Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2004-03-09 Date2004-03-09 PublicationVolume 150, issue 29 Sections154 House · 70 Senate House sections TRIBUTE TO MS. NORIS COLON TRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL ALTERNATIVE FUELS TRAINING CONSORTIUM AND IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE NORTHWEST EXPRESSING SYMPATHY OF HOUSE FOR VICTIMS OF EARTH QUAKE IN IRAN TRIBUTE TO NELLIE M. McKAY HONORING ST. SAVA SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH HONORING LIEUTENANT GENERAL SUNG EUN KIM (RET.) TRIBUTE TO MS. PALOMA IZQUIRDO-HERNANDEZ TRIBUTE TO THE ACTION OF NAVAL RESERVISTS IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND TRIBUTE TO MS. HEIDI HYNES IN COMMEMORATION OF THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND IN SUPPORT OF THE WARTIME PARITY AND JUSTICE ACT OF 2003 TRIBUTE TO THE GIRL SCOUTS OF RED RIVER VALLEY TRIBUTE TO MS. IRIS FERNANDEZ HONORING HERBERT KURZ ON HIS 84TH BIRTHDAY HONORING THOMAS PFINGSTEN TRIBUTE TO MS. MARTHA WATFORD CONGRATULATING COMMON THREADS AWARD WINNERS REMEMBERING AND HONORING MR. ENZO "TONY" MUSOLINO CONGRATULATING DR. RONALD M. BENSON NAMPA AND MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF ROSE MERRY MYERS DARDEN HONORING ROBERT ANGELL CONGRATULATING VAN APPLEGATE TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY OF HUDSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR H.R. 3213, THE COMMISSION ON THE ACCOUNTABILITY AND REVIEW OF FEDERAL AGENCIES RECOGNIZING FRANK DEL OLMO TRIBUTE TO MS. PATRICIA E. CLARK THE LIFE OF PHIL ROOS PAYING TRIBUTE TO BRENT RITTER PERSONAL EXPLANATION U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RULING CONCERNING THE FCC PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROENA FRANK TRIBUTE TO BLAIR CROSS PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRANK KOENIG SUPPORTING KAZAKHSTAN CONGRATULATING DR. DEBORAH GERMAN UPON HER RECEIPT OF THE AMWA CHANGING THE FACE OF MEDICINE: LOCAL LEGENDS AWARD PAYING TRIBUTE TO SOLLIE RASO IN HONOR AND IN MEMORY OF SPECIALIST CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR OF DAPHNE, ALABAMA PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO BOB STORCH THE DECISION OF THE FEDERAL COURT OF APPEALS IN USTA V. FCC INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN ACT OF 2004 PAYING TRIBUTE TO LT. COL. MIKE CZAJA IN RECOGNITION OF RHINELANDER, WISCONSIN PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO RICK ALLEN IN HONOR OF CAMP RAMAH IN THE BERKSHIRES A TRIBUTE OF GRATITUDE TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL DON "BOBO" SCHILPP PAYING TRIBUTE TO DORIS CHERRY---- PERSONAL EXPLANATION AMERICAN RED CROSS PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRANK DICAMILLO TRUTH COMMISSION TRIBUTE TO LT COL PAULA S. LORICK House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE MORNING HOUR DEBATES CURRENT STATE OF OUR ECONOMY RESPONSIBILITY WEEK JOB NUMBERS FOR LAST MONTH EXTENDING OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS He had gotten several hundred of these every month. These are auction notices he receives in his company, his machine shop, where he employs 10, 15 workers, something like that. Most of the... TRIBUTE TO THE GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND THE GIRL SCOUTS OF GUAM RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE THANKING INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCING THE MARCH OF FREEDOM THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION IS OUTSOURCING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING TO JOBS AND THE ECONOMY ECONOMIC JOBS AND GROWTH PLAN IS WORKING FOR AMERICANS STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN WEEK COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE REPORT TO THE CONGRESS ON AUTHORITY FOR RUSSIAN FEDERATION DEBT REDUCTION FOR NONPROLIFERATION--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 108-171) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE INTENTION TO ENTER INTO FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SENSE OF THE HOUSE WITH RESPECT TO SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER 22, 2003 EARTHQUAKE ARMY STAFF SGT. LINCOLN HOLLINSAID MALDEN POST OFFICE ARMY PVT. SHAWN PAHNKE MANHATTAN POST OFFICE MARINE CAPT. RYAN BEAUPRE SAINT ANNE POST OFFICE CONGRATULATING DETROIT SHOCK FOR WINNING 2003 WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP CONGRATULATING THE SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES FOR WINNING THE 2003 MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CUP MEDICAL DEVICES TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT KIDS LOVE A MYSTERY IS A PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES LITERACY AND SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED RECESS AFTER RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SENSE OF HOUSE WITH RESPECT TO SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER 22, 2003 EARTHQUAKE CONGRATULATING DETROIT SHOCK FOR WINNING 2003 WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP CONGRATULATING THE SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES FOR WINNING THE 2003 MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CUP PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 339, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY IN FOOD CONSUMPTION ACT SPECIAL ORDERS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS SHOULD RENEW ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN ASSIGNING MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES TO BORDER PATROL DUTIES TAX CUTS AND THE LATEST EMPLOYMENT DATA 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. Dreier) is recognized for 5 minutes. JOBS, ECONOMY, AND TAXES SAFETY FOR AMERICANS FROM NUCLEAR WEAPONS TESTING ACT RESPONSIBLE BUDGET NEEDED 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 MAKING MEDICARE RUN BETTER A SERIOUS ECONOMY ORDER OF BUSINESS NATIONAL GUARD ADDRESSING THE FISCAL PROBLEMS OF OUR NATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Cooper) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME LACK OF JOB GROWTH IN AMERICA NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND THE NATION'S DEBT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Gingrey) 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 Ohio (Mr. Brown) is recognized for 5 minutes. CALLING ON CASTRO TO RELEASE POLITICAL PRISONERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Souder) is recognized for 5 minutes. 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 Texas (Mr. Paul) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hensarling) is recognized for 5 minutes. BSE TESTING BUSY TIME IN WASHINGTON ALL HAT AND NO CATTLE A TALE OF TWO BUDGETS MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN IRAQ WATCH ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CORRECTION TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2004 AT PAGE H531 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3473 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILLS REFERRED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED 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 2 Text of House Amendment 3 Text of House Amendment 4 Text of House Amendment 5 Text of House Amendment 6 Text of House Amendment 7 Text of House Amendment 8 Text of House Amendment 9 Text of House Amendment 10 Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 COMMENDING THE BRAVERY OF THE INITIAL RESPONDERS IN THE BALTIMORE HARBOR WATER TAXI ACCIDENT OF MARCH 6, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005--Continued MORNING BUSINESS 100 HOURS AS PRESIDING OFFICER HONORING ROSIE WHITE PEACE CORPS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 NOMINATION OF MARK McCLELLAN AS ADMINISTRATOR, CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES CONGRATULATING SUJEY KALLUMADANDA WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA'S MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM TRIBUTE TO IRVINE LEE SHANKS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN LEGACY FOUNDATION MAINE LOBSTERMEN'S ASSOCIATION PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS 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 Introductory Statement on S. 2177 Introductory Statement on S. 2180 Introductory Statement on S. 2181 Introductory Statement on S. 2183 Introductory Statement on S. 2185 Introductory Statement on S. 2186 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 2703 Text of Senate Amendment 2704 Text of Senate Amendment 2705 Text of Senate Amendment 2706 Text of Senate Amendment 2707 Text of Senate Amendment 2708 Text of Senate Amendment 2709 Text of Senate Amendment 2710 Text of Senate Amendment 2711 Text of Senate Amendment 2712 Text of Senate Amendment 2713 Text of Senate Amendment 2714 Text of Senate Amendment 2715 Text of Senate Amendment 2716 Text of Senate Amendment 2717 Text of Senate Amendment 2718 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR HONORING PRESIDENT BORIS TRAJKOVSKI INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH ENHANCING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE SOCIAL PROBLEM OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY TAXATION CONVENTION WITH JAPAN (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2004 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT ORDER OF PROCEDURE VIEWING THE ECONOMY ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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