Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2009-10-29 Date2009-10-29 PublicationVolume 155, issue 159 Sections147 House · 83 Senate House sections PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE LATE ANGELA R. COPPOLA EARMARK DECLARATION HONORING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIERRA BOOSTER HONORING THE SANDY GROUND HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THEIR CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK IN MEMORY OF MR. DAVID W. TROUTMAN EARMARK DECLARATION IN RECOGNITION OF THE DEDICATION AND SUPPORT OF OUR MILITARY FAMILIES A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE LATE DORIS POWELL HONORING SECRETARY JOHN McHUGH NATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL DAY EARMARK DECLARATION HONORING CENTRE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EARMARK DECLARATION IN HONOR OF THE COWELL LIME WORKS HISTORIC DISTRICT HEALTH CARE AND OUR NATION'S SENIORS EARMARK DECLARATION HONORING BOB BEVERLY A TRIBUTE TO ELMER WINTER HONORING DUDLEY OF SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA EARMARK DECLARATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING AMERICAN VETERANS PERSONAL EXPLANATION A PROCLAMATION HONORING LEWIS BAKER LINCOLN'S DEBT LETTER HONORING MAEVEEN MARIE BEHAN EARMARK DECLARATION HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WALLY'S HOUSE OF EMBERS HONORING ELKHART GENERAL HOSPITAL ON ITS 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING PASTOR WILLARD L. SAUNDERS, JR. AND FIRST LADY DELICIA W. SAUNDERS HONORING GIFFORD'S ICE CREAM OF MAINE CELEBRATING THE LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF THE NEW NATIONAL STREET BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE AND THE INDUCTION OF FIFTEEN LEGENDS OF STREET BALL TO THE NATIONAL STREET BASKETBALL... INTRODUCING THE CONGRESS 2014 COMMISSION ACT OF 2009 A TRIBUTE TO JEAN RUNYON PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF FLOWER MOUND AND THE FLOWER MOUND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HONORING ELLIE RILLA AMERICAN SAMOA TSUNAMI HONORING DANIEL L. WALTER, M.D. RED RIBBON WEEK CONGRATULATING JOYCE ANN BROWN ON CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF FREEDOM AND FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE OUR SYMPATHIES TO THE PEOPLE OF PAKISTAN PREVENTING EXTORTION OCTOBER BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH ALLOWING FUNDING FOR THE INTEROPERABLE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS GRANT PROGRAM NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD INTERIM SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS ACT OF 2009 HONORING BENJAMIN P. LATHROP UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS THE MAYOR OF NORWICH, CT SIGNING OF THE TURKEY/ARMENIA PROTOCOLS ON OCTOBER 10, 2009 HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FREDERICK K. BIEBEL BOEING BRINGS JOBS TO SOUTH CAROLINA HONORING BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH HONORING SECRETARY JOHN McHUGH CONGRATULATING JOHN "HUT" HUTSON, WILLIAM C. JENKINS, DAVID F. H.R. 3763, TO AMEND THE FAIR AND ACCURATE CREDIT REPORTING ACT WHEN COURAGE COMES TO CREST: PFC BRENDAN MARROCCO, UNITED STATES ARMY RECOGNIZING BRANDEN STACKENWAT CHINESE HUMAN RIGHTS ATTORNEYS TESTIFY BEFORE THE TOM LANTOS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION H.R. 3585, THE SOLAR TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP ACT HONORING THE LIFE OF BILLY HINDS SMITH TRIBUTE TO RALPH KLAASEN MILITARY HONORS FOR OUR NATION'S HEROES EARMARK DECLARATION H.R. 3619, COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE CURRENT HEALTH CARE REFORM PLAN: IF THIS IS THE BEST WE CAN DO, THEN OUR BEST ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH IN RECOGNITION OF RYAN MURPHY SALUTING THE VERMONT NATIONAL GUARD RECOGNIZING SISTER TO SISTER HONORING THE SERVICE OF FORMER BORDER PATROL CHIEF GUSTAVO DE LA VINA HEALTH CARE BILL--CONSTITUTIONAL? STOP-LOSS PAYMENTS MESSAGE FROM CONSTITUENTS: LESS SPENDING, LESS BORROWING, AND LESS GOVERNMENT HONORING SERGEANT NICKOLAS MUELLER NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH PATRIOT ACT CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ADDICTION U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HEALTH CARE NEWSWEEK GIVES PRESIDENT FREE ADVERTISING WHAT REFORM MEANS FOR ALL AMERICANS THE HONOR FLIGHT FROM OCALA, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2996, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2010 ENCOURAGING IRAN TO REUNITE JOSHUA FATTAL, SHANE BAUER, AND SARAH SHOURD WITH THEIR FAMILIES PERSONAL EXPLANATION CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2996, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2010 ANNOUNCING THE PASSING OF FORMER GOVERNOR DAVE TREEN ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3854, SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING AND INVESTMENT ACT of 2009 GENERAL LEAVE SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING AND INVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRWOMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE NATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL DAY PERSONAL EXPLANATION LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009 AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RECESS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING IN JOINT MEETING HER EXCELLENCY ANGELA MERKEL, CHANCELLOR OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY H1N1 VACCINATIONS HEALTH CARE HOME HEALTH CARE IN DEFENSE OF DISSENT HEALTH CARE HEALTH CARE AND TRANSPARENCY MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE SPECIAL ORDERS THE TENACIOUS WARRIOR The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Woolsey) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Jones) is recognized for 5 minutes. REMEMBERING FALLEN HEROES The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) 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. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Gohmert) is recognized for 5 minutes. 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 gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. McHenry) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Gingrey) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Westmoreland) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Bishop) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Deal) is recognized for 5 minutes. HEALTH CARE--GET IT WHILE IT LASTS INTERNATIONAL TRADE HEALTH CARE VACATING 5-MINUTE SPECIAL ORDER HEALTH CARE LEAVE OF ABSENCE SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED BILLS PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 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 MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 1963 AND H.R. 3617 NOMINATIONS RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER HEALTH CARE WEEK XV, DAY IV RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME MORNING BUSINESS HEALTH CARE REFORM HEALTH CARE REFORM UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CAP-AND-TRADE HEALTH CARE REFORM BIOFUELS AND THE EPA HEALTH CARE REFORM CLIMATE CHANGE FOOD SECURITY SENATE HOLD ON GSA NOMINEE SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF VETERANS UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--CONFERENCE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY H.R. 2996 UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--EXECUTIVE CALENDAR UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--EXECUTIVE CALENDAR UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 3548 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2010--CONFERENCE REPORT HEALTH CARE REFORM UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2009 MORNING BUSINESS 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERNET REMEMBERING SENATOR CLIFFORD HANSEN NATIONAL NUCLEAR PROGRAM WORKERS DAY AUTISM MICDS CELEBRATION TRIBUTE TO ANN HIGDON MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES DISCHARGED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS OF COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 2052 Introductory Statement on S. 2081 Introductory Statement on S. 2095 Introductory Statement on S. 2129 Introductory Statement on S. 2149 Introductory Statement on S. 2336 SENATE RESOLUTION 328--COMMEMORATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL, THE END OF THE DIVISION OF EUROPE, AND THE BEGINNING OF THE PEACEFUL AND DEMOCRATIC REUNIFICATION OF GERMANY. AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 2710 Text of Senate Amendment 2711 Text of Senate Amendment 2713 Text of Senate Amendment 2714 Text of Senate Amendment 2715 Text of Senate Amendment 2716 Text of Senate Amendment 2717 Text of Senate Amendment 2718 Text of Senate Amendment 2719 Text of Senate Amendment 2720 NOTICE OF HEARING AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) LEGISLATIVE SESSION CREDIT CARD TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2009 EXTENSION OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2009 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH DISCHARGE AND REFERRAL--S. 1938 ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW NOMINATIONS CONFIRMATION WITHDRAWAL