Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2008-06-11 Date2008-06-11 PublicationVolume 154, issue 96 Sections142 House · 53 Senate House sections IN RECOGNITION OF AMERISKA DOMOVINA IN HONOR OF NORMAN LONGFELLOW SMITH HONORING WORLD WAR II VETERANS PRIVATE THURMAN McMILLEN, PRIVATE FIRST CLASS J.B. BURKS, CORPORAL LELAND WHITEHORN, AND PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JAMES KNIGHTON THE DAILY 45: 2 LITTLE GIRLS KILLED IN A SMALL OKLAHOMA TOWN RECOGNIZING DR. ROBERT DIXON--SCOTTSDALE HEALTHCARE'S "SALUTE TO MILITARY" HONOREE TRIBUTE TO CHIEF DEPUTY DENNIS POLLEY SAINT CATHERINE HOSPITAL 80TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING THE MEMORY OF MR. DENNIS MIDDLETON HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TEXOMA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE SERVICE OF VOLUNTEERS IN THE TEXOMA FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM TRIBUTE TO OLD GLORY PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE SERVICE OF CALN TOWNSHIP CHIEF OF POLICE JOHN BENNETT HONORING DEBORAH A. YOW IN HONOR OF REVEREND DR. OTIS MOSS JR. TRIBUTE TO BILL KIBBY HONORING THE MEMORY OF JAMES P. HAYES, JR. MERIDA INITIATIVE TO COMBAT ILLICIT NARCOTICS AND REDUCE ORGANIZED CRIME AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2008 CLIMATE CHANGE LEGISLATION AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN HONOR OF SAMEER MISHRA, SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE CHAMPION U.S. ARMY RESERVE RETURNS TO LIFE-SAVING AIR AMBULANCE MISSION PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS NEW ERA OF REFORM IN MALAYSIA IN HONOR OF THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM TRIBUTE TO BONNIE BAKER HONORING THE CHEERLEADERS OF BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH IN RECOGNITION OF DENNIS MANGERS RECOGNIZING THE 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ST. MARY'S COOPERATIVE CREDIT ASSOCIATION A TRIBUTE TO PAUL E. GALLIS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE HONORING THE SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS TRIBUTE TO CHARLES CLAYTON IN HONOR OF THE 233RD ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED STATES ARMY IN HONOR OF STEPHEN G. SCHUELER PERSONAL EXPLANATION INTRODUCTION OF 4 BILLS HONORING CONNER HALL, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA HONORING THE SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS HONORING THE PASCO COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM SALUTING MARTHA AND JOSH MORRISS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON COMPLETION OF FIRST YEAR OF OUTSTANDING STEM EDUCATION RACHEL MEIS OF RENTON, WASHINGTON TRIBUTE TO JENNIFER JORGENSEN TRIBUTE TO SCOTT HENDERSON TRIBUTE TO DR. FREDERICK GRASSLE ON RESOLUTION REGARDING IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT BUSH SALUTING THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF THE LATE BO DIDDLEY HONORING THE AIR FORCE ESSAY CONTEST WINNER--ASHITA GANGULY IN HONOR OF MARY LOU NIXON TRIBUTE TO TALIA LEMAN RECOGNIZING THE MOBILE DIVISION OF THE FBI ON THE 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE FBI RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ED SNYDER RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HUNTING HILLS SWIM CLUB CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER--SEATTLE, WA HONORING RETIRING EDUCATOR LARRY MYHRA HONOR FLIGHTS SUPPORTING EXTENDING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TO JOBLESS WORKERS PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VILLAGE OF BEVERLY HILLS, MICHIGAN FATHER'S DAY RESOLUTION PERSONAL EXPLANATION SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOMING THE REVEREND JOHN I. CAPLES, JR. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER CONGRATULATING NATHALIE McCRATE, CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNER SOARING GAS PRICES THE SECRET RESOURCES OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, CREATIVITY, AND INNOVATION WHERE IS THE MAJORITY'S ENERGY PLAN? THE NEW GI BILL BRING DOWN GAS PRICES BY INCREASING SUPPLY AIRLINE REORGANIZATION THREATENING MEMPHIS BUSINESS COMMUNITY TAKING NEEDED ACTION ON ENERGY HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT WE HAVE A PLAN FALSE REPUBLICAN RHETORIC ON ENERGY SOLUTIONS FAILED ENERGY POLICY HISTORIC JUMP IN JOB LOSSES REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ACTION ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SUPPORT THE NO MORE EXCUSES ENERGY ACT HISTORIC JUMP IN JOB LOSSES DEMANDS IMMEDIATE ACTION RECOGNIZING THE EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DISASTER