Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1997-04-30 Date1997-04-30 PublicationVolume 143, issue 54 Sections121 House · 54 Senate House sections RECIPE FOR AMERICA HONORING GEORGE McGOVERN ON HIS 75TH BIRTHDAY RAILROAD AND TRANSIT SABOTAGE PREVENTION ACT HONORING WORLD CHAMPION TRIATHELETE JUDY FLANNERY A TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL J. MADONNA IN HONOR OF ANTHONY BAMONTE COMMENDING THE PINE-RICHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THEIR VOLUNTEERISM KINDNESS POLICE PROGRAM IN RUTLAND, MA FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION PERFORMANCE AND PERSONNEL ENFORCEMENT ACT RECOGNITION OF ANNE BOLGIANO THE HOLY ROSARY YOUNG MEN'S CLUB 70TH ANNIVERSARY IN HONOR OF MONSIGNOR DAVID L. CASSATO TRIBUTE TO FLORENCE JOHNSON A SALUTE TO EDWARD J. PARISH: RETIRING PRESIDENT OF THE CLERMONT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNITION OF WASHINGTON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL HONORING THE ROYER FAMILY ON THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR CAFE IN ROUND TOP A TRIBUTE TO DAVID MANIACI TRIBUTE TO MAGNOLIA VIRGINIA WRIGHT BYNUM TRIBUTE TO GILBERT GRAY PERMANENT CROP LOSS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1997 INCREASING SAVINGS FOR WOMEN THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDES SECURITY ACT OF 1997 A TRIBUTE TO DORRIE THURMAN HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN U.S. TERRITORY HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE TRIBUTE TO EUNICE FLANDERS CARY HONORING ABINGTON FRIENDS SCHOOL TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HON. CHARLES ARTHUR HAYES WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL J. KOVACS NATIONAL WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMAN MAJORITY OF HOUSE DEMOCRATS URGE INCLUSION OF MILITARY SPENDING IN BUDGET CUTS 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH DRIVE TO RATIFY FLAG PROTECTION AMENDMENT CONTINUES IN MEMORY OF MIKE ROYKO A TRIBUTE TO "VOICES FROM VIETNAM" A TRIBUTE TO DONALD VINCENT SALUTE TO MS. MARGARET McGLOWN McINTOSH FAMILY BECOMES AMERICAN CITIZENS THE CHILD HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDES SECURITY ACT THE PRESENTATION OF THE NAVY CROSS TO ROBERT JONES TRIBUTE TO DAVID BROWN MEMPHIS TEACHER MAKES NATIONAL HONOR ROLL OF SCIENCE TEACHERS THE GIFT OF LIFE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL ACT OF 1997 TAX REFORM ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL ARTS COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS HONORED PROGRESS REPORT ON WOMEN'S HEALTH SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD MUST ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONCERNS WIC PROGRAM A GREAT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUCCESS STORY SUPPORT H.R. 659 FAMILY SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT WE MUST ACT NOW TO REFORM MEDICARE IRS HAS GONE HOG WILD AMERICANS DESERVE EARLIER TAX FREEDOM DAY HARSH NEW WELFARE LAW COMMEMORATING REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ACT A CALL FOR BIPARTISAN MEDICARE REFORM AN 11TH COMMANDMENT FOR CONGRESS: WE SHALL START TO WORK NOW ON ISSUES THAT ACTUALLY MATTER TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE LET US WORK TOGETHER TO SAVE MEDICARE THE WIC PROGRAM IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ESTATE TAXES SUPPORT THE $500-PER-CHILD TAX RELIEF AND OPPOSE THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN FUND CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS OPPOSES A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL WHICH THROWS WOMEN AND CHILDREN OFF WIC DEMOCRATS CONFUSED ON WIC FUNDING PROPOSAL HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING MEAN HIGHER ACHIEVEMENT AND BETTER JOBS DISASTER AWAITING THE SPACE COAST REDUCTION OF TOP RATE ON CAPITAL GAINS TAX ADOPTION PROMOTION ACT OF 1997 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION GENERAL LEAVE AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN THE ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 867, ADOPTION PROMOTION ACT OF 1997 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 MAKING IN ORDER ADDITIONAL TIME FOR GENERAL DEBATE ON H.R. 2, HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1997 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 129, COMMITTEE FUNDING RESOLUTION ELECTION OF MEMBER TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSE OVERSIGHT SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida [Mr. Goss] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. Gutknecht] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Rhode Island [Mr. Weygand] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Neumann] is recognized for 5 minutes. INTRODUCTION OF "APPREHENSION OF TAINTED MONEY" BILL RIGHT WELFARE REFORM'S WRONGS BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE THE NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST IT IS TIME TO BRING OUR TROOPS HOME FROM BOSNIA CHILD CARE FUNDS DROPPED FROM WELFARE REFORM ACT PATHWAY FOR OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION AGENDA THE AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT GENERAL LEAVE EDUCATION EXCELLENCE BIPARTISAN COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF EDUCATION ISSUES FACING THE 105TH CONGRESS LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORT OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 28 Text of House Amendment 29 Text of House Amendment 30 Text of House Amendment 31 Text of House Amendment 33 Text of House Amendment 34 Text of House Amendment 35 Text of House Amendment 37 Text of House Amendment 42 Text of House Amendment 43 Text of House Amendment 44 Text of House Amendment 7 Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE VOLUNTEER PROTECTION ACT RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME VOLUNTEER PROTECTION ACT OF 1997--MOTION TO PROCEED NATIONAL ERASE THE HATE AND ELIMINATE RACISM DAY VOLUNTEER PROTECTION ACT OF 1997--MOTION TO PROCEED CLOTURE MOTION MEMBERS OF THE MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD DESERVE OUR THANKS VOLUNTEER PROTECTION ACT OF 1997--MOTION TO PROCEED THE DISASTER SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL VOLUNTEER PROTECTION ACT OF 1977--MOTION TO PROCEED MORNING BUSINESS SWISS SUPPORT FOR REQUEST TO PUBLISH ACCOUNT NAMES THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE VOLUNTEER PROTECTION ACT OF 1997--MOTION TO PROCEED EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE SESSION MORNING BUSINESS ANOTHER AVOIDABLE TRAGEDY U.S. FOREIGN OIL CONSUMPTION FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 25 ERASE THE HATE DAY MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED 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. 667 Introductory Statement on S. 668 Introductory Statement on S. 670 Introductory Statement on S. 671 Introductory Statement on S. 673 Introductory Statement on S. 674 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE RESOLUTION 80--REGARDING TACTICAL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT PROGRAMS SENATE RESOLUTION 81--RELATIVE TO THE DENVER SUMMIT OF EIGHT AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET RECOGNIZING THE 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF SEATTLE SLEW'S TRIPLE CROWN PAYMENT OF LEGAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE UNITED NATIONS PLYMOUTH CHURCH OF BROOKLYN, NY HONORING THE MICHIGAN FDR MEMORIAL COMMITTEE EDITH PRATT "PATTY" MASTERSON CYBER-CHATS AVOID FURTHER BLOODSHED, NEGOTIATE PEACE IN ZAIRE AMENDING TITLES XVIII AND XIX OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT EXTENDING THE TERM OF APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT ASSESSMENT COMMISSION AND THE PHYSICIAN PAYMENT REVIEW COMMISSION ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1997 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10:30 A.M. 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