Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2003-05-07 Date2003-05-07 PublicationVolume 149, issue 67 Sections109 House · 77 Senate House sections MR. CHRISTEPHER ROMERO, A PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD WINNER PERSONAL EXPLANATION AUTHORIZING PRINTING OF BROCHURES ENTITLED "HOW OUR LAWS ARE MADE" AND "OUR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT," THE PUBLICATION ENTITLED "OUR FLAG," THE DOCUMENT-SIZED ANNOTATED VERSION OF THE UNITED... KAZAKHSTAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO MR. WALLACE H. LEIPER PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION FCC PERSONAL EXPLANATION INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF KOREAN YOUTH IN KAZAKHSTAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO JERRY "ACE" MILLER UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHAMPAIGN-URBANA MEN'S TENNIS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP HONORING ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY JOHN STEKETEE, PIONEER IN YOUTH LAW TRIBUTE TO THE JAMES L. WEST ALZHEIMER'S CARE FACILITY IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS TRIBUTE TO GENERAL ERIC K. SHINSEKI, 34TH CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY RECOGNITION FOR KENNETH BANKS, JR. IN REMEMBRANCE OF DR. ROBERT C. ATKINS HONORING JOSEPH THOMAS MURPHY PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1298, UNITED STATES LEADERSHIP AGAINST HIV/AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS, AND MALARIA ACT OF 2003 THE ASTHMA OBESITY LINKAGE HONORING DON HILL HONORING ANN MILLER AND TED MALIARIS TIME IS NOT ON OUR SIDE TRIBUTE TO SHELBY CRAWFORD OF EUREKA SPRINGS VETERANS COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE AND ACCESS TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOLENE HYATT MILITARY FAMILY PEACE OF MIND ACT 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHEET METAL WORKERS' INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION LOCAL UNION NO. 104 TAKING STOCK IN ROMANIA HONORING DORIS GREGORY SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE WELCOMING THE REVEREND RILEY P. GREEN III ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER MONTH JOB CREATION PASS ELDER JUSTICE ACT OF 2003 FRENCH VISAS TO THE IRAQI REGIME PASS THE TAX RELIEF PACKAGE NOW ADRIATIC TREATY SIGNED AMBER ALERT IN RECOGNITION OF DENTON HIGH SCHOOL CHORALE REFORM NEEDED AT UNITED NATIONS DANGEROUS 15-PASSENGER VANS JOBS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH PACKAGE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT GENERAL LEAVE AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR GREATER WASHINGTON SOAP BOX DERBY MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS SECURITY ACT OF 2003 RAIL PASSENGER DISASTER FAMILY ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2003 GENERAL LEAVE TERMINATION OF EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTIONS AND POLICIES OF UNITA AND REVOCATION OF RELATED EXECUTIVE ORDERS--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 108-69) EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE COMMENDED FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE NATION ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ADMIRAL DONALD DAVIS POST OFFICE BUILDING ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2 NANOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2003 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR GREATER WASHINGTON SOAP BOX DERBY WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS SECURITY ACT OF 2003 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 898 SPECIAL ORDERS IN HONOR OF EDWARD LAGE, JR. ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS PUBLIC SERVICE THE FORGOTTEN EXODUS: JEWISH REFUGEES FROM ARAB LANDS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Filner) is recognized for 5 minutes. SUPPORTING THE TROOPS 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. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Pence) is recognized for 5 minutes. HATE CRIMES LEGISLATION THE MATRICULA CONSULAR The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Hensarling). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Lipinski) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Gutknecht) is recognized for 5 minutes. REJECT UNFAIR REPUBLICAN TAX CUTS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Inslee) is recognized for 5 minutes. SUPPORT THE JOBS AND GROWTH TAX ACT OF 2003 ISSUES AFFECTING AMERICA ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE DEMOCRATS EXAMINE WAYS AND MEANS TAX PLAN The majority of this participation is through a 401(k) plan or pension plans and other retirement accounts that are exempt from this taxation anyway, and most of the people who receive money are in... PRESIDENTIAL TAX PLAN CREATES JOBS REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1261, WORKFORCE REINVESTMENT AND ADULT EDUCATION ACT OF 2003 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILL REFERRED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON REPUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS TAX CUTS ENERGY POLICY PROTOCOL FOR NATO DOUBLE TAXATION THE LOOMING SUPREME COURT BATTLE NATO EXPANSION TREATY (Executive Session) Amendment No. 535 (Executive Session) MORNING BUSINESS FAIRNESS AND RESPONSIBILITY IN POLITICAL LIFE MEDICARE ENERGY NOMINATIONS OF JUSTICE PRISCILLA OWEN AND MIGUEL ESTRADA JUDICIAL CONFIRMATION PROCESS UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.J. RES. 51 OWEN NOMINATION UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.J. RES. 51 UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--S. 113 OWEN NOMINATION NATO EXPANSION RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS SUBMITTING CHANGES TO COMMITTEE ALLOCATIONS, FUNCTIONAL LEVELS, AND BUDGETARY AGGREGATES TRIBUTE TO WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY'S WILLIAM E. BIVIN FORENSIC SOCIETY THE CRACKDOWN AGAINST PRO-DEMOCRACY DISSIDENTS IN CUBA LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2001 TRIBUTE TO DR. BETSY ROGERS OF LEEDS, AL, AS NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR WEST VIRGINIA MILITARY SERVICE THE CIVILIAN VICTIMS OF COALITION BOMBING ATTACKS IN AFGHANISTAN SCHOOL VOUCHERS TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT C. ATKINS ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS HONORING DANIEL LEE SILVERNAIL ON THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOS ANGELES REVLON RUN/WALK TRIBUTE TO MARTHA WRIGHT GRIFFITHS TRIBUTE TO BERT SANDBERG HONORING JIMMY WILLIAMS HONORING SOUTH DAKOTA VOLUNTEERS TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM BIVIN FORENSIC SOCIETY TRIBUTE TO RICHARD W. VOLLMER, JR. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGE REFERRED REPORT THAT TERMINATES THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY DESCRIBED AND DECLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 12865 OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1993, WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTIONS AND POLICIES OF THE NATIONAL UNION FOR TOTAL... MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 1008 Introductory Statement on S. 1010 Introductory Statement on S. 1012 Introductory Statement on S. 1013 Introductory Statement on S. 1014 Introductory Statement on S. 1016 Introductory Statement on S. 1019 Introductory Statement on S. 1023 AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 535 NOTICE OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 1009 and S. 1019 APPOINTMENTS ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2003 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS