Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2007-09-06 Date2007-09-06 PublicationVolume 153, issue 131 Sections124 House · 160 Senate House sections PAYING TRIBUTE TO DANA BENNETT RECOGNIZING THE NATION-STATE OF TAIWAN WITHIN THE UNITED NATIONS A TRIBUTE TO NINTH TABERNACLE'S 100 YEARS TRIBUTE TO THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HENES PARK EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE PAUL E. GILLMOR, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF OHIO PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO CLARK COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRUCE WOODBURY CONGRATULATING MS. KRISTA BARTHEL IN HONOR OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL S. LINNINGTON TRIBUTE TO DR. THERMAN E. EVANS TRIBUTE TO THE GLADSTONE MAJOR GIRLS ALL-STARS SOFTBALL TEAM TRIBUTE TO JENNIFER DUNN PAYING TRIBUTE TO VIDA LIN CONGRATULATING MS. SAMANTHA BEDINGER COMMENDING MS. MARTI THOMAS DONEGHY ON SIX YEARS OF SERVICE IN HONOR OF ROBERT S. "BOB" BONEY MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTION DIGITAL AND WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITY OF 2007 IN HONOR OF THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GEVA THEATER IN ROCHESTER, NY EXPRESSING THANKS TO THE NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION 18 PAYING TRIBUTE TO DIANE WHITAKER CONGRATULATING MR. JOSHUA BORGSMILLER A SENIOR AMERICAN CEO GETS THE PRIORITIES RIGHT EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE PAUL E. GILLMOR, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF OHIO EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE PAUL E. GILLMOR, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF OHIO PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO SHALIMAR CABRERA CONGRATULATING MR. CHASE BRASHER RECOGNIZING THE 75TH BIRTHDAY OF DESMOND MPILO TUTU REGARDING H.R. 1636 HONORING MANATEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO DENNIS KENNEDY PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO NICHOLAS CAPTAIN CONGRATULATING MR. JOSHUA BRESNICK RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA RECOGNIZING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE BY THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 595 THE IRAQ REPORTS TRIBUTE TO CHARLES T. HEINLEIN, UNITED STATES ARMY, PRIVATE FIRST CLASS REMARKS ON THE ENERGY BILLS (H.R. 3221 AND H.R. 2776) CONSIDERED ON AUGUST 4, 2007 PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH TITUS CONGRATULATING MR. ZACHARY BUXO PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING THE 75TH BIRTHDAY OF DESMOND MPILO TUTU HONORING MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE ON HIS 250TH BIRTHDAY PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO HAROLD HIRSCH PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY TAIWAN'S APPLICATION FOR ENTRY INTO THE UNITED NATIONS PERSONAL EXPLANATION PAYING TRIBUTE TO DR. DIXIE SUE ALLSBROOK SHIFTING TOWARDS A REGIONAL PRIMARY A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF JEANINE M. ARMSTRONG TRIBUTE TO ERVIN JAMES THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE OF LEGAL AFFAIRS REJECTED TAIWAN'S BID FOR MEMBERSHIP PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARGARET McMILLAN House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOMING CHAPLAIN (MAJ.) JONATHAN J. ETTERBEEK ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE JUDGING PEOPLE BY THE CONTENT OF THEIR CHARACTER CONGRATULATING THE APPALACHIAN STATE MOUNTAINEERS ON THEIR VICTORY OVER THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES GAO REPORT SHOWS THAT IRAQI GOVERNMENT IS NOT LIVING UP TO ITS PROMISES TAX PAIN ON AMERICANS SUPPORT AMERICAN TROOPS BY BRINGING THEM HOME VICTORY IN IRAQ GAO REPORT SHOWS THAT IRAQI GOVERNMENT IS NOT LIVING UP TO ITS PROMISES MOVING FORWARD AND WINNING PEACE IN IRAQ CHILDREN DESERVE HEALTH INSURANCE WAIT FOR REPORT TO EVALUATE PROGRESS CHAMP ACT CHAMPIONS CHILDREN AMERICA HONORS HER GOLD STAR MOTHERS EDUCATION POLICY TIME TO BRING WAR IN IRAQ TO AN END CHARLIE NORWOOD CLEAR ACT OF 2007 AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1852, EXPANDING AMERICAN HOMEOWNERSHIP ACT OF 2007 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2786, NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE JOURNAL PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2786, NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2669, COLLEGE COST REDUCTION AND ACCESS ACT GENERAL LEAVE NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 2786, NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND SELF-DETERMINATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 SPECIAL ORDERS CHINA ACTING MORE LIKE AN ENEMY THAN A FRIEND SUPPORT H.R. 933, THE WITNESS SECURITY AND PROTECTION ACT OF 2007 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. PRAISING THE RESCUE EFFORTS OF HORIZON LINES THE ADMINISTRATION'S FAILURE IN IRAQ PLANNED DEFEAT BY WITHDRAWAL? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. McCarthy) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE PRESIDENT'S WAR ASSESSMENT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. STATUS REPORT ON CURRENT SPENDING LEVELS OF ON-BUDGET SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FY 2007 AND FY 2008 AND THE 5-YEAR PERIOD FY 2008 THROUGH FY 2012 REAUTHORIZATION OF NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Ellison) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE ENERGY FUTURE OF AMERICA THE TIME IS NOW TO SUPPORT HEROES OF 9/11 GENERAL LEAVE PATENT REFORM ACT REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1908, PATENT REFORM ACT OF 2007 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2669, COLLEGE COST REDUCTION AND ACCESS ACT ISRAEL GENERAL LEAVE LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS TO PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER SENATE BUSINESS RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS EXPANSION OF PINON CANYON MANEUVER SITE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2642 REAGAN'S ECONOMIC POLICY IRAQ AMENDMENT NO. 2622 VA OUTSOURCING CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 DEPARTMENT OF STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 VISIT TO THE SENATE BY PARLIAMENTARIANS FROM THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA RECESS DEPARTMENT OF STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008--Continued COLLEGE COST REDUCTION AND ACCESS ACT--CONFERENCE REPORT ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT TRIBUTE TO ED McGAFFIGAN IRAQ CHANGES TO S. 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RES. 21 RECONCILIATION PROVISIONS--H.R. 2669 VOTE EXPLANATION HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES MATTHEW SHEPARD ACT OF 2007 ILLICIT GLOBAL SMALL ARMS TRADE TRIBUTE TO SUN YET WONG NEW MEXICO MAINSTREET ACCREDITATIONS 30TH ANNUAL ENCHANTED CIRCLE CENTURY TOUR HONORING MARY McALENEY MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED 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. 2021 Introductory Statement on S. 2024 Introductory Statement on S. 2028 Introductory Statement on S. 2029 SENATE RESOLUTION 309--COMMENDING THE APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY MOUNTAINEERS OF BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA, FOR PULLING OFF ONE OF THE GREATEST UPSETS IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL HISTORY AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 2689 Text of Senate Amendment 2690 Text of Senate Amendment 2691 Text of Senate Amendment 2692 Text of Senate Amendment 2693 Text of Senate Amendment 2694 Text of Senate Amendment 2695 Text of Senate Amendment 2696 Text of Senate Amendment 2697 Text of Senate Amendment 2698 Text of Senate Amendment 2699 Text of Senate Amendment 2700 Text of Senate Amendment 2701 Text of Senate Amendment 2702 Text of Senate Amendment 2703 Text of Senate Amendment 2704 Text of Senate Amendment 2705 Text of Senate Amendment 2706 Text of Senate Amendment 2707 Text of Senate Amendment 2708 Text of Senate Amendment 2709 Text of Senate Amendment 2710 Text of Senate Amendment 2711 Text of Senate Amendment 2712 Text of Senate Amendment 2713 Text of Senate Amendment 2714 Text of Senate Amendment 2715 Text of Senate Amendment 2716 Text of Senate Amendment 2717 Text of Senate Amendment 2718 Text of Senate Amendment 2719 Text of Senate Amendment 2720 Text of Senate Amendment 2721 Text of Senate Amendment 2722 Text of Senate Amendment 2723 Text of Senate Amendment 2724 Text of Senate Amendment 2725 Text of Senate Amendment 2726 Text of Senate Amendment 2727 Text of Senate Amendment 2728 Text of Senate Amendment 2729 Text of Senate Amendment 2730 Text of Senate Amendment 2731 Text of Senate Amendment 2732 Text of Senate Amendment 2741 Text of Senate Amendment 2742 Text of Senate Amendment 2743 Text of Senate Amendment 2744 Text of Senate Amendment 2745 Text of Senate Amendment 2733 Text of Senate Amendment 2734 Text of Senate Amendment 2735 Text of Senate Amendment 2736 Text of Senate Amendment 2737 Text of Senate Amendment 2738 Text of Senate Amendment 2739 Text of Senate Amendment 2740 Text of Senate Amendment 2746 Text of Senate Amendment 2755 Text of Senate Amendment 2756 Text of Senate Amendment 2757 Text of Senate Amendment 2758 Text of Senate Amendment 2759 Text of Senate Amendment 2760 Text of Senate Amendment 2747 Text of Senate Amendment 2748 Text of Senate Amendment 2749 Text of Senate Amendment 2750 Text of Senate Amendment 2751 Text of Senate Amendment 2752 Text of Senate Amendment 2753 Text of Senate Amendment 2754 Text of Senate Amendment 2761 Text of Senate Amendment 2762 Text of Senate Amendment 2763 Text of Senate Amendment 2764 Text of Senate Amendment 2765 Text of Senate Amendment 2766 Text of Senate Amendment 2767 Text of Senate Amendment 2768 Text of Senate Amendment 2769 Text of Senate Amendment 2770 Text of Senate Amendment 2771 Text of Senate Amendment 2772 Text of Senate Amendment 2773 Text of Senate Amendment 2774 Text of Senate Amendment 2775 Text of Senate Amendment 2776 Text of Senate Amendment 2777 Text of Senate Amendment 2778 Text of Senate Amendment 2779 Text of Senate Amendment 2780 Text of Senate Amendment 2781 Text of Senate Amendment 2782 Text of Senate Amendment 2783 Text of Senate Amendment 2785 Text of Senate Amendment 2786 Text of Senate Amendment 2787 Text of Senate Amendment 2788 Text of Senate Amendment 2789 NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET COLLEGE COST REDUCTION AND ACCESS ACT--CONFERENCE REPORT--Continued ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 8:55 A.M. 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