Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1998-04-29 Date1998-04-29 PublicationVolume 144, issue 50 Sections130 House · 51 Senate House sections DEA'S EXCESSIVE FINES TRIBUTE TO THE LOYOLA KNIGHTS BASKETBALL TEAM TRIBUTE TO CHUCK MONGES AND THE LEGION OF VALOR MUSEUM IN HONOR OF CHAUNCEY A. ALEXANDER, ACSW, CAE, CSWM BUILDING EFFICIENT SURFACE TRANSPORTATION AND EQUITY ACT OF 1998 PERSONAL EXPLANATION CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM "MY VOICE IN OUR DEMOCRACY" CONGRESSMAN JERRY COSTELLO CONGRATULATES SPARTA HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEAM HONORING THE BEST OF RESTON AWARD WINNERS FOR 1998 GREAT MILLS HIGH SCHOOL EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION A TRIBUTE TO ROBERT BRAEGER 1998 LANCE SIJAN AWARD WINNER IN SUPPORT OF NIH TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF CLAYTON HUNTER HUEY TRIBUTE TO BAND DIRECTOR EDWARD FULTON TRIBUTE TO HON. JUSTICE ALICE ROBIE RESNICK NLRB THRESHOLD LEGISLATION; THE MOST IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE IN I.E.C.'S 40-YEAR HISTORY HONORING JOSEPH DUNNWALD IN HONOR OF THE SPECIALIZED TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES TRIBUTE TO OPERATION GANG RESCUE HONORING MIKE NYE THE PAOLI BATTLEFIELD PRESERVATION ACT OF 1998 BLOOMFIELD CITIZENS COUNCIL AWARDS HONORING THE KIT CARSON WOODWIND ENSEMBLE TRIBUTE TO BOB LENT MY VOICE IN OUR DEMOCRACY WELFARE REFORM JUST ENDS WELFARE A MEMORIAL TO THE HONORABLE RALPH HEDRICK A TRIBUTE TO THE WESTHAMPTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM HONORING CHRIS LYNCH HONORING THE CONNECTICUT OLYMPIC ATHLETES 23D ANNUAL CAPITAL PRIDE FESTIVAL MAY 30-JUNE 7, 1998 EARTH DAY TRIBUTE TO MING PAO DAILY NEWS RECOGNIZING "HIRE A VETERAN WEEK" IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA MINNESOTA AMERICA READS PROGRAM MAY 3RD--POLISH CONSTITUTION DAY TRIBUTE TO DICK FEENEY, PUBLIC SERVANT RETIREMENT OF FREDERICK P. HITZ, INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY BUILDING EFFICIENT SURFACE TRANSPORTATION AND EQUITY ACT OF 1998 HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN RECOGNITION OF CLARA BARTSCH INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 3744 LEGISLATION AMENDING THE FOOD FOR PEACE PROGRAM SENSE OF CONGRESS ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF MODERN STATE OF ISRAEL PROSPECT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CONGRATULATING ISRAEL'S ANNIVERSARY FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE CLARIFICATION ACT SINGING LANCERS--A SOURCE OF PRIDE FOR THE SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY PALCARE--MODEL CHILD CARE CENTER IN CELEBRATION FOR THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHESTER, NEW YORK HONORING OUTSTANDING HISPANIC BAYTONIANS HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY TO MRS. REGINA HIEBEL GRAND JURY REPORT ON THE 1993 SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT SEAT SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE VOUCHERS FOR D.C. SCHOOL CHILDREN RECOGNIZING INNOVATIVE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS ONGOING WHITE HOUSE INVESTIGATION NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS MUST BE STRENGTHENED IN OPPOSITION TO NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM PUT PRAYER BACK IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ELIMINATION OF ETHANOL PROGRAM A DEVASTATING BODY BLOW TO FARMERS IMMUNITY FOR KEY WITNESSES IN CAMPAIGN FINANCE OVERSIGHT INVESTIGATION DEMOCRATS NOT INTERESTED IN DISCOVERING THE TRUTH ONLY IN INVESTIGATIONS OF ORGANIZED CRIME HAVE SO MANY WITNESSES FLED THE COUNTRY SUPPORT THE HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS TOBACCO COMPANIES ARE THE LARGEST CORPORATE CONTRIBUTORS TO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY SCHOOL CHOICE IS ABOUT SAVING THE CHILDREN FIRST THE TRUTH ABOUT STOPPING TEENAGE SMOKING ATTORNEY GENERAL RENO SHOULD DEMAND THE WHITE HOUSE STOP INTERFERING WITH JUDGE STARR'S INVESTIGATION THOSE WHO BROKE THE LAW NEED TO BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE REPUBLICANS EITHER DEFENDING THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY OR ATTACKING DEMOCRATS ON THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE INVESTIGATION A QUESTION OF PRIORITY GIVE CHOICE A CHANCE PROHIBITING THE EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF