Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2008-06-26 Date2008-06-26 PublicationVolume 154, issue 107 Sections201 House · 110 Senate House sections WHO DO WE FIGHT? TRIBUTE TO RICK KUHLMAN RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DISASTER RECOVERY AND RELIEF EFFORTS IN JOHNSON COUNTY THE 58TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OUTBREAK OF THE KOREAN WAR PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNER: KAITLIN SURDOVAL HONORING CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH IN MEMORY OF HAZEL HARVEY PEACE TRIBUTE TO MAX GUSTAFSON RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DISASTER RECOVERY AND RELIEF EFFORTS AT CAMP ATTERBURY HONORING LOYD AND PHYLLIS MUSGRAVE TRIBUTE TO MRS. NANCY SUTTON TRIBUTE TO MAURICE A. CALDERON IN HONOR OF DEAN CARMEN TWILLIE AMBAR RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DISASTER RECOVERY AND RELIEF EFFORTS IN HENRY COUNTY ON KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL DAY, AMERICA IS URGED TO REMEMBER THE FORGOTTEN WAR TRIBUTE TO BOB SANDY HONORING THE EYE CENTER OF LENAWEE URGING REFORM OF OUR INEPT IMMIGRATION LAWS HONORING ART CHAN TRIBUTE TO MINDY DAUGHERTY RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DISASTER RECOVERY AND RELIEF EFFORTS IN BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY IN HONOR OF DR. LEATRICE RABINSKY IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPREME COURT DECISION ON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA VS. HELLER IN HONOR OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROTECTIVES CO. 1 OF ROCHESTER, NY IN RECOGNITION OF THE CENTENNIAL OF THE CITY OF POINT ARENA TRIBUTE TO ALAN WOOTERS RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK RECOGNIZING JOHN MILAZZO CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST AMERICAN WOMAN IN SPACE-- DR. SALLY K. RIDE--AND HONORING HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SPACE PROGRAM AND TO SCIENCE EDUCATION EXTENSION OF REMARKS TRIBUTE TO OFFICER ELSON "SKIP" EHRHARDT HONORING THE WALKER TAVERN FARMER'S PICNIC RECOGNIZING RICHARD PAUL ELLIS ON THIS 100TH BIRTHDAY RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DISASTER RECOVERY AND RELIEF EFFORTS IN SHELBY COUNTY INTRODUCTION OF CRUISE VESSEL SECURITY AND SAFETY ACT TRIBUTE TO LARRY HEDLUND IN RECOGNITION OF LT. RON HAUGSDAHL HONORING HOUSE FELLOWS GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT, AT THE 37TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY OF MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE, CUNY HONORING THE CITY OF LEON VALLEY'S ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION INTRODUCTION OF THE SEGAL AMERICORPS EDUCATION AWARD TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2008 TRIBUTE TO TOM COMFORT ESTABLISHING A CONGRESS 2012 COMMISSION HONORING DERRICK GREGG PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DISASTER RECOVERY AND RELIEF EFFORTS IN RANDOLPH COUNTY INTRODUCTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PREPAREDNESS, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION PROGRAM ACT OF 2008, THE DHS PREP ACT OF 2008 HONORING GOD AND COUNTRY TRIBUTE TO CLEMMYE JACKSON CONNECTICUT CLEAN ENERGY FUND CELEBRATION OF GOVERNOR BILL SHEFFIELD'S 80TH BIRTHDAY COMMEMORATING THE 58TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE START OF THE KOREAN WAR IN HONOR OF THE ST. JOHN'S COUNCIL NO. 1345 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF DUMONT-BERGENFIELD CENTENNIAL INTRODUCTION OF THE PROPERTY MITIGATION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2008 IN TRIBUTE TO J.D. POWER III TRIBUTE TO JAY LINDAHL AND MARTHA SPARKS IN REMEMBRANCE OF CHARLES SEBES CONGRATULATING DR. LORI ARVISO ALVORD ON HER INDUCTION TO THE AMERICAN INDIAN HALL OF HONOR AT MOUNT KEARSAGE IN WARNER, NEW HAMPSHIRE. RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DISASTER RECOVERY AND RELIEF EFFORTS IN DECATUR COUNTY HONORING ALFREDA PAULINE POSTELL ON HER 60TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNER: CLEOPATRA GRIFFIN CELEBRATING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. RICHARD PARISH IN CHICAGO, IL PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF SERGEANT WALTER J. MORRIS HONORING THE LIFE OF ROBERT MONDAVI ADA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 FOSTERING CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS ACT SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF BLACK MUSIC MONTH NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH FOSTERING CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS ACT FISA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 FISA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 COMMENDING DR. RAY AUTHEMENT UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE RECOGNIZING TOM STEVENS, SHARON NEVITT AND JEANNIE DIVINE INTRODUCTION OF HOMELAND SECURITY RELIEF CORPS ACT OF 2008 RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DISASTER RECOVERY AND RELIEF EFFORTS IN RUSH COUNTY SUPPORTING THE SUPREME COURT RULING ON SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS RECOGNIZING THE 2008 JEFFERSON AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE HONOREES FROM MISSISSIPPI THE DAILY 45: A PYRRHIC VICTORY FOR SOME IN TODAY'S SUPREME COURT RULING RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT GENERAL FRANK SACKTON (RETIRED) JACK BROWN HONORING COLONEL RICHARD J. MASON, JR. IN HONOR OF E. PAT LARKINS HONORING LARRY WILEY ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE ON INTRODUCTION OF THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE IMPROVEMENT ACT BOGUS WITHDRAWAL RESOLUTION RETIREMENT OF MR. RICARDO SANCHEZ FROM THE CORPUS CHRISTI RTA HONORING ROBERT BEATTY ON 50 YEARS WITH THE INDIAN RIVER LIONS CLUB SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN VIETNAM HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MR. BASIL C. MARHOFER TRIBUTE ON THE RETIREMENT OF CHIEF WILLIAM KIDWELL PERSONAL EXPLANATION SCHOOL TO WATCH INTRODUCTION OF THE "AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN SECURITY AND PROSPERITY ENHANCEMENT ACT" HONORING LIEUTENANT DANE R. HAYWARD OF LAKE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA RECOGNIZING WORLD REFUGEE DAY IN HONOR OF DEAN CARMEN TWILLIE AMBAR ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF THE U.S.-KOREA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT SUNSET MEMORIAL HONORING MONSIGNOR RICHARD O'KEEFFE HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER HONORING GEORGETTE BROWN NAAYI YOUTH PROGRAM--ENCOURAGING MORE MINORITIES TO ENTER HEALTH PROFESSIONS THE MEDICAL DEVICE SAFETY ACT: PROVIDING CRITICAL CONSUMER PROTECTIONS PERSONAL EXPLANATION ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2008 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTEGRATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES PERSONAL EXPLANATION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTION OF SUFFOLK LIFE NEWSPAPERS TO LONG ISLAND House of Representatives THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE NO NEED TO OPEN NEW AREAS AND NEW LEASES NO MORE EXCUSES ENERGY ACT BUSH-CHENEY ADMINISTRATION HEALTHY HOSPITALS ACT IRAQI OIL MEDICARE ADVANTAGE OPPOSITION TO NEW OFFSHORE DRILLING INCREASING AMERICAN JOBS AND ENERGY PRODUCTION RESPONSIBLY RECOGNIZING THE ARMY'S 4TH BRIGADE--2ND INFANTRY DIVISION, THE "DRAGOON RAIDERS" FAIR OR FREE USE IT OR LOSE IT JOURNEY FOR 9/11 DOMESTIC EXPLORATION HUMAN RIGHTS IN VIETNAM EXPANDING ENERGY HORIZON NEW ENERGY SOLUTIONS DEVELOP AMERICAN ENERGY END OIL'S MONOPOLY CONGRATULATING FRESNO BULLDOGS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6052, SAVING ENERGY THROUGH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 2008 PERSONAL EXPLANATION EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE AMERICAN GI FORUM ON ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE CONTINUING CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS WITH RESPECT TO NORTH KOREA AND NORTH KOREAN NATIONALS--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 6264 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ENERGY MARKETS EMERGENCY ACT OF 2008 RESPONSIBLE FEDERAL OIL AND GAS LEASE ACT PERMISSION TO CONSIDER AS ADOPTED MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2008 PERMISSION TO REDUCE TIME FOR ELECTRONIC VOTING DURING PROCEEDINGS TODAY GENERAL LEAVE SAVING ENERGY THROUGH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 2008 ENERGY MARKETS EMERGENCY ACT OF 2008 RESPONSIBLE FEDERAL OIL AND GAS LEASE ACT SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF THE YEAR OF THE AMERICAN VETERAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 6052, SAVING ENERGY THROUGH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 2008 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2008 APPOINTMENT OF HON. STENY H. HOYER AND HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN TO ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS THROUGH JULY 8, 2008 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 5353 LET REGULAR ORDER PREVAIL ON AIR FORCE TANKER SELECTION INVOLVE ALL IMPACTED BY MASS TRANSPORTATION DECISIONS EXPRESSING PLEASURE THAT THE USE-IT-OR-LOSE-IT BILL DID NOT PASS CONGRATULATING PLANO WOLVES ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SPECIAL ORDERS RECOGNIZING FRESNO STATE'S WINNING THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES FRESNO STATE WINS COLLEGE WORLD SERIES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. H. CON. RESOLUTION 362 H.R. 5925, RECONCILIATION FOR IRAQ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. RAPE OF A LITTLE GIRL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. WHO WILL SAVE ZIMBABWE? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Calvert) is recognized for 5 minutes. PHARMACISTS FIRST LINE OF HEALTH CARE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) is recognized for 5 minutes. RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY TO THE STATE OF MARYLAND DO NOT BELIEVE THE U.S. FEAR FACTOR PROPAGANDA AS IT RELATES TO OUR FOREIGN POLICY SOLUTIONS FOR HIGH ENERGY PRICES SUPPLY AND DEMAND IRANIAN CONFERENCE IN PARIS: 2ND ANNUAL WORLD DEMOCRACY CONGRESS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA V. HELLER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Bishop) 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. AMERICAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR LOWER GAS PRICES REAUTHORIZATION OF THE FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM NEEDED PEAK OIL FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS EXEMPTION SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETION OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PETITIONS, ETC. DISCHARGE PETITIONS DISCHARGE PETITIONS--ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE FISA HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 6327 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2008 UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 3661 RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME FISA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008--MOTION TO PROCEED EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGISLATIVE SESSION MORNING BUSINESS OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF DRILLING LIHEAP AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS FISA GI BILL TAX POLICY CFTC MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS GASOLINE PRICES TAX EXTENDERS MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 6331 AND H.R. 2642 MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT--MOTION TO PROCEED UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 6304 FISA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008--MOTION TO PROCEED FORECLOSURE PREVENTION ACT OF 2008 MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT OF 2008--MOTION TO PROCEED REMOVING THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS FROM TREATMENT AS A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 6331 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 2766 SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS TRIBUTE TO JUSTICE REVIUS ORTIQUE HOUSING CRISIS CAPITOL GUIDE SERVICE RETIREMENTS HONORING NEA PRESIDENT REG WEAVER GLOBAL AIDS BILL CRISIS IN ZIMBABWE HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES SAVING THE AMERICAN DREAM HONORING THE FOURTH OF JULY 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF BELIN-BLANK CENTER TRIBUTE TO GENERAL T. MICHAEL MOSELEY IDAHOANS SPEAK OUT ON HIGH ENERGY PRICES DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION CELEBRATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATING MS. BAILEE CARROLL MAYFIELD SALUTE OF TERRY DeVINE IN HONOR OF MICHAEL WYNNE IN HONOR OF GENERAL T. MICHAEL MOSELEY TRIBUTE TO DR. THAYNE DUTSON TRIBUTE TO DR. CHARLES CONSTANTINE MOSKOS MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED REPORT ON THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXECUTIVE ORDER CONTINUING CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON NORTH KOREA AND NORTH KOREAN NATIONALS IMPOSED UNDER THE TRADING WITH THE ENEMY ACT--PM 55 MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORT OF COMMITTEE 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. 3202 Introductory Statement on S. 3206 Introductory Statement on S. 3208 Introductory Statement on S. 3215 Introductory Statement on S. 3216 Introductory Statement on S. 3217 SENATE RESOLUTION 603--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE ON THE RESTITUTION OF OR COMPENSATION FOR PROPERTY SEIZED DURING THE NAZI AND COMMUNIST ERAS SENATE RESOLUTION 604--CONGRATULATING THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO BULLDOGS BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2008 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION DIVISION I COLLEGE WORLD SERIES SENATE RESOLUTION 605--COMMEMORATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BERLIN AIRLIFT AND HONORING THE VETERANS OF OPERATION VITTLES SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 92--RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR AMERICANS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 5060 Text of Senate Amendment 5061 Text of Senate Amendment 5062 Text of Senate Amendment 5063 Text of Senate Amendment 5064 NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CONGRESSIONAL BADGE OF BRAVERY ACT OF 2007 JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 MARITIME POLLUTION PREVENTION ACT OF 2008 CONGRATULATING THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO BULLDOGS BASEBALL TEAM 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BERLIN AIRLIFT CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PILOT EXTENSION ACT OF 2008 MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 3202, S. 3213, AND H.R. 3195 UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT MODIFICATION--H.R. 6304 THANKING THE MAJORITY LEADER AND STAFF ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:45 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS WITHDRAWAL