Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1997-11-13 Date1997-11-13 PublicationVolume 143, issue 160 Sections257 House · 225 Senate House sections House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER GAMING INDUSTRY EMPLOYEE IMPACT SURVEY LEVI STRAUSS LAYS OFF 6,400 WORKERS WHILE ONE EXECUTIVE GETS $127 MILLION TRIBUTE TO MAJ. GEN. RONDAL H. SMITH DEPENDABLE, AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE NEEDED SUPPORT THE TERMINATION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE CALLING FOR INVESTIGATION, NOT COMPENSATION, OF MEXICAN GOVERNMENT TOWN MEETING TOPIC: UNFAIR ABUSE OF POWER BY IRS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM NOT ADDRESSED OBEY EXISTING CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS ALL TALK AND NO ACTION ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM TAXES STILL TOO HIGH STAY AND FINISH WORK EXCUSES FOR BREAKING THE LAW DEFINING VOTE ON EDUCATION BIPARTISAN SPIRIT GOOD FOR AMERICA MEDICAID ATTENDANT COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT OUTRAGE OVER CRITICISM OF MARINE CORPS MANAGED CARE REFORM NEEDED U.S. MARINES, ANYTHING BUT EXTREMISTS D.C. APPROPRIATIONS BILL NOT PERFECT TIME TO FOLLOW EXISTING CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM SWIFT PUNISHMENT FOR TERRORISTS IN PAKISTAN MAKING 1998 THE YEAR OF THE CHILD COFFEE MAY CAUSE CURIOUS BEHAVIOR TRIBUTE TO REV. DR. JOSEPH LOWERY SEND IN THE MARINES IRS REFORM ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ADOPTION AND SAFE FAMILIES ACT OF 1997 ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TODAY PROVIDING FOR AN EXCEPTION FROM THE LIMITATION OF CLAUSE 6(d) OF RULE X FOR THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE ADOPTION AND SAFE FAMILIES ACT OF 1997 PERSONAL EXPLANATION ANNOUNCEMENT OF SENATE BILL TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TODAY ESTABLISHMENT OF 2,500 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS BEFORE 2000 50 STATES COMMEMORATIVE COIN PROGRAM ACT ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS CONSERVATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1997 GENERAL LEAVE PROVIDING FOR DIVISION, USE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF JUDGMENT FUNDS OF THE OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS GENERAL LEAVE NATIONAL PEACE GARDEN MEMORIAL GENERAL LEAVE AMENDING COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE TO JOE CASTILLO FAST TRACK--TOO EARLY FOR AN OBITUARY TRIBUTE TO REV. J.A. PANUSKA HONORING RECIPIENTS OF HISPANIC INDEPENDENCE AWARDS OPPOSITION TO FAST-TRACK LEGISLATION IN CURRENT FORM CLINTON'S CLIMATE COMPACT CRUSHES COLORADO TRIBUTE TO JUAN VENE REMARKS ON THE FOREIGN OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS CONFERENCE REPORT REGARDING THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND [IMF] TRIBUTE TO DEAN GORDON D. SCHABER PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE MILLION WOMAN MARCH IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUED CONSTRUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH CHINA A TRIBUTE TO FRANCIS E. DYER, SR. HONORING DR. DAVID KESSLER TRIBUTE TO HAROLD M. WILLIAMS ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN MEMBERS ARE SEPARATE FROM OUTSIDE GROUP INTRODUCTION OF THE DIGITAL ERA COPYRIGHT ENHANCEMENT ACT ASIAN FINANCIAL CRISIS TRIBUTE TO LUIS CARLOS MEYER THE LAYMEN'S RETREAT LEAGUE TRIBUTE TO MR. RAFER JOHNSON HONORING RABBI NORTON AND BAILA SHARGEL GRATITUDE TO PHIL SWAFFORD PROTECTING THE VIABILITY OF MONTANA'S FAMILY FARMERS H.R. 2292, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RESTRUCTURING AND REFORM ACT HONORING ESSEX CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL PROTECTING THE RATEPAYERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT THANKING ACTING VA SECRETARY HERSHEL GOBER RECOGNITION OF DR. CHARLES ROARK, NORTHEAST EL PASOAN OF THE YEAR FOR 1997 CONGRATULATIONS, REVEREND EDWARD ALLEN DISTORTING SUBSIDIES LIMITATION ACT OF 1997 A TRIBUTE TO HENRY B. GONZALEZ, AN EXEMPLARY LEADER FOR ENSUING GENERATIONS WALTER GREFFE: SELFLESS CITIZEN OHIO STATE TREASURER J. KENNETH BLACKWELL ADDRESSES PROPOSED GLOBAL CLIMATE TREATY JOPPA-MAGNOLIA VOLUNTEER FIRE CO., INC. IN MEMORY OF THE IRISH FAMINE TRIBUTE TO DOUG SCOTT CONGRATULATIONS, MAYOR CARDELL COOPER AND THE WORKERS OF EAST ORANGE RECOGNITION OF STAN AND JETTA ROBERTS AS NORTHEAST EL PASO FAMILY OF THE YEAR FOR 1997 MOVING FORWARD FOR MONTANANS PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO