Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2009-03-30 Date2009-03-30 PublicationVolume 155, issue 53 Sections103 House · 50 Senate House sections HONORING VERN MOSS TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT TED WADE, AN AMERICAN HERO RECOGNIZING 188TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE A TRIBUTE TO THE MILWAUKEE AREA LABOR COUNCIL CONGRATULATING THE MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY INTRODUCTION OF THE DAIRY AND SHEEP H-2A VISA ENHANCEMENT ACT (H.R. 1660) TRIBUTE TO RICK KAPLAN HONORING MR. MICHAEL H. DAVIS EARMARK DECLARATION IN RECOGNITION OF JANICE KAMINIS PLATT IN HONOR OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH INTRODUCTION OF A BILL EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT PUBLIC SERVANTS BE COMMENDED FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND CONTINUED SERVICE TO THE NATION DURING PUBLIC SERVICE... CONGRATULATING THE MADISON COUNTY, OHIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ELLIE RICKER TO THE SCOTTSDALE SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION IN HONOR OF WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATING ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING RON LAWSON PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO RON SILVER THE WORLD'S WORST PERSECUTORS CONGRATULATING DR. JIM JACOBS IN HONOR OF THE STUDENTS AT ANOKA HIGH SCHOOL, MN EARMARK DECLARATION HONORING NIS NISSEN RECOGNIZING SUNY CORTLAND MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH TRIBUTE TO THOMAS F. McCORMICK A TRIBUTE TO RICHARD S. UDOFF A TRIBUTE TO JOHN W. DANIELS HONORING PHIL LYBARGER EXTENDING DED HILANDER WRESTLERS SET STATE TITLE WINNING STREAK HONORING A RETIRED SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL INTRODUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING PREVENTION ACT House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING-HOUR DEBATE LIFE SUSTAINING TREATMENT PREFERENCES ACT PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT OF AIG RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TOUGH CHOICES MUST BE MADE FOR AUTO INDUSTRY'S SURVIVAL MEDIA IGNORE SUPPORT FOR IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT H.R. 745, PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION BILL APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO BOARD OF VISITORS TO UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2009 EXPANDING VETERAN ELIGIBILITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT IN NON-VA FACILITIES VETERANS' COMPENSATION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT ACT OF 2009 HONORING PAUL HARVEY RECOGNIZING 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF EGYPT-ISRAEL PEACE TREATY MAINTAINING COMMITMENT TO NATO EARLY HEARING DETECTION AND INTERVENTION ACT OF 2009 NATIONAL PAIN CARE POLICY ACT OF 2009 MELANIE BLOCKER STOKES MOM'S OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS HEALTH, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND SUPPORT FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION ACT WAKEFIELD ACT DEXTROMETHORPHAN DISTRIBUTION ACT OF 2009 HEALTH INSURANCE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS CLARIFICATION ACT OF 2009 SUPPORTING COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS VISION CARE FOR KIDS ACT OF 2009 REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 279, PROVIDING FOR EXPENSES OF CERTAIN COMMITTEES OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN 111TH CONGRESS HIGHER EDUCATION TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS RECESS AFTER RECESS RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE MELANIE BLOCKER STOKES MOM'S OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS HEALTH, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND SUPPORT FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION ACT WAKEFIELD ACT REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 111 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE HONORING JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN, A WARRIOR, A HERO, A STORYTELLER REPUBLICAN BUDGET RESPECTS SMALL BUSINESSES NATIONALIZATION OF THE AUTO INDUSTRY FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY RESTS WITH THE MAJORITY HONORING THE WHITEFIELD ACADEMY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE GHSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER TO HIT POLICY COMMITTEE SPECIAL ORDERS THE PRESIDENT IS RIGHT TO EMPHASIZE ECONOMIC AID IN AFGHANISTAN AND PAKISTAN REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 1388, SERVE AMERICA ACT HOPE FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) is recognized for 5 minutes. INCIDENT IN THE WEST BANK INVOLVING TRISTAN ANDERSON CAP-AND-TAX ON AMERICANS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Sherman) is recognized for 5 minutes. H.R. 1701: PTSD/TBI GUARANTEED REVIEW FOR HEROES ACT HONORING THE GALBUT FAMILY AND THE HEBREW ACADEMY AMERICA'S PATH TO SOCIALISM The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy) is recognized for 5 minutes. HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF PROFESSOR JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN PRESIDENT OBAMA'S BUDGET SPENDS TOO MUCH, TAXES TOO MUCH, AND BORROWS TOO MUCH REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL HEALTH CAUCUS LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED ENROLLED BILL SIGNED BILL PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETION OF SPONSORS Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER SCHEDULE THE ECONOMY RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 MORNING BUSINESS NORTH DAKOTA FLOODING HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO GUN VIOLENCE OMNIBUS PUBLIC LANDS ACT HOUSING AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT IDAHOANS SPEAK OUT ON HIGH ENERGY PRICES REPORTS OF COMMITTEES DURING ADJOURNMENT OF THE SENATE SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS DURING ADJOURNMENT OF THE SENATE 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. 734 Introductory Statement on S. 736 Introductory Statement on S. 737 Introductory Statement on S. 740 Introductory Statement on S. 743 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS DURING ADJOURNMENT OF THE SENATE SENATE RESOLUTION 89--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR DESIGNATION OF A "WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY" SENATE RESOLUTION 90--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE FIFTH SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS, HELD IN PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, APRIL 17, 18, AND 19, 2009 SENATE RESOLUTION 91--CALLING ON THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION, THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, AND THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO TAKE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATING TO... SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 14--SUPPORTING THE LOCAL RADIO FREEDOM ACT AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 730 Text of Senate Amendment 731 Text of Senate Amendment 732 Text of Senate Amendment 733 Text of Senate Amendment 734 Text of Senate Amendment 735 Text of Senate Amendment 736 Text of Senate Amendment 737 Text of Senate Amendment 738 NOTICE OF HEARING PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR GREENSBURG, KANSAS RECOVERY EXTENSION ACT WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW