Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1998-10-15 Date1998-10-15 PublicationVolume 144, issue 147 Sections187 House · 89 Senate House sections AMENDMENT OF THE SAVINGS PROVISIONS OF THE CLINGER-COHEN ACT OF 1996 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PASCACK VALLEY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TRIBUTE TO JESSE E. NASH, JR. TRIBUTE TO THE OWNERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ION EDGE CORPORATION TRIBUTE TO THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON TAIWAN'S NATIONAL DAY TRIBUTE TO 1998 SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT CONFERENCE OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. TRIBUTE TO THE HMONG AND LAO PEOPLE TRIBUTE TO AUSTIN CUNNINGHAM HONORING THE ST. VINCENT COLLEGE DRUG PREVENTION PROJECTS AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVERS INITIATIVE LETTER FROM VINCENT PISCITELLO ON LIVING WAGES FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION WORKERS HOW LONG UNTIL THE Y2K COMPUTER PROBLEM? IN HONOR OF MICHAEL FLEET ON HIS RETIREMENT CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE TRIBUTE TO REV. BERNARD GUEKGUEZIAN WELCOMING THE HONORABLE LEONOARDO SIMAO, FOREIGN MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE, AND HONORING THE WORK OF THE HONORABLE JOAQUIM ALBERTO CHISSANO, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE TRIBUTE TO OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM DEDICATION OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL AT RIVERSIDE NATIONAL CEMETERY MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY DISORDERS HONORING PHIL AND MARGE ODEEN CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HOMENETMEN ON THE RETIREMENT OF BILL GRADISON FROM THE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE BILL PAXON TRIBUTE TO JANE MURDOCK HOLLAND TRIBUTE TO DR. NORMAN MELLOR SPEECH OF JAMES GUSTAVE SPETH TRIBUTE TO LOUIS P. MARTINI H.R. 901, THE AMERICAN LAND SOVEREIGNTY PROTECTION ACT OUR THANKS TO CAL HORNER TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE LEE HAMILTON DR. AULAKH OF COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN NOMINATED FOR NOBEL PEACE PRIZE H.R. 4679, ANTIMICROBIAL REGULATION TECHNICAL CORRECTION ACT VIVA SAN MANGO D'AQUINO, ITALY HONORING I. PHILIP SIPSER THE CHILD CARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998 HONORING THE MEMORY OF GENERAL DANIEL SMITH THE WAXMAN-HATCH ACT OF 1984 ADDRESS BY SECRETARY OF STATE MADELEINE ALBRIGHT TO THE U.S.-RUSSIA BUSINESS COUNCIL CONGRATULATIONS TO AMARTYA SEN COMMEMORATING PHILADELPHIA CORPORATION FOR AGING'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING THE NORWOOD NEWS HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS ACT OF 1998 A TRIBUTE TO THOMAS SHARRARD--1998 INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RELATIONS AWARD WINNER TRIBUTE TO RONALD L. SCHEINMAN CONGRESSMAN CHARLES DIGGS JR.: A LEADER IN THE STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE TRIBUTE TO CLEVELAND AMORY HONORING REGINALD F. MARRA PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF PATTY S. BRYANT SAMMY SOSA: THE HERO OF WASHINGTON HEIGHTS HONORING THE 150TH ANNI- VERSARY OF THE VERNON REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPE- TITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 1998 HONORING ROBERT G. STAUF TRIBUTE TO SENATOR JOHN H. GLENN, JR. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SANDIA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK TEAM ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT OF 1998 DANTE B. FASCELL NORTH-SOUTH CENTER ACT OF 1991 ADDING BRONCHIOLO-ALVEOLAR CARCINOMA TO LIST OF SERVICE-CONNECTED DISEASES TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN HARRIS FAWELL AMERICAN HOME OWNERSHIP ACT OF 1998 TRIBUTE TO REV. MANUEL CHAVIER HONORING HENRY B. GONZALEZ FOR 4\1/2\ DECADES OF SERVICE TO THE HOUSE AND THE PEOPLE OF THE 20TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN BILL PAXTON HONORING FREDERICK H. KORTH AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER SUFFICIENT GROUNDS EXIST FOR THE IMPEACHMENT OF WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CONGRATULATING SAN DIEGO PADRES ON WINNING NATIONAL LEAGUE PENNANT PRESCRIPTION DRUG FAIRNESS FOR SENIORS EXAMPLE IS THE BEST PRECEPT SCHOOL MODERNIZATION INITIATIVE STILL NEEDED IN BUDGET DEAL HALLOWEEN MESSAGE TO LIBERALS SUPPORT STEEL RESOLUTION AND STAND UP FOR LEGAL TRADE THE CHOICE IS CLEAR SUPPORT TRAFICANT REAL STEEL RESOLUTION ACHIEVEMENTS OF REPUBLICAN-LED CONGRESS HONORING WALTER KOHN AND AMERICA'S TEACHERS REPUBLICAN-LED CONGRESS IGNORES CRIES OF "EXTREMISM" TO PASS MEANINGFUL REFORMS WHAT A DIFFERENCE A REPUBLICAN CONGRESS HAS MADE WE MUST HAVE SCHOOL MODERNIZATION AND QUALITY EDUCATION FROM DEFICITS TO SURPLUSES--WHAT THE VOTERS SHOULD REMEMBER WHEN THEY GO TO THE POLLS CONGRESS' UNFINISHED BUSINESS TWO CRITICAL ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED THIS IS NOT A DO-NOTHING CONGRESS THE HIT-AND-RUN CONGRESS DO-NOTHING CONGRESS? I DO NOT THINK SO WE DO NOTHING TO HARM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TAKING CREDIT FOR BALANCING THE BUDGET FOREIGN AID BUDGET BLOCKING DOLLARS FOR THE CLASSROOMS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE EXTENDING VISA PROCESSING PERIOD FOR DIVERSITY APPLICANTS DUE TO EMBASSY BOMBINGS GRANTING CONSENT OF CONGRESS TO PACIFIC NORTHWEST EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF BILLS TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES ON TODAY GRANTING CONSENT AND APPROVAL OF CONGRESS TO AN INTERSTATE FOREST FIRE PROTECTION COMPACT SENSE OF THE HOUSE REGARDING MURDER OF MATTHEW SHEPARD DENIAL OF FOOD STAMPS FOR DECEASED INDIVIDUALS GENERAL LEAVE PROTECTING SANCTITY OF CONTRACTS AND LEASES ENTERED INTO BY SURFACE PATENT HOLDERS WITH RESPECT TO COALBED METHANE GAS PROVIDING FOR CONTINUANCE OF OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS PURSUANT TO CERTAIN EXISTING LEASES IN WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST AMENDING OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT REMOVING RESTRICTION ON DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS AUTHORIZING LAND TRANSFER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VISITOR CENTER FOR HOME OF FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE GRANT-KOHRS RANCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1998 PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL RESOURCE OF THE ROUTE 66 CORRIDOR NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT ADMINISTRATIVE IMPROVEMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION ACT OF 1998 GENERAL LEAVE REGARDING HOUSE RESOLUTION 598 MORE ON H. RES. 598 TREATMENT OF GOVERNMENTAL PENSION PLANS AS STATE PENSION PLANS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES TEMPORARY REENACTMENT OF CHAPTER 12, TITLE 11, UNITED STATES CODE ENERGY CONSERVATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998 STATE DEPARTMENT BASIC AUTHORITIES ACT AMENDMENT RECESS AFTER RECESS FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES REGARDING STEEL IMPORTS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ANNOUNCEMENT OF LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES ON TODAY REGARDING STEEL IMPORTS PERSONAL EXPLANATION ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE DENIAL OF FOOD STAMPS FOR DECEASED INDIVIDUALS REMOVING RESTRICTION ON DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS AUTHORIZING LAND TRANSFER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VISITOR CENTER FOR HOME OF FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE GRANT-KOHRS RANCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1998 PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL RESOURCE OF THE ROUTE 66 CORRIDOR BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT ADMINISTRATIVE IMPROVEMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION ACT OF 1998 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE--RETURNING TO THE SENATE S. 361, RHINOCEROS AND TIGER CONSERVATION ACT OF 1998 PROVIDING FOR ACQUISITION OF LANDS FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT FAMILY DIRECTING CLERK OF THE HOUSE TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION IN ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 3910, AUTHORIZING AUTOMOBILE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA IN MICHIGAN DIRECTING CLERK OF THE HOUSE TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS IN ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 3461, APPROVING THE GOVERNING INTERNATIONAL FISHERY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND POLAND REMEMBERING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON TO THE NATION ENEY, CHESTNUT, GIBSON MEMORIAL BUILDING GENERAL LEAVE PROVIDING FOR CONCURRENCE BY THE HOUSE, WITH AN AMENDMENT, IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2204, COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1997 GENERAL LEAVE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO BRITISH-AMERICAN INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP HELPING OUR COMMUNITIES THE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP OWES AMERICANS AN APOLOGY AND AN EXPLANATION SPECIAL ORDERS THE KURDISH CEASE-FIRE: AN OPPORTUNITY THAT SHOULD NOT BE SQUANDERED HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW IN SUPPORT OF REFORMS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND URGING MEMBERS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION REGARDING HATE CRIMES DETAILS OF THE FINAL OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL CONGRESSIONAL WOMEN'S CAUCUS LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOUR YEARS' ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF REPUBLICAN-CONTROLLED CONGRESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE. HOW HISPANIC AMERICANS FARED CHALLENGES THAT AWAIT THE CONGRESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE 105TH CONGRESS STRIVE TO MEET DEADLINES IN THE 106TH CONGRESS ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 16, 1998 THE SURPLUS CONGRESS REPUBLICAN EDUCATION ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON CONGRESS OMNIBUS SPENDING BILL CONTAINS ANTIDRUG PROVISIONS PAYING FOR IMPROVEMENTS COMPROMISES THE OMNIBUS SCORECARD--WINS AND LOSSES RELIEF FOR AMERICAN FARMERS RELIEF, NOT MORE TAXES, FOR FARMERS REASONS TO VOTE NO ON THE OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL AMERICA'S PROMISE: NATIONAL DEFENSE REASONS TO VOTE "YES" ON OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL EDUCATION PRIORITIES SUPPORTED BY CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE TRIBUTE TO REPRESENTATIVE FRANK RIGGS THE BUDGET AGREEMENT CORRECTION TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1998, AT PAGES H10771-H10776 OMISSION FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF OCTOBER 14, 1998, PAGE H10875 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED A BILL PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REPORTED BILLS SEQUENTIALLY REFERRED PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER THE CHAPLAIN'S PRAYER OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS NEGOTIATIONS ORDER FOR PRINTING OF INDIVIDUAL SENATE DOCUMENTS ELECTION OF SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE RULE XXXIX AUTHORIZATION RULE XXXIII AUTHORIZATION AUTHORIZATION OF RECESS APPOINTMENTS THANKS OF THE SENATE TO THE VICE PRESIDENT THANKS OF THE SENATE TO THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE MORNING BUSINESS AGRICULTURAL CRISIS ACTIVITIES OF THE MICCOSUKEE TRIBE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1998 AMENDING THE ORGANIC ACT OF GUAM INTERNATIONAL CRIME AND ANTI-TERRORISM AMENDMENTS OF 1998 COMMENDING THE CREW MEMBERS OF THE U.S. NAVY DESTROYERS OF DESRON 61 RECESS EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD REDUCES INTEREST RATES A BUDGET AGREEMENT THE CALENDAR PRIVATE RELIEF BILL PRIVATE RELIEF BILL PRIVATE RELIEF LEGISLATION PRIVATE RELIEF BILL PRIVATE RELIEF LEGISLATION PRIVATE RELIEF LEGISLATION PRIVATE RELIEF LEGISLATION PRIVATE RELIEF LEGISLATION FOR THE RELIEF OF LLOYD B. GAMBLE PRIVATE RELIEF BILL STRATEGY TO COMBAT MONEY LAUNDERING AND RELATED FINANCIAL CRIMES GOVERNMENT PAPERWORK ELIMINATION ACT AMENDING TITLE 35, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROTECT PATENT OWNERS AGAINST THE UNAUTHORIZED SALE OF PLANT PARTS THROTTLE CRIMINAL USE OF GUNS RHINO AND TIGER PRODUCT LABELING ACT PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN INSTITUTES AND SCHOOLS REQUIRING MINTING OF COINS IN COMMEMORATION OF BICENTENNIAL OF LEWIS AND CLARK. THIRD-PARTY PROCUREMENT MONITORING FOREIGN POLICY: AN UNFINISHED AGENDA EXPORT-IMPORT BANK AND THE ENVIRONMENT SOFTWARE COMPETITION MANUFACTURED HOUSING IMPROVEMENT ACT PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE REAUTHORIZATION THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS ACT 1998 THE MEDICAL RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE GAP TERRORISM AND THE GROWING THREAT TO HUMANITARIAN WORKERS ABROAD THE INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ACT COSPONSORSHIP OF S. 1529 Y2K CHALLENGE FAILURE TO PASS JUVENILE CRIME LEGISLATION CBO PROJECT ANALYSES MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE RECEIVED DURING RECESS MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE RECEIVED DURING RECESS MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 2636 Introductory Statement on S. 2639 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE RESOLUTION 300--ELECTING JAMES W. ZIGLAR, OF MISSISSIPPI, AS THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE SENATE RESOLUTION 301--RELATIVE TO RULE XXXIX SENATE RESOLUTION 302--RELATIVE TO RULE XXXIII SENATE RESOLUTION 303--AUTHORIZING CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS DURING THE RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT OF THE PRESENT SESSION SENATE RESOLUTION 304--TENDERING THE THANKS OF THE SENATE TO THE VICE PRESIDENT SENATE RESOLUTION 305--TENDERING THE THANKS OF THE SENATE TO THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE SENATE RESOLUTION 306--TO COMMEND THE EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP OF THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER SENATE RESOLUTION 307--TO COMMEND THE EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SENATE RESOLUTION 308--COMMENDING THE CREW MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY DESTROYERS OF DESRON 61 FOR THEIR HEROISM DURING WORLD WAR II SENATE RESOLUTION 309--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE CULPABILITY OF HUN SEN FOR VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW IN CAMBODIA AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED GOVERNMENT PAPERWORK ELIMINATION ACT PLANT PATENT AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1998 LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT WORLD POPULATION AWARENESS WEEK ISLAMIC HOUSE OF WISDOM TRIBUTE TO MOLLY ALLEN THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE CORNFIELD FAMILY ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1998 PROGRAM RECESS UNTIL 10 A.M. 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