Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2004-09-29 Date2004-09-29 PublicationVolume 150, issue 120 Sections154 House · 95 Senate House sections S. 2634, THE GARRETT LEE SMITH ACT THANKING MS. MEMORY SHERARD FOR HER SERVICE TO THE HOUSE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1308, WORKING FAMILIES TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2004 IN HONOR OF FIRST LIEUTENANT TYLER BROWN JOE SKEEN FEDERAL BUILDING HONORING THE MEMORY OF CESAR HERNANDEZ RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF WOMEN ATHLETES AT THE 2004 SUMMER OLYMPICS HONORING LARRY AND MARIE DANNER, EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS HONORING DIANE DEVALT AS SHE IS RECOGNIZED WITH THE USO'S 2004 SPIRIT OF HOPE AWARD HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL COMPETITION WINNERS, FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO IN HONOR OF KATHERINE EISENBERGER KEOUGH HONORING MARJORIE BURNS SHERRATT TRIBUTE TO RANDY FRY (1954-2004) HONORING THE SWORMVILLE FIRE COMPANY AND THE DEDICATION OF THEIR NEW FIRE HALL HONORING HURST MAYOR WILLIAM SOUDER PERSONAL EXPLANATION MOKELUMNE RIVER FEASIBILITY STUDY NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS HOME LOAN ACT OF 2004 FOOD FINDERS 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TRIBUTE TO ARNOLD COHEN AND MARTY RESNICK TRIBUTE TO DR. LEONARD H. SHAMBERGER HONORING ROBERT HARMAN PAYING TRIBUTE TO TOM CVAR HONORING MYRTLE McKENNA HONORING MR. WILLIAM GRIGGS PAYING TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM GAYL BUCKLES TRIBUTE TO LINDSAY TARPLEY HONORING SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION 250 IN MEMORY OF SGT. THOMAS CHAD ROSENBAUM PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE TOWN OF RICO HONORING CENTER FOR TRAINING AND CAREERS' WOMEN EMPOWERED TO MOVE AHEAD PROGRAM HONORING MR. ANDREW SWIECKI PLEDGE PROTECTION ACT OF 2004 PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAMES SULLIVAN INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION COMMENDING NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEE 2004 WINNER ANDREW WOJTANIK TRIBUTE TO JIM GREGART HONORING AMEY STONE PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN SANKO PERSONAL EXPLANATION THE EMERGENCY LOAN ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 2004 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO RICHARD SHEEHAN TRIBUTE TO LCPL STEVEN CHARLES TYLER CATES OF MT. JULIET, TN, WHO GAVE HIS LIFE IN SERVICE TO HIS NATION IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID W. FLEMING PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHIEF DISTRICT COURT JUDGE CHARLES BUSS PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE ROYAL GORGE SUSPENSION BRIDGE A SALUTE TO MR. DONALD R. MANUEL RECOGNIZING THE 175TH BIRTHDAY OF THE CITY OF CHESTER, IL HONORING FATHER JAVIER DE NICOLO HONORING ROBERT MOSES FOR LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION CONGRATULATING LANCE ARMSTRONG ON RECORD-SETTING VICTORY IN 2004 TOUR DE FRANCE NATIONAL PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH TRIBUTE TO MAYOR GEORGE HARVELL, JR. RECOGNITION OF LTC WILLIAM BOWERS RECOGNIZING JOSEPH E. BLANCH FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT CONGRATULATING JACQUELINE NOONAN RECOGNIZING 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION OF GUAM DURING WORLD WAR II IN RECOGNITION OF RICHARD HOPKINS ARAPAHO AND ROOSEVELT NATIONAL FORESTS LAND EXCHANGE ACT OF 2004 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF KUNDE ESTATE WINERY AND VINEYARDS HONORING THE TOWN OF CHATOM, ALABAMA, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE TO DENVER DISTRICT ATTORNEY WILLIAM RITTER, JR. HURRICANE RELIEF GOOD DEEDS RECOGNIZING BRIAN LAND FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE HONORING THE REVEREND BOBBY DAGNEL RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE THE WAR ON TERROR THE SITUATION IN IRAQ IS GETTING WORSE RECOGNIZING THE CENTURY COUNCIL AND NICKELODEON THE WAR IN IRAQ IN SUPPORT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT CONSISTENTLY WRONG ON IRAQ INDONESIA HOLDS FIRST NATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PROVIDE ADEQUATE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO THE CARIBBEAN MARKING 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF REPUBLICAN PARTY AMERICA'S PRIORITIES IN SUSPENDED ANIMATION OPPOSITION TO RELAXING GUN CONTROL LAWS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ADMINISTRATION UNHINGED FROM REALITY AMERICA NOT BEING MADE SAFER PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 107, CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 STAND UP FOR THE SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3193, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT REMOVAL OF MEMBER AND APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 4520, AMERICAN JOBS CREATION ACT OF 2004 MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 4520, AMERICAN JOBS CREATION ACT OF 2004 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 4520, AMERICAN JOBS CREATION ACT OF 2004 GENERAL LEAVE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WELFARE REFORM EXTENSION ACT, PART VIII GENERAL LEAVE REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS VETERANS HEALTH PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2004 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS NURSE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ACT OF 2004 COMMENDING FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN FOUNDATION COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF WILLIAM "COUNT" BASIE AND ACKNOWLEDGING HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO JAZZ AND SWING MUSIC HONORING LIFE AND WORK OF DUKE ELLINGTON HONORING UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND ON 60TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION GENERAL LEAVE AUTHORIZING BOARD OF REGENTS OF SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION TO CARRY OUT CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF VERITAS ON KITT PEAK F.H. NEWELL BUILDING GARZA-VELA UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE GENERAL LEAVE COMMUNICATION FROM HON. NANCY PELOSI, DEMOCRATIC LEADER SPECIAL ORDERS ENCOURAGING PROGRESS IN IRAQ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. ORDER OF BUSINESS SMART SECURITY AND IRAQ The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Miller of Michigan). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mario Diaz-Balart) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE JUDGES OF MADISON COUNTY NAMING POST OFFICES SHOULD NOT TAKE PRIORITY OVER BASIC CONGRESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 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 gentleman from American Samoa (Mr. Faleomavaega) is recognized for 5 minutes. ORDER OF BUSINESS THE NEED FOR MORE RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT OF RISK OF ACCUTANE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. SUPPRESSING THE COST ESTIMATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Hinchey) 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. THE THREE Rs The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Van Hollen) 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 gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson) 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. UPCOMING ELECTIONS MARRIAGE PROTECTION IMPORTANT STRATEGIES FOR FIGHTING THE WAR ON TERROR THE NATIONAL ECONOMY IRAQ WATCH LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILL REFERRED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED SENATE ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED ADJOURNMENT NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS PETITIONS, ETC. Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ORDER OF PROCEDURE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER INTELLIGENCE REFORM OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO AMERICA'S HEROES ORDER OF PROCEDURE POLICY IN IRAQ IRAQ RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE REFORM ACT OF 2004 MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO IRVING B. HARRIS OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE NOTICE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WILDERNESS ACT NOTICE OF CHANGE IN SENATE SERVICE PIN REGULATIONS NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE WEEK SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPORT AND EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2004 ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS TRIBUTE TO ANTOINE PETTWAY COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POLISH DAILY NEWS REMEMBERING ED HENNESSEE FROM LAWTON, OK IN RECOGNITION OF HIS EXCELLENCY H.E. BADER OMAR AL-DAFA, AMBASSADOR OF QATAR TO THE UNITED STATES MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED 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 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3755 Text of Senate Amendment 3756 Text of Senate Amendment 3757 Text of Senate Amendment 3758 Text of Senate Amendment 3759 Text of Senate Amendment 3760 Text of Senate Amendment 3761 Text of Senate Amendment 3762 Text of Senate Amendment 3763 Text of Senate Amendment 3764 Text of Senate Amendment 3765 Text of Senate Amendment 3766 Text of Senate Amendment 3767 Text of Senate Amendment 3768 Text of Senate Amendment 3769 Text of Senate Amendment 3770 Text of Senate Amendment 3771 Text of Senate Amendment 3772 Text of Senate Amendment 3773 Text of Senate Amendment 3774 Text of Senate Amendment 3775 Text of Senate Amendment 3776 Text of Senate Amendment 3777 Text of Senate Amendment 3778 Text of Senate Amendment 3779 Text of Senate Amendment 3780 Text of Senate Amendment 3781 Text of Senate Amendment 3782 Text of Senate Amendment 3783 Text of Senate Amendment 3784 Text of Senate Amendment 3785 Text of Senate Amendment 3786 Text of Senate Amendment 3787 Text of Senate Amendment 3788 Text of Senate Amendment 3789 Text of Senate Amendment 3790 Text of Senate Amendment 3791 Text of Senate Amendment 3792 Text of Senate Amendment 3793 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL AUTHORIZATION MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 2852, H.R. 1084, AND H.R. 1787 MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 2866 TAX TREATMENT OF BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF AMERICAN SAMOA REAUTHORIZATION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD ACT DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT CONGRATULATING AND COMMENDING THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES AND ITS NATIONAL COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, JOHN FURGESS OF TENNESSEE BINDING ARBITRATION FOR SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN RESERVATION CONTRACTS INDIAN CHILD PROTECTION AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT OF 2003 MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 REAUTHORIZING NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS ACT OF 1974 ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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