Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2008-02-13 Date2008-02-13 PublicationVolume 154, issue 24 Sections145 House · 82 Senate House sections HONORING THE LIFE OF ARMOND J. MAGNARELLI TRIBUTE TO VINCENT R. FARIAS HONORING THE COCKE COUNTY NAVAL JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ROCCO S. OLIVERIO, JR. CONGRATULATING THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPION NEW YORK GIANTS FOR WINNING SUPER VOWL XLII SANTA MARGARITA RIVER, CALIFORNIA, CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION INTRODUCTION OF THE MARINE MAMMAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS IN ALASKA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 HONORING THE LIFE OF MONSIGNOR JOSEPH CHAMPLIN TRIBUTE TO MARTHA W. BARK HONORING OF ONE ACCORD MINISTRY AND ALL FIRST DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS IN REMEMBRANCE OF DOLORES "DEE" BENSON COMMEMORATING THE COURAGE OF THE HAITIAN SOLDIERS THAT FOUGHT FOR AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE IN THE "SIEGE OF SAVANNAH" EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE TOM LANTOS, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN MEMORY OF CHERIE LOVE IN RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLEMAN'S AUTHENTIC IRISH PUB TRIBUTE TO LARRY CHATZIDAKIS IN HONOR OF THE VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR: TET, 2008--YEAR OF THE RAT EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE TOM LANTOS, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HONORING BRIGADIER GENERAL EDWARD E. MUNGER PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION BLACK HISTORY MONTH- RECOGNIZING THE ADVANTAGE THAT LOW INCOME TAXPAYERS WILL TAKE OF THE EITC CELEBRATING VERMONT'S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY CONGRATULATING LEE MYUNGBAK ON ELECTION TO PRESIDENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA HONORING THOMAS BASSANO OF TAMPA, FLORIDA HONORING FAMILY SERVICES INC. PERSONAL EXPLANATION ECONOMIC STIMULUS ACT OF 2008 COMPETING CURRENCIES EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE TOM LANTOS, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF MARY ISAAK INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO UPGRADE THE SECURITY OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY CARD HONORING TOM H. SPARKS FREEDOM FOR CARLOS MARTIN GOMEZ HONORING DELMER WALLEN, SR. HONORING RETIRING WEST SENECA TOWN COUNCILMAN CRAIG HICKS COMMEMORATING THE OPENING OF THE STEVEN E. COPELAND GOVERNMENT CENTER PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING SY LENZ, OF SONOMA, CALIFORNIA HONORING SY LENZ COMMEMORATING THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE--- LEE BOTTS-- SUNSET MEMORIAL RECOVERY REBATES AND ECONOMIC STIMULUS FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ACT OF 2008 COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY AND AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2007 HONORING RETIRING MARILLA TOWN SUPERVISOR JOHN FOSS CONGRATULATING ROCK THE BOAT ON HIS SUCCESS AT THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW PERSONAL EXPLANATION EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE TOM LANTOS, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECOGNITION OF CATHY TRAVIS IN HONOR OF GEORGE HOWELL IN COMMEMORATION OF THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE SMITHSONIAN FREE ADMISSION ACT INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 5268, TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY INCREASE IN FEDERAL MEDICAID ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM TO STATES HONORING ROB COGORNO HONORING RETIRING WEST SENECA TOWN COUNCILMAN CHRISTOPHER OSMANSKI HONORING W.D. LEWIS FOR "CITIZEN OF THE YEAR" AWARD EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE TOM LANTOS, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LEADERSHIP OF ELEPHANT BUTTE HONORING STANLEY RONDA, JR. IN REMEMBRANCE OF DR. HARRY JEFFREY HONORING RETIRING CHEEKTOWAGA TOWN SUPERVISOR JAMES J. JANKOWIAK DIRECT GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PAYMENTS UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM RICHARD HATCHER House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE WELCOMING REV. CHAD EATON ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ARMY CHOOSES TO KEEP CRITICAL REPORT SECRET FIX FISA NOW PENTAGON TO KEEP 130,000 TROOPS IN IRAQ CONGRESS WORKS FAST TO ADDRESS ECONOMIC DOWNTURN, BUT MORE WORK NEEDS TO BE DONE COMMEMORATING THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE GUN VIOLENCE CONGRESS WORKS FAST TO ADDRESS ECONOMIC DOWNTURN, BUT MORE WORK NEEDS TO BE DONE RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX PACKAGE CONGRESS WORKS FAST TO ADDRESS ECONOMIC DOWNTURN, BUT MORE WORK NEEDS TO BE DONE HONORING CONGRESSMAN TOM LANTOS SHORT-TERM EXTENSION ON ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE LEGISLATION ENDING SUBSIDIES FOR BIG OIL AND SUPPORTING RENEWABLE ENERGY RECOGNIZING THE COURAGE AND CHARACTER OF PEOPLE IN THE SOUTH AFTER NATURAL DISASTERS ON FISA, PRESIDENT AND REPUBLICANS PLAY POLITICS WITH NATIONAL SECURITY PEPFAR REAUTHORIZATION WE MUST PASS THE SENATE VERSION OF THE FISA BILL MOTION TO ADJOURN PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5349, PROTECT AMERICA ACT OF 2007 EXTENSION MOTION TO ADJOURN PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5349, PROTECT AMERICA ACT OF 2007 EXTENSION MOTION TO ADJOURN PROTECT AMERICA ACT OF 2007 EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HONORING AFRICAN AMERICAN INVENTORS SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK NATIONAL OCEAN EXPLORATION PROGRAM ACT MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT GENERAL LEAVE PROTECT AMERICA ACT OF 2007 EXTENSION CONGRATULATING THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPION NEW YORK GIANTS FOR WINNING SUPER BOWL XLII HONORING ROB COGORNO PROVIDING FOR AN ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE TWO HOUSES SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT HONORING AND PRAISING THE NAACP ON ITS 99TH ANNIVERSARY AMERICAN BRAILLE FLAG MEMORIAL ACT COMMENDING THE PEOPLE OF WASHINGTON FOR SHOWING THEIR SUPPORT FOR VETERANS SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL SALUTE TO HOSPITALIZED VETERANS WEEK SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF AMERICAN HEART MONTH AND NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY EXPRESSING SYMPATHIES AND SUPPORT FOR THE INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS AFFECTED BY THE POWERFUL TORNADOS THAT STRUCK CERTAIN COMMUNITIES ON FEBRUARY 5, 2008 BLOCKING PROPERTY OF ADDITIONAL PERSONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO SYRIA--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 110-95) FARM BILL MUST NOT REDUCE FOOD STAMP BENEFITS SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) is recognized for 5 minutes. REJECT ANOTHER SHORT-TERM EXTENSION TO THE PROTECT AMERICA ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) is recognized for 5 minutes. IRAQ NUMBER 250 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ROSEMARY MUCKLOW The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Clarke). Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Hinchey) is recognized for 5 minutes. CONGRESSWOMAN WOOLSEY'S 250TH IRAQ SPECIAL ORDER FIGHTING IDENTITY THEFT AND DEFENDING THE HOMELAND REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF H. RES. 979, RECOMMENDING THAT HARRIET MIERS AND JOSHUA BOLTEN BE FOUND IN CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS, AND ADOPTION OF H. RES. 980, AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE ON... REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. THANKING THE HONORABLE LYNN WOOLSEY, MEMBER OF CONGRESS, FOR ALL SHE HAS DONE IN TRYING TO CONVINCE CONGRESS TO BRING OUR SOLDIERS HOME FROM IRAQ DEATH IS LESS COMPLICATED THAN FILLING OUT YOUR 1040 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. HONORING THE MEMORY OF DEREK BRIAN JOHNSON The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) is recognized for 5 minutes. GETTING THE NATION BACK ON TRACK 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED BILL PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT EXTENSION RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS CIA INTERROGATIONS AND ARMY FIELD MANUAL CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008--CONFERENCE REPORT--Resumed INDIAN HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT AMENDMENTS OF 2007--Resumed MORNING BUSINESS RETIREMENT OF DR. JAMES ALBERT YOUNG GOLD MEDAL FOR AUNG SAN SUU KYI FISA AMENDMENTS ACT EAST TIMOR CELEBRATING OREGON'S BLACK HISTORY VOTE EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING DEBRA BROWN STEINBERG RECOGNIZING THE GARFIELD-PALOUSE HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNIZING SIOUX FALLS SEMINARY TRIBUTE TO SARA MELLEGARD TRIBUTE TO JIM WHITE REPORT OF AN EXECUTIVE ORDER BLOCKING THE PROPERTY AND INTERESTS IN PROPERTY OF PERSONS DETERMINED TO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CORRUPTION OF SENIOR OFFICIALS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF SYRIA--PM 38 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME 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. 2627 Introductory Statement on S. 2629 Introductory Statement on S. 2630 Introductory Statement on S. 2631 Introductory Statement on S. 2632 Introductory Statement on S. 2636 SENATE RESOLUTION 450--DESIGNATING JULY 26, 2008, AS "NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY" SENATE RESOLUTION 451--HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF RAWLE AND HENDERSON LLP, ON ITS 225TH ANNIVERSARY AND ON BEING RECOGNIZED AS THE OLDEST LAW FIRM IN CONTINUOUS PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE RESOLUTION 452--COMMEMORATING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAMING OF PITTSBURGH AS THE CULMINATION OF THE FORBES CAMPAIGN ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA AND THE SIGNIFICANCE THIS EVENT PLAYED IN THE... SENATE RESOLUTION 453--RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 20, 2008, AS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 4019 Text of Senate Amendment 4020 Text of Senate Amendment 4021 Text of Senate Amendment 4022 Text of Senate Amendment 4023 Text of Senate Amendment 4024 Text of Senate Amendment 4025 Text of Senate Amendment 4026 Text of Senate Amendment 4027 Text of Senate Amendment 4028 Text of Senate Amendment 4029 Text of Senate Amendment 4030 Text of Senate Amendment 4031 Text of Senate Amendment 4032 Text of Senate Amendment 4033 Text of Senate Amendment 4034 Text of Senate Amendment 4035 Text of Senate Amendment 4036 Text of Senate Amendment 4037 NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR AIRPORT AND AIRWAY EXTENSION ACT OF 2008 COMMEMORATING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAMING OF PITTSBURGH RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 2633 AND S. 2634 SENATE REPORT 110-259 APPOINTMENT MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 2636 ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2008 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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