Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2009-03-25 Date2009-03-25 PublicationVolume 155, issue 51 Sections125 House · 84 Senate House sections RECOGNIZING 188TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH EARMARK DECLARATION HONORING KIRKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF ROGERS STATE UNIVERSITY TRIBUTE TO MRS. NANCY DAWKINS HAITIAN DEPORTATIONS--A HUMANITARIAN OPPORTUNITY GONE UNNOTICED OWYHEE INITIATIVE THE TELEWORK IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2009 TRIBUTE TO FORMER NASA ADMINISTRATOR DR. MICHAEL D. GRIFFIN CONGRATULATIONS LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL HOUSING CRISIS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY MORRIS TOMORROW CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY EARMARK DECLARATION TRIBUTE TO GEORGIA NATIONAL GUARD'S 48TH INFANTRY BRIGADE BRAVO COMPANY SECOND BATTALION INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO GIVE DC CITIZENS A PLACE IN STATUARY HALL TRIBUTE TO ROBIN TORELLO PERSONAL EXPLANATION CLAIRTON BEARS WPIAL CHAMPIONS TRIBUTE TO THE BELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM 2008-2009 INTRODUCING THE FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE ACT OF 2009 RECOGNIZING 188TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE PAYING TRIBUTE TO FLORENCE M. RICE ON HER 90TH BIRTHDAY HONORING ST. FRANCIS BORGIA BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM IN TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE GEORGE NAPOLITANO HONORING GARNER "MACK" GOODE FOR HIS LONG SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF FOUNTAIN HILLS COUNCILMEMBER KEITH McMAHAN EARMARK DECLARATION CONGRATULATING MARIE MAIER OF HOPE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF EARL LLOYD EARMARK DECLARATION A TRIBUTE TO CONSTANCE V. HAY-ALLEYNE IN RECOGNITION OF AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS (AHECs) A TRIBUTE TO GLORIA COOKE A TRIBUTE TO BARBARA NICOLE HOWARD A TRIBUTE TO VANESSA HUGHES A TRIBUTE TO LEORA KEITH A TRIBUTE TO CARMEN LOURDES MARTINEZ A TRIBUTE ROSEMARIE ARMSTEAD-LOWERY A TRIBUTE TO RUTH SIBLER A TRIBUTE TO ZENOBIA C. WHITE A TRIBUTE TO AWILDA ROSARIO SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOMING REV. EARL F. PALMER ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE DROUGHT IN CALIFORNIA BROOKS CORLEY ATTAINS A BLACK BELT COVER THE UNINSURED WEEK THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DESERVE A RESPONSIBLE BUDGET GROWTH OF GREEN-COLLAR JOBS WASHINGTON MUST MAKE SACRIFICES HONORING THE LIVES OF OAKLAND POLICE OFFICERS SERGEANT ERVIN ROMANS AND MARK DUNAKIN DAWN JOHNSEN WE MUST PASS THIS BUDGET BUDGET HONORING SERGEANT MATTHEW W. ECKERSON TAXES ON AMERICAN-MADE ENERGY ARE TAXES ON ALL AMERICANS TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FUNDING CAP-AND-TAX BARRING DALAI LAMA FROM PEACE CONFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA THE BUDGET AND THE PRESIDENT'S NEWS CONFERENCE TAX CUTS THREAT FROM IRAN IS REAL PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 146, OMNIBUS PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2009 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR THE TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM ACT OF 2009 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 146, OMNIBUS PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2009 SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR THE TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM ACT OF 2009 OMNIBUS PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2009 RECOGNIZING 188TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1404, FEDERAL LAND ASSISTANCE, MANAGEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT ACT MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1404, FEDERAL LAND ASSISTANCE, MANAGEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT ACT GENERAL LEAVE FEDERAL LAND ASSISTANCE, MANAGEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT ACT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE STANLEY J. ROSZKOWSKI UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE CREDITWORTHINESS OF THE UNITED STATES BORDER WAR WITH CARTELS HARD WORK, SOUND INVESTMENT, LOWER TAXES, AND LESS DEBT SPECIAL ORDERS A TRIBUTE TO REPRESENTATIVE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ--TENACIOUS COURAGE H.R. 1380, THE JOSH MILLER HEARTS ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. RECOGNIZING CHARLES R. "DICK" WEBB TRIBUTE TO MRS. CHRISTINE SARBANES TESTIMONY OF LARRY GETTS, EMPLOYEE OF DANA CORPORATION HONORING THE LIFE OF CHRISTINE SARBANES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. VETERANS' HEALTHCARE FACILITIES/COMMEMORATING EARTH HOUR HONORING THE LIFE OF CHRISTINE SARBANES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Rogers) is recognized for 5 minutes. TARP FUNDS ABROAD HONORING THE LIFE OF CHRISTINE SARBANES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte) is recognized for 5 minutes. HONORING THE LIFE OF CHRISTINE SARBANES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Woolsey) is recognized for 5 minutes. HONORING THE LIFE OF CHRISTINE SARBANES DOD REPORT ON CHINA'S MILITARY POWER HONORING ARCHBISHOP JOHN CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING PMA GROUP NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE THE ECONOMY The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. IN MEMORY OF CHRISTINE SARBANES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Sherman) is recognized for 5 minutes. A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE CHALLENGES AND TROUBLES WITH OUR ECONOMY STIMULATING THE ECONOMY LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIMITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIMITED TARIFF BENEFITS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE RECOGNITION OF THE REPUBLICAN LEADER AMBASSADOR RYAN CROCKER RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS THE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS THE BUDGET CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS NATIONAL SERVICE REAUTHORIZATION ACT NOMINATION OF DAVID S. KRIS TO BE ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION RECESS NATIONAL SERVICE REAUTHORIZATION ACT--Continued MORNING BUSINESS THE PRESIDENT'S PROPOSED BUDGET THE BUDGET NATIONAL SERVICE REAUTHORIZATION ACT--Continued FLOODING IN NORTH DAKOTA 188TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE TRIBUTE TO EDWARD R. WARD OMNIBUS PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT ACT UNNECESARY KILLING OF BABY SEALS IDAHOANS SPEAK OUT ON HIGH ENERGY PRICES HONORING HARTLEY'S CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP GMC MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS 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. 690 Introductory Statement on S. 691 Introductory Statement on S. 693 Introductory Statement on S. 694 Introductory Statement on S. 695 Introductory Statement on S. 696 Introductory Statement on S. 698 Introductory Statement on S. 700 Introductory Statement on S. 701 Introductory Statement on S. 702 Introductory Statement on S. 705 Introductory Statement on S. 707 Introductory Statement on S. 709 SENATE RESOLUTION 85--CONGRATULATING THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE BATTLIN' BEARS FOR WINNING THE 2009 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS MEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 701 Text of Senate Amendment 702 Text of Senate Amendment 703 Text of Senate Amendment 704 Text of Senate Amendment 705 Text of Senate Amendment 706 Text of Senate Amendment 707 Text of Senate Amendment 708 Text of Senate Amendment 709 Text of Senate Amendment 710 Text of Senate Amendment 711 Text of Senate Amendment 712 Text of Senate Amendment 713 Text of Senate Amendment 714 Text of Senate Amendment 715 Text of Senate Amendment 716 Text of Senate Amendment 717 Text of Senate Amendment 718 Text of Senate Amendment 719 Text of Senate Amendment 720 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009 PROGRAM ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT ORDER OF PROCEDURE APPOINTMENTS SENIORS MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS AND IMPROVEMENT ACT ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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