Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1998-04-30 Date1998-04-30 PublicationVolume 144, issue 51 Sections129 House · 101 Senate House sections THE 23RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRAGIC FALL OF SOUTH VIETNAM TO COMMUNISM COMBATING TERRORISM: TESTIMONY BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE; COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT TRIBUTE TO BERNARD B. KERIK SENSE OF CONGRESS ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF MODERN STATE OF ISRAEL HONORING THE HONORABLE FRED LIPPMAN UPON HIS RETIREMENT TRIBUTE TO JAMES J. VERLOTTE TRIBUTE TO LEN SHERRY TRIBUTE TO JOHN RYLAND EDWARDS TRIBUTE TO WALTER HOFFMAN HONORING THE HONORABLE JACK TOBIN UPON HIS RETIREMENT TRIBAL TRUST FUND SETTLEMENT ACT OF 1998 IN MEMORY OF CONGRESSMAN STEVE SCHIFF MEDICARE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM ACT OF 1998 TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM McLUCAS, DIRECTOR OF ENFORCEMENT, U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION TRIBUTE TO THOMAS E. HARDY AND ANN CESTARO HONORING THE HONORABLE DEBBIE HORAN UPON HER RETIREMENT "MY VOICE IN OUR DEMOCRACY" SUNSHINE IN THE COURTROOM HONORING ANTHONY HARRIS ON THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF STONEY'S RESTAURANT TRIBUTE TO THE LINCOLN FIRE COMPANY CONGRATULATING DR. ABRAHAM S. FISCHLER HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 THE RETIREMENT OF HEINZ POLL FROM THE OHIO BALLET TRIBUTE TO ARIS AND CAROLYN ANAGNOS TRIBUTE TO THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF "THE EMERALDS" 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF KSTP-CHANNEL 5 INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY, AFFORDABILITY, AND QUALITY OF SCHOOL-BASED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGED 0 THROUGH 6 YEARS TRIBUTE TO VICTIMS OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE COUPLE DOTES ON FAMILY OF 10 THE DRUG ABUSE PROBLEM A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO RON LEHMAN ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT SENSE OF CONGRESS ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF MODERN STATE OF ISRAEL HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 TRIBUTE TO THE FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO HENRY AND JANET ROSMARIN TRIBUTE TO THE CEA TRIBUTE TO BELLEFONTE AREA HIGH SCHOOL HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 SENSE OF CONGRESS ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF MODERN STATE OF ISRAEL HONORING SISTER LUCIA CECCOTTI LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO REMEDY SPECIAL USE PERMITS PROBLEM HONORING THE WEQUONNOC SCHOOL House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE A RIGHT TO KNOW CONCERNING REMARKS OF SPEAKER GINGRICH IN MONDAY SPEECH RECOGNIZING FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COLLINSVILLE, ILLINOIS, ON ITS 175TH BIRTHDAY SHAME IN THE MAKING AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW WHY FOREIGN FUND-RAISING INVESTIGATION IS BEING BLOCKED DOES OUR CHINESE FOREIGN POLICY MAKE ANY SENSE? ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE DEMOCRATS STONEWALLING THEIR OWN JUSTICE DEPARTMENT LISTEN TO THE VOTERS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WHY ARE THE DEMOCRATS STONEWALLING THEIR OWN JUSTICE DEPARTMENT? SHAMEFUL CIRCUMSTANCE WHICH NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3584 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1502, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STUDENT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ACT OF 1997 GENERAL LEAVE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STUDENT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ACT OF 1997 CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3579, 1998 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STUDENT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ACT OF 1997 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PERSONAL EXPLANATION REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3579, 1998 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RECESSIONS ACT WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 4(b) OF RULE XI WITH RESPECT TO SAME DAY CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS RECESS AFTER RECESS WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 4(b) OF RULE XI WITH RESPECT TO SAME DAY CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 1872, COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE COMPETITION AND PRIVATIZATION ACT CONFERENCE REPORT ON HR. 3579, 1998 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESCISSIONS ACT MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3579, SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND RESCISSIONS ACT ANNOUNCEMENT BY CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE ON RULES REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 10, FINANCIAL SERVICES MODERNIZATION ACT OF 1998 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 375 PERMISSION FOR PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE TO HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT, MAY 4, 1998, TO FILE REPORT ON H.R. 3694, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF FISCAL YEAR 1999 JOURNAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, MAY 4, 1998 HOUR OF MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1998 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT CERTIFICATION IN CONNECTION WITH EFFECTIVENESS OF AUSTRALIAN GROUP REGARDING EXPORT OF CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS-RELATED MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY (H. DOC. NO. 105-246 ) SPECIAL ORDERS HIGHER EDUCATION ACT REAUTHORIZATION EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME RESPONSE TO ATTACK BY MINORITY LEADER ON SPEAKER GINGRICH ORDER OF BUSINESS PARTIES BECOME LIGHTNING ROD OF PARTISANSHIP The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Saxton) 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. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Riggs) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Snyder) is recognized for 5 minutes. CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM INVESTIGATION CONGRATULATIONS TO ISRAEL ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. MAIL FRAUD AND TELEMARKETING SCAMS TARGETING SENIOR CITIZENS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Pease). 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 Maine (Mr. Allen) is recognized for 5 minutes. BANKRUPTCY REFORM 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 Arkansas (Mr. Hutchinson) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE LOUDEST VOICE ILLEGAL DRUGS CHINA LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PETITIONS, ETC. DISCHARGE PETITIONS--ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 76 Text of House Amendment 77 Text of House Amendment 3 Text of House Amendment 1 Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE BOSNIA AMENDMENT RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME Executive Amendment No. 2316 (Executive Session) European Stability (Executive Session) Impact on Russia (Executive Session) Shared Values (Executive Session) Conclusion (Executive Session) Executive Amendment No. 2316 (Executive Session) Executive Amendment No. 2322 (Executive Session) Vote on Executive Amendment No. 2316 (Executive Session) Privilege of the Floor (Executive Session) Executive Amendment No. 2321 (Executive Session) Executive Amendment No. 2322 (Executive Session) Privilege of the Floor (Executive Session) Unanimous Consent Agreement--Conference Report to H.R. 3579 (Executive Session) Executive amendment No. 2065 (Executive Session) Executive Amendment No. 2320 (Executive Session) Executive Amendment No. 2065, as modified (Executive Session) Executive Amendment No. 2320 (Executive Session) Amendment No. 2318 (Executive Session) Executive Amendment No. 2324 (Executive Session) Amendment No. 2327 (Executive Session) Russia's Nuclear Doctrine (Executive Session) Executive Amendment No. 2328 (Executive Session) Order of Procedure (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA POLICE CHIEF EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO THE SOLLEFTEA, SWEDEN/MADISON, MISSISSIPPI SISTER-CITY RELATIONSHIP AMTRAK SENATOR BYRD RECEIVES CONGRESSIONAL AWARD'S LEADERSHIP AWARD TRIBUTE TO SPEARFISH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE 1998 "WE THE PEOPLE . . ." COMPETITION THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF ISRAEL REPORT CONCERNING THE AUSTRALIA GROUP AND THE CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, STOCKPILING AND USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION--MESSAGE FROM THE... MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 2009 Introductory Statement on S. 2010 Introductory Statement on S. 2011 Introductory Statement on S. 2012 Introductory Statement on S. 2013 Introductory Statement on S. 2014 Introductory Statement on S. 2015 Introductory Statement on S. 2017 Introductory Statement on S. 2018 Introductory Statement on S. 2019 Introductory Statement on S. 2020 Introductory Statement on S. 2021 Introductory Statement on S. 2022 THE CRIME IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1998 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE RESOLUTION 220--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE EUROPEAN UNION SHOULD CANCEL THE SALE OF HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED BARLEY TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE RESOLUTION 221--DESIGNATING APRIL 30, 1998, AS "NATIONAL ERASE THE HATE AND ELIMINATE RACISM DAY" SENATE RESOLUTION 222--COMMENDING STUART FRANKLIN BALDERSON AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET IN RECOGNITION OF JEWISH HERITAGE WEEK TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GARRETT ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM LATIN-AMERICANS FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INC. JULES AND HELEN RABIN CBO COST ESTIMATE FOR THE IRS RESTRUCTURING AND REFORM ACT OF 1998 CHEBOYGAN RIGHT TO LIFE FIRST ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER 1998 FRANK D. FITZGERALD LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOREE IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICE IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICE IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICE IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICE IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICE IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICE IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICE IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICE IN APPRECIATION OF SERVICE TRIBUTE TO ISRAEL'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL ISRAEL REACHES ITS 50TH YEAR RISING OUT OF THE ASHES OF WORLD WAR II 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF ISRAEL ISRAEL'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY ISRAEL'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL ISRAEL'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY ISRAEL'S BIRTHDAY NATIONAL ERASE THE HATE AND ELIMINATE RACISM DAY COMMENDING STUART FRANKLIN BALDERSON ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1998 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW CONFIRMATIONS