Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2004-09-30 Date2004-09-30 PublicationVolume 150, issue 121 Sections126 House · 219 Senate House sections CONGRATULATING THE MOSCONE FAMILY RECOGNIZING 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF BATTLE OF PELELIU IN RECOGNITION OF MATA BURKE TRAIL RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LANDS ACT HONORING DR. MILTON J. BOYD IN HONOR AND IN MEMORY OF SERGEANT FOSTER L. HARRINGTON OF MOBILE, ALABAMA TRIBUTE TO PANAGIOTIS TAKIS DADIOTIS APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 4200, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 RECOGNIZING QUENTIN TEMPLETON FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT CONGRATULATING BOB MILEWSKI BROWN TREE SNAKE CONTROL AND ERADICATION ACT OF 2004 IN RECOGNITION OF SABRINA USSERY MONTANA WATER CONTRACTS EXTENSION ACT OF 2004 HONORING THE LIFE OF PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS NATHAN BRUCKENTHAL PERSONAL EXPLANATION BHOPAL RESOLUTION HONORING IRVING B. HARRIS FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PALESTINIAN INTIFADA A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF JAMES O. PAGE PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONGRESSIONAL BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO PHARMACIST CHARLES NIXON ON OCCASION OF HIS 70TH BIRTHDAY IN HONOR OF ARMY RESERVE PRIVATE FIRST CLASS NATHAN STAHL ON THE DEATH OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN BILL FORD INTRODUCTION OF THE EMPLOYEE FREEDOM FROM INVASION OF PRIVACY ACT BENNETT FREEZE REHABILITATION ACT OF 2004 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING G. PIERCE WOOD, JR. REVISING AND EXTENDING BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA PERSONAL EXPLANATION PIRACY DETERRENCE AND EDUCATION ACT OF 2004 IN HONOR OF ST. MARY, STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL FREEDOM FOR OMAR MOISES RUIZ HERNANDEZ CENTENNIAL SAM VOLPENTEST RECOGNIZING TARIK YAMEEN FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT HONORING MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PERSONAL EXPLANATION HEALTH PROTECTIONS FOR OUR SERVICE PERSONNEL RECOGNIZING TOM KISTLER EDITORIAL FROM THE BECKLEY REGISTER-HERALD SERGEANT RIAYAN A. TEJEDA POST OFFICE TRANSPORTATION, TREASURY, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST OTIS HARRIS, JR. REVISING AND EXTENDING BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRI-VALLEY NOW INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 5162, THE LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLOSIVE STORAGE ENHANCEMENT ACT HONORING THE PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM BETHUNE-COOKMAN COLLEGE CENTENNIAL LEE RULES OUT ASSASSINATION IN SHOOTING INVESTIGATION DEFENDING BOEING HONORING THE APPOINTMENT OF JIM MORGO AS SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 4200, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 IN SUPPORT OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE IMPROVEMENT AND SECURITY ACT OF 2004 House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE WELCOMING THE REVEREND WILLIAM ALVEY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HOPE IN IRAQ AMERICA NEEDS COMMANDER IN CHIEF, NOT CHEERLEADER IN CHIEF MARRIAGE PROTECTION AMENDMENT RUBEN MARTINEZ AWARDED MacARTHUR FELLOWSHIP MARRIAGE PROTECTION AMENDMENT GLOBAL WARMING MARRIAGE PROTECTION AMENDMENT CHENEY HAD IT RIGHT FIRST TIME HISTORIC MEETING BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN LEADERS OFFERS HOPE TONIGHT'S PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE DROUGHT RELIEF IRAQ MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5183, SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004, PART V WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004, PART V GENERAL LEAVE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WELFARE REFORM EXTENSION ACT, PART VIII DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS NURSE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ACT OF 2004 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. Res. 106, MARRIAGE PROTECTION AMENDMENT GENERAL LEAVE MARRIAGE PROTECTION AMENDMENT DIRECTING CLERK TO MAKE CHANGE IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 5183, SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2004, PART V MARRIAGE PROTECTION AMENDMENT HONORING LIFE AND WORK OF DUKE ELLINGTON HONORING UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND ON 60TH ANNIVERSARY LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT FROM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2004, TO MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2004 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT ANNOUNCEMENT BY COMMITTEE ON RULES REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO S. 878, ADDITIONAL PERMANENT JUDGESHIP IN THE DISTRICT OF IDAHO CONGRATULATIONS TO LINDA THEIL ON HER RETIREMENT GLOBAL WARMING SPECIAL ORDERS SMART SECURITY AND GLOBAL CHANGE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Miller of Michigan). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME JUDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, PART 2 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 ACCUTANE'S IMPACT ON BRAIN The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Brown) is recognized for 5 minutes. 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 California (Mr. Schiff) is recognized for 5 minutes. TRUTH ABOUT IRAQ The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Miller of Michigan). 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 the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton) is recognized for 5 minutes. 9/11 COMMISSION LEGISLATION LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILLS REFERRED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED 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 MORNING BUSINESS HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES OHIO FLOODING COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH ACT PROMOTION OF COLONEL ROBERT T. HERBERT REMOVAL OF COSPONSORSHIP NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2003 VOTE EXPLANATION HIS EXCELLENCY BADER OMAR AL-DAFA, AMBASSADOR OF QATAR TO THE UNITED STATES A REAL THREAT TO SATELLITE TELEVISION SERVICE A SOLEMN ANNIVERSARY STUDENT LOAN ABUSE PREVENTION ACT BUTLER UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER JAMES L. DAVIS ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS KATHERINE GOTTLIEB MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION AND BILL SIGNED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 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. 2867 Introductory Statement on S. 2868 Introductory Statement on S. 2871 Introductory Statement on S. 2872 Introductory Statement on S. 2873 Introductory Statement on S. 2874 Introductory Statement on S. 2876 Introductory Statement on S. 2877 Introductory Statement on S. 2878 Introductory Statement on S. 2879 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3794 Text of Senate Amendment 3795 Text of Senate Amendment 3796 Text of Senate Amendment 3797 Text of Senate Amendment 3798 Text of Senate 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3933 Text of Senate Amendment 3934 Text of Senate Amendment 3935 Text of Senate Amendment 3936 Text of Senate Amendment 3937 Text of Senate Amendment 3938 Text of Senate Amendment 3939 Text of Senate Amendment 3940 Text of Senate Amendment 3941 Text of Senate Amendment 3943 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION WELFARE REFORM EXTENSION ACT, PART VIII TO PROVIDE AN EXTENSION OF HIGHWAY, HIGHWAY SAFETY, MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY, TRANSIT, AND OTHER PROGRAMS FUNDED OUT OF THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND PENDING ENACTMENT OF A LAW REAUTHORIZING THE... TRANSPORTATION REAUTHORIZATION BILL MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 4596 AND H.R. 4606 MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 2866 AMENDMENT TO SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT LIMITATIONS AND EXTENSION FOR CERTAIN COASTAL WETLAND CONSERVATION PROJECTS AMENDING FISH AND WILDLIFE ACT OF 1956 IMPROVING ACCESS TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 2004 HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF DUKE ELLINGTON STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2004 ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2004 MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDER--S. RES. 360 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW CONFIRMATIONS Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE THANKING THE GUEST CHAPLAIN RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER COMPLETING THE INTELLIGENCE REFORM LEGISLATION FARM SUPPORT PROGRAMS NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE REFORM ACT OF 2004 IRAQ--SHIFTING RATIONALE