Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2006-11-15 Date2006-11-15 PublicationVolume 152, issue 129 Sections170 House · 74 Senate House sections TRIBUTE TO COUNCILMAN GARY M. KELLY A TRIBUTE TO CARMEN S. COMAS CELEBRATING NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH IN RECOGNITION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH IN RECOGNITION OF PROFESSORS MARK LEWINE AND ORMOND BRATHWAITE FOR EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LEAP ACADEMY LANCER BASKETBALL TEAM TRIBUTE TO THE GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. A TRIBUTE TO BRITTANY SIMPKINS HONORING THE FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY IN RECOGNITION OF DR. CURTIS J. MITCHELL'S TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE HONORING RUTGERS-CAMDEN UNIVERSITY ON THE NCAA DIVISION III WOMEN'S SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF GERALD LEVERT TRIBUTE TO JUDGE GEORGE P. KAZEN A TRIBUTE TO CARL JAMESON HONORING THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT PRESERVATION TRUST IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TRIBUTE TO MR. ELMO LOPEZ, SR. A TRIBUTE TO ESMERALDA BROWN HONORING THE JOHN G. SHEDD AQUARIUM IN TRIBUTE TO JOURNALIST MIKE BOYD PAYING TRIBUTE TO DENISE ASHBAUGH CONGRATULATING LEONARD VERRASTRO AS THE LACKAWANNA COUNTY COLUMBUS DAY ASSOCIATION NAMES HIM 2006 MAN OF THE YEAR A TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN LODGE 459 NO. 63 TRIBUTE TO DR. HERBERT H. RICHARDSON MARCUS HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, STATE CHAMPIONS A TRIBUTE TO JAMES J. BINNS TRIBUTE TO JAMES LAMAR SHULER RECOGNIZING THE OPENING OF THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY IN THE DULLES TOWN CENTER IN RECOGNITION OF AMBASSADOR EURIPIDES L. EVRIVIADES NEW BOOK DETAILS ATROCITIES AGAINST SIKHS RECOGNIZING OREST DEYCHAKIWSKY'S 25 YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH PAYING TRIBUTE TO LARRY "DOC" MOSES RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REDINGTON HOTEL, NOW THE GENETTI HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT HUNTER A TRIBUTE TO TRUDY HAYES-SARGEANT IN RECOGNITION OF DENTON POLICE DETECTIVE DANNY FLETCHER A TRIBUTE TO WADE H. STEVENS, JR. TRIBUTE TO 93RD STREET COMMUNITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH HONORING NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK, NOVEMBER 19-25, 2006 IN RECOGNITION OF AMBASSADOR JOHN R. MILLER COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN HAS SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION HONORING THE MILLS-PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER GROUND BREAKING RECOGNIZING JOHN FINERTY'S 25 YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE HONORING CHIEF TERRENCE P. LIPINSKI OF THE BRIDGEVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT ON HIS RETIREMENT PAYING TRIBUTE TO PAUL C. FISHER RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REDINGTON HOTEL, NOW THE GENETTI HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER TRIBUTE TO MRS. ETHEL MINOR TRIBUTE TO RUTH D. HUNT IN RECOGNITION OF THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY A TRIBUTE TO SENATOR SERGIO DE GREGORIO HONORABLE ROBERT A. BRADY TRIBUTE TO BISHOP-ELECT RANDALL E. HOLTS PAYING TRIBUTE TO E. STEVEN SMITH CONGRATULATING MAYOR WALTER CONWAY UPON BEING NAMED "CITIZEN OF THE YEAR" BY THE DELAWARE WATER GAP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRIBUTE TO THE VAQUEROS TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA WILLIAMS CELEBRATING 100 YEARS WITH THE EVERMAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TRIBUTE TO KENNETH J. FLEISHER, ESQ. PAYING TRIBUTE TO MELANIE TEEMANT CONGRATULATING DON COOPER UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE WYOMING VALLEY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE JEWISH FEDERATION IN WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA TRIBUTE TO THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEBASTOPOL HOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE IN RECOGNITION OF ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE JOHN DAVID LYNN PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN B. BRIGHT PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN L. CHURNETSKI, WILLARD G. KRESGE, AND LEE W. ECKERT, FOUNDERS OF QUAD THREE GROUP INC. IN WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA TRIBUTE TO FIREFIGHTER PHIL PFISTER CONGRATULATING KEN SMITH ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SANTA ROSA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD PAYING TRIBUTE TO PRIVATE FIRST CLASS PHILLIP B. WILLIAMS IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS FARM RESERVOIR ACT PAYING TRIBUTE TO TONI CLARK-FINUF RECOGNIZING THE PHILANTHROPIC WORK PERFORMED BY MEMBERS OF THE MILLENNIUM CIRCLE FUND OF THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION IN WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA CONGRATULATING ANTHONY J. ZAGAMI ON HIS RETIREMENT IN HONOR OF WILLIAM WHALEN PAYING TRIBUTE TO TROOPERS EDDIE DUTCHOVER, ROSELL OWENS, AND SHAWN MARTIN CONGRATULATING DR. C. RICHARD HARTMAN AS HE RETIRES AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF SCRANTON PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZING BERNIE HANSEN'S SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE GREAT LAKES INTRODUCTION OF THE TROOPS TO TEACHERS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2006 TRIBUTE TO MR. TYRUS "T.P." TURNEY FREEDOM FOR LEONICO RODRIGUEZ PONCE TRIBUTE TO JOHN SILHAVY PACTOLA RESERVOIR REALLOCATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005 TRIBUTE TO MATTHEW VERNON PURBAUGH HONORING DR. MUHAMMAD YUNUS NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER 2006 DIVESTMENT FROM SUDAN OCTOBER IS NATIONAL SPINA BIFIDA AWARENESS MONTH REMEMBERING THE TRAGEDY OF FLIGHT 587 ON THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FATAL CRASH TROOPS TO TEACHERS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2006 TRIBUTE TO LINDA MILLS HONORING THE LIFE OF MARILYN MENNELLO RETIREMENT OF PEARL MOORE TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY HONORING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF VFW METZGER-CROOK POST 6504 CONGRATULATING FOCUS: HOPE ON RECEIVING THE 2006 EXEMPLARY INTEREST CONTRIBUTION AWARD TRIBUTE TO DEAN LENABURG IN MEMORY OF JON CORBIN, RECOGNIZING HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE GYNECOLOGIC CANCER EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ACT OF 2005 HONORING JEROLD L. HARRIS OF WICHITA, KANSAS PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO CORAN JAMES AS A POINT OF LIGHT TRIBUTE TO REAR ADMIRAL WILLIAM G. TIMME GERALD W. HEANEY FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AND CUSTOMHOUSE DUTCH AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY HONORING EMILY J.T. PEREZ SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOMING CHAPLAIN SCOTT CROSLEY END THE WAR IN IRAQ WHY THANKSGIVING DAY? DEMOCRATS DESIRE TO BETTER SECURE THE HOMELAND THE THREAT OF IRAN RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE A LITTLE SCHOOL WITH A BIG HEART AMERICAN PEOPLE SUPPORT DEMOCRATIC AGENDA COLLEGE LOAN INTEREST RATE CUTS AMERICANS WANT A CHANGE IN STRATEGY IN IRAQ DEMOCRATS WILL HIT THE ROAD RUNNING WITH AN AGENDA FOR ALL AMERICANS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FRANNIE, WYOMING, LAND CONVEYANCE NEW ENGLAND WILDERNESS ACT OF 2006 PROVIDING NEW EFFECTIVE DATE FOR APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW TO PUBLIC LAW 105-331 FINANCIAL NETTING IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2006 CONGRATULATING THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS ON WINNING THE 2006 WORLD SERIES FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 2007 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FINANCIAL NETTING IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2006 CONGRATULATING THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS ON WINNING THE 2006 WORLD SERIES ELECTION OF MEMBER TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE PROVIDING FOR AN ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE TWO HOUSES APPOINTING DAY FOR THE CONVENING OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE 110TH CONGRESS CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT TO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2006 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2006 AUTHORIZING PRINTING OF "A HISTORY, COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 1813-2006" TO CLARIFY THE PROVISION OF NUTRITION SERVICES TO OLDER AMERICANS APPOINTMENT OF HON. FRANK R. WOLF AND HON. TOM DAVIS TO ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS THROUGH DECEMBER 5, 2006 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON TODAY PERSONAL EXPLANATION BUSH INITIATES IRAQ POLICY REVIEW NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY SPECIAL ORDERS THE AMERICAN WARRIOR The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. SMART SECURITY The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Sodrel). Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. HONORING DR. ROBERT LIPSON The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. McCarthy) is recognized for 5 minutes. ELECTION DAY PRIORITIES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 22 REMAINS FAITHFUL TO CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Emanuel) is recognized for 5 minutes. TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL JOSEPH WEBB, JR., DEPUTY SURGEON GENERAL, UNITED STATES ARMY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) is recognized for 5 minutes. STATUS REPORT ON CURRENT SPENDING LEVELS OF ON-BUDGET SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FY 2007 AND THE 5-YEAR PERIOD FY 2007 THROUGH FY 2011 PROSECUTION OF TWO U.S. BORDER PATROL AGENTS: CALLING FOR PRESIDENTIAL ACTION 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 California (Mr. Cardoza) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. RECENT VISIT TO ISRAEL LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ADJOURNMENT OATH FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DISCHARGE PETITIONS--ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--S. 3709 RECOGNITION OF THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS IRAQ POLICY TAX EXTENDERS PRESCRIPTION DRUG AMENDMENT FARMER DISASTER ASSISTANCE HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES DISASTER RELIEF FOR FARMERS NUTRITION SERVICES TO OLDER AMERICANS AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES DISASTER RELIEF FOR FARMERS BUDGET SCOREKEEPING REPORT FIGHTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOLD EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF SHERIFF CHARLES PLUMMER DELANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DELANO, MINNESOTA ORONO INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, ORONO, MINNESOTA IN MEMORY OF SIGMUND STROCHILTZ RECOGNIZING EARL MCVICKER MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 4052 Introductory Statement on S. 4053 Introductory Statement on S. 4055 SENATE RESOLUTION 614--HONORING THE FIREFIGHTERS AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVANTS WHO RESPONDED TO THE DEVASTATING ESPERANZA INCIDENT FIRE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN OCTOBER 2006 AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 5149 Text of Senate Amendment 5150 Text of Senate Amendment 5151 Text of Senate Amendment 5152 Text of Senate Amendment 5153 Text of Senate Amendment 5162 Text of Senate Amendment 5163 Text of Senate Amendment 5154 Text of Senate Amendment 5155 Text of Senate Amendment 5156 Text of Senate Amendment 5157 Text of Senate Amendment 5158 Text of Senate Amendment 5159 Text of Senate Amendment 5160 Text of Senate Amendment 5161 Text of Senate Amendment 5164 Text of Senate Amendment 5165 Text of Senate Amendment 5166 Text of Senate Amendment 5167 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 5385 APPOINTMENT MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 4051 SIGNING AUTHORIZATION ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2006 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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