Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1997-05-15 Date1997-05-15 PublicationVolume 143, issue 64 Sections102 House · 67 Senate House sections A BUDGET PROPOSAL THAT INVESTS IN OUR FUTURE TRIBUTE TO RIVERHEAD LIONS CLUB JUSTICE FOR KEVIN CROSSAN THE OCCUPATIONAL TAX EQUITY ACT OF 1997 TRIBUTE TO DAVID EATON REYNOLDS AUTHORIZING 1997 SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RELAY TO BE RUN THROUGH CAPITOL GROUNDS IN HONOR OF REV. LARRY D. McCUTCHEON TRIBUTE TO EUGENE T. HORTON MOUNT VERNON LADIES' ASSOCIATION HOSTS WINE FESTIVAL A SALUTE TO OUR NATION'S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TRIBUTE TO JUSTINE O'DONNELL 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ISLAND OF CUBA BAN LANDMINES CONGRATULATIONS TO DEBBI GUTHRIE A SPECIAL SALUTE TO ROY O. PRIEST TRIBUTE TO ADAMS STREET EAST SIDE PREP ECUADOR, LATIN AMERICA, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND THE BROKEN JUDICIAL SYSTEM HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY TRIBUTE TO DAVID K. PAGE HELPING PARENTS EDUCATE THEIR KIDS: THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION TAX CREDIT A BOLD PROPOSAL FOR STIMULATING EMPLOYMENT AND GROWTH IN HONOR OF OUR NATION'S POLICE OFFICERS TRIBUTE TO RICHARD W. CARLSON CONGRATULATIONS TO PASTOR EMERITUS RALPH G. HOFFMANN House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 900 PERSONAL EXPLANATION FREEDOM WORKS AWARD DENY CHINA MFN STATUS AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE OVERTAXED TRIBUTE TO SGT. PAUL L. COLE CANADA'S EFFORTS TO SEEK PROMPT NEGOTIATIONS TO BAN ANTIPERSONNEL LANDMINES WHO REALLY BENEFITS FROM REDUCTION IN CAPITAL GAINS TAX? DEMOCRATS RELIEVED AT RESTORATION OF WIC FUNDING CONGRESS IN AWKWARD POSITION WITH REGARD TO BUDGET DEAL WIC IS GOOD HUMAN INVESTMENT PROGRAM COMMENDATIONS TO PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS FOR COMING TOGETHER ON BALANCED BUDGET PLAN WIC PROGRAM MOST SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EVER IMPLEMENTED ADMINISTRATION'S ROLE IN BRAC QUESTIONED WIC SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FUNDING TRIBUTE TO COLONEL RAY REID ON HIS RETIREMENT WASHINGTON'S ROLE IN HELPING THE POOR THANKS EXTENDED FOR MAINTAINING WIC FUNDING THE FIFTH OR FLEE? WHY IS THE WHITE HOUSE STONEWALLING GEKAS AMENDMENT THREATENS WIC FUNDING MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1469, 1997 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR RECOVERY FROM NATURAL DISASTERS, AND FOR OVERSEAS PEACEKEEPING EFFORTS, INCLUDING THOSE IN BOSNIA PERSONAL EXPLANATION REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1111 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE REPORT ON TREATY ON CONVENTIONAL ARMED FORCES IN EUROPE--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 105-83) REPORT ON NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY OF UNITED STATES--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES GENERAL LEAVE 1997 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR RECOVERY FROM NATURAL DISASTERS, AND FOR OVERSEAS PEACEKEEPING EFFORTS, INCLUDING THOSE IN BOSNIA AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 1469, 1997 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR RECOVERY FROM NATURAL DISASTERS, AND FOR OVERSEAS PEACEKEEPING EFFORTS... REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1385, EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND LITERACY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1997 APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO MEXICO-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP THE FAA AND AIRLINE SAFETY STOP THE SCOURGE OF LANDMINES SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Neumann] is recognized for 5 minutes. COMMENDING THE WHITNEY M. YOUNG HIGH SCHOOL OF CHICAGO FOR ITS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ISSUE HAS BEEN LINGERING TOO LONG The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California [Mr. Dreier] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida [Mr. Brown] 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. DEMOCRATS GETTING READY TO STAND UP AND FIGHT AGAIN The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Utah [Mr. Hansen] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California [Mr. Cunningham] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan [Mr. Upton] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Connecticut [Mrs. Johnson] is recognized for 5 minutes. WHAT ARE THEY HIDING? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey [Mr. Pappas] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York [Mr. Forbes] is recognized for 5 minutes. NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY BALANCED BUDGET AGREEMENT SHOULD REFLECT DEMOCRATIC FAMILY FIRST PRIORITIES SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS SENATE BILL REFERRED 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 AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 2 Text of House Amendment 3 Text of House Amendment 4 Text of House Amendment 5 Text of House Amendment 6 Text of House Amendment 7 Text of House Amendment 8 Senate sections Senate prayer APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER THE GUEST CHAPLAIN SCHEDULE FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE ACT MORNING BUSINESS THE PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION ACT JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1997 MORNING BUSINESS THE RIM ROCK RUN PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA FACILITIES MORNING BUSINESS ETHANOL TAX POLICY; PRESENT AND FUTURE DISTRICT COURT BACKLOG AND JUDICIAL VACANCIES FIELD HEARING ON INTRASTATE AIR SERVICE IN COLORADO THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1997 MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT REPORT ON THE CFE FLANK DOCUMENT--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 35 REPORT ON THE CFE FLANK DOCUMENT--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 36 REPORT ON THE NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY OF THE UNITED STATES--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 37 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. 745 Introductory Statement on S. 746 Introductory Statement on S. 747 Introductory Statement on S. 748 Introductory Statement on S. 749 Introductory Statement on S. 750 Introductory Statement on S. 751 Introductory Statement on S. 752 Introductory Statement on S. 753 Introductory Statement on S. 754 Introductory Statement on S. 755 Introductory Statement on S. 756 THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT ACT ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE RESOLUTION 86--RELATIVE TO TELEPHONE ACCESS CHARGES FOR USE OF THE INTERNET AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED THE PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1997 NOTICES OF HEARINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET NOBEL PEACE PRIZE RECIPIENT JOSE RAMOS-HORTA IN RECOGNITION OF JEWISH HERITAGE WEEK, MAY 11-18, 1997 THE COURT IN THE SCHOOLS/CRITICAL LIFE CHOICES PROGRAM ROY ROGERS AND DALE EVANS 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY DEPUTY JASON HENDRIX: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR SALUTING IDAHO'S HALL OF FAME JOCKEY JUDGE DAMON KEITH THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION--AN EFFECTIVE VOICE FOR SMALL BUSINESS? TRIBUTE TO GEORGE J. COLLINS APPOINTMENTS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1997 PROGRAM KIDS III THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS I ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS