Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2008-04-30 Date2008-04-30 PublicationVolume 154, issue 70 Sections146 House · 102 Senate House sections IN RECOGNITION OF MS. LAUREN EWING IN MEMORY OF JACK GIBSON HONORING DR. CHARLES GRANT ON HIS COMMUNITY SERVICE CHIEF LARRY SHIFLET: TEXAS LAWMAN HONORING FIRST LIEUTENANT MATTHEW RYAN VANDEGRIFT TRIBUTE TO CHARLES "CHARLIE" NILES IN RECOGNITION OF MR. GREGORY HENRY H.R. 493, TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON GENETIC INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO HEALTH INSURANCE AND EMPLOYMENT HONORING THE SERVICE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF DR. ZENIA CHERNYK TRIBUTE TO CLARE M. ALBOM IN RECOGNITION OF MR. WILL TOWNSVILLE PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN RECOGNITION OF CLEAN AIR CHAMPIONS TRIBUTE TO MR. ALAN S. WEYMAN RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE MODERN STATE OF ISRAEL IN RECOGNITION OF MS. KI'ARA RUFUS SALUTING THE SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA RED CROSS AND ITS VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON PIPE AND TUBE IMPORTS HONORING JENNIFER AND JAMES GRIFFIN ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR MARRIAGE OPERATION IRAQI HEALING RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE MODERN STATE OF ISRAEL IN RECOGNITION OF MR. DEVONG PECK JOINT SESSION ADDRESS BY IRISH TAOISEACH BERTIE AHERN IN RECOGNITION OF THE INAUGURAL FLIGHT OF EMERALD COAST HONOR FLIGHT HONORING THE LIFE OF DANE BRITTON HONORING TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TROOPER LARRY BUXTON FOR RECEIVING A PURPLE HEART IN RECOGNITION OF MS. MELANIE STALLWORTH PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROGER HALL HOUSE ESTABLISHING A LETTER CARRIERS APPRECIATION DAY IN RECOGNITION OF MR. BRIAN ROSARIO CELEBRATING DON BROWN'S LEADERSHIP IN YOUNG LIFE INTRODUCTION OF THE TRUST IN RELIABLE UNDERSTANDING OF CONSUMER COSTS ACT (TRUCC ACT) TO RESTORE FAIRNESS FOR SMALL AND INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN RECOGNITION OF MR. JEREL BREECE TRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH TRIBUTE TO 2008 NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR MIKE GEISEN IN RECOGNITION OF MS. BRITTANY CUPERY HONORING THE LOUISIANA HONORAIR VETERANS HONORING JOSE DE ARMAS Y CARDENAS PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN SUPPORT OF GO SKATE- BOARDING DAY, JUNE 21, 2008 SAGEN BLACKWELL JICARILLA APACHE RESERVATION CONVEYANCE FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH 2008 PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN RECOGNITION OF MS. REBEKAH STIEGLER IN HONOR OF DR. ROBERT O. COLLINS HONORING LEWIS CHAPPELEAR HONORING MRS. DEBORAH ROZANSKI TRIBUTE TO THE URBAN SCENE AND HOST DON FRIERSON TUOLUMNE ME-WUK LAND TRANSFER ACT OF 2008 HONORING THE OSAGE UNIT 278 OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY HONORING THE 8TH BATTALION, 4TH REGIMENT TRIBUTE TO DR. CONSTANCE MIERENDORF TRIBUTE TO CHARLES DANIEL PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION THE GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT (GINA) SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE WELCOMING REV. NATHAN MEADOR ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE RECESS JOINT MEETING OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY BERTIE AHERN, THE TAOISEACH, PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY BERTIE AHERN, THE TAOISEACH, PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND JOINT MEETING DISSOLVED ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER AFTER RECESS PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS HAD DURING RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE NO MORE SUBSIDIES FOR OIL COMPANIES THE AMAZING BORDER SHERIFFS IT IS UP TO THE DEMOCRATS TO TAKE US OUT OF THE ECONOMIC MESS PRESIDENT BUSH CREATED GENERAL ELECTRIC CONGRATULATING DEERE AND COMPANY FOR RANKING FOURTH IN "100 BEST CORPORATE CITIZENS" IRAQ: PAY FOR ITS SECURITY BUSH CONTINUES TO OPPOSE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE UNINSURED REAUTHORIZE THE COUNTY PAYMENTS PROGRAM SOARING PRICES, SILENCE AND SECRECY RECORD HIGH GAS PRICES REQUIRE ACTION, NOT BLAME MORTGAGE CRISIS I-376 TECHNICAL CORRECTION REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OUT OF TOUCH ON THE ECONOMY WHERE'S THE PLAN? GAS PRICES SOLVING THE OIL CRISIS BEGINS AT HOME PORTLAND, OREGON PROMOTES CYCLING CONGRESS HAS TO END EMBARGO ON AMERICAN OIL DEMOCRATS WANT TO WORK WITH WASHINGTON REPUBLICANS ON STIMULATING THE ECONOMY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SAFETEA-LU TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2008 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR THE NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN DAY PROMOTING THE SAFE OPERATION OF 15-PASSENGER VANS MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO NEWBORN SCREENING SAVES LIVES ACT PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5522, COMBUSTIBLE DUST EXPLOSION AND FIRE PREVENTION ACT OF 2008 COMMENDING THE KANSAS JAYHAWKS FOR WINNING THE 2008 NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HAWKEYES WRESTLING TEAM ON WINNING THE 2008 NCAA DIVISION I NATIONAL WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH RECOGNIZING AMERICA'S TEACHERS SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS HIGHLIGHTED THROUGH NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF APRIL 2008 AS NATIONAL SARCOIDOSIS AWARENESS MONTH SUPPORTING THE MISSION AND GOALS OF WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5522, COMBUSTIBLE DUST EXPLOSION AND FIRE PREVENTION ACT OF 2008 SAFETEA-LU TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2008 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 5534 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES GENERAL LEAVE COMBUSTIBLE DUST EXPLOSION AND FIRE PREVENTION ACT OF 2008 FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 5522, COMBUSTIBLE DUST EXPLOSION AND FIRE PREVENTION ACT OF 2008 ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 2419, FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY ACT OF 2007 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1201 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2448 ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 2419, FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY ACT OF 2007 NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL AID ACT OF 2008 MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 2419, FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY ACT OF 2007 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SPECIAL ORDERS SYRIA AND NORTH KOREA CONSPIRE TO BUILD NUCLEAR WEAPONS BRING OUR TROOPS HOME AND HELP IRAQ HEAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) 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. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Garrett) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Weller) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. SUNSET MEMORIAL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Flake) is recognized for 5 minutes. AMERICA NEEDS TO DEVELOP ITS OWN NATURAL RESOURCES EFFECTS OF TROOP DEPLOYMENTS LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED 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 Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE REPUBLICAN LEADER TRIBUTE TO BILL KEIGHTLEY RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME FAA REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 JOINT MEETING OF THE TWO HOUSES--ADDRESS BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF IRELAND THE 33RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF SOUTH VIETNAM FAA REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007--Continued MORNING BUSINESS AAA SCHOOL SAFETY PATROLLERS ONE YEAR AFTER VIRGINIA TECH RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF FORMER SENATOR WALTER "FRITZ" MONDALE COMMISSION ON THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL E. BAKER TRIBUTE TO LOUISIANA WWII VETERANS HONORING TRANS-TECH INDUSTRIES TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL J. BARTLETT MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED MEASURES REFERRED PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS 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. 2939 Introductory Statement on S. 2940 Introductory Statement on S. 2943 Introductory Statement on S. 2944 Introductory Statement on S. 2948 SENATE RESOLUTION 542--DESIGNATING APRIL 2008 AS "NATIONAL STD AWARENESS MONTH" SENATE RESOLUTION 543--DESIGNATING THE WEEK BEGINNING MAY 11, 2008, AS "NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK" AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 4587 Text of Senate Amendment 4588 Text of Senate Amendment 4589 Text of Senate Amendment 4590 Text of Senate Amendment 4591 Text of Senate Amendment 4592 Text of Senate Amendment 4593 Text of Senate Amendment 4594 Text of Senate Amendment 4595 Text of Senate Amendment 4596 Text of Senate Amendment 4597 Text of Senate Amendment 4598 Text of Senate Amendment 4599 Text of Senate Amendment 4600 Text of Senate Amendment 4601 Text of Senate Amendment 4602 Text of Senate Amendment 4603 Text of Senate Amendment 4604 Text of Senate Amendment 4605 Text of Senate Amendment 4606 Text of Senate Amendment 4607 Text of Senate Amendment 4608 Text of Senate Amendment 4609 Text of Senate Amendment 4610 Text of Senate Amendment 4611 Text of Senate Amendment 4612 Text of Senate Amendment 4613 Text of Senate Amendment 4614 Text of Senate Amendment 4615 Text of Senate Amendment 4616 Text of Senate Amendment 4617 Text of Senate Amendment 4618 Text of Senate Amendment 4619 Text of Senate Amendment 4620 Text of Senate Amendment 4621 Text of Senate Amendment 4622 Text of Senate Amendment 4623 Text of Senate Amendment 4624 Text of Senate Amendment 4625 Text of Senate Amendment 4626 Text of Senate Amendment 4627 Text of Senate Amendment 4628 Text of Senate Amendment 4629 Text of Senate Amendment 4630 Text of Senate Amendment 4631 Text of Senate Amendment 4632 Text of Senate Amendment 4633 Text of Senate Amendment 4634 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR ENSURING CONTINUED ACCESS TO STUDENT LOANS ACT OF 2008 HEALTHY START REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 JOHN S. McCAIN, III CITIZENSHIP ORDER FOR AUTHORITY TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS APPOINTMENTS ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2008 ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT FAA REAUTHORIZATION ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS WITHDRAWAL