FORMER NEW HAVEN MAYOR BIAGIO DI LIETO THE SLAMMING PREVENTION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 HONORING JOSEPHINE MARTIER FOR 50 YEARS OF VOTING HONORARY KENNETH E. BEHRING AND FAMILY TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH S. STOLARZ FAST TRACK FELL VICTIM TO POLITICAL DEMAGOGUERY HONORING MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP'S VIRGINIA WHITE FOR 25 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE THE THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA SUPPORT SITE TRIBUTE TO THE PEREZ COUNCIL #262, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RECOGNITION OF THE JAMES L. GAMBLE FAMILY AS NORTHEAST EL PASO FAMILY OF THE YEAR FOR 1996 CONTRAST BETWEEN TWO LEADERS DISAPPROVING CANCELLATIONS TRANSMITTED BY PRESIDENT OCTOBER 6, 1997 SUPPORTING THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING IRAN MISSILE PROLIFERATION SANCTIONS ACT OF 1997 HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN NORTHERN IRELAND H.R. 1280: SUNSHINE IN THE COURTROOM ACT THE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT RESTORATION ACT 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF LATINO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, INC. ON LIFTING THE ENCRYPTION EXPORT BAN HUNTER SCOTT VINDICATES CAPTAIN McVAY REMEMBERING THAT FREEDOM COMES AT A PRICE THE RETIREMENT OF DEAN SMITH SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO DR. LAWRENCE H. EINHORN, INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FAST-TRACK TRADE AUTHORITY CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HONORING RUTH CALVERT FITZGERALD THE DEATH TAX RELIEF ACT IN HONOR OF ERNIE ANDERSON RECOGNITION OF JIMMY K. MELVER AS NORTHEAST EL PASOAN OF THE YEAR FOR 1996 TRIBUTE TO JUDGE IRVIN B. BOOKER TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE PERNICK THE 61ST ANNIVERSARY OF MORNING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH STUPAK & BERGMAN PC A SALUTE TO MICHAEL K. SIMPSON PRESIDENT OF UTICA COLLEGE TRIBUTE TO TYREE COLEMAN, FROM INDIANAPOLIS, IN TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH KOZO BOB WORTHINGTON: WORLD-RENOWNED FIRE PROTECTION EXPERT A TRIBUTE TO MARJORIE A. NUDING MASON HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TEAM--DIVISION II MICHIGAN STATE CHAMPIONS INTRODUCTION OF THE SMOKE-FREE AND HEALTHY CHILDREN ACT THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF STONY BROOK, LONG ISLAND SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS IN LA JOLLA, CA A FAREWELL TO DR. DOWNING TRIBUTE TO LEWIS AND JUDY EISENBERG GADSDEN-ETOWAH PATRIOTS ASSOCIATION A HERO'S DEATH IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHY I INTRODUCED THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION ACT TRIBUTE TO DR. JOHN DAVID ARNOLD AND PORTABLE PRACTICAL EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION, INC. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CONTRACTING PRACTICES VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT OF 1997 NATIONAL TESTING H.R. 2964, THE OLDER AND DISABLED AMERICANS PROTECTION ACT OF 1997 HAITIAN REFUGEE IMMIGRATION FAIRNESS ACT OF 1997 MARIANO CONCEPCION CRUZ--OCTOBER 17, 1932-NOVEMBER 3, 1997 THANKING RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR ORGAN DONOR EFFORTS CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION RECOGNITION OF REV. BOB SWEET'S RETIREMENT FROM OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE AFTER 21 YEARS OF SERVICE FR. GEORGE G. PASSIAS HONORED FOR TWO DECADES OF SERVICE TO ST. NICHOLAS GREEK CHURCH KATRINA HONORING PASADENA-BAY AREA JUNIOR FORUM TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN AIRLINES TRIBUTE TO ERA REAL ESTATE FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE H.R. 2203, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT HELP END DISCRIMINATION AGAINST OUR VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES GOLDEN LEGACY, BOUNDLESS FUTURE CONGRATULATING LT. GEN. RICHARD G. GRAVES (RETIRED) ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP. IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK HONORING BAYTOWN'S PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS OF THE YEAR CALIFORNIA ADVISORY COUNCIL ON INDIAN POLICY EXTENSION ACT OF 1997 TRIBUTE TO WHITKO ART STUDENTS GALA OPENING OF GINNIE'S HOUSE FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA HOSTS A FEBRUARY 1998 MIAMI CONFERENCE ON AFRICA CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 830, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION MODERNIZATION ACT OF 1997 TRIBUTE TO LIONELL "WOODY" WOODS OF DALLAS, TX IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT OF NEW JERSEY STATE SENATOR JOHN EWING RESTRICTIONS ON FOREIGN AIR SHOWS ACT CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM TRIBUTE TO ALMA ANNA WELK THE WELL CHILD OUTREACH PROGRAM OF ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MD IN OPPOSITION TO THE DISPARATE TREATMENT OF HAITIANS ON THE DEATH OF JOHN N. STURDIVANT TRIBUTE TO JOHN STURDIVANT TRIBUTE TO JOHN STURDIVANT CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2264, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 IN HONOR OF SUSAN STRONG CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2264, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE, 105TH CONGRESS RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, 105TH CONGRESS HONORING THE U.S.S. "GEORGE WASHINGTON" AND THE U.S.S. "MARYLAND" REPORT TO THE SPEAKER FROM THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET House of Representatives HISPANIC CULTURAL CENTER ACT OF 1997 AMENDING FEDERAL CHARTER FOR GROUP HOSPITALIZATION AND MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. GENERAL LEAVE EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE CONCERNING NEED FOR INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL TO TRY MEMBERS OF IRAQI REGIME ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ESTABLISHMENT OF 2,500 BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS BEFORE 2000 ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TODAY CONGRATULATING ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH EAST ASIAN NATIONS ON ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY SHOWING COMMITMENT OF AMERICAN PEOPLE IN SUPPORT OF DEMOCRACY AND RELIGIOUS AND ECONOMIC FREEDOM FOR PEOPLE OF SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING MONGOLIA CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN KENYA CONDEMNING MILITARY INTERVENTION BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA INTO THE REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO SENIOR CITIZEN HOME EQUITY PROTECTION ACT GENERAL LEAVE CORRECTING ENROLLMENT OF S. 830, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION MODERNIZATION ACT OF 1997 AMENDING CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1985 RELATING TO CUSTOMS USER FEES JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF COMMUNISM ACT OF 1997 ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TODAY ARMY RESERVE-NATIONAL GUARD EQUITY REIMBURSEMENT ACT AMTRAK REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1997 GENERAL LEAVE RECESS AFTER RECESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2267, DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998. CALLING FOR RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE OF SARA LISTER, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2267, DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 APPOINTMENT AS LAW REVISION COUNSEL FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTMENT AS GENERAL COUNSEL OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE CONCERNING NEED FOR INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL TO TRY MEMBERS OF IRAQI REGIME MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE OF FIRST SESSSION OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTH CONGRESS CONGRESS FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE PROVIDING FOR CONVENING OF SECOND SESSION OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTH CONGRESS VACATING VOTE ON HOUSE RESOLUTION 328 RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT ELECTION OF MEMBER TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE OF TWO MEMBERS TO INFORM THE PRESIDENT THAT THE TWO HOUSES HAVE COMPLETED THEIR BUSINESS OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTH CONGRESS AND ARE READY TO ADJOURN CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2267, DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, 1998 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION ACT OF 1997 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H. CON. RES. 17 AND H.R. 2687 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2697 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3000 CONSIDERING MEMBER AS FIRST SPONSOR H. CON. RES. 47 DISAPPROVING CANCELLATIONS TRANSMITTED BY PRESIDENT ON OCTOBER 6, 1997--VETO MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. HOLOCAUST VICTIMS REDRESS ACT FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE CONSIDERING AS ADOPTED REMAINING MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES CONSIDERED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1997 CONSIDERING AS PASSED H. CON. RES. 131, SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE OCEAN, AS AMENDED CONSIDERING AS ADOPTED S. 1193, AND H.R. 2036, AVIATION INSURANCE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1997 TRIBUTE TO ED NICHOLS UPON HIS RETIREMENT LIST OF REPUBLICAN MEMBERS SELECTED TO SERVE AS "POOL" FOR PURPOSES RELATING TO COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT LIST OF DEMOCRATIC MEMBERS SELECTED TO SERVE AS "POOL" FOR PURPOSES RELATING TO COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT CONSIDERING AS PASSED AND ADOPTED S. 1565, TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO NICARAGUAN ADJUSTMENT AND CENTRAL AMERICAN RELIEF ACT; S. 1559, CENTER FOR HISTORICALLY BLACK HERITAGE; S. CON. RES. 70... LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND ACT SENSE OF HOUSE REGARDING IRAQ PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES TO FILE REPORT ON H.R. 217 NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 19, 1997. OMITTED FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1997 OMITTED FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1997, DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2709 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SENATE BILL REFERRED ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PETITIONS, ETC. Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT AMENDMENT OCEAN AND COASTAL RESEARCH REVITALIZATION ACT OF 1997 DOCUMENTATION OF THE VESSEL "PRINCE NOVA" MORNING BUSINESS NATIONAL VETERANS CEMETERY UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 2159 EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS FAST TRACK VETERANS DAY THE MARINE CORPS' 222D BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO FRED PANG EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS ADOPTION AND SAFE FAMILIES ACT OF 1997 FOREIGN OPERATIONS FISCAL YEAR 1998 APPROPRIATIONS--CONFERENCE REPORT THE WORLD BANK MORNING BUSINESS REMARKS OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY SARA LISTER AND THE MARINE CORPS GALLATIN EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE EDUCATION THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT PROTECTION ACT BOSNIA AND IRAQ EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS A PERSONAL MESSAGE TO SADDAM HUSSEIN EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS REMARKS OF SARA LISTER RECOGNITION OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT ALASKA SHOOTOUT A. MICHAEL ARNOLD, M.A. CANTAB., M.A. OXON, F. INST. D., F. INST. P. EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS THE CENTENNIAL OF SENATOR MARGARET CHASE SMITH'S BIRTH NOMINATION OF JUDGE MASSIAH-JACKSON ABOLISH SECRET HOLDS CONGRATULATIONS ON SESSION CONCLUSION MARGARET CHASE SMITH NOMINATION OF ANN AIKEN TO BE FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGE, DISTRICT OF OREGON ROAD AHEAD ON GLOBAL TOBACCO DEAL FOREIGN OPERATIONS THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS FAST TRACK MAURICE JOHNSON ABSENCE OF DEBATE NEED FOR HIGHEST STANDARDS FOR INSPECTORS GENERAL RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT OF 1997 CONFERENCE REPORT ON COMMERCE, STATE, JUSTICE APPROPRIATIONS JUDICIAL CONFIRMATION PROCESS TRIBUTE TO SENATOR WILLIAM B. SPONG, JR., OF VIRGINIA MAMMOGRAPHY QUALITY STANDARDS ACT AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TRIBAL FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION TRIBUTE TO THE LATE BOB JONES, JR. THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE Senate AMENDING THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 VETERANS DAY RECOGNIZING JEAN FORD FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GREAT STATE OF NEVADA JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS DURING THE FIRST SESSION PRESIDENT'S LINE ITEM VETO OF THE OPEN SEASON FOR CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES IN THE TREASURY AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1998 STATUS OF OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM AND OECD SHIPBUILDING AGREEMENT LEGISLATION MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED REPORTS OF COMMITTEE 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. 1526 Introductory Statement on S. 1529 Introductory Statement on S. 1530 Introductory Statement on S. 1533 Introductory Statement on S. 1534 Introductory Statement on S. 1538 Introductory Statement on S. 1537 Introductory Statement on S. 1552 Introductory Statement on S. 1553 Introductory Statement on S. 1554 Introductory Statement on S. 1555 Introductory Statement on S. 1556 Introductory Statement on S. 1557 Introductory Statement on S. 1558 Introductory Statement on S. 1560 Introductory Statement on S. 1562 Introductory Statement on S. 1563 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 68--RELATIVE TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 69--CORRECTING THE ENROLLMENT OF THE BILL S. 830 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 70--CORRECTING A TECHNICAL ERROR IN THE ENROLLMENT OF THE BILL S. 1026 SENATE RESOLUTION 156--RELATIVE TO SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT SENATE RESOLUTION 157--TENDERING THE THANKS OF THE SENATE TO THE VICE PRESIDENT SENATE RESOLUTION 158--TENDERING THE THANKS OF THE SENATE TO THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE SENATE RESOLUTION 159--TO COMMEND THE EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP OF THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER SENATE RESOLUTION 160--COMMENDING THE MAJORITY LEADER SENATE RESOLUTION 161--AMENDING SENATE RESOLUTION 48 SENATE RESOLUTION 162--RELATIVE TO THE SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL SENATE RESOLUTION 163--DESIGNATING A NATIONAL WEEK OF RECOGNITION FOR DOROTHY DAY AND THOSE WHOM SHE SERVED AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED THE HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PROTECTION ACT THE FAA RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1997 THE OCEANS ACT OF 1997 NOTICE OF HEARING VETERANS DAY 1997 HELP FOR LOCALITIES CONFIRMATION OF RODNEY W. SIPPEL TO BE A UNITED STATES JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN AND WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI CONFIRMATION OF BRUCE C. KAUFFMAN TO BE A U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA CONFIRMATION OF MARTIN J. JENKINS TO BE U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA TRIBUTE TO HERBERT COHEN ELEVEN CONNECTICUT ORGANIZATIONS, COMPANIES, AND MUNICIPALITIES NAMED TO WOMEN'S BUREAU HONOR ROLL AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT TRIBUTE TO KATHY LACEY LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES APPROPRIATIONS BILL FAST-TRACK AUTHORITY ITALIAN HOSPITAL SOCIETY CONFIRMATION OF JUDGE WILLIAM P. GREENE, JR., AS ASSOCIATE JUDGE, U.S. COURT OF VETERANS APPEALS ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY OPERATION ON TEMPORARY SHELTER DR. DAVID SATCHER SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT YEAR 2000 PROBLEM STILL LOOMING, REQUIRES ACTION OMNIBUS PATENT ACT OF 1997 CONNECTICUT TEACHER OF THE YEAR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT LAKES WATER QUALITY AGREEMENT SENATE QUARTERLY MAIL COSTS TRIBUTE TO MICHELE JOHNSON MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER CONFIRMATION OF CHARLES R. BREYER TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CONFIRMATION OF FRANK C. DAMRELL, JR. TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CONFIRMATION OF A. RICHARD CAPUTO TO BE A U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT HENRI TERMEER WINS MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR'S NEW AMERICAN APPRECIATION AWARD REGARDING: FEDERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT ARAB-AMERICAN AND CHALDEAN COUNCIL 1997 ANNUAL CIVIC AND HUMANITARIAN AWARDS BANQUET 1997 HUMAN RELATIONS AWARD OF THE GREATER DETROIT INTERFAITH ROUND TABLE OF THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE THE CURRENT CRISIS INVOLVING IRAQ THE NEXT GENERATION INTERNET J. GARY MATTSON TRIBUTE TO GARY SAUTER WOODROW WOODY OECD SHIPBUILDING AGREEMENT CONFERENCE REPORT ACCOMPANYING H.R. 2107, THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 1998 DENNIS AND PHYLLIS WASHINGTON TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL RICHARD AUGUSTUS EDWARDS, JR. TRIBUTE TO WASHINGTON STATE CITIZEN DOUG SCOTT, 1997 RECIPIENT OF THE SIERRA CLUB JOHN MUIR AWARD PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG USER FEE ACT OF 1997 TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM D. MOORE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES STUDY ON IMMIGRATION EXTENDING CERTAIN PROGRAMS UNDER THE ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS HISTORIC