Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2004-09-23 Date2004-09-23 PublicationVolume 150, issue 116 Sections95 House · 123 Senate House sections House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOMING THE REVEREND BETSY SINGLETON ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE RECESS JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY AYAD ALLAWI, INTERIM PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY AYAD ALLAWI, INTERIM PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER AFTER RECESS PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS HAD DURING RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CONGRATULATIONS TO PORTER GOSS ON BECOMING NEW CIA DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICA'S FUTURE MISERY INDEX LOW; PROSPERITY INDEX HIGH NEW BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE SUCCESS IN IRAQ NATIONAL SALES TAX PROPOSAL JUST ANOTHER TAX CUT FOR THE RICH KEEPING THE PROMISES OF THE CONTRACT WITH AMERICA THE NEED TO APPOINT HOUSE CONFEREES TO DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL 215TH BIRTHDAY OF THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE BE AFRAID REPUBLICAN PARTY 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATORY FREEDOM CALENDAR WIND PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT EXTENSION OUTRAGEOUS SALES TAX GENERAL LEAVE PLEDGE PROTECTION ACT OF 2004 THE ADOPTION TAX RELIEF GUARANTEE ACT CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1308, WORKING FAMILIES TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2004 VITIATION OF MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 1308, WORKING FAMILIES TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2004 PRIVILEGED REPORT REQUESTING PRESIDENT TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RESPECTING NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY DEVELOPMENT GROUP PERSONAL EXPLANATION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 785, WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS RECESS AFTER RECESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1308, WORKING FAMILIES TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2004 WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1308, WORKING FAMILIES TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2004 GENERAL LEAVE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM HOUR OF MEETING ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, AND ADJOURNMENT FROM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1501 RESIGNATION FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APPOINT HOUSE DEFENSE CONFEREES STICKING IT TO WORKING FAMILIES HELPING AMERICAN FAMILIES NEED TO WORK IN A BIPARTISAN MANNER SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Schiff) is recognized for 5 minutes. SMART SECURITY AND ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. McCotter). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Moran) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE CONSTITUTION The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. McCotter). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. ORDER OF BUSINESS PATENTS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY 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 TIME ACCEPTING THE TRUTH OF INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCES NATION HEADED IN WRONG DIRECTION FOR JOBS AND ECONOMY The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. McCotter). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Norwood) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME FISCAL DANGER PERSONAL EXPLANATION EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME WORLDWIDE TERRORISM The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers) is recognized for 5 minutes. MEDICARE PREMIUMS INCREASE FINANCES TO HMOS AND DRUG COMPANIES The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Burgess). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hinojosa) is recognized for 5 minutes. ORDER OF BUSINESS FOLLOW-UP TO REMARKS GIVEN TO CONGRESS BY IRAQI INTERIM PRIME MINISTER AYAD ALLAWI: QUESTION TO THE ADMINISTRATION--WHERE IS THE PLAN? The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. McCotter). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Edwards) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Strickland) is recognized for 5 minutes. 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 New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Etheridge) is recognized for 5 minutes. NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM GENERAL LEAVE THE FAIR TAX MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ELECTIONS: THE U.S. AND IRAQ SUPPORT OUR COMMANDER IN CHIEF AND TROOPS LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER ORDER OF PROCEDURE SPEECH OF PRIME MINISTER ALLAWI COMPLETING SENATE BUSINESS NEED TO VOTE ON REIMPORTATION RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS WELCOMING PRIME MINISTER ALLAWI HEALTH CARE EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS "ILLEGAL" WAR AND THE RULE OF LAW AMERICA HAS A STRONG ALLY IN IRAQ HEALTH CARE IN AMERICA EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS ORDER FOR RECESS STAYING THE COURSE IN IRAQ RECESS HURRICANE DAMAGE IN FLORIDA MIGUEL ANGEL RODRIGUEZ, NEW OAS SECRETARY GENERAL NEWS CONFERENCE WITH PRESIDENT BUSH AND PRIME MINISTER ALLAWI IRAQ FOREIGN OPERATIONS AMENDMENTS OHIO FLOODING HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES INTELLIGENCE REFORM REMARKS OF SENATOR DANIEL K. INOUYE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TAX CREDITS HIGH ENERGY PRICES AND THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 4818 WORKING FAMILIES TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2004--CONFERENCE REPORT FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005 ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS Senate WORLD HEART DAY PRIME MINISTER AYAD ALLAWI'S SPEECH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN STENNIS FELLOWS PROGRAM NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE PORTER GOSS TO BE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS STEM CELL RESEARCH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 COMMEMORATING THE 249TH BIRTHDAY OF JOHN MARSHALL DISASTER ASSISTANCE ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS POLISH HERITAGE ASSOCIATION TRIBUTE TO ADMIRAL JEROME L. JOHNSON MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 2833 Introductory Statement on S. 2834 Introductory Statement on S. 2835 Introductory Statement on S. 2840 Introductory Statement on S. 2842 Introductory Statement on S. 2843 Introductory Statement on S. 2844 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3670 Text of Senate Amendment 3671 Text of Senate Amendment 3672 Text of Senate Amendment 3673 Text of Senate Amendment 3674 Text of Senate Amendment 3675 Text of Senate Amendment 3676 Text of Senate Amendment 3677 Text of Senate Amendment 3678 Text of Senate Amendment 3679 Text of Senate Amendment 3680 Text of Senate Amendment 3681 Text of Senate Amendment 3682 Text of Senate Amendment 3683 Text of Senate Amendment 3684 Text of Senate Amendment 3685 Text of Senate Amendment 3686 Text of Senate Amendment 3687 Text of Senate Amendment 3688 Text of Senate Amendment 3689 Text of Senate Amendment 3690 Text of Senate Amendment 3691 Text of Senate Amendment 3692 Text of Senate Amendment 3693 Text of Senate Amendment 3694 Text of Senate Amendment 3695 Text of Senate Amendment 3696 Text of Senate Amendment 3697 Text of Senate Amendment 3698 Text of Senate Amendment 3699 Text of Senate Amendment 3700 Text of Senate Amendment 3701 NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR COMMEMORATING THE 215TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE GREATER CIVIC AWARENESS CONGRATULATING THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE 2004 SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES JOHN HEINZ SENATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF THE ONGOING WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE RECOGNIZING THAT PREVENTION OF SUICIDE IS A COMPELLING NATIONAL PRIORITY AMENDING THE STEVENSON-WYDLER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ACT OF 1980 COMPREHENSIVE PEACE IN SUDAN ACT OF 2004 MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 2844 and S. 2845 MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 2830 UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--S. 2845