Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2006-02-14 Date2006-02-14 PublicationVolume 152, issue 18 Sections161 House · 164 Senate House sections HONORING CHARLES C. COOK, SR. ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF BARBARA BYRD BENNETT HONORING THE LIFE OF RETIRED NEW YORK STATE COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE MATTHEW J. JASEN RAISING THE MINIMUM WAGE IS GOOD ECONOMICS JOHN PEPPER HONORED AS A GREAT LIVING CINCINNATIAN HONORING DORIS WAHL THANKING MARYBETH PETERS FOR 40 YEARS OF SERVICE IN MEMORY OF EDWARD L. MASRY PAYING TRIBUTE TO LARRY WALL IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF CARL. T. BRANCATELLI TRIBUTE TO FRED CUSIMANO THE GRACE ALICE CAMPBELL FOUNDATION REV. HERBERT THOMPSON HONORED AS A GREAT LIVING CINCINNATIAN HONORING C. THOMAS KEEGEL IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF MARTIN E. VITTARDI IN TRIBUTE TO ALAN AND ROMI SKOBIN THANKING ROSA CHEN FOR HER SERVICE TO THE HOUSE PAYING TRIBUTE TO COURTNEY ZABLOCKI IN HONOR OF THE 2006 OHIO BUSINESS WOMEN'S CONFERENCE AND EXPO HONORING HADLEY A. WEINBERG U.S. BUDGET CUTS WORRY HOSPITALS NEIL BORTZ HONORED AS A GREAT LIVING CINCINNATIAN HONORING JAMES P. HOFFA IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF CHRISTOPHER PENN RECOGNIZING LOCAL SOLDIERS FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THIS NATION DR. MYRTIS POWELL HONORED AS A GREAT LIVING CINCINNATIAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION CELEBRATING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE "BLUE & GOLD" WITH CUB SCOUT PACK 890 HONORING THE COMMUNITY OF CHICAGO'S KOREA TOWN PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION SERGEANT FIRST CLASS JOHN D. MORTON PROTESTS AT MILITARY FUNERALS TRIBUTE TO A TRUE AMERICAN HERO, DURWARD LEE "SWEDE" REYMAN HONORING PETER M. AYLWARD TRIBUTE TO GRAYCE BODGEN ARNOLD HONORING CAPTAIN KEVIN C. MURRAY TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DR. C.W. NEWSOME HONORING MEREDITH KIESEL HONORING FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH EDDIE COURTNEY UPON RECEIVING THE INAUGURAL COURTNEY COURAGE AWARD HONORING JOAN CARR ON RECEIVING THE ATHENA AWARD HONORING THE WOODVILLE FIGHTING EAGLES 2A BASEBALL TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONS HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MRS. CORETTA SCOTT KING INTRODUCTION OF THE GIFT OF LIFE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL ACT OF 2006 COMMEMORATION OF THE VISIT OF THE BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON, DC, FEBRUARY 14, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS TO FATHER EVAGORAS CONSTANTINIDES HONORING DR. PAUL LICHTMAN IN HONOR OF JOSEPH STROUD COMMENDING THE LAUNCH OF SAEMSORI HONORING CHARLES C. PHILLIPS HONORING JACK FARIS HONORING AMY JARED AND HER DEDICATION TO THE ARTS INTRODUCTION OF THE ROYALTY RELIEF FOR AMERICAN CONSUMERS ACT OF 2006 TRIBUTE TO YOGGI RILEY TRIBUTE TO BARBARA SUDLER HORNBY PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN RECOGNITION OF GRENADA'S 32 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 1932, DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT OF 2005 PAYING TRIBUTE TO PVT. JOSHUA MICHAEL MORBERG, KILLED WHILE SERVING HIS COUNTRY IN IRAQ COMMEMORATION OF BOB MARLEY'S BIRTHDAY HONORING SANDY GERMANY PAYING TRIBUTE TO HENRY PRENDES, KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN RECOGNITION OF THE DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM HONORING WILLIAM AND DOROTHY ZEHNDER HONORING MR. ROCKY SANTILLI FOR HIS CROWNING AS 2006 KING OF BASEBALLTOWN IN RECOGNITION OF GEORGE SMALL'S SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMY SHORTCHANGING OUR TROOPS: RUMSFELD SPENDS BILLIONS TO FIGHT FICTIVE SUPERPOWERS IN RECOGNITION OF DR. RICHARD P. McCORMICK RECOGNIZING MR. ADAM BROWN OF BOILING SPRINGS, PENNSYLVANIA PAYING TRIBUTE TO JO ELLE HURNS OF THE LAUGHLIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE H.R. 4744, TO DESIGNATE THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC IN TULSA OKLAHOMA AS THE ERNEST CHILDERS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC IN MEMORY OF ELIZABETH DAILEY CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. DONALD COLEMAN 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST MR. BENJAMIN SOLOMON, LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES HONORING BILL FERGUSON GOLD FOR GREENSBORO'S JOEY CHEEK UT SOUTHWESTERN, MEDICAL CENTER AND BAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM-DALLAS COMMENDING MR. EDUARDO "LALO" GUERRERO HONORING DR. HENRY L. COOK, SR. TRIBUTE TO MS. AURELIA GREENE TRIBUTE TO MS. PAULA J. MARTIN TRIBUTE TO MR. DENNIS TERRY TRIBUTE TO MS. GLORIA DENARD House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE NSA TERRORIST SURVEILLANCE THE PRESIDENT'S BUDGET PROPOSAL SALUTING THE BRAVERY OF BORDER PATROL AGENTS CONGRATULATING THE NCAA FOOTBALL CHAMPION TEXAS LONGHORNS OLYMPIAN AND TEXAN CHAD HEDRICK CUTS TO ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS MORAL SECURITY STUDENT AID MASHA'S LAW WILLIE VAUGHN POST OFFICE MYTH VERSUS REALITY ROYALTY HOLIDAY FOR MAJOR OIL COMPANIES INTERNATIONAL STRENGTH ON IRANIAN REGIME RUNAWAY SPENDING IN WASHINGTON COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE ECONOMIC REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 109-78) COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE COMMUNICATION FROM RANKING MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS COMMUNICATION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE 50TH DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE USO TO OUR ARMED FORCES SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF A DAY OF HEARTS, CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT DAY RAYMOND J. SALMON POST OFFICE HOLLY A. CHARETTE POST OFFICE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INDICATORS, 2006--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES RECESS AFTER RECESS MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE USO TO OUR ARMED FORCES HOLLY A. CHARETTE POST OFFICE PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION URGING SENATE ACTION ON IMMIGRATION MEDICARE PART D AND COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS PRESIDENT'S BUDGET RESPECT RELIGIONS SPECIAL ORDERS GUNS IN THE WORKPLACE SIMPLIFIED USA TAX, SUSAT THE PEOPLE'S HOUSE FOR SALE PROTECTING FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF MILITARY CHAPLAINS DARFUR RESOLUTION DORIS MILLER--TEXAS SAILOR THE POLICY OF ROYALTY RELIEF The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier) is recognized for 5 minutes. WITNESS TO AFGHANISTAN'S PROGRESS FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Wynn) is recognized for 5 minutes. LIHEAP AND NATURAL GAS PRICES The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Conaway). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. AMERICA IS NOT WINNING ON THE TRADE FRONT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Flake) is recognized for 5 minutes. POINTING FINGERS WHILE ROME BURNS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Davis of Kentucky). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Kingston) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from South Dakota (Ms. Herseth) is recognized for 5 minutes. BLUE DOGS FOR CHANGE NATIONAL SECURITY 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE BALANCED BUDGET PROPOSAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED BILL PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME TAX RELIEF EXTENSION RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2005 RECESS TAX RELIEF EXTENSION RECONCILIATION ACT OF 2005--Continued FAIRNESS IN ASBESTOS INJURY RESOLUTION ACT OF 2005--Resumed USA PATRIOT ACT ADDITIONAL REAUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2006--MOTION TO PROCEED MORNING BUSINESS HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION, 2006 BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN RECOGNITION OF DR. ROBERT W. GORE IDAHO'S FRIEND IN THE IRS MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED REPORT PREPARED BY THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD ENTITLED "SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INDICATORS--2006"--PM 40 EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 2278 Introductory Statement on S. 2280 Introductory Statement on S. 2283 Introductory Statement on S. 2286 SENATE RESOLUTION 371--DESIGNATING JULY 22, 2006 AS "NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY" SENATE RESOLUTION 372--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT OIL AND GAS COMPANIES SHOULD NOT BE PROVIDED OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF ROYALTY RELIEF WHEN ENERGY PRICES ARE AT HISTORIC HIGHS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 2775 Text of Senate Amendment 2776 Text of Senate Amendment 2777 Text of Senate Amendment 2778 Text of Senate Amendment 2779 Text of Senate Amendment 2780 Text of Senate Amendment 2781 Text of Senate Amendment 2782 Text of Senate Amendment 2783 Text of Senate Amendment 2767 Text of Senate Amendment 2768 Text of Senate Amendment 2769 Text of Senate Amendment 2770 Text of Senate Amendment 2771 Text of Senate Amendment 2772 Text of Senate Amendment 2773 Text of Senate Amendment 2774 Text of Senate Amendment 2784 Text of Senate Amendment 2785 Text of Senate Amendment 2786 Text of Senate Amendment 2787 Text of Senate Amendment 2788 Text of Senate Amendment 2789 Text of Senate Amendment 2790 Text of Senate Amendment 2791 Text of Senate Amendment 2792 Text of Senate Amendment 2793 Text of Senate Amendment 2794 Text of Senate Amendment 2795 Text of Senate Amendment 2796 Text of Senate Amendment 2797 Text of Senate Amendment 2798 Text of Senate Amendment 2799 Text of Senate Amendment 2800 Text of Senate Amendment 2801 Text of Senate Amendment 2802 Text of Senate Amendment 2803 Text of Senate Amendment 2804 Text of Senate Amendment 2805 Text of Senate Amendment 2806 Text of Senate Amendment 2807 Text of Senate Amendment 2808 Text of Senate Amendment 2809 Text of Senate Amendment 2810 Text of Senate Amendment 2811 Text of Senate Amendment 2812 Text of Senate Amendment 2813 Text of Senate Amendment 2814 Text of Senate Amendment 2815 Text of Senate Amendment 2816 Text of Senate Amendment 2817 Text of Senate Amendment 2818 Text of Senate Amendment 2819 Text of Senate Amendment 2820 Text of Senate Amendment 2821 Text of Senate Amendment 2822 Text of Senate Amendment 2823 Text of Senate Amendment 2824 Text of Senate Amendment 2825 Text of Senate Amendment 2826 Text of Senate Amendment 2827 Text of Senate Amendment 2828 Text of Senate Amendment 2829 Text of Senate Amendment 2830 Text of Senate Amendment 2831 Text of Senate Amendment 2832 Text of Senate Amendment 2833 Text of Senate Amendment 2834 Text of Senate Amendment 2835 Text of Senate Amendment 2836 Text of Senate Amendment 2837 Text of Senate Amendment 2838 Text of Senate Amendment 2839 Text of Senate Amendment 2840 Text of Senate Amendment 2841 Text of Senate Amendment 2842 Text of Senate Amendment 2843 Text of Senate Amendment 2844 Text of Senate Amendment 2845 Text of Senate Amendment 2846 Text of Senate Amendment 2847 Text of Senate Amendment 2848 Text of Senate Amendment 2849 Text of Senate Amendment 2850 Text of Senate Amendment 2851 Text of Senate Amendment 2852 Text of Senate Amendment 2853 Text of Senate Amendment 2854 Text of Senate Amendment 2855 Text of Senate Amendment 2856 Text of Senate Amendment 2857 Text of Senate Amendment 2858 Text of Senate Amendment 2859 Text of Senate Amendment 2860 Text of Senate Amendment 2861 Text of Senate Amendment 2862 Text of Senate Amendment 2863 Text of Senate Amendment 2864 Text of Senate Amendment 2865 Text of Senate Amendment 2866 Text of Senate Amendment 2867 Text of Senate Amendment 2868 Text of Senate Amendment 2869 Text of Senate Amendment 2870 Text of Senate Amendment 2871 Text of Senate Amendment 2872 Text of Senate Amendment 2873 Text of Senate Amendment 2874 Text of Senate Amendment 2875 Text of Senate Amendment 2876 Text of Senate Amendment 2877 Text of Senate Amendment 2878 Text of Senate Amendment 2879 Text of Senate Amendment 2880 Text of Senate Amendment 2881 Text of Senate Amendment 2882 Text of Senate Amendment 2883 Text of Senate Amendment 2884 Text of Senate Amendment 2885 Text of Senate Amendment 2886 Text of Senate Amendment 2887 Text of Senate Amendment 2888 NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITIES FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY MONTH CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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