Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2009-01-21 Date2009-01-21 PublicationVolume 155, issue 12 Sections88 House · 52 Senate House sections RECOGNIZING THE GREECE ROTARY CLUB FOR 50 YEARS OF TREMENDOUS SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF GREECE PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA VOLUNTEERS HONORED FOR THEIR WORK TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS HONORING THE WINDSOR HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND FOR THEIR PERFORMANCE IN THE 56TH INAUGURAL PARADE A TRIBUTE TO THE MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE, A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK TARP REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009 RECOGNIZING DR. JOHN B. WEBB'S 90TH BIRTHDAY A TRIBUTE TO BISHOP JOHN J. McRAITH CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2009 HONORING MICHAEL TOLLEFSON REMARKS HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HERALD-DISPATCH TARP REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009 HONORING VENTURA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION 60TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING THE LIFE OF T.D. STEINKE TARP REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009 HONORING DR. LUIS CONTE-AGUERO TARP REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009 AMERICA MUST STAND WITH HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS JACK HAMILTON AND THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO DEFEND HERSELF FROM ATTACK AFFIRMATION OF SUPPORT TOWARDS THE STATE OF ISRAEL CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2009 HONORING MARY ANN RIOJAS TARP REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009 TARP REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009 RECOGNIZING ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO DEFEND ITSELF AGAINST ATTACKS FROM GAZA TARP REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ELECTING MEMBERS TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE FINAL BAILOUT FUNDS MUST BE USED TO ADDRESS FORECLOSURE CRISIS A DOZEN FUN FACTS ABOUT THE HOUSE DEMOCRATS' MASSIVE SPENDING BILL ACKNOWLEDGING THE SERVICE OF THE CINCINNATI POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE INAUGURATION COMMUTATION FOR POLITICAL PRISONERS RAMOS AND COMPEAN STRONG AMERICAN SUPPORT FOR BIKE/PED-ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION THANK YOU, PRESIDENT BUSH TRUTH LIES SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE PEACEFUL TRANSFER OF POWER HONORING HOUSTON METRO POLICE OFFICER ELIOT SWAINSON MEDIA'S DOUBLE STANDARD ON INAUGURATION COSTS SEIZE THIS MOMENT IN TIME TAXPAYER DOLLARS MUST BE SPENT WITH ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY CONGRATULATING OUR NATION'S 44TH PRESIDENT, BARACK OBAMA WILLING AND READY TO WORK TOGETHER DESIGNEE FOR SECRETARY OF TREASURY POSES PROBLEM HONORING DR. DAVID LAND FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE OBSERVING THE BIRTHDAY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK COMMENDING UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GATORS FOR WINNING BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TARP REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009 RECESS AFTER RECESS TARP REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009 AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 384, TARP REFORM AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009 RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION AND LABOR, OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM AND AGRICULTURE RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET CONGRATULATING GREEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BAND SPECIAL ORDERS PUBLICATION OF THE RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES 111TH CONGRESS POLITICAL PRISONERS RAMOS AND COMPEAN, PART II EQUAL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE COMMENDING THE NATIONAL CHAMPION UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GATORS APPLAUDING PRESIDENT BUSH'S COMMUTATION OF BORDER AGENTS' SENTENCES AMERICA "CAN LEAD ONCE MORE" The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. LIVING BENEATH OUR MEANS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from American Samoa (Mr. Faleomavaega) is recognized for 5 minutes. HOW STIMULUS FUNDING COMPARES TO OTHER TOP GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Schock) 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. REVISIONS TO ALLOCATION FOR HOUSE COMMITTEES ABORTION GENERAL LEAVE THE INALIENABLE RIGHTS OF THE UNBORN THE CONGRESSIONAL PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS PETITIONS, ETC. Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME NOMINATION OF HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON TO BE SECRETARY OF STATE (Executive Session) COMMUNICATION FROM SENATOR KEN SALAZAR RECESS The Economy (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION LILLY LEDBETTER FAIR PAY ACT LILLY LEDBETTER FAIR PAY ACT OF 2009--Resumed COMMUNICATION FROM SENATOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO SENATORS TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL CHERTOFF 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL USA IDAHOANS SPEAK OUT ON HIGH ENERGY PRICES EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS 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. 283 Introductory Statement on S. 285 Introductory Statement on S. 292 Introductory Statement on S. 293 Introductory Statement on S. 295 SENATE RESOLUTION 18--MAKING MAJORITY PARTY APPOINTMENTS TO CERTAIN SENATE COMMITTEES FOR THE 111TH CONGRESS SENATE RESOLUTION 19--MAKING MINORITY PARTY APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 111TH CONGRESS AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 30 Text of Senate Amendment 31 Text of Senate Amendment 32 Text of Senate Amendment 33 Text of Senate Amendment 34 Text of Senate Amendment 35 Text of Senate Amendment 36 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET S. RES. 18 AND S. RES. 19 MAINTAINING THE SCHEDULE THE WAY FORWARD UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--S. 181 ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. TOMORROW DISCHARGED NOMINATION CONFIRMATION