Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1998-09-18 Date1998-09-18 PublicationVolume 144, issue 125 Sections91 House · 61 Senate House sections NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION NAMING THE "CHALMERS P. WYLIE VETERANS OUTPATIENT CLINIC." TRIBUTE TO JULIA BALDERAS, LT. JOSE L. MORALEZ, DANIEL GARCIA PAYNE, DENNIS J. SANCHEZ AND DR. ROBERT SEGURA IN HONOR OF NAO TAKASUGI WHAT HAPPENED IN WESTHAMPTON BEACH? HARRY FREDERICK CASEY PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO THE ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH IN FRESNO IN CELEBRATION OF ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY A TRIBUTE TO PAT & ANN CIMMARUSTI APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 4101, AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 WESTERN HEMISPHERE DRUG ELIMINATION ACT WHAT HAPPENED IN QUOGUE? TRIBUTE TO MR. TOM GOODMAN THRASHER OF HUNTSVILLE, AL TRIBUTE TO SHERIFF STEVE MAGARIAN IN HONOR OF JOSEPH RICHARD ZOELLIN INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO COMPENSATE FOR OIL AND GAS DRAINAGE IN THE WEST DELTA FIELD REMEMBERING LONG ISLANDERS WHO DIED IN THE HURRICANE OF 1938 TRIBUTE TO MR. WILLIAM LANIER HALSEY, JR. OF HUNTSVILLE, AL INTRODUCTION OF COALBED METHANE LEGISLATION TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR KENNETH NORRIS RIA DEL BENE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONNECTICUT AIR NATIONAL GUARD PERSONAL EXPLANATION A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION A VILLAGE KID IN THE 1938 HURRICANE FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 ATROCITIES IN KOSOVO IN MEMORY OF ROBERT ORVILLE "BOB" BAILEY LIST KNOWN DEAD, WESTHAMPTON BEACH PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO EVESHAM FIRE-RESCUE INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 565 OF THE FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING PETER ANTHONY BERRIO STATEMENT IN HONOR OF THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. CASIMIR'S POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ROCHESTER, NY House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE DOLLARS TO THE CLASSROOM ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION GENERAL LEAVE AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 3248, DOLLARS TO THE CLASSROOM ACT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1998 HOUR OF MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1998 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE PERMISSION TO HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT, SEPTEMBER 22, 1998 TO FILE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3616, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES ANNOUNCEMENT OF BILLS TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1998 NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1997 GENERAL LEAVE PERMITTING THE USE OF THE ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL FOR PRESENTATION OF CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA SAND CREEK MASSACRE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE STUDY ACT OF 1998 GENERAL LEAVE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE IN RECOGNITION OF ERIC GROSS RENAMING THE CAPITOL HILL POLICE HEADQUARTERS IN MEMORY OF OFFICERS ENEY AND CHESTNUT AND DETECTIVE GIBSON RELIEF FOR AMERICA'S STRUGGLING FARMERS ELECTION YEAR DEMAGOGUERY DO NOT CENSOR GRAND JURY TAPES RECHARGE IMF START HELPING OUR FARMERS REDUCE THE BURDEN ON AMERICAN FAMILIES AGRICULTURE RELIEF PACKAGE HELP THE AMERICAN FARMER MEDI-SCARE ALL OVER AGAIN SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Lantos) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Coburn) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Minge) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE STEEL IMPORT CRISIS TAX RELIEF LEGISLATION FOR FARMERS AND RANCHERS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Shimkus). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Bilbray) is recognized for 5 minutes. LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS SENATE BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REFERRED ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DISCHARGE PETITIONS Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1997--VETO CHILD CUSTODY PROTECTION ACT CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF 1998 A MESSAGE FOR CANDIDATES IN BOTH PARTIES AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF 1998 GETTING BACK TO THE CLASSICS PREVENTING CUTOFFS OF SATELLITE TV SERVICE FORTIETH RATIFICATION OF THE OTTAWA LANDMINE TREATY COMPLIMENTING SENATORS RICK SANTORUM AND BOB SMITH ENDANGERED SPECIES RECOVERY ACT MORNING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR PEACE--ELIMINATING TONS OF WEAPONS GRADE PLUTONIUM THE INCREASE IN BANKRUPTCIES THE MULTICHANNEL VIDEO COMPETITION ACT OF 1998 THE BANKRUPTCY BILL LOUISIANA REQUEST FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE NEED FOR BIPARTISAN CONSENSUS ON FOREIGN POLICY AT A TIME OF DOMESTIC CRISIS THE IMPORTANCE OF IMF FUNDING THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE CHILD NUTRITION AND WIC REAUTHORIZATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MEASURES REFERRED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORT OF COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 2497 Introductory Statement on S. 2498 Introductory Statement on S. 2501 Introductory Statement on S. 2499 Introductory Statement on S. 2500 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED--SEPTEMBER 17, 1998 TRADEMARK LAW TREATY IMPLEMENTATION ACT AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED--SEPTEMBER 18, 1998 NOTICE OF HEARING NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY THE CHILD NUTRITION REAUTHORIZATION ACT AND THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST RESEARCH PROPOSAL LET'S ENCOURAGE BROWNFIELDS DEVELOPMENT AND GET THE LITTLE GUY OUT OF SUPERFUND LITIGATION AT CO-DISPOSAL SITES 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH TRIBUTE TO MAYOR ROBERT L. ALBRITTEN OF DAWSON, GEORGIA THE 1998 AMERICAN HOMETOWN LEADERSHIP WINNER IN SUPPORT OF ANTI-CRIME LEGISLATION CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF 1998--AMENDMENT NO. 3600 SATELLITE COMPULSORY LICENSE REFORM PROCESS AND S. 1720 CHAIRMAN'S MARK TRADEMARK LAW TREATY IMPLEMENTATION ACT--AMENDMENT NO. 3601 S. 2491--THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL PREDATORS ACT OF 1998 S. 2492--THE LONG-TERM CARE AND RETIREMENT SECURITY ACT OF 1998 S. 2493--THE ANIMAL AGRICULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL INCENTIVES ACT OF 1998 ORDER FOR RECORD TO REMAIN OPEN HUMAN SERVICES REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998 REREFERRAL OF S. 2402 ORDERS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 NOMINATIONS