Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1997-03-06 Date1997-03-06 PublicationVolume 143, issue 28 Sections136 House · 48 Senate House sections LEGISLATIVE TO INCREASE THE PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND CAP TRIBUTE TO FRANK GRAZIOSO FOR HIS WORK WITH THE ITALIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY TRIBUTE TO BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCILMEMBER ALLAN ALEXANDER TRIBUTE TO ANN KOUGH LEGISLATION TO DESIGNATE THE U.S. BORDER STATION IN PHARR, TX AS THE "KIKA de la GARZA U.S. BORDER STATION" H.R. 769, H.R. 770, AND H.R. 771, THE MISCLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES ACT TRIBUTE TO RUSSELL SWINDELL DeLAURO HONORS JEAN HANDLEY FOR HER WORK IN NEW HAVEN SUPPORT OF ALEXIS HERMAN FOR SECRETARY OF LABOR WILL AN AMERICAN "TOMMY" PLEASE STAND? THE SCANDAL-A-DAY ADMINISTRATION IN HONOR OF JAMES AZARIEL AND SELINA ANASTASIA BURNETTE DeLAURO COMMENDS SISTER ANN MATTHEW LORUSSO AND WILLIAM IOVANNE FOR THEIR WORK IN THE COMMUNITY TRIBUTE TO FDA COMMISSIONER DAVID KESSLER, M.D. TRIBUTE TO AIDA ALVAREZ TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM MacLAUGHLIN TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM KATZBERG THE CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY ACT DeLAURO HONORS SAGE SERVICES OF NEW HAVEN CONGRATULATING PEOPLE OF GUATEMALA ON SUCCESS OF RECENT NEGOTIATIONS TO ESTABLISH PEACE PROCESS LET ME LIE WITH SOLDIERS TRIBUTE TO JOHN MAJOR SUPPORT THE UNITED NATIONS TRUCKER BUDDY INTERNATIONAL DeLAURO HONORS TIMOTHY SHRIVER FOR HIS WORK WITH THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS CONGRATULATING PEOPLE OF NICARAGUA ON DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS SUCCESS TRIBUTE TO ROBERT E. PERKINS, JR. DEMOCRACY--ABOVE AND BEYOND HONORING JOSHUA TRENT, VFW AWARD WINNER ORGAN DONATION IN HONOR OF PATRICK O'KEEFFE, A DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN NAMED IRISHMAN OF THE YEAR CARM COZZA COACHES FINAL GAME AT YALE INTRODUCTION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS PROCEDURES PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 COMMENDING HON. WARREN CHRISTOPHER FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE EXTENDING THE DELTA LOAN PROGRAM ON THE DEDICATION OF THE WILLIAM DAVIDSON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JEWISH EDUCATION IN HONOR OF FRANK PAGANO: FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF JERSEY CITY AND BAYONNE FREE THE CLERGY ACT, H.R. 967 DELAURO HONORS ANNA WALSH-CUSANO INTRODUCTION OF THE WORKPLACE FAIRNESS ACT OF 1997 DISPLAY OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TRIBUTE TO PHILANTHROPIST ALICE PETERS SALUTE TO KERMIT HOLLY ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION TAX CREDIT AND TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING McGILL-TOOLEN STUDENTS VISIT WASHINGTON CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HOCKEY TEAM HONORING THE GRANITE STATE CHAPTER NO. 1, PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION ON THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF THE ALAMO, 1836 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL AMENDING THE RAILWAY LABOR ACT ON BEHALF OF AIRLINE PILOTS ENGAGED IN FOREIGN FLYING House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE THE JOURNAL MOTION TO ADJOURN PERSONAL EXPLANATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 811 CLOSING THE BOOKS ON AMERICORPS WILL START THE BALANCED BUDGET PROCESS IN TRIBUTE TO SAMOAN HEAVYWEIGHT BOXER DAVID TUA CHILDREN'S HEALTH A BALANCED BUDGET ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION THE PRESIDENT'S BUDGET UNINSURED CHILDREN BALANCING THE BUDGET BLUE DOG COALITION BUDGET TIME FOR A BALANCED BUDGET HANDGUNS AND KIDS IMPROVE THE GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM KIDS-ONLY HEALTH INSURANCE THE WORKING FAMILIES FLEXIBILITY ACT FIGHT FOR THE HEALTH OF OUR CHILDREN SEND CONGRESS A BALANCED BUDGET CONGRESS SHOULD GET DOWN TO BUSINESS AMERICA DESERVES AN HONEST BALANCED BUDGET UNFUNDED SOCIAL SECURITY LIABILITY BALANCE THE BUDGET FOR OUR CHILDREN HONORING MANUAL HIGH SCHOOL'S BASKETBALL TEAM WEST VIRGINIA HARD HIT BY FLOOD WATERS ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1997 HOUR OF MEETING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1997 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO STANDING COMMITTEES ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL CONTRACT REVIEW REFORM ACT OF 1997 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE JOURNAL PERSONAL EXPLANATION DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL CONTRACT REVIEW REFORM ACT OF 1997 PERSONAL EXPLANATION ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON PRINTING AND THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE LIBRARY MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT MOTION TO ADJOURN PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 1997 TRADE POLICY AGENDA AND 1996 ANNUAL REPORT ON TRADE AGREEMENTS PROGRAM--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES LLOYD GAMBLE SPECIAL ORDERS COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET REGARDING CURRENT LEVELS OF SPENDING AND REVENUES REFLECTING ACTION COMPLETED AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 1997, FOR FISCAL YEARS 1997-2001 JUSTICE AND EQUITY FOR FILIPINO VETERANS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. LaHood). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Manzullo] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Colorado [Mr. Skaggs] is recognized for 5 minutes. IT IS TIME TO PASS TAX RELIEF WEST VIRGINIA TO RECEIVE FEDERAL DISASTER RELIEF SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE TAX REFORM OUR COUNTRY NEEDS SWEEPING TAX REFORM DEATH TAX IS PARTICULARLY METTLESOME TAX REFORM THE MOST UNFAIR TAX, CAPITAL GAINS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Missouri [Mr. Hulshof] is recognized for 5 minutes. TAX REFORM IT IS TIME TO REPEAL THE ESTATE TAX WE MUST CONTINUE TO PUSH FOR A BALANCED BUDGET TAX-FREE INTERNET ACT OF 1997 PATENT REFORM AMERICA MUST REENERGIZE ITSELF IN FIGHTING THE WAR AGAINST ILLEGAL DRUGS WE SHOULD VALUE AND CHERISH OUR NATION'S IMMIGRANTS APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE RECLAIMING 5-MINUTE SPECIAL ORDER UNITED STATES SHOULD PRESERVE A STRONG PATENT SYSTEM DEFINING DEVIANCY, UP AND DOWN RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE CIVIL LIBERTIES, WHERE AMERICA IS HEADED, ITS PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTIONS 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 PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS DISASTERS PROBLEMS--AND PROGRESS--IN HAITI ISRAELI SETTLEMENTS POLICY IN JERUSALEM FBI MANAGEMENT FAILURES--PART THREE NOMINATION OF ANTHONY LAKE WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST FOUNDATION SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM THE NOMINATION OF FEDERICO PENA TO SERVE AS U.S. SECRETARY OF ENERGY DR. PIERCE BLITCH TRIBUTE TO FDA COMMISSIONER DAVID KESSLER THE AMERICAN PRODUCTIVITY RENEWAL PACKAGE IT'S FOR KIDS II THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT REPORT CONCERNING THE TRADE POLICY AGENDA AND THE TRADE AGREEMENTS PROGRAM--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 21 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 409 TV RATING SYSTEM LEGISLATION ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS NOTICES OF HEARINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET FARMING THE NEW FRONTIER NATIONAL SPORTSMANSHIP DAY HOME OFFICE TAX DEDUCTION HONORING THE WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1997 HONORING THE GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF GREATER DETROIT FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE ACT FOREIGN CURRENCY REPORTS MEASURE INDEFINITELY POSTPONED--Senate Joint Resolution 14 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION ORDERS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1997 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1997 NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS