Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2000-07-27 Date2000-07-27 PublicationVolume 146, issue 100 Sections236 House · 203 Senate House sections DECLARE INDIA A TERRORIST NATION DECLARE INDIA A TERRORIST COUNTRY HONORING WALTER BROOKS FOR A LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT OCEANS ACT OF 2000 COMMUNITY RENEWAL AND NEW MARKETS ACT OF 2000 IN HONOR OF BASIL M. RUSSO TRIBUTE TO CENTRAL NEW YORK ORGANIZATIONS VITAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IN INDIA HONORS SERGEANT CARLETON C. "C.C." JENKINS FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TRIBUTE TO THE LATE LEON E. COHEN IN HONOR OF LISA M. ANDERSON JUNE CITIZEN OF THE MONTH INTRODUCTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS FOR UNION MEMBERS (DRUM) ACT OF 2000 HONORING IRVING B. HARRIS FOR A LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY PERSONAL EXPLANATION INTRODUCTION OF THE CHRONIC ILLNESS CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2000 THE SCIENTIFIC CERTAINTY IN SENTENCING ACT OF 2000 PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO THE LATE BARBARA ROSE ISLEY JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF TERRORISM ACT FAMILY FARM SAFETY NET ACT TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES EDISON BROWN A TRIBUTE TO DR. JAN KARSKI, COURIER OF HISTORY AND IMMORTAL HERO REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF DEACON JOHN SIDNEY (SID) HOLLAND COMMUNITY RENEWAL AND NEW MARKETS ACT OF 2000 GUAM OMNIBUS OPPORTUNITIES ACT THE UNIVERSAL EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION ACT OF 2000 CONGRATULATORY REMARKS TO THE INTEGRITY LODGE NO. 79 OF THE ORDER OF ITALIAN SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA'S 65TH ANNIVERSARY ON THE DEDICATION OF RED ARROW PARK TO THE MEMORY OF THE FAMED RED ARROW DIVISION INTERNATIONAL RESERVE POLICE OFFICER ASSOCIATION EXCHANGE PROGRAM ON THE INTRODUCTION OF THE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE ACT OF 2000 HONORING THE MINNESOTA RIVER BASIN JOINT POWERS BOARD IN REMEMBRANCE OF AMBASSADOR BIRABHONGSE KASEMSRI TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MACEDONIO A. PADILLA HONORING THE CLARK COUNTY, ARKANSAS REUNION PICNIC AZERBAIJAN'S PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS COMMUNITY RENEWAL AND NEW MARKETS ACT OF 2000 REMEMBERING JOHN ELLIOTT CARL ELLIOTT FEDERAL BUILDING DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2000 NATIONAL RECORDING PRESERVATION ACT OF 2000 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT ACT OF 2000 PRACTICAL FARMERS OF IOWA (PFI) PERSONAL EXPLANATION A REAL MEDICARE DRUG BENEFIT TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE KATY GEISSERT IN MEMORY OF JAN KARSKI PERSONAL EXPLANATION INDIA COALITION PARTNER THREATENS TO ENGULF COUNTRY IN VIOLENCE CONGRATULATING HALF HOLLOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL EAST HONORING PHILIP ROSENBLOOM IN HONOR OF THE GRAMERCY PARK BLOCK ASSOCIATION AND ITS FOUNDERS, ARLENE HARRISON AND TIMOTHY COHEN BELLE DEMBY, 106 YEARS YOUNG IN HONOR OF THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMPLETION OF THE KENMORE HOTEL RESTORATION PROJECT RYAN WHITE CARE ACT AMENDMENTS OF 2000 A TRIBUTE TO RUBY'S COFFEE SHOP INTRODUCTION OF THE RESTORATION OF FAIRNESS IN IMMIGRATION LAW ACT OF 2000 House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROPRIATIONS SCHEDULE FOR TODAY QUESTIONS REGARDING APPROPRIATIONS SCHEDULE FOR TODAY MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 4205, FLOYD D. SPENCE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR, 2001 MOTION TO CLOSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON H.R. 4205, FLOYD D. PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE--INFRINGEMENT ON CONSTITUTIONAL PREROGATIVES PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4865, SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2000 WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4516, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4865, SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2000 WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4516, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001 INITIAL VICTORY IN THE STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS IN RUSSIA--BUT THE FIGHT MUST GO ON INTRODUCTION OF THE FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY ACT OF 2000 VOLUNTEERS RESTORE ROSIE THE RIVETER'S VICTORY SHIP DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2000 TRIBUTE IN APPRECIATION OF DANIEL ZARAZUA CONGRATULATING JAMES AND COKE HALLOWELL MABANK CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF TERRORISM INTRODUCTION OF THE "VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN CIVIL RIGHTS RESTORATION ACT OF 2000" TRIBUTE TO LT. COL. RICHARD F. BLANSETT, 174TH FIGHTER WING 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HELSINKI FINAL ACT TRIBUTE TO ANNE WILLIS, LONGTIME CHICAGO EDUCATOR A TRIBUTE TO PITNEY BOWES' COMMITMENT TO DISABLED AMERICANS TRIBUTE TO MARC REISNER SUPPORTING THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT RECOGNIZING IMPORTANCE OF CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES AND SUPPORTING GOALS AND IDEAS OF NATIONAL YOUTH DAY IN HONOR OF DOUGLAS FLATT 2000 EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS AWARD COMMUNITY RENEWAL AND NEW MARKETS ACT OF 2000 IN RECOGNITION OF NORMAN PAPPAS, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF THE ENTERPRISE GROUP A TRIBUTE TO VIRGINIA L. DORIS HONORING AN AMERICAN HERO RECOGNITION OF THE FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH OF COLUMBUS' 160TH ANNIVERSARY PARSONS FAMILY FIFTIETH REUNION HONORING KEVIN BRACKEN RECOGNIZING BRADENTON, FL, AS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE IN RECOGNITION OF DONALD VICKERS THE CHILD PROTECTION/ALCOHOL AND DRUG PARTNERSHIP ACT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CAN REDUCE ACCIDENTS HONORING DONALD WEBER SUPPORTING REAUTHORIZATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT PROGRAMS DR. FRANK LEGGETT--FAMED BASSFIELD DOCTOR RETIRES STRICT CRIMINAL LIABILITY REFORM FOR OIL SPILL INCIDENTS RECOGNIZING AN EAST TEXAS STUDENT THE FERES DOCTRINE HONORING CARYN BART OF RIVER EDGE, NEW JERSEY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS SHOULD PROVIDE LENDING CAPITAL FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE DRY AND WET CLEANING SMALL BUSINESSES HONORING CANDACE GUYTON AND BYRON C. SMITH PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING RICHARD SCHWARTZ DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2000 LETTER FROM CARMEN SABRIA TRIBUTE TO LT. GEN. JOE N. BALLARD HONORING MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER HONOR ROLL LORI BERENSON TAI KAI ATLANTA 2000 NICO FERRARO: 2000 LABOR LEADER OF THE YEAR OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL, ALF-CIO SECTION 907 OF THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT AUTHORIZING BUREAU OF RECLAMATION TO PROVIDE COST SHARING FOR ENDANGERED FISH RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS FOR UPPER COLORADO AND SAN JUAN RIVER BASINS H.R. 1248, THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT LARRY LUCCHINO: THE JOHNS FELLOWSHIP AWARD OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL, AFL-CIO TREASURY AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001 A TRIBUTE TO DETECTIVE MATT EATON HONORING THE CHILDREN'S INN AT NIH EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: MUSTAFAA SALEH AND LISA MATTESON RICHARD H. BLADES, 1930-1999: PUBLIC SERVANT IN HONOR OF EMILIO MILITO NAVARRO, EUGENE GENE SMITH AND WILMER RED FIELDS INTRODUCTION OF THE NORTHERN FRONT RANGE ROADLESS AREA AND MOUNTAIN BACKDROP PROTECTION ACT AND THE COLORADO FOREST RESTORATION AND FIRE REDUCTION ACT NOW IS THE TIME TO RENEW THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT A TRIBUTE TO CARY J. BRAIRTON INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK STAMP ACT JULY 27, 2000 HONORING LOUIS' LUNCH ON ITS 105TH ANNIVERSARY IN CELEBRATION OF THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOCIAL SECURITY A TRIBUTE TO OFFICER BRIAN ROSE TRIBUTE TO CARL L. BLUM, P.E. UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMISSION ON TAX REFORM AND SIMPLIFICATION KASHMIRI LEADER RAISES AUTONOMY ISSUE--OTHER STATE LEADERS FOLLOW HIS LEAD IN RECOGNITION OF OFFICER MOSES HART, UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE FORCE NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER ACT A TRIBUTE TO THE 2000 "SPIRIT OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD" WINNERS TAKE YOUR KIDS TO VOTE DAY SANTA ROSA AND SAN JACINTO MOUNTAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT ACT OF 2000 OCEANS ACT OF 2000 TRIBUTE TO THE GREATER NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN HONOR OF THE 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT YOUTH CONGRESS BRING GEN. AUGUSTO PINOCHET TO JUSTICE IN THE UNITED STATES INTRODUCTION OF THE ISRAEL DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS ACT HONORING NORM ANTINETTI HONORING MINNIE ELIZABETH SAPP IN RECOGNITION OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY FRANK PUCKETT COMMEMORATING HUMBOLDT COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE NINTH ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE THE HOUSING FINANCE REGULATORY IMPROVEMENT ACT PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LIVES OF LT. CMDR. GARETH RIETZ AND LT. RAYMOND O'HARE ON BEHALF OF LORI BERENSON THE HOME OWNERSHIP TAX CREDIT ACT: MAKING THE AMERICAN DREAM A REALITY FOR ALL AMERICANS TREASURY AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2000 THE REGISTER GUARD PERSONAL EXPLANATION AMERICORPS HONORING MARY MIYASHITA TO COMMEMORATE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HUNTSVILLE ITEM TRIBUTE TO POSTMASTER ROY C. BUNCH INTRODUCTION OF THE MINGE-HOOLEY COMPREHENSIVE RURAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT FREE SPEECH AND MEDIA IN THE OSCE REGION AFTER 25 YEARS RECOGNIZING THE NYSP PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN--EAU CLAIRE THE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACT THE IMPORTANCE OF A GLOBAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND GLOBAL WIC PROGRAM IN HONOR OF THE UPCOMING 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF DAVID AND ARMIDA MURGUIA OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT BART COMMON SENSE FOR THE TRIANGLE A BILL TO ENSURE THAT INCOME AVERAGING FOR FARMERS NOT INCREASE A FARMER'S LIABILITY FOR THE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX HONORING JOEL PETT FOR HIS 2000 PULITZER PRIZE IN EDITORIAL CARTOONING MORATORIUM NEEDED ON FEDERAL LAND EXCHANGES UNTIL SYSTEM IS FIXED PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF COMMANDER GREGORY LAWRENCE HONORING GOULD CONSTRUCTION House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2000 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3703 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 4892 PERMISSION TO INSERT OMITTED REMARKS ON H.R. 4942, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001 RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION ELECTION OF MEMBER TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 4920, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 2000 WORLD BANK AIDS MARSHALL PLAN TRUST FUND ACT LONG-TERM CARE SECURITY ACT MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE TO HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT AUGUST 31, 2000 TO FILE A REPORT ON H.R. 4271, NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION ACT SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE SENATE AND CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SENSE OF HOUSE THAT PRESIDENT AND ADMINISTRATION FOCUS APPROPRIATE ATTENTION ON ISSUE OF NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME RELIGIOUS LAND USE AND INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS ACT OF 2000 TEXAS NATIONAL FORESTS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999 APPOINTMENT OF HONORABLE CONSTANCE A. MORELLA OR HONORABLE WAYNE T. SIX MONTH REPORT ON NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO LIBYA--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER, THE MAJORITY LEADER, AND THE MINORITY LEADER TO ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS AND TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS, NOTWITHSTANDING ADJOURNMENT DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 PERIODIC REPORT ON NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO TERRORISTS WHO THREATEN MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES ANNUAL REPORT OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES REPORT ON PROGRESS MADE TOWARD ACHIEVING BENCHMARKS FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE PROCESS--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE SITUATION IN HAITI IS DESPERATE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. DeMint) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Strickland) is recognized for 5 minutes. NATIONAL FAMILY FARM DAIRY EQUITY ACT OF 2000 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New Mexico (Mrs. Wilson) is recognized for 5 minutes. FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF GUAM ORGANIC ACT RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING CAREER AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ADMIRAL JAY JOHNSON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT AND NIH FUNDING LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED REPRINTED WITH CORRECTED TEXT AND TITLE, AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE ON JULY 19, 2000. ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL 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 DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PETITIONS, ETC. DISCHARGE PETITIONS--ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 25 Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 2940 AND S. 2941 GUEST CHAPLAIN FATHER THOMAS S. ACKER, S.J. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME PERIOD FOR EULOGIES REMEMBERING SENATOR PAUL COVERDELL UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--S. 1796 CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE WELCOME TO SENATOR ZELL MILLER SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF GEORGIA INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001--MOTION TO PROCEED ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001--MOTION TO PROCEED DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001--CONFERENCE REPORT ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 2912 HOW WE CAN MOVE BEYOND THE FALSE DEBATE AND ON TO REAL SALMON RECOVERY LATINO AND IMMIGRANT FAIRNESS ACT INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION ACT OF 2000 COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2000 JUVENILE JUSTICE CONFERENCE CONGRESS AND THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY THE ENERGY CRISIS ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS ORDER OF PROCEDURE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001--CONFERENCE REPORT-- Continued ORDER OF PROCEDURE ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2001--MOTION TO PROCEED TO AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA--MOTION TO PROCEED ADJOURNMENT OF THE TWO HOUSES OVER THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY RELIGIOUS LAND USE AND INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS ACT OF 2000 TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTION ACT OF 2000 PIPELINE SAFETY EFFORTS MISSOURI RIVER DAMS SENATE DEMOCRATS BBA REFINEMENT AND ACCESS TO CARE PROPOSAL MISSOURI RIVER RIDER PNTR TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTION ACT OF 2000 THE DEBATE ON CHINA THE NEED FOR PIPELINE LEGISLATION Senate BREACHING COLUMBIA AND SNAKE RIVER DAMS BEND PINE NURSERY LAND CONVEYANCE ACT THE CALENDAR CONVEYANCE OF LAND UPPER HOUSATONIC VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY ACT OF 2000 DESIGNATING WILSON CREEK AS A COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM CONVEYANCE OF LAND IN WASHAKIE COUNTY AND BIG HORN COUNTY, WYOMING TO THE WESTSIDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT, WYOMING AUTHORIZING ADDITION OF LAND TO SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK WEKIVA WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATION ACT NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY, MISSISSIPPI WHEELING NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT OF 2000 LACKAWANNA VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT OF 2000 LONG-TERM CARE SECURITY ACT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH STAMP REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2000 CORRECTING THE ENROLLMENT OF S. 1809 PAUL D. COVERDELL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM SETTLEMENT OF WATER RIGHTS CLAIMS OF THE SHIVWITS BAND OF THE PAIUTE INDIAN TRIBE DONALD J. MITCHELL DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF HELSINKI FINAL ACT CONDEMNING PREJUDICE AGAINST ASIANS AND PACIFIC ISLAND ANCESTRY NATIONAL AIRBORNE DAY NATIONAL RELATIVES AS PARENTS DAY SUPPORTING RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE TOWARD MUSLIMS PARITY AMONG THE PARTIES TO THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT RECOGNIZING THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO DONS FOOTBALL TEAM VITIATION OF SENATE ACTION--S. 2247 AND H.R. 940 UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT FOR EXTENSION FOR CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATIONS UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--NOMINATIONS EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) TREATY ON INTER-AMERICAN CONVENTION AGAINST CORRUPTION--TREATY DOCUMENT NO. 105-39 REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SECRECY--TREATY DOCUMENT NO. 106-38 REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SECRECY--TREATY DOCUMENT NO. 106-39 LEGISLATIVE SESSION 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED STATES ARMY CHAPLAIN CORPS THE HORRIBLE VIOLENCE IN INDONESIA THE CLASS ACTION FAIRNESS ACT EXPLANATION OF ABSENCE WHY FOREIGN AID? CHANGE OF COMMAND FOR THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS GUN DEATHS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE A COMPILATION OF INFORMATION ON ETHANOL ETHERS NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO RE-ENGAGE WITH THE INDONESIAN MILITARY U.S. STRATEGIC INTERESTS IN ASIA THE INNOCENCE PROTECTION ACT OF 2000 H1-VISAS 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE WELCOMING ZELL MILLER TO THE U.S. SENATE H-1B VISAS VISA WAIVER PILOT PROGRAM RURAL AMERICA PROSPERITY ACT OF 2000 IT IS TIME TO UPDATE THE MISSOURI RIVER MASTER MANUAL MOUNT HELM BAPTIST CHURCH THE BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER TREATMENT ACT THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE TRUCK DRIVERS ACT OF HEROISM IN RECOGNITION OF MR. JAMES E. KELLEY HONORING THE CALL D.C. ON THE MARRIAGE OF MARK PRESTON AND MEREDITH RAY BONNER COLOMBIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY A TRIBUTE TO HENRI NSANJAMA CARDINAL ROGER MAHONY TRIBUTE TO MIKE AND JOANNE DUNCAN A TRIBUTE TO HEIDI KIRK DUFFY THE BEST 100 COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION IN AMERICA CONGRATULATING DR. SAMIR ABU-GHAZALEH A TRIBUTE TO FRANCIS SCOTT KEY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY, AUGUST 1, 1779 HONORING THE CLASS OF 1965 THE FLETCHER SCHOOL OF LAW AND DIPLOMACY TRIBUTE TO RICHARD CYR--JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS AWARD WINNER TRIBUTE TO THE BELKNAP COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP TRIBUTE TO RUTH GRIFFIN--2000 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR TRIBUTE TO BRETT MURPHY ON BEING NAMED PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR TRIBUTE TO JAY BORDEN--2000 ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR TRIBUTE TO KRISTINE WEST--AMERICAN LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY NATIONAL PRESIDENT TRIBUTE TO LAUREN E. SIROIS ON BEING NAMED PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR TRIBUTE TO MARK F. LEVENSON, DIRECTOR OF THE MANCHESTER VA MEDICAL CENTER TRIBUTE TO MARY NOUCAS--OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER TRIBUTE TO McLANE, GRAF, RAULERSON AND MIDDLETON--NH BUSINESS IN THE ARTS AWARD WINNER TRIBUTE TO J. MICHAEL HICKEY, 2000 YANKEE AWARD RECIPIENT TRIBUTE TO LAUREN JENNIFER MEEHAN--MISS NEW HAMPSHIRE 2000 TRIBUTE TO THE MOUNT WASHINGTON HOTEL AND RESORT TRIBUTE TO OLDE PORT BANK--NH BUSINESS IN THE ARTS AWARD WINNER TRIBUTE TO LILLIAN NOEL--PAUL HARRIS FELLOW AWARD WINNER TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE SUSAN B. CARBON--"FRANK ROWE KENISON" AWARD RECIPIENT TRIBUTE TO WALTER GALLO UPON HIS RETIREMENT TRIBUTE TO SECURE CARE PRODUCTS TRIBUTE TO THE BELKNAP COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT REPORT ON PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING BENCHMARKS IN BOSNIA--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 123 REPORT ON THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 124 REPORT ON THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO LIBYA--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 125 REPORT ON THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO TERRORISTS WHO THREATENED TO DISRUPT THE MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS--MESSAGE FROM THE PESIDENT--PM 126 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE 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. 2944 Introductory Statement on S. 2946 Introductory Statement on S. 2950 Introductory Statement on S. 2953 Introductory Statement on S. 2954 Introductory Statement on S. 2956 Introductory Statement on S. 2957 Introductory Statement on S. 2958 Introductory Statement on S. 2960 Introductory Statement on S. 2962 Introductory Statement on S. 2963 Introductory Statement on S. 2964 Introductory Statement on S. 2965 Introductory Statement on S. 2966 Introductory Statement on S. 2967 Introductory Statement on S. 2968 Introductory Statement on S. 2970 Introductory Statement on S. 2971 Introductory Statement on S. 2972 Introductory Statement on S. 2973 Introductory Statement on S. 2975 Introductory Statement on S. 2976 Introductory Statement on S. 2977 Introductory Statement on S. 2978 Introductory Statement on S. 2979 Introductory Statement on S. 2982 Introductory Statement on S. 2983 Introductory Statement on S. 2984 Introductory Statement on S. 2985 Introductory Statement on S. 2987 Introductory Statement on S. 2988 Introductory Statement on S. 2989 Introductory Statement on S. 2990 Introductory Statement on S. 2993 DRUG COMPETITION ACT ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 132--A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE SENATE AND A CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 133--TO CORRECT THE ENROLLMENT OF S. 1809 SENATE RESOLUTION 345--DESIGNATING OCTOBER 17, 2000, AS A "DAY OF NATIONAL CONCERN ABOUT YOUNG PEOPLE AND GUN VIOLENCE" SENATE RESOLUTION 346--ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THE UNDEFEATED AND UNTIED 1951 UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO FOOTBALL TEAM SUFFERED A GRAVE INJUSTICE BY NOT BEING INVITED TO ANY POST-SEASON BOWL GAME DUE... AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED NOTICES OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOREIGN CURRENCY REPORTS MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--S. 1608 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS