Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2003-09-16 Date2003-09-16 PublicationVolume 149, issue 127 Sections153 House · 117 Senate House sections HONORING ARMY SPECIALIST RAFAEL NAVEA HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALVIN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST RECOGNIZING KIMBERLY SUE ATHIE--FIRST PRIZE RECIPIENT IN THE 2003 NATHAN BURKAN MEMORIAL COMPETITION ON THE OCCASION OF PRIME MINISTER SABA AL-AHMED AL-SABAH'S VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES IN RECOGNITION OF PORT CLINTON, OHIO'S 175TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING STATE REPRESENTATIVE VINCENT PEDONE RECOGNIZING JESSE D. McCALL, JR. FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT HONORING NORM MOLL NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK HONORING THE SHREWSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY HONORING THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH A SPEECH BY ADMIRAL JAMES O. ELLIS HONORING HERB LEONARD ON RETIREMENT FROM THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY HONORING THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE IRONWORKERS LOCAL #55 CONGRATULATING ROBERT DYNES ON HIS SELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA INTRODUCTION OF THE "SEPTEMBER 11TH VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND EXTENSION ACT OF 2003" HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES BRENNAN IN RECOGNITION OF WANDA RYAN'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE EDUCATION FIELD TRIBUTE TO THE DELAWARE VOLUNTEER FIREMAN'S ASSOCIATION AND THE LADIES' AUXILIARY LED BY PRESIDENTS JASPER LAKEY AND PAT McCALL ON THEIR NINTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN RECOGNITION OF ELEANOR KAHLE HONORING THE LANSING CITY RESCUE MISSION REGARDING THE SITUATION IN CAMBODIA HONORING VALERIE MARTELLI, RHODE ISLAND SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR COST ESTIMATE FOR H.J. RES. 63 A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING COMMANDER LORIN C. SELBY PUT AMERICANS BACK TO WORK: PASS THE REBUILD AMERICA ACT TRIBUTE TO E. LARRY ST. LAURENT TRIBUTE TO FOREIGN MINISTER OF SWEDEN ANNA LINDH IN REMEMBRANCE OF SEPTEMBER 11 CALLING FOR TAIWAN'S RETURN TO THE UNITED NATIONS CITRUS COUNTY INDUSTRY APPRECIATION WEEK HONORING REVEREND FATHER KEVORK ARAKELIAN HONORING ORCHARD RIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER HONORING SIERRA TEL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP HONORING BOB HINTON SAVE CANCER CARE TRIBUTE TO MOE BILLER MURDER OF UKRAINIAN HEORHIY GONGADZE STILL UNSOLVED AFTER 3 YEARS A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MICHAEL RUTAN TRIBUTE TO HOLY FAMILY PARISH ON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SERVICE CONGRATULATING THE NEW BEGINNING CENTER A TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR RICHARD SCHIFTER HONORING MORRILL ELEMENTARY AND RAYBURN ELEMENTARY FOR BEING RECOGNIZED AS BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS TRANSPORTATION, TREASURY, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 JOAN HOLMES, PRESIDENT OF THE HUNGER PROJECT, BRIEFS THE WOMEN'S CAUCUS JOSEPH A. PICHLER HONORED BY HEBREW UNION COLLEGE JEWISH INSTITUTE OF RELIGION TRIBUTE TO KELLEY GREEN TRIBUTE TO BO DIDDLEY XEMA JACOBSON--2003 JOHNS LABOR LEADER OF THE YEAR HONORING TOM BAKER OF BASALT, CO HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH TRIBUTE TO ALEX MACHASKEE HONORING THE 112TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OXFORD HOTEL OF DENVER, COLORADO INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION URGING OBSERVANCE OF GLOBAL FAMILY DAY CHARLES R. FOUQUETTE--2003 JOHNS FELLOWSHIP AWARD WINNER INTRODUCING THE SOCIAL SECURITY EARNINGS TEST REPEAL ACT OF 2003 RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF JAMES GEORGE LEATHERS FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO HIS COMMUNITY HONORING JOAN McCAFFERTY KUPERSMITH TRIBUTE TO HAROLD GEBHARD DR. JOSE LUIS GARCIA PANEQUE--CUBAN SURGEON, HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE, AND POLITICAL PRISONER RESOLUTION SUPPORTING UNITED NATIONS MEMBERSHIP FOR TAIWAN INTRODUCTION OF THE STRENGTHENING SCIENCE AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ACT THRIFT SAVINGS IMPROVEMENT ACT COMMEMORATING THE RETIREMENT OF ANNE S. KIEHLE, PH.D, SUPERINTENDENT OF FORT SAM HOUSTON ISD IN MEMORY OF ANDREA MARTIN THE CHILD CARE LENDING PILOT ACT OF 2003 TRIBUTE TO THE NASHUA LIONS CLUB House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE MORNING HOUR DEBATES FUTURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY AMERICA DESERVES STRAIGHT TALK ON THE ENVIRONMENT VICTORY'S PRICE ADMINISTRATION PLAYING FAST AND LOOSE WITH THE FACTS AMERICORPS' OVERENROLLMENT AND QUESTIONABLE ACCOUNTING RECORDS THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE FAILED PEACE PROCESS RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DISPENSING WITH CALL OF PRIVATE CALENDAR ON TODAY RICHMOND'S LITTLE CHAMPIONS THE NATIONAL DEBT VOTE ON JUDGE WILLIAM PRYOR WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION SUPPORT THE MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES ACT OF 2003 THE HEMORRHAGE OF MANUFACTURING JOBS GENERAL LEAVE APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 2658, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 GENERAL LEAVE APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 2559, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FREEMONT-MADISON CONVEYANCE ACT IRRIGATION PROJECT CONTRACT EXTENSION ACT OF 1998 AMENDMENT RECLAMATION PROJECTS AUTHORIZATION AND ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 1992 AMENDMENT GENERAL LEAVE CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF LAWRENCE EUGENE "LARRY" DOBY REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON OF AUGUST 18, 1963 POSTMASTERS EQUITY ACT OF 2003 EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW FOR DEATH OF INDIANA GOVERNOR FRANK O'BANNON AND EXTENDING THOUGHTS, PRAYERS, AND CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND LOVED ONES GENERAL LEAVE HONORING THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES ACT OF 2003 RECESS AFTER RECESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7, CHARITABLE GIVING ACT OF 2003 ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT ON H.R. 1308, TAX RELIEF, SIMPLIFICATION, AND EQUITY ACT OF 2003 GENERAL LEAVE APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 2657, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 PERMISSION TO HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT, SEPTEMBER 18, 2003, TO FILE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2657, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 MOTION TO CLOSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON H.R. 2658, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004, WHEN CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON OF AUGUST 28, 1963 POSTMASTERS EQUITY ACT OF 2003 PERSONAL EXPLANATION REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2038 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2225 ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 1588, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 1, MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2003 HOLDING UP THE VALUES AND VIRTUES OF YALE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL ORDERS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THIMEROSAL AND NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS DISTURBING NEWS REGARDING IRAQ SUPPORT H.R. 693, THE MILITARY DEATH GRATUITY TAX REPEAL ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME SUPPORT LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES THROUGH FREE MARKET ACCESS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Kline). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Norwood) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME REJECT IRAQ WAR APPROPRIATION PROTECT EMPLOYER-SPONSORED COVERAGE IN MEDICARE CONFERENCE PREVENTING UNDERAGE DRINKING LETTERS FROM CONSTITUENTS CONCERNING IRAQ ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE REPORT ON IRAQ HONORING THE LIFE OF MORRIS "MOE" BILLER HONORING PROFESSOR EDWARD TELLER CALIFORNIA RECALL DECISION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Smith) is recognized for 5 minutes. REMEMBERING ROBERT LLOYD KELLEY ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION THE DEFICIT IRAQ WATCH 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 DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MINORITY LEADER RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME DISAPPROVING FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION BROADCAST MEDIA OWNERSHIP RULE ORDER OF PROCEDURE--H.R. 2754 GRAMPA ENZI THE HEALTH OF OUR FORESTS ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 TRIBUTE TO GOVERNOR FRANK O'BANNON ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004--Continued RECESS ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004--Continued PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 2003--Resumed MORNING BUSINESS VICE PRESIDENT CHENEY'S TIES TO HALLIBURTON FUNDING FOR WILDFIRES THE FIRST ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIC EDUCATION U.S. POLICY IN IRAQ HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE KATYN FOREST MASSACRE ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS TRIBUTE TO C. FRANCIS DRISCOLL IN TRIBUTE TO JOHN McKISSICK'S 500TH FOOTBALL WIN REAR ADMIRAL HOWARD KIRK UNRUH, JR. MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS 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. 1619 Introductory Statement on S. 1620 Introductory Statement on S. 1621 Introductory Statement on S. 1622 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SENATE RESOLUTION 227--EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SENATE FOR THE DEATH OF INDIANA GOVERNOR FRANK O'BANNON AND EXTENDING THOUGHTS, PRAYERS, AND CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND... SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 69--PROVIDING THAT ANY AGREEMENT RELATING TO TRADE AND INVESTMENT THAT IS NEGOTIATED BY THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH WITH OTHER COUNTRIES MUST COMPLY WITH CERTAIN MINIMUM... AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED & PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 1659 Text of Senate Amendment 1660 Text of Senate Amendment 1661 Text of Senate Amendment 1670 Text of Senate Amendment 1662 Text of Senate Amendment 1663 Text of Senate Amendment 1664 Text of Senate Amendment 1665 Text of Senate Amendment 1666 Text of Senate Amendment 1667 Text of Senate Amendment 1668 Text of Senate Amendment 1669 Text of Senate Amendment 1671 Text of Senate Amendment 1680 Text of Senate Amendment 1681 Text of Senate Amendment 1682 Text of Senate Amendment 1672 Text of Senate Amendment 1673 Text of Senate Amendment 1674 Text of Senate Amendment 1675 Text of Senate Amendment 1676 Text of Senate Amendment 1677 Text of Senate Amendment 1678 Text of Senate Amendment 1679 Text of Senate Amendment 1683 Text of Senate Amendment 1692 Text of Senate Amendment 1693 Text of Senate Amendment 1694 Text of Senate Amendment 1695 Text of Senate Amendment 1684 Text of Senate Amendment 1685 Text of Senate Amendment 1686 Text of Senate Amendment 1687 Text of Senate Amendment 1688 Text of Senate Amendment 1689 Text of Senate Amendment 1690 Text of Senate Amendment 1691 Text of Senate Amendment 1696 Text of Senate Amendment 1705 Text of Senate Amendment 1706 Text of Senate Amendment 1697 Text of Senate Amendment 1698 Text of Senate Amendment 1699 Text of Senate Amendment 1700 Text of Senate Amendment 1701 Text of Senate Amendment 1702 Text of Senate Amendment 1703 Text of Senate Amendment 1704 Text of Senate Amendment 1707 Text of Senate Amendment 1708 Text of Senate Amendment 1709 Text of Senate Amendment 1710 Text of Senate Amendment 1711 Text of Senate Amendment 1712 Text of Senate Amendment 1713 Text of Senate Amendment 1714 Text of Senate Amendment 1715 Text of Senate Amendment 1716 Text of Senate Amendment 1717 Text of Senate Amendment 1718 Text of Senate Amendment 1719 Text of Senate Amendment 1720 Text of Senate Amendment 1721 Text of Senate Amendment 1722 NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATION BY SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL DEATH OF INDIANA GOVERNOR FRANK O'BANNON MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 1618 ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 8:30 A.M. 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