Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2005-03-08 Date2005-03-08 PublicationVolume 151, issue 26 Sections108 House · 81 Senate House sections TRIBUTE TO MARY McCLYMONT OF INTERACTION CELEBRATING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF HORACE H. HEYMANN IN HONOR OF GRACIA MOLINA de PICK ON HER 75TH BIRTHDAY HONORING THE WORDS OF JOHN JACKSON IN HONOR OF PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOM AND MARY ELLEN CODY HONORED BY JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION AS 2005 CINCINNATIANS OF THE YEAR FREEDOM FOR JOSE DANIEL FERRER GARCIA 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF WEST BRANCH PERSONAL EXPLANATION EXPRESSING CONCERN ABOUT CHINA'S PROPOSED ANTI-SECESSION LAW CELEBRATING NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK RECOGNITION OF DR. DONALD F. AVERILL FOR THE HARRY BUTTIMER DISTINGUISHED ADMINISTRATOR AWARD IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF JAMES J. FLANNERY PETER GILES HONORED FOR HIS ESTEEMED SERVICE TO THE CORPORATE, NONPROFIT AND HIGH-TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITIES IN SILICON VALLEY IN MEMORY OF ROSEMARY KENNEDY CHINESE ANTI-SECESSION LAW HONORING THE 44TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PEACE CORPS HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMAL COUNTY COMMISSIONER JAY MILLIKIN TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY INTRODUCTION OF THE INSULAR AREAS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACT DENTON'S LINK BUS SYSTEM NAMED OUTSTANDING HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF GUADALUPE COUNTY COMMISSIONER JUDY COPE RECOGNITION OF ARMY SPECIALIST JACOB PALMATIER A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO JOHN KAUFFMAN ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF GUADALUPE COUNTY JUDGE DONALD SCHRAUB RECOGNIZING JESSICA POPE'S APPOINTMENT TO THE DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATIONAL CLUBS OF AMERICA'S INTERNATIONAL TEAM INTRODUCING THE AMERICAN SOVEREIGNTY RESTORATION ACT OF 2005 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMAL COUNTY COMMISSIONER JAN KENNADY THE UNACCOMPANIED ALIEN CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 2003 IN MEMORY OF DR. DONALD ARTHUR BROOKS RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF GUADALUPE COUNTY COMMISSIONER ROGER BAENZIGER JOINT STATEMENT BY LEADERS OF PROTESTANT DENOMINATIONS JOB TRAINING IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2005 RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF COMAL COUNTY COMMISSIONER JACK DAWSON RECOGNIZING CORPORAL BARRON SMITH AND HIS ENDLESS COMMUNITY SERVICE HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF GUADALUPE COUNTY COMMISSIONER JIM WOLVERTON YEAR TWO OF CASTRO'S BRUTAL CRACKDOWN IN CUBA RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMAL COUNTY COMMISSIONER GREGORY PARKER UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION MISSION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: A CASE FOR PEACEKEEPING REFORM HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMAL COUNTY JUDGE DANNY SCHEEL IN MEMORY OF MR. LEWIS FENTON OPPOSITION TO CLASS ACTION FAIRNESS BILL HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF GUADALUPE COUNTY COMMISSIONER CESAREO GUADARRAMA FOSTER CARE MENTORING ACT OF 2005 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CANADA-UNITED STATES INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP RECESS AFTER RECESS PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ON H.R. 3, TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE JOURNAL PROVIDING AMOUNTS FOR CONTINUING EXPENSES OF STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE FROM APRIL 1, 2005, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2005 SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF A YEAR OF LANGUAGES ELECTION OF MEMBER TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. 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 California (Mr. Dreier) is recognized for 5 minutes. SMART SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2005 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Gohmert). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Gutknecht) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Emanuel) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME SUPPORTING NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK ORDER OF BUSINESS SOCIAL SECURITY 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 THE DREAM LIVES ON The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Weldon) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. McCarthy) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mica) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Corrine Brown) is recognized for 5 minutes. HONORING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Gohmert). Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Maloney) is recognized for 5 minutes. IN HONOR OF TILLIE FOWLER, FORMER MEMBER OF CONGRESS DEFENDING SOCIAL SECURITY REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3, TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS The House met at 12:30 p.m. MORNING HOUR DEBATES IN DEFENSE OF THE POSTING OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS SUPPORT FOR FREEDOM AND HUMAN RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY NO PLAN FOR SOCIAL SECURITY SOLVENCY INCAPACITATED PERSONS LEGAL PROTECTION ACT THE VALUES OF DEMOCRACY SOCIAL SECURITY RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SOCIAL SECURITY IS NOT SECURE RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE STRENGTHENING SOCIAL SECURITY NOW REFORMING MEDICAL LIABILITY THERE THEY GO AGAIN PAYING TRIBUTE TO SAMUEL FRANCIS, A BRILLIANT AND BRAVE WRITER ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PROVIDING AMOUNTS FOR CONTINUING EXPENSES OF STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE FROM APRIL 1, 2005 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2005 GENERAL LEAVE SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF A YEAR OF LANGUAGES Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE BANKRUPTCY REFORM RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME BANKRUPTCY ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 2005 RECESS BANKRUPTCY ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 2005-- Continued MORNING BUSINESS COMMEMORATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF IWO JIMA SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM "MADD AT GM" CAMPAIGN AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS REGULATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION: REVEREND WILLIAM WEBB SPARKS, NV LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2005 NOPEC SAVING THE IRRAWADDY DOLPHIN MANHATTAN PROJECT NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK STUDY ACT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY REMEMBERING MAX FISHER TRIBUTE TO SAMUEL T. DANIELS HONORING CLIFF MANLEY PROFESSOR RON SHAFFER MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR 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. 545 Introductory Statement on S. 546 Introductory Statement on S. 547 Introductory Statement on S. 550 Introductory Statement on S. 552 Introductory Statement on S. 553 Introductory Statement on S. 555 Introductory Statement on S. 556 Introductory Statement on S. 558 Introductory Statement on S. 559 Introductory Statement on S. 560 Introductory Statement on S. 561 Introductory Statement on S. 562 Introductory Statement on S. 563 Introductory Statement on S. 564 Introductory Statement on S. 565 Introductory Statement on S. 566 Introductory Statement on S. 567 Introductory Statement on S. 569 SENATE RESOLUTION 73--HONORING THE LIFE OF ENRIQUE "KIKI" CAMARENA SENATE RESOLUTION 74--DESIGNATING MARCH 8, 2005, AS "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY" SENATE RESOLUTION 75--DESIGNATING MARCH 25, 2005, AS "GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY: A NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION OF GREEK AND AMERICAN DEMOCRACY" SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 15--ENCOURAGING ALL AMERICANS TO INCREASE THEIR CHARITABLE GIVING, WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF CHARITABLE GIVING IN THE UNITED STATES BY 1 PERCENT AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 130 Text of Senate Amendment 131 Text of Senate Amendment 132 Text of Senate Amendment 133 Text of Senate Amendment 134 Text of Senate Amendment 135 Text of Senate Amendment 136 Text of Senate Amendment 137 NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 539 APPOINTMENT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2005 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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