Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2007-11-05 Date2007-11-05 PublicationVolume 153, issue 170 Sections126 House · 39 Senate House sections COMMENDING CONGRESSMAN MIKE McNULTY FOR HIS YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JAY SHEPHERD PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF MS. ELOISE R. BAZA CONGRATULATING MR. NENO SARTINI FOR HIS YEARS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE ON BEHALF OF UNITED STATES MILITARY VETERANS PERSONAL EXPLANATION CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF HONORABLE JUDGE EDGAR C. NEMOYER "WHEN EVEN THE POWERFUL CAN'T SPEAK THE TRUTH" PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING DEL RIO COUNTRY CLUB PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE PRESIDENT'S CHALLENGE STATE CHAMPION SCHOOLS HONORING THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF NAPA IN TRIBUTE TO SISTER ANN HALLORAN CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF TOLEDOAN SAM SZOR HONORING COPPELL MIDDLE SCHOOL NORTH BAND IN RECOGNITION OF T. J. LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THE IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONGRATULATIONS TO LAVACE STEWART ELEMENTARY IN MEMORY OF STAFF SERGEANT JAMES DAVID BULLARD TRIBUTE TO SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY BULLDOG FOOTBALL TEAM IN REMEMBRANCE OF GEORGE SOLOMONOFF TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER ON HIS 86TH BIRTHDAY IN HONOR OF MR. FRANK BOZICK, THE OLDEST LIVING VETERAN IN THE STATE OF KANSAS KEEPING THE PROMISE TO OUR DISABLED VETERANS IN RECOGNITION OF JAVIER LOPEZ, M.D., F.A.C.S. UPON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE SAINT VINCENT CHARITY HOSPITAL'S SOCIETY OF SAINT LUKE PERSONAL EXPLANATION INTRODUCTION OF THE SAFE AND HEALTHY EMERGENCY HOUSING ACT OF 2007 LEGISLATION ALLOWING INTERSTATE SHIPMENT OF UNPASTEURIZED MILK PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH A. SOPKO, M.D. UPON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE SAINT VINCENT CHARITY HOSPITAL'S SAINT LUKE SOCIETY PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE MEMORY OF RALPH P. HARR TRIBUTE TO DEREK WETSCH IN RECOGNITION OF HELMUT SCHREIBER, M.D., F.A.C.S. UPON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE SAINT VINCENT CHARITY HOSPITAL'S SAINT LUKE SOCIETY PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO JENNIE RACHEL CATRON IN RECOGNITION OF CHARITY A. KANKAM, M.D., UPON HER INDUCTION INTO THE SAINT VINCENT CHARITY HOSPITAL'S SAINT LUKE SOCIETY IN RECOGNITION OF NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL'S NEW HEART CENTER TRIBUTE TO R.J. NATHE & SONS OF DADE CITY, FLORIDA ON 50TH YEAR IN BUSINESS CALLING ON THE PRESIDENT AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO RESPOND TO AND PREVENT RAPE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN DARFUR, SUDAN, EASTERN CHAD AND CENTRAL... House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING-HOUR DEBATE PRESIDENT MUSHARRAF OF PAKISTAN RECESS AFTER RECESS WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2007--VETO MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 110-71) PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE HONORING THE MEMORY OF NAVAL CHIEF PETTY OFFICER PATRICK WADE MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE STOP TUBERCULOSIS (TB) NOW ACT OF 2007 EURASIA FOUNDATION ACT CONGRATULATING NICOLAS SARKOZY ON HIS ELECTION TO THE PRESIDENCY OF FRANCE EXPRESSING CONCERN RELATING TO IRANIAN REGIME AND MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD RECOGNIZING THE CLOSE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO CONGRATULATING THE PEOPLE OF ETHIOPIA ON ETHIOPIA'S SECOND MILLENNIUM NATIONAL HEROES CREDIT PROTECTION ACT EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR DESIGNATION OF A NATIONAL VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT WEEK EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE GOALS OF VETERANS EDUCATE TODAY'S STUDENTS (VETS) DAY RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS GENERAL LEAVE PROVIDING FOR THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ROGER W. SANT AS A CITIZEN REGENT OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION PROVIDING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO PUBLIC LAW 109-116 RECESS AFTER RECESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3685, EMPLOYMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2007 APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON H.R. 3222, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 MOTION TO CLOSE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON H.R. 3222, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008, WHEN CLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION IS UNDER CONSIDERATION NATIONAL HEROES CREDIT PROTECTION ACT RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION REPORT ON RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE HOUSE FIND HARRIET MIERS AND JOSHUA BOLTEN IN CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS OKLAHOMA IS OK WITH NEW IMMIGRATION LAW PERU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlemen from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) is recognized for 5 minutes. NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK PRESIDENT NICOLAS SARKOZY ADDRESSES CONGRESS NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING ROSS AND MARIANNA BEACH NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2007 GENERAL LEAVE NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3043, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK TAKING CARE OF AMERICA'S VETERANS 2000 NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton) is recognized for 5 minutes. CONGRATULATING THE PEOPLE OF ETHIOPIA NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. "NO" ON PERU The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Neugebauer) is recognized for 5 minutes. CELEBRATING NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Woolsey) is recognized for 5 minutes. PERU FTA NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK WAR IN IRAQ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Hare) is recognized for 5 minutes. SUBPRIME MORTGAGE CRISIS FORECLOSURES ARE ALL ACROSS THE NATION CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3043, DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 WORKFORCE CAROLINA NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK AMERICAN MEDICINE TODAY TERRORIST ACTIVITIES IN LATIN AMERICA LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE 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 NOMINATION OF MICHAEL MUKASEY CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS FARM, NUTRITION, AND BIOENERGY ACT OF 2007 IMMIGRATION REFORM MORNING BUSINESS CHANGES TO S. CON. RES. 21 HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES HEALTHY AMERICANS ACT NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN CHESHIRE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SWIM TEAM MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED EXECUTIVE REPORT OF COMMITTEE 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. 2304 Introductory Statement on S. 2305 SENATE RESOLUTION 366--DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 2007 AS "NATIONAL METHAMPHETAMINE AWARENESS MONTH", TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF METHAMPHETAMINE ABUSE AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3499 Text of Senate Amendment 3500 Text of Senate Amendment 3501 NOTICES OF HEARINGS PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR LYTTON RANCHERIA TRIBAL LANDS HELD IN TRUST ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW