Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2003-10-28 Date2003-10-28 PublicationVolume 149, issue 153 Sections147 House · 56 Senate House sections TRIBUTE TO RIVERSIDE NATIONAL CEMETERY TRIBUTE TO ANNIE MAE HUNT HONORING ROYAL ROBBINS REMEMBERING THE LATE BOB BROADBENT HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE OF ROBERT L. WONDER TRIBUTE TO MR. JAMIE DYKES TRIBUTE TO VA MEDICAL CENTER, LOMA LINDA TRIBUTE TO REV. E. K. BAILEY HONORING BOB VAN WYK HONORING THE GENEROSITY OF THE PEOPLE OF LAUGHLIN HONORING DEANNA ESPINA, SAN LORENZO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN PROGRAM SPECIALIST TRIBUTE TO CHIEF JOHN McNIFF WENTWORTH MILITARY ACADEMY MEMORIAL SERVICE PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO 177TH FIGHTER WING OF THE NEW JERSEY AIR NATIONAL GUARD FLORIDA: THE STATE OF EDUCATION TRIBUTE TO SALLY KANTER IN RECOGNITION OF DR. JOSEPH KORN REGARDING A TRIP TO ISRAEL IN RECOGNITION OF MR. WARREN PLUM CONGRATULATING FIVE U.S. HEROES COMMENDING DR. BELLE WEI TRIBUTE TO RICHARD C. SCHUTT, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HOMES AND SERVICES FOR THE AGING (AAHSA) HONORING ERNEST BORGNINE AS HE HOSTS "A DAY WITH ERNEST BORGNINE" IN HONOR OF SGT DAVID HUBERT'S BIRTHDAY REGARDING THE RECENT SPEECH OF TURKEY'S DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ABDULLAH GUL COMMANDANT OF THE COAST GUARD ADVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ACTS PERSONAL EXPLANATION APPROPRIATE APPROACH TO NORTH KOREA ENTAILS MULTILATERAL APPROACH, AVOIDING CYCLE OF EXTORTION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN RECOGNITION OF THE FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF BURBANK'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY EMPLOYMENT DOWNFALL IN OHIO IN HONOR OF COLONEL JACK JACOBS THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEE STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE ACT HONORING MICHAEL BERRY ON THE DEDICATION OF THE MICHAEL BERRY AMPHITHEATER TRIBUTE TO EAGLE VALLEY ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND THE "GREEN STAR" PROGRAM A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF SPC. DONALD LAVERNE WHEELER, JR. OF CONCORD, MICHIGAN HONORING ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH FREE TRADE IS FAIR TRADE ANALYSIS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY BILL A TRIBUTE TO JOANNE KONKLE ON HER RETIREMENT AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CALHOUN COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY FIRST LIEUTENANT VICTOR A. MARTIN AND NOW, THE REST OF THE STORY TRIBUTE TO COLORADO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT IN HONOR OF LU CORBETT DALY A TRIBUTE TO THE HIGH COUNTRY CLOGGERS TRIBUTE TO BRYANT RANCH SCHOOL THE PRINCESS WORE CLEATS HONORING THE NATIONAL GUARD'S 41ST BRIGADE COTTAGE GROVE, OREGON UPON BEING DEPLOYED TO IRAQ HONORING ASHLAND, KY CITY WORKERS FOR HEROIC FLOOD RESCUE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT ACCESS AND AWARENESS ACT (DSAA) IN OPPOSITION TO THE FAA CONFERENCE REPORT WALL STREET JOURNAL ARTICLE ON EFFECTS OF SYRIA ACCOUNTABILITY ACT ON IRAQI ECONOMY PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING NAVY DAY INTRODUCTION OF THE CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2003 NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS JOBS AND THE ECONOMY House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE MORNING HOUR DEBATES ECONOMY ON THE MOVE IN SUPPORT OF FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM SPENDING IS THE REASON FOR DEFICITS RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOMING THE ROMANIAN PRESIDENT TO AMERICA HOUSE LEADERSHIP BLOCKING ARMED FORCES TAX FAIRNESS ACT FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE REAUTHORIZING CERTAIN SCHOOL LUNCH AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 RECOGNIZING INDEPENDENT 529 PLAN FOR LAUNCHING A PREPAID TUITION PLAN THAT WILL BENEFIT OUR NATION'S FAMILIES WHO WANT TO SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF CHEMISTRY AND SUPPORTING GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK RECOGNIZING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE CONGRESSIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FEDERAL EMPLOYEE STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE ACT DAVID BYBEE POST OFFICE BUILDING RICHARD D. WATKINS POST OFFICE BUILDING BEN R. GEROW POST OFFICE BUILDING EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO MEMBERS OF U.S. ARMED FORCES DEPLOYED IN OPERATION RESTORE HOPE IN SOMALIA IN 1993 ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. EXTENDING AUTHORITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MEMORIAL TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING SANCTIONS ON NATIONS THAT ARE UNDERMINING EFFECTIVENESS OF CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR ATLANTIC HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE FOREST COUNTIES PAYMENTS COMMITTEE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JUNIOR, NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE LAND EXCHANGE ACT COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2003 REPUDIATING ANTI-SEMITIC SENTIMENTS EXPRESSED BY DR. MAHATHIR MOHAMAD, OUTGOING PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA BASIC PILOT EXTENSION ACT OF 2003 CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2691, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 PROVIDING FOR RECOMMITTAL OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2115, FLIGHT 100--CENTURY OF AVIATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE BASIC PILOT EXTENSION ACT OF 2003 MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 6, ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2003 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 1308, TAX RELIEF, SIMPLIFICATION, AND EQUITY ACT OF 2003 MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 1, MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2003 ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 6, ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 2003 ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 1, MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2003 PASS H.R. 3365, FALLEN PATRIOTS TAX RELIEF ACT SPECIAL ORDERS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2443, COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 2003 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. Res. 75, FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 2004 REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2691, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 HONORING MARTHA GIBBONS, LATE WIFE OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN SAM GIBBONS PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THE ECONOMY'S TRUE VICTIMS OXI DAY CONCERNS REGARDING INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS CONFERENCE REPORT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess) is recognized for 5 minutes. DO RIGHT BY OUR MILITARY FAMILIES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hensarling) is recognized for 5 minutes. SUPPORTING THE FALLEN PATRIOTS TAX RELIEF ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Porter). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Feeney) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME PASS THE ARMED FORCES TAX FAIRNESS ACT 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 gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mario Diaz-Balart) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME DEATH GRATUITY TAX 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 FOREIGN POLICY CONCERNS CONDEMNING RELIGIOUSLY INSENSITIVE REMARKS OF GENERAL WILLIAM BOYKIN HOW IS A SURGEON TO SURVIVE IN BUSINESS? 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. OXI DAY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Waters) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Woolsey) is recognized for 5 minutes. PASS THE FALLEN PATRIOTS TAX RELIEF ACT, H.R. 3365 FALLEN PATRIOTS TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2003 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILLS REFERRED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS AMENDMENTS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MINORITY LEADER THE ECONOMY RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE SESSION FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 RECESS FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004--Continued MORNING BUSINESS FOREST FIRES LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 THE MENTALLY ILL OFFENDER TREATMENT AND CRIME REDUCTION ACT OF 2003 AUTHORITARIANISM IN RUSSIA NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY DAY HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES MOVING TO SUSPEND RULE XVI DOMENICI MOTION TO TABLE FEINGOLD-BROWNBACK AMENDMENT TO THE ENERGY BILL TATYANA GORYACHOVA ROBERT AND MARGARET SCOTT'S 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY COMMENDING STEVE PICCO MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGE REFERRED MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED 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. 1786 Introductory Statement on S. 1787 Introductory Statement on S. 1791 Introductory Statement on S. 1788 Introductory Statement on S. 1793 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 77--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS SUPPORTING VIGOROUS ENFORCEMENT OF THE FEDERAL OBSCENITY LAWS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--S. 1753 UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 2800 UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 7 Cloture Motion (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM AND HYPOXIA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2003 REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SECRECY--TREATY DOCUMENT NO. 108-9 ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2003 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW CONFIRMATION