Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1998-09-10 Date1998-09-10 PublicationVolume 144, issue 119 Sections111 House · 65 Senate House sections TRIBUTE TO JOHN F. BRADY--NAVY MAN, MERCHANT MARINER, RECIPIENT OF THE PURPLE HEART EDGAR C. CAMPBELL, SR., POST OFFICE BUILDING A TRIBUTE HONORING RUTH HOBBS WOODS ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR DOBSON CALLING FOR AN END TO RECENT CONFLICT BETWEEN ERITREA AND ETHIOPIA NINETIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY TRANSFIGURATION DAVID P. RICHARDSON, JR., POST OFFICE BUILDING A TRIBUTE TO HELEN FANNING ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF GENERAL GERARD BROHM FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY OF JOHN A. CATSIMATIDIS CONGRESSMAN KILDEE HONORS REV. JAMES E. WALKER, JR. HONORING DR. JUDITH CRAVEN SENSE OF THE HOUSE DEPLORING TRAGIC AND SENSELESS MURDER OF BISHOP JUAN JOSE GERARDI EXECUTION OF BAHA'I BELIEVER VIOLATES RECOGNIZED HUMAN RIGHTS BROTHER'S BROTHER FOUNDATION COMMEMORATING THE HONORABLE FRANK K. RICHARDSON RIVES CARLBERG--HOUSTON'S TOP INDEPENDENT ADVERTISING AGENCY CONGRATULATIONS TO EVELYN AND LESTER BURTON IN HONOR OF THE SANTA BARBARA DIABETES PROJECT CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JOHN N. STURDIVANT NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP AWARD WINNERS THE LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENTS OF JOHN M. FISHER TRIBUTE TO HELEN DOYLE TRIBUTE TO RALPH G. CASO PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONGRATULATING FRANK AND TINA LEE UPON THE BIRTH OF WILLIAM FRANK LEE, JR. HONORING DR. JUDITH CRAVEN CONDEMNING THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA RECOGNIZING THE INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS POW/MIA RECOGNITION WEEK IN MATAGORDA COUNTY, TEXAS SHRIVERS SALT WATER TAFFY 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO LARRY FOREMAN OF LAWSON, MISSOURI A TRIBUTE TO ONE OF OREGON'S OWN SALUTING THE MEN AND WOMEN OF NORTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT CONGRATULATING THE RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY, CLARE AND BETTY HERRIMAN INTRODUCTION OF "HELPERS" LEGISLATION ARTS EDUCATION RETIREMENT OF CHIEF JUDGE PATRICK SHEEDY HONORING THE CARLOW COLLEGE WOMEN OF SPIRIT IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SMITH & OBY COMPANY INTERNATIONAL AIR ROUTE SALES TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL RICHARD A. BURPEE, USAF-RETIRED TRIBUTE TO HUMANITARIANS House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER IN SUPPORT OF PAUL McHALE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE NEW MORAL STANDARD TO REPLACE TRUTH AND JUSTICE ELIMINATE THE MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY URGING MEMBERS TO JOIN THE CONGRESSIONAL MINING CAUCUS, PRESERVE JOBS, AND BRIDGE THE KNOWEDGE GAP ON MINING TIME TO PASS FURTHER TAX RELIEF AND HOLD THE LINE ON SPENDING CALLING FOR FURTHER TAX RELIEF FOR AMERICANS THE "SCARE ME AL" DOLL URGING INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT TO INVESTIGATE CRIMES AGAINST MINORITIES REGARDING TAX REFORM AND SOCIAL SECURITY THE JONES ACT MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY REFORM ACT OF 1998 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION GENERAL LEAVE GUADALUPE-HIDALGO TREATY LAND CLAIMS ACT OF 1998 GENERAL LEAVE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3892, ENGLISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY ACT APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 3694, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE TED STRICKLAND, MEMBER OF CONGRESS COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF HONORABLE JOHN E. PETERSON, MEMBER OF CONGRESS AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 3892, ENGLISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY ACT GENERAL LEAVE REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3396 COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF HON. JOHN E. PETERSON, MEMBER OF CONGRESS COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF HONORABLE FRANK D. RIGGS, MEMBER OF CONGRESS SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME WHERE IS THE BUDGET? REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 218 WORLDWIDE FINANCIAL CRISIS FARM CRISIS AMERICAN PEOPLE ON THE SIDE OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY QUALIFICATIONS FOR SITTING IN JUDGMENT JOB CORPS: ONE OF THE MOST WASTEFUL, LEAST EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS IN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LOW PRICES ARE WRECKING AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY IN OUR COUNTRY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS NATIONAL YOUTH ESSAY COMPETITION SEEKING SOLUTIONS ON BEHALF OF AMERICAN AGRICULTURE FARM CRISIS IN AMERICA AMERICAN FAMILY FARMERS MANAGED CARE REFORM MAJOR DIFFERENCES EXIST IN HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION SOCIAL SECURITY, TAXES, AND WHERE WE ARE GOING AS A NATION STATUS OF CONDITIONS IN RUSSIA FACTS AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING REPORT TO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDEPENDENT COUNSEL KEN STARR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR DEBATE ON HOUSE RESOLUTION 525, PROVIDING FOR DELIBERATIVE REVIEW BY COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY OF COMMUNICATION FROM INDEPENDENT COUNSEL REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR DELIBERATIVE REVIEW BY COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY OF COMMUNICATION FROM INDEPENDENT COUNSEL LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 6 Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE MORNING BUSINESS CALLING FOR THE RESIGNATION OF PRESIDENT CLINTON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM ANGELA RAISH DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF 1998 CRISIS IN RUSSIA CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF 1998 ORDER FOR MORNING BUSINESS CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF 1998 MORNING BUSINESS THE CHILD CUSTODY PROTECTION ACT STATUS OF OPERATIONAL READINESS OF U.S. MILITARY FORCES MILITARY READINESS CHILD CUSTODY PROTECTION ACT THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE DOING THE SENATE'S BUSINESS--THE NEED FOR A TWO-TRACK SYSTEM MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORT OF COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 2455 Introductory Statement on S. 2457 Introductory Statement on S. 2458 Introductory Statement on S. 2459 Introductory Statement on S. 2460 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- TION 116--CONCERNING THE NEW TRIBES MISSION HOSTAGE CRISIS SENATE RESOLUTION 275--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT OCTOBER 11, 1998, SHOULD BE DESIGNATED AS "NATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY" AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED THE OLYMPIC AND AMATEUR SPORTS ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1998 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET THE SECOND ANNUAL CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSIC TRIBUTE TO LEROY "LEE" LOCHMANN CONGRATULATIONS TO SEARCHLIGHT'S WOMAN OF THE DECADE, MRS. VERLIE DOING GREAT MINDS, SMART GIVING" HONORING MONSIGNOR HENRY J. DZIADOSZ TRIBUTE TO KIRK O'DONNELL PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH TRUTH IN EMPLOYMENT ACT--MOTION TO PROCEED VITIATION OF PASSAGE--SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS 110 AND 111 MEASURES INDEFINITELY POSTPONED SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FINANCIAL REPORT EXTENSION MEASURE PLACED ON CALENDAR--S. 2454 ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1998 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT SITUATION IN RUSSIA ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS