THE WAY GOVERNMENT IS DONE IN WASHINGTON BACKWARD ECONOMICS GIVE AMERICA A RAISE PRESIDENTIAL PROMISES NOT FULFILLED RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE A GOOD DAY FOR THE AMERICAN TAXPAYERS RAISE MINIMUM WAGE NOW MEDICARE'S PENDING BANKRUPTCY RAISING MINIMUM WAGE A MORAL ISSUE MISAPPLICATION OF THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT TIME TO VOTE ON A CLEAN MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE HONORING ROSHA BOOKER OF ROME, GA REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3024 AND H.R. 1972 WOMEN MAKE UP 59 PERCENT OF MINIMUM WAGE EARNERS LET TAXPAYERS SEE WHAT GOVERNMENT REALLY COSTS AMERICANS HAVE WON A VICTORY WITH REGARD TO BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS VIETNAM VETERANS AND MEN OF CONSCIENCE CANNOT VOTE FOR THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 4(b) OF RULE XI WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS PERSONAL EXPLANATION REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2535 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1202 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SPECIAL ORDERS HONORING CINDY JENSEN OF ROCKFORD, IL MINIMUM WAGE NOW AT 40-YEAR LOW; AMERICA NEEDS A RAISE REPORT FROM INDIANA: MURRAY WILSON INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO REPEAL LOGGING SALVAGE RIDER AMERICANS ARE PAYING MORE AND GETTING LESS FOR EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE SHOULD HEAR THEIR LEADERS SAY THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE TO PEACE WITH ISRAEL SUCCESSFUL END TO 1996 FISCAL YEAR CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3019, BALANCED BUDGET DOWN PAYMENT ACT, II VOTE ON THE MINIMUM WAGE ARMS EMBARGO IN BOSNIA HELPING WORKING AMERICANS THROUGH AN INCREASE IN THE MINIMUM WAGE TRIBUTE TO DORIS PIKE, VOLUNTEER AND LAWMAKER'S WIFE TIME TO VOTE ON A MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3019, BALANCED BUDGET DOWN PAYMENT ACT, II PERSONAL EXPLANATION REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2723 PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY THE BUDGET PROCESS LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1996 HOUR OF MEETING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1996 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT PERMISSION TO AMEND REPORT ON H.R. 2406, UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1996 104TH CONGRESS EARNING SHAMEFUL REPUTATION ON MINIMUM WAGE SPECIAL ORDERS THE END OF A LONG BUDGET PROCESS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Foley). 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 the District of Columbia [Ms. Norton] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Klink] is recognized for 5 minutes. AFTER RECESS FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS DISCHARGE PETITIONS--ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS Senate sections The Senate met at 8:30 a.m., and was called to order by the President pro tempore [Mr. Thurmond]. prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE MORNING BUSINESS BALANCED BUDGET COMPROMISE THE CHAFEE-BREAUX BUDGET PROPOSAL THE PRESENT SITUATION IN HAITI CENTRIST COALITION BUDGET PLAN EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF CHERNOBYL ACCIDENT MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 1698 MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--H.R. 2937 CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS IMMIGRATION CONTROL AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1996 APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES--H.R. 3103 IMMIGRATION CONTROL AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT 1996 BALANCED BUDGET DOWNPAYMENT ACT--CONFERENCE REPORT IMMIGRATION CONTROL AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1996 1996 BALANCED BUDGET DOWNPAYMENT ACT--CONFERENCE REPORT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS IMMIGRATION CONTROL AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1996 MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO M. GAYLE CORY THE SALVAGE LAW AND NATURAL RESOURCES DECISION MAKING NATIONAL ORGAN DONOR AWARENESS WEEK JUNK GUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT A PRESCIENT MOMENT 25 YEARS PAST ADDRESS BY SENATOR JOHN McCAIN AT THE DOW JONES AND COMPANY DINNER THE BAD (VERY) DEBT BOXSCORE THE PLO CHARTER MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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 Introductory Statement on S. 1702 Introductory Statement on S. 1703 Introductory Statement on S. 1704 Introductory Statement on S. 1705 Introductory Statement on S. 1709 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE RESOLUTION 251--RELATIVE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SENATE RESOLUTION 252--TO CONGRATULATE THE SIOUX FALLS SKYFORCE AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET INTERGOVERNMENTAL MANDATES THE LINE-ITEM VETO NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WEEK RETIREMENT OF DR. ROBERT A. ALOST INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY AND THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 TRIBUTE TO ADM. JAMES S. RUSSELL ROLE OF RELIGION IN AMERICAN SOCIETY ALLEGED SWISS COLLABORATION WITH THE NAZIS AND THE SMUGGLING OF GERMAN LOOTED PROPERTY TO ARGENTINA RESURGENCE OF THE AMERICAN STEEL INDUSTRY NATIONAL PARK WEEK COMMEMORATION OF THE WARSAW GHETTO UPRISING TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS TO WORK DAY TRIBUTE TO THREE OF DELAWARE'S FINEST CITIZENS--THE ALLEN BROTHERS: CHARLES, JR., WARREN, AND JACK HUMANITARIAN AID TO LEBANON RECOGNIZING STUDENTS FROM TRUMBULL HIGH SCHOOL WATER RESOURCE RESEARCH ACT COMMEMORATING THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHERNOBYL TRAGEDY AUTHORIZATION FOR THE USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS COMMEMORATING THE 1996 NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR DISASTER Mr. D'AMATO. Mr. President, I am pleased to cosponsor Senate Concurent Resolution 56, which recognizes the 10th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the worst of its kind in history, and... MERCURY-CONTAINING AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MANAGEMENT ACT AUTHORITY TO SIGN DULY ENROLLED BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS SEQUENTIAL REFERRAL OF S. 1660 PRINTING OF SENATE DOCUMENT MEASURE READ FOR THE FIRST TIME--S. 1708 UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 2337 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 11:30 A.M. MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1996 NOMINATIONS