Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1998-10-14 Date1998-10-14 PublicationVolume 144, issue 146 Sections171 House · 127 Senate House sections DANTE B. FASCELL--NORTH-SOUTH CENTER ACT OF 1991 H.R. 4519 A DIFFICULT TASK 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIGH POINT STATE PARK THAILAND, A BEACON OF HOPE IN HONOR OF THE MEMORY OF JOHN L. KOCEVAR TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN G. YEONAS HONORING NOBEL PRIZE WINNER DR. FERID MURAD AMARTYA SEN CHANGES THE WORLD'S THINKING ABOUT HUNGER AND POVERTY 80TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO DR. J. EUGENE GRIGSBY, JR. HATE CRIMES TRIBUTE TO THE LATE REVEREND DOCTOR LEROY OSCAR PAYTON TRIBUTE TO COLONEL STEVEN S. HOFFMAN TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE ESTEBAN TORRES TRIBUTE TO CARNEY CAMPION TRIBUTE TO MS. MARY TULLIS INTRODUCTION OF THE QMB IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998 WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH AND PREVENTION AMENDMENTS OF 1998 IN SUPPORT OF THE PASSENGER SERVICES ENHANCEMENT ACT KATHLEEN LUKENS--A LIVING SAINT THE SMALL BUSINESS FRANCHISE ACT OF 1998 WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 4(b) OF RULE XI WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON RULES AGRICULTURE'S UNFINISHED BUSINESS THE NORTHWEST SALMON RECOVERY ACT OF 1998 DANTE B. FASCELL NORTH-SOUTH CENTER ACT OF 1991 DANTE B. FASCELL NORTH-SOUTH CENTER ACT OF 1991 TRIBUTE TO SPOTTSWOOD W. ROBINSON, III DIANE MEDINA'S "COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD" TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE HENRY B. GONZALEZ AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER SUFFICIENT GROUNDS EXIST FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT VETERANS' BENEFITS ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1998 MEDICARE MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY ACT DANTE B. FASCELL NORTH-SOUTH CENTER ACT OF 1991 WHEN SHALL THE BELLS OF BALANGIGA TOLL ANEW? TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPE- TITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1998 RIGHTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO THE LATE FRED SANDERS HONORING SISTER M. ANITA ROSAIRE FAY DISABILITIES EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH--A PACIFIC PERSPECTIVE ON INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TRIBUTE TO GARY GRAY A TRIBUTE TO DR. KENNETH JERNIGAN, PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND TRIBUTE TO BILL GRADISON 100% ENROLLMENT OF LOWER INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES IN THE QMBY & SLMBY PROGRAMS HONORING SHELDON L. GOLDBERG ON HIS RETIREMENT INTRODUCTION OF SMALL BUSINESS FRANCHISE ACT OF 1998 H. CON. RES. 283 ON TIBET House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HUMPTY DUMPTY ON GAY STUDENT MURDER EDUCATION POP QUIZ EDUCATION FUNDING FROM DEMOCRATIC PERSPECTIVE EDUCATION FUNDING FROM REPUBLICAN PERSPECTIVE PINK SLIPS TO AMERICAN WORKERS WHILE WASHINGTON BAILS OUT ASIA AND BRAZIL REPUBLICANS WANT MORE SPECIAL ED TEACHERS ROLE OF EDUCATION IN ONGOING BUDGET BATTLE WORD TO LIBERALS: GO HOME AND DO SOME REAL WORK DEMOCRATS KEEP REPUBLICANS IN TOWN TO FUND EDUCATION REPUBLICANS DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EDUCATION DOLLARS EDUCATION IS TOO IMPORTANT TO LEAVE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OUT OF IT RETINAL DEGENERATIVE DISEASES TAKING THE SIGHT OF MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WE STILL HAVE TIME DEMOCRATS' SILENCE ON ILLEGAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS SPEAKS VOLUMES MORE TEACHERS MEANS A BETTER EDUCATION FOR OUR KIDS SUPPORT FUNDING FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION DEMOCRATS CONTINUE THE FIGHT FOR OUR CHILDREN AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS WE ARE SAVING MILLIONS OF CHILDREN FROM POVERTY IS THIS WHAT WE WANT FOR OUR KIDS? DO NOT LEAVE EDUCATION UP TO THE WASHINGTON BUREAUCRATS SCHOOLS NEED FEDERAL ASSISTANCE, NOT FEDERAL CONTROL NEA FUNDING FOR OBSCENE PLAY `CORPUS CHRISTI' WORK IN A BIPARTISAN FASHION ON IMPROVING EDUCATION STATISTICS ON INDEPENDENT COUNSEL INVESTIGATIONS PASS H.R. 3081, THE HATE CRIMES PREVENTION ACT TRUSTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO EDUCATE CHILDREN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON EDUCATION LETTING PARENTS AND LOCAL SCHOOL AUTHORITIES DETERMINE EDUCATION NEEDS MAKING EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT A ONE-MONTH-A-YEAR PRIORITY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CANYON FERRY RESERVOIR LEASEHOLD CONVEYANCE SUBJECTING CERTAIN RESERVED MINERAL INTERESTS OF THE OPERATION OF THE MINERAL LEASING ACT REQUIRING STUDY REGARDING IMPROVED OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES GENERAL LEAVE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE AUTHORIZING PRESIDENT TO CONSENT TO THIRD PARTY TRANSFER OF EX-U.S.S. "BOWMAN COUNTY" TO USS LST SHIP MEMORIAL ADDING BRONCHIOLO-ALVEOLAR CARCINOMA TO LIST OF SERVICE-CONNECTED DISEASES GOVERNMENT WASTE, FRAUD, AND ERROR REDUCTION ACT OF 1998 REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS CONCERNING DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT COMMEMORATION ACT MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE RECESS AFTER RECESS SUNDRY MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 CANYON FERRY RESERVOIR LEASEHOLD CONVEYANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE REQUIRING STUDY REGARDING IMPROVED OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACCESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ADDING BRONCHIOLO-ALVEOLAR CARCINOMA TO LIST OF SERVICE-CONNECTED DISEASES REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS CONCERNING DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA CONCERNING FISHERIES - MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA CONCERNING FISHERIES--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. RHINO AND TIGER PRODUCT LABELING ACT HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1998 APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO PRESIDENTIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION ON HOLOCAUST ASSETS IN THE UNITED STATES SPECIAL ORDERS CONGRESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN EDUCATION ON SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION HONORING JOAN ZIMMERMAN FOR A QUARTER CENTURY OF PUBLIC SERVICE MAJOR WORK REMAINS UNDONE CLINTON FOREIGN POLICY--A CAUSE FOR ALARM The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Weller) is recognized for 5 minutes. MANY ISSUES FOR THE WANING HOURS OF THE 105TH CONGRESS MAKING EDUCATION DECISIONS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL EDUCATION POLICY THAT MAKES SENSE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Davis) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME SCANDAL IN WASHINGTON CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION INTRODUCING THE REPETITIVE FLOOD LOSS REDUCTION ACT OF 1998 EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME WHAT THIS CONGRESS HAS DONE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Blagojevich) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE STATUS OF LEGISLATION RECOMMENDED BY THE WOMEN'S CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from South Dakota (Mr. Thune) is recognized for 5 minutes. FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME 2000 CENSUS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME MORE MONEY TO IMF WILL ONLY MAKE WORLD ECONOMIC SITUATIONS WORSE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Kingston) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE PRESIDENT'S RECORD ON EDUCATION A HISTORY LESSON WORTH REMEMBERING The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New Jersey (Mrs. Roukema) is recognized for 5 minutes. IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 4567 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York (Mr. McNulty) is recognized for 5 minutes. A WORLD SERIES CHALLENGE LEAVE THE RUNNING OF SCHOOLS TO THE SCHOOL BOARDS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Minge) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Mrs. Clayton) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fox) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE TRUTH NEEDS TO BE TOLD ABOUT HEALTH CARE REPUBLICAN MANAGED CARE REFORM THE OMNIBUS BILL: WHERE IS IT, WHAT DOES IT CONTAIN, WHO IS WRITING IT, AND WHEN WILL MEMBERS GET A CHANCE TO SEE IT? TRIBUTE AND A THANK YOU TO KEITH PUTNAM, A HERO FROM HANAHAN, SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICANS SUPPORT MORE DOLLARS FOR THE CLASSROOM, AND EDUCATION DIRECTED FROM THE LOCAL LEVEL TRIBUTE TO THE HON. THOMAS J. MANTON GENERAL LEAVE DEMOCRATIC MANAGED CARE REFORM CONGRESS FAILS TO ACT ON ISSUES AFFECTING OUR CHILDREN THE VALUES OF CONGRESS ARE POISON TO THE SENSIBILITIES OF THE NATION ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1998 CLARIFICATION OF ISSUES LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILLS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REFERRED ENROLLED BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE REQUIRING THE COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1999 MISSISSIPPI SIOUX TRIBES JUDGMENT FUND DISTRIBUTION ACT OF 1998 DENIAL OF BENEFITS TO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES THAT VIOLATE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ESTUARY HABITAT RESTORATION PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1998 TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REVITALIZATION AND SELF- GOVERNMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1997 THE WHITE HOUSE IS SPENDING THE SURPLUS MORNING BUSINESS EDUCATION EIA COST ESTIMATES ON GLOBAL WARMING WESTERN HEMISPHERE DRUG ELIMINATION ACT ORDER OF PROCEDURE THE SITUATION IN KOSOVO KOSOVO: A CRISIS AVERTED OR A CRISIS POSTPONED? BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH OREGON'S ASSISTED SUICIDE LAW USING FEDERALLY CONTROLLED DRUGS FOR ASSISTED SUICIDE NATIONAL PARKS OMNIBUS MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1998 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1998 HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1998 THE CALENDAR EL CAMINO REAL DE TIERRA ADENTRO NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL ACT EL CAMINO REAL DE LOS TEJAS NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL ACT OF 1998 CANADIAN RIVER PROJECT PREPAYMENT ACT WEIR FARM NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE LOWER EAST SIDE TENEMENT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE ACT OF 1998 OREGON PUBLIC LANDS TRANSFER AND PROTECTION ACT OF 1998 AUTOMOBILE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA EDUCATION HOME HEALTH CARE, R&D TAX AND THE WORLD ECONOMY UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--2-DAY CONTINUING RESOLUTION THE BUDGET PROCESS HATE CRIMES EDUCATION MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS THE DEBATE OVER EDUCATION PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR NATIONAL PARKS RESTORATION VISION 20-20 LEGISLATION EDUCATION CHILD LABOR TRIBUTE TO SENATOR DALE BUMPERS OF ARKANSAS THE WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998 MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT REPORT OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA CONCERNING FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF THE UNITED STATES--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 162 REPORT OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA CONCERNING FISHERIES OFF THE COASTS OF THE UNITED STATES--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 163 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS 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. 2629 Introductory Statement on S. 2630 Introductory Statement on S. 2631 Introductory Statement on S. 2632 Introductory Statement on S. 2633 Introductory Statement on S. 2635 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE RESOLUTION 299--AUTHORIZING TESTIMONY AND REPRESENTATION BY THE SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE-RELATED ASPECTS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ESTUARY HABITAT RESTORATION PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1998 OFFICER DALE CLAXTON BULLET RESISTANT POLICE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ACT OF 1998 INTERNATIONAL ANTI-BRIBERY ACT OF 1998 DEPARTMENT OF STATE REWARDS RELATIVE TO THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIA THE RUMSFELD COMMISSION REPORT THE SECRET SERVICE'S BERNARDINO STABILE--OUTSTANDING AMERICAN THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE IN MEMORY AND HONOR OF LOUIS L. REDDING MEREDITH BIXBY DONATION ROBERT F. DEASY A TRIBUTE TO DR. KENNETH JERNIGAN, PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND PITNEY BOWES DR. ROBERT F. FURCHGOTT GRACE M. AMODEO TRIBUTE TO MATTHEW SHEPARD AND HIS FAMILY DESECRATION OF THE AMERICAN FLAG HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS ACT OF 1998 TUG AND BARGE SAFETY DARE NOT SPURN RUSSIA LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS BEING HELD HOSTAGE THE IRISH PEACE PROCESS CULTURAL AND TRAINING PROGRAM ACT OF 1998 ADVANCEMENT IN PEDIATRIC AUTISM RESEARCH ACT RETENTION OF RECKLESSNESS STANDARD OF LIABILITY COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHIAPAS BRIBERY IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER YEAR 200 RESPONSE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM THE NOMINATION OF JAMES C. HORMEL ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT AMENDMENTS REVISION OF RECORD CONCERNING AMENDMENT NO. 3812 MISPRINT OF THE STATEMENT OF MANAGERS OF S. 1260 TRIBUTE TO DANA TASCHNER THE HEALTHCARE QUALITY ENHANCEMENT ACT NOMINATION OF JEFFREY S. MERRIFIELD HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS ACT OF 1998 THE WOMEN'S BUSINESS NETWORK WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VA CENTER--60 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN SUPPORT OF SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 3433 ADDRESSING READINESS ISSUES RETIREMENT OF SENATOR DALE BUMPERS RETIREMENT OF SENATOR DIRK KEMPTHORNE TRIBUTE TO SENATOR WENDELL FORD RETIREMENT OF SENATORS THE RETIREMENT OF SENATOR DAN COATS RETIREMENT OF SENATOR WENDELL FORD ALLOWING HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS UNIVERSITY AND THE SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE EACH TO CONDUCT A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT OFFICER DALE CLAXTON BULLET RESISTANT POLICE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ACT OF 1998 AUTHORIZING TESTIMONY AND REPRESENTATION IN BCCI HOLDINGS (LUXEMBOURG), S.A., ET AL. V. ABDUL RAOUF HASAN KHALIL, ET AL. AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF SALARIES AND EXPENSES OF PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE INTERNATIONAL ANTI-BRIBERY ACT OF 1998 STATE DEPARTMENT BASIC AUTHORITIES ACT OF 1956 AMENDMENTS AMENDING CHAPTER 47, TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1998 PROGRAM RECESS NOMINATIONS