Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2008-06-24 Date2008-06-24 PublicationVolume 154, issue 105 Sections158 House · 105 Senate House sections IN RECOGNITION OF BOISE RESCUE MISSION IN HONOR OF ALVIN L. GRAY TRIBUTE TO MACLAIN BERHAUPT PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING GARRISON COLONEL MARK NEEDHAM OP-EDS SHOW SUPPORT FOR OBAMA IN THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY TRIBUTE TO E. JAMES BARRETT, CCE PRESIDENT & CEO MICHIGAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN TRIBUTE TO LEE STEVENS-GLOVER FISA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION CALLING ON EGYPT TO RESPECT AND UPHOLD RELIGIOUS FREEDOM FOR ALL ITS CITIZENS RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS IN TRIBUTE TO COUNCIL MEMBER BILL WARD CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. PETER H. KEHOE PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONGRATULATING THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE OF AMERICA CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS MESSAGE HOUR HONORING MONSIGNOR JOSEPH MURPHY HONORING OLD HICKORY POST 77 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY HONORING MUTUAL BENEFIT INSURANCE COMPANY NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVISTS DEBT RELIEF ACT OF 2008 PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF ROBERT STOLDAL'S CAREER PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO SAINT GERARD PARISH POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF IMMIGRANTS PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION COMMEMORATING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF MISSISSIPPI CIVIL RIGHTS WORKERS: GOODMAN, SCHWERNER AND CHANEY PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING RONNIE HEEP THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF HIGHER DIMENSION MATERIALS PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO CHARLES GIPP THE DAILY 45: JASMINE THURMAN'S LOST DREAMS PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING JIMMY SCURLOCK FOR A DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE TRIBUTE TO TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 911 IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2008 HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF MS. MING CHIEN HSU FOOD, CONSERVATION, AND ENERGY ACT OF 2008--VETO MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 110-125) SLOAN MUSEUM AND LONGWAY PLANETARIUM A POEM IN HONOR OF KING GEORGE PITTMAN TRIBUTE TO ALLAN S. COHEN 150 YEARS OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 63RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS HONORING THE 80TH BIRTHDAY OF JEANETTE IRENE HUTCHISON PERSONAL EXPLANATION FOOD, CONSERVATION, AND ENERGY ACT OF 2008--VETO MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 110-125) EARMARK DECLARATION House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING-HOUR DEBATE THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2008 IMPROVING FEDERAL FLOOD DISASTER POLICY DRILL HERE, DRILL NOW, LOWER PRICES AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE ENERGY SUPPLY AND DEMAND AVAILABLE AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY LESSON FOR TODAY: DRILL OFFSHORE THE PRESIDENT'S CALL TO LIFT THE BAN ON OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING BATTLING OIL AND GAS POWER PLAYS RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE DEMOCRATS TAKE ACTION ON RECORD HIGH GAS PRICES AT THE PUMP ENERGY DEBATE IS NATIONAL SECURITY DEBATE HOLD THIS ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTABLE PUBLIC FEELS REPORTERS ARE BIASED ENERGY FACTS VERSUS ENERGY FICTION GUANTANAMO HISTORY LESSON RECORD HIGH GAS PRICES AT THE PUMP NO MORE EXCUSES BIG OIL DOES NOT NEED MORE LAND TO LEASE TO DRILL DOMESTICALLY--THEY SHOULD USE IT OR LOSE IT HIGH GAS PRICES ROUND II TROOPS AND VETERANS FIRST IN GI BILL MOTHER NATURE IS NUMBER ONE OIL POLLUTER NO ROOM FOR RECKLESS TALK OIL EVERYWHERE, NOT A DROP TO DRILL LEFT OVER THE BARREL EXPLORE AVAILABLE ENERGY RESOURCES TITLE IX IS SLAM DUNK CONGRESS NEEDS TO STOP LIMITING OPTIONS BIG OIL: USE IT OR LOSE IT PROPERTY OWNERS AT RISK HONORING THE LAKE HIGHLANDS EXCHANGE CLUB AND LAKE HIGHLANDS MILITARY MOMS WHAT IS CONGRESS DOING TO LOWER GAS PRICES? MOTION TO ADJOURN PERSONAL EXPLANATION ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT OF 2008 MOTION TO ADJOURN MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT OF 2008--Continued FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2008 FOSTERING CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS ACT SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL SAVE FOR RETIREMENT WEEK FEDERAL PRICE GOUGING PREVENTION ACT SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING DANDY-WALKER SYNDROME AND HYDROCEPHALUS SENSE OF HOUSE REGARDING PROSTATE CANCER DETECTION AND TREATMENT VETERANS' EPILEPSY TREATMENT ACT OF 2008 PROVIDING FOR AN ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE TWO HOUSES GENERAL LEAVE STOP CHILD ABUSE IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR TEENS ACT OF 2008 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT STOP CHILD ABUSE IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR TEENS ACT OF 2008 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6275, ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2008 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2176, BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3195, ADA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PROVIDING FOR AN ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE TWO HOUSES THE JOURNAL FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2008 FEDERAL PRICE GOUGING PREVENTION ACT CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE WESTERN BALKANS--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF THE YEAR OF THE AMERICAN VETERAN SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF VIETNAM VETERANS DAY ELWOOD "BUD" LINK DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC MICHAEL BILIRAKIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SPINAL CORD INJURY CENTER EURIPIDES RUBIO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC. BRUCE W. CARTER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE AMERICAN GI FORUM ON ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY RECOGNIZING NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH CREDIT UNION, BANK, AND THRIFT REGULATORY RELIEF ACT OF 2008 GOSPEL MUSIC HERITAGE MONTH EXPRESSING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY FOR THE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES OF THE RECENT IOWA TORNADO SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING A NATIONAL DYSPHAGIA AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL CORVETTE DAY HONORING THE LIFE OF ROBERT MONDAVI FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT AMENDMENTS OF 2008 MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES ON H.R. 4040, CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT SPECIAL ORDERS USE IT OR LOSE IT HOAX The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Woolsey) is recognized for 5 minutes. NAFTA AND ITS EFFECT ON THE AMERICAN ECONOMY 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 Maryland (Mr. Cummings) 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. 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 California (Mr. Calvert) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Tancredo) is recognized for 5 minutes. REVISIONS TO BUDGET ALLOCATIONS AND AGGREGATES FOR CERTAIN HOUSE COMMITTEES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2008 AND 2009 AND PERIOD OF FISCAL YEARS 2009 THROUGH 2013 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 Kansas (Mr. Moran) is recognized for 5 minutes. AMERICA'S FAILED ECONOMIC AND ENERGY POLICIES LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILL REFERRED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIMITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIMITED TARIFF BENEFITS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER PROGRAM RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER FEC NOMINATIONS AMERICAN HOUSING RESCUE AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ACT OF 2008 RECESS AMERICAN HOUSING RESCUE AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ACT OF 2008-- Continued EXECUTIVE SESSION NOMINATION OF RAYMOND M. KETHLEDGE TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT NOMINATION OF STEPHEN JOSEPH MURPHY III TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN LEGISLATIVE SESSION AMERICAN HOUSING RESCUE AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ACT OF 2008-- Continued EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE SESSION MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 3186 AND H.R. 6331 MORNING BUSINESS FISA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 WORLD REFUGEE DAY GASPEE DAY IDAHOANS SPEAK OUT ON HIGH ENERGY PRICES IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT LINGENFELTER TRIBUTE TO LeROY KOPPENDRAYER 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF BELFIELD, NORTH DAKOTA 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF MENOKEN, NORTH DAKOTA 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF MICHIGAN, NORTH DAKOTA 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF MILNOR, NORTH DAKOTA 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF MINTO, NORTH DAKOTA NEA'S HONORING OF PAUL MANN 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF IPSWICH, SOUTH DAKOTA HONORING ARROWS RESTAURANT MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED REPORT ON THE CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY THAT WAS ORIGINALLY DECLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 13219 OF JUNE 26, 2001, WITH RESPECT TO THE WESTERN BALKANS--PM 54 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES DISCHARGED MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED 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. 3183 SENATE RESOLUTION 598--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE NEED FOR THE UNITED STATES TO LEAD RENEWED INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TO ASSIST DEVELOPING NATIONS IN CONSERVING NATURAL RESOURCES... SENATE RESOLUTION 599--EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE SENATE TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE TRAGIC EVENTS FOLLOWING THE TORNADO THAT HIT THE LITTLE SIOUX SCOUT RANCH IN LITTLE SIOUX, IOWA, ON JUNE 11... SENATE RESOLUTION 600--COMMEMORATING THE 44TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATHS OF CIVIL RIGHTS WORKERS ANDREW GOODMAN, JAMES CHANEY, AND MICHAEL SCHWERNER IN PHILADELPHIA, MISSISSIPPI, WHILE WORKING IN... AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 5030 Text of Senate Amendment 5031 Text of Senate Amendment 5032 Text of Senate Amendment 5033 Text of Senate Amendment 5034 Text of Senate Amendment 5035 Text of Senate Amendment 5036 Text of Senate Amendment 5037 Text of Senate Amendment 5038 Text of Senate Amendment 5039 Text of Senate Amendment 5040 Text of Senate Amendment 5041 Text of Senate Amendment 5042 Text of Senate Amendment 5043 Text of Senate Amendment 5044 Text of Senate Amendment 5045 Text of Senate Amendment 5046 Text of Senate Amendment 5047 Text of Senate Amendment 5048 Text of Senate Amendment 5049 Text of Senate Amendment 5050 Text of Senate Amendment 5051 Text of Senate Amendment 5052 Text of Senate Amendment 5054 Text of Senate Amendment 5055 Text of Senate Amendment 5056 NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR DISCHARGE AND REFERRAL--S. 3145 CONRAD B. DUBERSTEIN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURTHOUSE THE CALENDAR SPOTTSWOOD W. ROBINSON III AND ROBERT R. MERHIGE, JR. FEDERAL COURTHOUSE THEODORE ROOSEVELT UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE J. JAMES EXON FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION BUILDING COLONEL CHARLES D. MAYNARD LOCK AND DAM RAFAEL MARTINEZ NADAL UNITED STATES CUSTOMHOUSE BUILDING RICHARD B. ANDERSON FEDERAL BUILDING EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO THE VICTIMS OF THE TORNADO IN LITTLE SIOUX, IOWA HONORING MEMBERS OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE AMERICAN HOUSING RESCUE AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ACT OF 2008-- Continued COMMEMORATING THE 44TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATHS OF CIVIL RIGHTS WORKERS ANDREW GOODMAN, JAMES CHANEY, AND MICHAEL SCHWERNER ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2008 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS DISCHARGED NOMINATION CONFIRMATIONS WITHDRAWAL