Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2006-02-16 Date2006-02-16 PublicationVolume 152, issue 20 Sections66 House · 86 Senate House sections House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOMING COLONEL KENNETH J. LEINWAND ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE NSA TERRORIST SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM DEMANDING DOCUMENTS ON PR CONTRACTS USED TO "SELL" THE WAR ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION IS A MATTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY TOKYO ROSE--2006 STYLE POSITIVE ECONOMIC PREDICTIONS FOR 2006 WOMEN'S NATIONAL HEART MONTH JUDY McDONALD SOCIAL SECURITY RESOLUTION OF CONDEMNATION REGARDING IRAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE--PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION REGARDING CULTURE OF CORRUPTION SURROUNDING BUDGET RECONCILIATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM PROVIDING FOR AN ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE TWO HOUSES CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2006 AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RECESS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2006, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING IN JOINT MEETING THE HONORABLE SILVIO BERLUSCONI, PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF ITALY DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2006 APPOINTMENT OF HON. MAC THORNBERRY, HON. FRANK R. WOLF, AND HON. TOM DAVIS TO ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2006 NEW ORLEANS' TULANE HOSPITAL REOPENS ADMINISTRATION MISSING IN ACTION SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Emanuel) is recognized for 5 minutes. OUR NEW 51ST STATE THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. SIMPLIFIED USA TAX The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) is recognized for 5 minutes. MEDICARE PART D IMPLEMENTATION, MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT, AND COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS JOB STATISTICS NOT ACCURATELY TRACKING JOB GROWTH The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. KEEPING MERCURY OUT OF VACCINATIONS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Schiff) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess) is recognized for 5 minutes. RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT UNITED ARAB EMIRATES' TAKING OVER U.S. PORTS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Boozman). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Wynn) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. George Miller) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Gohmert) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE NEED FOR STRAIGHT TALK ON NATIONAL SECURITY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee) is recognized for 5 minutes. BALLOTS NOT BULLETS OFFICIAL TRUTH SQUAD RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP IRAQ RECALL DESIGNEE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DISCHARGE PETITIONS--ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME RECOGNITION OF THE ACTING MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE MORNING BUSINESS USA PATRIOT ACT ENERGY CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS USA PATRIOT ACT ADDITIONAL REAUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2006--MOTION TO PROCEED USA PATRIOT ACT ADDITIONAL REAUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2006 PENSION CONFERENCE MORNING BUSINESS HEART FOR WOMEN ACT COMMONSENSE GUN SAFETY LAWS SAVE LIVES RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RENT RELIEF TO FEDERAL JUDICIARY PROVIDING RELIEF FOR THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY FROM EXCESSIVE RENT CHARGES KATRINA ON THE GROUND COMMITTEE TESTIMONY OF LYNETTE MUND IN MEMORY OF FEMINIST PIONEER BETTY FRIEDAN HONORING ROY PALMER VARNER MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME 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. 2293 Introductory Statement on S. 2294 Introductory Statement on S. 2295 Introductory Statement on S. 2296 Introductory Statement on S. 2298 Introductory Statement on S. 2299 Introductory Statement on S. 2303 Introductory Statement on S. 2304 Introductory Statement on S. 2305 Introductory Statement on S. 2306 Introductory Statement on S. 2307 Introductory Statement on S. 2308 Introductory Statement on S. 2309 Introductory Statement on S. 2310 Introductory Statement on S. 2311 Introductory Statement on S. 2312 Introductory Statement on S. 2313 Introductory Statement on S. 2315 Introductory Statement on S. 2316 Introductory Statement on S. 2327 Introductory Statement on S. 2318 SENATE RESOLUTION 373--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT THE SENATE SHOULD CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE, A CRITICAL NATIONAL RESOURCE THAT SAVES LIVES EACH DAY... SENATE RESOLUTION 374--TO AUTHORIZE TESTIMONY, DOCUMENT PRODUCTION, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA V. DAVID HOSSEIN SAFAVIAN SENATE RESOLUTION 375--TO AUTHORIZE TESTIMONY AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE V. WILLIAM THOMAS, KETA C. JONES, JOHN FRANCIS BOPP, MICHAEL S. FRANKLIN, DAVID VAN STREIN, GUY... SENATE RESOLUTION 376--TO AUTHORIZE REPRESENTATION BY THE SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL IN THE CASE OF KEYTER V. McCAIN, ET AL. SENATE RESOLUTION 377--HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. NORMAN SHUMWAY AND EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE SENATE ON HIS PASSING SENATE RESOLUTION 378--DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 25, 2006, "NATIONAL MPS AWARENESS DAY" SENATE RESOLUTION 379--RECOGNIZING THE CREATION OF THE NASCAR- HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES CONSORTIUM SENATE RESOLUTION 380--CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH SENATE RESOLUTION 381--DESIGNATING MARCH 1, 2006, AS NATIONAL SIBLING CONNECTION DAY SENATE RESOLUTION 81--RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON FRATERNITY AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 2891 Text of Senate Amendment 2892 Text of Senate Amendment 2893 Text of Senate Amendment 2894 Text of Senate Amendment 2895 Text of Senate Amendment 2896 Text of Senate Amendment 2897 NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL AUTHORIZATION HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. NORMAN SHUMWAY NATIONAL MPS AWARENESS DAY NASCAR-HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES CONSORTIUM CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 2320 ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2006 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW CONFIRMATIONS