Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2008-09-18 Date2008-09-18 PublicationVolume 154, issue 149 Sections135 House · 103 Senate House sections HONORING ROBERT J. McCARTHY SUPPORTING PROPOSED REGULATIONS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' BENEFIT PROGRAM HONORING BRADLEY NEW IN HONOR OF REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL McNULTY CITIZENSHIP DAY HONORING JOSEPH RICHEY TRIBUTE TO BARRY GOTTEHRER, JOURNALIST, AUTHOR, NEW YORK CITY POLITICAL CRUSADER, AND FRIEND RECOGNIZING JEFFERY WEHR, AN "AMERICAN STAR OF TEACHING" HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN SEIBERLING HONORING BRANDON MATSON DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY ACT OF 2008 PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION GREAT LAKES LEGACY REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2008 HONORING SAMUEL ANDERSON PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF THE REVEREND DR. WALTER A. JONES, SR., SENIOR PASTOR AND ORGANIZER OF THE MAJORITY BAPTIST CHURCH ST. ALBANS, NEW YORK A TRIBUTE TO THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF SADDLEBACK COLLEGE OUR NATION'S SECURITY IS IN GOOD HANDS HONORING CORIDEN BRYANT THANKS TO GIL BALDWIN FOR A JOB WELL DONE INTRODUCTION OF THE AMERICA RESOLUTION TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND E. DAY HONORING THE LIFE OF ERBY WALKER HONORING READE MONTGOMERY THE PRAIRIE ROSE CHAPTER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION SALUTES CONSTITUTION WEEK HONORING BRANDON MESSINA CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF EFFECTIVE STATE-BASED ALCOHOL REGULATION VETERAN VOTING SUPPORT ACT HONORING JAMES BLEDSOE ADA AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2008 HONORING CHRISTOPHER SAVING EARMARK DECLARATION HONORING THE SERVICE OF LT. RICHARD W. BOYD COMPREHENSIVE AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT HONORING THE CAREER OF CHIEF JAMES J. MULLANE, JR. CELEBRATING THE 221ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HONORING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF BALA #1 THE DAILY 45: DENVER DAD KILLS AUTISTIC SON HONORING MOSES-LUDINGTON HOSPITAL NATIONAL CAPITAL SECURITY AND SAFETY ACT TRIBUTE TO DAN CAMBRIDGE H.R. 5840, THE INSURANCE INFORMATION ACT OF 2008, AND H.R. 5611, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGISTERED AGENTS AND BROKERS REFORM ACT OF 2008 EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING THE TERRORIST ATTACKS LAUNCHED AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 ALLOWING TAIWAN TO PARTICIPATE IN UNITED NATIONS ACTIVITIES HONORING KAREN MANNING, MSN, RN, CNA, CRRN PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF REHABILITATION NURSES CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITIZENS TELEPHONE COMPANY AND LAFAYETTE COUNTY C-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT SUNSET MEMORIAL INTRODUCTION OF REINSURANCE TAX LEGISLATION HONORING DOUGLAS KAPNICK RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF MAX CORBETT HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF HAROLD WINTERS CONGRATULATING JOSEPH LITTLE INTRODUCING THE MICROFINANCE CAPACITY BUILDING ACT OF 2008 MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD ASSISTS HURRICANE VICTIMS "STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES GIFT OF LIFE MEDAL ACT OF 2008" INTEL HONORS LAGUNA ELEMENTARY WITH SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION AWARD STATEMENT ON MAJOR GENERAL RANDALL D. MOSLEY'S RETIREMENT HONORING JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOMING REV. CHUCK COFFELT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE DRILLING IN ANWR McCAIN'S ASSESSMENT OF ECONOMY SHOWS HE REALLY IS NOT AN EXPERT ON THE ECONOMY CONGRESS, AN INCLUSIVE BODY FILIPINO VETERANS EQUITY ACT COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY BILL REPUBLICANS ARE IN THE POCKET OF BIG OIL, NOT INTERESTED IN HELPING STRUGGLING AMERICANS A PRETEND BILL VETERANS BENEFIT ENHANCEMENT ACT BEST OF THE WORST EXAMPLES OF MEDIA BIAS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SUPPORT THE BORDER SECURITY SEARCH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2008 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE GOOD ENERGY BILL NEEDED ANOTHER CHANCE FOR GOP TO STAND UP TO WALL STREET DEMOCRAT HOAX BILL WAS ALL ABOUT POLITICAL COVER EIGHT DISASTROUS YEARS UNDER PRESIDENT BUSH SUPPORT THE REPUBLICAN ENERGY BILL ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ATTENTION NEEDED FOR MAIN STREET, NOT JUST WALL STREET SUPPORTING EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY OF BENEFITS FOR FILIPINO VETERANS MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3036, NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE ACT OF 2008 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6604, COMMODITY MARKETS TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2008 COMMODITY MARKETS TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2008 RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3036, NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE ACT OF 2008 PERSONAL EXPLANATION AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 6604, COMMODITY MARKETS TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2008 FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE GENERAL LEAVE NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE ACT OF 2008 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE ACT OF 2008 GREAT LAKES LEGACY REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2008 PERSONAL EXPLANATION REPORT ON H.R. 6947, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON WEDNESDAY NEXT PERMISSION TO CONSIDER AS ADOPTED MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES CONTINUATION OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO PERSONS WHO COMMIT, THREATEN TO COMMIT, OR SUPPORT TERRORISM--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 110-148) SPECIAL ORDERS HONORING COACH DON HASKINS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) is recognized for 5 minutes. AWARDING THE MEDAL OF HONOR TO SERGEANT RAFAEL PERALTA FEDERAL FUNDING SHORTFALLS CRIPPLING NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES 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 California (Mr. Honda) is recognized for 5 minutes. ENERGY 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 gentlewoman from California (Ms. Woolsey) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Payne) 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. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Holt) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Flake) is recognized for 5 minutes. IMPROVING OUR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM DISASTER TORNADOES AND FLOODING IN IOWA LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DISCHARGE PETITIONS--ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE REPUBLICAN LEADER MAXIMUM COOPERATION THE ECONOMY RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS IN THE LAST MINUTES THE ECONOMY FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY WORDS MATTER THE ECONOMY PUBLIC SAFETY THE ECONOMY THOMAS VANDER WOUDE MILITARY VOTING PROTECTION ACT UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--S. 3073 ENERGY UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 6049 UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--S. RES. 626 THE ECONOMY TAX EXTENDERS UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 1315 THE VETERANS BENEFITS ENHANCEMENT ACT TAX EXTENDERS ORDER OF BUSINESS TAX EXTENDERS AND DISASTER RELIEF UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--S. 3414 UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 6049 REGARDING ENERGY AND NATIONAL SECURITY THE ECONOMY INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION TRAGEDY DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION IDAHOANS SPEAK OUT ON HIGH ENERGY PRICES TRIBUTE TO THE POLYNESIAN VOYAGING SOCIETY PROTECTION FROM CHILD PREDATORS RED RIBBON WEEK CONGRATULATING COASTAL WINDOWS, INC. REMEMBERING ROBERT J. McCARTHY TRIBUTE TO DON BOXMEYER RECOGNIZING DEBORAH LONG HONORING CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM RECOGNIZING TOMMY L. HARBOUR COMMENDING DR. EPHRAIM ZUROFF ARMSTRONG-RINGSTED COMMUNITY EDUCATION BAXTER COMMUNITY EDUCATION BENTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION CARLISLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION EAST MARSHALL COMMUNITY EDUCATION IOWA CITY COMMUNITY EDUCATION NEW HAMPTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION OELWEIN COMMUNITY EDUCATION SPIRIT LAKE COMMUNITY EDUCATION WEBSTER CITY COMMUNITY EDUCATION MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED REPORT ON THE CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY THAT WAS ORIGINALLY DECLARED ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2001, WITH RESPECT TO PERSONS WHO COMMIT, THREATEN TO COMMIT, OR SUPPORT TERRORISM--PM 64 MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 3516 Introductory Statement on S. 3517 Introductory Statement on S. 3518 Introductory Statement on S. 3519 Introductory Statement on S. 3522 Introductory Statement on S. 3523 Introductory Statement on S. 3524 Introductory Statement on S. 3525 Introductory Statement on S. 3527 SENATE RESOLUTION 665--DESIGNATING OCTOBER 3, 2008, AS "NATURAL ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE DAY" SENATE RESOLUTION 666--RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF AARP SENATE RESOLUTION 667--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2008 AS "NATIONAL PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" SENATE RESOLUTION 668--TO COMMEND THE AMERICAN SAIL TRAINING ASSOCIATION FOR ITS ADVANCEMENT OF CHARACTER BUILDING UNDER SAIL AND FOR ITS ADVANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 5631 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 UNANIMOUS CONSENT-AGREEMENT--S. RES. 601, S. RES. 623, S. RES. 650, AND S. RES. 667 BENNETT FREEZE REPEAL ACT UNITED STATES FIRE ADMINISTRATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2008 MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 3526, H.R. 6842, AND H.R. 6899 ORDER FOR PRINTING--S. 3001 UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.R. 6049 THE STIMULUS PACKAGE ORDERS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 PROGRAM RECESS UNTIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008, AT 3 P.M. NOMINATIONS