Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2001-03-06 Date2001-03-06 PublicationVolume 147, issue 28 Sections106 House · 53 Senate House sections IN HONOR OF PETER T. MILLER TRIBUTE TO MRS. MARY JANE GARDNER IN HONOR OF THE NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS WHO LOST THEIR LIVES ON MARCH 2, 2001 IN MEMORY OF MATTHEW "MACK" ROBINSON IN HONOR OF DOROTHY OLIVIA GREENWOOD TOLLIVER TRIBUTE TO MR. BERT CORONA H.R. 860, THE MULTIDISTRICT, MULTIPARTY, MULTIFORUM TRIAL JURISDICTION ACT OF 2001 THE "CHILD SUPPORT FAIRNESS AND FEDERAL TAX REFUND INTERCEPTION ACT OF 2001" IN MEMORY OF SENATOR ALAN CRANSTON IN MEMORY OF U.S. SOLDIERS KILLED IN SAUDI ARABIA PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF GEROME RITA STEFANSKI BILL FRENZEL, ORDER OF THE RISING SUN AL RESCINIO, MAN OF THE YEAR, AMERIGO VESPUCCI SOCIETY IN HONOR OF REVEREND FATHER RAPHAEL (ALBERT) ZBIN, O.S.B. WOMEN'S HEALTH AND CANCER RIGHTS CONFORMING AMENDMENTS OF 2001 COMMENDING THE UKRAINIAN LEADERSHIP ON ITS EXPRESSION OF UNITY TRIBUTE TO FAY COHEN IN HONOR OF THE CLEVELAND SOUTHEAST LIONS CLUB CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GREENBACK HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS PROCLAMATION FOR RAY AND CATHY JANSEN- INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A COMMISSION FOR COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE FAA INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO ELIMINATE THE PERSONAL EXEMPTION PHASE-OUT AND THE ITEMIZED DEDUCTION PHASE-DOWN IN RECOGNITION OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF DR. RAYMUND PAREDES, ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR AT UCLA IF MEDICARE CAN BUY A PROSTATE BIOPSY FOR $178, WHY SPEND $506? INTRODUCTION OF NO GUNS FOR VIOLENT PERPETRATORS ACT THE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2001 INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO REDUCE THE CORPORATE TAX RATE TO 33 PERCENT RECOGNIZING LOUISE DAVIS TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM J. PITKO RESTORATION OF WOMEN'S CITIZENSHIP ACT TRIBUTE TO THE LATE SEELY JOHNSTON INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO REDUCE THE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX RATE TO 25 PERCENT IN HONOR OF THOMAS G. FERN LEGISLATION TO SIMPLIFY THE EXCISE TAX ON HEAVY TRUCK TIRES EXEMPTING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES DISPENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FROM INTEREST CHARGES AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INTRODUCTION OF THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2001 IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, HURON, OHIO TRIBUTE TO JOHN RUIZ, THE FIRST HISPANIC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION PRINTING OF A REVISED EDITION OF "BLACK AMERICANS IN CONGRESS, 1870- 1989" PERMANENT HOUSING HOMELESS PREVENTION GRANT RENEWAL ACT DEDICATION TO MR. BERNARD HOLLANDER A TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN DANIEL H. RUFFLE House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING HOUR DEBATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROMOTING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES REPEALING THE 2 PERCENT EXCISE TAX ON PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS SEATTLE EARTHQUAKE AN EXAMPLE WHY CONGRESS NEEDS A BUDGET BEFORE IT DEBATES A TAX BREAK BILL ON SOCIAL SECURITY RECESS FAMILIES AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTHOOD AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON FOREST COUNTIES PAYMENTS COMMUNICATION FROM HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT, DEMOCRATIC LEADER NOW IS THE TIME FOR TAX RELIEF TRIBUTE TO JACKIE STILES TRIBUTE TO JACKIE STILES PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH MUCH NEEDED RELIEF ISSUES CONCERNING VIEQUES, PUERTO RICO AGAINST THE PRESIDENT'S TAX CUT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS TO CARRY OUT PART B OF TITLE I OF ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT RELATING TO STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE AMENDING CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT TO PROVIDE THAT LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES ARE CONSUMER PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO SUCH ACT 2001 TRADE POLICY AGENDA AND 2000 ANNUAL REPORT ON TRADE AGREEMENTS PROGRAM--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. PERIODIC REPORT ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PAYMENTS MADE TO CUBA--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES RECESS AFTER RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS TO CARRY OUT PART B OF TITLE I OF ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT RELATING TO STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE AMENDING CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT TO PROVIDE THAT LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES ARE CONSUMER PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO SUCH ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 6, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RELATING TO ERGONOMICS TRIBUTE TO SERVICE MEMBERS LOST IN PLANE CRASH OF SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2001 INTRODUCTION OF MEDICAID SAFETY NET HOSPITAL PRESERVATION ACT OF 2001 TRIBUTE TO LEO FRIGO TRIBUTE TO THE 182 WHO STAYED AND FOUGHT ON MARCH 6, 1836 CONGRESS AND ADMINISTRATION FAIL TO SPEAK OUT REGARDING CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IN SUDAN SPECIAL ORDERS THE DEVIL IS OFTENTIMES IN THE DETAILS PUBLICATION OF THE RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, 107TH CONGRESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Millender-McDonald) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) 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 SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton) is recognized for 5 minutes. TRIBUTE TO JOHN RUIZ, FIRST HISPANIC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Hawaii (Mrs. Mink) is recognized for 5 minutes. CHILDREN AND THEIR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED BILL PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MOTION TO PROCEED--S.J. RES. 6 DISAPPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ERGONOMICS RULE RECESS DISAPPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ERGONOMICS RULE--Continued MORNING BUSINESS SCHOOL SHOOTINGS AND GUN SAFETY IDEA FULL FUNDING RECONCILIATION AND DEFICIT REDUCTION THE FUTURE OF PROJECT IMPACT ONE OF DELAWARE AND THE NATION'S FINEST THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL NATIONAL SPORTSMANSHIP DAY NATIONAL SPORTSMANSHIP DAY--MARCH 6, 2001 IN HONOR OF THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS 2001 STATE HONOREES FOR PENNSYLVANIA MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED REPORT ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PAYMENTS MADE TO CUBA--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 10 REPORT ON THE 2001 TRADE POLICY AGENDA AND THE 2000 ANNUAL REPORT ON THE TRADE AGREEMENTS PROGRAM--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 11 EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 460 Introductory Statement on S. 461 Introductory Statement on S. 462 Introductory Statement on S. 463 Introductory Statement on S. 464 Introductory Statement on S. 465 Introductory Statement on S. 466 Introductory Statement on S. 467 Introductory Statement on S. 468 Introductory Statement on S. 469 Introductory Statement on S. 470 Introductory Statement on S. 471 SENATE RESOLUTION 44--DESIGNATING EACH OF MARCH 2001, AND MARCH 2002, AS "ARTS EDUCATION MONTH" NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR APPOINTMENT ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2001 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT THE INTERNET AND CYBERSPACE ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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