Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2007-04-18 Date2007-04-18 PublicationVolume 153, issue 62 Sections130 House · 93 Senate House sections IN MEMORY OF COLONEL AUSTIN CAPPS SR. PAYING TRIBUTE TO MILTON I. SCHWARTZ HONORING THE 2007 ST. PAUL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MINUTEMEN GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS A TRIBUTE TO LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM'S DESIGNATION AS A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK TRIBUTE TO THE BREAD OF LIFE DRIVE OF STATEN ISLAND, NY CONGRATULATING THE MARCUS HIGH SCHOOL MEN'S SOCCER TEAM TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN CAMPBELL THE INTRODUCTION OF THE COLON CANCER SCREENING FOR LIFE ACT IN TRIBUTE TO MR. HAZELLE "VON" HICKMAN DENY VISA TO HUN SEN'S HENCHMAN EULOGY OF CORPORAL MARK KIDD IN MEMORY OF JOHNNY RAPERT PAYING TRIBUTE TO GLENN CHRISTENSON TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES KOSSLER PERSONAL EXPLANATION CELEBRATING WYNDMOOR HOSE CO. NO. 1'S CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATING THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATING THE GIRLS SOCCER TEAM AT THE COLONY HIGH SCHOOL THE PATENT REFORM ACT OF 2007 GLORIA MARSHALL--EDUCATOR INTRODUCING THE CATHERINE SKIVERS CURRENCY FOR ALL ACT RECOGNIZING JACKIE ROBINSON DAY HONORING CHERIF BASSIOUNI IN MEMORY OF LORAN JOHNSON PAYING TRIBUTE TO TYLER FULLER HONORING MATTHEW LA PORTE THE INTRODUCTION OF THE GREAT CATS CONSERVATION ACT COMMEMORATING THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION TRIBUTE TO BILL KANE IN HONOR OF CHARLIE ESKRIDGE THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF UNITED METHODIST HOMES PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOSHUA THOMAS GALLO RECOGNIZING THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF DUNNELLON SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS HIGHLIGHTED THROUGH NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK RECOGNIZING APRIL AS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MONTH AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TO OUR NATION'S VETERANS TRIBUTE TO RAHEEM CARTER SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH PERSONAL EXPLANATION HAILING THE PATRIOTIC SERVICE OF THE CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL PAYING TRIBUTE TO SANDRA LEE THOMPSON HONORING THE MIDDLE COUNTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY TRIBUTE TO MRS. NAOMI A. ADAMS IN RECOGNITION OF PEACE ACTION'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING ROD GRUSY IN RECOGNITION OF THE TIME TRAVELERS HISTORY CLUB AT CHARLES R. DREW MIDDLE SCHOOL IN LINCOLN, ALABAMA TRIBUTE TO COACH FISHER DEBERRY A TRIBUTE TO ODELLE WHITEHEAD BARNES IN HONOR OF JIM JONTZ REVEREND DOCTOR WILLIE RAY DAVIS FOR HIS INSTALLATION AS PASTOR OF PROGRESSIVE BAPTIST CHURCH SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALENDAR WEDNESDAY PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRIES INTRODUCTION OF THE REVEREND RON JACKSON, GUEST CHAPLAIN ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE IRAQ WAR USING PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE DEALING WITH VIOLENCE IN AMERICA GO GATORS THE NEW DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS IMMIGRATION TIME FOR NEW DIRECTION IN IRAQ ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE YVETTE CADE--VICTOR NOT VICTIM FINDING A BETTER WAY IN AMERICA BALANCE BUDGET BY CONTROLLING SPENDING AMERICAN PEOPLE CALL FOR CHANGE MINNESOTANS SAY: STOP RAISING TAXES SUPPORT STEM CELL RESEARCH TAX CUTS CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE DEFUSING THE WILL OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THE TAX CREDIT GAP BRING THE TROOPS HOME HONORING SLAIN UTICA POLICE OFFICER THOMAS LINDSEY ORWELLIAN DEMOCRACY HONORING THE SACRIFICE OF LIVIU LIBRESCU DEMOCRATS TAKE IRAQ IN A NEW DIRECTION WHILE PRESIDENT BUSH THREATENS TO VETO NEW COURSE PRESIDENT BUSH SHOULD LISTEN TO SECRETARY OF DEFENSE GATES WHO SAYS CONGRESS' TIMELINES ARE USEFUL ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE OFFERING HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES REGARDING THE HORRIFIC VIOLENCE AT VIRGINIA TECH AND TO STUDENTS, FACULTY, ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN... COMMENDING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM HONORING THE 53,000 SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN, MARINES, AND CIVILIANS THAT COMPRISE THE NATION'S SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES COMMUNITY PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1257, SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ACT PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1361, RELIEF FOR ENTREPRENEURS: COORDINATION OF OBJECTIVES AND VALUES FOR EFFECTIVE RECOVERY ACT OF 2007 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1257, SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ACT OFFERING HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES REGARDING THE HORRIFIC VIOLENCE AT VIRGINIA TECH AND TO STUDENTS, FACULTY, ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN... RELIEF FOR ENTREPRENEURS: COORDINATION OF OBJECTIVES AND VALUES FOR EFFECTIVE RECOVERY ACT OF 2007 MOMENT OF SILENCE OBSERVED IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE JIM JONTZ, FORMER MEMBER OF CONGRESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE COMMENDING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS HIGHLIGHTED THROUGH NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 1361, RELIEF FOR ENTREPRENEURS: COORDINATION OF OBJECTIVES AND VALUES FOR EFFECTIVE RECOVERY ACT OF 2007 GENERAL LEAVE PERMITTING THE CLERK TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES IN ENGROSSING PAPERS TO H.R. 1257, SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ACT REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1905, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSE VOTING RIGHTS ACT, AND FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 363, SOWING THE SEEDS THROUGH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH ACT REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1495, WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2007 PERSONAL EXPLANATION AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 362, 10,000 TEACHERS, 10 MILLION MINDS SCIENCE AND MATH SCHOLARSHIP ACT REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H. Res. 106 COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF THE HONORABLE DAVID LOEBSACK, MEMBER OF CONGRESS COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF THE HONORABLE WILLIAM J. JEFFERSON, MEMBER OF CONGRESS GENERAL LEAVE SHAREHOLDER VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 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. CALLING FOR JUSTICE IN DARFUR DRUM BEATS OF WAR ARE GROWING LOUDER 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 New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Paul) 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 Indiana (Mr. Burton) 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. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Solis) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE SCOURGE OF ABORTION IN AMERICA LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIMITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIMITED TARIFF BENEFITS DELETION OF SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER ORDER OF PROCEDURE SCHEDULE STYMIEING LEGISLATION RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS PRESERVING COMPETITION WITHIN MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICE NEGOTIATION ACT OF 2007--MOTION TO PROCEED COURT SECURITY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2007--MOTION TO PROCEED--Resumed COURT SECURITY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2007 MORNING BUSINESS FINISHING CONSIDERATION OF S. 378 DRUG SAFETY NATIONAL INFANT IMMUNIZATION WEEK EARTH DAY TRIBUTE TO JOHN L. KIRKWOOD VOTE EXPLANATIONS CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD PRESERVATION PROGRAM HONORING GARY J. LANG MATTHEW SHEPARD ACT PEARL HARBOR UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING WNIT CHAMPIONSHIP MORE WATER, MORE ENERGY, LESS WASTE ACT CONGRATULATING THE OKLAHOMA GIRL SCOUTS MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 1138 Introductory Statement on S. 1139 Introductory Statement on S. 1142 Introductory Statement on S. 1143 Introductory Statement on S. 1144 Introductory Statement on S. 1145 Introductory Statement on S. 1146 Introductory Statement on S. 1147 Introductory Statement on S. 1149 Introductory Statement on S. 1153 Introductory Statement on S. 1155 Introductory Statement on S. 1156 SENATE RESOLUTION 154--DEMANDING THE RETURN OF THE USS "PUEBLO" TO THE UNITED STATES NAVY SENATE RESOLUTION 155--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE ON EFFORTS TO CONTROL VIOLENCE AND STRENGTHEN THE RULE OF LAW IN GUATEMALA SENATE RESOLUTION 156--COMMENDING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM AND APPLAUDING THE CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY OF THE PLAYERS AS STUDENT-ATHLETES SENATE RESOLUTION 157--EXTENDING THE BEST WISHES OF THE SENATE TO NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR JON S. CORZINE AND EXPRESSING THE SENATE'S HOPE FOR HIS SPEEDY AND COMPLETE RECOVERY SENATE RESOLUTION 158--DESIGNATING APRIL 20, 2007, AS "NATIONAL AND GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY" SENATE RESOLUTION 159--COMMENDING THE ASSOCIATION FOR ADVANCED LIFE UNDERWRITING ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SENATE RESOLUTION 160--RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK ON THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENACTMENT OF THE ACT THAT AUTHORIZED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HOT SPRINGS RESERVATION SENATE RESOLUTION 161--HONORING THE LIFE OF OLIVER WHITE HILL, A PIONEER IN THE FIELD OF AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS LAW, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 28--CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOR BEING CHOSEN TO REPRESENT THE UNITED STATES IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION TO HOST THE 2016 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES... AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 888 Text of Senate Amendment 889 Text of Senate Amendment 890 Text of Senate Amendment 891 Text of Senate Amendment 892 Text of Senate Amendment 893 Text of Senate Amendment 894 Text of Senate Amendment 895 Text of Senate Amendment 896 Text of Senate Amendment 897 NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR THANKING THE PARLIAMENTARIANS APPOINTMENT COMMENDING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM EXTENDING THE BEST WISHES OF THE SENATE TO NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR JON S. CORZINE NATIONAL AND GLOBAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY COMMENDING THE ASSOCIATION FOR ADVANCED LIFE UNDERWRITING ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK HONORING THE LIFE OF OLIVER WHITE HILL CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF CHICAGO COMMENDING GENERAL PETER J. SCHOOMAKER HONORING THE LIFE OF ERNEST GALLO REAUTHORIZATION OF THE UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2007 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS WITHDRAWAL