RESPONSE, ELECTED OFFICIALS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND EVERYDAY HOOSIERS DC CENTRAL KITCHEN AND THE CAMPUS KITCHENS PROJECT INCREASING AMERICAN JOBS AND ENERGY PRODUCTION RESPONSIBLY DEMOCRATS TAKE ACTION ON RECORD HIGH GAS PRICES AT THE PUMP HURRICANE SEASON STRUGGLING TO FIND JOBS HAMMERED BY THE HIGH COST OF FUEL AND GASOLINE HIGH PRICE OF GASOLINE ENERGY PLAN REPUBLICAN LEADERS OPPOSE OUR EFFORTS TO LOWER RECORD HIGH GAS PRICES AT THE PUMP AMERICAN-MADE ENERGY AMERICAN-PRODUCED ENERGY DRILLING IN ANWR GENERAL LEAVE PASSENGER RAIL INVESTMENT AND IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2008 AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 6003, PASSENGER RAIL INVESTMENT AND IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2008 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE IMPEACHING GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, OF HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS NATIONAL D-DAY REMEMBRANCE DAY MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE EMERGENCY EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT OF 2008 EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING REBATE CHECKS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE EMERGENCY EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT OF 2008 EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING REBATE CHECKS RESOLUTION RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6063, NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2008 AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT DIESEL EMISSION REDUCTION SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS CAROLINE PRYCE WALKER CONQUER CHILDHOOD CANCER ACT OF 2008 PERSONAL EXPLANATION REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5749, EMERGENCY EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT OF 2008 SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) is recognized for 5 minutes. U.S. OPEN BEGINS PLAY TOMORROW STATE OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Moran) is recognized for 5 minutes. THE ENERGY CRISIS AND THE AMERICAN ECONOMY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Woolsey) is recognized for 5 minutes. AMERICA NEEDS TO RECAPTURE ITS INDEPENDENCE FROM FOREIGN INTERESTS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) is recognized for 5 minutes. ENERGY DEVELOPMENT TAXES 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 Michigan (Mr. McCotter) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. George Miller) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Franks) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Yarmuth) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Westmoreland) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Conaway) is recognized for 5 minutes. 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP DEVELOP ENERGY IN THE UNITED STATES A NEW ENERGY POLICY FOR THE COUNTRY LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS PETITIONS, ETC. Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE HIGH COST OF ENERGY RECOGNITION OF THE REPUBLICAN LEADER INCREASED ENERGY PRODUCTION RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS AWARDING OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS GAS PRICES HONORING COACH JOHN McDONNELL MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT ENERGY AIR FORCE TANKER CONTRACT CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS CONSUMER-FIRST ENERGY ACT OF 2008--MOTION TO PROCEED MORNING BUSINESS HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES TRIBUTE TO BETSY REIFSNYDER PSORIASIS AND PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS RESEARCH, CURE, AND CARE ACT OF 2007 PAXIL NEUROFIBROMATOSIS AWARENESS HONORING JACKLYN H. LUCAS HONORING HORACE P. AXTELL 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF RIDGEFIELD, CONNECTICUT TRIBUTE TO ARTHUR SCHUT HONORING HONOR GROUNDS LLC TRIBUTE TO LELAND ROBICHAUX MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 3112 Introductory Statement on S. 3118 SENATE RESOLUTION 591--RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) FOR THE HISTORIC TOUCHDOWN OF THE PHOENIX MARS LANDER DURING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 89--AUTHORIZING FRANK WOODRUFF BUCKLES TO LIE IN HONOR IN THE ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL UPON HIS DEATH AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR MEASURES INDEFINITELY POSTPONED EN BLOC MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 3118 ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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