Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1996-05-16 Date1996-05-16 PublicationVolume 142, issue 69 Sections155 House · 73 Senate House sections MINNESOTA TEACHER IS SITED AS ENVIRONMENTAL HERO HONORING THE ARRINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF ATIA IN HONOR OF OFFICER GILBERT MANGLONA TAISACAN OF TINIAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION THE COPS PROGRAM HONORING THE DEFEATED CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT HONORING THE BILINGUAL FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF ALERT IN TRIBUTE TO EDWARD UEBER JULITA CRUZ-AVILES, FIRST CHAMORRO SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE APPOINTEE TRIBUTE TO JERRY W. LEVIN THE WALTERS PLAN TO BALANCE THE NATIONAL BUDGET PERSONAL EXPLANATION TEMPLE BETH-EL CELEBRATING 130 YEARS OF SERVICE HONORING THE CENTRAL DISTRICT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF ALERT HONORING SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL AS ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST TRIBUTE TO JAMES A. LEBENTHAL HONORING THE COLLEGE GROVE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT KOSOVA: A NATION IN PERIL, PRIME MINISTER BUJAR BUKOSHI'S REMARKS 1996 TRIBUTE TO SENIOR GLEANERS OF NORTH HIGHLANDS RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF ALERT TRIBUTE TO CHARLES R. VAN HORN HONORING THE CHRISTIANA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT REGULATORY RELIEF FOR UTILITY VEHICLE OPERATORS AND DRIVERS THE BIOMATERIALS ACCESS ASSURANCE ACT OF 1996 CONGRATULATIONS TO DAVID GUETZKOW BOSSES' DAY 1996 HONORING THE CENTRAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TRIBUTE TO SYLVIA LEWIS PARKS MEDIA OBJECTIVITY ROBERT A. FORTINSKY HONORED FISCAL YEAR 1997 BUDGET RESOLUTION HONORING THE EAGLEVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONAL EXPLANATION THE SESQUICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE CIVIL WAR THE POLISH ARMY VETERANS ASSOCIATION POST 40, HAMMOND, IN COLUMBUS HOUSE HONORED HONORING THE DeKALB COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION OF THE MEDICAL PRIVACY IN THE AGE OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ACT TRIBUTE TO THE HERNDON MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND RAOUL WALLENBERG COMMEMORATIVE STAMP UNVEILING HONORING THE AUBURNTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AN HONEST BUDGET FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES TRIBUTE TO DAVID PACKARD BLACK HISTORY MONTH ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS PERSONAL EXPLANATION DR. SARAH M. WILDER, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL SENIOR CITIZEN INTERN HUDSON RIVER HABITAT RESTORATION ACT TRIBUTE TO GLADYS M. STERN HAPPY 25TH MCGILLIVRAY-WEBSTER-SPENCER VFW POST 3735 BUDGET RESOLUTION THE COLVILLE NATIONAL FOREST ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT OF TIMBER RESOURCES ACT RONALD G. PETTENGILL, PRESIDENT, ROCHESTER LABOR COUNCIL, RETIRES SIXTH ANNUAL HONOREES BANQUET CONGRATULATIONS TO MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL A TRIBUTE TO MADELINE TAYLOR DUCKLES CZECH CITIZENSHIP LAW UNAIDED BY AMENDMENT DR. JIMMY SIMON RECEIVES JOSEPH W. ST. GEME, JR., LEADERSHIP AWARD TOM TRACY: DISTINGUISHED IRISH-AMERICAN LEADER THE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE POLICY AND RESEARCH COSPONSORSHIP OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM LEGISLATION A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO BOB WINTERS NEPTUNE HIGH SCHOOL NAVAL J.R.O.T.C. UNIT MILITARY BALL AND AWARDS CEREMONY WESTHILL'S DOUBLE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM WHITNEY AND MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNOUNCING COMPREHENSIVE BIPARTISAN CHILD SUPPORT REFORM END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN TRIBUTE TO ANNA CHERNEY, PEACE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVIST H.R. 2594 AND TECHNICAL CHANGES TO ICC TERMINATION ACT TRIBUTE TO JOYCE BARFUSS SALUTE TO COMMACK MIDDLE SCHOOL'S ANTITEEN SMOKING PROGRAM EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK HEALTHY MEALS FOR CHILDREN ACT The House met at 9:15 a.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore [Mr. Hastings of Washington]. DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE A POP QUIZ PASS THE KASICH BUDGET DOLE LEAVES EXTREMIST CONGRESS PROMISES KEPT DOLE LEAVING SCENE OF THE CRIME MEDICARE CORRECT THE TRADE IMBALANCE REPEAL GAS TAX INCREASE ESCAPING A FAILED CONGRESS ADMINISTRATION'S NEW DRUG STRATEGY: OLD WINE IN NEW BOTTLES REJECT BUDGET REHASH WE MUST PROTECT MEDICARE WHILE SLOWING ITS GROWTH LEAVING CONGRESS ATTACK WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE IN MEDICARE COMMITMENT TO A BALANCED BUDGET MR. PRESIDENT, WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THAT MIDDLE-CLASS TAX CUT? MAKING A DIFFERENCE BY LEAVING STOP DRUG PRODUCTION AT ITS SOURCE PERMISSION FOR SUNDRY COMMITTEES AND THEIR SUBCOMMITTEES TO SIT TODAY DURING 5-MINUTE RULE ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR H.R. 3259, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEAR 1997 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET, FISCAL YEAR 1997 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET, FISCAL YEAR 1997 GENERAL LEAVE REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 582 AND H.R. 1972 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, MAY 20, 1996 HOUR OF MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1996 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3415, REPEAL OF 4.3-CENT INCREASE IN TRANSPORTATION FUELS TAXES REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3259, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3144, DEFEND AMERICA ACT OF 1996 CONTINUING NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 104-214) SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio [Ms. Kaptur] is recognized for 5 minutes. A WAR ON DRUGS REALLY SHOULD BE DECLARED TRIBUTE TO SAM RAGAN APPRECIATION FOR ALL WHO FOUGHT RECENT NEW MEXICO FOREST FIRES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California [Mr. McKeon] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California [Mr. Filner] is recognized for 5 minutes. ALLOCATION OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME EXPLANATION OF BUDGET PROCESS AND VOTES ON BUDGET PROPOSALS The SPEAKER pro tempore [Mr. Dickey]. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina [Mr. Jones] is recognized for 5 minutes. ALLOCATION OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME LET'S SAVE MEDICARE The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. McIntosh). Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Connecticut [Ms. DeLauro] 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. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey [Mr. Pallone] is recognized for 5 minutes. THE MINIMUM WAGE REPORT FROM INDIANA The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Dickey). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Goodling] is recognized for 5 minutes. PROGRAMS THAT HELP PEOPLE MOST GET BIGGEST BUDGET CUTS TRIBUTE TO ADMIRAL BULKELEY AND ADMIRAL BOORDA EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Text of House Amendment 5 DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS DISCHARGE PETITIONS--ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 2 Text of House Amendment 3 Text of House Amendment 4 Senate sections The Senate met at 9:30 a.m., and was called to order by the President pro tempore [Mr. Thurmond]. prayer RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER THANKING THE CHAPLAIN SCHEDULE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET THE MORAL CHARACTER OF CONTENT THE FIGHT ON DRUGS CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET THE DEATH OF ADMIRAL BOORDA CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET ADMIRAL BOORDA CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET THE PASSING OF ADM. MIKE BOORDA CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET THE DEATH OF ADM. JEREMY MICHAEL BOORDA, U.S. NAVY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET ADMIRAL BOORDA ADMIRAL BOORDA DEATH OF ADMIRAL BOORDA CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET TRIBUTE TO ADMIRAL BOORDA CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET CLARIFICATION OF OPPOSITION TO GRASSLEY AMENDMENT NO. 3963 ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1996, AND MONDAY, MAY 20, 1996 PROGRAM CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET MORNING BUSINESS THE DEATH OF ADM. JEREMY BOORDA ADM. MIKE BOORDA BUDDY ZAIS THE FDR MEMORIAL THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE HONORING THE RICHARDSONS CELEBRATING THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK REQUEST FOR REFERRAL OF S. 1718 MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT REPORT RELATIVE TO THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 146 EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 1766 Introductory Statement on S. 1767 Introductory Statement on S. 1768 Introductory Statement on S. 1770 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 59--RELATIVE TO A MEDAL OF HONOR AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS REFORM ACT OF 1995 THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NOTICES OF HEARINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET COMMON SENSE ON SCHOOL CHOICE TRIBUTE TO ASTRONAUT RICK LINNEHAN CALIFORNIA CITIES ACT TO BAN JUNK GUNS TRIBUTE TO VERNON J. BAKER JANET COOPER LT. CAROLYN J. FERRARI, M.D. SIGNIFICANT ALASKA MILESTONE TRIBUTE TO "THE GRAND OL' LADY" OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, MABEL RICHARDSON THE 15TH ANNUAL PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION AMENDING THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT PUBLIC BUILDINGS REFORM ACT OF 1996 ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1996 PROGRAM APPOINTMENT BY THE VICE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS