Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2008-05-20 Date2008-05-20 PublicationVolume 154, issue 83 Sections159 House · 108 Senate House sections A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE 150TH BIRTHDAY OF WINCHESTER COMMUNITY CHURCH A TRIBUTE TO BEDFORD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL CONGRATULATING FRANK KARAM, RECIPIENT OF THE 2008 GOVERNOR ROBERT P. CASEY MEDAL FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF DR. KAREN J. STUCK STATEMENT COMMENDING THE NAMING OF THE RODERICK P. PAIGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH REMEMBERING LOBSANG LHALUNGPA PERSONAL EXPLANATION A PROCLAMATION HONORING WARRANT OFFICER ROBERT D. GABRIEL FOR HIS SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY A TRIBUTE TO EVANGELIST BETTY J. WRIGHT CONGRATULATING JAMES J. HAGGERTY, ESQ., 2008 RECIPIENT OF THE GOVERNOR ROBERT P. CASEY MEDAL FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE HONORING THE LIFE OF MS. NANCY SWANBORG HONORING THE LIFE OF U.S. ARMY SGT. JOSEPH A. FORD HONORING JOHN F. BURNESS FOR HIS SERVICE TO DUKE UNIVERSITY AND THE CITY OF DURHAM RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE CONGRESSIONAL CLUB IN RECOGNITION OF THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF MAXWELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF CAMILLUS, NEW YORK A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF ERNEST WARTHER'S PLIERS TREE CONGRATULATING JEANNE BOVARD, 2008 RECIPIENT OF THE GOVERNOR ROBERT P. CASEY MEDAL FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE PAYING TRIBUTE TO RON MASON MASTER SERGEANT BRIAN CREMEANS HONORED WITH ARMY SOLDIER'S MEDAL GREAT CATS AND RARE CANIDS ACT OF 2008 DYSTONIA AWARENESS WEEK THE PUNGO STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL A PROCLAMATION HONORING MARY C. POLILLI FOR BEING TUSCARAWAS COUNTY'S OLDEST VOTER IN RECOGNITION OF COLONEL ANNE L. DAVIS, USA HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO HONORING BECKY YOUNG INTRODUCTION OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY NETWORK ACT HONORING PRESIDENT CHEN SHUI-BIAN A PROCLAMATION HONORING ROBERT'S MEN'S SHOP FOR CELEBRATING THEIR 35TH ANNIVERSARY RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF BICYCLING IN TRANSPORTATION AND RECREATION HONORING WORLD WAR II STAFF SERGEANT EDDIE JOHNSON IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF JANICE KILGORE, DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA TRIBUTE TO SHIRLEY KISS RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE CONGRESSIONAL CLUB PRAISING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AN AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHT: LORRAINE HANSBERRY A PROCLAMATION HONORING SERGEANT MICHAEL L. ART FOR HIS SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY HONORING DR. ANDREAS G. TZAKIS PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK REGARDING THE CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S SOFTBALL TEAM FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY DISPOSAL ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2008 NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING-HOUR DEBATE U.S.-COLOMBIA TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT WOMEN VETS OFFSHORE DRILLING RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CELEBRATING ISRAEL'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY AMERICA CANNOT AFFORD ILLEGALS IT'S TIME CONGRATULATING NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY'S WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM DEMOCRATS WORKING TO BRING RELIEF TO HARDWORKING AMERICANS COUNTY PAYMENTS: WASCO COUNTY, OREGON MEMORIAL DAY THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WANT ANSWERS OIL PRICES RECOGNIZING ISRAEL'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY HOUSE REPUBLICANS OFFER SOLUTIONS TO LOWER GAS PRICES INCREASING AMERICAN ENERGY PRODUCTION RESPONSIBLY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HEROES EARNINGS ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF TAX ACT OF 2008 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT SENSE OF HOUSE REGARDING FOSTER PARENTS MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE SENSE OF HOUSE REGARDING FORMER FOSTER CARE YOUTH RECOGNIZING PRISONERS OF WAR FROM THE VIETNAM CONFLICT HONORING WOMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES AND FEMALE VETERANS COMMENDING THE ALASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD HONORING MEMBERS OF AIR FORCE KILLED IN THE KHOBAR TOWERS TERRORIST BOMBING ESTABLISHING POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SERVICES VETERANS BENEFITS AWARENESS ACT OF 2008 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HEROES EARNINGS ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF TAX ACT OF 2008 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE TRAVIS CHILDERS, OF MISSISSIPPI, AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE WELCOMING THE HONORABLE TRAVIS CHILDERS TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER GAS PRICE RELIEF FOR CONSUMERS ACT OF 2008 FRANK SINATRA DAY REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 4749 VETERANS EMERGENCY CARE FAIRNESS ACT OF 2008 LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS JUSTIN BAILEY VETERANS SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT OF 2008 REQUIRING REGULAR UPDATES TO HANDBOOK FOR DESIGN FURNISHED TO VETERANS ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOUSING ASSISTANCE SPINA BIFIDA HEALTH CARE PROGRAM EXPANSION ACT VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2008 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FACILITY AUTHORIZATION AND LEASE ACT OF 2008 PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION OF CHILD CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS FOR CERTAIN PARENTS ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES AND SYMPATHY TO THE PEOPLE OF SICHUAN PROVINCE, CHINA REAFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF LEBANON UNDER PRIME MINISTER FOUAD SINIORA CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. CON. RES 70, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 HIGHER EDUCATION EXTENSION DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON TOMORROW PROVIDING FOR AN ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE TWO HOUSES GREAT CATS AND RARE CANIDS ACT OF 2008 ON THE PASSING OF LIONEL VAN DEERLIN ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE LAKE HODGES SURFACE WATER IMPROVEMENT AND RECLAMATION ACT OF 2008 AIRLINE FLIGHT CREW TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE STABILIZATION OF IRAQ--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 110-114) PERMISSION FOR COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ON H.R. 5658, DUNCAN HUNTER NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 CELEBRATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAEL CELEBRATING THE WOMEN IN THE U.S. MILITARY AND EXPRESSING OUR SYMPATHY TO THE PEOPLE OF CHINA CONGRATULATIONS TO REALTORS ON 100TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING THE SERVICE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF WOMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES AND FEMALE VETERANS ISRAEL'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY MAKE THE R&D TAX CREDIT PERMANENT GAS PRICES SPECIAL ORDERS JIMMY STEWART--ACTOR--U.S. GENERAL SUPPORTING THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF OUR TROOPS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. TANKERS BRING OUR TROOPS HOME SUNSET MEMORIAL TO SECURE OUR BORDER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE RECOGNIZING REVEREND KENNETH E. MARCUS RECOGNIZING PIZZA HUT ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY 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 Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. SECURITY OVERREACTION The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Clarke). 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 gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE ACRE PROGRAM ENERGY PRODUCTION IN OUR COUNTRY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Barrett) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Kuhl) is recognized for 5 minutes. ENERGY POLICY IN AMERICA REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6049, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND JOB CREATION ACT OF 2008 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5658, DUNCAN HUNTER NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. CON. RES. 70, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 INVEST IN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2008 ENERGY POLICY INTERNATIONAL FOOD CRISIS AND HAITI LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILL SIGNED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT OATH OF OFFICE MEMBERS, RESIDENT COMMISSIONER, AND DELEGATES EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS PETITIONS, ETC. Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER DEFENSE SUPPLEMENTAL SPENDING RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS CARVING OF THE CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL TAX POLICY JUDICIAL CONFIRMATIONS ELDER JUSTICE ACT OLDER AMERICANS MONTH ENERGY JIMMY STEWART'S 100TH BIRTHDAY ENERGY PRICES CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE SESSION FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT AMENDMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION RECESS Nominations of Michael G. McGinn and Ralph E. Martinez (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY SENATOR TED KENNEDY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 MORNING BUSINESS ENERGY PRICES TED KENNEDY GI BILL OF RIGHTS THE ECONOMY CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008--Continued MORNING BUSINESS HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES HONORING ALPHA COMPANY 641 NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH THE FARM, NUTRITION, AND BIOENERGY ACT OF 2007 CUBAN INDEPENDENCE DAY HONORING SARAH ROZENSKY RECOGNIZING THE S.C.R.A.P. GALLERY RECOGNIZING MOORPARK HIGH SCHOOL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD 75TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING LOUIS FERNANDEZ 2008 WE THE PEOPLE NATIONAL FINALS TRIBUTE TO DR. TIMOTHY WHITE HONORING DON BRIGHT, TRIBUTE TO COLONEL KENNETH O. MCCREEDY HONORING THE BAKER COMPANY REMEMBERING DR. RUFUS JUDSON PEARSON, JR. TRIBUTE TO WILFRED KADLEC TRIBUTE TO DR. CHARLES RUCH TRIBUTE TO SQUIRE RUDOLPH BROEL MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED REPORT ON THE CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY THAT WAS ORIGINALLY DECLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 13303 OF MAY 22, 2003, WITH RESPECT TO THE STABILIZATION OF IRAQ--PM 50 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE 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. 3037 Introductory Statement on S. 3041 Introductory Statement on S. 3043 Introductory Statement on S. 3044 SENATE RESOLUTION 571--RECOGNIZING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON, 36TH PRESIDENT, DESIGNER OF THE GREAT SOCIETY, POLITICIAN, EDUCATOR, AND CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCER AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 4789 Text of Senate Amendment 4790 Text of Senate Amendment 4791 Text of Senate Amendment 4792 Text of Senate Amendment 4793 Text of Senate Amendment 4794 Text of Senate Amendment 4795 Text of Senate Amendment 4796 Text of Senate Amendment 4797 Text of Senate Amendment 4798 Text of Senate Amendment 4799 Text of Senate Amendment 4800 Text of Senate Amendment 4801 Text of Senate Amendment 4802 Text of Senate Amendment 4803 Text of Senate Amendment 4804 NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR AMENDING THE MISSING CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE ACT KIDS ACT OF 2007 RECOGNIZING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON RECOGNIZING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON CONGRATULATING FOCUS: HOPE MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 3036 AND S. 3044 ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS WITHDRAWALS