Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2002-11-19 Date2002-11-19 PublicationVolume 148, issue 150 Sections0 House · 316 Senate House sections No sections are available. Senate sections Senate EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE SESSION ON 100 JUDICIAL CONFIRMATIONS BY THE DEMOCRATIC-LED SENATE TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT OF 2002--CONFERENCE REPORT SERVICE IN THE SENATE MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 TRIBUTE TO SENATOR PAUL WELLSTONE CONGRATULATING FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER ON RECEIVING 2002 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE PRESIDING OFFICER MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTES TO DEPARTING SENATORS CHAPLAIN OGILVIE ON HIS SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE TRIBUTE TO DR. GERALYN M. JACOBS TRIBUTE TO THURSTON ERIC WOMBLE TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH VINCENT TREBAT WE NEED A PLAN TO STOP AIDS CONTINUING THE FIGHT AGAINST THE HIV/AIDS PANDEMIC THE SMALL BUSINESS DROUGHT RELIEF ACT DISASTER RELIEF HELMS-LEAHY SMALL WEBCASTER SETTLEMENT ACT OF 2002 PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR THE MEDICAL DEVICE USER FEE AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2002 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2001 ELECTRIC ASSISTED LOW-SPEED BICYCLES THE FAILURE TO PASS AN ENERGY BILL U.S. LEADERSHIP IN AEROSPACE--TODAY AND TOMORROW INDIAN PROBATE REFORM ACT OF 2002 RECOGNITION OF DOLORES GARCIA A SPECIAL ADOPTION MONTH SPINA BIFIDA CONGRESSMAN JOSEPH R. SKEEN THE REAL INTERSTATE DRIVER EQUITY ACT USE OF CUSTOMS FEES BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION CHIEF JUDGE LAWRENCE BASKIR WHY SLOVENIA SHOULD BE INVITED TO JOIN NATO NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION DOUBLING ACT THE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 AN EMBARRASSING COP-OUT OMB PROPOSED REVISIONS TO A-76 REGULATIONS CREDIT CARD ARMIES--FIREARMS AND TRAINING FOR TERROR IN THE UNITED STATES TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER JEFFERY FREEMAN VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT OF 2002, S. 2237 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION SHARING NOMINATION OF MICHAEL McCONNELL ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ON THE RETIREMENT OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERVISOR TOM MULLEN COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT MR. STEPHEN ROGERS TRIBUTE TO CENTURY CONSTRUCTION RECOGNIZING PUBLIC SERVICE OF ANN JORGENSEN TRIBUTE TO LT. COL. THOMAS J. STAPLETON TRIBUTE TO NANCY KRAFT RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING PROFESSORS MR. JAMES ADAMS AND DR. DENNIS C. JACOBS TRIBUTE TO ERV NEFF, PRESIDENT, MINNESOTA STATE RETIREE COUNCIL, AFL- CIO POLITICAL REFORM IN EGYPT RETIREMENT OF CECIL WILLIAMS--AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL OF ARKANSAS TRIBUTE TO DR. MARY JANE BRANNON IN HONOR OF NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED REPORT DOCUMENTING THE STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS AT THE END OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY--PM 121 REPORT ENTITLED ANNUAL REPORT OF THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001--PM 122 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE 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. 3 Introductory Statement on S. 5 Introductory Statement on S. 3173 Introductory Statement on S. 3176 Introductory Statement on S. 3177 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SENATE RESOLUTION 360--CONGRATULATING FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER FOR BEING AWARDED THE 2002 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS LIFETIME OF DEDICATION TO PEACE SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 159--TO CORRECT THE ENROLLMENT OF S. 1843 AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED & PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 4970 Text of Senate Amendment 4971 Text of Senate Amendment 4972 Text of Senate Amendment 4973 Text of Senate Amendment 4974 Text of Senate Amendment 4975 Text of Senate Amendment 4976 Text of Senate Amendment 4977 Text of Senate Amendment 4978 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOREIGN CURRENCY REPORTS OIL REGION NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA ACT MIAMI CIRCLE SITE SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY ACT MOCCASIN BEND NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE ESTABLISHMENT ACT AMENDING THE NATURAL TRAILS SYSTEM ACT NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL ACT OF 2002 WILDFIRE PREVENTION ACT OF 2002 CAPE FOX LAND ENTITLEMENT ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2002 FREMONT-MADISON CONVEYANCE ACT CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS IN THE STATE OF ALASKA TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA MOUNT NEBO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT REINSTATE AND EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF A HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK LAND EXCHANGE ACT CORRECTING THE ENROLLMENT OF S. 1843 VIRGIN RIVER DINOSAUR FOOTPRINT PRESERVE ACT TIMPANOGOS INTERAGENCY LAND EXCHANGE ACT THE CALENDAR HOMESTEAD NATIONAL MONUMENT OF AMERICA ADDITIONS ACT AMENDMENTS TO THE OMNIBUS PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1996 A SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY OF VIRGINIA KEY BEACH PARK IN BISCAYNE BAY, FLORIDA LAKEHAVEN, WASHINGTON, WATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE PROJECT MUSCLE SHOALS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY ACT OF 2002 CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE SAND MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS STUDY AREA IN THE STATE OF IDAHO KLAMATH BASIN EMERGENCY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REFUND ACT OF 2001 LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY WATER RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2002 NEW RIVER GORGE BOUNDARY ACT OF 2002 RUSSIAN RIVER LAND ACT GUAM WAR CLAIMS REVIEW COMMISSION ACT LEASE LOT CONVEYANCE ACT OF 2002 ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE NATIONAL PARK OF AMERICAN SAMOA BUFFALO BAYOU NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY ACT METACOMET-MONADNOCK-MATTABESETT TRAIL STUDY ACT OF 2001 FALLON RAIL FREIGHT LOADING FACILITY TRANSFER ACT PU'UHONUA O HONAUNAU NATIONAL PARK ADDITION ACT OF 2002 FEASIBILITY STUDY OF DESIGNATING THE WACO MAMMOTH SITE AS A UNIT OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM CALIFORNIA FIVE MILE REGIONAL LEARNING CENTER TRANSFER ACT BAINBRIDGE ISLAND JAPANESE-AMERICAN MEMORIAL STUDY ACT OF 2002 EXTENDING DEADLINE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT IN STATE OF OREGON BIG SUR WILDERNESS AND CONSERVATION ACT OF 2002 FORMER PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS MEMORIAL CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT COMPLETION ACT DISCLAIMER OF ANY FEDERAL INTEREST IN LANDS ADJACENT TO SPIRIT LAKE AND TWIN LAKES IN STATE OF IDAHO CEDAR CREEK AND BELLE GROVE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ACT CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PUBLIC LAND IN CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA GUNN MCKAY NATURE PRESERVE ACT REVISION OF THE BORDERS OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHPLACE NATIONAL MONUMENT CARIBBEAN NATIONAL FOREST WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS ACT OF 2002 ALLEGHENY PORTAGE RAILROAD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE BOUNDARY REVISION ACT CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD PRESERVATION ACT OF 2002 GRANT OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY TO DESCHUTES AND CROOK COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF OREGON TO WEST BUTTE ROAD REAUTHORIZATION OF THE MNI WICONI RURAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECT EXTENDING PERIOD OF AUTHORIZATION FOR INTERIOR SECRETARY TO IMPLEMENT CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL EDUCATION ACT EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE CALENDAR NOMINATIONS DISCHARGED NOMINATION OF WILLIAM CAMPBELL TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS LEGISLATIVE SESSION OMBUDSMAN REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2002 AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT WITH RESPECT TO SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAMS FOR TYPE I DIABETES AND INDIANS ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2002 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TODAY NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS Senate EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE SESSION ON 100 JUDICIAL CONFIRMATIONS BY THE DEMOCRATIC-LED SENATE TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT OF 2002--CONFERENCE REPORT SERVICE IN THE SENATE MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 TRIBUTE TO SENATOR PAUL WELLSTONE CONGRATULATING FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER ON RECEIVING 2002 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE PRESIDING OFFICER MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTES TO DEPARTING SENATORS CHAPLAIN OGILVIE ON HIS SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE TRIBUTE TO DR. GERALYN M. JACOBS TRIBUTE TO THURSTON ERIC WOMBLE TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH VINCENT TREBAT WE NEED A PLAN TO STOP AIDS CONTINUING THE FIGHT AGAINST THE HIV/AIDS PANDEMIC THE SMALL BUSINESS DROUGHT RELIEF ACT DISASTER RELIEF HELMS-LEAHY SMALL WEBCASTER SETTLEMENT ACT OF 2002 PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR THE MEDICAL DEVICE USER FEE AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2002 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2001 ELECTRIC ASSISTED LOW-SPEED BICYCLES THE FAILURE TO PASS AN ENERGY BILL U.S. LEADERSHIP IN AEROSPACE--TODAY AND TOMORROW INDIAN PROBATE REFORM ACT OF 2002 RECOGNITION OF DOLORES GARCIA A SPECIAL ADOPTION MONTH SPINA BIFIDA CONGRESSMAN JOSEPH R. SKEEN THE REAL INTERSTATE DRIVER EQUITY ACT USE OF CUSTOMS FEES BROWNFIELDS REVITALIZATION CHIEF JUDGE LAWRENCE BASKIR WHY SLOVENIA SHOULD BE INVITED TO JOIN NATO NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION DOUBLING ACT THE SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 AN EMBARRASSING COP-OUT OMB PROPOSED REVISIONS TO A-76 REGULATIONS CREDIT CARD ARMIES--FIREARMS AND TRAINING FOR TERROR IN THE UNITED STATES TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER JEFFERY FREEMAN VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT OF 2002, S. 2237 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INFORMATION SHARING NOMINATION OF MICHAEL McCONNELL ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ON THE RETIREMENT OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY SUPERVISOR TOM MULLEN COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PADUCAH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT MR. STEPHEN ROGERS TRIBUTE TO CENTURY CONSTRUCTION RECOGNIZING PUBLIC SERVICE OF ANN JORGENSEN TRIBUTE TO LT. COL. THOMAS J. STAPLETON TRIBUTE TO NANCY KRAFT RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING PROFESSORS MR. JAMES ADAMS AND DR. DENNIS C. JACOBS TRIBUTE TO ERV NEFF, PRESIDENT, MINNESOTA STATE RETIREE COUNCIL, AFL- CIO POLITICAL REFORM IN EGYPT RETIREMENT OF CECIL WILLIAMS--AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL OF ARKANSAS TRIBUTE TO DR. MARY JANE BRANNON IN HONOR OF NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED REPORT DOCUMENTING THE STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS AT THE END OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY--PM 121 REPORT ENTITLED ANNUAL REPORT OF THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001--PM 122 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE 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. 3 Introductory Statement on S. 5 Introductory Statement on S. 3173 Introductory Statement on S. 3176 Introductory Statement on S. 3177 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SENATE RESOLUTION 360--CONGRATULATING FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER FOR BEING AWARDED THE 2002 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS LIFETIME OF DEDICATION TO PEACE SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 159--TO CORRECT THE ENROLLMENT OF S. 1843 AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED & PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 4970 Text of Senate Amendment 4971 Text of Senate Amendment 4972 Text of Senate Amendment 4973 Text of Senate Amendment 4974 Text of Senate Amendment 4975 Text of Senate Amendment 4976 Text of Senate Amendment 4977 Text of Senate Amendment 4978 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR FOREIGN CURRENCY REPORTS OIL REGION NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA ACT MIAMI CIRCLE SITE SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY ACT MOCCASIN BEND NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE ESTABLISHMENT ACT AMENDING THE NATURAL TRAILS SYSTEM ACT NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL ACT OF 2002 WILDFIRE PREVENTION ACT OF 2002 CAPE FOX LAND ENTITLEMENT ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2002 FREMONT-MADISON CONVEYANCE ACT CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS IN THE STATE OF ALASKA TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA MOUNT NEBO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT REINSTATE AND EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF A HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK LAND EXCHANGE ACT CORRECTING THE ENROLLMENT OF S. 1843 VIRGIN RIVER DINOSAUR FOOTPRINT PRESERVE ACT TIMPANOGOS INTERAGENCY LAND EXCHANGE ACT THE CALENDAR HOMESTEAD NATIONAL MONUMENT OF AMERICA ADDITIONS ACT AMENDMENTS TO THE OMNIBUS PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1996 A SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY OF VIRGINIA KEY BEACH PARK IN BISCAYNE BAY, FLORIDA LAKEHAVEN, WASHINGTON, WATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE PROJECT MUSCLE SHOALS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY ACT OF 2002 CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN LANDS WITHIN THE SAND MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS STUDY AREA IN THE STATE OF IDAHO KLAMATH BASIN EMERGENCY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REFUND ACT OF 2001 LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY WATER RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2002 NEW RIVER GORGE BOUNDARY ACT OF 2002 RUSSIAN RIVER LAND ACT GUAM WAR CLAIMS REVIEW COMMISSION ACT LEASE LOT CONVEYANCE ACT OF 2002 ADJUSTMENTS TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE NATIONAL PARK OF AMERICAN SAMOA BUFFALO BAYOU NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY ACT METACOMET-MONADNOCK-MATTABESETT TRAIL STUDY ACT OF 2001 FALLON RAIL FREIGHT LOADING FACILITY TRANSFER ACT PU'UHONUA O HONAUNAU NATIONAL PARK ADDITION ACT OF 2002 FEASIBILITY STUDY OF DESIGNATING THE WACO MAMMOTH SITE AS A UNIT OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM CALIFORNIA FIVE MILE REGIONAL LEARNING CENTER TRANSFER ACT BAINBRIDGE ISLAND JAPANESE-AMERICAN MEMORIAL STUDY ACT OF 2002 EXTENDING DEADLINE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT IN STATE OF OREGON BIG SUR WILDERNESS AND CONSERVATION ACT OF 2002 FORMER PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS MEMORIAL CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT COMPLETION ACT DISCLAIMER OF ANY FEDERAL INTEREST IN LANDS ADJACENT TO SPIRIT LAKE AND TWIN LAKES IN STATE OF IDAHO CEDAR CREEK AND BELLE GROVE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ACT CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PUBLIC LAND IN CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA GUNN MCKAY NATURE PRESERVE ACT REVISION OF THE BORDERS OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHPLACE NATIONAL MONUMENT CARIBBEAN NATIONAL FOREST WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS ACT OF 2002 ALLEGHENY PORTAGE RAILROAD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE BOUNDARY REVISION ACT CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD PRESERVATION ACT OF 2002 GRANT OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY TO DESCHUTES AND CROOK COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF OREGON TO WEST BUTTE ROAD REAUTHORIZATION OF THE MNI WICONI RURAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECT EXTENDING PERIOD OF AUTHORIZATION FOR INTERIOR SECRETARY TO IMPLEMENT CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL EDUCATION ACT EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE CALENDAR NOMINATIONS DISCHARGED NOMINATION OF WILLIAM CAMPBELL TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS LEGISLATIVE SESSION OMBUDSMAN REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2002 AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT WITH RESPECT TO SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAMS FOR TYPE I DIABETES AND INDIANS ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2002 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TODAY NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS