Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2001-03-07 Date2001-03-07 PublicationVolume 147, issue 29 Sections150 House · 57 Senate House sections TRIBUTE TO THOMAS W. READY REINTRODUCTION OF THE "CODE OF ELECTION ETHICS" TRIBUTE TO VERNON COX TRIBUTE TO STANLEY L. DODSON IN HONOR OF VERA GILLIS 100 YEARS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT--A CELEBRATION OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY'S 100TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO FRANK R. MASCARENAS VILLAGE OF PINECREST CELEBRATES FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF INCORPORATION INTO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DROP IN MEDICARE IMPROPER PAYMENTS TRIBUTE TO JIMMIE WILLIAM LLOYD PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF CAMP RAMAH IN THE BERKSHIRES TRIBUTE TO JOHN P. SHEELAN TRIBUTE TO HAL SHOUP A TRIBUTE TO DR. MACK ROBERTS OF WAYNE COUNTY, KENTUCKY RECOGNIZING THE GENEROSITY OF A LIVING ORGAN DONOR INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 911, A BILL TO AWARD THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO JOHN WALSH PERSONAL EXPLANATION DR. SHAWN CASEY RECEIVES 12TH SWINGLE AWARD PERSONAL EXPLANATION CHRISTIAN PRIESTS ABDUCTED AND BEATEN IN INDIA A TRIBUTE TO LYNDA DIANE MULL HONORING UNSUNG HEROES HONORING PASTOR CLINTON M. MILLER CLARIFICATION OF THE HI TAX THE MEANING OF THE ALAMO CITIZENS FROM THE 9TH DISTRICT OF TEXAS PERSONAL EXPLANATION A TRIBUTE TO HOSEA WILLIAMS SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX VOUCHERS TRIBUTE TO SHONDA RIGGINS OF SOUTH CAROLINA THE SCIENCE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS ACT TRIBUTE TO HIS BEATITUDE MAR NASRALLAH BOUTROS CARDINAL SFEIR, MARONITE PATRIARCH OF ANTIOCH AND ALL THE EAST A TRIBUTE TO BARBARA YOUNG SENIOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES IN CELEBRATION OF THE GRAND OPENING OF THE BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE'S NEW HOME COMMEMORATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MR. CRUZ BACA H.R. 808, THE STEEL REVITALIZATION ACT OF 2001 BANKRUPTCY ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 2001 A TRIBUTE TO MILDRED L. BOYCE TRIBUTE TO MR. ROBERT MAY THE CLEAN DIAMONDS ACT HONORING TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRIBUTE TO MS. JOAN KNISS INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO PERMIT THE CONSOLIDATION OF LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES ORGAN DONATION--- SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives SUPPORT RESEARCH FUNDING FOR NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE JOURNAL ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PERMISSION FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE GENE DARNELL TAX CUTS DEFICIT-BUSTING TAX CUT IS WRONG CUT TAXES NOW CONGRESS SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT NARCOTICS TAX RELIEF FOR EVERYONE BUDGET SHOULD BE AGREED UPON BEFORE TAX BILL IS DEBATED NEW ADMINISTRATION MUST SUPPORT NEEDS OF MILITARY THE PRESIDENT'S TAX CUT TAX CUTS ARE THE RIGHT THING TO DO THE PRESIDENT'S TAX CUT TAX RELIEF AND A RESPONSIBLE BUDGET THE PRESIDENT'S TAX CUT A RESPONSIBLE BUDGET FOR AMERICA'S PRIORITIES THE PRESIDENT'S TAX CUT PROTECTING SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE FROM BIG GOVERNMENT SPENDERS THE PRESIDENT'S TAX CUT THE PRESIDENT'S TAX CUT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE PRESIDENT'S TAX CUT EVEN CBO SAYS IT WOULD NOT BET ON ITS OWN BUDGET NUMBERS EASING REGULATORY BURDENS AND LOWERING TAXES CREATES MORE FREEDOM FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL ONE MINUTES PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY THE JOURNAL PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S.J. RES. 6, DISAPPROVING DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RULE RELATING TO ERGONOMICS PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING IMPORTANCE OF ORGAN, TISSUE, BONE MARROW AND BLOOD DONATION AND SUPPORTING NATIONAL DONOR DAY ORGAN DONATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2001 HONORING 21 MEMBERS OF NATIONAL GUARD KILLED IN CRASH ON MARCH 3, 2001 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING IMPORTANCE OF ORGAN, TISSUE, BONE MARROW AND BLOOD DONATION AND SUPPORTING NATIONAL DONOR DAY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ORGAN DONATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2001 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF DEBATE TIME ON S.J. RES. 6, DISAPPROVING DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RULE RELATING TO ERGONOMICS POINT OF ORDER HONORING 21 MEMBERS OF NATIONAL GUARD KILLED IN CRASH ON MARCH 3, 2001 RECESS COMMUNICATION FROM HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT, DEMOCRATIC LEADER APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO INVESTIGATIVE SUBCOMMITTEES OF COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT DISAPPROVING DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RULE RELATING TO ERGONOMICS RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEES ON RESOURCES, ARMED SERVICES, AND TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE THE RIGHT TO VOTE IS FUNDAMENTAL SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Platts) is recognized for 5 minutes. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH EDUCATION AND WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH CONCERN OVER PROPOSED CASPIAN OIL PIPELINE PELL GRANT MATH AND SCIENCE INCENTIVE ACT, 2001 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3, ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2001 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 North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Mrs. Clayton) is recognized for 5 minutes. SITUATION WORSENS IN SOUTHERN SERBIA AND MACEDONIA The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Guam (Mr. Underwood) is recognized for 5 minutes. REVISIONS TO REVENUE AGGREGATES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2001-2005 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Skelton) is recognized for 5 minutes. WHY HORRIBLE CRIMES ARE BEING COMMITTED WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH RECOGNIZING FIVE CITIZENS FROM MARYLAND FOR THEIR FINE SERVICE TO OUR NATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Baca) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Owens) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Michigan (Ms. Kilpatrick) is recognized for 5 minutes. CLOSE THE GUN SHOW LOOPHOLE 36-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF MARCH ACROSS EDMUND PETTUS BRIDGE LOWERING THE ELIGIBILITY AGE FOR THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT 36-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF MARCH ACROSS EDMUND PETTUS BRIDGE REMEMBERING THE 1965 MARCH ACROSS THE EDMUND PETTUS BRIDGE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Jefferson) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Clyburn) is recognized for 5 minutes. CONCERNED ABOUT A TAX CUT BILL BEFORE A BUDGET BILL THE FLORIDA VOTE C-SPAN, ERGONOMICS, THE PRESIDENT'S TAX CUT AND PATIENT PROTECTION LEGISLATION TAX CUTS FOR ALL IS THE FAIR THING TO DO SO-CALLED ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF ACT THERE SHOULD BE NO DEAL FOR THE ALLEGED SPY HANSSEN SO-CALLED ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2001 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS NORTH KOREA THE ISRAELI ELECTION AND ITS AFTERMATH AGRICULTURE DISASTER ASSISTANCE WEST AFRICA'S CRISIS ENERGY THE BUDGET AND TAX RELIEF TAX RELIEF CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT OF 2001--Resumed RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES RULES OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS TRIBUTE TO ISRAEL BROOKS MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 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. 472 Introductory Statement on S. 473 Introductory Statement on S. 474 Introductory Statement on S. 476 Introductory Statement on S. 478 Introductory Statement on S. 480 Introductory Statement on S. 481 Introductory Statement on S. 483 Introductory Statement on S. 484 Introductory Statement on S. 485 Introductory Statement on S. 486 Introductory Statement on S. 487 STATEMENTS ON SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SENATE RESOLUTION 46--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS SENATE RESOLUTION 47--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE SENATE RESOLUTION 48--HONORING THE LIFE OF FORMER GOVERNOR OF MINNESOTA HAROLD E. STASSEN, AND EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES OF THE SENATE TO HIS FAMILY ON HIS DEATH SENATE RESOLUTION 49--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 21--TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE USE OF A LEGISLATIVE "TRIGGER" OR "SAFETY" MECHANISM TO LINK LONG-TERM FEDERAL BUDGET SURPLUS REDUCTIONS WITH... SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 22--HONORING THE 21 MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD WHO WERE KILLED IN THE CRASH OF A NATIONAL GUARD AIRCRAFT ON MARCH 3, 2001, IN SOUTH-CENTRAL GEORGIA AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR IN HONOR OF FORMER GOVERNOR HAROLD E. STASSEN ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2001 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW