Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2005-11-16 Date2005-11-16 PublicationVolume 151, issue 152 Sections153 House · 120 Senate House sections IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF UNITED WAY AND BRIDGING THE GAP'S COLLABORATIVE EFFORT: 2-1-1/FIRST CALL FOR HELP AND HOUSINGCLEVELAND.ORG HONORING OPERATION PEDRO PAN MARKING EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DAYS HONORING THE SERVICE OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE JOHN MONAGAN IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF MAYOR PAUL L. RUGGLES RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING EFFORTS OF ROSA PARKS RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANT WORK AND MISSION OF THE EDSCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CONGRATULATING MIKKI CANTON FOR RECEIVING THE JUDGE HAND AWARD CONGRATULATING WES FREEDMAN, THE MAN OF THE YEAR AT B'NAI B'RITH AMOS LODGE NO. 136 TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT H. GRIFFIN, DEPUTY COMMANDING GENERAL, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS INTRODUCTION OF SHIRLEY HORN RESOLUTION HONORING ARMY CAPTAIN JOEL CAHILL TRIBUTE TO NASHVILLE PUBLIC TELEVISION PRESIDENT STEVE BASS TRIBUTE TO USAF LIEUTENANT COLONEL ROBERT M. WALKER HONORING REV. VINCENT M. COOKE, S.J. UPON RECEIVING THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE FRIENDS OF ARCHITECTURE AWARD SCHOOL BUILDING ENHANCEMENT ACT CONGRATULATING PAULA DAWNING IN SUPPORT OF MALCOLM MELVILLE "MAC" LAWRENCE POST OFFICE TRIBUTE TO JESSIE, GEORGE AND KYLE HETHERINGTON WINTER OUTDOORS MONTH RESOLUTION A TRIBUTE TO RETIRING ASSOCIATE PARLIAMENTARIAN MUFTIAH McCARTIN H.R. 1101 ON COMPULSORY LICENSING OF TAMIFLU STATEMENT ON THE 29TH ANNUAL AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT EMERGENCY GENERATORS FOR ELECTRIC NEEDS (E-GEN) ACT OF 2005 ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE GWICH'IN HONORING DR. PHILIP KESTEN, 2005 CALIFORNIA PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR TRIBUTE TO ROBERT E. BUSH IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LESBIAN/GAY SERVICE CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND HONORlNG JETTE HALLADAY AS TENNESSEE'S PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR HONORING THE CITY OF NORTH TONAWANDA UPON RECEIVING THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE FRIENDS OF ARCHITECTURE AWARD PRIVATIZATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES CONGRATULATING ARCHBISHOP OSCAR H. LIPSCOMB ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ORDINATION TO THE EPISCOPACY AND THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MOBILE ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY ON THE FUNDING OF GULF WAR VETERANS ILLNESSES SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE TEXAS RICE NEEDS TO GO TO CUBA GOP ENERGY CHARADE SETTING THE HISTORICAL RECORD STRAIGHT TRIBUTE TO NANCY RUSSELL DEMOCRAT OBSTRUCTIONISM BUDGET RECONCILIATION IMMIGRATION REFORM STANDING UP FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE MEDICARE HISTORY RUBBER STAMP CONGRESS SAINT LEO THE GREAT CATHOLIC SCHOOL KENNETH "KEN" BRUCE MEDICARE PART D BUDGET RECONCILIATION MEDICARE REMEMBERING THE 1989 MURDERS OF SIX JESUIT PRIESTS IN EL SALVADOR PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR LOUISIANA FOLLOWING RECENT HURRICANES BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S INTELLIGENCE WAS NOT A "SLAM DUNK" AMT REFORM BUDGET RECONCILIATION REVISIONIST HISTORY INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK MRS. RABINOWITZ BUDGET RECONCILIATION DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT REVERSE ROBIN HOOD DUTCH-AMERICAN DAY RETURN TO PAYGO SEX SELECTION ABORTION IN INDIA A MASSIVE CRIME MISUSE OF INTELLIGENCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HURRICANE REGULATORY RELIEF ACT OF 2005 GENERAL LEAVE RENDERING DENMARK NATIONALS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES AS NONIMMIGRANT TRADERS AND INVESTORS COPYRIGHT ROYALTY JUDGES PROGRAM TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO UNITED STATES CODE COMPLETING CODIFICATION OF TITLE 46, UNITED STATES CODE, "SHIPPING", AS POSITIVE LAW EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE THAT NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS INFRINGED ON PARENTAL RIGHTS NATIVE AMERICAN TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2005 