Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2004-04-20 Date2004-04-20 PublicationVolume 150, issue 51 Sections181 House · 68 Senate House sections HONORING THE 14TH ANNUAL DC BLACK PRIDE CELEBRATION HONORING DR. BRADLEY E. HABERMEHL HONORING DOUG HARRISON CONGRATULATING MRS. BERNICE MOUNIA GAY AND LESBIAN ACTIVISTS ALLIANCE OF WASHINGTON, DC, 33RD ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION HONORING DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS HONORING MT. MORRIS HALL OF HONOR 2004 AWARDEES HONORING RONALD E. STEARN CONGRATULATING THE DEDICATED AND SKILLED WORKERS IN NORTHWEST INDIANA EIGHTH ANNUAL YOUTH PRIDE DAY HONORING COMMANDER JOHN J. ROESNER HONORING UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND THE FANSLER FOUNDATION 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS TO ANNA SAUGER IN HONOR OF SIAS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, ZHENGZHOU, CHINA IN HONOR OF LEEANN O'TOOLE'S DEDICATION TO THE BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TRIBUTE TO DANIEL S. CHAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS COMMEMORATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH TRIBUTE TO JOHN HEIN HONORING THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF WHITE ROCK LAKE TRIBUTE TO ALDEN B. DOW OF MIDLAND, MICHIGAN--100TH BIRTH YEAR COMMEMORATION OIL-FOR-FOOD CREDIBILITY COMMENDING THE ATHLETES, ORGANIZERS, VOLUNTEERS AND FANS OF THE DODGE TOUR DE GEORGIA APRIL SCHOOLS OF THE MONTH NEW YORK'S 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT IN MEMORY OF EDWARD J. VOLANTE, LONGTIME CLIFTON HEIGHTS FIRE CHIEF, CAREER FIREFIGHTER WITH A LEGACY OF PUBLIC SERVICE, COMPASSION AND COURAGE IN RECOGNITION OF THE DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE HERNDON COMMUNITY BY TOM AND BETSY GREIN REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS ON THE OCCASION OF THE 89TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE TRIBUTE TO PROVIDENCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CONGRATULATING THE PEOPLE OF TAIWAN CONGRATULATING FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT ALOYSIUS P. KELLEY, S.J. TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA VAISAKHI DAY, SIKH HOLIDAY--USE OPPORTUNITY TO FREE KHALISTAN INTRODUCTION OF THE AMERICAN WORKERS AND MANUFACTURERS SUPPORT ACT HONORING ALBERT J. BOUDREAU COMMEMORATING COMMUNITY BANKS OF PENNSYLVANIA GURCHARAN SINGH TOHRA, SIKH LEADER, DIES--LEFT LEGACY OF BETRAYAL AETNA'S "GOOD CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP" VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY HONORING THE LIFE OF TONI WINTERS McMAHON HONORING MR. TOM REILAND RECOGNIZING DR. JOHN SHEEDY IN MEMORY OF LANCE CPL. TRAVIS J. LAYFIELD HONORING JANE PERKINS MARONEY AND ADA LEIGH SOLES CONGRATULATIONS TO STUDENTS FROM HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL TRIBUTE TO THE HOPE FIRE COMPANY OF GREAT BARRINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS ON ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS RECOGNIZING JOHN SPAAR IN RECOGNITION OF PHILIP CHRISTOPHER AND CARYN SCHWAB ON THE EVENING OF THE CHARLES J. VALLONE SCHOLARSHIP DINNER DANCE PAYING TRIBUTE TO KEN ARNOLD RECOGNIZING RICHARD BECKER JR. U.S. COMMISSION ON OCEAN POLICY REPORT: "EVERYTHING OCEANS" CONGRATULATING CAROL L. RUPPRECHT ON WINNING THE 2004 VOICE OF DEMOCRACY BROADCAST SCRIPTWRITING CONTEST HONORING LEINKAUF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY PAYING TRIBUTE TO LOLA SPRADLEY RECOGNIZING JOAN KELSCH IN HONOR OF TED FEHRING PURSUING DEMOCRACY ONE VOTE AT A TIME CONGRATULATIONS TO SISTER MARY EILEEN WILHELM, R.S.M., ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROB FAIRBANK RECOGNIZING SERGEANT GREGORY L. MILLER IN MEMORY OF LEE TOLER TRIBUTE TO 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE HON. MARY FRANCES STEWART PAYING TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM (BILL) SINCLAIR RECOGNIZING MICHAEL J. MAGGIO IN MEMORY OF JOHN STAGNARO TRIBUTE TO ERICKA DUNLAP IN TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE ED PEASE PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN ANDREWS RECOGNIZING BRIANA RUDY TRIBUTE TO ALL POINTS LOGISTICS, INCORPORATED IN HONOR OF MR. GARY ENGEBRETSON PAYING TRIBUTE TO GAYLE BERRY CONGRESSIONAL TRIBUTE TO COLONEL JAMES E. MAKOWSKE HONORING THE DEARBORN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRIBUTE TO THE FRIENDS OF THE DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY PAYING TRIBUTE TO KEN CHLOUBER MARQUETTE RANKS IN TOP 30 "AMERICA'S MOST LIVABLE CITIES" HONORING THE HENRY FORD NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK TRIBUTE TO MR. C. DOUGLAS PARKS PAYING TRIBUTE TO ALAMOSA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRIBUTE TO WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT TRIBUTE TO OUR NATION'S RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF ROSANNA MAY LEDDY-GREEN, 2004 LeGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP WINNER OF MORENCI, MICHIGAN PAYING TRIBUTE TO TOM McAVOY TRIBUTE TO TERI OOMS, PRESIDENT, INLAND EMPIRE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL PRIMARY IMMUNE DEFICIENCY DISEASES AWARENESS WEEK TRIBUTE TO MR. WILLIAM R. STEWART PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE COLORADO BLUESKY ENTERPRISES, INC. COMMENDING TAIWAN RECOGNIZING THE CAREER AND RETIREMENT OF EDWARD GEPPERT--CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF TEACHERS REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF COOPER L. YATES CONGRATULATING THE PEOPLE OF TAIWAN ON THEIR RECENT ELECTIONS RECOGNIZING THE 5TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN LEGACY FOUNDATION HONORING CIVIL AIR PATROL AWARD RECIPIENTS INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 4175, VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2004 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MERCED POLICE OFFICER STEPHAN GRAY IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL PRIMARY IMMUNE DEFICIENCY DISEASES AWARENESS WEEK CONGRATULATING EDINBURG NORTH HIGH SCHOOL LEWISBURG RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION'S DOZEN DISTINCTIVE DESTINATIONS RECOGNIZATION OF THE YOUNG ONSET PARKINSON'S ASSOCIATION AND THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MS. GINA REILLY CONFIRMATION OF PAUL ANDERSON FOR THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION HONORING SERGEANT JONATHAN N. HARTMAN House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT CYPRUS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO WILLIE VAUGHN FIGHTING THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR A MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE FROM IRAQIS A CALL FOR HEARINGS ON THE WAR IN IRAQ WE HAD OSAMA BIN LADEN IN OUR SIGHTS CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF ALFRED MANSOUR OF LaGRANGE, GEORGIA COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE COMMUNICATION FROM HON. NANCY PELOSI, DEMOCRATIC LEADER COMMUNICATION FROM LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR OF HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT, MEMBER OF CONGRESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE RICHARD G. WILSON PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING POST OFFICE DOSAN AHN CHANG HO POST OFFICE RECOGNIZING THE 91ST ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA RECESS AFTER RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE RICHARD G. WILSON PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING POST OFFICE THE HON. BILLY TAUZIN, MEMBER OF CONGRESS, THANKS MEMBERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT DOSAN AHN CHANG HO POST OFFICE PERSONAL EXPLANATION HOUR OF MEETING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2004 AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RECESS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2004, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS SPECIAL ORDERS ASSAULT WEAPONS THE FREEDOM FLAT TAX ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. SAVE THE HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE COMMISSIONER GORELICK MUST STEP DOWN FROM 9/11 COMMISSION THE FAILED ECONOMIC POLICIES OF THIS ADMINISTRATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Osborne) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE PRESIDENT'S INATTENTION TO MANUFACTURING AND THE ECONOMY PRESIDENT BUSH'S MISTAKES The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Rogers of Alabama). 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 gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee) is recognized for 5 minutes. UNHAPPY EARTH DAY FOR EPA STATUS REPORT ON CURRENT SPENDING LEVELS OF ON-BUDGET SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FY 2004 AND THE 5-YEAR PERIOD FY 2004 THROUGH FY 2005 MISLEADING AMERICA EARTH DAY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers) is recognized for 5 minutes. DOSAN AHN CHANG HO POST OFFICE SMART SECURITY The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Burns). Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE BUDGET TAX FREEDOM DAY MOVING UP BECAUSE OF TAX CUTS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE IRAQ AND RECENT REVELATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SOCIAL SECURITY AND GOING DEEPER INTO DEBT LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILLS REFERRED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS PETITIONS, ETC. 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 Senate sections Senate ASBESTOS LITIGATION REFORM prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 2290 FAIRNESS IN ASBESTOS INJURY RESOLUTION ACT OF 2004--MOTION TO PROCEED RECOGNITION OF THE ASSISTANT DEMOCRATIC LEADER ORDER OF PROCEDURE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME RECOGNITION OF MINORITY LEADER DEBATING ASBESTOS LITIGATIONS REFORM MORNING BUSINESS CONGRATULATIONS TO CHERI BLAUWET FOR WINNING WOMEN'S WHEELCHAIR DIVISION OF BOSTON MARATHON PROPOSED FINAL REGULATIONS ON OVERTIME THE TAX BURDEN IN AMERICA THE ECONOMY COURT JURISDICTION FINGERPRINT COMPATIBILITY THE ADMINISTRATION IS SUCCEEDING IN IRAQ ASBESTOS LEGISLATION CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS FAIRNESS IN ASBESTOS INJURY RESOLUTION ACT OF 2004--MOTION TO PROCEED-- Continued RECESS FAIRNESS IN ASBESTOS INJURY RESOLUTION ACT OF 2004--MOTION TO PROCEED-- Continued DIVERSION OF FUNDS FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS IN IRAQ UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S.J. RES. 1 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS--MOTION TO PROCEED MORNING BUSINESS EQUAL PAY DAY ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES BUDGET SCOREKEEPING REPORT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 1139TH MILITARY POLICE COMPANY OF MOBERLY, MO REAUTHORIZE THE ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN NOMINATION OF EPA DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR STEPHEN JOHNSON OFFICER ISAAC ANTHONY ESPINOZA VOTE EXPLANATION HONORING ERIN SMALLEY: A REMARKABLE YOUNG WRITER CENTRAL COLLEGE SESQUICENTENNIAL IN RECOGNITION OF THE LADY PANTHERS OF DRURY UNIVERSITY CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. TOM DiBELLO RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALEC BRINDLE MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGE REFERRED ENROLLED BILL 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. 2324 SENATE RESOLUTION 341--TO URGE THE RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS RELATED TO THE CONFISCATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ITALY NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PROVIDING FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF JUDGMENT FUNDS TO THE COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE DESIGNATING THE ORVILLE WRIGHT FEDERAL BUILDING AND THE WILBUR WRIGHT FEDERAL BUILDING IN WASHINGTON, DC CONVEYANCE TO FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, OF THE EXISTING FEDERAL COURTHOUSE IN THAT COUNTY ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2004 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT PATRIOT ACT THE ASBESTOS BILL ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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