TOWN HALL MEETING IN BILLINGS, MONTANA FUNDING FOR THE UNITED NATIONS NATIONAL D-DAY MEMORIAL 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS AND SISTERS OF THE ATONEMENT CHILD EXPLOITATION SENTENCING ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1997 UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 2267 THE COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE, AND JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS BILL DEADBEAT PARENTS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1997 UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS TO REMAIN IN STATUS QUO, WITH EXCEPTIONS UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.J. RES. 106 ADOPTION AND SAFE FAMILIES ACT OF 1997 AUTHORITY TO WAIVE CERTAIN ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS AUTHORITY TO MAKE CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS AFTER SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT PROVIDING FOR A JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS TO RECEIVE A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION PROVIDING FOR THE CONVENING OF THE 2d SESSION OF THE 105th CONGRESS THANKS OF THE SENATE TO THE VICE PRESIDENT TENDERING THE THANKS OF THE SENATE TO THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE COMMENDING THE EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP OF THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER COMMENDING THE EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP OF THE MAJORITY LEADER MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 1530 ORDERS FOR COMMITTEES TO FILE REPORTED ITEMS EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION ORDER OF PROCEDURE COMMENDING THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS COMMENDING THE LEADERSHIP AND STAFF OF THE SENATE PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OF THE CONGRESS COMMENDING THE MINORITY LEADER THANKS TO SENATOR WENDELL FORD THANKING THE STAFF DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP NOMINATION OF BILL LANN LEE REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES ACT AMENDMENTS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA FACILITIES ESTABLISHMENT ACT AMENDING SENATE RESOLUTION 48 GRANTING CONSENT OF CONGRESS TO CHICKASAW TRAIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPACT GRANTING CONSENT AND APPROVAL OF CONGRESS TO AMEND WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT REGULATION COMPACT AMTRAK REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1997 NO ELECTRONIC THEFT (NET) ACT OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA JUDGMENT FUNDS DISTRIBUTION ACT OF 1997 RELIEF OF SYLVESTER FLIS AMENDING THE FEDERAL CHARTER FOR GROUP HOSPITALIZATION AND MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. LOBBYING DISCLOSURE TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1997 ACTION ON MEASURE VITIATED AND MEASURE INDEFINITELY POSTPONED--S. 1292 FAA RESEARCH, ENGINEERING, AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1997 JOHN N. GRIESEMER POST OFFICE BUILDING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATIVE TO GERMAN REPARATIONS TO HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS PROVIDING FOR A CENTER FOR HISTORICALLY BLACK HERITAGE WITHIN FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY OCEANS ACT OF 1997 AMENDING TITLE 49, UNITED STATES CODE, REGARDING THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD MAKING CLARIFICATION TO THE PILOT RECORDS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996 AUTHORIZING TESTIMONY AND SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL REPRESENTATION HOLOCAUST VICTIMS REDRESS ACT NATIONAL WEEK OF RECOGNITION FOR DOROTHY DAY AND THOSE WHOM SHE SERVED CORRECTING THE ENROLLMENT OF S. 830 CORRECTING OF TECHNICAL ERROR IN ENROLLMENT OF S. 1026 AMENDMING SECTION 13031 OF THE OMNIBUS RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1985 MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE NICARAGUAN ADJUSTMENT AND CENTRAL AMERICAN RELIEF ACT REIMBURSEMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMY DEPLOYED IN EUROPE REQUIRING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM IN LOCAL PRISONS THE GUN ACT OF 1997 UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--S. 900 COMMENDING THE ASSISTANT LEADERS ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1998 PROGRAM MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 2709 CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE CONFIRMATIONS