Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1999-02-23 Date1999-02-23 PublicationVolume 145, issue 28 Sections136 House · 62 Senate House sections INTRODUCTION OF THE YEAR 2000 READINESS AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT IN HONOR OF RUTGERS LAW MINORITY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TRIBUTE TO THE LATE TOM TAKEHARA RULE 30 OF THE FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AND RESTORATION OF THE STENOGRAPHIC PREFERENCE TRIBUTE TO JOEL RUCKER IN HONOR OF PETER BERRIO, DISTINGUISHED COLOMBIAN--AMERICAN VETERAN INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 768, THE COPYRIGHT COMPULSORY LICENSE IMPROVEMENT ACT TRIBUTE TO ART M. INOUYE TRIBUTE TO DENNIS O'SULLIVAN IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. GLENNA GOODACRE IN HONOR OF THE GRAND REOPENING OF THE NEW JERSEY ARYA SAMAJ MANDIR THE DEFENSE JOBS AND TRADE PROMOTION ACT OF 1999 H.R. 780, THE PASSENGER ENTITLEMENT AND COMPETITION ENHANCEMENT ACT TRIBUTE TO ROBERT D. COCHRAN IN RECOGNITION OF MS. MARSHA SHARP THE MADRID PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION ACT IN HONOR OF FOUR OUTSTANDING JERSEY CITY POLICE OFFICERS INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT--WHY WE NEED TO STAY THE COURSE BAKER SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT HONORING THE CORAM NOBIS LEGAL TEAM HONORING THE NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER--INDIAN HEAD DIVISION IN HONOR OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARTYRDOM OF MAHATMA GANDHI HONORING BISHOP THEODORE BROOKS FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP THE FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE REFORM ACT TRIBUTE TO BROTHER GEORGE SYNAN NEW JERSEY'S 11TH DISTRICT--PRIME RECRUITING GROUND FOR ACADEMIES IN HONOR OF ZULIMA FARBER AND JOAN VERPLANCK, WINNERS OF THE BARBARA BOGGS SIGMUND AWARDS IN HONOR OF MAYOR KARL KUBB HONORING MR. DON S. McCLURE FOR HIS PROMOTION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH THE 28 DAYS OF FEBRUARY PROGRAM CONGRATULATING THE STATE OF QATAR ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR HISTORIC ELECTIONS PERMANENT PROTECTION FOR AMERICA'S RESOURCES 2000 TRIBUTE TO COLONEL JAMES W. KELLEY, JR. IN HONOR OF MAYOR NORM MUSIAL THE AIRLINE PASSENGER FAIRNESS ACT OF 1999 THE INTRODUCTION OF THE CHIPPEWA CREE TRIBE OF THE ROCKY BOY'S RESERVATION INDIAN RESERVED WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT ACT OF 1999 HONORING MR. JACK VAUGHN, CHAIRMAN, OPRYLAND LODGING GROUP, FOR HIS VISION AND LEADERSHIP A TRIBUTE TO MINNESOTA SENATE'S RALPH GRAHAM; A DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT PERSONAL EXPLANATION A TRIBUTE TO ELI AND MARILYN HERTZ IN HONOR OF JAMES LOUIS BIVINS KAZAKSTAN'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION "FOUR POINTS OF THE COMPASS": BALINT VAZSONYI'S DIRECTION FOR AMERICA--PART TWO MEETING THE NEEDS OF OUR NATION'S SENIOR CITIZENS WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP OUR NATION'S SENIOR CITIZENS INTRODUCTION OF THE GENERIC DRUGS ACCESS ACT OF 1999 RETURN THE FORESTS BACK TO THE PEOPLE PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO MRS. GERTRUDE S. PARIS TRIBUTE TO PATRICK CAMPBELL THE TEXAS LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS AND ITS UPCOMING CONFERENCE THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL RIGHT TO WORK ACT OF 1999 THE INTRODUCTION OF THE EDUCATION FLEXIBILITY PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1999 THE LINE-ITEM VETO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT A TRIBUTE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL ROGER W. SCEARCE, USA INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION ON GREEK SOVEREIGNTY OVER THE ISLETS OF IMIA The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Stearns). DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING HOUR DEBATES WHY ARE CITIZENS IN THE TERRITORIES DENIED WHAT ALL OTHER CITIZENS ARE GUARANTEED? REGARDING A 2-YEAR FEDERAL BUDGET PROCESS IT IS NOT ABOUT SPRAWL BUT ABOUT HOW WE BUILD IN SUPPORT OF REPEALING HOUSE RULE XXIII PHONEY POLITICAL DEFINITION OF "BALANCED BUDGET" IN OPPOSITION OF AFRICA GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT WHO DECIDES: WASHINGTON OR YOU? NATIONAL TRIO DAY COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE BILL McCOLLUM, MEMBER OF CONGRESS RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE PERMISSION TO INSERT PROGRAM AND REMARKS OF MEMBERS REPRESENTING THE HOUSE AT GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY CEREMONIES THE BEAST, H.R. 45 WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES RECERTIFICATION OF MEXICO AS COOPERATING PARTNER IN WAR ON DRUGS REAUTHORIZATION OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT MIDDLE CLASS AMERICANS DESERVE TAX RELIEF AND THEY DESERVE IT NOW MIXING SOCIAL SECURITY WITH OPERATING EXPENSES, NO BUSINESS IN AMERICA COULD DO THAT IF WE WORK TOGETHER, WE CAN STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE FEDERAL BALONEY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE OMNIBUS PARKS TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1999 COASTAL HERITAGE TRAIL ROUTE, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZATION SUDBURY, ASSABET, AND CONCORD WILD AND SCENIC RIVER ACT GENERAL LEAVE HIRAM H. WARD FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE JAMES F. BATTIN FEDERAL COURTHOUSE RICHARD C. WHITE FEDERAL BUILDING RONALD V. DELLUMS FEDERAL BUILDING GENERAL LEAVE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE COASTAL HERITAGE TRAIL ROUTE, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZATION ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SUDBURY, ASSABET, AND CONCORD WILD AND SCENIC RIVER ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT RANKING OF MEMBERS ON COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 409, FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 438, WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY ACT OF 1999 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 514, WIRELESS PRIVACY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1999 SPECIAL ORDERS HOUSE SHOULD CONSIDER DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS FIRST, RATHER THAN LAST REPORT ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE DRUG ALLIANCE--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES DRUG ABUSE IN AMERICA EVEN THOUGH ECONOMY IS GOOD, WORKERS IN OIL PATCH ARE STILL LOSING JOBS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Paul) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. RENEW COMMITMENT TO BRING FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY TO ENSLAVED PEOPLE IN CUBA The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Woolsey) is recognized for 5 minutes. HMO REFORM WHOSE MONEY IS IT? TRIBUTE TO BOB LIVINGSTON, REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE FIRST DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA PATTERN OF BRUTALITY AND KILLINGS IN NEW YORK CITY LINKED WITH EDUCATION GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: "BETTER THAN EVER" JERRY SOLOMON FLAG PROTECTION ACT LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS PETITIONS, ETC. AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 2 Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 1 Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER THE GUEST CHAPLAIN SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOOD QUALITY PROTECTION ACT NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE THE SURPLUS, SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS--S. 311 ADDITIONAL COSPONSOR--S. 258 AND S. 312 CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS SOLDIERS', SAILORS', AIRMEN'S AND MARINES' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1999 RECESS SOLDIERS', SAILORS', AIRMEN'S AND MARINES' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1999 KOSOVO USE OF FORCE IN KOSOVO MORNING BUSINESS RECOGNIZING THE TUKWILA SCHOOL DISTRICT'S "NEW FRIENDS & FAMILIES" PROGRAM THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF '96 TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE SANDRA K. STUART ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE COUNTLESS FRIENDS MOURN VINEGAR BEND MIZELL SENATOR DODD'S HISTORIC SPEECH IN THE OLD SENATE CHAMBER IMPEACHMENT TRIAL OF PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON CENSURE RESOLUTION APPRECIATION OF SERVICE OF CHIEF JUSTICE REHNQUIST DEPOSITION OF VERNON JORDAN IN THE SENATE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT REPORT CONCERNING A WESTERN HEMISPHERE DRUG ALLIANCE--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 9 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 440 Introductory Statement on S. 441 Introductory Statement on S. 443 Introductory Statement on S. 445 Introductory Statement on S. 446 Introductory Statement on S. 447 Introductory Statement on S.J. Res. 11 SENATE RESOLUTION 48--DESIGNATING NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT WEEK AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET RULES OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET TRIBUTE TO HERBERT TANZMAN TRIBUTE TO MARY BUCCA HONORING OUR AFRICAN-AMERICAN LEADERS RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS TRIBUTE TO CHARLES MANDEL APPOINTMENT BY THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S.J. Res. 11 RESTORATION OF MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL AUTHORITY OF THE MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1999 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS