Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1998-10-01 Date1998-10-01 PublicationVolume 144, issue 135 Sections181 House · 71 Senate House sections TRIBUTE TO MARK McGWIRE COMMEMORATING RINGWOOD MANOR SOUND ADVICE FROM AN ALLY IN REMEMBERANCE OF ROBERTA MURPHY HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF DR. CLIFF GILLESPIE CONGRATULATING THE NEWTON FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO'S WATCHING THE WATCHDOG INSPECTOR GENERAL OVERSIGHT COUNCIL THE NEED TO IMPROVE THE PALESTINIAN ECONOMY TRIBUTE TO VERNON H. RICKS, JR. 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HAWTHORNE, NEW JERSEY TRIBUTE TO CLAIRE GAUDIANI ON THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF HER TENURE AS PRESIDENT OF CONNECTICUT COLLEGE HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF DR. CLIFF GILLESPIE PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 4566--IRAQ LIBERATION ACT OF 1998 TRIBUTE TO THE LATE ERNEST MORISHITA TRIBUTE TO LEE HAMILTON HONORING ROHM AND HAAS TEXAS, INCORPORATED PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO THE LATE FRANK ANGELO SIINO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 HONORING SAINT THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL'S PIPE BAND THE ANDREI SAKHAROV MUSEUM IN HONOR OF THE ORCHARD CIVIC ASSOCIATION A TRIBUTE TO STANLEY J. DAILY THE DEL RIO FLOOD HEROES ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF CONGREGATION AHAVATH ACHIM CITY OF MANITOWOC HONORS SLAIN POLICE OFFICER INTRODUCTION OF THE ELECTRONIC PRIVACY BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1998 A TRIBUTE TO THOMAS MORE HIGH SCHOOL TRIBUTE TO JIM AND CAROL YARBROUGH TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 IN HONOR OF THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 CONGRATULATIONS TO SUBARU OF AMERICA ON THEIR 30TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING ROBERT AND REGINA LEVY ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IN HONOR OF PETER P. DiLEONE TRIBUTE TO CARL FREEMAN THE FIGHT AGAINST BLINDNESS TRIBUTE TO THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN IN HONOR OF ARCHBISHOP ALOJZ TRIBUTE TO EARL A. JOHNSON A TRIBUTE TO SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ABOARD PAN AM FLIGHT 103 INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TRIBUTE FOR CAPTAIN DONALD COLLINS BROWN IN HONOR OF THE ALLEN THEATER INTRODUCTION OF THE EMPOWERMENT ZONE ENHANCEMENT AND RURAL ENTERPRISE COMMUNITIES ACT PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICING CHRIST CHURCH OF ACCOKEEK 300TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO BOBBY RUSH HONORING MR. BENJAMIN S. PURSER, JR. FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CELEBRATING THE CHURCH OF ST. THERESE OF THE LITTLE FLOWER HONORING THE LIFE OF ROLAND MANTEIGA CARING, EXCELLENCE, & ACCOMPLISHMENT TRIBUTE TO TONY MOCERI STATEMENT OF KATHIE LEE GIFFORD CONCERNING CHILD LABOR TO THE CONGRESSIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS CAUCUS IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 4646, THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG FAIRNESS ACT MEDICARE+CHOICE MEDICAL NECESSITY PROTECTION ACT CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 6, HIGHER EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 SALUTING EFFORTS TO HONOR FRANCIS SCOTT KEY CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. WES FREELAND KEEP KIDS SAFE AT SCHOOL ACT CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LINFIELD SCHOOL TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER JOSEPH A. SPATA TRIBUTE TO JOHN PEPPER HONORING AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JUSTIN WOTASIK IN HONOR OF THE SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA REDUCE THE HIDDEN TAX ON AMERICAN INVESTORS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH ON KOSOVO ALICE IN WONDERLAND MORE ON KOSOVO TAX CUTS HMO REFORM BUDGET SURPLUS WOMEN'S CONTRACEPTION ON TAX CUTS TAX RELIEF TAXPAYER PROTECTION ACT THERE IS NO SURPLUS CENSUS SAMPLING PRESIDENT SHOULD NOT GO TO WAR WITHOUT CONSENT OF CONGRESS REREFERRAL OF H.R. 2349, AUGUSTUS F. HAWKINS POST OFFICE BUILDING, TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVERSIGHT WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 4(b) OF RULE XI WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SPECIAL ORDERS BAD CONDUCT IS NOT GROUNDS FOR IMPEACHMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Fossella) is recognized for 5 minutes. MILITARY ACTION AGAINST YUGOSLAVIA REQUIRES AUTHORITY FROM CONGRESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Kingston) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Capps) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Scarborough) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Weldon) 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 Missouri (Mr. Talent) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Hinchey) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Capps) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE HIGH COST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE TRIBUTE TO DAN QUISENBERRY FIRST SURPLUS SINCE 1969 RECESS AFTER RECESS APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 3874, CHILD NUTRITION AND WIC REAUTHORIZATION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON S. 2073, JUVENILE CRIME CONTROL AND DELINQUENCY ACT OF 1998 RECESS AFTER RECESS APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON S. 2073, JUVENILE CRIME CONTROL AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1998 PERSONAL EXPLANATION REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3789, CLASS ACTION JURISDICTION ACT OF 1998 EXTENDING DATE BY WHICH AUTOMATED ENTRY-EXIT CONTROL SYSTEM MUST BE DEVELOPED YEAR 2000 INFORMATION AND READINESS DISCLOSURE ACT GENERAL LEAVE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WORLD FINANCIAL MARKETS ON EDUCATION MORALITY FOUNDING FATHERS SAW BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC SERVICE AND PRIVATE CONDUCT PASS TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT FOR NEW URBAN POLICY PLIGHT FACING FARMERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CANNOT DO ANYTHING ECONOMICALLY OR EFFICIENTLY CRISIS IN KOSOVO THE PROBLEMS FACING MICHIGAN FARMERS AND RANCHERS FOCUSING ATTENTION ON THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4104, TREASURY AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JOSEPH M. McDADE, MEMBER OF CONGRESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4104, TREASURY, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE SIDNEY R. YATES WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4104, TREASURY AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4274, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 PERSONAL EXPLANATION SPECIAL ORDERS TRIBUTE TO JUDGE CHARLES D'ARRIGO REPUBLICAN 90-10 PLAN CYPRUS'S INDEPENDENCE DAY LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REPORTED BILLS SEQUENTIALLY REFERRED PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 2 Text of House Amendment 3 Text of House Amendment 4 Text of House Amendment 13 Text of House Amendment 14 Text of House Amendment 15 Text of House Amendment 16 Text of House Amendment 17 Text of House Amendment 18 Text of House Amendment 19 Text of House Amendment 20 Text of House Amendment 21 Text of House Amendment 22 Text of House Amendment 5 Text of House Amendment 23 Text of House Amendment 6 Text of House Amendment 7 Text of House Amendment 8 Text of House Amendment 9 Text of House Amendment 10 Text of House Amendment 11 Text of House Amendment 12 Text of House Amendment 24 Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNIZING THE SENATE'S GUEST CHAPLAIN RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER STROM THURMOND NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999--CONFERENCE REPORT THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF NASA THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF NASA STROM THURMOND NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999--CONFERENCE REPORT UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 10 INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT--MOTION TO PROCEED UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 10 FINANCIAL SERVICES ACT OF 1998--MOTION TO PROCEED KING COVE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT OF 1997 THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF NASA KING COVE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT OF 1997 INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT MORNING BUSINESS PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS U.S. FOREIGN OIL CONSUMPTION FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 25 THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM F. MOORE, USAF POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN MALAYSIA MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORTS 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. 2535 Introductory Statement on S. 2536 Introductory Statement on S. 2537 Introductory Statement on S. 2538 Introductory Statement on S.J. Res. 59 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 122--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS RELATIVE TO THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UKRAINIAN FAMINE OF 1932-1933 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 123--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE POLICY OF THE FOREST SERVICE TOWARD RECREATIONAL SHOOTING AND ARCHERY RANGES ON FEDERAL LAND AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET AGRICULTURE CRISIS IN RURAL AMERICA SOMERSET COUNTY RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN CONFERENCE REPORT ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1998 ENSURING SAFE SCHOOLS MAURICE RIVER TOWNSHIP TRIBUTE TO THE BLUE RIDGE RIFLES TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PITTSBURGH RECOGNIZING ANDY WILLIAMS TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER LILIA L. RAMIRZ, U.S. NAVY DELAYING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 110 OF THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND IMMIGRANT RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1996 WETLANDS AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ACT RECOGNIZING BETTE WAHL RECOGNIZING MR. MORRIS AMITAY, DISTINGUISHED PRO-ISRAEL ACTIVIST TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA HYLTON CBO COST ANALYSIS--S. 2361 EXTENDING THE DATE BY WHICH AN AUTOMATED ENTRY-EXIT CONTROL SYSTEM MUST BE DEVELOPED ORDER FOR STAR PRINT--S. 1637 OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM ACT OF 1998 RECOGNIZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF INSPECTORS GENERAL MEASURE READ FOR THE FIRST TIME--S.J. RES. 59 COMMISSION ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN AND MINORITIES IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS IN LAWS RELATING TO NATIVE AMERICANS ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1998 ORDER FOR CLOTURE VOTE ON MOTION TO PROCEED TO H.R. 10 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT FIRST BALANCED BUDGET IN 30 YEARS ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS