Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2004-03-30 Date2004-03-30 PublicationVolume 150, issue 42 Sections133 House · 73 Senate House sections UNCLE ELI'S QUILTING PARTY HONORING THE STATE CHAMPION CLARKRANGE HIGH SCHOOL LADY BUFFALOES PAYING TRIBUTE TO PETE JONES HONORING SHERIDAN AND MILDRED OSTRANDER PERSONAL EXPLANATION TANF REFORM PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO SGT. ROBERT JEPSEN TWO OTHER WAYS TO HELP AND HONOR OUR TROOPS INTRODUCTION OF THE CLIMATE STEWARDSHIP ACT CHILD NUTRITION IMPROVEMENT AND INTEGRITY ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN RINO LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF LANSING CIVIC PLAYERS COMMENDING SAS INSTITUTE OF CARY, NC, FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO RAY MEYER PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION COMMENDING PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SANTA BARBARA, VENTURA AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES, INC. ON THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING LAURIE MARRS UPON HER RETIREMENT TRIBUTE TO LON ERWIN SAVE THE SUMMERS ACT OF 2004 JOB LOSSES IN THE U.S. TIED TO HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN CHINA HONORING AND CONGRATULATING MR. THOMAS M. McDERMOTT PAYING TRIBUTE TO RUSSELL HINDMARSH TRIBUTE TO FRANCIS I. "BUTCH" HODGKINS RECOGNIZING PROFESSOR RICHARD HANN OF IMPERIAL COUNTY PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING COLONEL MICHAEL A. SHUPP HONORING ABIGAIL POWERS FILLMORE PAYING TRIBUTE TO JULIUS DiGREGORIO RECOGNIZING MISS LAURIE LYNN BARTON CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MASCOUTAH PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE MASCOUTAH WOMEN'S CLUB RECOGNITION OF THE BALTIC MEMBERS OF THE COALITION OF THE WILLING PAYING TRIBUTE TO LARRY EDWARD PENLEY CONGRATULATING ALEXANDRA HOLDERMAN AND KARVA VAIDYANATHAN FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY VOLUNTEER SERVICE HONORING THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN LEGACY FOUNDATION HONORING TRENT TOUCHSTONE OF THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF RANDY HICKS RURAL JOB LOSS CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF NICHOLAS P. DINAPOLI, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY CHILDREN'S EXPRESS LANE TO HEALTH COVERAGE ACT House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING HOUR DEBATES CRANE-RANGEL PROVIDES INCENTIVES TO KEEP MANUFACTURING IN U.S. NEGLECT OF NATION'S FINANCES THREATENS AMERICA REAUTHORIZATION OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ACT REQUIRE OPEC TO FOLLOW THE LAW THE BUDGET MEDICARE HONORING JOSEPH FORD RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SALUTING CITIZENS OF PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, VIRGINIA, ON THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING KICKING THE RECOVERY INTO HIGH GEAR WE HAVE REASON TO BE SKEPTICAL OF RICHARD CLARKE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF MEDICARE MODERNIZATION ACT MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES UNBORN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE ACT HEADING TO PRESIDENT'S DESK PRICE OF GAS HITS ALL-TIME HIGH IN SUPPORT OF AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION BILL APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON S. CON. RES. 95, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 THE JOURNAL PERSONAL EXPLANATION MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON S. CON. RES. 95, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 PERSONAL EXPLANATION ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WELCOMING THE ACCESSION OF BULGARIA, ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, AND SLOVENIA TO THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPROPRIATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEARS 2004 THROUGH 2006 WELFARE REFORM EXTENSION ACT OF 2004 SCHOOL LUNCH AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS REAUTHORIZATION GENERAL LEAVE REIMBURSING MEMBERS OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FOR CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES ESTABLISHING CAMPAIGN MEDALS TO BE AWARDED TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES PARTICIPATING IN OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM OR OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM CONGRATULATING THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3966, ROTC AND MILITARY RECRUITER EQUAL ACCESS TO CAMPUS ACT OF 2004 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WELCOMING THE ACCESSION OF BULGARIA, ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA AND SLOVENIA TO THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION REIMBURSING MEMBERS OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FOR CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES ROTC AND MILITARY RECRUITER EQUAL ACCESS TO CAMPUS ACT OF 2004 GENERAL LEAVE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ESTABLISHING CAMPAIGN MEDALS TO BE AWARDED TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES PARTICIPATING IN OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM OR OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM CONGRATULATING THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 581, SENSE OF HOUSE REGARDING RULES OF COMPENSATION FOR CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES MAKING IN ORDER AT ANY TIME CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3550, TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS REFUSAL OF THE HOUSE TO EXTEND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS COMMUNICATION FROM THE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL AND BENEFITS, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER SPECIAL ORDERS TALE OF TWO BUDGETS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. MEDICARE MODERNIZATION ACT MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BILL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. ORDER OF BUSINESS OUTSOURCING AND FREE TRADE The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Kline). Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton) is recognized for 5 minutes. PUTTING AMERICA'S WORKERS FIRST The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Souder) is recognized for 5 minutes. CHILDREN'S EXPRESS LANE TO HEALTH COVERAGE ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Hinchey) is recognized for 5 minutes. FREE/FAIR TRADE AND UNEMPLOYMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Flake) is recognized for 5 minutes. GASOLINE PRICE HIKES The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Kline). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Strickland) is recognized for 5 minutes. RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION U.S. ENERGY POLICY MEANS LOWER PRICES AND MORE JOBS IRAQ WATCH PREDICAMENT WE ARE FACING WITH SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE LEAVE OF ABSENCE 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 Senate sections Senate ORDER OF PROCEDURE SYSTEMATIC ABUSE OF GOVERNMENT PREROGATIVES prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER ORDER OF PROCEDURE PERFECT STORM COMING RICE TESTIMONY A GREAT INJUSTICE WELFARE REFORM ORDER OF PROCEDURE JOBS WELFARE REFORM CHILD CARE AMENDMENT CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EVERYONE ACT RECESS PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EVERYONE ACT-- Continued IRAQI AND AFGHANISTAN LIBERATION MEDALS While some of us in this body have not shared the administration's view on the war, we are united when it comes to supporting our troops. MORNING BUSINESS CAMBODIA TRAGEDY REMEMBERED A DECADE OF EXCELLENCE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2001 CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO DOROTHY HEIGHT THE SITUATION IN DARFUR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH MICHAEL A. HUGHES ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER AND FLOM DELAWARE MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGE REFERRED MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 2258 Introductory Statement on S. 2259 Introductory Statement on S. 2260 Introductory Statement on S. 2261 AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED & PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 2944 Text of Senate Amendment 2945 Text of Senate Amendment 2946 Text of Senate Amendment 2947 Text of Senate Amendment 2948 Text of Senate Amendment 2949 Text of Senate Amendment 2950 Text of Senate Amendment 2951 Text of Senate Amendment 2952 Text of Senate Amendment 2953 Text of Senate Amendment 2954 Text of Senate Amendment 2955 NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 2003 APPOINTMENTS MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 2250 ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2004 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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