Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2007-09-27 Date2007-09-27 PublicationVolume 153, issue 145 Sections145 House · 103 Senate House sections COMMENDING DWAIN LUCE, OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, FOR HIS SERVICE DURING WORLD WAR II IN HONOR OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREATER SPOKANE SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL LEGALIZING INTERNET GAMBLING WOULD HARM U.S. TRADE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 COMMENDING WILLIE RUSHTON, OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, FOR HIS SERVICE DURING WORLD WAR II IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF BURT SALTZMAN, CEO OF DAVE'S SUPERMARKETS TMA, ABSTINENCE EDUCATION, AND QI PROGRAMS EXTENSION ACT OF 2007 RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF MR. ALVIN BROOKS POPCORN WORKERS LUNG DISEASE PREVENTION ACT INTRODUCTION OF THE STATE VIDEO TAX FAIRNESS ACT OF 2007 COMMENDING SIDNEY PHILLIPS, OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, FOR HIS SERVICE DURING WORLD WAR II IN HONOR OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF HOOPER, WA OPERATION SILENCE: SHIFTING BLAME ON AIR INDIA BOMBING IN RECOGNITION OF THE BIRTHDAY OF SUL ROSS IN RECOGNITION OF ST. HERMAN'S HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY COMMENDING GLENN FRAZIER, OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, FOR HIS SERVICE DURING WORLD WAR II LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR IRAQ CONTRACTORS COMMEMORATING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF KANSAS CITY'S KCUR RADIO STATION CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 INTRODUCTION OF THE INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2007 COMMENDING MAURICE BELL, OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, FOR HIS SERVICE ABOARD THE USS "INDIANAPOLIS" IN WORLD WAR II ANOTHER POLICE MURDER BY POLICE IN INDIA IN REMEMBRANCE OF JOSEPHINE B. GRENDELL TRIBUTE TO THE STERLING HEIGHTS FIREFIGHTERS COMMENDING THOMAS GALLOWAY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, FOR HIS SERVICE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS PERSONAL EXPLANATION ON THE PASSING OF MR. BILL WIRTZ COMMENDING EUGENE SLEDGE, OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, FOR HIS SERVICE DURING WORLD WAR II OTHER MINORITIES SUFFER MAJOR PERSECUTION AS WELL TRIBUTE TO THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF GILLESPIE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH OHIO WILLOW WOOD CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF HELPING THE ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC INDUSTRY H.R. 2900, THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2007 COMMENDING HERNDON INGE, OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, FOR HIS SERVICE DURING WORLD WAR II STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (STAAR) ACT NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH POPCORN WORKERS LUNG DISEASE PREVENTION ACT COMMENDING RAY PITTMAN, OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, FOR HIS SERVICE DURING WORLD WAR II TRIBUTE TO FORMER REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES VANIK HONORING BERGEN COUNTY ACADEMIES IN HONOR OF BRIAN SIMPSON, WES WILLIAMS, AND JOE JANSEN TRIBUTE TO FIRE CHIEF MICHAEL VARNEY COMMENDING JOHN GRAY OF MOBILE, ALABAMA, FOR HIS SERVICE IN THE MARINE CORPS DURING WORLD WAR II GLOBAL POVERTY ACT OF 2007 TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF EUDORA, KANSAS, ON ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO THE SAINT'S MONICA AND LUKE PARISH HONORING THE MEMORY OF JEAN O'CONNOR-SNYDER CALLING ON THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS TO DEFEND EMPLOYERS' RIGHT TO EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH PERSONAL EXPLANATION SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF GOLD STAR MOTHERS DAY TRIBUTE TO JUDGE RICHARD S. ARNOLD IN MEMORY OF A GOOD AND DECENT MAN, MAYER MITCHELL TRIBUTE TO MINNIE VAUTRIN, "AMERICAN GODDESS OF MERCY" HONORING THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF KATHERINE BROWN PAYING TRIBUTE TO NABVETS CONGRATULATING MR. GRANT SIMPSON CONGRATULATING ALEXIS L. TAYLOR BOROUGH OF MOHNTON IN BERKS COUNTY 100TH ANNIVERSARY House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE INTRODUCING THE REVEREND JAMES T. GOLDEN ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE GLOBAL WARMING CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOLLAND TRANSFER COMPANY IRAN AND LATIN AMERICA ARE YOU PUSHING OR PULLING BACK THERE? FREEDOM OF SPEECH BRAIN INJURY ALLIANCE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FREEDOM OF SPEECH WORLD WAR II VETERAN BRUCE HAMMOND AND THE TWILIGHT WISH FOUNDATION RECOGNIZING DEDICATION OF JUDGE ARNOLD COURTHOUSE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE GLOBAL WARMING CLEAR ACT UPDATE PRIORITIES NATIONAL FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA GLOBAL WARMING GOP GOVERNORS ABANDON PRESIDENT BUSH ON CHIP CONDEMNING THE ACCUSATION OF MOVEON.ORG HONORING JUDGE RICHARD ARNOLD PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3567, SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT EXPANSION ACT OF 2007 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3121, FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2007 MOTION TO ADJOURN PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3121, FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2007 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3567, SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT EXPANSION ACT OF 2007 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3121, FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2007 GENERAL LEAVE FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2007 PERSONAL EXPLANATION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 3121, FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2007 GENERAL LEAVE SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT EXPANSION ACT OF 2007 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 3567, SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT EXPANSION ACT OF 2007 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 946 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT REMARKS MADE BY RUSH LIMBAUGH HONORING EMILY KEYES HONORING JUDGE RICHARD SHEPPARD ARNOLD (1936-2004) COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE JOHN T. DOOLITTLE, MEMBER OF CONGRESS COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF THE HONORABLE JOHN T. DOOLITTLE, MEMBER OF CONGRESS COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF THE HONORABLE JOHN T. DOOLITTLE, MEMBER OF CONGRESS COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF THE HONORABLE JOHN T. DOOLITTLE, MEMBER OF CONGRESS COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF THE HONORABLE JOHN T. DOOLITTLE, MEMBER OF CONGRESS COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF THE HONORABLE JOHN T. DOOLITTLE, MEMBER OF CONGRESS COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF MEMBER OF THE HONORABLE JOHN T. DOOLITTLE, MEMBER OF CONGRESS SPECIAL ORDERS CAMERAS, COURTS, AND JUSTICE WHY A SHORT-TERM WITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAM IS NECESSARY: THE CASE OF CARL LACKL ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2007 CONSTITUTIONAL WAR POWERS RESOLUTION THE HEALTH OF IRAQ 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. RUSH LIMBAUGH'S "PHONY SOLDIER" COMMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Lamborn) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Waters) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier) 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. PUBLICATION OF THE RULES OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE VOTING IRREGULARITIES OF AUGUST 2, 2007, 110TH CONGRESS UNITED STATES-PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 110-60) AMERICA'S HERITAGE IS AT RISK AS OUR NATION LOSES ITS WAY IS AMERICA READY FOR AN EXPENSIVE HEATING SEASON? CONSTITUTION CAUCUS FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILL REFERRED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS DISCHARGE PETITIONS--ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 FURTHER CHANGES TO S. CON. RES. 21 RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007-- Continued INCREASING THE STATUTORY LIMIT ON THE PUBLIC DEBT CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007-- Continued INCREASING THE STATUTORY LIMIT ON THE PUBLIC DEBT--Continued MAKING CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008--Continued MORNING BUSINESS PRIVATIZATION TRADE POLICY HONORING MR. WILLIAM W. WIRTZ TRIBUTE TO DONNA L. PILE TEAR DOWN THE WALLS IN NORTHERN IRELAND CELEBRATING THE 108TH BIRTHDAY OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DESEGREGATION COURAGE AND BRUTALITY IN BURMA CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL IMPROVEMENTS NATIONAL LEARN AND SERVE CHALLENGE PROJECTS SPONSORSHIP--S. 1745 RETIREMENT OF GENERAL PETER PACE ALBUQUERQUE READS PROGRAM RETIREMENT OF HIRO PAUL MIZUE IN RECOGNITION OF PAUL WICE WEST VIRGINIA'S 2007 ANGEL IN ADOPTION MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED TRANSMITTING LEGISLATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THE UNITED STATES-PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT--PM 27 MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED 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. 2106 Introductory Statement on S. 2109 Introductory Statement on S. 2110 Introductory Statement on S. 2111 Introductory Statement on S. 2115 SENATE RESOLUTION 334--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE DEGRADATION OF THE JORDAN RIVER AND THE DEAD SEA AND WELCOMING COOPERATION BETWEEN THE PEOPLES OF ISRAEL, JORDAN, AND PALESTINE SENATE RESOLUTION 335--RECOGNIZING THAT THE OCCURRENCE OF PROSTATE CANCER IN AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN HAS REACHED EPIDEMIC PROPORTIONS AND URGING FEDERAL AGENCIES TO ADDRESS THAT HEALTH CRISIS BY... SENATE RESOLUTION 336--RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE 20 YEARS OF SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF DR. JAMES HADLEY BILLINGTON AS LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3076 Text of Senate Amendment 3077 Text of Senate Amendment 3078 Text of Senate Amendment 3079 Text of Senate Amendment 3080 Text of Senate Amendment 3081 Text of Senate Amendment 3082 Text of Senate Amendment 3084 Text of Senate Amendment 3085 Text of Senate Amendment 3086 Text of Senate Amendment 3087 Text of Senate Amendment 3088 Text of Senate Amendment 3089 Text of Senate Amendment 3090 Text of Senate Amendment 3091 Text of Senate Amendment 3092 Text of Senate Amendment 3093 Text of Senate Amendment 3094 Text of Senate Amendment 3095 Text of Senate Amendment 3096 Text of Senate Amendment 3097 Text of Senate Amendment 3098 Text of Senate Amendment 3099 Text of Senate Amendment 3100 Text of Senate Amendment 3101 Text of Senate Amendment 3102 Text of Senate Amendment 3103 Text of Senate Amendment 3104 Text of Senate Amendment 3105 Text of Senate Amendment 3106 Text of Senate Amendment 3107 Text of Senate Amendment 3108 Text of Senate Amendment 3109 Text of Senate Amendment 3110 Text of Senate Amendment 3111 NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF STEPHEN JOEL TRACHTENBERG AS PRESIDENT OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY JOSHUA OMVIG VETERANS SUICIDE PREVENTION ACT MAKING PERMANENT THE WAIVER AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION WITH RESPECT TO STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TMA, ABSTINENCE EDUCATION, AND QI PROGRAMS EXTENSION ACT OF 2007 MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 2693 SEQUENTIAL REFERRAL--NOMINATION OF JULIE MYERS ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10:30 A.M. 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