Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2005-06-09 Date2005-06-09 PublicationVolume 151, issue 76 Sections133 House · 72 Senate House sections CONGRATULATING WCMT-AM ON ITS 2005 CRYSTAL AWARD A TRIBUTE TO NICOLAS ABREU IN HONOR OF MR. JOHN HANSON HONORING THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF ITALIAN AMERICAN WOMEN AS THEY CELEBRATE THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF SHERIFF GERALD T. McFAUL HONORING CITRUS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, CITRUS COUNTY, FL TRIBUTE TO THURL ARTHUR RAVENSCROFT THE PLIGHT OF THE AFRO-COLOMBIANS HONORING JAMES EDWARD WESTCOTT RECOGNIZING PROFESSOR STEFAN KAPSCH'S RETIREMENT FROM REED COLLEGE IN HONOR OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF PLAINFIELD'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF RICHMOND TOWERS REGARDING FORECLOSURES AMONG MINORITIES RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF THE 369TH CORPS SUPPORT BATTALION A TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR "BUTCH" NILES IN HONOR OF MS. BETH GUISLIN HONORING VINCENT J. TONUCCI FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY IN HONOR OF THE LIFE AND CAREER OF ACTRESS ANNE BANCROFT HONORING MARY ANN KECKLER, HERNANDO COUNTY, FL PREMATURE BIRTH: A SILENT, GROWING HEALTH CRISIS REPAIRING YOUNG WOMEN'S LIVES AROUND THE WORLD--OBSTETRIC FISTULA CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF RICHARD "DICK" SMYSER RECOGNIZING GRANT COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, RECIPIENTS OF A 2004 PRESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARD IN HONOR OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE TOWNSHIP HOSE AND CHEMICAL CO. NO. 1 REGARDING THE CEASEFIRE WEEK THE 20TH ANNUAL 116TH STREET FESTIVAL AND ITS ORGANIZERS A TRIBUTE TO DARREN K. PEARSON IN MEMORY OF DARRYEL NACUA HONORING THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. PAUL AND ST. JAMES FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY COMMANDER JEFFREY THOMAS BERNARDI A TRIBUTE TO CLARENCE BOSWELL HONORING THE 44TH ANNUAL YMCA YOUTH GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF POLYTECHNIC PREPARATORY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL TRIBUTE TO DARA FELDMAN INTRODUCTION OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION FOR FREEDOM ACT OF 2005 A TRIBUTE TO DR. JOON BANG IN RECOGNITION OF THE FOURTH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN THE LAW A TRIBUTE TO MEL YOST PRIVATE FIRST CLASS STEVEN C. TUCKER PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF COLORADO TRAIL FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RECOGNITION OF ARMY SPECIALIST BRIAN M. ROMINES IN CELEBRATION OF THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF SPOTTED EAGLE HIGH SCHOOL A TRIBUTE TO REV. ROBERT CHARLES JEFFERSON, FOUNDER AND SENIOR PASTOR OF CULLEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN WOMEN'S SOFTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE WOMEN'S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES. INTRODUCING THE TEACHER EXCELLENCE FOR ALL CHILDREN ACT INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW APOLLO ENERGY ACT A TRIBUTE TO REV. JONATHAN OWHE RECOGNIZING SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AIRPORT AS THE 2005 RECIPIENT OF THE GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT OF THE YEAR AWARD CONGRATULATING THE WESTERN NEW YORK LETTER CARRIERS FOR THEIR "STAMP OUT HUNGER" WIN FREEDOM FOR HORACIO JULIO PINA BORREGO REMEMBERING NATHANIEL KRUMBEIN TRIBUTE TO DR. EVERETT L. DARGAN TRIBUTE TO DELORES M. HANDY HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN P. MURTHA AND HIS WIFE, JOYCE VALEDICTORY ADDRESS BY LINDA HOWARD GARRETT TRIBUTE TO MONUMENTAL BAPTIST CHURCH--105TH ANNIVERSARY PAYING TRIBUTE TO REV. DR. NELSON "FUZZY" THOMPSON RECOGNIZING JOHN NEARY UPON HIS RETIREMENT NATIONAL HUNGER AWARENESS DAY INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION COMMENDING W. MARK FELT TRIBUTE TO GEORGETOWN COUNTY TRIBUTE TO RABBI ROBERT S. GOLDSTEIN CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPENING OF MID-MISSOURI ENERGY TRIBUTE TO GEORGIA JONES AYERS: COMMUNITY LEADER, CIVIL RIGHTS CHAMPION AND ROLE MODEL THE CURRENT SITUATION IN HAITI STEM CELL RESEARCH ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2005 RECOGNIZING NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HOMEOWNERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES TRIBUTE TO LUIS RODRIGUEZ MAYORAL House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER BANNING BOOKS PRINCIPLES OF TAX REFORM SOCIAL SECURITY PROPERTY RIGHTS NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE HEALTH CARE COSTS PROTECT OUR NATION SHELF LIFE FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS INDIANAPOLIS 500 ONE THING I KNOW FOR CERTAIN DISBAND THE CURRENT COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT WE MUST STOP THE BLOODSHED IN SUDAN JOBS AND THE ECONOMY PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE HON. HENRY HYDE AND THE HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS AND COOL LEGISLATION PRODUCTIVITY OF THE 109TH CONGRESS TO DATE WITHDRAWING APPROVAL OF THE UNITED STATES FROM AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE--RESTORING PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN ETHICS PROCESS PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS TO HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT JUNE 10, 2005, TO FILE PRIVILEGED REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2006 PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS TO HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT JUNE 10, 2005, TO FILE PRIVILEGED REPORT ON SCIENCE, THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE, JUSTICE, AND COMMERCE AND RELATED AGENCIES... LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2005 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT ANNOUNCEMENT BY COMMITTEE ON RULES ON AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2745, UNITED NATIONS REFORM ACT OF 2005 EXPRESSING THE IMPORTANCE OF IMMEDIATELY REOPENING THE FAMOUS BEARTOOTH ALL-AMERICAN HIGHWAY HONORING HOUSE PAGES SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME THREAT TO OUR SOUTHERN BORDER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. George Miller) is recognized for 5 minutes. ORDER OF BUSINESS SMART SECURITY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GREATEST GENERATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE ROAD NOT TAKEN The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. CLIMATE CHANGE--NATIONAL COMMISSION ON ENERGY POLICY 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 Connecticut (Mr. Simmons) 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. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) 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 New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Fossella) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Guam (Ms. Bordallo) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE UNITED NATIONS CATCH THE BUS OF OPPORTUNITY BILL GOETZ NUCLEAR ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE PROBLEMS WITH CAFTA SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DISCHARGE PETITIONS--ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE WELCOMING THE GUEST CHAPLAIN RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER EXPRESSING APPRECIATION ENERGY INDEPENDENCE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME Big Tobacco (Executive Session) NOMINATION OF RICHARD A. 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BISSELL, U.S. DISTRICT COURT, DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY MOCK ELECTION BUT REAL RESULTS MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 1208 Introductory Statement on S. 1209 Introductory Statement on S. 1210 Introductory Statement on S. 1211 Introductory Statement on S. 1212 Introductory Statement on S. 1213 Introductory Statement on S. 1214 Introductory Statement on S. 1215 Introductory Statement on S. 1216 Introductory Statement on S. 1217 Introductory Statement on S. 1218 Introductory Statement on S. 1219 Introductory Statement on S. 1220 Introductory Statement on S. 1222 Introductory Statement on S. 1223 Introductory Statement on S. 1224 SENATE RESOLUTION 165--CONGRATULATING THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ON THEIR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS SENATE RESOLUTION 166--TO AUTHORIZE THE PRINTING OF A COLLECTION OF THE RULES OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE SENATE RESOLUTION 167--RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SUN SAFETY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 41--RECOGNIZING THE SACRIFICES BEING MADE BY THE FAMILIES OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF A WEEK AS NATIONAL MILITARY FAMILIES WEEK AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--PRINTING OF STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE AUTHORIZING THE PRINTING OF A COLLECTION OF THE RULES OF SENATE COMMITTEES RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SUN SAFETY THANKING THE SPRING 2005 PAGES ORDERS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2005 NATIONAL MILITARY FAMILIES WEEK PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT FILIBUSTER AGREEMENT HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 2 P.M. 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