Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1996-05-09 Date1996-05-09 PublicationVolume 142, issue 64 Sections123 House · 57 Senate House sections SONS OF THE REVOLUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HONORING THE LANCASTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN HONOR OF GEN. VANG PAO HONORING RICHY RAYMOND TRIBUTE TO DR. RICHARD BOXER 1996 LUBAVITCH OF WISCONSIN HONOREE HONORING THE LASCASSAS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TRIBUTE TO JAMES W. NELSON H. RES. 416, 417 TRIBUTE TO THE FEDERATION OF ITALIAN-AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS OF QUEENS HONORING THE MONROE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TRIBUTE TO FANNIE MAE FOUNDATION AND THE NBA'S HOUSTON ROCKETS HAMDEN TEACHER RETIRING AFTER 40 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE WARM WELCOME TO EAST JESSAMINE MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORING THE AUBURNTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT EX-PROSECUTORS CRITICIZE KENNETH STARR PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF THOSE INVOLVED IN THE SEARCH FOR WILLIAM E. COLBY HONORING THE MONTEREY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN MEMORY OF ALLEN C. MEIER AN ECONOMIC AGENDA LET'S FILL THE EDUCATIONAL GAS TANKS, NOT LET THE KIDS RUN OUT OF GAS HONORING THE LANCASTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT H.R. 3413, COMMUTER RAIL SAFETY ACT OF 1996 TRIBUTE TO JUDGE JOSEPH AND MICKEY WAPNER CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NIANTIC-HARRISTOWN SCHOLASTIC BOWL TEAM MONTCLAIR DAYS OF CARING INTERVIEW WITH DR. JEFFREY SATINOVER SALUTE TO ALVIN BROWN CONGRATULATIONS VENICE HIGH STUDENTS ON NATIONAL SCIENCE BOWL VICTORY A TRIBUTE TO THE MOTHERS OF ST. PAUL AME CHURCH THE HOPE FOR AMERICA MEXICO AT A CRITICAL JUNCTURE IN HONOR OF ZUBERI McKINNEY HONORING THE HENDERSONVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BENJAMIN BURROUGHS, HAWAII'S 1996 RESPECTEEN WINNER PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE VISION IMPAIRMENT CENTER TO OPTIMIZE REMAINING SIGHT [VICTORS] OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI REPUBLICAN BALANCED BUDGET PROPOSAL PART II HONORING THE JENNINGS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SHOULD A FEDERAL BUILDING BE USED FOR ILLEGAL PURPOSES? LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS ACT OF 1921 IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 3401, THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH STAMP ACT AMERICA DESERVES TAX RELIEF HONORING THE FARMINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 100 CLUB OF BUFFALO ARMORED CAR INDUSTRY RECIPROCITY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996 FISCAL YEAR 1996 BUDGET CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS HONORING THE FIVE POINT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION AND SOUTH ASIA The House met at 10 a.m. PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER WELCOMING REV. MSGR. MARK J. GIORDANI SENIOR CITIZENS BEWARE DEMOCRATS WOULD SHUT DOWN GOVERNMENT AGAIN HIGHER GAS PRICES MEAN UNPRECEDENTED OIL COMPANY PROFITS THE DO-NOTHING DEMOCRATS BUDGET RERUNS POISON PEN VETOES LESSONS NOT LEARNED REPEAL THE GAS TAX BRAVO, MRS. WARD ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE INTRODUCING THE WORKING AMERICANS WAGE RESTORATION ACT SAME OLD STORY WHO DROVE UP THE PRICE OF GASOLINE? SAME OLD BUDGET THE GAS TAX EDUCATION CUTS AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT POLLING INTRODUCTION OF THE NEWBORNS' AND MOTHERS' HEALTH PROTECTION ACT THE BUDGET MINIMUM WAGE GAS PRICES ROLL BACK THE CLINTON GAS TAX AT LEAST REPUBLICANS ARE CONSISTENT HOUSING AUTHORITIES SHOULD BE CONSULTED DO NOT CUT MEDICARE IT IS A MISTAKE TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE CHILDREN AND THE ENVIRONMENT RESTRICT PENSIONS FOR CONVICTED FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS RESPONSIBLE DEFICIT REDUCTION WITHOUT UNREASONABLE CUTS IN EDUCATION REPUBLICANS COMMITTED TO FUTURE GENERATIONS PERMISSION FOR ALL COMMITTEES AND THEIR SUBCOMMITTEES TO SIT FOR TODAY AND THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK DURING THE 5-MINUTE RULE UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1996 AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF HOUSE AMENDMENT TO S. 1260, UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1996 GENERAL LEAVE APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 1296, PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN PRESIDIO PROPERTIES MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE POSTPONING FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3286, ADOPTION PROMOTION AND STABILITY ACT OF 1996, AFTER INITIAL DEBATE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE DAY REMOVAL OF NAME AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2086 COMMONSENSE PRODUCT LIABILITY REFORM ACT OF 1996--VETO MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 104-207) PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3322, OMNIBUS CIVILIAN SCIENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1996 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3286, ADOPTION PROMOTION AND STABILITY ACT OF 1996 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3230, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR BUDGET RESOLUTION ADOPTION PROMOTION AND STABILITY ACT OF 1996 PLANT CLOSINGS AND AMERICAN JOBS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Taylor of North Carolina). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Massachusetts [Mr. 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 North Carolina [Mrs. Clayton] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio [Ms. Pryce] is recognized for 5 minutes. HUD HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. McIntosh] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida [Ms. Brown] is recognized for 5 minutes. SALUTE TO LT. COL. HAROLD COHEN ON HIS RECEIPT OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia [Mr. Barr] is recognized for 5 minutes. BILL PASSES HOUSE INCREASING PENALTIES FOR WITNESS AND JURY TAMPERING REPUBLICAN BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE REPUBLICAN BUDGET 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 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Senate sections The Senate met at 9:15 a.m., and was called to order by the President pro tempore [Mr. Thurmond]. prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE AMERICAN FAMILIES NEED HELP ARMS SHIPMENTS TO BOSNIA FROM ISLAMIC COUNTRIES EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS A HEALTHY ECONOMY NUCLEAR WASTE EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS NOT GRIDLOCK, BUT A GAG RULE NUCLEAR WASTE THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE POLICY ACT WHITE HOUSE TRAVEL OFFICE LEGISLATION THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT WHITE HOUSE TRAVEL OFFICE LEGISLATION MEGAN'S LAW WHITE HOUSE TRAVEL OFFICE LEGISLATION CLOTURE MOTION MORNING BUSINESS PUBLIC BROADCASTING SPECTRUM REFORM DISCUSSION DRAFT MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MEASURES REFERRED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 1741 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED THE TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS 2 NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT TRIBUTE TO NANCY CHUDA MAGRUDER PRIMARY SCHOOL TOURISM ORGANIZATION ACT MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN PUBLIC SERVICE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD REAR ADM. IRVE C. LeMOYNE BOEING'S 777 WINS PRESTIGIOUS ROBERT J. COLLIER TROPHY IN HONOR OF M.D. PORTMAN OF COLUMBUS, OH SARAH EMILY MOORE JONES A MOTHER'S DAY WISH TO END GUN VIOLENCE AIDS EDUCATION MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR TREATMENT OF SOME MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE VETERANS ORDERS FOR MONDAY, MAY 13, 1996 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT ACTIONS OF THE SENATE ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, MAY 13, 1996 NOMINATIONS