Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1998-07-31 Date1998-07-31 PublicationVolume 144, issue 106 Sections114 House · 131 Senate House sections ISSUES FACING YOUNG PEOPLE TODAY A TRIBUTE TO ALYCE LIVINGSTON CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4059, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 TRIBUTE TO MRS. GEORGIANNA SINGLETON TRIBUTE TO ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCH IN KNOX, INDIANA, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 A HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVE ON A VISIT TO ALGERIA AND EGYPT DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 IN HONOR OF THE AMERICAN GI FORUM OF THE UNITED STATES 1998 UNITED STATES SINGLES AND PAIRS LAWN BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIPS HONORING DAVID C. HUDAK OF THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE IN HONOR OF WILLIAM BOYD OWEN IN TRIBUTE TRIBUTE TO SENATOR ALFRED E. ALQUIST LOUISE MARGUEZ IS AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL CONGRATULATING MR. STARR ON AVOIDING A CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS CONCERNING THE PRESIDENT'S TESTIMONY IN MEMORY OF MRS. IRENE NORWOOD HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY TO ALEXANDER AND LILLIAN JOZWIAK IN MEMORY OF MEDFORD R. PARK DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN WOOL PRODUCTS TRIBUTE TO ADMIRAL WILLIAM R. ANDERSON DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 INTRODUCTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI-BRIBERY AND FAIR COMPETITION ACT OF 1998 DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 IN TRIBUTE YEAR 2000 PROBLEM DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 IN TRIBUTE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4059, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 IN HONOR OF THE HULETT ORE UNLOADERS IN TRIBUTE TRIBUTE TO CARLOS ALBERTO WAHNON DE CARVALHO VEIGA IN TRIBUTE THE COMMISSIONING OF THE U.S.S. "HARRY S TRUMAN" THE EPA, TOBACCO AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMED FORCES MR. STARR: NO OCTOBER SURPRISE, PLEASE H.R. 4162--THE REGULATORY INFORMATION PRESENTATION ACT TRIBUTE TO CARL S. SMITH AUTHORIZING VA HEALTH CARE FOR VETERANS EXPOSED TO NASOPHARYNGEAL RADIUM IRRADIATION THERAPY--H.R. 4367 PATIENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1998 IN TRIBUTE REGULATION OF DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 MR. STARR: END THE UNFAIR LEAKS NOW PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF UNITED AUTO WORKERS LOCAL 1050 IN HONOR OF LEOPOLD THIBAULT IN TRIBUTE TRIBUTE TO MEEK STALLING DR. LUCILLE BANKS ROBINSON MILLER ISSUES FACING YOUNG PEOPLE TODAY INTRODUCTION OF THE VIDEO COMPETITION AND CONSUMER CHOICE ACT OF 1998 IN HONOR OF WILLIAM BOYD OWEN IN CELEBRATION OF AIRLINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH'S FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY THE JUSTICE FOR ATOMIC VETERANS ACT OF 1998--H.R. 4368 TO DESIGNATE JULY 6TH AS "PALOMAR MARKET DAY" PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4276, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, FY 1999 LEGACY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN DISAPPROVING EXTENSION OF WAIVER AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO VIETNAM House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN INTEGRITY ACT OF 1997 UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE MEMORIAL FUND CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1385, WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT OF 1998 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN AND VERNA LESKERA ON THEIR 70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY UNCERTAINTY AND WORRY IN "OLD BELT" TOBACCO MARKETS THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOT SPIN REMEMBERING PRIORITIES ARE WE NOT ALL AMERICANS? REPUBLICANS HAVE A BOLD NEW VISION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY AMERICAN MINING INDUSTRY ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1998 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia FEDERALISM, EXECUTIVE ORDER 13083, AND H. CON. RES. 299 THE STATE OF UNITED STATES AGRICULTURE ECONOMY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Bereuter) 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. H.R. 4355, THE YEAR 2000 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Meehan) is recognized for 5 minutes. HEALTH CARE PROPOSAL FOR SENIORS RECOGNITION OF HEROIC EFFORTS OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 22 OF LOS ALAMOS IN DEATH OF TROOP LEADER DENNIS CARUTHERS PERSONAL EXPLANATION ONGOING RAMIFICATIONS OF SEXUAL REVOLUTION THE YEAR 2000 INFORMATION DISCLOSURE ACT LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS SENATE BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REFERRED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 38 Text of House Amendment 39 Text of House Amendment 40 Senate sections Senate prayer APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER THE SENATE CHAPLAIN PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF OFFICER J.J. CHESTNUT SCHEDULE MEASURE PLACED ON CALENDAR--S. 2393 MORNING BUSINESS COMPLIMENTING THE MAJORITY LEADER FOR HIS REMARKS AT THE MEMORIAL CEREMONY FOR J.J. CHESTNUT AND JOHN GIBSON THE RUMSFELD COMMISSION REPORT GLOBAL WARMING ESTIMATES SACAJAWEA ON THE DOLLAR COIN NOMINATION OF KIM McLEAN WARDLAW AND THE NINTH CIRCUIT POSTAL EMPLOYEES SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT ROBERT C. WEAVER FEDERAL BUILDING COMMENDING SENATOR KYL ON HIS SPEECH ON THE RUMSFELD REPORT EMPLOYEES OF THE 21ST CENTURY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL STEVE SCHIFF AUDITORIUM FRENCH UTILIZATION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY SCHIZOPHRENIA THE ROLE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY RELATIONSHIPS: NEW MARCHING ORDERS FROM THE PENTAGON HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN ALASKA SELF-DETERMINATION FOR PUERTO RICO THE PRESIDENT'S OATH OF OFFICE THE CRISIS IN SUDAN SOLUTIONS TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY CRISIS PROGRESS TOWARD A MORE EFFECTIVE RCRA TRIBUTE TO JEROLD KENNEDY PASSING OF BUCK MICKEL MAJOR PRESTON JOHNSON NATIONAL AIRBORNE DAY IN HONOR OF KENTUCKY STATE POLICE 50TH ANNIVERSARY SURFACE TRANPORTATION BOARD AND THE CONRAIL ACQUISITION DECISION HONORING THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NICKEL SOLUTION RECOGNITION OF THE AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS (OSI) TRIBUTE TO DETECTIVE JOHN GIBSON, OFFICER JACOB CHESTNUT, AND THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE RETIREMENT OF FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSIONERS JOAN D. AIKENS AND JOHN WARREN McGARRY TRIBUTE TO MR. ERNEST A. YOUNG MICROSOFT MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT REPORT CONCERNING THE ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 154 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS THE OLD JICARILLA ADMINISTRATIVE SITE CONVEYANCE ACT OF 1998 THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE RESOLUTION 264--DESIGNATING OCTOBER 8, 1998 AS THE DAY OF NATIONAL CONCERN ABOUT YOUNG PEOPLE AND GUN VIOLENCE SENATE RESOLUTION 265--COMMENDING THE NAVAL NUCLEAR PROPULSION PROGRAM ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SENATE RESOLUTION 266--HONORING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE FOUNDING OF DePAUL UNIVERSITY IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS SENATE RESOLUTION 267--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE RELATIVE TO THE PRESIDENT, THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR THE PEOPLE OF SUDAN AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS ACT OF 1998 TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT JOINT RESOLUTION FINDING THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAQ IN UNACCEPTABLE AND MATERIAL BREACH OF ITS INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS AMERICAN GI FORUM LEGISLATION NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE: IMPACT OF PREMIUM INCREASES ON THE NUMBER OF COVERED INDIVIDUALS IS UNCERTAIN" (GAO/HEHS-98-203R) FISCAL YEAR 1999 DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL IDAHO'S 116TH--THE SNAKE RIVER BRIGADE THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE, HELD IN WASHINGTON, D.C., ON JUNE 28-JULY 2, 1998 U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY ESTIMATES OF THE 1002 AREA TRIBUTE TO ALAN J. GIBBS MEDICARE HOME HEALTH BENEFICIARY PROTECTION ACT OF 1998 CURT FLOOD ACT TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE ON ITS 209TH ANNIVERSARY SINCE IT WAS ESTABLISHED HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PURPLE HEART TRIBUTE TO DR. KARL K. WALLACE, JR. LEO B. FLAHERTY, JR. GERALD R. AND BETTY FORD CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT VIRGINIA S. BAKER WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT CONFERENCE REPORT BILL TUTTLE, 69, VICTIM AND OPPONENT OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO THE NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER RETIREMENT OF JOHN TURNER TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL KEVIN "SPANKY" KIRSCH, USAF FIGHTING VIOLENT CRIME IN SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD FEDERAL ACTIVITIES INVENTORY REFORM ACT OF 1998 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT OF 1998 STATUS OF THE HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL CONGRATULATIONS TO ST. THERESA OF THE LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC CHURCH ON ITS APPROACHING FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY CATHERINE KENNEDY ELIMINATING THE BACKLOG OF VETERANS REQUESTS FOR MILITARY MEDALS HONORING THE COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT RECOGNIZING SECRETARY OF EDUCATION RICHARD RILEY TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINE JACOBS CURT FLOOD ACT OF 1998 BLONDIE LABOUISSE, 1915-1998 RETIREMENT OF GENERAL RICHARD I. NEAL PAUL O'DWYER S. 53--THE CURT FLOOD ACT OF 1998 H.R. 1702--THE COMMERCIAL SPACE ACT OF 1997 COMMENDING THE NAVAL NUCLEAR PROPULSION PROGRAM ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING CENTENNIAL OF FOUNDING OF DePAUL UNIVERSITY HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS ACT OF 1998 INTERNATIONAL ANTI-BRIBERY ACT OF 1998 TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998, 1999 AND 2000 FASTENER QUALITY ACT AMENDMENTS FINDING THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAQ IN UNACCEPTABLE AND MATERIAL BREACH OF ITS INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS POTOMAC HIGHLANDS AIRPORT AUTHORITY COMPACT PACIFIC NORTHWEST EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT MARION NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY AND CLAUDE HARRIS NATIONAL AQUACULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER CONVEYANCE ACT JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998 D.C. CONVENTION CENTER AND SPORTS ARENA AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1995 GRANTING A FEDERAL CHARTER TO THE AMERICAN GI FORUM OF THE UNITED STATES CARL B. STOKES UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE UNANIMOUS CONSENT--H.R. 4354 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) NOMINATION OF RAYMOND W. KELLY (Executive Session) NOMINATION OF JACOB JOSEPH LEW (Executive Session) NOMINATION OF BILL RICHARDSON TO BE SECRETARY OF ENERGY (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION EMERGENCY FAMINE RELIEF FOR THE PEOPLE OF SUDAN EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE SESSION AUTHORITY TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY TO FILE COMMITTEE-REPORTED MEASURES DURING THE RECESS ORDERS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1998 AND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 PROGRAM NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS WITHDRAWAL