Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2006-07-19 Date2006-07-19 PublicationVolume 152, issue 95 Sections145 House · 62 Senate House sections RECOGNIZING NOLAN K. STARK FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT HONORING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (NAACP) MARRIAGE PROTECTION AMENDMENT RECOGNIZING JEFFREY AARON WULFF FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT HONORING BENJAMIN L. HOOKS HONORING JEANNE SANITATE ON HER ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE VETERANS ANNUAL WHEELCHAIR GAMES RECOGNIZING SEAN ALEXANDER BURNS-SPRUNG FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE LOUVIN RECOGNIZING JACOB LEE BUEHLER FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT TRIBUTE TO MR. JOSE R. CORONADO MARRIAGE PROTECTION AMENDMENT RECOGNIZING ANTHONY CHARLES CHANDLER FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT THANK YOU, CYPRUS IN RECOGNITION OF MASTER ARTIST WAN KO YEE RECOGNIZING DANIELLE McCURDY HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF JOHN EDWARD PECHMANN MICROSOFT'S "OPEN PLATFORM PRINCIPLES" ANNOUNCEMENT RECOGNIZING SOPHIA LEE PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO JONATHON SOLOMON RECOGNIZING TYSON R. STARK FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT HONORING SHARON DALY PERSONAL EXPLANATION MARRIAGE PROTECTION AMENDMENT TRIBUTE TO PHIL MOELLER ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PUBLIC LAW CENTER IN ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA INTRODUCTION OF THE "PROTECTING CHILDREN'S HEALTH IN SCHOOLS ACT OF 2006" TRIBUTE TO THE OWEGO, NEW YORK, FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSE TEAMS STEM CELL RESEARCH ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2005 BRIDGING YEARS OF TENSION HONORING MARY AND JIM HORN FOR THEIR LIFETIME OF SERVICE STATEMENT RECOGNIZING THE ACCREDITATION OF THE FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY IN CHICAGO BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS ALTERNATIVE PLURIPOTENT STEM CELL THERAPIES ENHANCEMENT ACT SUPPORT FOR REPRESENTATIVE MOLLOHAN INTRODUCTION OF THE TEACHER CENTER ACT OF 2006 MARRIAGE PROTECTION AMENDMENT THE ONGOING BATTLE AGAINST SLAVERY ACKNOWLEDGING THE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE OF HESTER HILL PAYING TRIBUTE TO EMILIA GUENECHEA FANNIE LOU HAMER, ROSA PARKS, AND CORETTA SCOTT KING VOTING RIGHTS ACT REAUTHORIZATION AND AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2006 PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO JIM BURKE PAYING TRIBUTE TO REE WENGERT TRIBUTE TO THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIG THOMPSON FLOOD TRIBUTE TO COLONEL JAMES ELI CROWTHER PAYING TRIBUTE TO CRAIG HARRIS ALTERNATIVE PLURIPOTENT STEM CELL THERAPIES ENHANCEMENT ACT TRIBUTE TO ELLIS PARK PAYING TRIBUTE TO SANDY HEVERLY TRIBUTE TO KATHIE SIMPKINS SETON HALL UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZING SETON HALL UNIVERSITY ON THEIR 150TH ANNIVERSARY SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE WELCOMING MONSIGNOR ROBERT SHEERAN WELCOMING MONSIGNOR ROBERT SHEERAN REDUCING EXPOSURE TO SECONDHAND SMOKE THIS IS THE TIME FOR PEACE ISRAELI COWBOYS V. HEZBOLLAH OUTLAWS REJECT OMAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT VENEZUELA AND OUR ENERGY SECURITY VOTE "NO" ON OMAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT VETO HUMAN EMBRYO RESEARCH CONNECT THE DOTS BORDER SECURITY EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH ISRAEL'S SELF-DEFENSE EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH WAR ON TERROR IN SUPPORT OF EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH EMBRYONIC STEM CELL LEGISLATION EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH ISRAEL'S SELF-DEFENSE EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH DESERVES FEDERAL FUNDING THE ECONOMY GOP MISGUIDED PRIORITIES ARE NOT HELPING MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA WHILE REPUBLICANS DIVIDE AND DISTRACT, DEMOCRATS ARE UNITED ON NEW DIRECTION FOR AMERICA IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 810, STEM CELL RESEARCH ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2005 IT IS TIME TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE IN HONOR OF SETON HALL UNIVERSITY'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES BRINGING IN RECORD PROFITS FROM MEDICARE PART D PLAN PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2389, PLEDGE PROTECTION ACT OF 2005 GENERAL LEAVE PLEDGE PROTECTION ACT OF 2005 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3044 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE COMMENDING NASA ON COMPLETION OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE'S SECOND RETURN-TO- FLIGHT MISSION MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT MT. SOLEDAD VETERANS MEMORIAL PROTECTION ACT EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR THE PEOPLE OF INDIA IN AFTERMATH OF THE DEADLY TERRORIST ATTACKS ON JULY 11, 2006 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5684, UNITED STATES-OMAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1956, BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 2006 PLEDGE PROTECTION ACT OF 2005 MT. SOLEDAD VETERANS MEMORIAL PROTECTION ACT EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR THE PEOPLE OF INDIA IN AFTERMATH OF THE DEADLY TERRORIST ATTACKS ON JULY 11, 2006 STEM CELL RESEARCH ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2005--VETO MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 109-127) PERSONAL EXPLANATION ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 2830, PENSION PROTECTION ACT OF 2005 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE CONDEMNING THE RECENT ATTACKS AGAINST THE STATE OF ISRAEL ACTION IS OVERDUE ON DRUG PRICING REFORM ENERGY INDUSTRY OCCUPANCY PROTECTION ACT SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) 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. OMAN TRADE DEAL COMPROMISES SECURITY OF U.S. PORTS The SPEAKER pro tempore (Miss McMorris). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. McHenry) 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. 32ND ANNIVERSARY OF TURKISH INVASION OF CYPRUS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. AMERICANS STRANDED AGAIN 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 Maine (Mr. Allen) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Shays) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Franks) is recognized for 5 minutes. TERRORISTS NO LONGER A THREAT TO THE UNITED STATES The SPEAKER pro tempore (Miss McMorris). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Burgess) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Osborne) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Moran) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Gilchrest) 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 Washington (Mr. McDermott) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Moran) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Meehan) is recognized for 5 minutes. 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXTENSION OF REMARKS ENROLLED BILL SIGNED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS PRIVATE 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 VIOLENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST WORLD SECURITY AND ENERGY ENERGY CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2005 UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 9 MORNING BUSINESS VIOLENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST TRIBUTE TO WINTHROP PAUL ROCKEFELLER PRESIDENTIAL REPORT COMMENDING SHARON DALY TEEN DRIVER SAFETY HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES REAUTHORIZATION OF THE NATIONAL VETERANS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VIOLENCE IN DARFUR NATIONAL VETERANS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING RIGHTS ACT REAUTHORIZATION TRIBUTE TO JONATHON SOLOMON MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED MEASURES REFERRED ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS 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. 3685 Introductory Statement on S. 3688 Introductory Statement on S. 3689 Introductory Statement on S. 3691 Introductory Statement on S. 3694 Introductory Statement on S. 3695 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 4681 Text of Senate Amendment 4682 Text of Senate Amendment 4683 Text of Senate Amendment 4684 NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT SENATE COMMITTEE TO ESCORT PRIME MINISTER OF IRAQ INTO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005 COPYRIGHT ROYALTY JUDGES PROGRAM TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005 MILITARY PERSONNEL FINANCIAL SERVICES PROTECTION ACT ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT STEM CELL RESEARCH ENHANCEMENT ACT ORDER OF PROCEDURE ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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