AUTHORIZING GOVERNMENT OF UKRAINE TO ESTABLISH MEMORIAL TO HONOR VICTIMS OF MANMADE FAMINE THAT OCCURRED IN UKRAINE IN 1932-1933 PROVIDING FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC CONFINEMENT SITES WHERE JAPANESE AMERICANS WERE DETAINED DURING WORLD WAR II EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT RUSSIAN FEDERATION MUST PROTECT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE 5 NAVAL AVENGER TORPEDO BOMBERS OF FLIGHT 19 AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE NUCLEAR REFUELING AND COMPLEX OVERHAUL OF THE USS "CARL VINSON" EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING OVERSIGHT OF THE INTERNET CORPORATION FOR ASSIGNED NAMES AND NUMBERS NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM FURTHER ENHANCED BORROWING AUTHORITY ACT OF 2005 GENERAL LEAVE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1065, UNITED STATES BOXING COMMISSION ACT CHILD MEDICATION SAFETY ACT OF 2005 EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE THAT NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS INFRINGED ON PARENTAL RIGHTS PERSONAL EXPLANATION ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CONDEMNING TERRORIST ATTACKS IN JORDAN UNITED STATES BOXING COMMISSION ACT FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT RUSSIAN FEDERATION MUST PROTECT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING OVERSIGHT OF THE INTERNET CORPORATION FOR ASSIGNED NAMES AND NUMBERS VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2005 MUSKINGUM WATERSHED REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2669 HONORING CINCINNATI'S MARIEMONT HIGH SCHOOL FOR BEING DESIGNATED A BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL GENERAL LEAVE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SPECIAL ORDERS THE EROSION OF PRIVACY The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Simpson). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. IRAQ ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. HONORING LCPL DANIEL FREEMAN SWAIM The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. George Miller) is recognized for 5 minutes. HONORING THE SERVICE OF THE 278TH ARMORED CAVALRY REGIMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. A SOLDIER'S SACRIFICE GULF OPPORTUNITY ZONE PUBLIC FINANCE RELIEF ACT OF 2005 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Emanuel) is recognized for 5 minutes. AMERICAN MILITARY PRESENCE FUELING IRAQI INSURGENCY ENERGY INDEPENDENCE IS THE GOAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. King) is recognized for 5 minutes. WHO IS IN CHARGE, MEXICO CITY OR WASHINGTON, D.C.? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Wynn) is recognized for 5 minutes. BABY BOOMER GENERATION The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Jindal). Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Gingrey) is recognized for 5 minutes. 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 the Virgin Islands (Mrs. Christensen) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite) is recognized for 5 minutes. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT COMBATING METHAMPHETAMINES THE NATIONAL DEBT FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3010, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2006 PEAK OIL UNITED STATES-BAHRAIN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 109-71) RECESS EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. AFTER RECESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 72, FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 2006 REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3010, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2006 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4241, DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT OF 2005 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS SENATE BILLS REFERRED SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE ASBESTOS LITIGATION REFORM THE NOMINATION OF JUDGE ALITO THE ASBESTOS BILL CONTINUED PROGRESS IN IRAQ FIGHTING THE WAR ON TERRORISM COMMERCE-STATE-JUSTICE APPROPRIATIONS IRAQ AMERICA'S ENERGY CRISIS LEWIS LIBBY INDICTMENT AHMED CHALABI SAMUEL ALITO CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS PENSION SECURITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2005 DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE AND JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006--CONFERENCE REPORT--Resumed THE TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2005 UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--S. 295 MORNING BUSINESS FUNDING FOR UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA TRIBUTE TO VIRGINIA ROSE 32 YEARS OF DEDICATED SENATE SERVICE VETERANS AND TROOP DEPLOYMENTS DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2005 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL PROFILES IN COMPASSION: IOWANS PITCH IN TO HELP VICTIMS OF KATRINA WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS SECURITY ACT LEAKGATE AND THE INDICTMENT OF LEWIS LIBBY TRIBUTE TO HARDY L. BROWN TRIBUTE TO ALBERT CASEY TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL O. HILL COMMENDING SMOKEY HOLLER TREE FARM GUIDEONE INSURANCE HONORED WITH "PRINCIPAL 10 BEST COMPANIES" AWARD MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED DRAFT OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION ENTITLED "UNITED STATES-BAHRAIN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT"--PM 32 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR MEASURES HELD AT DESK EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORT OF COMMITTEE 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. 2016 Introductory Statement on S. 2017 Introductory Statement on S. 2019 Introductory Statement on S. 2021 Introductory Statement on S. 2022 Introductory Statement on S. 2024 Introductory Statement on S. 2025 Introductory Statement on S. 2026 SENATE RESOLUTION 317--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING OVERSIGHT OF THE INTERNET CORPORATION FOR ASSIGNED NAMES AND NUMBERS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 2581 Text of Senate Amendment 2582 Text of Senate Amendment 2583 Text of Senate Amendment 2584 Text of Senate Amendment 2585 Text of Senate Amendment 2586 Text of Senate Amendment 2587 Text of Senate Amendment 2588 Text of Senate Amendment 2589 Text of Senate Amendment 2590 Text of Senate Amendment 2591 Text of Senate Amendment 2592 Text of Senate Amendment 2593 Text of Senate Amendment 2594 Text of Senate Amendment 2595 Text of Senate Amendment 2596 Text of Senate Amendment 2597 AUTHORITIES FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR DIRECTING THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON THE LIBRARY TO PROCURE A STATUE OF ROSA PARKS FOR PLACEMENT IN THE CAPITOL VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2005 THE CALENDAR ICE AGE FLOODS NATIONAL GEOLOGIC TRAIL DESIGNATION ACT COLUMBIA SPACE SHUTTLE MEMORIAL ACT OF 2005 BETTY DICK RESIDENCE PROTECTION ACT BENJAMIN FRANKLIN NATIONAL MEMORIAL COMMEMORATION ACT OF 2005 RURAL WATER SUPPLY ACT OF 2005 STAR-SPANGLED BANNER NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL ACT ACADIA NATIONAL PARK IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2005 PUBLIC LANDS CORPS HEALTHY FORESTS RESTORATION ACT OF 2005 DELAWARE NATIONAL COASTAL SPECIAL RESOURCES STUDY ACT FREE ROAMING HORSES IN THE CAPE LOOKOUT NATIONAL SEASHORE CARIBBEAN NATIONAL FOREST ACT OF 2005 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT ACT OF 2005 ANGEL ISLAND IMMIGRATION STATION RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION ACT NATIONAL GEOLOGIC MAPPING REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005 MORLEY NELSON SNAKE RIVER BIRDS OF PREY NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA ACT FORT STANTON-SNOWY RIVER NATIONAL CAVE CONSERVATION AREA ACT DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005 LITTLE BUTTE/BEAR CREEK SUBBASINS WATER FEASIBILITY ACT RIO ARRIBA COUNTY LAND CONVEYANCE ACT GLENDO UNIT OF THE MISSOURI RIVER BASIN PROJECT CONTRACT EXTENSION ACT OF 2005 PACTOLA RESERVOIR REALLOCATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005 EXTENSION OF A WATER SERVICE CONTRACT ALASKA WATER RESOURCES ACT OF 2005 CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL RECREATION AREA DESIGNATION ACT REVOCATION OF A PUBLIC LAND ORDER NEW SHIPPER REVIEW AMENDMENT ACT OF 2005 SENATOR PAUL SIMON WATER FOR THE POOR ACT OF 2005 REGARDING OVERSIGHT OF THE INTERNET CORPORATION FOR ASSIGNED NAMES AND NUMBERS MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 2008 ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2005 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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