Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1998-10-10 Date1998-10-10 PublicationVolume 144, issue 142 Sections200 House · 68 Senate House sections THE DANTE B. FASCELL NORTH-SOUTH CENTER AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER SUFFICIENT GROUNDS EXIST FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TRIBUTE TO GEORGE WIMBERLY A YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENTS IN HONOR OF CAPTAIN JAMES SPRAYBERRY, WINNER OF THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR AGAINST HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 254 TRIBUTE TO MEREDITH BIXBY A TRIBUTE TO RICHARD CHERRY IN HONOR OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OF FLOYD SPRINGS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LOCATED IN FLOYD COUNTY, GEORGIA IN HONOR OF ERIC DELUCIEN AND NEW DIRECTIONS, INC. TRIBUTE TO LOUIS STOKES CONGRESS SHOULD TAKE ACTION TO PRESERVE MEDICARE'S HOME HEALTH BENEFITS BEFORE ADJOURNMENT CONGRATULATIONS, SAGINAW THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH TO CELEBRATE ITS 130TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO THE FARMERS' ADVANCE AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER SUFFICIENT GROUNDS EXIST FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES RETIREMENT OF ARKANSAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN MILLER CARLOW COLLEGE'S CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS TRIBUTE TO VIRGINIA HAYES CLAY HIGH SCHOOL IN OREGON, OHIO TO REDEDICATE THE CLAY MEMORIAL STADIUM IN HONOR OF PAT PEACOCK RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF THE AIR LAND EMERGENCY RESOURCE TEAM THE "YEAR 2000 INFORMATION AND READINESS DISCLOSURE ACT" REGARDING A BILL REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO PREPARE A REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF JAMES "BOOTS" DONNELLY CONGRATULATING FAYETTE COUNTY 4-H AWARD RECIPIENTS A TRIBUTE TO LUCAS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD IN HONOR OF GREGORY A STRATTON SANTA BARBARA COMES TO WASHINGTON: THE CAPITAL CONFERENCE BUD MANSFIELD TESTIMONIAL HONORING MONROE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL GLOBAL WARMING TREATY POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY IN LOUISIANA LADIES LITERARY CLUB OF SYLVANIA, OHIO TO CELEBRATE ITS CENTENNIAL HONORING RICHARD CHAMBERS OF ALMA HIGH SCHOOL--ALMA, MICHIGAN "PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR" THE BAHA'IS IN IRAN IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE FRANK PIOMBO A 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO IRENE AND AL DALPIAZ AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER SUFFICIENT GROUNDS EXIST FOR THE IMPEACEMENT OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES MARTIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL EARNS HONOR PERSONAL EXPLANATION THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION FOR THE PITTSFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN PITTSFORD, NY CELEBRATING THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S NATIONAL DAY IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN DORIN, MAYOR OF THE YEAR IN HONOR OF LOUIS ANTHONY TRANGHESE TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE GERALD SOLOMON THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLACK HEALTH COALITION OF WISCONSIN DEICE HONORED TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE GERALD SOLOMON A TRIBUTE TO DR. MICHAEL DOSIK OF JOHN T. MATHER HOSPITAL THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S NATIONAL DAY IN RECOGNITION OF JAMES F. McCONNELL UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK TRIBUTE TO DR. TOM GIUGNI A TRIBUTE TO DR. HARISH MALHOTRA OF JOHN T. MATHER HOSPITAL CITIZENS' VOICE CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS TO POLISH AMERICAN VETERANS' CLUB OF WILBRAHAM, MA ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BUTTS COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN JACKSON, GEORGIA AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER SUFFICIENT GROUNDS EXIST FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TRIBUTE TO HENRY A. SCHMITT A TRIBUTE TO MR. VINCENT BOVE OF JOHN T. MATHER HOSPITAL TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE GERALD SOLOMON TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE GERALD SOLOMON AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER SUFFICIENT GROUNDS EXIST FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TRIBUTE TO JOHN D'AMELIO A TRIBUTE TO DR. CHRISTOPHER BEATTY OF JOHN T. MATHER HOSPITAL MARY McAFEE WINS MILKEN AWARD TRIBUTE TO FRANK `HYLO' BROWN HONORING PARAMOUNT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THEIR PEACEBUILDERS PROGRAM AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER SUFFICIENT GROUNDS EXIST FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES A TRIBUTE TO MR. ALAN BECK OF JOHN T. MATHER HOSPITAL TRIBUTE TO REID CHAPEL