Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2007-03-01 Date2007-03-01 PublicationVolume 153, issue 35 Sections115 House · 110 Senate House sections RECOGNIZING JARRETT MUCK FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT INTRODUCING A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL GEOPHYSICAL YEAR (IGY) BIOSURVEILLANCE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2007 A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF MRS. VERNA DUTY HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BAILEY'S CROSSROADS ROTARY CLUB IN HONOR OF SYNOVUS BEING NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES IN AMERICA NEW PUNJAB CHIEF MINISTER URGED TO WORK FOR SIKH SOVEREIGNTY TRIBUTE TO THE TOWNSHIP OF MILLBURN, ESSEX COUNTY, NJ RECOGNIZING BRIAN PATRICK WESSLING FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT INTRODUCTION OF ROYALTY-IN-KIND FOR ENERGY ASSISTANCE LEGISLATION H.R. 884--PROMOTING ANTITERRORISM COOPERATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE ACT RECOGNIZING LINDA HOLBROOK RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2007 VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS IN HONOR OF AFLAC, INC. BEING NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES IN AMERICA COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN COMMENTS ON PUNJAB ELECTIONS TRIBUTE TO THE RIVERDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TRIBUTE TO OREGON'S LAST WORLD WAR I VETERAN MR. HOWARD V. RAMSEY "YOU ARE OUR HEROES" COMMEMORATING THE 46TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PEACE CORPS SPIRIT OF SOUTH CAROLINA LAUNCHES HOPE FOR STUDENTS RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER BLAKE FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2007 VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS SIKH EDITOR WRITES TO PRESIDENT BUSH, URGES SUPPORT FOR SIKH FREEDOM TRIBUTE TO ROBERT L. PITTS INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DISTRICT ATTORNEY ESTABLISHMENT ACT OF 2007 CROSS PARTY LINES TO PASS COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM TRIBUTE TO DALETTA ANDREAS RECOGNIZING EVANSVILLE MATER DEI WRESTLING TEAM RECOGNIZING SPC. RYAN C. GARBS INTRODUCTION OF THE PUSH POLL DISCLOSURE ACT OF 2007 NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK CLAUDE RAMSEY POST OFFICE THE PORT OF GALVESTON: A SOURCE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR TEXAS AND THE NATION A TRIBUTE TO THE BEREAN INSTITUTE HONORING BRIAN BOHLMAN RECOGNIZING MIKE KEMNA RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2007 VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS A TRIBUTE TO JAMES GHIGLIERI OF TOLUCA, ILLINOIS TRIBUTE TO PRIVATE JOSHUA "JOSH" ROY MOZINGO BLACK HISTORY MONTH INTRODUCTION OF THE MOTORSPORTS FAIRNESS AND PERMANENCY ACT TRIBUTE TO THE LATE STATE SENATOR SHERMAN JONES INTRODUCTION OF THE DECEPTIVE PRACTICES AND VOTER INTIMIDATION PREVENTION ACT OF 2007 CELEBRATION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LEWISVILLE MASONIC LODGE THE 46TH ANNIVERSARY OF PEACE CORPS NATIONAL SECURITY FOREIGN INVESTMENT REFORM AND STRENGTHENED TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2007 CELLULOSIC ETHANOL TECHNOLOGY RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2007 VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP FOR PUERTO RICANS TRIBUTE TO THE 46TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PEACE CORPS RECOGNIZING ANN RICHARDS' EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO TEXAS AND AMERICAN PUBLIC LIFE NATIONAL SECURITY FOREIGN INVESTMENT REFORM AND STRENGTHENED TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2007 TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION THAT SUPPORTS THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF ANTI- SLAVERY DAY THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE "CHARTER 77 MOVEMENT" STATEMENT IN HONOR OF THE BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE STUDENT ANDRE DABNEY TRIBUTE TO THE RETIREMENT OF JERRY DIRECTOR CONGRATULATING THE MENDOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL SECURITY FOREIGN INVESTMENT REFORM AND STRENGTHENED TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2007 HONORING CAREER OF JOE HARRISON RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2007 VALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF AMERICAN HEART MONTH THE REINTRODUCTION OF THE FILIPINO VETERANS FAMILY REUNIFICATION ACT RECOGNIZING MR. ERIC BRANSBY'S 90TH BIRTHDAY IN HONOR OF MRS. RHODA ANN SOKOL MOURNING THE LOSS OF KEN BERKMAN THOMASINA E. JORDAN INDIAN TRIBES OF VIRGINIA FEDERAL RECOGNITION RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ACT OF 2007 HONORING EDWIN O. GUTHMAN ELLEN WALLACE BUCHANAN NATIONAL SECURITY FOREIGN INVESTMENT REFORM AND STRENGTHENED TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2007 TRIBUTE TO THE LATE STAFF SERGEANT JOSHUA R. HAGER House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 800 PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO A SECRET BALLOT TRIBUTE TO THE LATE USMC SERGEANT CLINTON W. AHLQUIST PENCE EXCHANGE WITH AMBASSADOR RICHARD C. HOLBROOK HONORING THE LIFE OF GEORGE BECKER OPPOSITION TO H.R. 800 KUCINICH OPPOSED TO ATTACK ON IRAN TALKS WITH IRAN AND SYRIA ETHICS IN THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2007, AND HOUR OF MEETING ON FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2007 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RECESS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2007, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING IN JOINT MEETING HIS MAJESTY KING ABDULLAH II BIN AL HUSSEIN, KING OF JORDAN SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE IRAQ WAR The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recognized for 5 minutes. HONORING CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT JACKSON A. WINSETT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Schiff) is recognized for 5 minutes. WHITE HOUSE NEEDS TO CHANGE RHETORIC 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 Indiana (Mr. Burton) 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 gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. McCarthy) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT OFFICIAL TRUTH SQUAD 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT AND PEAK OIL LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED 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 MORNING BUSINESS TSA FDA REGULATION OF TOBACCO HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES IRAQ CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS IMPROVING AMERICA'S SECURITY ACT OF 2007 RECESS IMPROVING AMERICA'S SECURITY ACT OF 2007--Continued DARFUR MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO ARCHIE GALLOWAY TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY TAX RELIEF U.S. SENTENCING COMMISSION NOMINATIONS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2007 PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE RULES OF PROCEDURE DIGNITY FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS ACT TRIBUTE TO DAN CREGER HONORING EARL B. OLSON IN MEMORY OF DEANNE STONE MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 720 Introductory Statement on S. 721 Introductory Statement on S. 722 Introductory Statement on S. 725 Introductory Statement on S. 727 Introductory Statement on S. 728 Introductory Statement on S. 729 Introductory Statement on S. 730 Introductory Statement on S. 731 Introductory Statement on S. 732 Introductory Statement on S. 733 Introductory Statement on S. 734 Introductory Statement on S. 735 Introductory Statement on S. 736 Introductory Statement on S. 737 Introductory Statement on S. 738 Introductory Statement on S. 739 Introductory Statement on S. 740 Introductory Statement on S. 741 Introductory Statement on S. 744 Introductory Statement on S. 745 Introductory Statement on S.J. Res. 4 SENATE RESOLUTION 92--CALLING FOR THE IMMEDIATE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF SOLDIERS OF ISRAEL HELD CAPTIVE BY HAMAS AND HEZBOLLAH SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 15--AUTHORIZING THE ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL TO BE USED ON MARCH 29, 2007, FOR A CEREMONY TO AWARD THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 16--CALLING ON THE GOVERNMENT OF UGANDA AND THE LORD'S RESISTANCE ARMY (LRA) TO RECOMMIT TO A POLITICAL SOLUTION TO THE CONFLICT IN NORTHERN UGANDA AND TO RECOMMENCE... AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 288 Text of Senate Amendment 289 Text of Senate Amendment 290 Text of Senate Amendment 291 Text of Senate Amendment 292 Text of Senate Amendment 293 Text of Senate Amendment 294 Text of Senate Amendment 295 Text of Senate Amendment 296 Text of Senate Amendment 297 Text of Senate Amendment 298 Text of Senate Amendment 299 Text of Senate Amendment 300 Text of Senate Amendment 301 Text of Senate Amendment 302 Text of Senate Amendment 303 Text of Senate Amendment 304 Text of Senate Amendment 305 Text of Senate Amendment 306 Text of Senate Amendment 307 Text of Senate Amendment 308 Text of Senate Amendment 309 Text of Senate Amendment 310 Text of Senate Amendment 311 Text of Senate Amendment 312 Text of Senate Amendment 313 Text of Senate Amendment 314 Text of Senate Amendment 315 Text of Senate Amendment 316 Text of Senate Amendment 317 Text of Senate Amendment 318 Text of Senate Amendment 319 Text of Senate Amendment 320 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY COMMITTEES MODIFYING INDIVIDUAL ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IN THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED RECOMMITTING TO A POLITICAL SOLUTION TO THE CONFLICT IN NORTHERN UGANDA SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF A NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 800 ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2007 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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