Congressional Record Congressional Record · 1999-11-02 Date1999-11-02 PublicationVolume 145, issue 152 Sections124 House · 60 Senate House sections SALUTING THE SPIRIT OF WALTER PAYTON HONORING JAMESETTA A. HALLEY-BOYCE, PH.D TRIBUTE TO WANGKAY FANG PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLEVELAND BROWNS HONORING MAXINE C. BROWN-REID HONORING STAVROS NICHOLAS KALOMIRIS AND VIOLET RECKAS PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF MEXICAN-AMERICAN VETERANS HONORING ROBERT "RED" McKEON ON RECEIVING THE FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER FIRE COUNCIL HONORING DOCTOR VINCENT CALAMIA PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF PLAST, UKRAINIAN AMERICAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION INTRODUCTION OF SMART KIDS--SAFE KIDS ACT INTRODUCTION OF SMART KIDS--SAFE KIDS ACT TRIBUTE TO TUN PETE PANGELINAN TRIBUTE TO AL ZANE LUZ BENAVIDES TRIBUTE TO KING BURSTEIN House of Representatives MORNING HOUR DEBATES ELECTION DAY 1999 END AMERICAN TAX SUBSIDIES FOR DRUG DUMPING MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, THE TIME HAS COME TO SUPPORT HARD-WORKING AMERICANS RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL SENIORS WILL BE DISAPPOINTED WITH CONGRESSIONAL RECORD THIS YEAR PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRIVATE CALENDAR BELINDA McGREGOR RICHARD W. SCHAFFERT WILD HORSE MANAGEMENT: A BETTER WAY STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM RATHER THAN JUST TALK ABOUT IT MINIMUM WAGE HIKE IS UNNECESSARY SENIORS DISAPPOINTED WITH FAILURE TO SOLVE SOCIAL SECURITY SOLVENCY BEFORE CLOSE OF CONGRESS ENFORCE EXISTING GUN LAWS; DO NOT CODDLE GUN VIOLATORS BLACKHAWK HELICOPTERS FINALLY ARRIVE IN COLOMBIA DEMOCRATS WANT TO EXTEND LIFE OF SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUND IF DEMOCRATS WILL HELP, WE CAN SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY THE DO-HARM CONGRESS SOCIAL SECURITY PLAN OF THE PRESIDENT SOCIAL SECURITY BOTH PARTIES WANT TO HOLD SOCIAL SECURITY SACROSANCT REPUBLICAN BUDGET BILL IS OUT OF TOUCH WITH NEEDS OF AMERICANS SAVING SOCIAL SECURITY IS ONE OF REPUBLICANS' FOUR-POINT PRIORITIES REPUBLICAN BUDGET PLAN SHOULD BE RENAMED PORK PROTECTION ACT OF 1999 REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP MUST COME CLEAN ON SOCIAL SECURITY REPUBLICANS BOAST SORRY RECORD OF NONACHIEVEMENT FOCUS ON SAVING SOCIAL SECURITY CENSORSHIP AND THREATS ISSUED BY CONGRESSIONAL STAFFERS REPUBLICAN BUDGET BILL DOES NOTHING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY OR MEDICARE AND HURTS EVERY FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ENCOURAGING EDUCATION OFFICIALS TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING GENERAL LEAVE SENSE OF HOUSE THAT U.S. REMAINS COMMITTED TO NATO FOREIGN NARCOTICS KINGPIN DESIGNATION ACT TERRE HAUTE FEDERAL BUILDING TRANSFER ACT PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION ACT AMENDMENTS FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999 DECEPTIVE MAIL PREVENTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT SUPPORTING NATIONAL CIVILITY WEEK NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER A RESOLUTION PRESENTING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF CONGRESS FOR INCREASING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN DECENNIAL CENSUS CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 900, GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE CONFERRING STATUS AS AN HONORARY VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES ON ZACHARY FISHER EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO ALLEGATIONS OF ESPIONAGE AND ILLEGAL CAMPAIGN FINANCING THAT HAVE BROUGHT INTO QUESTION LOYALTY AND PROBITY OF AMERICANS OF ASIAN ANCESTRY ANTITRUST TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 1999 NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE NURSING RELIEF FOR DISADVANTAGED AREAS ACT OF 1999 ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE SENSE OF CONGRESS SUPPORTING PRAYER AT PUBLIC SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD RECOMMEND ACTIONS FOR RELIEVING VICTIMS OF HURRICANE FLOYD GENERAL LEAVE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ENCOURAGING EDUCATION OFFICIALS TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SENSE OF HOUSE THAT U.S. REMAINS COMMITTED TO NATO FOREIGN NARCOTICS KINGPIN DESIGNATION ACT SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE PRESIDENT SHOULD RECOMMEND ACTIONS FOR RELIEVING VICTIMS OF HURRICANE FLOYD REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2915 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 298 RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES ELECTION OF MEMBER TO COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AGREEING TO CONFERENCE REQUESTED BY SENATE ON H.R. 2990, QUALITY CARE FOR THE UNINSURED ACT OF 1999 APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Idaho (Mrs. Chenoweth-Hage) is recognized for 5 minutes. 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 Florida (Mr. Diaz-Balart) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Brown) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Miller) is recognized for 5 minutes. DAY OF HONOR 2000 PROJECT SITUATION IN HAITI TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DR. C.J. BROOKS The SPEAKER pro tempore. 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 gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. SAVING SOCIAL SECURITY FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE SOCIAL SECURITY REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2389, COUNTY SCHOOLS FUNDING REVITALIZATION ACT OF 1999 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3194, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2000 REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 900, FINANCIAL SERVICES MODERNIZATION ACT ILLEGAL NARCOTICS AND AMERICA'S NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY NORTHWEST TERRITORY OF THE GREAT LAKES, AMERICA'S FIRST FRONTIER LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 2 Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE ORDER OF PROCEDURE WALTER PAYTON THE DEATH OF WALTER PAYTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2000--CONFERENCE REPORT-- Resumed AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT--Resumed DOD INSPECTOR GENERAL RECESS AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT--Continued UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--S. 900 MORNING BUSINESS VOLUNTARY CONFESSIONS LAW THUGGERY IN KOSOVO OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION COSPONSORSHIP OF AMENDMENT THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 1840 Introductory Statement on S. 1845 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 65--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE PRESERVATION OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR CONTRACTS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF UNITED STATES MILITARY CARGO... SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 66--TO AUTHORIZE THE PRINTING OF "CAPITOL BUILDER: THE SHORTHAND JOURNALS OF CAPTAIN MONTGOMERY C. MEIGS, 1853- 1861" SENATE CONCONCURRENT RESOLUTION 67--TO AUTHORIZE THE PRINTING OF "THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL" A CHRONICLE OF CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN, AND POLITICS" SENATE RESOLUTION 214--AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE CHAMBER OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE SENATE RESOLUTION 215--MAKING CHANGES TO SENATE COMMITTEES FOR THE 106TH CONGRESS SENATE RESOLUTION 216--DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 1999 AS "NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH" SENATE RESOLUTION 217--RELATING TO THE FREEDOM OF BELIEF, EXPRESSION, AND ASSOCIATION IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF 1999 AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN INSTITUTES AND SCHOOLS NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET THE PHONY BATTLE AGAINST `ISOLATIONISM' TRIBUTE TO HELEN WESTBROOK CONFERENCE REPORT FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2000 DOWNRIVER GUIDANCE CLINIC TRIBUTE MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 1883 AUTHORIZING PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE SENATE CHAMBER AUTHORIZING PRINTING OF "CAPITOL BUILDER: THE SHORTHAND JOURNALS OF CAPTAIN MONTGOMERY C. MEIGS, 1853-1861" MAKING CHANGES TO SENATE COMMITTEES DUGGER MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS ACT OF 1999 CHILD SUPPORT MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS OF 1999 PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN INSTITUTES AND SCHOOLS ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1999 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE FOR OUR NATION'S ELDERLY CITIZENS ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW