Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1997-06-19 Date1997-06-19 PublicationVolume 143, issue 86 Sections147 House · 61 Senate House sections TOPLINE SUMMARY OF RESULTS: CLASSLINK SURVEY TRIBUTE TO THE EXPLORAVISION AWARDS PROGRAM TRIBUTE TO SPECIAL STUDENTS FROM WILLIAMSBURG BROOKLYN OF NEW YORK'S 12TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT FOREIGN RELATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 1998 AND 1999 THE STUDENT WINNERS OF THE 1997 EXPLORAVISION AWARDS A SALUTE TO THE 106TH RESCUE GROUP TRIBUTE TO DAVID TURLINGTON HONORING SISTER REGINA MURPHY TRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES LOS ANGELES CHAPTER NO. 3 TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR JAMES C. HARDY PERSONAL EXPLANATION FREEMASONS OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, LONG ISLAND CELEBRATE THEIR COUNTRY AFFIRMING THAT THE DISTRIBUTION OF PHONORECORDS TO THE PUBLIC BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1978, DID NOT CONSTITUTE PUBLICATION OF THE MUSICAL COMPOSITION EMBODIED IN THAT PHONORECORD UNDER COPYRIGHT LAW TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE NICHOLAS M. ROLLI, MAYOR OF THE TOWNSHIP OF VERONA THE COMPUTER INVESTMENT ACT--COMMONSENSE DEPRECIATION PERIOD FOR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT HONORING THE SAVE OUR YOUTH INITIATIVE, CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL INTRODUCTION OF ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT AMENDMENTS HONORING THE NATIONAL VICTORY OF THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS LEAGUES IN HONOR OF SALLY A. DELSON TRIBUTE TO DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. HONORING JOSEPH ANTHONY SWANICK "BEST TAX-CUT PROPOSAL APPEARS TO FACE ROADBLOCK IN CONGRESS" CAN PEOPLE OF FAITH DIFFER ON MFN FOR CHINA? PERSONAL EXPLANATION AMENDING IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, H.R. 1961 NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1997 IN CELEBRATION OF HAROLD AND MALKAH SCHULWEIS 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY A SPECIAL SALUTE TO MARY STRASSMEYER IN HONOR OF "THE FATHER OF BLACK BASKETBALL" TRIBUTE TO COL. MARTIN E. DUPONT IN MEMORY OF ALEXANDER HIEKEN INTRODUCTION OF THE CHILDREN'S PRIVACY PROTECTION AND PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT A TRIBUTE TO RABBI ELIJAH J. SCHOCHET "LESSONS IN LIFE" NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1997 ENDING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION "WORKING CLASS ETHIC MADE PUBLIC HOUSING PROUD; IT COULD AGAIN PENNSYLVANIA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION 75TH ANNIVERSARY IN HONOR OF GEORGE J. KOURPIAS TRIBUTE TO REV. DR. BENNETT WALKER SMITH, SR. THE NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME--HONORING THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO BUILT THE RAILROAD TRIBUTE TO THE COLUMBIA GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA TRIBUTE TO THE STUDENTS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL A TRIBUTE TO MARIO DE LOS COBOS HONORING JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA ON THEIR 35TH ANNIVERSARY THE SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ACT OF 1997 PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO THE NEGRO BASEBALL LEAGUE IN HONOR OF BOB PRALLE ON HIS EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY COLORADO AND THE TENTH AMENDMENT TRIBUTE TO THE FRESNO CITY COLLEGE VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER WE MUST BE FAIR TO OUR DISABLED VETERANS WHO WORK FOR OUR UNIFORMED SERVICES IN HONOR OF NORMAN KRUMHOLZ House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL MOTION TO ADJOURN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TRIBUTE TO THE LATE BILL EMERSON TRIBUTE TO THE LATE BILL EMERSON TRIBUTE TO THE LATE BILL EMERSON TRIBUTE TO THE LATE BILL EMERSON TRIBUTE TO THE LATE BILL EMERSON TRIBUTE TO BILL EMERSON TAX CUTS TAX RELIEF NO TO MEGAN'S KILLER PRESIDENT'S FORUM ON LAKE TAHOE DAY-CARE CREDIT TAX RELIEF TAX BREAKS FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUTS AMERICAN LEGION SUPPORTS ETHERIDGE RESOLUTION TRIBUTE TO BRIAN MATTHEW EICHENBRENNER THE REPUBLICAN TAX BILL REPUBLICAN TAX PLAN WHEN IN DOUBT, TELL THE TRUTH THE REPUBLICAN TAX PROPOSAL CAPITAL GAINS TAX CUTS HELP ALL AMERICANS STAND WITH WORKING AMERICANS TAX RELIEF THE REPUBLICAN TAX BILL: BENEFITS FOR WALL STREET, NOT MAIN STREET SUPPORT H.R. 1955 TO DENY MILITARY HONOR BURIALS TO DEATH PENALTY CONVICTS A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION ON TAX BILL TAX RELIEF NOW DEMOCRATS WANT A TAX CUT FOR AMERICA'S FAMILIES WHO MOST NEED IT JUST LOOK AT THE NUMBERS GOP PLAN REWARDS THE RICH WHILE DEMOCRAT ALTERNATIVE HELPS WORKING FAMILIES WHY REPUBLICANS SUPPORT A $500-PER-CHILD TAX CREDIT HOW REPUBLICANS MISS THE MARK OF BEING FAIR TO ALL AMERICANS RESTRICT TAX CUTS TO PEOPLE WHO ARE ACTUALLY PAYING TAXES CONGRESS IS NOT DOING ITS JOB WHO IS ON MY SIDE? THE BUDGET AGREEMENT IS A GOOD START JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY SUPPORT THE B-2 MOTION TO ADJOURN PROPOSED CHANGES TO RULE ON DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1119, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 GENERAL LEAVE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 THE JOURNAL SPECIAL ORDERS WORKERS STANDING UP FOR THEIR RIGHTS UPDATING THE JONES ACT ORDER OF BUSINESS CHINA MOST-FAVORED NATION STATUS THE SHACKLEFORD BANKS WILD HORSES PROTECTION ACT TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California [Mr. Horn] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Davis] is recognized for 5 minutes. DEATH OF TWO ORCA WHALES ORDER OF BUSINESS INTRODUCTION OF THE LIFETIME LEARNING AFFORDABILITY ACT THE AMERICAN DREAM TAX REFORM The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California [Ms. Pelosi] is recognized for 5 minutes. ORDER OF BUSINESS MORE ON TAX RELIEF TAX RELIEF FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS ORDER OF BUSINESS THE COST OF EXCESSIVE REGULATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland [Mr. Ehrlich] is recognized for 5 minutes. HOME-BASED BUSINESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. Gutknecht] is recognized for 5 minutes. REGULATION OF SMALL BUSINESS TAX SYSTEM THAT ENCOURAGES WORK ETHIC WOMEN'S CAUCUS HOLDS HILARIOUS NEWS CONFERENCE CONCERN ABOUT APPARENT DIRECTION OF UNITED STATES DIPLOMACY IN THE REPUBLIC OF NAGORNO KARABAGH REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITIES FOR COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT ANOTHER LOOK AT ISSUES OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AND A CAPITAL GAINS TAX CUT COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE BOB WISE, MEMBER OF CONGRESS LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS SENATE BILL REFERRED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 3 Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE MORNING BUSINESS COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESS ACT OF 1997 HANFORD REACH OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER TREND TOWARD RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE MOST-FAVORED-NATION STATUS FOR CHINA OPPOSITION TO MOST-FAVORED-NATION STATUS FOR CHINA NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 EDUCATION TAX CREDIT LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR YOUTH THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES ACT OF 1997 OUR GOAL IS TO SAVE MEDICARE, NOT DESTROY IT EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS THE TAX BILL INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 MORNING BUSINESS MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 937 Introductory Statement on S. 938 Introductory Statement on S. 939 Introductory Statement on S. 940 Introductory Statement on S. 941 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 NOTICES OF HEARINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET FRIVOLOUS LAWSUIT PREVENTION ACT RECOGNITION OF THE RECIPIENTS OF THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD, DUPAGE COUNTY GIRL SCOUTS RECOGNITION OF THE 34TH ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK RISING COSTS OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION TRIBUTE TO THE TOWNS OF NASHUA, PORTSMOUTH, AND MANCHESTER ON BEING NAMED TO MONEY MAGAZINE'S BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN AMERICA BOB OLIVER, WASHINGTON STATE D.A.R.E. OFFICER OF THE YEAR COMMENDING ALL THOSE ASSISTING THE SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE INQUIRY INTO HOLOCAUST ASSETS COMMEMORATING JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY TRIBUTE TO THE TOWN OF GREENVILLE ON ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY WEST VIRGINIA DAY INDIAN EDUCATION THE MEMORY OF JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY TRIBUTE TO HOVIE LISTER RETIREMENT OF LT. COL. JAMES A. LAFLEUR, COMMANDER OF FORT RITCHIE RECOGNITION OF REV. JOSEPH P. MCLAUGHLIN TRIBUTE TO RON D. ALIANO ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION ON VOTES ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1997 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS