Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2007-12-11 Date2007-12-11 PublicationVolume 153, issue 189 Sections122 House · 62 Senate House sections TRIBUTE TO JOB MARTIN HONORING AMANDA MARINOFF AND JANELLE SCHLOSSBERG PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO JIM SAXTON TRIBUTE TO THE WEST BOLIVAR EAGLES HONORING THE KETEWAMOKE CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION PERSONAL EXPLANATION INTRODUCTION OF THE WILDLIFE WITHOUT BORDERS AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007: DECEMBER 11, 2007 TRIBUTE TO DR. DENNIS FRATE MORTGAGE REFORM AND ANTI-PREDATORY LENDING ACT OF 2007 IN HONOR OF DAN deGRASSI TRIBUTE TO C.T. COZART PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO THE MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION IN TRIBUTE TO DR. SALOMON HERNANDEZ FLORES TRIBUTE TO DR. CAMERON MARTINDALE TRIBUTE TO MR. ASHLEY A. FOARD TRIBUTE TO MS. C. PAMELA HOLLIDAY PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO KEITH COLLINS, CHIEF ECONOMIST, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RECOGNIZING JAYCE H. BERRY FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT PERSONAL EXPLANATION ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT OF 2007 PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO JIM GRISSO PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE 2007 MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION II FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HIGH SCHOOL CONGRATULATING THE FARMINGTON COMPANY ON ITS 27TH ANNIVERSARY A TRIBUTE TO RALPH HENRY "SMILEY" SEYLLER PROMOTE AND PROTECT OUR STRONG ECONOMY IN RECOGNITION OF KATE WHITACRE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT OF 2007 TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE SHIRLEY WADDING CARDINAL JOHN P. FOLEY DAY IN PHILADELPHIA PAYING TRIBUTE TO JELINDO ANGELO "J.A." TIBERTI TRIBUTE TO MR. LEE STRAWHUN- House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING-HOUR DEBATE IRAQI REFUGEE CRISIS "TECHNICALITIES" RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BELIEF UNDER SIEGE IN BRITAIN ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS COVENANT IMPLEMENTATION ACT SAN GABRIEL BASIN RESTORATION FUND AUTHORIZATION ACT ARIZONA WATER SETTLEMENTS ACT MODIFICATION EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO THE VICTIMS OF CYCLONE SIDR IN SOUTHERN BANGLADESH HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF LUCIANO PAVAROTTI RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRISTMAS AND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH BLOCK BURMESE JADE (JUNTA'S ANTI-DEMOCRATIC EFFORTS) ACT OF 2007 HONORING THE LIFE OF THOMAS "TOMMY" MAKEM HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOR ITS 100 YEARS OF COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROBSTOWN, TEXAS TURRILL POST OFFICE BUILDING NATIONAL CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR AWARENESS WEEK NATIONAL FIRE FIGHTER APPRECIATION DAY SPECIAL POSTAGE STAMP FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH EXTENSION RELATING TO SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION COMMEMORATING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE SAILING OF THE NAVY'S "GREAT WHITE FLEET" COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE FAIR TREATMENT FOR EXPERIENCED PILOTS ACT JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 OVER-THE-ROAD BUS TRANSPORTATION ACCESSIBILITY ACT OF 2007 HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF BARRINGTON ANTONIO IRVING HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO ASSIST IN THE CLEANUP OF THE NOVEMBER 7, 2007, OIL SPILL IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY PROVIDING FOR CONCURRENCE BY HOUSE WITH AMENDMENTS IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 797, DR. JAMES ALLEN VETERAN VISION EQUITY ACT OF 2007 GENERAL LEAVE DO-NOT-CALL REGISTRY FEE EXTENSION ACT OF 2007 DO-NOT-CALL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2007 TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EXTENSION ADDRESSING VULNERABILITIES IN AVIATION SECURITY ANNOUNCEMENT BY CHAIRMAN OF PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF CLASSIFIED SCHEDULE OF AUTHORIZATIONS AND CLASSIFIED ANNEX RECESS AFTER RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO THE VICTIMS OF CYCLONE SIDR IN SOUTHERN BANGLADESH RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRISTMAS AND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FAIR TREATMENT FOR EXPERIENCED PILOTS ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 4193 HONORING ALBERT CAREY CASWELL OF THE CAPITOL GUIDE SERVICE SPECIAL ORDERS ADMINISTRATION GETS TWO THUMBS DOWN REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1201 EYE ON THE SUPREME COURT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) is recognized for 5 minutes. JOSH MILLER HEARTS ACT HONORING THE U.S. MARINE CORPS' DECISION TO ALLOW FAMILY OF FALLEN MARINE TO ADOPT SON'S K-9 PARTNER, LEX The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. WHAT HAS NOT BEEN ACCOMPLISHED IN THIS CONGRESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Larson) is recognized for 5 minutes. BLOOD LEVELS OF MERCURY ARE RELATED TO DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM PUBLICATION OF THE RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, 110TH CONGRESS BLUE DOG COALITION REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2082, INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1585, NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4351, AMT RELIEF ACT OF 2007 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4299, TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 RELIGIOUS FREEDOM FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY A NEW VISION FOR OUR ENERGY FUTURE THE GROWING AND DISTURBING TREND OF FOOD AND CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY RECALLS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIMITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIMITED TARIFF BENEFITS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PETITIONS, ETC. Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 2436, S. 2440, S. 2441 SCHEDULE DESTRUCTION OF CIA TORTURE TAPES RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER MOVING FORWARD RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS ORDER OF PROCEDURE APPROPRIATIONS IRAQ CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS FARM, NUTRITION, AND BIOENERGY ACT OF 2007 RECESS FARM, NUTRITION, AND BIOENERGY ACT OF 2007--Continued MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO MAGGIE LAINE WEBB FURTHER CHANGES TO S. CON. RES. 21 FURTHER CHANGES TO S. CON. RES. 21 SCHOOL SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT FEDERAL CRACK COCAINE SENTENCING POLICY RECOGNIZING HIDALGO EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL RETIREMENT OF ELESTINE SMITH NORMAN MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 2448 Introductory Statement on S. 2449 Introductory Statement on S. 2450 SENATE RESOLUTION 400--TO DESIGNATE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2007, AS "NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY" IN HONOR OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF NATIVE AMERICANS TO THE UNITED STATES SENATE RESOLUTION 401--TO PROVIDE INTERNET ACCESS TO CERTAIN CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE PUBLICATIONS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3824 Text of Senate Amendment 3825 Text of Senate Amendment 3826 Text of Senate Amendment 3827 Text of Senate Amendment 3828 Text of Senate Amendment 3829 Text of Senate Amendment 3830 Text of Senate Amendment 3831 NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR METHAMPHETAMINE REMEDIATION RESEARCH ACT OF 2007 REAUTHORIZATION OF THE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ACT ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9 A.M. 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