Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2005-10-26 Date2005-10-26 PublicationVolume 151, issue 138 Sections94 House · 118 Senate House sections SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SPECIALIST RICHARD A. HARDY THE VALERIE PLAME INVESTIGATION TEXAS SHERIFF RICK FLORES CHILDREN AT RISK HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. JOEL STUBBLEFIELD TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR PAKISTANI NATIONALS PRIME MINISTER, FREE THE DALITS OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS SLOGANS, NOT SOLUTIONS, FROM DEMOCRATS ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS WORK TO UNDERMINE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR'S INVESTIGATION REPUBLICANS CALL FOR FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY FIRE ACT GRANTS BREAST CANCER CRONYISM IN THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION: APPOINTMENTS BASED ON CONNECTIONS, NOT CREDENTIALS SECURITY AGENDA WHITE HOUSE STONEWALLING OF VALERIE PLAME LEAK INVESTIGATION BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH THE SAD MILESTONE OF 2,000 U.S. TROOPS KILLED IN IRAQ IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THE PATRIOTISM OF KATELIN RICHTER OF WATERTOWN, MINNESOTA CRONYISM IN THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION: DAVID SAFAVIAN, THE MICHAEL BROWN OF PROCUREMENT FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY WORRYING ABOUT THE REST OF AMERICA GOVERNMENT ECONOMIC GROWTH POLICIES WORKING TIME TO END IRAQ WAR ENDING FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS PRIORITIZING CUTS IN FEDERAL COVERAGE OF HEALTH CARE FREEDOM IS WINNING, TERRORISM IS LOSING IN IRAQ CAPTAIN JAMES R. JONES BEING BITTER AND ANGRY DEFENDING CRITICISM AGAINST DEMOCRATS APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 2419, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2006 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1461, FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE REFORM ACT OF 2005 MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HURRICANE KATRINA FINANCIAL SERVICES RELIEF ACT OF 2005 GENERAL LEAVE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1461, FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE REFORM ACT OF 2005 THE JOURNAL GENERAL LEAVE FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE REFORM ACT OF 2005 RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE ELECTION OF MEMBER TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE REFORM ACT of 2005 AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN THE ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 1461, FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE REFORM ACT OF 2005 HURRICANE KATRINA FINANCIAL SERVICES RELIEF ACT OF 2005 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE AMENDING FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION OF ALL CONTACT LENSES AS MEDICAL DEVICES REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO RETURN TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 3765 ROSA PARKS FEDERAL BUILDING CONGRATULATING THE STATE OF ISRAEL ON THE ELECTION OF AMBASSADOR DAN GILLERMAN AS VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE 60TH UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2744, AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2006 IRAN NONPROLIFERATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2005 SPECIAL ORDERS THE CONCERN OF FARMERS AND RANCHERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Indiana (Ms. Carson) is recognized for 5 minutes. WAL-MART MAKING LIFE WORSE FOR WORKERS WHILE APPEARING TO DO GOOD The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Schmidt). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER TIME REMEMBERING SAM SMITH TIME TO TAKE THE INCENTIVES OUT OF PRICE-GOUGING BY THE OIL COMPANIES The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Gingrey). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess) is recognized for 5 minutes. ORDER OF BUSINESS HONORING THE MEMORY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO NATIVE MARINE STAFF SERGEANT RICHARD T. PUMMILL 2,000 DEAD IN IRAQ The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Schmidt). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Paul) is recognized for 5 minutes. HONORING THE AMERICANS FALLEN IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN STEEL TO SCHOLARS PROGRAM The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Schmidt). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Flake) 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. 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 Texas (Mr. Doggett) is recognized for 5 minutes. 2,000 U.S. SOLDIERS DEAD IN IRAQ WAR ON TERROR--PROGRESS IN IRAQ ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TRIBUTE TO ROSA PARKS REMEMBERING ROSA PARKS 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILL REFERRED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS PETITIONS, ETC. Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE MORNING BUSINESS MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM BUDGET RECONCILIATION CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2006 MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN EDWARD R. ROYBAL IN MEMORY OF ROSA L. PARKS SAFETEA-LU LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2005 ELECTIONS IN HAITI HONORING AMERICA'S VETERANS ANTITRUST CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE IMPROVEMENTS ACT THANKING THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED SUPPORT THE DINOSAUR DISCOVERY SITE AT JOHNSON FARM HONORING THE STUDEBAKER NATIONAL MUSEUM DETROIT-WINDSOR TUNNEL'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED 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. 1923 Introductory Statement on S. 1924 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS--OCTOBER 25, 2005 SENATE RESOLUTION 288--RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF WELLINGTON MARA OF NEW YORK AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 2268 Text of Senate Amendment 2269 Text of Senate Amendment 2270 Text of Senate Amendment 2271 Text of Senate Amendment 2272 Text of Senate Amendment 2273 Text of Senate Amendment 2274 Text of Senate Amendment 2275 Text of Senate Amendment 2276 Text of Senate Amendment 2277 Text of Senate Amendment 2278 Text of Senate Amendment 2279 Text of Senate Amendment 2280 Text of Senate Amendment 2281 Text of Senate Amendment 2282 Text of Senate Amendment 2283 Text of Senate Amendment 2284 Text of Senate Amendment 2285 Text of Senate Amendment 2286 Text of Senate Amendment 2287 Text of Senate Amendment 2288 Text of Senate Amendment 2289 Text of Senate Amendment 2290 Text of Senate Amendment 2291 Text of Senate Amendment 2292 Text of Senate Amendment 2293 Text of Senate Amendment 2294 Text of Senate Amendment 2295 Text of Senate Amendment 2296 Text of Senate Amendment 2297 Text of Senate Amendment 2298 Text of Senate Amendment 2299 Text of Senate Amendment 2300 Text of Senate Amendment 2301 Text of Senate Amendment 2302 Text of Senate Amendment 2303 Text of Senate Amendment 2304 Text of Senate Amendment 2305 Text of Senate Amendment 2306 Text of Senate Amendment 2307 Text of Senate Amendment 2308 Text of Senate Amendment 2309 Text of Senate Amendment 2310 Text of Senate Amendment 2311 Text of Senate Amendment 2312 Text of Senate Amendment 2313 Text of Senate Amendment 2314 Text of Senate Amendment 2315 Text of Senate Amendment 2316 Text of Senate Amendment 2317 Text of Senate Amendment 2318 Text of Senate Amendment 2319 Text of Senate Amendment 2320 Text of Senate Amendment 2321 Text of Senate Amendment 2322 Text of Senate Amendment 2323 Text of Senate Amendment 2324 Text of Senate Amendment 2325 Text of Senate Amendment 2326 Text of Senate Amendment 2327 Text of Senate Amendment 2328 Text of Senate Amendment 2329 Text of Senate Amendment 2330 Text of Senate Amendment 2331 Text of Senate Amendment 2332 Text of Senate Amendment 2333 Text of Senate Amendment 2334 NOTICES OF INTENT NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITIES FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF WELLINGTON MARA OF NEW YORK SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2005 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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