Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1998-10-08 Date1998-10-08 PublicationVolume 144, issue 140 Sections152 House · 153 Senate House sections A TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT ARTHUR EUGENE HIBBETTS HOMETOWN HERO: COACH BILLY BOB EVANS SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL CENTERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JOSEPH M. McDADE, MEMBER OF CONGRESS THREAT OF NUCLEAR MISSILE ATTACK TRIBUTE TO SISTER IRENE KRAUS INTRODUCTION OF THE AUTISM STATISTICS, SURVEILLANCE, RESEARCH, AND EPIDEMIOLOGY ACT OF 1998 (ASSURE) A TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JERRY SOLOMON TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE SIDNEY R. YATES PERSONAL EXPLANATION PRIVATE RELIEF FOR ROBERT ANTHONY BROLEY TIM LEE CARTER POST OFFICE BUILDING INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO CONSERVE, ENHANCE AND PROTECT AMERICA'S LANDS AND WILDLIFE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS CONGRESS UPHOLDING COMMITMENT TO VETERANS HONORING RICHARD EDLER TRIBUTE TO IFAD'S TWO DECADES OF OPERATIONS: SMALL, EFFECTIVE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION TURNS TWENTY HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF JESSE HOLMAN JONES CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4101, AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JERRY SOLOMON POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY RECOGNIZING THE 75TH BIRTHDAY OF MR. SANFORD GILBERT KAHN PITTSTON KNIGHTS HAILED TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JOSEPH M. McDADE, MEMBER OF CONGRESS INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES REMARKS ON THE ATLANTA BRAVES U.S. NEEDS FAST TRACT AUTHORITY TO REMAIN GLOBAL LEADER TRIBUTE TO RICHARD K. BOYD, JR. TRIBUTE TO DR. MARY P. SMITH, AN ARDENT LEMONADE MAKER STOP STALLING ON PATIENT PROTECTIONS INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL FLOW AND IMF POLICY REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S NATIONAL DAY A TRIBUTE TO DR. MOUSTAPHA ABOU-SAMRA COMMENDING THE MEMBERS OF THE MARINE SECURITY GUARD HONORING POLICE CHIEF JOHN AMBROGIO FOR EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE FARLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WILL CELEBRATE ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE SIDNEY R. YATES HU KOMPLIMENTA I PLANUN HAGATNA H.R. 4717: DRAFT OF THE CONSERVATION AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 1999 TRIBUTE TO PETER C. EAGLER HOME HEALTH CARE PAYMENTS HONORING RICHARD L. OTTINGER COMMENDING THE INCORPORATION OF THE SUABE NA TASI FOUNDATION ON GUAM HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF COMMANDER JAMES E. BURD WORLD POPULATION AWARENESS WEEK A JOB WELL DONE HONORING SUNNY YEDDIS GOLDBERG CONGRATULATIONS TO FATHER DUENAS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL AND THE ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF GUAM ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING HAZEL HAINSWORTH YOUNG AND THE ALPHA KAPPA OMEGA CHAPTER A TRIBUTE TO THE STREET-LEVEL YOUTH MEDIA PROGRAM PERSONAL EXPLANATION DO THE WRITE THING CHALLENGE PROGRAM HONORING ROBIN CHANDLER DUKE GEOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK CELEBRATING THE 70TH BIRTHDAY OF JAMES FORMAN TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE GERALD SOLOMON CONGRATULATING GUAM'S PARTICIPATION IN THE IV MICRONESIAN GAMES RECOGNIZING THE AWARD WINNERS OF THE FAYETTE COUNTY 4-H PROTECTING DOCTORS AND PATIENTS IN MEDICARE+CHOICE: INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION FURTHER LIMITING PHYSICIAN INCENTIVE PLANS House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PERSONAL EXPLANATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE RECESS REQUEST TO EXTEND DEBATE ON IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY RESOLUTION {time} 1055 AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER SUFFICIENT GROUNDS EXIST FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1853, CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL- TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1998 CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2281, DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT SENATE BILLS REFERRED REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REPORTED BILL SEQUENTIALLY REFERRED PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 THE HOMEOWNERS EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE ACT RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IN CENTRAL ASIA TRIBUTE TO MARY FAT ACKNOWLEDGING THE COMPLETION OF THE SAN LEANDRO CREEK MURAL CELEBRATING THE 87TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA SHIRLEY FLEISCHMANN NAMED MICHIGAN PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR BY CARNEGIE FOUNDATION INTRODUCTION OF ESOP REFORM LEGISLATION REDOUBLING EFFORTS TO APPREHEND INDICTED WAR CRIMINALS IN THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIA ELECTRICITY DEREGULATION STATEMENT RECOGNIZING SYRIA'S LIBERAL POLICY OF JEWISH EMIGRATION STATE SENATOR J. DOYLE CORMAN, A STATESMAN FOR THE PEOPLE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF SAN MATEO PROTECTING ISRAEL RECOGNITION OF TAMMY LYONS, TEACHER OF THE YEAR FINALIST IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAINT LEO THE GREAT PARISH CRIME IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1998 IN HONOR OF THE PEARL BUCK CENTER'S 45TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF SENATOR BEN GAETH (DEFIANCE-OH) UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM PUBLIC SERVICE IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GERMAN SCHOOL COMMITTEE CLOSING THE HUGE HOLE IN MEDICARE'S BENEFITS PACKAGE: STARK INTRODUCES MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE: HATRED AND BIGOTRY IN ITS MOST FRIGHTENING FORM CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 557 House of Representatives CALL OF THE HOUSE AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER SUFFICIENT GROUNDS EXIST FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE WAIVING ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR REMAINDER OF 105TH CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO ANY BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING GENERAL OR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 ANNOUNCEMENT OF BILLS TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES ON TODAY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT FURTHER PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4274, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 MOTION TO ADJOURN PERSONAL EXPLANATION FURTHER PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4274, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE REMOVAL OF NAMES OF MEMBERS AS COSPONSORS OF H.R. 4567 LIMITATION OF TIME FOR DEBATE ON CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 4274, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 GENERAL LEAVE GENERAL LEAVE REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3150, BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF 1998 REREFERRAL OF H.R. 1804, JOHN McKINLEY FEDERAL BUILDING REREFERRAL OF H.R. 4668, JOHN T. MYERS FEDERAL BUILDING AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SENSE OF HOUSE REGARDING NATIONAL SCIENCE POLICY SENSE OF THE HOUSE REGARDING IMPORTANCE OF MAMMOGRAPHY AND BIOPSIES IN FIGHTING BREAST CANCER FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ESTABLISHING THE LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE DUTCH JOHN FEDERAL PROPERTY DISPOSITION AND ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1998 INTERNATIONAL CHILD LABOR RELIEF ACT OF 1998 PROVIDING REWARDS FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO ARREST OR CONVICTION OF ANY INDIVIDUAL FOR COMMISSION OR CONSPIRACY OF AN ACT OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM, NARCOTICS RELATED OFFENSES, OR FOR SERIOUS... SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING SEWAGE INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES IN TIJUANA, MEXICO EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR U.S. GOVERNMENT EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY HOLOCAUST- ERA ASSETS, URGING THE RESTITUTION OF INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNAL PROPERTY FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE CONDEMNING THE FORCED ABDUCTION OF UGANDAN CHILDREN AND THEIR USE AS SOLDIERS ANNOUNCEMENT OF BILLS TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1998 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 1998 FEDERAL EMPLOYEES LIFE INSURANCE IMPROVEMENT ACT RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAMPAIGN FINANCE SUNSHINE ACT OF 1998 CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3874, WILLIAM F. GOODLING CHILD NUTRITION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998 GENERAL LEAVE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1853, CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT AMENDMENTS CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 2206, COATS HUMAN SERVICES REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998 GRANTING CONSENT OF CONGRESS TO POTOMAC HIGHLANDS AIRPORT AUTHORITY COMPACT DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION REGULATORY STREAMLINING ACT OF 1998 GENERAL LEAVE CONSUMER REPORTING EMPLOYMENT CLARIFICATION ACT OF 1998 GENERAL LEAVE Senate sections Senate prayer APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER WELCOME TO DR. WILLIAM HAWKINS, GUEST CHAPLAIN SCHEDULE MORNING BUSINESS THE PRESIDENT DID THE RIGHT THING CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999--CONFERENCE REPORT SENATOR GORTON RECEIVES HIS FIFTH GOLDEN GAVEL AWARD INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT COATS HUMAN SERVICES REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998--CONFERENCE REPORT EXECUTIVE SESSION NOMINATION OF WILLIAM A. FLETCHER, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT EXECUTIVE CALENDAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1998 PROGRAM RECESS UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS WITHDRAWAL Senate MEDICARE BENEFICIARY FREEDOM TO CONTRACT ACT KOSOVO TRIBUTE TO ADMIRAL T. JOSEPH LOPEZ ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT DEVELOPMENTS IN KOSOVO OPERATION DESERT SHIELD AVIATION CONTINUATION PAY INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999--CONFERENCE REPORT UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--CONFERENCE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY H.R. 1853 UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 2431 FREEDOM FROM RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION ACT OF 1998 ORDER OF PROCEDURE UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES ACT OF 1998 FREEDOM FROM RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION ACT OF 1998 SUPPORT OF THE AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS BILL FREEDOM FROM RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION ACT OF 1998 INDEPENDENT COUNSEL LAW AND KENNETH STARR'S INVESTIGATION THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL A HERO MOVES ON TRIBUTE TO SENATOR DIRK KEMPTHORNE TRIBUTE TO SENATOR DAN COATS FREEDOM FROM RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION ACT OF 1998 FINANCIAL SERVICES ACT OF 1998 MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO DOUGLASS FONTAINE COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION THE APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS CHRISTOPHER HAYES HONORED BY NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. SHUKRI KHURI OF MASSACHUSETTS WINNER OF THE BERRY PRIZE IN FEDERAL MEDICINE TRIBUTE TO BILL SHIELDS FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CONGRESS AND THE NATION THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE HONESTY IN SWEEPSTAKES PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH TRIBUTE TO SENATOR DALE BUMPERS MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 2579 Introductory Statement on S. 2580 Introductory Statement on S. 2581 Introductory Statement on S. 2582 Introductory Statement on S. 2583 Introductory Statement on S. 2585 Introductory Statement on S. 2586 Introductory Statement on S. 2587 Introductory Statement on S. 2588 Introductory Statement on S. 2589 Introductory Statement on S. 2591 Introductory Statement on S. 2592 Introductory Statement on S. 2593 Introductory Statement on S. 2595 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE RESOLUTION 292--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING TACTILE CURRENCY FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SENATE RESOLUTION 293--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT NADIA DABBAGH SHOULD BE RETURNED HOME TO HER MOTHER, MS. MAUREEN DABBAGH SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 125--EXPRESSING THE OPPOSITION OF CONGRESS TO ANY DEPLOYMENT OF UNITED STATES GROUND FORCES IN KOSOVO SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 126--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD REASSERT THE TRADITIONAL OPPOSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE UNILATERAL DECLARATION OF A PALESTINIAN... AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED FREEDOM FROM RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION ACT OF 1998 OREGON PUBLIC LAND TRANSFER AND PROTECTION ACT OF 1998 TORTURE VICTIMS RELIEF ACT OF 1998 ENERGY CONSERVATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998 GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1998 CHARTER SCHOOLS AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1998 BUSINESS AND EDUCATION SHARING TECHNOLOGY ACT (BEST) RHINOCEROS AND TIGER CONSERVATION ACT OF 1998 WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1998 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND RECOGNIZING "CHARACTER COUNTS!" TRIBUTE TO CARL YOUNGBLOM CLARIFICATION OF VOTE--AMENDMENT NO. 3719, AS AMENDED, AS MODIFIED WORLD FOOD DAY AND THE UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME REINVESTMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION ACT OF 1998 U.S. ROLE IN ERADICATING POLIO IOWA NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REMEMBERING VETERANS RECOGNIZING OMER O'NEIL CLASS ACTION REFORM TRIBUTE TO DR. STEVEN DeKOSKY THE YEAR 2000 PROBLEM CORRECTION TO THE LIST OF OBJECTIONABLE PROVISIONS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 1999 INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY ELLEN BERLINER BIG SKY AIRLINES TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SAFE AND SOUND COMMUNITIES ACT 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUTH AND MAX ALPERIAN SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB HONORS CHUCK DAVEY POMC 8TH ANNUAL LOVE FOR LIFE BENEFIT WATERFORD SENIOR CENTER 25TH ANNIVERSARY CLOVER TECHNOLOGIES GRAND OPENING STANBRIDGE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY REINVESTMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION ACT OF 1998--S. 2566 LONG-TERM CARE PATIENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1998--S. 2570 CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT AMENDMENTS-- CONFERENCE REPORT REDESIGNATING THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE HEADQUARTERS BUILDING THE "ENEY, CHESTNUT, GIBSON MEMORIAL BUILDING" VITIATION OF PASSAGE OF S. 777 NONCITIZEN BENEFIT CLARIFICATION AND OTHER TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1998 CRIME IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1998 COMMEMORATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA TORTURE VICTIMS RELIEF ACT OF 1998 PERSIAN GULF WAR VETERANS ACT OF 1998 NEXT GENERATION INTERNET RESEARCH ACT OF 1998 FEDERAL RESEARCH INVESTMENT ACT MUHAMMAD ALI BOXING REFORM ACT EXTENDING THE DATE BY WHICH AN AUTOMATED ENTRY-EXIT CONTROL SYSTEM MUST BE DEVELOPED DRUG FREE BORDERS ACT OF 1998 ENERGY CONSERVATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998 VITIATION OF PASSAGE OF H.R. 3903 GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1998 MAHATMA GANDHI MEMORIAL PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS COMMERCIAL SPACE ACT OF 1998 CHARTER SCHOOLS AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1997 NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION ACT AMENDING THE OMNIBUS PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1996 REFERRAL OF THE NOMINATION OF DAVID C. WILLIAMS WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT 1998 RHINOCEROS AND TIGER CONSERVATION ACT OF 1998 ASSISTING THE IRISH PEACE PROCESS