Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2009-02-25 Date2009-02-25 PublicationVolume 155, issue 33 Sections163 House · 78 Senate House sections EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION MRS. IRENE DAY-COMER EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION A TRIBUTE TO LEO V. STIMMLER SAFE DRUG DISPOSAL ACT OF 2009 EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MERCED ASSEMBLY CENTER STOP CHILD ABUSE IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR TEENS ACT TRIBUTE TO JACK POLLOCK NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION CARIBBEAN ECONOMIC CRISIS--IMPORTANCE OF THE UNITED STATES SUPPORT TRIBUTE TO HANS SMITH INTRODUCTION OF THE MENTORING FOR ALL ACT OF 2009 EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION TRIBUTE TO MRS. ANGELA E. RANDALL TRIBUTE TO MONTFORD POINT MARINES HONORING HARALSON COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIR ALLEN POOLE TRIBUTE TO MASON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT TIM MOORE INTRODUCTION OF THE GREEN STREETS ACT OF 2009 EARMARK DECLARATION RECOGNIZING THE THIRD ANNUAL CESAR CHAVEZ MARCH NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK FEMA INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2009 CONGRATULATIONS TO RON HULL PRIMARY CARE VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE ACT INTRODUCTION OF THE PART-TIME FEDERAL EMPLOYEES EQUITY ACT CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MR. AND MRS. LARSON RECOGNIZING WILLIAM R. KEITH HONORING TONY BROWN EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION NATIONAL LINK AWARENESS MONTH EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION HONORING LOU HERWALDT TRIBUTE TO THE WOODS FAMILY TRIBUTE TO DR. JOHN GROBMYER TEDFORD EARMARK DECLARATION HONORING THE FIRST GRADUATING CLASS OF THE RIVERS CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION RESIDENTIAL DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF JORDI REYES-MONTBLANC JUDGE TOM ELLINGTON AND "WE THE PEOPLE" CONGRATULATIONS TO REPRESENTATIVE DOUG BEREUTER EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION HONORING LEE RHYANT HONORING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE "WE THE PEOPLE" MIDDLE SCHOOL SHOWCASE COMPETITION TRIBUTE TO DR. NEVILLE A. PARKER, Ph.D. SHARING THE CARIBBEAN'S APPRECIATION FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA'S INAUGURATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION HONORING THE ELECTION OF JUDY RAMEY SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE INCREASE REVENUE TO BALANCE THIS BUDGET CHANGE OUR PRACTICES ON EARMARKS THE PEOPLE'S CHALLENGE GO TEXAN MEET OUR INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR TAX HIKES A CALL FOR ACTION FROM THIS NATION WE STAND READY TO WORK GIVE OUR TROOPS THE BEST POSSIBLE CHANCE FOR SUCCESS MONKEY BITE BILL HONESTY CONCERNING THE BUDGET LESS GOVERNMENT AND REAL SPENDING REFORM NEEDED CONGRESS IS INVESTING IN THE FUTURE THE BEST SOLUTIONS COME FROM MAIN STREET, NOT PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE PUTTING NATIONAL SECURITY IN PERIL FOR POLITICAL EXPEDIENCY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF AMERICA SAVES WEEK THE JOURNAL SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF AMERICA SAVES WEEK PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1105, OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009 APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF KENNEDY CENTER OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009 RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE PERSONAL EXPLANATION DISCHARGE AND RE-REFERRAL OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 183 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO FAMILIES OF VICTIMS OF CRASH OF CONTINENTAL CONNECTION FLIGHT 3407 SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) is recognized for 5 minutes. FEDERAL RESERVE IS THE CULPRIT CONGRATULATING JOYCE BEAN The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. LET'S IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS THAT PRODUCE RESULTS IT'S TIME TO TALK TO IRAN The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. ON H.R. 1105, THE OMNIBUS SPENDING BILL, AND THE NEEDS TO PROTECT PRIVATE PROPERTY AND PROMOTE FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY HONORING STAFF SERGEANT JUSTIN BAUER AND HIS WIFE, KARI BAUER WE NEED TO FOCUS ON OUR TRADE DEFICITS HONORING STAFF SERGEANT MARC J. SMALL SECRETARY CLINTON'S SILENCE IN CHINA The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Broun) is recognized for 5 minutes. REASONS FOR THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN REVISIONS TO THE 302(a) ALLOCATIONS FOR THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2008 AND 2009 30-SOMETHING WORKING GROUP PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF GRAY PARSONS OF WILKES COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA TREATING ALL CITIZENS EQUALLY RECESS AFTER RECESS REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1106, HELPING FAMILIES SAVE THEIR HOMES ACT OF 2009 LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIMITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIMITED TARIFF BENEFITS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSE VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2009 MORNING BUSINESS COMMISSION OF INQUIRY REMEMBERING LARRY H. MILLER SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT OF GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT, THE FEDERAL WORKFORCE, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RULES OF PROCEDURE CJS PROJECT DISCLOSURE NATIONAL PEACE CORPS WEEK HUMAN RIGHTS IN KENYA TRIBUTE TO LEON FLEISHER IDAHOANS SPEAK OUT ON HIGH ENERGY PRICES CENTRAL MISSOURI EAGLES YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION REMEMBERING GREG HERNANDEZ TRIBUTE TO SUSAN AXELROD HONORING GROVER GUNDRILLING INC. MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 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. 469 Introductory Statement on S. 470 Introductory Statement on S. 471 Introductory Statement on S. 473 Introductory Statement on S. 474 Introductory Statement on S. 481 Introductory Statement on S. 482 Introductory Statement on S. 483 Introductory Statement on S. 484 Introductory Statement on S.J. Res. 11 SENATE RESOLUTION 54--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SENATE RESOLUTION 55--DESIGNATING EACH OF FEBRUARY 4, 2009, AND FEBRUARY 3, 2010, AS "NATIONAL WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS DAY" SENATE RESOLUTION 56--URGING THE GOVERNMENT OF MOLDOVA TO ENSURE A FAIR AND DEMOCRATIC ELECTION PROCESS FOR THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS ON APRIL 5, 2009 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 8--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH AND HONORING THE MEMORY OF DEAMONTE DRIVER AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 573 Text of Senate Amendment 574 Text of Senate Amendment 575 Text of Senate Amendment 576 Text of Senate Amendment 577 Text of Senate Amendment 578 Text of Senate Amendment 579 Text of Senate Amendment 580 Text of Senate Amendment 581 Text of Senate Amendment 582 Text of Senate Amendment 583 Text of Senate Amendment 584 Text of Senate Amendment 585 Text of Senate Amendment 586 Text of Senate Amendment 587 Text of Senate Amendment 588 Text of Senate Amendment 589 Text of Senate Amendment 590 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR APPOINTMENT COMMEMORATING THE ROLE OF ENSLAVED AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH AND HONORING THE MEMORY OF DEAMONTE DRIVER MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 478, S. 482, H.R. 1105 ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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