Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2008-09-15 Date2008-09-15 PublicationVolume 154, issue 146 Sections130 House · 130 Senate House sections EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING THE TERRORIST ATTACKS LAUNCHED AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ON SEPTEMBER 11, 200l EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF OHIO EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF OHIO IN MEMORIAL OF W.D. MOHAMMED GREATER BOSTON INSTITUTIONS CONFER TWO AWARDS HONORING BOOKS FOR AFRICA FOR 20 YEARS OF SERVICE SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 A TRIBUTE TO RICHFIELD'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE WEST HAVEN ITALIAN-AMERICAN CIVIC ASSOCIATION AS THEY CELEBRATE THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN HONOR OF THE POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN VETERANS CONGRATULATING U.S. OLYMPIANS JENNIFER KAIDO AND BEEZIE MADDEN UPON THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES IN BEIJING, CHINA IN RECOGNITION OF THE FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PENSACOLA, FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL COALITION OF 100 BLACK WOMEN IN REMEMBRANCE OF COUNCILWOMAN FANNIE LEWIS THE RETIREMENT OF SAMMIE C. TWITTY, COMMAND SUITE AND DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES SECRETARY, NAVAL HOSPITAL, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN RECOGNITION OF THE SOCIETY OF THE DONAUSCHWABEN'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATING TALA De WYNTER FOR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NAPA VALLEY COMMUNITY HONORING SIDNEY PAUL IN HONOR OF THE UAW LOCAL 1050 HONORING MARSHA AND GARY FORMAN TRIBUTE TO EDEN HOUSING H.R. 1415 TRIBUTE TO VINCENT DARCANGELO THE DAILY 45: RODRIGO VALLE RECOGNITION OF THE TAIWAN AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES, JASON C. YUAN ON THE PASSING OF J. PATRICK ROONEY HONORING ROSE LEIBOW EISENBERG HONORING FRANK HUMPERT OF NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA IN RECOGNITION OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF PENSACOLA JUNIOR COLLEGE HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENERAL ATHLETIC UNION AND SCOUTS-HOMENETMEN HONORING ERNESTINE PIGG INTRODUCTION OF NATIONAL INTEGRATED PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS AND REPORTABLE CONDITIONS ACT PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE ART INSTITUTE OF FORT LAUDERDALE HONORING THE WESTCARE FOUNDATION'S 35TH ANNIVERSARY IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF WADLEY, ALABAMA TRIBUTE TO DR. JOHN CARTER IN TRIBUTE TO JAMES R. McMANUS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 74TH BIRTHDAY CHATSWORTH TRAIN CRASH TRAGEDY ON THE BIRTH OF ALEXANDER JACOB LEE AIMAR PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING 30 YEARS OF HOSPICECARE IN SOUTHERN WISCONSIN HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF ED LOVE PERSONAL EXPLANATION THE HEALTH-E INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 2008 HONORING THE LINCOLN TRAIL AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING-HOUR DEBATE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE JACKSON GULCH REHABILITATION ACT OF 2008 TULE RIVER TRIBE WATER DEVELOPMENT ACT NOAA LAND SALE SHOSHONE-PAIUTE TRIBES OF THE DUCK VALLEY RESERVATION WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT ACT HONORING MILITARY SUPPORT GROUPS Mr. COLE of Oklahoma. Mr. Speaker, I would like to yield such time as he might care to consume to my good friend from Georgia (Mr. Price). HONORING TOBY KEITH'S COMMITMENT TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES HONORING THE 28TH INFANTRY DIVISION FOR SERVING AND PROTECTING THE UNITED STATES CELEBRATING THE 120-YEAR PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND STATE VETERANS HOMES LIEUTENANT COLONEL CLEMENT C. VAN WAGONER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINIC COLONEL OLA LEE MIZE VETERANS CLINIC MICHAEL A. MARZANO DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC FORMER VICE PRESIDENT PROTECTION ACT OF 2008 NATIONAL SILVER ALERT ACT SCHOOL SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS ACT OF 2008 AUTHORIZING THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT POLICE TO PROTECT OFFICIALS RECOGNIZING THE FBI ON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF THE LATE ISAAC HAYES PRIVILEGED REPORT ON RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FIND KARL ROVE IN CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS FOR REFUSAL TO COMPLY WITH A SUBPOENA DULY ISSUED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE... ENSURING CONTINUED ACCESS TO STUDENT LOANS ACT EXTENSION CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA FORMER VICE PRESIDENT PROTECTION ACT OF 2008 RECESS AFTER RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HONORING MILITARY SUPPORT GROUPS MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS ALONG THE GULF COAST ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HONORING THE 28TH INFANTRY DIVISION FOR SERVING AND PROTECTING THE UNITED STATES ENSURING CONTINUED ACCESS TO STUDENT LOANS ACT EXTENSION REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6842, NATIONAL CAPITAL SECURITY AND SAFETY ACT REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 6384 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3995 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MISSING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE PATIENT ALERT PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION OF 2008 JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND TERRORISM ACT COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Reyes) is recognized for 5 minutes. HONORING TINA ALLEN The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) is recognized for 5 minutes. NATIONAL SECURITY INTERAGENCY REFORM THE ADMINISTRATION HAS LEFT THE HOMELAND VULNERABLE TO ATTACK The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. AMERICA'S EPIDEMIC OF HEALTH CARE-ACQUIRED INFECTIONS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. IN MEMORY OF CONGRESSWOMAN STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Boozman) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Braley) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Kagen) is recognized for 5 minutes. FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Holt) is recognized for 5 minutes. DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT HAITI THE DEMOCRAT ENERGY BILL HONORING CONGRESSMAN JOHN SEIBERLING RECESS AFTER RECESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6899, COMPREHENSIVE AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILL SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILLS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIMITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIMITED TARIFF BENEFITS 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 TRYING TIMES RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 CHILD SOLDIERS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2008 STATE OF THE ECONOMY NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009--Continued MORNING BUSINESS FORMER VICE PRESIDENT PROTECTION ACT REMEMBERING MUNIR SAID THALIB IDAHOANS SPEAK OUT ON HIGH ENERGY PRICES CONGRATULATING HAWAII'S 2008 LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARKWAY COMMISSION TRIBUTE TO FRANCES LANDERS HONORING SOJOURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED 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. 3488 SENATE RESOLUTION 659--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 27, 2008, AS ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY DAY SENATE RESOLUTION 660--CONDEMNING ONGOING SALES OF ARMS TO BELLIGERENTS IN SUDAN, INCLUDING THE GOVERNMENT OF SUDAN, AND CALLING FOR BOTH A CESSATION OF SUCH SALES AND AN EXPANSION OF THE UNITED... SENATE RESOLUTION 661--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL SPINA BIFIDA AWARENESS MONTH SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 98--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS ON THE NEED FOR A NATIONAL AIDS STRATEGY AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 5504 Text of Senate Amendment 5505 Text of Senate Amendment 5506 Text of Senate Amendment 5507 Text of Senate Amendment 5508 Text of Senate Amendment 5509 Text of Senate Amendment 5510 Text of Senate Amendment 5511 Text of Senate Amendment 5512 Text of Senate Amendment 5513 Text of Senate Amendment 5514 Text of Senate Amendment 5515 Text of Senate Amendment 5516 Text of Senate Amendment 5517 Text of Senate Amendment 5518 Text of Senate Amendment 5519 Text of Senate Amendment 5520 Text of Senate Amendment 5521 Text of Senate Amendment 5522 Text of Senate Amendment 5523 Text of Senate Amendment 5524 Text of Senate Amendment 5525 Text of Senate Amendment 5526 Text of Senate Amendment 5527 Text of Senate Amendment 5528 Text of Senate Amendment 5529 Text of Senate Amendment 5530 Text of Senate Amendment 5531 Text of Senate Amendment 5532 Text of Senate Amendment 5533 Text of Senate Amendment 5534 Text of Senate Amendment 5535 Text of Senate Amendment 5536 Text of Senate Amendment 5537 Text of Senate Amendment 5538 Text of Senate Amendment 5539 Text of Senate Amendment 5540 Text of Senate Amendment 5541 Text of Senate Amendment 5542 Text of Senate Amendment 5543 Text of Senate Amendment 5544 Text of Senate Amendment 5545 Text of Senate Amendment 5546 Text of Senate Amendment 5547 Text of Senate Amendment 5548 Text of Senate Amendment 5549 Text of Senate Amendment 5550 Text of Senate Amendment 5551 Text of Senate Amendment 5552 Text of Senate Amendment 5553 Text of Senate Amendment 5554 Text of Senate Amendment 5555 Text of Senate Amendment 5556 Text of Senate Amendment 5557 Text of Senate Amendment 5558 Text of Senate Amendment 5559 Text of Senate Amendment 5560 Text of Senate Amendment 5561 Text of Senate Amendment 5562 Text of Senate Amendment 5563 Text of Senate Amendment 5564 Text of Senate Amendment 5565 Text of Senate Amendment 5566 Text of Senate Amendment 5567 Text of Senate Amendment 5568 Text of Senate Amendment 5569 Text of Senate Amendment 5570 Text of Senate Amendment 5571 Text of Senate Amendment 5572 Text of Senate Amendment 5573 Text of Senate Amendment 5574 Text of Senate Amendment 5575 Text of Senate Amendment 5576 Text of Senate Amendment 5577 Text of Senate Amendment 5578 Text of Senate Amendment 5579 Text of Senate Amendment 5580 Text of Senate Amendment 5581 Text of Senate Amendment 5582 Text of Senate Amendment 5583 Text of Senate Amendment 5584 Text of Senate Amendment 5585 Text of Senate Amendment 5586 Text of Senate Amendment 5587 Text of Senate Amendment 5588 Text of Senate Amendment 5589 Text of Senate Amendment 5590 Text of Senate Amendment 5591 Text of Senate Amendment 5592 Text of Senate Amendment 5593 Text of Senate Amendment 5594 NOTICE OF HEARING ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. 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