Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2009-03-10 Date2009-03-10 PublicationVolume 155, issue 42 Sections148 House · 48 Senate House sections SENSE OF HOUSE REGARDING NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM FEDERAL LAND ASSISTANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND ENHANCEMENT (FLAME) ACT EARMARK DECLARATION IN RECOGNITION OF SOCCER TEAM AT URSULINE ACADEMY OF DALLAS PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN CELEBRATION OF EBBY HALLIDAY'S 98TH BIRTHDAY RECOGNIZING THE STATE NEWS FOR 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN RECOGNITION OF J.L. LONG MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATING ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING THE ADRIAN COLLEGE ON THEIR SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION HONORING THE DIVINE PERFORMING ARTS GROUP FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO BRING A MESSAGE OF HOPE AND COURAGE TO AUGUSTA, GEORGIA HONORING THE ADRIAN DOMINICAN SISTERS ON THEIR 125TH ANNIVERSARY NORTHWEST INDIANA BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2009 EARMARK DECLARATION HONORING RICHARD M. SCHECK, MAYOR OF NORTH RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS HELP BORDER HEALTHCARE A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APPALACHIAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN HONOR OF TONY AND FERMIN CAMPOS; 2009 NISEI FARMERS LEAGUE AGRICULTURALISTS OF THE YEAR AWARD HONORING RICHARD M. SCHECK, MAYOR OF NORTH RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS EARMARK DECLARATION A PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING THE CHILLICOTHE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING SQUAD ON THEIR EIGHTH STATE TITLE EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION MAUREEN McCARRICK 2009 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD MARYLAND RECIPIENT EARMARK DECLARATION HELPING FAMILIES SAVE THEIR HOMES ACT OF 2009 A TRIBUTE IN REMEMBRANCE OF ALBERT BRANDEL COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING WOMEN OF SOMERSET COUNTY INTRODUCING THE LEGAL SERVICES BENEFIT ACT COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING WOMEN OF SOMERSET COUNTY ADAM WALSH CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2009 PERSONAL EXPLANATION COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING WOMEN OF SOMERSET COUNTY EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING WOMEN OF SOMERSET COUNTY PERSONAL EXPLANATION EARMARK DECLARATION COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING WOMEN OF SOMERSET COUNTY INTRODUCTION OF THE INCLUSIVE HOME DESIGN ACT COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING WOMEN OF SOMERSET COUNTY STOCK MARKET RECOVERY ACT, H.R. 1406 THRIFT SAVINGS FUND IMPROVEMENT ACT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY EARMARK DECLARATION COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING WOMEN OF SOMERSET COUNTY RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING MILITARY FAMILIES OF OUR NATION SECRETARY CLINTON VISIT PERSONAL EXPLANATION COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING WOMEN OF SOMERSET COUNTY EARMARK DECLARATION COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING WOMEN OF SOMERSET COUNTY EARMARK DECLARATION INTRODUCTION OF "HEALTHCARE ENHANCEMENT FOR LOCAL PUBLIC SERVANTS ACT OF 2009" INTRODUCTION OF THE HEALTHCARE ENHANCEMENT FOR LOCAL PUBLIC SERVANTS ACT OF 2009 ALLISON HARMON, DISTINGUISHED FINALIST, 2009 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH HONORING HOSCHTON, GEORGIA FOR SETTING THE RECORD FOR "THE MOST SCARECROWS IN ONE LOCATION" EARMARK DECLARATION INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 1400 COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING WOMEN OF SOMERSET COUNTY IN RECOGNITION OF GENE MARIE O'CONNELL SUPPORTING THE EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT OF 2009 IN SUPPORT OF SMALL, MINORITY-OWNED BANKS REGARDING H.R. 1381 EARMARK DECLARATION TRAVIS ROBINSON DISTINGUISHED FINALIST 2009 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS THE FREEDOM TO BANK ACT HELPING FAMILIES SAVE THEIR HOMES ACT OF 2009 House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING-HOUR DEBATE HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE ON THE SIDE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BETTER CHOICES FOR AMERICANS 2009 OMNIBUS SPENDING BILL SOLVING AMERICA'S HEALTH CARE PROBLEM RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS OBAMA BUDGET HEALTH CARE REFORM DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM OIL AND GAS LEASE SALES ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE CARD CHECK LIFTING THE BAN ON STEM CELL RESEARCH VETERANS PASS ACT HEALTH CARE STOCK MARKET RECOVERY ACT GIVE OUR TEACHERS A HEAD START ACT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TAKING LARGER PIECE OF TAXPAYERS' WALLETS WORKING TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE AMERICANS MAKE SACRIFICES WHILE WASHINGTON CONTINUES TO SPEND INVESTING IN AMERICA EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT FEDERAL TAXPAYER DOLLAR AMERICANS DESERVE THE FULL STORY ON IMMIGRATION CARD CHECK CAP AND TRADE CONCERNS RECOGNIZING AND HONORING OUR TROOPS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WHAT WAS HE THINKING? ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE J. HERBERT W. SMALL FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE RONALD H. BROWN UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS BUILDING R. JESS BROWN UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE SCOTT REED FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE JAMES A. LEACH UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR GREATER WASHINGTON SOAP BOX DERBY AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SPECIAL OLYMPICS LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE J. HERBERT W. SMALL FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE R. JESS BROWN UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE HELP IS ON THE WAY GREEN HARD HATS SPECIAL ORDERS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) is recognized for 5 minutes. ONE TEAM--ONE FIGHT--ONE NAME: REDESIGNATING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY AS THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS END OCCUPATION OF IRAQ CUT GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND TAXES RON BROWN FEDERAL BUILDING NAMING The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. McHenry) is recognized for 5 minutes. EARMARKS CONGRATULATING CONGRESSWOMAN WOOLSEY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. EARMARKS AND NO-BID CONTRACTS COMMEMORATING THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF HUNGARY'S ACCESSION TO NATO AUTO INDUSTRY FACTS AND FIGURES IN RECOGNITION OF COAST GUARD PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS LAVELAS LUCKEY REPORT ON RESOLUTION WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS OUT-OF-CONTROL SPENDING EXCESSIVE GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND WASTE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS REFERRED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009 RECESS OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009--CONTINUED AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE MORNING BUSINESS MORNING BUSINESS TRIBUTE TO KENTUCKY CHEERLEADING SQUADS SENATOR PATRICK LEAHY'S 13,000TH VOTE ADOPTION INCENTIVES PROGRAM IDAHOANS SPEAK OUT ON HIGH ENERGY PRICES HONORING EIGHT KENTUCKY STATE POLICE MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE 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 Introductory Statement on S. 555 Introductory Statement on S. 560 Introductory Statement on S. 562 Introductory Statement on S. 564 Introductory Statement on S. 565 Introductory Statement on S. 566 SENATE RESOLUTION 72--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING DRUG TRAFFICKING IN MEXICO SENATE RESOLUTION 73--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE FOR THE PERIODS MARCH 1, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2009, AND OCTOBER 1, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, AND OCTOBER 1... NOTICES OF HEARINGS AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--EXECUTIVE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION APPOINTMENT ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2009 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 11 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATIONS