Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1997-11-07 Date1997-11-07 PublicationVolume 143, issue 155 Sections199 House · 175 Senate House sections CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN HONOR OF LUCRETIA L. STOICA A MEMORIAL DAY FOR THE VICTIMS OF RUSSIAN COMMUNISM UNITED STATES-CARIBBEAN TRADE PARTNERSHIP ACT ALABAMA-COOSA-TALLAPOOSA RIVER BASIN COMPACT SHAME IN SAIPAN: EXPLOITATION OF WORKERS IN THE GARMENT INDUSTRY IN HONOR OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN CLANTON, AL 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY TRIBUTE TO JOHN N. STURDIVANT CHARLES BLACK: A LIFETIME OF SERVICE COMMENDING THE LUBOML EXHIBITION PROJECT ON THE 96TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE A.J. McCLUNG YMCA CHAPTER COLUMBUS, GA TRIBUTE TO MIKE NASH HONORING SELECT MEMBERS OF THE WILCOX COUNTY COMMISSION HONORING TRESSLER ADOPTION SERVICES DR. JAMES H. BILLINGTON'S COMMENTS ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF THE THOMAS JEFFERSON BUILDING OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS HONORING DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN JOHN N. STURDIVANT THE PROMISE KEEPERS IN HONOR OF BERTRAM F. DOYLE TRIBUTE TO SYBIL BRAND THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL URBAN WATERSHED MODEL RESTORATION ACT WELCOME DR. STEPHEN CHEN RURAL INDIANA TOBACCO INDUSTRY REGULATION A TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR (ART) H. COX IN HONOR OF THE 125th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN CLANTON, AL SAM CASALE AND GLENN MILLER: GOOD MUSIC AND MEMORIES INTRODUCTION OF CHARITY IRA'S A TRIBUTE TO M.B. "DUKE" RUDMAN CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM 222D ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS WILDERNESS AND ERNEST F. COE VISITOR CENTER DESIGNATION ACT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1997 SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA--CENTER OF THE BIOSICENCE INDUSTRY PROUD OF EAST TENNESSEE INTRODUCING THE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT ACT OF 1997 TRIBUTE TO DR. FRED KRINSKY TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT RICH GRAY HONORING REVEREND M. KEITH COOKSEY AND TRUE VINE BAPTIST CHURCH TRIBUTE TO AN INDISPENSABLE VISION NOVEMBER 5, 1997 HONORING THE IWO JIMA MEMORIAL, THE MARINE CORPS AND THE AIR FORCE APALACHICOLA-CHATTAHOOCHEE-FLINT RIVER BASIN COMPACT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT INVESTMENT ACT OF 1997 DRUG CRISIS IN MEXICO HONORING AMBASSADOR SHYAMULA B. COWSICK OF INDIA FIRST BOOKS: THE JOYS OF READING PERSONAL EXPLANATION VERNON E. HALL: UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES H.R. 2840 THE REGULATORY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 1997 POLITICAL FREEDOM IN CHINA ACT OF 1997 CONGRATULATIONS TO MT. ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH TRIBUTE TO J.M. "SAGE" REAGOR ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT CLARIFYING U.S. POLICY TOWARDS JERUSALEM, H.R. 2832 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RESTRUCTURING AND REFORM ACT OF 1997 INTRODUCTION OF CLINTON ADMINISTRATION'S TEACHER TRAINING LEGISLATION INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RESTRUCTURING AND REFORM ACT OF 1997 MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS TO IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE BILL TO INCREASE PAY OF U.S. CAPITOL POLICE THE NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT OF 1997 PERSONAL EXPLANATION BETHEL EDUCATIONAL CENTER--PREPARING OUR CHILDREN FOR THE 21ST CENTURY MacBRIDE PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMIC JUSTICE ACT OF 1997, H.R. 2833 IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID E. LARKIN HONORING ALEX GALLIONE TRIBUTE TO POLICE OFFICER TOM HARWOOD 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH A TRIBUTE TO BENJAMIN S. ADAMOWSKI INTRODUCTION OF THE MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY REFORM ACT H.R. 2709, THE IRAN MISSILE PROLIFERATION SANCTION ACT OF 1997 TRIBUTE TO GABOR VARSZEGI ON HIS BEING HONORED FOR ENDOWING THE J. AND O. WINTER RESEARCH FUND FOR HOLOCAUST STUDIES CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WILLIAM F. HALLORAN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL HELPING EMPOWER LOW-INCOME PARENTS [HELP] SCHOLARSHIPS AMENDMENTS OF 1997 LEGISLATION TO HELP PRESERVE AND ENHANCE OUR NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM WILLIAM HUDSON ON FAST TRACK CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM LEO PINCKNEY SALUTED FOR DEDICATION TO BASEBALL THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INCORPORATION OF PACIFICA, CALIFORNIA VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1997 PERSONAL EXPLANATION CHARTER SCHOOLS AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1997 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RESTRUCTURING AND REFORM ACT OF 1997 TRIBUTE TO MIRIAM JACKSON FDA'S "DOUBLE STANDARD" ON CFC INHALERS COULD LEAVE ASTHMA PATIENTS GASPING FOR AIR KENT L. HUBER JOINT RESOLUTION--NAVY ASIATIC FLEET TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE PHILLIP LEWIS SOTO "TAXPAYER VICTORIES" CONCERNING THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF DAVID J. McCARTHY INTRODUCTION OF THE MEDICARE VENIPUNCTURE FAIRNESS ACT COMMENDATION OF BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL GOLDEN TORNADO MARCHING BAND IN HONOR OF DESPINA MARANGOS THE TROPICAL FOREST CONSERVATION ACT TRIBUTE TO HENRY KUIPER HONORING THE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU HELPING EMPOWER LOW-INCOME PARENTS [HELP] SCHOLARSHIPS AMENDMENTS OF 1997 FREEDOM OF SPEECH, FREEDOM OF THE PRESS IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST CONSERVATION ACT OF 1998 HONORING WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM TRIBUTE TO NOVATO COUNCILMEMBER ERNEST J. GRAY INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT OSHA FROM USING PENALTY QUOTAS CONGRATULATING DOZIER T. ALLEN, JR. NOTING THE SUCCESS OF NASA'S SEMAA PROJECT HONORING THE SERVICE OF ALASKA VIETNAM ERA NATIVE VETERANS House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER AMERICANS WANT THE TRUTH FREE LORETTA SANCHEZ NO DELAY FOR IRS REFORM SAY "NO" TO FAST TRACK KEEP CUTTING TAXES A SCHOOL WITHOUT PRAYER IS A SCHOOL WITHOUT GOD BLURTING OUT THE TRUTH TELLS ALL END BUSINESS AS USUAL ON DAIRY PRICES SCHOOL CHOICE GRANTING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE PRIVILEGE TO EXTEND AND REVISE REMARKS IN CONGRESSIONAL RECORD UNTIL LAST EDITION IS PUBLISHED MOTION TO ADJOURN PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 858, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998 GENERAL LEAVE ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SUSPENSIONS TO BE CONSIDERED TODAY CHARTER SCHOOLS AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1997 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION GENERAL LEAVE OUR FOND FAREWELL TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK (MR. FLOYD FLAKE) MOTION TO ADJOURN ENSURING THAT COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES OF PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY OF CHINA ARE MONITORED CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2264, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 MAKING IN ORDER ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1997, OR ANY TIME THEREAFTER CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 101, FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 1998 MAKING IN ORDER ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1997, OR ANY DAY THEREAFTER CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2264, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED... ENSURING THAT COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES OF PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY OF CHINA ARE MONITORED PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2264, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS IN PREPARATION FOR ADJOURNMENT OF FIRST SESSION SINE DIE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISCHARGE H.R. 2631, DISAPPROVING CANCELLATIONS TRANSMITTED BY THE PRESIDENT CONFERENCE REPORT S. 1026, EXPORT-IMPORT BANK REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1997 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM HOUR OF MEETING ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1997 ADJOURNMENT FROM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1997, TO SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1997 AUTHORIZING SPEAKER TO DESIGNATE TIME FOR RESUMPTION OF PROCEEDINGS ON REMAINING MOTIONS TO SUSPEND RULES CONSIDERED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1997 FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 1998 THE JOURNAL DESIGNATION OF HON. STEVEN C. LaTOURETTE TO ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ON TODAY SPECIAL ORDERS FAILED TRADE POLICY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Smith) is recognized for 5 minutes. INDIVIDUAL REINVESTMENT ACT OPPOSITION TO FAST TRACK ERADICATION OF DISEASE, A NEW NATIONAL GOAL MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE NAFTA IS NOT GOOD FOR AMERICA The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from North Carolina [Mrs. Clayton] is recognized for 5 minutes. SPECIAL ORDER IN MEMORY OF JOHN STURDIVANT SECRETARY BABBITT'S ABUSE OF POWER SHADY DEALS TO JAM FAST TRACK THROUGH CONGRESS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Brady). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. Traficant] is recognized for 5 minutes. IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID E. LARKIN TRANSFER OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME THE RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENT AUTHORITIES ACT ON THE USE OF THE DRUG MYOTROPHIN FOR SUFFERERS OF LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE, AND A CAUTIONARY NOTE ON USE OF THE INTERNET TRANSFER OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME WE MUST LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH WITH REGARD TO TURKEY'S FUNDING OF CHAIR AT UCLA The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California [Mr. Riggs] is recognized for 5 minutes. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET BUMBLEBEE BRIGADE FLIES ON The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York [Mr. LaFalce] is recognized for 5 minutes. RECOGNIZING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FLEMINGTON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York [Mr. Towns] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California [Mr. Fazio] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio [Ms. Kaptur] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Vermont [Mr. Sanders] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Oregon [Ms. Furse] is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland [Mr. Hoyer] is recognized for 5 minutes. TRIBUTE TO JOHN N. STURDIVANT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York [Mr. McNulty] is recognized for 5 minutes. NO MORE COMPLACENCY: RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION IS REAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from South Carolina [Mr. Sanford] is recognized for 5 minutes. FAST TRACK FAST TRACK AUTHORITY THE BENEFITS FOR THE UNITED STATES OF SUPPORTING FAST TRACK AUTHORITY LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS ENROLLED BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS PETITIONS, ETC. Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE MORNING BUSINESS NOMINATION OF KEVIN GOVER TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF INTERIOR FOR INDIAN AFFAIRS AFTER THE SUMMIT RECOGNIZING NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH AND INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION ORDER OF PROCEDURE TRIBUTE TO SENATOR EDWARD KENNEDY EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS FAST-TRACK LEGISLATION MORNING BUSINESS AMENDMENTS TO S. 1269 IRS RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1997 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS BORDER IMPROVEMENT AND IMMIGRATION ACT OF 1997 INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE TREATY EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS FAST TRACK WARD VALLEY OVERSIGHT OF THE HEADWATERS FOREST AND NEW WORLD MINE ACQUISITIONS ACTION VITIATED ON AMENDMENT NO. 1602 TO S. 1269 ORDER OF PROCEDURE UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--NOMINATION OF CHRISTINA A. SNYDER THE SCHEDULE UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--S. 738 CONSENT OF CONGRESS TO THE APALACHICOLA-CHATTAHOOCHEE-FLINT RIVER BASIN COMPACT AMTRAK REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1997 EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE SESSION ORDER OF PROCEDURE MORNING BUSINESS APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR DAIRY DECISION OF MINNESOTA FEDERAL COURT DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS BILL NIH ENDORSES ACUPUNCTURE NATIONAL DRUG POLICY EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS CONFIRMATION OF CHRISTINA SNYDER NOMINATION OF MARGARET MORROW ORIGINS OF FAST TRACK SENATOR BYRD'S 80TH BIRTHDAY EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE--CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION ALABAMA - COOSA - TALLAPOOSA AND APALACHICOLA-CHATTA-HOOCHEE-FLINT RIVER BASIN COMPACTS DRUG CZAR BARRY McCAFFREY AND THE DRUG WAR EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR COMMENDING THE SENATE FOR ADDRESSING NATO ENLARGEMENT SENATOR BIDEN'S NATO SPEECH THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE CONGRATULATIONS TO ANNA TAYLOR CELEBRATING HER 100th BIRTHDAY COMMERCIALIZATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGIES THE VILLHAUERS OF HOSMER, SOUTH DAKOTA ENCRYPTION UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 2516 COMMENDING SENATOR ROBERTS EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) Nomination of Jerry Friedman (Executive Session) Nomination of Stanley Marcus (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION MORNING BUSINESS MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT MEASURES REFERRED REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE 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. 1397 Introductory Statement on S. 1398 Introductory Statement on S. 1399 Introductory Statement on S. 1401 Introductory Statement on S. 1402 Introductory Statement on S. 1403 Introductory Statement on S. 1404 Introductory Statement on S. 1405 Introductory Statement on S. 1406 Introductory Statement on S. 1407 Introductory Statement on S. 1408 Introductory Statement on S. 1409 Introductory Statement on S. 1410 Introductory Statement on S. 1411 Introductory Statement on S. 1412 Introductory Statement on S. 1413 Introductory Statement on S. 1415 Introductory Statement on S. 1416 Introductory Statement on S. 1418 Introductory Statement on S. 1420 Introductory Statement on S. 1422 Introductory Statement on S. 1423 Introductory Statement on S. 1424 Introductory Statement on S. 1425 Introductory Statement on S. 1426 Introductory Statement on S. 1427 Introductory Statement on S. 1428 Introductory Statement on S. 1429 Introductory Statement on S. 1453 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE RESOLUTION 146--ESTABLISHING AN ADVISORY ROLE FOR THE SENATE IN THE SELECTION OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICES SENATE RESOLUTION 147--RELATIVE TO AUTHORIZING TESTIMONY, PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, AND REPRESENTATION AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED THE AMTRAK REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1997 THE RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENT ACT OF 1997 THE BURLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT CONVEYANCE ACT OF 1997 THE SAVINGS ARE VITAL TO EVERYONE'S RETIREMENT ACT OF 1997 NOTICE OF HEARING CANCELLATION AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEE TO MEET FAST-TRACK TRADE LEGISLATION THE HAWAII HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLICATION OF THE SWISS BANKS' DORMANT ACCOUNT LIST CHILD CARE ROCOGNITION OF BEVERLY CATHCARD COACH EDDIE ROBINSON: A TRUE AMERICAN HERO THE "SAVER" BILL RECOGNITION OF REVEREND WALTER J. KEISKER TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER CARLISLE WILLIS BUZZELL RECOGNITION OF GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS STRAIGHT-A STUDENTS RETIREMENT OF PAUL W. JOHNSON AS CHIEF OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TRIBUTE TO SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE CHESTER-WALLINGFORD CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY GALA RECOGNIZING STONE AND THOMAS AS AN OUTSTANDING BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO MISSOURI TASK FORCE ONE TROY COMMUNITY COALITION FOREIGN CURRENCY REPORTS MARINE CORPS--LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION TRIBUTE TO THE NATION'S LONGSHORE WORKERS REFINANCING BOND FINANCED SECTION 8 HOUSING PROPERTIES RECOGNIZING THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF JULIAN AND LILLIAN WALLACE SUPPORT OF FAST-TRACK REAUTHORIZATION CHRISTINA A. SNYDER, JUDICIAL NOMINEE FOR THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT IN THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA FUNDS FOR ROAD EXPANSION TO TRANSPORT HAZARDOUS WASTE INDEPENDENCE DAY OF LEBANON CELEBRATION THE RECOVERY NETWORK TRIBUTE TO DONN TIBBETTS, UNION LEADER STATE HOUSE BUREAU CHIEF, ON HIS RETIREMENT IMF AND US FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDONESIA DELAY OF DR. DAVID SATCHER'S CONFIRMATION AS SURGEON GENERAL AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HEALTH DRUG DIRECTOR USE OF BIDEN DRUG BUDGET CERTIFICATION AUTHORITY NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION TRIBUTE TO BERNIE WHITEBEAR, WASHINGTON STATE CITIZEN OF THE DECADE HONORING NEW MEXICO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS ASIAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION ACT APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAJORITY LEADER JOINT REFERRAL OF NOMINATION UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--House Joint Resolution 101 REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SECRECY--TREATY DOCUMENT NO. 105-32 MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 1414 AMENDING TITLE I OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 CLONE PAGER AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1997 FORT BERTHOLD INDIAN RESERVATION ACT OF 1997 JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER PARKING IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1997 HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER ACT OF 1997 AUTHORIZING TESTIMONY, PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND REPRESENTATION BY SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PROLIFERATION OF MISSILE TECHNOLOGY FROM RUSSIA TO IRAN RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 1997 EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE CALENDAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION AUTHORIZING AN INTERPRETIVE CENTER AT FORT PECK DAM, MONTANA HAFFENREFFER MUSEUM RESTORATION ACT AUTHORITY TO SIGN ENROLLED BILL ORDERS FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1997 PROGRAM ORDERS FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1997 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TOMORROW NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS WITHDRAWAL