NEEDLES OR SYRINGES FOR HYPODERMIC INJECTION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 1998 PERSONAL EXPLANATION REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3605 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3605 RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES ELECTION OF MEMBER TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1502, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STUDENT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ACT OF 1997 REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 4(b) OF RULE XI WITH RESPECT TO SAME DAY CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 UNFAIRNESS IN TAX CODE: MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY LET US NOT PLAY POLITICS ON SUBJECT OF LEGAL AND ILLEGAL DRUG USE WHY DO DEMOCRATS WANT TO BLOCK INVESTIGATION? SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Coyne) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Paul) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Millender-McDonald) is recognized for 5 minutes. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET REGARDING STATUS OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1998 CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET H-1B VISAS: THE STEALTH WAY OF TAKING U.S. JOBS FROM WORKERS PROGRAM The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Sessions) is recognized for 5 minutes. 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 New Jersey (Mr. Saxton) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION ACT SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REPORTED BILLS SEQUENTIALLY REFERRED PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 60 Text of House Amendment 61 Text of House Amendment 62 Text of House Amendment 63 Text of House Amendment 64 Text of House Amendment 65 Text of House Amendment 67 Text of House Amendment 68 Text of House Amendment 69 Text of House Amendment 70 Text of House Amendment 71 Text of House Amendment 72 Text of House Amendment 73 Text of House Amendment 74 Text of House Amendment 75 Senate sections Senate RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR--VOTE ON EXECUTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 2314 SCHEDULE Executive Amendment No. 2314 (Executive Session) THE MURDER OF BISHOP JUAN GERARDI CONEDERA PROTOCOLS TO THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY OF 1949 ON ACCESSION OF POLAND, HUNGARY, AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC HEALTH CARE SECRET WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION DECISIONS ALASKA LANDS BILL PROTOCOLS TO THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY OF 1949 ON ACCESSION OF POLAND, HUNGARY, AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC INS REFORM SOCIAL SECURITY PROTOCOLS TO THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY OF 1949 ON ACCESSION OF POLAND, HUNGARY, AND THE CZECH REPUBLIC MORNING BUSINESS FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE 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. 2000 Introductory Statement on S. 2001 Introductory Statement on S. 2003 Introductory Statement on S. 2005 Introductory Statement on S. 2004 Introductory Statement on S. 2006 Introductory Statement on S. 2007 Introductory Statement on S. 2008 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 92--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO THE COLLECTION OF DATA AS A PART OF THE 2000 DECENNIAL CENSUS SENATE RESOLUTION 219--AUTHORIZING PRINTING OF THE MINUTES OF THE SENATE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONFERENCES AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET CONGRATULATING CENTRAL FALLS HIGH SCHOOL FOR ITS FIRST PLACE FINISH IN THE "WE THE PEOPLE . . . THE CITIZEN AND THE CONSTITUTION" STATE COMPETITION ST. ANTHONY'S PARISH CELEBRATES THE BEGINNING OF ITS SEVENTY-FIFTH YEAR IN SERVICE TO GOD AND COMMUNITY POISON CONTROL CENTERS THE DAIRY REFORM ACT OF 1998 TRIBUTE TO ROBERT T. STAFFORD ON HIS WORK FOR THE VERMONT RED CROSS APPOINTMENTS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT AUTHORIZING THE PRINTING OF MINUTES OF PARTY CONFERENCES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF ISRAEL ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1998 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 11 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS