Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2003-06-24 Date2003-06-24 PublicationVolume 149, issue 94 Sections140 House · 100 Senate House sections AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RULING TRIBUTE TO CHANDLER A. HATCH AND PETER NOTIER VETERANS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2003 SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH FAIRNESS ACT OF 2003 IN MEMORY OF RAY ABRIL, SR. SOLILOQUY PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO COMMANDER JEFF TAYLOR HONORING HARLEY-DAVIDSON ON ITS 100TH BIRTHDAY RECOGNIZING R.G. MORRIS TRIBUTE TO ABINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL NATO ALLIED COMMAND TRANSFORMATION SUPPORT INCREASED TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT TRIBUTE TO ROBERT PATRICK HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF MAJOR GARY L. BERGOSH PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO SAM JOHNSON CONGRATULATIONS CONTINENTAL MICRONESIA ON 35TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING THE MEMORY OF MR. HOWARD D. SAMUEL IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH C. SPICUZZO HONORING FATHER MICHAEL P. BAFARO TAIWAN'S INCLUSION IN THE WHO WHY ME? CLUB HONORING SERGEANT DORIS HIGGINS PERSONAL EXPLANATION TORTURE DEATHS IN UZBEKISTAN REVEAL LACK OF PROGRESS BIOTECH DECISIONS SHOULD BE SCIENCE-BASED CONGRATULATING FRANK J. WSOL OF CHICAGO CONGRATULATIONS TO MOSAIC REPRESSION SPREADING IN BELARUS HONORING CLIFFORD THEODORE SHUMATE PERSONAL EXPLANATION 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF MAPE'S RANCH WORLD REFUGEE DAY GROWING CONCERNS ABOUT IMPLEMEMTATION OF THE PATRIOT ACT OF 2001 LEADERS OF TAIWAN'S LEGISLATIVE BRANCH BRIEF CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS IN CAPITOL COMMENDING MRS. DePOALA'S FIFTH GRADE CLASS ON THE CREATION OF THEIR PEACE QUILT HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF BRITTANY ATKINS CONGRATULATING JOE GUNN ON HIS RETIREMENT PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE OF BILL JONES EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR VICTIMS OF ALGERIAN EARTHQUAKE TRIBUTE TO PUEBLO COMMUNITY PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN REGARD TO MR. CHARLES MULCAHY IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOUTH HAVEN LIGHTHOUSE TRIBUTE TO DANNY GALLACHER TRIBUTE TO BOB STUMP MR. STUMP, IT WAS AN HONOR TO KNOW YOU TRIBUTE TO THE LATE CONGRESSMAN BOB STUMP House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING HOUR DEBATES FINISHING THE JOB FOR AMERICAN SENIORS MAKING AMERICA FISCALLY SECURE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MODERNIZATION REFORM ACT WAR IN IRAQ: MANUFACTURED CATASTROPHE ENSURE QUALITY OF CARE AND SOLVENCY OF MEDICARE APPLAUDING THE SUPREME COURT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RULINGS TRIBUTE TO BOB STUMP HOUSE TO SPEND $400 BILLION FOR FLAWED PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN BURDENS FUTURE GENERATIONS PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE FOR SENIORS IN NEED REMEMBERING ROBERT LEE STUMP SENSIBLE MEDICARE REFORMS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2003 PREMIER CERTIFIED LENDERS PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2003 HOMELAND SECURITY TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2003 IAIP will provide vertical as well as the horizontal information flow that will allow our security forces, including our local community first responders, to respond as quickly and effectively as... PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2555, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 To further ensure the safety of the American people, we have instituted very clear guidelines for grant eligibility. Local and State officials must create a multiyear Homeland Security Plan. This... PERSONAL EXPLANATION PREMIER CERTIFIED LENDERS PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2003 VETERANS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2003 PERSONAL EXPLANATION GENERAL LEAVE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 HOMELAND SECURITY TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2003 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2417, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Hinchey) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Garrett). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME TRIBUTE TO THE KANSAS WHEAT HARVEST The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Corrine Brown) is recognized for 5 minutes. PORT SECURITY THE RURAL VETERANS ACCESS TO CARE ACT 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. MEDICARE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Simmons) is recognized for 5 minutes. MICHIGAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CASES SUPPORT THE FREE MARKET PRESCRIPTION DRUG BILL REPUBLICAN PARTY PRINCIPLES OF LIMITED GOVERNMENT, ECONOMIC FREEDOM, AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY SHOULD PREVAIL MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT DO NOT PRIVATIZE MEDICARE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Simmons) 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. 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 Indiana (Mr. Pence) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Shuster) is recognized for 5 minutes. REVISIONS TO THE 302(A) ALLOCATIONS AND BUDGETARY AGGREGATES ESTABLISHED BY THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 MEDICARE BILL WILL HARM CANCER PATIENTS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Garrett of New Jersey). Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Watson) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Wexler) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Berry) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Ballance) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Sandlin) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Strickland) is recognized for 5 minutes. TIME IS NOW FOR REAL, MEANINGFUL, AFFORDABLE MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Ross) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maine (Mr. Allen) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Davis) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Thompson) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Turner) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Tanner) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Stenholm) is recognized for 5 minutes. IMPACT OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG BILL H.R. 2544, THE MEDICAL INDEPENDENCE, PRIVACY AND INNOVATION ACT OF 2003 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILLS REFERRED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 2 Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE PASSAGE OF S. 1157 AND S. 239 RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MINORITY LEADER RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2003 RECESS PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2003--Continued MEXICAN BARRIERS TO IMPORTS OF U.S. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2003--Continued MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO MAYNARD JACKSON HONORING THE STUDENTS OF EUREKA, SOUTH DAKOTA RECOGNIZING COURTNEY STADD SUPREME COURT DECISION IN MICHIGAN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN OFFICE REACH-BACK TAX NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE ACT HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS AL BRAIMAN: DEPAUL UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 2003 NASHUA CELEBRATES ITS SESQUICENTENNIAL TRIBUTE TO JUDGE LEE AND HARRY FIRST MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURE REFERRED MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED 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. 1316 Introductory Statement on S. 1317 Introductory Statement on S. 1318 Introductory Statement on S. 1319 Introductory Statement on S. 1320 Introductory Statement on S. 1323 Introductory Statement on S. 1324 Introductory Statement on S. 1325 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SENATE RESOLUTION 182--CONGRATULATING THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION FOR ESTABLISHING THE "GIVE KIDS A SMILE" PROGRAM, EMPHASIZING THE NEED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN, AND... AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED & PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 1001 Text of Senate Amendment 1002 Text of Senate Amendment 1003 Text of Senate Amendment 1004 Text of Senate Amendment 1005 Text of Senate Amendment 1006 Text of Senate Amendment 1007 Text of Senate Amendment 1008 Text of Senate Amendment 1009 Text of Senate Amendment 1010 Text of Senate Amendment 1011 Text of Senate Amendment 1012 Text of Senate Amendment 1013 Text of Senate Amendment 1014 Text of Senate Amendment 1015 Text of Senate Amendment 1016 Text of Senate Amendment 1017 Text of Senate Amendment 1018 Text of Senate Amendment 1019 Text of Senate Amendment 1020 Text of Senate Amendment 1021 Text of Senate Amendment 1022 Text of Senate Amendment 1023 Text of Senate Amendment 1024 Text of Senate Amendment 1025 Text of Senate Amendment 1026 Text of Senate Amendment 1027 Text of Senate Amendment 1028 Text of Senate Amendment 1029 Text of Senate Amendment 1030 Text of Senate Amendment 1031 Text of Senate Amendment 1032 Text of Senate Amendment 1033 Text of Senate Amendment 1034 Text of Senate Amendment 1035 Text of Senate Amendment 1036 Text of Senate Amendment 1037 Text of Senate Amendment 1038 Text of Senate Amendment 1039 Text of Senate Amendment 1040 Text of Senate Amendment 1041 Text of Senate Amendment 1042 Text of Senate Amendment 1043 NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 1323 ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2003 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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