Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2004-04-28 Date2004-04-28 PublicationVolume 150, issue 56 Sections184 House · 95 Senate House sections FORMER PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR DICK THORNBURG'S THOUGHTFUL STATEMENT ON "INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS: THE PROPOSED UN CONVENTION" HUMAN TRAFFICKING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MONTH RECOGNIZING THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY DEBATE TEAM HONORING THE MEMORY OF DAVID SPIRTES, SUPERINTENDENT OF THE FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE HONORING ALICIA McCOMBS OF GIRL SCOUT TROOP 47 IN RECOGNITION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AWARDING LARRY O'TOOLE THE MASSACHUSETTS SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION CALLING FOR RECOGNITION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE HONORING KENDALL JUERS OF GIRL SCOUT TROOP 555 ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF OUTRAGEOUS DRUG PRICING PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS HONORING DR. GEORGE WILLIAMS HONORING LESLIE CARTER OF GIRL SCOUT TROOP 47 TRIBUTE TO HENRY AND RUTH MORGENTHAU RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WELDON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY #3 ON ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SERVICE IN CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS HONORING TIFFANY CREMER OF GIRL SCOUT TROOP 47 CATTLE TESTING AND ITS EFFECTS ON TRADE HONORING THE LIFE AND CAREER OF JERRY HYNES HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF PAUL B. EBERT AND ROBERT F. HORAN HONORING SARAH ROSECRANS OF JULIETTE GIRL SCOUT TROOP MS. HUGHES SHOULD APOLOGIZE SHARON HABERSKI HONORED AS THE PULASKI COUNCIL 2004 POLISH HERITAGE AWARD RECIPIENT IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL ROLE OF ONCOLOGY NURSES PAYING RESPECT TO LAVERNE HOGAN HONORING DIANA NEWLAN OF GIRL SCOUT TROOP 555 HONORING IOWA STATE SENATOR KITTY REHBERG COMMEMORATING THE 18TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHERNOBYL HONORING THE MEMORY OF MASON, OHIO MAYOR LOUIS J. EVES HONORING SANDRA J. ANDERSON, ESQ., RECIPIENT OF THE 2004 JUSTICE ALICE ROBIE RESNICK AWARD OF DISTINCTION HONORING CLARK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO MAINTAINING SUFFICIENT BLOOD SUPPLIES IN SOUTHERN NEVADA SALUTE TO LOUIS P. BARTOLOTTA, SR. CONGRATULATING THE TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE LADY CARDS BASKETBALL TEAM FREEDOM FOR JUAN CARLOS GONZALEZ LEIVA ISRAEL WEEK TRIBUTE TO MR. MICHAEL ROCCIA INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO OVERTURN THE OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY'S "PREEMPTION REGULATIONS" HONORING MR. TERENCE R. WILLIAMS ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF JAMES MONROE, FIFTH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TRIBUTE TO DUKE SEVILLA CONGRATULATING THE DONELSON SENIOR CENTER FOR ITS FIRST PLACE AWARD IN THE 2004 OLDER AMERICANS MONTH NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST B'NAI SHOLOM CONGREGATION CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SERVICE OF LYNN ALCOCK TRIBUTE TO MR. WILLIE VAUGHN (UNCLE DUDE) IN HONOR OF PHILLIP M. LELLI RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL LATINO DAY FOUNDATION COMMENDING THE WE THE PEOPLE: THE CITIZEN AND THE CONSTITUTION PROGRAM AND INCLINE HIGH SCHOOL IN SUPPORT OF THE GUTIERREZ-PAUL BILL CONGRESSIONAL TRIBUTE TO GARFIELD TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF KENTUCKY NURSES AND THE AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION IN HONOR OF NATIONAL NURSE'S WEEK WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY WE NEED COMMON SENSE IMMIGRATION POLICY REFORM CONGRATULATING WINNERS OF THE 2003 PRESIDENT'S ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARD TRIBUTE TO DR. DeLOIS WEEKES IN RECOGNITION OF THE VOLUNTEERS AT THE SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER RECOGNIZING STAFF SGT. JIMMY ARROYAVE WHO WAS KILLED IN IRAQ, APRIL 2004 COMMENDING SANTA MARIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECEIVING THE COLLEGE BOARD 2004 INSPIRATION AWARD RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF PAT TILLMAN ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY AND ISRAEL MEMORIAL DAY HONORING MR. ROSS P. ROGERS TRIBUTE TO VALERIE JEAN WOODWARD TURNER ARMENIAN GENOCIDE PAYING TRIBUTE TO JUDITH "JR" RODRIGUE TRIBUTE TO KEVIN KULOW COMMENDING MR. DONALD HINKLE PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHRIS BROWN IN HONOR OF ISRAEL'S INDEPENDENCE DAY PAYING TRIBUTE TO SALLY SCHAEFER H.R. 2239--REPRESENTATIVE HOLT'S VOTER CONFIDENCE AND INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY ACT PAYING TRIBUTE TO FATHER VINCENTE PAZ REMEMBERING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2004 FRANKLIN INSTITUTE LAUREATES PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN HUEBINGER, JR. HONORING PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS NATHAN BRUCKENTHAL OBSERVING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE PAYING TRIBUTE TO LUCY RICKMAN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS NURSE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ACT PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN E. KAPUSHION SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE RECOGNIZING COOPER COMMUNITIES ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY SEEKING CLARIFICATION MARRIAGE PENALTY JOBS TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT COMMANDER DANIEL PETTIGREW JOBS IN AMERICA VOLUNTEER MILITARY EXCEEDING RE-ENLISTMENT EXPECTATIONS PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES SHADOWY CAMPAIGN KERRY'S RECORD INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE SET TO EXAMINE OIL FOR FOOD PROGRAM DEMOCRATS FIGHT TO PROTECT RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF MILITARY WIDOWS EU ENLARGEMENT HOUSE TO VOTE ON EXTENDING SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ACT KERRY COMMENTS ON GREAT LAKES BASIN HONORING PRESIDENT JAMES MONROE CONCERNING YESTERDAY'S PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004, PART II GENERAL LEAVE WILKIE D. FERGUSON, JR. UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR THE GREATER WASHINGTON SOAP BOX DERBY RONALD REAGAN FEDERAL BUILDING AUTHORIZING USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE GENERAL LEAVE INCREASED CAPITAL ACCESS FOR GROWING BUSINESS ACT PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4181, PERMANENTLY EXTENDING INCREASED STANDARD DEDUCTION, AND THE 15-PERCENT INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATE BRACKET EXPANSION, FOR MARRIED TAXPAYERS FILING JOINT... ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004, PART II ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WILKIE D. FERGUSON, JR., UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE RECESS AFTER RECESS PERMANENTLY EXTENDING INCREASED STANDARD DEDUCTION, AND 15-PERCENT INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATE BRACKET EXPANSION, FOR MARRIED TAXPAYERS FILING JOINT RETURNS PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION GENERAL LEAVE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT FROM FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2004, TO TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2004 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE WE THE PEOPLE--THE CITIZEN AND CONSTITUTION ADMINISTRATION'S ECONOMIC POLICIES NOT WORKING IN OHIO SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Osborne) is recognized for 5 minutes. NOW IS THE TIME--WE MUST RECOGNIZE THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER HONORING RON RIOUX The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bishop of Utah). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rush) is recognized for 5 minutes. SUPPORTING AND PROPERLY EQUIPPING OUR BRAVE TROOPS OVERSEAS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Souder) is recognized for 5 minutes. DOING BETTER FOR AMERICA The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Flake) is recognized for 5 minutes. MISTAKES ACCOMPLISHED The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. HOUSE BUDGET RESOLUTION TO WEED OUT WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE THE PRESIDENT MUST KEEP HIS PROMISE AND PROVIDE OUR TROOPS WITH WHAT THEY NEED The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mario Diaz-Balart) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) 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. 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. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME HONORING THE MEMORY OF PAT TILLMAN The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Filner) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ryan) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Matheson) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE IRAQ THEATER OF WAR TRIBUTE TO MR. WILLIE VAUGHN PERSONAL EXPLANATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Pence) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. McDermott) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lofgren) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Wynn) 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. COMPARISON OF VOTING RECORDS IN REGARD TO NATIONAL DEFENSE JOBS AND THE ECONOMY GENERAL LEAVE BALANCE THE BUDGET IRAQ WATCH ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CORRECTION TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2004 AT PAGE H2395 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILL REFERRED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DISCHARGE PETITIONS DISCHARGE PETITIONS--ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LEADER TIME SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER AGRICULTURAL ISSUES FACING THE COUNTRY RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS FSC-ETI AND JOBS BILL 9/11 COMMISSION AND IRAQ JOBS BILL STAYING THE COURSE FSC/ETI THE 9/11 COMMISSION THE HIGHWAY BILL WAR RECORDS CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS INTERNET TAX NONDISCRIMINATION ACT MORNING BUSINESS PRAISE FOR MILITARY MEDICAL COMMUNITY INTERNET TAXATION THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION CHAIRMAN MUST GO RECESS INTERNET TAX NONDISCRIMINATION ACT HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES MORNING BUSINESS JOHN RHODES MEMORIES UKRAINIAN DEMOCRACY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 A CREDIBILITY GAP ON NEW NUCLEAR WEAPONS JAMES MONROE, FIFTH PRESIDENT 1817-1825 ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS HONORING PARENTS ANONYMOUS OF SOUTH EASTERN KENTUCKY GIRL SCOUTS OF KICKAPOO COUNCIL HONOR SIX GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS IN TRIBUTE TO THE PETTYS MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 2353 Introductory Statement on S. 2354 Introductory Statement on S. 2355 Introductory Statement on S. 2356 Introductory Statement on S. 2357 Introductory Statement on S. 2358 Introductory Statement on S. 2359 Introductory Statement on S.J. Res. 35 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS--TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2004 Text of Senate Amendment 3051 TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3052 Text of Senate Amendment 3053 Text of Senate Amendment 3054 Text of Senate Amendment 3055 Text of Senate Amendment 3056 Text of Senate Amendment 3057 Text of Senate Amendment 3058 Text of Senate Amendment 3059 Text of Senate Amendment 3060 Text of Senate Amendment 3061 Text of Senate Amendment 3062 Text of Senate Amendment 3063 Text of Senate Amendment 3064 Text of Senate Amendment 3065 Text of Senate Amendment 3066 Text of Senate Amendment 3067 Text of Senate Amendment 3068 Text of Senate Amendment 3069 Text of Senate Amendment 3070 Text of Senate Amendment 3071 Text of Senate Amendment 3072 Text of Senate Amendment 3073 Text of Senate Amendment 3074 Text of Senate Amendment 3075 Text of Senate Amendment 3076 Text of Senate Amendment 3077 Text of Senate Amendment 3078 Text of Senate Amendment 3079 Text of Senate Amendment 3080 Text of Senate Amendment 3081 Text of Senate Amendment 3082 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL RAILROAD HALL OF FAME NATIONAL GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY DIA DE LOS NINOS: CELEBRATING YOUNG AMERICANS ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2004 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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