Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1997-03-19 Date1997-03-19 PublicationVolume 143, issue 36 Sections99 House · 59 Senate House sections PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT NUTRITION PROGRAMS HONORING THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT NUTRITION PROGRAMS TRIBUTE TO COL. NORMAN S. BRINSLEY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT TAX CREDIT FOR HISTORIC HOME REHABILITATION AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION JAMES F. COSGROVE, VOICE OF DEMOCRACY CONTEST WINNER SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF HICKMAN COUNTY LADY 'DAWGS 1996-97 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM HONORING LARRY WENNLUND FREEDOM AND PROSPERITY FOR THE CNMI FREE SPEECH ON THE INTERNET SECRECY HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONS GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY, 176 YEARS OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY LA PROGRESIVA PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL TWENTY-FIFTH YEAR ANNIVERSARY RURAL ROADS FUNDING EXTENDING EFFECTIVE DATE OF INVESTMENT ADVISERS SUPERVISION COORDINATION ACT GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY, 176 YEARS OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY PRIVATIZING SOCIAL SECURITY THE MICROCREDIT FOR SELF-RELIANCE ACT OF 1997 HONORING CELINA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON TRIBUTE ASBURY PARK ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY THE INDONESIA MILITARY ASSISTANCE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT PARTNERS IN ACHIEVING LITERACY PERSONAL EXPLANATION UPS: BREAKING THE SOUND BARRIER MARY MULHOLLAND: THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE PERSONAL EXPLANATION PRESERVE THE ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL 104 KRBE THE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING ACT OF 1997 THE INTRODUCTION OF THE HISTORIC HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE ACT HUMAN RIGHTS IN KOSOVA SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MEXICO'S PRESIDENT ZEDILLO IS WRONG ON DECERTIFICATION APPLYING NEW THINKING TO THE CLEAN AIR DEBATE THE WORKING FAMILIES FLEXIBILITY ACT WHY WE NEED CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM PASS THE WORKING FAMILIES FLEXIBILITY ACT MAKING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM A TOP PRIORITY OF THIS SESSION OF CONGRESS A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE VILLAGE OF ZOAR AMERICA'S NATIONAL SECURITY WITH REGARD TO CHINA URGING COLLEAGUES TO SUPPORT THE WORKING FAMILIES FLEXIBILITY ACT SUPPORT THE PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT WORKING FAMILIES FLEXIBILITY ACT OF 1997 MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE WORKING FAMILIES FLEXIBILITY ACT OF 1997 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT WORKING FAMILIES FLEXIBILITY ACT OF 1997 GENERAL LEAVE MASS MAILINGS PROPOSED RESCISSION OF BUDGETARY RESOURCES AFFECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. 105- 57) TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida [Mr. Canady] is recognized for 5 minutes. A SUCCESSFUL BIPARTISAN RETREAT ORDER OF BUSINESS LOCKHEED MARTIN TO ROLLOUT F-22 ON APRIL 9 IN MARIETTA, GA CIVILITY AND THE BIPARTISAN RETREAT The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. McInnis). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Colorado [Mr. McInnis] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas [Mr. Stenholm] is recognized for 5 minutes. MARGIE JANOVICH'S SACRIFICE 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 gentleman from Tennessee [Mr. Wamp] is recognized for 5 minutes. THE BIPARTISAN RETREAT IN HERSHEY FLORIDA'S RELEASE OF VIOLENT CRIMINALS MARKS SAD DAY The SPEAKER pro tempore [Mr. McInnis]. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. LaHood] is recognized for 5 minutes. REFUSE TO SUPPORT LESS PAY FOR WORKERS SUCCESS AT HERSHEY COMPTIME/CHUMPTIME BILL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Missouri [Mrs. Emerson] is recognized for 5 minutes. BIPARTISAN RETREAT IN HERSHEY A SUCCESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia [Mr. Kingston] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan [Mr. Smith] is recognized for 5 minutes. PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Virginia [Mr. Wolf] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Utah [Mr. Hansen] is recognized for 5 minutes. DISCRIMINATION: TWO WRONGS DO NOT MAKE A RIGHT AMERICA'S FUTURE LIES SECURELY IN THE HANDS OF OUR FAMILIES CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM NAFTA TODAY LESSONS IN EDUCATION, THE IMPACT OF NEW SPENDING REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1122, THE PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1997 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 91, PROVIDING AMOUNTS FOR THE EXPENSES OF CERTAIN COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE 105TH CONGRESS SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION REFERRED ENROLLED BILL SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections The Senate met at 10:30 a.m. and was called to order by the President pro tempore [Mr. Thurmond]. prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--NOMINATION OF MERRICK B. GARLAND RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT COUNSEL TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ILLEGAL FUNDRAISING RELATIVE TO THE DECISION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL PROCESS MORNING BUSINESS CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION TREATY COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM VICTIM RIGHTS CLARIFICATION ACT OF 1997 CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM NEEDED CONGRATULATIONS TO SENATOR CLELAND ON HIS MAIDEN SPEECH PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR COMMUNICATIONS DECENCY ACT THE BUCK MUST REST SOMEWHERE ELSE HOMEOWNERS' PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 COMMISSION TO ELIMINATE THE TRADE DEFICIT Privilege of the Floor (Executive Session) SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO MAJ. GEN. DONALD EDWARDS THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE U.S. FOREIGN OIL CONSUMPTION FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 14 CPSC LAUNCHES "RECALL ROUND-UP DAY" COMMENDING NATIONAL GUARD FLOOD RELIEF EFFORT MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED MEASURES REFERRED INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 471 Introductory Statement on S. 472 Introductory Statement on S. 473 Introductory Statement on S. 474 Introductory Statement on S. 475 Introductory Statement on S. 476 Introductory Statement on S. 477 THE NATIONAL MONUMENT FAIRNESS ACT OF 1997 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 13--REGARDING A DISPLAY OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET FAMILY HERITAGE PRESERVATION ACT OF 1997 JUDGE FRED J. BORCHARD GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY ARTURO HALE HOME-BASED BUSINESS FAIRNESS ACT OF 1997 CONGRATULATING NORTHWEST NAZARENE COLLEGE'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONS OLDER AMERICANS FREEDOM TO WORK ACT APPOINTMENTS BY THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1997 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATION