Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2007-10-03 Date2007-10-03 PublicationVolume 153, issue 149 Sections105 House · 124 Senate House sections SERVANT LEADERSHIP AT ITS BEST INDIA BUGGED BLAIR'S HOTEL ROOM TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF HAROLD (HAL) POTE PROMOTING PATRIOTISM TOP POLICE OFFICIAL ARRESTED IN PUNJAB PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO LUCAS KEIGLEY PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF CAROL R. KING IN RECOGNITION OF MASTER WAN KO YEE CONGRATULATING J.A. REINHARDT AND CO., INC ON ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY IN MOUNTAINHOME, PENNSYLVANIA HONORING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PECHANGA INDIAN TRIBE HONORING THE LIFE OF ALFRED J. AUDI WILSON FAMILY CELEBRATES BIRTH OF GRANDDAUGHTER EMILY RUTH WILSON TRIBUTE TO BOBBIE ROGGERO COMMENDING THE 1ST BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM/34TH INFANTRY DIVISION OF THE MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD OPPOSITION TO H. RES. 356 TRIBUTE TO MR. ATHNEIL C. "ADDIE" OTTLEY HONORING THE FANNIN FAMILY AS "ANGELS IN ADOPTION" HONORING THE BUCKS COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD ON THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY RECOGNIZING THAT VIOLENCE POSES AN INCREASINGLY SERIOUS THREAT TO PEACE AND STABILITY IN CENTRAL AMERICA RECOGNIZING ULTRA MACHINING COMPANY OF MONTICELLO INTRODUCTION OF H. CON. RESOLUTION HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAWN OF THE SPACE AGE COMMISSION ON THE ABOLITION OF THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE ACT RECOGNIZING THE 2007 NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL CHAMPION CHICAGO CUBS INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE USDA RULE ON CANADIAN CATTLE IMPORTATION RECOGNIZING THE NAVY UDT-SEAL MUSEUM IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AS THE OFFICIAL NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NAVY SEALS AND THEIR PREDECESSORS TRIBUTE TO ANTONIO MOORE HONORING THE SEAGO FAMILY AND SEAGOVILLE, TEXAS PERSONAL EXPLANATION ANGELS IN ADOPTION WINNERS CONGRATULATING BURTON AND NELLIE SEARLES HONORING ABNER W. DARBY OF LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS HONORING DR. JAMES T. WILLERSON House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOMING THE REVEREND ELTON VAN WELTON MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRESIDENT BUSH'S PROPOSED VETO EARMARK REFORM SCHIP EARMARK REFORM CHIP ENSURE THAT FREEDOM AND FAIRNESS REMAIN ON OUR RADIO AIRWAVES--SUPPORT THE BROADCASTER FREEDOM ACT THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF THE SCHIP EXTENSION VETERANS FUNDING HOUSE REPUBLICANS SHOULD WALK AWAY FROM PRESIDENT BUSH ON CHILDREN'S HEALTH CARE SUPPORT OUR VETERANS THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH BILL STOP PLAYING POLITICAL GOTCHA AND START SERVING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DEMOCRATIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS PRIORITIZING THE NEEDS OF VETERANS AND SOLDIERS ENERGY POLICY FOR THE FUTURE NOW IT'S CHOLERA HIGH-TECH BOUNTY HUNTING IT'S TIME TO HOLD DEFENSE CONTRACTORS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS BIPARTISAN COOPERATION ON IRAQ IS THE BEST WAY FORWARD PRESIDENT'S VETO THREAT OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE BILL BURKE COUNTY FOCUSES ON EDUCATION BLACKWATER USA HOUSE GOP GIVES PRESIDENT BLANK CHECK ON WAR FUNDING BUT NICKEL AND DIMES CHILDREN'S HEALTH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTORS IN IRAQ PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2740, MEJA EXPANSION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2007 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 928, IMPROVING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2740, MEJA EXPANSION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2007 PERSONAL EXPLANATION MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT GENERAL LEAVE IMPROVING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 928, IMPROVING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007--VETO MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 110-62) PERSONAL EXPLANATION GENERAL LEAVE GENERAL LEAVE MEJA EXPANSION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2007 REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON RECORDS OF CONGRESS SPECIAL ORDERS HONORING LANCE CORPORAL ROBERT LYNCH The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Braley of Iowa). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) is recognized for 5 minutes. COMMUNIST CHINA AND CIFUS: "DROPPING THE SHARK" The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) is recognized for 5 minutes. FOUNDATION FOR A FIT NATION ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IT IS TIME TO END THE OCCUPATION OF IRAQ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. ON OUR WATCH 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 gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Barrett) is recognized for 5 minutes. EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR COLOMBIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) is recognized for 5 minutes. ADDRESSING THE SUBPRIME MELTDOWN RUSH LIMBAUGH OWES OUR SOLDIERS AN APOLOGY SCHIP ENERGY 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER CHAPLAIN BLACK MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 2128 SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER APPROPRIATIONS BURMA RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS ACCOUNTABILITY IN IRAQ INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 TAXES IRAQ CHIP VETO CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 VISIT TO THE SENATE BY MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RECESS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008--Continued TRIBUTE TO PAUL CROWLEY MATTHEW SHEPARD ACT NURSING HOMES CUBA RETIREMENT OF GEN PETER PACE TRIBUTE TO ROY SCUDERI TRIBUTE TO MARTHA ANNE DOW MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 2133 Introductory Statement on S. 2135 Introductory Statement on S. 2136 AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3155 Text of Senate Amendment 3156 Text of Senate Amendment 3157 Text of Senate Amendment 3158 Text of Senate Amendment 3147 Text of Senate Amendment 3148 Text of Senate Amendment 3149 Text of Senate Amendment 3150 Text of Senate Amendment 3151 Text of Senate Amendment 3152 Text of Senate Amendment 3153 Text of Senate Amendment 3154 Text of Senate Amendment 3159 Text of Senate Amendment 3160 Text of Senate Amendment 3161 Text of Senate Amendment 3162 Text of Senate Amendment 3163 Text of Senate Amendment 3164 Text of Senate Amendment 3165 Text of Senate Amendment 3166 Text of Senate Amendment 3167 Text of Senate Amendment 3168 Text of Senate Amendment 3169 Text of Senate Amendment 3170 Text of Senate Amendment 3171 Text of Senate Amendment 3172 Text of Senate Amendment 3173 Text of Senate Amendment 3174 Text of Senate Amendment 3175 Text of Senate Amendment 3176 Text of Senate Amendment 3177 Text of Senate Amendment 3178 Text of Senate Amendment 3179 Text of Senate Amendment 3180 Text of Senate Amendment 3181 Text of Senate Amendment 3190 Text of Senate Amendment 3191 Text of Senate Amendment 3192 Text of Senate Amendment 3182 Text of Senate Amendment 3183 Text of Senate Amendment 3184 Text of Senate Amendment 3185 Text of Senate Amendment 3186 Text of Senate Amendment 3187 Text of Senate Amendment 3188 Text of Senate Amendment 3189 Text of Senate Amendment 3193 Text of Senate Amendment 3194 Text of Senate Amendment 3195 Text of Senate Amendment 3196 Text of Senate Amendment 3197 Text of Senate Amendment 3198 Text of Senate Amendment 3199 Text of Senate Amendment 3200 Text of Senate Amendment 3201 Text of Senate Amendment 3202 Text of Senate Amendment 3203 Text of Senate Amendment 3204 Text of Senate Amendment 3205 Text of Senate Amendment 3206 Text of Senate Amendment 3207 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES--H.R. 2082 NATIONAL COURAGE MONTH PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS FOR SEPTEMBER 11 VICTIMS ACT OF 2007 THE CALENDAR FRANK J. GUARINI POST OFFICE BUILDING KENNETH T. WHALUM, SR. POST OFFICE BUILDING ELEANOR McGOVERN POST OFFICE BUILDING MASTER SERGEANT SEAN MICHAEL THOMAS POST OFFICE ROBERT MERRILL POSTAL STATION OWEN LOVEJOY PRINCETON POST OFFICE BUILDING JOHN HERSCHEL GLENN, JR. POST OFFICE BUILDING STAFF SERGEANT DAVID L. NORD POST OFFICE MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 2828 UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--EXECUTIVE CALENDAR ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2007 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9 A.M. TOMORROW