Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2009-01-07 Date2009-01-07 PublicationVolume 155, issue 2 Sections103 House · 47 Senate House sections HONORING LT. BENJAMIN BERGER THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY THROUGH RESPONSIBLE HOMEOWNERSHIP ACT AND THE COMMONSENSE AUTO RECOVERY (CAR) ACT THE GREEN SCHOOLS ACT OF 2009 CAGING PROHIBITION ACT OF 2009 INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSE VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2009 INTRODUCTION OF DECEPTIVE PRACTICES AND VOTER INTIMIDATION PREVENTION ACT OF 2009 INTRODUCTION OF THE VOTING OPPORTUNITY AND TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT RIGHTS (VOTER) ACT OF 2009 HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF ANDY ANDERSON HONORING THE 2008 MYRTLE BEACH HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM CONGRATULATING MR. CLARENCE E. FAULK, JR., ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY RULES OF THE HOUSE RECOGNIZING RICHARD RIEDEL OF SPRING HILL, FLORIDA "THE PATERSON GREAT FALLS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ACT" PERSONAL EXPLANATION ISRAEL'S MILITARY ACTION IN GAZA THE INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSE VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2009 TRIBUTE TO ROBERT "RED" McKEON IN HONOR OF CATHERINE "LENA" ZABARA DICHELE HONORING HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL-USA ON THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING THE WORK OF CAROL J. FRIEDMAN 117TH ANNIVERSARY OF ELLIS ISLAND IN RECOGNITION OF STANLEY REED TRIBUTE ON THE RETIREMENT OF MASTER SERGEANT ROBERT C. WILKINS FROM THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RULES OF THE HOUSE RECOGNIZING THE UBLY HIGH SCHOOL BEARCATS 2008 FOOTBALL SEASON "BRIAN ROTHSCHILD: MAN OF THE YEAR" INTRODUCTION OF THE MOUNT McKINLEY NAME ACT GAZA RECOGNIZING LUCIUS YOUNG OF SPRING HILL, FLORIDA INTRODUCING THE CRITICAL ELECTION INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2008 HONORING RANDALL JOHNSON RECOGNIZING NANCY PASQUALINO OF SPRING HILL, FLORIDA BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY MEETINGS TRIBUTE TO MUNSON'S CHOCOLATES HONORING JADE MOORE, THERE WAS NO BETTER FRIEND OF TEACHERS RECOGNIZING ROSE RUSSO OF SPRING HILL, FLORIDA SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE STAND FOR THE RULE OF LAW, NOT THE RULE OF FORCE IN MEMORY OF SERGEANT JOHN PENICH, U.S. ARMY CONGRESS MUST WORK TO SAVE AND CREATE JOBS DURING THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES A NEW YEAR ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN INVESTS IN AMERICA'S FUTURE SELF DEFENSE AGAINST RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM RULE CHANGES BY THE MAJORITY PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT AND THE LILLY LEDBETTER FAIR PAY ACT MAINTAINING AMERICA'S PROSPERITY AND DEMOCRACY DEMOCRATS LOOK TO PROVIDE TAX RELIEF TO 95 PERCENT OF AMERICANS THE COOPER-WOLF SAFE COMMISSION: A BIPARTISAN SOLUTION DEMOCRATS LOOK TO PROVIDE TAX RELIEF TO 95 PERCENT OF AMERICANS THE NEED FOR BIPARTISANSHIP IN THIS ECONOMIC CRISIS COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE PROVIDING FOR A JOINT SESSION TO COUNT ELECTORAL VOTES PROVIDING FOR CONTINUATION OF JOINT COMMITTEE TO MAKE INAUGURATION ARRANGEMENTS REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF JOINT COMMITTEE ON INAUGURAL CEREMONIES ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS ACT AMENDMENTS OF 2009 PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY DONATION REFORM ACT OF 2009 ENSURING THAT THE COMPENSATION AND OTHER EMOLUMENTS ATTACHED TO THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR ARE THOSE WHICH WERE IN EFFECT ON JANUARY 1, 2005 RECESS AFTER RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS ACT AMENDMENTS OF 2009 SWEARING IN OF MEMBERS MOMENT OF SILENCE IN REMEMBRANCE OF MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY DONATION REFORM ACT OF 2009 PROVIDING FOR ATTENDANCE AT INAUGURAL CEREMONIES ON JANUARY 20, 2009 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM SPECIAL ORDERS PUBLICATION OF THE RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES, 111TH CONGRESS HAMAS--A HISTORY OF HATE NEW CONGRESS, REAL COMMITMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. HONORING THE LIFE OF FORMER SENATOR CLAIBORNE PELL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. HONORING SENATOR CLAIBORNE PELL The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Kirk) is recognized for 5 minutes. ISRAEL AND HAMAS CONFLICT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Woolsey) is recognized for 5 minutes. ECONOMY IN AMERICA REVIEWING THE NATION'S LONG-TERM ECONOMY OUR ECONOMIC SITUATION AND FOREIGN POLICY SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE ACT ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS PETITIONS, ETC. Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 1, S. 2, S. 3, S. 4, S. 5, S. 6, S. 7, S. 8, S. 9, S. 10, S. 33, and S. 34 MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 22 ORDER OF BUSINESS RECESS RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE CHAIR ISRAEL AND GAZA ECONOMIC STIMULUS TRIBUTE TO SENATOR ROBERT BYRD LAWFUL INTERROGATION AND DETENTION ACT TRIBUTE TO SENATOR ROBERT BYRD OMNIBUS PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2009 RULE XLIV COMPLIANCE IDAHOANS SPEAK OUT ON HIGH ENERGY PRICES TRIBUTE TO ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS RETIREMENT OF CHARLENE DAVIS TRIBUTE TO DICK HOXWORTH TRIBUTE TO JAMES A. TEGNELIA HONORING MAINE ENERGY SYSTEMS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGE REFERRED MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE 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 ON JANUARY 6, 2009 STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 22 Introductory Statement on S. 24 Introductory Statement on S. 26 Introductory Statement on S. 30 Introductory Statement on S. 165 SENATE RESOLUTION 9--COMMEMORATING 90 YEARS OF U.S.-POLISH DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS, DURING WHICH POLAND HAS PROVEN TO BE AN EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG PARTNER TO THE UNITED STATES IN ADVANCING FREEDOM... PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--NOMINATIONS TO OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL WEEKEND SESSION ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10:30 A.M. 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