Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2004-04-01 Date2004-04-01 PublicationVolume 150, issue 44 Sections74 House · 80 Senate House sections House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER THE OIL FOR FOOD SCANDAL WHITE HOUSE THREATENS VETO OF TRANSPORTATION BILL COURT OF APPEALS CONSIDERS PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BEWARE OF BUSH ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS BEARING MEDICARE BENEFITS RECOGNITION OF UPCOMING ELECTIONS IN BELARUS MOURNING THE DEATHS IN FALLUJAH HONORING THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS OF INDIAN ORIGIN PRESIDENT BUSH SHOULD TAKE HIS OWN ADVICE TO HEART HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE MORTON SALT PLANT RECOGNIZING JACK DANIEL'S DISTILLERY ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WINNING THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE 1904 ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS MEDICARE PROVIDES EMPLOYERS INCENTIVE TO KEEP PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE FOR RETIREES THE NEW HIGHWAY BILL LET US SOLVE THE INEQUITIES IN THE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT HIGH-RISK NON-PROFIT SECURITY ENHANCEMENT ACT GENERAL LEAVE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS PROVIDING FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3550, TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS HOUR OF MEETING ON FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2004 TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3108, PENSION FUNDING EQUITY ACT OF 2004 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILL REFERRED BILL PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 4026: Mr. Lewis of Kentucky and Mr. Tanner. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PETITIONS, ETC. House of Representatives PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE TO HAVE UNTIL 5:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2004, TO FILE LEGISLATIVE REPORTS ON H.R. 3970 AND H.R. 4030 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 898 TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS COMMUNICATION FROM LAW REVISION COUNSEL, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTMENT OF LAW REVISION COUNSEL, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF HON. TOM LATHAM, MEMBER OF CONGRESS QUESTIONS TO ADMINISTRATION IN WAKE OF LATEST IRAQI ATROCITIES MAKING IN ORDER AT ANY TIME CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3108, PENSION FUNDING EQUITY ACT OF 2004 SPECIAL ORDERS OHIO COMPANIES CLOSE DOORS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TRADE DEFICIT AND GAS PRICES The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Simpson). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME RECOGNIZING AUGUST WILSON The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Portman) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers) is recognized for 5 minutes. ORDER OF BUSINESS JOBS AND THE ECONOMY THE STATE OF ARMENIAN/AZERBAIJAN RELATIONS REVISIONS TO THE 302(a) ALLOCATIONS AND BUDGETARY AGGREGATES ESTABLISHED BY THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2004 AND 2008 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Wynn) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE TIME FOR CREATION OF JOBS IS NOW The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New Mexico (Mrs. Wilson) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hinojosa) 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. CELEBRATING NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH COMMEMORATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH NARCOTICS IN THE UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS IN AMERICA JOBS AND IMMIGRATION Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE FOR APRIL FOOLS' DAY SCHEDULE JOBS RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER SENATE SCHEDULE TRANSPORTATION RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS DEBATE IN THE SENATE APRIL FOOLS' ON US JUMPSTART OUR BUSINESS STRENGTH BILL ORDER OF PROCEDURE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP'S OBSTRUCTION MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORM ORDER OF PROCEDURE ENERGY POLICY THE DREAD OF ELECTION YEAR POLITICS CORPS OF ENGINEERS MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2004 CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EVERYONE ACT CONGRATULATING SENATOR ROBERT C. BYRD ON CASTING HIS 17,000TH VOTE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EVERYONE ACT-- Continued MORNING BUSINESS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 DECRYING THE ETHNIC VIOLENCE IN KOSOVO GREY BERETS RISKED ALL IN IRAQ WAR S. 275, THE PROFESSIONAL BOXING AMENDMENTS ACT QUESTIONS ABOUT IRAQ AID REQUEST INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY SAFEGUARDS AGREEMENT STOCK OPTION ACCOUNTING REFORM ACT TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JOHN R. LEWIS CAPT JOHN LAWRENCE FROM, JR. TRIBUTE TO COLONEL DEBORAH A. GUSTKE ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS DANA CORPORATION'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY IN MEMORY OF REVEREND JIMMY WATERS MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE--March 31, 2004 ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED MEASURES REFERRED ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 2269 Introductory Statement on S. 2270 Introductory Statement on S. 2271 Introductory Statement on S. 2272 Introductory Statement on S. 2273 Introductory Statement on S. 2275 Introductory Statement on S. 2276 Introductory Statement on S. 2277 Introductory Statement on S. 2279 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3007 Text of Senate Amendment 3008 Text of Senate Amendment 3009 NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ALLIED LANDING AT NORMANDY TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF PROGRAMS UNDER SMALL BUSINESS ACT AND SMALL BUSINESS EXTENSION ACT OF 1958 ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2004 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT VOTING TO HELP THE AMERICAN PEOPLE CONGRATULATING SENATOR ROBERT C. 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