Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2004-05-13 Date2004-05-13 PublicationVolume 150, issue 67 Sections85 House · 78 Senate House sections House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER HONORING SISTER JEANNE O'LAUGHLIN AN ARROGANT ADMINISTRATION CREATING AND KEEPING JOBS IN AMERICA GETTING ALL AMERICANS AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE OLD BACKPACK 4 IRAQ PROGRAM ASK QUESTIONS OR STUPID THINGS HAPPEN JOBS AND TAX RELIEF SUPPORT BIPARTISAN TOBACCO BUYOUT LEGISLATION REFORMING CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN REGARD TO MEDICAL LIABILITY STOP CALLING THOSE WHO ASK QUESTIONS UNPATRIOTIC TRIBUTE TO JEREMIAH KIRK JOHNSON COVER THE UNINSURED AND SUPPORT KIND SUBSTITUTE OFFICERS IN CHARGE IN IRAQ FAILED IN THEIR DUTY IRAQ IMAGES HONORING MONSIGNOR JOHN O'DONNELL ON HIS GOLDEN JUBILEE WORKING TOGETHER ON TOP PRIORITIES FOR AMERICA IN HONOR OF DAN PARKER FAILURE OF CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT SINS OF A FEW MUST NOT TARNISH GOOD WORK OF MANY CONGRESS SHOULD PASS 5 MEANINGFUL INITIATIVES FOR AMERICA HONORING SISTER JEANNE O'LAUGHLIN EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT ALL AMERICANS OBSERVE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION WITH A COMMITMENT TO CONTINUING AND BUILDING ON THE LEGACY OF BROWN PERMANENT EXTENSION OF 10-PERCENT INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATE BRACKET GENERAL LEAVE MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON S. CON. RES. 95, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 ANNOUNCEMENT BY COMMITTEE ON RULES REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 2432, PAPERWORK AND REGULATORY IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2003; H.R. 2728, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH SMALL BUSINESS DAY IN COURT ACT OF... SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH FAIRNESS ACT OF 2004 House of Representatives RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SERVICEMEN'S READJUSTMENT ACT OF 1944 EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT ALL AMERICANS OBSERVE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BROWN v. BOARD OF EDUCATION WITH A COMMITMENT TO CONTINUING AND BUILDING ON THE LEGACY OF BROWN ANNOUNCEMENT BY COMMITTEE ON RULES REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 4200, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004, AND HOUR OF MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2004 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO MEXICO-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP ADVICE FOR WHITE HOUSE ON CREATING JOBS SPECIAL ORDERS ORGANIZING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO HANDLE POST-CONFLICT AND STABILITY OPERATIONS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Gutknecht) is recognized for 5 minutes. LOWERING COSTS BY ALLOWING REIMPORTATION OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXPLAINING THE OIL FOR FOOD SCANDAL FOREST SERVICE UNDERFUNDED TO FIGHT FOREST FIRES IN 2004 SITUATION IRAQ: HAVING FAITH IN A SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Chocola). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. George Miller) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME THE PRESIDENT'S NEW PR OFFENSIVE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. McCotter) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME IT IS TIME TO CHANGE THE STATUS QUO The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Emanuel) is recognized for 5 minutes. HEALTH CARE SECURITY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Wynn) is recognized for 5 minutes. CASTRO CLOSES DOLLAR STORES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Burns) is recognized for 5 minutes. DESPITE THE WRONGS OF A FEW, THE MISSION IN IRAQ MUST CONTINUE 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. SMART SECURITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE PRISON INVESTIGATIONS CONGRESS IS NOT A RUBBER STAMP The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Chocola). Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Corrine Brown) is recognized for 5 minutes. ABUSE OF IRAQI PRISONERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ryan) is recognized for 5 minutes. SUDAN HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS TRIBUTE TO POLICE OFFICERS DURING NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEK HORSE SLAUGHTER PREVENTION LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REFERRED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REPORTED BILL SEQUENTIALLY REFERRED PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DISCHARGE PETITIONS--ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE ASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADER PRISONER ABUSE SCANDAL HEALTH CARE RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER THANKING ARMY RESERVE LT. JEFF ALLEN SPURRING AN ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN RURAL AMERICA RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS ORDER OF PROCEDURE TRIBUTE TO OFFICER JOHN WATSON COVER THE UNINSURED WEEK HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BROWN VERSUS BOARD OF EDUCATION IDEA BROWN v. BOARD OF EDUCATION CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2003 THE SPECIAL EDUCATION REAUTHORIZATION BILL MORNING BUSINESS ORDER OF BUSINESS 50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF BROWN v. BOARD OF EDUCATION THE FAIRNESS IN ASBESTOS INJURY RESOLUTION ACT COMPUTING AND SCIENCE BROWN v. BOARD OF EDUCATION AWARDING MEDALS TO SERVICE MEMBERS MORE OUTRAGED BY THE OUTRAGE HONORING OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN U.S. ENERGY MARKET IRAQ AAA AWARD WINNERS BURMA MURDER OF NICHOLAS BERG LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND NATIONAL POLICE WEEK IN COMMEMORATION OF POLICE WEEK TO AUTHORIZE SEPARATE MEDALS FOR THE IRAQ AND AFGHAN MILITARY CAMPAIGNS GASOLINE FREE MARKET COMPETITION ACT ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASIA FOUNDATION IN RECOGNITION OF MARY CONNELLY KEGELMAN, NATIONAL AND DELAWARE MOTHER OF THE YEAR WE THE PEOPLE: THE CITIZEN AND THE CONSTITUTION NATIONAL COMPETITION IN SUPPORT OF LES BROWNLEE, ACTING SECRETARY OF THE ARMY MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORT OF COMMITTEE 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. 2415 Introductory Statement on S. 2417 Introductory Statement on S. 2418 Introductory Statement on S. 2419 Introductory Statement on S. 2420 Introductory Statement on S. 2421 Introductory Statement on S. 2422 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3150 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--S. 2400 UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 3104 ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2004 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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