Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1999-05-11 Date1999-05-11 PublicationVolume 145, issue 67 Sections151 House · 81 Senate House sections INTRODUCTION OF THE BIOMASS ENERGY EQUITY ACT OF 1999 ADDRESS OF THE HONORABLE MILES LERMAN AT THE NATIONAL CIVIC COMMEMORATION OF THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE CONGRATULATING GARRET DYKHOUSE ON HIS SERVICE TO THE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE CENTER CONGRATULATIONS TO GORDON MURCHIE TRIBUTE TO STEVEN JAY FOGEL KOSOVO AND SOUTHWEST ASIA EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 ADDRESS OF LENNY BEN-DAVID, DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION AT THE EMBASSY OF ISRAEL, AT THE NATIONAL CIVIC COMMEMORATION OF THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE BENJAMIN MEED SPEECH ON THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE PERSONAL EXPLANATION 26TH ANNUAL HANK STRAM-TONY ZALE SPORTS AWARD BANQUET CONGRATULATING NORTHWEST BERGEN CENTRAL DISPATCH ON ACCREDITATION RECOGNIZING KIM PEEK TRIBUTE TO DOROTHY AND OZZIE GOREN AND THEIR FAMILY IN HONOR OF THE GREEK AMERICAN HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION NASA GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER--40 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE HONORING WILLIAM GOLTZ REPORT FROM PENNSYLVANIA--TRIBUTE TO MARGUERITE TREMAINE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL AT THE WE THE PEOPLE . . . NATIONAL FINALS ADDRESS OF RUTH B. MANDEL AT THE NATIONAL CIVIC COMMEMORATION OF THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORDINATION OF REV. ERWIN E. MOGILKA STUDENT'S ACTIVISM WINS PRAISE CONGRATULATING TERRY NAGEL ON HER SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE NJFRW HONORING VICTOR V. SCUDIERY NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY RESOLUTION TRIBUTE TO TEACHING FELLOWS FROM RICHMOND COUNTY, NC TRIBUTE TO DEE THOMAS JESUS GALVEZ INSTALLED AS POSTMASTER A TRIBUTE TO AILEEN DININO ADDRESS OF MR. BENJAMIN MEED AT THE NATIONAL CIVIC COMMEMORATION OF THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE TRIBUTE TO MS. KATHERINE PHILP COMMENDING THE REVEREND JESSE L. JACKSON, SR., ON SECURING THE RELEASE OF U.S. SERVICEMEN FROM CAPTIVITY IN BELGRADE, YUGOSLAVIA IN MEMORY OF BRANDON BURLSWORTH IN RECOGNITION OF MRS. JOAN HERTZENSON BOTUCK, EDITOR/LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR CLERK, COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SALUTE TO THOMAS E. GOODWIN, GOSHEN POLICE DEPARTMENT IN HONOR OF JOHN HAMILTON, FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR, VICE PRESIDENT, BAY STATE SAVINGS BANK RECOGNITION OF ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL FOR THEIR AHA AWARD PERSONAL EXPLANATION LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO DESIGNATE WILSON CREEK AS A WILD AND SCENIC RIVER RECOGNIZING MIDDLETOWN REGIONAL HOSPITAL'S INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM IN MEMORY OF THE LATE DR. FRANCISCO G. TUDELA CONGRATULATIONS TO BELLEFONTE AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON ACHIEVEMENTS AT HISTORY DAY COMPETITION PERSONAL EXPLANATION EXPOSING RACISM IN MEMORIAM OF ABE GOOTMAN HONORING AMERICA'S TEACHERS CRISIS IN KOSOVO (ITEM NO. 2)--REMARKS BY PROFESSOR MICHAEL KLARE HONORING CATHERINE O. SPATOLA HONORING SEVEN ACRES JEWISH SENIOR CARE SERVICES VETERANS APPRECIATION MONTH TAX FREEDOM DAY TRIBUTE TO THREE "CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOLS" MANDATORY RETIREMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MICHAEL A. SMITH ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY SMART GROWTH IN MARYLAND THE COPYRIGHT DAMAGES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999 HONORING GEORGE R. MUIRHEAD 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF FLIGHT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO FORMER CONGRESSMAN JOE KILGORE House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING HOUR DEBATES GUNS TAX FREEDOM DAY TURKISH-KURDISH CONFLICT MUST BE RESOLVED TAX FREEDOM DAY SECURITY FAILURE COMMEMORATING ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RECESS INTRODUCTION OF NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY RESOLUTION AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TAKES ONE-THIRD OF THE YEAR TO PICK UP THE TAB FOR OUR BLOATED GOVERNMENT BUREAUCRACY OUR NUMBER ONE SECURITY THREAT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MUST NOT BE TOLERATED THERE WILL NEVER BE A BETTER OPPORTUNITY TO CUT TAXES PROSTATE CANCER WAKE-UP CALL A TAX SYSTEM THAT REWARDS HARD WORK AND SACRIFICE FREEWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BEING HELD HOSTAGE BY A FLY CONGRATULATING ST. PATRICK HOSPITAL IN MISSOULA, MONTANA NOW IS THE TIME TO PROVIDE TAX RELIEF FOR WORKING FAMILIES TAX FREEDOM DAY 1980-1999 THE ADMINISTRATION HAS AUTHORIZED THE KILLING OF GRAY WHALES TAXPAYERS ARE FINALLY FREE OF THE TAXMAN ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FASTENER QUALITY ACT AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1999 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER COMMERCIALIZATION ACT OF 1999 FIRE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1999 HONORING AND RECOGNIZING SLAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE CERTIFICATION REGARDING EXPORT OF SATELLITE FUELS TO CHINA--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 106-60) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ON HEALTH CARE RECESS AFTER RECESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 775, YEAR 2000 READINESS AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FIRE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1999 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HONORING AND RECOGNIZING SLAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER ON TOMORROW MOTION TO INSTRUCT ON H.R. 1141, 1999 EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT BECOME A PART OF THE "I WILL" FOUNDATION GETTING A BETTER RETURN ON INVESTMENT SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Lipinski) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) 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. DIFFICULT VOTE FOR CONGRESS ON EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY SYSTEMS PRESERVATION PROGRAM WHITE HOUSE YOUTH VIOLENCE SUMMIT TRANSITIONING TO A NEW ECONOMY THE BOMBING OF YUGOSLAVIA TCSP GRANTS AWARDED AS PART OF ADMINISTRATION'S LIVABILITY AGENDA NATIONAL TAX FREEDOM DAY LIVABILITY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis) is recognized for 5 minutes. CLEVELAND AREA PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT DEAL WITH MAKING OUR COMMUNITIES LIVEABLE PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL WEEK WE CANNOT HAVE DEMOCRACY IN SERBIA IF WE BLOW UP THE CIVILIAN INFRASTRUCTURE WE CANNOT HAVE DEMOCRACY IN SERBIA IF WE BLOW UP THE CIVILIAN INFRASTRUCTURE LIVABILITY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CAPITAL INVESTMENT ACT OF 1999 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Roemer) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Hawaii (Mrs. Mink) is recognized for 5 minutes. MANAGED CARE REFORM GENERAL LEAVE ISSUES OF CONCERN IN THE COUNTRY TODAY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE A NECESSARY EVIL? A CRISIS WE MUST NOT SHRINK FROM LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILL SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 2 Text of House Amendment 3 Senate sections Senate prayer RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME VIOLENT AND REPEAT JUVENILE OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY AND REHABILITATION ACT OF 1999 RECESS ORDER OF PROCEDURE THE WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT VIOLENT AND REPEAT JUVENILE OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY AND REHABILITATION ACT OF 1999 STATE DMV DIRECTORS' VIEWS ON TITLE BRANDING LEGISLATION THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE CONTINUING CAMPAIGN OF TERROR IN EAST TIMOR TAX FREEDOM DAY SOCIAL SECURITY LOCK BOX FINANCIAL SERVICES MODERNIZATION ACT MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT REPORT ON CERTIFICATION OF EXPORTING TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA SATELLITE FUELS AND SEPARATION SYSTEMS--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 26 EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS 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. 996 Introductory Statement on S. 998 Introductory Statement on S. 999 Introductory Statement on S. 1000 Introductory Statement on S. 1001 Introductory Statement on S. 1002 Introductory Statement on S. 1003 Introductory Statement on S. 1004 Introductory Statement on S. 1005 Introductory Statement on S. 1006 STEEL-JAWED LEGHOLD TRAP ACT OF 1999 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE RESOLUTION 99--DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 20, 1999, AS "NATIONAL SURVIVORS FOR PREVENTION OF SUICIDE DAY" AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET IN HONOR OF SEN. BIDEN ON HIS 10,000TH VOTE TRIBUTE TO "MANUEL" KATSUMI OISHI TRIBUTE TO BRUNO STACHOWSKE & NUTFIELD COUNTRY STORE OF LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN 141ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADMISSION OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TRIBUTE TO BARBARA MULLEN, RECIPIENT OF THE JEFFREY MAY MEMORIAL AWARD MAINE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL AND THE "WE THE PEOPLE" COMPETITION TRIBUTE TO KENNETH WINTERS TRIBUTE TO CONSTANCE ROSS, THE 1999 LONDONDERRY EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR IN RECOGNITION OF MACOMB COUNTY'S TRIBUTE TO PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WALTER C. WETZEL ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL, SPRINGFIELD TRIBUTE TO MAUREEN HEGG, THE 1999 LONDONDERRY CIVIC VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR MOUNT CARMEL MEDICAL CENTER IN PITTSBURG, KANSAS NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TRIBUTE TO AMY LYMBURNER, THE 1999 LONDONDERRY YOUTH OF THE YEAR SPECTRUM HEALTH'S UNIVERSAL INFANT HEARING SCREENING PROGRAM NATIONAL COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH TRIBUTE TO RITCHIE BERNARD, THE 1999 LONDONDERRY BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR HONORING SENATOR JOE BIDEN ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 10,000TH VOTE RECOGNIZING NEVADAN JERRY CRUM TRIBUTE TO RE/MAX 1ST CHOICE OF LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE CONGRATULATING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL GIRL SCOUTS FROM KETCHIKAN 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VERMONT STATE PARK SYSTEM TRIBUTE TO THE TOWN OF PLAISTOW, NEW HAMPSHIRE HONORING THE LIVINGSTONS ON THEIR 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY RECOGNIZING THE WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR PSALEDAS, THE 1999 LONDONDERRY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR TIMKEN COMPANY'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY APPOINTMENTS EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1999 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT TAX FREEDOM FOR WORKING AMERICANS ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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