AME CHURCH OF SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA REGARDING: REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S NATIONAL DAY TRIBUTE TO DR. MARY P. SMITH, AN ARDENT LEMONADE MAKER CELEBRATION OF THE COMPLETION OF THE KIDS' CREATED KINGDOM PROJECT TRIBUTE TO JIM RUPP A TRIBUTE TO FRANK PALLONE RESOLUTION REASSERTING U.S. OPPOSITION TO THE UNILATERAL DECLARATION OF A PALESTINIAN STATE REGARDING THE "TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1998" (H.R. 3888) IN RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF ROBERT E. CHASE CELEBRATING BURBANK MIDDLE SCHOOL'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY HURRICANE RELIEF FOR PUERTO RICO RESIDENTS HONORING CLIFFORD R. HOPE A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF BENNY WATERS AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER SUFFICIENT GROUNDS EXIST FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES PATRICIA ROBERTS-HARRIS TRIBUTE TO MRS. MINAL KUMAR THE HOUSEPARENT PROTECTION ACT HONORING AURORA METALS ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO ROBERT P. GAJDYS HONORING TWO EAGLE SCOUTS ART OF THE GOLD RUSH--A FASCINATING AND IMAGINATIVE EXHIBITION AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. ELIAS POST 1618 OF THE CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS CELEBRATING THE 87TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN HONORING RONALD L. MACE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES REMARKS OF UN DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL LOUISE FRECHETTE AT RECEPTION MARKING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER SUFFICIENT GROUNDS EXIST FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES THE GOOD FRIDAY TRADE AND INVESTMENT ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER SUFFICIENT GROUNDS EXIST FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TRIBUTE TO THE UKRAINIAN CULTURAL CENTER IN WARREN, MICHIGAN IN HONOR OF GEORGIA AND DIMITRIOS KALOIDIS TRIBUTE TO DR. ELIZABETH KARLIN 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 ANNOUNCEMENT OF BILLS TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES ON TODAY WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 4(B) OF RULE XI WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4761, URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENTS COMPLIANCE ACT OF 1998 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE VETERANS' BENEFITS ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1998 PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE--FAILURE OF U.S. GOVERNMENT TO ENFORCE ANTIDUMPING LAWS REGARDING STEEL ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 4(b) OF RULE XI WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4761, URUGUAY ROUND AGREEMENTS COMPLIANCE ACT of 1998 PERSONNAL EXPLANATION VETERANS' BENEFITS ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1998 MEDICARE HOME HEALTH AND VETERANS HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING THE BALTIC PEOPLE OF ESTONIA, LATVIA, AND LITHUANIA, AND CONDEMNING THE NAZI-SOVIET PACT OF NON-AGRESSION COMMUNITY-DESIGNED CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT NATIONAL SALVAGE MOTOR VEHICLE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1998 PERSONAL EXPLANATION REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3014 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 859 LOWER EAST SIDE TENEMENT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE ACT OF 1998 WEIR FARM NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, CONNECTICUT AUTOMOBILE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT OF 1998 PROHIBITING THE CONVEYANCE OF WOODLAND LAKE PARK TRACT IN APACHE- SITGREAVES NATIONAL FOREST IN ARIZONA UNLESS CONVEYANCE IS MADE TO TOWN OF PINETOP-LAKESIDE OR AUTHORIZED BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS ARCHES NATIONAL PARK EXPANSION ACT OF 1998 NATIONAL CAVE AND KARST RESEARCH INSTITUTE ACT OF 1997 SUDBURY, ASSABET, AND CONCORD WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS ACT GUSTAVUS, ALASKA LAND EXCHANGE PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAILS INTERPRETIVE CENTER IN CASPER, WYOMING CONVEYANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SITE FOR ROGUE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST GRANITE WATERSHED ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION ACT OF 1998 AMENDING LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT REGARDING FEES AND CHARGES FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE BOUNDARY MODIFICATION ADAMS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ACT OF 1998 FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE WOMEN'S PROGRESS COMMEMORATION ACT BLACK REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOTS MEMORIAL OMNIBUS PARKS TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1998 DANTE FASCELL BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER DESIGNATION ACT GENERAL LEAVE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CONDEMNING THE TERROR, VENGEANCE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AGAINST SIERRA LEONE INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ACT OF 1998 TORTURE VICTIMS RELIEF ACT OF 1998 EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING CULPABILITY OF HUN SEN FOR WAR CRIMES, CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY, AND GENOCIDE IN CAMBODIA SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING FORMER SOVIET UNION'S REPRESSIVE POLICIES TOWARD UKRAINIAN PEOPLE EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING THE TERRORIST BOMBING OF THE UNITED STATES EMBASSIES IN EAST AFRICA ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT OF 1998 POLICE, FIRE, AND EMERGENCY OFFICERS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1998 ADJOURNMENT FROM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1998 TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1998 HOUR OF MEETING ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1998 NATIONAL OILHEAT RESEARCH ALLIANCE ACT OF 1998 RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF INSPECTORS GENERAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS AND JUSTICE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1998 RECOGNIZING HUNTER SCOTT FOR HIS EFFORTS REGARDING THE USS INDIANAPOLIS ANNOUNCEMENT OF BILLS TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1998 WETLANDS AND WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1998 NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1998 MISSISSIPPI SIOUX TRIBES JUDGMENT FUND DISTRIBUTION ACT OF 1998 GENERAL LEAVE SUBMISSION OF EXTRANEOUS MATTER EXCEEDING 2 PAGES OF THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Tiahrt) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Blagojevich) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Indiana (Ms. Carson) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Woolsey) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Tauscher) is recognized for 5 minutes. NOT ABOUT POLITICS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Riggs) 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 Ohio (Mr. Kasich) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Hawaii (Mr. Abercrombie) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Peterson) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Dixon) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Foley) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) is recognized for 5 minutes. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT REFLECTS VALUES THAT MAKE AMERICA GREAT DON'T WAG THE DOG SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED 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 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION ORDERS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1998 PROGRAM EDUCATION ORDER FOR RECESS REGARDING THE MEDICARE+CHOICE PROGRAM EDUCATION AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NEED FOR URGENT ACTION ON HOME HEALTH CARE UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS FUNDING EDUCATION DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH PRINCIPLE, COURAGE, AND TAX CUTS ORDER FOR RECORD TO REMAIN OPEN FOR INTRODUCTION OF A BILL OSHA LEGISLATION DURING THE 105TH CONGRESS PASSAGE OF COALBED METHANE LEGISLATION ROLE OF THE SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK TITLE BRANDING LEGISLATION MEDICARE HOME HEALTH FAIR PAYMENT ACT OF 1998 IRAQ THE EDUCATION CRISIS SENATOR DALE BUMPERS ADDRESSING PRESIDENT CLINTON FAREWELL SPEECH SENATOR DALE BUMPERS BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS TRIBUTE TO SENATOR WENDELL FORD TRIBUTE TO UNITED STATES SENATOR DALE BUMPERS TRIBUTE TO JOHN GLENN RETIREMENT OF DALE BUMPERS TRIBUTE TO WENDELL H. FORD TRIBUTE TO SENATOR DAN COATS A GOOD SENATOR DEPARTS TRIBUTE TO FIVE SENATORS LEAVING THE SENATE: SENATORS DIRK KEMPTHORNE, JOHN GLENN, DAN COATS, WENDELL FORD, AND DALE BUMPERS SENATE BUSINESS A GOOD SENATOR RETURNS TO THE HILLS OF HOME TRIBUTE TO DEPARTING SENATORS AND SENATOR KEMPTHORNE'S STAFF MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE 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. 2617 Introductory Statement on S. 2619 Introductory Statement on S. 2620 Introductory Statement on S. 2621 Introductory Statement on S. 2623 Introductory Statement on S. 2624 MEDICARE HOME HEALTH FAIR PAYMENT ACT OF 1998--S. 2616 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS TRIBUTE TO INDIANA STAFF TRIBUTE TO JUDGE JAN SMITH REAUTHORIZATION OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION NOMINATIONS THE REPUBLICAN PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT HURRICANE GEORGES AND THE DISASTER MITIGATION ACT OF 1998 NATIONAL OPTICIANS MONTH MICHAEL K. SIMPSON TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY RECESS UNTIL 2 P.M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1998 CONFIRMATIONS