Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1997-02-04 Date1997-02-04 PublicationVolume 143, issue 12 Sections153 House · 77 Senate House sections SUPPORT THE POSTAL SERVICE CORE BUSINESS ACT OF 1997, H.R. 198 LEGISLATION TO CORRECT MEDICARE BENEFICIARY OVERCHARGES IN HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTS HONORING EUGENE AND DORIS HERDMAN ON THEIR GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO ELDER WILLIAM ALONZO GIVENS SALUTE TO COYA KNUTSON RELEASE MONEY TO SAVE WOMEN'S LIVES TRIBUTE FOR JAMES M. MURPHY A TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE MARY E. McDEVITT TRIBUTE TO JIM KELLY HONORING THE LIONS CLUB OF LaGRANGE ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY A TRIBUTE TO MR. THOMAS STRACK AND MS. CHRISTINE KELLY TRIBUTE TO JOAN BERKMAN TRIBUTE TO THE WILFANDEL CLUB TRIBUTE TO MR. FRANKS OF NEW JERSEY TRIBUTE TO DANIEL C. LAFFERTY TRIBUTE TO WALTER FRANCHUK A TRIBUTE TO CAPT. RICHARD "DICK" TRACY ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT "POPULATION STILL MATTERS" PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TRADE CORPS ACT OF 1997 INTRODUCTION OF HEALTHY START ACT OF 1997 SOCIAL SECURITY PRIVATIZATION--A RED HERRING TRIBUTE TO ROBERTA STANLEY INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO CLARIFY THAT FREQUENT FLIER MILEAGE IS NOT TAXABLE A POINT-OF-LIGHT FOR ALL AMERICANS: SHIRLEY URSULA GRABER REMEMBERING JIM RICE INTRODUCTION OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1997 TRIBUTE TO THE MINNESOTA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO LIA B. BOWLER INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO CORRECT MEDICARE BENEFICIARY OVERCHARGES IN HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTS TRIBUTE TO JOHN MOONEY HONORING DR. MENASCHE-LANIADO CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF INTEGRITY INTRODUCTION OF THE MEDICARE HOSPICE BENEFIT AMENDMENTS OF 1997 HONORING THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF BOB FERGUSON 1-800 "BUY AMERICAN" LEGISLATION A TRIBUTE TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE WEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S ANNUAL AWARDS TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM H. "BILL" WEBER HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY, AMVETS POST 22 TRIBUTE TO JIM ESHLEMAN HONORING THE AWARD WINNERS OF THE DALE CITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION MAKE A COMMITMENT TO CHILDREN NOW TRIBUTE TO BISHOP RENE GRACIDA SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED AGENCIES HEARING SCHEDULE CONDIT HONORS LOCAL GROUP A TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA O'BRIEN, THE ARGO-SUMMIT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR THANK YOU TERRY WATSON TRIBUTE TO HERB CAEN TRIBUTE TO THE LATE CHARLES P. HOWARD, JR. MEDIGAP PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 COURT RULING SHOWS WHY CONGRESS MUST CLOSE MEDICARE HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT LOOPHOLE THAT HURTS SENIORS IN RECOGNITION OF GREGORY SZURNICKI MICHIGAN STATE REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT A. DEMARS INTRODUCTION OF EWING-LEWIS LENDER AUDIT LEGISLATION INVESTMENT IN AMERICA ACT STATEMENT ON THE TRANSITION TO WORK ACT THE AMERICAN ASSISTANCE ACT THE PRESIDENT'S CALL FOR INDISPENSABLE LEADERSHIP--JANUARY 21, 1997 SUPPORT GREATER MEDICARE EQUITY AND FAIRNESS BY REFORMING THE AAPCC PAYMENT FORMULA CURT FLOOD: AN UNCOMMON MAN TRIBUTE TO BRIAN D. GALLAGHER VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CLUBS OF AMERICA WEEK TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE FRANKIE M. FREEMAN TRIBUTE TO LT. COL. JON T. ANDRE HONORING SUPINDA BUNYAVANICH A SALUTE TO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL VICTORS H.R. 505, THE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ACT THE NATIVE AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1997 IN HONOR OF TWO DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES: MARTIN R. VITALE AND HARVEY WHILLE RELEASE MONEY TO SAVE WOMEN'S LIVES TRIBUTE TO OFFICER WENTLANDT TRIBUTE TO DOROTHY SMITH INTRODUCTION OF THE EDUCATION AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 1997 EZUNIAL "EZE" BURTS--A DISTINGUISHED RECORD OF SERVICE TO THE PORT AND PEOPLE OF LOS ANGELES INTRODUCTION OF THE CRIMINAL WELFARE PREVENTION ACT, PART II INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO PROTECT MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES HONORING PAUL CLARKE THE LEGACY OF THE LATE HONORABLE PAUL TSONGAS ST. CLARE'S HOME: SERVING HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT FRANK "MAC" MC CARTY LIGHT INFANTRY DIVISIONS: ONE OF OUR BEST NATIONAL SECURITY INVESTMENTS THE IMPACT OF THE IRISH POTATO FAMINE ON AMERICAN HISTORY THANKING KENNETH SAMUEL McCALL INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO SUSPEND DUTIES ON CERTAIN IMPORTED RAW MATERIALS INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION THE FOUR CHAPLAINS ANOTHER STEP TO RESTORE POWER TO STATES TRIBUTE TO LOUIS J. AMABILI, DIRECTOR OF THE DELAWARE STATE FIRE SCHOOL WATER LEGISLATION TRIBUTE TO THE ARROWHEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY EAGLES MADRID PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION ACT House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO FRANK TEJEDA, BRYANT GUMBEL, AND J.C. WATTS REINTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO END GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS FOREVER EDUCATION IN THE 105TH CONGRESS CONGRATULATIONS TO SUPER BOWL CHAMPION GREEN BAY PACKERS RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT OF AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR TERM LIMITS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER TROUBLE IN EAST TIMOR COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO NATIONAL COMMISSION ON RESTRUCTURING THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE RICHARD A. GEPHARDT, DEMOCRATIC LEADER APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE S. HUGH DILLIN COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE ORLANDO L. GARCIA REPUBLICAN HOUSING OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS MITSUBISHI OF AMERICA? DEALING WITH SEXUAL HARASSMENT BY THE ARMY WE MUST WORK TOGETHER TO END THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE GIVE FANS A CHANCE ACT EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF HON. FRANK TEJEDA, REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT SPECIAL ORDERS APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE HONORABLE FRANK TEJEDA GENERAL LEAVE REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 2 PERMISSION FOR SPEAKER TO ENTERTAIN MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1997 EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT ON FISHERIES BETWEEN ESTONIA AND THE UNITED STATES--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT ON FISHERIES BETWEEN LITHUANIA AND THE UNITED STATES--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, 105TH CONGRESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California [Ms. Waters] is recognized for 5 minutes. RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE, 105TH CONGRESS RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSE OVERSIGHT, 105TH CONGRESS TRIBUTE TO LOY SMITH The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. Roemer] is recognized for 5 minutes. HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CHILDREN U.S. PATENT LAW PROBLEMS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RECESS JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE HELD PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 9 TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES JOINT SESSION DISSOLVED MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Senate sections Senate prayer APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 1 AUTHORITY TO APPOINT COMMITTEE OF ESCORT ON THE PART OF THE SENATE APPOINTMENTS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT APPOINTMENTS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT APPOINTMENT BY THE MAJORITY LEADER MORNING BUSINESS ROBERT MORRIS, PATRIOT WHO STOOD UP FOR AMERICA FUNDING FOR INTERNATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING TRIBUTE TO CHARLES A. "BILL" BISHOP THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE ADDRESS BY PEACE CORPS DIRECTOR MARK GEARAN IMPLEMENTATION OF MANAGEMENT REFORMS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THE PRESIDENT'S CERTIFICATION ON INTERNATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING CONSTRUCTION OF THE CLEAR CREEK COMPOSITE BRIDGE RECESS TRIBUTE TO ANNE DIBBLE JORDAN RESPECT FOR DEMOCRACY AND THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS CONCERNING THE NEED FOR ACCURATE GUIDELINES FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING THE ENVIRONMENT TAX CUT AND MEDICARE CUT PROPOSALS CONCERNING THE NEED FOR ACCURATE GUIDELINES FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING MIKE DOMBECK, CHIEF OF THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE IMPLEMENTATION OF MANAGEMENT REFORMS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT REPORT ON AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND LITHUANIA--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 7 REPORT OF THE STATE OF THE UNION--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 9 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES SUBMITTED DURING ADJOURNMENT 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. 255 Introductory Statement on S. 256 THE NATIONAL CHEESE EXCHANGE OVERSIGHT AND IMPROVEMENT ACT ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE RESOLUTION 42--ORIGINAL RESOLUTION REPORTED AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION SENATE RESOLUTION 43--ORIGINAL RESOLUTION REPORTED AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY SENATE RESOLUTION 44--ORIGINAL RESOLUTION REPORTED AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET SENATE RESOLUTION 45--ORIGINAL RESOLUTION REPORTED AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS SENATE RESOLUTION 46--ORIGINAL RESOLUTION REPORTED AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS SENATE RESOLUTION 47--RELATIVE TO ACCURATE GUIDELINES FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING SENATE RESOLUTION 48--RELATIVE TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF SENATE FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES SENATE RESOLUTION 49--EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE SENATE NOTICES OF HEARINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET COSPONSORSHIP OF THE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE SCHOOLS ACT RETIREMENT OF PROCTOR JONES TRIBUTE TO STEVE AND LORRAINE GOREN ON BEING NAMED 1997 DOVER CITIZENS OF THE YEAR TRIBUTE TO BEATRICE RUTH FAIRFAX TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM MARVIN ON BEING NAMED THE 1996 MANCHESTER CITIZEN OF THE YEAR TRIBUTE TO THE JOHN BAPST MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL BAND COSPONSORSHIP OF THE OLDER AMERICANS FREEDOM TO WORK ACT TRIBUTE TO THE CONCORD HIGH SCHOOL CRIMSON TIDE MARCHING BAND ON REPRESENTING NEW HAMPSHIRE IN THE 1997 INAUGURAL PARADE RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET, 105TH CONGRESS JUVENILE JUSTICE PROVISIONS IN CRIME BILL LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION VERMONT CHIEF JUSTICE JEFFREY L. AMESTOY TRIBUTE TO THOMAS, SHEILA, AND STACEY THOMSON ON BEING NAMED NEW HAMPSHIRE'S OUTSTANDING TREE FARMERS OF 1997 TRIBUTE TO THE OLD TOWN MARCHING BAND TRIBUTE TO REYNALDO MARTINEZ NOTE PROVIDING FOR SERVICE BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF SENATE FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES OF THE SENATE ON THE DEATH OF REPRESENTATIVE FRANK TEJEDA ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1997 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT RECESS JOINT SESSION OF THE TWO HOUSES--ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 105-1) ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 11 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS