Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1996-09-12 Date1996-09-12 PublicationVolume 142, issue 125 Sections125 House · 50 Senate House sections TRIBUTE TO RECIPIENTS OF GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD TRIBUTE TO THE LYONS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM AND COACH TERRY SULLIVAN CORA SERVICES, INC., 25TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO THE SAN FILI FRATERNITY CLUB IN HONOR OF THE POLISH MARTYRS MEMORIALIZED AT THE KATYN MEMORIAL MONUMENT HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY NORTHERN TUBE INTRODUCTION OF A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REGARDING PATIENT RIGHTS SUPPORT WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES THE MEDICAL EDUCATION TRUST FUND ACT OF 1996 TRIBUTE TO DR. ANTONIA PANTOJA TRIBUTE TO EUGENE H. KOLKMAN HAZLETON KIWANIS 75TH ANNIVERSARY H.R. 3871 PROTECTS BROOKLYN AND QUEENS RESIDENTS CONGRATULATIONS TO FELICIA BELL: ANSWERING AMERICA'S CALL TRIBUTE TO THE SUMMIT PARK DISTRICT ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY ANGELO BROTHERS CO. 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TRIBUTE TO THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PERSONAL EXPLANATION HAPPY 50TH VFW POST 8275 THANK YOU, HARRY F. BURROUGHS III, FOR YOUR LOYAL SERVICE DAVE MOORE: A GUARDIAN FOR WORKER FAIRNESS IN SAN DIEGO HONORING L. CLURE MORTON H.R. 4056, LEGISLATION FOR AUTOMATIC CITIZENSHIP GADSDEN JOB CORPS CENTER ENRICHES YOUNG LIVES AMERICA: A MELTING POT OR A TOWER OF BABEL IN HONOR OF MAGALI ROHADY AND MINI MUNDO: FOR 25 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY "THANKS TO HOUSE DEMOCRATS" INTRODUCTION OF THE MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY REFORM ACT OF 1996 READING LIST A TRIBUTE TO THE COL. ELMER E. ELLSWORTH VFW POST NO. 6328 CONGRATULATIONS TO COTEAU DES PRAIRIE HOSPITAL THE PRESIDENT'S ECONOMIC POLICIES ARE WORKING NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH TRIBUTE TO MARTHA FALK ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH 75TH ANNIVERSARY ESSENTIAL HEALTH FACILITIES INVESTMENT ACT OF 1996 PERSONAL EXPLANATION COMMENDING THE WORK OF FORT GUIJARROS MUSEUM FOUNDATION CLUSTER RULE REPORT FROM INDIANA--THOMAS JACKSON GETTING CONNECTED TO THE 21ST CENTURY SUPPORT GROWS FOR SPORTS AND NON-VIOLENCE SUMMIT FINDINGS CLOUD POLLUTION THEORIES HONORING ANDREW J. BROWN The House met at 10 a.m. THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3816, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 MAKING IN ORDER TODAY OR ANY DAY THEREAFTER CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3816, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER WELCOMING THE REVEREND KENNETH P. ROGERS COMMONSENSE GOVERNMENT REFORM NEEDED GAO REPORT ON THE DEBT CEILING CRISIS AMERICAN PEOPLE NEED RELIEF, NOT NEW TAXES WILL REPUBLICANS ICE MEDICARE WITH BOB DOLE'S PROPOSED TAX CUT INTRODUCING LEGISLATION COMMEMORATING THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TIME FOR AN INVESTIGATION OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION AND LEE FRANKEL TRIBUTE TO RALPH GABBARD EXPRESSING CONCERN THAT THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COUNSEL WAS PUT ON ICE THE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION AND THE WAR ON DRUGS ENOUGH IS ENOUGH UPHOLD THE RULES OF THE HOUSE WHEN IS A REPORT A REPORT? A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING RELEASE REPORT BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL RESPECT RIGHTS OF COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE ON COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT AMERICA CANNOT AFFORD DOLE'S MASSIVE TAX CUTS DEBATE SHOULD NOT BE STIFLED IN THE HOUSE A GOVERNMENT OF LAWS, NOT OF MEN URGING SUPPORT OF H.R. 4066, EMERGENCY DISASTER ASSISTANCE SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996 WE MUST NOT SLASH MEDICARE PROPOSED REPUBLICAN CUTS WILL RESULT IN DEVASTATION OF MEDICARE JUST SAY NO TO "HEMP-DOPE" ABIDING BY THE RULES OF THE HOUSE WILL MAINTAIN CIVILITY ON THE HOUSE FLOOR REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1996, TO FILE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3675, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 GENERAL LEAVE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3816, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 EXTENDING MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT TO CAMBODIA GENERAL LEAVE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1996 HOUR OF MEETING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE VIOLATING AN AMERICAN TRADITION PRESIDENT GOING BEYOND MANDATES OF U.N. RESOLUTION STOP PLAYING POLITICS AND SUPPORT OUR TROOPS CONSULTATION IS IMPORTANT CONGRESS NEEDS TO BE INFORMED TRIBUTE TO MARTI MORGAN THE CHURCH INSURANCE PROTECTION ACT SPECIAL ORDERS MEMBERS SHOULD LEARN THE RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Cooley of Oregon). Under a previous order of theHouse, the gentlewoman from Texas [Ms. Jackson-Lee] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of theHouse, the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. McIntosh] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of theHouse, the gentleman from New Jersey [Mr. Pallone] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of theHouse, the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. Burton] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of theHouse, the gentleman from Louisiana [Mr. Fields] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of theHouse, the gentleman from Washington [Mr. Metcalf] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of theHouse, the gentleman from Missouri [Mr. Volkmer] is recognized for 5 minutes. THE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION AND THE WAR ON DRUGS ETHICS COMMITTEE INVESTIGATION SITUATION IN IRAQ MAKING CLOUDS GO AWAY ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS, MR. PRESIDENT HURRICANE FRAN UNITED STATES REACTION TO ACTIONS IN IRAQ MEMBERS SHOULD NOT BRING POLITICS INTO SENSITIVE FOREIGN POLICY DECISIONS SCANDALS IN CLINTON ADMINISTRATION ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT SUBCOMMITTEE FIELD BRIEFING EDUCATION CUTS LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS A BILL PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF FINAL REGULATIONS EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS 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 ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 NO INTELLIGENCE FAILURE IN SAUDI ARABIA TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE, AND GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1997 GUNS AND DOMESTIC ABUSE THE DOLE ECONOMIC PLAN TREASURY, POSTAL SERVICE, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1977 ORDER OF PROCEDURE UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT MORNING BUSINESS THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE BIRTHDAY GREETINGS FOR MRS. ESTHER WERNER OLYMPIC CHAMPION KENNY HARRISON HONORING THE HELBIGS ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION BOARD CBO STATEMENT ON S. 1994 THE ANNUAL CHINA MFN DEBATE HURRICANE FRAN NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF FINAL REGULATIONS A JUST AND LASTING SOLUTION TO THE CYPRUS PROBLEM DEFERRAL OF ACTION ON CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURE REFERRED MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 2067 Introductory Statement on S. 2068 Introductory Statement on S. 2069 Introductory Statement on S. 2070 Introductory Statement on S. 2071 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE RESOLUTION--290--RELATIVE TO MAJOR BROADCAST TELEVISION NETWORKS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET TRIBUTE TO MARILYN S. PENNINGTON THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF CARDINAL BERNARDIN TRIBUTE TO DAVID NOVAK TRIBUTE TO LINDA A. (SUSIE) CARTER ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1996 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW