Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2003-06-25 Date2003-06-25 PublicationVolume 149, issue 95 Sections146 House · 120 Senate House sections THE GIFT OF OPPORTUNITY A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING RAMSEY NABIL ALLOUSH HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRYN MAWR FIRE COMPANY ESSAY OF MICHELLE WILKINSON A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING BASEL ALLOUSH COMMENDING ALEXANDRA SCOTT FOR HER EFFORTS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER ESSAY BY HEATHER MACPHEE A PROCLAMATION HONORING MONSIGNOR PAUL E. METZGER ON THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION DEEPLY ROOTED PRINCIPLES THE SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY FIRST ACT JAMES ETTER HONORED BY THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ESSAY BY DANIEL ZAJDA COMMENDING THE FIRST GRADUATING CLASS OF THE CONNECTICUT INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ACADEMY HONORING CHAIRMAN BOB STUMP THE AMERICAN DREAM CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ALABAMA STATE DOCKS FOR 75 YEARS OF SERVICE TO SOCIETY CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. KATHLEEN McGRATH ON ELECTION INTO NATIONAL TEACHERS HALL OF FAME INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF THE VICTIMS OF TORTURE HONORING DR. JAN VAN WAGTENDONK SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ADVOCATES TRIBUTE TO THE EMPLOYEES OF WYETH-PHARMACEUTICALS IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE BOB STUMP KELLY SHINN'S ESSAY IN RECOGNITION OF CHRISTOPHER BALOGH FOR BEING HONORED WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL RECOGNIZING THE COMMITTEE FOR CITIZEN AWARENESS IN RECOGNITION OF ELIZABETH COUNTS FOR BEING HONORED WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL HONORING RALPH NURNBERGER IN RECOGNITION OF MATTHEW MILLS FOR BEING HONORED WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL IN HONOR OF THE MINORITY BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONALS NETWORK'S "FIFTY INFLUENTIAL MINORITIES IN BUSINESS" ANNUAL AWARDS GALA HUMAN RIGHTS IN CUBA IN RECOGNITION OF PETER BRANNEN, FOR BEING HONORED WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL IN MEMORY AND PRAISE OF MAYNARD HOLBROOK JACKSON ANNE E. SMITH--2003 PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR IN RECOGNITION OF CHAD VEZIN FOR BEING HONORED WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOMING THE REVEREND MICHAEL J. GREER ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WAR CRIMES IN BELGIUM IN SUPPORT OF DEBT RELIEF U.S.-EU SUMMIT IMPORTANT MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS REMEMBERING ARMY SPECIALIST ORENTHIAL J. SMITH WAS AMERICA MISLED ON IRAQ'S WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION? MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THE REPUBLICANS' PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT MEDICARE REFORM PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM HOLDING THE ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTABLE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES IN THE KOREAN WAR PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY SADDAM HUSSEIN AND WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MEDICARE ON THE HIT LIST CHILD TAX CREDIT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION TEMPORARY AUTHORITY FOR CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER TO AWARD BILL EMERSON AND MICKEY LELAND HUNGER FELLOWSHIPS GENERAL LEAVE RECOGNIZING IMPORTANT SERVICE PROVIDED BY FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE ON OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY GENERAL LEAVE AWARDING A CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO PRIME MINISTER TONY BLAIR EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR FREEDOM IN HONG KONG EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT ESCALATION OF ANTI-SEMITIC VIOLENCE WITHIN PARTICIPATING STATES OF OSCE IS OF PROFOUND CONCERN AND EFFORTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN TO PREVENT FUTURE OCCURRENCES ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TEMPORARY AUTHORITY FOR CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER TO AWARD BILL EMERSON AND MICKEY LELAND HUNGER FELLOWSHIPS RECOGNIZING IMPORTANT SERVICE PROVIDED BY FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE ON OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION CALLING ON CHINA TO IMMEDIATELY AND UNCONDITIONALLY RELEASE DR. YANG JIANLI CONDEMNING TERRORISM INFLICTED ON ISRAEL SINCE AQABA SUMMIT AND EXPRESSING SOLIDARITY WITH THE ISRAELI PEOPLE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION H.R. 2417, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 GENERAL LEAVE INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CALLING ON CHINA TO IMMEDIATELY AND UNCONDITIONALLY RELEASE DR. YANG JIANLI CONDEMNING TERRORISM INFLICTED ON ISRAEL SINCE AQABA SUMMIT AND EXPRESSING SOLIDARITY WITH THE ISRAELI PEOPLE PERSONAL EXPLANATION INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 SPECIAL ORDERS 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 New York (Mr. Hinchey) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME MEDICARE: H.R. 1 TURNS BACK THE CLOCK THE SONS OF COLVILL EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME WOMEN AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN NOT FAIR TO OUR CHILDREN The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Filner) is recognized for 5 minutes. PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN SHOULD BENEFIT SENIORS, NOT DRUG COMPANIES HELL IN A CUBAN PRISON The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Garrett of New Jersey). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. CHECK WITH THE SENIOR CITIZENS HOMELAND SECURITY TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2003 MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OLDER WOMEN AND MEDICARE REPUBLICAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG BILL HEALTH CARE REFORM AMERICANS SHOULD COME FIRST IN PRIORITIES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson) is recognized for 5 minutes. 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 gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Corrine Brown) is recognized for 5 minutes. BETTER PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN NEEDED MEDICARE MODERNIZATION LEGISLATION REGARDING REDISTRICTING HEARING IN HOUSTON THIS SATURDAY FEDERAL SPENDING MEDICARE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Solis) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Eshoo) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Maloney) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Wynn) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Stupak) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rush) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Marshall) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE REPUBLICANS' MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROPOSAL MEDICARE MODERNIZATION RECESS EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. House of Representatives REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2559, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1, MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2003, AND H.R. 2596, HEALTH SAVINGS AND AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2003 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 Text of House Amendment 2 Text of House Amendment 3 Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2003 VISIT TO THE SENATE BY THE HONORABLE PATRICK COX, PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2003--CONTINUED MORNING BUSINESS SALUTE TO THE 129TH MOBILE PUBLIC AFFAIRS DETACHMENT NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 SUPREME COURT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION DECISION HONORING AMERICAN AND KOREAN VETERANS OF THE KOREAN WAR CIVIL LIBERTIES IN HONG KONG CBO COST ESTIMATE TRIBUTE TO JANINE LOUISE JOHNSON CREATING AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR MANUFACTURING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE CONTROL OF STATE AND LOCAL POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF COWETA, OKLAHOMA. TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN CABELL TRIBUTE TO DANNY PIPER RON MICHAELSON: 29 YEARS AT THE ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS TRIBUTE TO REBECCA WILLIAMS TRIBUTE TO THE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF McCRACKEN COUNTY BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE FOR MR. WILLARD ELDREDGE MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR MEASURE HELD AT THE DESK 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 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SENATE RESOLUTION 184--CALLING ON THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IMMEDIATELY AND UNCONDITIONALLY TO RELEASE DR. YANG JIANLI, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES SENATE RESOLUTION 185--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE WITH RESPECT TO RAISING AWARENESS AND ENCOURAGING EDUCATION ABOUT SAFETY ON THE INTERNET AND SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL... SENATE RESOLUTION 186--COMMENDING AUGUST HIEBERT FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 1044 Text of Senate Amendment 1045 Text of Senate Amendment 1046 Text of Senate Amendment 1047 Text of Senate Amendment 1048 Text of Senate Amendment 1049 Text of Senate Amendment 1050 Text of Senate Amendment 1051 Text of Senate Amendment 1052 Text of Senate Amendment 1053 Text of Senate Amendment 1054 Text of Senate Amendment 1055 Text of Senate Amendment 1056 Text of Senate Amendment 1057 Text of Senate Amendment 1058 Text of Senate Amendment 1059 Text of Senate Amendment 1061 Text of Senate Amendment 1062 Text of Senate Amendment 1063 Text of Senate Amendment 1064 Text of Senate Amendment 1065 Text of Senate Amendment 1066 Text of Senate Amendment 1067 Text of Senate Amendment 1068 Text of Senate Amendment 1069 Text of Senate Amendment 1070 Text of Senate Amendment 1072 Text of Senate Amendment 1074 Text of Senate Amendment 1075 Text of Senate Amendment 1076 Text of Senate Amendment 1077 Text of Senate Amendment 1076 Text of Senate Amendment 1079 Text of Senate Amendment 1080 Text of Senate Amendment 1081 Text of Senate Amendment 1082 Text of Senate Amendment 1083 Text of Senate Amendment 1084 Text of Senate Amendment 1085 Text of Senate Amendment 1086 Text of Senate Amendment 1087 Text of Senate Amendment 1088 Text of Senate Amendment 1089 Text of Senate Amendment 1090 Text of Senate Amendment 1091 Text of Senate Amendment 1092 Text of Senate Amendment 1093 NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR DELBERT L. LATTA POST OFFICE BUILDING DR. ROSWELL N. BECK POST OFFICE BUILDING NORMAN D. SHUMWAY POST OFFICE BUILDING GENERAL CHARLES GABRIEL POST OFFICE MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 1323 THE CALENDAR RONALD REAGAN POST OFFICE BUILDING WALT DISNEY POST OFFICE BUILDING MICHAEL J. HEALY POST OFFICE BUILDING FLOYD SPENCE POST OFFICE BUILDING CESAR CHAVEZ POST OFFICE JAMES R. MERRY POST OFFICE TIMOTHY MICHAEL GAFFNEY POST OFFICE BUILDING ADMIRAL DONALD DAVIS POST OFFICE BUILDING DR. CAESAR A. W. CLARK, SR. POST OFFICE BUILDING PATSY TAKEMOTO MINK POST OFFICE BUILDING SAFETY ON THE INTERNET ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2003 RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH A. De LAINE ORDERS FOR TOMORROW PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:15 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS