Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2000-10-30 Date2000-10-30 PublicationVolume 146, issue 140 Sections114 House · 44 Senate House sections RECOGNITION OF THOMAS L. GROOMS, JR. AS A WORLD WAR II VETERAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF PETER AKINYELE RECOGNITION OF U.S. WEIGHTLIFTING TEAM--MICHAEL COHEN, HEAD COACH; CHERYL HAWORTH; CARA HEADS-LANE; SUZANNE LEATHERS; MICHAEL MARTIN; AND OSCAR CHAPLIN III PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF OHIO PTA'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY MARGARET MARKETA NOVAK AMBASSADOR DAVID IVRY DISCUSSES ISRAEL'S RESTRAINT IN DEALING WITH THE CURRENT MIDDLE EAST VIOLENCE PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE INLAND EMPIRE UTILITIES AGENCY OF CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION RECALL ENHANCEMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND DOCUMENTATION ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE APPROPRIATIONS A STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF MY COLLEAGUE, SIDNEY RICHARD YATES FTS 2001 PROGRAM AMERICA WILL MISS CONGRESSMAN SIDNEY YATES HONORING MARILYN CULPEPPER PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING JAMES HEIDEN PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO ELMER A. FERGUSON COMMEMORATING NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK, NOVEMBER 19, 2000-NOVEMBER 26, 2000 RECOGNITION FOR ADOPTIONS TOGETHER TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE BILL ARCHER SALUTING EARL LLOYD GAO INVESTIGATION OF ADMINISTRATION'S POLICY TOWARD UN PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, INTRODUCTION OF H. RES. 664 HONORING RON HASKINS THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE REPUBLICAN CONGRESS NATIONAL LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH CHINA AND PNTR: SUCCESS STORIES NEEDED PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF DR. NINO CAMARDESE AND MEMBERS OF THE OHIO GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO INSTILL A SENSE OF CITIZENSHIP IN OHIO'S YOUTH RECOGNIZING THE DISTINGUISHED HEROES OF THE 1944 ATTACK ON THE U.S.S. LANSDALE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID IMPROVEMENTS House of Representatives MORNING HOUR DEBATES PROVIDE FULL FUNDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS HIV/AIDS MINORITY AIDS INITIATIVE TRIBUTE TO ANDREA AULBERT A MORE DANGEROUS WORLD TODAY REGARDING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REPUBLICAN PLAN PROVIDES SENIORS WITH ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS USING THE TAX CODE TO BUILD SCHOOLS IN AMERICA MEETING HALFWAY ON THE BUDGET GETTING THE WORK DONE NATIONAL SECURITY AT A LOW EBB PROVIDING HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. GENERAL LEAVE MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 HOUR OF MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2000 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS 121, 122, 123, AND 124, EACH MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 PERSONAL EXPLANATION ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 2485, SAINT CROIX ISLAND HERITAGE ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION SAINT CROIX ISLAND HERITAGE ACT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRIBILOF ISLANDS TRANSITION ACT COMMENDING MEN AND WOMEN WHO FOUGHT WILDFIRES IN 2000 DILLONWOOD GIANT SEQUOIA GROVE PARK EXPANSION ACT SHARK FINNING PROHIBITION ACT NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY, MISSISSIPPI BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT GUAM OMNIBUS OPPORTUNITIES ACT CORRECTING ENROLLMENT OF S. 1474, PALMETTO BEND CONVEYANCE ACT GENERAL LEAVE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION MODIFICATION AND CLARIFICATION ACT OF 2000 VOICING CONCERN ABOUT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS IN MOST STATES OF CENTRAL ASIA ACKNOWLEDGING AND SALUTING CONTRIBUTIONS OF COIN COLLECTORS RECOGNITION OF THE BIRMINGHAM PLEDGE PROTECTING SENIORS FROM FRAUD ACT WAIVING CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW OF CHILD IN NEED OF PROTECTION AMENDMENT ACT OF 2000 JAMESTOWN 400TH COMMEMORATION COMMISSION ACT OF 2000 SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Sherman) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Alaska (Mr. Young) is recognized for 5 minutes. MILITARY RETIREE HEALTH CARE IN THE DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Smith) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Wu) is recognized for 5 minutes. WHERE HAS THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE REALLY GONE? TRUCK SIZES AND WEIGHTS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Gibbons). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Hansen) is recognized for 5 minutes. MISSED OPPORTUNITIES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. ELIMINATION OF THE DEATH TAX WOULD BENEFIT ALL AMERICANS COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF ASSISTANT TO THE HONORABLE JAMES A. LEACH, MEMBER OF CONGRESS COMMUNICATION FROM DISTRICT SCHEDULER TO THE HONORABLE JAMES A. LEACH, MEMBER OF CONGRESS PLEA TO RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT FOR THE RELEASE OF EDMOND POPE WHY IS CONGRESS STILL IN SESSION? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. DeLay) is recognized for 5 minutes. DEMOCRATS' CONCERNS REGARDING HEALTH CARE ISSUES ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MANAGED CARE REFORM FINAL BUDGET ISSUES LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE MORNING BUSINESS SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEME MEANINGFUL LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THE AMERICAN CHOICE U.S. OVERSEAS DEPLOYMENTS EDUCATION BUDGET TAX CUTS FAREWELL TO BRIAN BENCZKOWSKI ECONOMIC ISSUES THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION MODIFICATION AND CLARIFICATION ACT VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE HONORING OUR VETERANS ON VETERANS' DAY HOUSE PASSAGE OF S. 3164 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE VACCINE ACQUISITION STRATEGY FIREARM HOMICIDES EXPLANATION OF ABSENCE THELMA RIVERS CELEBRATES 115TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO KENNERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN RECOGNITION OF PROJECT ACORN U.S. CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER OLIVER ANDERS RETIRES 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF VISTA IN MEMORY OF DR. MICHAEL ASSEY MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 3262 Introductory Statement on S. 3264 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF 2000--CONFERENCE REPORT--Resumed NATIONAL ENERGY SECURITY ACT OF 2000--MOTION TO PROCEED--Resumed MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2000 ORDER FOR RECESS PROGRAM BANKRUPTCY RECESS UNTIL 2 P.M. TOMORROW