Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1999-08-04 Date1999-08-04 PublicationVolume 145, issue 113 Sections101 House · 65 Senate House sections SWAP FUND TRANSACTIONS OFFICERS STEVE REEVES AND STEPHEN GILLNER WORKFORCE SKILLS SHORTAGES WORKPLACE PRESERVATION ACT A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE ROSLYN McGRUDER CLARK TWENTY-FIRST AMENDMENT ENFORCEMENT ACT JUDITH TAYLOR PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PAYMENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1999 EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE WITH REGARD TO SHUTTLE MISSION STS- 93, COMMANDED BY COLONEL EILEEN COLLINS, FIRST FEMALE SPACE SHUTTLE COMMANDER JAMAICA'S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION JANICE USSERY TRIBUTE TO COLONEL WALTER J. CUNNINGHAM OF HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA TRIBUTE TO EDWARD M. WOLIN, M.D. PERSONAL EXPLANATION LOSING THE BATTLE FOR PEACE IN KOSOVO JOHN RICHMOND, GASTON DeVIGNE AND KATYA HAFICH TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF JUDGE PHILIP E. LAGANA THE FOURTH OF JULY PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONGRATULATIONS TO THE KARBIN FAMILY SCHOTT GLASS TECHNOLOGIES ANNIVERSARY THE INTERFAITH CONFERENCE OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF BUILDING UNITY AND CELEBRATING DIVERSITY SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER SURPLUS BELONGS TO WORKING FAMILIES OF AMERICA SCHOOL MODERNIZATION CASE STATISTICS DO MATTER TAX LOOPHOLE TO BE SHUT DOWN WHO PAYS THE TAXES? COVERUP IN WACO, TEXAS MARRIAGE TAX ELIMINATION ACT SCHOOL MODERNIZATION AMERICANS CAN BE TRUSTED TO USE THEIR MONEY WISELY A STEP IN THE WRONG DIRECTION TAX RELIEF SUPPORT THE PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND PASS REAL HMO REFORM NOW THE MIAMI RIVER CLEANUP PROJECT THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES, AND THE REPUBLICANS HAVE NO SURPLUS TO SPEND ON TAX CUTS FOR THE WEALTHY TAXES ARE HIGHER THAN THEY NEED TO BE SO WASHINGTON CAN SPEND MORE URGING A NO VOTE ON THE AMERICAN INVENTORS PROTECTION ACT OF 1999 HANDS OFF THE INTERNET FOR THE U.N. AMERICAN FAMILIES DESERVE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE HEALTH CARE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE DEMOCRATS ARE WRITING OFF RURAL AMERICA LET US PASS H.R. 1660, A SCHOOL MODERNIZATION PROGRAM IT IS THE SAME OLD NONSENSE, THE LEFT HATES TAX CUTS BETTER SCHOOLS NEEDED FOR OUR NATION'S GREATEST ASSET: OUR CHILDREN AGRICULTURE CRISIS GET OUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT; PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH WELL-EQUIPPED CLASSROOMS HELP OUR FARMERS DURING CRISIS WE NEED TO BEHAVE RESPONSIBLY WITH FEDERAL BUDGET AND SURPLUS ADMINISTRATION MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR LOSING NUCLEAR SECRETS TO CHINA BRING SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATION TO THE FLOOR IT IS TIME FOR RESPONSIBLE TAX RELIEF FOR WORKING AMERICANS SUPPORT SCHOOL MODERNIZATION LEGISLATION THE JOURNAL AMERICAN INVENTORS PROTECTION ACT OF 1999 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2670, DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2000 GENERAL LEAVE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2000 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 22 Text of House Amendment 23 Text of House Amendment 24 CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2488, FINANCIAL FREEDOM ACT OF 1999 House of Representatives EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MEMBERS FOR CONDOLENCES RECEIVED ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE ROBERT H. MOLLOHAN KOSOVO AND SOUTHWEST ASIA EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999 PERMISSION TO FILE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1905, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2000 MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 1905, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2000 SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Gutknecht) 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. THE ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Spratt) is recognized for 5 minutes. IMPORTANT PROVISIONS FOR PATIENT PROTECTION TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF OFFICIAL DESIGNATION OF GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN, AS COAST GUARD CITY, USA, AND CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF COAST GUARD TRADITION The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Sweeney). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Metcalf) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Smith) is recognized for 5 minutes. A TRIBUTE TO MARY CRITCHLOW KASTEN, "GRANDMOTHER" OF THE MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE TAX BILL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION IN AMERICA RECESS AFTER RECESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2488, THE TAXPAYER REFUND AND RELIEF ACT OF 1999 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2684, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2000 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1467, EXTENDING THE FUNDING LEVELS FOR AVIATION PROGRAMS FOR 60 DAYS CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1905 Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2000 ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1999 PROGRAM Senate FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2000 MORNING BUSINESS WILLIE MORRIS, HONORING THE LIFE OF A GREAT SOUTHERN WRITER BUILDING SAFE SCHOOLS AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: THE WEST VIRGINIA RESPONSE TIME TO SUPPORT CTBT RATIFICATION TRIBUTE TO SPECIALIST T. BRUCE CLUFF HOLD ON THE NOMINATION OF RICHARD HOLBROOKE AMBASSADOR RICHARD HOLBROOKE THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 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. 1480 Introductory Statement on S. 1482 Introductory Statement on S. 1483 Introductory Statement on S. 1484 Introductory Statement on S. 1485 Introductory Statement on S. 1486 Introductory Statement on S. 1487 Introductory Statement on S. 1489 Introductory Statement on S. 1490 Introductory Statement on S. 1492 Introductory Statement on S. 1493 Introductory Statement on S. 1494 Introductory Statement on S. 1495 Introductory Statement on S. 1497 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 50--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS CONCERNING THE CONTINUOUS REPRESSION OF FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND ASSEMBLY, AND OF INDIVIDUAL HUMAN RIGHTS, IN IRAN, AS... SENATE RESOLUTION 172--TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE TO ADDRESS THE CULTURAL CRISIS FACING AMERICA SENATE RESOLUTION 173--TO AUTHORIZE REPRESENTATION OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES IN THE CASE OF PHILIP TINSLEY III V. SENATE COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES SENATE RESOLUTION 174--TO AUTHORIZE REPRESENTATION OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY IN THE CASE OF PHILIP TINSLEY III V. SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL CEMETERY FOR VETERANS IN THE ATLANTA, GEORGIA, METROPOLITAN AREA AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY WEEK 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VERMONT HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY TRIBUTE TO THE EMTER FAMILY JIM BATTIN COURTHOUSE TRIBUTE TO ROBERT TOBIAS RECOGNITION OF THE FEDERAL WAY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S INTERNET ACADEMY TRIBUTE TO PAT THOMAS UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--EXECUTIVE CALENDAR UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--EXECUTIVE CALENDAR AUTHORIZATION OF SENATE REPRESENTATION RELIEF OF GLOBAL EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, KERR-McGEE CORPORATION, AND KERR-McGEE CHEMICAL, LLC ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL CEMETERY FOR VETERANS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA NOMINATIONS